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The Hulk Hogan Saga Continues!

- The saga that we have been following over the past week is that of Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea’s attempt to legally sue World Championship Wrestling after a reported “breach of contract”. It doesn’t look like this legal issue will be settled anytime soon, as a matter of fact, it appears that Bollea and his lawyers are getting ready for a long haul. Earlier in the week we reported that WCW had asked Vince Russo to take a leave of absence from the company, if and when he will return is still iffy. As of right now, it looks as though Ed Ferrara has put in charge of creative booking within the company. Many people don’t expect this to last, as Ferrara’s attitude, and creative ideas aren’t the best. The major rumor coming out of Atlanta is that Time Warner has demanded a replacement take Russo’s place, and Ferrara be taken out of the picture permanently. This is indeed shocking to say the least. It would seem as though Time Warner is worried about this legal altercation with Bollea, and that it could indeed take a turn for the worse. We already know that WCW is floating on thin ice. If this rumor turns out to be true, we’ll keep you updated on who will in fact take over creative operations.

[Guest Mike Awesome Fan]

I think its a great idea to take Russo of television, cause I remeber as a WCW that everyone hated him after the New blood angle and Bash At The Beach,

Russo also made a lot of stupid choises after The New Blood angle and every part of 200 was exciting exceopt from the first three month,

this is a very good diary and your shows is great to

keep up the good work :thumbsup:

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(8:00-8:12) Worldwide montage plays and then the pyros go off in the arena in Gainesville, Florida. The crowd is red hot. Larry Zbyszko and Mike Tenay recap the events from Bash At The Beach, including Booker T’s title win. They hype the world title match at New Blood Rising where Jeff Jarrett will meet Booker in a rematch from the pay-per-view. The subject turns to Scott Steiner’s uncontrollable rampage. Tenay says he’s got a court order, and Steiner can’t be one hundred feet from him! Zbyszko mentions that The Cat has banned Steiner from Nitro this week!

Backstage, Mean Gene Okerlund is joined by the young up and coming team in WCW, Jindrak & O’Haire. Who this past week on Thunder would face The Filthy Animals, and come out victorious.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “Hello fans, I’m joined by Mark Jindrak and Sean O’Haire, one of the most dominating teams in the tag division here in WCW.”

Jindrak and O’Haire stand on opposite sides of Okerlund during the interview.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “Last week on Nitro, the two of you would proceed to attack The Filthy Animals as they were doing commentary during an already scheduled match-up.”

Mark Jindrak: “The Filthy Animals are just the beginning, we plan on going all the way to the top in WCW, it’s just a matter of time before you’ll see those tag-team belts around our waists’!”

Mean Gene Okerlund: “You two did in fact pick up the victory over Juventud Guerrera and Rey Mysterio Jr. on Thunder this week.”

Sean O’Haire: “Your damn right we did, and tonight, we plan on doing the same!”

Jindrak and O’Haire walk off camera as they get ready for their tag match later tonight.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “Tonight, it’ll be Jindrak & O’Haire in tag-team action!”

(8:15-8:26) Reply of what happened this past week on Thunder when Scott Steiner attacked Booker T with a lead pipe. Footage from after the show ended would see Booker being helped to the back by officials. Larry Zbyszko comments on Booker’s health status, and the possibility that he could have suffered serious injuries at the hands of Steiner!

[singles Match] Major Stash w/ Major Gunns vs. Vampiro: Short but decent match up. In the end, Vampiro catches Major Stash with a flying spinning wheel kick. A groggy Stash stumbles into a nail in the coffin for the three count! Vampiro would try and corner Major Gunns after the match, but would be ran off by the rest of the Misfits In Action.

56%, 46%, 67% **¼

(8:31-8:45) Footage from Thunder: Jindrak & O’Haire beat down The Filthy Animals, but Konnan makes the save!!!

[Tag-Team Match] Cassidy O’Reilly & Chris Harris vs. Jindrak & O’Haire: Decent tag-team match. In the end, Mark Jindrak would come off the top rope with a flying clothesline on Cassidy O’Reilly. This would set up Sean O’Haire for the seanton bomb for the one, two, three! After the match, Jindrak & O’Haire celebrate their win.

55%, 33%, 78% **½

The announcer’s make mention that the final encounter match between Goldberg and Kevin Nash this Tuesday night will be no disqualification, anything goes!

(8:48-9:02) Before our main event, Larry Zbyszko and Mike Tenay remind the viewers that Nitro will be pre-empted this week, and will air on Tuesday. They also talk a little about the big title tournament that will be taking place to crown the next WCW U.S. champion!

[WCW Cruiserweight Title Match] Lieutenant Loco © w/ Major Gunns vs. The Artist w/ Paisley: Surprisingly good match. A lot of good back and forth action behind both Lieutenant Loco and The Artist. Each man hits their signature high spot during the contest. Loco however is able to catch Artist off guard with a tornado ddt for the win!

56%, 41%, 81% **¾

Overall Rating: 64%

Edited March 31, 2005 by THIR13EN²

[THIR13EN²]

Last week at Bash At The Beach, live from the Ocean Center in Dayton Beach, Florida during the WCW U.S. championship title match between the champion “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner and the challenger, it was commissioner The Cat who would order the match to end in a no contest, and the belt to stripped from Steiner. This happened right after Steiner refused not to use the steiner recliner submission on Awesome during the match. It was on Nitro that we would learn from The Cat that this Tuesday night, there would be an eight man title tournament to crown the new u.s. champion. The Cat has announced who the eight participants in the tournament will be. Mike Awesome, Positively Kanyon, Billy Kidman, Lance Storm, Vampiro, Shane Douglas, The Great Muta, and Buff Bagwell will all compete for their chance to become the next u.s. champion!

This past week on Thunder, we saw Scott Steiner brutally attack Mike Tenay during a special candied video interview between the two! Tenay would have to be rushed to a local hospital to seek medical attention. Steiner would then show up later on the telecast, live, and attack Booker T with a lead pipe during the scheduled tag-team match against “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett! The big bad booty daddy would appear to be on a rampage, and anywhere else he’d be behind bars. The Cat has made it abundantly clear that if Steiner so much as shows up on Nitro this Tuesday, he’ll be fired!

It was just a week ago at Bash At The Beach when Goldberg defeated Kevin Nash, and would gain control of Scott Hall’s contract with WCW. Goldberg would proceed to rip the contract into peaces, and shove it into Nash’s mouth, in the ultimate disgrace. On Nitro, Goldberg and Nash would fight in a four corners match against both Jarrett and Steiner for a shot at becoming number one contender. Neither could keep their hands off one another. This Tuesday, The Cat has dubbed it the final encounter, these two men will step in the ring one-on-one for the last time! The match will defiantly not be for the weak at heart.

On Thunder this past week, the patron saint Stevie Ray lased up his boots for what he thought would be the last time when he took on Positively Kanyon in singles action. This was what you’d call a pure grudge match, as Stevie looked for revenge after taking the kanyon-cutter on Nitro. That’s when Jeff Jarrett would show up, looking to prove a point to Booker T at the expense of his brother. Stevie would fall victim to Jarrett’s guitar! This Tuesday, thanks to The Cat, Stevie will go one-on-one with Jarrett in a bunkhouse brawl.

All this and much, much more this Tuesday night on Nitro from the TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Florida.

Match Listings

Three Count vs. The Jung Dragons

Jeff Jarrett vs. Stevie Ray - Bunkhouse Brawl

Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash

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(8:00-8:07) Nitro montage plays and the pyros hit in the arena at the TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Florida. The crowd is on their feet, and red hot as we are welcomed by the announcers. Mark Madden, Scott Hudson, & Tony Schiavone recap some of the shocking events that happened last week. They then hype up tonight’s title tournament, and the anything goes match between Goldberg and Kevin Nash. There is a disturbance backstage, as we quickly head to the parking lot of the arena. Scott Steiner is seen busting out the windows of a car with his lead pipe! Stevie Ray shows up to confront him, but gets beaten down by Scott! He takes a hard shot to the stomach from the pipe, and gets tossed through one of the windows of the car! Midajah and Rick Steiner run up to confront Scott, they leave the parking lot, as Stevie is attended to by medical personnel.

“I’m the greatest” plays as The Cat is already halfway down the entrance ramp, accompanied by security guards, and he enters the ring. Cat doesn’t look pleased, and is handed a mic.

The Cat: “Steiner, I warned you about showing up on Nitro this week, but you didn’t listen. So I have no other choice but…”

Cat’s cut off in mid sentence by the all familiar sound of sirens throughout the arena. The crowd boo as Scott Steiner walks out with his lead pipe still in hand. Cat summons security to escort Scott out of the building. Scott punks the entire security force out with his lead pipe, then slides into the ring! Cat gets cornered by Scott, as he proceeds to choke him out.

Scott Steiner: “I want a world title shot, tonight!”

Cat agrees to Scott’s demands, just as “Don’t hate the player, hate the game” hits. The crowd is on their feet. Booker T comes running out from the back, and rolls into the ring. Scott swings the pipe at Booker, but he ducks. Booker and Scott exchange right hands. Jeff Jarrett comes out just as Booker catches Scott with a harlem sidekick. Booker turns, to receive a huge guitar shot! Jarrett and Scott stare one another down.

Jeff Jarrett: “No one is getting a shot at the belt before me, so you bet that it’s going to be three way dance, because the chosen one disserves it, and you can choke on that, slap nuts!”

Jarrett tosses the mic on the mat, and heads to the back. Security and medical personnel check on Booker’s condition. Jarrett and Scott continue their stare down up the entrance way, all the way backstage as we head to our first commercial break.

(8:10-8:16) Buff Bagwell arrives to the arena with his mother Judy Bagwell, who is sporting a neck brace, after being attacked last week on Thunder. They are stopped by Pamela Paulshock, who wants a few words.

Pamela Paulshock: “Marcus, last week your mother Judy was attacked by an unknown assailant, any clues on who could have done this?

Buff Bagwell: “My mother was unaware of what had happened to her, until after the attack. Tonight, I’m going to find out who could have done this, if I have to interrogate the entire locker room!”

Pamela Paulshock: “But, what about your tournament match against Lance Storm later tonight?”

Not but a few feet away, a brawl irrupts between both Jeff Jarrett and Scott Steiner! Security come in to separate the two. Midajah and Rick Steiner try and calm Scott down again. It would appear that these two men can’t wait to get their hands on one another!

[1st Round of WCW U.S. Title Tournament] Mike Awesome vs. Positively Kanyon: Great match to start off the show. Positively Kanyon mocks DDP throughout the entire match, getting massive boos from the crowd. Mike Awesome uses his power to gain an advantage over Kanyon. Both men end up exchanging blows at ringside. The match even spills out into the crowd, where we see Awesome fly over the steel guardrail taking out Kanyon. Awesome is jumped by an overly weight women in the crowd, which security is forced to take care of. The match finally ends up back in the ring. Kanyon grabs his “Positively Kanyon” book, and uses it as a weapon on Awesome, behind the ref’s back! He isn’t able to pick up a pin fall however. Awesome blocks an attempt at the kanyon-cutter, and follows up with an awesome splash from the top rope. It isn’t enough for the win. The two exchange blows, as Kanyon goes for a spinning clothesline on Awesome, he ducks, and hit’s the awesome bomb for the win! The fans are on their feet as Awesome’s arm is raised in victory.

76%, 73%, 79% ***

Backstage, Pamela Paulshock tries to flirt with a stone faced Lance Storm before their interview.

Pamela Paulshock: “In just a few moments your set to face Buff Bagwell in one of the four first round matches.”

Lance Storm: “You know, I’m sick of all this sports entertainment crap. Tonight, it’s time to shut up and wrestle!”

Pamela Paulshock: “So you plan on winning the tournament tonight?”

Lance Storm: “That’s correct. And once I win the tournament, I’m going to rename that championship belt, the WCW Canadian Heavyweight title!”

Storm walks off camera, as Paulshock just shakes her head, and begins to laugh over that idea.

Backstage, The Cat is being looked at by an EMT, when Buff Bagwell walks by with his mother.

The Cat: “Hey Buff, do you really think it’s a good idea to keep your mother around here, it’s not the safest place, as you already know.”

Buff Bagwell: “You’ve got a point, and with my match coming up next…”

MI Smooth is seen walking by, and Cat calls him over.

The Cat: “Don’t worry about it, MI Smooth here will make sure she gets to your hotel safely.”

Buff thanks Cat, and sends his mother off with Smooth, as his match is coming up next.

(8:19-8:25) [1st Round of WCW U.S. Title Tournament] Buff Bagwell vs. Lance Storm: Decent match up between both men. Lance Storm makes his entrance first, and demands that the Canadian national anthem is played. The anthem is interrupted by Buff Bagwell to cheers from the crowd. These two exchange blows to start off the match. Bagwell goes for all his trademark moves, and continually showboats. Storm is able to capitalize halfway through the match, and locks on a sharpshooter. The hold is broken. On the nitrovision, a camera catches some activity backstage. It’s Positively Kanyon giving Judy Bagwell yet another kanyon-cutter outside the building! This distracts Bagwell long enough for Storm to nail a superkick, and pick up a quick one, two, three! Storm celebrates as Bagwell collects himself, rolls out of the ring, and hightails it to the back. It looks as though Storm will move onto the semi-finals.

75%, 72%, 78% ***

Backstage, The Cat is walking down the hallway with all of the nitro girls surrounding him. He’s got a big smile on his face, when all of a sudden the flute music begins to play. The nitro girls scurry away, as out pop all three of The Jung Dragons. They continue their battle as the camera fades.

Backstage, Judy Bagwell is being attended to by medical personnel. Buff Bagwell runs up and checks on his mother’s condition.

(8:27-8:33) Scott Steiner is shown walking in the back with his trusty lead pipe in hand.

[1st Round of WCW U.S. Title Tournament] The Great Muta vs. Vampiro w/ Insane Clown Posse: Good match up between the two men. Vampiro came out dressed in the ICP face paint, and with his fellow Insane Clown Posse members by his side. The match starts out with The Great Muta having the upper hand. As the match continues, two black cloaked figures bring a coffin to ringside. Both Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J try to get involved, but get the green mist for their efforts! The match becomes even more strange, as smoke begins to bellow out around the ring. Muta becomes distracted by this, which allows Vampiro to spray a black mist. Vampiro takes another page out of Muta’s book, and gives him a shinning wizard, followed by a pin for the win! It looks like Vampiro will advantage to the semi-finals.

71%, 63%, 80% ***

After the match, ICP enter the ring, and begin to celebrate. Vampiro singles to the back, which brings out The Demon. The fans are on their feet as they watch the events unfold before their eyes. Demon joins the dark carnival in the ring. Vampiro orders Demon to take care of Muta. Demon slowly rolls Muta over into the now open coffin, and closes him inside. This dark carnival have now laid to rest the legend of The Great Muta!

Backstage, Shane Douglas and Torrie Wilson are met by Pamela Paulshock who wants to ask a few questions about tonight’s upcoming match.

Pamela Paulshock: “Tonight, you “The Franchise” Shane Douglas, is going up against Billy Kidman in the first round match of the u.s. title tournament, how do you feel?”

Shane Douglas: “Kidman has been running his mouth over the past week about how he isn’t the least bit jealous, that his ex-girlfriend is with a real man. The fact is, Kidman is jealous, extremely jealous!”

Torrie Wilson: “Late at night, when the franchise and I are in bed, Kidman will call…”

Pamela Paulshock: “How do you know that it’s him?”

Torrie Wilson: “I just know!”

Shane Douglas: “Tonight, I’ll shut Kidman up, and I’ll take him out with the most dangerous move in this sport today, the pittsburgh plunge!

Douglas and Torrie both walk off camera, leaving Pamela with a “whatever” look on her face.

Backstage, Norman Smiley and Ralphus are talking when they are jumped from behind by Jeff Jarrett. Ralphus takes a guitar shot to the head, while Norman is laid out!

(8:35-8:42) Backstage, Goldberg is shown arriving to the building in street cloths, and a duffle bag in hand.

[1st Round of WCW U.S. Title Tournament] Billy Kidman vs. Shane Douglas w/ Torrie Wilson: Decent match, nothing incredibly special. Shane Douglas and Torrie Wilson came out to cut a promo, which didn’t set well with the crowd. They went to kiss, and got interrupted. Billy Kidman would start off the match with an explosive fire of intensity. A head scissors takedown would send Douglas to ringside. Kidman wouldn’t waist time, and springboard over the top rope, taking Douglas down! The fans were on their feet as these two battled around and back into the ring. An attempt at the franchiser, but Kidman would fight his way out. Kidman nails the kid krusher, and tries to go up top for the finish, but Torrie grabs onto his foot. Douglas crotches Kidman up top, and goes for a top rope pittsburgh plunge. The announcer’s make sure to note that if Douglas did in fact hit the move, it’d surely end the career of Kidman. Douglas and Kidman both go for pin fall attempts, but aren’t able to get the three. Torrie trips Kidman up long enough for Douglas to gain the advantage with a belly-to-belly. Douglas gets a school boy on Kidman, and holds onto the tights. The ref counts, but never sees that Kidman grabbed the bottom rope, and Douglas picks up the win! Douglas and Torrie hightail it to the back as Kidman argues with the ref, who refuses to reverse his decision.

66%, 67%, 75% ***

Backstage, a ladder is set up in the interview area. Evan Karagias and Shane Helms stand on the legs of the ladder, while Shannon Moore sits up on top. Pamela Paulshock joins Tank Abbott and Three Count.

Pamela Paulshock: “Last week on Nitro, The Jung Dragons would ruin the Three Count celebration party by taking your guy’s gold record.”

Tank Abbott: “That’s right.”

Pamela Paulshock: “And, earlier today, The Cat would book the three of you against The Jung Dragons at New Blood Rising in a first-ever six man double ladder match?”

Tank Abbott: “That’s right, and Three Count plan on getting back what is rightfully theirs.”

Karagias climbs down off the ladder, and joins Abbott by his side.

Evan Karagias: “We earned that gold record with many long tedious hours in the studio, and those three are running around with it. It’s a disgrace!”

Tank Abbott: “Tonight, Three Count plan on giving The Jung Dragons a little preview of their match at New Blood Rising, in a special six man ladder match!”

Abbott and Three Count grab the ladder, and take it off camera as they head down to the ring for their upcoming match.

(8:44-8:53) [six Man Ladder Match] Three Count w/ Tank Abbott vs. The Jung Dragons: Great, high flying, fast paced match between the two teams. The fans were on their feet, and red hot. A single ladder had been placed at each side of the ring. The match starts off with an exchange of offense between the two teams. Jamie-san, Kaz Hayashi, and Yang each hit separate moves on all three members of Three Count after rebounding off the ropes. Each ladder would be used during the match. Shane Helms and Shannon Moore would hold on ladder, as Evan Karagias would climb to the top, jump, and hit Hayashi with an outrageous corkscrew! Moore gets laid out on top of a ladder, as Yang hit’s the yang time from the top rope! Jamie-san would attempt a tombstone on Helms, but would get reversed into the vertebreaker onto a ladder! Tank Abbott would try and interfere, but is sent flying to ringside. A ladder is set up in the middle of the ring. Karagias and Moore both climb to the top, but the ladder is pushed over, and both men fly over the top rope onto Abbott on the outside! Helms is laid out in the ring, Hayashi climbs to the top of a ladder, and hit’s a senton bomb for the win! The dragons celebrate their victory, as the crowd gives them a standing ovation.

60%, 65%, 84% **½

Backstage, Goldberg and Kevin Nash brawl until security break the two apart! It would appear that neither of these men can wait to get their hands on one another.

(8:55-8:58) Backstage, Buff Bagwell and Positively Kanyon brawl in the back until they are separated by security. The Cat shows up, to help pull these two apart. He’s fed up with the anarchy ensuing tonight, so he books these two in a match at New Blood Rising.

[semi-Finals of WCW U.S. Title Tournament] Mike Awesome vs. Vampiro w/ The Great Muta: The announcer’s would run down the semi-final brackets, before we head into the first semi-finals match of the evening. Mike Awesome would make his entrance first, but get jumped halfway down the entrance ramp by both The Great Muta and Vampiro! It looks as though Vampiro has turned Muta, and they are now aligned. This beat down continues as we head into a commercial break…

(9:01-9:05) Recap of what happened before, and during the break is shown. The ICP now show up at ringside to support their man. This match had officially gotten underway, and Vampiro continues the assault on Awesome. Muta sprays green mist into the ref’s eyes during the match. Awesome is finally able to fight his way back. Muta gets sent flying to ringside. Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J try getting involved, but also get laid out. Awesome finishes Vampiro off with a awesome bomb for the three count! The rest of the dark carnival try to jump Awesome after the match had ended. Earlier during the match, a table had been sit outside the ring. Awesome fights everyone off, sets Violent J up, and sends him over the top rope with an awesome bomb through the table on the outside!

76%, 74%, 71% **¾

Backstage, Kwee-wee is shown in wardrobe talking with Pasiley. The two seem to be hanging all over one another, as they laugh and giggle. The Artist is seen peaking around the corner, and doesn’t have a happy look on his face.

(9:07-9:14) Midajah and Rick Steiner watch as Scott Steiner proceeds to tare his locker room apart. Scott smashes a mirror with his lead pipe, then moves onto beating the lockers. It doesn’t look like there is anyone who can stop big poppa pump’s rampage.

[semi-Finals of WCW U.S. Title Tournament] Lance Storm vs. Shane Douglas w/ Torrie Wilson: Decent match up between both men. The match would start off with your normal tie up, followed by an exchange of blows. Douglas would back drop Storm over the top rope to the outside of the ring. The match would spill back into the ring shortly after, with each man trying to cheat their way to a victory. A belly-to-belly by Douglas, only for a two count. Storm hit’s a springboard missile dropkick for only a two count. The crowd begin to chant “USA, USA” as Storm begins to get an upper hand. Torrie distracts the ref long enough for Douglas to give Storm a low blow. The ref is still distracted, that Storm mule kicks Douglas as he comes from behind. Douglas goes for the pittsburgh plunge, but Storm blocks. Another belly-to-belly puts Storm down, Douglas grabs a chain out of his boot. Storm catches Douglas with a nicely delivered superkick, and both men are down. Torrie distracts the ref yet again. The crowd goes nuts as Billy Kidman runs out, goes to the top rope, and nails a shooting star press onto Douglas! Kidman slides back out of the ring, and hightails it to the back. Storm applies the canadian maple leaf, and Douglas is forced to tap out! Storm celebrates, as Torrie tries to attend to Douglas in the ring.

74%, 78%, 80% ***

Backstage, Booker T prepares for the big three way dance coming up in just a matter of moments. Booker straps on his wrestling boots, grabs his belt, and heads out of the locker room.

(9:16-9:31) [WCW World Heavyweight Title Three Way Dance] Booker T © vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. Scott Steiner w/ Midajah: The match starts off more like a brawl. Booker T and Jeff Jarrett both make their separate entrances, but there is no sign of Scott Steiner. Jarrett jumpstarts the match by attacking Booker from behind. The crowd is very vocal, and continually cheer for Booker. Jarrett tries to finish the match early as he attempts the stroke, but it’s blocked. The match spills out to ringside where the two continue to exchange blows. Steiner comes out of nowhere, and destroys Booker from behind with his lead pipe! Jarrett and Steiner seem to have had a plan all along, as they begin to beat down Booker. The ref is laid out by Steiner, as Jarrett drags Booker back into the ring. Jarrett has the world title belt, and begins to taunt the champion. Steiner locks on the steiner recliner submission hold! Jarrett gets in Booker’s face, to slap him around. The fans are outraged, and begin to throw debree into the ring. Stevie Ray shows up with a steel chair as an equalizer in his hand, to make the save! Jarrett and Steiner both hightail it as Stevie rolls into the ring. The crowd are on their feet cheering, as Stevie has a long stare down with both Jarrett and Steiner leading into commercial.

93%, 97%, 85% ***

(9:33-9:45) Backstage, The Cat walks into Kevin Nash’s locker room as he prepares for tonight’s main event match with Goldberg.

The Cat: “So, are you ready, big sexy?”

Kevin Nash: “I’m more then ready, I’m pumped, and plan to get revenge on Bill, tonight!”

The Cat: “That’s good, because after tonight, it’ll be the last time you two ever face one another.”

Kevin Nash: “I’ll just have to make sure I leave a lasting impression on Bill, won’t I?”

The Cat: “I wish you luck.”

Kevin Nash: “I don’t need it.”

Cat leaves the room, as Nash finishes taping up his wrists.

[Finals of WCW U.S. Title Tournament] Lance Storm vs. Mike Awesome: Great match for the finals of the u.s. title tournament. Lance Storm makes his entrance, and once again asks for everyone rise for the Canadian national anthem. He’s once again cut off by Mike Awesome, as he makes his entrance. The crowd cheer for Awesome. The match starts off with both men in an exchange of blows. Storm tries to go for a submission victory over Awesome early, then begins to work over on his legs. Awesome uses his power to gain an advantage over Storm. He tries for an awesome bomb, but Storm slips up behind him, then nails a superkick. A few pin fall attempts are made by Storm, but Awesome kicks out every time. Storm begins to argue with the ref, which gives Awesome enough to time regroup. Awesome flies off the top rope with a flying clothesline. The crowd once again begin to chant “USA, USA”. Storm nails Awesome with a big brainbuster ddt. He locks on the sharpshooter, but Awesome reaches the bottom rope. The two once again exchange blows. Awesome levels Storm, then heads up to the top rope. Strom catches Awesome off guard, and goes for a superplex. Awesome blocks, and pushes Storm off, back down to the ring, he then nails a huge awesome splash! It isn’t enough to pick up the win. Awesome pulls Storm to his feet, and sets up for yet another awesome bomb, but again Storm slips up behind, grabs Awesome’s leg out from underneath, and locks on the canadian maple leaf! Awesome is finally forced to tap out, and Storm gets the win by submission. The ref hands Storm the belt, and raises his arm in victory. Awesome gets helped out of the ring by a few very large overweight ladies. Storm is the new canadian heavyweight champion!

80%, 78%, 83% ***½

Backstage, Kevin Nash makes the long walk to the ring, as our main event of the evening is coming up next.

(9:48-10:06) A video package of the feud between Goldberg and Kevin Nash is shown. It shows clips throughout the past couple of years, all the way up to last week at Bash At The Beach when Goldberg defeated Kevin Nash to win Scott Hall’s contract! Tonight, these two meet for the last time.

[Anything Goes Match] Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash: It’s time for the main event, as Kevin Nash makes his entrance to a massive pop from the crowd. Nash looks to be focused for this match. “Who’s Next” plays, and Goldberg makes his trademark walk from the backstage area, out and down to the ring. The crowd boo Goldberg as enters the ring. Goldberg and Nash trash talk one another once they are in the ring. They continue to talk trash for several moments, until Goldberg lays in the fist strike. The match officially gets underway with both men exchanging blows. Nash gains the upper hand early on as he catches Goldberg off guard with a big boot. He hit’s a sidewalk slam, and continues to work over Goldberg for several minutes. The match spills to ringside. Nash grabs a chair, but Goldberg sidekicks it back into his face. Goldberg gets into a verbal argument with a fan at ringside, before security escort the fan away. Nash clips Goldberg in the back of the leg, then drags him back into the ring. The two continue to brawl, before Nash sets up for the jacknife powerbomb, but Goldberg blocks. Nash is laid out by Goldberg, and he begins to set up for the spear. Nash side steps Goldberg, and he goes flying into the corner post. A couple pin fall attempts, but neither man is able to get the three. Nash grabs a chair, and uses it across the back of Goldberg. The chair is used so many times, that it is bent in half. Nash sets up for the finish one final time, and that’s when the lights go out. The lights are turned back on, and there is a man covered all in black standing in the ring. He sprays Nash in the face with some kind of mace! Nash drops Goldberg, and falls to the mat covering his eyes. The strange man mocks Scott Hall as he disappears backstage. Goldberg sets up, and nails a groggy Nash with the spear, followed up by the jackhammer for the one, two, three! The ref raises Goldberg’s arm in victory. Nash is looked at by officials, as he still can’t see after being sprayed in the face. Goldberg gets major heat from the crowd, as he celebrates his win. The announcer’s spekulate over who the mystery person was who attacked Nash as Nitro comes to an end.

95%, 97%, 67% **¾

Overall Rating: 69%

“Nitro” scored a 5.48 rating!

Attendance was 6049 people.

$241960 was made from ticket sales.

Edited April 3, 2005 by THIR13EN²

[Guest Mike Awesome Fan]

First of all great show man :thumbsup:

I thought the opening was a little confusing, but that was nothing

I love this angle with Vampiro and The Demon, really I do

and one more thing: YOU MADE MIKE AWESOME LOSE TO LANCE STORM?

besides from that great show

[GA!]

Question: Are you intending to book it where the pay per view cards are the same as their real life counterpart?

I really like the direction this federation is going in. You don't bore us with mass quantity of match details, you provide great segments and angles and you colour code to what show it is. w00t!

I must warn you though. I will twat you if there's a Judy Bagwell on a Pole-That's-A-Forklift match at NBR.

[THIR13EN²]

yes...I decided to use previously booked matches that happened in real life, but will these matches end in the same way, will they be booked, or will the feuds happen the same way, probably not. Kanyon/Bagwell has the possiblity to be a really great match, in real life they were given a shitty storyline...

for everyone who wants to know, JUDY BAGWELL will no longer be apart of this diary in anyway!!!

[Steve Corino]

Every now and again it's good to see a diary that will do the things that were laid out. Proves that while we may want to control the company at a certain point in it's existance, they still had a few ideas that we liked.

Keep it up, I like reading this.

[THIR13EN²]

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Eric Bischoff Is Back!

- Announced earlier Tuesday afternoon, a major creative shake up would be made within World Championship Wrestling, thanks to the executives at Time Warner. This was due in a large part, because of the entire Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea scandal at Bash At The Beach just last week. It’s evidently clear that Bollea intends to take legal actions against WCW. At the request of those same executives, they thought it’d be a wise decision to remove Vince Russo from all creative operations. It would have appeared that Ed Ferrara would take the place of Russo as head write, but not many people are comfortable with Ferrara in complete control of all storylines, and character development. The question would be, who would replace the loss of Russo? This is when it was announced that Time Warner would bring back the man that single handedly made WCW a force several years ago, Eric Bischoff! At this point, Bischoff would only take control of backstage political decisions within the company, as far as the creative process, several names will be brought in over the next several weeks.

Is Booker T Making It As Champ?

- Everyone says that it was finally time that Booker T got the shot that he disserved by capturing the WCW World Heavyweight championship at Bash At The Beach from “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett just a week ago. The question is, can Booker make it as champion? It would seem that he could just do that, and help turn WCW around in the process. Many view Booker as a fighting champion, and that’s just the way he would like to be remembered too. How long will we see gold around Booker’s waist, who knows, but we can be sure that the quality of matches, and fresh storylines that Booker brings to the table will surely help the company in the long run!

Edited April 5, 2005 by THIR13EN²

[THIR13EN²]

Last night on a special Tuesday edition of Nitro, from the TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Florida, a deadly alliance would be formed by “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett and “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner. It looked as though these would had hatred for one another, until the big bad booty daddy would show up, and attack the WCW World Heavyweight champion, Booker T from behind during a special three way dance booked earlier in the night by commissioner The Cat! These two would continue their rampage until Booker’s brother Stevie Ray, who was brutally attacked earlier in the night by Steiner, would make the save! What does this ungodly alliance mean for the champion and the rest of WCW?

In a one night eight man tournament, a new WCW Canadian Heavyweight champion would be crowned. It would be a night of surprises. Positively Kanyon turned out to be the attacker of Buff Bagwell’s mother, The Great Muta would be a sacrifice to the dark carnival, and join forces with Vampiro, and a feud would be sparked between Billy Kidman and “The Franchise” Shane Douglas. The biggest shock of the night however would be during the Lance Storm and Mike Awesome match in the finals of the tournament when Storm got the win, and become the new U.S. champion! Earlier in the night, Storm mentioned that he was going to win gold for Canada, and that’s just what he did, in fact out of respect for his homage, he declared the belt the Canadian Heavyweight championship.

This week on Thunder, Buff Bagwell and Mike Awesome will team together to take on Positively Kanyon and the newly crowned WCW Canadian Heavyweight champion, Lance Storm in tag-team action. Last night on Nitro, The Cat would book Bagwell in a special grudge match against Kanyon at New Blood Rising, as a way to gain revenge over what has been done to his mother! Awesome would lose in his match against Storm during the eight man title tournament, in what many would call a match of the night. Tonight, these two teams will meet in the ring.

All this and much, much more this Wednesday night on Thunder from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

Match Listings

Card Subject To Change…

Crowbar vs. Skip over

Big Vito © vs. Norman Smiley - WCW Hardcore Title Match

Kronic © vs. The Filthy Animals - WCW World Tag-Team Titles Match

Buff Bagwell & Mike Awesome vs. Lance Storm & Positively Kanyon

Edited April 6, 2005 by THIR13EN²

[Gabriel]

I love Lance Storm, and I love the Canadian Heavyweight Title. Hopefully you run with the same angle where he completely dominated the WCW title scene, because I think Storm could have made it pretty far in WCW had it not been bought out.

[THIR13EN²]

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Who’s The Man Behind The Mask?

- The question going around the wrestling world right now is, who is the masked man who attacked Kevin Nash during the “final confrontation” match against Goldberg on this past Tuesday’s edition of Nitro? It was indeed the highest rated segment of the show, and surprisingly topped the first hour of Raw Is War. Is there an answer? This past weekend news broke out about Scott Hall still being under contract with World Championship Wrestling, but did they in fact release information on Hall being checked into rehab to throw the fans, and unwilling internet marks off? It’ll surely help WCW continue the feud between Goldberg and Nash which is clearly not over heading into the next big show on pay-per-view, New Blood Rising. As always, we’ll keep you the fans updated on further news as it breaks on this situation.

Edited April 7, 2005 by THIR13EN²

[Guest Mike Awesome Fan]

I am excited to see who your masked man are and I also like that Mike Awesome is main eventing, and please if you plan on letting him and Storm feud bring him out as the winner at New Blood Rising

... cant wait until New Blood Rising, keeep up the good work :thumbsup:

[THIR13EN²]

(9:00-9:12) Recap of what happened this past Tuesday. The Thunder montage plays as the pyros hit throughout the American Airlines Arena, the crowd is on their feet as the camera cuts to an overhead view of the building. Mike Tenay, Scott Hudson, and Tony Schiavone welcome us to the show, and talk about all the events that happened this past week on Nitro. They mention that a special interview was conducted earlier today with Kevin Nash, to get his reaction of losing just twenty-four hours ago against Goldberg, thanks to help from an unknown mystery assailant. The main event has been announced, and it’ll be Harlem Heat taking on Jeff Jarrett and Scott Steiner in tag-team action! Jarrett and Steiner are both shown walking into the arena. They are accompanied by Steiner’s freak Midajah. This dangerous alliance between these two men could be just what Jarrett needs to gain the advantage going into New Blood Rising. The announcer’s continue to talk as we head into our first match of the evening.

[singles Match] Crowbar w/ Daffney vs. Skip over: Great match between both men. Crowbar and Skip over seem to really connect during their match. Daffney is at ringside the entire time to scream her head off. These two battle back and forth with some fast pace, highflying action. Crowbar gets hung up, and Skip over hit’s a walk on the ropes, into a hurricanrana. A couple pin fall attempts by both men. Skip over goes for a death valley driver, but Crowbar reverses it into a roll up. Crowbar slingshot himself back into the ring, and nails a leg drop on Skip over. He goes to the top rope, and sets up for a moonsault, but Skip over slips up between Crowbar’s legs, and nails a powerbomb off the top rope! It isn’t enough to get the three count. Skip over begins to get frustrated. Crowbar goes for a clothesline, but Skip over ducks by using some type of matrix maneuver. Skip over isn’t able to get his way out of a mindbender from Crowbar, which gives him the one, two, three! Crowbar and Daffney celebrate after the match.

62%, 34%, 90% ***

Backstage, The Artist busts into commissioner The Cat’s office, as he’s surrounded by several nitro girls. Artist runs the girls off, and Cat gets irate.

The Artist: “I disserve some respect!”

The Cat: “Does this have anything to do with a certain someone backstage?”

The Artist: “Who does that Kwiwi character think he is?”

The Cat: “Is there something you want?”

The Artist: “I want a shot to prove myself, tonight!”

The Cat: “It just so happens, I’ve got a spot for you.”

The Artist: “Really, against who?”

The Cat: “You’ll face Lieutenant Loco, for the cruiserweight championship!”

Artist gets a big smile on his face, thanks Cat, and walks out of the room. The nitro girls walk back into the room, and surround Cat once again.

(9:15-9:22) “Don’t hate the player, hate the game” hits and out comes Booker T to a massive pop from the crowd. Jeff Jarrett is in the ring, and he taunts Booker while he makes his way down the aisle. Booker makes it halfway down to the ring, when he is jumped from behind by Scott Steiner and lead pipe! Scott sends Booker into the ring, as Jarrett continues the assault. The crowd boo as this beat down continues. Booker tries to fight back, but takes a cheap shot to the back by Scott. Jarrett tells Scott to hold him up, as he measures Booker for a guitar shot. The crowd are on their feet as Stevie Ray makes the save. Stevie slides into the ring with steel chair in hand, and cleans house. Jarrett and Scott quickly hightail it out of the ring, just like they did on Nitro. Stevie taunts them to bring it on, before helping his brother Booker. Jarrett and Scott laugh as they head up the ramp way backstage.

(9:24-9:35) Backstage, David Flair is still upset over losing his match against Big Vito last week. In walks Ms. Hancock, as she continues to try and cheer Flair up.

Ms. Hancock: “David, I’ve got some news that’ll make you happy!”

Flair doesn’t look to enthused over what Hancock might have to say, as the past couple of times, he’s lost.

Ms. Hancock: “I got you booked in a match tonight, and I know you can win.”

David Flair: “Yea, who’s my opponent?”

Ms. Hancock: “A-WOL, and it’s a tables match!”

Hancock jumps up and down with joy and excitement, but fear strikes Flair over this shocking announcement.

Backstage, The Cat is on the phone talking business when he’s interrupted yet again, this time by Lenny Lane.

The Cat: “What can I do for you?”

Lenny Lane: “I want my job back!”

The Cat: “Why should I do that?”

Lenny Lane: “I…”

The Cat: “You know what, I’m feeling generous tonight.”

Cat pulls a pebble out of his pocket, and holds it out on the palm of his hand.

The Cat: “If you can get this pebble out of my hand, I’ll give you your…”

Lane grabs the pebble out of Cat’s hand before he even finishes talking.

The Cat: “I wasn’t finished! Now, if you can grab this pebble out of my hand, you’ve got your job back.”

Again, Lane grabs the pebble out of Cat’s hand as quick as he can! Lane starts to get excited.

The Cat: “You know what, you still don’t have your job back, now someone better call my momma!”

Lane freaks out, and starts yelling at Cat as he’s escorted out of the office by security.

[Tables Match] David Flair w/ Ms. Hancock vs. Sergeant A-WOL w/ Major Gunns: Not a good match. There was nothing but miscommunication from the start. Sergeant A-WOL would bring down several tables at the beginning. David Flair would try and do everything he could to get an advantage over A-WOL, but nothing worked. A-WOL would use his strength, and power on Flair. A table would be set up at ringside, and A-WOL would set up to chokeslam Flair over the top rope, but that didn’t go as planned. Flair would land on the ring apron, but still break the table with his foot. Major Gunns and Ms. Hancock would get into a catfight at ringside which the fans would turn their attention too. Flair makes his way back into the ring, and tries to attack A-WOL from behind. A-WOL sees the attack coming, and hit’s the chokeslam! A-WOL sets a table up, lays Flair on top, heads to the top rope, and goes for a splash. Flair rolls off the table, and A-WOL goes through it. The bell sounds, and the match is over! Even though technically the person must put their opponent through the table. The ref raises Flair’s arm in victory. Security has to pull both Hancock and Gunns off of each other at ringside.

52%, 53%, 50% *

Backstage, power planter Mike Sanders’ is walking when he runs into Jeff Jarrett and Scott Steiner. They exchange a few words.

Jeff Jarrett: “Your Mike Sanders, right?”

Mike Sanders: “Yes I am.”

Jeff Jarrett: “I’ve seen you in the ring, you have a lot of potential.”

Mike Sanders: “Ah…thanks.”

Jeff Jarrett: “Maybe one day you’ll be good enough to step in the ring with the likes of us.”

Jarrett and Steiner both start to walk away, when Jarrett turns around, and smashes an unaware Sanders with his guitar! Jarrett smirks, before walking off camera.

(9:38-9:45) Lance Storm’s music hits, and he comes out to nothing but boos from the crowd. He’s sporting his newly won championship belt, which has been property renamed the WCW Canadian Heavyweight title. Storm enters the ring, and is handed a mic.

Lance Storm: “I think it’d be appropriate if we all stand for the playing of the canadian national anthem.”

The canadian national anthem begins to play, and the boos get even louder. Storm has a stern look on his face as he tries to shut out the angry remarks coming from the crowd. The announcer’s stand at the commentary booth.

Lance Storm: “I thought that sense I’m down here, I’d talk about the prestigious history of the former u.s. heavyweight title. Many names have held this belt, guys like Terry Funk, Dusty Rhodes, Sting, Ric Flair, Goldberg.”

Storm takes the belt off from around his waist, and holds it in the air.

Lance Storm: “When I’m looking at these names, it makes me sick. That’s why I renamed the belt the canadian heavyweight championship!”

Even more boos from the crowd, as no one seems to care about Canadians.

Lance Storm: “As a Canadian wrestler, I respect each and everyone in the audience.”

Storm points to a large women in the front row, security help the women into the ring.

Lance Storm: “It isn’t your fault that due to the poor education system, and minimum wage jobs that you can’t afford to got to the gym.”

The women is shocked, and tells Storm off.

Lance Storm: “As a matter of fact, I don’t have any respect for any one of you!”

Positively Kanyon comes up from behind the women, and nails the kanyon-cutter! Mike Awesome comes running out from the back, and slides into the ring, he tries to fight off both Kanyon and Storm, but is over powered. A massive pop from as Buff Bagwell comes down to the ring to make the save. Kanyon and Storm quickly roll out of the ring, and hightail it to the back. Bagwell stares them down, while Awesome checks on the women’s condition in the ring.

Backstage, Mean Gene Okerlund is joined by the entire Misfits In Action group. Okerlund turns his attention to the WCW Cruiserweight champion, Lieutenant Loco who is scheduled for action in just a few minutes.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “Lieutenant Loco, in just a few moments you’ll take on The Artist for the cruiserweight belt.”

Lieutenant Loco: “I’m more then ready, I’m pumped, and to show just how great of a champion I am, I’m going out alone.”

Everyone gets a shocked look on their face, and General Rection starts to get worried.

General Rection: “We are M.I.A. Lieutenant, we stick together!”

Lieutenant Loco: “It’s my time to prove myself, and I don’t need any of your help to do that!”

Lt. Loco storms off camera, leaving Rection is a dumbfounded look on his face. Corporal Cajun asks Rection what’s the problem as we head to commercial.

(9:48-9:57) Backstage, Crowbar is in the locker room by himself, when in walks Daffney. Crowbar jumps to his feet, but is flustered, and stumbles over his words.

Daffney: “Are you ok?”

Crowbar: “Yea…I’m…I’m fine.”

Daffney: “I wanted to congratulate you on your win tonight.”

Crowbar: “Thanks…”

Daffney: “Well, I guess I’ll…”

Crowbar: “Wait, I was wondering…would you like to go out after the show?”

Daffney: “Sure, why not, what are friends for? I’ll see you later?”

Crowbar: “Yea…”

Daffney walks off camera, and leaves. Crowbar gets a sad look on his face, as his puppy dog crush on turned into love, but Daffney doesn’t seem to notice.

[WCW Cruiserweight Title Match] Lieutenant Loco © vs. The Artist w/ Paisley: Decent match up between the two men. These two exchange blows, with The Artist coming out with the upper hand early on. Kwiwi is spotted on the entrance ramp, as he watches the match. Lieutenant Loco goes the a technical ground attack on Artist to gain an advantage. Artist lays Lt. Loco out, heads to the top rope, and goes for a diving headbutt, but misses. Lt. Loco sets up, and nails Artist with multiple suplexes. He goes for several pin fall attempts, but isn’t able to pick up the victory. Lt. Loco goes up to the top rope, but gets caught. Artist nails a top rope ddt on Lt. Loco, but is unable to successfully pin him. Lt. Loco fights his way back into the match. Artist gets nailed with a tornado ddt out of the corner. Lt. Loco sets Artist up, and delivers a gory bomb for the three count! The ref raises Lt. Loco’s arm in victory, and he’s handed the belt.

59%, 49%, 83% ***

Backstage, Major Gunns and Sergeant A-WOL bust into commissioner The Cat’s office. Cat is startled at first, but quickly calms himself down.

Major Gunns: “That b*tch!”

The Cat: “Alright…who are we talking about?”

Major Gunns: “I want that slut, in the ring!”

The Cat: “Ms. Hancock?”

Major Gunns: “That’s right, in fact, why don’t you book us in a match at New Blood Rising?”

The Cat: “That could bring in some solid ratings, why not.”

A-WOL and Gunns both begin to walk out of the room when Cat stops them.

The Cat: “Why don’t we make it an ROTC (Rip Off The Camouflage) match?”

Major Gunns: “Works for me.”

Gunns flaunts her breasts at Cat’s face before leaving with a big smile on her face. A-WOL gives a dirty look to Cat, before leaving the room. Cat just shakes his head.

Backstage, a security guard stands around trying to keep fans away from the superstars inside, when out of nowhere Positively Kanyon jumps up and delivers a kanyon-cutter! Kanyon gets up, signals for the “BANG”, and leaves.

(10:01-10:07) Backstage, The Cat walks down the halls still surrounded by nitro girls. The flute music begins to play, and Cat asks if anyone else hears that noise. Out from the shadows jump The Jung Dragons! The nitro girls quickly run off as Cat lays out the three dragons. Cat walks away smiling while Jamie-san, Kaz Hayashi, and Yang are laid out cold.

Backstage, Vampiro sits in a completely pitch black dark room, with the only thing you can see is the flicker of candle light coming off of his face. Vampiro doesn’t raise his head, as he begins to talk softly.

Vampiro: “Sting, you’ve tormented me so. You continue to come after me, even beyond the grave.”

He set the candle down, and individual candles begin to light up around the room. We see The Demon and The Great Muta, as they stand on each side of Vampiro.

Vampiro: “You even come after me, as I continue to build my dark carnival army!”

He gets up off of his seat, and walks directly in front of the camera.

Vampiro: “I say this, Sting, the tormenting is over. If you’ve got any ounce of dignity left to spare, I dare you to bring it to the ring next week! We’ll be waiting…”

Backstage, Mean Gene Okerlund stands by with current WCW Tag-Team champions Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke of Kronic.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “I’m standing by with Kronic, how do you guys feel about your upcoming match?”

Brian Adams: “We’re just going to go out there and do what we do best.”

Bryan Clarke: “Kronic snaps necks, and cash the checks!”

Adams and Clarke both walk off camera, as they head down to the ring.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “Coming up next, Kronic defend their titles against The Filthy Animals!”

(10:10-10:19) Backstage, a little boy and his father walk around looking for superstar’s autographs. They run into Positively Kanyon, who gives the boy an autographed version of his book “Positively Kanyon”. The father gets upset that it isn’t DDP’s “Positively Page” book. Kanyon flips out, and gives the father a kanyon-cutter, and runs off, taking the book away from the little boy!

[WCW World Tag-Team Titles Match] Kronic © vs. The Filthy Animals w/ Tygress: Surprisingly good match between the two teams. Disqo Inferno, Juventud Guerrera, and Tygress join the announcer’s for commentary. It’s Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr. who take on Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke of Kronic. The match starts off with Adams and Clarke using their power to their advantage. Rey Jr. is quickly over powered. Adams sends Rey Jr. flying around the ring like a lawn dart. Clarke comes off the top rope with a flying shoulder block. Rey Jr. makes the hot tag to Konnan, who comes in and cleans house. Konnan hit’s a rolling clothesline on Adams, then plants Clarke with a face buster. He tries for the tequila sunrise, but Adams nails him with a big boot. Rey Jr. slingshots himself into the ring, but gets caught by Adams, who hit’s a powerbomb! Adams and Clarke set Konnan up, and hit the high time for the one, two, three! They retain the titles, and celebrate while The Filthy Animals help Konnan and Rey Jr. out of the ring.

76%, 69%, 84% ***¼

Backstage, Shane Douglas and Torrie Wilson are walking down to the ring. Douglas is carrying a duffle bag over his shoulder, and he’s got a big smile on his face.

(10:22-10:26) Shane Douglas’ music hits, and the crowd boo as he makes his way down to the ring with Torrie Wilson by his side. They climb up on the ring apron, and make out for a moment, before finally entering the ring. Torrie hands Douglas a mic. Douglas drops his duffle bag, and looks out into the crowd.

Shane Douglas: “Nothing but a bunch of low life individuals!”

This doesn’t set well with the crowd as they continue to boo.

Shane Douglas: “I’ve got it all, I’ve got the perfect body, and the perfect women, what else could a man ask for?”

Torrie nods her head, as she begins to rub down Douglas, as he laughs. Douglas grabs a magazine with Torrie on the cover out of his bag.

Shane Douglas: “Inside this magazine, Torrie talks about how she prefers muscular men.”

Douglas grabs a dumbbell out of the bag, and begins to do several curls.

Shane Douglas: “She also talks about how she wants her man to last all night long in the sack, and no one does it better then the franchise!”

Torrie gets a big smile on her face, as the two start to make out again. They are interrupted by some oh so familiar music, and Billy Kidman comes running out from the back. Douglas and Kidman exchange blows, but Kidman gets the upper hand. Torrie distracts Kidman long enough for Douglas to grab the duffle bag with the dumbbell inside it, and smashes it over the back of Kidman’s head! The crowd boo as Douglas and Torrie both stand over a fallen Kidman in the ring as we head to commercial.

(10:30-10:38) Backstage, a huge brawl irrupts between the entire tag-team division. The Perfect Event attack the Misfits In Action, while Jindrak & O’Haire exchange blows with The Filthy Animals! Each team has to be separated by security. The Cat runs up and starts yelling at everyone, he threatens to suspend each team, but instead books them all for a match on Nitro, inside a steel cage!

[WCW Hardcore Title Match] Big Vito © vs. Norman Smiley w/ Ralphus: Decent hardcore, brawling match. It starts out as a brawl between both men. Norman Smiley tries to attempt the big wiggle throughout the match, but Vito catches him with a mule kick. The match goes out to ringside. Ralphus tries to get involved, but gets stuffed into a trash can. Vito grabs a steel chair, and begins to smash the trash can with it! Vito tosses Norman back into the ring. These two exchange blows for a few moments. Vito hit’s a implant ddt! He sets up a table in the middle of the ring, lays Norman on top, heads to the top rope, and hit’s a splash! This gives Vito the win, and he retains his title.

60%, 41%, 79% **½

Backstage, Mean Gene Okerlund stands by with Buff Bagwell and Mike Awesome as they prepare for their upcoming tag-team match. Awesome is joined by a large women at his side during the interview.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “Earlier tonight, Lance Storm and Positively Kanyon would attack a poor fan in the middle of the ring, in just a matter of moments, you two will take them on in tag-team action.”

Mike Awesome: “What Kanyon and Storm did earlier tonight was wrong, and disrespectful!”

Mean Gene Okerlund: “I see you’ve brought a friend with you?”

Okerlund makes mention of the large women next to Awesome.

Mike Awesome: “I thought that it’d be a good idea for her to come down to ringside.”

Buff Bagwell: “I don’t think that’s a good idea, you saw what Kanyon and Storm did earlier, what makes you think they won’t do it again?”

Mike Awesome: “Your right…”

Bagwell gets a look of relief on his face. They then walk off camera as they head down to the ring for their match.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “Well, Buff Bagwell and Mike Awesome take on Lance Storm and Positively Kanyon, next!”

(10:40-10:48) Footage from Nitro: Lance Storm d Mike Awesome, becomes new WCW Canadian Heavyweight champion!!!

[Tag-Team Match] Buff Bagwell & Mike Awesome vs. Lance Storm & Positively Kanyon: Decent match up between both teams. Lance Storm and Positively Kanyon make their way out first, as Storm once again tries to get everyone to stand for the canadian national anthem. It’s interrupted by Mike Awesome, who is followed out by Buff Bagwell. The match sees a lot of back and forth action between both teams. Kanyon and Storm distract the ref while Awesome and Bagwell tag in, which forces the ref to take the wrong man out of the match. Awesome catches Kanyon with a big boot, goes up to the top rope, and hit’s the awesome splash. It isn’t enough for the win. Storm comes in and lays outs Awesome. Bagwell is in, and he gets the double underhook ddt on Storm. He goes to the second rope, but misses the buff blockbuster. Storm nails Bagwell with a superkick. Awesome lays Storm out with a lariat to the back of the head, he then sets Kanyon up for the awesome bomb, but Kanyon slips up behind him, swings him around, and delivers the kanyon-cutter! Kanyon and Storm get the win. Storm grabs his belt, and heads to the back with Kanyon who celebrate their victory. Bagwell doesn’t look impressed as he stares Kanyon and Storm down.

76%, 76%, 88% ***½

(10:50-10:55) Backstage, Mean Gene Okerlund catches up with Jeff Jarrett and Scott Steiner as they prepare for the upcoming main event match against Harlem Heat. Scott is joined by Midajah by his side.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “You guys face Booker T and Stevie Ray in just a few minutes, do you feel prepared for your match?”

Jeff Jarrett: “I think this guitar speaks for all of us, we are more then prepared.”

Scott Steiner: “Booker T and Stevie Ray mean nothing, Booker shouldn’t even be world champ!”

Mean Gene Okerlund: “Might I ask about the two of yours’ alliance with one another?”

Jeff Jarrett: “Scott and I both see the big picture, that’s why we’ve got each others back.”

Scott Steiner: “I help Jeff win the title, I get the first title shot, that simple!”

Jeff Jarrett: “Tonight, we take care of Booker early, there won’t be anything left of him by New Blood Rising!”

The two walk off camera, as they head down to the ring to finish preparing for their match.

Earlier today: Kevin Nash sat down with Scott Hudson for a special one-on-one interview just twenty-four hours after losing to Goldberg in an anything goes match on Nitro. This was due to outside interference by an unknown assailant.

Scott Hudson: “Just twenty-four hours ago you lost to Goldberg, how do you feel?”

Kevin Nash: “What happened to me during that match, was completely unjustful!”

Scott Hudson: “This was after you were attacked by the mystery masked man?”

Kevin Nash: “Goldberg knew he wouldn’t be able to beat me clean, just like at Bash At The Beach, he had to have help.”

Scott Hudson: “Any ideas on who the mystery man was?”

Kevin Nash: “Whoever it was, if they even try to step in the ring with me again, it’ll be career ending!”

Scott Hudson: “What about your unfinished business with Goldberg?”

Kevin Nash: “I’m not finished with Goldberg by a long shot, due to the outside interference during our match, I demand a rematch!”

Nash gets up, glares at Hudson, and walks off camera.

Scott Hudson: “Well, you heard it. Still no word on who the mystery assailant that attacked Nash on Nitro, but it looks like the feud between him and Goldberg is long but over.”

Backstage, Mean Gene Okerlund is joined by Harlem Heat as they are ready for the main event in just a matter of moments. Booker T tosses the belt over his shoulder as the interview begins.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “You two seem to have come to terms with one another sense Booker T’s title win. Stevie, do you see respect for your brother again?”

Stevie Ray: “I think I’ve shown everyone that I respect my brother, as I’ve been by his side through the hard times.”

Booker T: “The thing is, we respect each other, no matter what.”

Mean Gene Okerlund: “You two, Harlem Heat, face Jeff Jarrett and Scott Steiner, next.”

Booker T: “Your damn right, these two aren’t gonna know what hit’em sucka!”

Stevie Ray: “Harlem Heat is back, and better then ever!”

Booker T: “Now can you dig that?”

Booker and Stevie walk off camera as they head down to the ring.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “Your main event, is up next.”

(10:58-11:09) Footage from Nitro: Jeff Jarrett and Scott Steiner form an alliance, beat down Booker T!!!

[Tag-Team Match] Harlem Heat vs. Jeff Jarrett & Scott Steiner w/ Midajah: Jeff Jarrett comes out first to nothing but heat from the crowd. Scott Steiner is out next, to even more boos from the crowd. Jarrett and Scott both wait for their opponents. Harlem Heat make their entrance next, to a massive pop from the crowd. Booker T and Stevie Ray hit the ring, and the match is underway. These two teams brawl in the opening minutes of the match. Booker and Jarrett both exchange blows. Scott and Stevie are sent flying over the top rope to ringside. Booker is sent off into the ropes by Jarrett, who gets caught with a harlem sidekick. Jarrett fights his way back, and begins to pound Booker in the corner. Scott is tagged in, and goes to work on Booker. He connects with a diving reverse ddt on Booker, but the pin fall is broken up. Jarrett and Scott both keep Booker in their corner, and continually double team him. Booker is finally able to fight his way out of the corner, and makes the hot tag. Stevie is in to clean house, but is soon overwhelmed by both Jarrett and Scott. Booker is back in, but quickly taken down by Jarrett, who locks on the figure four leglock. The submission is wrenched in, but Booker is able to reverse it, and break the hold. Jarrett goes for the stroke, but Booker reverses it into a kick to the gut. Booker comes off the ropes, and nails the axe kick! Scott comes in and attacks Booker from behind. The ref is distracted by Scott, while Jarrett grabs his guitar. Booker stumbles to his feet, and just as Jarrett swings, Stevie pushes his brother out of the way to take the hit! Jarrett goes for a clothesline on Booker, but gets hit with the Book End! Booker hooks the leg, and gets the one, two, three win. After the match, Scott Steiner grabs his lead pipe, and smashes it across the back of Booker! Stevie is still out cold due to a shot from the guitar. Scott raps the pipe around Booker’s neck while he locks on the steiner recliner in the center of the ring! Security comes running out from the back, and has to pry Scott off of Booker as Thunder fades to the black.

89%, 98%, 74% ***

Overall Rating: 72%

“Thunder” scored a 4.84 rating!

Attendance was 6544 people.

$261760 was made from ticket sales.

Edited April 9, 2005 by THIR13EN²

[THIR13EN²]

This week, Nitro will air live from the Sheraton Hotel in S. Padre Island, Texas. It was just last week that Lance Storm won the one night eight man title tournament to become what he claims is now the WCW Canadian Heavyweight championship title. Last week, we also saw one of the most dangerous alliances ever formed between “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett and “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner when they attempted to destroy the WCW World Heavyweight champion Booker T! Stevie Ray would come to the aid of his brother, which would set up the tag-team reunion of Harlem Heat on Thunder. Goldberg and Kevin Nash also fought in an anything goes final encounter, which would see a mystery unknown assailant attack “Big Sexy”, that would allow Goldberg to pick up the victory! WCW.com has learned that Nash will be at Nitro, live, and he has revenge on his mind…

The tag-team division has been nonstop carnage for the past several weeks. We’ve seen confrontations between the young up and comers Mark Jindrak and Sean O’Haire, former world tag-team champions Chuck Palumbo and Shawn Stasiak of The Perfect Event, Corporal Cajun and General Rection of the Misfits In Action, and The Filthy Animals! Last week on Thunder, an all out brawl would erupt backstage that would force commissioner The Cat to book all four teams in a huge four team caged heat elimination match for Nitro! There is no telling what will happen when these four teams set foot inside the steel cage, but it’s one match you won’t want to miss.

It was on Thunder that we would learn of a new match added to New Blood Rising that takes place on Sunday, August 13th, live from the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Misfits In Action’s own Major Gunns will take on Ms. Hancock in a grueling “Rip Off The Camouflage” match! This week on Nitro, we’ll get a taste of that match, when Gunns will team up with M.I.A. own Sergeant A-WOL to take on Hancock and David Flair in mixed tag-team action!

In a rematch from Bash At The Beach, Lieutenant Loco of the Misfits In Action will defend his WCW Cruiserweight championship against Juventud Guerrera of The Filthy Animals! Lt. Loco was able successfully defend the belt on pay-per-view just two weeks ago, will he be able to do the same again? Juvi Guerrera will look to bring gold to The Filthy Animals in this contest, which will surely be a match you won’t want to miss!

Tune in this week on Monday night Nitro, at 7/8 CT; live on TNT to watch it all unfold.

Match Listings

Card Subject To Change…

David Flair & Ms. Hancock vs. Major Gunns & Sergeant A-WOL

Juventud Guerrera vs. Lieutenant Loco © - WCW Cruiserweight Title Match

Kronic © vs. The Great Muta & Vampiro - WCW World Tag-Team Titles Match

Jindrak & O’Haire vs. Misfits In Action vs. The Filthy Animals vs. The Perfect Event - Four Team Caged Heat Elimination Match!!!

Edited April 10, 2005 by THIR13EN²

[Gabriel]

Another good show... but I do have a complaint, and that is that the Caged Heat match wasn't saved for PPV. Hopefully you'll at least let it main event the show.

[THIR13EN²]

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The New Blood Has Arrived!

- The new blood has arrived in World Championship Wrestling. It couldn’t be a happier time for the company, as the confrontations between the WCW World Heavyweight champion Booker T and “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett draw in new fans. The question is, is it to late for an improvement? It’s no secrete that the backstage politics have hurt the company over the past several weeks, but ever seen Booker’s win at Bash At The Beach, it seems to have helped development, and proven to draw in a slightly larger number of fans. This is indeed a make or break time for the company as they head into New Blood Rising on pay-per-view, that’s just around the corner. Will we continue to see a rise in the next couple of weeks, or is this just a slight improvement, with no hope in WCW’s future?

Worldwide On TBS!

- World Championship Wrestling has decided to move their weekly syndicated show entitled Worldwide to TNT’s sister network TBS the Superstation. This move was made by Time Warner executives, in an attempt to help fill vacant spots on the network, not filled by other programs. Worldwide will now air early morning at around 10:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. in the evening on Saturday. Many don’t expect this to be a wise move, but it won’t effect WCW’s budget, and it will also help try and improve competition for World Wrestling Federation’s “b” show Heat on the USA Network. WCW will also begin to air a replay of Thunder on Saturday at 1:00 a.m. on the Superstation, which won’t be anything new, as they already air a replay of Nitro, Monday at midnight. In place of Worldwide on the syndicated networks, WCW will begin to air a weekly recap show that will begin in the fall.

[THIR13EN²]

(8:00-8:10) The Worldwide montage plays, as we head into the studio with Bobby Heenan and Mike Tenay. They recap the events of what happened earlier in the week, as well as some things that happened at Bash At The Beach. Tenay makes mention that it’s the Booker T era now that he’s champion, and it’s fresh to see. Heenan and Tenay argue for a couple of minutes before they talk about the confrontation between Goldberg and Kevin Nash. Who was the mystery assailant that attacked Nash, they also talk about that as well.

(8:14-8:26) Backstage, Mean Gene Okerlund stands by with the WCW Tag-Team champions Brian Adams and Bryane Clarke of Kronic. They both stand on opposite sides of Okerlund during the interview.

Mean Gene Okerlund: “You two will be in action later tonight, is that correct?”

Brian Adams: “We’re going to go out there and bust some heads!”

Bryan Clarke: “That’s what we do best.”

Brian Adams: “It won’t be a fare contest, for that to happen, it’d have to be 8-on-2!”

Bryan Clarke: “We’re going out there to snap some necks, and cash our checks!”

Adams and Clarke both walk off camera to leave Okerlund standing alone.

[singles Match] Ashley Hudson vs. Buff Bagwell: Not a shockingly good match. In the end, the crowd start to not even care about this one. Buff Bagwell would hit everyone of his signature moves on Ashley Hudson, which included the double under hook ddt, followed by the buff blockbuster from the second rope for the win! The ref raises Bagwell’s arm in victory, as he celebrates post-match.

53%, 54%, 63% *½

The announcer’s talk about Vampiro and his ever so growing dark carnival. The Great Muta was the last victim of his to join the dark side. They make mention of the mind games being played on Vampiro, and that he challenged Sting to show himself this week on Nitro!

Footage from The Great American Bash: Vampiro d. Sting, he falls 45 feet on fire from the top of the turnertron!

(8:31-8:45) [singles Match] Corporal Cajun w/ Major Gunns vs. Mike Sanders: Decent match up between the two. In the end, we saw “Above Average” Mike Sanders with an advantage over the Misfits In Action’s own Corporal Cajun. Sanders would get a school boy, and hold onto the tights, but it wouldn’t be enough for the three count. Cajun nails Sanders with a top rope rocker dropper for the one, two, three! Major Gunns joins Cajun in the ring, and they celebrate the win.

60%, 40%, 80% **¾

(8:48-9:02) The announcer’s hype New Blood Rising, and run down the card for the event. Bobby Heenan talks a little about this weeks Nitro, and how jam packed of an event it’s going to be with the huge caged heat elimination match! They talk more about Booker T and Jeff Jarrett, and hype their match at NBR for the title.

[Tag-Team Match] Corey Williams & James Storm vs. Kronic: Decent match between both teams. Short and sweet, just the way it should have been. The fans were totally behind Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke of Kronic. They quickly overpowered the two jobbers to start things off. James Storm would show a little offense, but would fall victim to a meltdown from Clarke! Adams and Clarke set Corey Williams up, and deliver the high time! Kronic pick up the victory.

58%, 40%, 77% **½

Overall Rating: 55%

Edited April 13, 2005 by THIR13EN²

[Guest Mike Awesome Fan]

This Thunder was your best shows yet I must say

I look forward to New Blood Rising and it is exciting to see if things trun out like they did IRL

Mike Awesome for US Champ :thumbsup:

Edited April 14, 2005 by Mike Awesome Fan