2005: A War for the Ages (WCW)

[Ace]

yes, yes, please post predictions...

World title match (steel cage, pinfalls only)

Chris Jericho vs Hulk Hogan

Us Title match:

Scott Steiner vs Booker T

Grudge Match:

Raven vs Steve Austin

Tag Team Title Match:

Los Guerreros vs Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire vs Hurricane and Whipwreck

CM Punk vs Colt Cabana

Anything goes Hardcore match

Ernest Miller vs Whiskey Marc

"Oldschool WCW" Encounter

Diamond Dallas Page vs Chris Benoit

The person who gets the most right, gets to book something in the diary (not telling what to anyone else but the winner).. In the event of a tie.. I suppose the first one who posted their predictions first will be the winner.. only fair way I can see to choose it.

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[Guest Crossface]

yes, yes, please post predictions...

World title match (steel cage, pinfalls only)

Chris Jericho vs Hulk Hogan

HOGAN CANNOT WIN THIS.

Us Title match:

Scott Steiner vs Booker T

I can see Book as a US champion.

Grudge Match:

Raven vs Steve Austin

SCSA will get nothing for this vicotry here.

Tag Team Title Match:

Los Guerreros vs Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire vs Hurricane and Whipwreck

Until there's a face world champion,i can see eddie doing midcard.

CM Punk vs Colt Cabana

If Punk loses here,his entire heel turn goes bad.

Anything goes Hardcore match

Ernest Miller vs Whiskey Marc

Is the cat even a wrestler?

sheesh.

"Oldschool WCW" Encounter

Diamond Dallas Page vs Chris Benoit

Jericho VS Benoit Feud for the WCW Title.

WHOOOOOO

[FlammableD]

World title match (steel cage, pinfalls only)

Chris Jericho vs Hulk Hogan

Us Title match:

Scott Steiner vs Booker T

Grudge Match:

Raven vs Steve Austin

Tag Team Title Match:

Los Guerreros vs Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire vs Hurricane and Whipwreck

CM Punk vs Colt Cabana

Anything goes Hardcore match

Ernest Miller vs Whiskey Marc

"Oldschool WCW" Encounter

Diamond Dallas Page vs Chris Benoit

[tdw365]

World title match (steel cage, pinfalls only)

Chris Jericho vs Hulk Hogan

Us Title match:

Scott Steiner vs Booker T

Grudge Match:

Raven vs Steve Austin

Tag Team Title Match:

Los Guerreros vs Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire vs Hurricane and Whipwreck

CM Punk vs Colt Cabana

Anything goes Hardcore match

Ernest Miller vs Whiskey Marc

"Oldschool WCW" Encounter

Diamond Dallas Page vs Chris Benoit

I think there is going to be a tie so I have gone with a couple of outsiders to win

[Thatz]

World title match (steel cage, pinfalls only)

Chris Jericho vs Hulk Hogan

Us Title match:

Scott Steiner vs Booker T

Grudge Match:

Raven vs Steve Austin

Tag Team Title Match:

Los Guerreros vs Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire vs Hurricane and Whipwreck

CM Punk vs Colt Cabana

Anything goes Hardcore match

Ernest Miller vs Whiskey Marc

"Oldschool WCW" Encounter

Diamond Dallas Page vs Chris Benoit

The person who gets the most right, gets to book something in the diary (not telling what to anyone else but the winner).. In the event of a tie.. I suppose the first one who posted their predictions first will be the winner.. only fair way I can see to choose it.

[Xenimus]

World title match (steel cage, pinfalls only)

Chris Jericho vs Hulk Hogan

Us Title match:

Scott Steiner vs Booker T

Grudge Match:

Raven vs Steve Austin

Tag Team Title Match:

Los Guerreros vs Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire vs Hurricane and Whipwreck

CM Punk vs Colt Cabana

Anything goes Hardcore match

Ernest Miller vs Whiskey Marc

"Oldschool WCW" Encounter

Diamond Dallas Page vs Chris Benoit

[Disengager]

Source: NODQ.COM

September 20th, 2005

RATINGS RATINGS RATINGS!

Primetime:

WWE - 6.05

WCW - 5.81

ECW - 5.46

TNA - 3.14

TNA took an absolutely huge dive this week as they decend to 53% National, a loss of nearly 65 percentage points since July 1st. Other then that, things look about normal.

Major shakeup in the title scene

Sources are reporting that CM Punk may be headed into the main event scene in the coming months due to his face turn and overness with the crowd. Chris Benoit, on the other hand, may be the one losing his main event position to Punk. Despite great in ring work, his backstage segments are not getting over with the crowd, which is causing a lose in overness with the crowd. Some are citing that he's being overshadowed by Chris Jericho, who's more over with the crowd and boasts a similiar in ring style to Benoit. However, the wildcard here is IF Jericho wins the world title. Look for a feud between the two if so,which has been rumored ever since the first Nitro. Although once again, rumors of new talent may in fact cause a delay in this feud. Only time will tell.

Reese Debuts

Ron Reese, a former Flock Member, made a very unimpressive debut, jobbing to the likes of Lodi in an elaborate setup of a match. Apparently, Raven was able to slip an unsigned memo to Eric Bischoff urging him to sign the talent without proper scouting being done. Bischoff obliged, and now we have Reese in WCW. Many skeptics are angry with this move, as WCW recently released talent like Eric Angle and Shawn Stasiak, who's in ring ability are far that of Reese's.

WCW Increases production costs

Recently, WCW has increased their production budget, resulting in far greater highlight packages, audio equiptment that makes in-ring sounds more audible, and a new crane rig that allows for above ring shots. The new equiptment has been impressing fans, as they definitely prefer it over WWE's same ole' setup and ECW's more Amateur style production.

[Hailtothechimp]

World title match (steel cage, pinfalls only)

Chris Jericho vs Hulk Hogan

Us Title match:

Scott Steiner vs Booker T

Grudge Match:

Raven vs Steve Austin

Tag Team Title Match:

Los Guerreros vs Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire vs Hurricane and Whipwreck

CM Punk vs Colt Cabana

Anything goes Hardcore match

Ernest Miller vs Whiskey Marc

"Oldschool WCW" Encounter

Diamond Dallas Page vs Chris Benoit

[VA Finest 1]

World title match (steel cage, pinfalls only)

Chris Jericho vs Hulk Hogan

Jericho

Us Title match:

Scott Steiner vs Booker T

Booker T

Grudge Match:

Raven vs Steve Austin

Austin

Tag Team Title Match:

Los Guerreros vs Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire vs Hurricane and Whipwreck

Guerreros

CM Punk vs Colt Cabana

CM Punk

Anything goes Hardcore match

Ernest Miller vs Whiskey Marc

Whiskey

"Oldschool WCW" Encounter

Diamond Dallas Page vs Chris Benoit

Benoit

[Disengager]

guess who couldn't wait until tommorrow to post this? haha. I've had it written up for almost 2 days now, I just couldn't wait until I woke up to post this...

WCW Fall Brawl

September 25th, 2005

PRE SHOW (dark match)

Adam Windsor vs Paul Birchall

These two came out for a 12 minute match before the show started to get the crowd going, and it's fair to say they did their job. Both up and coming faces in the promotion, a win could prove to be a big stepping stone here. These two are fairly evenly matched. Birchall hit a standing star press midmatch to the first big pop of the night, but only got a two count. Windsor actually took control of the matchup for the majority of the match. They hit each other with a double clothesline which took them both out to an 8 count. The ending saw Windsor go for the Kryponite Crunch, only to have Birchhill to get a rollup for the 1-2-3. Windsor is now 0-3 in WCW, still looking for that first win. Never the less, he's been impressing crowds with his ringwork and above average charisma. The crowd approves of the after match handshake.

Winner: Paul Birchall

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Meltzer: "The stage has been set, here we are, in L.A. at the Staples Center for what should be a pay per view of epic proportions. Battles will be fought and winners will step away victorious!! "

DDP's music hits, and we have our first match of the night.

"Oldschool wcw" encounter

Diamond Dallas Page vs Chris Benoit

Benoit and DDP both come out to solid pops as we start off Fall Brawl with a face vs face bout. Benoit started with the upper hand and immediately went to work on the arm, grounding DDP with an armbar. That set the pace for the match, which proved to be slow and methodical, as both superstars must have agreed to ground rules before the match. Throughout the match, no punches or kicks were delivered, as they tied up with tests of stregnth numerous times rather then exchanging blows. Midmatch saw DDP go for a vert suplex, but his arm was too weak and Benoit got off a snap vert suplex of his own. Benoit was relentless on the arm, and you could tell DDP was growing frustrated constantly being grounded to the mat. At the 10 minute mark, the match picked up, and DDP got some offense off with a powerslam. Hooked the leg, but only a 2 count. Benoit went for a single arm ddt at the 12 minute mark, but DDP reversed with a nothern lights suplex, which got a 2.9999. DDP went up top at the 14 minute mark, which is quite rare for him. He went from a clothesline to a woozy Benoit, but the rabid wolverine went for the Crossface. DDP immediately inched his way to the ropes, as he wanted no part of the crossface. Now into the 16 minute mark, Benoit has the upper hand and goes for the diving headbutt, only to have DDP roll out of the ring. The ending came at the 21 minute mark when DDP went for the diamond cutter, only to fall victim to triple german suplexes, with the final one ending with a pinning attempt. 1-2-3 and Benoit has won this GREAT dual to start out this match. After the match, the two shake hands to a great ovation.

Winner: Chris Benoit

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CM Punk vs Colt Cabana

Cabana came to the ring accompanied by Ace Steel, but Punk objected, and the referee sent Steel packing to the back. This was a great encounter, as these two definitely compliment one another in the ring. A great long series of "You counter my move I counter yours" to start this one out, with arm drags, hiptosses and near falls a flying in the opening minutes. Cabana with a poke to the eyes following that, which put him in control. At the 5 minute mark, Cabana went for the standing hurricanrana, Punk tried to counter with a running powerbomb, only to have Cabana hit him with a face buster. At the 8 minute mark, Punk regained control after a textbook dropkick right to the face. It busted Cabana's mouth open, obviously a bitten tongue or something unexpected. Punk hit a legdrop right across the throat before going for top rope moonsault, which surprisingly hit for a 2 1/2 count. Punk retained control with a headlock, cabana pushed him off, bounce off the ropes, cabana hits the mat, now Cabana up and over , Cabana goes for the hurricanrana again, reversed into a sitout powerbomb. 1-2-No.

Punk goes up top and waits for Cabana to get to his feet. Missle dropkick..dodged by Cabana. Cabana with a quick pin. 1-2-No. Frustrated, Cabana tries a pin again, 1-2-No. At the 12 minute mark, Cabana hits the Colt 45, and everyone, including Cabana thinks he has the upset. 1-2- NO! CM up at the last second. Cabana is in firm control of this one, Irish Whip, PINNING FRANKENSTEINER..1-2 NO! CM kicks out again!!!! Cabana is extremely frustrated now, arguing with the referee. Cabana goes up top, but Punk hits the ropes, putting Cabana in a precarious position. Punk up top, Cabana fights him off once, but Punk scales the ropes again, a couple shots to the back, PEPSI PLUNGE!!! 1-2-3 as Punk is declared the winner. Both lay on the canvas for a few seconds, tired and beaten, but gets to his feet to celebrate.

But his celebration is broken up by Ace Steel, who attacks him from behind. We have a 2 on 1 situation now, as Cabana and Steel go to work on Punk. Cabana hits the kryptonite Crunch across the knee. Steel off the top with an elbow drop as Cabana gets a chair. SICKENING CHAIRSHOT to CM Punk, who has been floored and busted open. Steele sets up the chair on CM's face, Cabana goes to the 2nd rope, LEGDROP TO THE CHAIR!!! Punk may have won the match, but tonight, it appears the Second City Saints have won the war, for the time being

Winner: CM Punk

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Hardcore-Anything goes match

Ernest "The Cat" Miller vs Whiskey Marc

The Cat looked very reluctant to make his way to the ring, he's obviously not looking forward to this one. Whiskey out next to a array of boo's. He's carrying A BARBED WIRE BASEBALL BAT. Whiskey gets in the ring and goes to immediately hit Cat with it but Cat gets out of the ring in a hurry. When the match finally started, Cat got in some quick offense with a series of kicks, but it was no good, as they barely made an impact on Whiskey. There on after, it turned into a pure Squash, with Whiskey assaulting Cat with a barrage of chairshots, Kendo stick shots and other various weapon shots that Cat sold well. Midmatch, Whiskey set up a chair in the ring, and set Cat up for a tombstone. He stands on the chair before delivering the tombstone. Cat is busted open as that one completely destroys the chair as Cat's head bounces off of it. Whiskey goes up top, Broken Beer bottle splash. This one is over as the ref counts 1-2-3. After the match, Whiskey wasn't done, As he went to the outside and returned with his barbed wire baseball bat. He hits Cat with it a couple times in the back as Cat completely oversells the attack. Whiskey puts the barbed wire bat in the middle of the ring and picks cat up, POWERBOMB onto the bat. Cat acts like he's in complete pain despite the fact that there aren't many visable scratches and slashes on his back from the wire, which is obviously not truely barbed wire. Whiskey lays a chair down in the ring and picks up cat again, JUMPING PILEDRIVER!! Oh shit, something went wrong, as 3 refs immediately hit the ring and check on Cat before immediately motioning for EMT's. We definitely have a situation in the ring, as Whiskey exits the ring, trying to play off the situation by laughing all the way up the ramp as his music hits. He jaws with fans for a few minutes, obviously trying to keep attention to him rather then in the ring.

Meltzer: "Folks, they're bracing Cat with a neckbrace right now, it looks as though he may have substained a neck injury following that piledriver.

Coach: "Going into this one we knew it was going to be brutal and bloody and a mess, but I don't think anyone, including this monster knew this was going to happy. I mean, hopefully this wasn't his intent and hopefully Cat will be alright

Meltzer: "We here at WCW want to echo that once again, this is not a wrestling angle or any type of storyline. We're keeping our cameras off of the ring. This was not scripted and right now.... EMT's are attending to Ernest Miller in the ring, who has substained some sort of neck injury, and all we can do at this time is pray for Cat's well being."

Cheering can be heard throughout the arena, as obviously Cat has been or is being stretchered out of the ring.

Winner: Whiskey Marc

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Backstage, we see Hulk Hogan with the Heavyweight title around his shoulder standing by with Mean Gene. The crowd pops huge

Gene: "Hulk Hogan, tonight you defend your title against Chris Jericho in what could be your last match."

Hogan: "You're right Mean Gene, and let me tell you something brother. Last week, when I floored Chris Jericho with this very title, it felt great. The adrenaline was pumping, emotions were high, and I hit that punk where it hurts the most, his ego. Chris Jericho hates losing, and let me tell all the Hulkamaniacs, that tonight, Chris Jericho will hate it even more when I beat him in that steel cage. And when it's all said and done, I'll be walking out of that cage the WCW Heavyweight champion, with Chris Jericho flat on his back after witnessing, after experiencing the wrath that is...HULK-A-MANIA."

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Triple Threat tag team match for the WCW Tag Team titles

Los Guerreros vs O'Haire and Jindrak© vs Hurricane and Whipwreck

The champs come out with Stacey Keibler, who is wearing a skirt that doesn't even cover her thong clad backside. The crowd enjoys this very much. Los Guerreros with a bit of heat from the crowd. The fan favorites in this one where the underdogs, Hurricane and Whipwreck. The match was very fast paced, yet surprisingly, the tag champs, being the biggest members of the match, were able to keep pace. O'Haire had started the match out against Hurricane, who had quickly tagged in Whipwreck. Eddie tagged himself in, while O'Haire made the tag to Jindrak. Midmatch, The champs regain control after Eddie and Chavo had set the pace for the match, utilizing quick tags and keeping Whipwreck in their corner for the time being. Chavo had set whipwreck up in the corner and went for a running knee of some sort, but ventured off too far and O'Haire tagged himself in. O'Haire and Jindrak double teamed Chavo, sending him to the floor. meanwhile, Eddie saw this and tagged himself in, meaning Whipwreck had time to recouperate.Eddie and O'Haire went at it for a few minutes. Eddie went for a german, but received a huge back elbow as O'Haire was just too strong. Eddie out of the ring as O'Haire sends him up and over with a clothesline. From there on out, the match became a messy brawl, as the ref lost control of this one. The last 5 minutes of the match saw pure mayhem. Legally at this point, Eddie and Hurricane were the legal men in the match, but I don't think that mattered, as O'Haire nearly got a pin on Chavo. Back in the ring, Hurricane hit the eye of the storm on Jindrak as Chavo dropkicked O'haire, sending him to the outside. Chavo up and over, landing on O'haire. Back in the ring, Eddie kicks Hurricane in the stomach, DDT. Eddie's going up top, FROG SPLASH! 1-2-3 and Los Guerreros have literally stolen the tag titles from O'Haire and Jindrak, who lost them without even being pinned! Eddie is now a double champion, flaunting his tag team and Cruiserweight gold as the Guerreros celebrate their victory in the ring. Jindrak and O'Haire are yelling at the Guerreros. They're clearly angry they've lost their tag titles without even being pinned!

WINNERS: Los Guerreros

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WCW US Title Match

Booker T vs Scott Steiner

This feud has been hot ever since it started. Suprisingly, Vito pulls a no show, as Steiner comes out alone. This was an all out brawl, as action quickly spilled to the outside. Steiner got the upperhand on the outside with a a shot onto the steel guard rail and a whip into the steel steps. They nearly got counted out before making their way back into the ring. Steiner slammed Book's head into a turnbuckle a couple times, but the third was blocked and Steiner received a mouth full of turnbuckle padding. Booker took the upper hand, delivering a set of chops before getting off a spinning heel kick following an irish whip. Only a 2 count, and book applies a headlock. At the 11 minute mark, following a hard shot to the back, Steiner applies the Steiner Recliner. Book struggles, but after 30 seconds makes it to the ropes. A little later on, both connect with a double clothesline, crashing to the ground. They get up after a 9 count and start exchanging blows, Book gets the upperhand. Knee to the gut, Book goes for the Scissor kick, which is steiner sidesteps. Belly to Belly by steiner. 1-2-NO! Steiner goes for another Belly to belly suplex, and it connects. 1-2-No. Steiner goes for a third, elbow to the head, Book hits the ropes, HUGE LARIAT by steiner as it rings book inside out. The crowd is stunned after that one, it looked pretty stiff. 1-2-NO. Steiner Whips book into the ropes and puts his head down! SCISSOR KICK!!! Book with a spinaroonie and a pin. 1-2-...2.999999, Steiner kicks out at the last possible second. Book goes up top, Steiner goes up there as well, They're on the very top rope, and Steiner might be getting a superplex off..Book shoves him off, he lands with a thud. Here it is, HARLEM HANG OVER!!!! 1 - 2 - 3 AND WE HAVE A NEW US CHAMP as the crowd goes nuts for Booker T, who celebrates in the ring with one of the biggest Spinaroonies in recent memory!

Winner: Booker T

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Grudge Match

Raven vs Steve Austin

Raven gets some heat from the crowd as he comes out and simply sits in the corner. The crowd simply errupts when Austin comes out, as this is his first match in years. Austin comes out in his typical wrestling gear, he's in phenominal shape despite being out the ring for a while. This was simply a bar room brawl, right hands, kicks, elbows and clotheslines flying in the early going. Austin Back body dropped to the floor, which got a huge pop. Outside now, Austin whips Raven face first into the steel turnbuckle post. Austin grabs a monitor from the announce table and hits Raven right between the eyes. Apparently we're not going to have any DQ's or Count outs. Austin clears the announce table, and pulls Raven atop of it. Pulling piledriver and the table breaks as we get a Holy shit chant from the crowd. After about a minute, Austin rolls Raven into the ring and goes for a pin, which Raven gets a shoulder up. It's Austin from here on out, connects with a Lou Thesz Press and goes to work on Raven, pounding him with right hands. Raven tries to recover in the corner, but Austin stomps a mudhole into him. Austin with the two finger salute, kick to the stomach, STUNNER!!

WAIT! Before Austin can go for a pin, here comes Kidman with a chair, Kick to the Stomach, STUNNER!.The chair goes flying into the middle of the ring. Lodi hits the ring, STUNNER!. Here come richards, Austin kicks him in the stomach and throws him over the top. Uh oh, here comes big Reese. Austin looks up at him before striking him  with right hands. Austin goes for an Irish Whip, reversed by Reese, Austin ducks the clothesline, kick to the stomach, STUNNER ON BIG REESE!! Austin turns around, only to get kicked in the Stomach by Raven, EVENFLOW ON THE CHAIR!!!! Raven hooks the leg and grabs the tights, 1...2...3 Raven has stolen this one and rolls out of the ring before Austin can get to his feet. Raven and the flock regroup on the steel ramp is Austin is FURIOUS in the Ring. Raven clutches the back of his head while laughing his way up the ramp. You can bet this one isn't over, not by a longshot.

WINNER: RAVEN

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STEEL CAGE, PINFALLS ONLY FOR THE WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE

Chris Jericho vs Hulk Hogan

The cage is in place and here we go! Chris Jericho is the first one out, getting huge heat from the crowd before climbing his way into the ring. Real American hits and the crowd goes absolutely nuts. Here comes the champ, in his last Pay Per View match! Hogan rips off the shirt as Pyro goes off on the entrance ramp. Hogan takes his time getting to the ring as the crowd has already broken out with the Hogan chants, which can be heard completely drowning out Real American. Hogan walks around the ring, testing the durability of it before entering via the door. Referee Charles Robinson holds up the belt as another referee locks the cage and we're ready to start this one.

Jericho hasn't learned from the past, as he eagerly goes for the test of stregnth..wait, he has learned, kick to the stomach and Jericho has the early upper hand. Jericho immediately tries to ram Hogan's head into the cage within the opening minutes, but Hogan plants his foot on the cage, blocking the attack. Elbow to the stomach by Hogan and Jericho is the one getting his head rammed into the cage. Hogan picks up Jericho and rams him head first into the other side of the cage. Hogan wastes no time, hitting a quick body slam, but missing an elbow drop. Jericho goes for the legs but Hogan kicks him back, Jericho bounces off the ropes, small package by Hogan gets a 1 count as the two break, with Jericho regrouping. Collar and Elbow tie up, With Hogan powering Jericho into the corner. The ref gets in between them, it looks like we might have a clean break, but no, Jericho with a poke to the eyes and Now Jericho is the one slamming Hogan head first into the Steel cage. Jericho with a DDT and a pinfall, only gets a 1 count. Jericho goes to work on the neck, applying a neckvice to Hogan. Hogan fights up, eventually hitting Jericho with a back suplex. Hogan with a whip, Jericho ducks the clothesline, ducks another, BIG BOOT! Hogan goes for the cover, 1-2- NO.

Hogan goes with another whip, back body drop, Jericho lands on his feet and goes behind Hogan. Hogan runs towards the rope, Jericho still with a waste lock applied, roll up, 1-2-No. And now it's Hogan regrouping, but Jericho goes right after him. Kick to the Stomach by Hogan, and another body slam. Hogan picks up Jericho and sets him in the corner.  He climbs the ropes and puts his fist in the air, as the crowd counts the punches. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 .... 11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18- 19-20. Hogan dismounts and Jericho flops right to the canvas as the crowd cheers. Hogan calls for the leg drop, Hogan off the ropes, LEG DROP... MISSED! Jericho moved out of the way, and uh oh, Hogan may have landed badly on that leg! Hogan is wobbling around, limping around the ring. Jericho quickly takes note and takes out Hogans legs from under him. Hogan back up. He grabs Hogans leg, dragon screw! Hogan is in pain. Jericho taunts Hogan by doing the hand to the ear pose, Jericho off the ropes, he's gonna try a leg drop! Jericho misses and UH OH... HULK STARTS TO HULK UP!! Jericho is delivering Right hands, but it's no good. Hogan is up and is no-selling everything, including the ankle injury! Hogan points at Jericho. Irish Whip by Hogan, big boot! Hogan off the ropes, LEGDROP CONNECTS!! 1 - 2 - NOOOOO!!!! Jericho with a kickout at the last second, and Hogan is shocked. Hogan picks up Jericho and goes for an irish whip, Jericho hits the ropes, it looks like Hogan might be going for a Samoan drop.. nope, Jericho dives and grabs Hogan's head. RUNNING BULLDOG! Jericho hits the ropes and bounces off.. LIONSAULT!!!!! 1-2- NOOOO!!! Now it's Hogan kicking out of the high risk move. Jericho gets Hogan to a verticle Base, Double underhook suplex to the knee. Jericho climbs up onto the ropes, and climbs about 2 more feet of the cage, Jericho leaps off, elbow drop, shades of HBK!!! 1-2-No!!!! Jericho is reeling now, He corners the ref and starts yelling at him. Jericho is gonna punch the ref!!!

Hogan with a schoolboy, here we go. 1 -- 2 --- KICKOUT! Jericho is furious and goes to work, stomping on Hogan. Jericho picks up hogan, Vert suplex. Jericho off ropes, LIONSAULT CONNECTS!!! 1 -- 2 -- -- 3!!!!!!!!!!!! The bell sounds and Jericho is the most surprised man in the building. He's overwhelmed as the crowd is completely stunned to Pure Silence. Jericho clutches the belt with both hands and holds it close as he falls to his knees. Jericho climbs on top of the cage and holds up the title as the crowd boo's him.

Winner: Chris Jericho

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Meltzer: "CHRIS JERICHO HAS FINALLY DONE IT. He's beat the immortal Hulk Hogan 1-2-3 in what might be hailed as Feud of the year. What a great match folks, we've got a new champion. DON'T MISS NITRO TOMMORROW NIGHT, It should be great. What will Hulk do on his last Nitro? GOOD NIGHT FOLKS!!!!"

Show Quality: 82%

Edited June 26, 2005 by Disengager

[Guest Crossface]

I loved the show!

But like you said,you should try and build more suspense around the winners,cause (for me atleast) it was kinda easy to guess.

But nontheless,i cant wait for hogan's last nitro. (actually,i've been waiting for these years)

[Tarheels.]

really great show, glad to see the belt off of Hogan and on Jericho. I think O'Haire and Jindrak would have been good champs and I would have kept the strap on them but I'm also a fan of O'Haire. Can't wait for the next Nitro.

[Guest wcw]

Ive taken the past few days reading this diary and have finally finished. Overall i really like this diary. Things i like are there are a good amount wcw things inside this diary. I also like how youve put in most realistic people that coluld succeed in wcw. One guy being CM Punk. I find it funny how every wcw fan always uses hogan. It seems Hogan just works. I dont really find this to be a hardcore wcw diary. There are some things that make this feel like a edgier wwe style possibly wcw fed. One thing i really dont like is how it said Vince can hire and fire others as he wishes. I really wish you could have thought up some way to allow austin to come into wcw without giving vince that power. Overall though you are writing good shows, good angles, and overall it does have a good enough wcw feel. Keep up the good work.

[Disengager]

I'm not sure what direction I'm taking as far as the relationship between WWE and Vince's control over WCW and ECW. I can promise you things like that won't happen often, if at all anymore. I felt it'd be cool to have someone to be able to butt heads with Bischoff on-screen, and Austin, being a WCW alumni, fit that role.

[Disengager]

WCW Nitro

September 26th, 2005

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Meltzer: "Hot off the heels of Fall Brawl, we have new tag champions, a new US Champion, but most importantly, a NEW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, in that of Chris Jericho

Coach: "And what a shakeup it was Meltzer. We had 8 great matches last night, some that ended in controversy, and others that were a finishing point for feuds. I can't wait to see what's going on tonight!"

Hogan's music hits, and following a delayed entrance, the man of the night comes out! Hogan receives probably the biggest ovation for any superstar in years. A Hogan chant immediately starts as he makes his way down to the ring following ripping off his shirt at the top of the entrance ramp. Hogan's in the ring and has a mic, but the crowd is still chanting. A "Please don't go" chant starts, and after about 2 more minutes of Hogan sucking up the glory in the ring, he speaks.

Hogan: "Alright, last night, At Fall Brawl, Chris Jericho defeated me 1-2-3 for the world title inside of a steel cage. While it may not be something all of you like, I know when I'm upstaged, and last night, Chris Jericho was simply the better man. We pulled out all the stops, but in the end, his youth proved to be a vantage point for him, and his stamina allowed him to pick up the win. I'm disappointed, but I'm not discouraged. And being the man that I am, I ask that you come out here, so that I can shake your hand."

Hogan waits in the ring for 20 seconds, it's apparent that Jericho is not coming out here, and the crowd begans to boo.

Hogan: "Even after you beat me, and I'll admit you were the better man, you can't shake my hand on my last WCW show ever. Jericho, you are a disgrace. I'm not going to let someone like you ruin my night. Tonight, in this very ring, Eric Bischoff said I could have any type of match I want as my final match in WCW against whomever I wanted. So I made some calls, we got some flights set up, and I decided, that I wanted a tag match. Not only did we fly in an old friend, brothers, we flew in a couple guys as my opponents as well. These two guys, we revolutionized the sport in the 90's. But just so everyone knows, this a one night only matchup, and you won't see me or these 3 guys in a WCW ring next week, next month or possibly anytime for that matter. Tonight, Hulk Hogan will bow out gracefully how I began my career, with my hand raised the victor!"

Hogan's music hits and he soaks up the glory for a few more minutes before leaving the ring.

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ACE STEEL VS ADAM WINDSOR

Windsor, who is still looking for that first win here in WCW has a tall task ahead of him, taking on Ace Steel, who is accompanied by Colt Cabana at ringside. Windsor is growing in popularity week by week here in WCW, as he receives a solid ovation. A great match to kick off action here on Nitro, with Windsor taking the upper hand in the early going. That all changed though when Cabana distracted Windsor, allowing Steele to pummel him with a clothesline to the back of the neck. Near the end of the match, Windsor was setting up for the Kryptonite Crunch, which prompted Colt Cabana to get on the ring apron, distracting the ref. From out of the crowd, CM Punk hit the ring, chair in tow, and delivered a sickening chair shot to Ace Steel. Windsor up top now and he hits a top rope elbow drop as the ref counts 1-2-3. After the match, Cabana and Punk both hit the ring, Cabana went for a clothesline, but punk ducked it, kicked Cabana in the stomach, and drove him to the mat with a DDT. Windsor celebrates his first victory in WCW while the two remaining Second City Saints lay down and out on the canvas.

Winner: Adam Windsor

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Windsor leaves the ring, and CM Punk is standing on the top of the ramp. Cabana rolls out of the ring and grabs a mic.

Cabana (while holding his head): "CM, Windsor, next week, you two, us, tag match."

Punk can be heard shouting "you're on"

<0:68% CM Punk lost overness from this segment. Ace Steel gained overness from this segment. Adam Windsor gained overness from this segment. >

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"BREAK THE WALLS DOWN!!!!!!!!"

Out comes Chris Jericho, complete with WCW Heavyweight title! Jericho has an ear to ear smile on his face as he makes his way down to the ring, cock and arrogant as ever. As he gets in the ring, balloons and confetti fall from teh sky  and he poses with the title on the turnbuckle before grabbing a mic.

Jericho: "Tonight, is going to the BIGGGGGGGEST celebration in the life of Y2J. And how appropriate, as last night, I beat one fo the biggest wrestling icons for the BIGGGGEST prize in professional wrestling, The World Heavyweight Championship! Finally, Finally, Finally it's Chris Jericho's time to shine babay.... But don't worry, I'll still be your hero, I'll be your immortal Icon, I'll be the man your children can look up to and strive to be like. Hell, I'll even.."

"Whatever" hits and out comes the Canadian Crippler, cutting Jericho's celebration speech WAY short. Jericho is furious in the ring. Benoit stands atop the ramp.

Benoit: "You'lle what Jericho, Be a charismatic Jackass and bore these people for another 20 minutes? If you want to celebrate tonight Jericho, why don't you celebrate with a title defense, against the Crippler, Chris Benoit??"

Jericho: "Benoit, on any other night, I'd tell you to go piss off, but tonight, you've gotten to me. You've ruined my celebration, you've ruined my night, the Jerichoholics hate you for it ,and so do I. I'll defend the title against you tonight, but after I beat your ass, don't come crying for a rematch, JUNIOR!"

Benoit: "Oh, don't worry Jericho, I won't need a rematch. After all, you'll be the best damn one night champion in the history of the sport, pal."

Jericho is furious with that comment as Benoit's music hits and the crowd approves of what we've just seen!

<0:75% Chris Jericho lost overness from this segment. (ARGG, damn you benny!)>

Backstage, we see Stacey Keibler along with the former tag team champs, Jindrak and O'Haire.

O'Haire: "I cant believe this man. We weren't even pinned and we still lost the titles."

Jindrak: "And instead of granting our rematch clause, Bischoff booked us against..Al Snow and Steve Blackman? This is ridiculous, we've beat these guys a thousand times"

O'Haire: "I'm so furious right now, I can't believe that. Eddie gets out of giving us a rematch because he has a cruiserweight title match. That's such CRAP!"

Stacey: "Boys, boys, boys, we all know we're not going to get those tag titles back by complaining. And as long as Eddie Guerrero has that cruiserweight title, you know he'd rather defend that then face you two studs. He knows that him and Chavo can't defeat you two. No one can defeat you two, not under my managerialship. I say, we go out there and make short work of those two, and afterwards, we go back to the hotel room and celebrate, if you know what I mean.."

O'Haire: "Oh, I know what you mean Stacey. She's right Mark, let's let the Guerrero's have their little fun playing with our belts, we can take them out any day of the week!"

<0:81% Mark Jindrak gained overness from this segment. Sean O'Haire gained overness from this segment. >

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MARK JINDRAK AND SEAN O'HAIRE VS AL SNOW AND STEVE BLACKMAN

This one was pretty much an extended squash in an attempt to show that Jindrak and O'Haire are in fact a menacing force, as if we didn't already know that from the enormous push they've received in recent weeks. Jindrak and O'Haire were all over headcheese in this match with a barrage of power moves, ariel assaults and double team work. In one of the bigger spots of the match, Snow managed to "monkey flip" Jindrak over the ropes while standing on the apron. However, when going for a springboard backflip onto him, Jindrak caught him and drove him shoulder first into the ring post. In just slightly under 5 minutes, O'Haire and Jindrak picked up the victory via a Sean O'Haire sitout powerbomb on Steve Blackman. After the match, the victors promptly left as it was quite apparent Al Snow was a bit upset over his partner being pinned.

Winners: Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire

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EDDIE GUERRERO© VS SONNY SIAKI , Cruiserweight title match

Any other night, this would easily have earned MOTN honors, but tonight being a special night, it didn't, as we have two matches let tonight. A great high flying affair that really showcased the cruiserweight division's stregnth in this company. They did it all for 12 minutes, played the reversal game, which ended with both of them going for dropkicks in the early going. They did the fight outside game, which ended with Eddie hitting a hurricanrana off the ring apron to Siaki, who was on the floor. They did the irish Whip over/under a couple times, both with Siaki gaining the advantage, once by dropkicking eddie and the other hitting a northern lights, which was extremely impressive but only got a 2 count. The ending saw Siaki going for a top rope hurricanrana, only to have Eddie reverse into a pinning powerbomb. Eddie gets his feet on the top rope as the ref doesnt see it, counting the 1-2-3 as Eddie has cheated his way to another win!

WINNER: EDDIE GUERRERO

<M:85% C:82% O:74% The WCW Cruiserweight title has gained in image. >

Backstage, we see Austin screech to a hault in his black pickup truck. He's obviously pissed off after Raven defeated him last night. Austin reaches into the back of the truck to grab something, but he is attacked from behind! It's the Flock in full fledged force. They go to work on Austin playing the numbers game. Reese slams Austin back first into the truck. Raven is yelling out orders and Steven Richards, Billy Kidman, Lodi and Reese attack Austin 4 on 1. It appears as if raven has something in his hand! Lodi and Kidman hold Austin in place, Raven is gonna take his head off with a 2 by 4!!! Austin ducks and starts to fight back, but is immediately hammered by Reese, who throws him up into the truck bed. Raven gets in the bed and grabs Austin.. EVENFLOW!!! Raven gives him a couple more shots for good messure before the Flock leaves, leaving Austin a mess in the back of his truck while the road crew and EMT's check on him

<0:88% Stevie Richards gained overness from this segment. >

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CHRIS BENOIT VS CHRIS JERICHO , WCW World Title Match

The Crippler gets a large response, while Jericho just gets the usual, an arena full of boo's, with the exception of the true diehard Jericholic's of course! This one lasted 14 minutes and what a match it was. Following a good 4 minutes of counters and mat wrestling, this one finally picked up. It was apparent in the early going that each man was attempting to weaken a part of their opponents body, Benoit going for the shoulder and Jericho working the legs. Meltzer hypes the fact that the Crossface and Walls of Jericho are the two deadliest submissions in all of wrestling, I don't know if I'm buying that! Jericho caught the missle dropkick for a 2 count midmatch. He tried for the double underhook to the leg, but Benoit broke free and went behind, hitting a german suplex. Jericho fought off the second with a back elbow and hit the ropes, only to have his own moment work against him, as Benoit threw him over the top on the way back. Outside now, Benoit catapults Jerichoface first into the ringpost. Back in the ring now and at the 12 minute mark, things are going in Benoit's favor, as following a bodyslam he goes up top for the swandive headbutt..which connects!! Benoit was slow to a pin however, as it allowed Jericho to get a 2 count. Benoit grabs Jericho's legs, he might be trying for the Walls of JEricho!!! Jericho shoves him off and he lands in the corner. Jericho goes behind Benoit, he might be going for a suplex of his own, wait a minute, Benoit gets behind Jericho..GERMAN SUPLEX, he holds on, ANOTHER, he holds on and picks jericho up one more time, going for a third, wait a second though.. LOW BLOW KICK, The ref clearly saw that and he's calling for the bell.

Jericho has been disqualified but I don't think he cares, as he goes outside and grabs a chair. Chairshot to benoit's legs as he's down, followed by two more. Jericho grabs the legs and puts in the Liontamer as the crowd boo's while the bell goes off like crazy. The fans are disgusted how this one has ended, and are even more disgusted by Jericho's assault. The road crew is finally able to pry Jericho off, who immediately goes for his belt before leaving to a course of boo's.

WINNER: Chris Benoit (by dq)

<M:100% C:87% O:83% Chris Jericho lost overness from this match. Chris Benoit gained overness from this match. >

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HULK HOGAN'S FINAL MATCH!

Hulk Hogan and ??? vs ???? and ?????

Meltzer: "I can't wait to see what Hogan has in store for this one night only tag team match. This is Hogan's final match in WCW, It should be something special."

Hulk Hogan is suprisingly the first one out and the crowd goes wild yet again. Hogan poses as an amazing pyro goes off, greater then that of the pyro that went off before the show! Hogan gets in the ring and plays to the crowd, doing the usual poses before grabbing the microphone.

Hogan: "Like I said, this is a one night only thing, with that, I'd like to introduce my tag partner. Let me tell you something though, I broke into the business with this guy, and we've stayed great friends ever since. I felt that for my final match, it should be with the guy who I had some of my first matches with, a true megamaniac,  BRUTUS "THE BARBER" BEEFCAKE!!"

Beefcake comes out decked in red and yellow as he receives a small pop from the older crowd in attendence. He gets in the ring and the two hug, as they haven't tagged up in years.

Hogan: "Now let me tell you something about these OTHER dudes we're facing tonight. If it wasn't for them, wrestling wouldn't be where it is today. There would have been no WCW, because without us, WCW would have never been competition to WWE. I'm talking about... The Outsiders, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash!"

They come out to NWO music and WHOA! They get massive heat from the crowd, as it's quite apparent that the fans want no part of them in WCW at all. The boo's they get are almost as equal as the boo's Jericho got earlier on. They get in the ring and taunt the crowd a bit before we get a ref in here and this one get's underway.

Hogan and Hall start this one out, and Hogan easily wins the test of stregnth. We've still got 20 minutes left, so this one is obviously going to start slow. Hogan with an early headlock on hall. This lasts for about 30 seconds before Hall reverses with a back suplex. Hogan no sells and immediately gets up as Hall tags Nash. The two stand toe to toe before going at it, delivering right hands to one another. Hogan gets the best of the exchange, but Nash with a knee to the gut and takes control. Body slam by Nash followed by an elbow drop that misses. Hogan tags in beefcake who takes it to nash with an arm ringer and an irish whip before hitting a clothesline. Midmatch now, and Hogan and Beefcake have been dominating this match. Hogan in against Nash and the big man has been grounded following some beefcake elbows to the inside leg. Hogan with a bodyslam on the big man and immediately goes for the Legdrop, but Nash rolls out of the way and tags Hall as Hogan tags beefcake. Hiptoss by beefcake, followed by another, and another. Hall gains the upperhand with a poke to the eyes and sets up for the Outsiders edge. He has Beefcake up! But beecake breaks free, russian leg sweep. 1-2- Nash breaks it up. Tag to Hogan, who hits a shortarm clothesline. 1-2-Nash breaks it up again but Beefcake is right there and attacks Nash as the two tumble to the outside! Hall with a lowblow to Hogan as the ref deals with Nash and Beefcake.

Irish Whip by Hall, weak powerslam, here's the cover, 1-2-UH OH! Hogan kicks out with Authority and here we go. He's Hulking UP and there's nothing Hall can do. Hulk is completely Hulked up now and one final no sell on the right hand and Hogan points to hall before waiving his finger. Right hand, followed by two more, Irish Whip, BIG BOOT!!!!!! Hogan Calls for the leg drop. On the outside, Beefcake and Nash are fighting on the ramp. Hogan hits the ropes and comes back, flash bulbs go off like CRAZY as Hogan gets air and hits the Legdrop. Hogan covers, 1 - 2 - 3!!! Hogan has won his final match and the crowd goes insanely wild. Beefcake back in the ring now and the two celebrate their win as Real American hits. But wait.. we still have 5 minutes left!!

WINNERS: HULK HOGAN AND BRUTUS BEEFCAKE

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The lockerroom starts to clear as everyone from WCW, heels included, come to the ring! The ring has filled up with superstars, with the noticeable absence of Chris Jericho. Hogan grabs a microphone.

Hogan: "This is, my extended family. Everyone in this arena tonight, everyone watching around the world, everyone who made my career possible. Everyone who I've ever stepped in the ring with, living or dead, you've all been part of the best life a guy could ever have."

Hogan is in tears now as the superstars and the crowd cheer.

Hogan: "Before I go, there's some guys I want to give my blessing to. Chris Benoit, you're like a brother man, the last 3 months we've been out on that road together, and it's been good times brother. We've been through a lot with WCW in the 90's, the WWE for a couple years, and now here, thanks for everything. Stone Cold, if there's anyone I'd rather have the fans remember more then me as the greatest wrestler in WWE history, it's you man. Brutus, I love ya brother, you know that. Hang em up man, we've got the rest of our lives to live. There's one final guy I want to praise before I leave this company. CM Punk, you're young, you're charismatic, you understand this business and you're one hell of an athlete. You're going to make a great WCW World Champion some day. You put on matches I could only dream of putting on. This guy, all these guys, are talented guys. Eric Bischoff has an eye for talent, and let me tell you something, everyone in this ring, is worthy of the Hulksters praise. As well as all of you, the fans around the world, thank you, it's truly been a blessing."

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With that, Nitro goes off the air a few seconds later, with Hogan receiving a thunderous overation from the crowd and superstars.

SHOW RATING: 74%

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Nitro is officially off the air, and the crowd is still chanting Hogan's name. Jericho's music hits!! What the hell is this, he's not out to ruin the celebration is he. The superstars in the ring stand tall as Jericho makes his way down to the ring. He gets in the ring, belt on his shoulder. Austin offers him the microphone, but he declines, instead going face to face with Hogan. Jericho's seriousness doesn't last long, as he soon breaks down and hugs Hulk Hogan. Tears can be seen in Jericho's eyes, as it's apparent he's very grateful that he has been chosen as Hogan's successor. Jericho hands the world title to Hogan as he holds it up in the air, reminding us that this is all a story and that Jericho has a huge ammount of respect for Hogan. Jericho and Brutus Beefcake Hoist Hogan up on their shoulders as he holds up the World Title as Real American hits and the crowd cheers Hogan for one final time.

[Guest Crossface]

Great show,you made the hogan departure very dramatic.

I hope that the outsiders are not staying,they suck.

[Tarheels.]

Good show, I was surprised when The Outsiders came in, I was expecting someone more along the lines of a legend, not really those two. But none the less, it was a great way for Hogan to leave and a great Nitro

[Disengager]

Source: NODQ.COM

Tuesday, September 27th, 2005

Ratings are in, and it's another clean win for WWE with WCW roarin' right behind them

Primetime:

WWE - 6.01

WCW - 5.85

ECW - 5.48

TNA - 3.17

Hulk Hogan "officially" retires

It is official, as of October 1st, 2005, the immortal icon, Hulk Hogan, is no longer apart of the WCW active roster or staff. We wish him the best in all future endeavors.

Update on Ernest "The Cat" Miller

Ernest Miller had surgery on his neck early tuesday morning. It has been confirmed he suffered a broken neck following a botched piledriver at Fall Brawl. Early doctor analysis points towards Miller's in ring future in serious jeopardy, if not completely over. Miller's agent should issue a statement in the near future.

BREAKING NEWS (literally): CHAVO GUERRERO INJURED AT HOUSE SHOW

We have breaking news for you straight from the sources. It appears at tonights house show in San Francisco, CA, Chavo Guerrero substained a broken leg at the hands of Rey Mysterio during their match. Fans at the show have said that the injury occured after Rey failed to protect Chavo on a suplex and landed akwardly. We have no further information on this matter or how WCW plan to handle their tag team title situation, as Chavo is part of the tag champs with Eddie Guerrero.

WCW Development Territory update

Austin Lee, Mr. Aguila, M-Dogg 20, Chaz Warrington, Josh Prohibition, Chance Beckett, Kenny B. , Takao and Enygma are all improving quite well in WCW's development territory, Atlantic City Wrestling. According to head booker Tom Pritchard, they are showing signs of improvement while getting over with the small crowds they draw for their weekly shows.

Raven to work less dates

Raven's request to work strictly pay per views has been granted by WCW owner Eric Bischoff. Raven, who turned 43 this month, feels as though he can no longer put on the entertaining matches he has been known for on a weekly basis and would rather still continue to develop his character as an on-air personality limited to wrestling at pay per views. He does, however, intend to work nearly every pay per view, unlike other none wrestlers such as Stone Cold Steve Austin, who only wrestle at major events and rarely in singles competition.

[Hailtothechimp]

Man, Hogan going out like that should have happened at least 10 years ago like that, but I was hoping for the Macho Man to come out and tag againest him, that would have been great. Anyway, nice job on Fall Brawl as well. Keep up the good work.

JERICHO IS A GODLY WORLD CHAMPION!!!

[Disengager]

WCW Nitro

October 3rd, 2005

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"Break the walls dowwwwwwnn.."

And out comes the World Champ with a smile on his face and world title around his waist. Let's see what he has to say.

Jericho: "Tonight, is a very glorious night. And how appropriate, because tonight marks the first night of Monday Night Jericho!!! Ladies and Gentlemen, Hulk Hogan has left the building, never to return. And why's it so glorious you ask? Because now, Eric Bischoff no longer has an immortal icon to look to for ratings, Eric Bischoff no longer has the cash cow that is Hulkamania, Eric Bischoff can no longer deny me of the spotlight I so rightfully deserve. As Heavyweight champion, Eric Bischoff is no forced to recognize me as the top man in his company, with no questions asked. My reign at the top has officially began, it's Jericho's show, Jericho's company, and most importantly, Jericho's spotlight. After years and years of being forced to wait in the wings, put over other wrestlers and be overshadowed by stars that weren't as good as me, weren't as charasmatic either! But now, The Highlight of the Night truly can live up to the name, because I'm officially the man that sells out the arenas, that draws those tv ratings, that sells the most t-shirts. I am Chris Jericho, wcw World Champion, King of the World, Highlight of the ni..."

"Don't close your eyes" hits and the fans go absolutely apeshit.

Meltzer: "That's... that's.... thats..."

Coach: "It Can't be!"

YES! Captain Charisma himself is here and on NITRO!!! A Christian chant break out immediately breaks out as Jericho is shocked and angered at the same time. Once again, someone has interrupted him in the middle of his segment! The champ gets no respect. Christian has a mic.

Christian: "Before you finish that Sentence, I'd just like to remind you, that you may be the higlight, but I'm the Captain who makes it happen! (crowd chants). I must admit though, you've got yourself a pretty nice playground here Chris. You've got a nice little setup, primetime airtime, hey look, you even have the WCW Heavyweight title. Well let me tell you something Chris, I'm the playground bully, and I take whatever I want, whenever I want. And that belt around your waist, I'm liking what I'm seeing, so you can either give it to me, or I can take it, the choice is yours."

Jericho: "Oh no you jackass, you're not taking anything. Three months Christian, three months it took me to pry this title from the cold dead hands that were Hulkamania, and I'm not about to lose it to you, or to anyone! So take your assclown self and go to the locker room and wait your turn to be humiliated by the force that is Y2J."

Christian: "Well, Mr. Y2J, I'm sorry to inform you, but my turn is NOW! In a stipulation in my very, very lucrious contract that I signed for Eric Bischoff, it clearly states that Christian gets a world title shot whenever he wants, wherever he wants. And I want my shot, TONIGHT!"

Christian's theme hits and the champion is reeling as he's kicking the ring ropes in frustration. The crowd is absolutely shocked at what they've witnessed, and apparently we have a main event now!

<0:89% Christian debuted his new gimmick, it got a negative response. ARG.>

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Sonny Siaki vs Jodi Fleisch vs Ultimo Dragon vs The Amazing Red

During this high flying elimination affair, we're told that this match could have major implications regarding the cruiserweight division, interesting. As you would expect, this match was an amazing display of speed and high risk, as all 4 superstars gave it their all. The match featured a one upsmanship by Red, Siaki and Fleisch, as they each dove out of the ring more brilliantly then the last. Dragon was eliminated first when Fleisch hit the 720 DDT at the 5 minute mark. Red was the second eliminated after Fleisch attempted a back body drop on Red, only to have him try to land on his feet, but not before Siaki caught him with a sitout powerbomb! Siaki and Fleisch went at it for 2 more minutes. Fleisch missed a springboard legdrop, and Siaki caught him with a standing moonsault with a pin for a 2 count. The finish saw Fleisch hit a springboard frankensteiner with a pin for the 1-2-3. After the match, we see Fleisch celebrating for a brief moment.

WINNER: JODY FLEISCH

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Backstage we see Matt Hardy walking with a vengence. He catches Sean O'Haire off guard backstage.

Matt: "Hey, HEYYYYY I'M TALKING TO YOU"

Sean: "What the hell do you want?"

Matt: "You're little bitch attacked my girlfriend and now she doesn't even want to come back to Nitro"

Sean: "Boo hoo hoo, what are you going to go, cry about it with her at home?"

Matt: "No, I'm challenging you to a match, next week, you or Mark, it doesn't matter, I'll kick either one of your asses."

Sean: "Is that some sort of a threat matt? You're nothing, you're a joke, I'll see you next week, bitch!"

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CM Punk/Adam Windsor vs Ace Steel and Colt Cabana

Windsor and Punk get a pretty big pop from the crowd tonight, who don't seem to care as much about cabana and steel. None the less, this as an absolutely crazy affair, as we get a great mix of brawling, technical wrestling and High risk offense rolled into one. CM and Cabana hooked it up midmatch with an extra long series of counters that ended with punk stealing a page from Windsor and hitting the kryptonite Crunch out of no where for the 2 count. Near the end of the match, with Windsor and Cabana the legal men, it broke down in the ring and turned into war. Cabana had thrown CM Punk over the top rope right as Windsor hit a super kick on Ace Steel. Cabana rolled up Windsor and grabbed the tights for the 1-2-3! Cabana and Steel have stolen this one as Windsor is clearly frustrated in the ring.

WINNERS: COLT CABANA AND ACE STEEL

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Backstage, we see Eric Bischoff sitting in his desk writing something when there's a knock at his door, it's Stacey Keibler. Keibler is wearing one of her mini mini skirts and a shirt that shows her awesome stomach. Eric is quite surprised.

Eric: "Well Stacey, and to what do I owe this visit?"

Stacey: "Oh, nothing really Eric, just wanted to stop by and say hi, maybe get a match if you wanted to give me one, but I better do a little stretching first"

Stacey puts her leg up on Bischoff's desk and grabs the sole of her boot with her hands. Eric obviously likes what he see's. Now she's bending over in front of his desk, toucher her toes!

Eric: "Wow..uhh..you uh....wanted to be in a match?"

Stacey: "Oh, I didn't want to be in a match Eric, but I know a couple guys who do. O'Haire and Jindrak really want their rematch for the tag team titles Eric."

Eric: "Tag team titles eh? I may need a bit more convincing.."

Stacey walks behind Bischoffs desk and sits down on it. She puts her long legs on Bischoff's shoulders.

Stacey: "Is this enough convincing Mr. Bischoff?"

Eric: "Yes, yes, this is fine, this is fine. Alright Stacey, you've got your match for next week."

With that, Chris Jericho comes bursting through the door, interrupting their little pow wow. Stacey is quick to get off the desk. She gives Chris a look before walking out the door satisfied."

Eric: "Don't you know how to knock Chris, I was conducting business."

Jericho: "The only business you were conducting Eric was the illegal kind. I thought I told you to get rid of all the prostitutes backstage."

Eric: "Jericho, what do you want?"

Jericho: "Why the hell is Christian here and why does he think he's getting a title shot?"

Eric: "Ah, yes, Christian, my latest aquisition. Listen Jericho, my hands are tied, it's in his contract, if he wants a title shot tonight, I have to give it to him."

Jericho: "Alright Eric, you want to play games, you want to play games huh? I'm gonna destroy your latest aquisition, and after I do, I'm not going to put up with things like this anymore, got it?"

Jericho goes storming out of Eric's office.

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Backstage, we see Steve Austin, complete with bandage on his head from last week's assault, walk into a locker room. Inside the Flock are immediately to their feet and ready to fight, but Raven is noticeably absent.

Austin: "AH AH AH, Wait a minute you sons of bitches. Stone Cold aint here for a fight tonight. I'm here to announce a fight. Kidman, you little bastard, you ready for a fight, cause you're up next!

Kidman: "Who's my opponent?"

Austin: "Don't ask questions son, get in that ring, now now now. Don't question Stonecold's decisions!"

Richards: "Don't worry Billy, we got your back."

Austin: "NAH UH, NONE OF THAT. If any of you bastards interfere in the match, you're gonna have to face Kidman's opponent next week!"

Kidman looks aggrivated but cocky as he heads out of the locker room.

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Kidman comes out first and is waiting in the ring for his opponent. UH OH!! Whiskey Marc's music hits and out comes the monster. Kidman is scared shitless in the ring, and I don't think any of his fellow flock members are going to want to help him either!

WHISKEY MARC vs Billy Kidman

One word. Squash. A 2 minute match that saw Kidman get beat like a little ragdoll all around the ring. Austin has apparently found a solution to solve the Flock's run-in problems! Kidman sells everything Marc throws at him, a couple powerful clotheslines, a stiff boot to the face that busted Kidman's nose open, an absolutely sick powerbomb and the finish, The Whiskey Buster. Marc wins by pinfall as he gets heat from the crowd. After the match, he grabs a microphone.

Whiskey Marc: "To all the superstars in the back, you've seen what I can do. Andrew Martin is so scared of me that he left WCW, and last Sunday, at Fall Brawl, I ended Ernest Miller's career. I'm too hardcore for this promotion, and I'm too tough for any of you to take me down!"

Winner: Whiskey Marc

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Backstage in a locker room, we see O'Haire and Jindrak talking. Stacey walks in on the middle of the conversation.

O'Haire: "I can't wait for next week, I'll destroy Matt Hardy.."

Stacey: "Huh? Next week, I just got you guys a shot at the tag team titles."

Jindrak: "Really..who's Eddie's partner?!!!"

O'Haire: "I just accepted a challenge against Matt Hardy for next week?"

Stacey: "Sean.. you knew I was going to talk to Eric about the tag titles."

O'Haire: "Oh well, I'll have two matches then, you've seen me Stacey, 2 matches? No big deal, I'll beat matt and then we'll win the tag titles. You've seen my stamina stacey"

Stacey: "Oh yes, I have..speaking of which.."

We better uh..leave the room before we get fined by the FCC!

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Meltzer: "Did you hear that Coach, tag team title match next week! Coach?"

Coach has apparently left the broadcast booth in search of Jindrak and O'Haire's lockerroom.

EDDIE GUERRERO© VS REY MYSTERIO , WCW CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH.

Eddie hits the ring and grabs a mic.

Eddie: "Rey Mysterio, you hurt Chavito essay. You put him outta action and now I gotta find another partner holmes. Tonight, I'm gonna hurt you, I'll make you feel poor Chavito's pain. I'll make you feel my Latino Heat!!"

Rey rey comes running down the ramp and we have ourselfs a cruiserweight title match. A solid 14 minute contest that saw Eddie use his size advantage on Rey in the early going. At the 2 minute mark, Rey took a solid bump as Eddie suplexed him over the top rope. However, Rey took control, as he hit a jawbreaker across the top rope and a springboard headscissors. Rey went for the 619 early, but Eddie moved out of the way and took control. At the 8 minute mark, Eddie Guerrero hit a simply awesome top rope hurricanrana and almost got the 3, but Rey Kicked out. Following that, he successfully hit the 3 amigos, but Rey got the foot on the ropes during the pin. The conclusion saw Eddie miss a frog splash and crawl to the ropes in pain. Mistake by Eddie however as Rey hit the 619!! Rey is setting up for the West coast pop, but Eddie catches him and it looks like it may be a powerbomb... but Rey reverses with a pinning frankensteiner.. 1 - 2 - 3 and we have a new cruiserweight champion!!! Rey Rey celebrates in the ring as the crowd roars in approval. Maybe now Rey will get some much needed TV time!

WINNER and NEW WCW CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION: Rey Mysterio

<M:85% C:88% O:87% Rey Mysterio gained overness from this match. The WCW Cruiserweight title has gained in image. >

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BOOKER T© VS SCOTT STEINER, WCW UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

Book gets a huge pop, as it's apparent he's more over then ever following his feud ending victory against Scott Steiner. Steiner, on the other hand, get's heat from the crowd and jaws with fans who are teasing him about his title loss. This match fell way short of their Fall Brawl performance, despite the crowd being heavily into it. Book had the advantage in the early going, which caused Steiner to break away many times, getting increasingly frustrated each time. After roughly 3 minutes of this, Steiner finally got control on an eye poke and took to Book with a belly to belly suplex. Only a 1 count on the pin and Steiner actually argues with the ref on it! Book regains and control and there's no looking back. Chops to the chest, followed by an irish whip then a clothesline. Book then hits a spinning heel kick as Steiner gets to his feet. Book kicks Steiner in the stomach and calls for it, but Steiner rolls out of the way and gets out of the ring before Book can hit the Scissors kick. Steiner is walking up the ramp! He can be heard yelling "To hell with this" as he walks up the ramp as the ref starts counting him out! The crowd chants with the ref, 7- 8 - 9 - 10, and the bell sounds as Steiner is completely gone now! The ref declares Book the champ. Although confused, he celebrates his win.

WINNER: Booker T

<M:73% C:91% O:85% The WCW United States title has gained in image. >

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CHRISTIAN VS CHRIS JERICHO©, WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Christian comes out first to an absolutely huge pop, it's apparent this guy is gonna fit right in with the WCW crowd. Jericho out next, and he's lost his smile, as he's clearly upset he had to defend his title tonight. The two start off with some mat wrestling before Jericho goes for the Liontamer and Christian gets to the ropes as they finally break. Collar and elbow tieup and Jericho gains the advantage and goes to work. Midmatch, we see Jericho go for a double underhook, but Christian breaks free and manages to pull off a DDT as both superstars go down for the 10 count. They're up and exchanging right hands after 8, and Christian gets the upper hand and following an Irish whip, back body drops Jericho out of the ring. The two brawl on the outside for a little bit, Jericho getting the upperhand after slamming Christian's head off the guardrail. Back in the ring. Jericho goes for a lionsault, but it's way too early, as Christian roles out of the way. Jericho lands on his feet, only to get dropkicked by Christian. Christian with a russian leg sweep and a pin that only gets a 2.

We're at the 14 minute mark of this match, and both superstars are both clearly tired. Christian has the upperhand here after hitting a couple suplexes and a body slam. Christian behind, but Jericho reverses and goes behind. WAIT!!! Benoit is walking down the ramp! Christian goes behind Jericho as Benoit's appearance caught y2j off guard. Y2J Runs towards the ropes, Christian holding on. Jericho ducks, AND BENOIT HITS CHRISTIAN WITH A FACE FULL OF POWDER!!! Christian is blinded in the ring and the ref goes outside to deal with Benoit. Meanwhile, back in the ring, Jericho hits a low blow on Christian as Benoit walks up the ramp after being ordered out of the arena by the ref. Jericho with a quick rollup and the ref is back in the ring. 1-2-3 and Jericho has won this one due to Benoit's mistake. BUT WAIT! Benoit's not done, Benoit hits the ring and attacks Jericho. Christian back to his senses now and we have a double team on the champ. This could get ugly as Benoit and Christian are stomping away on Jericho. Benoit uptop, SWANDIVE HEADBUTT!!

MELTZER: "I think a fan just jumped the guardrail.."

Amongst the chaos, someone gets in the ring, we're not sure though..GREEN MIST to CHRISTIAN, who's been blinded again.

MELTZER: "MY GOD, THAT'S TAJIRI!! I DON'T BELIEVE THIS!!"

Although the crowd is excited at the arrival of another unexpected surprise, Tajiri has hit the ring to save Jericho apparently. Benoit irish whip's Tajiri, SPRINGBOARD BACK ELBOW!! Benoit is down and out of the ring, along with Christian who is trying to see straight. Jericho is just now starting to get up, and Tajiri turns around and takes notice... SWIFT KICK TO THE HEAD!!! Jericho is out after that absolutely stiff kick to the head. A japanese-ish theme hits, obviously Tajiri's as the crowd is shocked at what they just saw, and so is Meltzer."

WINNER: CHRIS JERICHO

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Meltzer: "TAJIRI, CHRISTIAN, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?! ERIC BISCHOFF WE NEED ANSWERS!! My God what a night. "

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