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Knowing the stories of how Bret in real life (especially in the early 2000s) is kind of a curmudgeonly old fuddy-duddy, I had already assumed that the Dragons came up with "OBJECTION!" from playing the game themselves or how it caught on in Japan, and they started doing it. Now it's taken off, and soon they'll be winning the Tag Team titles at Starrcade! *fingers crossed* Manami Toyota - The heel turn is in vain as Toyota retains the title in a hard-fought bout. Etsuko Mita - If Mita loses this one, then the Empire really are pretty much gone. Toyota vs. Mita will be world class. Kong and Masami - I like the team of Danger and Laree for sure, but not their night. Daffney and LuFisto - Dark anime on patrol, it's the End of Evangelion all up in this bitch! Momoe Nakanishi Moretti and Kandori MOTN: Mita vs. Hokuto Titles: 0

Week 3 News and Notes From the desk of Eric Bischoff: “Yo Eric, tonight’s my big night! You gotta watch the show man, you just gotta! It’s gonna be big!” That sentence took me out to a local bar which was playing WWF Judgment Day on the television. As I sipped a beer, I saw Dallas Page appear for the technically second time on WWF programming, as he came out of the crowd to win the Intercontinental title from Triple H. As much as I’d have liked to keep Dallas on in WCW, I understood his wishes and let him move on to the WWF. I’m glad to see he isn’t being pushed aside, as this is a big storyline that he could become a part of with the Power Trip. Throughout the course of the week, I had both Gene Okerlund and Jeremy Borash come up to me asking for pay raises. While neither were asking for a lot more, I took their roles in the future in mind when it came down to it. While Jeremy received all $350 he wanted (making his pay a mere $850 a month), I only gave Gene half of the $720 that he asked for. It didn’t matter how I tried to explain it to him, he left my side pretty annoyed by this. On a side note of pay, leaning more toward contracts, Vanessa’s contract is coming up within next month. While she has frequently helped the segments of the Filthy Animals as Tygress, she is making money that I could definitely be funneling toward other workers who have a bigger selling point. I am still debating on whether to offer her a new deal or just let her go for now. During Nitro, I had heard Scott Steiner and Kevin Nash talking during Shawn Stasiak’s match on the pre-show saying that they don’t know why I’m even keeping Shawn around. Nash felt he has poor ring psychology and Scott claiming that “I got sweat on my bicep with more charisma than this kid.” While I can’t say I don’t disagree to a certain extent, Shawn isn’t the worst young wrestler out there, and his current role in a major storyline can’t have me shipping him to Wildside anyways, so they are just going to have to watch him whether they like it or not. Bill DeMott was more positive, saying that after seeing him basically control the entire match against Elix Skipper, he thinks Rey Mysterio will definitely be a star and that he’s worth pushing hard. Splitting up the Filthy Animals will hopefully do good for all three of them, as Kidman’s new “Punk” gimmick was met with an average response. This past week on the WWF side of things, Perry Saturn picked up a bad bicep rip during a tag team match. Rumors say he’ll be out of action for about a month. They claim Mark Henry is starting to look a little flabby as of late, a noted improvement over how bulky he was before. Sean Waltman was on a radio show and said some good things about Christian, revealing that the two had sparked a little friendship. But the best news is that Shane McMahon came through for me! The number he had given me for someone who was very hotly on the WWF’s radar was a great lead, and I snapped them up in a heartbeat. I know I really shouldn’t be making a lot of new signings, but there are probably six contracts that I’m planning to have run out at the end of next month, and after however the WWF got ahold of so many guys that I was looking into a few months ago, I felt this was too good to pass up and splurged a little. The fans should love it, and that’s what’s important. Other random notes around wrestling saw Super Crazy the winner of CZW’s Best of the Best tournament; NWA: Wildside’s Onyx was singled out as being someone loaded with potential; and both “Classy” Freddie Blassie and Alex Wright’s father Steve Wright have retired from the business. With the WWF beyond Judgment Day, they should be starting work on their King of the Ring tournament next month. While that is always a pretty good litmus test for where Vince wants things to go for the next year, I can’t dwell on that too much, as we have our own summer blockbusters coming up in the Great American Bash and Bash at the Beach. And almost just as importantly, it’s almost time to get in contact with a certain somebody who will shore up the strong presence of a popular main event tag team in WCW… it’s about to be survey time.

So many tag teams! What the hell are High Voltage doing here anyways? I'm a little surprised to see Jeff getting the cut. Perfect and Storm were guys you can see making a big splash in WCW, but 1997 Jeff Hardy? Not quite so much. Shawn Michaels - This is the first match for Shawn in what feels like a long time, he definitely doesn't drop this one. Raven - Unless you plan on shipping him to WCW as well, Raven takes the upper hand over Sid. Dean Malenko - After getting screwed out of it at IYH, Dean will be looking to put this Daniels on ice. Snow and Candido Harlem Heat Bradshaw - Rich is in the downswing, but that's only because there's such a logjam in the midcard that there's nowhere for him to go except down. Warrior and Sting - BUT WHO'S SIDE IS HE ON Buff Bagwell - I know Benoit will be the more popular choice, but seeing Buff head to the Titans can start giving him a strong push upward. No Contest - Too much hoss, not enough sell. Goldberg Eddie Guerrero No Contest - Titans come out and clear house on this jobbers match to cut a promo. Road Warriors - Dude, this match will have the least amount of selling one could ever witness in a match.

<p>Scott Steiner</p><p> New Age Outlaws</p><p> Faarooq - <em>See ya down south, Curt!</em></p><p> Sean Waltman - <em>The Wolfpac really need to hang onto some gold, they're floundering a bit.</em></p><p> Dean Malenko - <em>The Ice Man Cometh.</em></p><p> No Contest - <em>With Austin rising fast and Ahmed getting a title shot at Summerslam, I just can't see putting one guy over the other.</em></p><p> Ken Shamrock</p><p> Hart Foundation</p><p> Snow and Candido - <em>You can probably do some pretty fun things with these guys and the Outlaws.</em></p>

<p>Yeah, anytime I ever see "OBJECTION!" I think of Phoenix Wright.</p><p> </p><p> Judging by the state of your roster, it appears Austin's elbow injury wasn't nearly as bad as everyone assumed. That's great news! That should put us right back on track for his feud with Goldberg.</p>

<p>WWF: May 2001 week 3 + WWF Judgment Day</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="N5QIZGQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N5QIZGQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <hr><details><summary><strong>WWF Raw is War</strong></summary></p><p> Venue: Firstar Center in Cincinnati, OH (Great Lakes)</p><p> Attendance: 17,000 (sell out!)</p><p> Broadcasters: Foxtel, Sky Sports 1, TNN, TSN</p><p> Rating: 16.93</p><p> Card Rating: B</p><p> </p><p> Vince McMahon and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley open the show to talk about how they're happy to have control back tonight. But Shane McMahon appears, telling them that they do not have full control, and says that at Judgment Day, Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker will be a No Disqualifications bout! (Rating: A*)</p><p> Eddie Guerrero defeated Scotty Too Hotty by rolling him up while placing his feet on the ropes (Rating: C-)</p><p> Eddie goes to Lilian Garcia to tell her she should come get a taste of the "Latino Heat", but Billy Gunn comes out ad puts a stop to it, and sets up a match for Judgment Day with the European title on the line! (Rating: C)</p><p> The Big Show easily defeated Bobby Fulton (Rating: C-)</p><p> Finding him backstage, Big Show asks Vince McMahon if he is impressed yet, but Vince says no; he tells Show to quit being so soft and books him against both Matt Hardy and Lita in a two on one match at Judgment Day! (Rating: B-)</p><p> William Regal and Chris Jericho cut separate pre-taped promos on one another, each saying they'll be the victor at Judgment Day (Rating: B)</p><p> Jeff Hardy defeated Bull Buchanan in a Hardcore match (Rating: C)</p><p> Rob Van Dam comes out and sarcastically applauds, but tells Jeff Hardy that it won't be that easy to topple “The Whole Dam Show”! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Michael Cole interviews Spike Dudley, who has joined up with the Hollys against his brothers! He says he'll be sure to protect Molly from Bubba putting her through a table. (Rating: C-)</p><p> Spike Dudley defeated D’Lo (Rating: C-)</p><p> Kurt Angle joins commentary, talking about how he plans to defeat Chris Benoit (Rating: B-)</p><p> Chris Benoit defeated Rhyno in a Hardcore match (Rating: B-)</p><p> “Stone Cold” and “Mrs. Rattlesnake” Debra arrive at the building, and upon the news of facing Undertaker in a no DQ match, he tells Vince that he needs to either rein in his son or else Austin will put him out on Linda's couch! (Rating: B+)</p><p> The Power Trip come out to talk about how they have all the gold and all the power. The Brothers of Destruction interrupt to say that will only last until this Sunday, and as a warm-up, a tag match is booked for our main event seeing the Brothers against Triple H and Kurt Angle (Rating: A)</p><p> Chris Jericho defeated Val Venis by DQ when William Regal attacks Jericho (Rating: C)</p><p> Regal and the Right to Censor deliver a vicious beating to Jericho, Regal telling “the little toerag” that he has no chance to win on Sunday! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley and Tori are out to talk about the match between Tori and Trish at Judgment Day (no mention is made of Chyna or the Women’s title anymore). Trish Stratus comes to the stage and says she will take Tori out of her to way prove herself to Stephanie! (Rating: C+)</p><p> Jonathan Coachman interviews The Hardy Boyz, who can't wait for their respective matches at Judgment Day (Rating: C+)</p><p> Edge does a “The One” inspired Five Second Pose (Rating: B)</p><p> With Eddie Guerrero watching at ringside, Edge defeats Billy Gunn for the WWF European title (Rating: C-)</p><p> “Stone Cold” comes out and joins commentary for the main event (Rating: B)</p><p> The Undertaker comes rollin' rollin' rollin' down to the ring! (Rating: B-)</p><p> The Brothers of Destruction defeated Kurt Angle and Triple H (Rating: B-)</p><p> A huge ringside brawl breaks out between the Power Trip and the Brothers of Destruction, when Undertaker does a huge over the top rope dive to Austin! (Rating: A)</p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="wDSynh8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wDSynh8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <hr><details><summary><strong>WWF SmackDown!</strong></summary></p><p> Venue: Freedom Hall in Lousiville, KY (South East)</p><p> Attendance: 18,865 (sell out!)</p><p> Broadcasters: Foxtel, Sky Sports 1, The Score, UPN</p><p> Rating: 12.51</p><p> Card Rating: B-</p><p> </p><p> Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit call out the Right to Censor, Kurt Angle, and William Regal. RTC answer them, and tell them that if they can find two more people, they can meet in an eight man tag team match tonight! (Rating: B)</p><p> Backstage, the McMahons, Triple H, and William Regal talk about Undertaker, Kane, and Trish Stratus; Hunter asks Vince what the deal is with Austin, with Vince saying that once they have finished with Austin or if he gets too far out of line, they'll find a way to write him off of their books! (Rating: B+)</p><p> The Big Show finds Vince McMahon and says he isn't sure about facing Matt and Lita, but in order to harden him up again, Vince books him against Kane tonight! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Jonathan Coachman interviews The Hardy Boyz, who talk about their matches both tonight and at Judgment Day (Rating: B-)</p><p> The Undertaker corners Vince, wanting Austin in the ring tonight, but Vince doesn't know where he is! That's not acceptable to Undertaker, but he leaves Vince with a warning that if he finds out he is lying to him, he'll make him regret it! (Rating: B)</p><p> Matt Hardy defeated Albert (Rating: D+)</p><p> Vince, Stephanie, and Triple H wonder where Austin is, he should have been at the arena already! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Jonathan Coachman interviews Right to Censor, who say they are working with Mr. McMahon in order to bring change from the inside (Rating: B-)</p><p> The Radicalz get into a scuffle with Steve Blackman and Test, a tag match is made for later (Rating: C+)</p><p> William Regal informs Vince McMahon that he was told "some loudmouth" is in his office waiting for him. Assuming that's Austin, he heads there right away (Rating: B)</p><p> Edge and Rhyno talk about Edge winning the European title on Raw, when Billy Gunn comes in and says that Eddie cost him the belt. Once he deals with Guerrero, he'll be coming to get it back! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Billy Gunn defeated Essa Ríos (Rating: C-)</p><p> Lilian Garcia interviews Trish Stratus, who starts to talk about Judgment Day, but Tori attacks her! (Rating: C+)</p><p> Steve Blackman and Test defeated The Radicalz (Rating: C-)</p><p> Vince McMahon gets to his office and thinks it'll be Austin he meets, but it was Jim Cornette! Cornette starts talking a mile a minute about “wrestling back in my day” but Vince shuts the door in his face (Rating: B+)</p><p> The Big Show defeated Kane by DQ when Triple H attacks Kane with a sledgehammer (Rating: C-)</p><p> Eddie Guerrero is at WWF New York tonight. He talks about facing Billy Gunn at Judgment Day, how Lilian is missing out, and how he’s “over” the European title now and turning his attention to bigger things (Rating: C)</p><p> Steve Austin and Debra finally arrive, telling a worried Vince McMahon that he's going to call out Undertaker tonight! (Rating: B+)</p><p> Rhyno defeated Jeff Hardy in a Hardcore match after a distraction from Rob Van Dam (Rating: B)</p><p> Lilian Garcia catches up with RVD, who says that Jeff better prepare himself for more of that at Judgment Day (Rating: C)</p><p> The Power Trip come nose to nose about “Stone Cold’s” whereabouts all tonight, with Austin only saying he was delayed and that he wants Triple H out of his face! (Rating: B-)</p><p> The Dudley Boyz talk about facing the Hollys and want to put Molly through a table (Rating: C)</p><p> Hardcore Holly defeated D-Von Dudley by DQ when Bubba does a run-in (Rating: C-)</p><p> The Dudleyz brawl with the Hollys until Spike makes the save, swinging a steel chair! (Rating: C+)</p><p> Austin talks to Debra about Undertaker when Jim Cornette comes in and starts talking to them. But an irritated Austin gives him a Stunner for interrupting! (Rating: B-)</p><p> William Regal and Right to Censor laugh at Jericho and Benoit for not having partners, but they do; they paid up for the Acolyte Protection Agency! (Rating: B)</p><p> Benoit and Jericho and The Acolytes defeated The Right to Censor (Rating: B-)</p><p> Steve Austin calls out Undertaker, but it's a big Power Trip ruse as this has left Kane all alone in the trainer's room, where Triple H and Big Show injure his shoulder with the sledgehammer! (Rating: A)</p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ZPaeS13.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZPaeS13.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <hr><details><summary><strong>WWF Jakked</strong></summary></p><p> Venue: Firstar Center</p><p> Broadcasters: Syndication</p><p> Rating: 0.10</p><p> Card Rating: C+</p><p> </p><p> Crash Holly defeated Jay Bradley (Rating: D+)</p><p> Essa Ríos defeated Larry Gligorovich (Rating: F+)</p><p> Rob Van Dam defeated Bobby Fulton in a Non-Title match (Rating: C)</p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ZvDPOGe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZvDPOGe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <hr><details><summary><strong>WWF Heat</strong></summary> </p><p> Venue: ARCO Arena</p><p> Broadcasters: Foxtel, MTV, Sky Sports 1, Sportsnet East</p><p> Rating: 0.93</p><p> Card Rating: B</p><p> </p><p> Earlier tonight: The Power Trip all arrive in separate vehicles together, all but Vince McMahon and Kurt Angle ignore Jonathan Coachman's questions about their matches tonight (Rating: A)</p><p> Michael Cole and Tazz discuss the matches tonight at Judgment Day (Rating: B)</p><p> Eddie Guerrero defeated Billy Gunn (Rating: B-)</p><p> Earlier tonight: The Undertaker arrives at the building... but no Kane? (Rating: B)</p><p> Coach gets to talk to Shane McMahon when he arrives, with Shane saying everyone should watch for some surprises tonight (Rating: B)</p><p> Jim Ross and Paul Heyman are at ringside and they are really excited for Judgment Day! (Rating: B)</p><p> Too Cool defeated The Right to Censor (The Goodfather and Bull Buchanan) when Steven Richards’s interference backfires, superkicking Goodfather and leaving him open to The W-O-R-M! (Rating: C+)</p><p> Steve Blackman helps Too Cool chase away RTC. To the surprise of everyone, putting the sunglasses on Goodfather and Val Venis cause them to dance with Too Cool! (Rating: B-)</p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="5cRfYaW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5cRfYaW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <hr><details><summary><strong>WWF Judgment Day</strong></summary> </p><p> Venue: ARCO Arena in Sacramento, CA (South West)</p><p> Attendance: 17,317 (sell out!)</p><p> Broadcasters: Canal Digital, DirecTV, Main Event, Viewer's Choice, Sky Box Office</p><p> PPV Buyrate: </p><p> Card Rating: A</p><p> </p><p> Rob Van Dam defeated Jeff Hardy in a Hardcore match to retain the WWF Hardcore title; Jeff took a stunt bump during this match and RVD took advantage by rolling out of the way and then pinning Jeff (Rating: B-)</p><p> Kurt Angle talks to Rhyno and Edge about his match tonight with Chris Benoit, making sure he has “their support” during the match (Rating: B+)</p><p> Chris Jericho defeated William Regal (Rating: B)</p><p> Jonathan Coachman interviews The Power Trip, who seem to be on top of the world now that Kane isn't even in the building (Rating: A)</p><p> The Dudley Boyz defeated The Hollys (Rating: C+)</p><p> Bubba wants to put Molly through a table, but Spike saves her; but after she is out of harm’s way, he ends up through the table instead! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Feud Recap Video: Angle vs. Benoit (Rating: B-)</p><p> Shane McMahon ruins Angle’s plans by detaining Edge and Rhyno backstage! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Chris Benoit drew 2-2 with Kurt Angle in an Ultimate Submission (30 Mins) match; Angle had the ankle lock on Benoit when time ran out (Rating: B+)</p><p> Jerry Lynn talks from WWF New York, saying that he would rather be defending his title tonight, but the WWF think he can't work hurt, so now he's finally on WWF pay-per-view... with a microphone, at a restaurant. He says once he's back, he will prove that he's the greatest light heavyweight champion of the <strong>wooooooooorld</strong>! (Rating: C-)</p><p> The Big Show defeated Lita and Matt Hardy; he didn't want to face Lita, saying he doesn't want to hurt a girl, but he finally throws her from the ring and defeats Matt with a chokeslam (Rating: B-)</p><p> Video Recap: Triple H assaulted Kane on SmackDown, which appears to have caused Kane to be unable to wrestle tonight (Rating: B-)</p><p> JR and Heyman talk to Kane on the phone, he's pissed that he can't compete tonight but will get his revenge on Triple H! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Triple H is out to brag about taking out “The Big Red Machine” when Shane McMahon says that he, as commissioner of the WWF, has found a last-minute replacement to face Hunter.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe width="75" height="75" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nfLCbXbRPTs?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/nfLCbXbRPTs?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Shocked, Triple H turns around, and BANG! Diamond Cutter! Diamond Dallas Page has come out of the crowd and laid out Triple H! He covers, and Shane McMahon himself counts the 1, 2, 3! We have a brand new Intercontinental Champion! (Rating: A*)</p><p> The Undertaker is seen backstage, wrapping up his fists (Rating: B-)</p><p> Trish Stratus defeated Tori (Rating: C-)</p><p> Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley comes out and tells Stratus that she did well tonight, shaking her hand - but it's all a distraction for Tori and Ivory to attack Trish from behind! (Rating: C+)</p><p> Feud Recap Video: Austin vs. The Undertaker (Rating: B-)</p><p> Howard Finkel announces our main event! (Rating: B)</p><p> “Stone Cold” Steve Austin defeated The Undertaker in a No Disqualifications match thanks to interference from Vince McMahon and Triple H to retain the WWF World Heavyweight title (Rating: A)</p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="vpykxUT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vpykxUT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> The next World Wrestling Federation PPV Extravaganza will be the WWF King of the Ring 2001!</p><p> Held on June 24th, 2001 at The Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announced So Far</span></p><p> The Semi-Final and Final Rounds of the 2001 King of the Ring tournament!</p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>GROUP A:</p><p> Opening Round:</p><p> <em>AJ Styles</em> vs. King Corino - <em>Austin is definitely getting involved in Empire business.</em></p><p> Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. <em>Shane Douglas</em></p><p> Rick Steiner vs. <em>Brian Kendrick</em></p><p> <em>Lance Storm</em> vs. Johnny Parisi</p><p> </p><p> Second Round:</p><p> <em>Styles/Corino</em> vs. Chavo/Douglas</p><p> <em>Steiner/Kendrick</em> vs. Storm/Parisi</p><p> </p><p> Group Winner: AJ Styles</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> GROUP B:</p><p> Opening Round:</p><p> <em>Eddie Guerrero</em> vs. The Destroyer</p><p> <em>Sean O'Haire</em> vs. TAKA</p><p> Diamond Dallas Page vs. <em>Christopher Daniels</em> - <em>I think Daniels should be a good deal higher in pop than what Kendrick is, so DDP losing to him won't be as big of a hit.</em></p><p> <em>Sting</em> vs. Harry Smith - <em>I forgot to mention it earlier, but man does Sting on only a PPA contract feel weird</em> <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em>Like Vince could just swoop in on him anytime!</em></p><p> </p><p> Second Round:</p><p> Guerrero/Destroyer vs. <em>O'Haire/TAKA</em></p><p> DDP/Daniels vs. <em>Sting/Smith</em></p><p> </p><p> Group Winner: Sean O'Haire</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> GROUP C:</p><p> Opening Round:</p><p> <em>Jeff Hardy</em> vs. Cash</p><p> <em>Kidman</em> vs. Fit Finlay</p><p> <em>Matt Hardy</em> vs. Mark Jindrak</p><p> Paul London vs. <em>Goldberg</em></p><p> </p><p> Second Round:</p><p> <em>Jeff/Cash</em> vs. Kidman/Finlay</p><p> Matt/Jindrak vs. <em>London/Goldberg</em></p><p> </p><p> Group Winner: Goldberg</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> GROUP D:</p><p> Opening Round:</p><p> <em>Scott Steiner</em> vs. Shane Helms</p><p> Minoru Tanaka vs. <em>Kaz Hayashi</em></p><p> <em>CM Punk</em> vs. Teddy Hart</p><p> <em>Bryan Danielson</em> vs. Yang</p><p> <em>Both Jung Dragons in the same block so they would potentially have to face one another? Conspiracy! Objection!</em></p><p> </p><p> Second Round:</p><p> <em>Steiner/Helms</em> vs. Minoru/Hayashi</p><p> <em>Punk/Teddy</em> vs. Danielson/Yang</p><p> </p><p> Group Winner: CM Punk</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> SEMIFINALS:</p><p> <em>(Group A Winner)</em> vs. (Group B Winner)</p><p> <em>(Group C Winner)</em> vs. (Group D Winner)</p><p> </p><p> 2003 Stu Hart Classic Winner (worth 3 points): I'm sticking with what I said earlier, I think this will be the year for AJ Styles.</p>

<p>It really is too bad to see Buff never fully get utilized in this diary to his full potential. Granted, he probably would have just been another of Bret's early headaches until his contract ended (much like Jeff Jarrett was) but it's like a possible gun was removed from your arsenal without any chance to see what it could do.</p><p> </p><p> Seeing Rey and Eddie at one another's throats just seems like we are about to have a classic match on our hands thanks to them. Hey, a ladder match is just fine, but maybe just make it for papers that don't relate to their families? <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I honestly had forgotten that Punk had a title shot, but to be fair, everyone knew it wouldn't be his moment then. By now it could have been! But I'm still going to say that I'm pleased seeing how things played out, and of course I look forward to seeing what comes next in the Mysterio and Guerrero and Salvation saga. Add in the Hardyz to that mixture and we should have some incredible high action matches coming very soon!</p>

WCW Friday Nitro: 5/18/2001 <iframe width="220" height="124" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/HT89yLl-cOA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> WCW Friday Nitro Shown Live on May 18th, 2001 (Week 3) Held at: The Hard Rock Cafe Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada (South West) Announcers: Mike Tenay, Scott Hudson, and Arn Anderson Attendance: 2,000 people (sold out!) PPV Rating: 0.02 TV Rating: 1.08 Mike Tenay mentions that he hopes it was a great mother’s day spent with World Championship Wrestling (something I failed to mention during Envy or Eric’s after-Envy write-up was that it actually took place on the 2001 mother’s day – which I completely set up purposely like that and then forgot all about) but that it wasn’t a time for knitting or telling embarrassing stories, it was a night of intensity! We go from that lead-in to Ric Flair coming to the ring, “The Nature Boss” clearly having a lot on his mind. He says that he was told backstage that he needs to make a formal apology for his actions last night, because it was just tempers flaring and a businessman doesn’t get to just go around putting his hands on the talent. “But this is WCW! World Championship Wrestling! Tempers get hot! People get bothered! And ‘The Nature Boy’ is the man until the day I can’t walk that aisle anymore! They want apologies, get them from Scott Steiner or your mom, because I don’t regret anything! That son of a bitch deserved everything I gave him and more!” Arn Anderson’s commentary is pretty weak here as he just blatantly cheers on Ric, but Flair definitely looks good here, superbly filling the space with his dialogue. Flair is interrupted by the sirens of the Steiner Brothers, as Scott and Rick come to the ring. “Big Poppa Pump” tells Flair that he isn’t here to get apologies, he’s here to see if Flair is finally ready to be the man he claims to be by stopping all this foreplay and stepping into the ring with “The Genetic Freak” so he can beat the yella’ off his crooked damn teeth! Scott is working the crowd so well during this, he comes out of this well. Flair barely holds himself back, but says that if Steiner wants action, then he and his brother can come out here for a tag match in the main event! This got the show off to a great start, the crowd is really hot after these two traded words. (A* / 99) Konnan joins “Rey-Rey” and Tygress in the ring after the match, and the two say that they would have been fine to not be the Filthy Animals anymore but still stand together as friends, but Kidman threw that aside by attacking them! They don’t know what’s gotten into his head, but he’s gone loco as far as they can tell. <iframe width="200" height="180" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/jxlGtcW1Qg8?rel=0&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> The lights dim except for a spotlight on the ring and the big screen coming to life with the scene of Dark Eden! Vampiro says that sin runs rampant in WCW, but yet another soul has come to see that truth lies in the Dark Eden. “Kidman no longer follows with your sinful ways as a bunch of mangy animals, he has bettered himself into a grand new plateau. Yet another lamb has come to us, seeking the deliverance that he has always deserved. But the three of you stand, spinning your wheels, never moving beyond your borders. You remain sinners, animals, and if you don’t move aside, we will treat you as the sacrificial beasts that you are.” Rey and Konnan answer that Vampiro can say whatever he wants, but it takes more than a few flowery words to make them trade in their friendship. Daffney laughs at them, saying that they’ve only traded in their friendship about three or four times just since 1996, but who’s counting? She also adds “Hey! I’m getting better at my gimmick! Yay!” Kidman takes over, saying that the split of the Animals had been coming for a long time now, Rey and Konnan were just too dense to see it. He tells them that their “great friendship” is going to continue holding them back until they go it their own. He says that they forced him to seek out Vampiro, because without this new guidance, he would have been stuck in their miserable vehicle for the rest of his career. Kidman says that he did what he did because he wants the X Division title, and taking it from Rey will be only sweeter because once he holds it, it will prove that Mysterio would have kept holding him back indefinitely. Vampiro calls the two selfish, and points out that if Rey wasn’t selfish, then maybe Konnan would be able to get a title shot from Rey. The screen goes to black as the spotlight on the ring turns to red, as Konnan and Mysterio start looking at one another tensely. The crowd get even hotter from this cerebral segment. (C+) “Mean” Gene and Jeremy are backstage at the interview podium, where Okerlund shills that his “Mean Scoops” article on WCW.com has information about a popular female in wrestling who’s contract is coming to an end soon. He points out that Jeremy has been helping him type it, and thanks to Borash, he’s finally found out what the “esc” key does! In more serious news, he brings Ric Flair into the scene, and Flair is just as warmed up as he was when we saw him earlier. He says that he is the man and will forever be the man, and he knows what is brewing for him in the boardrooms for doing this but right now he doesn’t care. He rips off his jacket and tie and throws them on the ground, saying “Damn the suits! Damn the consequences! Damn the boardrooms! At the Great American Bash, on Father’s Day, in Baltimore, Maryland, in one of the houses that Ric Flair built, as CEO of the company I am signing a match between Scott Steiner and myself for the only prize worth anything in this business, the World’s Heavyweight title!” Flair is having a great performance here as he says that sixteen is sweet, but seventeen is better, and he isn’t planning on just humiliating Steiner, he will beat him until he screams! Gene works the crowd well here, but against the backdrop of Ric Flair he just looks lost. Arn and Hudson also come off weak, as the announcers debate what this will mean for the future of WCW. But good lord did it get the crowd red hot! (B+) <iframe width="220" height="180" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/94J_Hsuc1a8?rel=0&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> “The Franchise” Shane Douglas comes to the ring and takes up a microphone, telling the sound guys to cut his music. He says that for years in professional wrestling, it has always been about the guys on top, and once those guys are on top there is always some younger star looking to take his place on that top. Shane says that for years he was always that “young pup” trying to get top the top, but now apparently he is the one at the top, but he’s going to make sure that he gets his chance before some “young punk” tries to leapfrog him like this kid AJ Styles. <iframe width="220" height="180" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ty3GAF8I8jc?rel=0&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> The namedrop brings out Styles himself, who is coming to the ring to face Shane tonight. AJ says that he planned to be respectful, of course wanting to make it big in WCW, but he didn’t intend on stepping on anyone’s toes. But Douglas has targeted him for some reason, feeling like he’s the embodiment of why Shane never made it as big as he wanted to, when he needs to look in the mirror for his problems – but you’ll also see in that mirror the failure in defeating AJ Styles, because while Shane can call him a young punk, all he’s proving is that he’s an old punk who needs to step aside or prepare for a Styles Clash! Shane laughs, then tells him to bring it on kid, because once he gets his ass Franchised maybe he’ll learn his place! © General Rection comes to the ring to address what happened last Sunday at Envy. He tells everyone that sadly, he had put his Misfits in Action colors on the line in the Envy match, but he didn’t win. He says that means he can no longer be General Rection, which makes him feel like he let all of his fans down. This brings out The Problem Solvers, with Simon Diamond saying that he has a problem. He tells Hugh that he should have listened to them and accepted their help, because they would have ensured that he won the match, but he had to find out the hard way that he just couldn’t cut it on his own. Now that he’s turned them down repeatedly, it seems there is no help for him – so Simon says they’re going to help themselves in taking him out of wrestling! They start to move toward the ring, but from out of the back comes KroniK! They stand at the back of the Problem Solvers, blocking them in as Hugh tells them that he isn’t about to let them dictate who does what, because he plans on sticking around for some time yet! The odds being even makes Simon tell his men that he has other things to do, and they run off! Kronik’s performance here was fantastic, making Simon and Disqo seem very underwhelming in comparison. Arn Anderson and Scott Hudson came off pretty weak on commentary, but the crowd got hotter thanks to this segment. © “Mean” Gene with Jeremy at his heels comes out to the stage, with Okerlund telling Borash that “This is the big time now, the live interview. Watch and learn how it’s done.” They really are a good pair. He brings out his guests right now, two guys who were successful at Envy last Sunday night, Totally Buff. Luger, Bagwell, and Madusa come to the entrance and laugh at Kevin Nash for thinking he could take on two ripped, muscular, sturdy, young, virile men such as themselves all by himself. Luger’s performance here is good, with Madusa helping him a lot. Gene underperforms though, falling into the background as he asks them what their plans are in the future if they feel they are done with Nash. Bagwell says that it’s been too long since either of them had some gold adorning their chiseled waists, so maybe they should pick up the Tag Team titles. They start to talk and pose more, but out comes the Natural Born Thrillers! O’Haire handles some actual dialogue for a change rather than just standing around looking mean, telling the two that while they respect Totally Buff as veterans of the business, if they start something with the Thrillers, they will end them! And if they think they can take the titles away from the Thrillers, then they can try it tonight! He mentions that they’ve gotten a little sidetracked with their battles against Lance Storm and The World, but they are still fighting champions, so they can face them later tonight! Sean is showing some better performance here, he held his own very well with the stars here. Gene says that it looks like we have a match for the World Tag Team titles tonight! (B) The show has reached it’s halfway point and you know what that means, it’s WCW Panel time! Tony Schiavone introduces Gene Okerlund, Jeremy Borash, Chris Lovey, and Stevie Ray, and says that we are only five days removed from WCW Envy and already the stakes are getting bigger and hotter for World Championship Wrestling! He says that we will have to wait for next week to find out if Ric Flair, as CEO of the company, can even place himself into a World championship match against Scott Steiner. They also tell people to keep watching tonight to see a World Tag Team title match, and that Goldberg will be in action as well. Stevie Ray also says that next week we will be hearing from his brother, Booker T, who plans to address The World in the center of the ring. (C, B-) Animal marches to the ring and he’s in a very foul mood. He says that Sting was saved by an official last Sunday, because obviously he’s WCW’s golden boy and so they didn’t want Animal to ugly him up too much. “They know that if I get to just have my way with Sting, then he’ll have to take the rest of the year off again!” He says that he wants Sting in the ring again, and hopefully they’ll get an unbiased official who WCW aren’t going to pay off to protect their favorite son from the beating he deserves! The voice of Sting calls out to Animal, and cameras see that “The Stinger” is actually in the building tonight, up in the rafters! He says that Animal has been doing a lot of talking about him, but when they got in the ring, Sting found all that he needed to – that Animal, while still big and strong, has become a threat to himself and others. He says that the two of them used to be friends, and he felt they could have worked this out, but that seems to be out the window! Sting says that he is planning to personally reach out to Eric Bischoff or Ric Flair or whoever it is he needs to talk to, and he will get Animal in another match, and when he does, it won’t be any cheap disqualification; it’ll be showtime! (B+) Another hype video airs next for the incoming debut of exciting young wrestler Low-Ki. He is shown training, kicking a heavy bag and using some martial arts kicks on other wrestlers in a gym. Low-Ki is coming soon! (D) <iframe width="220" height="180" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9udAirjw3U?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> The fireworks are going off in the ring as security are seen backstage leading out “Da Man” Goldberg! He is looking to get 94-0 tonight, with Tenay noting that he is facing the man he got his very first victory in WCW against. Will he continue his streak or will tonight end it all? (B) <iframe width="220" height="180" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/jxlGtcW1Qg8?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> The lights of the arena go dim again, this time with sinister music playing, as Vampiro, Daffney, Kidman, and Kanyon appear on the big screen. Vampiro welcomes everyone to Dark Eden, telling viewers not to change their screens as this is the only time you’ll have all week to absolve yourself of your sinful natures. He says that Daffney, Kanyon, and Kidman have seen the errors of their ways, that they needed to rise above their previous lot in life to achieve their goals and dreams. Vampiro smiles evilly, remarking that the sinners such as Crowbar, Rey Mysterio Jr., and Konnan have always tried to control what these people were doing, but they saw the light. Kidman chimes in to mention how Rey and Konnan are still blinded by their ways, that neither of them want to know who the better man is, and they compensate for it by never truly going toe-to-toe, never having an argument when both of them are so jealous of one another. Compared to Vampiro, Kidman is just underwhelming here, and Daffney underperforms here by just sitting in the corner spinning her pigtails and giggling. Vampiro takes back over, saying that one is jealous of the other’s championships, saying Konnan has never had success in WCW like Mysterio has; while Mysterio didn’t have the same level of mainstream appeal as Konnan, who was in television shows and was a marketable dream. But they never mention these things, because it would cause them to fall apart. Vampiro says “Well I mention it, the cat is out of the bag. They will never be able to put it back in there. And that’s why we propose a simple match, an easy solution. Kidman isn’t a greedy man, he has found his enlightenment, so he can share in his spotlight, especially when it will only shine upon him in the end. He wants to take on not just Rey Mysterio Jr., but Konnan as well, in a triple threat match for the X Division championship at the Great American Bash!” He tells the former Filthy Animals to accept his match and find their deliverance in Dark Eden! Vampiro really worked the crowd well during this segment, as Tenay says that we will find out soon if Mysterio and Konnan will accept this match! (B-) Chris Lovey is backstage in the locker room as he says that he was handed a huge scoop, that Ric Flair’s opponents for tonight’s main event are behind this very door! He opens it to find Sid Vicious and “The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes standing there discussing strategy! Chris gets a little too much excitement going on here, looking just dreadful. He asks the two to make sure they are in the main event, and they agree that they are the team who will take on the Steiner Brothers tonight. Rhodes says that he wants his chance to take on Scott Steiner for the World title, and tonight’s match should get him both a step closer to that and a chance to hogtie Rick like the little bitch he is! Dustin seems to be getting better at his gimmick, even if it is still rated pretty badly. Sid says that it feels like the world are against him, but whether it’s Lance Storm and Mike Awesome and their merry band of morons or Rick and Scott Steiner, they’ll all find that there can only be one true master and ruler of the world! (B-) It’s nearly time for the main event, but first we go backstage to the dressing room of the Steiner Brothers where Midajah is seen filing her nails. Rick and Scott are talking to the camera, with “Big Poppa Pump” saying that it’s about damn time Ric Flair decided to be a man instead of hiding behind some goofy looking suit! Rick says that he’s so, so, so happy to see that there are some balls in WCW, saying that he wants to get Dustin Rhodes in the ring to take “The Prodigal Son” and slap him so hard he wants to wear makeup again. “The DFG” adds that Sid already had his chance and blew it every time, and he will get suplexed no matter how big he is. Scott Steiner is a real star here with some great, masterful improvising, as he tells Flair that he has until next Friday night, next week’s Nitro, to decide if he has some mustard in those old, wrinkly balls of his, to throw down that stupid suit, probably elbow drop it or knee drop it because it’s the only thing he can beat in the ring anymore, watch tonight’s match, hell watch any of the matches Scott has had this year, and determine just how much he wants to die – and then next week, sign the contract, or do the smart thing, and walk away! (B+) David Penzer is in the ring, and it is time for our main event! <iframe width="220" height="180" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q_dv4RFHa3Q?rel=0&controls=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> “The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes steps through the curtain first, finishing up taping his hands as he walks slowly towards the ring for this big encounter. Tenay mentions that Dustin told him how big a loss he felt at Envy for losing his father’s prize cowboy boots in the Envy match, and that perhaps defeating one of the Steiners here tonight could be seen as retribution to make up for that loss. <iframe width="220" height="180" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/bDkz4tD8-PQ?rel=0&controls=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> He’s been called a psycho, he’s been out for justice, and he’s been “The Millennium Man”, but one thing you can definitely call Sid Vicious is dangerous! Scott Hudson says that Vicious may have lost at Envy to Mike Awesome, but his battle against The World isn’t over by a long shot; but he is taking a detour tonight in order to silence Scott Steiner. <iframe width="220" height="180" src=" https://www.youtube.com/embed/uZITiFfFlPM?rel=0&controls=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> The sirens scream over the arena as Midajah leads Rick and Scott, The Steiner Brothers, out of the backstage area! “Big Poppa Pump” looks like a real star here, flexing in front of the camera as Arn Anderson is completely disgusted by Scott and what he did at Envy to one of his best friends, Tully Blanchard. Arn says that Ric Flair has a lot to think about, but he’s sure Ric will make the right choice. Everyone is in the ring (causing poor little David to just look completely dwarfed and lost) and the bell sounds, it’s time for our main event! (B) Show Rating: B+ This show increased our popularity in 38 regions.

<p>Jeff Jarrett - <em>I personally would totally rather see Sting take the belt home, but with Starrcade right around the corner, Jeff's likely to hold it until then.</em></p><p> Scott Steiner</p><p> Shane Douglas - <em>Rey has way more left in the tank than Shane, who is either "right now or never".</em></p><p> Totally Buff</p><p> Chavo Guerrero Jr - <em>I'm ready for Chavo's awesome title reign #2 to begin!</em></p><p> BG James - <em>A big PPV debut win for James here.</em></p><p> NBT - <em>Gotta put over the kids.</em></p><p> AJ Styles - <em>Shannon about to go punk?</em></p><p> </p><p> Titles: 2</p><p> MOTN: Steiner vs. DDP</p><p> WOTN: Handicap match</p><p> Main Event Time: 22:35</p>

So alongside all the incredible diary that TFC writes, I think I've most learned from this thread that smartman doesn't much care for our Mod Squad mods <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

War Games winner: CM Punk - He hasn't gotten a title shot yet, and the feud between he and Salvation could be pretty fun. War Games loser: Alexander RVD - It feels like it's about time for AJ to move up to the big leagues, possible SHC winner this year? Robby Boode - Matt is denied his revenge. Just don't break him or wake him, no matter how close we are to September ending. Bryan Danielson - Knoble has to be viewed as a super contender right now, but he did have a part in Austin being out for we don't know how long yet, so Bryan retains in a solid match. Sean O'Haire - Palumbo is a pawn in the rebranding of O'Haire. Steiner Brothers - You're putting me in a box here TFC, it's both of my favorite parts of your diary in one match! DDP - Is the feud with London low-key still going on? That didn't really feel like it had a blowoff, so I guess Paul gets involved here? Goldberg MOTN: Noble vs Danielson Titles: 1 Attacker: I'm gonna put my weight behind Helms, he does need something going on. Buff: That he's got some Stuff left in the tank.

<p>Scott Steiner - <em>Now that Jericho has turned heel, Storm doesn't really have much of a role in the WWF, so shipping him off to WCW is a solid idea.</em></p><p> Owen Hart</p><p> CJ Security - <em>Let's see if Neidhart fails the test.</em></p><p> CandiSnow</p><p> BradShamrock</p><p> Road Dogg</p><p> </p><p> Randy Savage</p><p> DDP</p><p> Mike Awesome</p><p> Goldberg</p><p> Lord Regal</p><p> Disco Inferno</p><p> Blue Bloods</p>

Chosen Ones - Time for that dissension to start showing up. Rey Misterio Kanyon/Awesome Mamalukes Vampiro

Hollywood Hogan - Big win, brotherjackdude. Sting - Gotta build Stinger for that epic finale. DDP Nasty Boys - It would seem like the Warriors should just run over the Nastys, but the Nastys have the backing of the ToW. They should pick up the Tag belts, unless you plan on sending them out. The Giant - Awesome will look good in defeat. Time Limit Draw - Good pick up with Martel, this should be a great title match to prop up the undercard a little. Lex Luger - Solid win for the Package. Chris Benoit Goldberg

Nash and Booker - Kanyon and Awesome are a great team, but this isn't their time to shine just yet. Jeff Jarrett Rey and Kidman Dustin Rhodes BG James

<p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Raw</span></p><p> No Contest - <em>I can't see either Austin or Bret losing here, so a big schmozz finish with a bunch of run-ins sounds about right.</em></p><p> Scott Hall - <em>Unless you're pulling the trigger on The Rock RIGHT NOW, Hall is still a bigger position and can benefit more from the win in the short-term.</em></p><p> Cactus Jack</p><p> Al Snow & Chris Candido - <em>Having a Tag title shot lined up makes me figure they pick up a nice win here to keep the ball rolling.</em></p><p> Ken Shamrock</p><p> Dean Malenko & Rey Mysterio</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Nitro</span></p><p> Hollywood Hogan & Randy Savage - <em>No team can defeat the MegaPowers, brah!</em></p><p> Sting</p><p> Mike Awesome</p><p> Bill Goldberg</p><p> Lord Steven Regal - <em>Brad's Cinderella story reaches an end here, as Regal takes back what was practically his title in the mid-90s.</em></p><p> The Nasty Boys</p><p> The Road Warriors</p>

<p>“Envy”ous Week 2 Recap</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">From the desk of Eric Bischoff:</span></span></p><p> The biggest news from this past week that hit the internet was that Chyna finally got fed up and asked for her release from the WWF. From her interview, Vince McMahon himself had been forcing discontent between her and some unnamed high ranking officials in the company, and when he wasn’t doing that they were ribbing her on nearly every show. Now, I would have been happy to throw a contract her way to let her come live on Nitro and air all these things out, but get this: her release wasn’t granted. She is being forcefully locked into finishing her contract out. No word on what this will mean for the WWF’s Women’s title.</p><p> </p><p> Mick Foley released his second book, Foley is Good. It has followed in its predecessor’s footsteps, becoming a number one non-fiction book on the New York Times best sellers list. Mick and I may have had a bit of a falling out in 1994 and from his book it sounded like he held the whole “butts in seats” line against me yet, but all in all I’m glad to see him find some success. He appeared this past week on Raw and SmackDown to promote the book releasing.</p><p> </p><p> Some pictures surfaced of Davey Boy Smith, who is currently out of wrestling and sitting in rehab. He is starting to look a little flabby, which may be a product of him getting off the juice he was on all through the 90s. I also saw a few shots of Juventud Guerrera from a match at XPW Deadlock. He’s looking more muscular. It’s too bad he can be such a headache, because I think he would be great to beef up the new X-Division. Maybe in the future. The distant future.</p><p> </p><p> Backstage at Nitro, Paul Orndorff was showing proteges Sean O’Haire, Mark Jindrak, and Yang some tips on (respectively) being a better heel, a better face, and having better in-ring psychology. Now this one was some of my own doing, but a strong friendship has developed between Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Rey Mysterio Jr. It sparked over them sharing some stories of Eddie Guerrero, and they got along with it over the whole course of the night before agreeing to start traveling together. That should be better for our backstage, so I’m glad. I took note that Mike Tenay is starting to look a little less skinny. That middle age spread really is starting to hit the roster. Also, Booker T is looking more muscular, which is good because that should make him look more like a star.</p><p> </p><p> After the show, I heard Ric Flair saying that Vampiro was clumsy in the ring and Jeff Jarrett told me he feels Mark Jindrak can’t sell worth a damn.</p><p> </p><p> Reports came back that during a pre-show match on Raw, Jerry Lynn broke his ankle doing one of his common high risk moves. Lynn is the current holder of the WWF Light Heavyweight title and now he’s going to be out for a few months. Is Vince even going to notice?</p><p> </p><p> Envy was a pretty strong show, but if someone were to just call it a three hour Nitro, I wouldn’t hold it against them. “Mr. Wonderful” showed some more tips on being a face to Mark Jindrak and Yang and on being a heel to Sean O’Haire, proving that he’s probably the best mentor we have in WCW. The bad part of the night was that Scott Steiner was running around all night making rumors about Dustin Rhodes being gay. I don’t even know where this one came from, but Scott seemed pretty adamant about it. I told him to knock it off, giving him a slap on the wrist. Nothing came of it, but this is the second rumor that was getting started lately and I don’t want to see it start to become a fad.</p><p> </p><p> Sid gave me quite the earful about putting Mike Awesome over cleanly. The thing is, I am looking at Sid’s contract being up for renewal pretty soon, and just in case I don’t get to keep him (because I’ll be damned if I’m going to offer him the same money that he’s making now!) then I wanted to make sure to give Awesome this huge victory. But Vicious, of course, didn’t see things my way; at least he did the job that I told him to do.</p><p> </p><p> I heard Scott Steiner and Kevin Nash talking about Shane Helms and Kaz Hayashi after the show, saying that these “two midget punks” won’t ever connect with the crowd. I praised Scott for getting such a great main event out of a long since retired wrestler. He was happy about it, beaming like a huge silverback ape. I also complimented Ric Flair again, saying that his acting in the storyline so far and what is to come has been incredible. He too was pleased at this. In order to try to appease him, I also pointed out Sid as a good example for putting over the younger talent of tomorrow. He seemed pleased with my words, but I could tell he’s still pretty annoyed.</p><p> </p><p> On Nitro, we set up Lance Storm to have a new gimmick of “Arch Competitor” which should play off how damn good he really is. Hopefully this will help him to get over the hump of the midcard, which is where I was feeling he might have remained if we simply kept up the whole “Team Canada” bit. It came off very well, above average, if I would dare say, and then twice during Envy we saw him getting better at it. Not quite so well received was the new “Redneck” gimmick for Jamie Knoble. We thought playing up that he and Kid Kash are both from the Virginias would be a nice team up to take on Chavo and Kaz, and especially with this new craze with people enjoying this new Joe Dirt movie, with Knoble turning it into more of a full change. Had we been in Georgia, maybe it would have played out better, but in New Mexico and Las Vegas, it just felt below average. We will stick with it and see how it goes, because I feel like he can play the character off, but for the short-term it is only going to hamper him.</p><p> </p><p> I also saw a report on the second annual Mark Curtis Weekend of Champions tribute show, which went very well. Nobody from WCW was able to go to it because it was held on Friday in Florida, while all of our guys were in Vegas that night.</p><p> </p><p> One final note, it seems that legends Lou Thesz, Jose Lothario, Jimmy Valiant, and Bob Backlund are all gearing up to retire in three months.</p>

<p>WWF: May 2001 week 2</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="N5QIZGQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N5QIZGQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <hr><details><summary><strong>WWF Raw is War</strong></summary> </p><p> Venue: Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York (Tri State)</p><p> Attendance: 16,234 (sell out!)</p><p> Broadcasters: Foxtel, Sky Sports 1, TNN, TSN</p><p> Rating: 18.25</p><p> Card Rating: B+</p><p> </p><p> Shane McMahon opens the show bringing out his special guest, Mick Foley! From Linda and Shane McMahon, Foley has been granted special “guest host” powers, meaning he can do whatever he wants. Vince McMahon comes out to challenge this, but Mick turns it back around on him by booking the Power Trip to defend the Tag Team titles tonight against Benoit and Jericho! (Rating: A*)</p><p> Jim Ross and Paul Heyman take time to hype our main events, which will be the Tag Team match at the end of the night but also The Undertaker against The Big Show! (Rating: B)</p><p> Eddie Guerrero causes a distraction for both men, leading to Billy Gunn defeating Haku by count out to retain the WWF European title (Rating: C-)</p><p> Eddie goes for Lilian, which distracts Billy long enough for The Island Tribe to attack him! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Mick Foley and Shane McMahon run into Edge and Rhyno backstage. Edge and Mick get along, but Rhyno mentions how if the two would have been in ECW at the same time, he’d have Gored him out of the business! Bold words lead Mick to book him against Kane tonight! (Rating: A)</p><p> It started out as Rob Van Dam against Faarooq, but Crash Holly joined into a Hardcore title match. RVD wins to retain the WWF Hardcore title (Rating: C-)</p><p> Jeff Hardy appears out of nowhere and attacks RVD! Rob escapes before Jeff can try to pin him (Rating: B)</p><p> Jonathan Coachman is backstage with The Undertaker and Kane, who say they are ready for whatever the Power Trip throw at them as we get closer to Judgment Day. (Rating: B+)</p><p> Elsewhere backstage, William Regal and Kurt Angle attack Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho! When Mick Foley comes by, he orders Regal and Angle be thrown out of the building! (Rating: B)</p><p> The Big Show finds Vince McMahon at the complete wrong time; when Show talks about beating up Matt Hardy last week, asking if that has gotten Show off of Vince’s naughty list yet. An irate Vince says he doesn’t give a damn about Hardy, only about him facing Undertaker tonight! (Rating: B-)</p><p> The Undertaker goes rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ down to the ring for his match tonight (Rating: B)</p><p> The Big Show defeated The Undertaker after interference from Steve Austin (Rating: B-)</p><p> Michael Cole interviews a banged up Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho, who say they are beaten but not defeated, they plan to win the titles tonight! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Tori defeated Chyna in a Non-Title match (Rating: D+)</p><p> Stephanie talks bad about Chyna and Trish while Chyna is laid out by Tori (Rating: C-)</p><p> Mick Foley comes upon Perry Saturn, Terri, and Dean Malenko. They mock him, saying that his new book should be called “Foley Isn’t Good” but he tells them to lighten up by taking on Too Cool! (Rating: C)</p><p> Matt Hardy and Lita are at WWF New York tonight. Matt talks about Big Show and how Team Xtreme are all about no fear and living for the moment, which is exactly what he’ll do when he gets Show into the ring again! (Rating: B-)</p><p> The Radicalz defeated Too Cool after interference from Terrir (Rating: C-)</p><p> Too Cool recover and chase the Radicalz away, before dancing with Mick Foley! (Rating: B-)</p><p> The Dudleyz cut a promo on Spike and the Hollys, saying that the Hollys only got involved after Spike ran to them, so their blood is on his hands (Rating: C)</p><p> Hardcore Holly defeated Bubba Ray Dudley by count out when Spike distracted him (Rating: C-)</p><p> The Dudley Boyz brutally attack Hardcore Holly, looking to put him through a table, but Spike Dudley saves with a chair (Rating: C+)</p><p> Kane defeated Rhyno by DQ when Rhyno goes into a rage and Gores the referee (Rating: C-)</p><p> Kane tries to fight back the vicious Rhyno, but Triple H comes to assault "The Big Red Machine" (Rating: B+)</p><p> The Brothers of Destruction are pissed and swear vengeance on the Power Trip! (Rating: B+)</p><p> Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho defeated The Power Trip by a dusty finish disqualification when Earl Hebner saw Austin hit Jericho with a chair (Rating: B-)</p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="wDSynh8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wDSynh8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <hr><details><summary><strong>WWF SmackDown!</strong></summary> </p><p> Venue: Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut (Tri State)</p><p> Attendance: 15,635 (sell out!)</p><p> Broadcasters: Foxtel, Sky Sports 1, The Score, UPN</p><p> Rating: 12.82</p><p> Card Rating: B-</p><p> </p><p> Once again, Shane McMahon brings out special guest host Mick Foley. This time, he’s met in the ring by Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, and he puts them in their place by booking Hunter to defend the Intercontinental title in a steel cage tonight against Kane! “This is the arena that you ended most of my career with inside a Hell in a Cell, so you won’t have a problem with that, right? Have a nice day!” (Rating: A*)</p><p> Jonathan Coachman interviews William Regal, who says he plans to watch Chris Jericho’s match tonight very closely (Rating: B-)</p><p> The Undertaker tries to enter the building, but finds out he's been banned for the night, by order of Vince McMahon! (Rating: B)</p><p> Faarooq defeated Val Venis when a StevenKick hits Val instead of Faarooq (Rating: C)</p><p> The other members of RTC start questioning Steven after his botch in the match! (Rating: B-)</p><p> With Rhyno set to face Chris Benoit, Kurt Angle joins commentary, cutting a promo on Benoit that amounts to “I’ll make him tap repeatedly at Judgment Day” (Rating: B)</p><p> Chris Benoit went to a double DQ with Rhyno (Rating: C-)</p><p> After the match, Benoit says he'll put his match against Angle on the line just to get a hardcore match with Rhyno on Raw! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Jonathan Coachman interviews the Hardy Boyz, who say that they want to take on Big Show and RVD, but tonight is the Island Tribe (Rating: B-)</p><p> Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley brags about Tori beating Chyna on Raw. Trish Stratus comes out and they argue about who walk out with the Women’s title at Judgment Day (Rating: C+)</p><p> Trish Stratus defeated Tori (Rating: C-)</p><p> Outside the arena, Vince McMahon, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and Debra arrive to the building (Rating: B)</p><p> Rob Van Dam defeated Crash Holly in a Hardcore match to retain the WWF Hardcore title (Rating: C-)</p><p> Lilian Garcia interviews Steven Richards, alone for a change, but he says not to worry because he'll win tonight and prove his worth to the rest of the Right to Censor. (Rating: D+)</p><p> When Steve Austin and Vince McMahon show up in the dressing room, Triple H complains about facing Kane tonight, but Austin and Vince have their hands tied about the matter. (Rating: B+)</p><p> The Island Tribe defeated The Hardy Boyz when Big Show chokeslams Matt (Rating: C-)</p><p> The Big Show lays out both Matt and Jeff Hardy, but leaves when Lita gets in his face (Rating: B-)</p><p> Eddie Guerrero is at WWF New York, saying that Lilian and the European title wish they were with him (Rating: C)</p><p> Mick Foley argues with Steve Austin, Vince McMahon, and Debra, before barring them leaving the Power Trip dressing room during the main event! (Rating: A)</p><p> Chris Jericho defeated Dean Malenko in a match that should have been amazing but was kept brutally short and dull because Vince McMahon doesn’t want you to have nice things (Rating: C-)</p><p> William Regal looks like he's going to attack Jericho, but Chris catches him and cuts a promo against him, saying that he’s too fast for tea and crumpets and he’ll show more of his moves at Judgment Day (Rating: B)</p><p> Lilian Garcia interviews Rob Van Dam, saying he'll take on Jeff Hardy where and whenever because he’s the “Whole Dam Show” (Rating: C+)</p><p> D-Von Dudley comes to the ring, and he says that Bubba will stay backstage if Spike faces him in a hardcore match right now! (Rating: C+)</p><p> Men of their word, D-Von Dudley defeated Spike Dudley in a Hardcore match (Rating: D+)</p><p> But after the bell sounds, Bubba comes to the ring and the Dudleyz lay out Spike and the Hollys, with Molly finally getting them to stop by running from them, with Bubba chasing after her with “that look in his eyes” as JR would say if he were calling this (Rating: C)</p><p> Steven's big hand-picked opponent to earn his way back into the Right to Censor’s good graces is... Funaki! (Rating: C-)</p><p> Steven Richards defeated Funaki after Ivory’s interference (Rating: C-)</p><p> Kane is heading to the ring for our main event! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Triple H defeated Kane in a Cage match to retain the WWF Intercontinental title by using the sledgehammer (Rating: B)</p><p> Despite Triple H retaining here, Mick Foley books him to defend again against Kane at Judgment Day! Kane sits up and chokeslams Hunter to end the show! (Rating: B+)</p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ZPaeS13.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZPaeS13.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <hr><details><summary><strong>WWF Jakked</strong></summary> </p><p> Venue: Nassau Coliseum</p><p> Broadcasters: Syndication</p><p> Rating: 0.10</p><p> Card Rating: C+</p><p> </p><p> Scotty Too Hotty defeated Jimmy Cicero (Rating: D+)</p><p> Scotty dances for the crowd (Rating: B)</p><p> Al Snow defeated Chaz (Rating: C-)</p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ZvDPOGe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZvDPOGe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <hr><details><summary><strong>WWF Heat</strong></summary> </p><p> Venue: Hartford Civic Center</p><p> Broadcasters: Foxtel, MTV, Sky Sports 1, Sportsnet East</p><p> Rating: 1.02</p><p> Card Rating: B</p><p> </p><p> Tonight at WWF New York, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley! (Rating: B-)</p><p> Spike Dudley defeated Chaz (Rating: C-)</p><p> Lo-Down try to make Spike pay, but he escapes them (Rating: D)</p><p> Stephanie makes things not fun for people around her, threatening staff members for not having her room just right (Rating: B)</p><p> Right to Censor are here to save Hartford from itself, whether they like it or not (Rating: B-)</p><p> The Goodfather and Val Venis defeated Too Cool (Rating: C-)</p><p> Too Cool are unable to fight back against the RTC, who leave them lying on the mat! (Rating: C+)</p><p> Someone backstage gives Stephanie water, but she dislikes it and spits it in the woman's face (Rating: B-)</p><p> Lita defeated Molly Holly (Rating: C-)</p><p> Lita and Molly shake hands after their match (Rating: D)</p><p> Jeff Hardy defeated Essa Ríos (Rating: B-)</p><p> Stephanie's podium interview discusses Trish Stratus as well as Triple H and Shane McMahon (Rating: C+)</p><p> </p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="5cRfYaW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5cRfYaW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> The next World Wrestling Federation PPV Extravaganza will be WWF Judgment Day!</p><p> Held on May 20th, 2001 at The ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announced So Far</span></p><p> WWF World Heavyweight Championship: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin © vs. The Undertaker</p><p> WWF Intercontinental Championship: “The Game” Triple H © vs. “The Big Red Machine” Kane</p><p> 30 Minute Ultimate Submission Match: “Olympic Hero” Kurt Angle vs. “The Rabid Wolverine” Chris Benoit</p><p> William Regal vs. “Y2J” Chris Jericho</p><p> The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hollys</p><p> Tori vs. Trish Stratus</p></div><p></p><p></p>

The aqua version of Kane is creepier looking than his regular look lol! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<p>World Championship Wrestling presents WCW Envy</p><p> </p><p> As we saw with Pride last month, the opening video is narrated by Vampiro, who is lit inside a dark room by three candles now; one standing for greed, one for pride, and now one for envy. It shows images of Scott Steiner, Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Totally Buff, Kevin Nash, Sting, and Animal, as those are the three biggest matches of the evening. <strong>“Desire. Jealousy. Want. All these things describe something that lies dormant inside each and every person who is, was, or ever will be. No one is ever content with their position in life in comparison to those around them. And when that vile ‘green eyed monster’ rears its head, some of the worst sins can be committed. The sins of the heart beckon to those weak enough to fall prey to its siren call; but who will be Cain and who will be Abel by the time this story ends?”</strong> Vampiro blows out his candles, and the video ends as it fades into the Godsmack song that was licensed for the pay-per-view! (B)</p><p> </p><p> As the song plays over the arena, we go inside the sold out Pan American Center for a grand fireworks display as Mike Tenay, Scott Hudson, and “Double A” Arn Anderson welcome us to WCW Envy! They discuss some of our matches that we will be seeing tonight, but they say that the biggest one of the evening being the WCW World’s Heavyweight championship match, a match that is months in the making as “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner defends against a man coming out of retirement for perhaps one final ride, Tully Blanchard! (C+)</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe width="220" height="124" src="</p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k1jMMfCRVK0?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/k1jMMfCRVK0?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><p> <img alt="t1bJDSx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t1bJDSx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>WCW Envy</strong></p><p> <em><span style="font-size:8px;">Shown Live on May 13th, 2001 (Week 2)</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Held at: The Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Mid South)</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Announcers: Mike Tenay, Scott Hudson, and Arn Anderson</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Attendance: 12,482 people (sold out!)</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> PPV Rating: 0.02</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> TV Rating: 1.08</span></em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary></p><span>http://i.imgur.com/JBl4mtV.jpg?1</span><p> <span>http://i.imgur.com/7f8ztT6.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/P8aeNAJ.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p><strong> “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett vs. “K-Dawg” Konnan</strong></summary></p><p> <em><span style="font-size:8px;">Announced Time Limit: 45:00</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Official: Scott James</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Ringside: Tygress (Konnan)</span></em></p><p> </p><p> This bout may not have the greatest of build up, but it is a match between the current and a former United States champion, so even if it doesn’t have a very ambiguous ending, it is pushed as being very open between who could come out the victor. To each of their credit, both men stay true to their word and leave their backup in the back (save for Tygress) so it is a fair one-on-one contest. Konnan certainly does get loud crowd reactions and that makes this match look bigger than it does. Let’s face it, it certainly hasn’t been much of a “war” between the Filthy Animals against Jarrett and the Harris Boys, but you could call this a “strong skirmish” that had been brewing between the two groups.</p><p> </p><p> Jarrett pulls out all the heel tactics in his arsenal, but Konnan, having been around the block himself, tends to have an answer for each trick Jarrett has up his sleeve. This forces Jeff into a straight up wrestling match, but he is also very good at that. “K-Dawg” isn’t (and, for that matter, in WCW never really was) much of a big deal, but he holds his own against Jeff by rallying the crowd behind him and getting numerous near-falls that almost put some gold back in his hands. This sets Jarrett off, his facial expressions clearly showing how close he knows that was. With that in mind, he goes to his trusty “Acoustic Equalizer” for help. Tygress grabs it however, leading to a tug of war that Jarrett wins by pulling her into the ring. In doing so, Scott James gets the guitar and disposes of it before he starts trying to get Tygress out of the ring. In the chaos, Jarrett kicks a low blow on Konnan before hitting the Stroke for the victory.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Match Time: 11:45</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Notes: Jarrett was really off his game and Tygress did some good work at ringside. This match got the show off to a good, strong start.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Rating: </em></span></p></div><p></p><p><hr></details></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1D13aft.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/QDX2HET.jpg?1</span><p> <span>http://i.imgur.com/C4RidzV.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3Iw81k1.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/9Bo1juQ.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> “Mean” Gene Okerlund and “Nickname Pending” Jeremy Borash are backstage with The Steiner Brothers and Midajah. Gene says that his guests at this time have some big matches tonight, asking for some thoughts from them. Scott screams that Jeremy is <em>“standing in my light and keeping the freaks from seeing the peaks”</em> and shoves him out of frame. Gene looks briefly concerned as we hear Borash fall over something off-camera, but the self-proclaimed “Freakzilla” has no time for that as he forcefully pulls Okerlund’s microphone back toward himself. He says that Scott Steiner knows all about dealing with big things, just like the freaks he was with found out last night. <em>“But this ain’t no big match. It’s some old yella’ toothed sumbitch who used to be somethin’. But he wasn’t nuthin’. Never was nuthin’ and never will be nuthin’. Scratch that, he’s gonna be somethin’ tonight – he’ll be a grease spot on the mat.”</em> Rick says that you can add five more broken bodies to the count because once he’s done in the Envy match, he’s gonna have some new trinkets and a contract for a title match in his pocket. Scott warns everyone that the Steiner Brothers are the best WCW has to offer, so tonight they show their dominance – <em>“and that includes the freaks in the hotel after I’m done kickin’ gramp’s ass!”</em> Scott and Rick leave as Gene checks on Jeremy, who had fallen over a lighting rig. Okerlund tells him that he has to watch where he’s going around the Steiners, with Borash jotting it down in his notebook for later.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Notes: Gene and Jeremy remain a good pairing. Scott really worked the crowd well here, his off the cuff comments about having sex tonight actually blending well into how little he seems to care about his match tonight.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Rating: B-</em></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary></p><img alt="D0QZBAc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/D0QZBAc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <img alt="j9Ncc2a.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/j9Ncc2a.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/0fodKnR.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW X-Division Championship – Last Man Standing Match</strong></p><p><strong> Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. “The Franchise” Shane Douglas</strong></summary></p><p> <em><span style="font-size:8px;">Announced Time Limit: No Time Limit</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Official: Mark Johnson</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Ringside: Tygress (Rey Mysterio Jr.)</span></em></p><p> </p><p> The X-Division title is on the line as Shane Douglas tries one final time to win the championship from Rey Mysterio Jr. Douglas did a number on Mysterio’s legs on a recent Nitro, and it looks as though it is clearly slowing Rey down as he keeps to a more grounded attack to start the match. This keeps Douglas on his toes, giving Mysterio the element of surprise and allowing him to do some early damage to Shane; but this match is a walk instead of a sprint, as it requires a ten count to win rather than just a flashy pinning combination. Arn tries to put this over as a brutal bout, feeling that Douglas has the advantage overall because his offense tends to be more toward putting someone down rather than how Mysterio’s cruiserweight style isn’t as harmful, it’s more about winning a match than hurting your opponent. Despite how badly that came out, this becomes some of the story of the match, as Shane starts brutally hammering Mysterio following a low blow. He hits a chopblock and then locks a figure four leglock on Rey in order to accentuate the work he did on the knee previously.</p><p> </p><p> The match spills outside as Rey is hurled out under the bottom rope, resulting in a bad landing flat on his stomach. Mike Tenay points out that this match doesn’t have to end in the ring, as Shane hits a baseball slide and heads out to meet Mysterio. They begin a fight through the sold out crowd of the Pan American Center, who start chanting “ECW!” at this. Shane hammers Rey over the head and back with a steel chair, but Mysterio is able to get back up by the count of seven. Douglas is just all over Rey until they get near a (planted) merchandise booth, where Mysterio is able to fight back with his own steel chair shots. He nails Douglas with the chair a few times before playing to the crowd, but Douglas delivers a drop toe hold that gives him Rey’s leg, which he slams into the concrete floor! Shane starts gloating that he’s going to be the next champion, when someone sticks their head out from under the merchandise booth – and the person vaults over the desk in the booth to hit Douglas with a forearm smash! The person’s hat comes off, and it’s AJ Styles!</p><p> </p><p> Styles comes out of his shell, stomping and punching Douglas, before throwing him into steel barricade and then hitting a rolling kick that dazes Shane. The groggy “Franchise” staggers forward, trying to gain his bearings, but that’s when Mysterio has his wits back to him, and he leaps off the top of the merchandise stand to land on Douglas with a seated senton! Douglas crashes hard on the floor, and Mysterio is down as well! Mark Johnson is delivering the count as Styles (who had backed away but didn’t leave) is leading the crowd in cheering for Rey to get to his feet. Both men start to stir, but while Rey is able to make it up, Douglas falls back to the floor! The ten count is registered, and Mysterio retains the championship! It looks like it’s back to the drawing board for “The Franchise” as he is out of the running for the X-Division title!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Match Time: 17:59</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Notes: This match left the crowd buzzing afterwards. It needed slightly better color commentary. Both men showed some good psychology for the “Epic” match build that we told them to have.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Rating: B-</em></span></p></div><p></p><p><hr></details></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1D13aft.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/QDX2HET.jpg?1</span><p> <img alt="fbmbsH4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fbmbsH4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> “Mean” Gene and “Affable” Jeremy are standing by in the interview area again, this time with the opponent of their previous guest, Tully Blanchard. Borash goes a little too far in showing Tully that he’s a huge fan of him and is worried, performing poorly in the segment, but Gene reels it back by asking Blanchard why, at his age and how many years he’s been out of the ring, is he risking his body tonight? Blanchard says that he has been sitting and watching Steiner bully everyone who stands near him. He feels that someone needs to step in and teach Steiner some respect, some of the respect that he used to have before he shaved his hair and bleached it blonde. If he doesn’t stand up for everyone, he’d not be able to look his kids in the eyes as a man ever again. He says that he may not win, but Scott will remember who he is by the time he’s done. ©</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="8CcQwCr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8CcQwCr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="BrQnKun.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BrQnKun.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AMpr25U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AMpr25U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> We go elsewhere into the darkened room of Vampiro, where Daffney and Kanyon are kneeling at the sides of the standing Vampiro. Vampiro talks about how envy drives all the stars of WCW, and he plans to bring yet another into the fold tonight while Kanyon does his job to take down the myth of Goldberg. Daffney breaks her silence, saying that “Kanyon doing the job” is a bad choice of phrase, and laughs loudly until Vampiro places his head on top of her head. He welcomes all who sin to find their redemption at the altar of the Dark Eden. Vampiro didn’t do very well tonight without a script, but Daffney looks better at her gimmick despite not coming out of this very well (she’s way less over than the other two). But the segment does what it needed to get across. ©</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary></p><span>http://i.imgur.com/ClBTeNn.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/D5yqUxE.jpg</span><p> <strong>Tables Match</strong></p><p><strong> Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome</strong></summary></p><p> <em><span style="font-size:8px;">Announced Time Limit: No Time Limit</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Official: Charles Robinson</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Ringside: None</span></em></p><p> </p><p> If the previous match was all about fast paced action and intensity, this is a Godzilla movie fight between two big, lumbering beasts. Neither man has the size or strength advantage compared to the other, but the younger, more agile Awesome gets the better of Sid in quite a few occasions. He hits a plancha that Sid has no answer for, but when Vicious does do damage it is with some very brutal looking punches and kicks that do a good job of dazing Awesome. A sidewalk slam puts Awesome on the mat and Sid goes after the tables. He sets one up on the outside as well as sending one into the ring.</p><p> </p><p> Mike tries to turn the tide back his way with a big chairshot off the top rope, but Sid catches him and plants him with a one handed chokeslam. Vicious sets up the table, but Mike doesn’t let him set up a powerbomb. Mike comes back into the match with a german suplex and tries to set up an Awesome Bomb, but Sid fights out. He starts hitting Awesome with all he has, as Tenay starts saying that it looks like Vicious wants to send Awesome out of the ring through the table on the floor. But when Sid goes for a running big boot, Awesome catches him, lifts Sid slightly off the ground, and tackles him down through the table in the ring! It wasn’t exactly an Awesome Bomb, but the table shatters under the weight of the two behemoths, and this match is over! Hudson points out that there was no interference and no shady tactics; Mike Awesome just defeated Sid Vicious.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Match Time: 8:46</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Notes: Tenay and Hudson showed their good chemistry announcing together. Awesome was well suited to the brawl nature of this match, which was even better due to the hot crowd.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Rating: B-</em></span></p></div><p></p><p><hr></details></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary></p><span>http://i.imgur.com/q9Frvho.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/TVeq0Hh.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/zWQDdLZ.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/0p3vm5y.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Ab5gddQ.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/3Iw81k1.jpg</span><p> <strong>Envy Match</strong></p><p><strong> “The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. General Rection vs. Billy Kidman vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner</strong></summary></p><p> <em><span style="font-size:8px;">Announced Time Limit: No Time Limit</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Official: Charles Robinson</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Ringside: Tygress (Billy Kidman); Tylene (Lance Storm)</span></em></summary></p><p> </p><p> If pro wrestling is a circus where there’s something for everyone (i.e. “Don’t like the clowns, you’ll enjoy the elephants”) then this is the trapeze act of our little show tonight. All six men, all six with something to lose and something to gain, gather together in order to win one of the biggest prizes you can: a guaranteed contract for a championship bout. Mike Tenay points out that it doesn’t say “World” championship, you can go after any title you want, but you will have this championship contract in your back pocket regardless of choice. Rhodes and Steiner have some unfinished business to settle after the brawls they have been having on Nitro, so they seem to rush one another and stay to themselves for a good portion of the match. Lance Storm has endeared himself to no one except for his followers, so he is bounced around by anyone who gets close enough. The wildcard is Kidman, who has no allegiance or real enemy in this match, so he takes on anyone who is near enough for him to take down while spending his other time bringing the ladder into the ring. Even though it’s not really necessary in a “spot-show” type of match like a ladder match, Kidman and O’Haire actually show that they’ve been beefing up their technical skills as well.</p><p> </p><p> General Rection has just finished planting Storm with a release powerbomb when he begins making a go for the ladder that Billy had finally set up in the center of the ring. He just barely has his feet off the ground when Kidman appears and drags him back down to knock him away with a dropkick. Storm brings Kidman back down from the ladder with a belly to back suplex, but O’Haire stops Lance’s momentum very abruptly with a crucifix powerbomb! But when Sean turns back around, Rick Steiner is right there to blast him with a Steinerline, proving that there can always be someone bigger and badder around the bend. They all go into a frantic melee of spots on one another, some of those spots looking more intricate and contrived than others, but it culminates in Hugh doing a moonsault from the turnbuckle to the outside of the ring on top of the five other men in the match!</p><p> </p><p> As the match winds down, all six are growing weary, so each man tries what could be his last bid for the contract. Rick hits his Steiner Driver on Hugh, which essentially takes him out of the equation as Steiner begins climbing. O’Haire bounds up the other side of the ladder however, meeting Rick right at the top with a fist to the face. Dustin comes from their side and shoves the ladder down, taking both men out before starting to set it up himself – but no, Storm hits him with a superkick to the back of the ear! The smack echoes throughout the entire Pan American Center (and perhaps even outside into Las Cruces!) as Rhodes crumples to the mat. Kidman looks like the last hope to keep Storm from getting the contract, but Lance is able to shove him aside as well. But out of left field comes Sean O’Haire, who has his own issues to settle with Storm, and the two duke it out atop a ladder! But an unexpected party seems to have his own ideas… </p><p> </p><p> One german suplex off the back end of the ladder later, and Lance Storm is the last one standing! What is Alex Wright even doing here?! To an incredibly massive chorus of jeers and boos from the crowd, Lance reaches up and unhooks the contract, punching the potential golden ticket to a championship bout in his future.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Match Time: 17:45</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Notes: This was booked to have a slow build, but everyone struggled with the psychology of it. Storm, Hugh, and Dustin did well at maintaining the Spectacle, but Kidman, O’Haire, and Steiner did not. Dustin was off his game and Tygress did good work at ringside, and everyone got the crowd buzzing.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Rating: C+</em></span></p></div><p></p><p><hr></details></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary></p><span>http://i.imgur.com/8msICNG.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/RLTACre.jpg</span><p> <strong>Booker T vs. “Perfect” Shawn Stasiak</strong></summary></p><p> <em><span style="font-size:8px;">Announced Time Limit: 30:00</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Official: Billy Silverman</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Ringside: None</span></em></p><p> </p><p> After the victory of the leader of The World, Shawn Stasiak struts out here for his match in full confidence. He seems like this should be a foregone conclusion now, a great night for The World. While one can’t say that he didn’t hold his own in the match, showing that he has been improving his performance skills as of late as he zeroes in and targets the shoulder that has been getting nagged by Lance Storm for the past two months, let’s face it, this match is what it always has been: a match that was booked just to give Booker a win on the pay-per-view. And that’s exactly what happens, as Booker blocks an attempt at the fisherman suplex and fights back. He has trouble hooking the Book End with his weakened shoulder, but the Axe Kick has no such issue, as he puts Stasiak away in just under nine minutes.</p><p> </p><p> Booker’s night isn’t quite over yet though, as he is immediately blasted from behind by Lance Storm! A superkick puts the three time World champion down on the mat, and the rest of The World seem to be right on Storm’s heels as they start putting the boots to the downed Booker. Storm hooks on the armbar submission again, doing more damage to Booker’s arm and shoulder all over again, while Mike Awesome is setting up a table. Elix Skipper and Alex Wright gleefully join in on the attack as well, and all looks like Booker is about to take a pretty rough ride… </p><p> </p><p> But his saviors come in the form of Sean O’Haire and big Sid Vicious! Together the two massive men swat Elix and Alex away easily, before delivering clotheslines that send Awesome and Stasiak over the top rope and out of the ring! Lance Storm knows when he’s outnumbered, and he slinks away out the back door as O’Haire, Vicious, and trainers start to check on Booker.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Match Time: 8:58</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Notes: Tenay’s announcing lifted this bout. Booker is having a hard time finding opponents he clicks with, count Stasiak as another one (after Lance last month). The match was planned to calm the crowd and did so. The post-match attack showed Storm getting better at his new character. But Elix and Alex seemed to underwhelm the fans with their roles, while Sid looked good and Booker and O’Haire showed some good performances.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Rating: C- / C+</em></span></p></div><p></p><p><hr></details></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="J0zzIdm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/J0zzIdm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1D13aft.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1D13aft.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QDX2HET.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QDX2HET.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LQ6dU8Y.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LQ6dU8Y.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4Xrf1GV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4Xrf1GV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> We are halfway through the show and that means it’s time to check in with the WCW Panel! Tony talks about the incredible action we’ve seen so far tonight, with Lance Storm taking home the contract for a guaranteed title match and it would seem a new member of The World in Alex Wright. Stevie is pretty upset about the attack that Booker T just suffered from, saying that <em>“dem fruit bootys gonna find what’s what when it’s on like neckbone”</em> Jeff Jarrett and Rey Mysterio Jr. have retained their titles, but the big one is still coming later tonight. Borash and Lovey of course aren’t very experienced yet compared to their contemporaries so they don’t come out of this well, but it’s time to head back to the ring and David Penzer! ©</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary></p><span>http://i.imgur.com/PLFbwG7.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/o9HKxZh.jpg</span><p> <strong>Sting vs. Animal</strong></summary></p><p> <em><span style="font-size:8px;">Announced Time Limit: 45:00</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Official: Scott James</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Ringside: None</span></em></p><p> </p><p> Two painted warriors who know one another like the back of their hands go to battle with one another next at Envy. Their bout is kept fairly simple, just telling a nice story. Sting sticks and moves, not wanting to get caught by the furious and powerful Animal, while the former Road Warrior waits for his opening to strike. Strike he does, as he finally catches Sting going for a Stinger Splash a little too early on and makes him pay for it with a Stungun onto the top turnbuckle pad.</p><p> </p><p> Animal uses his brute strength to keep Sting forced onto the mat, but the fans stay solidly behind the man known as “The Franchise of WCW”. Animal finally loses his cool at not being able to put Sting away, and he simply shoves Sting into the corner and starts beating on him with closed fists and kicks. Scott James tries to tell Animal to stop this, but he shoves James away in anger! Scott tries to let this slide, but when Animal does it again, he calls for the bell, disqualifying him!</p><p> </p><p> Animal grows even more incensed after this, now grabbing James by his referee’s shirt and pushing him into the corner to yell at him! He calls this “a load of horseshit!” and continually screaming at him “don’t you know who I am?!” Scott finally gets a saving grace as Sting comes in and starts punching, chopping, and kicking Animal away, culminating in a big Stinger Splash! Doug Dillinger and his security team arrive on the scene finally, and they start breaking the men up as Animal keeps screaming obscenities toward Sting and Scott James. This one doesn’t seem to be over, but for today, Sting’s hand is raised in victory – albeit a disqualification.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Match Time: 8:44</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Notes: The announcing lifted this match that got the crowd hotter.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Rating: C+ / B-</em></span></p></div><p></p><p><hr></details></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/TVeq0Hh.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> We head backstage, where a sad General Rection sits on a bench in the dressing room. He is looking at his “MIA” shirt, packing it away symbolically, as it was what he was wagering in the Envy match. He looks ready to leave the arena for the night, but his path is blocked… </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="uhGNkrD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uhGNkrD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MQ8Bgio.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MQ8Bgio.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/wZZb3Lb.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Simon has a problem, and that problem is that Hugh is spiraling down, down, down, when they have continually offered him a hand up. Rection tries to move past them, but they won’t allow him by. Diamond tells Hugh that they need their answer, and since he let him have so much extra time to think about it, he won’t like them if he doesn’t give them an answer that they want. Simon is a bit underwhelming in this segment, coming off a little whiny when Hugh gives him an answer to the negative; he says that he has done well, and despite this slump he’s in right now, he will come out of it on his own. Simon is furious, and he is about to sic C.W. and Disqo on him, but it appears he came prepared too… </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/UJcxP85.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/p0fsy4K.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Kronik step in behind Rection, and the three large men put Simon on the retreat! The Problem Solvers tell Hugh that he will be made to regret this very soon, before leaving quickly. Hugh puts a few dollars into Clark’s hands, telling them that they aren’t going to be finished so easily. Adams tells him that if he’s got the green, he’s got backup. Adams is good and Clark comes off fantastic here as menacing guns, as this story looks to be heating up! ©</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1D13aft.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/QDX2HET.jpg?1</span><p> <span>http://i.imgur.com/0f6jrZ3.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> “The Nature Boss” joins “Mean” Gene and “Green” Jeremy in the interview area, where Gene asks Flair for some thoughts about our main event tonight. Flair tries to be animated as usual, with a loud <em>“MEEEEEEEEEEAN GENE!”</em> and saying that the champagne is on ice and the hotel is packed and ready for the party! But Gene tells Ric that he’s known him for so many years that he can hear the waver in Ric’s boisterous voice, and that makes Flair drop the facade and say that all in all, he’s worried for Tully and his family, saying that he had all the kids together a few days ago and “seeing little Tess and my sweet Ashley playing together” just makes Ric more worried for tonight. This was a short segment, but Gene enjoyed the freedom to be off-script with Ric. When Flair leaves, Gene notices Borash getting a little teary-eyed at the thought of the legendary Horsemen, but Okerlund puts an arm around him and sends us back to the ring while he deals with “this wet blanket here.” (B)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary></p><span>http://i.imgur.com/7qAgwif.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/SDaEctv.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/UDcdLVe.jpg</span><p> <strong>“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff</strong></summary></p><p> <em><span style="font-size:8px;">Announced Time Limit: 45:00</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Official: Nick Patrick</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Ringside: Madusa (Totally Buff)</span></em></p><p> </p><p> This match has been building up ever since The Big Bang back in April, and Kevin Nash seems ready to destroy tonight as he walks to the ring with a stern look on his face. This isn’t tornado style, Totally Buff do have to at least tag in and out, so when the bell sounds, Nash runs past Luger and delivers a big boot to Bagwell, knocking him off the apron, before attacking Luger with punches and slams! Kevin seems to have a solid game plan, keeping Buff away and assaulting Lex. But it doesn’t take long before this strategy runs into a roadblock; that being that two men will always outnumber one. Kevin shows that he is definitely improving his performance skills. It doesn’t take long for Nash to misstep, and Luger nails him with a running forearm smash. From there it is all Totally Buff, as they tag in and out rapidly, and this match ends with a version of the Doomsday Blockbuster where Luger lifted Nash with a belly to back suplex while Buff delivers the Blockbuster. Luger scores the pinfall in what is nearly the shortest match of the card, as the combined might of Totally Buff only took seven minutes to put down “Big Sexy” Kevin Nash.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Match Time: 6:57</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Notes: Both of Totally Buff were really off their game, while Madusa did good work at ringside.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Rating: C+</em></span></p></div><p></p><p><hr></details></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1D13aft.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/QDX2HET.jpg?1</span><p> <img alt="nfmnnsl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nfmnnsl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Next to the interview area is WCW newcomer Kid Kash. Gene and Jeremy ask him how he has been enjoying himself thus far in World Championship Wrestling, and he tells them that it’s been worlds away from the type of atmosphere he’s been used to, but some things stay the same no matter where you are. He says that his debut match was ruined by Chavo Guerrero’s cheating ways, and Kaz Hayashi joining him has only made his mood worse. But before he can go on much more about that… </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/GOzN0ml.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/YCUVSdR.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Chavo and Kaz join him in the interview area, with Chavo telling Kash that maybe he should have stayed in the places he was used to, because WCW’s future is all about Chavo and Hayashi, not about Joe Dirt looking boys like Kid Kash. Kash says that he’ll take both of them on, any where and any time, with Chavo laughing at him and pointing out that we just saw what happens when one person takes on two, and maybe he needs to see it firsthand right now! But before they can attack, he is joined by… </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/XcJl8aZ.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Jamie Noble steps in? Indeed, Noble comes to Kash’s aid, with Chavo telling him that he needs to “get his Joe Dirt buddy out of here,” with Noble saying that he takes offense to him using Joe Dirt as an insult, because <em>“We’re all rednecks at heart!”</em> With two rednecks facing them down, Chavo and Kaz find something else to do, with Noble saying that he’ll have Kash’s back, because “our kind” need to stick together. Kash says that it looks like the South is rising again, and shaking hands with Noble! We have a new team forming, right here at Envy! (D)</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe width="220" height="180" src="</p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9udAirjw3U?rel=0&controls=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9udAirjw3U?rel=0&controls=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><p> <span>http://i.imgur.com/EVSpvhk.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The fireworks go off right at the base of the aisle as Goldberg makes his entrance to the Pan American Center! The announcers talk about how this could be win number 93, or it could be early retirement. Kanyon doesn’t seem afraid as he stands in the ring, with Mike wondering if Dark Eden could be the factor in this match. (B)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary></p><span>http://i.imgur.com/EVSpvhk.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/8CcQwCr.jpg</span><p> <strong>“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon</strong></summary></p><p> <em><span style="font-size:8px;">Announced Time Limit: 30:00</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Official: Mark Johnson</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Ringside: Daffney (Kanyon)</span></em></p><p> </p><p> Whereas you would normally just see the intense Goldberg plow through anyone in his way, Kanyon has a plan. Before the bell sounds, Daffney jumps in and shrieks in Goldberg’s ear, throwing him off, and that’s when Kanyon attacks! With this advantage, he hits some pretty impressive moves, with Tenay dusting off the “Innovator of Offense” nickname for Kanyon as he gets several near falls. But as it generally tends to be, it isn’t long until “Da Man” comes back, catching Kanyon with a one handed chokeslam before drilling him with the Spear. No matter how much Daffney yells on the outside, the Jackhammer puts this one away.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Match Time: 4:24</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Notes: Kanyon was off his game. He and Daffney showed excellent chemistry, but there wasn’t enough selling or psychology. Also, this was booked to work the crowd, but they were already hot and didn’t need working. The announcing did well at lifting the match though.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Rating: D+</em></span></p></div><p></p><p><hr></details></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/P8aeNAJ.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/zWQDdLZ.jpg</span><img alt="j9Ncc2a.jpg?1" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/j9Ncc2a.jpg?1" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The Filthy Animals aren’t nearly in the same party mood as they were earlier in the evening. They all realize that Billy not winning in the Envy match means the end of their partnership, and with Konnan also falling to Jeff Jarrett, that means the only man standing tall tonight was Mysterio. But Rey points out that just because they aren’t officially teaming in WCW as the Animals anymore, doesn’t mean they aren’t all still friends and can still party and watch one another’s backs! “K-Dawg” is all for that, saying that nothing can break the bonds of the Animals, the <em>familia</em> that easily, as he and Rey join fists. They look to Kidman to join the gesture as well, but… he doesn’t. Instead, he starts to leave the room. But when he opens the door, he sees Vampiro’s reflection in a window. Billy closes the door behind him, with Konnan and Rey following after him – but the door swings back open, Kidman hitting Rey in the face with the door and attacking both men brutally! He picks up a chair and starts beating them even more! Finally the lights flicker out, and when they come back on, the whole room has been the victim of a blood bath! But standing in the center of the room, completely clean of all the red, stands Kidman. He has a blank expression on his face, and leaves the room without a word. (C+)</p><p> </p><p> David Penzer stands in the center ring and he announces that it is time for our main event! Penzer’s performance leaves a little to be desired in these “big match” segments, he’s no Michael Buffer.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe width="220" height="180" src="</p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RlpsoQL8ajc?rel=0&controls=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/RlpsoQL8ajc?rel=0&controls=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><p> <img alt="fbmbsH4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fbmbsH4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Tully Blanchard makes his way to the ring, to a decent ovation from the crowd. The announcing and color shines here, as Arn Anderson says outright that he isn’t planning on being very impartial in his calling of this match as this is one of his best friends and former running mates stepping into that ring right now. Tully just doesn’t look credible as a World Heavyweight challenger, but as he removes his 1980s style robe, his face says it all: he’s ready to fight.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe width="220" height="180" src="</p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uZITiFfFlPM?rel=0&controls=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/uZITiFfFlPM?rel=0&controls=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe><p> <span>http://i.imgur.com/C4RidzV.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/9Bo1juQ.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The champion arrives with Midajah at his side, and Steiner seems to be just barely holding his rage in that Blanchard is even standing in his ring. He gets on the second rope and flexes his 28” arms for the jeering crowd, Steiner looking like a real star. Midajah starts to talk trash to Tully, but Blanchard’s eyes never leave his opponent, and when the theatrics are all done, it’s time for the match to begin! ©</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary></p><span>http://i.imgur.com/vVQclRt.jpg?1</span><p> <span>http://i.imgur.com/C4RidzV.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Uk8UtOC.jpg</span><img alt="fbmbsH4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fbmbsH4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>WCW World Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p><strong> “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner vs. Tully Blanchard</strong></summary></p><p> <em><span style="font-size:8px;">Announced Time Limit: TV Time Remaining</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Official: Nick Patrick</span></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size:8px;"> Ringside: Midajah (Scott Steiner)</span></em></p><p> </p><p> Just like how this feud got started, Steiner walks into the center of the ring and starts posing, flexing his muscles and trying to intimidate his opponent, but Tully slaps him across the face! Blanchard then goes into full “stalling heel” mode, which for sure makes the match seem off balance because he’s the face, but the crowd are into it because it is really getting under Scott Steiner’s skin. Arn tells that Tully is a master of ring psychology and is amazing at irritating opponents with these exact tactics. Blanchard gets Steiner with a double leg takedown while he is arguing with Nick Patrick, and he starts attacking Steiner’s legs with stomps and leglocks. This is definitely his best option, and he takes full advantage of it. But that leaves Scott’s arms, which are able to shove him away fairly often. “Big Poppa Pump” seems to be having problems dealing with these old school methods, maybe Tully has a chance here?</p><p> </p><p> Well, maybe not. Because while this is a great tactic and would have been scary for whoever Blanchard would have been facing in the 1980s such as Magnum TA, Ricky Morton, Dusty Rhodes, etc., but this is 2001 and Scott Steiner is one of the best wrestlers in the world. Eventually he does get in control, and that’s when things turn really south. Steiner belly to belly suplexes Blanchard, pulling him off the mat and doing it again and then scraping him off the mat to do it again. He drops an elbow on Tully’s midsection before doing some push-ups, and now Steiner is completely in control. He starts hammering power move after power move on Tully, before mounting him and punching Blanchard repeatedly to the point that his face is busted open! Nick Patrick threatens to disqualify Steiner if he throws another punch, and that makes Scott just get into Patrick’s face and scream that he’ll bloody him up just as bad!</p><p> </p><p> Patrick doesn’t disqualify him for now, but the champion doesn’t let up for long. He slams Tully down with a gorilla press slam and peels him off the mat to hit a samoan drop, pulling him up before a three count to just show how in control he is right now. The blood is starting to get on the mat as Scott starts slapping Blanchard around, screaming “Who’s the man? I’m the man!” in his face. Steiner even leaves the ring at this point, and he grabs a microphone from David Penzer. He starts walking around the ring with it, browbeating Tully. <em>“I’m the man with the largest arms in the world, why’d you even show up? You’re just some old punk who never got put down like your bald buddy Arn! But just like your teeth, you might as well be Old Yeller, because I’m gonna take you out back and put you down! And since I’ma still be the man in eighteen years, I’ma take your daughters out, and teach them that size matters, and they’ll start to call me ‘The Big Bad Booty Daddy’!”</em></p><p> </p><p> But that brings Tully alive, and he attacks! Punches, kicks, chops, he bites Steiner’s forehead, he is going crazy! It all culminates in Blanchard setting Steiner up, and he hoists him into the slingshot suplex! Tully makes the cover, this could be it!</p><p> </p><p> 1!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> 2!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> NO!</p><p> Steiner doesn’t just kick out, he hurls Tully off of him! That was a little too close for comfort, and now “Big Poppa Pump” is incensed. With one big Steinerline, he puts Blanchard on the mat hard. From there, he is completely done playing around, hitting a double underhook powerbomb on Blanchard and then locking in the Steiner Recliner. Tully refuses to submit for the longest time, but finally, there’s no recourse… he is forced to tap out.</p><p> </p><p> But it appears we aren’t finished, as Steiner is still red hot. Despite releasing Blanchard after the bell sounded, he goes back on the attack, locking the move in again! Nick Patrick threatens him, but Midajah shoves him away! She gives him the lead pipe, and “Big Poppa Pump” starts nailing Tully in the back with it! He locks the hold in again, this time with the pipe across Tully’s throat! He refuses to release the hold, and now Charles Robinson and Nick Patrick are both trying to get him to release it. Paul Orndorff comes out as well, but Steiner still isn’t going to let go! Ernest Miller even comes out and they try to physically pull him away, but Steiner shrugs them all off!</p><p> </p><p> When they threaten to reverse the match result, he finally seems done with a passed out Tully. Steiner starts posing on the turnbuckles, flexing and shouting about being the man. An audible “thud” is heard as Arn Anderson drops his headset and slides into the ring to check on Blanchard. “Big Poppa Pump” seems pretty pleased with himself, holding up the World championship with a huge, menacing smile on his face. Scott starts leaving up the aisle… but then he looks back. He locks eyes with Arn Anderson, and starts to come back toward the ring! He pulls Arn off the mat and shoves him into the turnbuckle, cornering him and shouting for him to <em>“C’mon and be the Enforcer! Come on, Arn! Hit me, Enforcer!”</em> </p><p> </p><p> But before he can hit Arn, Scott’s arm is pulled away – by Ric Flair! Flair starts to tell Steiner to just get out of here, leave the ring or else. Scott smirks, starting to walk away. But once Ric’s back is turned, Scott starts to shove at Flair’s back. He pushes on him, and when Flair turns around he just says <em>“What? What are you gonna do about it?”</em> Before he actually piefaces Ric to the mat!</p><p> </p><p> And “The Nature Boss” has had enough, he starts chopping Steiner! The crowd are going nuts! Flair punches and chops at Scott’s chest, and Arn slides him a steel chair which he nails Steiner over the face with! Scott rolls out of the ring, with Flair taking his jacket off and throwing it at Steiner! Tenay and Hudson don’t even know how to call this, they have no idea what’s going to come of this chaos! Ric Flair the man just came out of Ric Flair the businessman, but what will the fallout of that be?! Tenay says that next month on father’s day, June 16th, will be the Great American Bash, but be sure to join us on Friday Nitro to see what is to come of this!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Match Time: 12:08</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Notes: Steiner’s performance really stood out during the match. The post-match saw Steiner come across well and Flair look good, while Arn performed poorly and Tully looked lost.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Ratings: B / B+</em></span></p></div><p></p><p><hr></details></p></div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Post show</span></p><p> We open the post-show with “Mean” Gene and Jeremy chasing down Ric Flair, trying to get words from him, but he isn’t talking. Arn Anderson is rushing along as well, and they are chasing the stretcher that Tully Blanchard is on. The two jump into the ambulance along with Tully, with Gene finally getting words from Ric Flair: <em>“That son of a bitch will pay for this!”</em> (B-)</p><p> </p><p> From there we go to a shocked WCW Panel, who talk about all that we have seen tonight. Gene and Jeremy arrive, out of breath, after trying to get the after-show interview with Flair. The night closes with Tony saying that both Scott Steiner and Ric Flair may have a lot to answer for next Friday on Nitro, so make sure to order WCW Friday Nitro this weekend to see how that plays out! (C-)</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Show Rating: B</strong></p><p> <em>This show increased our popularity in 8 regions.</em></p><p> </p><p> ------------------------------------------</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><span style="font-size:8px;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Prediction Contest Results</span></span><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> Blodyxe: 9</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> bonnie: 7</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> cbacon87: 7</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> CobheadJake: 7</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> crackerjack: 7</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> DgenerationMC: 8</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> James The Animator: 8</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> Satyr24: 8</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> Smasher1311: 7</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> TheBigBad1013: 6</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> The Final Countdown: 9</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> Theheel: 7</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> to4sty: 9</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> Warhawk8492: 8</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> Three perfect nines in the field, but by being closest to the main event time tiebreaker without going over, The Final Countdown wins this one! I will PM your prize to you in the very near future. I hope everyone enjoyed Envy!</span></p></div></blockquote>

<p>Chris Jericho - <em>I like the addition of Jericho to the Hart Foundation. I think this would make a great time for Neidhart to return as well, as they could use a new enforcer.</em></p><p> Perfect, Windham, and Heat - <em>Harlem Heat's first big match in the WWF, they should pick up a win.</em></p><p> Ahmed Johnson - <em>Now I do think that Rikishi could get hefted up into the PRP. You cheated it with Yoko</em> <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> The Rock - <em>Rocky is going to do for the Euro title what D'Lo did for the belt in 98 as the "secondary" champion member of the Nation. The difference being that eventually he will move up to the IC title once you've run your course with Faarooq as leader, though (short a bad roll for time decline) that should probably be six months to a year away.</em></p><p> Dogs of War - <em>The dogs do some Head hunting. Get it?</em></p><p> Hart Foundation</p><p> </p><p> JPL - <em>JPL is gonna be terrorizing WCW</em> <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Warrior</p><p> DDP</p><p> Eddie Guerrero</p><p> Alex Wright - <em>If this were 1993, this would definitely be a great time for Brad to jump up in the world. But in 1997, sadly not so much.</em></p><p> SST - <em>I see what you did there with Sam Fatu.</em></p><p> GOHLBRRG, GOHLBRRG</p>

<p>WCW Envy live pre-show!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary><strong>A Video History of Scott Steiner vs. Tully Blanchard</strong></summary> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">January 29, 2001: WCW Nitro</span></p><p> The Steiner Brothers are caught backstage doing wrong by Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Paul Orndorff, and Tully Blanchard. It becomes a screaming match as the Steiners nearly come to blows with the CEO and the agents, with Blanchard especially getting in an argument with Scott. </p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">February 5, 2001: WCW Nitro</span></p><p> Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Paul Orndorff, and Tully Blanchard rush into the ring to try and break up a brawl between Scott Steiner and Booker T, but things escalate even further when Blanchard throws a punch at “Big Poppa Pump,” turning this into a riot that other WCW wrestlers have to try to break up!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">February 7, 2001: WCW Thunder</span></p><p> Tully Blanchard challenges Scott Steiner to a non-sanctioned fight in the ring on the following Nitro from Georgia!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">February 12, 2001: WCW Nitro</span></p><p> A one-on-one brawl between “Big Poppa Pump” and Tully Blanchard sees Steiner mostly dominate it, but after a surprise helping hand from Booker T, Blanchard is the man left standing!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">April 27, 2001: WCW Friday Nitro</span></p><p> Scott Steiner is laying a beating on Sid Vicious, making a point out of how dominant he is. Ric Flair can’t get him to break the Steiner Recliner, until Tully Blanchard slides into the ring and slaps Steiner across the face! This becomes a pull apart brawl between the two!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">May 4, 2001: WCW Friday Nitro</span></p><p> Scott Steiner and Tully Blanchard agree to meet one on one, in the ring, in an officially sanctioned match, for the WCW World Heavyweight championship! Despite Flair trying to tell Tully not to do it, Envy has it’s main event!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">May 11, 2001: WCW Friday Nitro</span></p><p> With Tully Blanchard out of the arena training, Scott and Rick Steiner go to the commentary booth and start harassing Arn Anderson! This continues until Ric Flair tells Scott that he will make sure Steiner never works a day in this business ever again if he lays so much as a finger on one of his staff members. Scott tells Arn to give Tully a message for him: that they better set up an opening at the nearest glue factory, because there’s gonna be an old, ugly, dead horse that needs recycling! (C+)<hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <em>“Hello everyone, and welcome to the WCW Envy pre-show!”</em> says Tony Schiavone as he introduces everyone to the WCW Panel. No special guest this time as it is just Tony, Gene Okerlund, Jeremy Borash, Chris Lovey and Stevie Ray. Stevie says that by the end of the night, suckas are gonna know, but he isn’t clear what the suckas are going to learn. They talk about Scott Steiner and Tully Blanchard, with all of them fearing for Tully’s safety but Tony and Gene saying that Blanchard may have a few tricks up his sleeve for tonight. (C-)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary><strong>Hype Video: Envy Match</strong></summary> </p><p> This video has the same audio as the video played on the previous Nitro, but instead of showing the wrestlers it shows clips of them in the ring against various opponents.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">May 11, 2001: WCW Friday Nitro</span></p><p> We cut to pre-taped promo segments from the participants in the Envy match coming up this Sunday. A voice-over tells us that the man who climbs the ladder will win a title match of their choosing but also whatever each man is wagering for the bout. General Rection says that he is wagering his entire Misfits in Action character; Dustin Rhodes is putting up a pair of cowboy boots that his father won the World championship while wearing; Billy Kidman says that if he doesn’t win, then the entire Filthy Animals is over, which makes Tygress start to question him but he ignores her; Lance Storm says that if he doesn’t win, then whoever does win gets the managerial service of Major Gunns, who looks a little worried behind him; Sean O’Haire will give a World Tag Team title shot to whoever wins the match; and Rick Steiner says that he has been given a special stipulation where if he wins, his brother Scott doesn’t have to defend the World title for 90 days. (C+) <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary><strong>A Video History of Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff</strong></summary> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">April 13, 2001: The Big Bang</span></p><p> Totally Buff do a number on Kevin Nash, laying him out and saying that he should just leave!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">April 22, 2001: WCW Pride</span></p><p> Thanks to Buff Bagwell and Madusa interfering in the match, “The Total Package” is able to put Nash in the Torture Rack and win the match! Afterwards, they tell Nash that he doesn’t have any more friends in WCW and he should leave already!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">May 4, 2001: WCW Friday Nitro</span></p><p> Kevin Nash finds a friend, Dustin Rhodes, and the two take on Totally Buff in the main event. But Totally Buff end up winning in front of a tied up Nash’s eyes as Dustin gets hit with the Doomsday Blockbuster. Afterwards, Nash frees himself from the ropes, but he is subject to another three-on-one beating, closing the show with Totally Buff and Madusa posing over an unconscious Nash!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">May 11, 2001: WCW Friday Nitro</span></p><p> A furious Nash opens the show and calls out Totally Buff, saying that he’s not relying on anyone else anymore; he wants the two at Envy in a two-on-one handicap match!</p><p> In the eight man tag team main event, Kevin Nash finds himself all alone with Buff Bagwell, and “Buff Daddy” is Jackknifed and defeated! But will it go the same way when the odds aren’t even but both men are in front of Nash? (B-)</p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The WCW Panel have a discussion about the handicap match, where there is some hope for Nash to come out on top because “Big Sexy” is one of the biggest and baddest men in WCW, so if anyone can withstand a handicap match then he can. But outside of Tony, Gene, and Chris holding out hope for him, Jeremy and Stevie feel that two-on-one are just too many odds for any one man, no matter how big and/or sexy. (C-)</p><p> </p><p> “Sugar” Shane Helms and “Screamin’” Norman Smiley defeat “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright and Yang in 4:25, when Wright drops off the apron and leaves. Yang goes after him to try and find out what he’s doing, and gets counted out. (C-)</p><p> </p><p> A pre-taped interview from “Mean” Gene and Jeremy is shown featuring the Filthy Animals. Tensions are running high on the face of Billy Kidman, but the general party atmosphere that the Animals bring is in bloom as the three men all look to take home victories tonight. Of special note, Konnan “triple-double-doggie-style dares” Jeff Jarrett to show some huevos tonight, leave his mongoloids behind and he’ll leave the Animals in the pen so they can be mano-ay-mano, puta! Tygress helped Rey and Billy by keeping the atmosphere friendly with her bouncing personalities. (C-)</p><p> </p><p> “Main Event” Chuck Palumbo faces off with “Primetime” Elix Skipper in the seemingly never-ending battle of the Natural Born Thrillers against The World. Palumbo picks up the win by disqualification when former Thriller Shawn Stasiak blatantly enters the ring and attacks Palumbo at 3:48. (C-)</p><p> </p><p> The WCW Panel turn their attention to another member of The World, Mike Awesome. The former “Career Killer” (Jeremy pointing out that Mike never stopped being a career killer, just stopped using the nickname) takes on Sid Vicious tonight in a tables match. There really isn’t a general consensus among the panel members as to who may come out on top, with most feeling that it could be anybody’s ballgame as to who powerbombs who! (C-)</p><p> </p><p> A live backstage promo occurs next as “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett says that he heard what Konnan said earlier. He says that he will give the Harris Boys the night off tonight so long as he leaves “his shrimpy friends” backstage! Jeff really didn’t do well off-script tonight. When Jarrett walks off, Ron and Don look at one another and ask themselves what they’ll do tonight, with the other shrugging and hoping they get paid for driving to the arena. (C+)</p><p> </p><p> Back in the trainer’s room, Palumbo is being checked out after the attack he suffered at the end of his match earlier. Despite he and Mark Jindrak’s claims of Chuck being just fine and ready to watch Sean’s match tonight, the trainers are making sure that he’s fine. But he’s not fine for long as the entire World rush into the room, and they assault the two Thrillers with punches and kicks! They are down and out on the ground by the time O’Haire and Booker T are on the scene to chase the heels away. O’Haire comes across well, showing concern for his friends. Elix continues to just look dreadful in these segments with the rest of the stable, but Storm is getting better at his gimmick. Commentary say that this had to have been an attack in order to take Palumbo and Jindrak out of the mix for this evening! (B-)</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><hr><details><summary><strong>A Video History: Animal vs. Sting</strong></summary> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">April 22, 2001: WCW Pride</span></p><p> Sting has just defeated Rick Steiner and is celebrating his big victory, proclaiming that he wants a shot at the World’s championship now, but Animal comes out from behind the curtain to attack! He lays out Sting with a running powerslam on the hard concrete floor!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">April 27, 2001: WCW Friday Nitro</span></p><p> Animal tells everyone that he attacked Sting because he has watched Sting pop in and out of WCW and continually be treated like the savior of World Championship Wrestling, but this time he is not going to jump right over Animal! Ric Flair announces that he has signed a match between the two for Envy.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">May 4, 2001: WCW Friday Nitro</span></p><p> Animal is in the midst of a match against Sean O’Haire when the lights begin to flicker, drawing his attention. He calls for Sting to come face him like a man, but instead he gets a superkick and loses the bout. Sting’s voice comes over the loudspeaker to say that Animal’s soul has been tainted with jealousy and fear, leading him to a crossroads. He has chosen the wrong path, the path that leads to Sting at WCW Envy!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">May 11, 2001: WCW Friday Nitro</span></p><p> Pre-taped interviews from Animal and Sting hype the match at Envy, with Animal saying that he is going to make sure Sting knows his place. Sting replies that he would have happily just let Animal jump ahead of him, but he chose the hard way, so now it’s showtime! (B-)</p><p> <hr></details></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The WCW Panel talk about the match coming up tonight between Animal and Sting. They can’t really decide on who will win, but they note that with the sour mood Animal has been in ever since coming back to WCW in January, this may be a very long, brutal match. Tony especially feels that Sting has overcome these odds before and perhaps can do so again. That over, they say that it is time for Envy! (C-)</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>----------</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="OOC" data-cite="OOC" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Rejoice, friends! With the caveat of "as long as I get/take time to write" then sometime this weekend or shortly thereafter, Envy should be finished and posted! So here is the live pre-show, hope you enjoy the recaps! Also I am going to point out that there is still a few days for those who haven't predicted on the card yet. There are a few new faces in the contest this time around such as Cobhead, cbacon, and Theheel, and I'm always so happy to see new people jumping in and having fun with my game. It really makes my day! So yeah, jump in where you can and hold on tight, because Scott Steiner would have it no other way!</div></blockquote>

Sting and Nash - Wolfpac is back, getting big disqualification wins Rick Steiner - In this match of guys who lose to other guys, we all lose. Chavo Guerrero - Chavito Heat gets the win to cement himself as the #1 contender. Vampiro - Norman is left screamin' in the night. Cash - Big money, no whammies. Hugh and Animal Looks like Havoc is getting set up pretty well so far; now's the time for Jarrett to start bringing out fake Stings, right?

<p>WCW Envy Prediction Contest Card</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="t1bJDSx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t1bJDSx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <span style="color:#0000FF;">World Championship Wrestling presents:</span></p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#008000;"><strong>Envy</strong></span></span></p><p> <span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Three hours of action held Live, only on Pay-Per-View on April 13th, 2001!</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Emanating from the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina!</em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"><em> Card subject to change</em></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><em><span style="font-size:8px;">Faces Listed First</span></em><p> <strong>WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match</strong></p><p> Tully Blanchard vs. “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner ©</p><p> </p><p> Sting vs. Animal</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Two-on-One Handicap Match</strong></p><p> “Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff</p><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match</strong></p><p> Konnan vs. “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett ©</p><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing</strong></p><p> Rey Mysterio Jr. © vs. “The Franchise” Shane Douglas</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Envy Match</strong></p><p> <em>A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!</em></p><p> “The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Streak Battle #93</strong></p><p> “Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tables Match</strong></p><p> Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome</p><p> </p><p> Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak</p><p> </p><p> Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The Envy match wagers are:</p><p> Dustin Rhodes: A pair of his father’s most prized cowboy boots</p><p> Sean O’Haire: A World Tag Team title match</p><p> Billy Kidman: The Filthy Animals</p><p> General Rection: His Generalship</p><p> Lance Storm: The managerial service of Tylene</p><p> Rick Steiner: Scott Steiner doesn’t have to defend his World championship for 90 days</p><p> </p><p> 9 points here, best of luck! The winner will get to choose what the stipulation is for the next pay-per-view, how many stipulation matches will take place on the show, and something special that I’m going to cook up for the story.</p>