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Post by Dimos on Dec 13, 2023 17:37:52 GMT 1
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WCW Monday Nitro Episode #85
MCI Center, Washington, D.C
Announcers: Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone, Larry Zbyszko Overall: 85
Goldberg opens the show: "If Kanyon wants to eliminate me out of the match at SuperBrawl before the match, he needs to do better than he did last week. He didn't finish me. And tonight I won't rest until I find him." (100) Match 1: Ultimo Dragon vs Air Paris. Ultimo Dragon continues to build on his form, easily defeating Air Paris this time. (4:50, 72) Johnny Swinger got some TV time for an interview, "I'm at the very beginning of my WCW career. The SuperBrawl Classic tournament is a big chance for me." (44) Backstage, Chris Kanyon, as the champion, demands safety guarantees from WCW Commissioner Dusty Rhodes. Dusty: "It's your own fault if you don't feel safe tonight. By the way, you have a non-title match tonight against Dustin Rhodes." (74) Match 2: Jerry Lynn vs Shannon Moore. Losers of their 1/16 matches of the SuperBrawl Classic, meet each other tonight. In an equal back-and-forth match Lynn catches Moore with a Cradle Piledriver for the win. (6:27, 74) Backstage, Steve Corino and Claudio Castagnoli argue after what happened last week, where they both helped different Horsemen to win in a singles match. Ric Flair is here to mock them. Corino and Castagnoli try to prove that they are still "on the same page" and challenge Flair and his partner to a tag team match tonight. (92) Raven backstage promo. "I see no reason why I should give Dustin Rhodes another match. My problems can be taken care of for me by my students Abyss and Mesias." (56) Match 3, SuperBrawl Classic 1/8: Johnny Swinger vs Chris Hero. Johnny Swinger surprised the WCW crowd again, but Chris Hero was no match for him. Hero showed he looks good in singles action, and caught Swinger with a KO Elbow for the win. (7:37, 77) WCW US Champion AJ Styles backstage interview. He intends to retain the United States title and win at SuperBrawl to make another "phenomenal accomplishment". AJ isn't going to pay attention to the mysterious videos. If anyone has a problem with him - let him challenge him to a match, Styles will gladly accept the challenge like he accepts all others. (62) Match 4, SuperBrawl Classic 1/8: Samoa Joe vs Jamie Noble. Both Samoa Joe and Jamie Noble have become famous in WCW for their unique submission holds and technical ability, so the match was a showcase of it... Samoa Joe managed to block Noble's Guillotine Choke and captured him in a choke of his own for the win. (13:11, 86) Post match, Gene Okerlund is here to interview Samoa Joe. "No one has been able to beat me in WCW yet and no one can beat me in the SuperBrawl Classic." (57) Match 5: Steve Corino and Claudio Castagnoli vs Ric Flair and Fit Finlay. Steve Corino and Claudio Castagnoli tried to prove they are still a team. An accidental superkick from Corino to Claudio disrupts their plans. Finlay goes after Castagnoli to the ringside, and in the ring Flair grabs Corino in a Figure-Four Leglock for the win. (7:45, 81) Post match, Corino and Castagnoli are ready to claw at each other, but the rest of the Horsemen and the ref hold them back. Match 6: Rey Mysterio and AJ Styles vs Homicide and Low Ki. The future 1/8 SuperBrawl Classic opponents face off in a tag team match. Homicide and Low Ki looked surprisingly good as a team, which probably didn't please Kaz Hayashi very much. Mysterio and Styles were a little closer to victory. At a certain point, a masked man appeared on the ramp... Is this the one sending the videos to Styles? AJ ran after him, wanting to reveal his identity - and left Mysterio alone against the two. Rey tried, but a Ki Krusher from Low Ki and a Gringo Killer from Homicide didn't give him a chance. (12:37, 78) Match 7, Non-Title Match: Chris Kanyon vs Dustin Rhodes. Chris Kanyon had a tough time against Dustin Rhodes, as he always had one eye on the ramp to see if Goldberg would show up. After calming down towards the end of the match, Kanyon grabbed the lead - and just then Goldberg came out. Kanyon escapes the arena, and Dustin picks up the victory by countout. (10:27, 81) Post-fight, Dustin Rhodes is on the mic, "I'm ready to beat everyone to get another match with Raven. I challenge Abyss and Mesias to singles matches. If I win - Raven guarantees me another match with me naming the place and rules."Backstage, Goldberg is looking for Chris Kanyon. Kanyon manages to attack Goldberg from behind and land some powerful chair shots. Kanyon then clamps Goldberg's arm in the chair and hits it several times until he is stopped by officials. Goldberg requires medical help. ================================================
WCW RAGE Episode #6
First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Announcers: Joey Styles, Jerry Lawler, Don Callis Overall: 84
Bret Hart, Lance Storm, Elix Skipper and Petey Williams make their way to the ring. Bret Hart on the mic, "Unlike Michaels, I've always wanted to develop talent, not push it back to jobber's level. Elix and Petey are talented guys and carry on the tradition of Canadian wrestling. They deserve better than to entertain idiots like all of you with their crazy jumps and spots. I'll teach them thing or two, and I'll make sure they'll have a worthy career here, free from backstage politics"... Shawn Michaels and American Dragon come out - they challenge Storm, Skipper and Williams to a handicap match tonight. (89) Match 1: John Cena vs Mark Jindrak. John Cena, after losing to Sean O'Haire a week ago, fights tonight against his partner. Once again, he shows that he is no longer the whipping boy of the roster. In the match, Jindrak accidentally hits his head on the steel post - and Cena rolls him up into a pin for the win! (8:07, 66) Post match, frustrated Mark Jindrak attacks the winner. The beating is stopped by Curt Hennig! (51) Video vignette of Alex Wright going through rehabilitation from a back injury. "I'm doing everything I can to get back in the ring and be better than I was before" (46) Christopher Daniels (w/ 'The Blueprint' Matt Morgan) backstage interview. "Wright, stop whining. Nobody is interested in this. Everyone is interested in seeing future RAGE #1 superstar and SuperBrawl Classic winner Christopher Daniels!" (58) Match 2: Shane Helms vs Sonjay Dutt. Shane Helms continues his winning march to the Cruiserweight title by defeating Sonjay Dutt. (10:29, 73) Post match, through the crowd comes... Crowbar! He attacks Dutt and lands a few punches before being escorted out of the arena by security. (32) Backstage, Brian Kendrick and Paul London discuss the fact that they will be fighting at 1/8 SuperBrawl Classic against each other next week. Christopher Daniels is here. He remarks that they won't remain a team after that. Kendrick and London challenge Daniels and Morgan to a match tonight to prove otherwise. (59) Match 3, Non-Title Match: Chris Kanyon vs Billy Kidman. Billy Kidman showed some good wrestling, but WCW World Heavyweight Champion Chris Kanyon proved to be no match for him. The experienced Kanyon catches Kidman with a Flatliner for the win. (10:11, 76) Post match, Kanyon grabs the mic: "The Rock or Booker T, no difference. There's nobody in WCW that can take that title away from me. I've beaten everyone. At SuperBrawl, I will defeat 'the undefeated' Goldberg again - and I will defend this title against anyone after him" (94) CM Punk and Sting both are interviewed before their match tonight. "Tonight I will retire another veteran Sting. At RAGE, it's time for the young stars leading a healthy lifestyle" Sting: "Speaking of young and old... Punk might be very surprised at what he'll see in the ring from me." (92) Match 4: Brian Kendrick and Paul London vs Christopher Daniels and 'The Blueprint' Matt Morgan. Morgan became the real driving force of the match, but London and Kendrick matched him with speed and teamwork. After clearing the ring of Morgan, the former tag team champions hold the Sliced Bread #2/Shooting Star Press combination on Daniels for the win. (10:26, 83) Match 5, SuperBrawl Classic 1/8: Sting vs CM Punk. Punk came close to winning several times, but Sting surprised everyone by blocking the Anakonda Vice and executing the Scorpion Deathdrop to win the exciting match. (13:07, 87) Post match, CM Punk can't believe he lost. But it is Sting who advances in the tournament. Match 6: Shawn Michaels and American Dragon vs Lance Storm, Elix Skipper and Petey Williams (w/ Bret Hart). The Canadians were leading by the numbers. Plus they used cheap tactics a lot. But the HBK and Dragon were a surprisingly well-played team. They were actually going to win! Elix Skipper tries to save the situation by interfering with his championship belt... but he's attacked by Shane Helms! Now the teams are equalized, as Elix is busy with Helms. Storm leaves the ring and Williams gets a Sweet Chin Music from HBK and a Cattle Mutilation from Dragon. (13:05, 80) ===================================================
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Post by Dimos on Dec 18, 2023 13:11:12 GMT 1
================================================ WCW Monday Nitro Episode #86
Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
Announcers: Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko Overall: 84 WCW World Heavyweight Champion Chris Kanyon opens with a promo. He's boasting that he was able to injure Goldberg last week. Goldberg comes out with a bandaged arm and is out for revenge... WCW Commissioner Dusty Rhodes and his security guards manage to stop the brawl. Dusty is about to give both wrestlers the night off, but Kanyon is raring to fight! Then Rhodes gives them a chance to get at each other - in a tag team match where each will choose a partner. (100) Match 1, #1 Contendership for WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship: Jamie Noble and Ultimo Dragon vs Super Crazy and Tajiri. Jamie Noble and Ultimo Dragon prove themselves worthy of another chance by defeating Super Krazy and Tajiri. (15:11, 75) Johnny Swinger comes to the Four Horsemen's locker room to show his respect for Chris Hero after their match last week. Hero is ready to accept, but Claudio Castagnoli mocks the young talent here. Swinger challenges Castagnoli to a match tonight. (64) Raven backstage interview prior the Rhodes vs Mesias match tonight. "Dustin better lose tonight... Because I'm waiting for him at the end of the road - and it's going to be a real nightmare for him." (43) Match 2: Johnny Swinger vs Claudio Castagnoli (w/ Chris Hero). Johnny Swinger once again surprised everyone with his performance. More surprised was Claudio himself when he discovered he couldn't beat Swinger fair and square. Claudio grabs a chair... he's stopped by Chris Hero! Hero respects Swinger and wants a fair match. Swinger surprisingly rolls distracted Claudio up... 1-2-3! What a victory! (6:14, 73) Post match, Steve Corino comes out to mock Claudio. Things almost come to a brawl, which is contained by the Horsemen and officials. (74) Backstage AJ Styles apologizes to Rey Mysterio for leaving him alone in a match last week. Rey accepts the apology and remarks that when it's over - Mysterio wants a title shot because he never lost the WCW United States Championship. (74) Match 3: Dustin Rhodes vs Mesias (w/ James Mitchell). Dustin Rhodes tries to earn a match against Raven and fights against one of his followers, Mesias. James Mitchell repeatedly interfered in the match, but it didn't help Mesias avoid the Blackout and pinfall. (8:14, 74) Backstage, Chris Kanyon comes to the Four Horsemen's locker room. "I need someone in the main event tonight who's good at solving problems. I need a real enforcer." CW Anderson agrees to help Kanyon. (77) Match 4, SuperBrawl Classic 1/8: Rey Mysterio vs Homicide. 1/4 finals is on the line here. Low Ki comes out to help Homicide, but he is stopped by Kaz Hayashi. As Kaz and Low Ki argue, Homicide is distracted by it and falls victim to a springboard hurricanrana from Rey Mysterio. (10:19, 80) Post match, Rey Mysterio doesn't have time to properly celebrate as he is attacked by Chavo Guerrero! Chavo delivers a Frog Splash. He grabs a mic: "Next time, I will end your career for good, Rey" (79) Match 5, SuperBrawl Classic 1/8: AJ Styles vs Low Ki. Obviously, it's a non-title match. Low Ki showed his full arsenal of moves, including some very stiff kicks. But Styles withstood them all - and ended the match with a victory after Styles Clash. (15:24, 79) Post match, there is another video airing that promises a revenge on AJ. Message is that this mystery person is close by, and AJ should watch his back. (68) Match 6: Chris Kanyon and CW Anderson vs Goldberg and Ric Flair. Goldberg found himself a good partner. Althrough, Flair's and Goldberg's styles were slightly mismatched. Oh, and Kanyon and Anderson quickly began working Goldberg's arm. So Kanyon and Anderson dominated most of the match. Goldberg and Flair grabbed the lead at the end, but Goldberg misses a Spear and runs into the steel post with a sick arm/shoulder first. Goldberg seems to be off the match... Flair got his Flatliner from the champion and was pinned. (81, 12:31) Post match, Goldberg is trying to get some medical help... but Kanyon kicks out all the "helpers" and lands some more punches to Goldberg's arm! Can Goldberg make it to the title match, which takes place in just 6 days? Chris Kanyon is sure he won't and confidently poses with the title. ================================================ WCW RAGE Episode #7
Centennial Garden, Bakersfield, CA
Announcers: Joey Styles, Jerry Lawler and Don Callis Overall: 85 TONIGHT: Shane Helms challenged Lance Storm to a singles match, and Shawn Michaels will meet Elix Skipper! (60) Match 1, SuperBrawl Classic 1/8: Billy Kidman vs Christopher Daniels (w/ 'The Blueprint' Matt Morgan). Kidman and Daniels were determining who would advance to the quarterfinals - and Kidman was much closer to winning, but Matt Morgan prevents him from making the Shooting Star Press... and Daniels hits Angel's Wings off the second rope for the win. (15:07, 82) Post match, Crowbar appears through the crowd and attacks the lying Kidman! The security guards chase him out of the arena. (50) Mike Sanders (w/ Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire) backstage interview. "Sean O'Haire is the most powerful wrestler on RAGE and the most powerful competitor in the SuperBrawl Classic. He won't leave a wet spot from the American Dragon tonight." (52) Match 2: Curt Hennig vs Mark Jindrak (w/ Mike Sanders). Mike Sanders tries to interfere but is stopped by John Cena! Jindrak is distracted by this fumble and gets under a Hennigplex with a pin to three. (6:40, 70) American Dragon backstage interview. "I feel like my time is coming - and the SuperBrawl tournament is a great chance for me. Even despite a serious opponent like O'Haire." (50) Match 3: Lance Storm (w/ Bret Hart) vs Shane Helms. Helms was brave and tried to keep pace against Lance Storm, but just one mistake leads to him getting caught in a Sharpshooter and having to tap out. (10:21, 80) Post match, Lance Storm grabs the mic: "Let this be an example of what awaits Shawn Michaels at SuperBrawl." (72) Video vignette shows us Alex Wright's recovery process - his back injury is threatening his career, but doctors give a cautiously optimistic prognosis. (47) Match 4, SuperBrawl Classic 1/8: Brian Kendrick vs Paul London. Former tag team champions make a real showdown. In a great match, both wrestlers were exhausted by the end of an evenly matched bout. Only one mistake leads to Kendrick dodging a Shooting Star Press and rolling London up into a pin for three. (15:33, 86) Post match, the tired opponents are both attacked by Christopher Daniels and Matt Morgan! On Daniels' orders, Morgan performs a terrifying Backbreaker on Kendrick (the same one that injured Alex Wright's back...). Kendrick is in need of medical attention. Will he be able to make it to the 1/4 finals match against Daniels in just 3 days? (58) Shawn Michaels backstage interview. "Bret Hart will suck all the juice out of Storm, Skipper and Williams - they just don't know it yet. He talks a lot about my backstage political behavior. But he was the same if not the worse. As he was much more manipulating, so he could stay in shadow. By the way, Elix... I guarantee you I weigh less than 220 pounds. Why don't you put the WCW Cruiserweight Championship on the line tonight?" (65) Match 5, SuperBrawl Classic 1/8: American Dragon vs Sean O'Haire (w/ Mike Sanders). The powerful Sean O'Haire tried to deal with the talented American Dragon. Dragon showed great technique. Midway through the match, the ref sent Mike Sanders to the backstage area. In an even match, both were very close to winning, but it is O'Hair who moves on after the Widow Maker. (9:44, 79) Post match, Sting comes out to the ramp. It's he who will face O'Haire in the 1/4 finals. (81) Match 6, WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Elix Skipper vs Shawn Michaels. It's not often that the main event features a fight for this particular title, but the situation is unique - Shawn Michaels has a good chance of becoming champion against Elix Skipper. HBK as the Cruiserweight Champion? That would be fun to watch. By the way, tonight Skipper proved that he is worthy of big matches against true masters, which HBK is. Sweet Chin Music by Michaels! He's really gonna become the champion! No... Only the interference of Lance Storm and Bret Hart save Elix - the match ends in a DQ. (13:29, 83) Post match, Lance Storm puts Shawn Michaels in the Sharpshooter and manages to do some serious damage before officials interfere. (75) We are treated to one last meeting between The Rock and Booker T before their match at SuperBrawl. In this match The Rock will make his WCW debut. And also this match will determine the #1 contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The Rock: "I came to WCW to get the best matches, the best opponents and to fight for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. At SuperBrawl, I'm going to show that I deserve it." Booker T: "I'm tired of more attention being given to The Rock, who hasn't had a match yet, than the 5-time World Champion. Moreover, I lost the title precisely because of Rock. So in three days, I'm going to show you where Rock has gotten to. No one will pay that kind of attention to The Rock anymore. And then I'll get my WCW World Heavyweight Championship back when no one gets in my way." Referees restrain the wrestlers so it doesn't come to a brawl. (100) ===================================================
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World Championship Wrestling presents...
WCW SUPERBRAWL 2003
Final Card
WCW World Heavyweight Championship Chris Kanyon vs Goldberg
„The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels vs Lance Storm (w/ Bret "The Hitman" Hart)
#1 Contendership for WCW World Heavyweight Championship The Rock vs Booker T
Four Horsemen’s Leadership Position on the Line Steve Corino vs Claudio Castagnoli
SuperBrawl Classic Final Match TBD vs TBD
1/2 Finals SuperBrawl Classic TBD vs TBD
1/2 Finals SuperBrawl Classic TBD vs TBD
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Sean O'Haire vs Sting
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Rey Mysterio vs Chris Hero
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Brian Kendrick vs Christopher Daniels
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Post by Asaemon on Dec 18, 2023 20:15:23 GMT 1
WCW World Heavyweight Championship Chris Kanyon vs Goldberg
„The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels vs Lance Storm (w/ Bret "The Hitman" Hart)
#1 Contendership for WCW World Heavyweight Championship The Rock vs Booker T
Four Horsemen’s Leadership Position on the Line Steve Corino vs Claudio Castagnoli
SuperBrawl Classic Final Match Christoper Daniels vs Sting
1/2 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Samoa Joe vs Sting
1/2 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Rey Mysterio vs Christopher Daniels
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Sean O'Haire vs Sting
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Rey Mysterio vs Chris Hero
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Brian Kendrick vs Christopher Daniels
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Post by johnnyboombatz on Dec 20, 2023 3:35:55 GMT 1
WCW World Heavyweight Championship Chris Kanyon vs Goldberg
"The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels vs Lance Storm (w/ Bret "The Hitman" Hart)
#1 Contendership for WCW World Heavyweight Championship The Rock vs Booker T
Four Horsemen’s Leadership Position on the Line Steve Corino vs Claudio Castagnoli
SuperBrawl Classic Final Match Samoa Joe vs Rey Mysterio
1/2 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Samoa Joe vs Sting
1/2 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Rey Mysterio vs Christopher Daniels
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Sean O'Haire vs Sting
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Rey Mysterio vs Chris Hero
1/4 Finals SuperBrawl Classic Brian Kendrick vs Christopher Daniels
Really like this card. I think Goldberg finally overcomes the antics of Kanyon. HBK got screwed going in so I think he takes it and I can't imagine Rock losing his debut match. As for the tourney, I think the quarterfinals are pretty predictable sans Joe/AJ but I'm gonna take a stab and say that Joe ends Sting in the semis as Sting shows he can hang but just can't get past him before a classic "David vs. Goliath" final against Rey, which Joe will show his dominance despite some bright spots from Mysterio.
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Post by Dimos on Dec 24, 2023 15:18:56 GMT 1
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WCW SuperBrawl 2003
Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
Announcers: Mike Tenay, Jerry Lawler and Joey Styles Overall: 83 The kickoff video shows highlights of the SuperBrawl Classic, which will be an annual event in WCW from now on. The eight remaining competitors are Rey Mysterio, Chris Hero, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Brian Kendrick, Christopher Daniels, Sean O'Haire, and Sting. Who will be the first winner of the SuperBrawl Classic? (74) Match 1, SuperBrawl Classic 1/4: Brian Kendrick vs Christopher Daniels (w/ 'The Blueprint' Matt Morgan). Kendrick has been plagued by back pain since the brutal offense of Daniels and Morgan just 3 days ago. And it made itself felt when Kendrick couldn't lift Daniels for a suplex - and Christopher performed Last Rites to win. (9:10, 73) Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli backstage interview. Claudio intends to become the leader of the Four Horsemen after tonight, while Chris Hero will bring the Horsemen a prestigious SuperBrawl Classic win. The road back to total domination on Nitro will begin from this day. (64) Match 2, SuperBrawl Classic 1/4: Rey Mysterio vs Chris Hero. The different styles of these wrestlers - Rey's speed and Chris's hard hitting offense - worked well together in this match. It was a back-and-forth match. Rey Mysterio took a bit of a lead and would have surely brought the match to victory if Chavo Guerrero hadn't appeared while Rey was on the top rope and pulled the ropes. Rey drops down on the rope crotch first - and gets hit with a brutal KO Elbow from Hero. 1...2...3. (14:31, 86) Samoa Joe backstage interview. Samoa Joe is still undefeated. There is no one in the tournament who can stop him, which means Joe will get the victory tonight. (56) Match 3, SuperBrawl Classic 1/4: Sting vs Sean O'Haire. For Sting, it was a chance to show that he was being written off too early. But Sean O'Haire's youth and power gave him the advantage. Perhaps Sting's experience played a role, because he only needed one mistake from Sean to block a Widow Maker and perform a Scorpion Deathdrop for a quick pin. 1...2...3. Sean kicks out, but a moment too late. (9:06, 75) Steve Corino backstage interview. He says that he "invented" the new Horsemen. He created this project. He breathed life into it. And he's not going to give it to anyone. "Claudio, you want leadership? You can take it from my dead hands." (61) Match 4, SuperBrawl Classic 1/4: AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe. Styles has a serious, dangerous and still undefeated opponent in front of him tonight. Although AJ himself has long shown that he can be considered a favorite in any match. The WCW US Championship belt is proof of that. To win, it wasn't enough for AJ to show "phenomenal" wrestling. He needed a plan - and he found it by targeting Joe's arm. Arm-triangle attempt; Joe blocks. Choke attempt from Joe... Block from Styles. Joe goes for the Koji Clutch, but AJ counters that into an armbar! Joe rolls out of the ring. The referee checks on Styles' condition... and as he does so, CM Punk runs out to the ringside and pushes Joe into the steel post headfirst! Samoa Joe lies outside the ring for a long time and doesn't make it back in before the ref's 10 count. (14:35, 82) Match 5, Four Horsemen’s Leadership Position on the Line: Steve Corino vs Claudio Castagnoli. Expectedly good match where both competitors showed off their full extensive arsenal of moves. Castagnoli surprised several times with stiff kicks. Corino expectedly performed in more "old school" style. Also expectedly, CW Anderson interfered in the match and - maybe a little less expectedly - attacked Claudio as he started to take the lead. The referee sends Anderson backstage, and in the meantime Corino takes out brass knuckles and hits Castagnoli in the head with it. Pin. 1...2...3. (15:39, 78) Sting backstage interview. "Last year I thought it was time to quit. But now I feel better than ever. WCW is full of young and talented stars... AJ is the top of them all. If I can wrestle him, that means I'm still good enough to be an active performer." (68) Match 6, SuperBrawl Classic Semifinals: Chris Hero vs Christopher Daniels (w/ ‘The Blueprint’ Matt Morgan). Daniels was expected to look fresher. After all, he had an easier match in the previous round. In addition, Morgan again actively interfered in the match, attacking Chris again and again. And now, Morgan climbs back on the apron as soon as Hero starts to take the lead and gets a massive KO Elbow to the head! Daniels immediately attacks him and goes for the Last Rites, but Hero dodges and hits the Hero's Welcome! 1...2...3. (10:39, 79) Match 7, SuperBrawl Classic Semifinals: Sting vs AJ Styles. The wrestlers shake hands before the match and treat each other with mutual respect throughout the fight. Sting tried to lead with the expierence, while used his youth and speed against the veteran. It's looks like Styles also took Sting out emotionally, otherwise how can you explain the fact that Sting also decided to please the fans with a high-risk maneuvers? Sting goes at the top rope one more time... AJ attacks him and hits with a sunset flip. 1...2...NO! Styles rolls Sting up into a pin, but Stinger quickly reverses it into a Scorpion Deathlock! Styles fights back and rolls Sting up again, then changes that into a Styles Clash attempt.... blocked by Sting. The match seemed to be going Sting's way, but Styles hits a Pele kick and delivers a Spiral Tap. 1...2...3. (9:47, 75) Post match, Styles and Sting shake hands to the delight of the fans. (78) Match 8, #1 Contendership for WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Booker T vs The Rock. In a match where two fan favorites clashed, it was bound to happen: the fans started leaning in favor of The Rock and booing Booker T a little. Booker didn't like it. Deciding that since they were booing him anyway, he might as well give them a reason, Booker started ignoring the ref's instructions and using cheap attacks, causing even more booing from the fans. Did it help him? You could say so. Booker T was in control of the match and tried to brutally kick Rock in the head. Rock dodges a few times and catches Booker with a spinebuster. Sharpshooter! Booker T reaches the ropes. Booker T catches Rock with a BookEnd! 1...2...NO! Axe Kick attempt, Rock dodges and does the Rock Bottom! 1...2...NO! Rock goes for the People's Elbow, Booker T dodges and rolls Rock up into a pin, grabbing him tighter by his trunks.... 1...2... Rock counters into a rollup of his own, which he almost immediately stops only to catch Booker T for another Rock Bottom. 1...2...3. (15:49, 84) Match 9, SuperBrawl Classic Final: AJ Styles vs Chris Hero. Both wrestlers were seriously depleted from their previous matches, but that didn't stop their talent from shining through and delivering a great match. Styles used his speed to take the lead, but it didn't last long. Hero regained the advantage and slowed AJ down with technical moves, forcing Styles to come up with a new strategy. AJ landed a series of stiff kicks and went for the Styles Clash, but Hero blocked it and escaped the ring. AJ followed with an Asai Moonsault! In the ring, Styles attempted a hurricanrana from the top rope, but Hero blocked it and delivered a tremendous top-rope powerbomb. 1...2...NO! Hero's Welcome attempt was blocked. Styles Clash attempt - blocked, followed by an instant KO Elbow from Hero! 1...2...NO! Hero couldn't believe it. Chris then went for Hero's Welcome, but Styles turned it into a Styles Clash! 1...2...NO! The commentators debated if this was the first wrestler in WCW to break out after a Styles Clash... And AJ climbed up onto the top rope for the Spiral Tap. That seemed to be it. Suddenly, the music that preceded all the promos by an unknown stalker for AJ came on. Styles was distracted - and that was enough for Hero to run up and knock Styles down with a KO Elbow! Hero's Welcome! 1...2...3. (14:39, 85) Post match, Chris Hero, as the first ever WCW SuperBrawl Classic winner, celebrates for a few minutes before leaving the ring. AJ Styles slowly comes to his senses... Suddenly, the lights go out. The familiar music comes on again. The lights come back on - and Styles is not alone in the ring. Behind him is... ROB VAN DAM! Spinning heel kick to the head! Rolling Thunder! RVD jumps onto the top-rope... 5 STAR FROG SPLASH! (67) Match 10: Shawn Michaels vs Lance Storm (w/ Bret Hart). The fans wanted to see a classic Michaels-Hart style confrontation, and they got it. Especially with the eager for revenge HBK and technical Lance Storm, who showed that he could be taken seriously and was worthy of main-event calibre matches. It's also worth noting Bret Hart's role here, as he added drama and psychology to the match by constantly interfering on Storm's side and provoking Michaels. The referee tried unsuccessfully to stop Hart. Towards the end, Shawn Michaels pushed Hart off the apron - and Hart unluckily twisted his leg. Hart screams and demands help. The ref tries to help him but completely fails to see that HBK pins Storm down after Sweet Chin Music. The fans count instead of the referee... up to 5 already! Finally, HBK stops the pin and goes to bring the referee back. HBK turns around... and get Sweet Chin Music from Storm! 1...2... Storm puts his feet on the ropes.... 3. (17:43, 79) Match 11, WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Chris Kanyon vs Goldberg. The match told the story of Chris Kanyon holding back Goldberg's relentless assault with his technical and innovative moves, which he is well-known for. Kanyon strategically targeted Goldberg's already injured arm, a result of his attack on Nitro. Goldberg tried his best to fight back. He somehow managed to escape from every near-pinfall. Kanyon got really angry and almost tried to break Goldberg's arm by twisting it in the ropes. The referee said that wasn't allowed, and Kanyon got mad and knocked the referee down. Kanyon then tries to use the championship belt, but Goldberg dodges it and hits Kanyon with a Spear! Pin, but there's no referee. Goldberg wakes the ref up, turns around... and gets a Flatliner from the champion! 1...2...NO! Kanyon is furious. He grabs the belt in front of the ref and goes for a DQ, but the referee stops him. They argue. Goldberg gets up... and hits Kanyon with another Spear! 1...2...3. We have the NEW WCW World Heavyweight Champion! (13:49, 84) Post match, Goldberg receives the championship belt from the hands of the referee... But has to put it on the other shoulder, as one arm clearly requires medical attention. However, it doesn't matter so much... Bill Goldberg is the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion! And that's where SuperBrawl ends.
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Post by Dimos on Dec 28, 2023 16:39:09 GMT 1
WCW Monday Nitro Episode #87
Civic Center, Saginaw, MI
Announcers: Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko Overall: 85
Goldberg kicks off the show as the NEW WCW World Heavyweight Champion, now 3-time. "I've finally reclaimed what's rightfully mine. Who's next?" The Rock is here! "Yesterday I defeated Booker T and confirmed that I am the #1 contender. That means a match against the Great One awaits you at Uncensored. Dream match! The Biggest Star of WCW versus The Biggest Star... ever." The Rock and Goldberg shake hands - and it does look like a big moment for World Championship Wrestling. And like a preview of - maybe - the biggest match in WCW history. (100) The commentators announce that WCW Uncensored will be a very special event. All matches here will be extreme rules matches. It means no DQ and no count outs. Match 1, WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship: Frankie Kazarian and Matt Bentley (w/ Stacy Keibler) vs Jamie Noble and Ultimo Dragon. It's a rematch from Clash of the Champions. This time Stacy Keibler also interferes, distracting the ref. Kazarian climbs into the ring with the championship belt... but he is attacked by returning Matt Sydal! Sydal knocks Bentley out of the ring and Kazarian gets the 630 Splash! Noble makes the pin. 1... 2... 3... We have the NEW WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Champions! (13:26, 79) Backstage, Gene Okerlund meets the new WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Champions plus Matt Sydal. Sydal says he's back from injury and he's going to get revenge on Kazarian. Sydal challenges him to a match. (45) In Four Horsemen's locker room, they are all together again. Claudio Castagnoli accepts Steve Corino's leadership and shakes his hand. "You beat me. Unfairly. With a brass knuckle. But it was in the style of the Horsemen. I respect you for that." Corino says that only together can they be a force. To celebrate their peacemaking, they are ready to challenge Goldberg and The Rock to a tag team match tonight! Chris Hero says he won SuperBrawl Classic last night by himself, single-handedly. He will come out for a speech tonight. And he prefers to do it alone as well, so he asks his mates to stay backstage. Corino is not pleased. (77) Match 2: Samoa Joe vs Harry Smith. Joe defeated local wrestler Harry Smith without much trouble, capturing him in a chokehold. (2:01, 57) Post match, Gene Okerlund is here for an interview with Joe. Joe reminds him that he still hasn't lost clean - no one has pinned him down, no one has made him tap out and no one can do that. Samoa Joe wants to settle accounts with CM Punk, who cost him his SuperBrawl Classic win. Problem is that because of the brand split they will see each other next time only at Uncensored. Well, it's the perfect place and the perfect time. (58) Chris Hero does his first individual promo in WCW. He talks about his past and his many matches in small indy venues. But he's worked hard and succeeded: he's in the best ring and has had success in the most prestigious wrestling tournament. Now he will forever be remembered in history as the first ever SuperBrawl Classic winner. Next, he's going after individual titles and prizes. Hero gets a pop from the crowd!... ... Ric Flair shows up! Flair compliments Hero and says that these people seem to be supporting Chris. The Four Horsemen are a dead end for him. Plus Flair reminds him even as Horsemen didn't help him last night, Hero still didn't fully win the final match all by himself. Chris is pissed. He challenges Flair to a match tonight and Ric accepts the challenge. The wrestlers shake hands! (100!!!) Match 3: Homicide, Kaz Hayashi and Low Ki vs Jerry Lynn, Super Crazy and Tajiri. There was a miscommunication between Homicide and Hayashi. Low Ki tried to smooth things over, but it didn't work. Eventually Homicide leaves the ring and Hayashi gets a Cradle Piledriver from Lynn. 1...2...3. (6:09, 74) Backstage, the rest of the Horsemen aren't happy with Chris Hero shaking hands with Flair. CW Anderson is extremely pissed, but Claudio steps in between him and Hero. Hero asks them to stay in the locker room tonight: he'll deal with Flair alone. (73) Dustin Rhodes backstage interview. He hypes his match tonight against Abyss. If he can beat Abyss, he gets a match against Raven on Uncensored. (63) Backstage, Kaz Hayashi and Homicide are arguing. WCW Commissioner Dusty Rhodes spots it and sets up a singles match for them at the next Nitro. (68) Match 4: Dustin Rhodes vs Abyss. Another encounter between those two. These opponents have a long history. It seems like we've seen every possible gimmick in the matches, but Rhodes and Abyss were able to surprise us again with some spots. At the end, Rhodes hits Abyss with a chain and pins for three. (8:53, 81) In a pre-taped promo Rey Mysterio says that he can't fully focus on getting back to the top of Nitro rankings until he has "closure" on the Chavo story. It seems like they will try to kill each other until someone will succeed. So be it... Rey offers the final match. At Uncensored. Mexican Death Match. Rey gives Chavo 7 days to think about it and will wait for an answer at the next Nitro. (79) Match 5: Chris Hero vs Ric Flair. Hero keeps his word and has a singles match against Ric Flair without any additional help. Hiro showed off his full arsenal of moves that the fans came to love. Flair, on the other hand, traditionally attacks the weak spot. Now it's Chris' leg. After a while Flair tries to put Hero in a Figure-Four Leglock... Hero transforms it into a roll up and pins Flair for three! (11:20, 81) Post match, Ric Flair again offers Hero a handshake... and Hero accepts! Rob Van Dam is back to Nitro! He is here for an in-ring promo. RVD admits that he was behind all the videos that messed with the mind of AJ Styles. RVD is here to remind us something. He won the WCW United States Championship in May 2001. And walked out of here, because of some backstage shenanigans. But he walked out of here as a champion, No one beat him. Styles stole all the glory from him. It's RVD who delights everyone with his high-risk moves - not AJ. It's RVD who was supposed to bring innovation and new style to WCW and go to the top of the roster - not AJ. And it's RVD who should be the one with the United States title tonight - not AJ. AJ Styles just took his place... ... WCW US Champion AJ Styles is here to answer! "I've never thought about whose place I took. Honestly, I didn't even care. It's your and mine job to protect our places. And if I was failing to do it... I never whined about it. I came to WCW and climbed to my spot from the very bottom, from the jobber's level. You know how? By beating every next opponent, no whining, no videos, no mind games. You want a title match? I'm ready to give it to you right now." RVD accepts the title shot, but says it will go down by his rules - the extreme rules at WCW Uncensored. (71) Match 6: Goldberg and The Rock vs Steve Corino and Claudio Castagnoli. If Goldberg v The Rock match is a dream match, does their team turn out to be a dream team? We have a chance to check. The Horsemen used their entire arsenal of cheap tactics, but it didn't help them when Goldberg got the hot tag and laid Corino out with the Spear for the win. (10:52, 75) Post match, The Rock and Goldberg have a staredown, and Nitro ends. (79) ================================================
WCW RAGE Episode #8
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Announcers: Joey Styles, Jerry Lawler and Don Callis Overall: 94 Goldberg makes his RAGE debut. As the WCW World Heavyweight Champion he now can appear on this show. He delivers a short promo, declaring his readiness to defend the title against anyone. The Rock interrupts again! "At Nitro, we took down the Four Horsemen, but that doesn't change a thing: at Uncensored, I'm coming for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship."... Chris Kanyon is here too! He wants his rematch. Don Callis sets up the big main event for tonight: Chris Kanyon vs The Rock, where the winner will get a title match on Uncensored. (100) Match 1: Billy Kidman vs Jack Evans. Kidman defeated young Jack Evans in beautiful style, ending the match with a Shooting Star Press. (4:04, 75) Post match, Billy Kidman grabs the mic and says that if Crowbar wants to challenge the entire RAGE brand, Kidman accepts on behalf of it. (54) Video vignette for the newest member of the RAGE "Cowboy" James Storm. We are shown the small Texas town where James was born. Storm likes to drink beer, go to bars and purposely start fights there just to test himself. In he will debut on the RAGE... soon!(46) Sting in-ring promo. "I demonstrated in the SuperBrawl Classic tournament that I can still do something. Now I want to come back to the top and become the WCW World Heavyweight Champion one more time." He is interrupted by Christopher Daniels, "You got knocked out of the tournament by AJ Styles, who has only a couple years of experience. Maybe it's time to retire.". Sting suggests Daniels to check it out and challenges him to a match! (95) Match 2: Brian Kendrick and Paul London vs Roderick Strong and Sonny Siaki. Kendrick hit the Sliced Bread #2 on Sonny and London performed the Shooting Star Press to win. (5:21, 79) Post match, Kendrick and London are attacked by unknown assailants. Joey Styles recognizes them as British wrestlers Doug Williams and Nigel McGuinness. McGuinness demolishes London with a Jawbreaker Lariat. Williams puts Kendrick down with Chaos Theory. (49) Bret Hart comes out with Lance Storm, Elix Skipper and Petey Williams. "The HBK lost. End of the story. Now it's time for Lance Storm to go after the WCW World Heavyweight Championship." Shawn Michaels shows up and demands a rematch. Bret Hart: "I see no reason for a rematch. The story is over. Storm is going for the title." (95) Match 3: Mark Jindrak and Mike Sanders vs Curt Hennig and John Cena. Veteran Curt Hennig teams up with talented rookie John Cena. Cena catches Sanders with a Spinebuster and then leaves the ring with Jindrak. Hennig hits Sanders with a Hennigplex for the win. (6:50, 68) CM Punk comes to the ringside and delivers a promo. "People ask me why I knocked Samoa Joe out of the SuperBrawl Classic tournament... The truth is, I'm the one who discovered Samoa Joe in the indies. I brought him to WCW, gave him a purpose, and helped him succeed. Now he's proud of his undefeated streak? I'm the one who made him undefeated, and I'll be the one to end it. Joe wants a fight? I accept his challenge for Uncensored!" (81) Match 4: Elix Skipper and Petey Williams vs Shane Helms and American Dragon. Helms' cruiserweight style complements Dragon's technical wrestling perfectly, leading them to a victory following the Vertabreaker on Williams. (13:45, 88) Booker T in-ring promo. He expresses his disappointment that at last night's SuperBrawl, many fans were cheering for The Rock and booing him. Why? What did he do to deserve it? He is the 5-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion. WCW is his home. WCW fans are his family. When others were leaving and chasing after bigger money, he stayed here. But it's ok. Regardless of their reaction, Booker T will continue to move forward and vows to become a 6-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion. (85) Match 5: Sting vs Christopher Daniels. Christopher Daniels has one of the biggest matches of his career against multi-time champion Sting. In a great match, Sting goes for the Scorpion Deathlock, but Daniels escapes the ring and walks to the ramp. It's the count out victory to Sting... who is almost immediately attacked from behind by Matt Morgan. (6:58, 77) Post match, Daniels is happy, but not for long, because he is attacked by... the returning Alex Wright! A series of punches and a German Suplex onto the steel ramp for Daniels. Morgan runs in for the save but doesn't make it: Wright escapes backstage. (56) Match 6, #1 Contendership for WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Chris Kanyon vs The Rock. Spinebuster and Rock Bottom weren't enough to defeat Kanyon. Chris goes for the Flatliner, but Rock counters that into a second Rock Bottom and picks up the victory. (14:30, 94) Post match, Goldberg enters the arena with the championship belt to stare down at his opponent on Uncensored. (80)
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Post by Dimos on Dec 31, 2023 10:25:45 GMT 1
WCW Monday Nitro Episode #88
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
Announcers: Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko Overall: 78
Match 1: Matt Sydal vs Air Paris. Matt Sydal returns to in-ring action, opening Nitro with a solid win over Air Paris after a 630 Splash. (5:56, 68) Post match, Stacy Keibler appears on the ramp with his proteges Frankie Kazarian and Matt Bentley. Kazarian grabs the mic himself this time. He is furious after Sydal cost them the WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship last week. Kazarian accepts Sydal's challenge, promises to send him back to the hospital, and then reclaim the tag team titles. The match will take place next week on Nitro. (55) Backstage, The Rock meets James Mitchell and mocks him in his typical style. Mitchell is furious and calls The Rock out, promising that Abyss will deal with him. (75) Match 2: Raven vs Johnny Swinger. Raven met active resistance from Johnny Swinger, but caught him with the Raven Effect for the win. (5:20, 70) Post match, Raven sits in the corner with a microphone: "Dustin Rhodes got what he wanted on Uncensored... But be careful what you wish for. You want a match? You want to beat me with a chain? Bring the chain to Uncensored, because we're gonna need it. The match will be played by my rules - Raven's rules. Everything is allowed. Chains. Chairs. Tables. Stairs. Blood. Pain. Suffering. Everything." (63) The Four Horsemen in-ring promo. Steve Corino blames Chris Hero for their loss to Goldberg and The Rock a week ago. "If you weren't thinking so much about your singles career, you could have been where you needed to be - right next to us, helping us." Claudio Castagnoli steps in for his partner. Corino reminds him that he won at SuperBrawl and won the right to be the leader of the Horsemen, so he can do whatever he wants. Claudio Castagnoli: "In that case, maybe Chris and I don't need to be part of these Horsemen to succeed?" Things almost come to a brawl where Hero takes Claudio's side and CW Anderson stands by Corino. But before that WCW Commissioner Dusty Rhodes shows up and sets up the main event: Steve Corino and CW Anderson vs. Claudio Castagnoli and Chris Hero! (85) Match 3: Homicide vs Kaz Hayashi. Low Ki was an independent observer of this fair match until Homicide decided to use a chair. Low Ki tries to stop him, but accidentally hits Hayashi with the chair. The referee chases Low Ki away and Homicide hits Hayashi with the Gringo Killer for the win. (13:28, 81) Post match, Kaz Hayashi refuses to accept an apology from his tag team partner and pushes him away. Chavo Guerrero comes out to answer the challenge from Rey Mysterio: "Closure? I want closure. I want closure to the beautiful story of the little luchador Rey Mysterio that everyone raves about. Undeservedly so. I am a descendant of the Guerrero family. Lucha is in the Guerrero blood. But no... Everyone thinks the lucha is Rey. I will prove that's not true and end this legend and lucha style. Mexican Death Match it is." Chavo Guerrero accepts the challenge for a Mexican Death Match - at Uncensored. (78) Match 4: Rob Van Dam vs Super Crazy. RVD returns to the Nitro ring, picking up a beautiful victory over another ECW original. RVD ends the match with a 5 Star Frog Splash. (10:28, 70) Post match, RVD is about to show off and goes for another 5 Star Frog Splash, but the appearance of AJ Styles changes his plans. (74) Match 5: The Rock vs Abyss (w/ James Mitchell). The Rock had a tough time brawling against the bigger Abyss. Abyss, with the help of Mitchell, dominated most of the match, but a spinebuster at the end as well as two consecutive Rock Bottoms brought Rock the victory. (13:48, 87) Post match, Mesias attacks The Rock! Rocky fights back, but Abyss and joining Raven leave him no chance. Goldberg comes to save The Rock and chases Mitchell's 'family' away. (80) Match 6: Steve Corino and CW Anderson vs Claudio Castagnoli and Chris Hero. We were treated to a match of the Four Horsemen against each other. Corino and Anderson immediately attacked Hero and dominated most of the match. Hero delivers a hot tag to Claudio. Castagnoli enters the ring... and attacks Hero! NEUTRALIZER! Corino, Anderson, and Castagnoli beat up Hero. The match was stopped. (7:01, 74) After a ringbell, Hero gets a Superkick from Corino, a Spinebuster from Anderson and another Neutralizer from Castagnoli. Three Horsemen celebrate over - now apparently former Horseman - Chris Hero at the end of the Nitro. ================================================
WCW RAGE Episode #9
Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI
Announcers: Joey Styles, Jerry Lawler and Don Callis Overall: 90 Chris Kanyon opens the show: "It took The Rock's entire arsenal of finishers to get the win last week. But here's the important thing: no one can beat Kanyon twice. No one has and no one will. That's why I'm going to get my WCW World Heavyweight Championship back." Booker T responds to this: "I would love to show that I can beat you twice if I got my rematch for the title against you. But I didn't get it. Not to mention how I lost the title... That wouldn't have happened if our match had a normal referee. So I should get my title match.". Sting appears: "Each of you have gotten your chance recently. Now I want my chance." Here's also Bret Hart and Lance Storm demanding a title shot. Don Callis grabs the mic from the announcing table and books the main event: Chris Kanyon, Sting, Booker T and Lance Storm will face off in a four-man match to determine the next #1 contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship from RAGE brand. (97) Match 1: Shawn Michaels and American Dragon vs Yang and Sonjay Dutt. HBK and Dragon successfully defeat the opponents after Yang missed a Moonsault and got himself into a Cattle Mutilation. (12:52, 76) Post match, Shawn Michaels again demands a match against Lance Storm: anytime, anywhere and any rules. (90) Video hyping debut of "Cowboy" James Storm, with Storm actively provoking bar brawls while also not shying away from smashing a bottle over his opponent's head. (44) Match 2: Crowbar vs Jack Evans. Crowbar picks up an easy victory over promisining Evans. (5:11, 68) Post match, Crowbar finishes Evans with a Top-Rope Legdrop through the table! Then he grabs the mic: "Kidman, I accept the challenge. Uncensored. Extreme Rules. This was an example of what awaits you at the PPV." (54) Joey Styles welcomes the new signing for RAGE: team of Doug Williams and Nigel McGuinness called "The British Invasion". They have performed well in independent venues and received an invitation to RAGE. Williams and McGuinness explain their attack on Kendrick and London last week by saying they want to establish themselves as serious guys right away. So they attacked the team that everyone is putting up as examples in the indies as the ones who have been successful "at big arenas". Williams and McGuinness are far more talented than they are and are ready to prove it. Brian Kendrick and Paul London show up at the ramp and accept the challenge. (41) Curt Hennig and John Cena backstage interview. They were doing good as a team lately. So they decided to continue performing as a tag team. They challenge WCW World Tag Team Champions Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire to a match at Uncensored! (55) Match 3: CM Punk vs Hugh Morrus. CM Punk picks up a solid victory over the experienced Hugh Morrus after dodging Moonsault and locking Hugh in a chokegold, eager to show off before his match with Samoa Joe. (6:51, 78) Shane Helms backstage interview. He hypes his WCW Cruiserweight title shot which he finally got tonight. He reminds us that he has never lost the championship match and he has no intention of doing so tonight. (66) Match 4: John Cena vs Chris Chetti. John Cena gets a singles match on RAGE - against former ECW wrestler Chris Chetti. And picks up the victory, debuting his new Proto-Bomb finisher. (4:11, 20) Post match, Mark Jindrak attacks Cena! He beats him up at ringside, throwing him to the steel steps and ring post until officials stop him. The announcers say it might be a revenge for an upsetting defeat two weeks ago. (50) Backstage, Sting tells Booker T that the respect of the fans is not gained by insults and requests, but by what you show in the ring. Booker T didn't seem to want a lecture from Sting. (77) Match 5, WCW Cruiserweight Championship: Elix Skipper vs Shane Helms. Elix Skipper finally defends the title against Shane Helms. Skipper used his full arsenal of cheap tactics. Both wrestlers had several near pinfalls and the announcers kept reminding us that Helms never lost his title as he left WCW as champion. At the end, Helms goes for the Vertabreaker, but Petey Williams shows up and literally pulls his "mentor" off of Shane's shoulders, saving him from a devastating finisher. The referee stops the match. DQ (15:19, 78) Match 6, #1 Contendership for WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Chris Kanyon vs Lance Storm vs Sting vs Booker T. The Rock will be the next to challenge Goldberg for the title. But who will be contender from RAGE brand after him? This fatal four way match will decide. As with all such matches, we were treated to a large amount of chaos. In surprising turn of events Sting and Booker T were eager to fight each other. Lance Storm was close to pick a victory... but he was attacked by Shawn Michaels! HBK and Storm fight their way out of the arena. Sting and Booker get so worked up that their brawl moves to the crowd! Apparently, we have no winner. (14:26, 94)
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Post by Dimos on Jan 3, 2024 10:12:29 GMT 1
WCW Monday Nitro Episode #89
Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Announcers: Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone and Larry Zbyszko Overall: 85 TONIGHT: Dustin Rhodes and Goldberg vs Raven and Abyss. (68) Match 1: Rob Van Dam and Air Paris vs Kaz Hayashi and Low Ki. RVD teams up with a former tag team partner of his future opponent, AJ Styles. They might have something in common. During the match, Homicide comes to the ringside and distracts Hayashi. This is enough for Kaz to get a hurricanrana from Paris and a 5 Star Frog Splash from RVD. 1...2...3. (10:04, 73) Stacy Keibler backstage interview. She hypes six-man tag team match against Sydal, Noble and Ultimo Dragon, where her proteges will team up with partner of her personal choice... Samoa Joe! (56) Match 2: Fit Finlay vs Mesias. Fit Finlay showed character by defeating not just anyone, but Mesias himself. (5:35, 78) Chris Hero in-ring promo. He demands answers from the Horsemen and especially Claudio Castagnoli. The remaining Horsemen show up. Castagnoli does a cool promo about how he and Hero had success together on the indy circuit. They came to WCW for success. They promised themselves to be together and go to the top together. But all it took was one big singles win for Hero to forget all about it. Although of the two of them, Claudio is much more talented. Plus much smarter. He's smart enough to stick together with Corino and Anderson. That's the only way they can dominate on Nitro. Apparently, Hero isn't smart enough to be the Horseman... ...Chris Hero is here! He replies that he's talented enough to win the SuperBrawl Classic tournament though and to finish off Castagnoli. Hero challenges them all to a match! The Horsemen laugh. They say that it just proves that Hero is plain stupid if he wants to go on three of them by himself. They accept the challenge. But suddenly, Chris Hero's side is taken by.... Ric Flair! Flair is glad that Hiro has finally wised up and turned down the Horsemen. Ric offers his help - together, Flair and Hero challenge Corino and Castagnoli to a match tonight! (86) Match 3: Matt Sydal, Jamie Noble and Ultimo Dragon vs Frankie Kazarian, Matt Bentley (w/ Stacy Keibler) and Samoa Joe. Joe was head and shoulders above everyone else... until RAGE wrestler CM Punk shows up in the crowd! Joe spots him and runs to fight him, leaving his tag team partners behind. Those were doomed - Noble, Dragon, and Sydal easily take them down. (10:37, 78) The Rock in-ring promo. He reminds us that Goldberg saved him from Raven and company a week ago. But don't let Goldberg think that changes anything. The Rock doesn't need any help. The Rock is going to leave Uncensored as new WCW World Heavyweight Champion... Goldberg is here! He replies that he has no goal of helping Rock. He just wants The Rock to be in 100% shape for the PPV, and give the people the dream match they deserve. And tonight, he'll deal with Raven and others himself in the main event. (100) Match 4: Jerry Lynn vs Chavo Guerrero. Jerry Lynn was close to victory, but Chavo Guerrero hit a low blow, while referee didn't see, and ended the match with a Frog Splash. (11:07, 83) Post match, Chavo goes for another Frog Splash. He starts counting to ten! But he stops at 7 and goes for one more Frog Splash... Only the appearance of Rey Mysterio stops the beating. Backstage, Dustin Rhodes thanks Goldberg for teaming up with him against Raven and Abyss. Goldberg replies that Dustin should think about the help not only tonight, but also at the PPV, where Raven is unlikely to fight fair and alone. Dustin: "Don't worry, I have a plan for the PPV. I just need to make one phone call...". (74) Match 5: Chris Hero and Ric Flair vs Steve Corino and Claudio Castagnoli (w/ CW Anderson). CW Anderson actively interfered in the match. It gave his team a lead. In the end, CW attacks Flair at ringside while in the ring, Hero puts Claudio in a Figure-Four Leglock! Corino breaks the hold with a brass knuckle shot. Claudio pins Hero. 1...2...3. (14:21, 86) Match 6: Dustin Rhodes and Goldberg vs Raven and Abyss. Raven tried to hide behind Abyss' back all the match. Goldberg gives Abyss the Spear, Rhodes does the Blackout, and Goldberg kills the monster with the Jackhammer for the win to the delight of the fans. (11:20, 80) Post match, Raven and Dustin Rhodes continue to brawl towards the arena exit. Abyss and Mesias together attack Goldberg! Goldberg tries to fight back, but the forces are unequal. The Rock rushes out to help! The Rock and Goldberg clear the ring. In the next second, Goldberg hits The Rock with a Spear! And that's it. (79) ================================================
WCW RAGE Episode #10
Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Announcers: Joey Styles, Jerry Lawler and Don Callis Overall: 85 Match 1: The British Invasion (Doug Williams and Nigel McGuinness) vs Yang and Sonjay Dutt. Williams and McGuinness make their in-ring debut as full time RAGE roster members. The cruiserweights tried some quick moves, but the technical Brits quickly "grounded" them and ended the match with a win after a Chaos Theory from Williams on Dutt. (10:08, 61) Post match, Brian Kendrick and Paul London attack the winners! We have a big brawl between those teams. (51) WCW Cruiserweight Champion Elix Skipper and Petey Williams backstage interview. Skipper talks about why Petey Williams helped him last week in his match vs Helms. Petey did the right thing - he saved Elix's career and potentially life. Elix demands that Vertabreaker be banned as a dangerous move. Then he can fight Helms. Petey Williams intervenes and challenges Helms to a match tonight. "I will show that Vertabreaker is nothing compared to Canadian Destroyer." (54) Match 2: Alex Wright vs Roderick Strong. Wright finally returns to in-ring action. Strong put on a good wrestling, but the technical Alex quickly grounded him, catching him with a German Suplex and Hangman's Neckbreaker for the win. (5:48, 61) Post match, Alex Wright grabs the microphone. He's proud to be be back even though nobody believed it. "I was told I would spend the rest of my life with back pain. No more wrestling. No more sport. But here I am. And I want revenge." Wright says Morgan injured him, but it's all Daniels' fault. Wright challenges him to a match on Uncensored. (56) Shawn Michaels in-ring promo. "I don't like to interfere in matches like I did last week, but Lance Storm left me no choice. I'm going to do this until he gives me another match. I want to face him in the ring and send him back to Canada." But out comes... American Dragon! "Shawn, you wanted a match anytime, anywhere and on any terms... Lance refuses to give you a one-on-one match. We had a pretty good tag team match last week. Why don't we challenge Storm and Skipper to a tag team match at Uncensored?" Don Callis immediately makes the match official. And as it's extreme rules event... it will be a Texas Tornado match! HBK and Dragon shake hands. (80) Match 3: John Cena vs Mike Sanders. Cena got the advantage and was getting ready to end the match with the Proto-Bomb, but Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire interfere. Disqualification. (6:21, 64) After a ringbell, there is a beatdown three-on-one. And Hennig doesn't come to the rescue. Where is he? (Perhaps he's just drunk and high, and therefore didn't show up for the event, where he was supposed to have a match vs Sanders? But who knows...) Backstage, Booker T and Sting talk about their emotional brawl during the fatal-four way match last week. They admit that sometimes emotions take over. They should leave it behind, as tonight they perform as a tag team! (77) Chris Kanyon is in the ring lamenting that he didn't win the contender's match last week. "First Donkey Michaels interfered, then Sting and Booker went to brawl outside the ring. They were all scared of me. I stayed in the ring. I was the last man standing. I was supposed to win." Kanyon demands to be declared the winner. Don Callis refuses, but says his solution: Kanyon, Sting and Booker T will meet in an Extreme Triple Threat at Uncensored, where the winner will get the next WCW World Heavyweight Championship shot from RAGE brand. And tonight, Kanyon will be able to get back at HBK in a one-on-one match! (84) Match 4: Shane Helms vs Petey Williams. The announcers hype their finishers, calling it "Vertabreaker vs Canadia Destroyer match". Naturally, the match comes down to who hits his finisher first. It was Helms. He blocks a Canadian Destroyer and delivers a Vertabreaker for the win. (12:58, 80) Post match, Helms doesn't have time to get up before Elix Skipper shows up and hits him with the championship belt to the head, showing that their story isn't over. (12:58, 80) Another hype video about "Cowboy" James Storm. Storm says their fights in Tennessee are far more dangerous than anything that happens in RAGE. There are no rules here. There are no restrictions. And none of the RAGE wrestlers would live here for a week. So with that kind of background, James is going to come to RAGE and get to the very top very fast. (48) Backstage, Billy Kiidman is attacked by Crowbar with steel pipe! Several blows to the head leave Kidman lying in a pool of blood. "This is what awaits you at Uncensored!". (58) Match 5: Booker T and Sting vs Christopher Daniels and Matt Morgan. Booker T and Sting start off well, but problem between them were still here. After arguing, Booker T attacks Sting out of emotion! The opponents take advantage of this, with Matt Morgan knocking Booker out of the ring and Daniels laying Sting out with Angel's Wings for the win. (9:23, 79) CM Punk backstage promo. He talks to Samoa Joe. "Without me, you'd be just another fat guy falling on your neck in school gyms in front of 20 people. That's how I found you in the indies. And at Uncensored I will end your story and send you back. I tried to make you a success. But apparently you're made only for small gyms." (76) Match 6: Chris Kanyon vs Shawn Michaels. They had a match worthy of a PPV. But just like at Great American Bash 2002, the match didn't end cleanly. Michaels goes for Sweet Chin Music, but is attacked by Bret Hart, Lance Storm, Elix Skipper and Petey Williams. Disqualification. (14:50, 91) Post match, American Dragon runs in to save his mentor, but the fight is unequal. In the end, Kanyon and the Hart's proteges beat down their opponents, and RAGE ends. (78)
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Post by pikouse on Jan 5, 2024 23:26:46 GMT 1
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Post by Dimos on Jan 6, 2024 16:07:25 GMT 1
Your story is awesome, really it's a preasure to read you Thank you! As I'm the ultimate people pleaser, I'm ecstatic when I see these kind of messages, and I'll do everything to get them more frequently here xD
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