WCW 2001

[SpiceDawg]

Turner Gives WCW One Last Chance

12.27.00

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In admist the rumours that WWF wants to buy WCW, Ted Turner addressed the front office of WCW. He mentioned how he has been supporting the brand since he bought it back in 1988. He wants to keep the brand on his networks and in his conglomerate for many more years. He noted that he has been getting very strong pressure to sell the company off and to cut all it's losses. Turner said that this isn't something that he wants to do and he definitely doesn't want to sell off to the WWF. The problem is, this is exactly what Turner's executives and shareholders want him to do. Now that he is a part of Time Warner/AOL, he doesn't have the same pull as he once had. He did tell the WCW office that he has been able to arrange for a stay of execution. He has been told by Time Warner that WCW has 3 months to turn things around. WCW will need to turn a profit by that time or WCW will be sold off to the highest bidder.

This could be seen as good news and bad news. Good news, in that WCW isn't going to be sold immediately. Bad news, not many people think that WCW has much of a chance to fix things up in such a short period. Will this be the end of the Big 2 of wrestling??? Apparently, WCW is already looking into where they can cut costs. At the same time, they are trying to see where they can improve the product. At this time, it appears that Terry Taylor, Ed Ferrera and Bill Banks are going to be the main creative forces behind the company. Taylor will also be in charge of some of the more day to day procedures. The rumours that Eric Bischoff will be coming to the company seem to be false. Turner stated that Bischoff had his chance to turn things around and it's time for someone new to be in charge. Word is that Taylor, is only planned to be a temporary leader for the company.

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Worldwide Cancelled Immediately

12.28.00

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In WCWs first step in cutting costs, the syndicated program WCW Worldwide has been cancelled. From this point on, there will be no first run programming for that show. The reasoning was that putting together television can be expensive and Worldwide didn't garner the rating to justify continually producing it. Besides, it will allow creative to fully focus on the two main programs which is where the company is getting pressure to succeed. No word, on what will happen to the talent that usually was only showcased on Worldwide.

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Terry Taylor Speaks

12.30.00

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Terry Taylor, new head of WCW, spoke on SlamTalk internet radio last night. He addressed the major meeting that Turner had with all WCW office staff. He mentioned how the pressure is on to succeeed, and WCW is expected to be making money and garnering higher ratings within the next 3 months. The hard part is, WCW is also expected to be cutting their costs substantially. Taylor recognized that many of the WCW talent probably have very bloated salaries and they are spending an excessive amount on contracts. He noted that he also doesn't think cutting the talent is going to be help the company. He mentioned that this next month will be a chance for all the wrestlers to step up and to contribute to the product. The WCW wrestlers realize their jobs are on the line here and it's their chance to really prove themselves. Taylor did not deny that their will be some roster cuts in the future.

Taylor also mentioned that he feels it's ridiculous that so much of the WCW talent is currently on the sidelines when the company needs them to be out entertaining the fans. He isn't sure why so many are inactive at this point. He promised that stars like Sting, Booker T and Chris Kanyon will be back on television in the very near future.

Taylor mentioned that he is also looking into having a long term plan for creative. Many of the current stories are going to be revamped. The fans should expect some big twists in the coming weeks. The current direction that is seen on television will probably not be the same one the fans will be seeing in a couple weeks. Though Taylor promised that he isn't going to do a giant 'reset' like WCW did last April. Instead, the major changes will happen more gradually and subtely on television. It is his hope it will all make sense to the fans. Taylor also noted that WCW will be WCW and not a WWF-lite. Wrestling will be a major focus of the company. He also noted that it's time to try to make the cruiserweight division mean something again.

In a very bold move, Taylor noted that both Nitro and Thunder will be moved in order to directly compete with WWF again. Turner wants results and Taylor felt the best way to show results was directly compete with the competition. WCW Thunder will be moved back to Thursday nights. WCW Nitro will be starting at 9:00pm right when Raw starts. It'll interesting to see how this affects WCW and their attempt to get back on track.

No word if the current WCW Sin PPV line-up will be edited or changed at this point.

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WCW Sin PPV Ad

12.31.00

credit: WCW Media

[The scene opens up with Scott Steiner flexing in the middle of the ring.]

VO: He is the most dominant WCW Champion.

[Quick flashes of Steiner putting WCW stars Sting, Booker T and Sid in the Steiner Recliner.]

VO: He has left behind a path of destruction

[several shots of officials helping the battered WCW stars from the ring.]

VO: Forever changing the lives of the superstars of WCW.

[Ric Flair is seen strutting on the WCW rampway]

VO: One man is bent on stopping him.

[steiner is seen being jumped in the back by a masked man]

VO: Will the destruction continue or will the monster be defeated by the unknown?

[scene cuts to Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell laughing in the ring]

VO: Plus two WCW legends try to get rid wrestling of the Phenom

[A shot of Goldberg spearing Luger from Starrcade]

VO: But he just wants to know 'Who's Next?!?'

[A quick montage of shots of DDP & Nash doing battle with the Natural Born Thrillers]

VO: 2 Generations collide when lords of WCW battle the unruly upstarts.

[The screen explodes into flames and then reveals a WCW graphic.]

WCW Sin

The Rise Back to Greatness Begins!!!

Indianapolis, IN

Sunday, January 14, 2001

Only on PPV

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WCW Sin PPV Line-up

12.31.00

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Main Event

WCW World Title 3 Way Match

'Big Poppa Pump' Scott Steiner© v. Jeff Jarrett v. The Mystery Man

Goldberg's Career is on the line

Goldberg & Wayne DeBruce v. Totally Buff (Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell)

WCW World Tag Team Titles

Insiders (Kevin Nash & DDP)© v. Some combination of O'Haire, Palumbo, Stasiak or Jindrak

WCW Hardcore Title

Terry Funk © v. Crowbar

WCW Cruiserweight Title

Chavo Guerrero Jr. © v. "Sugar' Shane Helms

* Card is subject to change

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WCW Q'N'D Results

12.31.00

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Huh, I just realized that I never posted results for WCW Starrcade or the proceeding Nitro and Thunder. Shows how much I've been following that company, eh? Anyway, here is a very quick and dirty run down of the past 3 shows. They actually weren't too bad but I hope Taylor starts improving things quick.

Starrcade

3 Count(Shane Helms & Shannon Moore) beat Yung Dragons(Kaz Hayashi & Yang) & Jamie Knoble/Evan Karagious in a Triple Ladder match for #1 contendership for the WCW Cruiserweight title. Now, both Helms and Moore are the #1 contenders.

Lance Storm beats The Cat after Duggan interferes on Storm's behalf. Before the match, Storm had told Duggan that Team Canada was his future. After the match, both Skipper and Storm double team Duggan until Cat clears the ring.

Backstage, the Thrillers try to convince Reno to leave Vito and return to the Thrillers.

Terry Funk beats Crowbar to win the WCW Harcore title.

Kronik (Bryan Clarke & Brian Adams) beat Big Vito & Reno after Reno turned on Vito. Reno later revealed that he was the person who had hired Kronik to attack Vito.

'That 70s Guy' Mike Awesome beat Bam Bam Bigelow in an ambulance match after Awesome powerbombed Bam Bam through the ambulance roof.

In an interview, Reno reveals he is now with the Thrillers and this is his real family.

In a bunkhouse stampede match, Jeff Jarrett/Harris Brothers beats Filthy Animals (Konnan, Billy Kidman, Rey Misterio Jr) when Jarret pinned Kidman after the stroke.

The Insiders (Kevin Nash & DDP) defeat The Perfect Event (Shawn Stasiak & Chuck Palumbo) to regain the WCW World Tag Team championship.

Goldberg defeated Lex Luger in order to keep his streak alive and thus keep his job in WCW. After the match, Buff Bagwell attacked Goldberg. Luger and Bagwell double teamed Goldberg until Wayne DeBruce came from the back to rescue him.

Scott Steiner retained the WCW World Title against Sid Vicious after Vicious passed out to the Steiner Recliner. Steiner beat Sid down with the lead pipe after the match.

WCW Nitro

Flair kicks off the show by stating that he will reveal Steiner's oppenant, for Sin, tonight

In a #1 Contenders match for the WCW Cruiserweight title, Shane Helms defeated Shannon Moore. After the match, Chavo ran in and attacked both 3 Count members.

Backstage, Gen. Rection uses Chavo's attack as proof that he 'is no good'. Lash Laroux doesn't seem to agree.

Steiner demands that Flair tell him who is oppenant is. Flair mentions that there will be a mini-tournament for the number one contender tonight. Also, there will be a third oppenant and he will be a mystery competitor.

Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell reveal themselves as Totally Buff.

Terry Funk beats Meng after Crowbar attacks Meng with a wrench. Crowbar then challenges Funk to a rematch for Sin.

Steiner freaks out at Jarrett and wants to know who the mystery oppenant is. Jarrett claims to know nothing.

Big Vito declares revenge on the Natural Born Thrillers.

Crowbar & Daffney tell Mike Awesome that he needs to drop the 70s gimmick and become the Awesome with a killer instinct. Mentions how returning to his roots has helped out Crowbar.

Lance Storm defeated Rey Misterio in the first round of the #1 contenders tourney.

Jeff Jarrett defeated Mike Awesome in a #1 contenders tourney match after he hit Awesome with a guitar.

Steiner confronts Jarrett about lying to him about not knowing anything about #1 contenders. Jarrett convinces Steiner that he is in the tournament to protect Steiner's title reign.

A Glacier promo airs and Norman Smiley gets really excited while watching it.

Shane Douglas challenges MIA to a match on Thunder against himself and Kronik.

Flair is on the phone making sure his mystery opppenant is ready.

Mike Awesome throws a fit in front of the Filthy Animals over his loss to Jarrett.

The Cat defeats Alex Wright

Steiner attacks Elix Skipper, Evan Karagious, Jamie Knoble and the Yung Dragons.

Thrillers demand a rematch against the Insiders. Ric Flair forces them to enter a tag team battle royal for number 1 contendership on Thunder, instead.

Goldberg beats Buff Bagwell by DQ after Luger interferes. Wayne DeBruce then helps Goldberg fight Totally Buff off.

Jeff Jarrett beat Lance Storm to earn the #1 contendership. After the match, Steiner comes out and demands Flair to let him know who the other oppenant is. Flair doesn't show and thus Steiner goes backstage. Steiner attacks Jimmy Hart and demands Hart to tell him who is oppenant is. All of a sudden, Steiner is attacked by a masked man who is wearing a body suit. He sort of looks like the Michelin man. Ugh.

Thunder

Chavo warns Helms that if Chavo can't beat Knoble then Helms won't be the #1 contender anymore. I don't get it?

Chavo Guerrero pinned Jamie Knoble after the brain buster. Helms then comers out to taunt Chavo.

Crowbar thanks Daffney for returning him back to the old Crowbar. He then challenges Bam Bam to a match tonight in order to prep for Terry Funk.

The Cat asks Flair to give him a match against Steiner tonight.

Hacksaw Jim Duggan apologizes for turning his back on America. He asks the fans to please forigve him for what he did. Duggan then announces he will be leaving WCW because he doesn't deserve to be here anymore.

Awesome stops Duggan in the parking lot and asks him to stay tonight.

General Rection forgives Duggan and thanks him for owing up to his mistakes.

Natural Born Thrillers with a #1 contenders tag team battle royal against Yung Dragons, 3 Count, Filthy Animals (Kidman & Rey), Harris Boys, Meng/Kwee Wee & Evan Karagious/Jamie Knoble. The battle royal came down to Perfect Event and O'Haire & Jindrak but they refused to eliminate each other. Mike Sanders, also the WCW commisioner, declared that both teams have won the battle royal. At Sin, they can now choose whatever combo they want to fight the Insiders.

Konnan defeats Elix Skipper after Skipper taps out to the Tequila Sunrise.

A-Wall & Cajun confront Rection on why he forgave Duggan but not Chavo. Rection claims that Chavo isn't sorry for his actions. A-Wall and Cajun don't seem to buy it.

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Crowbar after Meng attacks Crowbar.

Norman Smiley gets excited over another Glacier promo.

Goldberg squashes Norman Smiley. After the match, Totally Buff challenge Goldberg and DeBruce to a tag match at Sin with the stipulation that if Totally Buff pin either team member then Goldberg is fired. Goldberg declares that they are both next.

Shane Douglas & Kronik defeat MIA after Douglas pins Rection from a chair shot. After the match, Douglas busts open Rection with a chain.

Rection delcares he isn't playing anymore games and he is after the Franchise.

Lance Storm calls out Duggan and calls him a disgrace. He says the only right move he made was deiciding to walk away from WCW. Duggan comes to confront Lance Storm. Duggan is battling both Skipper and Lance Storm but then Awesome comes out to help out. BUT Awesome then turns on Duggan and rips off his leisure suit to reveal a Team Canada jersey. Duggan is then beat down by all 3 members of Team Canada.

Scott Steiner defeats The Cat with the Steiner Recliner. The myster oppenant comes out to taunt Steiner and Steiner then chases after the man.

Well, I told you it'd be quick and very dirty. I need a shower now

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WCW Opens Up A Developmental

01.01.01

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In an attempt to build to the future, WCW has opened up a developmental wrestling territory. It will be based out of Atlanta, GA. The goal is for it to be an off shoot for the Power Plant and a place where the younger guys can be seasoned up. The recent graduates of the Power Plant will be sent to this developmental league. The plan is that the Power Plant will develop the skill and this wrestling territory will get wrestlers used to working in front of fans. The territory will be called Power Pro Wrestling and will be booked by Arn Anderson.

At this time, the only known wrestlers in the territory are Christopher Daniels, Mike Modest, Bob Sapp and Hail. Though rumours are that WCW will be adding some news members in the next several days. My question is, with a company that is losing money by the hour, how are they able to afford to start up a new territory and pay the talent to compete there? Hmmm

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WCW Nitro Preview

01.01.01

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It's a new year. A new era for WCW. This Nitro will be the first of many very exciting installments that WCW will be bringing you this year. Tonight, is WCW's return to TNT after a 2 week hiatus. WCW CEO Ric Flair has an amazing show in store for all of WCW's fans.

Ric Flair has claimed that he isn't out to get Scott Steiner but rather, he is priming Steiner to be the future of WCW. Flair wants to shape Steiner into a World Champion that everyone can look up to and believe in. Steiner hasn't quite seen things that way. He feels that Flair is out to end his title reign by any means possible. His proof is that Flair is putting a mystery oppenant up against him at WCW Sin. Steiner desperately wants to know who this man is. The only clue is that this wrestler is apparently a big time player in the wrestling world. We also know he is big enough to take down Steiener as he has done that on two occasions. Will we find out Steiner's oppenant tonight? Will Steiner confront Flair? Will Steiner get his revenge against the mystery oppenant? Where does Jeff Jarrett fit in all this as he is the other #1 contender to the title?

Totally Buff is hell bent on ending the career of Goldberg. Ever since October, Goldberg has had to reinvent his amazing 176 win streak or get fired from WCW. Goldberg so far has been able to live up to the challenge with 36 straight wins but at WCW Sin, he must enter into a tag team match. If Goldberg loses even if he isn't pinned, he will be fired from WCW. Totally Buff definitely must have something up their sleeve to take out Goldberg before the big match. At the same time, Goldberg will be more then ready to face any challenge the two will want to throw at him. Don't forget, Goldberg's mentor Wayne DeBruce will also be watching the man's back. It should be an explosive situation.

Mike Awesome betrayed America when he joined Team Canada at the last Thunder. He also betrayed Jim Duggan when he attacked him on that very same Thunder. Tonight, Mike Awesome battles another man who feels that Awesome let him down in the former Hardcore Champion, Crowbar. Crowbar had told Awesome to go find his edge again but this isn't exactly what he had meant. Crowbar has challenged Awesome to a match and hopes to exact revenge for his actions against Duggan. Speaking of Duggan, where will he be in all this? Duggan said he was walking away from wrestling but will he try to get back at Awesome? What role will the other members of Team Canada play? Nobody can forget Daffney who will be in Crowbar's corner.

The Insiders have been at war with the Natural Born Thrillers ever since Nash got jumped by the punks in November. The two factions will go at it again at WCW Sin. Except the Insiders do not know which members of the Thrillers they will be defending the titles against. But tonight, DDP knows exactly who his oppenant is as he goes one on one with Sean O'Haire. Will O'Haire be one of the oppenants at Sin? Is O'Haire only out to soften up DDP for the upcoming title match? Where will the other Thrillers be during this contest?

WCW Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero hasn't been in General Rection's good books. The Grneral feels that Chavo has turned his back on MIA. How will Rection feel about Chavo teaming up with one of Rection's other troops? Will this cause more dissension in the struggling faction? As tonight, Chavo will team up Corproal Cajun against the upstart team of Shane Helms & Shannon Moore, 3 Count. This will be Chavo's chance to get a warm up against his oppenant for WCW Sin. Helms has been on quite the streak lately but will it continue tonight against Chavo and Cajun?

The WCW Hardcore Title will be on the line tonight as Terry Funk will do battle with the monster Meng and the beast from the east Bam Bam Bigelow. Meng almost had Funk beat at the last Nitro but Crowbar interfered to save Funk's title. Meanwhile, Bam Bam Bigelow holds a victory over Crowbar from the most recent Thunder. Both these wrestlers are very capable of walking away with the Hardcore Championship. Then again, people have been trying to count Terry Funk out for years. The man doesn't seem to know when to quit. The toughest Texan in the world will definitely bring the fight tonight against these two real life monsters.

Join us tonight live on TNT at 9:00 pm EST. WCW Nitro comes to you from Nashville, TN. It will be an unforgettable night of amazing WCW wrestling action.

Confirmed matches:

DDP v. Sean O'Haire

Chavo Guerrero Jr & Corpinal Cajun v. 3 Count

Mike Awesome v. Crowbar

WCW Hardcore Title: Terry Funk v. Bam Bam Bigelow v. Meng

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OOC: I was hoping the Quick and Dirty results would allow you guys to have your memory freshened up with what was happening in the company at that time. I know that most readers aren't fans of when WCW diaries hire up the Indy darlings but I clearly remember Daniels & Modest having a match on Thunder where Steiner ran in and injured both thus I assume they would have had some sort of developmental contract. WCW ran a piece about Sapp and how he was training in the Power Plant during December of 2000. Jimmy Hart was a major pusher for Hail as the future of WCW. Anyway, that was my reasoning for having all 4 of those guys on contract. My goal is to have Nitro up within a day.

[SpiceDawg]

WCW Nitro

01.01.01

TNT

Nashville, TN

Announcers: Tony Schiavone & Scott Hudson

The WCW ‘futuristic’ logo appears on the screen but suddenly, the logo begins to crumble. In it’s place, is a brand new WCW logo that resembles something that would have been cut out of granite.

VO: WCW – The Rise Back to Greatness Begins

A video package is played that show the key events that have proceeded WCW Starrcade. The main focus is the events that relate around the WCW Sin World Title match between Scott Steiner & Jeff Jarrett & The Mystery Man. The package closes with the end of Thunder where Steiner is being laid out by the Mystery Man backstage.

The screen cuts to inside the arena at Nashville, TN. The crowd is rabid for some exciting WCW action. Pyro and fireworks fill the entire arena as the camera pans the inside of the building. Several audience members can be seen decked out in WCW gear from such susperstars as Booker T, Sting, the Filthy Animals and Goldberg. A few of the signs that can be seen are ‘Wrong Channel’, ‘I’m Next’, ‘Natural Bored Shillas’, ‘Stacey, The Baby Is Mine’ and ‘Bring Back Torrie.’

Tony Schiavone: Happy New Year, wrestling fans!!! Welcome to the very first edition of WCW Nitro of 2001! It is an absolutely jam packed episode and is guaranteed to be an unforgettable evening of great wrestling action.

Scott Hudson: There are a lot of combustible elements in play this evening. Scott Steiner is raging mad over this mystery opponent set for WCW Sin. Who knows what damage he will cause here tonight.

TS: Plus Totally Buff is here and I’m sure they have plans to meddle with Goldberg and Wayne DeBruce. As you know, they will not want Goldberg at 100% for that big tag match for Sin.

Scott Hudson: Tonight, we’ve got some huge matches set such as Natural Born Thriller, Sean O’Haire, going one on one with DDP. Though with the Thrillers it’s never going to be totally one-on-one.

TS: We’ve got a huge hardcore 3 way dance between Terry Funk, the monster Meng and Bam Bam Bigelow. But right now, we’ve got a big cruiserweight tag team war.

Chavo Guerrero & Corporal Cajun v. 3 Count (Shane Helms & Shannon Moore)

3 Count come out to their annoying pop song and make sure to taunt the crowd on their way to the ring. Chavo & Cajun both enter to Chavo’s theme music rather then the MIA theme. Cajun plays up huge to the crowd but Chavo seems interested in admiring his title belt or taunting Shane Helms. Once the bell rings, Helms is intent on starting with Chavo but Guerrero doesn’t seem so eager thus retreats to his corner. A bewildered and shocked Cajun starts off for his team against Helms. The two break out the chain wrestling and go hold for hold against each other. Helms finally slips behind Cajun and delivers a huge German suplex that has Cajun landing on his head. Helms takes advantage of this by dropping several elbows and knees. Helms and Shannon begin to work as a team and wear down Cajun with many double team moves. All the while, Chavo seems very intent on enjoying sitting on the outside of the ring. Eventually, 3 Count makes a tactical error when Helms scales the ropes and tries to hit Cajun with a frog splash but gets mat instead. Cajun rolls to his corner and barely makes the tag before Shannon can stop him. Chavo enters the ring and does his dutiful job as the face on fire and drops both 3 Count members with drop kicks and clotheslines. But eventually, Chavo is cut short in his offence when Helms is able to drop him with a neck breaker. 3 Count returns to their regularly scheduled double team beating. 3 Count plays the good heels as they antagonize Cajun at inopportune times in order to do some illegal beatings. Eventually, both members of 3 Count drop their head in anticipation of a back drop but the wily Chavo is ready with a double DDT. Chavo tries to valiantly fight off both member of 3 Count but the number game seems to be too much until Cajun soars into the ring. Cajun starts to brawl with Moore and thus the referee gets distracted while trying to send both back to their corners. Helms, meanwhile, is taking apart Chavo with his high impact offence like the Sugar Smack and Nightmare on Helms Street. Helms is sensing victory and scales the top rope to finish off the champion. The champion, though, was able to sneak in his championship belt during all this and introduces said belt to the head of Helms as he comes off the top rope. The dastardly Chavo covers the fallen Helm and it just happens an awaiting ref is there. Chavo slinks out of the ring with his belt along with an unknowing Cajun. Moore, meanwhile, seems pretty upset that Helms allowed the team to get defeated. Helms on the other hand doesn’t seem to think much as he is unconscious.

Winner: Chavo & Cajun

72/63/81

TS: Chavo just stole that victory from Shane Helms.

SH: One must wonder what has been going on in that head of Chavo’s lately. He outright broke the rules in this one.

TS: Well, fans we are going to be taking a quick commercial break but be sure to come back for more awesome action.

Commercials – Konnan shills Pepsi clear, Arnold Schwarzenegger is in a new explosion film & it appears WCW has a game coming out thanks to THQ

TS: Welcome back fans and . . . what the?

Now It’s Personal

The ‘what the’ is referring to a beaten and battered David Flair stumbling out from the back of the arena. Shortly after, Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett and Midajah follow into the arena. Steiner heaves poor David up by one arm and drags him into the ring.

TS: What is the meaning of this assault?!?

SH: I think, it is clear what the meaning is Tony. The man has gone bonkers!

Steiner lays in several forearms into the chest of David. Steiner lift David and heaves him across the ring with a brutal belly to belly release suplex. David is then brought back to his feet and has Steiner’s arms wrap around his throat as a Dragon Sleeper is applied.

Scot Steiner: I’ll break this kid’s G[bleep]mn neck in a second. His life and his career will be all over. He will have bigger problems then finding out who knocked up his bimbo. Heck, I’ll knock her up and let her know what ecstasy is really all about. But I’m not here for pleasure. I’m here for answers. [steiner tightens his grip around David neck]. Dick Flair, if you care anything about this piece of trash then you’ll step out right now. We will talk. You either can have a funeral to attend this weekend or some G[bleep]mn wrestling meet with that other rodent. Flair!?! Get out here!

Ric Flair does come out and without any music or fanfare. He comes out with much worry written all over his face.

Ric Flair: Steiner, you’ve gone too far. Drop the boy. This is between me and you, pal. You’ve crossed the line of this business. You want to hurt somebody then try me. Leave my son David out of this. You let him go and I’ll talk. Deal?

SS: I do want to hurt somebody, Flair. I want to hurt you. I haven’t decided if it will be emotionally or physically yet. I’m not dropping your boy. I’m keeping him right here. I’ll break his neck if you don’t give me the answers I’m looking for.

Ric Flair: D[bleep]t Steiner! What do you want? That’s my son, there. Tell me what it is that you want?!?

SS: I want your retired, old, wrinkly ass in the ring. I want to break your neck. I want to stop all your mind games with me. Flair, I know you hate me and you don’t want me to be champion. That is fine, because I hate you and don’t want you see you big nose on this show again. You don’t have the guts to admit that you don’t like me. You don’t want me to be champion. You say these are tests to make me a better champ. Well, I’m testing to see how strong your kid’s neck is.

RF: Steiner, leave David alone. Please. These past weeks have nothing to do with him. You’re making this personal. You’re hitting family now.

SS: I’ll keep on doing it Flair. Give me what I want.

RF: I can’t fight you. I’m retired. I am a CEO of a major company. I am not allowed to step in that ring. Please, let my son go.

SS: Flair, you’ve toyed with me for weeks and weeks. Now, you’re crying like a little shrivelled up baby. Can’t take the heat Flair? Neither can your son because he’s been whining and crying all night. Flair, it’s my turn to be in charge. It’s my turn to call the shots. Tonight, you’re going to bring in that white ghost. That coward that attacks me from behind. You’re going to bring that mystery man in. You will make sure that it unmasks tonight. Right here, tonight. If you don’t then David ain’t seeing his next birthday. And his skank will then have a chance to be my freak.

RF: Fine! Let go of David right now and I’ll go get the guy. I’ll have him unmask right here tonight. He isn’t here yet, Steiner. I need to arrange for his arrival. I’ll do it. I give you my word.

SS: You’re word isn’t worth s[bleep] to me, Flair. [steiner then drops David with a reverse ddt] I’ll let your son go. I’ll then unleash all my rage on your masked man tonight. I want him in the ring, Flair. I want to fight him one on one. I want to show him why I am the Genetic Freak. I’ll make sure he doesn’t make it to Sin.

RF: Security, grab my son right there. [staff member drag the battered David from the ring]. You’ve got a deal. You get the mystery man tonight. You can wrestle him. You can do whatever you want. Right now, Steiner, all I care about is my boy. You see, you’ve crossed a line, pal. You went too far tonight. You didn’t act like a very becoming champion. You acted like a lunatic. It’s not right. Tonight, you’ve got your match but you’ve got a Special Referee in that match. Plus, your title is on the line.

SS: You stupid bastard, whose the ref?

RF: You want to know who the ref, is? WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! The ref, [pause for effect] is by God, the 16 time world heavyweight champion himself! It’s the Nature Boy. And he is pissed off!!!!

SS: Bring it, Flair. I’ll kick your ass too.

RF: No, no, no. You touch me Steiner and I strip you of the title. Jarrett touches me and I strip you. If Midajah looks at me funny then I strip you. Tonight, this is personal. This went too far. You’re going to pay tonight.

SS: Flair, you ain’t scaring me. You ain’t doing nothing. I’m leaving this trailer trash town with my title. I’m leaving with a few more freaks. I’m going to make them go ‘oh oh oh nothing so fine as the genetic freak and the man with the peaks. . .

RF: Shut up! I’m not done. Next week, I’ve got a match for you. You’ve got some unsettled business with someone here in WCW. Someone who definitely wants you in the ring. Now, I can’t make it a title match. I want to but circumstances don’t allow me to. But next week, Steiner, You’re NEXT!!!! (crowd explodes as they realize who the opponent is] Non-title. You and Goldberg. Right here.

SS: I’m not scared, Flair. I beat him already. I will beat him again. But tonight, I am going to beat your designated clown all over town.

RF: We will see. Oh Steiner, we will see. You are going to pay. WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Flair’s theme music plays as he begins to strut to the back. Steiner is seen in the ring consulting with Jarrett about something. Steiner doesn’t seem too happy about things at the moment.

84% - David gained 1 point of overness (appears the crowd felt sympathy for him)

Commercials – Konnan keeps shilling the Pepsi, Arnold keeps doing movies and the latest SI Swimsuit Edition is hyped

TS: Wow, fans what an altercation that was. We apologize for the graphic nature of what we just saw. Steiner went too far.

SH: But what an announcement, Tony. Next week we’ve got Steiner v. Goldberg. Tonight, we’ve got a title match between the mystery man and Steiner with Ric Flair as the referee.

TS: Oh my, this could be the biggest Nitro of all time!!!

WCW Hardcore Title Match

Terry Funk © v. Meng(w/Paisley) v. Bam Bam Bigelow

Total garbage match goes on here, as Terry Funk brings a cart full of plunder with him to the ring. Paisley sits down with the announcers and stresses that she feels that Meng should be the champion as he almost had Funk beat last week. The announcers remind her that Meng could make good on being the champion tonight. Funk gets tossed around the ring by the two big giants for the majority of the match. Occasionally, Funk would lay into one of the big guys with a stop sign or a chair but it will get no sold by them. Eventually, Funk gets tossed from the ring and the monsters go at it with each other. They lay into each other with some fairly stiff shots but not enough to wake up the crowd. During the chaos, Meng is able to apply the Tongan Death Grip on Bam Bam and the Beast from the East starts to fade. Suddenly, Crowbar is seen on the top tope and he leap with a wrench in hand planting into the shoulder blades of Meng. Meng release the hold and is cactus clotheslined out of the ring. This allows for Funk to drag himself back into the ring and drap his arm over the fallen and unconscious Bigelow. Much to Paisley’s dismay, Terry Funk has retained the WCW Hardcore championship. Funk slowly gets to his feet and notices that Crowbar is in the area. An expression of frustration. crosses the face of the hardcore legend but he eventually raises up his championship and playfully points to it in front of Crowbar. During this, Paisley grabs a house mic.

Paisley: Crowbar, you seem to not be able to stay out of my monster Meng’s business. You really seem attached to Terry Funk. I know you too have a big match coming up at Sin. I challenge you both to a tag team match for this Thursday on Thunder. Crowbar and Funk against my men Meng and Kwee Wee. I promise you both that Meng will be making an example out of you and you’ll have no choice but to give him another deserved title shot.

Winner: Terry Funk

57/59/55 – WCW Hardcore title has gained in image

TS: Oh my, what a big match up for this Thursday. Will Funk and Crowbar accept such a challenge?

SH: We know that Crowbar respects and looks up to Terry Funk. But how will their upcoming match affect their mindset for teaming with each other? It should be exciting.

TS: Well, fans right after this commercial break we will a great matchup between Big Vito and the #1 Contender to the US title, Shane Douglas.

Commercials - somehow an ad about female products found it’s way on a manly show, a new fighting game for PS2 gets hyped and another generic action flick

Big Vito v. Shane Douglas

Before the match, Shane Douglas gets on the house mic and reminds the fans he pinned ‘their’ US Champion the last time they met in the ring. He also left Rection a bloody mess after an assist with his good friend which he then raises his chain. He then demands Rection to stand up and be a man by granting him a rematch for the title. What follows is an angry Shane Douglas trying to tear apart the rough Italian, Big Vito. Vito has a lot of fight and is able to stay toe to toe with Shane. He even is able to send Doulgas scattering for the outside of the ring. Vito doesn’t let up and takes the fight to the outside but that is where Shane is able to gain control by ramming Vito into a ringpost. Shane continues the beating inside the ring with stomping and pounding. Douglas tries to wear down Vito with a sleeper but that only ends up being Vito’s chance to start a comeback. Vito plants several elbows into the stomach of Douglas until the hold is completely broken. Vito mounts a big comeback by delivering such moves as a shouldertackle, superkick, neckbreaker and powerslam. Once Vito decides to bounce off the ropes things take a turn for the worse as he gets tripped on the outside by the meddling Reno. The ref admonishes Reno for having no right being at ringside but this only give Shane a chance to retrieve his chain and knock out Vito with a big blow. The ref turns around to find Shane delivering the Pittsburgh Plunge and getting the easy three count. Reno enters the ring and delivers several solid kicks to Vito. Reno then lifts up Vito and deliver a roll of the dice. Reno trash talks right to the face of Vito and makes it clear that he wants a match against him at Sin. Reno yells the beating will end once he finishes Vito off once and for all at the PPV. Vito is left in the ring to be cared for by paramedics.

Winner: Shane Douglas

63/66/58

Commercials – blah blah blah

Another Match Made For Thunder

Mean Gene: It’s the shank of the evening, fans. Right now, it is my distinct pleasure to interview these two big wrestling stars. One of them is the trainer of many of the greats here in WCW and the other is best known simply as da man. Give it up ladies and gentlemen for Wayne DeBruce and Goldberg!!!

The very familiar musice blares over the loudspeakers. Out from the back walks WCW’s Phenom and his mentor. The pyros get lighted off and Goldberg just stand in the middle basking in it’s heat. Eventually both men end up in the ring and are ready for the interview.

MG: Goldberg. Wayne. Welcome to WCW Nitro. Let’s get right down to business, as you know by now that a huge match has been signed for next Monday. It will be non-title but it is a chance to settle the score with an old enemy. It’s you, Bill, against the WCW World Champion Scott Steiner.

Goldberg: As you know Gene and as all these great fans know, everything I do in this sport if for these people [points out to the audience]. But next week, this one is for a little more selfish reasons. This one is to lay a long term issue to rest. This is about me and Steiner. Steiner, has said a lot of things about me. He has tried to ruin a lot of great legacies and careers. He won’t ruin me. Next week, is my chance for revenge. Next week. . . Steiner’s ass is NEXT!!!! [a big pop from the crowd]

MG: Another big issue would be the upcoming huge tag team match. Now trusting that you beat Steiner and continue your streak, you will be competing with you mentor against a team that has been a big pain in your side, Totally Buff. What is your strategy going into this huge match where if Wayne DeBruce is pinned then you still will be fired?

Goldberg: I know a lot is at. . .

The theme of Totally Buff blares over the loundspeakers. Buff comes dancing out like a fool and Luger slowly struts while striking poses.

Lex Luger: Goldberg, as much as I hate you, I’m actually hoping you can get past the genetic freak, Scott Steiner. Me and Buff want to be the reason your career here at WCW is finished. We want to go down in history as the men that rid the sport of the mighty phenom, Goldberg. Well Billy, you better not look past Big Poppa Pump. He has beat you before. If somehow luck is on your side, you’ll leave one ass whipping to join in on another. On January 14th, 2001 it will be your last ever match in WCW. Me and Buff will go down in history as the men that set Goldberg wimpering with his tail between his legs from this sport.

Buff Bagwell: HAHAHA!!! You’re nothing Goldberg! We will prove you for the fraud you are at Sin. Buff Daddy and the Package are going to rule this sport now. You’re old news, baby. HAHAHAHA!!!

Goldberg: I could beat both you punks by myself. I wouldn’t even sweat destroying your asses.

LL: But the thing is, it’s not by yourself Goldy. It’s with a partner. It’s with the weak link. It’s with a washed up never was. A former member of the State Patrol. Didn’t you job to the Ding Dongs once?

Goldberg: Listen. . . [Wayne puts his hand up to Goldberg’s mouth]

WD: I can handle this, Bill. Luger, I was kicking butts before you even knew what a wristlock was. Then again, I don’t know you even know what one is now. Both you two are nothing more then bullies. You think you are a gift to this sport. To me, you are nothing. I may not have won any world titles. I may have not headlined any PPVs. I’ve bred champions. I’ve made headliners. I’ve given more to this sport then you’ll ever be able to grasp. Luger, I want you to think I am the weak link. Because it means you won’t take me seriously. That is the last mistake you’ll ever make.

BB: I think, I hear a challenge? Don’t you, Lex?

LL: I know it’s a challenge. So, Buddy Lee Parker. . . oops, I mean Leprechaun. . no wait. . . Jack Boot. . . no no. . . it’s Wayne. How you going to prove to me that you can contribute? How can you prove to me that you actually even deserve to be standing in that ring rather then teaching some hacks down in Georgia how to apply an arm drag?

G: For you information, Lexxy, we’ve got a tag match tonight. You’ll see DeBruce in action later.

LL: No, no, no. You can do all the work in that match. I want to see DeBruce in singles action. I want see him in some competition.

BB: Hey, I got an idea, Package. [buff whispers into Lex’s ear.]

LL: Debruce, I challenge you to a one on one match for this coming Thunder. You and me and nobody else. Let’s see if you can hang.

G: He doesn’t have to. . .

WD: It’s on! Lex, you’re next!!!!

BB: Right in the trap, baby. Goldberg, you might get your wish to fight all by yourself afterall.

LL: Seeya Thursday, Wayne.

The music of Totally Buff starts up and the cocky tandem strut to the back. Meanwhile, Goldberg shows concern while talking to Wayne.

61% - Goldberg lost 3 points of overness as letting DeBruce dictate the conversation caused the fans to not see him as the leader of the group

Buff Bagwell lost 2 points of overness because he seemed more like Luger’s lackey

TS: Oh my, another huge match for Thunder!!! But was it a mistake of Wayne to take the match so close to Sin?

SH: Both guys have really big matches coming up in the next week. Hopefully, it doesn’t cause them to lose focus before their big contest at Sin!

Commercial – An ad for Home Alone 3 on TNT right after Nitro!!!!, Konnan shills again and an ad for a new Goldberg T-Shirt (hmmmm)

Mike Awesome (w/Lance Storm & Major Gunns) v. Crowbar (w/Daffney)

Before the match begins, Crowbar asks Awesome how he can turn his back on all those who cared for him. Awesome responded by kicking Crowbar in the gut. Awesome levels Crowbar with some huge forearms and knee lifts. Crowbar gets tossed all over the ring by Awesome’s big man repertoire. Awesome does a particularly big move by hip tossing Crowbar right over the top rope and onto the hard arena floor. Crowbar is able to get back on the apron and ram his shoulder into the chest of Awesome which allows Crowbar to enter via a sunset flip. The power of Awesome is shown not by Awesome merely kicking out but rather lifting Crowbar in the air and dropping him on his upper back. Awesome leaps to the top rope and tries to crush Crowbar with a flying elbow but instead only meet the unfriendly mat. Crowbar then uses his speed and agility to his advantage to overwhelm Awesome. A powerful superkick that lands on Awesome’s chin score Crowbar a close 2 count. Crowbar immediately hit a bulldog on Awesome once the man tried to get back up. Crowbar senses victory as he goes up top but so does Lance Storm who tries to distract Crowbar. Crowbar does refocus on the match but the distraction gave Awesome enough time to gather his whereabouts. As Crowbar leaps in the air to hit Crowbar with a stage dive (Headbangers old finish), Awesome is able to catch him and hold him in place. Unfortunately for Crowbar, that puts him exactly in place for a running Awesome Bomb. This devastating move is enough to put Crowbar away for good. Daffney enters the ring to check on her man but Awesome decides this is a perfect time to intimidate the poor little psycho. As Awesome has Daffney cowered in the corner, Hasckaw Jim Duggan comes rushing down to ringside with his trusty two by four in hand. Awesome doesn’t catch Duggan in time but instead catches the two by four right across his back. Team Canada rushes away from the ring while Duggan checks on Crowbar.

Jim Duggan: I know, I said that I was done with WCW. I know, that I said that I didn’t think I deserved to be here. I’ve heard your fans cries of ‘USA’. I’ve seen this young man challenge Awesome for the sake of defending my honour. I will not stand by and see Team Canada disrespect my country. I will not let men like Crowbar be the ones to defend my honour. I’m back. Awesome,I’m after you, tough guy. HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Winner: Mike Awesome

66/60/72

TS: Can you believe it, the old Duggan is back.

SH: The one we all remember and love.

TS: I think, Awesome may be in lots of trouble. Hold it fans, it appears something is happening backstage. Let’s go cut to there.

The Thunder Matches Keep On Coming

Konnan is seen in the back hitting on Pamela Paulshock. Team Canada is seen walking past them after being run off by Duggan. Konnan smiles at the group.

Konnan: Nice display out there. Definitely really proved the power of Canadians. I like the part where you ran away from a 45 year old semi-retired wrestler.

Storm stops in his tracks and walks over to Konnan. Awesome follows but Storm signals him to move on.

Lance Storm: You must think you’re hot stuff. With your recent victories over my men. The little itty bitty win streak that you have going, right now. Who was it that held three of WCW’s championships at the same time? Oh yeah, that was me. Who was it that made your pal Rey Rey tap like a little baby a few weeks ago? Right, me again. What is your group called. Filthy Animals? That describes America just perfectly. You are Animals. You are filthy. You are below the superior Canadians. Definitely below me because I’m from Calgary. Alber. . .

Konnan: Yeah, yeah. You’re from somewhere nobody cares about. Listen pal. You can slobber all over my face all day and blow hot air up my ass or you can show your stuff in the ring. If you are so above me then prove it. I beat your man Skippy last week. I’ll beat you this week. I don’t sweat it. Let’s do this.

LS: It’s a deal. I’ll see you in the ring this Thursday. It’ll be you who is tapping this week. I am Canadian made. I am Canadian proud. I’ll Canadian rule you.

Lance Storm seems to feel he proved his point and leaves Konnan. Konnan just laughs it off and brings his attention back to Paula.

80%

Commercial – hyping stuff with stuff

Sean O’Haire (w/Mike Sanders) v. DDP

Announcers hype this as a big time match up. They really put over O’Haire as the future of WCW. They mention that a win here over DDP would be huge and skyrocket the career of this future superstar. Despite all that talk, it is DDP that dominates the early bits of this contest. DDP uses high impact moves such as the flapjack, discus powerbomb and second rope lariat but can’t keep O’Haire down. DDP attempts to take O’Haire down with a cross body but Sean is able to catch DDP in mid air and drop Page with a fall away slam. At this point, O’Haire resorts to his combination of high powered offence using moves like the spinebuster, poweslam, Samoan drop and sit-out powerbomb. Page is a gutsy competitor and doesn’t fall down to any of the moves despite noticeably losing a few steps. O’Haire decides to stick to one body part and begins to centre his attack on the ribs of Page. O’Haire throws Page into a corner and buries his shoulder into Page several times. Once that gets repetitive, O’Haire lays in several forearms into the weakened rib area. The crowd starts to rally around Page while O’Haire and Sanders taunt the crowd. O’Haire decides this is an opportune time to apply a bearhug onto Page. The strong grip from the powerful youngster quickly saps the life from Page but the crowd support keeps Page from passing out. Page begins to land shots on O’Haire in an attempt to break the hold. Finally, Page resorts to digging his thumb into the eye of O’Haire and the move immediately causes the Thriller to release his hold. Page then lets out a big discus lariat to drop the youngster. Sensing some momentum, Page runs off the ropes but unfortunately is met with a big shoulder tackle from O’Haire. This move causes significant damage to the ribs of Page and causes Page to grimace in pain. O’Haire lets out an evil cackle and bring Page back to his feet. In a massive show of strength, O;Haire presses Page in the air for all to see. Except O’Haire holds him there too long and allows Page to float behind O’Haire and once O’Haire turns around he is greeted with a Diamond Cutter. Both men lay on the mat battered but Page has enough sense to roll on top of O’Haire. 1…..2….3!!!! No wait, O’Haire happens to have his foot on the ropes. It just so happens that Mike Sanders is right there on the outside to point this out. DDP is livid and claims that Sanders put the foot there. Page lifts O’Haire up for another attempt at the Diamond Cutter but O’Haire has regained strength thus reverves the move into a reverse ddt. O’Haire then lifts up Page again and plants him with a variation of a death valley driver. The agile O’Haire leaps onto the top rope, poses for all to see and then flies onto Page hitting his Seanton Bomb. The cocky youngster covers the veteran and scores the inevitable 3 count in an arguably clean victory. The announcers rave about this being a really huge victory. The celebration is soon to be joined by the other Thrillers as they congratulate O’Haire on his win. To celebrate fully, they all begin to lay the boots onto Page. Soon the theme from the Wolfpac plays and Kevin Nash makes his way to the ring to assist Page. Unfortunately, he is one and the Thrillers are 6 thus overpower Nash. The Insiders are pummelled to the ground by the sixsome of terror. Once the group is happy with their evildoing, they raise their hands in the air basking in the boos of the crowd.

Winner: Sean O'Haire

73/79/60 – Sean O’Haire gained 1 point of overness

TS: What a deplorable action by these six individuals.

SH: But did they ever send a message to the Insiders.

TS: What will these athletes have in store for the champions at the PPV. Will Nash and Page be able to withstand it?

Commercial – AOL is good, Pizza Pockets are yummy and Konnan still likes Pepsi

Goldberg & Wayne Debruse v. Boogie Knights (Disco Inferno & Alex Wright)

Total and complete squash. Debruce doesn’t even get tagged into the match. Goldberg destroys both members and then pins both after a Jackhammer. This apparently counts as 2 victories for Goldberg and puts him at 38 wins. Only other notable event, Wright and Disco argued about who should start the match. During the match, Disco pushed Wright into the spear in order to avoid it himself despite right after being speared himself.

Winners: Goldberg & Wayne Debruce

66/68/63

TS: Goldberg is awesome! By golly, he clobbered those two goofs.

SH: But we really didn’t see what DeBruce has to offer as a partner. Could Totallly Buff be correct?

TS: We will find that out this Thursday when Luger collides with Wayne DeBruce!!!

This Means War

The theme music of MIA blares over the loudspeakers as the leader of the faction, General Rection comes out from the back. He stands on the rampway and surveys the arena. He then produces a house mic and addresses the crowd.

General Rection: The last time I was on WCW Programming, Shane Douglas pinned me in the middle of the ring. He also busted me open with a chain. For the last month, Shane has been a major nuisance to the MIA and myself. I’ll admit that the MIA is falling on some hard times. We do have some business to take care of on our end. We will be doing that. We will be stronger then ever. Before I can truly fix things in house, I need to take care of my own battles. And Douglas, you are my battle. When you busted me open with that chain, you officially turned this thing into war! Tonight Douglas, I am declaring war on your ass. On January 14th, at WCW Sin, I challenge you to a match for the WCW US Title. But not just any match. You busted me open and made me bleed all over the ring. I plan to do the same thing to you. I want your blood on my hands! I challenge you to a First Blood Match, in order to settle this things once and for all. You will pay for your sins. After January 14th, you will be nothing more then a memory!!!

The music of MIA starts up and Rection stares intently into the camers until the screen fades to a

61%

Commercial – Oh boy, Sting and Booker clothing, a new video on the best of Starrcade and yes, Konnan likes to shill

Swerve-a-Mania

The announcers hype up the upcoming Mystery Man v. Steiner match with Ric Flair as special guest ref. Both announcers try to speculate who it could possibly be that is behind the mask. Steiner comes out with Jarrett & Midajah by his side while all three get a shower of jeers. The Masked Men then comes out to generic rock music and gets a decent anticipation pop as he must unmask tonight. Finally, Ric Flair comes out in a ref uniform and gets a monstrous pop from the fans as he power walks to the ring and it’s obvious Flair isn’t in a fun loving mood after what happened to his son. In the ring, Steiner gives a big stare down to the man of mystery. The two go right up to each others faces and begin to trash talk each other. Steiner then gives out a big push to the man and he pushes back at Steiner. Both begin to lift their fists in anticipation of knocking the other out. Swerve! The Mystery Man decks Flair across the face. The stunned Flair wobbles into the ropes and then bouces back right into a hard clothesline. The man gives Flair a variation of a tazzplex and has Flair land on his head. The fans are fiercely booing the man now. Steiner begins to laugh and Jarret gets in the ring to laugh it up too. Finally, the three embrace each other in the ring. Then the masked man stares at the camera and pulls off his mask to reveal none other then Scott Steiner’s brother, Rick Steiner. The three continue to laugh and joke in the ring until the show fades to the WCW logo.

88%

TS: What a ferocious attack by Rick Steiner. What a lowdown piece of trash he turned out to be.

SH: The three were in on it all along, Tony. They totally bamboozled Flair.

TS: What does this mean for WCW Sin? What does this mean for Flair? My goodness, fans we are out of time. See you on Thunder!!!!

OR: 69%

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Head to Head Ratings Are In!!!

01.02.01

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The ‘new era’ of the Monday Night Wars isn’t a lot different then the old era. WCW gets their ass handed to them by the WWF. Though word is that TNT, Turner suits and those in WCW are fairly happy with the ratings. The belief is the numbers could have been much better if they didn’t air directly opposed to WWF. Though word at this time, is that WCW has full intentions to continue to directly compete with the WWF.

WCW’s final numbers for Nitro were 5.04. Which still a large amount higher then their previous numbers in December. It looks like the ad campaign for the last two weeks on TNT did pay off. Now, it’s a matter of seeing if WCW can maintain those rating for next week. WCW will definitely try to do that with loading up the show with a Goldberg v. Steiner main event.

The in arena attendance for WCW Nitro was a solid 4029. WCW made a gate revenue of $161160. Once again, word is that WCW is fairly proud and happy with these numbers but the goal is for a definite increase with next week’s huge show.

As for WWF Raw is War, it garners a very impressive 6.48. Which definitely means that WWF easily won this weeks ratings war but then again, it’s been wining since late ’98. The WWF is happy with this rating for a show that saw a main event angle between HHH, The Rock, Kurt Angle and Stone Cold Steve Austin. The in arena attendance for Raw was a 7022 and the live gate was $280880. WWF clearly beat WCW in all areas.

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Random Firings & Hirings

01.02.01

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It was an interesting day where almost all wrestling companies let some wrestlers go but also hired some new talent. Most of the hirings and firings will be a thing that we never remember or care for but there was a few big shakeups.

The death of ECW may be overstated as they made 4 very large contract signings. The ink has just dried on some brand new deals with Road Warior Hawk, Chris Candido, Curt Hennig and Juventud Guerrera. ECW apparently has some big plans to heavily promote and push these 4 big players. They will most probably have a big part to play in the upcoming ECW PPV, Guilty As Charged. There is rumours that Road Warior Animal is very close to signing with the company as well. The big news is that Chris Candido and Curt Hennig had been in negotiations to return to WCW but it seems they felt ECW was the better deal.

In the surreal department, Ted Dibease has agreed to an open contract with JCW. The devote Christian has joined what is arguable the most offensive and controversial promotion in wrestling. It’ll be very interesting to hear Dibease’s reasons for such an agreement.

So much for years of service, as WWF has fired long time wrestling announcer Howard Finkel. Many would have thought he would have had a job for life but that is obviously not the case. Rumours are that Finkel will now officially retire from the wrestling industry.

WWF released several of their developmental talent today. They also released a star that they had signed a big money contract to back in ’96. Mark Henry, a man most feel never lived up to the hype, was fired today. Many had thought he signed an iron clad 10 year contract but it seems that WWF was able to get out of it. Henry is immediately free to look elsewhere. Though rumours are that neither ECW or WCW have any interest in the big lug.

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WCW Not Happy With DDP v. O’Haire

01.02.01

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Apparently, WCW agents felt that DDP v. O’Haire was a sub par match and didn’t think the two gelled well together. There had been high hopes that the contest would have stole the show but it didn’t live up to that. WCW is now questioning who they will put into the World Tag Team title match against the Insiders. Until now, O’Haire was a most definite in the slot as they are high on giving him a massive push. No word on what this match has done for O’Haire’s future.

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New WCW Program

01.03.01

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It is true that WCW had cancelled Worldwide. It now appears that another show will be directly replacing it. WCW is interested in having a show be on that isn’t directly competing with any WWF programming. Apparently, TBS had a open slot for early evening on Saturdays (the old WCW Saturday night slot). Starting immediately, WCW will have an early evening wrestling show on Saturdays again. The goal for the program is focus on cruiserweights and younger unestablished talent. Though the plan is to progress some storylines as well. The program is titled WCW Wildside.

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WCW Power Pro Wrestling Roster Announced

01.03.01

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Here is the official signings for the new WCW Developmental camp:

Trinity – apparently, WCW wants to start a real women’s division and have this girl be the focus of it. She is a basic unknown at this point.

Tracy Brooks – another unknown that will be part of a future WCW women’s division

Air Paris – has made a few waves on the independent circuit and WCW would like him to bolster the cruiserweight division

AJ Styles – another indy darling that is relatively unknown but WCW has high hopes for him in the cruiserweight division

Afa Jr – The real life son of Afa the Wild Samoan and apparently one of WCW’s higher prospects and WCW sees money in him

Bobcat – yet another female for the mystical women’s division

Gail Kim – a female that already has a lot of talent and WCW wants to harness

Joey Matthews – last seen in ECW and WCW has hopes to have him as one half of their version of the Hardy Boyz

Christian York – the other half of WCW’s hopeful Hardy Boyz knock offs

Nick Dinsmore – A big stand out in the WWF developmentals and was immediately signed up by WCW when he was released

Rob Conway – apparently, WCW would like to team him up with Dinsmore to bolster the tag division

O.G. Ekmo – a big fat Samoan that can go aerial. WCW is actually very high on this guy and his cousin

Queen Victoria – a huge former WWF prospect that even made it on TV as one of the Hos this past year but is now a big WCW hopeful

Kimo – O.G. Ekmo’s partner and rumour is that WCW already has plans to put the titles on them once they get called up

Russ Haas – NCCA wrestling stand out and someone seen as WCW’s future

Charlie Haas – another big talent but apparently was hired to appease Russ

Shelton Benjamin – another big NCCA star and WCW is high on him being something special

Brock Lesnar – He is being touted as WCW’s biggest steal from WWF’s developmental. Intention is to get him ready for WCW quickly then push him to the moon.

On top of these signing, WCW already has Bod Sapp, Christopher Daniels, Michael Modest and Hail under contract.

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Reasoning Behind Unmasking

01.03.01

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The rumour is that the original plan was not for Rick Steiner to be unmasked on Nitro. In actuality, the entire final angle was a last minute rewrite. The original plan had been to hold off on revealing who the masked man was until WCW Sin and then to reveal that it was Ric Flair under the mask. The story would have been that Flair and Jarrett were working together. Apparently, it was nixed when WCW decided that Steiner is best used as a heel and such an angle would make him baby face. Plus WCW feels they already have too many ‘turns’ brewing in the works at the moment. Though the rumour is that WCW is still high on eventually promoting Flair v. Steiner but with the current alignments in place.

WCW decided that ‘mysteries’ tend not to sell PPVs very well and that it was better to end that angle quickly. Instead be able to promote an actual opponent against Steiner at Sin. Though it’s obvious that the current Scott v. Rick v. Jarrett will not be the final match. WCW’s current plan is to bring one of it’s current stars off the bench to sell the PPV.

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Creative Differences Over MIA & Three Count Direction

01.03.01

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Rumour is that there is a big argument over the direction of the Misifits in Action and the Three Count tag team. One train of thought wants to keep Three Count as a tag team and to keep MIA intact. While another party, really wants Helms to break out on his own and become a big singles star. This same party, feels the MIA is hampering all the stars that are in it and wants to return them all to their previous gimmicks. This current conflict is what has stopped a full face turn for Helms and a full heel turn for Chavo. Unfortunately, it’s left for some really confusing television with a face acting heel and heel being the sympathetic one. Hopefully, this muddy issue gets resolved before the PPV or these two great stars might be wrestling in front of a dead audience.

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WCW Thunder Preview

01.04.01

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WCW is coming live to Memphis, TN for another explosive edition of WCW Thunder. Tonight, a battered and bruised Nature Boy will be in attendance. No doubt, he will address the mugging he received at the hands of Rick Steiner. Rick had originally been slated to be Flair’s mystery opponent for WCW Sin but turned out to be in cahoots with his brother. Not only is Flair’s body broken but his ego must be bruised. Tonight, Flair will most definitely have something in store for the evil trio.

Totally Buff questioned Wayne DeBruce’s credentials on Monday Nitro. They claimed he would be the weak link for the team. Wayne wants to prove his worth and he will have the chance this Thursday. As Debruce will go one on one with ‘Total Package’ Lex Luger. It is very clear that Luger has evil intentions for Wayne DeBruce. Will DeBruce be able to overcome all the odds and defeat this wrestling superstar???

Crowbar has constantly been interfering in Funk’s matches to ensure he still has the title at Sin. It is Crowbar’s dream to pin his wrestling hero for the WCW Hardcore Title. This has left a very angry and dangerous Meng. Tonight, Meng will team up with his ally Kwee Wee to do battle with Terry Funk and Crowbar. Will Terry Funk and Crowbar be able to get along? Will Meng once again showcase his dominance in the Hardcore division?

Lance Storm laid out the challenge to Konnan on Nitro. Tonight, these two rising superstar will do battle. Their two factions have been running into each other lately and tonight could be the climax. Will the other members be far behind? It should be an explosive encounter.

Be sure to join us to for an amazing episode of the hottest wrestling show on Thursday nights, Thunder!!! All the great wrestling action will come your way at 8:00pm on TBS!

Confirmed matches:

Terry Funk & Crowbar v. Meng & Kwee Wee

Wayne DeBruce v. Lex Luger

Lance Storm v. Konnan

3 Count v. Evan Karagious & Jamie Knoble

Plus Ric Flair, Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett, The Cat, MIA and Natural Born Thrillers!!!!

[SpiceDawg]

WCW Thunder

01.04.01

Memphis, TN

TBS 8:00pm

Announcers: Mike Tenay & Stevie Ray

A video package highlights the events that transpired between Ric Flair and Scott Steiner on Nitro. Tonight, the package promises that Flair will speak about the swerve done by Rick Steiner.

A new WCW Thunder opening video package, accompanied by ‘rage rock’, displays action from all the top WCW stars. The longer into the package the faster the scenes go by. The package culminates with a shot of Scott Steiner standing strong with the WCW title around his waist.

Opens up to a panning shot of the jam-packed arena in Memphis, TN. The fans seem to be suitable stoked for some WCW wrestling excitement. A few notable signs in the crowd are ‘Feel the Thunder’ ‘Kevin Nash, Is It Fun Again?’, ‘Big Poppa Dump’, ‘Marry Me Stacy’. While the camera frantically scans the crowd, the voice of the Thunder announce team can be heard.

Mike Tenay: Welcome fans to another very thrilling edition of WCW Thunder. I am your host, Mike Tenay and this is my colleague, 11-time tag team champion, Stevie Ray!

Stevie Ray: Thanks Mike. Tonight, we be getting on like neck bone. We’ll be seeing lots of yaks, fruit booties and suckas. I’m ready for all the great action.

Mike Tenay: Uh huh. Well, folks let’s kicks things off with a huge cruiserweight tag battle!

3 Count (Shannon Moore & Shane Helms) v. Jamie Knoble & Evan Karagious

The first notable thing is the obvious dissension in both tag teams. Shannon Moore seems more intent on mocking the fans while Shane Helms seems to want to actually play up to the audience. Though Helms association with Moore still has him played as a heel. As for Knoble & Karagious, it appears that neither man seems to even want to acknowledge the other as they make their way to the ring. When the bell rings, it’s apparent that Karagious wants no part of the action while Moore and Helms argue over who should start. Noble makes the decision for them as he jumps Moore from behind to kick-start the contest. Noble whips Moore across the ring and connects with a high dropkick to the face once he bounces back. Noble drops onto Moore with a high elevation leg drop. Moore was continually worked over with a variation of aerial and ground attack. Noble makes an attempt to tag in Karagious but Evan seems to be more intent on posing to the crowd. This distraction, gives Moore an opportunity to stun Noble with a face buster. Moore is intent on proving his worth to Shane Helms and thus remains in the ring to start an offensive flurry on Noble. Helms, on the outside, tries to convince Moore to allow him into the match but Moore seems to ignore him. Noble is dragged to a corner and on the receiving end of some sharp chops from Moore. It’s apparent Moore wants to pound away on Noble with forearms, kicks and chops. Noble begins to fire back with his own offence but is quickly stopped with knee to the gut. Eventually, Moore lays out Noble with a hurricarana, which sets Moore up to scale the ropes for an attempted moonsault. Unfortunately for Moore, attempted is all he gets as Noble is able to avoid the move. Noble rolls to his corner and tags in a distracted Evan but this time, Karagious is happy to enter the ring, as Moore appears to be easy pickings. This time Moore is more then willing to tag out and he is able to do just that seconds before Karagious makes it to his body.

Helms enter the ring as a man on a mission and explodes on Evan with a flurry of dropkicks. Evan finds himself whipped off the ropes and bouncing back in to a high back body drop. Coming back to his feet, Evan is only met with a big arm drag. Evan retreats to the corner but then, is on the receiving end of a monkey flip. Helms keeps up on the offence when he wraps his legs around the head of Evan to set him up for a head scissors take down but Evan stops the move with a reverse sit out power bomb variation. Evan makes sure that the fire of Helms is out by dropping some big knees onto the head of Helms. Finally signs of teamwork are shown as Karagious tags in Noble to deliver a double dropkick straight to the face of Shane Helms. Noble goes back on the offensive until Helms is able to pull of a desperation move in the form of Nightmare on Helms Street. Helms attempts a cover but Noble is able to kick out at 2. Helms is able to make the tag to his partner and Noble just makes the tag to Evan in time for Karagious to start an attack on Moore. After a quick flurry, Evan puts Moore down with a big super kick. Evan bounces off the ropes in an attempt to follow up with a big splash but instead is greeted by the awaiting knees of Moore. Moore suplexes Karagious and then he tags in Helms who dives off the top ropes with an elbow smash. An attempted pinfall isn’t successful as Noble comes in to break up the count. Moore decides he isn’t a fan of Noble interfering and tackles him to the mat. Now, all four men are doing battle in the ring. Moore attempts a cross body on Noble but the Southerner is able to take Moore momentum and launch him out of the ring. This allows Karagious and Noble to start a double team on Helms. Noble locks Helms in a full nelson while Karagious gears up to knock Helms out with another super kick. Unfortunately, Noble receives the super kick, as Helms is able to slip out of the full nelson. With Noble knocked out of the ring, Helms is able to capitalize on the moment and puts Karagious away with a Verta-breaker. Helms celebrates 3 Counts victory in the ring while Moore seems to sulk on the outside.

Winners: 3 Count

71/59/84

Mike Tenay: What a fantastic way to kick off tonight’s program.

Stevie Ray: Man Mike, those kids sure can go. I think, that there Helms has got him a mighty future.

Mike Tenay: I can’t argue with that. Folks, we will be taking a quick break and then be back with comments from the men who swerved us all on Monday.

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Flair Goes To Plan B

The sound of the siren brings out the combination of Scott Steiner, Rick Steiner, Midajah, and Jeff Jarrett. All four seem to be in an incredibly jovial mood due to their actions from Monday. The group enter the ring and give each other some big high fives.

Scott Steiner: This past Monday, I proved that not only am I the genetic freak with the largest peaks but I’ve got all the brains to match the brawns. I made Ric Flair look like a jackass on Monday, which may not be hard, but I still did it. Flair, you tried to leave me in the dark on who my opponent was. You were hoping to pull one on me and all my freaks. Put my very own brother against me but Flair, this was the worst kept secret in all of wrestling. Look on any 13 years old’s wrestling web site and they all knew who was behind the mask. As you know now, I knew who it was too. You Flair got suckered into a trap. Maybe now you know to leave the Big Booty Daddy alone once and for all.

Rick Steiner: Flair! You don’t like me then bite me.

Jeff Jarrett: So now Flair, you’ve got your main event. It’s me. It’s Big Poppa Pump. And it’s the Dog Face Gremlin. Flair, its three friends with one goal. That is to stick it to you Flair. To make sure we dominate this organization like it deserves to be dominated. I am the Chosen One. Flair. But right now, Scott Steiner is the WCW World Champion. Now at Sin, we can guarantee it will remain that way.

Scott Steiner: Flair, my new goal in life, along with pleasing every freak from town to town, is to make sure your life is a living hell. To make sure you realize to stay out of my business. Flair, I want to run you out of WCW. I want to make you step down as the CEO of this company. You don’t deserve the position. You don’t deserve to be in this sport anymore. You are past your prime. You are done! I’ve aligned myself with two of the best guys a genetic freak could ever rely on. The Chosen One Jeff Jarrett and my brother Rick the Dog Face Gremlin. Together Flair, we represent hell for you. Together, we are the Apocalypse. The Apocalypse, Flair, is a whole lot more dangerous with four cowboys on some ponies.

Jeff Jarrett: Ha ha ha. It’s so sweet. We’re running Flair out of this company. We will rule this entire sport soon enough. Tonight, all your Memphis morons are experiencing history. You are experiencing the start of the Apocalypse.

With those comments, Ric Flair’s theme music blares over the arena. Out struts the 16 time World Champion and the CEO of WCW. Flair lets out a big woo to the joy of the crowds.

Ric Flair: Well, you did it. You made me look like a fool on Monday. I hope you took a picture. I hope you file it away in your scrapbook because it doesn’t happen often. It isn’t going to happen again. You beat me down on Monday. Moreso, you got one on the Nature Boy and I looked like a fool. But I’m not one to cry over spilled milk. I regroup and I get this company back on track. Scott, I was never opposed to you being the champion. You are the man. You are the WCW World Champion. You are the best in this business. Steiner, you aren’t acting like a champion. I’m trying to help mold you into the future of this company. Instead, you beat up my son or beat up my best friend. WCW Sin was going to be an attempt to knock some sense in you. Your brother agreed to the deal and it was going to be big. I now know I shouldn’t have trusted a Steiner. For that, I give you a hand. You got one over me. You see, Scott you talk about the Apocalypse and how you are going to run me out of wrestling. You know how many people have tried to run me out of wrestling? You know how many wrestling factions have come through this company? I’ve seen them all, pal. I’m still here. The fans still raise the four fingers. Because they know what the Four Horsemen was all about and they know they will never truly die. When it is all said done, it’ll be me who is still kicking around in this company and your Apocalypse that will be long forgotten.

Scott Steiner: Flair, you’re boring the hell out of me. No one cares about you anymore. Nobody cares about the Horsemen. I’m the WCW World Champion. I’m God’s gift to professional wrestling and the idol of all in this arena. Everyone wants to be me and nobody wants to see you. The Apocalypse, Flair, is the future and we going to run you out.

Jeff Jarrett: Flair, we hold all the power. At Sin, it’s the three of us going for the World Championship. No matter what, we are in a winning situation. There isn’t anything you can do about it. Most importantly, Steiner will still be the World Champion when the night is all over.

Ric Flair: First off, I still don’t think Steiner can trust you Jarrett. You want that title more then anyone. Hell, you call yourself the Chosen One and the destined World Champion. You’ll stab Steiner in the back the first chance you get. You live and breath with the desire to hold that championship. I think your friendship with Steiner rings very false. But there is a second flaw to your statement. The one that says, there isn’t anything I can do about it. It’s true I signed the WCW Sin PPV. I have Jarrett v. Steiner v. Mystery Man. It’s true the Mystery Man was supposed to be Rick Steiner. You see, sometimes you’ve got to be flexible. You’ve got to give yourself an out. The bomb I’m about to drop here is that Rick Steiner wasn’t ever signed into the championship match. All that is on the contract is for a third mystery opponent to be involved. You getting what I’m saying? Rick, isn’t in the match. He was supposed to be but now, I’m taking him out.

Rick Steiner: Wait a second, Flair, you gave me that championship match. You said. . .

Ric Flair: Wooooooooooooooooo!!! Is it sinking in? Are you realizing you can’t play the master of the game? Yes, there is a third man but it isn’t you Rick. I never made you official because I never fully trusted you. The deal is, all I signed was for a third unknown opponent to be signed. Now, I’m about to make it known.

Scott Steiner: Who the hell is he, Flair?

Ric Flair: Patience, Scotty. First off, Rick, it’s great to have you back in this company. Thus I don’t want to leave you off such a big show as WCW Sin. Rick, you are out of the WCW title match but I’ve got a new opponent for you lined up. He can dance. He can party. Oh man, he gets along with the Nature Boy just fine. He can most definitely kick your ass. Rick, you’ll be facing the Cat at Sin!!! [A pop from the crowd] You see, after last Thunder the Cat has some desire to seek vengeance on people named Steiner. Tonight, I’m putting Cat in a tag match against you Champ and you Jarrett.

Scott Steiner: Whose his partner, Flair? Who is the other victim I’ve got to send to the hospital?

Ric Flair: Oh you know him well, Scott. You know him very well. Actuality, if I look into the WCW history books it would appear you owe this man a title shot. He is a deserved number one contender to your title. He will not only be the Cat’s partner but he is also the opponent of you and Jarrett at WCW Sin. This man is none other then. . .

The lights go out in the arena and the crowd give out a shocked pop. There could be heard some rustling in the ring. Then suddenly, the lights come back on in the arena.

Ric Flair: STING!!!!!

Lo behold, it is none other then the man they call Sting. Sting looks exactly like how he was last seen back in November. Sting has his handy bat on his person. The surprised Apocalypse members try to rush Sting but he drops each with a big bat shot. Sting is able to make Scott crouch over with a blow and then, Sting drops him with a Scorpion Death Drop. The three men realize that Sting did get the better of them and roll to the outside in retreat.

Sting: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! It’s good to be back. And Booty Daddy? You’re a dead man. [points his bat at Scott which elicits a big pop]

83%

Mike Tenay: Wow, what a return by Sting. What a huge main event we have for later tonight!!!!

Stevie Ray: That cracker is going to mess up the champ something fierce.

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Meng & Kwee Wee (w/Paisley) v. Terry Funk & Crowbar (w/Daffney)

Believe it or not but this match was done as a regular wrestling match. Considering that this story is being played in the WCW Hardcore division it would appear the fans were disappointed with a regular match. The story of the match, is that Meng is an invincible monster that neither Funk nor Crowbar seem to be able to take down. Not being able to use foreign objects makes it even harder for the hardcore duo to be able to overcome Meng. Meng tosses both wrestlers all over the ring with a variation of slams and suplexes. Eventually Meng tagging in Kwee Wee, allows the team of hardcore stars take an advantage in the match. The two Sin opponents do a fair job of working together to keep an advantage on Kwee Wee. Eventually, Kwee Wee takes enough of a beating and starts to get angry or more exactly, he starts to become his second personality, Angry Alan Funk. Alan is able to fire off shots to knock down both his opponents and then make the big tag to the monster Meng. Meng continues to bring the attack to both Terry and Crowbar until Daffney attempts to interfere. Daffney comes off the top rope with a cross body block but the large Meng is able to catch her easily; but the move provides a distraction for Crowbar who is able to deliver a low blow to Meng. Both Terry and Crowbar take advantage of the situation and deliver a big double suplex to the monstrous Tongan. Seizing the moment, both wrestlers scale the turnbuckles in order to deliver a double flying axe handle ala Randy Savage. Except Meng isn’t out of the match as much as was hoped and catches both stars with a Tongan Death Grip on their way down from the top. Meng applies the hold with full force and is able to get both wrestlers down on their shoulders. The referee is able to count 3 on Funk and Crowbar. During the count, Daffney even jumps on the back of Meng in an attempt to stop the 3 count but Meng doesn’t even seem to acknowledge her presence on his back. After the win, Kwee Wee & Paisley celebrate their victory with Meng meanwhile, Daffney attends to her fallen tag team.

Winners: Meng & Kwee Wee

57/55/59

Mike Tenay: What a monstrous display by Meng. He has truly proved that he deserves to be considered for a future WCW Hardcore title shot.

Stevie Ray: I think, he proved he deserves to be the champ. That gorilla just demolished the participants for the WCW Sin title match. I don’t think no sucka can stop him.

Mike Tenay: I’m sure this will only add to the growing frustration of Crowbar and his quest to be the best in hardcore wrestling.

At Least One Person Is Excited

A promo for the return of Glacier is aired. It’s exactly like the promo that has been done in the past with the promise that our world is about to change and blood runs cold. This time the promo adds that Glacier will return on the premier episode of WCW Wildside this Saturday.

The scene cuts to Norman watching this video on the screen and getting very excited about the coming appearance of Glacier. He starts rambling about how WCW needs a hero and finally that hero is coming. He can’t wait to finally be able to meet Glacier despite the fact, Glacier was in the promotion when Smiley was (but sometimes, history needs to be ignored in order for story to progress). Norman starts to do the Big Wiggle in order to really show his complete excitement. Smiley then ponders if their might be a way that he can tag team with Glacier on Saturday and he runs off to talk to a booker.

53%

Norman lost 2 points of over ness – fans don’t seem as excited about the return of Glacier

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Perfect Event (Chuck Palumbo & Shawn Stasiak) (w/Mike Sanders) v. Filthy Animals (Billy Kidman & Rey Misterio)(w/Tygress)

Sanders goes on the mic before the match and recounts the events of Monday Nitro and how Sean O’Haire ‘single handily’ defeated DDP plus how the Thrillers laid out the Insiders after the match. Sanders reminds the crowd that the Thrillers are definitely the future and will prove it again when they re-win the WCW tag titles. Crowd reminds Sanders that they don’t like him by booing him loudly. The Animals start the match off quickly using their speed and high-risk offence. Dropkicks, monkey flips, hurricaranas, handspring elbows, moonsaults, reverse snap mares and more are enough to keep Perfect Event on their toes against the much smaller opponents. Enough so that the frustrated Power Plant grads roll out of the ring to collect themselves. This only allows the Animals to introduce the Event to their no hand planchas. In the ring, Kidman and Stasiak pair off and it’s Kidman still showcasing his speed to overwhelm Stasiak. Quick tags are constantly made between the Animals in order to keep Stasiak off balance. Eventually, control finally comes to Perfect Event with Sanders just so happens to be sliding his arm across the mat when Rey is running the ropes. Palumbo and Stasiak put their size and strength to the advantage by tossing the Mexican star all over the ring. Palumbo shows his strength particularly by bench pressing Misterio over his head and actually, doing several reps with him before dropping him face first. Misterio groggily gets to his feet only to hit the mat hard after a stiff lariat. Palumbo and Stasiak continue a power arsenal against Misterio that consists of backbreakers, hip tosses, tilt-a-whirl slams and suplexes. Palumbo decides to try to completely wear Misterio out by applying a big bear hug. The big man is able to apply a vice like grip and really drain the energy from the cruiserweight star. The ref checks the arm of Misterio and the arm does indeed drop on two tries. The crowd begins to rally behind Misterio and the cheers give Misterio the energy to keep the arm up on a third time. Misterio doesn’t have the energy to punch out of the hold and thus resort to taking a big bite out of Palumbo’s nose to break the hold. Palumbo grabs his nose while tagging out to Stasiak and Stasiak rushes to intercept Misterio but instead is greeted by a freshly tagged Kidman. Kidman enters the ring full of energy and spunk greeting both Event members with dropkicks. Stasiak is drop kicked into a corner where Kidman runs into and monkey flips the self-proclaimed wrestler of perfection. Stasiak returns to his feet only to meet the mat again courtesy of a hurricarana. Kidman then delivers a spinning bulldog using the turnbuckles for assistance. Kidman goes for the cover but Palumbo breaks up the pin attempt, which brings in Misterio to take out the ‘Main Event’. The ref tries to break up the combo of Misterio and Palumbo thus is suitably distracted. Kidman sets up and delivers the Kid Krusher (Unprettier) to Stasiak and looks to have knocked the man clear out. Kidman points to the top turnbuckle and gets a large pop from the crowd as they anticipate his next move. So does Mike Sanders, as Kidman tries to come off the tope rope it is Sanders who grabs onto his ankle to prevent such a move. This, of course, bothers Tygress who comes over and attacks Sanders which suitably frees Kidman to administer his shooting star press. Except Stasiak is no longer on the mat awaiting such a move but has now wearily returned to his feet thus Kidman must change his plan of attack. Kidman leaps off the buckles executing a cross body block but Stasiak was ready for such a move and reverses it into a pinning predicament. A pinning predicament that sees Stasiak grabbing a large handful of tights for the 3 count.

Perfect Event and Mike Sanders celebrate in the ring by adding in a few more shots on the beaten Filthy Animals. Mark Jindrak and Sean O’Haire come in from the back to join in on the fun of beating down on the Animals. Except the music of the Wolf Pack shows that not everyone appreciates a good beating of the Animals. The crowd explodes with excitement as the Insiders with baseball bats in hand make their way to the ring. The Thrillers feel they have numbers on their side and try to jump the armed veterans but things go badly for them. Each Thriller either gets to feel a Diamond Cutter or a Jackknife power bomb before all is said and done. The Thrillers slink to the back while Nash and Page raise their bats in the air in celebration of running off their foes.

Winners: Perfect Event

77/72/83

Mike Tenay: It’s sweet revenge for the Insiders against their archenemies the Natural Born Thrillers.

Stevie Ray: The Thrillers verbally punked those two earlier tonight and now the Insider physically punked them out.

Mike Tenay: What an explosive situation this is turning out to be.

Wildside Matchmaking

Cut to the backstage area where Mean Gene is standing beside the WCW Cruiserweight champion, Chavo Guerrero Jr. Chavo, with the Cruiserweight title firmly around his waist, is cockily grinning beside Mean Gene.

Mean Gene: Chavo, you had mentioned earlier to me that you wanted to make a special challenge tonight?

Chavo Guerrero: That’s right, holmes. I am without a doubt the most legendary WCW Cruiserweight champion of all time. Maybe even the greatest champion in the history of our sport. Holmes, nobody can touch the excellence that is Chavo. I’ve put up with a lot crap around here. I had a stupid wooden horse. I had to sell Amway. I even had a dumb name in Lt. Loco. All the crap is over now. It is nothing but Chavo the king of cruiserweight wrestling. This right here is proof of that. (points to his title) I’ve decided that I’m going to give all the fans the ultimate treat. The chance to see me defeat more then one cruiserweight at once and to really show my dominance in this division. So, for the debut episode of WCW Wildside, I will put my title on the line in a Four Way Elimination bout. All my Chavo worshippers will see a chance of their hero to make 3 separate eliminations. It will be a true event.

Mean Gene: This is huge. But Chavo, who will the other 3 competitors be?

Chavo Guerrero: I’m making it an open challenge to any 3 stars. Whoever is the first to sign their name on the open contract. First three get the honour of being defeated by Chavo, king of the cruisers. Now, I will make one exception. Helms, you’ve got your shot at Sin. I already question your worth against me but you’ve got the match no matter. So, I don’t think you should get the honour of fighting me on two occasions. Besides, I’ve already proven I’m better then him from this past Monday when I easily pinned him.

Mean Gene: Easily? You hit him with your title?

Chavo Guerrero: No matter, holmes. I proved my worth. Helms, isn’t worthy to be part of my open challenge for this Saturday. Everyone else, line up and get your chance to say you were beat by the best.

All of a sudden, Corporal Cajun comes into the shot. He gives a cocky smile to Chavo.

Corporal Cajun: We’ve been friend for a long time now, Chavo. It was a joy to team with you again this past Monday. I realize you and Rection have some problems right now. MIA has some disorder. I would like to think that we are okay. Our friendship is still in tact. With that knowledge, woo-wee, I’d like to challenge you to a match. You get what I’m saying? Good ol’ Cajun, wants to be part of the invitation. I want a shot at the title. This Saturday, count me , mon ami.

Cajun points out the side burns then playfully slugs Chavo on the shoulder. Cajun then pops out of the scene as quickly as he appeared. Chavo seems less then thrilled by Cajun’s entrance into the elimination bout.

67

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Lex Luger v. Wayne Debruce

Luger and Debruce both come out without their partners. Luger looks over DeBruce condescendily and begins to mock him. Though the mocking doesn’t last long once Luger tried to lock up with the Power Plant trainer. Luger goes in on him and is immediately taken down with a fireman’s carry. DeBruce rides Luger down to the mat and overwhelms him with several amateur takedowns. Luger finally needs to roll out of the ring and regroup from this unexpected offence. Boos come out from the crowd as Buff Bagwell makes his way down to ringside. The two begin to counsel on their strategy to beat DeBruce. But when Luger re-enters, it is the pug-like trainer that takes over the match. DeBruce even scores a two count off a power slam. Eventually, the number games play a part as Buff trips DeBruce from the outside. DeBruce stumbled right into a hard Luger clothesline. Luger delivers a power slam of his own but the gritty Wayne is able to kick out. Luger unleashes an assault of axe handles and forearms onto DeBruce. Finally, Luger really takes out DeBruce with his patent ‘steel’ forearm smash. Luger goes for the pinfall but picks up DeBruce at the count of 2. This of course, enrages Mike Tenay on commentary who declares that Luger is trying to take DeBruce out of the tag match. Luger soon after administers a crushing back breaker slam, which is a set up for the Torture Rack. After a power slam, it is indeed the Torture Rack backbreaker that come up next. Luger continues to put the pressure on the hold until suddenly the music of Goldberg fires up for the PA. The crowd begins to perk up and eagerly anticipate the appearance of Goldberg. Luger also readies himself for it as he drops DeBruce to the mat. Luger and Buff continue to look out at the entranceway despite no one coming out. This causes enough of a distraction for DeBruce to roll up Luger in a schoolboy and to score the big 3 count! Luger freaks out in the ring from being pinned by DeBruce. DeBruce immediately rolls out of the ring for his own safety. Unknown to Luger and Buff, somebody else has entered the ring from the crowd and that somebody is obviously Goldberg. Totally Buff turn around to be greeted by a devastating spear! Goldberg picks up both individuals and delivers separate jackhammers. Goldberg goes to the back with his arm around his mentor.

Winner: Wayne DeBruce

51/56/40

Wayne Debruce gained one point of over ness

Lex Luger lost 1 point of over ness

Mike Tenay: What an upset by Wayne Debruce!!!

Stevie Ray: Upset? That goof Luger lost focus on the match. Goldberg totally distracted him. You know what, I’m okay with that because Luger is a fruit bootie.

Mike Tenay: How will Totally Buff react to this change of events?

Watch And See

Chavo is, in the locker room, admiring his WCW Cruiserweight title. He even tried to check out his face in the reflection of the gold. While Chavo is distracted, Gen. Rection enters the room and lets a big cough to get Chavo’s attention. Chavo drops the title from surprise and turns around immediately making a disappointed face in seeing Rection.

Chavo Guerrero: Oh, it’s you.

General Rection: Yeah, it’s me Chavo. The leader of the MIA, a group that you are a part of. We are a brotherhood. We are supposed to looking out for each other. But Chavo you haven’t been having MIA’s best interest in mind lately. Actually, you have only had your interest in mind. I’ve been watching you, Chavo. I am disappointed in you. You cheated this past Monday to win a tag match. Last week, you administered an unnecessary attack on Shane Helms. I know, the other two respect and like you. Thus they don’t want you out of MIA. They are the only reason you aren’t kicked out. I need to see improvement, Chavo. I need you to explain why you’ve been acting this way? Ever since you won the Cruiserweight title, you have been acting very differently.

Chavo Guerrero: I’ve been acting differently? I need to change? Hugh, maybe it’s you that needs to change? Shane Douglas for has schooled you over a month now. You’ve been looking like a fool. He’s got your number. You are supposed to be the leader of MIA? What kind of example have you been? You can’t even keep the troops together. Besides that, your name is stupid. Rection, I’ve been losing all respect for you. You’ve lost the edge. The edge it takes to get things done around here. I know I am going to be able to walk out of Sin with my title. You? Do you think you can beat Shane? Do you even have it anymore, Hugh? I don’t think so.

General Rection: [seems agitated from Chavo’s comments] Lost my edge? Lost my passion and fire? Just watch, Chavo. I’ll show you edge.

Rection storms out of the locker room, while Chavo goes back to enjoying his own reflection in the title.

59%

COMMERCIAL BREAK – WCW is now offering a full coloured magazine. Speaking of magazines, don’t forget to subscribe to SI. Word is that PS2 has lots of fun games!

A-Wall v. Shane Douglas

Before the match, Shane Douglas accepts Gen. Rection’s challenge to a First Blood match at WCW Sin. Shane promises that it will be Rection’s blood that will be spilt once again. Once the match is underway, Shane has a hard time trying to get control on the larger A-Wall. Shane runs into A-Wall with a shoulder tackle but is knocked down himself rather then budge A-Wall. Shane attempts to slam A-Wall but the big guy blocks it then slams Shane in return. Shane tries to punch the big man but instead, A-Wall is able to catch the punch with his bare hand. Shane then crumples to the mat as A-Wall squeezes down on his fist. The hand on Shane is dropped on the mat just so A-Wall can stomp his large foot onto it. A massive clothesline is completely able to knock Shane flat to the mat. A-Wall awaits Shane to get back to his feet and then drops him back to the mat with a big body slam. Shane is continually punished by the much larger athlete by a variety of body shot and slams. Eventually, Shane gets dirty and slows down the athlete with a low blow. Shane then mocks the crowd around him and delivers a few punches to A-Wall’s head. The weakened A-Wall is now much easier to be slammed to the mat. Shane climbs the ropes and hits the rising A-Wall with a flying clothesline. Shane then start to blend some underhanded tactics into his match with some chokes, eye gouges and fist shots. The ref constantly warns Shane and the fans continue to boo Shane. Though Shane doesn’t seem to get as much heat in this match as he would against an opponent the fans would care more about. Eventually, the fans begin to perk up as Gen. Rection comes out from the back. Shane continues on offence but makes sure to mock Rection the entire time. At one point, Shane spits at Rection, which causes the leader of MIA to jump up on to the apron. This obviously distracts the ref, gives Shane time to pull out his chain. Rection notices the unveiling of the chain and pushes the ref out of the way so he can get at Shane. The chained fist is raised but grabbed by Rection before it can connect with A-Wall. Rection rips the chain from Douglas’ hand and then drop Shane with a clothesline. Rection is set to knock Douglas out with the chain but the heel rolls out of the ring to the back. Ref immediately disqualifies A-Wall for the interference. Rection makes his angry face at Douglas and doesn’t notice an angry A-Wall behind him. A-Wall pulls Rection around and demands to know why he bothered to show up. A-Wall continues to yell at Rection for being selfish and ruining his match. Rection tries to explain himself but instead, he is choke slammed by an angry A-Wall. Shane is seen laughing at the top of the ramp.

Winner: Shane Douglas

55/54/56

Mike Tenay: My oh my, is there ever dissension in the MIA. A-Wall is furious with Rection.

Stevie Ray: Douglas totally divided those two suckas. He played them like fools, Tony.

Mike Tenay: It’s Mike.

Stevie Ray: Same ol’ fruit booty to me!

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Ad hyping up this Monday’s episode of Nitro, which will headline with Goldberg v. Steiner. Konnan implores you to enjoy Pepsi just like he does.

Be sure to enjoy Weekend at Bernie’s 2 this weekend on TBS!

Konnan (w/Tygress) v. Lance Storm (w/Major Gunns)

Konnan does his usual hollering out to his ‘dawgs’. Storm asks if he can be serious for moment and get the respect for his national anthem. I’m sure everyone can guess which ones garnered positive responses from the crowd. Lance Storm tries to start out fast against Konnan but the fiery Mexican (by gimmick) stops him with a abundance of forearm shots. Storm is quickly slammed to the mat and once he returns to his feet, immediately knocked down with a rolling clothesline. Konnan is happy with his offence thus grabs his crotch and dances around the ring to the delight of his fans. Lance eventually gets in a seated position, which is never good in a Konnan match and this proves to be the same, as he gets dropkicked right in the face. Lance is brought back up to his feet and then tossed hard into the turnbuckles. Konnan charged hard shoulder first into the chest of Storm. Once that leaves it’s mark, Konnan mounts on Storm and delivers several shots to the head of Storm. Konnan drops off the turnbuckles and whips Storm chest first into the opposite set, which causes Storm to crash down to the mat. Konnan then bounces off the ropes and drops a big elbow smash onto the chest of Storm. Konnan tries a cover but only gets a two. Konnan remains on the offence and puts Storm down hard with a blue Thunder bomb but once again, only scores a two count. The Tequila Sunrise is the next attempt in Konnan’s arsenal but Storm fights out of it with stiff elbow shots. Konnan releases his hold and then, is immediately dropkicked in the shin by Storm. The plan of attack by Storm becomes obvious as he immediately goes to work on the leg of Konnan. Two main forms of leg attack were setting the leg on the ropes only to have Storm jump onto it and wrapping the leg around the hard steel ring post. The attacks seem to be effective and Konnan limps around the ring. Storm laying some very solid kicks to continue to harm the leg and to cause Konnan to drop to the mat. During the attack, Tygress tries to rally the crowd behind the hurting Konnan and it does spark them to be much more livelier then they have been for most of the show. Storm applies an ankle lock onto Konnan, which causes the faux gangster to cry in pain. Through the chants of the crowd, Konnan finds the strength to power out of the move. Several shots are rain down onto the head of Storm and causes the Canadian to break his hold. Despite the bad leg, Konnan gets some momentum and knocks down Storm with clotheslines. The enraged Storm returns to his feet only to leave them from a big back body drop. Konnan starts to sense momentum and springs off the ropes. Unfortunately, that stops the momentum as Major Gunns blasts the flagpole into the right shin of Konnan. The move was subtle enough to not draw attention from the ref but it does enough damage for Storm to capitalize. The Canadian Maple Leaf is immediately applied on Konnan and the pain is too much for Konnan to hold out from tapping. Storm keeps the hold on a few seconds after the bell in order to really cause some pain. Major Gunns bounces in the ring to celebrate with Lance Storm. The celebration is cut short as an angry Tygress pounces onto to Gunns. The crowd breaks into a mild frenzy as the two hotties commence into a catfight. Storm is distracted by this fight and allows Konnan to return to his feet to attack Storm. Eventually, both Gunns and Storm are sent packing from the ring. The ringside mic is grabbed by Konnan and the Filthy Animal issues a challenge for Gunns & Storm to meet the two of them on Nitro in a mixed tag match. The members of Team Canada nod in agreement and it looks like a match has been booked.

Winner: Lance Storm

73/74/72

Mike Tenay: It looks like this war is far from over, as we are going to see these 4 go at on Monday.

Stevie Ray: Yaks should be in the kitchen cooking supper and not doing the thing in the ring. But it’ll still be on like neck bone this Monday. Filthy Animals have some revenge to exact.

Mike Tenay: Well folks, that is another big one for this Monday Nitro as well as the huge main event of Goldberg v. Scott Steiner. After this commercial break, we have our huge main event with the returning Sting and the charismatic Cat facing off with Scott Steiner and Jeff Jarrett.

Stevie Ray: Let them at it!

COMMERCIAL BREAK – There is some more Nitro hype for this Monday with the focus being on the rubber match of Steiner v. Goldberg. Everyone is encouraged by Konnan to drink them some Pepsi. Don’t forget that THQ made a kicking WCW video game!

Scott Steiner (w/Midajah) & Jeff Jarrett v. The Cat (w/Miss Jones) & Sting

This is the most fired up that crowd has been all evening as everyone involved in this match is fairly over. The crowd was super jacked when the lights dimmed and Sting made his way down the aisle pointing his bat the entire time at Poppa Pump and the Chosen One. Steiner doesn’t back down from a fight and agrees to start the match with Sting which causes the fans to go even more ecstatic. Sting is super pumped from his absences and completely takes it to the champ. A flurry of punches in bunches rocks the self proclaimed genetic freak. The champion is flung into the corner turnbuckles and is then crushed by a flying Stinger splash. An excited Sting yells out a giant ‘whoo’ and the fans return the cry. Sting repeats the same action in the next corner and causes the champion to crumple to the mat. Stinger senses a early victory and starts to try to apply the Scorpion Deathlock but it’s immediately broken up by Jarrett. Taken down by the shot, Stinger rolls to his corner and tags in the very ready Cat. Cat flies into the ring with a aerial karate kick that knocks Steiner down. The Cat awaits for Steiner to return to his feet and immediately unleashes with several kicks to Steiner’s abs. The Cat levels the champion with a big high kick right to the nose. The Cat grabs the arm of the champion and give it a nice big twist before tagging in the Stinger. Off the second rope comes Sting with a shot to the arm. Midajah tries to cheer her man on while he receives this assault. The offence for Sting finally ends when he is caught with a knee to the back from Jeff Jarrett when Sting was coming off the ropes. Sting tumbles to the hard mat while Steiner starts to gloat and flex to the crowd. The rising Sting is greeted with a massive release belly-to-belly suplex that flings him half way across the ring. At this moment, Jarrett is tagged in for a double back suplex. The Chosen One’s chosen offence ranges from dropkicks, various suplexes and a harsh DDT. None of the moves are able to put the fan favourite away. Jarrett tags back in the champion and the two put Sting down with a double back breaker slam. The next move is a abominable stretch, which is as assisted move by Jarrett when the ref isn’t looking. Of course, this double team enrages the Cat and causes him to try to intervene, which cause the ref to be distracted. The distraction allows for the heel to practice more double teaming offence and wear down the Stinger even more. Eventually, the heels taste the finish and Jarrett attempts to put Sting away with the Stroke. Sting isn’t ready to call it a night and starts to fire away with some punches. Off the ropes goes Sting and he collides with a cross body block on Jeff Jarrett. The momentum allows Jarrett to get the cover but only ends up with a 2 count. The tag is made to Steiner and Jarrett holds Sting while Steiner climbs up to the second rope. Steiner jumps off the rope with axe handle smash but instead of the intended target, he falls Jarrett with the blow. Sting gets a second reserve of energy and battles off both his foes before making the hot tag to the Cat.

A hot tag it is as the fans go crazy. The Cat goes even crazier as he dances before downing his opponents with a mighty kick. Midajah even attempts to involved but his greeted by a smack in the tush by Cat. The involvment of Midajah frustrated Miss Jones who pull the Amazon from the ring apron and starts to catfight with her down the aisle way. In the ring, the Cat is peppering Steiner in the corner with many kicks in the corner. A drop toe hold by the Cat is able to bring Steiner down the mat and allows the Cat to put on a rear naked choke. This offence by the faces causes Rick Steiner to make his way down to ringside. Rick jumps up on the apron to distract the Cat, which does work but also cause Rick to crash to the arena floor courtesy of the Feliner kick. The Cat then tags off to Sting so that the Cat can fling himself from the ring onto the Dog Faced Gremlin. The referee is distracted by all the outside commotion and thus allows Jarrett to re-enter the ring. Sting is pumped enough to fight off both individual temporarily. Finally, the number game is too much and the two heels are able to beat down Sting. Jarrett then retrieves his guitar and asks Scott to hold the Stinger. To the middle turnbuckle goes Jarrett as he measures the guitar up against Sting. Liking his position, Jarrett jumps off the ropes but Sting breaks away at the last minute as Jarrett’s guitar connects with the wrong man. Sting tosses Jarrett from the ring and covers the fallen champion. The ref notices a pinfall and jumps into the ring for the easy 3 count. The crowd goes crazy as their hero scored the big return pinfall. Sting celebrates with the crowd while Cat resumes brawling with Rick Steiner and Miss Jones with the Amazon women Midajah. Jarrett shamefully covers his face down at ringside while Steiner gives him death glares. The focus as the show comes to a close is Stinger raising his arms in victory.

Winners: Sting & The Cat

77/84/63

Mike Tenay: What a return for Sting as he is the first man to pin Steiner since he became the WCW World Champion. Could Steiner’s title reign be in jeopardy at WCW Sin.

Stevie Ray: I’m so happy to see that fruit booty get his, Tenay. I’ll be even happier when he loses that title.

Mike Tenay: I believe that could be happening very soon. It looks like there is a lot of dissension in the camp of the newly formed Apocalypse. As Jarrett seemingly accidentally hit the champion with that guitar. Look at death stare? What will happen this Monday at Nitro. Steiner v. Goldberg! See you then, fans!

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[SpiceDawg]

Thunder v. Smackdown Ratings Results

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The Thursday ratings war scene isn’t much different then the Monday scene. It’s another massacre win for the WWF. Though WCW is disappointed with yet another spanking they do have some consolation in knowing that they did get another ratings increase in this episode of Thunder.

WCW Thunder scored 5.10 overall. The show actually peaked with the main event, which is a positive sign as they increased viewers during the show. The attendance figures for the in-house attendance was at 4035 which is also respectable. The gate revenue was close to $161400. An interesting note, all these numbers are higher then Nitro, which is supposed to be WCW’s premier show.

WWF’s Smackdown scored a big 6..41 which is one of it’s highest ever rating on UPN. They got an attendance of 7023 and a gate revenue of close to $280920. WWF handily wins this week with a show that saw a Smackdown main event angle of The Rock doing the Rock Bottom on Vince McMahon. It also saw a very hot match up with Kurt Angle beating Chris Jericho after Beniot interference. It’s obvious WWF is trying to put on shows that will pop ratings into order to keep back the WCW renaissance.

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Backstage Notes fron WCW Thunder

01.05.01

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- Apparently, the backstage consensus was that they were fairly happy with the performance that A-Wall and Douglas put on. WCW realizes that A-Wall is fairly green but they felt he kept up with Douglas fairly well. Despite this, Douglas was complaining backstage that A-Wall really ruined the match and doesn’t deserve the push he’s getting. What push?

- Rumours are that Terry Taylor and other main forces behind WCW where very unimpressed with Douglas’ complaints backstage and this may result in a de-push. Which would come at a bad time as it was rumoured Douglas would be getting the WCW US Title at Sin.

- The Cat was complaining backstage that Scott Steiner was being unprofessional during his match with him and was working way too stiff. Word was that the Cat did have some bruising after his match. Scott Steiner on the other hand seemed to be unresponsive to questions regarding his stiffness.

- Word is that WCW agents were all around pretty happy with how Thunder came off. They realize that they have a lot of green talent and talent that isn’t quite over yet. All in all, it was considered a successful show.

- Apparently, the appearance of Sting was a very last minute decision and he was called to come over the night before the show. Word is that Terry Taylor intends on calling back all talent that is on ‘leave’ at this point. He feels WCW needs all the star power they can get. The trick is being able to find a place for them.

- WCW is apparently very happy how the Ric Flair & Scott Steiner interaction is coming off. Rumours persist that they are wanting to build to eventual big match between the two. Word is, Flair is working hard to get back in ring shape.

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Ted Turner To Appear On Monday???

01.05.01

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Rumours persist that WCW is hoping to involve Ted Turner in a big angle on Monday. Probably something to set up the main event for WCW Sin. If this is true, this would be the first time Ted Turner has appeared on WCW television since 1994 for the Hulk Hogan v. Ric Flair match signing. The apparent hope is that it will not only pop a quick rating but it will add to the anything can happen feel that WCW is trying to get back.

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Friday Night Ratings

01.06.01

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ECW Hardcore TV scored a .47 rating on America One. The in arena attendance was 2504 while the gate revenue was $75120. The currently financially struggling ECW was very happy with this rating. The television show saw the TV debut of Curt Hennig and Road Warrior Hawk in a show closing angle. The show was headlined with CW Anderson & Jerry Lynn beating Tommy Dreamer & Steve Corino when Anderson pinned Dreamer after hitting him with a cinder block. Yes, you read that right, Anderson hit Dreamer with a Cinder block. Yeesh.

XPW scored a .10 on KJLA. The show was headlined by a tag team bloodbath of New Jack & Lester beating Mustafa & Kronus when Jack pinned Kronus after a guitar shot. The show also saw the return of Tammy Sytch who ended up cat fighting with Lizzy Borden. I wonder how long Sytch will be able to stay with XPW now that her hubbie is signed to ECW? The attendance for this show was 211 and the gate revenue was $3165.

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Old AWA Head Takes Over JCW!!!!

01.06.01

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If you thought Ted Dibease joining JCW was shocking then wait until you find out the new owner. Long time head of American Wrestling Association and wrestling legend, Verne Gagne, has become the owner of the most controversial and hardcore wrestling federation in North America. How will this traditionalist run such a company? I have a feeling that Juggalo Championshit Wrestling may be in for a big change.

Already, Tom Dub and Fat F**k Barrel Boy have left the promotion due to the management change. Verne Gagne actually replaced this departures with two rather big names in wrestling Lodi and Johnny B. Badd. Both these wrestlers are signed to open contracts and are scheduled for monster pushes within a company whose biggest names are the Insane Clown Possee & Vampiro.

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WCW Tentative Sin PPV Line-up

01.06.01

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Here is the confirmed matches for WCW Sin, so far.

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Scott Steiner (w/Midajah) © v. Jeff Jarrett v. Sting

Goldberg Will Be Fired If His Team Loses

Goldberg & Wayne Debruce v. Totally Buff (Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell)

WCW United States Title/First Blood Match

Gen. Rection © v. Shane Douglas

WCW World Tag Team Titles

Insiders(Kevin Nash & DDP) © v. Natural Born Thrillers (any combination)

WCW Hardcore Championship Match

Terry Funk © v. Crowbar (w/Daffney)

WCW Cruiserweight Title

Chavo Guerrero Jr © v. Shane Helms

Animal Fight

The Cat (w/Miss Jones) v. Rick Steiner

Unconfirmed but possible matches due to WCW television:

Family Feud

Reno v. Big Vito

Country Pride

Mike Awesome (w/Major Gunns) v. Hacksaw Jim Duggan

Faction Warfare

Konnan (w/Tygress) v. Lance Storm (w/Major Gunns)

The last two matches might become a tag or maybe they’ll be blown off on Nitro or Thunder. There is a mixed tag scheduled for Nitro though it seems more like storyline advancement then a big pay off. The Big Vito v. Reno should be confirmed considering Reno made the challenge on Nitro but the WCW website hasn’t given Vito’s ‘response’. Rumours persist that Meng may be thrown into the mix for the Hardcore match and the way he has been pushed, it wouldn’t come as a surprise.

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WCW Sidelined Wrestlers Status

01.06.01

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With WCW not at full star power, here is the status of WCW wrestlers that haven’t been on television lately. With the surprise return of Sting, it’s very likely we will be seeing many more names soon.

Booker T – Probably the biggest name that is being held off TV. He has been off TV since his ‘injury’ at the hands on Scott Steiner. The word is that he was giving some time off to rest some long time nagging injuries and to recharge his batteries. He was talked about being put in Sting’s current position but in the end, it was obviously decided to be held off. Rumour is that WCW wants to make his return a really big impact and is waiting for the perfect opportunity. When he is back, WCW wants to resume his program with Scott Steiner.

Chris Kanyon – Kanyon took some time in the summer and never decided to come back. He was apparently very disgruntled with how he was being used in the company and was willing to sit out until his contract ended. Now, things seem to be patched up with WCW and he has been promised a main event type run. Word is, they want to return him for a feud with DDP once the Insiders v. Thrillers program is done.

Dustin Rhodes – Believe it or not, Rhodes has not been injured or disgruntled. He was taken of TV for repackaging back in April but was never told to return. Taylor thinks it is absolutely idiotic that Rhodes has been unused for so long. Word is, WCW is planning on bringing him back shortly after Sin. Thoughts about a possible US Title program, which may mean Douglas is taking the strap afterall.

Jimmy Hart – He has been airing ads on WCW program about challenging DJs to matches. Though WCW has decided that is stupid and is no longer doing the ads. Word is, they are planning on bringing Hart back on TV once Hail is ready for prime time. Hart is rumoured to be the planned mouthpiece for the large athlete.

Johnny the Bull – He isn’t really a big name. He has been off TV since a rather serious injury in October. Word is that he is pretty much healed and ready for a big return. WCW is trying to decide if they want him back with the Thrillers or turn him face to team him back up with Big Vito. There is also word they may just repackage him entirely considering he wasn’t that over to begin with. One thought, is that they want to give Douglas a bodyguard and the Bull may be perfect for the role.

Sid Vicious – He has only been gone since Starrcade but people are still wondering about his disappearance. Apparently, he was only kept off to sell Steiner’s attack. The plan is to have him return as soon as WCW Sin. There was thought that he may align with Duggan to battle Team Canada. Ugh, that could be possibly the worst tag team combination known to mankind.

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WCW Wildside Preview

01.06.01

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WCW returns to early Saturday evening on TBS. WCW has a long tradition with great Saturday wrestling programming and it all starts again this weekend. WCW will be showcasing some great cruiserweight action along with some other amazing young talent. It should be a fantastic show for wrestling fans of all ages.

Chavo Guerrero Jr. put out the open challenge to any 3 cruiserweights that want a shot at the WCW Cruiserweight title. Corporal Cajun was the first to step up to the open invitation and made his desire for gold very clear on Thursday. WCW.com has learned that the other two entrants in this 4 way elimination bout will be Jamie Knoble and Shannon Moore.

You’ve seen the video packages hyping the return of Glacier and seemingly nobody is taking this return seriously except for one man. Norman Smiley is ecstatic about the re-debut of Glacier and has even requested to be his tag team partner for tonight. This evening, you will see the return of Glacier as he teams up with the one and only Norman Smiley.

Shane Helms was told that he couldn’t compete in the elimination 4 way tonight. He’ll have to wait for his title shot at Sin. Tonight, he will still be in action as he takes on former WCW Cruiserweight champion, Elix Skipper. It should be an unbelievable contest.

Also tonight, Reno, the Filthy Animals and Team Canada will be in action!!! Do not miss the sure to be thrilling debut episode of WCW Wildside. It will start at 6:05pm and only on TBS!

[SpiceDawg]

WCW Wildside

01.06.01

Announcers: Scott Hudson & Larry Zbysko

Station: TBS

Time: Early Evening

Location: Kingsport Convention Centre - Kingsport, TN

A quick video package is played to showcase various highlights over the last several months. The focus appears to be on Cruiserweight stars. The farther into the package the faster the shots appear. Finally, the video package closes with a shot of Scott Steiner with the WCW World title firmly around his waist. The scene changes to a shot of the Kingsport Convention Centre and 4048 rabid WCW fans ready for some excitement. The necessary fireworks and pyro go off to elicit the expected responses. Announcers Scott Hudson and Larry Zbysko go over the scheduled card for the evening.

Yung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi) (w/Leia Meaow) v. Filthy Animals (Billy Kidman & Rey Misterio) (w/Tygress)

Animals get a really solid pop when they come out. Yung Dragons play the de facto heels because of how over the Animals are at this point. Leia Meaow is wearing a much more modest leather assemble probably due to the earlier TV time slot. Crazy high-flying action as would be expected from these four being in the ring together. Lots of fast tags between the two teams and the action was a lot to keep up with. Unfortunately, the fans weren’t as into this match as they probably would have been if Filthy Animals went against more over opponents. The Dragons definitely took it to their more over opponents especially after Yang took out Misterio with a stun gun. The Dragons took control over Misterio with a variety of martial art kicks and aerial attacks. Kaz seemingly took Misterio’s head off with a top rope spin kick. Despite the amazing offence of the Dragons, they were not able to take Misterio out for good. Misterio finally was able to make the tag after he tripped both members onto the ropes with a drop toe hold then took them out with a double 619. Kidman was super pumped and took down both members with head scissors. Finally, Kidman finished Yang off with a Kid Krusher and shooting star press combo. The Filthy Animals with Tygress celebrated their big win but also made sure to shakes hands with the Yung Dragons after.

Winners: Billy Kidman & Rey Misterio

70/60/96

COMMERCIAL BREAK – TBS promises you’ll love to watch Big Daddy tomorrow night. Everyone needs to get them a copy of Halo for the PS2. Konnan says something about Pepsi.

Hype –O – Rama

A rather slick video package is put together which highlights the major events that transpired on Nitro and Thunder this week. The main focus is on Flair/Sting/Apocalypse, Thillers/Insiders and Goldberg/DeBruce/Totally Buff. All the major plot points from this past week get covered on the three stories. The production is very high quality and could probably rival a WWF video package. It’s about time WCW made use of Turner’s resources.

94%

Sean O’Haire gained 1 point of overness due to reminding the fans that he indeed did beat a big player in DDP

COMMERCIAL BREAK – stuff gets shilled

MI Smooth v. Reno

Not much more then a squash for Reno. MI does get some power offence in but quickly gets cut off by Reno before any rally can be made. The fans don’t care about MI thus no hope spots ever worked with the audience. The end game, sees MI make a charge at Reno but he moves out of the way thus causing Smooth to smash his shoulder into the turnbuckles. Reno follows up by hitting the Roll of the Dice for the easy victory. Reno doesn’t get much of a celebration as Big Vito comes from the back with a stickball bat in hand. Vito delivers several hard shots over the back of Reno with the stickball bat. Reno realizes that tomorrow would be a better day to fight and retreats from the ring. Vito shouts out to Reno that he accepts his challenge for Sin and will be finishing him off once and for all.

Winner: Reno

48/53/56

Harris Boys (Don & Ron Harris) v. Norman Smiley & Glacier

Right after the announcers show the replay of the finish of Smooth v. Reno, we cut right back to the ring for this contest. Unfortunately, the crowd doesn’t perk up much for the entrance of the Harris Boys. Norman Smiley gets a decent pop from the fans and even gives them a complimentary Big Wiggle, which gets even more cheers. Though, once Smiley enters the ring he is jumped by the Harris Boys. The announcers remark on the absence of Glacier and ponder where he could be. The match is rather plodding as the Harrisses basically kick and punch at Smiley. Once Smiley starts his comeback the match begins to pick up and so does the crowd reaction. Smiley deliver the swirling slam to one Harris and the other receives an atomic drop variation where he lands directly on the mat. Norman continues to keep the crowd into it with another complimentary wiggle. Eventually, two becomes too much for one and the Harris resume their advantage. Suddenly, the lights dim in the arena, snow falls from the ceiling, blue spotlights shine upon the entrance and the semi familiar music of Glacier plays over the loud speakers. Finally, to absolute dead silence, Glacier appears on the top of the entranceway and rather than rush to the ring to assist Norman, he begins to strike karate poses for the crowd. The entire production of lights, music and effects remain as Glacier continues to strike many poses. The Harrisses are temporarily distracted by this presentation but eventually return to the mugging of Norman. After a few more stomps, kicks and punches the Harris Boys whip Norman into the ropes and deliver the crushing H Bomb. The three count is completely academic. As the Harris Boys make their leave, Glacier finally arrives to the ring and starts to check up on Smiley. The battered Smiley doesn’t seem to be impressed with Glacier and can be heard screaming questions of why Glacier wasn’t there sooner. Harris Boys walks away with a smirk on their face while the lovers spat commences in the ring. The fans more or less could care less.

Winners: Harris Boys

54/56/66

Scott Hudson: What is up with Glacier? He totally caused his team the loss here?

Larry Zbysko: Simply said, Glacier is a moron, Scott. He proved that more then ever tonight.

Scott Hudson: This has to break Smiley’s heart as he was so excited to be able to team with his hero.

Larry Zbysko: Smiley looks up to a poor video game knock off. H would be best to start hanging out with Ralphus again.

COMMERCIAL BREAK – The DVD for Starrcade will be released courtesy of Turner Home Entertainment on January 29th! A nice big Nitro ad hypes the Steiner v. Goldberg match. Some propaganda about Pepsi and it’s drinking goodness.

Let’s Be Serious

Mean Gene: Fans, welcome back to this exciting debut edition of WCW Wildside. As you all know, there has been a certain faction in WCW that hasn’t taken kindly to all you great American fans. This stable has not shown much favour to this great country. Right now, they are at war with some very popular WCW stars such as Konnan [crowd gives a pop] and newly returned patriot Hacksaw Jim Duggan [scatter of ‘Ho’s from the crowd]. Fans please give these guys a warm American welcome, Team Canada!

The crowd delivers hearty boos as Team Canada makes their way to the ring. The entire entourage consisting of Lance Storm, Mike Awesome, Major Gunns and Elix Skipper enter the ring. The faction surrounds Mean Gene while Storm steps right next to the veteran announcer.

Mean Gene: Lance Storm, in recent weeks you have. . .

Lance Storm: Gene, if I can be serious for a moment.

Scott Hudson: He’s always serious, that fuddy duddy!

Lance Storm: I do not appreciate the introduction you gave us. You failed to mention the amazing attributes and accomplishments this group of spectacular athletes have. You seemed to enjoy to put us in a negative light. It isn’t our fault that this country is in dismal shape. It isn’t our fault that amazing wrestlers like Mike Awesome want to defect from it. We should not be booed for speaking the truth. Definitely not be jeered for proving our superiority over the sub par American competition and making all your fat, worthless Americans feel inferior. Don’t blame Canada. . . blame yourself!

Mean Gene: Lance, my question was. . .

Lance Storm: I don’t care what your question was. I don’t care for you. Gene, you can leave this ring right now because you don’t deserve to be in our presence.

Mean Gene: Well, I’ve never in my. . .

Mike Awesome towers over Gene and give him an intimidating glare. Gene passes the mic over to Lance Storm and he quickly bolts from the ring.

Lance Storm: Right now, I want to address that sad sack of Americana, Konnan, I beat you fair and square at Thunder. I proved my Canadian superiority. You, like a typical American, whined and cried and moaned about your fair loss. You blamed it on everything but your sad self. So, you and your tramp now want to take me and the beautiful, athletic Major Gunns on in a mixed tag match on Nitro. We have accepted the challenge. We will prove our own supremacy over you two pieces of street trash. This war with the Filthy Animals will be put to rest. We proved to the Misifts and we will prove it to you. Team Canada is the number one faction in the entire wrestling world.

Mike Awesome: Hacksaw Jim Duggan, you cross eyed moron. You think you can just walk away from Team Canada and not pay the consequences? Do you realize what a gift it was for you to even be accepted among these National heroes? Now, you try to attack me with a weapon. That stupid piece of American lumber? Well, Duggan, I’m calling you out. Me and you, one on one at WCW Sin. I’ll make an example out of your for all the other sub par wrestlers in this flea ridden country!!!! Jim Duggan, consider your career on life support because the Canadian Career Killer is after you!!!!

Elix Skipper: What time is it? [according to the crowd it’s ‘Canada sucks’ time] That’s right, it’s Prime Time baby. I’m calling out one wannabe Cruiserweight star. I’m about to prove, I should be getting a title shot. Get out here, punk,

Lance Storm: [pats Skipper on the shoulders] Make us proud, Elix.

Major Gunns gives a good luck kiss to Skipper. As Skipper bounces around the ring and the other members start to head to the back.

Scott Hudson: It’s Skipper versus Helms, next!!!

78%

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Elix Skipper (w/Major Gunns) v. Shane Helms

Unfortunately, the crowd is absolutely dead in this contest. Probably due to the fact that both wrestlers are still seen as heels at this point even though Helms has been playing a face lately. The fact that Helms still comes out to the annoying 3 Count pop song and is aligned with definite heel Shannon Moore makes it hard to completely get behind him. Sadly a fantastic match gets played out to complete fan apathy. Helms starts out the match fast with a high impact offence consisting flapjack, shining wizards, hurricanranas and TKO type move. The attack is finally stopped with Major Gunns pulls down the ropes and Helms flies out to the arena floor. When Helms returns to the ring, Elix Skipper is ready and takes the kid down with a swinging neckbreaker. When Helms returns to his feet, he is greeted by the vicious high kicks to the head that Skipper if known for. Skipper knocks Helms down to the mat with his patent leg sweep. Sensing it’s time to finish Helms, Skipper rushes across the ring and springs off the ropes for a moonsault. The moonsault does hit Helms but unfortunately for Skipper, it hits the knees of Helms. Both competitors lie on the mat in pain while Major Gunns tries to cheer her man on. The two both get to their feet and exchange several blows with each other. Helms tries to clothesline Skipper but Elix avoids the blow using his Matrix duck. Skipper rams his knees into Helms and sets him of for the ‘Play of the Day’ (rocker dropper position but then swings opponent onto his back). Before Skipper can execute the move, Helms quickly slips behind Skipper and grabs both his arms lifting him into the air. No more reservals happen, as Helms puts away Skipper with the Vertebreaker. Helms celebrates his win in the ring to a completely dead crowd. It’s obvious they want to cheer him but they aren’t sure if they are supposed to because he is still playing up his Boy Band gimmick.

Winner: Shane Helms

55/37/87

Scott Hudson: A very gutsy win for the rising star, Shane Helms. He just pinned a former Cruiserweight champion there.

Larry Zbysko: The true test will be if he can pin the current Cruiserweight champion. Only then will he be able to be the top Cruiserweight in this company.

Scott Hudson: Fans, there has been a mystery going on the last several months regarding Stacy Keibler and who is the father of her baby. Right now, Pamela Paulshock is standing by with Stacy.

Don’t Rub Another Man’s Rubarb

Pamela Paulshock: Thanks Scott. I am here now with the lovely Stacy Keibler. Stacy, many have wondered exactly who is the father of your unborn child. It has caused your current boyfriend to go temporarily crazy and has resulted in some chaos here at WCW. Stacy, let me ask you, who is the father?

Stacy Keibler: [seems to be very nervous] Well, Pamela, this wasn’t what I really wanted to be talking about. My concern right now is only about my fiancé and he is my fiancé by the way not my boyfriend. I love him. This past Monday he was brutally attacked by that jerk, Scott Steiner. I feel. . .

Rick Steiner comes onto the set and starts to eye Stacy up and down. He licks lips in a disgusting manner and even sniffs the hair of Stacy.

Rick Steiner: Aren’t you the prettiest little thing. Quite the hottie if you ask me. What do you say, Stacy? Why don’t you ditch that loser and join up with a real man. DFG, knows how to show a lady a good time.

Steiner continues to make both ladies feel very awkward. As Steiner starts to close in on Stacy, David Flair jumps into the scene. He gives Steiner a giant shove. Steiner responds by going right into the face of Flair.

David Flair: What do you think you’re doing?

Rick Steiner: I was about to ask the same thing, boy.

David Flair: I’m tired of being the company punching bag. I’m tired of not being taken seriously. I get beat up just so people can get to my dad. Your brother roughed me up on Monday just so he can get under my father’s skin. You ended up betraying my dad and beating him up on Nitro. Now, my dad can fight his own battles. But this battle [waves his hand between Steiner and Stacy], this is my battle. I will not be used as a pawn anymore. I will not be taken for granted. I will definitely not allow a man to try to shack up with my girl.

Rick Steiner: What you going to do about it, boy?

David Flair: I’m calling your ass out, Rick. WOOOOOOOOOO!!! No more little Davey just taking it. I want you and me to get it on at Nitro. I’m taking you to school. I am going to make an example out of you. No more Mister Nice Guy from David Flair. I am taking a stand and it starts with you. Nitro, I’m taking you out!

Rick Steiner: Ha ha. Welcome to the dog pound, boy, and it’s nothing like a Sunday School Picnic. You’re about to be torn to shreds.

David Flair: WOOOOOOOOOOO!!! We’ll see about that.

David and Steiner continue to glare at each other menacingly. Meanwhile, Stacy looks on with much worry.

67%

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WCW Cruiserweight 4 Way Elimination

Chavo Guerrero © v. Corporal Cajun v. Jamie Noble v. Shannon Moore

Chavo gets a mixed response as the fans sense that he is about to go heel but he’s still the most over guy in the match. Chavo plays a slight cowardly side by opting out of starting the match and instead, Cajun begins things with Moore. Cajun puts down Moore with a series of clotheslines and dropkicks. Moore comes running at Cajun but instead is greeted with a flapjack slam. Moore has enough and tags out to Noble. After a quick exchange of holds between Noble and Cajun, Jamie takes the New Orleans native down with a spinning bulldog. Noble continues his offence with a swinging neckbreaker and keeps Cajun down by planting a knee drop. Noble tries to finish off Cajun by plating him with a brainbuster but Cajun is able to slip behind the Southerner then land a knee into the back of Noble. Chavo is tagged in by Cajun and he seems less then impressed to be in the match. Chavo takes advantage of the situation and pounds the hurt Noble to the mat. Chavo tries to finish off Noble with a swinging DDT but instead is thrown off onto the mat. Noble senses it’s time to rest up and tags out to a fired up Moore. Moore hits Chavo with a springboard dropkick but only is able to score a two count. A Russian leg sweep leads into a surfboard stretch but only wears down Chavo rather then finishes him. A powerbomb is attempted by Moore but Chavo is able to reverse that into a face plant. Both competitors eventually tag out and the reenergized Cajun & Noble go at it. Noble claims the advantage after a series of bodyslams and suplexes. The offensive flurry of Noble is cut short when he goes off the rope and is met with a harsh knee into the lower back courtesy of Moore. The momentum of Noble is stopped and Cajun is given the chance to eliminate Noble with the Whiplash 2000 (flatliner/stunner combo). Moore mocks Noble while he is rolled out of the ring and sent packing to the showers.

Moore doesn’t hesitate to get back into this match and catches Cajun with a crossbody block off the top rope. Unable to score the win, Moore awaits Cajun to rise so that he can plant him with a superkick. A jumping legdrop allows Moore to continue to keep Cajun on the mat. The fans start to perk up as Moore scales the ropes and unleashes a tumbleweed leg drop from the top. Unfortunately for Moore, they were too close to the ropes and Cajun is able to put a foot at right before the three. Moore argues with the ref but it is to no avail. Moore rescales the tope rope and attempts a moonsault but the not so out of it Cajun is able to move out of the way. Moore quickly tags out to a Chavo who quickly takes advantage of the hurt Cajun with a pinfall attempt. An attempt is all it becomes as Cajun is able to barely kick out. Cajun is able to pull off a desperation move and hits Chavo with an over the shoulder belly to belly suplex pinning combo. Chavo is too fresh to be elimanted here. Sensing that Cajun has too much fight left, he tags Moore back in the match. Moore sets Cajun up on the top ropes for a superplex but Cajun start to battle back . Evenutally, Cajun is able to hoist Moore on his shoulder and delivers a rolling Samoan drop (Lambua Leap) from the top rope. This amazing move not only pops the crowd but eliminates Moore from the match. Cajun has now caused both eliminations in this contest.

The fatigued Cajun gives Chavo the ‘just bring’ motion with his hands. Chavo doesn’t quite seem so open to such an action. The Champion tentatively enters ring and examines the fiery Louisiana star. Despite his exhaustion, Cajun brings it to the champ and unleashes with a powerful huricarana. What follows is several elbowsmashes and a dancing knee drop. Cajun even busts out three continual German suplexes, which get a pop from the crowd. Both men go to the outside after Cajun delivers a follow through clothesline over the top rope. Cajun slings the champion back in the ring and uses the ropes to slingshot himself in for a cross body block. Chavo expects the move and is able to use the momentum to bring himself on top. Using a handful tights, Chavo is able to claim the quick three count. The Champion slides out of the ring grabbing his title while Cajun remains inside rather shocked over the events. Cajun is yelling at Chavo asking why he grabbed the tights while the champion decides to ignore him while strutting up the aisleway.

Winner: Chavo Guerrero Jr.

63/59/84

Scott Hudson: It appears that Cajun may finally have seen the true, Chavo.

Larry Zbysko: Let’s be honest Scott, in the end all that matters is if you win the match. Chavo right now is a winner.

Scott Hudson: Yes, but Cajun was real close. He was very close to taking the title tonight. I really believe he could have done it.

Larry Zbysko: But he didn’t.

Chavo continues to celebrate up the ramp while the commentators hype up the upcoming Nitro with all it’s already signed matches. The screen fades to the new WCW logo.

OR: 65

[SpiceDawg]

WCW Wildside Ratings & Backstage Notes

01.07.01

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-WCW Wildside garnered a 2.09 rating for the debut episode. WCW and TBS executives were all extremely pleased with the fairly high rating. The attendance for the show was said to be 4048 while WCW brought in a gate revenue of close to $161920. All in all, WCW feels that Wildside delivered exactly what they wanted from a financial and rating standpoint.

-WCW agents are very impressed with Yung Dragons as a team. The word is that they would like to push the team and have them on television much more regularly. At this point, it’s just a matter of creative finding the right storyline for them.

-Word is, Leia Meow was causing trouble backstage and this isn’t the first incident. Despite the high regard that WCW has for the Yung Dragons, it is rumoured that Meow is one very thin ice.

-WCW wasn’t impressed with the ring work of MI Smooth but seem to still want to give the guy a chance due to his size and the fact he is one of the cheaper talents on the roster.

-There were a lot of upset officials over the crowd response to the Helms and Skipper match. This seems to be Terry Taylor’s evidence that Helms needs to be removed from 3 Count as soon as possible unless they want a dead crowd for the Sin match against Chavo.

-Glacier was seen as a flop due to the lack of crowd response. Apparently, the gimmick won’t be scrapped because Glacier is friends with many backstage. Though word is, he’ll be a strictly Wildside gimmick at this point. Unforunately, will probably lead to Smiley continually being under utilized.

-WCW was so proud of the Four Way Elimination match that there is talks of a big push for Cajun now. The original plan was a very small program with Chavo but now it might be a full fledged feud in the future.

-WCW was very happy with the actual format of the show. It seems they will continue to have a show that will have video packages to showcase the major stories, feature matches with under used talent and progress smaller storylines (like the Steiner & Flair angle).

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CZW Fake You TV Ratings

01.07.01

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CZW scored a fairly respectable .48 last night. A crowd of 186 people saw a decent show closing main event with Jay Briscoe & Mark Briscoe defeating Wifebeater & Lobo when Briscoe pinned Lobo after hitting the Screwdriver through a table. The show gained an in-house gate of $2790. There was also a fantastic tag team match between Divine Storm and Jun Kasai & Men’s Teoh which saw Chris Divine pin Kasai after a spinning reverse ddt. It was a really good hour of action.

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WWF Sunday Night Heat Ratings

01.08.01

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Heat scored a 1.17 rating along with attendance of about 7011 and a gate of 280440. WWF is pretty happy with those numbers and already are in talks of moving the show to prime time. If Heat does get moved to Prime Time, that would leave the company with 3 Prime Time shows to write for every week which would seem a bit much. Heat tonight showcased a great main event with Edge & Christian winning a 4 way tag match against Too Cool, Low Down and the APA. Edge pinned Chaz for the big victory.

Word is that Heat may start showcasing light heavyweights in order for WWF to compete with WCW’s new Wildside program. This would be apparent in this show which also saw Essa Rios pin TAKA Michinoku, Crash Holly pin Funakis and X Pac defeat K Kwik in all very excellent matches.

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Goldberg To Lose on Sunday???

01.08.01

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Apparently, Goldberg has been quite the hassle backstage. Despite not having creative control he has still tried to change most of the finishes in his recent matches. Doesn’t seem to want to give the rub to any of the younger stars. Terry Taylor doesn’t want to take Goldberg off television (which losing a retirement match would have to happen) but the thought is it may end up being better for the company. It would give Goldberg a chance to be away and possibly get some perspective. Plus word is that Goldberg is going to start doing filming for a new action flick.

The current struggle for Taylor, seems to be that he knows he needs the big stars on TV to get ratings but also the same stars seem to be causing him head aches. Kevin Nash, Shane Douglas, Lex Luger and Buff Bagwell have all apparently been major headaches to work with lately. None of them seem to want to have to job in any capacity and seem completely stuck to their ‘spots’ in the company.

The hope is having one of the troublemakers (Goldberg) gone for a bit may allow for the others to be easier to work with. Personally, Goldberg would probably be the worse choice to take off TV as he is the most over between all of them. Though his current story does allow for the easiest out.

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WCW House Show Results

01.08.01

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Chattanooga, TN

01.03.01

1. Yung Dragons(w/Leia Meow) defeated the Boogie Knights when Yang pinned Wright after the Yang Time. After the match, Disco brawled to the back with Wright.

2. Bill Kidman pinned Elix Skipper after the Kid Krusher

3. Bam Bam Bigalow beat Jim Duggan after the Greeting from Ashbury Park

4. In a Hardcore rules triangle match, Meng beat Crowbar & Mike Awesome after Meng pinned Crowbar with the Tongan Death Grip

5. Shane Douglas defeated United States Champion General Rection via count out after he knocked out Rection with his chain

6. WCW Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Shane Helms, Jamie Noble & Kwee Wee in a 4 way match

7. WCW World Tag Team Champions The Insiders defeated the Perfect Event after Nash pinned Stasiak after the jackknife. After the match, Sean O’Haire attacked Kevin Nash and laid him out in the ring

8. WCW World Champion Scott Steiner & Jeff Jarrett beat The Cat & Big Vito after Steiner made the Cat submit to the Steiner Recliner

9. Goldberg defeated Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger after he pinned both men with the Jackhammer

Athens, TN

01.05.01

1. Evan Karagious & Jamie Noble beat Yung Dragons(w/Leia Meow) when Noble pinned Yang after the swingblade

2. Meng beat Crowbar & Mike Awesome in a hardcore rules match

3. Lance Storm & Elix Skipper (w/Major Gunns) defeated Billy Kidman & Rey Misterio (w/Tygress) when Storm caused Rey to tap out to the Maple Leaf

4. The Cat pinned Rick Steiner after the Feliner

5. Reno pinned Big Vito after the roll of the dice

6. General Rection & A-Wall beat Shane Douglas & Bam Bam Bigelow when Rection pins Bigelow after the No Laughing Matter

7. Sean O;Haire pinned DDP after the Seanton Bomb

8. Sting defeated Jeff Jarrett after the Stinger Death Drop

9. Goldberg beat Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell after Goldberg pinned both men

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WCW Nitro Preview

01.08.01

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It is one of the most anticipated WCW Nitro main events of all time as Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner squares off with the phenom, Goldberg, in a non title war. Both men have absolutely huge PPV matches this Sunday at WCW Sin. Tonight, they must focus on each other as they meet in this rubber match. Steiner scored a victory over Goldberg at Fall Brawl this past September, than Goldberg won in a rematch inside a cage. This contest could truly prove who is the most dominate force in WCW. Though if Goldberg loses, he will be fired from WCW. Will Totally Buff stick their noses into this match in hopes of cancelling the PPV bout? Where is Steiner’s mind at after being pinned for the first time since winning the title on this past Thunder against Sting? Are Steiner & Jarrett on the same page after the accidental guitar shot that caused Steiner’s loss? It will be an absolutely explosive and unforgettable contest.

On Thunder, we saw the return of Sting! He scored huge on his return night as he pinned the WCW World Champion. He was able to battle back the forces of Jarrett & Steiner on Thursday but will he be able to do it on Sunday for the title? Sting will most definitely be in the house tonight and it should be an exciting affair. What will happen with all 3 Sin main event participants being in the same arena? Will Steiner try to exact his revenge tonight?

Ric Flair promises to have a major announcement tonight. No word on exactly what it pertains to. If Flair promises something huge then it will be an earth shattering revelation. Will it pertain to WCW Sin? Is yet another obstacle to be thrown at the reckless World Champion? Only way to find out is to tune into Nitro tonight!!!

Plus David Flair has challenged Rick Steiner to a one on one contest after Steiner made a pass at David’s girl Stacy.

A big mixed tag battle will take place between Lance Storm & Major Gunns against Konnan & Tygress. Lance Storm scored the cheap win on Thursday and Konnan will be out for revenge tonight. It should be an exciting chapter in the ongoing Filthy Animals and Team Canada war.

Be sure to tune into TNT tonight at 9:00pm for what will be the most explosive 2 hours of wrestling action anywhere on Monday nights!!!

[Hewey]

Just had a chance to read up on this, I'm enjoying it. I'm liking how you're keeping it very realistic for the time even though you have some shitty talent to work with. I'm enjoying the way you're using Chavo, And I truly hope you keep the Cruiserweight Championship around his waist for awhile. I also loved you bringing back Sting, And even though I feel he won't win the World title, He'll still make a good addition to the main event. Since Sid was feuding with Steiner at the time, Maybe Sid will get involved somehow? I liked O'Haire going over DDP and I hope you continue pushing him. Maybe in a few months (game time) he'll be on his way to a singles run? As for the trouble makers like Nash, Goldberg, Luger, Bagwell, etc keep them around for awhile just so you can build new stars to job them to if you're going to end up sending them on their way. Sin looks like a solid card and you've hyped it well even though the show is very near. Keep up the good work, And push Alex Wright and Disco (Y)

I do think the matches for TV shows are a bit long, But that's just because I prefer shorter write ups

Edited October 25, 2005 by Baby Hewey

[SpiceDawg]

OCC: Thank you for the feedback, Hewey. I plan on keep pushing both O'Haire and Chavo. I actually have some huge plans in store for O'Haire. Sid will definitely be putting his nose into the main event scene soon but for now he's selling the Steiner injury. Unfortunately, I don't really have any plans to push either Disco or Wright but that can always change. I actually don't plan on getting rid of the troublemakers because that wouldn't make things very realistic. As for jobbing them out, in Nash's case it's impossbile since he has creative control. The creative control will be a very big headache very soon in this diary. Glad to hear you're hyped for Sin and hopefully the build continues to hook you. As for the match lengths. I'll try to keep an eye on them and not allow them to get overly long. Once again, thank your for the feedback and hope you enjoy the show.

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WCW Nitro

Date: 01.08.01

Venue: X-Cel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN

Network: TNT

Timeslot: Primetime

Announcers: Tony Schiavone & Scott Hudson

Ring Announcer: David Penzer

A video package shows action shots of Goldberg and Scott Steiner. The voice over says that both these warriors are heading towards their biggest challenge this Sunday but tonight their paths cross each other. It’s hyped as the biggest match in the careers of both men. The video package then segues into the usual WCW intro video. We cut to a rabid crowd of 4037 at the X-Cel Energy Centre. The pyro and fireworks go off while the camera pans through the audience showcasing many fans decked out in official WCW star gear such as Sting, Ric Flair amd Booker T wear.

Tony Schiavone: Tonight fans, we have what is probably the biggest match in WCW history, Goldberg versus Scott Steiner. The rubber match in what has been a blood feud. I am Tony Schivone along with Scott Hudson and we welcome you fans to what should be one of the greatest nights in wrestling history.

Scott Hudson: We are coming off of what was a huge WCW Thunder. We not only saw the return of Sting and found out that he will be in the title match on Sunday; but Sting pinned Steiner right in the muddle of the ring which is the first time Steiner has been pinned since he won the title last year.

Tony Schiavone: Sting is in the arena tonight. We’ve got the absolutely explosive main event against the two biggest stars in WCW today. Earlier today, WCW.com broke the news that Flair has a huge announcement for tonight. Plus we’ve got David Flair v. Rick Steiner, Konnan & Tygress battling Major Gunns & Lance Storm and to kick things off we have Corporal Cajun versus Shane Helms!!! Wow.

Scott Hudson: I’m more giddy then a 14 year old school girl decked in her purple dress right before the Spring Fling Dance!

Tony Schivone: What?

Corporal Cajun (w/Chavo Guerrero Jr.) v. ‘Sugar’ Shane Helms

Referee: Charles Robinson

The Cruiserweight champion leads out Cajun for this match even though it doesn’t appear like Cajun wanted the accompaniment. Helms comes out to a mixed reaction but is still seen as a heel due to his annoying 3 Count music. Helms wastes no time in immediately taking the match to Cajun. At one point, Cajun rolls out of the ring to compose himself with Chavo by his side but the composure doesn’t last as Helms dives from the top rope onto both competitors. Though this also ends up being the moment when the tide shifts as Helms rolls Cajun into the ring and Chavo decides to plant a vicious knee into the small of Helm’s back. Cajun, unaware of the attack, puts Helms down with a back suplex. The Corporal strikes a pose to the crowd but actually gets a negative response back due to the interference of Chavo. Cajun seems rattled by the reaction of the crowd but he continues his attack on the number one contender to his friend’s title. Cajun tries to put Helms away with a variety of moves like the belly to belly, hurricanrana and tiger suplex but Helms has lots of guts thus refuses to go down. The toughness of Helms earns him some cheers from the audience as he starts to make a comeback against the tough New Orleans native. The rally is prematurely ended when Chavo trips up the young star. This move not only catches the attention of the referee but also of one Corporal Cajun. Cajun starts asking why Chavo is cheating but Chavo only responds by telling him to focus back on the match. Eventually Cajun decides to return to Helms but at this point, Helms has completely recovered from the tripping. Cajun tries to regain his offence but Helms is now on a roll. Cajun is put down with the Sugar Smack superkick and Helms follows up with the Nightmare on Helms street. Helms makes a ‘I want the belt’ motion with his hands towards Chavo before delivering the always devastating Vertebreaker to Cajun. This amazing finisher puts Cajun down for the three while Chavo slams his hands on the ring apron in frustration. Helms does a quick celebration in the ring over his victory and makes a few gestures towards Chavo before heading to the back.

Chavo looks over the fallen Cajun and has an expression of disgust on his face. Eventually, Chavo offers his hand to Cajun and helps Cajun back to his feet. Cajun is patted on the back by Chavo and is gestured to lead the way out of the ring. The crowd lets out a rain of boos as the moment Cajun turns around he is belted with the championship belt. Cajun drops like a sack of cement and then is met with a flurry of kicks by an enraged Chavo. Chavo lifts up the battered Cajun and puts him down with a brutal brainbuster. Chavoe doesn’t seem to be finished with his attack but is interrupted anyway, when Shane Helms returns from the back to chase Chavo off. Chavo leaves with this Cruiserweight title over his shoulder while Helms tends to the fallen and beaten Cajun.

Winner: Shane Helms

77/70/85

Chavo Guerrero Jr.’s heel turn is completed

Chavo got 2 points of overness from this turn

Tony Schiavone: That despicable Chavo just beat up one of his best friends. What is going on in his head!

Scott Hudson: Chavo showed his true colours tonight. That colour is yellow as he attacked Cajun from behind and he ran away once Helms arrived.

COMMERCIAL BREAK – Be sure to catch WCW Sin live on PPV to witness Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett and Sting locked in bitter combat for the WCW World Championship!!!

Time To Regroup

WCW comes back on the air with the noise of police sirens filling the arena which brings out the one and only WCW World Champion, Scott Steiner. He is followed to the ring by his number one freak, Midajah. Steiner looks to be in a very foul mood. He doesn’t even bother doing his customary posing before he grabs a mic from ringside.

Scott Steiner: Tonight, the big bad booty daddy is going to prove why he is the genetic freak when he puts away Goldberg once and for all. [the fans respond to that statement with a shower of boos] Huh? You don’t like the idea of me putting away that joke, Goldberg? I don’t care because I don’t like any of you either. You’re all inbred, overweight, overpaid, dimwitted, trailer trash. I’m not out here right now to address Goldberg or to even talk about you pieces of garbage. [this elicits the obvious cheap heat] I’m out here right now to call Jeff Jarrett’s ass out! Jarrett you hit me over the head with that damn guitar. You caused me my first loss since I became the man and champion of this flea ridden company. Get out here. Explain yourself before I bruise your stupid ass!!!! [no music or appearance] I said, get your stupid ass out here. Or I’ll find you out in the back and drag you out here!!!

Finally, the strains of Jarrett’s knock off ‘Cowboy’ by Kid Rock theme blares over the PA. Jeff Jarrett comes out from the back with his guitar in hand. Jarrett strikes a pose to the crowd before he heads into the ring. The crowd greets Jarrett with an onslaught of boos.

Jeff Jarrett: First off, all you slapnuts better give the Chosen One a better reception then the one you just showed me. I am the hand picked leader and future of this company. [Jarrett then turns to Steiner] But right now, Steiner you are the WCW World Champion. We made the pact to bond together and make sure you are still the Champion after Sin. I gave you my word and my word is gold. Steiner, I said to you after Thunder and I’ll say it to you again. Don’t listen to WCW.com. Don’t listen to the wrestlers in the back. Definitely don’t listen to these stupid Minnesota morons. [once again, obvous cheap heat] The truth is, I did not purposely hit you with the guitar on Thursday. It was a mistake. You can trust me.

Scott Steiner: Yeah? I can trust you? Well, listen real careful you SOB. If you ever swing that guitar in my direction again then I’ll stick it so far up your ass then you’ll be plucking string from your teeth. Hear me? Understand me? I’m the genetic wo. . .

Jeff Jarrett: Are you challenging me? Are you trying to lay down a threat? I am the Chosen One, Steiner. If you want, I will gun for your WCW World Championship. I’d be more then happy to even go at it here tonight. [fans give a slight pop of the prospect of title match] Especially if you put your WCW Title on the line.

Scott Steiner: Huh? You think your want the largest armed in the world and the most genetically jacked freak in history? You know what you’re saying. I’m Big Poppa Pump and I will make you holla in pain.

Rick Steiner: Now wait one minute!!!!!

From the back comes the Dog Face Gremlin, who obviously has a mic in hand. He rushes to the ring and immediately tries to separate the two stars.

Rick Steiner: What are you guys doing? [looks over at Jarrett] Jeff, you gave my brother his word that you would make sure he walked out of Sin with the WCW title. I know you meant it and I expect you to keep it. 2 on 1 against Sting will guarantee that Apocalypse still has the title. Remember, we are a group and we are here to take down WCW. [looks over at Scott] Dammit, bro, it’s obvious that Thursday was an accident. Jarrett didn’t mean to blast you with that shot. You two, shouldn’t be trying to go at it right now. Remember our enemies. It’s not each other. We are a unit and we are the Apocalypse. We are here to make life a living hell for Ric Flair and all his stinking cronies. Tonight, we have the chance to take out the biggest of his ass kissers. We can rid WCW of Godlberg. [a pop of the mention of Goldberg] You understand? We need to unite and definitely tonight, we need to be a solid unit. Just to make sure that tonight is a very good evening, I’ve enlisted two new members into our group. [steiner and Jarrett give a very puzzled look] Yeah, I went over your heads. I’m pretty sure you’ll think this is a good addition with all things considered.

The music of Totally Buff plays over the speakers and unsurprisingly, it’s those two men that walk down the rampway. Both taunt the fans on their way to the ring, which causes the usual response.

Buff Bagwell: Hey baby, I’m more then happy to join the Apocalypse.

Lex Luger: We are even more then happy to be your ally on this night, Scott Steiner. Tonight, we can cure WCW of the cancer known as Goldberg.

Rick Steiner: What you say? Tonight, we unite and become a solid group again? Scott? Jeff?

Jarrett and Scott grudgingly look each over for a second. It even looks like the self proclaimed genetic freak is about to pounce Jeff. Finally, at the behest of the others, the two shake hands in the middle of the ring. The group starts to pant themselves on the back and act like they just won the Superbowl.

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Putting A New Spin Things

The legendary theme of ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ is played over the arena and the crowd lets out a monstrous pop knowing who is about to come out. Arguable WCW’s most popular superstar, Nature Boy Ric Flair comes strutting out onto the entrance ramp. Flair lets out a big ‘WOOO’ and the fans return in kind. Flair soaks up the cheers and chants before finally addressing the Apocalypse.

Ric Flair: It’s a big night here in St. Paul [a big cheap pop from the crowd]. I was raised in this great state and became one of the greatest professional wrestlers by starting out in this state. Say what you will boys, but St. Paul is a hella of a great town! [the cheap pops keep coming] Like I said, it’s a big night here in St. Paul. We’ve got the WCW World Champion taking on the phenom and the man, Goldberg. Right here, we witnessed some new members of the Apocalypse. The group that is supposed to be running me out of the business. Ha ha ha ha. That isn’t going to happen, boys. You know what, you aren’t going to run Goldberg out of WCW either. You know why? [Apocalypse member have a look of confusion] I’ll tell you, why? Because I started thinking, I started letting the brain going. I realized, it wasn’t myself that ever made the deal that Goldberg had to recreate his streak or be sent out of this company. It never signed the papers for such a thing. It was done by some putz that doesn’t even work here anymore. I question what authority he had in the first place. I said to myself, would I as the CEO of WCW want to fire Bill Goldberg? Would I want to send him packing? Would I want to end his career in this business? NO!?! [big pop] I wouldn’t. I don’t want to end the man’s livelihood. Not over some stupid deal that was made before I even became the CEO of the greatest wrestling company in the world. What did I do? I went to a man who has even more stroke then me in WCW. A man who has the authority to change whatever he wants in this company. I went to Ted Turner! Right now, I want to direct you to the Nitrovision screen because somebody is about to rock all your little worlds!

On the screen, indeed the WCW owner appears behind a big mahogany desk. Turner has a paper in his hand, which would appear to be a prepared statement [or his script].

Ted Turner: First off, I want to welcome all the great wrestling fans to World Championship Wrestling. It is my pleasure to address all you great wrestling fans. Next, I want to address the issue of Goldberg and the fact his career is on the line in every match he has here in WCW. Flair, brought it to my attention that an agreement was made in October that if Goldberg didn’t win 176 matches straight that he would have to leave this company. He would be fired. To me, it doesn’t seem like a good business decision to fire one of the biggest stars in World Championship Wrestling history. [big reaction of joy from the fans] Moreso, the person who apparently arranged for this deal is no longer under the contract of WCW. He is not here to fire any WCW talent, obviously. At this moment, Flair and myself are the ones with authority to do such actions. Firing Goldberg is not something either of us plan or want to do. I am hereby officially voiding the contract or stipulation that caused Goldberg to have to recreate his streak. Though I trust that Goldberg can do such a feat, I am lifting the pressure of such a challenge. From this point on, Goldberg is back to being able to compete like any other wrestler here in WCW. Finally, Goldberg will not have to repeat those amount of wins to earn a title shot but rather he is once again a top contender for that title. He has the right to compete for the championship when is deemed appropriate by the CEO, Ric Flair. Thank you all for your time.

Apocalypse are less than happy with such news. Scott Steiner pitches a fit in the ring. Totally Buff seem very unimpressed. They don’t get any happier with the music of Goldberg fires up and the man appears alongside Flair.

Ric Flair: WOOOOOOOO!!!! Tell him what you got, big man.

Goldberg: Well, well, well it looks like things aren’t going your way, Apocalypse. It looks like Goldberg isn’t going anywhere in the near future. Let me say, I never asked Flair to do this. I never went to Ted Turner. I sure can recreate the streak. Right now, this makes sure that I get a fair shake. It also means that these fans might be able to see their hero with the title again, real soon. Don’t worry, Steiner, I’m not gunning for that championship tonight. No rather, I’m gunning for it this Sunday. [the fans give a big pop for that news] With the permission of Flair, I’ve laid out the following challenge for you Totally Buff. I know, it bothers you that my career isn’t on the line anymore. It bothers me that it’s been many months since I’ve had a title shot. Here is my proposal. This Sunday night, if I win my match between you two jokers then I will be added as the fourth man to the World Title match at WCW Sin. I will be finally allowed the chance to get the championship that was stolen from me over 2 years ago. But if I lose, then I won’t have the opportunity to compete for the WCW World Championship for the entirety of 2001. What you say, boys?

Lex Luger: What you are saying, is that if either you or DeBruce get beat on Sunday then you can’t be in a championship match for all of 2001. The purpose of being in this company is completely nonexistent for you for an entire year. Ha ha ha ha

Buff Bagwell: We once again have a chance to take away your livelihood. Let’s admit it Goldberg, you have been grasping for another shot at the title for almost 2 years. If we win, oh baby, it’s going to be another year! You’ll just have to watch as our boy Big Poppa Pump runs the show for 2001!!!!

Goldberg: Is that a deal?

Buff Bagwell: What do you say Scotty? Do you trust us to be able to finish this [make exaggerated quotation marks with his hands] phenom off? If we fail, are you ready to take him again this Sunday.

Scott Steiner: Boys, after tonight, there won’t be anything left. I beat you at Fall Brawl. I made you cry. I will make you moan and beg tonight. You won’t even make it to this Sunday. Goldberg, the Apocalypse is more then happy to take the challenge!!!!

Goldberg: [looks over at Flair and then glares at the stable in the ring] Then all I have left to say is, YOU’RE NEXT!!!!

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Tony Schiavone: Oh my, what explosive news this is. Goldberg’s career is no longer on the line in his matches. But the stake has arguable been raised for this Sunday.

Scott Hudson: Tony, losing this Sunday for Goldberg will almost be like being out of the company. As he won’t be able to compete for the thing he covets most in this business.

Tony Schiavone: What a match and what a stipulation. This may have been the biggest moment in our sport and we just witnessed it live on Nitro!!!!

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Hardcore Match

Meng (w/Paisely) v. Crowbar (w/Daffney)

Referee: Scott Dickenson

The announcers spend the entire match ga-gaing over what they just heard. Tony is still convinced that it was the biggest moment in wrestling history. They also really seem to be overselling the appearance of Turner on Nitro. They do realize that WWF’s owner appears on Raw every week, right? Anyway, Crowbar uses everything at ringside to try to put away Meng but nothing seems to keep the big guy down for long. Crowbar even takes a chair and dives off the top rope hitting Meng right in the head. Meng just stands there no selling the move and then crescent kicking Crowbar down to the mat. Daffney even gets involved and crossbody blocks Meng but she is obviously caught then disposed of over the top rope. Paisely then greets Daffney on the outside with a spear. In the ring, Crowbat must think Meng is on fire because he puts him out with a fire extinguisher except that doesn’t really affect Meng either. Finally Meng decides that play time is over and applies the dreaded Tongan death grip onto Crowbar. The move puts Crowbar down for the three count rather quickly. Paisley happily jumps into the arms of her victorious man and starts shouting how he’s proven he deserves that Hardcore title shot again. Meanwhile. Crowbar throw a fit in the ring and start pounding his arms & feet against the mat like a child.

Winner: Meng

55/52/58

Tony Schiavone: Meng continues to be a thorn in the side of Crowbar.

Scott Hudson: Crowbar shouldn’t be in such a bad mood. Despite losing to Meng again, he is still the man with the title shot this Sunday.

Tony Schiavone: Will Crowbar finally be able to end this current losing streak he seems to be on for his big match against not only the Hardcore champion but the man he idolized as a boy.

Whats up with dat?

Shane Helms, with his bag slung over his shoulder, is seen exiting the arena. Before he makes the door, Shannon Moore steps in his way. Helms seem confused by the confrontation.

Shane Helms: Excuse me, Shannon.

Shannon Moore: We’ve got a problem, Shane.

Shane Helms: What is that?

Shannon Moore: You. What is going on in your head right now? Have you forgot about the people that matter? Have you forgot about the 3 Count? You’ve really changed these last few weeks, Shane. You’ve become so focused on this title shot that you have forgot about the things that matter. Us.

Shane Helms: Aren’t you being a little overdramatic? Shouldn’t I be focused on this Sunday? Isn’t this why we entered this business to begin with, to be able to prove we are the best? This Sunday, I can prove it by winning the championship. This is a good things for us because it’ll prove that 3 Count isn’t the joke we once were seen as.

Shannon Moore: No Shane, the problem is that you aren’t doing this for 3 Count. It’s all about you. You’re leaving me behind. You are forgetting about me. Everything that we’ve done together.

Shane Helms: What is this about?

Shannon Moore: Why did you bother helping Cajun tonight? He isn’t a friend. He isn’t 3 Count?

Shane Helms: What Chavo was doing was wrong. He turned his back on a friend. I wasn’t just going to let him beat up Lash, like that.

Shannon Moore: [laughs to himself] It’s Cajun. If you want to be champion, you need to focus on being the best and not wasting time with wastes of space like Corporal Cajun. He’s joke and a never will be. I think, you are turning soft. You are listening to these fans now. You like their cheers and you encourage it. I don’t like it, Shane. I don’t like you listening to the fans or helping out someone like Cajun. It’s makes you weak.

Shane Helms: [obviously agitated] If appreciating the fans and helping someone out makes me soft or weak then I guess I am. Have a good night, Shannon.

Shane pushes past his friend in order to go through the exit.

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Mixed Tag Team Match

Lace Storm & Major Gunns v. Konnan & Tygress

Referee: Randy Anderson

The crowd is very into the entrance of Konnan and Tygress. They are even more into Konnan’s usual spiel in the ring before the match. They aren’t so into Lance’s usual spiel in the ring or his demand of listening to the Canadian anthem. Once the match gets started, Konnan is able to control Lance with a series of clothelines and slams. Lance eventually stops the momentum of K-Dawn with a big superkick to the head. Lance goes to work on the leg that was damaged on Thursday. Despite the various amounts of leg holds done by Storm, the fiery gangsta refuses to call it quits. Storm goes back to some kicking and punching on the leg of Konnan. Storm even tags in Gunns to do some leg kicking and that is where this match goes downhill. Eventually, the two women end up in the ring together and it isn’t a pretty sight. For the majority, they are rolling on the mat sort of pretending to attack each other. The real ugly part, is when thye do a mockery of a wrestling match and start to put some lame holds on each other. Despite the fans finding both ladies hot, they don’t want to see them totally bomb in the ring thus the crowd heat dies down. Despite this, Schivaone tries to convince the fans at home that it’s the ladies that everyone really wants to see go at it. Finally, the two men return in the ring together and Konnan celebrates this by bringing Lance down with a rolling clothesline. Konnan even scores a nearfall after he drops the Canadian with a faceplant. Team Canada obviously are sensing trouble because Mike Awesome comes from the back. Immediately he makes an impact by tripping up Konnan. Somebody doesn’t like seeing this interference and that somebody is Hacksaw Jim Duggan. The tough guy rushes down to the ringside area and puts the big Awesome down with a clothesline. The ref tries to encourage Awesome to head to the back and Storm decides this would be a good time to mouth off at Hasksaw. Duggan responds to this mouthing by planting a two by four shot right to the chest of Storm. Konnan immediately cinches in the Tequila Sunrise and the referee enters the ring to find a tapping out Storm. Tygress, Duggan and Konnan celebrate in the ring while Gunns and Awesome tend to Storm. Storm doesn’t seem so happy about this turn of events and challenges both Konnan and Duggan to a tag team match for Thunder. The two are more than happy to agree to such a contest.

Winners: Konnan & Tygress

58/67/39

Tony Schiavone: Konnan gets his win back from Thursday. Team Canada isn’t looking so superior now, are they?

Scott Hudson: It looks like Storm is already making excuses. We will see if he can get revenge this Thursday.

Tony Schivaone: Up next, we are going to be hearing from the returning Sting!!!!

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Didn’t Miss That Time

Pamela Paulshock: I’m here in the back with one of the top stars in WCW right now and the top contender for the WCW World Championship, Sting! Sting, what are your thoughts on the big news that Goldberg can indeed now possibly be a part of the big WCW World Title match on Sunday?

Sting: First off Pam, WOOOOOOOOOOO! It’s good to be back to WCW. It’s once again SHOWTIME!!!! I am here to give the WCW fans my 100%. This Sunday, I am totally focused on beating Scott Steiner and Jeff Jarrett for the World Championship. I don’t like either man. Both have tried to put me out in the past. This Sunday, I plan on exacting some overdue revenge. The best way to do that is to win the championship for all my little Stingers! As for Goldberg, I hope he is in the World title match. It means he was able to win his tag match and I don’t want him to lose that. I’d be more then happy to meet the man in the ring again. We’ve fought before, you know Pamela. I’d love to do it again this Sunday. Man, I’m excited!!!

Pamela Paulshock: You pinned Steiner this past Thursday after an accidental guitar shot from Jarrett. Do you feel there is dissension among Jarrett and Steiner. Do you think you can take advantage of that?

Sting: Oh, I’ll take advantage of it Pamela. It is definitely there. Those two have way too big of egos to not have some problems. This Sunday, they both want that title despite what they say. I’ll be able to use that against them. I’ll be able to do exactly the same thing that I did this past Thunder. I’ll pin Steiner right in the middle of the ring for the WCW World Championship. Man, I’m totally excited. It’s good to be back. It’s good to have a chance to be champion again!

Pamela Paulshock: Now, Sting, Steiner was the person that took you off TV for a bit. He brutally attacked you with pipe back in November. Is revenge on your mind this Sunday and what actions are you willing to take.

Sting: I said it before and I’ll say it again. The best way to gain revenge on Steiner is to pin him in the middle of the ring. I will then have taken what he holds most dear. I’ll have ended his first reign as World Champion. You see Pam, I’ve been there before and I’ve tasted the gold. I’m not ready to give up on ever having it again. I want to be champion. It’s what all superstars should strive for. I’m going to regain it this Sunday. Jarrett and Steiner are in for a long night. WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I’m so jacked. I can’t wait for tonight’s main event. For the record, Goldberg I totally have your back tonight!!!

BAM!!!! Out of nowhere a guitar comes crashing onto the head of Sting. The blow causes Sting to crumple hard to the floor and Pamela runs away screeching with fear. Into the picture walks Jarrett, who smile over his handiwork.

Jarrett: You weren’t fast enough to move away this time, where you Stinger? Ha ha. Guess you won’t do Goldberg much good tonight. [turns directly to the camera] Steiner, I hopefully made my allegiance clear to you now.

Jarrett stares intensely into the camera as it cuts to a

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Impromptu Match

Mark Jindrak v. Kevin Nash

Referee: Billy Silverman

Right after the break, Mark Jindrak, in his wrestling gear, is in the ring. He lays out an open challenge for Kevin Nash to wrestle him right now. He mentions how Sean O’Haire beat Nash’s partner last week and it’s his turn to take out Nash this week. Unsurprisingly, Nash is more then happy to meet this challenge. Nash enters the ring and immediately starts to pound away on the youngest Thriller. Jindrak is whipped off the rope and right into the mighty boot of Nash. The domination continues as Nash lifts up Jindrak and drops him chest first onto a turnbuckle. Its now time for the patent framed knees from Nash as he has Jindrak slumped into a corner. He then decides that Jindrak might want some elbows with that too. Jindrak comes flying out of the corner with a big hip toss from Big Sexy. Next being served up is an assortment of forearms and clotheslines. Finally, Jindrak gains an advantage when he drops Nash with a shot to the knees. Jindrak continues on the advantage with a series of kicks, forearms and chops. The big man is then lifted up and dropped with a impressive powerslam. Jindrak hops to the second rope and administers an elbowsmash. Jindrak keeps up on the offensive while the fans continue to cheer on Nash. Jindrak gets too overconfident when he poses on the top rope for too long and when he jumps off the top he is greeted with a another big boot from Kevin. Nash starts to go through his usual set of moves. Finally, plants Jindrak with the big Jackknife powerbomb. Before any pinfall can be taken, Sean O’Haire runs into the ring and plants Nash with flying forearm. O’Haire immediately lifts Nash back up and plants him with a sit out powerbomb. O’Haire scales the top ropes and levels the big man with the infamous Seanton bomb. The fans start to cheer as DDP comes running in from the back. Unfortunately, the two Thrillers were ready for him and lay him out as well. The beatings continue once the rest of the Thrillers pour from the back and start to lay into the Insiders. Finally, the rookies stand tall in the ring over the fallen foes.

Winner: Kevin Nash by DQ

67/71/58

Tony Schiavone: What a brutal beating we just witnessed here fans. I’ve never seen Nash manhandled like that.

Scott Hudson: It appears that the Natural Born Thrillers do indeed have the number of the Insiders. What will happen this Sunday as Nash & DDP must fight two of these marvellous athletes.

Tony Schivone: Will they even make it to this Sunday? Fans, there is total carnage in the ring and we got to take a break!!!

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Rick Steiner v. David Flair (w/Stacy Keibler)

Referee: Charles Robinson

Best described as a very one sided affair, as Rick Steiner starts to murder David in the ring with punches and kicks. David occasionally tries to unleash a chop but it’s usually only met with a devastating forearm blow. Stacy tries to cheer on her man but he’s only mauled even more. David finally slows down Steiner with a low blow and referee Charles Robinson somehow misses that shot. Did I mention Charles is good friends with CEO Ric Flair? Unfortunately, the momentum for David doesn’t last long as Rick Steiner catches David as he tries to come off the top rope. David is put down with a huge powerslam. Rick Steiner unleashes his top rope bulldog which seemingly puts David completely out. Instead of going for the 3, Steiner is intent on continually mauling David. Stacy is opposed to such things and jumps on the apron to discourage it. Charles decides to tell Stacy to get off the apron but he seems to be taking a long time to do so. Actually, long enough for The Cat to appear in the ring and put down Steiner with the patent Feliner kick. The Cat rolls David on top of the DFG. Charles returns to the action just in time to count the 3. The crowd lets out a cheer over the bully Steiner being pinned by David. Immediately after the match, the Cat and Stacy take the limp David and carry him quickly to the back from the fallen Steiner. Charles Robinson catches his cue and retreats quickly from the soon to be enraged Steiner as well.

Winner: David Flair

62/63/63

Rick Steiner loses 1 point of overness – afterall, he lost to David Flair!

David Flair loses 2 points of overness – fans didn’t seem the appreciate David running away like a coward after all his big talk on Saturday

Tony Schivaone: This has to be the biggest upset in our sport!!!!

Scott Hudson: Do you believe in miracles? Because David Flair sure does now after that shock win.

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MIA Over?

General Rection is packing his stuff into a bag (no one knows why since he wasn’t on the card) when Sergeant A-Wall walks up behind him. Rection doesn’t seem to notice until A-Wall swings him around.

A-Wall: What the hell happened tonight?

General Rection: I was going to ask you the same thing but moreso, regarding on Thursday.

A-Wall: The chokeslam? Hey, you deserved that. You needed a little bit of a wake up call. You’ve self involved and very selfish lately. You cost me the match on Thursday. Tonight, your selfishness has caused Chavo to break away from the group. Did you see what he did to Cajun? I blame that on you.

Rection: You blame Chavo kicking the crap out of Cajun on me? Did I hear that right?

A-Wall: Yeah, you did hear that right. The MIA is falling apart and you haven’t done anything to fix it. You’re our supposed leader and thus it’s your fault. You should have been out there earlier tonight to help Lash. You should have helped Chavo a long time ago. You didn’t. As far as I’m concerned, there isn’t any MIA anymore. All the thanks can be directed to you. Seeya, boss.

A-Wall storms away while Rection is left looking concerned.

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Main Event

Scott Steiner (w/Midajah) v. Goldberg

Referee: Nick Patrick

The announcers go into complete overhype mode as they declare this the biggest match in Nitro history. They go as far to say that nobody should be bothering to watch any other wrestling program right now because this is definitely the biggest thing on TV. The fans seemed pretty pumped up over this contest between two of WCW’s bigger stars. It’s odd that DeBruce hasn’t appeared with Goldberg at all tonight nor has any mention of the DeBruce pinfall over Luger on Thursday. I guess, the stipulation change has overshadowed the previous plot developments. Before the match gets underway, WCW cuts to a quick commercial break and the hope is this match will keep the fans on this station. Though at this exact moment on Raw, Vince McMahon is galloping around the WWF ring in his underwear with a cowboy hat on his head. What the hell is that about?!? The show comes back with Steiner and Goldberg having a face to face stare down. It definitely gives the match a big time feel. The announcers once again waste no time in declaring this must see television and that everyone should be calling their friends to tune into Nitro. Finally, Steiner makes the first move as he throws a punch but Goldberg is quick on his feet and blocks the attempt then fires back with his own. The two men start to quickly exchange blows as the fans begin to love every minute of the action here. During the fisticuffs, Steiner quickly wraps his big arms around Goldberg and sends him flying through the air via a release belly to belly suplex. Goldberg returns to his feet to be met with a giant Steinerline. The announcers start to hype that these two men could met again this Sunday if Goldberg can win his tag team contest with Wayne DeBruce. The announcers refocus on the match, as Steiner start to rain forearms on top of the head of Goldberg. Steiner’s planned offence is to toss Goldberg around the ring with suplexes in order to demonstrate his power in this contest. The momentum ends when Steiner goes charging into a corner but is met with a reverse kick from Goldberg which is powerful enough to knock Steiner to the mat. The fans come alive when Goldberg starts to unleash his own power moves on the champion. Obviously things must not be looking good as Steiner’s stablemate and soon to be opponent Jarrett comes from the back brandishing a guitar. The excitement is so much that WCW must cut to another commercial break.

The match continues with Goldberg now pounding Steiner on the outside of the ring. Jarrett tries to intervene but da man is able to put him down his a spin kick. This allows the proper distraction and Steiner puts Goldberg down with a low blow. Both wrestlers return back inside the ring, Steiner is now in the definite driver’s seat of the match. Goldberg is on the receiving end of some Steinerlines and suplex variations. A T-bone suplex has Steiner land directly on his head. The crowd continues to rally behind their hero while Steiner keeps him grounded with forearms, clotheslines and kicks. One particular shot even busts open the right eyebrow of Goldberg and causes a small trickle of blood. Steiner decides it is time for a wear down and put Goldberg into an abdomenable stretch. Jarrett causes enough distractions to the ref that Steiner can get some assistance from Midajah to increase the pain of the hold. Drawing from the chants of the crowd, Goldberg is able to finally break from the hold by hip tossing out of it and send Steiner crashing on his back. Once Steiner returns to his feet he is met by a running shoulderblock. It starts to become apparent that Goldberg is back into this match. Several shots find their way to the face of Steiner. The Big Bad Booty Daddy starts to sense urgency and begins to try to escape the ring. Goldberg will have none of it and pulls Steiner back into the action. Steiner is brought hard to the mat with a big powerslam. Steiner even gets attacked on his legs by Goldberg’s trademark leg vine grip. In the ultimate test of strength, Goldberg presses Steiner above his head and tosses him across the other end of the ring. Steiner crawls to the corner where Midajah is at, while Goldberg readies for the spear. The fans start to cheer as they sense the end coming but then the cheers turn to giant jeers. Right when Goldberg is about to spear Steiner, he is met with a hard lead pipe shot to the face. Goldberg crumples to the mat as the referee calls for the DQ. Immediately, the ring is filled with all the Apocalypse members. Lex Luger and Buff Bagwell grab a pair of chairs as they await Goldberg to return to his feet. When he does return to his feet, he is meet with a Con-Chairto (Edge&Christian old move) to the already damaged head. Goldberg, of course, falls immediately back to the mat. This time Goldberg is helped back up by Totally Buff so that Steiner can release a series of lead pipe shots to the stomach of Goldberg. The fans starts to pick up as from the back comes running the Stinger. Sting is a house of fire and starts feeding shots to all members of the Apocalypse. Sting isn’t alone for long as Wayne DeBruce and the Cat come running from the back to help as well. Right when things start to be reaching a climax, Tony informs us we are out of time thus we fade to black.

Winner: Goldberg by DQ

79/88/59

Tony Schiavone: The Apocalypse have tried to make sure that Goldberg isn’t going to make it to Sin. Thank God, for the Stinger and the friends of Goldberg. The chaos and rage of Apocalypse must be stopped and these are the men to do it.

Scott Hudson: It looks like a war is about to go down in the ring, right now.

Tony Schiavone: Things are about to explode in the ring, fans. We have no choice but to sign off. We’ll let you know what happens at Thunder!!!!

Jerk.

OR: 69

[Hewey]

Pretty awesome Nitro man. I loved the interviews with Steiner, Flair, Jarrett, Sting. Anything they did was on fire tonight. I'm glad to see Goldberg's streak stip get tossed out too. I think the best thing to do is to give Goldberg the title or Sting. I just don't see Scott Steiner catching on with the fans. I think you can build up a new monster heel (O'Haire or Jindrak maybe?) and have them go after the champion, Of course, It'll be awhile in game time. I liked the way you handled the thrillers tonight. Especially O'Haire who just mauled Kevin Nash during the run in. I'm interested in seeing a match between him and Nash go down. Of course, To put O'Haire over, You'll have to boost up his overness so Nash will agree to do the job. Chavo's turn was well and done and I'm happy there's no more MIA. Keep up the good work, Can't wait until Nitro.

[SpiceDawg]

OCC: Once again, thank you for the comments Hewey. I am really glad that you enjoyed Nitro. I'm glad you enjoyed the interviews but I feel I need to find my groove for them. I am hoping that they will only get better in time as I start to get the characters down. I really hated the Goldberg stip from real life and was just hoping the angle to end it didn't seem like a cop out. As for O'Haire v. Nash, that might just be the plan.

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Monday Night Ratings

01.09.01

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Not even sure why we even bother comparing the ratings between the two shows because it’s an obvious result every week. Once again, WWF Raw is War clobbers WCW Nitro in the ratings. Though nobody is expecting WCW to be able to win the ratings war over night and it’s going to take time for WCW to be a powerful brand again.

WCW Nitro was a heavily hyped and advertised episode as Nitro was giving away a PPV quality main event for free. WCW had to hope that Steiner v. Goldberg was going to be a big ratings draw. Even during the telecast Tony Schiavone was basically claiming one wasn’t a wrestling fan if he wasn’t going to watch that match and call all one’s friends to do the same. Considering all the work that went into the attracting of viewers, this week may be considered a disappointment as Nitro only improved by .1 over last week’s show which didn’t contain a heavily hyped main event. Nitro scored a 5.05 but the final segment which contained Steiner v. Goldberg did draw a 6.01 which has to be considered a bit of a victory. It would appear that the wreslting fans only tuned in for that main event since they should have known WCW would have aired it last(which could be a bad sign as fans don’t want to tune into all of Nitro). The attendance at the X-Cel Energy Center in St. Paul was a respectable 4037 which brought in a gate of $161480. Once again, officials felt that ratings would have been much better if Nitro wasn’t head to head with Raw. I wonder if they are thinking about a move????

Raw is War scored a very strong 6.46 but is actually .2 points lower then last week. Possibly .1 of those viewers can be attributed to Nitro? Raw brought in a house of 7030 which drew a gate of $281200 at the San Jose Arena in San Jose, CA. Raw got this decent numbers with a main even that feature the Rock and Chris Jericho defeating Kurt Angle & Chris Beniot after the Rock pinned Angle due to HHH interference. I still can’t believe WWF is going ahead with a heel vs. heel title match for the Rumble. Raw also saw a ridiculous angle where McMahon stripped down to his boxers because he was about to try to seduce Trish Stratus though it was thankfully interrupted by Stone Cold. Do we really need Stone Cold v. McMahon 2 so soon? WWF was said to be really happy with the ratings especially since they didn’t heavily hype this show like Nitro did theirs.

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WCW Nitro Backstage Notes

01.09.01

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Apparently, Kevin Nash has been very willing in recent weeks to put over the Thrillers. Especially Sean O’Haire as was seen with the trouncing he gave Nash on Monday. Word is Nash really wants to help these young kids become the future of WCW. The plan seems to be for WCW to put the tag titles on a Thriller combination that involves O’Haire. Word is despite last week’s rumours of agents being upset with O’Haire v. DDP, that WCW is still very high on pushing O’Haire to the moon

A Big Vito and Reno angle was supposed to air on Nitro that would set up a stickball bat on a pole match for Sin. Due to time constraints and wanting to give the main event ample time the angle was scrapped. No word if it’ll just be pushed to Thunder or not.

WCW agents seem to be really proud of how the Chavo turn came off live. It seems like a Cajun v. Chavo match is set in stone for after Sin. Word is, WCW has been really happy with Chavo as champ and feels he has been really restoring the title image.

At the same time, WCW seems to be really high on pushing Helms as the next big cruiser star. The word is they may hold off on putting the title on him just yet.

Ted Turner was apparently originally schedule to be live in St. Paul. He had to cancel due to some last minute meetings with AOL. They put together a pre-taped segment instead.

Word is, Terry Taylor despised the Goldberg ‘win or be fired’ angle and had been trying to come up with a logical way to end it. He felt the angle was lose – lose because either it was too predictable Goldberg would always win or you had to take your biggest star off TV to sell it properly. WCW is said to be happy with how the angle on Nitro came off.

Apparently, WCW was upset with how the mixed tag came off. What do they expect when they put two untrained eye candy into a match? Word is, WCW is seriously contemplating sending almost all it’s females down to PPW to season them up. The plan seems to be to have a competitive women’s division set by year end.

There is talk that an angle was being planned to write off David Flair from television so he could go back to PPW. It doesn’t seem they went through with the angle though.

Apparently, MIA isn’t quite over despite the segment with Rection and A-Wall. Word is, WCW wants to have a more explosive end to the group.

Goldberg complained backstage that Steiner was working way too stiff during their match. He used the example that Steiner busted him up during the contest. Apparently, Goldberg even confronted Steiner after the match and told him how unprofessional he was. Goldberg was said to be telling Taylor that such actions were not becoming of a World champion and he should be dropping the title immediately. Basically, the story is Goldberg was being a whiner.

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WCW Thunder Preview

01.11.01

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WCW Nitro was an absolutely explosive two hours of wrestling. It will be no different this Thursday when WCW comes to you live from the Shakopee Civic Centre in Shakopee, MN. A huge main event has been signed for Thunder which contains two of the three participants in the huge WCW Sin main event for this Sunday. Tonight, the newly returned Stinger will go up against the self proclaimed Chosen One, Jeff Jarrett. Sting will no doubt be out for revenge for the guitar shot that Jarrett laid him out with on Nitro. Can Sting make it 2-0 against his Sin opponents? Will Scott Steiner be involved in this contest? Is Jarrett being sent out to soften up Sting for Sin? It should be an unforgettable main event for Thunder.

We saw A-Wall declare the MIA dead on Nitro. We also saw Chavo clearly turn against one of his now former MIA stablemates. Thing were not looking so rosey between A-Wall and General Rection on Monday. Apparently, things have now been patched up between the two as they are competing in a huge tag match together. Tonight, Sergeant A-Wall and General Rection will go up against Shane Douglas and Bam Bam Bigelow. Will A-Wall and Rection really be able to work as a team? Will Shane Douglas have his trusty chain with him? What damage will be done tonight with only 3 days remaining until the huge US Title First Blood match? It should be a fantastic tag team war tonight.

On Nitro, Lance Storm issued the challenge for a tag match between himself and Mike Awesome against Jim Duggan and Konnan tonight. Storm was emberassed when he was forced to tap out to Konnan on Nitro. Storm feels he is superior to all American wrestlers but that wasn’t the case on Monday. Tonight is Storm’s attempt at retribution against both Duggan and Konnan. Tonight will also see Duggan and Awesome on opposite sides of the ring with only 3 days away until their massive Sin confrontation. It should be an exciting contest.

Thunder also will have the WCW World Champion Scott Steiner, CEO Ric Flair, WCW Cruiserweight champion Chavo Guerrero and the WCW World Tag Team champions Insiders scheduled to appear. It will be an amazing evening of excitement. Don’t miss it live on TBS!

[SpiceDawg]

OOC: When I was doing the write up, I realized how heavy this show was with sport entertainment and low on the actual wrestling. Then again, it was the last A-show before the PPV thus building up the PPV matches were the focus. Hopefully, it built up the PPV just nicely and would get you all to plunk down your 30 bones.

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WCW Thunder

Date: 01.11.01

Venue: Shakopee Civic Centre in Shakopee, MN

Network: TBS

Timeslot: Prime Time

Commentators: Mike Tenay & Stevie Ray

Ring Announcer: David Penzer

Thunder opens with a video package that highlights the major events from Nitro that involved Apocalypse, Flair, Goldberg and Sting. The package ends with a shot of Jarrett knocking out Sting with a guitar shot. Mr. Voice over promises Sting’s chance for revenge tonight on Thunder. Next up is the usual WCW Thunder introduction video. The screen cuts to inside the Shakopee Civic Centre with a packed crowd of 4002 crazy WCW fans. Pyro and fireworks go off as the camera pans around the arena picking various different fans decked out in their favourite WCW wrestler’s merchandise.

Mike Tenay: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another thrilling episode of the best wrestling show on Thursday night, WCW Thunder. I am Mike Tenay along with my colleague, the 11 time WCW world tag team champion, Stevie Ray.

Stevie Ray: That’s right, Tenay, don’t your fruit booty ass ever forget it.

Mike Tenay: We have a huge show tonight with our main event where Sting will tangle with Jeff Jarrett with only 3 days away before both these men compete in that huge WCW Sin World title match.

Stevie Ray: That sucka Jarrett is going to get a good ol’ fashion heinie kicking courtesy of the Stinger, Tenay. You can’t just go around giving men guitars over the head. That be asking for a pounding. It’ll be on like neckbone in that one.

Mike Tenay: Uh huh. Plus we’ll have a huge tag team contest when Team Canada will battle Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Konnan. Lance Storm has been very upset over his Nitro loss this past Monday.

Stevie Ray: ‘Nuff talking now, Mike. It’s time for the grounding and pounding in the ring!

Cruiserweight Action

Jamie Noble v. Shannon Moore

Referee: Charles Robinson

Shannon Moore seems to be much more focused when he comes out to the ring and doesn’t spend any time taunting the fans. Moore jumps Noble before he even is able to enter the ring. Noble is overwhelmed by an aerial assault from one of the best high flyers in the business. Noble is really shaken up when Moore plants him head first with a lightening quick hurricarana. Noble is knocked back down to the mat when Moore strikes with a tope rope spinning body block but Moore is only able to score a two count. Noble gets back on track in the match when he reverses an attempted headscissors into a sit out powerbomb. As Noble starts to gain control, his tag team partner, Evan Karagious, wanders down to ringside. One would think Evan is here for moral support but instead he spends of his time posing for the fans. Evan favourite pose is striking the ‘cruising in my car for chicks’. Moore gets back into the match once Noble miss a tackle into a corner and instead smashes his shoulder into the ring post. Moore tries to finish the match with a shoulderbreaker and a top rope legdrop but is only able to score a two count on both tries. The frustrated Shannon Moore heaves Noble over the top rope, which causes the ref to reprimand the blonde haired cruiser. Karagious comes over to help out Noble back in the ring but not before laying out Noble with a DDT. The stunned Noble is thrown back into the ring and greeted with a moonsault by Moore, which lead to a 3.

Karagious enters the ring to deliver a few more kicks on his now former tag team partner. Moore holds up Noble as Karagious lays in some shots to Jamie’s head. Noble is brought back to the mat with another DDT from Karagious. The two wrestlers lay into Noble with dual kicks. The fans begin to pick up, when Shane Helms runs out from the back. Helms pulls Moore from the double team beating and starts to ask why he is beating on Noble. The yelling continues when Helms asks why Moore is rejoining Karagious. Karagious doesn’t seem to like the argument being about him and starts to get into the face of Helms. While Helms starts to argue with Karagious, Moore fires off a superkick right to the jaw of Helms. Now Karagious and Moore concentrate their attack on the fallen Helms. The crowd begins to jeer as Moore and Karagious strike their car cruising pose over the fallen bodies of Helms & Noble.

Winner: Shannon Moore

76/63/89

Evan Karagious is now officially a heel

Evan Karagious gained 3 points of overness from this turn – fans showed their hatred towards another 3 Count version reunited

Mike Tenay: Shannon Moore has seemingly spit in the face of a 7 year friendship with Shane Helms. Karagious has shown his true colours here tonight and has realigned with Shannon Moore.

Stevie Ray: What happened here Mike? I thought Moore was friends with Helms? What happened here?

Mike Tenay: Jealousy. Pure and simple, Stevie, these two men are very jealous of the accomplishments that Helms have achieved. I’ve got to say it’s downright despicable.

COMMERCIAL BREAK – WCW Sin is only 3 days away and you know you want to plunk down the cash!!!!

Fall-out From Nitro

Brand new theme music brings out the united unit of the Apocalypse. The group seems to be in a very celebratory mood due to the events from the past Monday. Once entered in the ring Totally Buff taunts the crowd with poses, Jarrett raises his guitar high in the air, Rick Steiner barks around the ring and Scott Steiner plants a big kiss on his #1 freak Midajah. The world champion throws out a few big bicep poses before grabbing a house mic.

Scott Steiner: Big Poppa Pump is your hook-up, holla if you hear me? [it’s a combo of some squeals from the ladies and lots of boos from the men] You TV dinner eating, igloo living, no teeth talking, trailer trash chumps don’t know how to appreciate the Genetic Freak. That’s okay because I can’t stand any of you. My fans are found on Wall Street and make millions a year. My fans wear suits and ties every day. My fans wouldn’t be caught dead in Shakopee, Minnesota. This town sucks! But tonight, I’m here because Apocalypse has some celebrating tonight. [looks over to Lex] Right, Luger?

Lex Luger: Oh yes, Scott, this is a night to celebrate. Because on Monday night, we laid out the supposed to be phenom. We left him as nothing more then damaged goods. He isn’t in the arena tonight. He probably won’t make it to this Sunday. Which means, Totally Buff will be responsible for prohibiting Goldberg for anymore title shots this year. [such news causes the fans to boo].

Buff Bagwell: Ha ha ha. Oh baby, this is golden. Apocalypse has already left their mark. We end the reign of Goldberg. He isn’t here tonight and he won’t be here on Sunday. He’s got himself a permanent place on some hospital bed in Minnesota. Ha ha ha ha. Who’s next now, Goldberg? Ha ha ha.

Lex Luger: This Sunday, it looks like the Sarge has himself a handicap match. Both me and Buff have agreed that we will prevent the maasacre if Debruce forfeits tonight. [this garners lots of negative response] Instead of fighting Goldberg’s battles, tonight we will accept DeBruce’s forfeiture thus allowing him to walk another day.

Scott Steiner: Something that overrated, ex football player can’t say anymore. You want to see what happens when you mess with the Apocalypse or when you go against Big Poppa Pump? I destroyed his ass on Monday. Roll that footage.

The ThunderVision shows the beat down that Goldberg received on Monday. It’s an exact replay of the attack that was shown on Nitro and it cuts out exactly when Sting & Company come to the rescue. This time, it also shows footage of the wrestlers trying to help a battered Goldberg out of the ring. Goldberg is seen being helped to the back by Sting and Wayne DeBruce.

Scott Steiner: See? There is your hero. There is my last opponent. Couldn’t even leave the ring on his own. He won’t want a piece of the Apocalypse for a long, long time.

Jeff Jarrett: Ha ha. Tonight, the bodies will continue to mount. We successfully knocked one man out of the title hunt and soon another man will be sent packing. I am the Chosen One. Tonight Stinger, I’ve been chosen to take you out. After I am done with you, you won’t be in any shape to compete this Sunday. Then it will be just down to Steiner and myself. The way it was supposed to be. No Goldberg. No Sting. Just me and the World Champion. How you like that, slapnuts?

Scott Steiner: [he doesn’t seem too impressed] Wait a sec, Jeff. What you saying, huh? You and me for the title? Listen here, we made a pact to each other. You claimed you were here to protect my title? Are you back on again about challenging me? You want a piece of the largest arms in the world? I’ll fry your damn ass, Jarrett. You hear me? I didn’t forget the guitar shot. You better not swerve me this Sunday.

Jeff Jarrett: Your paranoia is starting to get really tiring, Scott. I gave you my word. If you want to get up in my face then I’m willing to get up in yours. Yeah, I wouldn’t mind that title. I promised it would be yours after Sin. But if you don’t trust me and you want to turn this into a battle. Once I am through with Sting. I’m more then willing to put you out. Hear me? I’m doing this Sting match for you Steiner. If you don’t appreciate it then. . .

Rick Steiner: [dives in front of the two stable mates] Dammit! Jeff, you just do what you promised. Scott, Jeff is on your side. We’re coming off the biggest victory of our careers. We put out Goldberg. Tonight, we can put out Sting. We can’t be warring against each other. Don’t you understand we have the advantage on Sunday. No Goldberg means it’s two against one. We must stay united. WCW Sin will be our night. Everything came together like we planned. Sure, I got pinned by the CEO’s punk son but I’m not blaming you guys for that. I’ll take care of the Cat this Sunday. Tonight, Jarrett you take care of your business. This Sunday, each member will hold to their part of the deal. Starting this past Monday, the take over of WCW began and is proving to be successful. Sunday, it’s going to be complete. Now, shake each others hands. We took out, Goldberg!!!

Steiner and Jarrett give each other death stares but eventually shake the hands of each other. Jarrett mouths that tonight Sting will be finished. The members of the Apocalypse start to act like buddies again. At this moment, the music of Ric Flair fills the arena and brings out the Nature Boy.

Ric Flair: WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! It’s great to be back in Shakopee, Minnesota. [cheap pop] Right now, you boys seems to be rather happy. Well, first off, it’s true that Goldberg isn’t in the arena tonight. It’s true he sustained some injuries from the attack. But dammit, he is Goldberg and he is the man. I promise you that he will be at WCW Sin. He’ll be dishing out spears to whoever gets in his way [big pop]. I’d put big money down that we will be seeing the man get his shot at your championship, Steiner. Which will give you 3 opponents to worry about. Because Sting will get out of tonight alive. [points a finger at Steiner] He pinned you, Steiner, right here last week. [moves his finger over to Jarrett] Tonight, he’s got a Stinger Drop with your name on it, Jeff. [starts to do his excited dance] Oh boy, Shakopee, we’ve got a great show tonight. This group, Apocalypse, isn’t going to ruin this night. They won’t ruin Sin. Like I said, Goldberg will be there. Sting will survive tonight. There is a whole lot of boys in the back that are ready to fight back if you boys starts to cause trouble. As for the third opponent at Sin, Steiner do you really trust a man called the Chosen One. Jarrett, you live and breath that title. I know you want it. You crave it. You tasted it once and you wanted it even more now. This Sunday, it’s your chance to be champ again. I see you as stabbing Steiner in the back at the soonest opportunity. Because you’re a lowdown bastard! WOOOOOOOOOOO

Jeff Jarrett: Stop trying to cause trouble, Flair. We made a pact and I’m keeping it.

Ric Flair: What we got in that ring is a collection of thieves. A group of nasty criminals and vile thugs. There is now honour amongst thieves. I think we will see a break down before tonight comes to a close. Right now, I’ve got Totally Buff to address. You see, Goldberg will return this Sunday and he has vengeance on his mind. Tonight, you called the Sarge to forfeit his match on Sunday. It won’t happen. Instead, Luger you have a chance to regain that loss you suffered from last week. Sarge, will be in the ring against you and Buff. Since you guys are so big on the prospect of handicap matches, I’m giving you one tonight.

Lex Luger: [chuckles to himself] You’re putting Sarge in the ring against both of us. We’re going to muder him.

Ric Flair: You know what, you probably would. Which is why the handicap isn’t with Sarge. No tonight, it will be Totally Buff against the Sarge and two men he helped train in this great sport of ours. It will be the Cat [good sized pop for the Cat] and Big Vito[moderate pop for his name]. We will see how you guys do in that type of situation. WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! It’s good to be the man. It’s even better to be the CEO. Have a good night boys!

Flair struts out to the back while the Apocalypse don’t seem to be quite the happy group anymore. Steiner is questioning Jarrett again. Totally Buff seems nervous to be in a 2 on 3 situation.

84

Mike Tenay: We’ve got ourselves a big handicap match tonight. I don’t think Totally Buff is too psyched about it.

Stevie Ray: Oh no, those fruit booties will be getting a street battering. They going to pay for the sins from Monday!

COMMERCIAL BREAK – See Goldberg overcome the odds this Sunday! Watch Steiner, Jarrett & Sting do battle for the richest prize in wrestling! Douglas or Rection, who will bleed?!? Be sure to order WCW Sin this Sunday!!!

America battles Canada

Lance Storm & Mike Awesome (w/Major Gunns) v. Jim Duggan & Konnan (w/Tygress)

Referee: Mark Johnson

Usual spiels with the usual crowd responses. Duggan and Konnan control the early going with non stop brawling. Team Canada go outside to regroup but get followed out by the two Americans who drag them back in the ring. Awesome and Duggan go toe to toe in a preview of their match on Sunday. Duggan gets the best of this round with a series of hard shot to the head of Awesome. Awesome gets put down for a 2 count with a hard Duggan lariat. Duggan puts Awesome down with a big slam and has been prepped for the three point stance which is stopped after a trip up by Storm. Team Canada miscommunication allows Konnan to enter the match and to keep control of Storm. Never underestimate the power of cheating and a Storm low blow puts him back in control of the match. A springboard dropkick sends Konnan crashing halfway across the ring. Storm and Awesome exchange tags to stay on top of Konnan. Eventually, the Filthy Animal puts Awesome down with a carpet muncher (X-Factor). The move allowed Konnon to tag in a fired up Duggan. Duggan pumps up the crowd with his signature ‘Ho’s and the crowd responds in kind. Duggan rifles off shots to both Storm and Awesome, which knocks both men repeatedly to the mat. Duggan plants Storm down with a big slam and preps for the 3 point stance again. Once again, the move is stopped and this time by a big Awesome forearm. Konnan tries to assist Duggan but he is taken out of the ring courtesy of a Storm superkick. Awesome scales to the tope while Storm hold Duggan in place. Awesome launches himself off the top rope with a flying clothesline but ends up taking out Storm after Duggan ducked. Konnan returns to his senses to pull Awesome out of the ring while Duggan covers Storm after dropping the Old Glory kneedrop. The crowd lets out a big cheer as the 3 count is made. Duggan, Storm and Tygress celebrate in the ring over their big victory. Storm is seen seething in the corner over his second loss this week. Storm starts to reprimand both Awesome and Gunns in the ring, meanwhile, Duggan and the Animals celebrate with the fans at ringside.

Winners: Jim Duggan & Konnan

69/70/68

Mike Tenay: Duggan finally gains some revenges against Team Canada for their attack against him a few weeks ago. And Lance Storm suffered his second consecutive loss to an American.

Stevie Ray: Storm is nothing but a sad sack. He got his tonight. Hopefully, Duggan can give some to that punk, Awesome, this Sunday!

Be A Wall!

Chavo is in the back admiring his shiny Cruiserweight championship. Up from behind comes the giant Sergeant A-Wall who breathes down the neck of Chavo until he turns around. Chavo looks up and down at the sergeant and seems a little apprehensive to talk to the seemingly angry monster of a man.

A-Wall: I’ve got a bone to pick with you, Chavo.

Chavo Guerrero: Hey Essa, there is no reason for their to be any problems between the two of us. Seriously man, we’re totally cool.

A-Wall: I’ve been sticking up for you, Chavo. Corporal Cajun, has been sticking up for you. How do you repay him? You waffle him in the back with your championship belt. What is going on in your head, man? What you did on Monday was wrong.

Chavo Guerrero: [seems to have a bit more courage] What I did? What about what you did? For these last few months, we’ve been nothing more then stooges for Hugh. He has done nothing for us. You’ve been held back. You haven’t been able to reach your full potential. All because you’ve been under the thumb of that gringo, Hugh. As for what I did to Lash, it had to happen and it was for his own good, holmes. I needed to officially separate from the MIA for good. I wanted to bring Lash with me. He was too stupid to realize where I could take him. I decided to beat the stupid out him. I decided to grab the moment and prove that I’m my own man, essa. I’m the king of the cruiserweights. I proved that domination on Monday. I’ll prove it again on Sunday, no hard feelings to Lash. It was just the right thing to do. As for you, you need to do something big. You need to officially break away from Hugh. You need to be the man that I know you have the potential to be. You’re better than Lash. You’re better than Hugh. You are the Wall. Not some stupid Sergeant in some fictional army. You are the crazy bastard that chokeslams people through tables. So do it. Make an impact that nobody will forget. Be your own man. So, who are you?

A-Wall: [glares into the eyes of Chavo] I’m the Wall. This Sunday, you will see me make an impact. [smiles] But tonight, I’ve got a tag match to take care of.

The newly renamed The Wall walks out of the room while Chavo gets an evil grin on his face.

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The Wall gained 2 points of overness from this segment – people seem to appreciate the name change

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Is This The Impact?

General Rection & The Wall v. Shane Douglas & Ban Bam Bigelow

Referee: Randy Anderson

The Wall still comes out to the MIA theme music and is wearing his MIA fatigues. The announcers speculate what type of impact that The Wall plans to make on Sunday and will it affect the US Title match? The Wall and Rection both seem to be on the same page tonight and even shake each other’s hands before the match. Shane verbally runs down Rection before the match and promises that he will make Rection bleed like a stuck pig on Sunday. Shane declares himself the uncrowned US title champion. Rection goes after Douglas but ends up being intercepted by Bigelow. It’s the Beast from the East that puts the hurting on Rection and starts to toss the big man around the ring. Bam Bam nearly decaptitates Rection with a massive lariat. The big man tags in the #1 contender to the US title and Douglas brings a barrage of forearm shots to Rection. Douglas even goes aerial with a second rope flying clotheslines but it isn’t enough to put away Rection. A series of tags are made between Douglas and Bam Bam as they work over Rection. Finally, Bam Bam misses a big moonsault off the top ropes that allowed Rection to crawl to his corner for the tag. Except right when Rection comes to his corner, The Wall jumps off the ring apron and walks to the backstage leaving Rection all by himself. Rection puts up a valiant fight battling off both Bam Bam and Douglas. The numbers become too much when Bam Bam distracts the ref allowing Douglas to use his trusty chain to knock out Rection for the 3 count. After the match the beatings don’t end as Bam Bam holds Rection so Douglas can feed chain wrapped fist shots to the head of Rection. Bam Bam delivers a Greetings from Ashbury Park and Douglas puts Rection down with the Pittsburgh Plunge. The two men leave a battered General Rection in the ring. Douglas shouts to the camera that more of the same will happen this Sunday. The announcers discuss why the Wall left Rection out there by himself.

Winner: Shane Douglas & Bam Bam Bigelow

66/62/71

Mike Tenay: It indeed looks like Douglas has the number of Rection as he has pinned him again in tag action. But tonight, the big story is that the Wall just abandoned his leader.

Stevie Ray: I think, that was the Wall’s way of saying he was done with Rection and the MIA. He’s going to be his own man, Tony,

Mike Tenay: Mike.

Stevie Ray: No, my name is Stevie Ray, sucka.

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Insiders Get Thrilled Backstage

Camera cuts to DDP & Kevin Nash taping up in the back. DDP starts to do some stretches but it’s obvious he is quite sore. Nash appears to be massaging his ribs which is a sign they are hurt as well.

DDP: You ready, big man?

Kevin Nash: [picks up his half of the tag team titles] Yeah, let’s go out there and remind everyone why we are the champs.

Nash gets up off his chair and both men make their way out of the dressing room. The dressing room door suddenly comes crashing across the head of Kevin Nash. The room is quickly filled with members of the Natural Born Thrillers. The Perfect Event jump on Page and start to take the boots to the veteran. Meanwhile, O’Haire lifts up Nash on his shoulders and rams him head first into the wall. Nash is then powerslammed to the floor. Jindrak comes over to Nash and lays in some really hard shots to the face. Chuck Palumbo knocks DDP back to the floor with a jungle kick. The Insiders are sprawled on the floor while the Thrillers continue to lay in some hard blows. Finally, O’Haire grabs Nash by the hair and begins to speak.

O’Haire: See you on Sunday, Nash.

O’Haire violently throws Nash’s head to the floor. The Thrillers land in a few more harsh blows before leaving the champions unconscious on the floor.

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Mike Tenay: What a mauling, we just witnessed here. The champions have been seriously beaten in their own dressing room.

Stevie Ray: I guess, we won’t be seeing the champions afterall, Tenay.

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Handicap Tag Team Match

Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger) v. Wayne DeBruce, The Cat & Big Vito

Referee: Billy Silverman

Wayne DeBruce comes out to very little reaction while both his team mates get a decent pop. The lack of crowd reaction is notable when one realizes how he is in a very marquee match this Sunday. WCW must realize the lack of interest in DeBruce as The Cat and Big Vito wrestle most of the match for their team. The story is that the numbers on the face side are too much for Totally Buff to handle. The heels do finally gain the advantage when Bagwell rams his knee into the back of Big Vito when he was coming off the rope. Luger and Bagwell take turns doing damage to Vito. Vito is even kept down for a 2 count after a Luger powerslam. The tide turns when Vito is able to take Bagwlle down with a desperation Yakuza kick. The tag gets made on both sides, which sees a fired up Cat go to work on Lex Luger. Bagwell tried to take out the Cat but he is met with a jumping sidekick. Both Vito and DeBruce enter the ring to dispose of Bagwell which distracts the ref. As luck would have it, at that exact moment The Cat put down Luger with the Feliner and would have scored an easy 3 count. Instead, Rick Steiner appears from the back and takes out The Cat with a punch to the face. Of course, the fist was adorned with a pair of brass knuckles. Luger then rolls on top of the knocked out Cat and scored the very easy 3 count. Totally Buff realizes that they shouldn’t stick around and they head to the back with Steiner. Vito and DeBruce tend to the hurt Ernest Miller. The disturbances aren’t finished because Reno comes out armed with a stickball bat. Reno lays into Vito with the bat several times. Reno then spits on the fallen Vito and runs to the back before DeBruce can take care of him.

Winners: Totally Buff

63/65/59

Mike Tenay: Total chaos has resulted here on Thunder. We now have some more casualties here in the ring. Everyone is being laid out left and right here.

Stevie Ray: It’s all a prelude to the war at Sin, Tenay!

Mike Tenay: There will be some big time payback this Sunday!!!

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The Laughing Man Returns

The theme from MIA blares over the Shakopee Civic Center. The fans give out a decent pop to the US champion. Rection seems very focused as he enters the ring tonight. Rection drapes the US title over his shoulder and addresses the crowd over the house mic.

General Rection: Tonight, I had a good friend walk out on me. Somebody, who I came alongside last summer and gave an opportunity to do something big in this business. He always had a lot of potential but I feel I helped him harness it. With me, he won his first WCW championship this past fall. I still believe, he will end up winning many more WCW championships. But tonight, he broke my heart when he left me alone with that dastardly Shane Douglas and monster Bam Bam Bigelow. I’m not out here to reprimand him. Nor am I out here to reprimand Chavo for his actions on Monday. Instead, I am out to officially make them all free men. Tonight, I am going to disband the MIA. Chavo, Wall and Lash you are a free to go. It was good run but right now, I’ve got too much going on to try to bring the house in order. It’s obvious, most of you no longer want to be with me. I’m freeing you. From this point on, Sergeant A-Wall will be the Wall and Corporal Cajun will be Lash LaRoux. I wish them all the best. If you guys still want to run with me or be by my side then I’ll accept that. I consider you all great friends. But I no longer expect it because I no longer bind you. MIA is done. [all of a sudden an evil grin comes across the face of Rection] Ha ha ha. You know who else is done? Shane Douglas, you’ve had my number these last few weeks. You’ve left me laid out and pretty beaten up. Not anymore, pal! I will make you bleed this Sunday. I will retain my US Championship and prove that I am not a fluke. [Rection starts to giggle uncontrollably] A word of warning Shane Douglas, this Sunday, you won’t be facing General Rection. Oh no. You’ve got Hugh Morrus! [Hugh Morrus starts to burst out into more uncontrollable laughter]

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Trapped!

The scene opens up to the outside of the locker room of the Stinger. A loud noise starts to take over and then, a forklift appears on the screen. The fork lift drives up to the door and plants the forks firmly against the door thus trapping it shut. Some knocking and shouting can be heard on the other end of the door. Some laughter can be heard outside of the door, which is when Totally Buff appeared into view. The two superstars laugh it up and mock Sting who is trapped inside his locker room. Totally Buff then seem to stand guard beside the fork lift.

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Mike Tenay: What are Totally Buff up to? Are they trying to make sure Sting doesn’t make it to his match tonight?

Stevie Ray: That’s a forklift, Tenay? A forklift! Crazy stuff be happening on these shows.

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Oh Baby, That’s A Beating

Some generic rock/techno compilation brings out David Flair and his lovely fiancé, Stacy Keibler. David is decked out in a handsome suit and Stacy in a gorgeous mini-skirt assemble. Both enter the ring without most attention to the crowd. Stacy of course gets a rather nice pop from the male demographic. David Flair grabs the house mic and turns to Stacy.

David Flair: I wouldn’t normally make this a public issue but our relationship has been pretty much spotlighted on WCW programming. At this point, it doesn’t really seem we have anymore secrets. So, in front of this entire audience, I’m going to ask you once and for all to let me know who is fathering your baby? Please, let me know. I won’t freak out. I won’t even try to harm the guy. In order to move on in life, I need to know who is the man responsible for giving you a child?

Stacy Keibler: David, I’ve asked you before to please not ask me that question. Please don’t make me go there. I love you, David. Please don’t ask me to go there.

David Flair: Stacy, I defended your honour last Monday. I beat the almighty Dog Face Gremlin and I did it all for you. The least you could do is give me some peace of mind. Let me know once and for all who this man is? If you love me, you would tell me the truth and not hold any secrets against me.

Stacy Keibler: David, I am begging you to. . . AHHHH

Stacy lets out a giant screech as David is bowled over by a giant, a giant in the name of Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner to be exact. Steiner glares at Stacy and she backs away into the awaiting arms of Midajah. Midajah locks Stacy into a tight grip around her stomach. Steiner lifts David up only to drop him with a big release belly to belly suplex. Steiner drops David again with a short arm clothesline. Steiner then retrieves his pipe and unleashes across the chest of David, which causes Stacy to squeals. The fans begin to cheer as out from the back runs Ric Flair. Unfortunately, Ric is cut off by a pounding guitar shot from one Jeff Jarrett. Ric Flair is rolled into the ring and tied up into the ropes. Steiner unleashes a hard pipe shot across the head of Flair. It doesn’t knock out Flair nor does that seem to have been the purpose. The crowd grows eerily silent as Poppa Pump begins to lay in pipe shot after pipe shot into David Flair’s chest. Then, Steiner drops a hard shot across the head of David, which busts him open. The camera begins to pan out in order to avoid the excess of blood flowing from David’s head. Steiner decides to continue to open that wound by laying in fist shots onto the cut. David lays lifeless but this doesn’t stop Steiner from continuing to brutalize him. Ric Flair begins to cry against the ropes as he watches his son be demolished. The once deathly silent crowd starts to cheer again as a familiar figure rappels from the rafters. The Stinger lands in the ring, obviously finding a way to get to the ceiling of the building in order to get inside the arena again. Both Steiner and Jarrett charge after Sting but the Stinger is able to drop both men with his trusty bat. Steiner, Midajah and Jarrett roll out of the ring while Stinger points his bat at them. Finally, paramedics are able to get to the ring and tend to both Flairs. Sting locks a deathly glaze at both men as the screen cuts to a

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Ric Flair loses two points of overness – possibly due to not being able to gain any offence against Steiner or Jarrett

David Flair gained three points of overness – that boy sure has got lots of sympathy lately

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Thunder Main Event

Jeff Jarrett v. Sting

Referee: Nick Patrick

Footage is shown from the break of both Flairs being carted out on stretchers. Steiner and Midajah are ordered to the back. The announcers go on and on about how Steiner has gone way over the edge and has made it much more personal then ever before. They even talk about how Steiner may be stripped or fired for these actions. They ponder if we will ever see David Flair in the ring again. This sounds like a ‘writing out’ of storylines to me and the rumours of him going back to developmentals may be true. Stinger starts off super quick with Jarrett. He drops the Southerner with several hard right hands. He even pulls off a big Stinger splash early into the match. Jarrett tries to retreat to the outside but Stinger stays on him. Jarrett is whipped hard into the guardrail. He is even backdropped onto the padded concrete floor. Inside the ring, Stinger smashes Jarrett’s head into the turnbuckle several times. Eventually, the monetum of Sting is stopped when Jarrett is able to back drop the Californian over the top rope. Jarrett gets a bit of a breather and a chance to soak up some heel heat. Jarrett brings Sting back in the ring with a back suplex. A barrage of knee and fist drops are brought onto the Stinger. Despite the constant attack, Jarrett isn’t able to put away the hero of millions. Jarrett whips Sting off the ropes with the hope of putting him down with a clothesline but instead, Stinger is able reverse things into a ddt. The momentum of Sting is quickly stopped with a stun gun off the top rope. Jarrett even tries to use the ropes for leverage for a pinfall but only scores a two. Jarrett climbs to the top for a missile dropkick but Sting has the move scouted thus grabs Jarrett on the way down. Sting locks Jarrett in the Scorpion Deathlock, which brings out a huge pop from the pumped crowd. The move doesn’t finish things because Midajah return from the back to pull Jarrett to the ropes. The ref reprimands Midjah, which allows Steiner to come out from the crowd and lay out Sting with a Steinerline. The ref returns to the action to find Jarrett with the cover but it only earns a two count. Jarrett lifts up Sting and set him up for the Stroke but instead, finds himself being hip tossed out of the ring onto Steiner. Midjah starts to climb the top rope, which once again distracts the referee. Both men start to double team the Stinger with clubbing forearms. Steiner grabs a chair from the outside while Jarrett has Sting locked in a full nelson. Once Steiner begins to wind up, Stinger is able to break out of the lock. Despite enough time to stop his swing, Steiner still blasts Jarrett with the hold. Steiner is knocked out of the ring via a Stinger dropkick. The ref turns around to see Stinger drop Jarrett with a Scorpion Death Drop. The Stinger then covers Jarrett and the ref administers the easy 3 count. Steiner returns to the ring to attack Sting but the face is able to knock the World Champion back to the outside. Sting retrieves his bat, which sends the heels in retreat. The crowd cheers on the Stinnger while he points his bat at the Apocalypse members.

83/87/74

Mike Tenay: This Sunday, Sting will be in the ring with these two men again. Will he be able to fend them off again? We he be able to win the WCW World title? Will Jarrett and Steiner be able to work as a team? Most importantly, will Goldberg be the wild card in this match?

Stevie Ray: I’m so pumped. Where is my phone? I want to order this thing. We could have a four way for the title this weekend.

Mike Tenay: We sure could. It will be explosive. Sting stands tall tonight but will he do the same on Sunday?

OR: 74

[SpiceDawg]

Thursday Night Ratings Results!

01.12.01

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WCW gets trounced once again by the WWF in the television ratings. Though, I’m sure that only surprises people who have been in a coma since 1997. Thunder took a slight dip from last week with a 5.07 rating but is still .02 points higher then Nitro. The advantage of being in a smaller venue like the Shakopee Civic Center means that with a 4002 Thunder scored a sell out. The gate revenue was close to $160080. WCW is pretty happy with the results after a fairly well advertised and promoted Sting v. Jeff Jarrett clash. WCW’s main focus was to increase some buyrates for the PPV event this Sunday.

WWF Smackdown definitely delivered just that to Thunder with a 6.42 rating. WWF is very proud of this despite a .01 decrease in the ratings from last week. Smackdown saw an attendance of 7528 at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA plus a gate revenue of $301120. The program concluded with an all over the arena brawl between Stone Cold Steve Austin and HHH. Yes, it’s another non wrestling main event but no one can deny the HHH v. Austin program is hot right now. The show also had a fantastic six man with the Rock and the Dudleys defeating Kurt Angle and Edge & Christian when the Rock pinned Angle. Yes, Angle is officially a Honky Tonk Man champion.

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WCW Thunder Backstage Notes

01.12.01

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The Noble v. Moore match was a last minute addition but was deemed necessary despite neither man being in a PPV match. It was booked to get Helms away from Moore before the big PPV contest. WCW doesn’t want to have a repeat of the dead crowd that Helms v. Skipper had at Wildside.

Believe it or not, some WCW officials where against the MIA disbanding. Many thought it would be better for the midcarders to stay together. In the end, Taylor felt the stable was only hurting the wrestlers within the group.

Word going around is that several wrestlers will be shipped off the developmentals by next week. Wrestlers being discussed are most of the WCW female valets, David Flair, the Wall, Reno and Mark Jindrak. Though a few of those wrestlers would appear to be in major storylines at this point.

Once again, WCW officials have been very happy with Nash’s willingness to put over the Natural Born Thrillers. Nash has even been used as an example of how the other older stars should be acting.

Word was Terry Funk and Crowbar were scheduled to be in a tag match but it was cut due to time constraints.

A few wrestlers have been saying that the Apocalypse/Ric Flair segments have been running too long. Taylor’s argument is that they have been the highest rated segments on the show and thus will remain being focal points.

Hugh Morrus was apparently saying he’d like to team with the Wall full time and thinks they could be a great team. I doubt that will happen due to current angles.

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Wednesday WCW House Show Results

01.12.01

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Rochester Taylor Arena – Rochester, MN

1. Yung Dragons(Kaz Hayashi & Yang)(w/Leia Meow) defeated Boogie Knights (Alex Wright & Disco Inferno), Evan Karagious & Jamie Noble and Kwee Wee(w/Paisley) & Corporal Cajun when Hayashi pinned Disco Inferno

2. Billy Kidman pinned Elix Skipper after the shooting star press

3. Reno beat Big Vito after a roll of the dice

4. Rey Misterio(w/Tygress) pinned Lance Storm(w/Major Gunns) after a drop the dime

5. Shane Douglas beat US Champion General Rection by count out after KOing Rection with the chain

6. Sean O’Haire pinned DDP after the Seanton Bomb

7. Cruiserweight Champione Chavo Guerrero Jr pinned Shane Helms after Shannon Moore’s botched interference

8. Sting & The Cat beat Scott Steiner & Jeff Jarrett after Sting pinned Jarrett from partner miscommunication

9. Goldberg beat Totally Buff (Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell) after Goldberg jackhammered Buff

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PPW Debut Show Tonight

01.13.01

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Power Pro Wrestling is going to start having weekly television tapings at the old Centre Stage in Atlanta. Tonight, the program will be headlined with a huge six man tag match between Brock Lesnar, Shelton Benjamin and Michael Modest v. Christopher Daniels and the Haas Brothers (Charlie & Russ Haas). Many are expecting an amazing match. Word is, booker Arn Anderson has been told to push Brock Lesnar to the moon, which probably guarantees a victory for his team.

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Friday Night Ratings

01.13.01

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Not quite like the Big 2 ratings war but XPW would have you believe there is a rivalry with ECW. If that is the case, XPW is getting slaughtered. Last night, XPW TV scored a .10, an attendance of 216 at XPW arena in Anahiem and a revenue of $3240. The main event of the show saw a mixed tag match with Tammy Sytch & New Jack beating Lizzy Borden & John Kronus. It’s sort of scary that Tammy Sytch is the center piece of the company right now.

ECW Hardcore TV scored a respectable .50, an attendance of 2504 at the Elks Lodge in Queens, NY and a gate revenue of $75120. The main event of the show saw Rhyno & Jerry Lynn beat RVD & the Sandman after Curt Hennig interfered. There was also a fantastic four way elimination tag where Mikey Whipwreck & Taijiri beat FBI (James Mariato & Tony Marmaluke), EZ Money & Chris Hamerick, and Simon Diamond & Johnny Swinger. The show also saw the debut of Juventud Guerrera & Chris Candido who are scheduled for a match at Guilty As Charged.

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WCW Friday Night House Show Results

01.13.01

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Venue: Veterans Memorial Stadium at La Crosse, WI

1. Shane Helms & Jamie Noble defeated Evan Karagious & Shannon Moore after Shane Helms pinned Moore with the Vertebreaker

2. Kronik defeated Norman Smiley & Glacier after Clarke pinned Smiley after the High Times

3. Meng won a three way hardcore match with Crowbar & Bam Bam Bigelow when Meng pinned Crowbar after the Tongan Death Grip

4. Konnan, Billy Kidman and Rey Misterio (w/Tygress) beat Team Canada (Elix Skipper, Lance Storm & Mike Awesome) after Konnan pinned Storm

5. The Cat pinned Rick Steiner after the Feliner

6. Mike Sanders pinned Big Vito after Reno interfered

7. DDP pinned Mark Jindrak after the Diamond Cutter after the match Sean O’Haire attacked DDP

8. United States Champion Hugh Morrus & Lash Laroux beat WCW Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero & Shane Douglas after Morrus pinned Guerrero

9. WCW World Champion Scott Steiner beat Sting after Jarrett interfered

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WCW Wildside

01.13.01

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WCW has another exciting evening of WCW Saturday wrestling lined up for you. WCW will be coming to you from the Genesis Convention Center from Gary, IN. With only a day away from the huge WCW Sin PPV, this should be an explosive show. Anything could happen on tonight’s Pre-Sin Wildside show. After last weekend’s amazing debut show, fan’s should expect nothing less then the best wrestling show on Saturday night.

One day before they meet at WCW Sin for the Hardcore title, Terry Funk will team up with Crowbar against the dangerous Harris Boys. The Harris Boys are coming off a big win last week and Crowbar & Terry Funk haven’t been successful as a team in the past. Will the two Sin opponents be able to work as a team? Will the Harris Boys score a huge win to continue their streak of big wins? It should be an amazing Wildside main event.

Plus expect some hot cruiserweight action when Elix Skipper collides with Kwee Wee and Filthy Animal Rey Misterio collides with Boogie Knight Disco Inferno. Both these matches should be unforgettable.

Plus Norman & Glacier, Hugh Morrus, Big Vito and Chavo Guerrero Jr. will be showcased on the program!!! Do not miss Wildside at 6:05pm only on TBS!

[Hewey]

I got a chance to read this last night, But got too lazy to post feedback. Anyways, Great Thunder. I like how you're keeping the conflict between Steiner and Jarrett going. Especially with Steiner costing Jarrett his match against Sting. You once again made the thrillers look great against DDP and Nash. I hope you don't send Jindrak to development though. He and O'Haire were the best pairing of the thrillers. The David Flair beat down was also very nice done. Looking forward to Sin.

[SpiceDawg]

WCW Wildside

Date: 01.13.01

Venue: Genesis Convention Center from Gary, IN

Network: TBS

Timeslot: Early Evening

Commentators: Scott Hudson & Larry Zbysko

Ring Announcer: David Penzer

The new WCW Wildside video introduction starts off the show. It highlights various WCW moments over the last few months with the focus being on the WCW Cruiserweights. The video ends with Scott Steiner standing tall with the WCW World Title around his waist. The scene cuts to inside the Genesis Convention Center with a crazy, rabid WCW crowd of 4019. The pyro and fireworks go off while the camera pans the crowd picking out several fans decked out in WCW wear.

Scott Hudson: Welcome fans to WCW Sin weekend. We are exactly a day away from the first PPV of 2001. It should be one of the most explosive events we have witnessed in a long time. Tonight, we have some red hot action for you. I am your Host, Scott Hudson along with my colleague, the living legend Larry Zbysko.

Larry Zbysko: Scott, this truly is a big weekend in WCW. We can’t get ahead of ourselves though because we really have a huge show on hand tonight.

Scott Hudson: Oh yes, we have an awesome line-up of great wrestling action. In our main event, we will see Terry Funk team up with the challenger for his championship tomorrow night, the insane Crowbar. They will do battle with the always tough Harris Boys.

Larry Zbysko: Also tonight we have the United States champion in action just a day before his toughest title challenge yet. We also our loaded with some hot cruiserweight action.

Scott Hudson: Speaking of Cruiserweight action, we have that on tap right now!

It’s Prime Time!!!

Kwee Wee (w/Paisely) v. Elix Skipper (w/Major Gunns)

Referee: Charles Robinson

Skipper comes down to ringside decked out in his ‘bling’ and makes sure to gloat to the audience. He also gets on the mic and announces that it indeed is prime time. It appears tonight it will be Kwee Wee who is wrestling, the more effeminate of his two personalities. Kwee Wee ruffles the feathers of Prime Time early by slapping his butt and prancing around the ring. Skipper has trouble focusing on his fellow Power Plant grad. Elix takes control when he Matrix ducks a clothesline and takes Wee down with a sliding legsweep. Skipper controls the action with some stiff kicks to the head. Kwee Wee is really rocked with a giant leaping dropkick right to the face. Paisely starts to rally the crowd behind Kwee Wee, which in actuality isn’t the most impressive of cheers. Skipper starts to insult Kwee Wee by slapping him in the face. This starts to upset Kwee Wee and thus changes him into his other personality, Angry Alan Funk. Funk attacks Skipper with an onslaught of fists and feet. Skipper tries to bail to the outside but Alan Funk is a house of fire. The momentum ends when Funk charges into a corner and gets nothing but turnbuckle. Prime Time takes down the Angry One with his patent Play of the Day (set up as a rocker dropper then turned into a swinging neckbreaker type move). The finish leads to an easy three count for Skipper. After the match, Skipper starts to dance and gloat over his victory.

Winner: Elix Skipper

62/50/75

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Time To Dethrone A King

The catchy, salsa beats of Chavo’s theme blare over the loudspeakers and the champion struts down the ring with the title firmly around his waist. He makes sure to agitate the fans on his way to the ring. Once he enters, he unstraps the championship and starts to admire it. He finally slings the title over his shoulder while addressing the Gary crowd.

Chavo Guerrero: Why, Chavo, why? It’s all I’ve heard this week from you snot-nosed, punk fans. I try to go to the restaurant to enjoy a good meal and fans come whining to me about what they saw this week. I get mauled at the airport with the same question. Everyone seems to be hating the Chavo. All you fans seem to have turned your back on me. Don’t you know who I am? I am the king of all the Cruiserweights. [not surprisingly, this garners boos from the crowd] Like I told the Wall on Thursday, I did what had to happen. Last Monday, I needed to beat the stupid out of Lash LaRoux. [this causes some booing] Don’t you understand, I did this for Lash’s own good. Because of my actions, there is no longer any MIA. We will no longer be oppressed and held down by that dictator Hugh Morrus. I’ve allowed us to be individuals again. I’ve given each member a chance to shine again. You see Lash, you’ve grown soft over these last few months. You weren’t the original, all fired up rookie that arrived here a few years ago. You have lost the passion. All I wanted to do was get that passion back in you. I did it for your own good. [he starts to chuckle to himself] Of course, holmes, did you really think the king of the Cruisers wanted you riding on his coattails? Face it, essa, I’m too good for you. I am too good for all these people. [more boos rained down onto Chavo] You see, holmes, I honestly must admit it was fun kicking the crap out of you. I enjoyed battering that worthless Caj. . .

The words ‘Vertebreaker’ blast over the speakers and an unknown theme song starts up. It brings out a known WCW star in the form of Chavo’s WCW Sin opponent, Shane Helms. Helms claps the hands of the fans to the ring and finally, steps into the ring right up to the face of Chavo.

Shane Helms: I’ve heard quite enough from the back. I’m pretty sure everyone here in Gary, Indiana has heard quite enough, too. [cheap pop] Chavo, what you did was wrong on Monday. You severed a longstanding friendship. As someone who experienced that on Thursday, I can say it has nothing good about it. You didn’t do this for Lash’s benefit. You did it because you were selfish. You did it because Chavo, I think you know you aren’t the king of the Cruisers. Lash couldn’t beat me. You know deep down, that you can’t beat me either. You’re time is coming, Chavo. This right here [taps the title] is going on a brand new shoulder this Sunday. All these fans will be chanting that ‘ding Dong, the king is dead!’ [he smiles as a small chant starts up] This Sunday, I’m dedicating this match to Lash. I am dedicating this match to all these fans. Most of all, this Sunday I am dedicated to dethroning you.

Chavo rebuttal is swinging his championship at the head of Helms. Helms is ready for him and quickly ducks the attempted attack. Shane Helms quickly swing around Chavo and delivers the devastating Vertebreaker. Chavo is seemingly unconscious from the finisher. Helms grabs the WCW Cruiserweight title and beifly eyes it over.

Shane Helms: This Sunday, I’ll have this title back in my hands but that time, it will be for keeps. See ya, king.

Helms drops the championship on the fallen carcass of Chavo. The crowd lets out a big pop and Helms heads to the back.

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Chavo Guerrero debuted his new gimmick (Cheater) and it got a positive response

Shane Helms is now officially a face

Helms gained 1 point of overness from this turn – the turn lost some impact since most fans already considered him a face

Scott Hudson: Shane Helms just demonstrated his dominance over the Cruiserweight champion.

Larry Zabysko: Mugging someone in the ring is very different then pinning someone in a title match. Helms still has lots to prove for this Sunday.

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Not Much Of A Hero

Kronik (Bryan Clarke & Brian Adams) v. Norman Smiley & Glacier

Referee: Scott Dickenson

This tag match is an almost exact replica of last week. Norman comes out excited and doing his Big Wiggle for the fans; but Glacier is absolutely nowhere to be found. Norman has to go it handicap style once again against some very big hosses. Smiley does get his moments of offence dropping the big men with swirling bodyslams, atomic drops and suplex variations. Two is still more then one and the number games take their toll on Norman. Finally, the Glacier entrance starts up again but once again, Glacier takes a extremely long time getting to the ring as he continues to pose. By the time Glacier arrives, Norman is put away with the High Times double chokeslam. This time Glacier tries to attack Kronik but he is easily disposed of with the High Times as well. Both Glacier and Norman are left battered in the ring. Though Glacier seems to be getting up rather fast after being hit with the High Times

Winners: Kronik

60/62/56

Glacier didn’t sell much, which hurt the match – Glacier didn’t stay down like Norman did after the High Times

Sending A Message To Douglas

Hugh Morrus v. Alex Wright

Referee: Billy Silverman

After a quick replay of the tag match, we cut right back to the right for the next contest. This match ends up being another complete squash. Hugh Morrus came out in his old wrestling attire he had before he did the General Rection gimmick. He comes to the ring laughing hysterically. During the entire match, Morrus would stop his attack in order to blurt out some fits of laughter. As for the match, it’s all Morrus all the time as he takes apart Wright. The announcers mention this is Morrus sending a message to Douglas and letting the Franchise know that Morrus is a changed man. Near the end, Disco Inferno comes running from the back and tries to interfere but Hugh is able to quickly dispose of him with a lariat. Hugh delivers a big powerbomb and then finishes Wright off with the No Laughing Matter moonsault. After the contest, Morrus continues to laugh to himself while clutching the WCW US Title.

Winner: Hugh Morrus

66/64/69

Hugh Morrus debuted his new gimmick (Crazy) and it got a positive response

Scott Hudson: It looks like the old Hugh Morrus has returned. I’d say that Shane Douglas could find himself in trouble this Sunday.

Larry Zbysko: How do you battle a complete nutbar? Then again, Douglas doesn’t need to understand him but rather just make him bleed this Sunday.

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The Week That Was WCW

WCW showcases another excellent video package highlighting the key stories of the week. The key focuses are all stories related to Apocalypse & their opponents, the continued domination of the Thrillers over Insiders and the recent disintegration of the MIA. The major focus seems to be on the big attacks on Goldberg and the Flairs. Of course since this is family hour, any shots of blood are done in black and white.

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Ric Flair gained one point of overness – this time fans seem to have some sympathy for Ric Flair

COMMERCIAL BREAK – Makes you want to buy things.

It’s Not The Boogie Knight’s Night

Rey Misterio (w/Tygress) v. Disco Inferno

Referee: Mark Johnson

Despite both men being underutilized lately, the crowd was still decidedly into this match compared to the other contests. Disco gained a decent amount of heel heat for doing his silly dances. Rey starts the match off fast using his speed and quickness. Rey takes Disco to the mat several times using a variation of head scissor take downs, dropkicks to the face, drop toe holds and several springboard moves from the ropes. Disco does keep the match fairly competitive and catches an attempted crossbody turning it into a shoulder breaker. Disco uses his power advantage to toss Rey around the ring area. The styles of the too seem to mesh as the two wrestlers put on easily the best match of the night. Disco’s offence on Rey ends when he comes of the top rope but is greeted with a dropkick to the chest. Rey really takes down Disco when he hits the big 619. This move brings out Alex Wright who trips up Mysterio and allows Disco to be back on offence. It doesn’t last long as Misterio spin kicks Dico Inferno right into Alex Wright. Disco falls to the mat and Misterio finished him off with a Drop the Dime. Alex Wright enters the ring and attacks Misterio, which immediately bring Billy Kidman from the back. The two Filthy Animals quickly dispose of the Boogie Knights. The two dancing fools argue with each other up the rampway as the Filthy Animals celebrate in the ring.

Winner: Rey Misterio Jr

77/72/83

COMMERCIAL BREAK – WCW Sin will feature Goldberg’s biggest challenge yet, an amazing WCW Cruiserweight title match, Sting battling the odds against two Apocalypse members and some upstart rookies trying to beat some wrestling legends! Order WCW Sin only on PPV!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

The music of Big Vito brings out the big Paisan who is carrying a stickball bat with him. He swings the bat a few times before entering the ring. He encourages some pops from the crowd, which they are more then happy to give the star in moderation.

Big Vito: Reno! You’ve been nothing but a pain in butt for me. You come out here and whack me with this stick. You talk about how the Thrillers are family. I was your family! You turn on me? You let down everyone who knows and grew up with you? So, you can dance with a bunch of thugs? Well, this Sunday I finally get you in the ring. The Staten Island Express will be running all over you this Sunday. I’m out here right now, to spice things up a little. We have both been knocking each other silly with these stickball bats. We had them as children. We both liked to play stickball. I remember, a few times that you bothered me that I’d knock this upside your head. This Sunday, I want these things to be legal. I want a pole to be erected and for this stickball bat to be hanging high up there. [Vito points above a top turnbuckle] The first man to retrieve the bat, will be able to use the bat. Once they have the bat, they can smack and whack the man as much as they want. What do you say? A stickball bat on a pole match? I will beat you so silly that you will wish for the days I bullied you as children.

The music of the Thrillers starts up and out comes the large, Reno. Reno soaks up a few boos before walking into the ring.

Reno: Stickball bat on a pole? A chance to whack you upside the head without any DQs? For the use of the bat to be encouraged? Where do I sign?

Big Vito: Right here

With those words, Big Vito unleashes a big punch to the face of Reno. The two men start to exchange punches with each other. Reno retrieves the stickball bat and even waffles a shot to the chest. Vito fires back with a stiff kick, which causes Reno to drop the bat. The two mean continue to lay into each other as they brawl to the back. Officials finally try to separate the two warring Italians.

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Vito lost 2 points of overness from this segment – fans seems to like him better when he isn’t talking

Scott Hudson: What a ferocious brawl that was. These two will really tear into each other at WCW Sin.

Larry Zbysko: With a match where stickball bats are legal this will only get even crazier.

Scott Hudson: It should be a doozey.

COMMERCIAL BREAK - TBS promises a delightful Steve Martin film marathon tomorrow afternoon. Don’t forget every Monday you’ll get the best of WCW action on TNT. I hear, Sport Illustrated for Kids is grand

Can The Sin Opponents Get Along?

Harris Boys (Ron & Don Harris) v. Terry Funk & Crowbar (w/Daffney)

Referee: Nick Patrick

Crowbar and Terry Funk seemingly work well together as a team against the two big brothers. Funk and Crowbar make uses of quick tags to maintain the advantage of the two brothers. Eventually, the massive size and power takes its toll on the hardcore tag team. Crowbar takes an extended heat segment in the ring with the hosses. The big men take their turns slamming and clubbering Crowbar around the ring. Crowbar stops the Harris offence with a flying spin kick. Terry Funks gets tagged in to a decent pop and the legend goes to work on both men. Funk is able to completely dispose of Ron and drops Don with a massive piledriver. Terry is a little close to his corner and Crowbar makes the quick tag to Funk on his back. Crowbar scales the ropes and dives onto Don with a top rope splash. Crowbar is able to secure the pinfall victory. Crowbar smirks at Terry Funk knowing he stole Funk’s pinfall. Funk responds by dangling the WCW Hardcore title in his face. Funk reminds him that he needs to be able to pin him at WCW Sin.

Winners: Terry Funk & Crowbar

64/57/72

Scott Hudson: The two seemed to work really well as a team but the closing moments appeared to have Crowbar needing to one up Funk.

Larry Zbysko: Like Funk said, Crowbar needs to score that pinfall on Funk to win the title.

Scott Hudson: It will be Crowbar fighting his hero this Sunday. Folks, please join us this Sunday for what will be a truly memorable night of pro wrestling.

Larry Zbysko: Without a doubt, it will be the best wrestling PPV this month.

Scott Hudson: See you all live from Indianapolis tomorrow night, fans!

OR: 68

Edited November 1, 2005 by SpiceDawg

[SpiceDawg]

OOC: Baby Hewey, I'm glad you enjoyed Thunder. I haven't made my mind up with Jindrak yet. He isn't going to developmentals really soon but I'd like to improve his charisma some since it sucks. Either way, I have high intentions of pushing Jindrak. I hope, WCW Sin lives up to the build up. It'll probably take me a few days to write up the whole show and I have a feeling the match lengths won't be overly long.

WCW Wildside Ratings & Backstage Notes

01.14.01

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WCW Wildside scored a 2.09, which makes TBS and WCW executives very happy. It’s also consistent with the ratings they scored last weekend. The Genesis Convention Center had an attendance of 4019 and raked in a gate of $160760. All in all, WCW was very happy with all the numbers for this show.

WCW is said to be very happy with how well the Harrises work as a team. The plan is to continually push them as a team. Though they said the same things about the Yung Dragons last week and the poor pair wasn’t even on any programming this week.

Buff Bagwell was reportedly being heard backstage asking for a match with Terry Funk. Apparently, he was a big fan of Funk as a child and would really like the honour of a match. No word on if the officials plan on appeasing him.

Speaking of asking for matches, The Cat was said to be interested in wrestling Jindrak.

Poor Norman Smiley is obviously being misused by WCW. The mild mannered wrestler has even asked WCW if he could be pushed farther up the card. Word is, Smiley is tired of being a comedy act and jobbing to lesser quality opponents. Unfortunately, WCW doesn’t appear to be interested in appeasing Smiley at this point and wants to continue the Glacier story.

Road agents and creative both seemed fairly happy with how the show came off. The plan is to continue to highlight the same level of talent each week.

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CZW Fake you TV Ratings

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CZW dipped slightly this week with a .44 rating. The attendance was a 187 which brought in $2805. The show was highlighted by Nick Gage and Nate Hatred defeating Justice Pain and Mad Man Pondo when Gage forced Pain to tap out. This set up the main event for CZW’s upcoming big weekend show Accepting the Challenge.

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WCW Sin Official Card

01.14.01

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WCW Sin

Live from the Pepsi Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN

Only on PPV

TONIGHT!

Main Event – 3 Way Dance World Title Match

Scott Steiner © (w/Midajah) v. Sting v. Jeff Jarrett

Scott Steiner has been a dominant champion ever since he won the title in November. He must battle at least two men the retain his WCW championship but there is the possibility of a 4rth man in Goldberg. Sting is not only out for the WCW Championship but to exact revenge on attacks perpetrated by Jarrett and Steiner. A key question is, can Steiner trust Jarrett to be on his side? If he can, would Sting be able to overcome those odds? Of course, don’t forget the wild card of Goldberg possibly finally getting a WCW World Championship match!

WCW Title Shot v. No Title Shot in 2001

Goldberg & Wayne DeBruce v. Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger)

Goldberg has put his opportunity to wrestle for the WCW Championship in 2001 on the line in order to win the right to be inserted in the Sin main event. Totally Buff has been a pain in the side of Goldberg since Starrcade and Lex Luger has been a hassle for longer. Goldberg is ready to finish this issue once and for all. He will have the chance to exact revenge while teaming up with his mentor. How will the aging DeBruce factor in this match? What shape is Goldberg in after the big attack on Nitro? What does Totally Buff have up their sleeves?

WCW World Tag Team Titles

Insiders © v. Any 2 members of the Natural Born Thrillers

The Insiders do not know which two members they will be wrestling tonight for the WCW World Tag Team titles. It could be Perfect Event or Jindrak & O’Haire. What the Insiders do know, is that the Thrillers have had their numbers lately. Numerous times over the last few weeks, the Thrillers have laid out the WCW World Tag Team champions. Will that be the same at WCW Sin? Or will the veterans be able to over come the jacked up rookies?

WCW United States Championship First Blood Match

Hugh Morrus © v. Shane Douglas

Shane Douglas has pinned General Rection on two occasions this past month. At WCW Sin, Shane Douglas isn’t wrestling General Rection. He is going against the unpredictable Hugh Morrus. The key factor is that tonight you don’t win the match by pinfall but rather win by making your opponent bleed. It is a very sadistic contest and is for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling. Hugh has disbanded the MIA but has said he still would accept them by his side. Will any MIA members be involved tonight? Can Hugh Morrus do what General Rection couldn’t? It should be all out war for the WCW United States Title.

Animal Warfare

The Cat (w/Ms Jones) v. Rick Steiner

Rick Steiner was put into this match after he betrayed Ric Flair. The Cat isn’t very happy about the double cross and wants to the make the DFG pay. Steiner isn’t very happy about The Cat costing him a match against David Flair. The two men have every attention of tearing each other apart. It should be a brutal contest.

WCW Cruiserweight Title

Chavo Guerrero © v. Shane Helms

Shane Helms has been on a roll lately. He earned the title shot during a six way ladder match at Starrcade. He has been raking up an enormous of amount of victories leading to this match up. Chavo is obsessed with being the champion and will do anything to hold on to the title. Right now, these two men are the hottest stars in the cruiserweight division. It should be a truly memorable and classic title match. Can the rising star take the title in his first shot? Or will Chavo find a way to keep his grip on the championship?

WCW Hardcore Title

Terry Funk © v. Crowbar (w/Daffney)

Terry Funk beat Crowbar for the title at Starrcade. Crowbar has been obsessed with winning back the title ever since that night. He looks up to and admires the hardcore legend. He also knows that he can’t truly be a hardcore great until he pins his childhood idol. Crowbar has become extremely paranoid over making sure Terry Funk remains the champion. He has even caused Meng to lose his shot at the title on several occasions. This may be Crowbar’s last chance to win the championship from Funk as many other worthy challengers are lining up. Can Crowbar finally achieve his dream of pinning Terry Funk? Or will the legend who refuses to quit pull off another upset?

Stickball Bat on a Pole Match

Big Vito v. Reno

Reno turned on his brother at Starrcade when he revealed he was behind the payment to Kronik. Reno declared his true family was the Natural Born Thrillers. At WCW Sin, Big Vito is out for revenge for the betrayal. The stakes have been upped as stickball bats have been deemed legal use. The weapons have been used on several occasions against each other and they will now be deemed useable in this match. Will Big Vito finally gain his revenge? Will the Thrillers stick their nose into this match? Will Reno prove he is the stronger of the two? It should be a match for the ages.

Canada v. America

Hacksaw Jim Duggan v. Mike Awesome

Mike Awesome turned his back on his country at the end of last year. He is now a proud member of Team Canada. Duggan has recently returned to his country after betraying it last year. Duggan has asked for forgiveness and his country has accepted him. Now, Duggan must finish the cleansing process by beating his old stable. At WCW Sin, he will be going up against the man that turned on him. Does Haskcaw Jim Duggan have one last good fight in him? Will the younger Awesome be able to overcome the wrestling hero? It should be an all out brawl to be remembered.

Be sure to order WCW Sin on PPV. Watch as WCW rises back to greatness and proves it’s excellence in pro wrestling entertainment.

OOC: Here are the official matches for the PPV. Those who are enjoying this diary, please post your predictions for this contest. Don’t forget that Goldberg can be a prediction for the main event depending how you think his match will go.

Not sure if I’m going to get many or any predictions but here are a few tiebreakers if I need them.

1. What will be the match with the highest match quality rating on EWR?

2. Which match will be the opening contest?

3. Which members of the Thrillers will battle the Insiders?

4. Will there be any debuts or returns?

5. Will anyone turn on the show? Who?

Prize for the Prediction Contest Winner: You will be able to book/choose 1 match for the upcoming WCW Superbrawl PPV. Warning: If you put two guys against each other who are obviously in other feuds then don’t be surprised if there is a lack of build to the match. You must pick two guys who are active on the full time roster. I hold the right to alter/discuss the selection (for example, if Alex Wright is booked against the World Champion )

Edited December 7, 2005 by SpiceDawg

[Guest Pizza Boy]

Main Event – 3 Way Dance World Title Match

Scott Steiner © (w/Midajah) v. Sting v. Jeff Jarrett

Scott Steiner has been a dominant champion ever since he won the title in November. He must battle at least two men the retain his WCW championship but there is the possibility of a 4rth man in Goldberg. Sting is not only out for the WCW Championship but to exact revenge on attacks perpetrated by Jarrett and Steiner. A key question is, can Steiner trust Jarrett to be on his side? If he can, would Sting be able to overcome those odds? Of course, don’t forget the wild card of Goldberg possibly finally getting a WCW World Championship match!

WCW Title Shot v. No Title Shot in 2001

Goldberg & Wayne DeBruce v. Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger)

Goldberg has put his opportunity to wrestle for the WCW Championship in 2001 on the line in order to win the right to be inserted in the Sin main event. Totally Buff has been a pain in the side of Goldberg since Starrcade and Lex Luger has been a hassle for longer. Goldberg is ready to finish this issue once and for all. He will have the chance to exact revenge while teaming up with his mentor. How will the aging DeBruce factor in this match? What shape is Goldberg in after the big attack on Nitro? What does Totally Buff have up their sleeves?

WCW World Tag Team Titles

Insiders © v. Any 2 members of the Natural Born Thrillers

The Insiders do not know which two members they will be wrestling tonight for the WCW World Tag Team titles. It could be Perfect Event or Jindrak & O’Haire. What the Insiders do know, is that the Thrillers have had their numbers lately. Numerous times over the last few weeks, the Thrillers have laid out the WCW World Tag Team champions. Will that be the same at WCW Sin? Or will the veterans be able to over come the jacked up rookies?

WCW United States Championship First Blood Match

Hugh Morrus © v. Shane Douglas

Shane Douglas has pinned General Rection on two occasions this past month. At WCW Sin, Shane Douglas isn’t wrestling General Rection. He is going against the unpredictable Hugh Morrus. The key factor is that tonight you don’t win the match by pinfall but rather win by making your opponent bleed. It is a very sadistic contest and is for one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling. Hugh has disbanded the MIA but has said he still would accept them by his side. Will any MIA members be involved tonight? Can Hugh Morrus do what General Rection couldn’t? It should be all out war for the WCW United States Title.

Animal Warfare

The Cat (w/Ms Jones) v. Rick Steiner

Rick Steiner was put into this match after he betrayed Ric Flair. The Cat isn’t very happy about the double cross and wants to the make the DFG pay. Steiner isn’t very happy about The Cat costing him a match against David Flair. The two men have every attention of tearing each other apart. It should be a brutal contest.

WCW Cruiserweight Title

Chavo Guerrero © v. Shane Helms

Shane Helms has been on a roll lately. He earned the title shot during a six way ladder match at Starrcade. He has been raking up an enormous of amount of victories leading to this match up. Chavo is obsessed with being the champion and will do anything to hold on to the title. Right now, these two men are the hottest stars in the cruiserweight division. It should be a truly memorable and classic title match. Can the rising star take the title in his first shot? Or will Chavo find a way to keep his grip on the championship?

WCW Hardcore Title

Terry Funk © v. Crowbar (w/Daffney)

Terry Funk beat Crowbar for the title at Starrcade. Crowbar has been obsessed with winning back the title ever since that night. He looks up to and admires the hardcore legend. He also knows that he can’t truly be a hardcore great until he pins his childhood idol. Crowbar has become extremely paranoid over making sure Terry Funk remains the champion. He has even caused Meng to lose his shot at the title on several occasions. This may be Crowbar’s last chance to win the championship from Funk as many other worthy challengers are lining up. Can Crowbar finally achieve his dream of pinning Terry Funk? Or will the legend who refuses to quit pull off another upset?

Stickball Bat on a Pole Match

Big Vito v. Reno

Reno turned on his brother at Starrcade when he revealed he was behind the payment to Kronik. Reno declared his true family was the Natural Born Thrillers. At WCW Sin, Big Vito is out for revenge for the betrayal. The stakes have been upped as stickball bats have been deemed legal use. The weapons have been used on several occasions against each other and they will now be deemed useable in this match. Will Big Vito finally gain his revenge? Will the Thrillers stick their nose into this match? Will Reno prove he is the stronger of the two? It should be a match for the ages.

Canada v. America

Hacksaw Jim Duggan v. Mike Awesome

Mike Awesome turned his back on his country at the end of last year. He is now a proud member of Team Canada. Duggan has recently returned to his country after betraying it last year. Duggan has asked for forgiveness and his country has accepted him. Now, Duggan must finish the cleansing process by beating his old stable. At WCW Sin, he will be going up against the man that turned on him. Does Haskcaw Jim Duggan have one last good fight in him? Will the younger Awesome be able to overcome the wrestling hero? It should be an all out brawl to be remembered.

1. What will be the match with the highest match quality rating on EWR?-Chavo vs. Shane

2. Which match will be the opening contest?- Cat vs. Rick Steiner

3. Which members of the Thrillers will battle the Insiders?-O'Haire and Jindrak

4. Will there be any debuts or returns?-Maybe.....I'll go with yes.

5. Will anyone turn on the show? Who?-Jeff Jarett?

[Hewey]

Good wildside but it sucks to see someone as talented and charismatic as Alex Wright losing to Hugh Morrus. Even though the guy is the US champ. But still. I hate to see Disco lose too, But atleast he lost to Mysterio. But oh well. I'm sure eventually you'll recognize the greatness of both Disco and Alex Wright. (Y)

Here's my predictions for Sin

WCW Sin Official Card

01.14.01

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WCW Sin

Live from the Pepsi Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN

Only on PPV

TONIGHT!

Main Event – 3 Way Dance World Title Match

Scott Steiner © (w/Midajah) v. Sting v. Jeff Jarrett

I have no doubt that Goldberg will make it to this match. But he's not winning. Steiner will pin either Jarrett or Sting. Then you can save Goldberg Vs. Steiner for a big PPV like Superbrawl. Goldberg could win it, But I'm just not sure. It would make him look great by winning two matches in one night. Maybe a shock winner like Sting could go down? But I doubt it. There's no way Double J is getting the gold tonight. I thought about Sting, But I'm just not sure. Since it would be a short reign. I think it's 50/50 on Steiner/Goldberg winning, But I'll go with Steiner.

WCW Title Shot v. No Title Shot in 2001

Goldberg & Wayne DeBruce v. Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger)

Goldberg's going to the main event, No doubt about it.

WCW World Tag Team Titles

Insiders © v. Any 2 members of the Natural Born Thrillers

All though it would make Nash and DDP look weak for them to lose here, Especially since they've been getting their asses kicked, But I think the Thrillers have more to gain over former world champions. I'm hoping the combination of the thrillers are Jindrak and O'Haire. I just thought they worked well together. Either way, O'Haire's gotta be in the match since you've made it seem like he's the only one who can maul Big Sexy.

WCW United States Championship First Blood Match

Hugh Morrus © v. Shane Douglas

Douglas has beaten Morrus a few times leading to this. I don't think he'll beat him tonight. Plus, He just turned back to Hugh Morrus. He'll probably kick the shit out of Douglas and beat his ass afterwards to show how much of a psycho he is......... Plus, I think we'll see The Wall versus Morrus soon for the belt.

Animal Warfare

The Cat (w/Ms Jones) v. Rick Steiner

Come on, Steiner jobbed to David Flair. If he's not getting the win here, Then he's the most professional guy you got in the back. I just expect him to win it after losing to David Flair. Plus, If Scott Steiner loses his title, One of the guys in his stable has to look good. Even though I think Steiner is walking out with the gold.

WCW Cruiserweight Title

Chavo Guerrero © v. Shane Helms

Both men are freshly turned, But Chavo is the king right now. He's just getting over with the crowd. So he has to keep the belt here. Helms can win it in a rematch later on the road, But Chavo's getting a long reign in my opinion. Maybe Moore will meddle in this one? I see Chavo defending against Lash at Superbrawl.

WCW Hardcore Title

Terry Funk © v. Crowbar (w/Daffney)

No need for Funk to go over. Crowbar is the future, So he needs to go over the old hoss.

Stickball Bat on a Pole Match

Big Vito v. Reno

50/50 on this one, But I think Big Vito will win it. BTW, Where's Johnny The Bull? I don't remember seeing him around the diary.

Canada v. America

Hacksaw Jim Duggan v. Mike Awesome

One I'm most certain of. Awesome is going to massacre old Hacksaw.

Be sure to order WCW Sin on PPV. Watch as WCW rises back to greatness and proves it’s excellence in pro wrestling entertainment.

OOC: Here are the official matches for the PPV. Those who are enjoying this diary, please post your predictions for this contest. Don’t forget that Goldberg can be a prediction for the main event depending how you think his match will go.

Not sure if I’m going to get many or any predictions but here are a few tiebreakers if I need them.

1. What will be the match with the highest match quality rating on EWR? Helms/Guerrero, Just a hunch.

2. Which match will be the opening contest? Vito/Reno

3. Which members of the Thrillers will battle the Insiders? O'Haire and Jindrak

4. Will there be any debuts or returns? No.......

5. Will anyone turn on the show? Who? No.........

[Steve Corino]

Just started reading this the other day, liking it a lot.

Main Event – 3 Way Dance World Title Match

Scott Steiner © (w/Midajah) v. Sting v. Jeff Jarrett

There's just so many ways that Steiner holding the belt can go. As much as I'd like to see Sting get it, outside of the rest of Apocalypse there really aren't many heel contenders. Jarrett with the belt could work, but there's only a limited amount of buildup that can happen; most of his defenses would be of the "You have a title and I want it you son of a bitch" variety. I love that, but it doesn't always work. But with Steiner holding the strap, Sting and Jarrett can always want singles rematches, there's Goldberg right there on the side, Sid, Booker, Nash, DDP, so many possibilities, because of the volatile personality of Steiner. He puts people out, so anyone can have a beef with him and it makes perfect sense. And then there's Goldberg, but I doubt his "punishment" from you will be giving him the World title.

WCW Title Shot v. No Title Shot in 2001

Goldberg & Wayne DeBruce v. Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger)

A year is an ugly thing to waste, because Goldberg completely gone from the hunt would really not be a very wise thing.

WCW World Tag Team Titles

Insiders © v. Natural Born Thrillers

What reason is there for Nash and DDP to have the belts? Get them onto the people who need them, because really, the main event needs more people in it. I could see a feud between Page and Douglas doing really well, and Nash could jump back into the World title hunt.

WCW United States Championship First Blood Match

Hugh Morrus © v. Shane Douglas

After the huge gimmick change, I can't really see Morrus losing here. I'd say he's likely to face Wall at SuperBrawl.

Animal Warfare

The Cat (w/Ms Jones) v. Rick Steiner

See Hewey's reasoning. The "Animal Warfare" tag is quite clever, though. It's raining Cats and Dog Faced Gremlins! If you had a better color commentator, maybe he could use that. Alas, we're stuck with Hudson. Which kind of bothers me a bit, why exactly is Mike Tenay not covering Wildside? I mean, I thought it was supposed to be some kind of cruiserweight supershow? That should be the domain of Tenay.

WCW Cruiserweight Title

Chavo Guerrero © v. Shane Helms

Chavo will likely CHEAT 2 WIN here, leading into a triple threat or even four way at SuperBrawl with Lash and maybe Moore involved.

WCW Hardcore Title

Terry Funk © v. Crowbar (w/Daffney)

Let's face it, the Hardcore title is a piece of crap in WCW. Terry Funk is the only man who can make it seem like it might be worth something.

Stickball Bat on a Pole Match

Big Vito v. Reno

Vito should move along to the next feud now. Perhaps a return by Johnny the Bull here? Either on the side of the NBT or to reform the Mamalukes.

Canada v. America

Hacksaw Jim Duggan v. Mike Awesome

Seriously, why should Jim Duggan be going over anyone, let alone Mike Awesome?

1. What will be the match with the highest match quality rating on EWR? Gotta be Chavo/Helms.

2. Which match will be the opening contest? Cat/DFG.

3. Which members of the Thrillers will battle the Insiders? O'Haire and Jindrak.

4. Will there be any debuts or returns? JTB will come back! I hope so anyways. Johnny ruled. I think the Bookerman might come back after the main event is over, too. Hey, that'd be a catchy theme song. Rob Zombie ripoff, "I'm yo' Bookamaaaan, that's what I aaam!"

5. Will anyone turn on the show? Who? No.

[SpiceDawg]

WCW Sin

Date: 01.14.01

Venue: Pepsi Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN

Announcers: Tony Schiavone & Mike Tenay

Ring Announcer: David Penzer

The show starts off with a video package highlighting the recent damage done by the stable known as Apocalypse. The footage contains all the major recent attacks done by the stable mates starting with the Rick Steiner swerve to the beat down on the Flairs. The question is posed if this deadly unit will be able to be stopped tonight at WCW Sin or will they only grow stronger with victories. The key matches highlighted in the promo are Goldberg/DeBruce v. Totally Buff and the world title match.

Once the package ends, the program cuts to inside the Pepsi Coliseum packed with rabid WCW fans. The camera pans throughout the arena picking up several fans decked out in official WCW gear of such stars as Goldberg, Sting, Booker T and Filthy Animals. Several signs are seen with key ones having scribed on them the following: ‘Steiner Beat David All The Way To PPW’, ‘WCW Needs Booker, Sucka’, ‘Totally Buff = NEXT!’ and ‘SPAGHETTI!!!”

Tony Schiavone: Welcome WCW fans to the first PPV extravaganza of 2001! I am Tony Schiavone along with my colleague, Mike Tenay. We are promising you 3 hours of non-stop wrestling action!

Mike Tenay: Here at WCW we are all about the total non-stop wrestling action. WCW Sin will be a great demonstration of that. We have 5 huge WCW championship matches. We have several matches that could be called grudge matches. It should be an explosive night.

Tony Schiavone: Speaking of explosive, the WCW World Champion Scott Steiner will be competing in a three-way dance. One opponent claims to be his trusted friend and the other opponent is his clear enemy. Can Steiner trust Jeff Jarrett tonight? If they are indeed united then can Sting overcome both men? Sting not only wants the WCW World Championship but he is here for sweet retribution against two men who have wronged him.

Mike Tenay: Don’t forget Tony, there could be a fourth man added to the main event tonight. Goldberg teams up with his mentor, Wayne DeBruce, to do battle with Totally Buff in match where if Goldberg wins then he is in tonight’s main event. On the other side of the coin, if Goldberg isn’t able to win then he can’t compete for the WCW Championship for an entire year. A year is a very long time, Tony.

Tony Schiavone: We haven’t seen Goldberg since that brutal attack perpetuated against him on Monday. Who knows what type of shape Goldberg is in tonight and how that will factor into his career-altering match?

Mike Tenay: Yes, Tony, that match will definitely be the biggest of Goldberg’s career and unfortunately, he might not be 100% going into it.

Tony Schiavone: Both these mentioned matches involve members of the dreaded Apocalypse. We have a third match with an Apocalypse member that should be an all out brawl and war.

Mike Tenay: We’re about to see that match right now. To open up this amazing PPV, WCW Sin!

Animal Warfare

“Dog Faced Gremlin’ Rick Steiner v. The Cat (w/Miss Jones)

Referee: Scott Dickenson

The fans show their dislike of Steiner as he is showered with boos while making his grand entrance into the ringside area. Steiner actually makes a special entrance as he drives in on a motorcycle. Steiner is dressed totally up as a biker with dark shades, heavy black leather jacket, skull logo bandanna, and a spike dog collar around his neck. The Cat arrives to a much nicer pop and does a wild dance with Miss Jones to the fans delight. Once the Cat enters the ring, he jumped by the foul tempered Rick Steiner. Steiner assaults the Cat with an array forearms and stomps. Steiner knocks Cat hard to the mat with a Steinerline and quickly drops an elbow smash. Steiner continues to maul the Cat with eye rakes, face pulls and fist grinding. The assault continues when Steiner sets up the Cat upside down on the turnbuckles for a tree of woe. Having the Cat stuck in such a position allows Steiner to hit a series of running knees. Miss Jones bangs her hands on the ring apron in attempt to rally the Cat back into the match and to get the fans to start up a decent Cat chant. The Cat begins to rock Steiner with a series of palm thrusts to the throat and chest. A series of chops is able to stagger the DFG. Steiner is finally knocked off his feet with a solid spin kick to the head. The Cat celebrates this accomplishment by treating the fans to a quick break dance. The Cat’s offence is short as Steiner stops the karate expert cold with a low blow. Rick keeps Cat down with a few heavy forearm blows and then resorts to a half assed chin lock variation. Steiner does a lot of screaming and shouting to the fans in order to keep them into it during this obvious rest hold. The Cat begins to stomp his feet to signify he is about the rally and the fans start up decent size cheers. Both men find themselves back on their feet and at this moment, The Cat greets Rick Steiner with a series of elbows to the chest to break the hold. Cat bounces off the ropes but is stopped with a hard powerslam from Steiner, which leads to a two count. Steiner decides to get even more aggressive by choking Cat against the middle rope but the ref is quickly on top of Steiner to stop such actions. Steiner continues to go back to the rope choking in-between the counts of four. The Cat occasionally fires off shots to the chest of Steiner but is quickly stopped with elbows or boots to the head. Through out Steiner’s offence, he will make sure to try to intimidate or bully the ref while roughing up the Cat with illegal moves. Steiner continues with his love for rest holds by applying a bear hug on the Cat. Steiner tightens his grip and the Cat seems to be fading from the match. The ref checks the arm of the Cat and it ends up being lifeless on the first two attempts. The crowd begins to buzz and the arm doesn’t drop on the third check. Actually, it does drop but in the form on a karate chop onto the head of Steiner. Several more blows to the head cause Steiner to finally break the hold. The Cat celebrates his release by doing a quick dance and dropping Steiner with a savate kick to the head. The Cat starts to rock Steiner with a flurry of karate kick to the body of Steiner. Just to change things up, Cat levels Steiner with several palm thrusts and karate chops. The Dog Faced Gremlin tries to regain offence with throwing punches but Cat is able to avoid the majority of blows. The Cat puts Steiner back on the mat with a leg sweep. This gives the Cat an opportunity to jump to the second and nail the rising Steiner with the Feliner (second rope karate kick). Steiner lays knocked out on the mat while the Cat covers for the quick three count. After the match the Cat gets the ref to join in with a dance with the Cat and Ms. Jones. The fans seem to be having a good time while the three celebrate in the ring.

Winner: The Cat

66/70/59

Tony Schiavone: The Cat seems to be having a great time in the ring after winning what was a brutal contest.

Mike Tenay: Let’s be honest, Tony, Rick Steiner took the Cat to the limit tonight. He should be very happy to pick up a win.

Tony Schiavone: It will be the Apocalypse that won’t be happy as they started off the night with a loss. Is this foreshadowing to later in the evening?

Mike Tenay: This loss will only make them regroup in the back and start to come up with strategies to ensure victory later on. It’s going to be war out here tonight.

Tony Schiavone: Speaking of war, we’ve got a huge battle coming up between two powerhouses. It’s Canada v. USA. It’s Hacksaw Jim Duggan battling Mike Awesome.

Mike Tenay: The tough guy is looking for some revenge against the Canadian Career Killer.

Countries Collide

“Canadian Career Killer’ Mike Awesome v. Hacksaw Jim Duggan

Referee: Mark Johnson

Mike Awesome comes out alone but still demands the playing of the Canadian national anthem. The anthem doesn’t play for long because the entrance of Hacksaw Jim Duggan interrupts it. Duggan doesn’t wait for long to start taking his big fists to the head and body of Awesome. The American traitor is rocked all over the when with the heavy handed blows and is eventually knocked out of the squared circle with a mighty clothesline. Duggan isn’t ready to wait and goes right out after Awesome. Duggan continues to bring the brawling to Awesome and even is able to knock him over the security railing. Back in the ring, Awesome is able to stop Duggan with a huge spinebuster. Awesome wants to finish things off quickly and scales the ropes. Unfortunately for Awesome, Duggan isn’t ready to be finished off yet and moves out of the way of an Awesome Splash. Duggan returns on offence with a series of lariats. During this flurry, Duggan gives the crowd a big ‘Ho’ and they return in kind. A USA chants is also started up throughout the arena and the crowd seems to be slightly more into this contest. The cheers of the fans turns to boos as Lance Storm and Major Gunns come out from the back. Duggan decides to ignore the pair and rather control Awesome with lariats, slams and kneedrops. Eventually, Lance Storm & Major Gunns become a factor as the vixen distracts the ref and Storm trips up Jim Duggan. This allows Awesome to start tossing Duggan around the ring with various suplexes. Somebody from the back doesn’t appreciate this interference and that person happens to be Konnan. K-Dawg immediately attacks Storm on the outside that distracts Awesome from inside. Duggan once again starts a come back against Awesome, which brings the crowd back into the contest. On the outside, Lance Storm is able to drill Konnan right into a ring post and drops Konnan hard to the floor. The crowd perks up as yet another man comes out from the back and this time it is none other than the Wall. Lance Storm has an expression of fear cover his face as the larger wrestler walks into the ringside area. Storm rushes to the other side of the ring while the Wall checks on Konnan. Meanwhile, Duggan is a house of fire in the ring and knocks down Awesome with a swirling body slam. Duggan takes down Awesome with his patent 3 point stance tackle and quickly follows up with a cover. Unfortunately, Duggan doesn’t get the victory due to Storm putting Awesome’s foot on the bottom rope. The ref immediately admonishes Storm while Duggan sails off the ropes to apply the Old Glory knee drop. Duggan, though, never makes it back to Awesome because Hacksaw goes sailing over the top rope. It soon becomes clear that Wall had pulled down the ropes and caused Duggan to fall to the outside. The crowd boos Wall who responds by yelling back at the crowd. The Wall does help Duggan back to his feet but only to administer a chokeslam onto the hard floor. Konnan runs to the aid of Duggan but doesn’t make it there until he is rolled back inside. Once inside the ring, Duggan is crushed with a running Awesome Bomb. The crowd lets the heels know their displeasure while Awesome gets the 3 count on Duggan. Lance Storm & Major Gunns enters the ring to celebrate with Awesome and Storm seems to be happy with this vindication for Team Canada.

Konnan enters the ring to check on the battered Duggan. On the outside, The Wall retrieves a chair and enters the ring with it. A chair is blasted across the back of the trying to return to his feet Duggan. Konnan yells at Wall for his actions but is met with a chokeslam. The Wall goes back outside in order to bring a table into the ring. The Wall seems set to put one of the superstars through the table until someone jumps on his back. The crowd lets out a moderate pop as Tygress has come from the back and tried to stop the actions of the Wall. Unfortunately, the Wall is much bigger than Tygress and quickly throws her off his back. Then an evil look comes across the face of the Wall as he eyes the table and Tygress. The crowd gives out its disdain as the Wall puts in hand around the throat of Tygress. Tygress kicks and screams but it isn’t enough to stop the Wall. The mammoth wrestler lifts the valet high in the air and puts her hard through the table via a chokeslam. The Wall appears to be happy with his actions and leaves with Team Canada while medics attend to the three fallen faces.

Winner: Mike Awesome

70/75/61

The Wall’s turn is now complete and The Wall is now a heel

The Wall gained 2 points of overness from this turn

Tony Schiavone: What disgusting actions just perpetrated by that monster, The Wall.

Mike Tenay: Is the Wall part of Team Canada now? Is this is definition of making an impact at WCW Sin?

Tony Schiavone: Storm felt that Team Canada needed a victory after a rough week for them. The Wall had told Chavo on Thursday he would make an impact tonight. It seems both things have been fulfilled.

Mike Tenay: But did the Wall do this for Team Canada or did he do it for himself? Is he yet another defect?

Tony Schiavone: As far as I’m concerned, the Wall is a piece of trash and Team Canada can have and deserve him.

Stickball Bat On A Pole Match

Reno v. Big Vito

Referee: Billy Silverman

The camera cuts back to the ringside area after a replay of the previous match and the pole with a stickball is already been set up on the turnbuckle closest to the aisle way. Both men come out to decent reactions but the crowd is quieter here then in the previous two matches. Big Vito goes after Reno with a flurry of forearm shots once her enters into the ring. He even floors the big Thriller with a Mafia kick. The fans buzz as the anticipate a chance for Vito to go for the bat but rather Vito mounts Reno with a series of fist shots. Reno then got whipped off the ropes and bounced right into a flying lariat. Finally, Vito eyes the pole and starts to climb it. Reno is able to grab Vito halfway and bring him down to the mat via a powerbomb. Reno drags Vito over to the ropes and ties him his arms up. The crowd shows their disapproval of trapping Vito while allowing Reno to climb the pole. Unfortunately for Reno, Vito is able to slip out of the ropes and starts to shake the turnbuckle causing Reno to crotch himself. This move is something the crowd does show their approval for. Reno tumbles off the turnbuckles and is met with a series of knees to the face. Vito continues his attacks by slamming Reno hard to the mat. A harsh low blow upsets the fans and slows down Vito a few steps. Vito crashes to the mat hard after a belly to belly suplex and it’s at this point the announcers specify that a pinfall cannot be made until the stickball bat comes into play. The crowd give moderate boos as Vito is worked over with stomps and punches. Reno senses victory as he sets Vito up for the Roll of the Dice but before the move is completed, Vito pushes Reno off right into the ref. Both Reno and the ref are dazed which gives Vito a chance to plant Reno with a football tackle. Vito gets some fans buzzing when he points over to the pole. Vito starts to scale the pole that surprisingly gets a negative response from the crowd. The negativity is actually geared towards the interfering Mike Sanders. Vito is able to retrieve the bat but met with a bodyslam from the pole by Sanders. The bat is retrieved by the Above Average one and given over to Reno. Sanders holds Vito as Reno lays in a few bats shots into the gut of Vito. The fans let out more boos as another superstar comes out from the back and it’s the returning Thriller member Johnny the Bull. Johnny soaks up the heel response before jumping into the ring. The Bull motions that he would like the stickball bat in order to waffle Vito. Reno and Sanders share Cheshire cat sized grins while handing the bat to Johnny. The former Mamaluke measures up the bat against the battered Big Vito. Johnny lets out a home run worthy swing and connects to a rather decent pop from the crowd. The pop could be because he connected his swing against the shoulder of Mike Sanders. The Bull delivers another bat shot to Sanders that knocks the heel out of the ring. Reno comes charging at Johnny but is met with a spin kick to the head. The Bull tosses the bat to the now rising Vito and Vito whacks the bat hard against the head of Reno. Just for good measure and more pops, Vito blasts the bat over the head of Reno again, which drops the big man. The Bull shakes the ref awake while Vito drops Reno with his patent implant DDT. The ref crawls over to where Vito has Reno covered and Silverman administers the big 3 slaps to the mat. The sore Vito gets slowly to his feet and suspiciously eyes his former tag team partner. After a few seconds, they give each other a giant smile and embrace in the ring to a decent pop. A very small Mamalukes chants can heard going through the arena. Johnny The Bull raises the hand of the victorious Vito. Meanwhile, Sanders is ripping into Reno verbally while they both head to the back and Sanders keeps on uttering how he is benching Reno for letting this happen. The Mamalukes give each other one more big hug and happily make their way to the back to cheers from the audience.

Winner: Big Vito

64/65/65

Johnny the Bull’s turn is now complete and Johnny the Bull is now a face

Johnny the Bull gained 3 points of overness from this turn

Tony Schiavone: It looks like one of the greatest tag teams in WCW history has reunited. It’s great to see the Mamalukes on the same page again.

Mike Tenay: Did you Sanders after that match? He is furious over this double cross from Johnny and I think he feels Reno is responsible.

Tony Schiavone: I am sure the Mamalukes haven’t heard the end of the Thrillers yet, Mike.

WCW Cruiserweight Title

‘Suga’ Shane Helms v. Chavo Guerrero Jr. ©

Referee: Charles Robinson

A video package is shown before the beginning of this match which chronicles Shane’s rise to number one contendership, Chavo’s attempts to thwart Shane, the jealousy of Shannon towards Shane and Chavo turning his back on his friend Lash Laroux. The announcers hype heavily how much of a roll Shane Helms is on and mention how is the future of the WCW Cruiserweight division. Shane gets a decent face pop from the crowd as he comes out to an entirely new entrance. The 3 Count theme has been replaced for a harder techno track with the words ‘Vertebreaker’ interspersed throughout plus Shane comes out dancing with the Nitro girls which get a male pop. Chavo enters with his usual cocky stride and teases the fans with his Cruiserweight title by just keeping it out of their reach. Once the match begins, the cocky Chavo seems less eager to want to hook up with Helms and he constantly rolls outside before they lock up. Helms quickly tires of Chavo bailing out and finally goes out after Chavo via a top rope cross body block to the arena floor. The move garners a big pop from the crowd and knocks Chavo silly on the floor. Helms rolls in the shooken up Chavo and continues to assault him with aerial moves. Helms almost gets the three after a springboard moonsault but Chavo is able to kick out at the last minute. Helms continues his offensive rally with a flapjack suplex and follows up with a top rope leg drop which leads to another near 3 count. Chavo still is aware enough to roll to the outside and begin to regroup from the attack. Helms decides to go out after him again but this time his rope assisted plancha only meets the padded floor. Chavo points to his head to declare how smart he is and the crowd respond with loud boos. In the ring, Chavo controls Helms with a variation of dickish moves like forearm chokes, boot rakes and face stomps. Helms is whipped hard against the turnbuckles several times and it becomes clear Chavo wants to target the back. The back continues to be the target as Chavo delivers several back breaker slam combos. These moves end up being a set up for the Gory Special back breaker submission hold. The crowd tries to rally behind Helms while the youngster screams out in agony. Chavo continues to cinch in the painful hold in hopes of Helms tapping out. After a few minutes, Chavo gets impatient and turns the move into a powerbomb. Chavo tries to go for the pinfall but Helms is able to kick out before the three. Frustration is visibly shown on the face of Chavo and the angry champion viciously unleashes several knees to the back of Helms. Chavo goes out onto the ring apron only to catapult himself back in the ring for a rolling senton onto the back of Helms. This move doesn’t give Chavo victory either which only adds to his anger. Chavo drags the battered Helms to a corner and sets him up for the Tornado DDT. As Chavo leaps into the air, the resilient Helms musters the strength to toss Chavo hard onto the mat. The crowd lets out in a surprised pop. The equally shocked Chavo charges for Helms but is met with a hard Suga Smack superkick. Both men fall to the mat and the ref begins to put on the ten count. Chavo gets to his feet first and begins to hammer away at the challenger. Chavo whips Helms off the ropes but the whip is reversed leading to Helms taking Chavo over with a hurricanrana. Momentum is back on Helms side and the young cruiser returns on the offensive. After a series of head scissor take downs, deep arm drags and flying forearms, Helms takes down Chavo hard with the Nightmare on Helms Street. The crowd lets out an excited pop when Helms beginning to signal for the Vertebreaker. Chavo isn’t quite finished yet and he attempts to fight out of the hold. In the end, Helms is able to power up Chavo and bring him down with the devastating Vertebreaker. The ref begins the count to three but stops at the last second when he notices Chavo’s right foot found its way to the ropes. Helms is frustrated but doesn’t waste any time arguing with the ref. Instead, Helms drags Chavo to the centre of the ring and starts to climb the turnbuckles. It’s at this moment that the 3 Count starts to make their way down the aisle and spouting off to the fans the entire journey. Helms notices the tag team and decides to leap on top of both members. Meanwhile in the ring, Chavo has the ref distracted while complaining about an injury he may have. Helms’ dive proves to be thrilling but also an error in judgement. Helms was able to knock down both men but before he can re-enter the ring he is jumped. Shannon lifts Helms over his shoulder while Even Karagious plants Shane with a DDT onto the hard floor. The tag team then rolls the stunned Helms into the ring and they cockily strut to the backstage. Chavo seizes this opportunity by scaling the ropes and coming onto Helms with a frog splash. The attack and splash in enough to keep Helms down on the mat for the 3. Smark fans everywhere get up to cheer over this amazing wrestling contest. The weary Chavo gets back to his feet and poses with his championship in front of the crowd. The fans boo Chavo as he mocks and taunts them with his title. Chavo is too preoccupied with the fans to notice that a new man has entered the ring. Chavo comes down from the turnbuckles he was posing on and turns around to met Lash Laroux face to face. Chavo at first is surprised but then tries to deck Lash with the title but the fresh Lash is able to duck the move. Lash then plants Chavo hard to the mat with his signature move, the Whiplash. Chavo meekly rolls out of the ring and retreats quickly to the back. Lash embraces the cheers as he strikes a pose in the ring. Lash also offers up a ‘I want the belt’ pantomime to show what is on his mind.

Winner: Chavo Guerrero Jr.

82/65/100

Cruiserweight title gained in image

Tony Schiavone: Lash Laroux is back and he seems ready for revenge.

Mike Tenay: Tony, let’s not forget the grade A effort of Shane Helms. He could be the Cruiserweight Champion right now if it wasn’t for Moore and Karagious.

Tony Schiavone: Oh my, that match was an absolute classic and maybe one of the best matches ever in WCW history.

Mike Tenay: It’s proof positive that Chavo has a lot of hungry mean gunning after him in this very competitive division.

WCW Hardcore Championship

Crowbar (w/Daffney) v. Terry Funk ©

Referee: Randy Anderson

Before the match begins, an ad for WCW Superbrawl IX is played. It talks about Ric Flair’s 16 times as World Champion and asks if the legend can do it one more time. The ad also shows several shots of the attacks Steiner has done to Flair over the last several weeks and months. Back to the match, this is without a doubt the quietest the WCW fans have been during the evening so far. Both men put in a great effort just the same but the aging Funkster isn’t able to put on the performances he used to. Despite that fact, Terry and Crowbar were still able to put on the second best match up until this point. Terry and Crowbar both brought carts o’ plunder and make sure to use absolutely everything inside. The announcers are sure to bring up the fact that Crowbar hasn’t been on the best streak lately with a few losses against Meng. The announcers also mention that Meng has had Funk beat on a few occasions but Crowbar has saved Funk every time. The story seems to be that Crowbar is obsessed with beating Funk and it’s causing Crowbar to lose some focus. Though in this match, Crowbar is able to take Terry Funk to the limit as he assaults him with various foreign objects. Crowbar goes to the air a few time with a rope assisted plancha and tope ropes moonsault to the outside. Inside the ring, Crowbar hits Funk with a chair assisted legdrop (Arabian Facebuster). All these moves aren’t enough to keep Funk down for the three. Daffney even gets involved by taking Funk over with a top rope frankenscreamer (hurricanrana). Crowbar beginning to visually get upset, as he is unable to put down Funk for good. Crowbar asks Daffney to retrieve a table from under the ring and the two beginning to set it up. Terry Funk is able to recover and start to batter Crowbar with punches. Crowbar stops the Texan with a thumb to the eye. Crowbar drags Terry on to the table. Terry is still alive and starts to battle back. Funk finally gets the best of Crowbar and puts the maniac through the table via a piledriver. Despite Daffney jumping on the back of Terry, the referee is able to count to three for the Funkster’s victory. Terry Funk grabs his Hardcore title and parades around the ring to the cheers of fans. The vet rolls out of the ring and celebrates with the fans in the crowd. Daffney tends to the beaten Crowbar he lays in the smashed table. Finally Crowbar gets to his senses and notices Terry Funk celebrating his win. Crowbar starts to get tears in his eyes and begins to pound his fists to the mat. Eventually Crowbar breaks into a full blown temper tantrum.

Winner: Terry Funk

61/54/68

Hardcore title gained in image

Crowbar lost 4 points of overness – first off Crowbar can’t beat an ‘old man’ and secondly, fans don’t tend to think highly of faces that whine and complain.

Tony Schiavone: Crowbar seems to have completely lost it.

Mike Tenay: Did he ever have it, Tony?

Tony Schiavone: Ha ha, maybe not but he has once again failed to pin his idol and hero.

Mike Tenay: Crowbar must be wondering what is it going to take to beat this wrestling legend.

Tony Schiavone: He may also be wondering what it will take to get yet another rematch. Let’s be honest, there are many other brawlers in line for this prestigious WCW Hardcore Title.

WCW World Tag Team Titles

Perfect Event (Chuck Palumbo & Shawn Stasiak) (w/Mike Sanders) v. The Insiders (Kevin Nash & Diamond Dallas Page) ©

Referee: Nick Patrick

A video package opens up this segment that highlights the various times that the Thrillers have been able to beat down the Insiders. There is a definite focus on Sean O’Haire beating down Nash on several occasions. At the beginning of this contest, it is actually O’Haire and Jindrak that make their way down to the arena but before the match begins, the Perfect Event jump the Insiders from behind. The match officially starts with the Perfect Event against the Insiders but it appears that both O’Haire & Jindrak had expected to be wrestling. Sanders convinces the two to head to the back and not to worry about this business. The distraction proves to be a big advantage as the Event continues to be on the offensive against the two champions. Things settle down with Palumbo on offence against DDP and the crowd watches as Palumbo tosses Page around like a rag doll (got to love the clichés). Palumbo constantly knocks Page down with slams but then waits for Page to get back to his feet in order to knock him back down with a clothesline. Perfect Event starts making quick tags to wear down the vet from Jersey. The challengers throw in a few illegal team assisted wear down hold like Stasiak holding the arm of Palumbo while he applies the abdominable stretch. Nash would often enter the ring to protest such moves but it only leads to the ref being distracted thus more double teams. Mike Sanders even makes sure to be occasionally involved by laying in a shot onto Page. The crowd is the most pumped they have been all night as they try to rally behind the beaten but not defeated Page. Nash from the outside turns out to be a great cheerleader too since the fans seem to dig the champions. The fans get very pumped once Page is able to pull out a uranage (Rock Bottom) against Stasiak when the Thriller tried to hit a axe handle off the top rope. Stasiak makes a quick tag off to Palumbo but the ‘The Event’ is unable to reach Page before the tag is made to Nash. Nash tags Palumbo right in the mouth with a forearm once he enters the ring. The fans continue to cheer on Big Sexy as he levels Palumbo with a big boot. Stasiak enters the ring only to fall to a big elbow to the jaw. Sanders jumps on the apron to cause a distraction but instead is tossed into the ring by Nash. Sanders is crushed to the mat with a side suplex and immediately rolls back to the outside. A charging Palumbo is tossed into his teammate that knocks both men to the mat. Page gets a resurgence as he enters the ring and pairs off with Shawn Stasiak. The champions pound away on the challengers in opposite corners of the ring. The challengers then meet each other hard in the middle of the ring when they are whipped into each other. Page then cactus clotheslines Stasiak outside the ring, which leaves Nash with Palumbo. Nash finds this the perfect time to deliver a series of high knees into the gut of Palumbo as he is trapped in a corner. The ref is distracted on the outside while DDP wars with Stasiak, which allows Sanders to come into the ring to attack Nash. Nash no sells the offence of Sanders and begins to attack him with a flurry of forearms. This distractions allows Palumbo to football clip the left knee of Nash and send the big man sprawling to the mat in pain. The ref is able to restore order on the outside and turns around to see Palumbo dropping his body onto the leg of Nash. The fans start to chant the name of Nash while the man screams out in agony over his knee. Palumbo attempts to get a submission by applying an Indian deathlock. In order to apply extra leverage, Palumbo would occasionally get an assist from the waiting hands of Mike Sanders while the red appeared to be none the wiser. Palumbo tires of the wear down hold and opt to kick away on the knee of Nash. A tag is made between the Perfect Event; Stasiak comes off the top ropes with an attempted axe handle. The key word is attempted, as the hobbling Nash is still able to grip his hand around the throat of Stasiak to stop the attack. With all his might, Nash is able to lift Shawn off his feet and have him crash down hard to the mat via a chokeslam. Palumbo has decided this is a perfect time to re-enter the ring but it just so happens that DDP was thinking the same thing. The ref is tied up with Palumbo and Stasiak, which cause Sanders to get involved in the contest again. The crowd shows the disapproval as Stasiak kicks Nash in his injured leg and holds Nash to be hit by Sanders with Palumbo’s muscle flexor. The crowd does show their approval when Sanders accidentally knocks out Stasiak with the flexor after Nash is able to duck from the blow. As a parting gift, Nash delivers a powerful jackknife powerbomb to Sanders and then kicks him out of the ring. The referee turns back to the action in the ring to find that Nash is covering Shawn Stasiak and the three count is quickly made from this discovery. Nash & DDP embrace the cheers of the excited crowd but the cheer don’t last long as a unwanted guest if found in the ring. Sean O’Haire quickly arrives in the ring and takes down both me with a shoulder tackle. O’Haire decides to present Nash with his World Tag Team title but he decides to do upside the head of Nash. O’Haire lifts the title up again and crashes it down hard against the head of Nash. The blows have cause a gash to open up on the forehead of Nash. O’Haire decides to continue to open the cut by raining down fists onto the forehead. The Perfect Event holds Page back while O’Haire continue to widen the gash on Nash’s head. Suddenly an evil grin come across the face of O’Haire, the Thriller slips outside the ring and enter back inside with a chair in hand. O’Haire delivers several hard shots onto the already bloodied head of Nash. O’Haire grabs the head of Nash and pulls it close to O’Haire’s face. The young heel starts shouting threats into the bloodied face of Nash. O’Haire delivers a loogie onto Nash as the exclamation point of his diatribe. The Thrillers then stand over the fallen bodies of DDP and Kevin Nash while posing with the Insider’s championship titles. The fans deliver loud boos onto the heel stable.

Winners: The Insiders

75/76/75

WCW Tag Title gained in image

Tony Schiavone: That was one of the most brutal attacks I’ve seen in my wrestling commentary career.

Mike Tenay: Sean O’Haire may have very well taken Nash out of the sport of wrestling. That was outright uncalled for and disgusting.

Tony Schiavone: The Natural Born Thrillers didn’t win the tag titles but they still left a major mark here.

Mike Tenay: As evil as it was, Sean O’Haire has the number of Kevin Nash.

Title Shot v. No Title Shot For A Year

Totally Buff (w/Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell) v. Goldberg & Wayne DeBruce

Referee: Charles Robinson

A video package highlights the events that lead to this being a tag team match. They replay part of the segment on Nitro that set up this current stipulation. The package ends with the attacks on Goldberg on Monday. The announcers talk incessantly about how Goldberg can’t be at 100% after the brutal attack this past week and mention how no one has seen Goldberg since Nitro. The announcers also stress how long a year without a title shot would be and how often Goldberg has been waiting for a chance to go for the title again. Totally Buff enter the arena by taunting and agonizing the crowd. Both strike a few poses in the ring and seem to be laughing about some kind of inside joke. The fans let out a thunderous roar as the strains of Goldberg’s theme starts up. Wayne DeBruce comes out first but he then points to the TurnerTron. It’s the classic Goldberg entrance as the camera cuts to the back where Goldberg’s dressing room is. Doug Dillinger, head of security, knocks on the door and da man comes storming out of his room. Before he can make the walk, Big Poppa Pump arrives to taunt and intimidate Goldberg. The champion sticks the title in the face of Goldberg and jabbers on how Goldberg will never get it again. It turns out to be a distraction as Rick Steiner comes from behind with a solid chair shot to the back of Goldberg. Goldberg falls to one knee and is immediately attacked to the ribs with the chair. Security finally pulls Rick off of Goldberg but the damage seems to have been done. Back in the arena, Totally Buff has started to double team the Sergeant. Wayne falls hard to a double clothesline from the loud mouthed pair. Buff decides to start off with Wayne and rocks his with fist shots. The crowd heat seems to have died down after their hero was left laid out in the back. The match is graced with several Goldberg chants while the Sergeant if battered down by the two stablemates. Miscommunication by Totally Buff, allows for DeBruce to get a brief offensive flurry that consists of a few sloppy amature wrestling moves. Luger starts to hammer away at Wayne with some harsh forearms but the Power Plant trainer delivers them right back at Luger. The rally ends with a hard knee into the gut of Wayne. Totally Buff continues to pound away at Wayne DeBruce. The crowd begins to light up as Goldberg starts to stumble from the backstage area. When Goldberg arrives to the ring, he doesn’t bother to wait for a tag but rather attacks Totally Buff immediately. Both members go down hard to spin kicks from Goldberg and Buff is even tossed over the top rope. After much admonishing from the ref, Goldberg finally goes to his corner but also drag Wayne with him. It’s a easy tag back in for Goldberg and he greets Luger with a massive spear. The crowd lets out an explosive pop, as it appears the man is back in charge. Suddenly, Big Poppa Pump is back at ringside and starts yelling at Goldberg. Goldberg charged at the champion but the ref tries to keep the two men apart. While the red tried to get Scott Steiner to return to the back yet another Steiner decides to get involved in the match. Buff Bagwell makes sure to knock Wayne DeBruce off of the ring apron while Rick Steiner climbs up the top rope. Steiner is able to hit the distracted Goldberg with the top rope bulldog right onto a awaiting steel chair that was slipped in the ring by Bagwell. Rick makes himself invisible while Luger rolls on top of the stunned Goldberg. With the damage done, Scott Steiner decides now it a good time to go to the back and allow the ref to find Luger pinning Goldberg. To the shock of the crowd, Lex Luger is able to score the three count. Immediately, Totally Buff start to act as if they won the Superbowl and celebrate by jumping for joy in the ring. Goldberg begins to stir which causes Rick Steiner to encourage the duo to run to the back. Goldberg stumbles to his feet and immediately heads for the back while leaving DeBruce to be tended by medics.

Winners: Totally Buff

57/61/48

Tony Schiavone: I’m shocked!

Mike Tenay: Goldberg was pinned tonight.

Tony Schiavone: But not before being attacked backstage and being assaulted in the already damaged ribs.

Mike Tenay: Of course, even that couldn’t keep Goldberg down and the Steiner brothers had to get involved in this match. Goldberg was screwed tonight and somebody will pay for this.

US Title/First Blood Match

‘The Franchise’ Shane Douglas v. Hugh Morrus ©

Referee: Randy Anderson

The match starts off quick as Hugh Morrus immediately jumps on the Franchise and drags him to the outside of the ring. Morrus peppers Douglas with shots on the outside. Shane tries to escape the crazy one but is followed everywhere with fist shots. At one point, Morrus Irish whips Douglas hard into the steel rail, which sends Douglas sailing over into the crowd. The crazy US Champion takes a big run and jumps over to rail on top of Douglas. The crowd gives out a decent pop as they like the intense brawling. Morrus continues to assault Douglas throughout the crowd. Morrus even takes an unattended chair and waffles Douglas hard across the head. The announcers stress that this match can only end if the opponent is bleeding and the referee will not stop it for a paper cut. Douglas starts to crawl up the stair of the arena but the aggressive champion quickly stops him. Morrus gets a decent ‘Holy Shit’ chant when he suplexes Douglas from the stair down to the hard concrete arena floor. Morrus quickly recovers in order to powerslam the Franchise hard to the floor. Morrus retrieves his previously used chair to whack against the already sore back of Douglas. Douglas scream in pain from the chair shot and once again, tries to retreat from his aggressor. Finally Douglas is able to stop some momentum by poking his thumb into the eye of Morrus. Unfortunately for Douglas, the tide shift quickly after Morrus bulls him over with a lariat. The brawling gets back near the ringside area, which Morrus presses Douglas over his head to deposit over the safety railing. Morrus climbs up the railing in order to drop a flying axehandle onto Douglas. Douglas begins to beg off from Morrus, which actually end up suckering Morrus into being slingshotted into the ring post. Shane is feeling the advantage and grabs a nearby video camera to crash against the head of Morrus. Now for the first time, Douglas and Hugh are in the ring together. It is Douglas with the offensive after the ring post and camera. Douglas decides to play dirty using the ropes to choke out Morrus and his boot to grind into the face. Douglas delivers some hard stiff punches to the face of Morrus as well. The tide turns once again as Douglas comes diving off the top rope with a plancha but Morrus is able to turn the momentum into a powerslam. The announcers remark that could have been the match if it had been under normal rules. The fans get behind Morrus as he batters Douglas with a series of clotheslines. The boos overcome the arena as Bam Bam Bigelow comes out from the back. The announcers remark of the history between Bam Bam & Douglas and how they recently has been tagging together too. Due to the No DQ nature of the contest, Bam Bam makes his intentions very clear as he immediately jumps Morrus in the ring. Bigelow uses his size to overpower and assault Morrus. Bigelow even knocks the winds out of Hugh with a big belly to belly suplex and follows up with a diving headbutt. Bam Bam holds Morrus as Douglas unleashes with a series of punches to the face but none of the shot cause any significant blood flow. The pair then knocks Morrus silly with a double DDT. At this point, Bam Bam retrieves a chair from ringside and gets Douglas to hold Morrus in place. The crowd gives out an excited pop as Lash Laroux comes running from the backstage area. Laroux dropkicks the chair into the face of the larger Bigelow. Lash dives onto Bam Bam knocking both men clear out of the ring. At this point, Douglas is able to pull his trusty chain from his tights and starts to wrap it around his hand. Douglas awaits for Morrus to rise and then throws his chain wrapped punch towards the head of Morrus. The punch never makes it to Douglas as Lash has risen up to the ring apron and grabbed the arm of Shane Douglas. Douglas turns around to hit Lash but instead provides a chance for Hugh Morrus to knock him from behind. The chain falls to the mat and Morrus quickly snags it before Douglas has a chance. The Franchise rises to his feet only to met with a hard chain wrapped fist to the face. The crowd gives out another pop as Douglas falls hard to the mat. Morrus mounts Shane Douglas in order to feed several shots onto the head of Douglas. The ref finally pulls the laughing man off over Douglas and it revealed the heel is covered in a crimson mask. The dazed Bigelow pulls out his bloodied teammate and carried his batter carcass to the back. In the ring, Hugh Morrus and Lash Laroux stare each other down. The announcers stress how Hugh had told all of MIA to go their separate way but it seems Lash still respects his former leader. Morrus finally offers his hand to the Cajun who refuses because he wants to give a hug instead. The crowd gives out a decent pop in seeing two friends embrace in the ring. Hugh Morrus raises the United States title in one hand and the arm of his friend in the other. The crowd sends out the duo to a appreciative pop for their reunion.

Winner: Hugh Morrus

69/69/70

Tony Schiavone: Unlike The Wall, Lash Laroux remembers his roots.

Mike Tenay: It’s so good to see these two wrestler be able to remain friends. Tonight, Lash showed where his allegiances lie. Tonight, these two friends will enjoy this moment.

Tony Schiavone: Fans, that was one of the most brutal encounters I have ever witnessed. I don’t think any one else can do hardcore wrestling like WCW can. What a match.

WCW World Heavy Weight Triple Threat Match

Jeff Jarrett v. Sting v. Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner © (w/Midajah)

Referee: Nick Patrick

Before the match, a very detailed video package chronicles the stories leading up this contest. It mentions the friction between Jarrett & Steiner, the pact the member made with each other and the two victories Sting holds over both men. There are also details on the events that occurred between Flair and Apocalypse. The first things the announcers pick up on is that Jeff Jarrett & Scott Steiner make completely separate entrance and are actually sandwiched inbetween the entrance of Sting. They play up the fact that the two competitors may not be on the same page especially after Sting scoring the win on Jarrett this past Thunder. Once in the ring, Jarrett & Steiner start to strategize together though it appears Jarrett may not be 100% intent on what Steiner is selling. The Stinger tires of waiting for the conversation to end and give both men a double noggin knocker. Sting is able to send both men out of the ring with a double clothesline. Not wanting to give either man a breather, Sting dives on top of both his opponents. The already pumped crowd gives out an even bigger pop for such athleticism. Sting throws a flurry of left and rights to rock both Apocalypse members. Sting flings Steiner hard into the ring post and tosses Jarrett back in the ring. Sting goes full steam ahead and takes Jarrett down with a Stinger splash. Sting’s momentum hits a snag when Steiner pulls down the top rope and sends Sting sailing on to the arena floor. Sting is really crush with a belly to belly onto the concrete. Steiner rolls Sting back in the ring where both member lay into the face. One double team move sees Jarrett dropkick Sting right into a German suplex from Jarrett. Another big move saw Steiner powerbomb Sting while Jarrett was applying a neckbreaker. At this point, the announcers notice that neither man is going for a pinfall and are only trying to destroy Sting. Steiner applies a full nelson while Jarrett delivers several shots to the face and chest of Sting. On the outside, Midajah grabs Jarrett’s guitar and slides it over to the Tennessee native. Jarrett winds up with his weapon and swings for the fences towards Sting. Like last week, Sting was able to slip out of the full nelson and eerily like last week it seems Jarrett had time to stop the blow yet still went through onto Steiner. The fallen Steiner crumples into the corner while Sting rains several blows onto Jarrett. A big Stinger dropkick sends Jarrett crashing hard into the turnbuckles. Once again, Sting flies onto Jarrett with a big Stinger Splash. At this point, the announcers decide to ‘remind’ fans this is indeed a no DQ fans and that it why Jarrett was allowed to use the weapon. This is a reminder despite it never actually being mentioned on TV up to this point. Meanwhile, Sting capitalizes on a golden opportunity and locks Jarrett into the Stinger Deathlock. The fans erupt with glee at the thought Sting is close to winning the WCW World Championship. The glee changes to jeers as Midajah jumps on the back of the Stinger. Stinger releases the hold in order to throw Midajah off of him. Stinger stalks Midajah but he is stopped in his tracks by a reawakened Scott Steiner. Steiner wraps his large arms around Sting and sends Sting crashing head first via a German release suplex. Steiner takes Sting apart with a variation of several suplexes. Midajah remains in the ring to deliver a series of kicks to the Stinger. With Sting on the mat, Steiner’s infamous lead pipe is brought into the match. The pipe doesn’t met the body of Sting, as the Californian is able to knock the pipe out of the hands of Steiner after several kicks ad punches. Stinger makes sure to rid the ring of Midajah and then cracks the pipe across both Steiner and the rising Jarrett. Apparently, the Apocalypse has decided that a three on one isn’t enough as Rick Steiner makes another appearance for the evening. Steiner is able to drop Sting with a hard Steinerline. The pipe finds the hands of Jarrett who wraps the pipe around the cranium of Sting. Jarrett takes this opportunity the hit the stunned Sting with his finisher, the Stroke. Then the first pinfall of the match is attempted with Jarrett covers the Stinger. Immediately, an angry Big Poppa Pump throws Jarrett off the body of Sting. Steiner tears verbally into Jarrett and demands why he is making the cover. Rick tries to calm both men down and remind them it’s all about taking out Sting. Scott seems to be tired of hearing reason and blasts Jarrett with a big lariat. The move causes a big pop from the crowd as they appreciate seeing the falling apart of this stable. Poppa Pump awaits Jarrett to rise before planting him with the screwdriver (suplex/piledriver combo). Steiner lifts Jarrett up and throws him out of the ring via a belly to belly suplex. Steiner is then heard yelling that they are now even. Rick starts to scream at his brother and causes the two to argue. This allows Sting to rise back up and dropkicks both men out of the ring. Sting delivers a no hand plancha onto all three wrestlers. Stinger dishes out shot to all three men before bringing Scott back in the ring. A series of slams and splashes leads to Stinger having Steiner in the Scorpion Deathlock. Stinger cinches in the hold while Steiner scream out in agony. Both Jarrett and Rick enter the ring and stop the hold with a double clothesline. Jarrett plants Sting with a DDT and this time drags Scott onto Sting. When Sting kicks out at two, Jarrett seems to be slightly relieved. Once Rick brings a chair into the ring, the odds begin to seem too much for the Stinger. The fans start up a chance of Goldberg in hopes he’ll try to exact his revenge. Indeed a face does come from the back but instead it is the Cat. The Cat immediately hits a Feliner onto the chair, which crashes into the face of Rick Steiner. The Cat lands a series of kick onto the torso of Jeff Jarrett and finally sends both men crashing to the arena floor with a cactus clothesline. In the ring, Scott Steiner and Sting are the two remaining men. Sting takes the fallen chair and buries it into the gut of Steiner. Sting tosses the chair and also tosses Steiner across the ring. Stinger beats his chest with renewed vigour and lays out Steiner with a lariat. The crowd continues to come alive as Stinger works over the World Champion. Meanwhile, the Cat continues to hold Jarrett so that he can’t return to the ring. It isn’t clear if Jarrett is upset he can’t save Steiner or he can’t take a chance to win the World title. Inside the ring, both men knock each other out with a double clothesline. Both men slowly try to return to their feet, as a commotion seems to be coming from the crowd. The fans start to let out a cheer as it is none other then Sid Vicious making his return. Sid zooms past the fallen body of Rick Steiner and jumps into the ring to confront Scott. On the outside, Jarrett and the Cat are now brawling back up the aisle way, which has effectively eliminated both men. The crowd buzzed as Sid starts to get into the face of Scott Steiner while the beaten champion tries to back off from him. Sid starts mouthing threats to the world champion. Then suddenly, Sid Vicious turns around to wrap his arms around the throat of Sting and delivers a devastating chokeslam onto the fallen chair. Scott gives Sid a sly smirk and then covers the challenger. The referee hits his hand to the mat three time and thus declaring the end of this brutal contest. Sid Vicious starts to laugh to himself while he slinks to the back stage area. The crowd rains down boo towards Sid and Scott Steiner. Steiner flips off the fan while Midajah gets his championship. The big booty daddy raises his title in the air while the fans incessantly boo him. Steiner soaks up the heel heat while the show fades to black.

Winner: Scott Steiner

80/87/67

Tony Schiavone: What in the world is going through the mind of Sid? Why did he just give Scott Steiner the victory?

Mike Tenay: I can’t believe it. We just saw one of Steiner’s biggest rivals hand the match to him.

Tony Schiavone: This is heart breaking. Sting was so close. So close to winning the title.

Mike Tenay: Now, we have to live with Steiner as champion for another day.

Tony Schiavone: This is the biggest injustice in the history of our sport. I can’t believe it fans.

Mike Tenay: What will happen on Nitro? What will Ric Flair have to say about all this? What will Sting do? What will Sid’s reasons be?

Tony Schiavone: Oh my fans, be sure to tune into Nitro tomorrow night. Thank you for being with us tonight for WCW Sin!!! Be sure to be back with us on PPV for Superbrawl XI on February 18th!!!

OR: 68

OCC: First off, I apologize for the long delay in getting this out but at least it shows I must have some kind of life. Right??? Anyway, my thought of the day is creative control sucks. Whiney wrestlers can be even worse thus this card did change from how I had envisioned it to be booked. Oh well, conflict like that is why we play the game.

I also realize that the show was a little overbooked and had lots of screwjob finishes. I don’t plan on that being a regular thing. I had a lot of stories to get put in place and thought the run-ins would be the best way to get them established. Hopefully, it added to the enjoyment rather than take way.

Anyway, the total scores for the prediction contest turned out like this.

Pizza Boy – 5 + 3 = 8

Baby Hewey – 5 + 1 = 6

Steve Corino – 6 + 3 = 9

So, Steve Corino wins the first ever SpiceDawg prediction contest. You’re prize is that you get to book one match for the WCW Superbrawl XI PPV. PM the match you want to see and I’ll add it into my plans for the card. My warning is that if you pick guys who are obviously geared towards other feuds then don’t be surprised if the build for your match is minimal. I also asked you don’t put a lower card guy in a match with a World Title guy (as the build for that would suck too). Lastly, I hold the right to dispute or discuss any match selection you make. Now that I’ve taken all the fun out of it, look forward to seeing what match you decide to choose.