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Destination X prediction contest... winner recieves an award!
NWA: Total Nonstop Action Wrestling Presents.......
Destination X!
A three hour mega Pay Per View Event!
live at Soundstage 21 in Universal Studios Orlando Florida
Sunday March 13, 2005
NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
"King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett© Vs Diamond Dallas Page
Hand picked as the next challenger to Jarrett's NWA Championship by Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes Diamond Dallas Page looks to once again stand atop the wrestling Mountain but in order to do that he will have to defeat the 'King of the Mountain' himself, Jeff Jarrett. DDP belives that "It's Time" he becomes the Champion, but Jarrett looks to prove otherwise.
THE ULTIMATE X MATCH CHALLENGE
the TNA X Division Champion AJ Styles Vs Christopher Daniels Vs Chris Sabin Vs Michael Shane
The match will start out as a traditional Tag Team Matchup, once a person is eliminated he will be sent to the back and the match will immeadiatly become a Triple Threat Contest with the first Superstar to snag the title from the cables above becoming the X Division Champion!
NO DISQUALIFICATION MATCH
Anything Goes: "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. The Outlaw
It's been bad blood between these two since the Outlaw made his debut with TNA Wrestling at Against All Odds, now for the first time ever these two superstars will settle the score inside of the ring in a match where anything goes!
FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE IN UNIVERSAL STUDIOS MATCH
"The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy vs. Abyss
In a rematch from Against All Odds "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy will take on Abyss in a matchup where pinfall can happen anywhere in Universal Studios! What could go down here? Plus with an impending Title shot Abyss cannot afford to lose to Hardy in a match that seems designed for the "Charismatic Enigma."
BULLROPE MATCH
Dustin Rhodes vs. Raven
Yet another rematch from Against All Odds, Dustin Rhodes and Raven look to step into the ring once again, this time in a bullrope match! The two Superstars will be tied to the wrist by the rope ensuring that neither man can run from the impending danger that is sure to be involved in this match.
CHALLENGE MATCH
The Alpha Male vs. Trytan
The Alpha Male takes on the mysterious Trytan in a special challenge match. A win over the former title contender would be a huge upset for Trytan, but Brown has promised that Trytan will "feel the Pounce," what is going to unfold here?
TEAM TRACI vs. TEAM TRINITY
Phi Delta Slam vs. The Disciples of Destruction
The two teams picked by Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes' assistants Trinity and Traci will collide at Destination X. The Disciples of Destruction have been Tag Team Champions all over the world, will their experience be enough to overcome Phi Delta Slam who have been nothing less than dominate since their introduction into TNA Wrestling? Find out at Destination X!
Plus we will hear from the NWA Tag Team Champions AMW live at Destination X.
Tie Breakers:
-What Universal Studios exhibits will Jeff Hardy and Abyss battle through in their falls count anywhere match?(name one)
-Will we see an titles change hands at Destination X? If so how many?
-Will Jarrett and the Outlaw's "plan" come into fruition?
-Will we see any debuts at Destination X?
Comments:
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The time had come, with only one Impact! remaining before the Destination X Pay Per View it was the last chance for TNA to sway fans to shell out the $30.00 for the Pay Per View, good news had already come however as TNA was said to be back at Global 5% in terms of Public Interest, stat experts blamed a computer glitch for the twenty six point drop the week prior.
Here it was, the final Impact before Destination X........
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling:Impact! Results: Friday March 11, 2005
Impact! came on the air without the usual video package, instead Abyss was shown in the back pacing around seemingly looking for something or someone. He tossed a table covered with food over and threw a couple of folding chairs, when he walked off the camera panned up further into the rafters where Jeff Hardy was shown watching the monster from afar.
45%
-Abyss lost 1 point of overness from this segment
From there the Impact! video package played, and the pyros errupted at Soundstage 21, the Impact! Zone at Universal Studios in Orlando Florida. Mike Tenay and Don West welcomed fans to the show, then the music of the X Division Champion AJ Styles played over the speakers and he came out from the back. Tenay and West announced that Styles would be doing guest commentary for this next matchup, the first of two Ultimate X Challenge qualifying bouts here tonight.
Ultimate X Challenge Qualifying Match
"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels vs Shark Boy
The presence of the X Division Champion at ringside seemed to anger Daniels and the "Fallen Angel" immeadiatly went to work on Shark Boy. He hit a clothesline followed by a knee drop right to the face of Shark Boy. Daniels tried to wear him fow with a reverse chinlock but Shark Boy was able to get his feet to the ropes. Daniels didn't seem to like the fact that Shark Boy was putting up a fight and hammered him with forearms to the back of the head and a belly to back suplex. Daniels climbed to the top rope and taunted Styles on the outside before diving off for a moonsault, but he took too much time and Shark Boy rolled out of the way. He rolled up the Fallen Angel with a La Magistra cradle but only got a two count. The fans in the Impact Zone thought Shark Boy had him. Back to their feet, a weird exchange lead to Daniels hitting a kick to the Midsection followed by the Angels Wings to pin Shark Boy and earn his spot in Sunday's Ultimate X Challenge.
Winner: Christopher Daniels
Time: 5:54
Match Rating:***
-63% -63%- 80%
After the bell Daniels stood in the ring and looked at Styles trash talking the X Champion while motioning the "I want the belt" taunt with his hands and Impact went to commercial.
James' True Intentions
From there the scene switched to the locker room area where the 3 Live Kru; Konnan, Ron "the Truth" Killings and BG James were hanging out. Konnan and 'the Truth' were standing up while James sat on the bench.
Konnan: "Yo, yo, yo! Sunday we've gotta job to do, you know what I'm sayin? The 3LK surroundin' the ring, there ain't now way double J is gonna walk out with the title."
Ron Killings: "Yo damn right! Finally Jeff Jarrett gets what's comin' to his white ass! It's been too damn long, and it's about damn time!"
Konnan: "Yo B-jizzle, me and the Sun Tanned Superman are goin out on the town if ya know what I mean, you comin'?"
James looked around and seemed to think about it for a second.
BG James: "You know what boys, I'm gonna hang back and play it cool, don't party too hard."
Konnan: "Heh, your loss Jizzle."
Konnan and 'the Truth' left the locker room and for some reason James let out a sigh of relief. Then, the back door of the locker room opened and the Outlaw walked in. The fans booed loudly.
the Outlaw: "So, you've got it; right? You know exactly how it's goin' down this Sunday, and exactly what you're going to do?"
BG James: "Oh, you know me betta' than anyone. I know exactly how it's happanin'!"
the Outlaw: (smiling) "So it's on?"
BG James: "Oh it's on like Donkey Kong Bizotch!"
With BG James and the Outlaw smiling at each other Impact went to commercial break.
76%
David Young versus Cassidy Riley
Back to the show we found David Young making his way down to the ring, Mike Tenay and Don West said that this was Young's last chance handed to him by the director of authority Dusty Rhodes, and that if he didn't win tonight, we most likely wouldn't see him again. Young probably knowing this was his last shot charged at Cassidy Riley, but didn't connect with him. Instead Riley sidstepped Young, then caught him with a spin kick to the back of the head that sent Young against the ropes. Riley whipped David into the opposing set of ropes and scored with a tilt a whirl backbreaker for two. Young powered out of a reverse chinlock, and landed a sit out slam but couldn't keep Riley down. An attempt at a powerbomb was reversed when Riley scored with a head scissors takedown. Young got back to his feet and charged at Riley once again only to recieve his finishing Super Kick to the face! Young fell through the ropes and to the outside of the ring. The referee kept his attention on Young as Cassidy waited in the ring, but someone slid into the ring. It was Raven! Raven spun Riley around and landed the Raven Effect! He rolled out of the ring, and went toward West and Tenay, meanwhile Young rolled back into the ring and being the opportunist covered Riley for the win, thus officially ending his losing streak in TNA Wrestling!
Winner: David Young
Time: 7:34
Match Rating:*1/2
-48% -34% -74%
A Message for the Mentor given to the Pupil
Young was ecstatic after recieving the pinfall jumping up and down as if even he couldn't believe he finally got a win, but he quickly hightailed it out of the ring when Raven re-entered with a chair in hand taken from the announce position. Raven set the chair up in the center of the six sided ring, and stared at Cassidy Riley as he tried to use the ropes to pull himself back up to his feet.
Raven walked over to Riley and grabbed him by the hair, Cassidy tried to punch and pull his way out of Raven's grip but he delivered a kick to Riley's midsection before sending him into the ropes and following it up with a drop toe hold forcing Riley face first into the chair he had already set up in the ring. Raven got back up to his feet, and didn't seem finished, once again he lifted a lifeless Riley up to his feet; this time tucking the new comer's head in between his side and arm. Raven looked around at the crowd with a look of disgust and anger, then landed a second Raven Effect on Cassidy Riley! Raven then got back to his feet and motioned for a microphone.
Raven: (looking down at Cassidy Riley) "Dustin Rhodes... take a look at your little confidant here in the ring, a mere example of what surely is to come for you this Sunday at Destination X! For too long I have strayed from my path, for too long I have avoided my date with DESTINY! Well not any longer!"
Raven turned his attention from Riley to the camera in front of him.
Raven: "I sat in Limbo while guys like Nash and Dallas Page, a man I have beaten for gold in the past recieve their shot at the title. What about me!? (Raven tugged at his hair then returned his attention to the camera) Dustin Rhodes you may have picked the stipulation for the match this Sunday, but in turn all you did was choose your own poison."
Raven paced back and fourth in the ring, then for a final time looked deep into the camera.
Raven: "Destination X, my road to destiny returns to it's course, and Dustin Rhodes you will be just another casualty and nothing more! Quote the Raven......Nevermore!"
Raven dropped the microphone in the ring then stood in the crucifix position until the cameras turned their attention to Tenay and West at ringside where they ran down the line up for this Sunday's Destination X Pay Per View
80%
-Raven gained two points of overness from this segment
Who's Team is Better?
Before the show went to it's final commercial break we were taken backstage to the pickup truck Dusty Rhodes calls his office, sitting in the bed of the truck were the DOA himself and his two assistants Trinity an Traci.
Dusty Rhodes: "So.... girlies who's team is gonna win this Sunday?"
Trinity: "Team Trinity of course, Phi Delta Slam hands down."
Traci: "No way, Team Traci! The Disciples of Destruction have been Tag Team Champions all over the world, and soon TNA Won't be any different."
Trinity: "geeesh......Those guys are old news.... Phi Delta Slam are going to kick their".........
Dusty Rhodes: "Whoa.. whoa.. whoa.. alright girlies, we's a goin' ta have to see for ourselves who's better at Destination X, what a night it's goin' ta be!"
Trinity and Traci still didn't seem to be happy with each other when Impact! went to commercial dispite Rhodes' effort to calm them down.
69%
-Traci gained 1 point of overness from this segment
-Trinity gained 2 points of overness from this segment
A Plan Soon to Swing into Action?
Shane Douglas was ready and waiting to conduct an interview when Impact! came back on air, standing next to him was none other than the "King of the Mountain" and NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett accompanied by his "hired gun" the Outlaw.
Shane Douglas: "Jeff Jarrett, this Sunday Night you put the NWA World Heavyweight title on the line against Diamond Dallas Page, a man that has beaten you for World Title gold in the past, now Jeff do you have any comments for the viewers here on Impact!?"
Jarrett shook his head and the NWA World's Heavyweight Champion took his sunglasses off.
Jeff Jarrett: "You know what Franchise? I do have something to say, and that's that I am sick and tired of people living in the past! So Dallas Page beat me for a title some years ago, that's no reason to think that he will beat me this Sunday at Turning Point... because you know what? HE isn't going to! And no matter how much Dusty Rhodes hates it, no matter how much these idiotic fans hate it, I am the best TNA has to offer. As a matter of fact we've got a little surprise for DDP at the PPV, don't we Outlaw?
Jarrett turned his head and looked at the Outlaw who was smililing from ear to ear just thinking about what they have planned.
Shane Douglas: "What do you mean you have a surprise for Diamond Dallas Page, Jeff!?"
Jeff Jarrett: "Franchise you like everyone else will just have to wait and see this Sunday at Turning Point. Come on Outlaw!"
Jarrett and the Outlaw walked off, leaving Shane Douglas alone at the interview position.
Shane Douglas: "Mike and Don, back to you".....
-79%
The cameras returned to Don West and Mike Tenay at ringside, there they hyped up tonight's Impact! Main Event, making sure the fans at home realized the stipulations. That being that the first man to secure pinfall victory will be in the Ultimate X Challenge match this Sunday at Turning Point and compete for the Ultimate X Title.
Ultimate X Qualifying Match
Petey Williams versus Elix Skipper versus Chris Sabin versus Kid Kash
The action was fast and furious for this one as Kid Kash and Petey Williams seemed to form an alliance early on taking out Elix Skipper with a nasty powerbomb legdrop combo, but Sabin caught Williams with a shortarm clothesline sending him to the outside. He followed after him, and Kid Kash used the opportunity to fly off of the top rope and onto the both of them with a cross body, all three men layed in a pile. Elix Skipper got into the ring and when Kash, Sabin and Williams finally got to their feet he took them down once again springboarding off of the top rope and summersaulting on to them! TNA chants broke out throughout the Impact Zone. Williams and Sabin fought their way back into the ring while Kash and Skipper battled it out on the outside, Williams went for the Canadian Destroyer, but Sabin untucked himself and lifted the former X Division Champion onto his shoulders, he delivered the Future Shock on Petey, hooking the leg but Kash managed to get in and break the count at the last second. Skipper came back in as well, and went to clothesline Kash, but the K.I.D. avoided his attack and clotheslined him to the outside! Kash turned around and was met by a kick to the gut by Chris Sabin followed by the Cradle Shock for the victory!
Winner: Chris Sabin
Time: 9:47
Match Rating:***1/2
-64% -63% -81%
Overall Show Rating: 64%
Show Rating: 2.68
Attendance: 2706 people.
E:Mails following Impact!:
-None
XPlosion would serve as the final hype machine for the Pay Per View, whether or not Destination X would be a success was to come.....
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This looks great, i hope DDP beats Jarrett, as well as i hope somewhere down the road we see Raven and DDP as well as a Monty Brown push looking good bro i'll be reading this diary.Great stuff thus far man. Continue please. Great job.
Thanks for the feedback once again guys I should have a preview up for next week's Impact! shortly, keep reading.
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While Impact was a success, and Total NonStop Action Wrestling as a whole seemed to be moving forward to Destination X quite well, bad news was on the way for the promotion.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling:XPlosion! Results: Saturday March 5, 2005
XPlosion! kicked off with the normal opening video package, and the camera panned around the arena showing all of the fans that were ready for the action that only Total NonStop Action Wrestling could provide. Jeremy Borash and Bert Prentice welcomed everyone to the show and introduced the Impact! Flashback.
The DOA gives the Champion a deadlineTNA Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes took to the rampway with his personal Assistants Traci and Trinity.
Dusty Rhodes: "I'm out here if you will.... to send a little message to the N dubbya A Champion Jeff Jarrett, and Jeff ma message is that in thirty minutes, yo' ass better meet me in that ring, and if ya decide not to show up... well then Jeff I will strip that N dubbya A Title right off your waist!"
All of a sudden the entrance position came to life and played Michael Shane's music, he came out with a microphone of his own and got into the face of the Director of Authority.
Michael: "Alright, alright I can't take it anymore! I am sick and tired of every week listening to the same thing over and over! Let me make something clear to you 'Mr. DOA' no one cares what you have to say! You and all of the old timers from 'your era' need to realize that it's time to step aside and let the new Generation take over!"
Michael smiled at the DOA who looked surprised, and offended by Michael's statements.
Dusty Rhodes: "well, let me tell you some"........
Michael: "DID I SAY I WAS FINISHED!? No one cares about you Dusty Rhodes, no one cares about Diamond Dallas Page or your fight against Jeff Jarrett, no one cares about your stupidity. People don't watch TNA for this crap, they watch it for me, Michael! (Michael smiled and the crowd jeered quite loudly) and it's a plain fact that you've done nothing but hold me down since you've become Director of Authority, I mean come on why else would I not be in the Ultimate X challenge in two weeks at Final Destination?"
Dusty Rhodes: "You want to know why you ain't in that Ulimate X Challenge son, well lets me tell you why. Because you ain't earned it! But you wants to come out here and talk about my generation steppin' aside, well hows about you prove you deserve to be in the spotlight, and in that Ultimate X challenge?"
Michael: "Just give me my shot!"
Dusty Rhodes: "Alrights then, tonight you's will go one on one with Chris Sabin, and the winner gets the spot at Destination X! And son if you ever disrespects me like you did again, I wills prove to you just where me and "ma generation" belongs, now get outs o' ma face!"
73%
-Michael shane gained 2 points of overness from this segment
Michael Shane versus Billy Fives
Shane, the only man so far besides AJ Styles to have secured a spot in the Ultimate X Challenge at Destination X laid into NWA: Florida star Billy Fives right from the get go. Shane used some stiff right hands to get Fives reeling against the ropes, once there Shane whipped him into the ropes and went for the reverse back elbow, Fives ducked and came back off the ropes connecting with a flying forearm. Fives used the next few moments to keep Shane grounded, applying a reverse chinlock but much to the fan's dismay Michael powered out of the hold and connected with a back suplex. It was Shane connecting with the flying forearm next, then he went to the corner and started "tuning up the band" once Fives got to his feet Shane connected with the Sweet Shane Music and covered him for the three count.
Winner: Michael Shane
Time: 7:12
Match Rating:***
-59% -45% -73%
Shane arrogantly taunted the crowd, posing in the corner turnbuckles before the show went to commercial break.
When the show returned from commercial break, the masked monster Abyss was shown walking around in the back pulling at his hair, and breathing heavily. From there the show returned to the arena.
Jay Fury versus Jeff Hardy
Jay Fury, another NWA: Florida star seemed to have his hands full with the "Charismatic Enigma," Jeff Hardy but he got a good offensive flury going at the sound of the bell. Fury took Hardy to the mat with a drop toe hold, and went for a seated headlock, Hardy however kipped up to his feet then springboarded off of the ropes connecting with a DDT. Hardy kept control for the remainder of the match, taking Fury down then hitting his wishbone leg drop. Hardy took his shirt off and climbed to the top rope before leaping off with a Swanton Bomb! 1, 2, 3!
Winner: Jeff Hardy
Time: 5:43
Match Rating:*1/2
-49% -52% 56%
-Jay Fury didn't sell very much, which hurt the match rating.
-Jeff Hardy is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.
As soon as Hardy got his hand raised the victory celebration was interrupted as the Monster Abyss stormed the ring and began leveling Jeff with clubbing blows, Jeff tried to hold his own and fired off of the ropes but set himself up for Abyss to lift him into the air and level him with the Blackhole Slam! Abyss stood over Hardy and posed shaking his head ragefully as XPlosion! went to another commercial break.
The show returned from commercial and fans were treated to another flashback from Impact! this time it was the incident between NWA Champion Jeff Jarrett, the Outlaw and Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes.
Jeff Jarrett your time has comeDusty Rhodes, Traci and Trinity waited in the ring for the arrival of the NWA World Heavyweight champion, Jeff Jarrett.
Dusty Rhodes: "Alrights now... Jeff Jarrett it's time for you to comes down to this ring, but before you do thats, I's got a little something to say, a little someone to introduce to ya'll. Allow me to introduce to ya'll the man who will face Jeff Jarrett for the N dubbya A Title at Destination X, and in my opinion, the next N dubbya A Champion.... DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE!"
His music cued and Diamond Dallas Page came down to the ring through the crowd. Once he was in the ring the fans were chanting "DDP! DDP!"
Dusty Rhodes: "Alright kiddo, I's gots a little something to ask you, Diamond Dallas Page are you ready to once again become the World's Heavyweight champion?"
Diamond Dallas Page: (looking around the crowd that's chanting DDP!) "Dusty Rhodes, you look into my eyes and you tell me am I ready."
Dusty Rhodes: "Why by the looks o' things you surely are!"
Diamond Dallas Page: "You're damn right! And you know why I'm ready?..... because It's time! I mean come on look around here, how many people think it's time for Jeff Jarrett to lose the strap. ("It's time!" from the crowd) Damn right it's time and Jeff Jarrett at Destination X".......
DDP was suddenly cut off by the sound of Jeff Jarrett's music. Not too long after the Champion himself comes out and he's accompanied by the Outlaw. They enter the ring, and Jarrett is given a microphone.
Jeff Jarrett: "Oh my, my, my! Look at what we have here, the DOA and his and picked man to take my title. Oh what a pretty picture huh? Well let me ask you something Dream, what makes DDP so different from all of the other guys you thought would beat me. What makes Dallas so different from Hardy, the Alpha Male, my own kind Kevin Nash and all the others you've set up to take this strap?"
Dusty Rhodes: "Jarrett, yous want to know what makes DDP different, you wants to know what makes this match so different? Well lets me explain it to ya double J, you see DDP is goin' to take that title from you ("DDP" chants from the crowd.) and this ain't going to be any normal match. You see Jeff Jarrett surroundin' this here ring at Destination X when you face DDP will be BG James, Ron "the Truth" Killings, and Konnan the Three Live Kru! So Jeff if you thinks that you're goin' to win with your little guitar or your little buddy there, it ain't goin' to happen at Destination X."
Jarrett looked pissed and he went to grab Rhodes by his collar, Dusty pushed Jeff away quickly.
Dusty Rhodes: "You listen up son, don't you eva' lay your hands on me!"
BAM! The Outlaw suddenly threw a punch connecting to the face of the DOA, Dusty started throwing punches, but the Outlaw took him down and Jarrett started clobbering as well. Jarrett and DDP went at it, until Kevin Nash stormed the ring, connecting a big boot right to the face of the Outlaw. Jarrett quickly rolled out of the ring and the Outlaw caught up with him on the outside. Nash and Page checked up on Dusty Rhodes as the show went to commercial break.
79%
Monty Brown versus O.G. Scarface
For the third time tonight it was a TNA star up against an NWA: Florida competitor and once again it didn't look good for, in this case O.G. Scarface. The Alpha Male made his usual entrance to the ring to decent fan fare, and controled this matchup from the beginning clobbering Scarface with a shortarm clothesline. Monty just used his sheer size and power to obliterate O.G., whipping him into the turnbuckle. When Scarface bounced off and stumbled backward, Brown charged and connected with the Pounce! He made the cover and surely enough was the victor!
Winner: Monty Brown
Time: 2:34
Match Rating:*1/2
-52% -42% -63%
-O.G. Scarface is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.
Monty Brown meet your opponent
The bell rang and the Alpha Male's music began to play. Referee Rudy Charles raised Brown's hand when suddenly the lights in the arena went out. After a few moments the entrance lit up once again, the same way it did when Trytan first made his entrance weeks ago. Brown looked pissed off and jumped out of the six sided ring, storming up the rampway in suit of Trytan.
But what he didn't count on was Trytan attacking him from behind on the entrance way. As soon as the first clubbing blow was landed, the lights returned to normal and Brown fell down onto the entrance ramp. Trytan grabbed Brown by the back of his head and lifted him back to his feet, he kept ahold of Brown and charged toward the entrance position, sending Monty head first into the steel props. Brown laid on the steel as a sadistic Trytan raised his arms into the air. Thats the last that could be seen as XPlosion came to a close.
56%
-Trytan gained 3 points of overness from this segment.
Overall Show Rating: 46%
TV Rating: 0.01
Attendance: 4523 people.
E:Mails following XPlosion!:
-the Outlaw: "I would like to work with Konnan at some stage, i think you'd be impressed with the results."
-Kevin Nash: "I'd like to request a match or two with Dustin Rhodes. I'm pretty sure we could do some good work together."
-Sophie: "Competing with Velocity is hurting us, they're taking most of our viewers!"
-Urban America: "The ratings for XPlosion need to improve."
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The Emails following XPlosion weren't the only ones to reach the offices of TNA Wrestling however. The very next day it was discovered that the company's Public Image had fallen from being Global at 5%, to National at 79%! That's a Twenty six point drop in Public Interest in less than two weeks! By all means this was not good news as Destination X was a week away, and the Company was almost banking on the show being a success. Impact! would be a chance for the company to turn things around and bring the viewers back in.
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With the Destination X PPV two weeks away, it would be interesting to see the three men DOA Dusty Rhodes would choose to take part in the Ultimate X challenge, and face X Division champion AJ Styles.
With the departure of Frankie Kazarian just a week prior, what would happen to Michael (Shane) and would there be more confrontations between Jeff Jarrett, Diamond Dallas Page, Kevin Nash and the Outlaw? Impact would be another bump as TNA was well on the Road to Destination X.
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling:Impact! Results: Friday March 4, 2005
Impact opened up with a video package showing the brawl amoung Jeff Jarrett, Diamond Dallas Page, Kevin Nash and the Outlaw that ended last week's show
The DOA gives the Champion a deadline
Mike Tenay and Don West spoke to the fans welcoming them to the show and it wasn't long after that the TNA Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes took to the rampway with his personal Assistants Traci and Trinity.
Dusty Rhodes: "I'm out here if you will.... to send a little message to the N dubbya A Champion Jeff Jarrett, and Jeff ma message is that in thirty minutes, yo' ass better meet me in that ring, and if ya decide not to show up... well then Jeff I will strip that N dubbya A Title right off your waist!"
Tenay and West put over the fact that Rhodes said he'd strip Jarrett if he didn't show up, then all of a sudden the entrance position came to life and played Michael's (Shane) music, he came out with a microphone of his own and got into the face of the Director of Authority.
Michael: "Alright, alright I can't take it anymore! I am sick and tired of every week listening to the same thing over and over! Let me make something clear to you 'Mr. DOA' no one cares what you have to say! You and all of the old timers from 'your era' need to realize that it's time to step aside and let the new Generation take over!"
Michael smiled at the DOA who looked surprised, and offended by Michael's statements.
Dusty Rhodes: "well, let me tell you some"........
Michael: "DID I SAY I WAS FINISHED!? No one cares about you Dusty Rhodes, no one cares about Diamond Dallas Page or your fight against Jeff Jarrett, no one cares about your stupidity. People don't watch TNA for this crap, they watch it for me, Michael! (Michael smiled and the crowd jeered quite loudly) and it's a plain fact that you've done nothing but hold me down since you've become Director of Authority, I mean come on why else would I not be in the Ultimate X challenge in two weeks at Final Destination?"
Dusty Rhodes: "You want to know why you ain't in that Ulimate X Challenge son, well lets me tell you why. Because you ain't earned it! But you wants to come out here and talk about my generation steppin' aside, well hows about you prove you deserve to be in the spotlight, and in that Ultimate X challenge?"
Michael: "Just give me my shot!"
Dusty Rhodes: "Alrights then, tonight you's will go one on one with Chris Sabin, and the winner gets the spot at Destination X! And son if you ever disrespects me like you did again, I wills prove to you just where me and "ma generation" belongs, now get outs o' ma face!"
Michael did just that and headed to the back, shortly after the DOA and his assistants did too, and we were once again taken to Mike Tenay and Don West. They announced that TNA had once again implemented their "Open Door Policy" allowing superstars from all over the world come to TNA and show us what they've got. They announced that Peurto Rican star Gran Apollo had signed on to TNA.
67%
-Michael debuted his new gimmick (Arrogant) it got a positive response
-Dusty Rhodes debuted his new gimmick (commissioner) it got a negative response
-Michael gained 1 point of overness from this segment
Dustin Rhodes versus Lex Lovett
Rhodes came to the ring carrying a Bullrope complete with a cow bell, just like the one that will join him and Raven at the PPV. Lovett tried to get an offense going at the sound of the bell, the surprise worked for him early on, but the crowd at Universal Studios began chanting "USA" for Rhodes, though Levett is American as well. Rhodes countered Lovett's attempt at a DDT and sit him on the turnbuckle, spreading his legs on each side. He flipped his hand in the air, and charged full speed hitting a boot to the crotch. Rhodes landed a running bulldog on Lovett followed by the move formerly known as the Curtain Call for the victory. After the match he grabbed the bull rope and posed in the center of the ring.
Winner: Dustin Rhodes
Time: 5:32
Match Rating:*
50% - 43% - 57%
Trytan Vs the Alpha Male package
Following the break, a video package highlighting Trytan's attack on Monty Brown was played as well as some stuff to hype up their Pay Per View matchup in two weeks.
49%
Ultimate X Challenge Qualifying Match
"The Future" Chris Sabin versus Michael
Michael took control early but attempted his patented Superkick to soon and Sabin moved, Michael got caught with a series of Arm Drags from Sabin and a beautiful dropkick. Sabin spring boarded off of the apron and attempted a leg drop but Michael rolled out of the way. With a reverse chinlock Michael tried to keep Sabin grounded, but Sabin fought to his feet and sent his opponent to the ropes Sabin hit a leaping enziguri but only got a two count. They fought back to their feet, Sabin placed Michael on the top of the turnbuckle and seemed to be going for a frankensteiner, but Michael countered and came off with the Flying Elbow with shades of his cousin HBK. Cover for a two count, Michael couldn't believe that was all he got there. Back to their feet Sabin connected with a kick to the midsection, and lifted Michael up for the Future Shock, Michael however held on to the top rope, and then countered with a rollup with a hand ful of ropes for the three count!
Winner: Michael
Time: 8:21
Match Rating:***
69% - 58% - 81%
-Michael gained 1 point of overness from this match
Michael quickly rolled to the outside of the ring where the referee raised his arm, Michael had a smile on his face as Sabin was shown looking quite unimpressed losing to Shane's dirty tactics.
Young wants another chance
When the show came back from commercial Dusty Rhodes and Tracy were shown talking in his "office" (a pickup truck with a bed filled with bails of hay) talking to Traci and Trinity.
Dusty Rhodes: "So I was thinking maybes fo' the Main Event at Destination X we add a little stipulatin. Maybe a little"......
Before Rhodes finished he was interrupted by a casually dressed David Young who immeadiatly extended his hand to shake that of the DOA's.
David Young: "Sir, excuse me for interrupting you, but I have a question to ask you. You see I really want another chance to prove myself here in TNA, and I'll do my best if you give me another shot.
Rhodes seemed to think it over for a little bit, then turned to his "Assistants."
Dusty Rhodes: "Well, what do you girlies think? Should we gives him anotha' chance?"
Both Trinity and Traci whispered into Rhodes' ear.
Dusty Rhodes: "Alright David Young, yous gots another chance. But you had better win in that ring here next weeks!"
David Young: (Shaking the three's hands) "Thank you guys so much you won't be dissappointed."
the DOA and his assistants laughed as Trinity sarastically stated "We won't be dissappointed."
47%
-David Young debuted his new gimmick (putz) it got a positive response
The Naturals (Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas) w/ Chris Candido versus Mikey Batts & "Mr. 630" Jerrelle Clark
Clark started things off with the Natural's Andy Douglas, taking him to the mat before tagging out to Mikey Batts. Batts took over with some stomps, and right hands. He ran into the ropes but Candido grabbed his leg on the outside of the ring, distracting him long enough for Douglas to come behind and land the reverse DDT. He segregated him into the Natural's corner, and both Douglas and Stevens tagged in and out several times. Batts finally tagged out to Clark and he seemingly had the match won for his team, but Douglas distracted the referee allowing Candido to Storm into the ring and blast Clark with the ring bell! Candido quickly rolled out of the ring as the referee put his attention back into the ring where Stevens covered Clark for the three count!
Winners: the Naturals
Time: 7:12
Match Rating:**1/2
59% - 41% - 77%
Jeff Jarrett your time has come
When the show returned from commercial break Dusty Rhodes, Traci and Trinity waited in the ring for the arrival of the NWA World Heavyweight champion, Jeff Jarrett.
Dusty Rhodes: "Alrights now... Jeff Jarrett it's time for you to comes down to this ring, but before you do thats, I's got a little something to say, a little someone to introduce to ya'll. Allow me to introduce to ya'll the man who will face Jeff Jarrett for the N dubbya A Title at Destination X, and in my opinion, the next N dubbya A Champion.... DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE!"
His music cued and Diamond Dallas Page came down to the ring through the crowd. Once he was in the ring the fans were chanting "DDP! DDP!"
Dusty Rhodes: "Alright kiddo, I's gots a little something to ask you, Diamond Dallas Page are you ready to once again become the World's Heavyweight champion?"
Diamond Dallas Page: (looking around the crowd that's chanting DDP!) "Dusty Rhodes, you look into my eyes and you tell me am I ready."
Dusty Rhodes: "Why by the looks o' things you surely are!"
Diamond Dallas Page: "You're damn right! And you know why I'm ready?..... because It's time! I mean come on look around here, how many people think it's time for Jeff Jarrett to lose the strap. ("It's time!" from the crowd) Damn right it's time and Jeff Jarrett at Destination X".......
DDP was suddenly cut off by the sound of Jeff Jarrett's music. Not too long after the Champion himself comes out and he's accompanied by the Outlaw. They enter the ring, and Jarrett is given a microphone.
Jeff Jarrett: "Oh my, my, my! Look at what we have here, the DOA and his and picked man to take my title. Oh what a pretty picture huh? Well let me ask you something Dream, what makes DDP so different from all of the other guys you thought would beat me. What makes Dallas so different from Hardy, the Alpha Male, my own kind Kevin Nash and all the others you've set up to take this strap?"
Dusty Rhodes: "Jarrett, yous want to know what makes DDP different, you wants to know what makes this match so different? Well lets me explain it to ya double J, you see DDP is goin' to take that title from you ("DDP" chants from the crowd.) and this ain't going to be any normal match. You see Jeff Jarrett surroundin' this here ring at Destination X when you face DDP will be BG James, Ron "the Truth" Killings, and Konnan the Three Live Kru! So Jeff if you thinks that you're goin' to win with your little guitar or your little buddy there, it ain't goin' to happen at Destination X."
Jarrett looked pissed and he went to grab Rhodes by his collar, Dusty pushed Jeff away quickly.
Dusty Rhodes: "You listen up son, don't you eva' lay your hands on me!"
BAM! The Outlaw suddenly threw a punch connecting to the face of the DOA, Dusty started throwing punches, but the Outlaw took him down and Jarrett started clobbering as well. Jarrett and DDP went at it, until Kevin Nash stormed the ring, connecting a big boot right to the face of the Outlaw. Jarrett quickly rolled out of the ring and the Outlaw caught up with him on the outside. Nash and Page checked up on Dusty Rhodes as the show went to commercial break.
81%
Main Event: NWA World X Division champion AJ Styles versus "Notorious KID" Kid Kash w/Lance Hoyt
The running line here is that the only man guaranteed a spot in the Ultimate X Challenge at Destination X so far is Michael, and that both men need to win this one, but only one can. Styles hit a dropkick sending Kash out to the floor, Hoyt tried to help him to his feet, but Styles flew to the outside taking both men out with a plancha. An attempt to counter Kash's hurricanranna attempt almost turned into the Styles Clash, but KIash cleverly managed his way out. Kash got to his feet and sent Styles to the floor where Hoyt was waiting. He held Styles up as Kash now flew over the ropes with a plancha of his own, taking out both men. Kash distracted the referee while Hoyt hit several right hands to the head of the X Division Champion. Kash took some time taunt the fans, Styles tried to mount a comeback but Kash stopped it with a fisherman suplex. Kash climbed to the top rope and went for the Frog Splash, but Styles rolled out of the way. AJ used the ropes to get back to his feet and suddenly Hoyt jumped up onto the apron. Rudy Charles turned his attention to him, and the "Fallen Angel" ran to the ring, grabbing Styles by the head, and jumping down to the floor! Styles flew backwards and Kash landed a superkick to the face! Cover but somehow Styles kicked out at two! Daniels got back onto the apron and Kash went to whip Styles into the ropes, Styles countered and the K I D collided with Daniels. Styles rolled Kash up and got the three count!
Winner: AJ Styles (defended the X Championship)
Time: 14:12
Match Rating:***
76% - 76% - 81%
-the X Division title has gained in image
Styles grabbed the X Title from Rudy Charles and pointed at it while an angry Fallen Angel frowned on the outside of the ring, from there the TNA logo came on the screen and Impact! faded to black.
Overall Show Rating: 63%
Television Rating: 2.63
Attendance Level: 4545 people
E:Mails following Impact!:
-Jeff Hardy: "the Outlaw would be a great opponent for me, how about putting us together in some matches?"
-Jeff Jarrett: "I was thinking, how about giving me some matches with Konnan? I think we'd be able to do some good work together given the chance."
-FSN: "We are not happy with the risky nature of your last show. We are asking you to tone it down."
-WWE News: "WWE have released Mike and Todd Shane"
(Now the fear of being sued by WWE for using the name "Michael Shane" is not a factor, and he will go back to using it.)
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Looks good, I'll def. be reading this one...
me too....
Awesome I hope to get quite a few readers for this one, as my other diaries haven't gone so well in terms of feedback, I look to make this my best attempt yet.
Roddy Piper probably wouldn't be working with TNA when he's booked for WrestleMania. Sonjay Dutt, Amazing Red & Glenn Gilberti I believe are all gone as well.Well TNA Wrestling.com has Piper as a part of the NWA Championship Committee, and Amazing Red and Sonjay Dutt are both still listed on the roster though they haven't been on TV in quite some time. I did slip up on Gilberti though, so thanks for pointing that out, I've removed him from the roster.
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I should have another update on the way tonight, or tomorrow by the latest, keep reading.
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Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.... The New Face of Professional Wrestling
It's one of the better success stories of the modern sporting era, no I'm not talking about the Red Sox win over the Yankees for the MLB Title... I'm talking about the rise to prominence of a little 'rasslin' company started in Nashville by the Jarretts; the most famous of the NWA affiliates, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
By the start of March 2005 the company had seemingly outlasted anyone's expectations. They evolved from a small promotion running weekly events to a company with a National Television deal and monthly Three hour Pay Per Views. In fact as we enter into our story Total Nonstop Action has four 3 hour mega Pay Per Views under their belt, and a fifth on the way in two weeks dubbed "Destination X."
Now before we begin allow me to let you catch up. Since Victory Road, the company's first Three Hour Pay Per View TNA had been red hot. In fact by the time Against All Odds came about many online fans were already discussing how the 'alternative' wrestling promotion was putting on far superior offerings than the 'big one.' Let's talk about against All Odds for a moment shall we.........
TNA Against All Odds PPV ResultsBy: Chris “The Authority” Schultz
February 12, 2005
TNA delivered another blockbuster pay per view this Sunday night with some amazing matches and a few surprises. So let’s get down to it and get to the rundown of tonight’s action.
Lex Lovett & Buck Quartermain vs. Phi Delta Slam (Team Trinity)
The show got started off with Trinity debuting her new tag team, Phi Delta Slam, and what a debut they made in TNA. Although Lovett and Quartermain have some experience in a TNA ring, Trinity’s big boys set the tone of the match. This wasn’t your typical fraternity, but instead, these were some big dudes who seemed to have a lot of chemistry with each other. With some help from Trinity herself, Phi Delta Slam hit their big move dubbed the Tsunami Slam for the victory. This move involved a huge power slam and then a splash from the top rope which proved devastating for Lovett and Quartermain.
Winner: Phi Delta Slam
Disciples of Destruction (Team Traci) vs. Jerrell Clark & Mikey Batts
It was now time for Traci to debut her tag team. However, this tag team had a familiar face and sound. Ron and Don Harris made their return to TNA as a tag team riding to the ring in style on their hogs. Mr. 630 Jerrell Clark and Mikey Batts didn’t put up much of a fight while the DOD didn’t work up much of a sweat. Ron and Don Harris dominated the match and eventually hit their painful H-Bomb in the end for the victory.
Winner: Disciples of Destruction
Before the show got started, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas was backstage trying to get a word from NWA Heavyweight Champion, Jeff Jarrett, but instead, the “Living Legend” Larry Zbysko walked in to talk about Jarrett's attempts at using an attorney to block Dusty Rhodes from barring his guitar in the main event match.
“Primetime” Elix Skipper vs. Petey Williams
What a match up this was. Each of these men were out to prove a point in this match. Primetime was looking to climb up the ladder in the X-Division and get a shot at a title he has never held in TNA, The X-Division Title. On the other end of the spectrum, Petey Williams was out to prove that he deserves another shot at the title he held longer than anyone in TNA history. As we have grown accustom to seeing, Scott D’Amore was at ringside to cheer on the captain of Team Canada.
The match was full of breathtaking moves which saw each competitor bring out their best in a battle between two of the X Division’s best. Scott D’Amore did get involved, but was not a factor. Primetime was able to block the infamous Canadian Destroyer piledriver throughout the match. Skipper countered the move at the end of the match and dropped Petey right on his hid to preserve the victory and move one step closer to his chance at X Gold.
Winner: “Primetime” Elix Skipper
BG James & Jeff Hammond vs. Michael Shane and Kazarian
Michael Shane and Kazarian made their way to the ring wearing Daytona 500 t-shirts in an effort to mock their upcoming opponent. The whole 3 Live Kru made their way to the ring alongside NASCAR’s own, Jeff Hammond who was dressed for battle in the 3LK camo. Ron “The Truth” Killings, Konnan, and BG James got the party started on the mic as always and the crowd went nuts.
Michael Shane and Kazarian were relying on their experience as a tag team and the inexperience of Jeff Hammond. Although Hammond’s inexperience was a definite disadvantage, Killings and K-Dawg at ringside made Shane and Kazarian think twice about cheating. Kazarian got a hold of Hammond towards the end of the match and held him for Shane to get the superkick. Hammond was able to duck out of the way just in time while Shane kicked his partner in the head and knocked him out cold. James quickly grabbed Shane by the legs and pulled him out to the arena floor while, Jeff Hammond covered the unconscious Kazarian for his wrestling debut.
Winner: BG James and Jeff Hammond
Raven vs. Dustin Rhodes
These two completely opposite individuals developed a quick hatred for each other soon after Rhodes joined TNA. It is no secret that the two of them can’t stand each other. This grudge needed to be settled in the ring. The two veterans exchanged viscous blows early on, but Raven soon began to work on Dustin’s legs. Raven dominated the majority of the match up, and tried to end it with an ankle lock. However, Rhodes was able to kick out. Raven did end up winning the match using the ropes for a little leverage.
Raven wasn’t satisfied with the win and continued to pound on Rhodes after the bell rang. After knocking the big Texan out of the ring, Raven pulled out a straight jacket from under the ring and wrapped him up. He then rolled a defenseless Rhodes back into the ring. Dustin tried to fight back with his legs, but Raven got a shot to his head with a trash can. The sadistic Raven then buckled Rhodes to the turnbuckle and got a strap out to do some more damage.
Cassidy Riley ran down to help out his mentor, but was quickly greeted with an Evenflow DDT by Raven. Raven then went to work on Rhodes back with the strap until security came down to break up the action.
Winner: Raven
The lights then went out in the arena and a video package of Trytan hit the big screen. It was announced that he will be coming to Impact this week.
NWA World Tag Team Title Match
America’s Most Wanted vs. Kid Kash and Lance Hoyt
This match was AMW’s biggest challenge since winning back the NWA Tag Team Championship at last month’s Final Resolution. Former tag team champions, Kid Kash and Lance Hoyt were out to prove that the belts belong around their waist. The action was intense early on with Kid Kash hitting a moonsault from the top rope. Both teams came prepared to fight and the momentum shifted back and forth with neither team gaining the advantage.
Kash resorted to what he knows best and that’s cheating as he took one of the title belts and drilled James Storm with it. However, Storm was able to kick out based on instinct alone. Wildcat Chris Harris decided to fight dirty himself when he handcuffed Kid Kash to the corner of the ring. Kash could only watch on helplessly as AMW hit the Death Sentence on Hoyt for the victory.
Winner: America’s Most Wanted
The cameras then shifted to the back where Shane Douglas was standing next to a limo that pulled into the parking lot. Douglas was unable to find out who was in it as security surrounded the vehicle.
Abyss vs. Jeff Hardy
It was easy to tell that this was going to get ugly early on as chairs, ladders, tables, and chains covered the ring area. Jeff Hardy started off by filling the ring with chairs in order to do some damage to his much bigger opponent. The object was to grab one of the 2 contracts that were hanging above the ring. If you pulled down the one that had a contract to compete for the NWA World Heavyweight Title on Impact in it, you won the match. It was Abyss’ brute power vs. Hardy’s speed and high flying aerial assault.
Abyss was the first to strike and flipped Hardy out of the ring early on through a table. Once Hardy got back to his feet, the action went up the ramp where Jeff hit the Twist of Fate on the monster, Abyss. Hardy set up a table at the top of the ramp and was able to knock Abyss out and lay him on top. Then came the craziest move of the night as Jeff Hardy climbed the TNA Against All Odds set and leaped off the top over 20 feet on to Abyss through the table. Both men laid motionless for a while, but then got back to the ring.
Hardy made it back first and set up a ladder and pulled down one of the envelopes, but unfortunately it was empty. He needed the other envelope for the victory. Abyss was back in time to stop this from happening, and threw Hardy over the ropes and onto 4 tables that were stacked below. Abyss took this opportunity to grab the contract for the victory and a title shot on Impact. Hardy did everything he could in this match, but ended up grabbing the wrong envelope which cost him. He flipped out following the match, throwing pieces of table everywhere.
Winner: Abyss
Team Canada’s Bobby Roode and Eric Young vs. Diamond Dallas Page and The Alpha Male Monty Brown
Team Canada made their way to the ring first accompanied by D’Amore and Johnny Devine. The numbers game seemed to be against DDP and Monty Brown from the start. DDP came to the ring through the crowd, giving the fans and up close and personal view of the former World Champion. The experience edge had to go with the former NWA Tag Team Champions, Roode and Young. This experience led them to work on DDP early on in the match preventing him from tagging in the Alpha Male.
Page eventually made his way to the corner to tag in Brown, who cleaned house once he entered the ring. The former Patriot then got hit with the infamous hockey stick on his back and was triple teamed by all members of Team Canada. Monty Brown’s strength proved too much as he hit the Pounce on Bobby Roode sending him out of the ring. DDP then hit the Diamond Cutter on Young from the top rope and got the cover for the win.
Winner: Diamond Dallas Page and Monty Brown
Ironman Match for the X Division Title
The Phenomenal AJ Styles vs. The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels
This next match up was years in the making. 2 of TNA’s best athletes were set to wrestle in one of the most grueling matches in this industry, the ironman match. Daniels was the first to get a pin after hitting his Angels Wings on Styles. Daniels kept this lead throughout the majority of the match, but Styles tied it up with a quick rollup for a 3 count. Nowhere else could you see a match of this quality. Both men gave it their all.
AJ Styles was busted open and started to bleed after Daniels threw him into a ring post on the outside. The match was about to end with Styles caught in a submission move that Daniels had locked in hard. However, the time was running out and Styles survived the hold while the clock ran out. Daniels didn’t want it to end this way and the Director of Authority, Dusty Rhodes, ordered the match to go into Sudden Death. What came next was an unbelievable sequence of events that ended with Styles reversing a move from Daniels into a Styles Clash. AJ was able to get the pin and hold onto the title. This was a match for the ages!
Winner: AJ Styles
NWA World Heavyweight Title Match
Jeff Jarrett vs. Kevin Nash
It was now time for the Main Event of the evening. Kevin Nash was out to get the one title he has never held in his career. It’s no secret that Nash wants the belt for the money, but Jeff Jarrett was going to make sure that he held onto the title by any means necessary. The action spilled into the crowd early on and into the backstage area. Big Sexy was relentless throwing Jarrett into a table and laying some right hands to the head of the champ, cutting his forehead.
Jarrett was bloody mess wearing a crimson mask, but was able to get the advantage back by going to his guitar case? Dusty Rhodes told Jarrett that he would automatically lose the title if he used the guitar, but the champ was one step ahead of the DOA and he pulled out a cello which he slammed over Nash’s knee. Jarrett then kept working on the bad knees of his opponent. Nash has had 14 surgeries on his knee alone during his illustrious career. Jarrett then slapped the figure four leg lock to try and get Nash to tap.
Nash got to the ropes to break up the count. He then picked up the champ and Jackknife Powerbombed him onto the cello, but the referee was knocked to the ground. Before Nash could do any further damage, the superstar formerly known as Billy Gunn hit the ring and attacked the big man. Jarrett got to his feet, but before he could get to Big Sexy, he was attacked by a returning Sean Waltman. Waltman hit the X Factor on the champ and left him laying in the center of the ring. Having seen this, the former Billy Gunn made his way back to the ring, but before he could get to Nash, his former tag team partner, BG James pulled him out to the floor. Kevin Nash was able to kick out of 1 Stroke, but the champ was able to grab the title belt and knock him to the canvas floor again. After hitting one more Stroke, Jeff Jarrett was able to get the 3 count and retain his title.
Against All Odds was a memorable event, not only for the great action in the ring, but the events that transpired as well. With the addition of the New Age Outlaw into TNA, the already hated NWA Champion Jeff Jarrett seemed to have a security plan, something that infuriated TNA fans as chants of "Drop the Title" could be heard whenever Jarrett was in sight.
Not only that but there would soon be tension between his former partner BG James and running mates Konnan and Ron 'the Truth' Killings, as a few times James and the Outlaw were spotted talking to each other.
As we come into our story there have already been some monumental matches announced for the Destination X Pay Per View, they are as follows:
NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
"King of the Mountain" Jeff Jarrett© Vs Diamond Dallas Page
Hand picked as the next challenger to Jarrett's NWA Championship by Director of Authority Dusty Rhodes Diamond Dallas Page looks to once again stand atop the wrestling Mountain but in order to do that he will have to defeat the 'King of the Mountain' himself, Jeff Jarrett. DDP belives that "It's Time" he becomes the Champion, but Jarrett looks to prove otherwise.
THE ULTIMATE X MATCH CHALLENGE
the TNA X Division Champion AJ Styles defends against three other X Division Superstars in a one-night Ultimate X Competition for the X Division Championship! The match will start out as a traditional Tag Team Matchup, once a person is eliminated he will be sent to the back and the match will immeadiatly become a Triple Threat Contest with the first Superstar to snag the title from the cables above becoming the X Division Champion!
NO DISQUALIFICATION MATCH
Anything Goes: "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. The Outlaw
It's been bad blood between these two since the Outlaw made his debut with TNA Wrestling at Against All Odds, now for the first time ever these two superstars will settle the score inside of the ring in a match where anything goes!
FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE IN UNIVERSAL STUDIOS MATCH
"The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy vs. Abyss
In a rematch from Against All Odds "The Charismatic Enigma" Jeff Hardy will take on Abyss in a matchup where pinfall can happen anywhere in Universal Studios! What could go down here? Plus with an impending Title shot Abyss cannot afford to lose to Hardy in a match that seems designed for the "Charismatic Enigma."
BULLROPE MATCH
Dustin Rhodes vs. Raven
Yet another rematch from Against All Odds, Dustin Rhodes and Raven look to step into the ring once again, this time in a bullrope match! The two Superstars will be tied to the wrist by the rope ensuring that neither man can run from the impending danger that is sure to be involved in this match.
CHALLENGE MATCH
The Alpha Male vs. Trytan
The Alpha Male takes on the mysterious Trytan in a special challenge match. A win over the former title contender would be a huge upset for Trytan, but Brown has promised that Trytan will "feel the Pounce," what is going to unfold here?
TEAM TRACI vs. TEAM TRINITY
Phi Delta Slam vs. The Disciples of Destruction
The two teams hand picked by DOA Dusty Rhodes' beautiful assistants will go at it, and it surely won't be pretty. It's time to find out who is the better team, Team Traci or Team Trinity?
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This is a story of success, failure, agony, and thrill told by a man who witnessed it as it was first hand. If you have no interest in reading Total Nonstop Action's journey I bid you farewell, but if you are interested grab a seat and prepare to enjoy the ride.....
Here is the roster Total Nonstop Action Wrestling had produced around the time of the start of our journey....
NWA: Total Nonstop Action RosterMAIN EVENT:
Jeff Jarrett, 85 Over, Heel =O= NWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
Kvin Nash, 85 over, Face
UPPER CARDERS:
Abyss, 67 over, Heel
AJ Styles, 77 over, Face =O= TNA X DIVISION CHAMPION
Diamond Dallas Page, 76 over, Face
Dustin Rhodes, 77 over, Face
Jeff Hardy, 79 over, Face
Monty Brown, 62 over, Face
Raven, 82 over, Heel
Ron Killings, 74 over, Face
Scott Hall, 72 over, Face
the Outlaw, 76 over, Heel
MID CARDERS:
Andy Douglas, 52 over, Heel
BG James, 70 over, Face
Chris Candido, 65 over, Face
Chris Harris, 73 over, Face =O= NWA TAG TEAM CHAMPION
Christopher Daniels, 72 over, Heel
Elix Skipper, 64 over, Face
Erik Watts, 65 over, Heel
James Storm, 70 over, Face =O= NWA TAG TEAM CHAMPION
Johnny B. Badd, 60 over, Face
Kid Kash, 70 over, Heel
Konnan, 72 over, Face
Michael, 54 over, Heel
Sean Waltman, 70 over, Face
Sonny Siaki, 58 over, Face
the Amazing Red, 63 over, Face
Trytan, 25 over, Heel
LOW CARDERS:
Bobby Roode, 41 over, Heel
Chase Stevens, 55 over, Heel
Chris Sabin, 65 over, Face
David Young, 40 over, Heel
Don Harris, 55 over, Tweener
Eric Young, 35 over, Heel
Johnny Devine, 47 over, Heel
Petey Williams, 58 over, Heel
Ron Harris, 60 over, Tweener
Shark Boy, 54 over, Face
Sonjay Dutt, 52 over, Face
OPENERS:
Big Tilly, 14 over, Heel
Bruno Sass, 20 over, Heel
Buck Quartermain, 24 over, Face
Cassidy Riley, 30 over, Face
Jerrelle Clark, 25 over, Face
Lance Hoyt, 48 over, Heel
Lex Lovett, 10 over, Face
Mikey Batts, 25 over, Face
Rick Santel, 15 over, Face
JOBBERS:
D-Ray 3000, 25 over, Face
AUTHORITY FIGURES:
Dusty Rhodes, 75 over, Face
Roddy Piper, 75 over, Face
Larry Zbyszko, 54 over, Face
MANAGERS:
Lollipop, 40 over, Face
Scott D'Amore, 45 over, Heel
Traci, 44 over, Heel
Trinity, 55 over, Heel
NON WRESTLERS:
Jerry Lynn, 75 over, Face
Shane Douglas, 75 over, Face
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The Spanish Angel vs. Seth Shai w/ Halloween Barbie
Cade Sydal w/ Candice vs. Andy Van Dam
Pogo the Clown vs. Supreme
Joey Idol w/ Hollywood Inc. ('Devilish' Lee Handsome and Valentina) vs. Jeff Hardy w/ Chris Extascy
Icarus/Harold Goldstein vs. The Masked Nazis
Mustafa Saed vs. Mystery White Man
Bonus Questions
1. Who is The Masked Nazi's 'fuhrer'? Can't really tell, could be anyone.
2. Which of the following stips will be used for the Deathcore Championship match?
a. Buckets of Gore
b. No Ropes, No Ring, Exploding Barricades
c. Barbed Wire Heaven
d. Glass Menagerie
3. Who is the Mystery White Opponent for Mustafa Saed? Johnny Webb?
4. Will either The Prodigy or X-Cal be involved in the Jr. Heavyweight Title match? No
5. How much do I rock? 10 out of 10 if this diary stays going
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I really love the hardcore, no rules, don't give a F*ck feeling of the company, and haven't seen a diary like this yet in EWB. You've got some very edgy characters like the Rednecks and Nazi's, can't wait to see where this goes. I thought the format for the show was just perfect as there's no reason for long full length results until the heavily hyped major shows. The promos were awesome, keep up the great work!
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The battleground>Forum>Topic: Strong Style Wrestling PPV
SS Fan:Posts: 1,233
Joined Date: 12/2/01
I just got done watching the show, I have to say I usually don't like three way or four way matches but man that one tonight was awesome, I would have liked to see shelton pick up the win, but Knoble definatly deserved it with the showing he put on. The Disciples of Doom look pretty cool, can't wait to see them in the Tag Team title Tournament. AJ really wasn't on the show much, and he got jobbed to Norton I'm pretty dissapointed with that, but all in all I think the show was pretty good, and worth the ten bucks I spent, anyone else catch the show?
OldSchoolFan:Posts: 429
Joined Date: 1/2/02
I payed for the show, and I really have to say that I most likely won't be buying another one. Strong Style has become so out of touch with their fans that it makes me sick, this is a company that was supposed to be based around the Japanese Style of wrestling, with less gimmics and more emphasis on the matches and the wrestlers. Now we have two big idiots parading around with an ugly chick pretending to be demons or something, a tag team hinting at being gay and constant run ins and shit finishes to matches. Styles is no where near world title material, and yet they're trying to shove him in our face, best part of the show was the four way match, and that wasn't the greatest.
WrestlingReinvented:Posts: 2,422
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I payed for the show, and I really have to say that I most likely won't be buying another one. Strong Style has become so out of touch with their fans that it makes me sick, this is a company that was supposed to be based around the Japanese Style of wrestling, with less gimmics and more emphasis on the matches and the wrestlers. Now we have two big idiots parading around with an ugly chick pretending to be demons or something, a tag team hinting at being gay and constant run ins and shit finishes to matches. Styles is no where near world title material, and yet they're trying to shove him in our face, best part of the show was the four way match, and that wasn't the greatest.---------------------------------
For starters, even wrestlers that compete in Japan have gimmicks, some of them even crazier than "demons" I've seen Japanese wrestlers base theirselves around cartoon characters, so even though Strong Style is starting to give its wrestlers characters, and storylines they're not breaking rules by any means.
And how can you say Styles is no where near World Title Material, you obviously didn't travel to Lakewood and watch any of their events from last year while he was competing in five star matches for the Total wrestling title, if you ask me Styles is overdue for the push he is getting and is handling it quite well.
If you ask me I like the new direction that the company is going. They're starting to get more wrestlers that they can count on to be there week after week, and if they want to grow this is definatly the way to go. More gimmicks, and storylines (as long as they aren't over the top) make for a more entertaining show, and Strong Style has still been heavily promoting WRESTLING above all else. The tag team title tournament I am really looking forward to, hopefully we see some new faces not just Strong Style regulars paired together. I enjoyed tonight's show alot, and am anxious to see where things go with the Shamrock/Styles/ Norton feud as well as Sean O'Haire.
Iluvrasslin:Posts: 33
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^^^ I totally agree with you, I'm all for tradition but it shouldn't get in the way of evolution and that's what Strong Style is doing right now. I liked the O'Haire segment he's really started to get over as a crazed lunatic, and I can't wait to see what the hell he was talking about "making an impact" The Disciples of Doom have a really cool look, and I don't know what the hell is going on with rico and Riggs but I was glad to see them get their asses kicked. The whole purpose to the Main event was most likely to get some heat back to shamrock and co. after losing to Styles and Lynn last week. I like the pairing of Haas and Trinity, she adds an extra element to Haas' matches, and I hope Charlie gets a huge push soon.
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The show was alright, O'Haie wasn't in action which sucked, neither was Jonny Storm. I hope Tajiri and Storm enter the Tag title tournament and come out the winners.
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The odds of Tajiri and Storm making it past the first round are slim to none, the Power Company is already rumored to win the tournament, if not them I'd say the DOD. As for the show it was alright, hopefully it will be better next week.
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STRONG STYLE WRESTLING
On Pay Per View February 15, 2004
From the Municipal Center in Lakewood Ohio
The show kicked off with the same opening video package as last weeks event, and immeadiatly following it is a video package highlighting last week's Main event Matchup pitting AJ Styles and Jerry Lynn against Strong Style Champion Ken Shamrock and Scott Norton, with Styles pinning Shamrock after the Spiral Tap. From there we went to Don West and Mike Tenay at ringside as they thanked the fans joining Strong Style from home for purchasing the Pay Per View, and welcomed everyone to the show. They also announced that tonight in the main event it will be SCOTT NORTON going one on one with AJ STYLES!
"The Final Countdown" played next and NWA: Strong Style Total Wrestling Champion Charlie Haas made his way out, once again the brown haired woman accompanied him to the ring, Mike Tenay being the Professor that he is told us that her name was Trinity.
SINGLES MATCH
Charlie Haas w/Trinity vs Tajiri
Trinity looked really hot in a nylon body suit with slits all over it, the Champion stood in the center of the ring with his arms outstretched, and she took Haas' Title off. Tajiri's music was next and the 'Japanese Buzzsaw' wasted no time getting to the ring.
They started it off with a collar and elbow tie up that Haas quickly used as a set up to a side headlock, but Tajiri regrabbed the wrist of Haas and countered with a hammerlock of his own, Haas hit an elbow to Tajiri's head stunning the Buzzsaw enough to apply an arm ringer that is quickly countered with a summersault and lleg sweep. The strong Style fans applauded Tajiri after countering the former college Wrestling all American, and it got under Haas' skin, Trinity cheered on on the outside of the ring. Haas and Tajiri locked up again, this time Tajiri whipped him into the ropes and hit a rolling sidekick for a two. Haas would come back to the offensive after a devistating full nelson suplex, but tajiri later countered a german suplex landind on his feet and hitting a dropkick to the knees. Haas was in perfect setup and Tajiri measured him up for the kick of Death, but Trinity jumped up on the apron and distracting both Tajiri and the referee, Haas ever the oportunist rolled him up with a school boy and Trinity held onto his arm for unfair leverage allowing Haas the tainted three count.
Time: 7:42
Winner(s): Charlie Haas
Match Rating: **3/4
// Overall Rating: 71
// Crowd Reaction: 67
// Match Quality: 75
Trinity rolled into the ring carrying Charlie's Championship and jumped into his arms, and the two continued to embrace in the center of the ring.
O p e n. I n v i t a t i o n.
from there the cameras went to ringside with Mike Tenay and Don West, sitting in front of them were two shiny new titles never before seen in Strong Style.
Mike Tenay: "Folks, it bring Don and me great pleasure to make the following announcement! Starting next week here on Strong Style Wrestling we will witness the start of an eight team tounament to crown the first ever Strong Style Tag Team Champions!"
Don West: "You're not kidding Mike Tenay! There are open signups for this tournament, that means any team in the world that wants to become the first ever Strong Style Tag Champs can sign up! It's first come first serve, and I can't wait!"
Mike Tenay: "Fans, be sure to log on to NWAStrongStyle.com to keep up with all of the developments in the tournament."
//EWR Rating: 83%
TAG TEAM MATCH
Rico & Scotty Riggs Vs Kaz Hayashi & Jimmy Yang
Some weird almost classical violin style music played over the public address when the show returned to the ring, and Rico Constantino and Scotty Riggs came out from the back dressed in matching pink and black tights. Rico pranced arouns while Scotty just stared at himself in the mirror he held in his hand. The fans didn't seem to know quite how to handle the two. "Screeeeeeeechah!" The sound of the Dragons fiery cry played next and Kaz Hayashi and Jimmy Yang stepped out from the back ready for tag team action. They joined Rico and Riggs in the ring, and after a few moments those who were to start the match off were decided.
Scotty Riggs started things off with Kaz Hayashi, extending his hand, but then pulling it away and slicking his black hair back when Hayashi went to accept the greet. Kaz landed a punch to the face of Riggs, most likely it knocked the taste out of his mouth. Hayashi pelted Riggs with some stiff blows, and sent him into the ropes, charging full speed and knocking him down with a lariat. Tag to Yang and the two are all over Riggs, that is until Scotty is able to land a military press slam and tag in Rico. Rico flamboyantly hit the ring, blowing kisses at his opponents and landing the roundouse kick to both Yang and Hayashi. But just as he was going for the cover a huge muscular bald headed man stormed the ring and nailed him right in the face with the big boot! The referee called for the bell.
Time: 5:21
Winner(s): No Contest
Match Rating: **1\2
// Overall Rating: 55
// Crowd Reaction: 35
// Match Quality: 76
E n t e r. E v i l.
The bald man wasn't alone however, in the ring with him was an equally large man with long red hair. Outside of the ring a black haired woman was screaming orders at the two. Scotty Riggs charged the red headed man but for his effort he got nailed with a spine buster! Yang and Hayashi tried to fight off the monsters as well, but the behemoths lifted them up and landed subsequent sit out powerbombs.
The woman climbed into the ring then with a microphone in her hand, and the two giant men stood in the ring right behind her.
the Woman: "Hell hath no fury like hellfire and brimstone! Allow me, the princess of death, the voice of evil Sera Phiend; to introduce all of you to the future and FIRST EVER Strong Style Tag Team Champions, hell's henchmen Seven (looks to the red headed man) and Bane (now the bald man) the Disciples of Doom!"
The woman rubbed the two men's chests, and got about sero reaction from each. They just stood there staring as if they were drones.
Sera Phiend: "Any team looking to take those titles, this is your only warning, Hell has frozen over, and Strong Style is heating up...... Evil will never die! Prepare to meet your doom!"
//EWR Rating: 62%
t h e. d i a r y. o f. a. m a d. m a n.
Sera Phiend and the Disciples of Doom left the ring, and from there we were taken to a pre taped video package from the production team.
Sean O'Haire was shown sitting in a white walled room. He was seated in a wooden chair, the only object that is in the small room. O'Haire's head was down while his body rocked back and forth in the chair, then he looked up into the camera with a crazed look in his eyes.
Sean O'Haire: "Ha, ha hah..... ooohhah..... Strong Style, the place that boasts the accolade of having the hardest hitters in the business, the place that prides itself on athletic competition..... yet each time I have stepped into the ring there has been little to no.... competition!"
O'Haire rolled his eyes into the back of his head and laughed sadistically, a near sickening site.
Sean O'Haire: "Yet after each annihilation of another Strong Style wrestler Al Snow still tells the Widow Maker that he has to make an impact in order to recieve his due, his shot at the top prize. Well......Al Snow if it's an impact that you want, an impact you shall recieve. But hey..... don't say I didn't warn you!"
O'Haire laughed once again and the package came to a close.
//EWR Rating: 80%
FOUR WAY MATCH
Winner to recieve a Total Wrestling title shot in two weeks
American Dragon Vs Jamie Knoble Vs Guido Maritato Vs Shelton Benjamin
Jamie Knoble, Guido Maritato and American Dragon were already in the ring when things returned to the arena, "It's all about the benjamins.....BAAAAAAAAyBay!" Shelton Benjamin then came out with his singlet straps pulled down. He shook hands with the fans on his way to the ring, once inside the bell rang for the start of this match. Guido and Knoble seemed to work as a unit throughout most of the match, first trying to take out American Dragon, then turning their attention to Benjamin. The teamwork stopped however when Knoble tried for the cover, and Guido pulled him off. they argued then when they seemed to have settled this they turned opposite ways only to meet american Dragon and shelton Benjamin ready with a double clothesline! The matched waged on.....Guido went for the Sicilian Slice on American Dragon but Dragon hangs on to his tights and tosses him over the top rope and out to the floor. Dragon then turned around and was met by a superkick from Shelton Benjamin! The fans went nuts, Dragon's head nearly flew off, and his body slumps down to the mat in a heap. Shelton the turned around to restore his attention to the final participant in the ring, but Knoble was ready and landed a kick to the midesection followed by the Tiger Bomb! Knoble kept the arms hooked, 1, 2, 3!
Time: 18:34
Winner(s): Jamie Knoble
Match Rating: ***1/4
// Overall Rating: 74
// Crowd Reaction: 62
// Match Quality: 86
The referee raised Jamie's hand, and he quickly rolled out of the ring smililing, knowing full well that in two weeks he has a shot at Charlie Haas and the Total Wrestling Title.
P l o t. a n d. D e s t r o y.
The cameras switched to the back where Scott Norton was shown sitting in the locker room and taping his wrists, Ken Shamrock stood in front of him pacing around with the Strong style Heavyweight championship over his shoulder.
Ken Shamrock: "GOD! I can't believe that last week! Arghhh! Scott tonight, you get Styles one on one in the ring, and damn it you had better make him pay! That punk kid needs to learn that around here, Ken shamrock puts the asses in the seats, not AJ Styles."
Scott Norton: "Look, Ken I've got it covered. After I get down with Styles tonight he's no longer going to be a threat to either of us, cause I'm gonna break his freakin' shoulder! Besides, you don't have to worry about Jerry Lynn tonight, he's off being put through tables in Philadelphia. After tonight, AJ Styles is history."
Shamrock looked satisfied with his henchman's words, and Norton walked out of the locker room.
//EWR Rating: 55%
MAIN EVENT SINGLES MATCH
AJ Styles Vs Scott Norton
"You are you are..... I am I am!" AJ Styles music hit in the arena and the crowd went completely nuts as he stepped out from behind the curtain dressed in a sleeveless hoody. Styles walked to the ring and clapped hands with the fans before jumping up on the apron and posing.
Scott Norton made his way out next to some hard rock anthem Strong Style has produced for him. He arrogantly raised his arms in the air and badmouthed Styles. Styles first tried to use his speed to get the advantage on the powerful Norton which worked until scott caught him after a Cross body attempt and brought him down over his knee with the back breaker. Norton choked Styles out with his knee while AJ was in the ropes, and then argued with the ref. He called for his Shoulder breaker powerbomb, but Styles countered his attempt and landed a dropkick that sent the big man to the outside with a nasty bump. The fans got on their feet when AJ motioned that he was going to the outside. Styles with a suicide plancha and Norton collapses to the outside. Styles got up and rolled him into the ring, then called for the Pheonix splash. He climbed to the top rope but before he could hit it Norton got on his feet and knocked AJ off of the ropes and to the outside. Norton did some damage sending AJ into the steel steps then rolls him back into the ring and covered for two. Norton tried to whip Styles into the ropes but sends him into the referee. Styles springboards off of the middle rope, backflips and lands a reverse ddt on Norton, cover but no ref! Ken Shamrock ran down the aisle, and slides into the ring. the two went at it and the Strong Style fans were going nuts! Styles tossed Shamrock to the outside. AJ went back for Norton, but got a kick to the gut and Norton connected with the Shoulder Breaker Powerbomb! Shamrock revives the referee, 1, 2, 3!
Time: 12:32
Winner(s): Scott Norton
Match Rating: ***1\4
// Overall Rating:77
// Crowd Reaction: 69
// Match Quality: 85
Shamrock entered the ring, and told Norton to finish the job. Scott lifted Styles up once again and held Styles body on his shoulder while walking around the ring, then nailing a second shoulder Breaker Powerbomb! Shamrock stood over styles pointing at his championship as the show went off the air.
//Overall Show Rating: 70
//Pay Per View Buy Rate: 0.08
//Attendance: 1637 people.
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STRONG STYLE WRESTLING PPV Spoilers
Tuesday February 12, 2004
From the Municipal Center in Lakewood Ohio
Results by the EbonyDeala
(Highlight to reveal)
The Municipal Center was just about as packed as last week, if not more. Looking around in the crowd there were alot of people with AJ Styles shirts on, once again I was one of the first to arrive at the building and got to see which dark matches Strong Style was offering for the night.
DARK MATCH
Lex Lovett vs Sean O'Haire
Lovett is part of Strong Style's new "Open Door Policy" being that we will be seeing alot of new faces in the upcoming weeks, some may become permanent and others could be expendable. Unfortunatly for Lovett his match was against the much bigger and red hot Sean O'Haire. Lovett really didn't get much offense in at all, and after a very stiff spin kick to the face O'Haire lifted up Lovett and plated him with the Widow Maker for the three count.
From there Mike Tenay and Don West came out from the back and took their places at ringside. After a few moments the theme song for the Pay Per View played over the Public address and the logo came on the big screen.
SINGLES MATCH
Charlie Haas w/Trinity vs Tajiri
Haas once again came to the ring with the black haired woman, this time she was dressed in a black almost nylon like suit with rips all over it in all of the right places, if you know what I mean. She took Haas' Total Wrestling Championship off in the ring and Tajiri was out next. They started it off with a collar and elbow tie up leading to some quick exchanges, Tajiri proved he could hold his own with a college wrestling standout and All American, Just as Tajiri was about to land the kick of death Trinity jumped up on the apron and distracted him. Haas rolled him up with a school boy and Trinity held onto his arm for unfair leverage and Haas gained the three count.
Winner: Charlie Haas
The two celebrated in the center of the ring, from there the cameras went to ringside with Mike Tenay and Don West. They announced that starting next week there will be a tournament to crown the first ever Strong Style Tag Team Champions. Signups are open to any Tag Team that wants to be a part of the eight team tournament on a first come first serve basis.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Rico & Scotty Riggs Vs Kaz Hayashi & Jimmy Yang
Rico and Riggs came out to the ring in matching pink and black tights, as well as corresponding bandanas, the crowd really gave them hell chanting "faggots!" The Dragonz were out next and dispite their "evil" nature the fans chose to cheer for them over their flamboyant counter parts. Rico and Riggs actually held their own quite well with the seasoned duo of Yang and Hayashi, that was until two LARGE men ran into the ring and destroyed everyone. Tenay says that they are Bane and Seven, and their tights say Disciples of Doom on them. Pretty much it's Travis Tomko and Kevin Fertig repackaged as a tag team. Outside the ring there is a woman SCREAMING as the two men continue to annihilate the men in the ring.
Winners: No Contest
Bane and Seven (Travis Tomko and Kevin Fertig) roll the four men out of the ring, and the Screaming Woman gets into the ring with a microphone. She says that her name is Sera Phiend (Daffney) and that the two behemouths in the ring are Bane and Seven, the Disciples of Doom. She goes on to say that they have entered the tournament to crown the first Tag Team Champions, and they WILL walk away with the titles.
From there we were taken to a pre taped video package from the production team. Sean O'Haire is shown sitting in a white walled room and looking psychotic in the camera. O'Haire talks about making an impact, and talking on and on I couldn't really hear with the morons behind me screaming "O'Haire is a god!" but I'm pretty sure he ended it saying "Don't say I didn't warn you."
FOUR WAY MATCH
American Dragon Vs Jamie Knoble Vs Guido Maritato Vs Shelton Benjamin
By all means this was THEE match of the night, Tenay and West said that the winner of the match would recieve a shot at Charlie Haas' Total Wrestling championship in two weeks. So much action went on in this match I can't even tell you here, the match finish came when Guido went for the Sicilian Slice on American Dragon only to be tosses to the outside, when Dragon turned around he was met by a superkick for Benjamin that knocked him off of his feet, as soon as Benjamin turned back around Knoble hit the tiger Driver for the three count!
Winner: Jamie Knoble
From there we went to the back where Scott "Flash" Norton and the "World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock were sharing a few words. Shamrock was still fuming over the loss he suffered to AJ Styles last week, and told Norton that tonight his job was to make sure there was nothing left of the so called phenomenal one. Norton told shamrock that he had it covered, and a commercial for the latest merchandise was played.
MAIN EVENT SINGLES MATCH
AJ Styles Vs Scott Norton
Before the match started some video clips of last week's main event tag team match were played with Styles hitting the Spiral Tap for the three. Styles came out to an incredible pop, this guy is over with the strong Style fans! Norton is next and makes an arrogant entrance. Norton dominates the match in the beginning with his power, but Styles countered his attempt at the powerbomb shoulder breaker with a dropkick that sent the big man to the outside with a nasty bump. Styles with a suicide plancha and Norton actually sells it. Styles rolls him into the ring, then calls for the Pheonix splash, but before he can hit it Norton is on his feet and knocks AJ off of the ropes, ref bump later on and Styles springboards off of the middle rope, backflips and lands a reverse ddt on Norton, cover but no ref! Ken Shamrock runs down the aisle, and slides into the ring. the two go at it and Styles tosses shamrock to the outside. AJ goes back for Norton, but gets a kick to the gut and is planted with the Shoulder Breaker Powerbomb! The ref is magically alive and Norton makes the cover for three!
Winner: Scott Norton
The crowd really gave Norton and Shamrock hell as they made their way to the back happy with their handiwork, and the PPV came to a close.
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Newsline Account 2/9-2/14
2/9/02- Last Night's Pay Per View recieved rave review from many Strong Style fans, and clocked in a .08 PPV Buy Rate, many fans were excited to see AJ Styles pin Ken Shamrock in the Main Event. Now one day after the show Strong Style owner Al Snow has announced that the company will use an "Open Door" policy in regards to talent, this being that we may see stars from all over the NWA whether it be for extended, short term or even one night stays.
2/10/02- After this week NWAStrongStyle.com will be dropping the newsline account, and adopting a more day to day news report. While the Newsline served its purpose when Strong Style held only monthly events, the new weekly shows really don't allow the newsline to function properly.
2/11/02- The official preview for next week's edition of NWA: Strong Style Wrestling is now up;
Last week NWA Strong Style held it's first edition of Strong Style Wrestling live on Pay Per View, this week another exciting episode comes at you from the Municipal Center in Lakewod Ohio! Strong Style owner Al Snow is expected to be on hand with a major announcement in regaurds to Strong Style wrestlers and fans alike, what will the boss have to say?A bout to determine the top contender to the Strong Style Total Wrestling Championship will be held this week as The American Dragon, Jamie Knoble, Guido Maritato and shelton Benjamin step into the squared circle, the first man to gain pinfall will meet the Champion Charlie Haas live on Pay Per view in two weeks for their title shot!
But the Champion himself, Charlie Haas will still see action as he goes head to head with the deadly Tajiri in a non title contest.
Last week the Phenomenal AJ Styles shocked all of Strong Style by choosing Jerry Lynn as his partner against Heavyweight Champion Ken Shamrock and Scott 'Flash' Norton, the duo was successful in their efforts, now one week later what will the Heavyweight Champion Ken Shamrock and his partner in crime Scott Norton have in store for the Phenomenal One? All of this and more this week on Pay Per View.... it's Strong Style Wrestling!
Confirmed Matches:
-American Dragon Vs Jamie Knoble Vs Guido Maritato Vs Shelton Benjamin
-Charlie Haas Vs Tajiri
2/12/02- Takao Omori has left Strong Style, the belief is that there was no fall out between he and Strong Style management, and that if he wanted to return he would be welcomed back.
2/14/02- Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas is are two more wrestlers to have taken the Oath of Loyalty, meaning that they will use Strong Style as their home base in the industry.
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8:oo on the button, and those that dished out the $12.oo for the Ohio PPV access show were greated with an opening video package courtesy of the new National Wrestling Alliance: Strong Style production team.
"Prior to the Super Bowl and March Madness, before Football and basketball, before all other sports there was but one."Pictures of Greek wrestlers in the ancient Olympics are shown, as well as an old school 1920's style ring.
"History has seen the rise of Champions in the world's oldest sport. (Thesz, Flair, Votch, and others are shown.) The world is forever changing, but some things remain the same. Enter tradition, enter pride and glory; for this is wrestling the way it was meant to be. This is wrestling where only those with guts, desire and toughness SURVIVE. Wrestling in it's STRONGEST form, welcome to"...........
STRONG STYLE WRESTLINGOn Pay Per View February 8, 2004
From the Municipal Center in Lakewood Ohio
"Taking Care of Business" played when the cameras picked up in the arena prompting the entrance of Strong Style Owner Al Snow. Snow got a good ovation from the energetic crowd that was on hand, he even shook hands with many of the people lucky enough to be seated at ringside. He got in the ring and was handed a microphone.
AL SNOW: "Wow, just look around here....... this place is packed! (fans made noise as Snow looked around the municipal center) Yeah, and not only are all of you on hand, you're all ready to see what Strong Style has to offer! (even more noise.) Well don't you worry, the hardest hitting promotion in all of the National Wrestling Alliance has one heck of a show lined up for you tonight! That's right, but right now as I'm in the ring I'd just like to thank all of you people here in attendance and the ones watching tonight on Pay Per View from all over Ohio!"
The fans cheered showing their support of the company and Snow had a smile on his face.
AL SNOW: "You know Strong Style has really come along way and it wouldn't have done so without all of you, you fans are the reason we do what we do, and I'd just like to".........
Before the Strong Style owner could spout anymore out of his mouth the words "STEP INTO MY WORLD......STEP INTO THE LION'S DEN" were heard, and then the Strong Style Heavyweight Champion stepped out through the entrance position, he wasn't alone either as the man that played a crucial role in Shamrock's title defense, Scott Norton accompanied him. The fans really gave Shamrock hell as he walked to the ring with the title strapped around his waist, Snow didn't look too happy about being interrupted, and he went to talk but Shamrock quickly snatched the microphone out of the owner's hand.
KEN SHAMROCK: "You know aI stood in the back hearing this load of crap that you're shooting out of your mouth, and I just couldn't take it anymore. Let me set you straight right now "Mr. Boss Man," the only person you should be greatful to isn't any of these fools sitting in the audience, it's ME! I'm the guy that has carried this company on his back, before me Strong Style was nothing; without me Strong Style would be just that.... NOTHING!"
Shamrock smiled and Norton just stood with a grin on his face and his arms crossed over his massive chest. the fans in the arena began chanting "Shamrock Sucks! Shamrock Sucks," and the champion looked around with a grin on his face.
KEN SHAMROCK: "Oh, I suck do I? Do I suck because I have yet to face defeat in the Strong Style ring? Is that it, oh I know..... I suck because I still have this title around my waist, and your little hero AJ Styles doesn't......that's it, right?"
The Champion seemed to strike the right cord there, "AJ! AJ! AJ!" chants began.
KEN SHAMROCK: "Let me tell you fools a little something about what it means to be a Champion, alright? A Champion will do anything it takes to walk out of the arena night after night with his title still in tact, just like I have done; night after night! A Champion is ruthless, and will take ANY option it takes, including hiring a hired gun (pats Norton on the back) just like I have done. AJ Styles is not ruthless, and therefor AJ Styles is not the Champion!"
Snow has seemingly had enough of Shamrock in the ring and grabs for the microphone, but Shamrock holds it back.
KEN SHAMROCK: "Oh wait here, I'm not done yet. I don't know what you've got planned for me tonight, but it better not be anything in this ring because tonight I'm not doing anything."
//EWR Rating: 78%
The Champion seemed like he didn't want to wrestle, then "I am" played over the speakers and EVERYONE went crazy when AJ Styles came out. Dressed in red white and blue, and with a microphone in hand AJ stopped at the entrance spot.
AJ STYLES: "First a guy that calls himself the best in all of Strong Style has to keep a three hundred pound mutant next to him in order to hold onto his title, and now he doesn't want to wrestle! You know Ken, I used to think you were a man of honor, and a man of pride. I thought you were a guy that represented everything that Strong Style stands for, but now I look in that ring and all I see is a scared man that will resort to anything in order to keep the one thing that makes him worth anything."
Shamrock and Norton looked on but Styles wasn't done.
AJ STYLES: "You know you talk about being ruthless, but Ken at PerseVerance you proved it to the entire world, you're not ruth-less...... you're gut-less! You doubt my ruthlessness Ken, well how about this. It seems the Phenomenal One has a score to settle with both you and cue ball over there, so tonight if it's not much trouble Champ how about the BOTH of you step into the ring with A...J...Styles!?"
Shamrock and Norton looked at each other, and laughed. Shamrock got on the microphone and asked Styles if he was crazy, and said he had a deal, but Al Snow snatched the microphone back away from the Champion.
AL SNOW: "I don't think so, after PerseVerance I know the way that you two work, and sorry AJ you won't be wrestling wither of these two tonight. (fans booed) Well actually I should put that differently. You ALONE won't be facing these two tonight. You see Ken whether you like it or not, I'm the boss around here and you wrestle when I say you will. And just to flex my executive muscle, tonight's Main event it will be the Strong Style champion, Ken Shamrock teaming up with Scott "Flash" Norton to take on AJ Styles and....... a partner of his choosing!" Now you can get the hell out of MY Ring!"
"Taking care of business played over the speakers again, Shamrock didn't look happy but Norton was trying to talk him down, then the production team played some commercials to get fans to order Strong Style merchandise online.
//EWR Rating: 85%
"The Final Countdown" played next and NWA: Strong Style Total Wrestling Champion Charlie Haas made his way out, he wasn't alone though as a brown haired woman in a tight leather outfit accompanied him to the ring. Taiyo Kea and the ring announcer stated that there was a ten minute time limit for this title contest.
NWA:SS TOTAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE MATCH
Charlie Haas© Vs Taiyo Kea
Mike Tenay and Don West, said they had no idea who this woman was that was with Charlie Haas, Haas and Kea began things with a tie up in the ring and immeadiatly Kea used his size and power to his advantage. He backed Charlie into the corner and punished him with knees to the midsection. Kea dominated early on but Haas took every dirty trick that he could to get the advantage back, an eye rake here, and poke there. Ken landed a Superkick to Haas' jaw sending him to the outside, and while Kea went out to lift Haas up, the Woman he brought out with him jumped up onto the apron and climbled to the top rope. The fans went crazy when Kea turned to face and she landed an awesome hurricanranna from the top rope and to the outside! Haas brought him into the ring but only got a two count, the end came when Kea went for a powerbomb, but Haas rolled over his back and rolled the former title contender up into a school boy with a hand full of tights for the three count!
Time: 7:21
Winner(s): and still Total Wrestling champ, Charlie Haas
Match Rating: ***1\4
// Overall Rating: 77%
// Crowd Reaction: 71%
// Match Quality: 84%
After Haas and the woman posed in the ring, the show went to the back where Al Snow was shown sitting at his desk, and in front of him was Sean O'Haire.
AL SNOW: "Look, I told you if you want a title shot you have to make an impact, and as it stands now you've been luke warm at best. You want a title shot, prove you deserve one."
O'Haire laughs almost as if he doesn't believe what he's heard.
SEAN O'HAIRE: "TWO of your former title contenders have fell to me in little time, Hidaka talked about how tough he was, and I ran him out of here. but hey you want an impact.... alright.......but don't say I didn't warn you."
O'Haire just turned and walked out of the office while Snow looked puzzled then rolled his eyes and continued on with his paper work.
//EWR Rating: 77%
RETURN BOUT TAG TEAM MATCH
Jung Dragonz Vs Tajiri & Storm
West and Tenay put over how this was a return bout from the Perseverance Event, Tajiri and Jonny Storm were out first, they seemed to be on the same page since arguing after defeat the last time they faced the Dragonz. The match started off with quick exchanges, and as Tajiri was about to land the kick of death to Kaz Hayashi He was quickly lifted up into the air a FLATTENED with a spine buster! Sean O'Haire had interrupted the match, and the referee quickly called for the bell. He landed Widow Makers to both Storm and Hayashi, and chucked Tajiri and Yang out of the ring... they hit the floor with a sickening thud. The fans booed loudly as O'Haire lughed sadisticalled in the center of the ring, guessing he'd made an impact.
Time: 3:21
Match Rating: *1\4
// Overall Rating: 73%
// Crowd Reaction: 57%
// Match Quality: 89%
Another scene from the back, this time the fans exploded seeing AJ Styles. He was standing in the back and next to him was Steve Blackman.
STEVE BLACKMAN: "You know damn well I'd like nothing more than to get another shot in the ring with Norton, expecially after what he did to me at PerseVerance. You need a partner AJ, I'd be willing to get your back."
Styles seemed to be thinking about it.
AJ STYLES: "You know I haven't decided yet, but I'll keep you in mind."
Styles patted Blackman on the back then walked away and another commercial hyping the Strong Style merchandising was played.
//EWR Rating: 55%
SINGLES CONTEST
Shelton Benjamin def. Scotty Riggs
Shelton Banjamin came out to some decent fan fare, and he would be facing a man new to Strong Style, Scotty Riggs. Riggs came out to the ring with a mirror and couldn't stop looking at himself all the way down the isle, Benjamin got things started off with a sideheadlock, Riggs countered for a back body drop but Benjamin countered by landing on his feet, he went for a kick but Riggs caught the leg, little did he know Banjamin would fire back with his weird version of the enziguri. The match went back and fourth for a little while, but Benjamin won with a T-Bone Suplex.
Time: 8:12
Match Rating: **1\2
//Overall Rating: 63%
// Crowd Reaction: 56%
// Match Quality: 70%
West and Tenay continued to pump up the Main event and speculated as to who Styles partner would be. Shamrock's music hit again and the Champion and his henchman made their way to the ring much o the disproval of fans all over. Once he and Norton were in the ring Styles was next. Then it was AJ's turn and he came out with a microphone once again.
AJ STYLES: "Without further adue, allow me to intrduce my partner for the evening.............JERRY LYNN!"
The crowd went nuts at the fans near dream team of Styles and Lynn. Jerry and AJ charged the ring immeadiatly going to work on shamrock and Norton.
MAIN EVENT TAG TEAM MATCH
AJ Styles & Jerry Lynn Vs Ken Shamrock & Scott Norton
The referee had a hard time getting control of the match, but eventually did. Styles and Norton started things off and the monster used his power moves to try and explode the smaller Styles. AJ got the hot tag to Lynn and Jerry leveled all comers with hard right hands. The referee became leniant with the count outs on the outside, not instituting it at all. Lynn and Norton fought on the outside, and Jerry was handed a chair by a fan, he flattened Norton with a brutal shot. THe match was great, and both sets of partners tagged out back and fourth. Styles countered a Ankle lock with a cradle, but only got two. Shamrock hit a belly to belly and then climbed to the top rope. Norton and Lynn brought their fight into the ring, while Shamrock was on the top rope Lynn sent Norton into the ropes, Shamrock slipped and slipped, spreading his legs right on the top turnbuckle. Lynn clotheslined Norton to the outside of the ring, and then he and Styles landed a painful double superplex on the Champion. AJ then leaped onto the top rope and landed a magnificent Pheonix Splash on the Champion, Lynn made sure that Norton couldn't get back into the ring and the referee made the count as Styles covered the champion!
Time: 16:45
Match Rating: ****1\2
// Overall Rating: 85%
// Crowd Reaction: 70%
// Match Quality: 100%
Lynn and Styles celebrated their win making their way to the back, the fans literally blew the roof off the building as Shamrock's official first loss was made legit. AJ and Jerry made their way to the back as the show went off the air.
// Overall Show Rating: 74%
// PPV Buy Rate: 0.08
// Attendance: 1,635
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Newsline Account 2/1-2/4
2/1/02- Al Snow is expected to be making an appearance on the first NWA: Strong Style Pay Per View, being taped on Tuesday February 5, 2002. Strong Style Heavyweight Champion Ken Shamrock, AJ Styles and Total Wrestling Champion Charlie Haas are all expected to be on hand at the event as well.
2/2/02- both CM Punk and Colt Cabana should make thier return to strong style soon as their other contractual obligations are coming to an end.
2/4/02- With the first Pay Per View taping just one day away Strong Style management is really hopeful that they will have a hit on their hands. Make sure to contact you PPV provider for info on how to order the event.
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(taken from thebattleground.com)STRONG STYLE WRESTLING PPV Spoilers
Tuesday February 5, 2004
From the Municipal Center in Lakewood Ohio
Results by the EbonyDeala
(Highlight to reveal)
I must say, Strong Style management did a very good job hyping this event, I was one of the earliest people to get into the Municipal Center and it filled up quickly. Vendors were all over selling the company's t-shirts and other merchandising, there were even clowns in the parkinglot that were selling boot legged copies of the companies events, they stayed out there all but 15 minutes until the authorities got their hands on them. At around 7:30 things were finally set, and because I was lucky I got to see the dark match prior to the actual Pay Per View tapings.
DARK MATCH
Power Company Vs Travis Tomko & Kevin Fertig
In case you didn't know, the Power Company are identical twin brothers by the names of Dave and Dean Powers, two big guys with long brown hair, and despite being brothers they act a little well...... funny with each other. Take for instance when they got into the ring after posing on the turnbuckles they hugged in the center of the ring, okay they're a little close. Then throughout the match whenever they'd make a tag to each other, they'd hug. Fans began to chant unfriendly remarks towards the two, and together they shouted back "We're not faggots; we're brothers!" Tomko and Fertig are actually bigger than Dean and Dave, and have a "Darkside" sort of appearance about them, could be good selling if Strong Style keeps them around. Both teams looked pretty cohesive in the match, the Power Company pulled the switch a few times without the referee knowing, Dave and Dean hooked up Fertig in a slingshot double vertical suplex type move that a guy in the audience said was called the "Power Outage." The brother's weird ways got a responce out of the crowd, there's talks that Strong Style is adding a Tag Team title to the forefront, the Power Company could be the team to capture them.
After the two teams left the ring, the ring crew cleared things up and went over everything to make sure all was go. Don West and Mike Tenay came out, and there were a lot of "Pro-fess-or" chants.
"Taking Care of Business" played at the official start of the show, and Strong Style owner Al Snow came out to the ring. He got on a microphone and thanked all the fans in attendance and those tuning in all over Ohio, he was about to say something about how great Strong Style has become when another Entrance theme began to play.
With Snow's interruption, out walked Strong Style Heavyweight Champion Ken shamrock, and next to him was the man mountain that aided him in his victory at PerseVerance, Scott Norton.
Shamrock got into the ring, and told Al Snow the only thing he had to be thankful for was that he ever came to the promotion, and the fact that the "World's Most Dangerous Man" has chose to call Strong Style his home. the fans really booed the hell out of Shamrock.
That made him mad, and he asked the fans why they boo him now but cheered for him like crazy last month, he said something about to be a great Champion you have to be willing to do anything to keep your title, even if it means making controversial decisions, I think he was eluding to Norton. Then Shamrock asked about the night's card saying that Snow had better not of made plans for the Champion because he didn't feel like wrestling.
Then "I am" played over the speakers and EVERYONE went crazy when AJ Styles came out with a microphone. Styles talked about honor, and said Shamrock was a dishonorable man and Champion, then he said he wanted to take both he and Norton on at once.
Shamrock and Norton loved the idea, but Snow had a better one he told AJ that tonight it would be Shamrock and Norton against Styles and any man he wanted as a partner. with that everyone went backstage while they played some commercials telling us to go to the concession and merchendising stands.
"The Final Countdown" played next prompting NWA: Strong Style Total Wrestling Champion Charlie Haas to make his way out, only he didn't come out alone he had a woman with him. She had long brown hair, her face wasn't really pretty but she had a killer body, the guy behind me is either a wrestling guru, or blowing smoke out of his ass, he said she was "Trinity" but I had never seen her before.
NWA:SS TOTAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE MATCH
Charlie Haas w/ Trinity Vs Taiyo Kea
Kea was once fighting for contendership to the Strong Style Heavyweight Title, since then his stock has fallen a little bit, but he wanted nothing more than to win the total wrestling title. Kea used more of a brawling attack that clashed with Haas' technical approach. Kea dominated early on but Haas battled back, and the woman he brought with him kept distracting the referee allowing the Total Wrestling champion to keep cheating. A really good spot in this match came when Haas and Kea were outside the ring, the woman climbed onto the top rope and did a flipping hurricanranna to the outside taking Kea down! Haas won the match with a school Boy rollup and a hand full of tights, really good match!
It's weird now that Strong Style has a production team and large screen, because in the Backstage Sean O'Haire was shown talking with Al Snow. O'Haire boasted about taking out Kea and Idaka, and told Snow that he should be getting his shot at the title. Snow told him something about having to make an impact in order to gain a title shot, OHaire mumbled something about making his own impact tonight.
RETURN BOUT TAG TEAM MATCH
Jung Dragonz Vs Tajiri & Storm
It looked like that at least for the moment Tajiri and Storm had patched things up since PerseVerance and looked to get back at the men that beat them at the show. The match started off with quick exchanges, but the attention soon turned to Sean O'Haire who came running down the ramp and sliding into the ring. O'Haire looked HUGE compared to the smaller guys in the ring, and began delivering blows to all of them. He landed Widow Makers to both Storm and Hayashi, and chucked the other two out as if they were garbage. The fans really gave Strong Style hell for allowing this match to end a no contest. The guy behind me wouldn't stop bitching about how if Strong style is to represent tradition they need to stop doing things like this.
Another scene from the back this time AJ styles and Steve Blackman were shown, Blackman told Styles that he would like nothing more than to have another shot at Norton, and said he'd be AJ's partner if he wanted him to. AJ said he'd think it over.
SINGLES CONTEST
Shelton Benjamin def. Scotty Riggs
Riggs was wearing a ponytail, and came out to the ring with a mirror, fans were giving him hell for it. Shelton recieved a decent pop. This match really didn't gel together fully as they only went about six minutes, Benjamin won with a T-Bone Suplex.
West and Tenay continued to pump up the Main event and speculated as to who Styles partner would be. Shamrock's music hit again, and it looked like I was about to find out. Once he and Norton were in the ring Styles was next. HUGE pop for AJ again, then he took the microphone and announced that his partner would be......... JERRY LYNN!
Lynn's music played and the two rushed to the ring full speed.
MAIN EVENT TAG TEAM MATCH
AJ Styles & Jerry Lynn Vs Ken Shamrock & Scott Norton
This match was freaking awesome, oh my god it was so good that I can't even do it justic writing it down. Inside and outside the ring, ref bumps, finishing moves and kickouts. If I didn't know any better I'd say that it was the match of the year so far, while shamrock was on the top rope for god knows why Lynn sent Norton into the ropes a move that crotched Shamrock right on the top turnbuckle. Lynn clotheslined the behmouth to the outside of the ring, and then he and Styles landed a painful double superplex on the Champion. Aj then leaped onto the top rope and landed a magnificent Pheonix Splash on the Champion, Lynn made sure that Norton couldn't get back into the ring and the referee made the count as Styles covered the champion!
Lynn and Styles celebrated their win making their way to the back, that's where I think the Pay Per View ended, the fans were ecstatic about the finish of the match and this was one heck of a first weekly PPV if you ask me.
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Newsline Account 1/25-1/31
Huge, Huge and I mean HUGE update coming at you with this week's Newsline report, lots of information on PerseVerance, NWA: Strong Style Events, talent and more.
1/25/02- The feeling coming off of PerseVerance is that the show was a great success for the promotion, the event was attended by 2,224 people and ticket sales were over $68,000 dollars. NWA: Canadian Stampede held "Times of Trouble" Pay Per View that brought in $303,640 in ticket sales and 7,591 people. other events of the month included;
- NWA:TX's 'NWA:TX Full Force' show was attended by 3502 people,
They made $140080 from ticket sales.
- NWA:LA's 'NWA:LA For Whom The Bell Tolls' show was attended by 716 people, They made $21480 from ticket sales.
- NWA:MC's 'NWA:MC Time Crisis' show was attended by 2894 people, They made $86820 from ticket sales.
- NWA:EC's 'NWA:EC Damage, Inc.' show was attended by 3675 people, They made $147000 from ticket sales.
Things are certainly looking up for Strong Style as we continue to grow in popularity, and search to broaden our markets.
1/26/02- Twin brothers Dave and Dean Powers, better known as the Power Company have signed on to compete in NWA: Strong Style. The Twenty Eight year old brothers have worked on trial terms for both NWA:EC and NWA:LA, if Strong Style Executives are happy with their performance it is likely that they will be asked to stick around the promotion on a regular basis, this comes as big news especially since there is alot of talk that the Tag Division will shoot up soon.
1/27/02- HUGE NEWS COMING AT YOU!! This comes straight from the desk of Al Snow, Strong Style chairman. It seems that he has struck a deal with a local cable provider on a special program series for Strong Style. The Cable Promotion has offered to air a weekly Pay Per View for the company that will be taped on Tuesdays and aired on Fridays, and will be available for purchase all over most of Ohio. "This is a big step forward for the promotion," proclaimed Snow. "This is a special opportunity for us to get what we have to offer available to the entire state of Ohio, where our territorial boundaries lie, and with time I feel that Strong Style will be able to move up from the Municipal Center in Lakewood, and travel over most of Ohio with our shows."
It is believed that the Pay Per Views will lead up to a more promoted Show (Still one of the weekly PPVs, just more heavily booked) at the end of each month. That's four Strong Style offerings available to the public, instead of the one monthly event that Strong Style has previously offered. Keep checking the newsline on the site as more on this subject is posted.
1/27/02- More on the new weekly Pay Per View, the show is entitled NWA: 'Strong Style Wrestling', and once things are running smoothly, the last show of each month will have a subtitle (ex. NWA: Strong Style Wrestling; PerseVerance) and that show will be a supercard type show offered at a slightly higher price than the other weeks Pay Per Views. A Subtitled Pay Per View isn't expected to be offered until March. What may sound confusing in print won't be so confusing when those with the PPV availabilty call the provider. The first show is signed for Friday February 8, 2002.
1/28/02- Four Strong Style wrestlers have signed an "Oath of Loyalty" with the company, this document is a written oath that the wrestler who signs it will not compete in other organizations for extended periods of time. This differs from a written contract (which the NWA has frowned upon in recent years for fear that a promotion with many written contracted workers would be able to successfully defect from the alliance.) in that the performers will still be paid on an appearance basis, and not a monthly salary. The four wrestlers to have signed the Oath are AJ Styles, Charlie Haas, Ken Shamrock and Jamie Knoble.
1/29/02- Three former NWA Strong Style Wrestlers have left the promotion to find work elsewhere, these men are former NWA Heavyweight Champion Gary Steele, Greg Pawluk and Chris Hamrick. Strong Style wishes these men the best of luck in the future.
1/29/02- 30 year old Scotty Riggs, 31 year old Travis "Bane" Tomko, and 24 year old Kevin "Seven" Fertig signed to compete with Strong Style Wrestling today, while none of them are expected to be long term, the same deal that was offered to the Power Company was offered to them. Basically if you impress, you will be asked back. There is expected to be an "Open Door" policy implemented now that Strong Style has a weekly event, but that isn't a fact as of yet.
1/31/02- Although the PerseVerance Event brought in alot of money for Strong Style the company was still losing money, but owner Al snow has hope that with the upcoming programming and event schedule things will turn around for the company. Merchandising, and advertising costs are said to be the expenses that are costing the company money right now.
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Sorry for the lack of updates lately, had alot of crap to do. Should be back on soon with another Newsline Account as well as a preview for February's first Pay Per View Event. The winner of the predictions contest was both Standard and Maddog, both of you can PM with your banner requests.
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NWA: Strong Style: PerseVerance
Live from the Lakewood Municiple Center, 1/25/02
At 7:30 the gates officially opened in the Lakewood Municiple Center, many fans got their early in order to raid the merchandise stands for the latest releases in that department including new t-shirts from the Heavyweight Champion Ken Shamrock, and official Strong Style trading cards. The arena reached near full capacity at 8:00, the official starting time for all the Strong Style action.
Looking around the arena, the crowd is jam packed, ready and waiting for the action that only Strong Style Wrestling can provide. The entrance position bears the Strong Style logo just above the heavy steel entrance structure, something new to Strong Style sits above the logo, a small (40x70) Flat video screen is now a part of the entrance set. Good sign that Al snow's "last chance" promotion is turning profit. At the commentary position 'the Professor' Mike Tenay is with the 'explosive' Don West. Tenay and West welcome the fans to the first Strong Style Event of the new year, then without a moment's hesitation they send it to the ring where ring announcer John House takes it away.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one fall and will be fought under standard Tag Team Contest Rules."
Some oriental style music plays over the public address, and the new Vido screen is displaying some nifty "TAJIRI" and "JONNY STORM" logos. Sure enough the two make their way out to the ring together, this being the first time that they have ever paired, and they will have their hands full tonight.
"First at a combined weight of 385 lbs, they are the team of Yoshihiro Tajiri and Jonny Storm!"
After posing on the turnbuckles for a few moments the screaching sound of what is guessed to be a dragon overcomes the public address, and it is now that the Jung Dragonz, Kaz Hayashi and Jimmy Yang make their entrance to the ring. the evil foreigners intice a negative reaction from the crowd, they can dislike their demeanor but without a doubt there's no way anyone can disrespect what these teo get done in the ring.
"And from Tokyo Japan, at a combined weight of 387 lbs, they are Jimmy Yang and Kaz Hayashi, the Jung Dragonz!"
the Dragonz deviously slide under the bottom rope and into the squared circle, looking around at the crowd and anxiously awaiting the contest to begin.
Tag Team WarfareReferee: Alan Woody
Tajiri & Jonny Storm Vs Kaz Hayashi & Jimmy Yang
Tenay and West put over how the Dragonz are coming off of an impressive tour of Japan, and that this is the first time Tajiri and Storm have teamed up. Hayashi and Storm start things off in the center of the ring, Storm holding out his opened hand wich is locked up along with his other by Hayashi and the two go for a test of strength, Hayashi hits a knee to the midsection and applies an arm wringer. The move is quickly countered with a flip by Storm followed by a leg sweep and cover, but only a one count. They are back to their feet, and begin circling each other in an attempt to measure each other up.
Back into the tie, Hayashi shrugs Jonny Storm and snaps on a side headlock. Jonny powers out sending Hayashi into the ropes, leap frog over the japanese import and Storm hits a spin kick upon his return from the other ropes. Storm grabs Hayashi's arm and drags him over into the corner, tag to Tajiri.
The "Japanese Buzzsaw" comes in with stiff kicks to the ribs of Kaz before grabbing his arm and whipping him hard into enemy territory, Jimmy Yang takes it as his opportunity and slaps the back of Kaz making himself the legal man. Tajiri nails a standing sidekick that knocks Kaz off of his feet, and most likely knocked the taste out of his mouth. Yang has climbed to the top rope, and Tajiri sensing this turns to face, only to get nailed with a high flying cross body. Jimmy yang keeps the leg hooked but only gets a two count, and the crowd is finally showing life in this one.
Yang rolls over and gets to his feet before Tajiri, when Yoshihiro finally gets up he is dropkicked for his effort. Back to the corner, Tajiri is in trouble as Jimmy Yang charges full speed into the corner, but Tajiri with a beautiful counter straddles the shoulders and hooks the arms of Yang. The "Buzzsaw" reaches over the top ropes and grabs Yang's feet locking him into the deadly Tarantula!
Tajiri has until a four count to break it up, but Kaz doesn't like the fact that his partner is being tourtured and charges into the ring, but Storm cuts him off with a gruesome clothesline. Hayashi rolls to the outside grabbing his neck. Tajiri has since broken his Tarantula hold and directs Storm to go to the top rope. He does, and Tajiri holds Yang's arms back. Jonny Storm leaps off of the top rope with a missile dropkick, but in just the knick of time, Yang breaks away forcing Storm to totally nail his own partner!
The damage is done, and Storm can't believe what just went down, Yang grabs him from behind and tosses him through the ropes and to the arena floor. Yang signals to the crowd that he's going to the top rope, and does so. Yang Time connects, and the count is academic.
Winner(s): @ 8:43 Kaz Hayashi & Jimmy Yang (Yang p. Storm)
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Hayashi and Yang embrace each other outside of the ring, Tajiri lies in the squared circle holding his midsection and Jonny Storm looks disappointed as the Dragonz finally go back through the curtain.
Tenay and West are at the commentary position, Tenay puts over how great it is that Strong Style now boasts a video tron, that being that they are now able to air video packages, and interviews from earlier in the day. Tenay says that speaking of video packages here's one from the man who will challenge for the NWA: Strong Style Heavyweight Championship tonight, AJ Styles.
Styles has Championship DreamsThe screen comes to life, displaying a black and white, 1920's style picture. AJ Styles stands in the center with a cut off hoody and black bandana, behind him is the Strong Style logo prominently displayed.
AJ Styles: "They say it only takes three seconds, and a little help from lady luck on the right night to become a champion. Ken Shamrock, last month at Sub Zero you made AJ Styles a superstar."
Styles stares into the picture, his face displaying a look of seriousness.
AJ Styles: "You admitted it yourself Ken, AJ Styles took you to the limit and beyond, something that you never expected. Ken Shamrock last month you made AJ Styles a superstar, tonight you make AJ Styles a champion! I'm so close to getting that title, I'm so close that I can..... taste it! Shamrock I am ready, one Styles Clash and Three seconds are all that I need, and I will walk out the NEW NWA: Strong Style Heavyweight Champion. Heh, after all it about time AJ Styles brings some STYLE to the Strong Style Championship."
//EWR Rating: 82%
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the following Fatal Four Way Contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the NWA: Strong Style Total Wrestling Championship! Making his way to the ring first, The "Italian Shooter" Guido Maritato!"
Some Sicilian style music plays and sure enough the "Shooter" himself, Guido Maritato comes out from the back. "Guido Sucks" chants begin to be heard and for this Guido just gives the ol' italian salute (that weird F*** You hand under the chin gesture.) When he gets in the ring he climbs the corner and and points to various fans in the audience, badmouthing each.
"And from Hanover West Virginia, coming in at 218 lbs this is Jamie Knoble!"
"Fuel" (Instrumental) by Metallica plays now and Jamie Knoble, clad in cut of jeans, and a ripped up flannel shirt storms his way toward the ring. Knoble points at a fan with a sign reading "Knoble is a god to trailor trash everywhere," and acts as if it's the greatest compliment in the world. Knoble takes the corner opposite of Guido.
"And the final challenger in this contest, the American Dragon!"
Dragon's music, reminiscent of a 1980's hard rock anthem plays and he comes out to a good applause from the Lakewood crowd, Dragon wastes no time sprinting to the ring, and sliding into the squared circle. The three men in the ring spout words that aren't encouraging to each other. Now a classical sports theme plays over the speakers marking the entrance of the champion.
"Finally, weighing in at 234 lbs he is the National Wrestling Alliance Strong Style Total Wrestling Champion, Charlie Haas!"
Haas slowly makes his way out from the back with arrogance, and the Strong Style Total Wrestling Title over his shoulder. Haas points in the ring at his opponents and rolls his eyes, West and Tenay put over how it isn't smart to underestimate your opponents.
Total Wrestling Championship: Four Way DanceReferee: Kevin Ratcliffe
Charlie Haas© Vs American Dragon Vs Guido Maritato Vs Jamie Knoble
All four men here know just how important the Total Wrestling championship is, and each man would like nothing more than to walk away with the title. Haas slides into the ring, and his opponents seemingly have had enough of his cocky demeanor, all three stomping away on him before the bell tolls. It does finally, and the three men whip Haas into the ropes, then triple team Charlie lifting him into the air, and tossing him to the outside of the ring!
With the Champion seemingly out of it now the three men begin to battle it out. Guido gets an upper hand on Knoble with a go behind and subsequent belly to back suplex. But Dragon gets his hits in, and stuns the "Shooter" with a reverse vertical suplex. Charlie Haas hides outside of the ring throughout the contest, saving his energy and keeping himself out of harms way.
After Knoble gets nailed with the Sicilian slice from Guido he is out of the picture, and Dragon and Maritato battle it out in what has turned into a singles match. Beautiful exchanges ensue, Dragon hits a Northern lights Suplex that would surely have put the fiery italian away, but Haas chooses that now is the time to enter the ring and break things up. Guido still hurting rolls out of the ring. Haas locks on the Haas of Pain, but Dragon makes it to the ropes. An enziguri from American Dragon gets things going on his side, and he goes to the top rope. Dragon leaps off with a flying Cross body but Haas rolls through and has a hand full of tights, 1, 2, 3!
Winner(s): @ 11:23 and Still Total Wrestling Champion, Charlie Haas (by pinfall)
(75 62 88)
Haas quickly rolls out of the ring and snatches the Total Wrestling title from referee Kevin Ratcliffe. He doesn't spend another second at ringside, and hightails it back to his lockerroom while in the ring American Dragon can't believe he's been duped.
The production team airs another one of their creations, this time a commercial like video clip advertising the new line of Strong Style Wrestling t-shirts. Order your Ken Shamrock t-shirt online, or at the next Strong Style Event!
"Ladies and gentlemen the following singles contest is scheduled for one fall, and there will be a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first, from Orangeberg South Carolina, weighing in at 238 lbs, Shelton Benjamin!"
"It's all about the Benjamin's.... BAYBAY!" Shelton Benjamins theme song rips over the speakers, and the former NCAA All American comes hopping out from behind the curtain swinging his hands attempting to get the fans fired up once again, after the fantastic total Wrestling Title Match. Benjamin slaps hands at ringside with all of the fans before jumping into the ring and waiting for the arrival of his opponent.
"And his opponent, weighing in at 243 lbs, Rico Constantino!"
Rico comes out and looks focused for his contest, all business and no fun tonight as this match is being dubbed a match to prove who is worthy of a Total Wrestling Championship Title shot.
Singles ContestReferee: Andrew Thomas
Shelton Benjamin Vs Rico Constantino
Rico and Shelton start things off with a collar and elbow tie up, Rico goes for the headlock which is quickly shrugged off with a push into the ropes, Constantino hurtles his opponent and bounces back off of the ropes connecting with a shoulder block on Benjamin. Rico again hurtles his opponent and bounces back off of the ropes, but Benjamin kips up to his feet and hits a hip toss that makes rico cringe in pain.
Some quick changes over the next few moments get the crowd a bit more into the match. Rico connects with a superplex from the top rope that would put any oridinary man away, but Benjamin kicks out at two. Some more exchanges, and Rico whips Shelton into the ropes as Benjamin returns from the ropes, Rico fires off his deadly spin kick, but Benjamin ducks and puts on the breaks, Rico turns to face and Benjamin nails the T-Bone Suplex! Hook of the leg and Andrew Thomas gets into position, 1....2.....3!
Winner(s): @ 5:01 Shelton Benjamin (by Pinfall)
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Benjamin gets his hand raised in victory after a good battle, and the crowd applauds his efforts. Could Charlie Haas and the Total Wrestling Championship be in this man's near future?
Another video clip is played, this one hyping the much anticipated rematch between Jerry Lynn and Low Ki later on in the night. Tenay and West talk about how this one could be the match of the year.
"Lethal Weapon" begins to play, and Steve Blackman makes his way out from the backstage area. He is without his numb chucks, but his expression is just as deadly.
"Ladies and gentlemen the following No Disqualification contest is scheduled for one fall, introducing first weighing in at 255 lbs, the Lethal weapon, Steve Blackman!"
Once Blackman is in the ring "Smoke on the Water" (Instrumental) by Deep Purple begins to play, and Scott "Flash" Norton steps out from behind the curtain. Norton raises both arms in the air exposing his broad chizzled chest. The crowd doesn't like him, and he doesn't care for them too much either. Norton climbs up the steel steps and into the ring, staring across the ring at the man he called out for this one, Steve Blackman.
Toughmen Grudge Match (No DQ)Referee: Alan Woody
Scott Norton Vs Steve Blackman
Norton claims that he is the toughest SOB in North America today, that whole mindset being the reason that this match came about. Blackman is as tough as they come, and is a Strong Style regular; Norton on the other hand has come from NWA Los Angelas and has a holier than thou attitude about him.
The sound of the bell is heard only seconds before Blackman's body is shown flying across the ring. The angered "Lethal Weapon" runs right into Norton with a shoulder block, knocking him back into the corner of the ring. Norton, realizing that he may have bitten off more than he could chew with Blackman widens his eyes. Blackman proves why he is called the Lethal Weapon knocking hard kicks in the midsection repeatedly.
Norton tries to push him away, but Blackman continues slugging away with kicks to the stomach. Finally the referee is able to pull the two apart, and Norton is allowed to once again breath in some air. Blackman screams a war cry, it's obvious that this man is not playing around at all.
Using the ropes for extra support Scott Norton is back to his feet. Steve Blackman wastes no time what so ever, and immediately runs right at Norton with his arms out wide. Right when he makes it to him, Norton ducks down, and rips his body back up, making Blackman fly right up into the air. Blackman's body is shown flying out of the ring, and the fans all shout in awe! Blackman smacks the outside of the ring hard with a crack, while Norton taunts the fans.
Norton goes under the top rope and stands on the apron when Blackman returns to his feet Scott delivers a devistating axe handel smash. Blackman stumbles backwards, Norton immediately grabs Steve by the hair of his head and throws him toward the stairs.
Blackman goes flying, smacking right into the side of the steel steps with his bare back. He slowly lifts the "Lethal Weapon" back onto his feet, grabbing his bare back with three huge red welt marks on them. Suddenly. Blackman whacks Norton's arms away, and goes for a right hand.... Norton blocks, grabs Blackman's head and smashes his head of the ring apon.
Blackman staggers back a bit, but only seconds later "Flash" picks him up into the air, and drops him right down onto the steel steps. Steve Blackman screams as he is slowly slid back into the ring. Now Norton has the ring skirt lifted and is digging deep for something good. Seconds later he pulls out a steel chair from underneath the ring. He slowly grabs it and slides back into the ring, while Blackman is getting to his feet Norton slides into the ring and brings the chair up over his head. He runs at him and swings at full force but Steve Blackman quickly brings his foot up, kicking the chair right into Norton's face! Norton falls backwards dropping the chair in the center of the mat.
Blackman flashes the cut-throat sign saying that this one is finished and as Norton gets back to his feet, Blackman bounces off of the ropes and goes for the pump kick, but Scott Norton catches the leg and lifts Blackman up into Powerbomb position. Showing his brute strength Norton tosses Blackman up in the air and catches his body, then brings him down with his trademark shoulder breaker powerbomb! Norton gets back up, red faced and pissed off. He pulls his singlet straps down and lifts Blackman back to his feet. He tucks Steve's head in between his legs and delivers yet another Shoulder Breaker Powerbomb! Norton places one foot on the chest of Steve Blackman and the referee makes the count. 1.....2....3!
Winner(s): @ 11:12 Scott Norton (by pinfall)
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Scott Norton's arm is raised in the air, and the big bull looks very impressive with his Strong Style debut. Norton shoves the referee away, and Spits in the face of Steve Blackman! Nothing like adding insult to injury.
Tenay and West put over how dominant Norton was in that showing, and that it sickened them the complete lack of respect he displayed for his opponent. Then another video package from the Strong Style production team is played, this one with Jerry Lynn.
Low Ki is ready to fight!The screen comes to life once gain, displaying the same black and white, 1920's style picture only this time it is Low Ki that stands in the center of the screen, behind him is the Strong Style logo prominently displayed.
Low Ki: "Jerry Lynn, it has been months and months since last we met, but finally Strong Style and the NWA have sanctioned the match. Finally I once again get you, a man that is supposed to represent pride, and honor in the center of the ring. Jerry Lynn, you said that when next we meet it would be my career that is shortened, but Jerry Lynn make no mistake about it after I am through it will be you that has no career left!"
He stares into the camera with glaring eyes.
Low Ki: "Jerry Lynn, there's no preparation, there's no time left all that you can do is..... be ready!"
//EWR Rating: 66%
"It's for your own good!" With that phrase Sean O'Haire's music begins to play and the "Widow Maker" steps out from the back with his wild hair covering his face and a long black trench coat on his body.
"Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for one fall, making his way to the ring at this time, weighing in at 285 lbs, the Widow Maker, Sean O'Haire!"
O'Haire continues to march on in his menacing way, once in the ring he takes off the jacket. Another Oriental style theme plays marking the entrance of his opponent.
"And his opponent weighing in at 245 lbs, this is Taiyo Kea!"
Kea doesn't have a long entrance, he runs down the isle and slides into the ring, but before he can mount anysort of offensive Sean O'Haire is all over him.
Singles ContestReferee: Kevin Ratcliffe
Sean O'Haire Vs Taiyo Kea
O'Haire kicks some STIFF kicks to Kea, then whips him into the ropes and nearly decapitates him with a clothesline. O'Haire works on Kea on the mat for a few moments, then lifts him up and slams him down with a spine buster for a two count. Kea kicks out, and O'Haire doesn't like it. Kea gets a few shots in and sends O'Haire into the ropes only to recieve a spin kick to the face.
O'Haire lifts Kea up and plants him with the Widow Maker, a version of a Fireman's Carry Slam, then goes to the top rope and delivers the Seanton Bomb. 1, 2, 3!
Winner(s): @ 4:23, Sean O'Haire (by pinfall)
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O'Haire laughs as the referee raises his hand in victory, O'Haire has just put away a Heavyweight title contender in less than five minutes! Tenay and west are going crazy about O'Haire's dominant performance.
Another Video Package plays, this one hyping the night's main event and Ken Shamrock's path of destruction. Then it's back to live as Jerry Lynn's music plays.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one fall, making his way to the ring first from Minneapolis Minnesota Jerry Lynn!"
Lynn slaps hands with the fans, then slides into the ring waiting for Low Ki's arrival.
Low Ki's music plays and he has a no frills demeanor. The fierce competitiveness in him is shown as he methodically stares at Jerry Lynn and walks to the ring.
"And his opponent, from Brooklynn New York, Low Ki!"
Low Ki slides into the ring and stands in a fighting stance. The two men tare at each other until the referee finally calls for the bell.
Lashing In Lakewood RematchReferee: Andrew Thomas
Jerry Lynn Vs Low Ki
The bell rings, and both Lynn and Low Ki begin circling each other in the ring, a lockup ensues, Low quickly ties him up with an arm bar, and kicks Lynn's legs out. Low Ki wrenches on the arm until Lynn kips up, and flips out, forcing the Brooklynn native to break the hold. Lynn pushes Low-Ki into the corner, but the referee forces a break. Low Ki pushes Lynn backwards, and Jerry snaps whacking a stiff chop across the chest of Low Ki, but Low Ki brushes it off and delivers a stiff kick to his midsection.
DDT from Low Ki, and he wraps his legs around the midesction of the veteran, Lynn reaches out grabs the rope and forces the break. Lynn rolls to the outside grabbing his ribs. Lynn slides back in and punches Low Ki right in the face, the two men begin exchanging blows, but a legsweep trips Lynn down, Low ki goes to work the leg but once again Lynn gets to the ropes.
Back in standing bases, Low Ki charges forcing Jerry Lynn to slump down in the corner. Low Ki backpedals then tries to dropkick him in the face, Lynn rolls out of the way and Low Ki smashes into the turnbuckle. Jerry ynn picks Low Ki up and plants him with a back body drop, then locks in a texas cloverleaf submission. After a few moments it's clear that he won't make it to the ropes, but out of nowhere he rocks the hold and rolls Lynn up with the small Package, 1....2.... kickout!
Lynn is back up, as is Low Ki, relying on Martial Arts once again, Low Ki drives Lynn to a knee with stiff kicks, Low Ki goes to kick Lynns head off but Lynn ducks and rolls him up, only getting a short two. Pulling Low Ki up from the ground, Lynn gets chops to the chest for his effort. Low Ki has Lynn in the corner, but a well placed boot to the midsection lets Lynn get some chopping action of his own.
Lynn then nails a knee to the midesection and goes for the cradle piledriver only to have Low Ki reverse it with a bridge! 1, 2..... kickout! Lynn hops back to his feet, Ki whips him into the ropes, and Jerry Lynn jumps over Low Ki then takes him down with a Sunset Flip! 1, 2..... Low Ki kicks out and dropkicks Lynn in the face!
Low Ki lifts Jerry Lynn up into Alabama slam position, and threatens to sit down forcing Lynn's head into the mat, but Lynn counters with hard strikes, then locks hands between the legs, when Low ki bends back over Lynn lifts him up and nails the Cradle Piledriver! the cover is made, 1, 2, 3!
Winner(s): @ 14:34 Jerry Lynn (by pinfall)
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Lynn has made good on his word with a win over Low Ki, and his hand is raised. Low Ki looks pissed off and gets into the face of Jerry Lynn, then sucking up his own pride Low Ki extends his hand and the two shake in the center of the ring.
Mike Tenay and Don West put over the show of sportsmanship, then hype the Main Event, and it is time for that match now!
"I am" plays over the Public address marking the entrance of the challenger for tonight's bout, sure enough AJ Styles comes out to a large applause from those in attendance. He slides into the ring, and poses in the corner.
"World's Most Dangerous" plays over the PA and Ken Shamrock the Strong Style Heavyweight Champion comes out with a black boxer style robe, and the championship around his waist.
NWA:Strong Style Heavyweight Championship MatchReferee: Speedy Nelson
AJ Styles Vs Ken Shamrock©
He turns to face Styles, World Championship around his waist. The fans are cheering and chants of, "AJ" start to circulate throughout the arena. Shamrock eventually hands referee Speedy Nelson the NWA: Strong Style Heavyweight Championship belt but not before he raises high in the air forcing AJ Styles to look up at it. Shamrock is focused, and just locks in on his opponent Styles hasn't diverted his attention from the champion. For Styles this is his second chance, and first for gold. The two men now stand in the center of the ring eyeing each other in the middle of a intense stare down.
"Ladies and gentlemen, Strong Style in cooperation with the National Wrestling Alliance have sanctioned the following contest, it is scheduled for one fall and it is for the NWA: Strong Style Heavyweight Championship!"
Tenay and West put over the fact that these two put on an incredible match last month at the Sub Zero Event, and that Styles has been training hard to be in peak shape for this fight. West says he's going with Shamrock while Tenay sides with the challenger.
"Introducing first, the challenger, from Gainesville Georgia weighing in at 215 lbs, he is a former two time Strong Style Total Wrestling Champion, dressed in the blue tights with red and white trim, he is the master of the Styles Clash, and Pheonix Splash, the challenger, the amazing AJ Styles!"
Styles raises his hands and the crowd nearly blows the roof off of the place, there's no doubt that in the biggest match of his career he has a lot of fan support.
"And, weighing in at 245 lbs, dressed in the black tights, and padded black boots, he is the master of the Belly to Belly Suplex, and ankle Lock, he is the current reigning and defending National Wrestling Alliance Strong Style Heavyweight champion, he is the 'World's Most Dangerous Man,' this is Ken Shamrock!"
The Champion raises his hands in the air now, and the crowd show their respect for the man that has blazed through the likes of such names as Hidaka, Blackman and Tanaka. Styles seems to have the edge in the fan department but it seems as though the Champion really could care less.
Not wanting to make the first move they stand there. The bell is rung after Nelson hails the title around each side of the ring reminding fans that this is indeed what it is all about... Finally Styles breaks the stare down and shoves the champion backward. Connecting with an even greater force than the first one, Style shoves the Champion again, with that Shamrock lunges at Styles, striking him with a fist right to the face, a sickening shot reminiscent of the hard hits Strong Style was first based upon.
This punch takes Styles by suprise but he regroups in enough time to counter the fuming champion with a series of rights and lefts to the midsection. This sends Ken Shamrock against the ropes and Styles winds up and swings, but misses as the champion ducks the attempted haymaker. Styles then turns drop-kicking AJ into the ropes followed by a hard clothesline taking him to the outside of the ring. Shamrock quickly follows suit, rolling under the ropes and going to the outside of the ring. He grabs AJ by the hair and lifts him to his feet. Shamrock takes him by the head, and goes to ram his head off the turnbuckle post, Atyles gets his leg up and blocks the attempt then takes the Champion's head and bonces it off the cold steel. Styles follows it up with an irish whip sending the champion into the announce table. Bouncing off on impact Shamrock falls down to the floor at ringside.1....... 2....... 3....... 4........ 5........ 6......... 7........ 8....... 9........ Styles rolls into the ring and then back out knowing full well a count out victory doesn't grant him a Championship victory.
Shamrock is getting up to his feet, but before he can AJ Styles grabs him by his tights and tosses him right into the security railing at ringside back first. 1.... 2.... 3.... 4.... 5.... 6.... 7.... 8.... 9.... Styles rolls Shamrock into the ring, and stands on the apron, AJ springboard off of the top rope and lands a leg drop, hooking the leg 1, 2, ....... the Champion kicks out!
they get back to their feet, Shamrock favors his shoulder. In a match that started off with respect they seem to have lost all self control, as it's turned into an all out brawl. They exchange hard rights and lefts, Styles drops down to a knee and gets back to his feet only to be met with a right hand followed by an attempted uppercut that he blocks. But the Champion is still one step ahead as he rocks him with a right hand. Styles hits the mat but jumps back to his feet only to be caught in a splendid Northern lights Suplex by the champion! This takes the breath out of Styles, and at the last second he is able to kickout.
Shamrock lifts styles to his feet once again and pelts the challenger with forearm shivers to the face, whip into the ropes Shamrock goes for the wheel kick, but Styles catches Shamrock in the air and lands a sit down powerbomb. 1, 2.... Kickout! Styles pulls his hair having thought to have the match won, he gets into the face of Speedy Nelson certain that it was a three count. Shamrock has made it to his feet after Styles turns around, and delivers a kick to the gut. Shamrock hooks the arms and seems to be going for the Tiger Bomb, but Styles counters with a back bridge, 1...2.....2.9999! The fans are very vocal at the referee believing that Styles had the three, and frustration is building for the challenger.
Shamrock rolls over still favoring his shoulder but he grabs Styles and hits a knee to the midsection, go behind and Ken rolls Styles up with a small package, but only gets a two count. Now Shamrock shows frustration, He slams his fist into the canvas irate. Styles gets to his feet, but shamrock steam rolls him with a hard clothesline. Shamrock snaps, and grabs the leg of AJ Styles locking on the most feared submission hold in the US Today, the Ankle Lock! Styles screams in pain as Shamrock wrenches on the hold, but AJ shows his strength and gets to one foot, then Enziguris the Champion! Both men are down and Styles holds his ankle in pain. After an eight count they are back up and the action continues. After a Shamrock is against the ropes Styles charges only to be backdropped out of the ring and to the arena floor.
They battle it out on the outside once again for the next few moments, the count is broken by both men in order for the violence to continue, then the referee, not wanting the action to stay on the outside rolls out and tries to seperate the two performers, Styles ducks a Shamrock right hand, and Shamrock instead of cold cocking Styles with the punch it is the referee who is met with a knock out blow. The ref crumples up in a heap and he falls down at the feet of AJ Styles at ringside. Now with no referee it is Marshall Law here and these two get things brutal. Shamrock continues his assault on the challenger punching him followed by a clothesline sending him over the top of the railing. The Champion follows him as Styles can hardly stand up on his own strength as he tries to escape. Shamrock chases after him and then goes for another clothesline line but AJ Styles tosses a cold beverage into the face of the madman blinding in. As Shamrock wipes his eyes Styles hits the dragon Whip Kick taking him down.
As the fans cheer and chant AJ AJ AJ while he stands over his fallen opponent. Now he takes Shamrock back toward the ring and it is the champ who is tossed over the railing. Rolling Shamrock back into the ring, Styles is seemingly on a high, but he allows the champion to get to his feet, a seemingly bad move as Shamrock hooks up the patented Belly to Belly Suplex, Shamrock goes for it, over the head and the match is seemingly over only Styles lands on his feet! Shamrock turns around and is taken by surprise as Styles meets him with a kick to the gut of his own, and follows it up with the Styles Clash! The crowd is going wild as Styles makes the cover, but there's one problem.... the referee is still out cold. The crowd counts the three, but Styles can't believe his luck he had the Champion beat!
Styles gets to his feet, and turns around looking for the referee on the outside, but before he can even approach him A huge man charges into the ring! It's Scott Norton! Styles never saw him coming, and the gigantic beast lifts him up to the air and literally explodes his spine with a sickening spine buster! The crowd is livid now, as Norton decides that it wasn't enough and picks Styles back up delivering his bone shattering Shoulder Breaker Powerbomb. Big Scott, grabs Shamrock and places him on Styles before going to the outside and chucking the referee back into the ring. It's a miracle as the referee is alive once again. 1, 2, 3! This one is over!
Winner(s): @ 20:21 and Still NWA Strong Style Heavyweight Champion, Ken Shamrock (by pinfall)
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The crowd is almost in riot mode as Shamrock is handed the Strong Style Heavyweight Championship. Now Scott Norton climbs back into the ring and the Champion, seemingly unaware of the whole mess that just transpired slings the title over his shoulder and gets into a fighting stance, not sure of what Norton's intentions are.
The big brute gets into Shamrock's face, and the two ignite in a stare down, then just as they are about to come to blows Shamrock cracks a smile and the two embrace in the center of the ring. What a conspiracy, these two were in it from the get go. Shamrock looks down at AJ Styles and stands over him with the Championship belt pointing at the gold and yelling in his face. Tenay and West put over how shocked that are that the man who has carried Strong Style on his back for the past few months would resort to such measures to keep his title. With that the first show of the new year is over.
//Overall Show Rating: 73%
//Event Attendance: 2274
//Ticket Sales: $68,220
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I must say I really am enjoying this diary, everything thus far has been GOLD! It really has the feel of TNA around the time of its inception, and Steamboat involved with the promotion helps establish the old school NWA feel that you're aiming for in this diary.
Everything in my view so far has been totally realistic, and your promos/ segments have been very enjoyable. I like the way you're going with the Harris Bros/ Pitbulls feud, but I was sold on that simply because Francine is involved and she's thee hottest bitch on the planet. I'm expecting some good ol' fists o'fire brawls in this one.
I like how you're establishing Corino as a legitament threat to the title, alot of times when people discuss past NWA champions Corino is overlooked, and it's a shame because he was one of the most traveled NWA Champions during his reign. Double J is used effectively, and I actually like the fact you're giving Hall a go with the title lets just hope he doesn't cause too many problems backstage.
A Shamrock Malice feud would be a ratings getter in my view. What better of a way to get the monster over than a feud with the World's most Dangerous Man?
I know Buff Bagwell isn't the greatest in the ring but I'd like to see you keep him around, as he was over with the fans, and has alot of charisma. If anything else he's a good tag team wrestler and can be placed in a tag team once that division gets going.
The X Division is looking good thus far, Shark Boy is a must get, as he can add alot of comical relief if needed. How about stealing one from TNA and pairing him with Stormin' Norman?
Loved the Styles/ Low Ki confrontation as well as the Gauntlet match. The rematch between Corino and Hall should be good, something tells me that Jarrett will stick his nose in it and we won't get the match we want to see. Make sure you sign up Kazarian for the X Division as he's simply the coolest!
Keep up the good work, I'll keep reading.
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Newsline Account 1/17-1/24
1/17/02- It seems that Ikuto Hidaka had intentions to return to the United States sooner than we all thought, as he signed an exclusive deal with NWA: East Coast and isn't likely to return to Strong Style anytime soon. Al Snow feels that Hidaka "missed out on a great opportunity" in Strong Style.
1/18/02- Expectations are high for PerseVerance, many say that the shows card is one of the strongest the promotion has built in its year of existence.
1/19/02- AJ Styles is said to have upped the ante on his training in an effort to be at his peak best in the Heavyweight Title showdown with Ken Shamrock. Styles says that this is the match he has been waiting his entire career for.
1/20/02- Yoshihiro Tajiri is said to be working with an injured right hand, but refuses to take time off. He will still be in action at the PerseVerance event.
1/22/02- There is said to be a Tag Team Title tournament in the works next month, exactly how it will go down right now is unknown, but Al Snow is said to be very eager to get the titles active in strong Style.
1/24/02- Tickets are still available for PerseVerance at the Lakewood Municiple Center for the price of $40 front row, and $30 anywhere else.
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Strong Style Wrestling>News>Perseverance Card
The National Wrestling Alliance and Strong Style Present:
PerseVerance
January 25, 2002
MAIN EVENT: NWA Strong Style Heavyweight Championship
Ken Shamrock© Vs AJ Styles
All AJ Styles wanted was his opprotunity to prove himself to the wrestling world, that opportunity came at the Sub Zero event when out of no where he took Strong Style Champion Ken Shamrock to the extreme and then some. The match ended in a time limit draw, but with the title on the line will we see the same outcome? Shamrock is the most dominant Champion in Strong Style's short history, but is it AJ Styles' time? Will Ken Shamrock prove that after all the hype AJ Styles is nothing more than a one hit wonder?
LASHING IN LAKEWOOD REMATCH
Jerry Lynn Vs Low Ki
Low Ki and Jerry Lynn went to hell and back at the Lashing in Lakewood event leaving us with a match no one would soon forget. Now for the first time since that clash, these two meet one on one in the ring once again and the outcome could be catastrophic.
SINGLES CONTEST
Sean O'Haire Vs Tayo Kea
Sean O'Haire made his Strong Style debut soundly defeating Ikuto Hidaka, now in O'Haire's quest to reach the top of the Strong Style mountain Taiyo Kea stands in his way. It's a clash of styles that's sure to have Strong Style fans salivating.
TOUGHMEN GRUDGE MATCH
Steve Blackman Vs Scott Norton
Former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Scott Norton burst onto the scene seemingly out of nowhere challenging one of Strong Style's toughest in Steve Blackman. This isn't going to be no fancy technical encounter, blood will be spilled in this one!
SINGLES CONTEST
Shelton Benjamin Vs Rico Constantino
Just signed by Strong Style management at the request of Rico Constantino, the winner of this one will be that much closer to gaining a shot at either singles title Strong Style has to offer. Benjamin has shown that he can be a great contender in the ring, Rico looks to prove the same thing.
FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH for the Total Wrestling Championship
Charlie Haas© Vs American Dragon Vs Jamie Knoble Vs Guido Maritato
Four of the brighest stars in Strong Style Wrestling will meet head to head at PerseVerance with the Total Wrestling Championship on the line. Charlie Haas claims this will be cake walk, but feelings are Jamie Knoble, American Dragon and Guido Maritato disagree.
TAG TEAM WARFARE
Kaz Hayashi & Jimmy Yang Vs Yoshihiro Tajiri & Jonny Storm
Hayashi and Yang came to Strong Style looking for competition after a successful tour of the Orient, now they meet up with two of Strong Style's most talented in Tajiri and Storm. While Yang and Hayashi are a well greased cohesive unit this is the first time Storm and Tajiri have teamed up. Could this prove to be their undoing?
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You can post your predictions now if you'd like, winner of the contest could get a banner from me or something if they'd like that sort of thing. :thumbsup:
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Newsline Account 1/8-1/15
1/8/02- The World Heavyweight Title Match between Ken Shamrock and AJ Styles has officially been signed, be sure to check out the news we have from Shamrock's press conference that is posted in the Inside NWA:SS section of the site.
1/8/02- After American Dragon sent out a challenge to Charlie Haas for the Total Wrestling Title, and Haas accepted, finally there is some word from Strong Style management on the matter. Dragon will recieve his shot at Haas's Total Wrestling Title, but he won't be the only one as Jamie Knoble and Guido Maritato will also recieve their shot in a Fatal Four Way encounter.
1/8/02- Charlie Haas, upon hearing the signing of the Fatal Four Way match for the Total Wrestling Championship has already ensured fans that he will have no problem walking out of PerseVerance with his title.
1/9/02- Former New Japan Pro Wrestling champion Scott Norton has signed with Strong Style Wrestling, and immeadiatly laid out the challenge to Strong Style tough man Steve Blackman. Norton claim's he is the toughest man on the face of the planet, and to prove so he wants to make an example out of Blackman at the PerseVerance event!
1/11/02- Another match has been signed for the 1/25 show in Lakewood as the Jung Dragonz (Kaz Hayashi and Jimmy Yang) will go head to head with the team of Yoshihiro Tajiri and Jonny Storm. This is sure to be a high flying and action packed contest that Strong Style fans won't want to miss.
1/11/02- Al Snow and other Strong Style officials including former Heavyweight Champion Dan Severn have been keeping in touch with local Ohio television stations in connections with landing a weekly television show, nothing to report on this topic as of yet, but we'll keep you informed.
1/13/02- Christopher Daniels is said to be on the fast track back to a return after spending five months out of action with a torn hamstring suffered in a Total Wrestling championship Match with AJ Styles. Daniels, if all goes well could return to action next month.
1/14/02- Johnny Smith and Chris Candido have both left Strong Style and signed written contracts with NWA: Canadian Stampede.
1/15/02- Steve Blackman has accepted Scott Norton's challenge to a match on 1/25. Blackman had the following to say; "Norton likes to think he's the toughest guy ever to lace up a pair of boots, but at PerseVerance I guess it's my job to show him he's wrong."
1/16/02- Both CM Punk and Colt Cabana will miss the PerseVerance Event because of previous commitments.
1/17/02- the official card for Strong Style's 1/25 event, PerseVerance event is now up. Be sure to check it out in the news section of the site.
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Strong Style Wrestling>News>Shamrock at Press Conference
It's official, with the backing of NWA Strong Style management as well as the World Heavyweight Champion Ken shamrock, the promotion's next major event entitled PerseVerance (A play on the fact that no one thought Al Snow's promotion would last a year) will be headlined by a much anticipated World Heavyweight Title match between the Champion Shamrock, and a man who gave him quite a challenge at Sub Zero in AJ Styles.
"I have to admit that I was taken off of my game last month," stated the Champion during the conference. "I never saw it (the effort that Styles put into it) coming.
Shamrock is of course referring to the time limit draw ending to their phenomenal encounter. "I've lasted through Severn, Tanaka, Blackman and Hidaka. So far that match was my hardest one, what kind of a champion would I be if I didn't put my title on the line this time around?"
NWA Strong Style owner and head booker Al Snow had the following to say; "I'm very impressed with the match that these two put on last month. Strong Style is all about action, and that's what we're going to deliver with this Strong Style Heavyweight Championship Match between Styles and Shamrock.
Though may feel that Styles accension into the top tier of the company comes a bit premature, no one can argue that he is one of the most successful performers in the promotion's history being the first man to hold the Total Wrestling Championship, and holding nearly all the records for that division. Styles has the opportunity of a lifetime, PerseVerance will tell if he has the ability to cash in on it.
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Strong Style wrestling would like to congratulate the following Strong Style stars on making Grapplefanatics.com's annual list of the top hundred workers in North America today. Here are the workers that made the list, and the number they were ranked at.
-credit www.grappleanatics.com6.) AJ Styles
7.) Yoshihiro Tajiri
9.) Jerry Lynn
12.) Christopher Daniels
14.) Jamie Knoble
23.) Low Ki
32.) Guido Maritato
33.) Chris Candido
35.) Charlie Haas
40.) Ken Shamrock
43.) Shelton Benjamin
45.) Ikuto Hidaka
47.) Sean O'Haire
50.) Masato Tanaka
54.) American Dragon
55.) Taiyo Kea
65.) Rico Constantino
73.) Johnny Smith
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
in The Dome Retro Room
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As Saturday came around the diehard fans of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling were surely salivating, being just twenty four hours away from Destination X. But those lucky enough to be able to pick up TNA's weekly syndicated show XPlosion! would get a slight fix for their TNA Wrestling craving, it was in fact THE final stop before Destination X........
Singles Match:
Raven Vs Lex Lovett
When the cameras returned to the Impact! Zone, Lex Lovett was already in the ring pacing back and fourth, but it seemed no amount of preparation could prepare him for who he'd be up against tonight on XPlosion! Raven's music played, and he came out with a long trench coat on, "Destiny" was written across his chest and he stood at the entrance position with his arms in crucifix position. When Raven finally did enter the ring he seemed to take Lovett lightly, spreading his arms and asking Lovett to take his shot. Lovett did and the match got underway, again Lovett connected with a punch to the face, he tried once again but Raven blocked and brougth Lex to his knees with a headbutt. Raven delivered fists to the face of Lovett again and again before whipping him into the ropes and going for a clothesline, Lovett ducked and bounced back off of the ropes, then went for a Cross Body. Raven caught Lovett however and slammed him to the mat. Moments later he finished Lovett off with a kick to the gut, and the Raven Effect!
Winner: Raven
Time: 4:17
Match Rating:*1/4
-53% -48% -58%
After the match Raven rolled out of the ring and went to the announce positiion, he told Tiny the Timekeeper to get out of the way and grabbed the steel chair that the robust man was sitting on. He slid back into the ring and set up the chair in the center of the six sided structure, it seemed as if Lovett's fate would be the same Cassidy Riley had on Impact! But out of nowhere Dustin Rhodes slid into the ring with the Bullrope in hand.
Rhodes hauled of and whipped Raven with the rope, then the two began trading punches in the center of the ring. Back and fourth it went until Rhodes had Raven on the ropes, then with a clothesline sent him to the outside. Raven retreated while Rhodes grabbed the Bull Rope and posed in the center of the ring before Impact went to commercial break.
Youth Being Overlooked?
When XPlosion returned fans saw Scott Hudson standing at the Interview position in the backstage area. Standing next to the interviewer was none other than Michael Shane.
Scott Hudson: "Folks Scott Hudson here and I am standing by with one of the men who will compete in the epic Ultimate X Challenge tomorrow night at the Destination X Pay Per View, Michael Shane. Now Michael I have to ask, what do you think your chances are heading into this big matchup?"
Shane had an arrogant grin on his face, but after Hudson's comments the look turned into a more defensive expression.
Michael Shane: "Woah, first of all Scott Hudson what kind of a question is that? You're asking me what I think my chances are heading into this? Duh!? What are you blind or something, I'm Michael Shane... the hottest thing going in TNA, I don't think my chances are good Scott, I KNOW I'm going to walk out of Destination X the three time X Division champion of the World!"
Shane outstretched his arms and was looking toward the cieling as if he was already picturing a title win.
Scott Hudson: "Well wha".........
Michael Shane: "But you know what Scott, you ask that very same question to Dusty Rhodes, out "DOA" and you'll get a completely different answer, 'cause Dusty Rhodes and all of his "old Time" buddies, they don't see the future before them, they don't realize that their time in the limelight is over, and that it's time to step aside. Dusty Rhodes needs to realize that no one gives a damn about him anymore!"
Scott Hudson: "Well, that's your opinion, but if I do say so we're straying off topic here, are you truly that confident that you have what it takes to defeat the X Division Champion AJ Styles, the Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels, and Chris Sabin in one night."
Michael Shane: "Scott, aren't you forgetting something? I'm Michael shane, I was thee longest reigning X Division champion in TNA History, you want answers, well why don't you ask those three this; How are you going to feel when Michael Shane dances all over yo' face!"
Just like that Shane walked off leaving Scott Hudson looking a little puzzled and alone at the interview position.
Scott Hudson: "Back to the arena."
-69%
-Michael Shane gained 3 points of overness from this segment
When the show returned to the arena, Team anada Captain Petey Williams was making his way to the ring with his "Coach" Scott D'Amore and waiving the Canadian Flag. The fans were booing their arrival, and the two just taunted in the center of the ring.
Singles Match:
Shark Boy Vs Petey Williams
SharkBoy was out next and the crowd went nuts for him, he ran into the ring and immeadiatly went to the attack on the former X Division Champion Petey Williams with a flurry of punches that knocked him off gaurd. shark Boy whipped Petey into the ropes and applied a sleeper hold, but Williams quickly countered with a belly to back suplex keeping the bridge. 1, 2, .... Shark Boy kicked out. SharkBoy countered a Williams german suplex attempt landing on his feet and followed it up with an enziguri. Shark Boy climbed to the top rope, Williams caught the referee's attention pretending his ankle was hurt, this lead to D'Amore climbing up onto the apron and clocking sharkboy with the Canadian Flag. Williams stalked Shark Boy and when he got to his feet Williams hooked him up and hit the Canadian destroyer for the victory.
-72% -53% -91%
The fans booed as Williams raised his arms in the center of the ring, while D'Amore jumped up and down and congratulated his team member.
Bert Prentice: "As Petey Williams celebrates in the center of the ring, lets take you back to Last Week's Impact! Although the 3 Live Kru doesn't know it there seems to be some dissention in the group."
Six Man Tag Team Match
Konnan BG James & Ron Killings Vs Bobby Roode Eric Young & Johnny Devine
When XPlosion came back, the Sun Tanned Superman started things off for the Three Live Kru with Team Canada's "Showtime" Eric Young, kicking things off with a collar and elbow tie up, a go behind from Young and he whipped Killings into the ropes.... 'the Truth' walked right into a beautiful fropkick from Young, the Team Canada member hooked the leg but only got two. He made a quick tag to Team Canada's 'Powerhouse,' Bobby Roode. Roode scooped Killings up and planted him with a backbreaker. Bobby Roode kept Killings across the knee and pressed down on the former NWA Champion's neck and leg, adding even greater pain to the now submission hold. The Powerhouse then made the tag out to "Hot Shot" Johnny Devine. They whipped Killings into the ropes and hit a double hip toss. Fans began chanting "3LK!" much to the despise of Scott D'Amore who was telling everyone to shut up. Devine tried to keep Killings grounded, but the crowd got him back to his feet, and with a few elbows he was out of the chin lock... Then out of no where he landed a brutal side kick. Killings jumped over and made the tag to BG James. He came in the ring on fire knocking Devine down with a clothesline over and over each time he got back to his feet. BG scoop slammed Devine then tagged to Konnan. James held Devine's legs apart while Jonnan went to the top rope then leaped off and landed a legdrop downstairs! BG got back into his corner and K-Dawg lifted Devine back to his feet before whipping him into the ropes. Konnan went for the roll through into the clothesline, but Devine ducked and leaped for the tag to Eric Young. Young flew into the ring and took out the knee of Konnan with a dropkick knocking Konnan to the mat. Killings used a blind tag to make himself the legal man once again. Devine planted Konnan with a spine buster, but turned around to a kick to the midesection from the Truth followed by the Axe Kick! BG and Konnan held the rest of Team Canada off while Killings made the pin.
Winner: Ron 'the Truth' Killings, B.G. James & Konnan
Time: 9:56
Match Rating:**1/4
-64% -58% -70%
The Three Live Kru celebrated in the ring as the show came to a close, but would they be celebrating if they discovered what went down in BG James' locker room?
Overall Show Rating: 54%
Television Rating: 0.01
Attendance Level: 4547 people.
E-Mails Following XPlosion!:
-Raven: "Lex Lovett and me don't really click. How about booking me against someone like Scott Hall? I think our styles would really work well together."
-Jeff Hardy: "How about booking me against New Age Outlaw? I'm sure we could do some pretty entertaining stuff that the fans would like."
-Sophie: "Competing with Velocity is hurting us, they're taking most of our viewers!"
-Sophie: "Our ratings battle with Main Event TV is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!"
-Sophie: "Our ratings battle with WLW TV is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!"
-Sophie: "Our ratings battle with IWC Ignition is so close that neither show is gaining a clear advantage!"
-Urban America: "The ratings for XPlosion need to improve."
*Thanks for your predictions so far, remember you can still post them up until the Pay Per View itself is up. I'm looking at doing full results for Destination X so it may take a few days until it's posted.