EBEZA

Yeah, he keeps stealing my targets! To be fair, I never even thought of Omega or Graves! Good pick-ups! Let it always remain in the history books that Kenny Omega's WWF debut was a loss to Spike Dudley

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="”Eric Bischoff”" data-cite="”Eric Bischoff”" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46770" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><em>”Now, baby! You just can’t come into the locker room and not shake everyone’s hand! It’s disrespectful, know what I’m saying?”</em><p> </p><p> Surely, so soon after Clash Of The Champions, another worker hasn’t ended up in Wrestlers’ Court for the same reason? But then, laughter erupted. What? I opened the door to find…</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Charles-Robinson-2001.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/VBNG39t/Charles-Robinson-2001.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Charles Robinson?!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> I never knew this, but apparently Lil Naitch does a killer Dusty impersonation! Even Dusty and Midajah were laughing along with his impression of what had happened the previous Saturday! I saw an opportunity to speak to Konnan and Vampiro about their longstanding personal issues, but once again I managed to put my foot in my mouth and make things worse. I really should’ve stopped getting involved in personal issues, but I just wanted a harmonious locker room!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Nitro-on-FX.png" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/d5dBFr2/Nitro-on-FX.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:36px;">HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Jim-Duggan-2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/t2PRFQH/Jim-Duggan-2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Mike-Awesome-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/KyK4B3k/Mike-Awesome-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Shawn-Daivari.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/nQmMJxp/Shawn-Daivari.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Lance-Storm-5.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/gJPh6z0/Lance-Storm-5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Jim Duggan & Mike Awesome vs Khosrow Daivari & Lance Storm</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The crowd always popped big for Duggan opening the show, and Awesome coming out with him, two former allies of Lance Storm who have each broken free, actually added to the crowd reaction! By contrast, Daivari and Storm received the kind of welcome they deserved (or at least, their characters deserved. I’ve already covered how Daivari was a delight backstage!), and this match got the show off to a strong start! Eventually, it settled into a standard tag team match, with the heels working over the babyface in peril (Duggan) until he managed to get the hot tag to a thunderous ovation!</p><p> </p><p> Awesome cleaned house, then nearly put Daivari through the mat with an Awesome Bomb for the pin.</p><p> </p><p> In a decent match, Jim Duggan and Mike Awesome defeated Khosrow Daivari and Lance Storm in 10:38 when Mike Awesome defeated Khosrow Daivari by pinfall with an Awesome Bomb.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-cplus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1GDwy7k/grade-cplus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Chavo-Guerrero-Jr-2-K6.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/bLfB0BN/Chavo-Guerrero-Jr-2-K6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> As the ring cleared ready for the next segment, Chavo Guerrero Jr. marched down the ramp, to no entrance music, and grabbed a microphone. Chavo began ranting about a dark match that took place before Clash Of The Champions XXXVI, in which Bam Bam Bigelow performed under the influence of drugs. Chavo said that he thought it was disgusting that Bam Bam had been put into rehab by the company, as that seemed to be rewarding Bigelow’s behaviour. Chavo goes on to say that Bigelow should’ve been fired on the spot, at which point he is interrupted by unfamiliar music…</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="CM-Punk-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/BZp3ttw/CM-Punk-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>CG:</strong> <em>”Who are you, punk? And why are you in my ring?”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>??:</strong> <em>”As a matter of fact I am! CM Punk to be more precise, and I’m in “your ring” to put you straight on something. I’m “straight edge.” That means I don’t smoke, drink or do drugs, and I never have. But I have grown up with addiction. There’s a reason I decided never to touch any type of drugs, because I’ve seen just how destructive that addiction is. And you know what a huge part of the problem is? Judgmental assholes like </em><em><strong>you</strong></em><em> thinking people don’t deserve a chance to get better!”</em></p><p> </p><p> By this point, CM Punk was right in Chavo’s face, clearly quite empassioned by his own words.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>CG:</strong> <em>”Look, Punk… let me give you some advice. Never, </em><em><strong>ever</strong></em><em> square up to a Guerrero in a wrestling ring! You understand me? Now, run along, my beef isn’t with you.”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>CMP:</strong> <em>”Never square up to a Guerrero? Why, what’ll happen? You gonna run to New York and prance around pretending you find Chyna attractive like your uncle?”</em></p><p> </p><p> That line drew an audible gasp from the live crowd, which was the reaction I had in mind when I wrote it for him. I liked this Punk kid, his delivery was exceptional for his age, and he was willing to say pretty much anything to gain a reaction. Chavo, for his part acted furious… or, I think he was acting…</p><p> </p><p> <strong>CG:</strong> <em>”Listen, boy. You just crossed a line! You don’t insult mi familia and get away with it! Next week, you and me, one-on-one on Nitro! I’ll show you what happens when you insult the great Guerrero name!”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>CMP:</strong> <em>”That’s just fine by me! I’ll see you next week. Now, if you don’t mind, I’m sure these people want to see the rest of the show, instead of this piss-poor attempt at a hijacking!”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>CG:</strong> <em>”Something you’ll learn, kid, is sometimes you’ve got to make your own opportunities in this business...”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>CMP:</strong> <em>”Oh, I’m not against hijacking a show to say my piece! I’d just do a much better job of it than you, is all! See you next week!”</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-dminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/R4D70qB/grade-dminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Chris-Kanyon-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/bBT0H7b/Chris-Kanyon-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Kwee-Wee.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/qD5wZVQ/Kwee-Wee.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Kanyon & Kwee Wee were standing by backstage, ready for an interview</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Kanyon, seemingly troubled by what happened last week with Miss Jones, started to offer a very carefully worded explanation. When I say carefully worded, I mean he deliberated every single word that came out of his mouth, like he was being extremely careful what he said. He once again tried to explain to Miss Jones that there’s nothing wrong with her, she’s just not exactly his type, at which point Kwee Wee grabbed the microphone.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>KW:</strong> <em>”Boy, is that an understatement! Not your type? All this tiptoeing around the truth? Why don’t you just tell everyone the truth, Chris? It’s nothing to be ashamed of! Knock knock! Is anyone in that closet?”</em></p><p> </p><p> Kanyon knocked the microphone flying from Kwee Wee’s hand at that comment, and got right in his face, fuming! Kwee Wee rapidly backed down, and actually backed all the way off the interview set, while Kanyon just glared after him…</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-dminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/R4D70qB/grade-dminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WCW World Television Championship</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCWTValt.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/XFtk26T/WCWTValt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="Disco-Inferno-7.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hYgSjJt/Disco-Inferno-7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Yoshihiro-Tajiri-3.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/FH651L7/Yoshihiro-Tajiri-3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Disco Inferno © vs Yoshihiro Tajiri</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> A fairly straightforward title defence for Disco; Tajiri built a bit of a name for himself in ECW but was still relatively unknown to the wider audience. Daivari accompanied Disco at ringside, as usual, however Disco won this one without assistance, which is important sometimes.</p><p> </p><p> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Disco Inferno defeated Yoshihiro Tajiri in 7:36 by pinfall with The Last Dance. Disco Inferno makes defence number 4 of his WCW World Television title. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-cminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Vq0Y2Pc/grade-cminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Chris-Kanyon-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/bBT0H7b/Chris-Kanyon-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Kwee-Wee.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/qD5wZVQ/Kwee-Wee.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Kanyon stormed into his and Kwee Wee’s locker room, causing Kwee Wee to squeal and hide behind a chair!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>CK:</strong> <em>”What the Hell was that?!”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>KW:</strong> <em>”S-s-some people just need a little nudge, I was just trying to help you!”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>CK:</strong> <em>”Help me? By outing my biggest secret on national television? Are you for real?! You weren’t trying to help, you just want me to become like you! Well, it’s not gonna happen! I’ll have to deal with what happened earlier day-by-day, but I’ll never turn into a walking, talking stereotype like you!”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>KW:</strong> <em>”At least I’m honest about who I am!”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>CK:</strong> <em>”You, honest? Nothing could be further from the truth! You put on this charade to be who you think you’re supposed to be, and to give yourself an excuse when the audience hates you! But guess what? They don’t hate you because you’re gay, they hate you because you’re an annoying, whiny, crybaby! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to go explain to my friends and family why they found out the way they did!”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>KW:</strong> <em>”Wait, you’re leaving?! But I have a match tonight!”</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>CK:</strong> <em>”So have your match! What does that have to do with me?”</em></p><p> </p><p> But Kanyon didn’t hang around for an answer, instead he stormed out, slamming the door behind him. For the record, Kanyon had already come out to his friends and family, and all involved were fine with the angle playing out this way. Kanyon wanted to be publicly “out,” but without being pigeon-holed into a certain character. This achieved that and, despite the initial poor reaction, I believed would turn him babyface with the audience, too.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-dplus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/PzLDNk1/grade-dplus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Hugh-Morrus-2-K.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hH162NJ/Hugh-Morrus-2-K.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Hugh Morrus came out to the ring next</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Bill (I just can’t bring myself to talk about “Hugh Morrus”) grabbed a mic and talked up the importance of hometown heroes, such as former Postmaster General, Samuel Osgood, who was born in North Andover, Massachusetts, where this Nitro was being held! This received a decidedly lukewarm reception from the crowd, which was probably mostly for the mention of the town itself. This continued with a couple of other examples (former NHL player Steve Heinze and actor James Spader), until Bill realised he was losing the crowd and got to the point.</p><p> </p><p> He was out here tonight, as a veteran of 13 years in the wrestling business, to give a local wrestler the chance to step into the ring with him. Any wrestler worth their salt, he claimed, took their gear everywhere, just in case. So, if any young, local wrestler had their gear ready to go and wanted to come to the ring and challenge him, their time was now…</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="John-Cena.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/YPTPDRC/John-Cena.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Oh, look! That kid Ric Flair’s taken a shine to!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Bill asked the kid his name. John Cena. Tiniest of pops (I guess moral support, or family in the audience?). Next, Bill asked where Cena was from. West Newbury, about 15 miles from the arena. Now the crowd were a little more invested!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-eplus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Jpdh7qZ/grade-eplus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Hugh-Morrus-2-K.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hH162NJ/Hugh-Morrus-2-K.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="John-Cena.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/YPTPDRC/John-Cena.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Hugh Morrus vs John Cena</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Bill guided Cena to a half-way decent debut match, in the end. I think, despite Cena’s impressive physique, people still expected a squash match, so they were surprised that the match was pretty open, and Cena got in roughly equal offence! If they were surprised by that, they must’ve been thoroughly shocked when Bill missed his “No Laughing Matter” Moonsault, then got rolled up in a La Magistral Cradle for the three!</p><p> </p><p> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, John Cena defeated Hugh Morrus in 8:28 by pinfall with a roll up.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-dplus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/PzLDNk1/grade-dplus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Hugh-Morrus-2-K.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hH162NJ/Hugh-Morrus-2-K.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="John-Cena.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/YPTPDRC/John-Cena.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> After the match, Bill popped up to his feet, still holding his stomach from the missed Moonsault, and approached Cena. Bill held out his hand, Cena shook it, and Bill left him in the ring to celebrate his big debut win. It’s worth mentioning here, Bill protested against losing to Cena vehemently before the show began, but once he realised he wasn’t going to change my mind, he went out and did his job like a pro.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-eplus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Jpdh7qZ/grade-eplus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Booker-T-2-K1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/n0zswGT/Booker-T-2-K1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/CPk72h4/Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>We cut backstage to Ric Flair’s office, which has Booker T in his ring gear in it!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Booker cut a promo on Ric about how he never lost the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and, as much as he respected Randy Savage, he wanted his belt back, tonight! Flair said that he didn’t like Booker, but he was under strict orders from the board to make sure Booker got an opportunity to compete for the World Title once he was back from injury…</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Scott-Steiner-7.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/vmswfRd/Scott-Steiner-7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Scott Steiner barged in!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Scott, in his own unique way, demanded another shot at Savage. His argument was that he was caught off-guard by the surprise of Savage returning last time, but this time he’d be ready and he’d beat him. Flair’s eyes lit up, and he proceeded to make a main event match between Booker and Steiner, the winner of which would go on to the Great American Bash to challenge Randy Savage for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship! Woo!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-bplus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/pWPrR1m/grade-bplus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Billy-Kidman-2k.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/BCQjWsT/Billy-Kidman-2k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Rey-Mysterio-Jr-9.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/VwqK395/Rey-Mysterio-Jr-9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Billy Kidman vs Rey Misterio Jr.</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Champions, who have been having some communication issues recently, faced off to try and settle the score and get back on the same page afterwards. Unfortunately for Kidman and Misterio, their rivals for the titles, Elix Skipper and Kid Romeo, saw an opportunity!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Elix-Skipper-2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/5RnrY12/Elix-Skipper-2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Kid-Romeo.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/rQYgDVv/Kid-Romeo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Both Skipper and Romeo attacked both champions, causing the referee to throw the match out, and left Kidman and Misterio down and out as Skipper and Romeo celebrated.</p><p> </p><p> In a decent match, Billy Kidman drew with Rey Misterio Jr. in 8:03 when the match descended into chaos after Elix Skipper and Kid Romeo became involved.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-c.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/xzJZ3c4/grade-c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Buff-Bagwell.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hm6k6Gh/Buff-Bagwell.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Buff Bagwell was out next!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Bagwell cut a very arrogant promo in the ring, talking about pinning Sting in the six-man tag at The Big Bang, and again in the eight-man tag on Nitro a couple of weeks ago. Bagwell then guaranteed the same result would happen at the Great American Bash in under two weeks… and then the lights went out!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Sting-29.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/DQH0m2q/Sting-29.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Sting appeared in the ring!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> For the second time in two weeks, when the lights came back on, Sting was standing in the ring with Bagwell! This time, however, Sting didn’t ask for the microphone, he simply proceeded to beat Bagwell all around the ring, much to the delight of the fans in attendance!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-b.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1YVN23N/grade-b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Kevin-Nash-18.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Yknk5V3/Kevin-Nash-18.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Kwee-Wee.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/qD5wZVQ/Kwee-Wee.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Kevin Nash vs Kwee Wee</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> So, Kwee Wee wasn’t kidding when he said he had a match! I don’t normally do play-by-play, but I reckon I can do this one from memory! Nash walked over to Kwee Wee and towered over him, laughing. After some mockery, mostly based on the size discrepancy, Kwee Wee had had enough, and hit Nash with a couple of punches to the chest, then bounced off the ropes… into a Big Boot. Nash then lifted Kwee Wee up, Powerbombed him, and pinned him. The end.</p><p> </p><p> In an extremely short match, Kevin Nash defeated Kwee Wee in 1:15 by pinfall with a Jacknife Power Bomb.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-cminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Vq0Y2Pc/grade-cminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Kevin-Nash-18.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Yknk5V3/Kevin-Nash-18.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>DDP passed Nash a microphone</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Nash played up to the crowd, pretending to be exhausted after a competitive match. Once he “caught his breath,” Nash simply said, “you know, I think I got one more match in me tonight! Send someone out!”</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-astar.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Btc7nhY/grade-astar.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Elix-Skipper-2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/5RnrY12/Elix-Skipper-2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Kevin-Nash-18.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Yknk5V3/Kevin-Nash-18.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Elix Skipper vs Kevin Nash</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> So, this one went a little differently. Nash still threw his weight around (or, more accurately, threw Skipper around), but Skipper used a combination of speed, agility, and cheating to make this a much more open match than most might have expected. There wasn’t a shortcut Skipper wasn’t willing to take, and it helped him almost take down the big man on more than one occasion. Eventually, though, the size difference caught up with Skipper. He went for a Hurricanrana, which Nash caught and promptly Powerbombed him for another victory.</p><p> </p><p> In a decent match, Kevin Nash defeated Elix Skipper in 8:23 by pinfall with a Jacknife Power Bomb. Elix Skipper suffered a bruised eye socket in this match.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-bminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/9nwNXm4/grade-bminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Randy-Savage-31.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QY6YmBy/Randy-Savage-31.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Randy Savage cut a backstage promo, talking about how he didn’t mind who won the number one contender’s match, because neither man will be walking out of the Great American Bash with the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Savage said he used to talk about the “cream rising to the top,” and it had. Booker T and Scott Steiner were part of the “cream” of WCW, but Savage was above that, he was the milk bottle cap, and this bottle of milk had a long expiration date, oooh yeahhh…</p><p> </p><p> Randy’s promos could be bizarre, but somehow he made them work!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-bminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/9nwNXm4/grade-bminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Booker-T-2-K1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/n0zswGT/Booker-T-2-K1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Scott-Steiner-7.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/vmswfRd/Scott-Steiner-7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Booker T vs Scott Steiner</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Considering Booker’s injury was legitimate, and he was only cleared to get back in the ring the previous day, that man did not miss a step! This was an exceptional, back and forth match that could’ve gone either way, until…</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Rick-Steiner-3.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/ZBzW6Ly/Rick-Steiner-3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Rick Steiner turned up at ringside!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Booker T was setting up for a Missile Dropkick off the top when Scott grabbed the referee, causing Booker to hesitate. More importantly, it took the referee’s attention from Rick, who grabbed Booker’s leg, causing him to fall and crotch himself on the top turnbuckle! From there, Scott climbed up and delivered a Frankensteiner for the win!</p><p> </p><p> In an exceptional match, Scott Steiner defeated Booker T in 13:46 by pinfall with a Frankensteiner following interference from Rick Steiner.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-b.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1YVN23N/grade-b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>OVERALL SHOW RATING:</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="grade-b.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1YVN23N/grade-b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="”Eric Bischoff”" data-cite="”Eric Bischoff”" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46770" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I took a little bit of a risk in this episode – I used a lot more youth than I sometimes would, with two debuts (CM Punk and John Cena), two young opponents for Kevin Nash, Kidman vs Misterio, and a fair bit of focus on Kwee Wee and Kanyon. Overall, though, I think it went well! Maybe Punk was slightly overused (the fans in attendance had seen him in a pre-show tag match, too) and, with hindsight, I probably gave Hugh Morrus vs John Cena far too much time, but you live and learn!</div></blockquote>

They usually stay away for six months. Yeah, I got nine months

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Bigelow Cartwheel" data-cite="Bigelow Cartwheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46770" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Bam Bam, noooooo!<p> </p><p> Another great card, E.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks, B! <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And the Bam Bam thing sucks, but as I said to Josh above:</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="EBEZA" data-cite="EBEZA" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46770" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Yeah, it kinda sucks, but at the same time, I was gonna have to take him off the roster in a few months anyway, so this sort of adds authenticity to the situation, instead of having to "work" the angle. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="joshspicer" data-cite="joshspicer" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46770" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Damn Bam Bam always hits those addictions pretty early in the game.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, it kinda sucks, but at the same time, I was gonna have to take him off the roster in a few months anyway, so this sort of adds authenticity to the situation, instead of having to "work" the angle. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<p>WCW Clash Of The Champions XXXVI</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="WCWClash2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/fHf4npy/WCWClash2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:36px;">WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Jim Duggan wasn’t on the show, so his rapidly-becoming-traditional opening to the show was replaced by the only thing likely to get a bigger pop from the crowd, especially in North Carolina (where 6,700 had sold out the Corbett Sports Center for the return of Clash Of The Champions), a classic Ric Flair “woo!”</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/CPk72h4/Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Ever felt like you could hear a picture?</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Of course, the problem was that Flair was supposed to be a heel, so he had to work damn hard to turn the crowd against him. Of course, Ric managed it, and once the crowd had turned on him, he turned his focus to Rick Steiner vs Randy Savage, the night’s main event. It wasn’t long after Savage’s name came out of Ric’s mouth that Randy made an appearance!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Randy-Savage-31.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QY6YmBy/Randy-Savage-31.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>The crowd was eating this up, oh yeah!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> After some entertaining back and forth, Randy laid Ric out to a huge ovation, getting the show off to a strong start!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-a.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1J7ytJV/grade-a.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCWTValt.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/XFtk26T/WCWTValt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="transparent-TEW.png" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/RhgZjSQ/transparent-TEW.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wcwcruiser.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/VwnXYfV/wcwcruiser.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="Disco-Inferno-7.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hYgSjJt/Disco-Inferno-7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Shane-Helms-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/p2qmWCk/Shane-Helms-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Disco Inferno vs Shane Helms</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> We told Disco and Shane to go out there and steal the show right off the bat, and they certainly gave it a good go, even if Disco did start visibly tiring towards the end. The finish came when…</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:36px;">HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Jim-Duggan-2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/t2PRFQH/Jim-Duggan-2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Of course we weren’t going to leave him completely off the show!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> You think I’d turn down an opportunity for such a huge, cheap pop?! Duggan came out onto the stage and led a good, old-fashioned “USA!” chant, which got Disco’s attention for just long enough for Helms to hit his patented Vertebreaker for the pin.</p><p> </p><p> In a decent match, Shane Helms defeated Disco Inferno in 16:26 by pinfall with a Vertebreaker after a distraction from Jim Duggan.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-c.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/xzJZ3c4/grade-c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Fyre.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/X3frMTY/Fyre.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Look who’s back!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Teri Byrne, formerly Nitro girl Fyre, and now known as Teri Tingle (if you know, you know… I never could resist a fun cheap shot) came out to a great ovation! Her clothing, or considerable lack thereof, may have contributed to this, but an ovation is an ovation. Teri fired some T-shirts out of a T-shirt cannon for a couple of minutes while dancing in between shots, and shockingly no-one threw one back for her to put on!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-cplus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1GDwy7k/grade-cplus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="wcwcruisertag.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/nMVF3zp/wcwcruisertag.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="transparent-TEW.png" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/RhgZjSQ/transparent-TEW.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="transparent-TEW.png" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/RhgZjSQ/transparent-TEW.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wcwtag2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/9WGyPm7/wcwtag2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="Billy-Kidman-2k.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/BCQjWsT/Billy-Kidman-2k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Rey-Mysterio-Jr-9.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/VwqK395/Rey-Mysterio-Jr-9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Chuck-Palumbo.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/bLGyM0f/Chuck-Palumbo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Sean-O-039-haire-2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/wrYdChW/Sean-O-039-haire-2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Billy Kidman & Rey Misterio Jr. vs Chuck Palumbo & Sean O’Haire</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> This match told the story of the continued chemistry issues Kidman and Misterio have been having recently, although how much of a story it was is still up for debate! Eventually, miscommunication led to Misterio getting hit by the Widow Maker and eating the pin.</p><p> </p><p> In a decent match, Palumbo & O'Haire defeated Filthy Animals in 11:18 when Sean O'Haire defeated Rey Misterio Jr. by pinfall with The Widow Maker.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-cminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Vq0Y2Pc/grade-cminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Billy-Kidman-2k.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/BCQjWsT/Billy-Kidman-2k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Rey-Mysterio-Jr-9.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/VwqK395/Rey-Mysterio-Jr-9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Kidman & Misterio argued all the way up the ramp!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> A cameraman followed them backstage, and they were so busy bickering that they didn’t notice they almost walked straight into Ric Flair!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/CPk72h4/Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Ric was still upset about Savage’s attack earlier!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>RF:</strong> <em>”Will you two shut up already?! Did you see what Savage did to me out there earlier? Me! Ric Flair! The Nature Boy! Well, you know what I do when I have a problem with someone? I deal with it, and I’m gonna deal with Savage! Woo! But you two? You’re just gonna argue like a pair of women?! No offence, Torrie… Not on my watch! You, Billy Kidman! You, Rey Misterio! One-on-one, Monday night, on Nitro! Work your issues out in the ring! Woo!”</em></p><p> </p><p> Kidman and Misterio, who had both been unable to get a word in edgeways, watched bemused as Flair stormed off. They then looked at each other, nodded, and backed off from each other in opposite directions, leaving Torrie Wilson on her own, not knowing what to do.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-c.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/xzJZ3c4/grade-c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="biggold3.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Gdz4gcr/biggold3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="transparent-TEW.png" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/RhgZjSQ/transparent-TEW.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WCWUS2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/N28vwwy/WCWUS2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="Randy-Savage-31.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QY6YmBy/Randy-Savage-31.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Rick-Steiner-3.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/ZBzW6Ly/Rick-Steiner-3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Randy Savage vs Rick Steiner</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Ric Flair never surfaced, although he never expressly stated he’d deal with Savage tonight, so… Anyway, Rick Steiner probably wished Flair had shown up, as Savage beat him clean in the middle.</p><p> </p><p> In a bout that had great heat and decent wrestling, Randy Savage defeated Rick Steiner in 15:09 by pinfall.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-bminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/9nwNXm4/grade-bminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>OVERALL SHOW RATING:</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="grade-bminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/9nwNXm4/grade-bminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="”Eric Bischoff”" data-cite="”Eric Bischoff”" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46770" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another good show, and I think we did the Clash Of The Champions name proud! I praised Randy for a great performance, both in the opening promo and the main event, and also complimented Flair for his performances in angles and Steiner for his part in the main event, which was the third best match in our short history since we came back!<p> </p><p> Unfortunately, I did have one unpleasant decision to make. Bam Bam Bigelow had shown up to his pre-show match wasted on drugs, which is obviously unacceptable. Contrary to popular belief (if you read dirt sheets), I do have a heart, so I phoned Bam Bam the next day and discussed the situation at length, and he happily agreed to go to rehab to try to address his drug issues.</p></div></blockquote>

LAST CALL FOR CLASH OF THE CHAMPIONS PREDICTIONS! Thank you guys for your predictions so far!

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rhyme1234" data-cite="Rhyme1234" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46770" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Inferno isn't in the perfect spot to win the championship yet</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Sorry, to clarify, all of these matches are non-title! <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="”Eric Bischoff”" data-cite="”Eric Bischoff”" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46770" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Oh boy, what now?<p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Midajah.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/bmrdpJb/Midajah.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Dusty-Rhodes-7.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/qDd964T/Dusty-Rhodes-7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Midajah and Dusty were up in front of the locker room...</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> I recognised this scene: Wrestlers’ Court. Apparently, Midajah (Scott Steiner’s valet/manager/whatever, I’m not sure I really want to know) had forgotten to shake someone’s hand when entering the locker room, and as punishment, drinks were on her after the show! Hopefully, they meant that figuratively… <strong>Wrestlers!</strong> <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Two men, however, weren’t taking part in Wrestlers’ Court…</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="John-Cena.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/YPTPDRC/John-Cena.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/CPk72h4/Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Ric Flair was standing, chatting to some jacked up rookie...</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> I would later find out that the “jacked up rookie” was called John Cena, and Flair had seen enough potential in him to take him under his wing, kind of as a protégé. Ric and I have had our ups and downs on a personal level, but if Ric Flair sees that much potential in someone, you’d better damn well listen! I made a note to keep an eye on this kid, see how he progresses…</p><p> </p><p> I also decided to leave Arn Anderson and Kevin Nash alone, as my meddling hadn’t exactly been helping their relationship! Instead, I tried to get DDP and Scott Steiner together, but neither party was really interested in making amends at the moment. Ah, well! At least I didn’t make it worst this time!</p><p> </p><p> I went over to our notice board, and admired the card for our first Clash Of The Champions in nearly four years:</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Clash Of The Champions XXXVI Match Card</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> WCW World Television Champion vs WCW Cruiserweight Champion</strong></p><p> Disco Inferno vs Shane Helms</p><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Champions vs WCW World Tag Team Champions</strong></p><p> Billy Kidman & Rey Misterio Jr. vs Chuck Palumbo & Sean O’Haire</p><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW World Heavyweight Champion vs WCW United States Heavyweight Champion</strong></p><p> Randy Savage vs Rick Steiner</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> So, there we have it! WCW Clash Of The Champions XXXVI, a unique spectacle in professional wrestling, where all of the matches on this one-hour special are champion vs champion! I’m looking forward to this being a regular occurrence. Fun little bit of trivia: Randy Savage was WCW World Heavyweight Champion going into the last Clash Of The Champions, back in August 1997!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>OOC:</strong> Predictions time, baybeeeeeeeee! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

Where oh where is Dave Rayyyyyyne? Other than that, fun stuff as usual!

Gail Kim winning the Knockouts Title would just be too perfect. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="steev42" data-cite="steev42" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46809" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>EBEZA</strong> Now I'm curious...what were you hoping I was thinking?</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Sorry for the delay, been mage busy but all caught up now! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I was hoping you were going to either have a champion deliberately get disqualified (to dodge having to defend their title) or maybe something like an accidental count-out, leaving the eliminator frustrated at missing out on a shot because they could get the champ back to the ring on time. I dunno, some sort of loophole <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<p>All caught up, and boy, am I glad I did!</p><p> </p><p> Any chance you can cut the ROH Title into four pieces, I want to see all of those matches at Supercard Of Honor! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<p>Cool first show, and I'm loving the narrative-heavy presentation!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DAVEFAN95" data-cite="DAVEFAN95" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46987" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="5SCjwpl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5SCjwpl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">NLPW: Northern Wrestling</span></strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Adam, Max, Rob & TJ McGowan</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><span style="font-size:14px;"> v Lance Henderson, Giant Redwood, Mick Muscles & Moose Mulder</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><span style="font-size:14px;"> Andrew Brookfield v </span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic';"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Bryan Holmes</strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> As others have said, the family have to win, but maybe not decisively just yet. For the opener, I think a heel needs to win, and Brookfield needs to learn his role (and shut his mouth <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)</p>

Post #100 OOC: I just want to use the 100th post on this thread to thank everyone for the support so far, and for the DOTM nominations! This diary is a lot of fun for me, but between me having two jobs until recently and Rhyme having exams, we've struggled to get a lot of shows out. Hopefully, that'll improve going forward, as I already have about four years of WCW planned out! Up next: Smackdown, followed by the Clash Of The Champions card for predictions

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="dstephe4" data-cite="dstephe4" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47015" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Legendary</strong>: The Climb by Historian. I really enjoyed the behind-the-scenes posts in this one.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Agreed, another nomination from me, please!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="dstephe4" data-cite="dstephe4" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47015" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>Real World</strong>: Surprise! I like how two writers are playing opposing sides of the WCW vs WWF war, and reacting to each other's booking choices and decisions. </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thank you! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="dstephe4" data-cite="dstephe4" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="47015" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>C-Verse</strong>: Oddsworld by Bigelow Cartwheel. It's the funniest dynasty I've read in years, and brilliantly written.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Again, agreed, and another nomination from me!</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46770" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:36px;">"Do me! Do me!"</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Oh God, we're back to business as usual after last week's harmonious locker room atmosphere. Who were "the boys" (I hate that term) hassling straight into another lawsuit? Torrie? Stacy? I barged into the room to find everyone surrounding...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Samoa-Joe-2k2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Q8TxcCN/Samoa-Joe-2k2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Some fat Samoan kid?!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Turns out, the kid's name is Joe... Samoa Joe. At least I got that part right! It also turns out that the kid can do some spot on impersonations, hence the odd-sounding requests I heard from the other side of the locker room door! He kept everyone thoroughly entertained and, for the second week in a row, some rookie was keeping the "troublesome" WCW locker room in check, simply by being a delight!</p><p> </p><p> I grabbed Arn and Kevin again, and tried to capitalise on the great mood... and it backfired again! Seriously, I've got to let Daivari or Joe handle HR issues from now on...</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Nitro-on-FX.png" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/d5dBFr2/Nitro-on-FX.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:36px;">HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Back to ol' faithful to open the show...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Jim-Duggan-2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/t2PRFQH/Jim-Duggan-2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Lance-Storm-5.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/gJPh6z0/Lance-Storm-5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Jim Duggan vs Lance Storm</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The best opening match on Nitro since the relaunch, and who could say they're surprised with Lance Storm in there as Duggan's opponent? This one was a classic American hero vs foreign villain formula, plus it played on recent weeks' events with Storm costing Awesome a match against Duggan the previous week.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Disco-Inferno-7.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hYgSjJt/Disco-Inferno-7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Shawn-Daivari.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/nQmMJxp/Shawn-Daivari.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Then, out came Duggan's recent nemeses!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The end came when Storm distracted Nick Patrick long enough for Disco to hit Duggan with the Last Dance, then Daivari hit a "Flying Carpet" - the Splash with a rug we saw him debut at The Big Bang! At that point, Storm pushed past the ref, grabbed Duggan's leg, and applied his Canadian Maple Leaf. Patrick checked on Duggan, but he was out cold, so the referee had to call for the bell!</p><p> </p><p> In a decent match, Lance Storm defeated Jim Duggan in 7:40 by submission with a Canadian Maple Leaf after interference from Disco Inferno and Khosrow Daivari.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-cplus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1GDwy7k/grade-cplus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Jim-Duggan-2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/t2PRFQH/Jim-Duggan-2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Lance-Storm-5.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/gJPh6z0/Lance-Storm-5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Disco-Inferno-7.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hYgSjJt/Disco-Inferno-7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Shawn-Daivari.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/nQmMJxp/Shawn-Daivari.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> After the match, Storm, Disco & Daivari put the boots to Duggan, until...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Mike-Awesome-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/KyK4B3k/Mike-Awesome-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Mike Awesome hit the ring!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Awesome dispatched the villainous trio from the ring in short order, then helped Duggan to his feet, much to the joy of the fans! Mike Awesome's face turn was a complete success!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-d.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/nLVKvMZ/grade-d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Mike-Awesome-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/KyK4B3k/Mike-Awesome-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>But Awesome wasn't done yet...</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Mike Awesome grabbed a microphone and demanded a WCW World Television Championship match right now! Disco, Daivari and Storm were at the top of the ramp shaking their heads at this request, however...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/CPk72h4/Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>WOOOOOOOOOO!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Ric Flair came out onto the stage and, in an uncharacteristically crowd-friendly move (after some improvised back-and-forth with Awesome that both men clearly enjoyed), announced the match would begin right... now!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-cplus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1GDwy7k/grade-cplus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WCW World Television Championship</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCWTValt.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/XFtk26T/WCWTValt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Disco-Inferno-7.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hYgSjJt/Disco-Inferno-7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Mike-Awesome-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/KyK4B3k/Mike-Awesome-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Disco Inferno © vs Mike Awesome</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Wow, Awesome and Inferno had some great chemistry together! Obviously, Awesome dominated the majority of the match, but even so, you could tell they clicked!</p><p> </p><p> Awesome dominated so much that Storm and Daivari eventually hit the ring and attacked him right in front of Charles Robinson, handing him the victory by disqualification, but not the TV Title.</p><p> </p><p> In a decent match, Mike Awesome defeated Disco Inferno in 7:56 when Disco Inferno was disqualified when Lance Storm and Khosrow Daivari ran in and attacked Mike Awesome.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-c.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/xzJZ3c4/grade-c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Chris-Kanyon-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/bBT0H7b/Chris-Kanyon-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="miss-jones.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/WH0gTVv/miss-jones.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Next, we cut backstage to Miss Jones approaching Kanyon. Jones asked Kanyon if he wanted to go out on a date! Jones explained that, although being stripped by Kanyon and Kwee Wee last week was humiliating, she hasn't been able to stop thinking about Kanyon since!</p><p> </p><p> Kanyon was sceptical, pointing out that Jones is already in a relationship with Ernest Miller. Jones insisted that their relationship was purely professional, and insisted she was here for pleasure, not business. Kanyon seemed uncomfortable and quickly said that Miss Jones just isn't "his type" before hurrying away, leaving her looking genuinely upset.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-cminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Vq0Y2Pc/grade-cminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Ernest-Miller-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/BwZx449/Ernest-Miller-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MI-Smooth.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/km6Wg5D/MI-Smooth.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Chris-Kanyon-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/bBT0H7b/Chris-Kanyon-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Kwee-Wee.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/qD5wZVQ/Kwee-Wee.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Ernest Miller & M.I. Smooth vs Kanyon & Kwee Wee</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> This match told a great story. As they made their entrance, you could see a still upset Miss Jones telling Miller what had happened (or at least a version of events), so the story of the match was Miller wanting to rip Kanyon apart. Smooth ran interference and tagged himself in whenever Miller was getting out of control, but even M.I. Smooth couldn't stop Miller from getting himself disqualified for being overenthusiastic in his pursuit of Kanyon!</p><p> </p><p> In a poor match, Kanyon and Kwee Wee defeated Ernest Miller and M.I. Smooth in 8:03 when Ernest Miller got disqualified after going into a rage and refusing to stop assaulting Kanyon.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-cminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Vq0Y2Pc/grade-cminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Dusty-Rhodes-7.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/qDd964T/Dusty-Rhodes-7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Dusty Rhodes cut a classic Dusty promo on his son, Dustin. Dusty talked about Dustin losing sight of what makes a Rhodes a Rhodes, and he was ready to take his son to the woodshed at the Great American Bash!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-a.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1J7ytJV/grade-a.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Billy-Kidman-2k.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/BCQjWsT/Billy-Kidman-2k.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Elix-Skipper-2.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/5RnrY12/Elix-Skipper-2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Billy Kidman vs Elix Skipper</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> This was everything WCW fans have come to expect of the Cruiserweight division. High spots galore, superb athleticism, and a shot with a foreign object pulled out of Kidman's shorts?!</p><p> </p><p> That's right, just as the match was reaching its climax, Kidman rolled out of the ring. Skipper was going to launch himself at Kidman, but had to apply the breaks when Kidman pulled Torrie Wilson in front of him! Nick Patrick directed Torrie out of the way and, as his back was turned, Skipper reached out of the ring to grab Kidman, but Kidman reached into his pocket and hit Skipper with some object, which he quickly returned to his pocket! Kidman then hit a Shooting Star Press for good measure, but it was academic.</p><p> </p><p> In a decent match, Billy Kidman defeated Elix Skipper in 9:45 by pinfall after using a foreign object.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-c.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/xzJZ3c4/grade-c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Randy-Savage-31.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QY6YmBy/Randy-Savage-31.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Up next, Randy Savage had a backstage promo, in which he talked about his upcoming match with Rick Steiner at Clash Of The Champions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-b.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1YVN23N/grade-b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Kevin-Nash-18.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Yknk5V3/Kevin-Nash-18.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Kid-Romeo.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/rQYgDVv/Kid-Romeo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Kevin Nash vs Kid Romeo</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> A classic David vs Goliath match, except David forgot his slingshot in this one. That's not to say that Romeo didn't get some offence in; in fact, this match was probably a lot more open than people might've expected, with Nash letting Romeo get his stuff in.</p><p> </p><p> At the end of the day, though, Nash's size, strength and experience advantage was too much, and he put Romeo away with a Jacknife.</p><p> </p><p> In a bout that had good heat and decent wrestling, Kevin Nash defeated Kid Romeo in 7:52 by pinfall with a Jacknife Power Bomb.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-c.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/xzJZ3c4/grade-c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Kevin-Nash-18.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/Yknk5V3/Kevin-Nash-18.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Nash grabbed a microphone!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Nash then went on to talk about his victory and his career, with DDP (who had been at ringside for his match but not gotten involved) chipping in occasional smart remarks. Nash improvised well, and managed to put himself over without coming across as arrogant or "heelish."</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-bplus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/pWPrR1m/grade-bplus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/CPk72h4/Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Up next, Ric Flair came to the ring!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Flair cut a promo on Randy Savage, talking about how he got lucky against Scott Steiner at The Big Bang, and he was going to regret challenging Rick Steiner at Clash Of The Champions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Randy-Savage-31.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QY6YmBy/Randy-Savage-31.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>This brought out Savage!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Savage made his way slowly and deliberately to the ring to confront Flair...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Rick-Steiner-3.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/ZBzW6Ly/Rick-Steiner-3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Scott-Steiner-7.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/vmswfRd/Scott-Steiner-7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>Out of nowhere, the Steiners attacked!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The Steiner Brothers got the jump on Savage, and he didn't stand a chance. After plenty of punishment in the ringside area, they rolled him into the ring. Rick hit a Bulldog from the top rope, then Scott applied the Steiner Recliner to the prone World Heavyweight Champion.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-b.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1YVN23N/grade-b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Colt-Cabana-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/sJ7srNx/Colt-Cabana-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Fit-Finlay-1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/XkN7bMn/Fit-Finlay-1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Colt Cabana vs Fit Finlay</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> This was a bit of a departure from our usual type of match, as newcomer Colt Cabana and veteran Fit Finlay put on... I guess you'd call it a comedy match! Little known to a lot of people, but Dave (Finlay) had quite the sense of comedic timing, especially as the "straight man" in a double act.</p><p> </p><p> Cabana was a funny kid, so we put them out there to give the crowd a bit of a breather in such an intense night. The crowd ate up Cabana's "overly scared of Finlay" routine, but in the end, Dave picked up the win.</p><p> </p><p> In a terrible match, Fit Finlay defeated Colt Cabana in 8:02 by pinfall with a Tombstone Piledriver.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-d.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/nLVKvMZ/grade-d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="DDP-6.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/99CpWpX/DDP-6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Diamond Dallas Page was back out here!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> DDP commented on the cowardly nature of Flair and the Steiners' attack on Randy Savage earlier, and challenged Flair to a match, right here, right now!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/CPk72h4/Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>WOOOOOOOOOO!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Flair came out onto the stage, still in his suit. After some awkward improvised dialogue (both men struggled for some reason, despite being two of our best guys on the "stick"), Flair accepted DDP's challenge, then proceeded to strip down... to his wrestling gear!</p><p> </p><p> Why did Flair have his full wrestling gear under his suit? Because he's Ric Flair, I guess!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-b.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1YVN23N/grade-b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="DDP-6.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/99CpWpX/DDP-6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vs.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/QrWhQPh/vs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/CPk72h4/Ric-Flair-2k1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Diamond Dallas Page vs Ric Flair</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> This match could've main evented any pay-per-view we put on for the entire year, and the crowd knew it, meaning they were mega into it! Page and Flair put on the best match of the night in our main event, and it went back and forth until...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Buff-Bagwell.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hm6k6Gh/Buff-Bagwell.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em><strong>BUFF! DADDY!</strong></em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Buff Bagwell's music hit, and he came out onto the stage, doing his full entrance routine as if there weren't anything else going on in the ring! Of course, this distracted DDP and Billy Silverman, which allowed Flair to, in one fluid motion, hit Page with a low blow and a Schoolboy roll-up for the three!</p><p> </p><p> In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, Ric Flair defeated Diamond Dallas Page in 11:06 by pinfall after a distraction from Buff Bagwell.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-bminus.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/9nwNXm4/grade-bminus.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Buff-Bagwell.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hm6k6Gh/Buff-Bagwell.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <em>Bagwell got in the ring and grabbed a mic!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Buff apologised to Flair for interrupting like that, but the huge smiles on both men's faces suggested that Flair wasn't too bothered. Buff explained that DDP didn't deserve to main event Nitro with the Nature Boy, but you know who did? The man who has pinned Sting twice within the last couple of weeks, Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell!</p><p> </p><p> Bagwell clarified that no-one wanted to see him and Flair fight, just seeing them in the ring together was enough of a main event! Then, Buff proceeded to challenge Sting to a one-on-one match at the Great American Bash! And then the lights went out...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Sting-29.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/DQH0m2q/Sting-29.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>It's Sting!!!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> When the lights came back on, Sting was standing in the place of Flair, with Flair nowhere to be seen, and with Sting's baseball bat outstretched and pressed against the throat of a terrified Buff Bagwell!</p><p> </p><p> Sting motioned for Bagwell to pass him his mic, which Buff did very cautiously. Sting then simply said, "you're on!" The crowd went wild!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="grade-a.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1J7ytJV/grade-a.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="WCW-4.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/mhZ74sc/WCW-4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>OVERALL SHOW RATING:</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="grade-b.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/1YVN23N/grade-b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Eric Bischoff switched off the TV in his office at home, having just watched WWF Judgment Day. Then, the phone rang.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="download.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/C6YD91D/download.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>??:</strong> <em>"Hey, Eric! You watch the show? It was pretty good, right?"</em></p><p> </p><p> That voice... is that...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Hugh-Morrus-2-K.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/hH162NJ/Hugh-Morrus-2-K.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>EB:</strong> <em>"Bill??"</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>BDM:</strong> <em>"Of course it's me! Who'd you think it was? Never mind... so, you see the show?"</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>EB:</strong> <em>"Yes, Bill, I saw the show. What do you want?"</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>BDM:</strong> <em>"It was a pretty good pay-per-view, huh? Maybe even slightly better than The Big Bang, if I may be so bold!"</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>EB:</strong> <em>"That's your opinion..."</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>BDM:</strong> <em>"It's everyone's opinion, Eric! You should see the message boards! Anyway, that's why I'm calling... I want to help. Now I know you're gonna say I'm helping in NWA:Wildside, training new guys up, but I want to be on the front line!"</em></p><p> </p><p> I could see where this had come from. Less than two weeks ago, Lash Leroux had emailed me (for the second time in as many weeks) requesting to be called back up, and I had asked Bill what he thought. Despite Bill saying that Leroux could use a little more polishing, I brought him up anyway, and now Bill's seen that all you have to do is pester me and I'll put you on TV.</p><p> </p><p> Well, I'd made my bed, guess I'd just have to lie in it...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>EB:</strong> <em>"Sure, Bill. Come to TV tomorrow, I'll see what I can figure out for you."</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>BDM:</strong> <em>"Thanks, Eric! You won't regret it!"</em></p><p> </p><p> But I already was...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:36px;">PING!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:36px;">PING!</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Oh God, what now?</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Chavo-Guerrero-Jr-2-K6.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/bLfB0BN/Chavo-Guerrero-Jr-2-K6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Yoshihiro-Tajiri-3.jpg" data-src="https://i.ibb.co/FH651L7/Yoshihiro-Tajiri-3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <em>What the-?</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Back-to-back emails from Chavo and Tajiri? I opened Tajiri's first, and it was just a picture of him, posing in a professionally done photo, looking... actually pretty good! A lot more muscular than I remember him being! Okay, good for him!</p><p> </p><p> Now, what did Chavo want?... Oh. Also a posed picture, in front of the same backdrop as Tajiri's. What these two lacked in subtlety, they had clearly been making up for in gym time, as Chavo was looking pretty jacked, too!</p><p> </p><p> And like that, an idea popped into my head! Before Nitro aired the next night, we would have a tag team match: Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Yoshihiro Tajiri vs... Hugh Morrus & Lash Leroux! If either (or both) of the teams showed any kind of chemistry together, we might be onto something, especially with Bill & Lash's history in the Misfits In Action stable...</p>

Good show! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<p>Gutted this is over! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> But, it was one Hell of a ride, and something I thoroughly enjoyed! Great "ending" (the diary may be over, but this is just the beginning for CWL!) and if the save file is available for distribution, I'd definitely like a copy! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Congrats on easily the best diary I've seen on this forum since joining!</p>

Gotta be UK! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

I'm sensing someone's a bit of an ECW fan? Not wrong about Raven though, criminally underused in WWF/E!

Blood vs. Eddie Vega vs. Timmy Force Sam Kutchner vs Joe Asylum Doe Sebastian & Earl Black Jr vs. The Bhangra Knights Nathan Cruz vs. ???????? Joey Hayes vs. ??????? Apologies for my brief absence, but I'm all caught up, and loving Ballsgate!

Aaaaand I'm caught up! A few fun shows, I love the idea for the stipulation for the 8-man tag! I did notice some very deliberate wording, though... I'm hoping you're thinking what I think you're thinking!

The hits just keep coming for Austin! Now Flair!