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WCW: Reigniting The Fire Aug 8, 2023 18:40:44 GMT 1 Asaemon and Beejus like this

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Turmoil Match Card

Week 3, May, 2001

WCW and Shane McMahon are proud to announce to you, the WCW faithful the card for the next edition of Turmoil. The main focus of this edition will be on continuing the tournament for the WCW United States Championship. To keep you fans on the edge of your seats and not ruin any surprises, some names have been withdrawn, to ensure Turmoil remains a can't miss product so you can see everything unfold live as it happens!

Opening Match

US Title Tournament

Round of 16

Chavo Guererro VS ???

Match 2

AJ Styles VS. Hugh Morrus

Match 3

US Title Tournament

Round of 16

Johnny The Bull VS. ???

Match 4

US Title Tournament

Round of 16

Chuck Palumbo VS. Lance Storm

Main Event

Billy Kidman VS. Buff Bagwell

We will also be hearing from WCW Champion Booker T regarding his new number one contender, DDP and Kanyon both have words for one another and WCW Owner Shane McMahon would like to address to controversy surrounding the Number One Contendership that took place last week. We look forward to providing you what we hope will be another exciting edition of WCW Turmoil this Wednesday on the USA Network!

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Week 3, May 2001

Florence Civic Center

7,353 in Attendence

RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW!
RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW!
RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW!

Announce Table

Tony Schiavone
Ladies and Gentlemen WELCOME BACK TO TURMOIL! I'm Tony Schiavone joined by my broadcast colleague Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Bobby? It's week two, we have a number one contender, albeit thanks to some controversy...and the tournament to crown a NEW United States Champion continues!

Bobby Heenan
Controversy for the number one contender? Buff Bagwell beat DDP, that's all that matters at the end of the day Schiavone! He got the pin! He got the job done...and I hear Shane McMahon has got an announcement regarding the number one contendership and if Shane McMahon is a SMART owner...he'll make sure not to interfere and let things play out as they should!

Tony Schiavone
There was interference Bobby! If it wasn't for Kanyon, DDP would have won that match!

Bobby Heenan
You don't know that Schiavone! What are you? A FORTUNE TELLER?! Buff's the number one contender...and Kanyon made an impact last week by goin' after one of the biggest names on the roster, that's how this business works Schiavone, you'd know that if you spent any time away from the commentary booth!

Tony Schiavone
We could argue about this all night Bobby and I don't think we'd get any closer to reaching agreement but we'll hear from Shane McMahon later on regarding the issue, as well as hearing from the man who got his contendership opportunity ruined, DDP.

Bobby Heenan
And the number one contender will be in the Main Event, removing any shadow of doubt that might be lingering over his position!

Tony Schiavone
But the main action tonight folks? The tournament to crown a United States Champion will be the main thrust of the show and it's what's starting us off right now!

WCW US Title Tournament
Round of 16
Winner Progresses to Quarter Finals
Chavo Guererro VS. La Parka

VS.

The return of La Parka to WCW made for interesting chatter, both for WCW and for the potential of the US and Cruiserweight divisions and although both men made their best effort to produce a good opening bout. Unfortunately fan interest just wasn't there. The sad but understandable effects of WCW having a thin roster with many people the fans are going to need time to "buy in" on. The returning LA Parka would pick up the win over Guerrero in this back and forth bout after hitting a spear out of desperation with both men looking strong

Rated: 40

The Story Remains The Same

We cut to the backstage to see WCW World Heavyweight Champion Booker T in what the fans are dubbing the "Promo Area", as last week established the presentation style of not having interviewers but giving workers a time and location to share their thoughts without prompting for from someone else to create a more raw presentation. Booker had the Championship on his shoulder, a slight smirk on his face .

"You know what confuses me?! People askin' me for my opinion on what happened last week in the main event! One one hand...I get it...I'm the World Heavyweight Champion and you can bet I had my eyes on what went down between Buff Bagwell and DDP last week...you can bet I saw what everybody else saw, when Kanyon ran in and cracked DDP over the head with a steel chair to help Bagwell pull off the win! And sure, I'm on the edge of my seat to hear what Shane O' Mac has to say about the situation later on tonight too...but my reasons, I think at least, are much different than everybody else's! I wanna' know what Shane has to say for one simple reason...I wanna know for sure who I'm facin' come The Great American Bash! DDP? Buff Bagwell? Hell maybe Shane's thinkin' of a triple threat and throwin' both of them in the mix?! All I wanna know is the best way to prepare myself...so I can defend my title, like the fighting champion I am!"

Booker speaks bluntly but with pride, he's telling us like it is. Controversy or not, Booker's main duty as champion is...quite simply...defend the championship...and how contender's come about in order for him to do that is ultimately at the end of the day something he does not have the time to concern himself with. It isn't that he doesn't have sympathy for DDP, it's that he is in a different position. He's in THE position...he's no longer the one trying to claw to the top. He's the one looking down at everybody else trying to get to him.

"Now if I was in DDP's shoes? You can put GOOD MONEY down on the bonfide FACT that I would be mad, Hell not just mad...I would be ready to TEAR APART whoever it was that stood in my way and took away my opportunity! I've played that game, I've ran that race, I know how it feels and I can tell you right now I got a pretty good idea all the thoughts that are probably running through DDP's head right now. And my sympathies go out to DDP right now. Because brother I've been there...and climbin' that ladder, only to get knocked back down as you reach the final rung? It stings man..."

Booker is speaking from experience. He's been a part of that race, he knows the grind and he especially knows what it's like to have others get in the way and ruin his chance at the opportunity that everyone on the roster wants to have. However he leans in and his glare intensifies slightly as his next words are aimed at DDP directly...

"But both you and I know that's the nature of this beast...and both you and I sure as HELL know that what happened last week? Ain't gonna keep you down in the long run brother! So with all due respect to DDP....I'm gonna let him focus on what he's gotta do...settle his business with Kanyon like a man and I'm sure he's gonna do just a fine job doing that...and I'm gonna focus on what I gotta' do...because I'm the position...where no matter who I find myself goin head to head with? The names and faces, they always change, but the story remains the same...Booker T will do whatever it takes to remain the World Heavyweight Champion..."

Booker smiles and turns to show the World Heavyweight Championship directly to the camera, his eyes wide, proud smile on his face.

"NOW CAN YOU DIG THAT...SUCCCCCKKKAAAAAA"

Rated: 94

AJ Styles VS. Hugh Morrus

VS.

AJ Styles would be showcased for the second week in a row. This time with a little more determination and perhaps...desperation than he did last week, like he was wanting to correct the record of his loss last week. However Hugh Morrus...not exactly Billy Kidman and the two just did not seem to mesh well in the ring and it showed. AJ would pick up the win in a slightly less than stellar received match with the Styles Clash for the pin

Rated: 39

Just When I Thought I Got Rid of Him...

We come back from commercial to see DDP in the promo area, hands on his hips, pacing back and forth, clear frustration washing over him but still trying his best to maintain that "cool" demeanor we all know him for. Still managing to have a smirk on his face...although it was a smirk which said "can you believe this crap?"

Just when I thought I got rid of him...Kanyon comes running back into my life...

He raises an eyebrow, DDP and Kanyon, while their history isn't long and sordid...there is history there, and perhaps last week was a reminder from Kanyon that whatever issues he has with DDP have not gone away. This time though it seems to have been taken to a more personal level than it ever did before.

I'm sensing perhaps an issue of obsession from you Kanyon? I mean it wasn't too long ago that you were runnin' around the OLD WCW imitatin' me, right? The most common form of flattery if I might add so thank you very much for that. But up until last week? I had no reason to think that I was still floatin' around in that head of yours. Man...you sure do have it down bad for me don't you brother? Well...you ain't the first...and you certainly won't be the last...

He cracks a smile, he knows that despite not being the champion, DDP is in a position where he does have a target on his back, for people exactly like Kanyon, looking to make an impact, make a statement, and take shots at people like DDP to try and leapfrog their careers in WCW.

But here's the problem Kanyon? If you'd interfered in just any other match of mine? Cracked me over the head with a chair? Sure I'd be mad...and you can be DAMN sure I'd wanna kick your ass...but last week was different. Last week you didn't just interfere in my match...you ruined my chance at becoming the number one contender. And that Kanyon? That I cannot forgive...or forget...

He shakes his head as he stares intently down the lens of the camera, as if staring down the eyes of Kanyon himself which was very clearly the intention.

I've been patient with you. But now? My patience has run thin brother. You did the ONE THING...that I ain't got the time...or the patience for. So clearly...bein' patient...and ignorin' you, which, if I'm honest? Was EXACTLY what I'd been doing up until now? Clearly that wasn't the right way of dealin' with things. No, no no!

He takes a pause as his attitude has clearly intensified compared to when he started. DDP is known for his positivitiy and cool, calm, collected approach, but recounting just exactly how Kanyon had wronged him had brought those frustrations boiling back up and although he managed to contain them just about? His next words had a bit more weight and intensity behind them...

No clearly you gotta learn this lesson the hard way...and that's fine with me...if it means finally gettin' you out of my way then so be it. I'll happily give you that lesson. But more importantly...if it means I have to make an example out of you? And show anybody else who might be gettin' any ideas about gettin' between me and that World Heavyweight Championship? Well Kanyon. THAT...would be my pleasure...

Rated: 66

Results Are Final

We fade in to see WCW Owner Shane McMahon sitting behind a desk in what we can only assume is his office. Black button up shirt, files strewn across his desk, his hands clasped together looking rather formal as he's clearly here to give the WCW faithful some sort of announcement.

Ladies and gentlemen. It goes without saying that, I am aware of the controversy of the Main Event last week. Last week, we had a number one contendership match and unfortunately a member of our roster decided to take matters into their own hands and interfere in that match, which unfortunately calls the result into question and gives me the unfortunate business of having to deal with that result.

He sighs. Clearly after week one having to deal with controversy was not something on Shane's agenda but it is something he seems to be aware of as just a matter of fact with this industry, the nature of the beast when you have a roster full of guys all wanting their shot.

I've actually had to think quite a bit of how to deal with this situation you created for me Kanyon. Part of me? Wants to reverse the decision, give the fans what they want and hand the number one contendership to Diamond Dallas Page. Another part of me wants to make a triple threat and throw you in the mix so it gives DDP the opportunity to get his hands on you himself...

Shane smirks as the sound of the crowd cheers in response. Hoping for either one of those options to come true as a result of Kanyon's actions last week. You can tell by the look on Shane's face though, that seems to be like it isn't going to be what happens.

However. I want to make one thing very clear. Last week the fans were promised a number one contender...and last week they got one. Unlike some other wrestling companies out there. There should be stakes and consequences at play in matches like our Main Event last week...the stakes were clear and the consequences, unfortunately played out the way they did. Results in WCW are final. Buff Bagwell IS our number one contender.

The fans boo, whether or not Shane can hear them they clearly aren't happy with that decision, but that is part of being the boss. Sometimes you make unpopular decisions

But that is not where it is going to end. First of all. The Great American Bash will be WCW's return to PPV in June. Buff Bagwell WILL be going head to head against Booker T for the World Heavyweight Championship, in a stipulation which Booker T has until the week before The Great American Bash to decide on. However? Due to the nature of HOW the number one contendership match ended last week. DDP will be set to be the number one contender for whoever the champion may be at the end of The Great American Bash.

So DDP's title opportunities are sealed. Once a champion is crowned at Great American Bash, DDP will be considered the number one contender due to what happened last week. But Shane wasn't finished there...

Now, as for you Kanyon...as I said, there are stakes and consequences that this company needs to uphold...and there certainly will be consequences for you as a result of your actions last week. You want to make a statement? You can do it against DDP at The Great American Bash in a No Disqualification match. Furthermore, next week, to give the fans a taste of things to come and to give DDP an opportunity to have some redemption before The Great American Bash...in the Main Event of Turmoil next week we will be having a tag team match. That tag team match will see the number one contender Buff Bagwell teaming up with Kanyon...facing off against DDP...and the World Heavyweight Champion Booker T!

WOAH! What an announcement for next week's show! A glimpse into what to expect for The Great American Bash for both DDP and Kanyon AND the World Heavyweight title picture and also a chance for Kanyon to get at least a little dose of Karma for what he did last week.

Until then? If you interfere in any matches going forward? I will take the decision to suspend you until the Bash and fine you for your actions. Let this be a warning to you Kanyon. I for one hope, we won't have to take this further.

Rated: 88

WCW US Title Tournament
Round of 16
Winner Progresses to Quarter Finals
Chris Candido VS. Johnny The Bull

VS.

We see the debut of a new star to WCW in Chris Candido as he takes on Johnny The Bull in a match which, unfortunately seems to be suffering the similar fate to previous matches thus far. Sadly fans just don't have much reason to be invested in these two men but hopefully, at the very least it did the job of introducing Candido to the crowd as it would be Candido who picks the win up over Johnny and carries on through to the Quarter Final stage of the tournament.

Rated: 30

Starvin' For The Spotlight

We cut to the promo area where the man who made an impact in last week's main event is standing, smiling like the cat who just caught the canary. The booing of the fans could maybe even be heard from the area Kanyon is in himself and if he can hear it, it only seems to further his arrogance as he flashes his toothy grin to the camera before starting and addressing the issue at hand.

Man ya' know somethin'? Ever since I did what I did last week, comin' down that ramp, steel chair in hand, CRACKIN IT OVER THE SKULL...of Diamond Dallas Page...all I've been hearin'...is my name...over and over again. And folks? I gotta' tell ya'...I'm lovin' every second of it!

He bursts out laughing, running his hands through his greasy black hair, clearly loving and reveling in every second of this moment. It is after all, his moment. He's got the attention he's craving...and he doesn't seem to care if it's negative attention. It is, after all, still attention and in the wrestling business. That's all that ultimately matters.

I'M LOVIN' EVERY SECOND OF IT! BECAUSE YA' SEE...FOR FAR...TOO...LONG...I've been lurkin' in the shadows in WCW! I BUST MY ASS DAY IN AND DAY OUT, WEEK IN, WEEK OUT, MONTH IN, MONTH OUT...YEAR IN...YEAR OUT...and what have I had to show for it so far? Huh? What are my crownin' achievments here in WCW? Was it Mortis? Huh? Remember that one folks? I do and let me tell ya' MORTIS SUCKED...Oh...maybe it was "Positively" Kanyon, yeah...did ya' like that one? WELL I DIDN'T Because it seemed to me that the best thing this company ever had in store for me...was bein some dollar store DDP...a wanna be...a NEVER WAS...forever stuck...lurkin' in those shadows...

The frustration, the anger, the bitterness, it's dripping from Kanyon's words as he clearly thinks he's never been given the opportunity that is long overdue in his eyes. It's true, Kanyon had languished and gone through many changes in the course of his career and none of them ever really put him in the spotlight the way he might have hoped, no matter how hard he tried to make it happen.

I left my fate in the hands of the people runnin' this show for a long time, because ya' see for a long time I just thought...hey, that's how things are done around here. Right? Do a good enough job. Impress the right people. Show up, steal the show, earn your way to the top...WELL TRY AS I MIGHT THAT NEVER HAPPENED! So last week? New WCW? New owner? New look, new feel...New Kanyon baby...a Kanyon who takes matters into his own hands, that's right...

He smirks to the camera, leaning in, letting all the fans in the arena and at home see his s**t eating grin, beating at his chest for a moment as the adrenaline of the whole moment is gripping him.

And last week I took matters into my own hands, not by bein' some cheap DDP ripoff...but by takin out the man himself and man when I heard the crack of that metal against his thick skull? DDP I gotta' be honest with ya' bro...I never felt more proud of myself than I did in that moment...because like it or not? What that moment did for me?! It put my name in people's mouths, they spoke about me...in ways they ain't ever spoke about me before...and I intend to keep it that way Dallas...because that one chair shot last week? Finally brought me out of those shadows that I've been lurkin' in for so long...and Dallas I'm starvin' for the spotlight in ways you can't even imagine...my little chair cost you your chance to be the number one contender? Cry me a river! Your DDP you'll get another one of those some day some where...me? I don't know when my next chance to get my name out there might come along...SO I MADE IT HAPPEN! And maybe now, with this new WCW? You are the ticker I need to get to the top DDP...so when the day comes, when I ask the question..."Who betta' than Kanyon?" You know what they're all gonna realize is the answer?

Kanyon leans in close to the camera and instead of yelling boisterously like he normally would, he instead whispers, low and intense, with power and purpose, to really drive the point home.

Nobody...not Buff Bagwell...Not Booker T...and certainly not you Dallas...nobody is gonna hold me back. WCW is gonna find out first hand...what Kanyon can do.

Rated: 50

WCW US Title Tournament
Round of 16
Winner Progresses To Quarter Finals
Chuck Palumbo VS. Lance Storm

VS.

The action picks up in pace and interest as the night goes on as some recognized faces in WCW take us into this Round of 16 match. Chuck and Lance are not just rivals in the tag team division but here tonight, they find themselves against each other one on one for a chance to progress in the US Title Tournament. The match saw these two able to reverse and maneouver around each other because they have prepped for each other for tag team action, they've seen each others moves, they've watched each other on tape and they have faced each other in the ring before and it shows. No clear winner could be predicted as the match went on but Chuck Palumbo was starting to gain momentum when all of a sudden...

Lance Storm's partner Mike Awesome appears at ringside, he doesn't get involved because the ref is up and alert but his appearance provides enough of a distraction where Palumbo's attention gets divided away from Storm, giving Storm the opportunity to cinch Palumbo up with a quick small package and get the pin thanks to the distraction from Awesome

Rated: 52

Without A Shadow Of A Doubt...

Well folks, YOU ALL HEARD IT FROM SHANE O' MAC HIMSELF! WITHOUT A SHADOW OF A DOUBT...BUFF BAGWELL IS YOUR NUMBER ONE CONTENDER BABY!

Buff smiles as he flexes his muscles, making his pecs dance for the camera as he laughs and celebrates his perhaps...unearned position as the number one contender for the World Heavyweight champion. He takes off the red and yellow top hat and glasses and throws them to the side, keeping his smirk on his face.

I'm Buff, I'm Tough and The Ladies Just can't get enough and if you ask me? I for one am sick of hearin' all this STUFF about Kanyon interferin' in my match! Because the truth is? I didn't NEED Kanyon in order to win the match. The Buff Man can do it all on his own, that's right and tonight? I'm gonna show all of you that, I'm gonna show Billy Kidman that and Booker T? You can bet your World Heavyweight Championship I'm gonna show YOU that brother!

Folks if you looked up arrogant in the dictionary right now, you might just see Buff Bagwell's smiling face next to it. How someone can be so self confident with the controversy that happened last week is beyond us, but this is Buff Bagwell we are speaking about. A man who is the epitome of over confidence.

See for far too long I've been playin' second fiddle to guys who always promised me great things...but were never quite able to deliver. I've been RELYING on others in order to get what I want. Well that stops now. Do you hear me folks? IT STOPS NOW!

He points to the camera before delivering another quick double bicep flex, leaning in and laughing to the camera. This is his moment alright and he wants to make sure we all choke on it...

I'm gonna' silence all those doubtin' voices from the WCW fans, and from the boys in the back because I KNOW how they LOVE to put the Buff Man down! I've been in the background far too long! Waitin in line for MY turn...well now? It's comin'...and there's not a damn thing that ANY of you can do about it baby!

Rated:64

Main Event
Billy Kidman VS. Buff Bagwell

VS.

The main event would see Kidman bringing the fight to Bagwell and doing an admirable job doing so, using his speed and acrobatics to try and out move and wear down the power and strength of the Buff Man. And it seemed to be doing the trick. Kidman managed to throw Bagwell off on multiple occasions and even managed to bring the Buff Man down after a series of dropkicks, followed by a diving crossbody from the top. Bagwell's frustration would build however and the momentum suddenly took a turn to Bagwell's favour after a cheap elbow to the back of Kidman's head. After that Bagwell would ultimately take control of the match and pick up the win

Rated: 56

Overall Rating: 62
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Turmoil Match Card
Week 4, May 2001

The WCW Round of 16 will be wrapping up this week to decide the final entries into the quarter finals! WCW Cruiserweight Champion Shane Helms will be in action, will that strange message show again? More debuting stars and even a returning face to the WCW roster and of course, the Main Event which WCW Owner Shane McMahon announced last week. We hope you'll tune in live to see it all take place!

US Title Tournament
Round of 16
Winner Enters Quarter Finals
David Flair VS. ???

Non Title Match
Evan Karagias VS. Shane Helms

US Title Tournament
Round of 16
Winner Enters Quarter Finals
Sean O'Haire VS. ???

US Title Tournament
Round of 16
Winner Enters Quarter Finals
TWO NEW STARS WILL BE SHOWING THEIR FACES IN THIS MATCH FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A WCW RING FOR THE CHANCE TO PROGRESS IN THE TOURNAMENT

Main Event
Tag Team Match
Buff Bagwell & Chris Kanyon VS. DDP & Booker T.

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UNO Lakefront Arena
7,456 in Attendance
Week 4, May, 2001

RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW!
RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW!
RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW!

Tony Schiavone
WELCOME EVERYONE TO TURMOIL! It's another can't miss Wednesday in the world of WCW and the Tournament to crown a US Champion will be reaching the end of the round of 16 this week. That means the following four weeks before The Great American Bash will see the continuation of the Quarter Finals of the tournament and the action I'm sure will continue ramping up!

Bobby Heenan

You wanna talk about ramping up, Schiavone? How about our Main Event tonight! What an opportunity for the number one contender, Buff Bagwell and his partner tonight, Kanyon to make an impact!

Tony Schiavone

Well I for one hope it's an opportunity for Kanyon to get some justice for what he did to DDP the other week!

Bobby Heenan

Oh Schiavone don't be such a sap! This is the wrestling business! Sometimes you have to make the unpopular choices to get ahead and that's exactly what Kanyon did! Now look at him?! His name is on everybody's lips, he's in the Main Event tonight AND he's got a big money match against DDP at The Great American Bash at the end of June! If I was still managing I'd be givin' this kid my business card!

Tony Schiavone

I'm sure you two would hit it off wonderfully! Well we also have the cruiserweights in action later on this evening as Shane Helms faces off against Evan Karagias in non title action and some cruiserweight fans are wondering if we'll see any more strange messages like the last time Helms was in the ring!

Bobby Heenan

Probably the first time anybody's been interested in Shane Helms in his life! He should be flattered!

Tony Schiavone

All that aside though folks we're getting ready to start things off tonight with some tournament action to get things underway...

US Title Tournament

Round of 16
Winner Progresses to Quarter Finals
David Flair VS. Juventud Gurrera

VS.

Well, well, well if this isn't a sight for sore eyes! Ladies and gentlemen we are seeing the return of a cruiserweight staple here in WCW. Some of you may know him has "Juvi", others as "The Juice". Certainly an unpopular figure when he left the WCW screens and it seems to remain that way as fans who recognize him greet him with boos as he makes his way to the ring acting like he owns the place. It's the RETURN of Juventud Guererra folks and the look on David Flair's face says it all! He knows he's got a hard night ahead of him now because say what you will about The Juice, he is no slouch.

The bell rings and Flair doesn't back down he charges to try and take control of the momentum from the gate and swings the right arm for a clothesline, but Juventud ducks underneath and rolls out of the ring for a moment to gather himself and evaluate the situation once he sees the fire which David Flair is bringing on the onset here. A few fans boo and jeer at Juvi but he just turns to them and spreads his arms arrogantly. Letting them know he's back and there's nothing they can do about it!

Juvi rolls back in slowly, once he's at his feet the two circle around each other for a moment. They head in for a lock up...but Juvi delivers a sharp kick to the gut of Flair! Before delivering an elbow straight to the heart of Flair, sending him reeling against the ropes! Juvi delivers another elbow...and as it looks as if Flair is going to rebound, Juvi jumps to potentially leapfrog or do some sort of maneuver but Flair was ready for it! He'd locked his arms around the ropes so he didn't rebound into whatever Juvi had planned!

Juvi reaches towards Flair to try and grapple him but Flair fires back with a knife edge chop! "WOOOOOO" the crowd erupts! Followed by another "WOOOOOO" and a third one for good measure "WOOOOOO"

Juvie turns around grasping at his chest, retreating to the corner to try and recover. Turning around he begs off Flair! Lowering down into a seated position in the corner he holds up the "time out" signal but Flair is shaking his head! Flair delivers a series of boots across the chest of Juventud Guererra!

Referee Charles Robinson is forced to step in to break it up and keep Flair away as Juvie rolls out the ring once more to recover, grasping at his chest and panting for breath. Perhaps taken a little bit by surprise by the tenacity of Flair and perhaps a little bit of ring rust?

Flair looks on in pure anger as Juvie has retreated to ringside once more. This time he decides to meet Juvie out there and try to keep things in the ring. The two come face to face and start trading blows back and forth between one another as Charles Robinson starts his ten count.

One...Two...Three...

The brawling continues out the ring but Juvie mangaes to come out on top as he delivers a kick to Flair's knee that sends him reeling! He grabs Flair by the arm...and whips him straight into the steel barricade! The clashing of metal against flesh can be heard as an audible "Ooooooh" from nearby fans can be picked up through the camera mic. Juvie doesn't stop there though. He wraps his arm around the neck of Flair and hoists him back up to his feet before delivering a SNAP SUPLEX which sends Flair's back right against the ringside floor!

Four...Five...

Juventud rolls back in and starts strutting and taunting across the ring as the crowd throw their hatred his way. Flair meanwhile arching and holding his back as he rolls around in agony on the floor, trying to find the energy to get back up to his feet.

Six...Seven...Eight...

Flair manages to get himself back in the ring before Charles Robinson can count nine but clearly the impact with the barricade and the floor has done a toll on him! He tries one last time to turn things around and runs towards Juvi once he's back in the ring...but Juvi is ready for him and scoops him up! And slams him back down with a Juvi driver! He hooks the leg!

ONE...TWO...THREEE!!

Juventud Guererra Progresses to the Quarter Finals!

Rated: 42

Eyes In The Back of My Head

We cut to the promo area to see one half of the Tag Team Champions Sean O' Haire who is slated for a match later tonight against a mystery opponent for the tournament. He looks concerned, yet focused. Somewhat troubled, like a heavy load is on his mind.

For those of you who didn't see it last night. My tag team partner Chuck Palumbo...had an opportunity last week. The same opportunity I have this week, to progress to the quarter finals of this tournament to crown a United States Champion. His opportunity? Was taken away from him by Mike Awesome. Well tonight I have the same opportunity ahead of me...and what that means for me is pretty simple. I need to have eyes in the back of my head.

There's a hint of paranoia in Sean's tone here, the hawk eyed viewer can even see his eyes dart side to side as if looking to see if there's an attacker waiting for him in the wings to take an opportunity. The collaboration between Team Canada has had an affect on him.

Because Team Canada has shown that they aren't willing to play fair. Team Canada has shown they are willing to play cheap tricks in order for at least one of them to get ahead in this tournament. Which Lance Storm did...and Storm I hope I get a chance to get my hands on you so I can deliver some justice for what you guys did to Chuck! This tournament might be singles competition. It might be every man for himself...but Team Canada has made it clear...they still have it out for me and Chuck, so tonight? I have to be prepared and I have to make sure I do what's right, not just for me, but my team mate...

An air of determination surrounds O'Haire as he mentions representing his team and hopefully having the chance to right the wrong that had been done by Team Canada last week on Turmoil

Storm, Awesome...if you're smart men you'll stay out of my business and let things lie where they may. If you don't? Well...I don't know exactly what's gonna happen...but in the long run? There will be consequences for your actions. Both me AND Chuck will make sure of that!

Rated: 47

Non Title Match

Evan Karagias VS. Shane Helms

VS.

The bell rings and both men immediately lock up, Helms delivers a forearm across Karagias' arm and rings around, positioning himself so he's got Karagis' arm locked up! Karagias reaches his free hand up, grasping at the back of Helms' head, and yanking down, throwing Helms down to the mat to break the hold!

Helms jumps back up to his feet and the two men circle around each other for a moment, sizing each other up. These two used to be partners at one point, both members of 3 Count together at one point in time but now standing opposed to one another. They lock up once more and Helms hoists Karagias up onto his shoulders and drops him to his right hand side, Karagias rolls across the mat and scrambles to his knees, delivering a shot to the gut of Helms as Shane tries to capitalize, followed by a second...then a third! Karagias wraps his arms around Helms' legs and as he does so, Karagias rises back to his feet and runs with Helms straight towards the ring corner, driving Helms' back and shoulders right into the ring corner!

Karagias follows up with a series of forearm shots to the head from Karagias, bringing Helms down into a seated position in the corner. Karagias moves to the center of the ring and takes the moment to taunt, grinding his hips as he dances for the ladies in attendance. He turns to face Helms and then runs at him, looking to deliver a boot but Helms rolls out the way and Karagias gets his foot caught up in the ropes! Helms rolls to the opposite corner and pulls himself up to his feet as Karagias is preoccupied getting his foot unstuck, As Karagias turns around he is met with Helms running right at him and leaping, taking him down with a Thesz Press, followed by a flurry of blows left and right!

He raises to his feet, bringing Karagias with him and whips Karagias against the ropes, as Karagias comes back he's looking to leapfrog over Helms...but Helms has read his intentions and catches him mid leapfrog, before driving him back down to the mat! Helms attempting a pin!

ONE...TWO...NO! KICKOUT BY KARAGIAS!

Helms doesn't let up and slowly gets back to a standing position, again bringing Karagias up with him, he tries to bring Karagias up for a suplex but Karagias kicks hi legs and manages to swing the momentum back so he goes back down...Helms tries again...and Karagias does the same. This time when he goes back down Karagias is fighting back with some close elbows straight to Shane's gut, He turns things around and it ends up being Karagias being the one delivering the suplex to Shane!

A few moments of recovery for both men follows as they are both worn down from the action. Karagias being the first one to slowly roll over and crawl his way towards the ropes. He pulls himself up to his feet and moves over to the closest ring corner, wobbling slightly as he climbs his way up to the top of the turnbuckle...Helms is starting to stir as Karagias turns around and Helms is able to take a leaping shot to knock the ropes, ending up crotching Karagias and sending him tumbling forward back on to the mat! Now Helms is the one climbing to the top rope! The crowd cheering as he goes high risk! And he delivers a diving leg drop right across the neck of Evan Karagias! He hooks the leg!!

ONE...

TWO....

KICKOUT AGAIN BY KARAGIAS! KARAGIAS NOT GOING DOWN EASILY!

You can see the frustration on Helms' face as he looks to referee Billy Silverman and Silverman holds up two fingers insisting the count was fair. Helms slams the mat with frustration before getting back up, he pulls Karagias to his feet...but Karagias fires back with a boot to Helms' midsection! Karagias whips Helms towards the ropes and as Helms rebounds back, Karagias hoists Helms up in the air and...SPINEBUSTER! Incredible work from Karagias to turn things around. Now Karagias attempts a pin of his own!

ONE...TWO..HELMS GETS THE SHOULDER UP!

Karagias has how on moment of frustration now, he brings Helms up to his feet with him, only to drive him back down with a scoop slam! Karagis turns towards the ropes...looking for a springboard here he hops up onto the middle rope, going for a springboard moonsault...but HELMS MANAGES TO ROLL OUT THE WAY RIGHT AT THE LAST SECOND. KARAGIAS FINDS NOTHING BUT CANVAS!

Both men get to their feet, they run at each other...Helms manages to get the upper hand, he has control of Karagias' arms and hooks them up in a reverse crucifix before bringing Karagias up for his signature move!

VERTEBREAKER! VERTEBREAKER FROM HELMS! HE HOOKS THE LEGS!

ONE...

TWO...

THREE!

Shane Helms Wins!

Rated: 56

Strange Message: Volume 2

Helms pants for breath as he wraps an arm around his midsection, raising a single arm in celebration as the fans cheer at his victory. Then, all of a sudden, just like the last time Shane had appeared and won a match at Turmoil. The lights go out, and for a moment it seems as if the broadcast is lost. When once again, a strange message shows itself to all eyes who are watching...

WHOEVER CONCEALS THEIR SINS DOES NOT PROSPER, BUT THE ONE WHO CONFESSES AND RENOUNCES THEM FINDS MERCY

What in the world? What does that mean? What does that have to do with Shane Helms? Why are they happening after his matches? Who in the world is behind this?! The lights come back on and we see Shane with his arms against his hips, wearing a mix of frustration and concern on his face because it seems a pattern was developing here and he was the target of these strange messages being delivered in the dark.

Rated: 41

US Title Tournament

Round of 16
Winner Progresses to Quarter Finals
Steve Corino VS. Sean O'Haire

VS.

ECW faithful might recognize the new face showing on their television screens as "The King of Old School", Steve Corino. Still relatively unknown on a larger scale but gets a few vocal fans in the crowd responding to his appearance here this afternoon.

The bell rings and both men lock up with each other with intensity, they test each other's strength and step by step, O'Haire manages to push Cornio towards the ring corner, the lock up breaks and a series of blows comes from O' Haire to the head of Corino, sending him keeling over. I'Hair follows up with a knee to the face! Corino grabs a hold of the rope and pulls away from the corner, trying to move away from O'Haire, but O'Haire is laser focused like a man on a mission, delivering a quick kick straight to the gut of Corino! Corino struggle but fires back with a right hand, sending O'Haire reeling for a moment, followed by another right hand, and then another, and then a snappy European uppercut send O'Haire to the mat. Corino turns around and grabs the ropes, jumping up and then driving his feet straight into the midsection of O'Haire!

He drags O'Haire to the middle of the ring, delivering a series of stomps across O'Haire's body before getting on his knees and locking the a headlock, cranking his arms around O'Haire's neck and twisting at it. Using this as a moment to showcase his knowledge of wrestling. O'Haire tries fighting back and raising up but Corino kicks the back of O'Haire's leg and sends him back down, cranking harder on the headlock and locking it in tighter.

The headlock is in tight and O'Haire is fighting with all his might not to give in and tap out, trying to twist onto his side...his arms reaching out, desperately, making it clear to the ref he isn;t tapping out, he reaches up to try and pry Corino's grasp off of him but Corno just cranks to the left once more and tightens his grasp. O'Haire places one hand on the mat and tries to life, slowly managing to turn onto his side and as he does so he manages to get to his feet! He delivers an elbow to Corino's midsection, followed by a second, then a third. He gets to a fuloly standed position, delivering a boot to Corino's gut, pulls Corino in and...DDT!

Both men out on the mat now as referee Charles Robinson starts a ten count for both men...the count doesn't last long though as O'Hair scrambles for the ropes and pulls himself up, he pulls Corino up but Corino delivers a slap straight across the face of O'Haire! The disrespect! He follows up with a knife edge chop to the chest of O'Haire! Then another! Then a third! He whips O'Haore to the ropes, but O'Haire ducks underneath his arm when he comes rebounding back, he turns Corino around and tries to kick him to the gut, but Corino grabs O'Haire's leg and spins him around! Corino wraps both arms around O'Haire!

GERMAN SUPLEX! He goes for the pin this could be an upset here!

ONE...TWO...NO...KICKOUT BY O'HAIRE!

Corino grasps at his hair, shaking his head in disgust, pointing and yelling at Charles Robinson "Do your damn job!" He squares up to Robinson for a moment and it looks like he's going to take a shot at the ref, but O'Haire grabs a hold of Corino's arm once he gets back up and whips him to the corner! He moves towards the corner and two two start exchanging blows with each other, this match devolving into a brawl as forearms and elbows are traded with one another. Charles Robinson has to step in and break the two apart, sending O'Haire to the opposite side for a moment as he checks in on Corino. Once he gets the all clear, O'Haire takes a charging run towards the corner...but Corino grabs a hold of Charles Robinson, pulling him in the way! O'Haire splashes both Robinson and Corino, and both men fall to the mat. Corino might have taken some of the blow but he brought the ref down with him to hinder the progress of O'Haire and you can see the look of frustration on O'Haire's face as he tries to assist in getting Charles Robinson back to his feet when all of a sudden...

Team Canada! It's Team Canada, taking advantage of the fallen referee and adding a little added insult to the tag team champions! Someone get security here! They rush the ring and begin clobbering at Sean O'Haire! Bringing him to his knees! Lance Steps back as Mike Awesome pulls O'Haire towards him and delivers a hellacious powerbomb to O'Haire right in the center of the ring! Storm pulls the fallen Corino over Sean O'Haire and Team Canada leave the ring before referee Charles Robinson comes to! Robinson crawls to the center of the ring as he regains awareness and notices the pin! No idea the assault that's just taken place in the ring! Not this way! Don't count it!!!

ONE...TWO...THREE

Steve Corino Progresses to The Quarter Finals!!

Rated: 42

Stay Out of My Way

We come back from commercial to find arguable the two most unpopular men on WCW television right now in the eyes of the fans. The number one contender Buff Bagwell, and the man who helped him achieve that by screwing over DDP, Kanyon. The two are together smirking and laughing with one another at the prospect they find themselves in later on tonight.

Kanyon
Ya' know somethin'? I really should be thankin' Shane McMahon for makin' this match because it means I can get my hands on DDP BEFORE The Great American Bash! And when I do? Well let's just say...DDP might find himself lucky if he actually manages to recover in time and make it there!

Buff Bagwell

We might not be regular tag team partners, but I would say based on the men we're up against tonight Kanyon and I will be able to work with what we've got and take it to the Champ and his little buddy Diamond!

Kanyon
As for you Booker T? Brother you better hope you and I don't square off tonight! If you're smart you'll tag in Dallas and reserve yourself as best you can! You got a title to defend soon and I would HATE to be the one to stand in the way of you being able to do that!

Kanyon turns to Bagwell and laughs, expecting Bagwell to laugh along with him and...yeah he gets a chuckle but it seems obvious Bagwell seemed a little...put off by that remark. Kanyon was bigging himself up a lot, people had been talking about how Buff wouldn't even be the contender without Kanyon...and now here Kanyon was saying he could put the champion out of action. Even if it was just tough guy talk. Let's say for a moment Kanyon was right. He had after all, managed to stop DDP from becoming the contender. What if he managed to do something to Booker? What would that mean for Buff and his title match?

Buff Bagwell

Well let's not get ahead of ourselves Kanyon! I want to make sure Booker T makes it to The Great American Bash after all because if he don't? Well then I might not get my championship match. Nah we don't need to do anything like that in our match. We need to use this to further the opportunities we already have!

Kanyon

You're right, you're right! One step at a time and this match just gives me a chance to further MY opportunity at getting to steal the spotlight away from that selfish Dallas Page!

The tone seems to shift from this moment as Bagwell raises an eyebrow in confusion, an awkward moment of silence follows as Bagwell slowly turns to face Kanyon, looking not just confused by what he just said...but even...offended by it. He felt the need to correct the record right away.

Buff Bagwell
Your opportunity? No offence but your petty little beef with DDP is nothing in comparison to having to face the World Heavyweight Champion!

Kanyon

You mean the World Heavyweight Champion you're facing because of me?!

Buff Bagwell
Excuse me? Do you think I NEEDED your help to win that match?

Kanyon
I mean you weren't lookin' your best there Buff, I think people are right to wonder how things might look if I hadn't gotten involved that night! After all you DID get hit with the Diamond Cut-

Bagwell cuts Kanyon off by holding out his hand right in front of Kanyon's face, shutting him up and more importantly for Kanyon, shutting him down.

Buff Bagwell
You know what?! You're right. Tonight is your opportunity...your opportunity to LEARN, because you're partnering up with the Number One Contender. So if I were you? I'd stand in that corner...shut up...be thankful you get to share top billing with me...and stay out of my way...

Rated:61

US Title Tournament

Round of 16
Winner Progresses to Quarter Finals
BG James VS. Monty Brown
VS.

This was the match that has two complete mystery men facing off against one another for this tournament match. The first was definitely a recognized face from the WWF. You folks might know him as "Road Dogg" but here in WCW, he's being introduced to us as BG James. The other is a large, imposing, hyped up figure known as "The Alpha Male" Monty Brown.

Once the bell rings, James tries to get things started off with a clothesline to get the momentum going his way because Monty Brown certainly looks to have the advantage in terms of muscle mass, Brown ducks underneath the clothesline, delivering a series of blows one after another to James before grabbing him by the wrist and whipping him, but James turns it around and whips Brown into the corner, Browns back snaps against the turnbuckles and he rebounds from the corner reaching for his back in pain. James tries to capitalize and grabs a hold of Brown's throat! He tries to lift him but he's clearly struggling! Brown gets out of it delivering an elbow to the gut, sending James keeling over, followed by a couple forearm shots right over the back of James!

He tries whipping James again but once again the experienced James manages to turn it around and whips him and this time as Brown rebounds James takes a leap and makes a leaping clothesline to take the Alpha Male down! That shows that James can at least get the big man off his feet! He capitalizes by delivering a couple boots across the body of Brown as he formulated his strategy from here, obviously having to work a little differently than normal due to the size difference.

He pulls Brown up to his feet and delivers a couple shots but Brown fires back with an elbow straight to the temple of James which sends him reeling back towards the ropes, leaning against them for support! Brown takes a run towards James but James ducks down and sends Brown careening over the top rope and down onto the floor! James steps onto the ring apron and attempts to deliver a diving axe handle to Brown as he raises back to his feet but Brown his ready for him, delivering a fist straight to James' stomach. He grabs a hold of James by the head and then slams James' head straight into the top of the steel barricade! He positions James back up against the barricade and delivers a couple chops for good measure! The ref's count now being able to be picked up by the camera microphone

Three...Four...

Brown rolls James back into the ring and takes a moment to taunt to the audience before rolling back in himself, during his time taunting James had managed to crawl himself to the ring corner and was pulling himself up to a standing position...Brown takes a running charge straight towards the corner, but James rolls out the way and Brown's face is met with the turnbuckle which sends him reeling back! James runs off the ropes and hits brown with a shoulder tackle, and as Brown gets back to his feet James follows it up with a little Shake, Rattle & Roll combination!

He brings Brown back up to his feet, gripping him by the arms...he tries hoisting him up once...twice...third time is the charm, James struggles but manages to get him up for a Pumphandle Drop! He hooks the legs!

ONE...TWO...THREE!

BG James Progresses To The Quarter Finals!

Rated: 40

A Rose By Any Other Name

We return from commercial break to see BG James in the promo area. Still catching his breath from the match he just had. A smile growing on his face though as he hears the cheers of the crowd, many of whom remember him and his alter ego from the WWF. He takes the WCW branded microphone in his hand and holds out his free hand for a moment, acting like he's exhausted even though it's clear he's playing it up for entertainment value, keeling over and heaving for breath...before all of a sudden reeling back and jumping from one foot to another as he exclaims...

Man oh man, I love it when a plan comes together! First night on the job and your boy BG James is headin' on through to the quarter finals of the United States Championship Tournament babayyyy!

He jumps up and down with excitement like a child in a toy store, whipping back his hair and chuckling to himself. He seems to be having even more fun with a microphone in his hand than he was in the ring. Somehow managing to take the gasps of breath he needs between words to maintain his energy levels.

Now you folks might recognize this fabulous little face of mine from another place and another time not too long ago under another name. Well a wise man once wrote somethin' about a rose by any other name, and I'd love to tell ya' all about it but I didn't pay enough attention in class to remember the rest! But what I can tell you is...the name don't really matter, 'coz what you're gettin' is still very much, one hundred percent the real, genuine article!

You can hear some "Road Dogg" chants from the fans in attendance who knew better and were smart to what he used to be known as. His attitude and his presentation however, or what we've seen so far of it at least. Does seem to come across naturally and show is this is not a "gimmick" or a "character" but a real, raw presentation of who BG James is.

You see your boy BG is a rebel, always have been, always will be! And to put it to ya' plain and simple...that's why I had to...skedaddle on out of that other company in New York. Yeah, that's right. They said I was a little too rude, crude and full of attitude for their liking. Which is just fine with me daddy-o because it opened up the door for me to come right on in here to WCW! And sure I'm on my own...I ain't surrounded by friends like I used to be...but I grew up on the streets! I know what it's like to have to fight on your own. I've done it before and you can bet I can do it again!

He comes close to the camera, full of swagger and confidence, swaying his shoulders side to side. Somewhat unpredictable in his body language as his words seem to act as music to the way he moves and saunters around as he speaks.

After all? I'm in the quarter finals...and this is just DAY ONE SON! Is it REALLY that far of a stretch to imagine ya' boy here with the UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP...wrapped around my waist?! I DON'T THINK SO! So keep your hands off the remote, stay tuned, and keep those eyes peeled...'coz things are gonna get a lot more devious around here!

Rated: 72

Handling Business

We fade in to see Booker T and DDP preparing for their match, talking with one another in the locker room and shaking hands with one another before both turning to the camera to address the issue at hand for their upcoming match.

Booker T
If there's one thing I can respect...it's a man that handles his business. And DDP here? Yeah I know he wants my belt. Who doesn't?! But right here, right now both he and I know what's more important! And that is handing some consequences to that punk Kanyon for his actions the other week!

DDP steps in patting Booker T on the back before rubbing his hands together in excitement as he stares down the lens of the camera as if Kanyon were standing right in front of him in the ring right now.

DDP
Kanyon! I gotta' say buddy I am gonna' have to remind myself to reign it in just a little bit when I step in that ring tonight because man oh man. I wanna save the best of what I have in store for you at the end of June when we get to The Great American Bash in that No Disqualification match! And as for you Bagwell? Well my job with you big boy is real simple, make sure you don't get any bright ideas and take any cheap shots at the champion here.

Booker T
That's right. See DDP and I have reached an understanding here. We know what we want...and we know what's standing in our way to get there. So we are gonna do what any self respecting athletes are gonna do. We're gonna put aside any differences, put our long term aspirations on hold and we are gonna both step in that ring as a team and handle our business, like real men and real athletes do! Kanyon? You've poked a hornets nest man and I sure hope your fifteen minutes of fame are gonna be worth gettin' stung because that spotlight never comes empty handed, especially when you try weaseling your way into it instead of EARNING it!

The intensity and the passion which Booker T speaks with is real, here are two guys who both know what it is like to pay your dues in the wrestling business and seeing the likes of Kanyon take the easy way out seems to have come across as a personal insult to the likes of Booker T.

Booker T

And Bagwell? Without Kanyon, you wouldn't BE in the position that you're in sucka! You've had luck on your side but startin' tonight? It starts runnin' out!

DDP

Actions have consequences boys and you'll both be getting just a taste of what is to come at The Great American Bash! I hope for your sakes you're able to work together as well as you unintentionally did the other week. Because Booker and me? We're men on a mission...and ain't nothin' gonna stop us til it's done!

Rated: 90

Main Event

Tag Team Match
Buff Bagwell & Kanyon VS. Booker T & DDP

VS.

The match starts with DDP as the legal man. On the opposite end it seems Bagwell and Kanyon are arguing with one another about who will be starting the match against Page. Kanyon insists that he start as the legal man, his obsession with DDP seeming to be causing a rift between he and Bagwell. Bagwell holds his hands up and nods, seemingly giving in to Kanyon's demands but once the bell rings...

Bagwell reaches over and tags himself in! Tapping Kanyon's back while holding the rope. Kanyon looks to Bagwell in disbelief and confusion as referee Charles Robinson who is back after recieving attention from the bump he took earlier in the night, signals to Kanyon he needs to hit the apron as Bagwell steps forward to make sure Kanyon can't just tag back in. So it's Bagwell and DDP starting things off. DDP just shakes his head chuckling to himself as he sees this mismatch happening in real time in front of him before getting underway.

Bagwell and DDP go to lock up and Bagwell grabs a hold of DDP's right arm, turning it around his back so that DDP is standing in front of him. DDP delivers and elbow with the left arm to get free before Bagwell can cinch in any sort of hold or submission, he runs towards the ropes and hits Bagwell with a shoulder! He turns to the left and runs towards those ropes as Bagwell scrambles to get back to his feet and Bagwell manages to scoop DDP and slam him down! Kanyon is reaching his hand out for the tag but Bagwell is ignoring him. Flashing his pearly whites to the camera as he grabs DDP by the hair and delivers a couple shots to the cranium! He pulls DDP up to his feet but DDP drives a knee to the midsection, followed by a Neckbreaker sending Bagwell to the floor. DDP turns to the corner and tags in Booker and the tempo of the crowd picks up as the Champ steps in and stares down his contender. Bagwell rolls around and retreats back to the corner and tags in Kanyon to get away from Booker T.

Kanyon's frustration is visible as Bagwell clearly ran away once Booker became the legal man. Kanyon gets in an runs towards Booker to be met with knee to the gut that sends him tumbling over, he gets right back up but is met with a clothesline to follow, he gets up once more, runs at Booker and Booker hoists him up and lets Kanyon fall back down against the ropes, causing him to stumble and fall. Booker then rushes to the ropes and when he rebounds hits the fallen Kanyon with a splash and attempts the quick pinfall.

ONE...TW-KICKOUT BEFORE THE COUNT OF TWO FINISHES!

Booker pulls Kanyon up and whips him to one of the free corners that doesn't have a tag partner standing in them. He delivers a couple chops to Kanyon but as he goes for the third Kanyon manages to duck underneath, grabbing Booker by the head and slamming it into the turnbuckle pad, now driving Booker into the corner. What follows is a struggle between Kanyon and Booker as Kanyon delivers a couple shots, getting Booker positioned up onto the top of the corner. He begins climbing and Booker tries fighting back, delivering a couple shots to Kanyon's gut. But Kanyon shoots back with shots of his own staright across Booker's face as he hooks his arm around Booker's neck...Kanyon finishing his climb to the top...

SUPERPLEX FROM THE TOP ROPE! Kanyon manages to roll over to attempt a pin of his own!

ONE...TWO...KICKOUT BY BOOKER T! BOOKER T manages to find the energy to kick out!!

Kanyon crawls his way to his corner and tags Bagwell in, who upon seeing a fallen Booker T has a sudden rise in confidence at seeing a situation he can take advantage of. He moves around Booker delivering some impactful stomps over different pressure points of Booker's body. He grabs Booker by the head and slowly brings him up but Booker fires back with shots of his own to the shock of Bagwell, a shot to the gut, followed by another, then another...and it looks like Booker T's gonna go for the Book end as he yanks Bagwell in for the finish...but Bagwell manages to deliver an elbow to the side of Booker's head and he runs for the hills tagging in Kanyon and rolling out the ring to gather himself. Kanyon can't believe it. He's hardly had any time to recover but the ref signals he has to get in as he's the legal man. In the mean time Booker shakes his head in disgust at the actions of Bagwell. He decides to take some recovery time himself and tags in DDP...at which moment something interesting happens.

As DDP tags in Bagwell quickly hops onto the ring apron in his corner, grabs the tag rope, reaches over and tags himself back into the match. The frustration is washing over Kanyon at this point. Bagwell keeps taking away his chances at showing what he is really capable of against DDP. He clearly says something to Bagwell which Bagwell shrugs off as he heads to the apron...grabs the tag rope...

But Kanyon tags straight back in! Now it's Bagwells turn! And Bagwell does the same, goes to the apron, grabs the rope and gives Kanyon a hard slap across the back which the ref signals is a tag. Robinson stepping in to try and organize things and get the two agreeing on a legal man as Kanyon starts flipping out at Bagwell, the two yelling words back and forth with one another. We can't hear exactly what they are saying, but it leads to Kanyon prodding Bagwell in the chest with his finger which seemed to take things across the line as after a moment of hesitation, turning away and taking a deep breath....BAGWELL SHOVES KANYON AND SENDS HIM TUMBLING OVER THE TOP ROPE TO THE FLOOR!

The team has completely broken down here! Both of these guys have egos that are far too big for them to work cohesively together!

Well folks, this is what happens when you pair up two guys whose only priority is themselves, a complete mismatch in chemistry and now things have finally reached a boiling point! After getting back to his feet, Kanyon throws his arms in frustration and disgust and...he leaves the ring...and...he's walking away from the match! He's heading down the ramp leaving Bagwell to deal with things himself! Bagwell is the legal man but he doesn't seem to realize it as he turns around to protest to the referee...

BUT HE'S MET WITH A DIAMOND CUTTER! DIAMOND CUTTER FROM DDP! HE GOES FOR THE PIN!

ONE...TWO...THREE!

DDP & Booker T win! Clearly the better teamwork here between these two men who were able to put their differences aside! Unlike their opponents who couldn't have been further apart from each other if they tried. Kanyon is at the top of the entrance way as things start ramping up and he's staring down towards the ring in pure, unmitigated anger. DDP who is celebrating in the ring, points to the fallen Bagwell, then points to Kanyon, indicating he'll be suffering the same fate come The Great American Bash. He then shoots the diamond in the air and jumps as he throws it back down before returning to celebrate with Booker T as the WCW watermark shows and we slowly fade to black to end the show...

Rated:68

Overall: 65

TV Rating (Wednesday Afternoon Slot) 588,577 Viewers, 0.78 Rating

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The First Month

Our first month of business is in the books and taking into consideration we did not start broadcasting until week two, our roster is thin and has many unknown stars we need to work on pushing and our TV deal is slotted for the Afternoon, the fact we've managed to walk away with 66 grand in profit is...at the very least a glimmer of hope for the weeks and months to come. The Network has been happy with the product we have been producing, another glimmer of hope. Once we are closer towards negotiation time my hope is we can change some things around for the show. Obviously the time slot would be ideal to a more favorable opportunity for us, but I'm also considering moving the show to Tuesday. Tuesday Night Turmoil has a much better ring to it. For now though, stick with what we have got. Never know when things go south if another home for us on TV might be necessary.

Then of course, there's Pay-Per View. I stand by my decision to hold off on PPV until The Great American Bash, which comes at the end of June. Yes. Having a PPV would have probably brought in more revenue, but the booking would have been too short term in my opinion. Very little time to build up heat. Now, where I'm sitting. I have four weeks to build to The Great American Bash card. The mismatch of Kanyon and Bagwell in the tag match could give me something to work off of there and when those two deal with their issues they can return their focus to dealing some personal blows to their individual opponents to drive up the heat for their stories. I already have something in mind for Bagwell and Booker. Kanyon & DDP I still need to take options into consideration how I can build more heat. We have time though. That's the important thing.

The Tournament has been successful in my eyes. Sure, not all the matches popped big ratings, but it has helped introduce new faces, give meaning and importance to the show and to the United States Championship itself. Plus as we now go into the Quarter Final stage, the matches are starting to look more interesting. It's also provided me a platform to start building some heat for the tag division with what's been happening between Palumbo & O'Haire and Team Canada.

The Cruiserweight Division has interest with the strange messages being delivered to Shane Helms but we need to make sure we have a contender decided for Shane for The Great American Bash. Whether that's the culprit behind the messages or not. Interest only gets us so far without direction and the Cruiserweight division has suffered enough of directionless booking from the previous administration.

I've also been considering introducing a new belt to the company next month. Once I have the rules and placement for the belt on the card fully fleshed out we will make the announcement. I think we'll wait until after The Great American Bash anyway to make it happen.

Rome wasn't built in a day...but at least we've laid down some foundations.

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Turmoil Match Card

Week 1, June, 2001

The road to The Great American Bash has begun, the Quarter Finals are underway. The miscommunication between Kanyon and Bagwell in last week's main event leaves us wondering how those two egos might handle it. Shane Helms has requested a meeting with Shane McMahon to discuss the strange messages that have been happening after his matches and the World Heavyweight Champion is in Non Title Action for the main event.

Lash Leroux VS. Shawn Stasiak

US Title Tournament

Quarter Finals

Winner Progresses To Semi-Finals

Juventud Guerrera VS. Lance Storm

Kanyon VS. La Parka

Main Event

Non Title

Booker T VS. Chris Candido

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