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Post by Beejus on May 6, 2023 23:53:01 GMT 1
Thanks guys! No predictions for a new signing 'from Eric Bischoff'? Most interesting part There are too many ways that could go! Is it an established name like Hulk Hogan or Steve Austin? An up-and-comer who looks like he has a lot of potential like Abyss or Samoa Joe? A celebrity like Fred Durst or Vin Diesel? I wouldn't be able to figure it out!
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Post by rabbitman on May 8, 2023 2:56:43 GMT 1
Thanks guys! No predictions for a new signing 'from Eric Bischoff'? Most interesting part There are too many ways that could go! Is it an established name like Hulk Hogan or Steve Austin? An up-and-comer who looks like he has a lot of potential like Abyss or Samoa Joe? A celebrity like Fred Durst or Vin Diesel? I wouldn't be able to figure it out! Oklahoma returning to the cruiserweight division!
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Post by Dimos on May 9, 2023 19:13:33 GMT 1
WCW Starrcade 2001
A beautiful video is shown for Starrcade, the main PPV of the year. Historical moments are featured, including the transition to the new WCW days. The main event of the night will be the WCW World Heavyweight Championship match between Goldberg and Ken Shamrock. (78) Commentators Mike Tenay and Jerry Lawler welcome the audience to the biggest PPV of the year... WCW STARRCADE! WCW President Eric Bischoff starts the show. delivers a speech about WCW and its new stars. He promises that in 2002 they will give an even better entertainment, featuring new stars and all the best that professional wrestling can give. 2001 was the year when 99% of people doubted WCW would still be alive, but they're here, and they're ready for the biggest show of the year. Eric teases with upcoming appearing of his new signing. But it's not the only gift from Eric to the fans. He noted that at the main PPV there was no WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship match scheduled. So he makes an impromptu match for those titles... and it is NOW! (69) Match 1, WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship: Dark Society (Shannon Moore and Christopher Daniels) vs Brian Kendrick and Paul London vs Jung Dragons (Kaz Hayashi and Yang) vs TAKA Michinoku and Tajiri. The participants try their best, but the match doesn't turn out as great as expected. After the opening spot exchange, Paul London puts Daniels down with a hurricanrana. Kaz Hayashi attacks London and delivers a TKO. Hayashi and Young catch Kendrick and hold a double tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. Dragons put Tajiri on the top rope... Hurricanrana from Yang! 1...2. TAKA Michinoku breaks the pin and performs Michinoku Driver on Yang. 1...2. Hayashi breaks the pin. All the competitors pour back into the ring, and in the turmoil, Christopher Daniels finishes Yang with Angel's Wings for three. (14:30) Chuck Palumbo backstage interview. He talks about what the WCW World Tag Team Championship means to the WCW locker room and all wrestlers. He promises to get the titles back and then find the right teammate to defend them with honor and dignity. (60) In pre-match promo Bobby Heenan introduces us to his client, the "The Face of WCW" Sean O'Haire, who will soon dominate all of WCW. 2002 will be the year Sean begins his quest for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and we can all be witnesses to that. (63) Match 2, WCW World Tag Team Championship: ‘The Face of WCW” Sean O’Haire (w/ Bobby Heenan) vs Chuck Palumbo. It was a real brawl between the two heavyweights. Palumbo knocks down O'Haire with a flying clothesline followed by a Reverse DDT. Bobby Heenan distracts Palumbo, allowing O'Heir to take advantage and hit him with a belly-to-back suplex. Both go to the ringside, where O'Haire sends Palumbo into the steel steps. While the ref is distracted, O'Haire hits Palumbo on the head with a chair, causing him to bleed. Half nelson suplex at the ring, but Palumbo kicks out at two. Jungle Kick from Palumbo out of nowhere, causing O'Haire to fly out of the ring and hit the commentary table. Palumbo then chases his opponent. Heenan distracts him. Palumbo walks right into a bicycle kick from O'Haire. Back to the ring... Widow's Maker! 1...2...NO! Sean O'Haire goes onto the top-rope... Senton Bomb! And that's it. (11:51) (67) Video footage about Sting and Vampiro rivalry, that started in 2000 and has continued with a little break for over a year. Match 3, No DQ: Sting vs Vampiro. Great match, that was perfect culmination of their long feud. At the end both wrestlers struggle to get up. Vampiro hits Sting with a piledriver, but Sting still manages to kick out at two. Vampiro climbs the top rope and attempts a missile dropkick, but Sting dodges and puts him into a Scorpion Deathlock. Vampiro eventually reaches the ropes. But Scorpion Deathdrop puts an end to this match. (13:55) (78) Chris Kanyon in-ring promo. He talks about being the only one who knows how to entertain. Who is more interesting in the ring? Who looks better on TV? Who cuts better promos that him. Who's better than Kan... He is interrupted by... RODDY PIPER! Piper talks about how great it is to be back in the WCW ring, and how many people didn't believe the WCW was still alive, much like himself. Kanyon tells Piper to leave the ring and go back to the nursing home he escaped from. He claims that Piper didn't want to be here during its worst time, and that he only showed up now because guys like Kanyon resurrect WCW. Roddy Piper offers Kanyon to help him get out of that ring. Kanyon almost attacks, but changes his mind… only to make a cheap shot from behind! However, Piper quickly regains his momentum and knocks Kanyon down with a series of punches. Chris leaves the ring, and Piper poses for the fans. (76) Ted DiBiase (w/ Mark Jindrak) backstage interview. Ted DiBiase promises to make Booker T work for him, and if he performs well, he could become the employee of the month. Eric Bischoff passes by. Tony Schiavone stops the interview and congratules Eric on signing Piper. Bischoff replies that it is not his surprise. His surprise is still to come. (62) Video about rivalry between Booker T and Ted DiBiase. If Booker T wins tonight, Ted will have to spend 5 minutes in the ring one-on-one with him. If Mark Jindrak wins, Booker will be forced to sign a contract with the Million Dollar Corporation and work for Ted DiBiase. (55) Match 4, Booker T's Contract vs 5 Minute with Ted DiBiase: Booker T vs Mark Jindrak (w/ Ted DiBiase). Booker T takes the lead with some impressive moves, but Ted DiBiasi interferes, allowing Jindrak to knock Booker off the clothesline. Jindrak attempts a suplex, but Booker blocks it and hits him with a Harlem Sidekick. Booker then climbs the ropes and lands a missile dropkick. Only for two. Jindrak counters with a powerful lariat, causing Booker to do a flip. Jindrak follows up with a sidewalk slam and prepares to execute the Mark of Excellence, but Booker counters with a Bookend. 1... 2... NO! Ted DiBiase puts Jindrak's leg on the ropes. Booker T sees it and goes after Ted. He chases DiBiase around the ring, Mark Jindrak catches him with a baseball slide. Back to the ring... Mark of Excellence! 1...2... NO! Jindrak wants to repeat the finisher. Block by Booker T and Bookend attempt... Ted DiBiase holds his leg. Jindrak takes advantage of the distraction and rolls up Booker with his feet on the ropes for the win. (15:17) (74) CM Punk backstage interview. He boasts about being undefeated in WCW and having the best grappling skills and abilities. He believes his lifestyle gives him a competitive advantage over Lance, who he thinks should have stayed in ECW, where people only drink and shoot drugs. (53) Match 5: Lance Storm vs CM Punk. A fantastic match full of drama and impressive technique. Both tried to put each other in their submission holds very early, but it wasn't that simple. So they moved on to simpler moves. Punk catches Storm with a backdrop. Shining Wizard! 1...2...NO! Reverse Hurricanrana from Punk. 1...2...NO! Anaconda Vice! Lance found himself close to the ropes and grabbed onto them. Both get back to their feet. Punk comes with a Pepsi Plunge. 1...2...NO! Punk goes for a top-rope maneuver, but misses. Storm immideately puts him in a Half-Boston crab. Punk screams in pain and tries to reach the ropes. Just a little more... a little more... almost there... and he grabs onto the ropes! Both back to their feet. Superkick from Storm! 1...2...NO! Punk blocks some move from Lance and tries another Pepsi Plunge. Roll up from Storm, Punk counters with a roll up of his own... and grabs the tights. 1...2...3. Storm kicks out just a merely moment after third count. (16:44) (80) A video aired showcasing the feud between Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero, which began when Chavo broke Juventud Guerrera's leg. Juvie was forced to leave WCW, and Chavo and his teammates tried to injure Mysterio after that as well. They failed, and tonight, Rey will get his revenge. (65) Match 6: Rey Mysterio vs Chavo Guerrero (w/ LAX). In terms of ratings, this match was the best match of the year in the WCW. The match had a quick start with Rey Mysterio jumping onto the counter and Chavo hitting him with a dropkick, causing Mysterio to fly out of the ring and land awkwardly on his knee. Chavo Guerrero immediately started working on Rey's knee, trying to send him to the hospital like he did to his teammate Juventud Guerrera. Mysterio attempted to intercept the lead several times, but his injured knee hindered him each time. Rey Mysterio takes back advantage... but LAX interfere. The referee noticed and kicked them backstage! However, it still distracted Ryy, and Chavo knocked him down with a chop block to his sore knee. Rey kicks back with a hurricanrana. 6-1-9! West Coast Pop! 1...2...NO! Chavo goes for a Gory Bomb. Rey countered with an enziguri. Mysterio puts Chavo on the top rope for a hurricanrana attempt, but Chavo convertsH it into a super powerbomb. Frog Splash! 1...2...NO! Half-Boston crab from Chavo on an injured knee. Rey is awfully close to giving up but manages to reach the ropes. It takes too much of energy from Rey. Both are up... and Gory Bomb from Chavo. 1...2...3. (15:58) (88) Ric Flair and Arn Anderson interview backstage. Flair talked about the WCW United States Championship and the Four Horsemen, both of which represented dominance in WCW. If someone wants to be the U.S. Champion, they have to beat the U.S. Champion. And if someone wants to be the Horseman, they have to beat the Horseman, and do it in style. WHOOOO! Arn added that Corino won't achieve a quarter of Flair's success, even if he tries really hard. Plus, Steve made the mistake of not finishing off Arn. Now, Arn is going to recover, get to Corino, and wring his neck so he can feel for himself what it's like. Video highlights of WCW Cruiserweight division. Match 7, WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Jamie Noble vs AJ Styles vs ‘The Future’ Frankie Kazarian (w/ Torrie Wilson). The match was more of a spotfest, which ultimately hurt its quality. Kazarian, in particular, struggled to keep up with his more experienced opponents. There were numerous nearfalls that were interrupted by the third contestant. AJ lands a pumphandle backbreaker on Kazarian. Noble attempts to interfere, but ends up receiving a gutbuster. 1...2. Kazarian breaks the pin and delivers an inverted DDT on Styles. Frankie then puts the champion in a Cobra Sleeper, but AJ breaks the hold and sends Kazarian into the corner. However, Noble catches him with a Northern Lights Suplex! 1...2...NO! Noble tries a Jumping Tombstone on Styles, but Kazarian makes the save. Kazarian then lands the Wave of the Future on Noble! 1...2...NO! At the last moment, AJ Styles breaks the pin and quickly executes the Styles Clash on Kazarian. 1...2...3. We have a NEW WCW Cruiserweight Champion! (14:12) (70) Steve Corino with CW Anderson backstage interview. Corino promises to win and recreate the best version of the Four Horsemen possible. Match 8, WCW United States Championship and Four Horsemen’s rights on the line: Ric Flair (w/ Arn Anderson) vs Steve Corino (w/ CW Anderson). Who will win? Classic Horseman or the new one? That's what we'll find out. The wrestlers got off to a very slow start, with the first 5-7 minutes consisting mainly of a mat and technical wrestling match. Steve Corino attempted to get to Arn Anderson a couple of times, but Flair prevented him from doing so. Corino comes with a spinebuster. 1...2. Front suplex by Corino. 1...2. Ric Flair strikes back with eye rack. Couple of chops. CW Anderson jumps onto the apron, but gets a hit from Flair. Accidental ref bump. Chop block from Flair and Figure-Four Leglock! Corino screams and taps out... but the referee is still unconscious. CW Anderson is at the ring! Flair meets him with a series of punches. Steve Corino pulls out brass knuckles! Flair dodges and hit him in the face. The knuckles fell out of the ring... right near Arn Anderson. Arn tries to retrieve it. CW Anderson too... but Arn was first! Ric Flair asks to pass him the knuckles. Arn Anderson comes to him... and hits Flair in the face with them! Wait, what?! Steve Corino pins Flair. 1...2... and 3! We have a NEW WCW United States Champion! (14:57) (79) Post match, Arn Anderson easily removes the protective corset from his neck, walks into the ring and hugs Corino and CW Anderson! Flair lays on the floor, his face drenched in blood and unable to believe what just happened. Arn comes to him... and punches him! Again! And again! He orders Corino and Anderson to lift Flair up... and delivers his famous Spinebuster! Arn, CW and Steve poses over the bloodied Flair and shows the sign of the Four Horsemen! (73) Video promo about our main event. (76) Match 9, WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Goldberg vs ‘The World's Most Dangerous Man’ Ken Shamrock. Ken Shamrock immediately utilized his UFC experience and attempted to take down Goldberg with the Ankle Lock in the opening minutes! Goldberg managed to get out of it. But now he Goldberg began avoiding Ken, refusing to approach him. Later Shamrock almost succeeded in capturing Goldberg in the Ankle Lock, but Goldberg twisted and grabbed his opponent in the Cross Armbar! Ken quickly breaks free of the hold, and he now looks at his opponent with respect. The match continies in a more traditional style. Backbreaker from Shamrock. 1...2. Shamrock knocked the champion out of the ring with a clothesline. Ken follows and gets caught into a spinebuster on the mat. Goldberg clears the commentary table, then picks Ken up... Shamrock rolls Goldberg into an Ankle Lock at ringside! Goldberg screams... and gives up! That don't count as they both outside the ring. Ken rolls Goldberg back to the ring and attempts to repeat the hold, but the champion quickly grabs the ropes. Goldberg blocks belly-to-belly suplex attempt and turns it into a powerful DDT. Powerslam! 1...2...NO! Spear... miss! Shamrock catches Goldberg into a German suplex... and another one... and another one! STF from Shamrock! Goldberg reaches the ropes. Both get up. Spear from Goldberg out of nowhere! 1...2... NO! Goldberg goes for a Jackhammer... Shamrock blocks and does belly-to-belly suplex. And now it's time... ANKLE LOCK! Now Goldberg is at the center of the ring and has no way out. Unless he does as he grabs the referee by the shirt and throws him out of the ring. Shamrock lets him out. Now Ken is confused as he doesn't know what to do. Shamrock decides to put Goldberg into another Ankle Lock, but Goldberg turns it out into a Cross Armbar. Shamrocks breaks free. And does Spear! Shamrock goes at ringside and tries to bring the referee back to life. Goldberg attacks him from behind and delivers Jackhammer through the announcers table! Back to the ring... and another Jackhammer! 1... 2... and 3! Goldberg retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship again! (14:39) (84) Post match, Goldberg is exhausted. The referee hands him the "big gold" title belt. But... there is a familiar music! The fans literally jump out of their seats... Really?!... ... Indeed... It's... ... SHAWN MICHAELS! The Heartbreak Kid is here. He steps onto the ramp. He is at WCW Starrcade! Shawn Michaels looks at the ring and the World Heavyweight Champion with a smile. And the show goes off the air. See you tomorrow at Nitro! Overall: 76
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Post by Beejus on May 10, 2023 20:37:43 GMT 1
I can't say that I was surprised by a lot of the show, as most of the things you put in were like "Yeah, this makes sense." But that debut right at the close? I know JR is on the other show, but I do believe that "business has just picked up"! It's going to be very interesting to see where you take that situation.
Hopefully unlike my prior 2001 game, you will be able to play out the story you want with Flair and the Horsemen. I was unable to do so because I could not keep Ric and his contract ran out following Starrcade, so I just had Corino win a retirement match over him. Fingers crossed that you are having more luck here than that.
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Post by Dimos on May 15, 2023 18:20:29 GMT 1
WCW Monday Nitro Episode #32
Last Night: The photo highlights of Starrcade, including Steve Corino's victory in the US Championship match, Goldberg's defense of the World Heavyweight Championship, and debut of Shawn Michaels. (74) Mike Tenay and Jerry Lawler welcome us to the last Monday Nitro in 2001, just a day after Starrcade! WCW Commissioner Dusty Rhodes opens the show. He proceeds to make several announcements. Firstly, by his decision, the WCW World Tag Team Championship has been declared vacant. Therefore, once Sean O'Haire arrives in Richmond, he will be required to relinquish his championship belts, regardless of his opinion. Tonight we gonna see the start of a special wildcard tournament for the WCW World Tag Team Championship, with the finals taking place at WCW Sin in 4 weeks. Next... Tonight also we gonna see start of Triple Chance Cruiserweight Tournament. It begins with an open battle royal for all cruiserweights, with the winner advancing directly to the final. The remaining six finalists will compete in 1-on-1 matches during the next Nitro. The winners of the semifinals and the battle royal will face each other in a 4-way match at WCW Sin. The victor will earn a WCW Cruiserweight Championship shot at the February PPV, WCW Superbrawl. And last, third, announcement... About WCW World Heavyweight Championship. After reviewing the wrestling stats from the past year, Dusty is ready to reveal the #1 contender for the title at Sin. Goldberg's opponent will be... Black Reign! And now, let's give a warm welcome to the reigning WCw World Heavyweight Champion...! (76) ... Goldberg does a short promo. He's ready to defeat Reign anytime, anywhere. Suddenly, the familiar music blares, causing the audience to leap out of their seats. This is it! Shawn Michaels steps into the ring, making his first appearance ever on WCW Monday Nitro!... … Shawn Michaels takes the microphone and says, "Thank you! I'm sorry, Bill, that I had to interrupt your moment. I'm feeling a mix of emotions right now. It's my first time in the WCW ring, after all. It takes me back to the moment when I first ever stepped into the ring. I had the desire to win, to become a world champion, and to experience the glory, honor, and lavish lifestyle that comes with it. And I had it all. But then, an unfortunate incident in another company abruptly ended my career. Now, I can't step into the ring anymore, and I can't chase the world championship. So, I'm kinda surprised why WCW wanted me on their shows. But I do have a theory. Perhaps they see me as the face of WCW, a symbol for all the young guys backstage. Maybe they want me to be their advisor, to help take WCW to new heights. I'm not sure, but I'll do my best for it. The only thing is... I really wish my back was still in good shape. I would love to have one more match for that title, Bill. You're doing an outstanding job as the world champion, and it would be an incredible match." Goldberg and Shawn Michaels exchange looks, and HBK nods before exiting the ring to his music. (100)!!!!!" Match 1, Triple Chance Cruiserweight Battle Royal: Air Paris, American Dragon, Brian Kendrick, Elix Skipper, Jack Evans, Julio Dinero, Kaz Hayashi, Low Ki, Matt Sydal, Paul London, Sonjay Dutt, Sonny Siaki, TAKA Michinoku, Tajiri, Yang. There were some seasoned cruiserweight division members as well as new talents making their WCW debuts. For instance, American Dragon, Jack Evans, Matt Sydal, Sonjay Dutt, and Sonny Siaki had their first Monday Nitro match. Mike Tenay gave a special mention to American Dragon, who had already achieved success in the indy and was personally trained by Shawn Michaels. To stay in the tournament, participants had to make it to the final 7. First four eliminations: Sonny Siaki, Sonjay Dutt, Yang, Jack Evans. Skipper and Low Ki tried to eliminate Dragon, but he managed to grab the ropes and return. American Dragon then took down Elix and Low Ki with a double DDT. Michinoku attempted a missile dropkick on Dragon but missed and hit Tajiri instead, causing him to fall out of the ring. Dragon eliminated Air Paris but was soon got Michinoku Driver and was eliminated himself. Matt Sydal went next, leaving us to the final 7: Brian Kendrick, Elix Skipper, Low Ki, Kaz Hayashi, Julio Dinero, Paul London, and TAKA Michinoku. Dinero was eliminated by powerful double kick from Skipper and Low Ki. Low Ki attempted to push London out of the ring, but Skipper ended up eliminating both of them! Kendrick caught Skipper in the Dragon Clutch, but Michinoku intervened and eliminated both of them. Immediately after, Kaz Hayashi attacked Michinoku and executed a piledriver, ultimately eliminating him and winning the Battle Royal. (11:17) (71) Backstage, 'The Face of WCW' Sean O'Haire arrives with his manager Bobby Heenan, who carries the WCW World Tag Team Championship belts. Tony Schiavone meets them and asks about Rhodes' earlier comments. "I don't care about Rhodes. I will continie to defend MY titles. And if Rhodes doesn't like it, he can try to take it from me." (64) Match 2, WCW World Tag Team Championship: ‘The Face of WCW’ Sean O’Haire (w/ Bobby Heenan) vs Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger. Once again O'Haire showcases his power by catching a bouncing Diamond and slamming him down with a Bossman slam. He executes a DDT on Swinger and finishes off Diamond with a final Widow Maker for three. (4:59) (65) Post match, Dusty Rhodes is here to demand the titles. O’Haire offers to come and get them. Dusty sends WCW Security, but O’Haire easily dispatches all of them. O'Haire tells that Rhodes has no power that can stop him. He takes the belts and leaves. (69) Match 3, 1/4 Finals for WCW World Tag Team Championship: Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli vs Fit Finlay and Ken Anderson. Finlay continues to mentor the young Anderson, and they had a strong start in their match. Finlay is ready to execute a Tombstone Piledriver on Castagnoli, but Hero hits them both with a Disqus Big Boot! Anderson rushes into the ring and get a Double Brainbuster from Hero and Castagnoli. The ref counts for three. (6:24) (58) Backstage, Sting expresses his confusion to Dusty Rhodes about Black Reign beign the next contender. Rhodes explains it with a win/loss stats. Sting offers to assist Dusty with a delicate matter that only a few people can help with. After some negotiation, Sting and Rhodes strike a deal: Sting will provide his help, and in return, he gets a match with Reign, winner will become #1 contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. (72) Ted DiBiase (w/ Mark Jindrak) in-ring promo. He reminds everyone that Jindrak defeated Booker T the previous night, which means according to the match rules, Booker T is required to sign a contract with the Million Dollar Corporation. Booker T now belongs to him — his name, his career, his titles — all under DiBiase's control. The match stipulates that Booker must sign the contract, or he will effectively end his wrestling career. And he can't survive without it. He will be unable to pay for his house or his children's education. Contract says that Booker T is obligated to participate in all matches sanctioned by Ted, while also being forbidden from touching DiBiase. He calls Booker T to make it official... Booker T is here. And he wants a clarification... Once he becomes Ted's employee, he can't touch him? DiBiase confirms. Booker T: "Then eat that, sucka!". Bookend for DiBiase! Mark Jindrak attacks Booker, but gets Axe Kick. Spinarounie. Only now Booker T signs the contract. (72) Match 4, 1/4 Finals for WCW World Tag Team Championship: Rey Mysterio and Billy Kidman vs Dark Society (Shannon Moore and Christopher Daniels) (w/ Vampiro). Does it mean that Rey Mysterio and Billy Kidman are back as regular team again? We'll see. Moore and Daniels still hold the WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship, but now they have set their sights on the "adult" tag team titles. Kidman climbs the turnbuckle, but Vampiro gets on the apron and holds Kidman's leg. Moore takes advantage, springing off the ropes to perform a hurricanrana. Meanwhile, Christopher Daniels ducks Mysterio's attack and hits him with Angel's Wings. The referee counts for three. (9:25) (74) WCW US Champion Steve Corino, CW Anderson and Arn Anderson arrive in a limo. James Mitchell and Black Reign backstage interview. Whatever Sting may have promised Rhodes, Mitchell claims that he won't be able to fulfill it after tonight's encounter with the Black Reign. (53) WCW US Champion Steve Corino, Arn Anderson and CW Anderson come to arena with the Four Horsemen's music. Arn grabs the microphone and expresses his gratitude to everyone who has shown concern for his health over the past month. He assures them that he is perfectly fine and has been all along. Arn explains that when he saw potential in CW Anderson and Steve Corino, he also saw an opportunity for them to extend his youth and prolong his careers, which was cut short by injury. He saw them as a chance to preserve the legacy of the Four Horsemen. Arn acknowledges that he has spent most of his life in Ric Flair's shadow, but being a part of the Four Horsemen is what will be remembered by the fans in the years to come. He reveals that Flair has always been the kind of person who tries to take everything for himself, even taking advantage of Arn's friendship when he needed it. In return, Arn ended up with a few removed vertebrae, a small pension from WCW, and the perpetual reputation of Flair's sidekick. He saw an opportunity to change all that by teaming up with CW Anderson and Steve Corino. He believes that Corino can surpass Flair as a champion, while CW Anderson has the potential to be even better than Arn himself. Arn sees his role as providing guidance from his own successful career, and together, they will become the best version of the Four Horsemen ever imagined… … Steve Corino takes the mic. Corino acknowledges that they have performed in various wrestling rings, big and small, but it is with Arn as their teacher and mentor that they have found their path to the top. Their quest to create the ultimate incarnation of the Four Horsemen has just begun, starting with Corino's WCW US Championship victory and what they see as the end of Ric Flair's career… … Nothing like that, as Ric Flair interrupts them! He has a few bruises and a bandaged head. Flair pulls out brass knuckles from his pocket and goes to the ring. WCW Commissioner Dusty Rhodes is here to stop him with the help of WCW Security. Rhodes understands Flair's emotions and offers a solution. Flair can choose his partner and face Corino and Anderson in a match scheduled for the following week. (72) Match 5, #1 Contendership for WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Sting vs Black Reign (w/ James Mitchell). Sting blocks Blackout and delivers three consecutive Stinger Splash. Sting is ready for a Scorpion Death Drop... James Mitchell throws white powder into Sting's face. Black Reign capitalizes by executing a Blackout for a win. (9:53) (70) Post match, WCW World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg is here to stare down Black Reign. (80) Overall: 77
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Post by Dimos on May 17, 2023 9:05:18 GMT 1
WCW Monday Nitro heads to primetime!
Bravo! has announced that the WCW Monday Nitro show, produced by World Championship Wrestling, will move to primetime starting in January 2002.
Frances Berwick, Executive Vice President of Bravo Media, states, "WCW Monday Nitro consistently delivers impressive ratings and attracts a growing audience."
WCW Monday Nitro returned to television in May 2001 after a brief hiatus caused by the company's sale proceedings.
"The shift to primetime is a significant milestone for World Championship Wrestling," remarks WCW President Eric Bischoff. "I'm proud of everyone who contributed to saving WCW. The dedication of our team played a vital role in keeping World Championship Wrestling alive. Moving to primetime not only confirms our survival but also signifies our growth. To be honest, WCW has always belonged in primetime. We are excited to continue expanding the WCW brand as we work together."
============================================= WCW Monday Nitro Episode #33
We have a new intro for WCW Monday Nitro. Mike Tenay and Jerry Lawler welcome us from Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minesota. It's the first Monday Nitro in 2002 and first in prime time! Tonight - Ric Flair and Sting vs Steve Corino and CW Anderson. Tonight - WCW World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg will be in action vs Vampiro. Match 1, Triple Chance Cruiserweight Tournament: Brian Kendrick vs Low Ki. Kaz Hayashi has already secured a spot in the finals. Kendrick and Low Ki had a chance to join him since they were among the final seven competitors in last week's battle royal. The match itself wasn't bad, but the audience seemed disinterested. Lawler wonders where Low Ki acquired his ninja skills and questions his fluency in English. Low Ki attempts a Ki Krusher, but Kendrick rolls him for two. Both wrestlers quickly get back on their feet, and this time Low Ki catches his opponent with the Ki Krusher. The ref counts to three, and Low Ki goes to PPV just 2 weeks after his debut! (4:58) (26) Post match, Kendrick barely has time to leave the ring before the 'The Face of WCW' Sean O'Haire with Bobby Heenan comes here. Widow Maker! O'Haire doesn't stop there - he hurls the cruiserweight out of the ring and unleashes a relentless assault, pummeling him against the steel barricade! We need to stop for a commercial break… … after the commercial break, Sean O’Haire does a promo. He proudly proclaims himself as the greatest tag team champion in history, boldly asserting his readiness to defend those titles against any team in the world, single-handedly... Sting enters the ring! Sting acknowledges Sean's impressive physique and athleticism, admitting that O'Haire could indeed be the face of WCW. Sting even offers some advice, having been the face of WCW himself. O'Haire needs to go after the biggest, the baddest opponents. He needs to declare war on the entire nWo by himself. He needs to defend the company when it is needed. That's how one becomes the face of the company. As for the titles... Sting struck a deal with Dusty Rhodes last week. Dusty grants him a #1 contendership match, and in return, Sting assists Rhodes in taking the belt from Sean. And despite Sting's loss, he is committed to honoring his end of the bargain. O'Haire can make it all easy, or else they'll find themselves in trouble. O'Haire responds: "I need to go after the baddest opponents? You look bad enough for me, Sting!". O'Haire begins to approach Sting, but Sting smiles and reveals the baseball bat! O'Haire backs off. He gives Sting the championship belts... only to make a cheap attack from behind. Series of punches and Widow Maker attempt... Blocked by Sting. Sting launches his own series of punches and kicks O'Haire out of the ring. Sting retrieves the belts. It looks like the WCW World Tag Team Championship is back to WCW! (75) Match 2, 1/4 Finals for WCW World Tag Team Championship: Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond vs LAX (Homicide and Hernandez). LAX had no problem winning when Homicide performed Gringo Killer on Diamond. (5:12) (50) Backstage, Sean O'Haire is furious and unleashes his anger at production set. Bobby Heenan tries to calm him down, but with no success. Backstage, Ted DiBiase talks to Mark Jindrak and Booker T. Ted forgives Booker for what happened last week. However, today, Booker is working for him. Ted has arranged for Jindrak and Booker to participate in a tag team tournament, with the task of retrieving the WCW World Tag Team Championship for him. (74) In the office, Jamie Noble asks WCW Commissioner Dusty Rhodes, why he is not included in the Triple Chance Cruiserweight Tournament. Rhodes reveals different plan: Noble will fight Frankie Kazarian next week to determine #1 contender for WCW Cruiserweight Championship at Sin. CM Punk enters, complaining that he kept his promise by defeating Lance Storm at Starrcade, yet he doesn't even have a match scheduled for tonight. Noble retorts that Punk seemed to have promised to make Lance give up, not just win. Punk is ready to make Noble surrender now, especially since Noble deserved it for bringing a drunk fool Marty Jannetty to WCW. Dusty Rhodes calms them down and makes a match between them. (62) Match 3, 1/4 Finals for WCW World Tag Team Championship: Booker T and Mark Jindrak (w/ Bobby Heenan) vs Bobby Roode and James Storm. Roode and Storm is a very promising tag team, that already made a name for himself in NWA. Now they have their chance in WCW. Booker T blatantly sabotages the match. He fails to notice the tags, refuses to assist his partner, and simply lingers in his corner. Ted becomes furious. Taking advantage of Booker's distraction with the manager, Jindrak sneaks in a blind tag. Booker T enters the ring and initially states that he doesn't really want to fight. However, Storm launches a cheap attack from behind, forcing Booker T to defend himself. Harlem Sidekick for Roode, Axe Kick to Storm. Jindrak makes a pin for three. (6:02) (59) Match 4: Jamie Noble vs CM Punk. Both used a lot of submission holds. Noble unveils a new side of himself by executing some intriguing holds. Northern Lights Suplex from him for two. Noble locks Punk in a triangle chokehold! CM Punk manages to reach the ropes. Spinning DDT from Punk and Anaconda Vice! Noble is forced to tap out. (6:25) (77) Post match, CM Punk refuses to release Noble. Referees and road agents rush in to intervene, but Punk maintains his tight hold. Lance Storm finally makes the save! (58) Backstage, Ric Flair thanks Sting for being his partner tonight. Sting brings back all the previous matches in that combination: he and Flair against some Horsemen... It didn't go well before. But now? He trusts Flair. Ric will be very sorry for himself, if he betrays that trust tonight. (75) Four Horsemen arrive in a limo. Steve Corino sends Arn Anderson and CW Anderson to the locker room, as he has some things to do. (69) Match 5, Non Title Match: Chavo Guerrero vs AJ Styles. Great match. Dropkick from Styles. Styles Clash attempt... Chavo blocks and delivers Gory Bomb. 1...2...NO! Frog Splash from Chavo... missed. Now AJ Styles goes to the top rope. 'Future' Frankie Kazarian and Torrie Wilson come to the arena. Styles is distracted. It is enough for Chavo to do a superplex followed by Frog Splash. 1...2...3. (6:53) (79) Post match, WCW US Champion Steve Corino is here. "Congratulations on the win, Chavo. That was truly impressive. We're all amazed by your performance. The crowd here is impressed too. Now, I have both a suggestion and an apology for you. First, let me apologize for my involvement in taking the U.S. title away from you at Halloween Havoc. It was purely business, and I want you to know that I hold great respect for you as an athlete. You see, we're in the process of building a new version of the Four Horsemen here—a better version. And you, Chavo, are a perfect fit. You're just like us. Throughout your entire career, you've been overshadowed by guys like Flair or Sting. You've given your all, just as I have in the basements and small indie companies. But together, you and I can give these people the best show imaginable. That's what the new Four Horsemen should represent—youth, talent, and success. It's time to move away from the old guys, like Flair, and embrace the future. So here's my offer, Chavo Guerrero. Make the best move of your career and become a member of the Four Horsemen. Let's rise to the top of WCW together." Corino extends his hand to Chavo. Guerrero hesitates. He glances at the audience, who clearly disapprove of this proposition. Chavo states that he needs some time to think about it and exits the ring. Corino: "OK, Chavo. Take all the time you need. But deep down, you know that we're the driving force in this industry. It's in your best interest to be with us."Chris Kanyon in-ring promo. He runs down Roddy Piper and complains about being ignored again. "You know, not too long ago, I was offered a chance to go to Hollywood. I was promised a ton of money for my entertainment skills, with the notion that I'd be better off there than in WCW. But I turned it down. See, in addition to my cosmic level of entertainment, I'm also an innovator of violence. The ring is where I truly shine and captivate. That's why it's doubly frustrating that I still don't have a match tonight. Because..."... ... He is interrupted by Shawn Michaels. "Nice to meet you. I'm the Heartbreak Kid. I apologize for cutting you off, but I couldn't bear to listen any longer. Especially when you mentioned Roddy Piper's name. You see, I entered wrestling when Piper was still kicking ass. He was a true mentor to all of us. When we shared locker rooms, he was just as passionate about criticizing the new generation as he is now. He used to say that his generation was accustomed to making things happen if they wanted something. If you want something, then go out there and get it. That applies to you too, Chris. Now, I may be new here... But from what I see, all you do is come out here and complain about how people don't appreciate your entertainment and in-ring skills. Instead of doing what guys from Piper's generation or even my generation would do—go out there and take what's rightfully yours! Oh yeah, and let's talk about entertainment. No one entertains better than HBK."... ... Kanyon responds: "You're here to entertain? Okay, but remember, we're in the wrestling business. If we wanted pure entertainment, we'd hire a clown. You can stroll around here, cutting promos and targeting everyone... But what the fans want to see are wrestlers. So, Shawn, how's that working out for you? How's your back? Does it still ache? Let me tell you something. You can show up every week, but in a month, a year, or a couple of years, it'll get stale. And I'll still be here, delivering captivating wrestling matches. So, if you want to talk, I'm not interested. But if you want to wrestle, you know where to find me. In the meantime, I don't need advice from a washed-up veteran who was deemed unnecessary by another company." Kanyon leaves the ring. (93) Match 6, Non Title Match: Goldberg vs Vampiro. Vampiro goes for a top-rope crossbody, but Goldberg catches and takes him down with a powerslam. Spear! Jackhammer! And that's it. (5:23) (77) Post match, James Mitchell at the ramp. "Goooldberg! You're an unstoppable force. You've annihilated all of your opponents, just as expected. But Sin has a roadblock waiting for you on your champion's path. You may be the most pumped up, the fastest, the most powerful, but what awaits you at Sin transcends human capabilities. And that's just a glimpse of what's to come." Lights out. They're back - and Black Reign with the steel steps is standing behind Goldberg. BAM! Steel steps shot to the head. Goldberg drops to his knee. Another shot! And another! And another! Goldberg is laying down. His head is drenched in blood. Black Reign takes the WCW World Heavyweight Championship belt. Goldberg struggles to get back to the feet and grab the belt, but he’s soaked in blood and falls back down. (73) Match 7: Ric Flair and Sting vs Steve Corino and CW Anderson (w/ Arn Anderson). There was a tension in the match as everybody was waiting for a swerve. But Flair remained loyal to his word. Hot tag to Sting in the end. Stinger Splash on Anderson! Stinger Splash on Corino! Arn Anderson attempts to enter the ring, but Sting catches him and executes a Scorpion Deathdrop, much to the delight of the fans! Sting throws CW to the ringside and follows him. In the ring Ric Flair puts Corino in Figure-Four Leglock! Sean O'Haire runs to the ringside... and slams Sting into the steel steps! CW Anderson reenters the ring and breaks the hold. Spinebuster on Flair! Steve Corino finishes the match with an Old School Expulsion. (14:10) (77) Post match, happy Sean O’Haire watches from the ramp as Sting is laying down unconscious and Horsemen continue to beat down Flair. Overall: 80
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Post by Beejus on May 17, 2023 14:45:00 GMT 1
I really like seeing the NBT guys mixing in with the established stars. Jindrak with Booker and O'Haire against Sting should a good job of pushing them forward, and if this game keeps going then I won't be surprised to see them able to carry the company by the end of the year.
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Post by Dimos on May 17, 2023 18:55:24 GMT 1
The game definitely will be going as it already booked up to March 2003 or something. And even written with some brief notes. So anybody could safely be able to commit to reading. As I know, nothing is more frustrating than abrupt ending of diary you invested yourself into by reading and following.
That's the plan for Jindrak and O'Haire. I wanted to check them with established stars. I like one of them more than other, but they both will get their chances.
Will they use them?
(I already know lol).
It's up to them.
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Post by Dimos on May 19, 2023 19:15:43 GMT 1
WCW Monday Nitro Episode #34
Last Week - Sean O'Haire attacked Sting during the main event, helping the Four Horsemen to beat Sting and Ric Flair. (65) WCW Monday Nitro kicks off from Allen County War Memorial, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mike Tenay and Jerry Lawler are our annoucing team. Tonight - Ric Flair and Sting will get their revenge in a match aganst Steve Corino and Sean O'Haire. (65) Tonight - Piper's Pit will make its WCW debut, and the guest will be #1 contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship Black Reign! Match 1, Triple Chance Cruiserweight Tournament: Elix Skipper vs Paul London. This match will determine the third participant in the #1 contendership for WCW Cruiserweight Championship match at Sin. Paul London quickly takes the lead and impresses the fans with a Standing Shooting Star Press. Only for two. Elix Skipper catches London with a Rock Bottom on the knee! Skipper wins via Play of the Day. (5:23) (62) Last Week - Intense promo exchange between Chris Kanyon and Shawn Michaels. (75) Chris Kanyon in-ring promo. “I'll admit, I was a little angry at you after everything that happened last week. But then, I forgave. I understand that I have no reason to be upset with you for wanting Shawn Michaels here, especially in Indiana. My jacket is worth more than your trailers. Throughout my entire career, you've looked down on me and preferred guys like Michaels. But you know what? HBK didn't care about you. He was making money up north while you were looking at me and other guys here in WCW. I have no reason to be mad at you for that. You react like primitive people should react. You don't understand talent. I forgive you for that. But let me tell you something. Whether you like it or not, HBK is an old and worn-out veteran who won't ever compete in this ring. But if he could, I would defeat him and show you all what real talent, innovation, and entertainment are. Because I'm better than Shawn Michaels was in his prime. I'm better than Bret Hart at his best. I'm better than Sting and Flair during their peak years. In fact… No one is better than Kanyon.”... … The fans chant "We want Michaels", but it's Lance Storm who enters the ring. "I believe, and I'm sure they'll agree with me, that you're delusional. From the start of my career, I aspired to be like Shawn Michaels, my mentor Bret Hart, Sting, and Flair. Those guys earned their reputations by stepping into that ring and delivering live performances, just as you're talking about. All you do is boast about how tough you are. But you know what? When I joined WCW, I knew I had to make an impact. Every week, I gave my best in the ring. Every week, I strived to reach the level of wrestlers like HBK or Sting. I won the WCW US Championship, Hardcore Championship, and the Cruiserweight Championship. I did not complain. I prove them wrong. Maybe you should give it a try"... … Kanyon challenges Storm to a match to show him what top-notch talent looks like. Lance accepts. As Lance Storm is about to exit the ring, Kanyon cheap attacks! Lance Storm fights back and even prepares for Sweet Chin Music! Really? CM Punk intervenes. He and Kanyon join forces... until Shawn Michaels comes to save. HBK and Storm handshakes. (63) Match 2: Kaz Hayashi and Low Ki vs American Dragon and Brian Kendrick. Kaz Hayashi and Low Ki deliver a double superkick, knocking Dragon out of the ring. Hayashi follows up with a Hayashi Cutter on Kendrick to win the match. (5:35) (72) Match 3, Semifinals for WCW World Tag Team Championship: Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli vs Rey Mysterio and Billy Kidman. Hot tag to Rey Mysterio. Mysterio hits a hurricanrana on Castagnoli and follows it up with another one on Hero! Kidman climbs the top rope. Christopher Daniels and Shannon Moore is here to get their revenge for losing to Rey and Billy! Daniels pulls Mysterio out of the ring to deliver Angel's Wings. In the ring, Kidman receives a double superplex and a Disqus Big Boot from Hero. 1...2...3. (7:17) (76) The Four Horsemen arrive at the arena in a limo. (63) Backstage, Ted DiBiase expresses his displeasure with Booker's behavior in last week's tag team match and reminds him that he works for Million Dollar Corporation. Jindrak has a singles match tonight, and Ted is relying on Booker's assistance. Booker T doesn't appear to be paying much attention. (78) Backstage, WCW Commissioner Dusty Rhodes welcomes Roddy Piper and wishes him luck with the first episode of Piper’s Pit at Nitro. (75) “Piper’s Pit”: Black Reign (w/ James Mitchell) is our guest. Mitchell begins speaking, but Piper interrupts him. He invited Black Reign, #1 contender for WCW World Heavyweight Championship, not his talking parrot. James Mitchell smiles: "Ah, good old Piper the Clown. Let me tell you this. The man standing in front of you is a future WCW World Heavyweight Champion. But more importantly, he will achieve far greater success in this business than you ever did with your silly faces, smirks, and clown jokes." Piper retorts that he has no issue with Reign as Reign is a serious athlete. However, Roddy can still kick Mitchell's ass. Black Reign attacks Piper and is ready to destroy him... but WCW World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg saves him. Mitchell throws white powder into the champion's face. Black Reign takes advantage and performs Blackout through the table. Reign and Mitchell quits the ring. Goldberg recovers fairly quickly but holds his back in pain. (87) Match 4: Chavo Guerrero vs Mark Jindrak (w/ Ted DiBiase and Booker T). Ted DiBiase climbs up on the apron, but Chavo knocks him down. Guerrero evades a superkick and counters with a rolling vertical suplex. Chavo climbs the top rope. Ted calls for Booker T to intervene, but Booker ignores him, pretending not to hear. Meanwhile, Chavo wins via Frog Splash. (5:44) (74) Post match, Ric Flair is here! He knows that Chavo has received an offer to join the Four Horsemen. Under different circumstances, Flair would readily agree that Chavo is the most deserving candidate. Their match was one of Flair's toughest, and Chavo deserved to remain the WCW US champion. But Flair has his own offer to Chavo. Flair has a tag team match against Steve Corino and CW Anderson scheduled for Sin, but he lacks a partner since Sting is preoccupied with Sean O'Haire. Ric Flair offers Chavo to become his partner and get his revenge. Chavo thanks for offer, but leaves the ring without an answer. (88) Match 5, #1 Contendership for WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Jamie Noble vs ‘The Future’ Frankie Kazarian (w/ Torrie Wilson). WCW Cruiserweight Champion AJ Styles joins the announcers. Jamie Noble leaps off with a top-rope moonsault — only to land on Kazarian's knees! Frankie swiftly attempts a Wave of the Future, but Jamie Noble reverses it into a chokehold. Kazarian manages to reverse it into a roll up with his feet on the ropes. 1...2...3. (10:57) (76) Post match, Kazarian attacks Noble and does Wave of the Future, before AJ Styles drives him away. (53) Sting backstage interview. He personally requested a match against Sean O'Haire at Sin and got it. Now he is ready to prove to O'Haire that earning the title of "The Face of WCW" requires more than just empty talk. (62) Match 6: Ric Flair and Sting vs Steve Corino (w/ CW Anderson and Arn Anderson) and ‘The Face of WCW’ Sean O’Haire (w/ Bobby Heenan). The managers actively interfered in the match, giving Corino and O'Hair the upper hand for most of the match. Sting receives a hot tag. Stinger Splash on Corino. Stinger Splash on O'Haire... Sean catches him and takes down with a belly-to-belly suplex. Low blow from Ric Flair! Flair throws O'Haire out. Corino attacks Flair from behind and goes for an Old School Expulsion... Flair rolls him up for three. (10:13) (79) Post match, we see that Chavo Guerrero watched the match. Match 7: Lance Storm vs Chris Kanyon. Awesome match. Storm with a cradle piledriver for two. Half-Boston Crab, but Chris was too close to the ropes. Kanyon dodges the superkick… Flatliner! 1…2…NO! Kanyon argues with the ref. He goes for a second Flatliner, but Lance rolls him up into the Half-Boston Crab again! Chris Kanyon almost gets the ropes, but Storm pulls him back to the center. CM Punk is here. He distracts Storm allowing Kanyon to escape. CM Punk and Lance Storm argue. Lance turns around and gets Flatliner. 1...2...3. (14:25) (81) Post match, CM Punk and Chris Kanyon beat down Lance Storm. Shawn Michaels saves him. Sweet Chin Music for Kanyon! And that’s it for tonight. (71) Overall: 78
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Post by Purotastic on May 20, 2023 17:09:29 GMT 1
Really digging this so far!
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