WilburTrey

Nitro 24-27 Nitro 24 Attendance 4744

I had congratulated everyone for a great show at Halloween Havoc. I should be elated and instead I was in my office brooding. I had just received word that my sister was officially engaged. Perhaps, I shouldn’t be upset. However, it has become apparent that she isn’t going to get over the fact that dad gave me WCW. Even more so that she is upset that we are doing as well as we are. Part of me wants to just give her WCW to get my sister back in my life. The other part of me, the McMahon part wants to shove our success down her throat. *Knock Knock* Dusty comes in a big smile on his face. He sits down and begins to gush about how well the show went. I agreed with him. I said that things are shaping up with only one more Pay Per View between us and Starrcade. I told him I had some good news on the front of Starrcade. He perked up at those words. The two of us had been working on something to really dig at WWE and I just got the confirmation our work wasn’t for nothing. “We got it!” Dusty let out a yip of excitement. “Are you sure you want ter do it though? It might end any chance ya’ have of makin’ up wit your sister anytime soon. “ Dusty’s council was wise and true as it had always been. I simply replied “It is done. It’s going to be big Dusty. We are going to make a statement! Dusty “When are we going to tell the boys? The fans?” “Funny you would ask that Dusty.” I turn around my computer monitor for him to see. “As soon as I press this button it will go live on our webpage. I think it is time we make an announcement of this size on the digital platform.” Prediction Contest Results to date

October 2001 From The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV Attendance 8076

I sit behind my desk as Kanyon is brought into my office. Tears already streaming down his face. He sits down and says he knows he is fired. I wait for a long time before I begin to respond. I shock him when I say that he isn’t fired. However, I can no longer trust him and I am sending him to rehab. He looks up confused and relieved. He says that I have changed his life and he will never forget this moment. He says that he thought McMahons were cut throat and cold blooded but that I really cared. He left in better mood than when he came in. I however, was still upset that drugs can honestly take such control on a man. I wasn’t done for the night though and I had a feeling my next conversation wouldn’t go as smoothly. Kanyon walks out a smile on his face. Mike Awesome walks in and asks what I want. He is trying to intimidate me right out of the bat. This isn’t going to go well for him. If there is one thing I get from my father it is my bull headiness. I snap back for him to sit down and shut up. I don’t think he was expecting that from me. Up to this point I had always been pretty relaxed in front of him. I told him he failed his drug test and I was going to send him to rehab. He laughed thinking I was pulling a rib at first. I sighed and said I wasn’t joking. That I’m not going to let this locker room moral plummet because men think they can break the rules I have set up. I also say that the world of wrestling is changing and we expect our stars to be in top shape at all times and you can’t be in peak physical condition while taking drugs. He slams his fists down on the table and say this is bullshit. That just because I am a McMahon I think I can do whatever I want. I stand up and say that because I own this company I can do whatever I want If he wants to keep working for me he is going to go to rehab and he is going to come out of it clean as a whistle and stay that way. The two of us are standing nose to nose before he storms out of the room. I am alone in my office. Papers scattered around and my head swimming with ideas for Starrcade. I’m starting to doze off when my phone vibrates. I instantly think great what can this be? It was a text from my sister. All it said was The War is back on! I’m not stopping until I bankrupt you. I let out a sad sigh she is truly out of her mind. WCW is making money month over month already. I’m not even clicking on all cylinders yet as I ‘m establishing my stars for this version of WCW. I thought I have done a good job showing that there is room for both of us in the world and there is no need for a war. Much less one that would leave me bankrupt and homeless. I can’t help but thank that Thanksgiving will sure be interesting this year. [i should have Halloween Havoc posted sometime Tuesday Night/ Wednesday morning.] Corino is a lower-mid carder and I got the used to much penalty for his matches. But since he wasn't going to resign with me I had to problem jobbing him out and getting that penalty. I was surprised the matches were as good as they were and is upsetting that he won't sign currently. As for AJ and Punk they just reached Mid Card and didn't receive the penalty. I re-push after every PPV and then adjust if I don't agree. however, there pop is climbing pretty quickly. I don't post results to thunder but Thunder has been the Straight Phenomenal and New Free Bird show for a while. I also give a lot of Upper mid Card and lower Mic time on Thunder. so everyone's mic skills in the company have improved so far this year at least a little.

World Heavyweight Championship: "The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. The Unnatural {©} Ultimate Fan Series, Opening Round (#1 The Dead Jesters vs. #8 Los Guerreros del Cielo Internacional): Christopher Daniels (Dead Jesters) vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. (Los Guerreros del Cielo Internacional) Ultimate Fan Series, Opening Round (#2 Rated R Superstars vs. #7 VIP Pass): Goldberg (RRS) vs. King Corino (VIP) Ultimate Fan Series, Opening Round (#3 The Golden Company vs. #6 Uncrewed's Crew): TAKA (GC) vs. Matt Hardy (UC) Ultimate Fan Series, Opening Round (#4 The K-Nections vs. #5 The Limitless): Bobby Roode (K-Nections) vs. Kaz Hayashi (Limitless) Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Eddie Guerrero World Tag Team Championship: The Dangerous Alliance vs. True Heroes {©} United States Heavyweight Championship: "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. Rob Van Dam{©} (If Styles doesn't win the title, he can never get another shot as long as RVD is champion) World Television Championship: Paul London vs. Brian Kendrick {©} UWA Welterweight Championship: Jamie Knoble vs. Great Sasuke {©} What will be match of the night? Austin vs. Unnatural How many championships will change hands? 1 General diary comments/questions/critiques: Won't lie I'm throwing up a pray on predictions here. You could go so many ways. which is great and why I like to follow this diary!

Unfortunately I had to send Kanyon and Mike Awesome to rehab. The upside Kanyon is now loyal to me. I just hope it will save him. Stephanie released a statement on Thursday the 3rd week of October that WCW and WWF are officially at war. I’m sure this stims from the fact that I was able to sign a talent away from her. He wanted fresh legs I’m giving them to him. Austin had another match of the year contest this time with Kane. The rest of the show was very lack luster though. Jushin Liger came into me and asked if I would give him a break for a while that he is stretched a bit thin and needs to recover. I know that for a pro like him to ask he has real fatigue so I am letting him head back to Japan and stay there for a good long while. All I asked him is if WWE made him an offer to at least let me counter. He said he won’t work for them but makes the promise non the less. Predictions

Nitro 20 Attendance 3900

<p>Vampiro and Mike Sanders have been spending a lot of time at the gym and people are starting to notice as both men have put on some muscle mass and both look more like threats. </p><p> </p><p> Stone Cold and Debra have gotten divorced. From the word in the back this is what is best for both. Still that is never easy on a man. </p><p> </p><p> With brining some guys up to the main roster I did a rash of signing to developmental. Amazing Red, Cassidy O’Riley, Chase Stevens, Andy Douglas and Shawn Daivari. I have signed them all to short term developmental deals to see how they progress. </p><p> </p><p> I also let some guys go who just weren’t working out. I will keep my eyes on them and see if they can reinvent themselves elsewhere. Alex Wright, Kid Cash, Ernest Miller, Jason Jet and MI Smooth. </p><p> </p><p> Steve Corino has also decided not to renew his PPA deal with us wishing to focus on his Japan tour. I plan to use him until his contract expires and then we will keep in touch. </p><p> </p><p> The fans reacted well to the Legion of Doom announcement this should buy us some time to get a few other tag teams built up to really help the tag team division soar. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Prediction Contest to date</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> New Totals</p><p> ElectricX 28</p><p> Bishadman 22.5</p><p> Leohunter 18</p><p> Rhyme 1234 8</p><p> Franti Closer 3</p><p> </p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Nobody got that Sting and JJ would be match of the night. (NOT EVEN ME) So It was a present surprise for sure. Overall I was happy with the show.</p></div></blockquote>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <strong>Fall Brawl</strong></p><p> <img alt="uWP64nP.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uWP64nP.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Sullivan Arena Alaska</p><p> Attendance 6451 Sell Out!</p><p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><p><strong> “The Lion Heart, Mr. Canada, The Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla, Y2J” Chris Jericho VS. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> <img alt="SzaZ5Ng.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SzaZ5Ng.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lOwqaV5.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lOwqaV5.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> This is a hard hitting match that starts the show off on a good high note. Both men really bring their all and go all out in this hard hitting fast paced brawl. Jerchio kicks out of a Lonestar State of mind and the Final Cut both times drawing the fans in to the near fall. Dustin is able to kick out of a number of Jericho’s power moves and gets his knees up to the lionsault. In the end Jericho is able to get the Walls of Jericho on Dustin in the middle of the ring and he is forced to tap out. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> Time: 16:36</p><p> <img alt="tQ2cQlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tQ2cQlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 85</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="cXx3y1D.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cXx3y1D.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lOwqaV5.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lOwqaV5.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Jericho quickly rolls out of the ring and heads up the ramp while Dusty stands up at the announce table and grabs a microphone. He begins to speak to Dustin who is in the ring. “You know what boy. I never knew that I raised a quitta. I have never been so disappointed in all my days in wrestlin’. “ In the ring you can see that Dustin is fighting back tears at his dads words. “ I spent a generation working all over these here United States of America making the name of Rhodes mean sumtin. Here you are tarnishin’ that name quittin’ in the ring like I didn’ raise ya betta. Losin happens but to tap in the ring for sham boy. “ Dusty shakes his head. In the ring Dustin is just looking ashamed and disappointed. “ Ya know what you are no longa a Rhodes. If I have anythin’ to do wit it you won’t be in WCW anymor’ either. “ Dustin roles out of the ring. “See this is what I’m talkin’ about no fire… no passion’ this isn’ how I raised ya’ boy. “</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="kTsermf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kTsermf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="9g9GjiN.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9g9GjiN.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Pc1Kisx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Pc1Kisx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> We go backstage to see Double J talking about how Sting had his chance to defend this company to really set it apart and he failed. He then talks about how Sting is still on a spot on the top of the company still holding back the young talent that needs to shine in order to compete in the wrestling world today. The Video feed flicker to life and Sting begins to talk. He says that Jarrett wouldn’t know what hard work is if it walked up and kicked him in the face. That is why he is still on top in WCW because Jarrett and his generation don’t know how to work hard for what they want. Until they do he will continue to lead this Company. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="kTsermf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kTsermf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><p><strong> Jung Dragons vs. Straight Phenomenal </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> <img alt="wr5tjok.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wr5tjok.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="O4W6RmP.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O4W6RmP.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> This match started off quick, with all four men giving it there all. After a flurry for the first part of the match Punk started to ground the Dragons with his mat game. Craziness ensues and Styles is able to capitalize with a 450 splash onto Kaz for the win. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> Time: 10:59</p><p> <img alt="rnOjMH6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rnOjMH6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 71</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="WEnjHm8.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEnjHm8.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Booker come is backstage and cuts an interview on Ric Flair. He talks about how great Ric is and how he is a true legend of the sport. He says he isn’t going to take Flair lightly because there is a reason he is a former world champion. Booker, talks about his legacy and how he is paving a foundation for this company and the title on his shoulder. He talks about how a kid from the streets of Houston has wound up on one of the biggest stages in the world. Ric Flair doesn’t know what sacrifices he had to make to get on top. He says now that he is there he isn’t going anywhere. Now can you dig that? Sucka!!!!!!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><p><strong> Diamond Dallas Page vs. Sean O’Haire</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> <img alt="WJIklNx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WJIklNx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yZW3Caz.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yZW3Caz.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> This match was power verses veteran savvy. O’Haire just keeps pushing and pushing and DDP catches him on mistakes here and there and makes him pay while still taking a beating. DDP makes O’Hair look like a million bucks here while O’Haire is still moving a bit to fast and not letting his blows slow DDP down enough before trying to hit the next big move. Sean’s Youth and Power proves too much for the savy veteran however as O’Haire picks up a big win. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> Time 13:03</p><p> <img alt="2weo8p4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2weo8p4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 69</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="Flj6oUk.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Flj6oUk.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Novus Ordo Seclorum logo flickers to life on screen. Then a mans voice begins to fill the arena, his voice distorted to hide his identity. </p><p> </p><p> Who Are we? Where do we come from? Why are we here? These are questions you have all been asking yourselves. We have taken on many names throughout history. The Illuminati, the brotherhood of the blackened denarius, and now Novus Ordo Seclorum to name but a few. We are a family of ancient demons who draw our power from the very coins that Judas accepted as payment for his betrayal of the false prophet from Nazareth. Each coin embeds those who accept it with an ancient one in there subconscious. That Ancient one helps guide them, and strengthens them. You have seen but a small number of us. We are unstoppable, we are destiny. This is no nightmare you are all having it is reality. In time I will reveal myself the leader of something more. For now my brethren are paving the way for my ascension. We have come to spread our message in World Championship Wrestling, then we will spread out and continue to gain power and influence in this world. The Screen flickers once more with the logo and the lights come back up. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><p><strong> Kanyon vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Shane Douglas</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> <img alt="UpQL209.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UpQL209.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FM0NnNt.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FM0NnNt.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="03mSWJ2.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/03mSWJ2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Douglas and Kanyon have been upset since there losses in the Hart Family Invitational, and have been taking it out on the winner ever since. Rey has shown the heart of a lion and continued to stand tall in the face of his advisory’s. Kanyon and Douglas double team Rey throughout the match but start to fight over who will pick up the victory. This leads to them brawling and Rey recovering. Rey is able to nail Shane with a dropkick into the ropes making Shane get caught and tied up. This gives Rey just enough time to pick up the pin on Kanyon who had just been hit with the Franchiser. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> Time16:53</p><p> <img alt="zb0Yusx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zb0Yusx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 80</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="gmqqf1W.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gmqqf1W.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Scott comes out to the ramp and talks about how for years he has been carrying his brother and he has finally had enough. He says that he has let his freaks down over the last couple of months because he was trying to drag his brother to greatness. It has all crystalized for Freakzilla though there is only room for one man at the top of this company. Sadly for Rick the match doesn’t lie so he had to drop the dead weight. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><p><strong> “Double J” Jeff Jarrett vs. “The Icon” Sting</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> <img alt="Pc1Kisx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Pc1Kisx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9g9GjiN.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9g9GjiN.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> These two men start out slow and build to a crescendo, Sting is showing that he has been working to perfect his already great skill in the ring. He takes Jarrett to task in this match. Jarrett is only to gain the upperhand briefly in spurts with underhanded tactics. In the end though Sting drops JJ with a Scorpion Death Drop for the win. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="kTsermf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kTsermf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 89</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="ROUGdSr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ROUGdSr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> E&C come out to the ring with the tag titles around their waists. They talk about how they have already run through everything that WCW has to offer in terms of tag teams. They play to the crowd about how amazing they are and that the fans are witnessing the greatest tag team in wrestling history. That is when we hear it. </p><p> </p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> .</p><p> OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH </p><p> WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTT</p><p> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA </p><p> RRRRRUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="JOxHg8X.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JOxHg8X.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The Legion of Doom Comes and stands at the top of the ramp. They don’t even say anything the statement being made. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="kTsermf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kTsermf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="prZiAyJ.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/prZiAyJ.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong> </strong></p><p><strong> United States Title Match</strong></p><p><strong> Lance Storm vs. “The Whole F’N Show” Rob Van Dam</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> <img alt="Cj6Rmof.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Cj6Rmof.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WLD6tS9.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WLD6tS9.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> This is a fast paced back and forth match where the two different styles were really put on display and gelled better than expected. Storm would ground RVD who would fire up and fight back with an array of high flying moves until Storm could ground him again. The ref takes a bump allowing Lance to deliver a shot with brass knucks knocking out RVD. The ref comes to as Lance lands on top of RVD for the three. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> Time: 17:46</p><p> <img alt="rnOjMH6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rnOjMH6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 79</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="NqjCaEm.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqjCaEm.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> We are backstage with Flair who does what he does best in the world and that is talk. He ripps into Booker, saying that just because he didn’t grow up across the tracks doesn’t mean he doesn’t know what sacrifice is. He talks about how he has been away from his family for years and how he has had to miss so much to provide for them. How he spilt his blood sweet and tears for this business and was doing so before Booker was even a twinkly in his momma’s eye. Tonight, Flair turns back the hands of time and does it one more time. WOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><p><strong> Rick “The Dog Faced Grimlin” Steiner vs. “The Big Bad Booty Daddy, Big Papa Pump” Scott Steiner</strong></p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="7a2wnB3.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7a2wnB3.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gmqqf1W.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gmqqf1W.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Scott showed that he is the superior brother in this match as he dominated the match from open to close. Rick was able to reverse some holds, and avoid some attack which the announce team did a good job of explaining was due to the fact they are brothers and now each other so well. Scott picks up the win. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="zb0Yusx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zb0Yusx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 78</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="gmqqf1W.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gmqqf1W.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> After the Match Scott continues to decimate his brother. He busts him open the hard way with an elbow and whips him into the ring post outside of the ring. He then gets a mic, Let’s his brother know this is over and that he is gunning for the top spot in this company. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="zb0Yusx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zb0Yusx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><p> <img alt="WEnjHm8.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEnjHm8.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NqjCaEm.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqjCaEm.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Standard hype video for the world title match</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="kTsermf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kTsermf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="0e4HOMg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0e4HOMg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p><strong> World Heavyweight Championship Match</strong></p><p><strong> Booker T vs. “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> <img alt="WEnjHm8.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEnjHm8.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NqjCaEm.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqjCaEm.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Both men went all out here, but Flair just can’t keep up as much as he, or the fans want him to. Booker is simply younger, stronger, faster, and able to keep the cheating at bay by being simply more physical. Flair pulls out all the tricks in his book but Booker just stays one step ahead, or simply refuses to give in to them. In the end Booker is able to hit ax kick for the win. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> Time:21:17</p><p> <img alt="zb0Yusx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zb0Yusx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> 80</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="gmqqf1W.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gmqqf1W.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> After the match Steiner shows up from the crowd with a lead pipe and beats down both men. He then grabs the World Title and raises it in the air while standing over Booker T. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> Overall Show Grade </p><p> <img alt="tQ2cQlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tQ2cQlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote>

Nitro 16 Attendance 3,947

<p>Who will win the 2004 Ultimate Fan Series? Dead Jesters they have the best “ bottom tier” everyone’s top tier is stacked</p><p> </p><p> BONUS: What promotion will Steve Austin sign with? (1 point) WWE</p>

<p>We are coming up on Fall Brawl, I find it hard to believe that I have already completed four months running my own promotion. I am starting to get a feel for things. I let a lot of things just continue from what was “in place” Other than bringing in my Canadian Coalition. Now we are truly starting to venture into my creative direction. I feel like the boys are starting to do better in the ring as a whole in the company. I think that has a lot to do with the locker room cleaning up. With that I just hope that things will continue to snowball. We are making good headway. I was able to secure a venue for Starrcade. Even with it still being a ways away. I’m pleased that I was able to book this particular place. It will be a nice shot across the brow to my sister and her man. We are nowhere near ready to go head to head with the WWF at this point. It isn’t even something I am contemplating truth be told. Austin, Benoit, Kane, Undertaker, and Paul are all putting on amazing matches every time they step into the ring no matter who they square up against. So far they haven’t really come at my directly so I am happy building momentum on Tuesday. </p><p> </p><p> As for my talent, I’m really starting to enjoy the tag team of AJ Styles and CM Punk. The two keep improving and are starting to gel as a team. They will never be as cohesive as Edge and Christian, or even the Steiner’s when they are motivated. That is fine. They will be good enough to rise up the ranks and be a legit threat to any team and will soon start to be threats in singles as well. Rey is impressing me with his growth as a performer. He isn’t Jericho but every month he is making strides at being a legit Main Event Threat, sooner rather than later. I might want to start temper him and O’Haire though. Flair, DDP, and Lex are coming to the end of there in ring careers and I want to give them a bit more spot light. Well at least Flair and DDP they did a lot of good for WCW in the past. In turn that helped the WWF. Steph can’t see that competition is key. If we are to compete with her long term I do need to start to set into motion some plans to really establish some WCW stars and get them under contract for a long time to avoid issue. </p><p> </p><p> I have to figure out a few of the more minor details on the angle I was presented with. A lot of things about the idea where gold with some tweaking it might just propel us as legit competition sooner than I anticipated. </p><p> </p><p> Mom is still having a hard time. Truth be told I haven’t spent near as much time with her as I should having to travel around. I have a great group of men around me so I do suppose it is time for me to take a day or two off and take care of her. She needs it and I’m sure she isn’t getting any comfort from my sister. </p><p> </p><p> -Shane</p>

Any Chance You are going to put in a random "resurgence" feature where someone on time decline might be able to put on non time decline effected matches for 6 months- a year before the decline penalty starts back up? Just thought it would be an interesting feature since so many older workers are coming back and doing well before getting tired and going away again.

After the show I let Rey and RVD know that I appreciated them going all out to establish this tournament to our fans and for pulling double duty. I also pointed out Jeff Jarrett of all people for doing the job for Booker with no complaints. The show was a resounding success. The company was gathering steam and it was showing in the performances everyone was giving. The backstage was even starting to shape up and be a happy place to be around at least compared to what it was. I got news that my sister went under the knife to enhance her um chest area. I wasn’t sure she needed to do that, but I guess if that is what made Paul happy she would do it. I now knew what she was doing with her inheritance I suppose. I was surprised she wouldn’t give me a heads up. Even though it is a simple procedure I would call her if I was going to have surgery you never know what could go wrong. I guess she really was still steaming that dad left me the rights to WCW. Even more upset that we were really starting to do well. Konan sprained his ankle during the tag match, I was relieved to hear it was no one’s fault just one of those things that happens. While he said he could work on it, I decided to give him and Hugh a month off. They have been good soldiers up to this point and I wanted to reward them for that. They are truly locker room leaders and it’s good to keep them happy. Not to mention they have been doing a lot of Thunders and Nitro’s since we hold Thunder on the same night I could see some fatigue setting in. Rey hurt his calf during his match with RVD. Pundits are saying it was Rob’s fault but it wasn’t, it was my fault. I made them both work way too much on this show and they got tired and sloppy. It is something to keep in the back of my mind for the future. Rey isn’t mad at anyone as his push continues. He says he can continue on the injury without problem. I have decided to let him do that. However, in my mind I am going to keep him in angles until I think he is 100%. Which honestly shouldn’t be too long and he deserves a nitro or two off from in ring competition. In Sad news it appears that Bret can’t catch a break in his life right now as he and his wife have divorced. He put on a great performance and if I knew what he was going through I wouldn’t have had him out there. Then I have been told that sometimes working is the best thing for a man in these kind of situations. I reached out to offer him time off. He said he would prefer to work but did say if things got bad he would let me know. WWF had their 2nd biggest show of the year and it didn’t even feature the Rock I’m not sure what they are doing Dwayne is one of their biggest stars. Austin had a great match with Kane carrying the show to a respectable night. In good news I was able to sign Jushin Liger to a PPA deal to work for us directly. Though I think I will use him sparingly. He has his hands full so I don’t want him to burn out, and hurt someone here or abroad.

Hart Family Invitational Anaheim Convention Center Attendance 8,174

Before Hart Family Invitational So, this is your idea? You came up with it all alone? I mean it’s very interesting. All be it a bit heavy. It does pivot you away from what we had planned. I do see the merits of it though and you did come up with a nice way to even wrap up what you’re doing… I give a long pause to this conversation, it’s not uncommon for a talent to come at me with an idea for their character it is normally tweaks, a bit here and bit there. Not this, not a storyline that if executed will not only make this talent but will bring others along for the ride on both sides of the story. However if they stray and miss the mark it can really come crashing down. The path I have him on is a slow build to stardom. This has a chance to rocket strap him. He even has a few ideas, some that are surprising for others in the roles. My father didn’t make WWF a household name by not taking risks. I stand to my feet and extend my hand. The man takes it and shakes. We have a deal. I want to play this close to the vest though, I don’t want it leaking. For now this is on a need to know basis. He agrees and he walks out of the room. I sit down and exhale deeply. The team isn’t going to be happy to be rewriting creative for Starcade again. At least this won’t change this whole show, just one small part of it.

I am always down for a good TCW diary. Great intro I look forward to it.

<p>Real World:</p><p> WCW: American Dream</p><p> WWF 1991 Gulf War Wrestling</p><p> Total Nonstop Action wrestling 2006</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> C-Verse:</p><p> Pile Driver Wrestling</p><p> Monton’s Canadian Crusade</p><p> Wrestlers of Mass Desruction: Just a Nice Little Wrestling Show</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Legendary:</p><p> NOTPW- A Game of Stones</p><p> The Climb</p><p> WCW Heart and Soul</p><p> </p><p> Rookie:</p><p> Pro Wrestling Saisho</p><p> Total Nonstop action wrestling 2006</p><p> Sibling Rivalry Steph vs Shane</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Showcase:</p><p> Emma announces that due to transportation the first card of WMD has changed.- Wrestlers of Mass Destruction</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Match:</p><p> Gargantuan vs. James Hernandez-A Game of Stones</p><p> Akira Hokuta vs. Manami Toyota- WCW Heart and Soul</p><p> Warrior vs. Savage – WWF 1991 Gulf War</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Event:</p><p> WCW Dream Slam-WCW Heart and Soul</p><p> WCW Starcade-WCW American Dream</p><p> Wrestling Summit VIII- The Climb</p>

<p>Not sure if Rey Mysterio went straight to WWE or not, or Lance Storm. Ted Dibiase would be a good mouthpiece. </p><p> </p><p> Some lesser known names that might be usefull to fill out a roster would be, The Ballards while not spectacular are a solid tag team. AJ and Punk were FA, The Spanish Announce Team(Jose and Joel Maximo), BJ Whitmer, Simon Diamond, Julio Dinero, </p><p> </p><p> and Steamboat is a good Road Agent if you can get him as well.</p>

<p>Nitro 12</p><p> Attendance 3721</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Bret Hart opens the show from his home and talks about the tragedies his family has recently went through. Then he goes into detail about everything the Hart family has done for the business. He then announces the Inaugural Hart Family Invitational tournament. With the winner receiving a United States Championship match at any time going forward. IF… If any man can win the tournament two years in a row that United States Championship match guarantee becomes a WORLD TITLE opportunity. A graphic pops up showing the entrants ( A*)</p><p> </p><p> Invitational Match Rey Mysterio over Disco Inferno clean 12:25 (C+)</p><p> </p><p> The Locker Room Leaders over the New Free Birds (Roode and Jindrake) clean 12:55 (C+)</p><p> </p><p> Invitational Match Kanyon over Alex Wright clean 11:06 (C+)</p><p> </p><p> Backstage Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes come to a shouting match when Flair said that he used to whip Dustins Daddy up and down the countryside. (A*)</p><p> </p><p> Invitational Match Shane Helms over Kaz clean 8:47 (C+)</p><p> </p><p> Invitational Match Shane Douglas over CM Punk with a handful of tights 16:04 (C+)</p><p> </p><p> We go backstage and have Jericho and Sting interacting with each other Jericho is mad that Sting cost him a chance at the title. Sting says he is tired of Jericho acting like he runs the place. Jericho says that it is WCW Tuesday Night Jericho. Sting says he is WCW’S ICON. (A*)</p><p> </p><p> Scott Steiner over Edge 16:28 (B)</p><p> </p><p> Sting and Booker T Draw with Chris Jericho and Jeff Jarrett when the whole thing becomes a brawl that the ref losses control off. (B-)</p><p> </p><p> Overall Show Grade</p><p> B</p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Nitro 13</p><p> Attendance 3941</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Invitational Match Mike Awesome Over AJ Styles 12:41 (B-)</p><p> </p><p> Dustin is backstage talking to DDP he says he needs someone to watch his back with Flair. (B-)</p><p> </p><p> TV Title Match Billy Kidman over the Skipper of Elix 7:52 (C )</p><p> </p><p> Invitational Match Chuck Palumbo over Steve Corino 11:03 (C+)</p><p> </p><p> Foley is backstage with Chavo who is in a bad mood. Foley says not to be glum for he knows what has him down. He says he knows that he isn’t the Hart Invitational and that is for a very good reason. Chavo asks what that reason is? Foley says it’s because he is the number one contender for the US Title RIGHT NOW! B+</p><p> </p><p> Invitational Match O’Haire over Jindrak 14:22 (C-)</p><p> </p><p> Lockerroom leaders over the New Freebirds(Roode and Cesaro) 11:13 (C+)</p><p> </p><p> Sting talks about the long history of WCW and how Chris Jericho has always been a stain on that history. He says he is going to erase that Stain.(B+)</p><p> </p><p> Invitational Match RVD over Mike Sanders 12:22 (C+)</p><p> </p><p> Scott Steiner over Christian 17:11 (B)</p><p> </p><p> Booker T is shown on the Screen he talks about how JJ is a spoiled baby, who’s daddy has always given him what he has wanted. Well in this WCW that isn’t going to be enough SUCKAAAAAAA (B)</p><p> </p><p> Overall Show Grade B</p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> Nitro 14</p><p> Attendance 3938</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Jericho opens our show in answer to Sting Last week. He says that Sting is exactly what is wrong with WCW and why it lost to the competition. He says that the old guys never realized the future was here. Like it or not Jericho is that future. He and the Canadian Coalition are going to do amazing things! He says this is a battle for the very soul of WCW and that soul is JERICHO!!!!!! (A*)</p><p> </p><p> Chavo over Lance Storm Non-title match 16:50 (C+)</p><p> </p><p> Lance goes and complains that no one had his back, they all look upset, Then Foley comes out from behind a corner and says he is why, and that tonight Edge and Christian are going to battle Straight Phenomenal and there will be no one else to help or they will be stripped of their title. Have a Nice Day (A*)</p><p> </p><p> Invitational match Rey over Sean O’Haire 23:30 (B-)</p><p> </p><p> Booker T and JJ have a contract signing (B+)</p><p> </p><p> Invitational Match Shane Douglas over Shane Helms 17:07 (C+)</p><p> </p><p> DDP and Flair are having heated words. DDP says how about they settle it in the ring next week. And if he beats Flair then Flair has to face Dustin Rhodes at the Hart Family invitational with DDP as the Special Referee. Flair is heated and excepts and says there is no way he losses to a man who would rather suck up to fans, than be a jet flying limousine ridding sun of a gun. (B+)</p><p> </p><p> E&C over Straight Phenomenal 17:27 (B)</p><p> </p><p> Booker T is leaving the arena when JJ levels Booker with his guitar smashing it to pieces. He says that a slap nut like Booker should have never been champion and it is a disgrace. (A*)</p><p> </p><p> Show overall score B+</p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> Nitro 15</p><p> Attendance 2737</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Booker talks about the attack last week, JJ comes on screen and says that slap nuts like Booker get slapped it’s what happens. (A*)</p><p> </p><p> DDP over Ric Flair when the ref caught Ric Cheating 9:56 (B-)</p><p> </p><p> Flair complains Dustin says his daddy did always say that Flair was a whiny bitch. Now he knows that he won’t get screwed by cheating that Flair had better watch his back! (A)</p><p> </p><p> TV Title Match Kidman over Sanders 7:47 (C )</p><p> </p><p> The Canadian Coalition is backstage and Foley says they have a match tonight against Sting, AJ, CM Punk, and Chavo Jr. Bang Bang!!! (B+)</p><p> </p><p> Invitational Match Kanyon over Palumbo 10:35 (B-)</p><p> </p><p> Invitational Match RVD over Awesome 16:21 (B-)</p><p> </p><p> Stings team hypes the 4V4 match (B+)</p><p> </p><p> Scott Steiner over Dustin Rhodes after Flair interfered 10:35 (B)</p><p> </p><p> Canadian Coalititon(Jericho, Edge, Christian, and Storm) draws with Stings Crew(Sting, Hugh Morrus, Konnan, and Chavo) the whole thing turns into a brawl that goes backstage. 22:49 (B)</p><p> </p><p> We go backstage to show JJ and Booker join the battle of the 4 v 4, everything is all over the place as we run out of time (A)</p><p> </p><p> Overall show grade B</p><p> [/Quote]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> We ran our go home Nitro in Puerto Rico, it is a decision I am second guessing as a lot of the interviews came across bad due to the language barrier. I don’t want to leave them out of the loop but I need to plan when I go there better. </p><p> </p><p> Our week 3 Nitro was the first time we got over a 5.0 rating having over 3.5 million viewers worldwide. Week in and Week out we are gaining viewers it is good to know that things are working. While the WWF is still putting on shows gathering over 20 million viewers worldwide it is good to know we are starting to grow. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><p> The Hart Family Invitational</p><p> </p><p> Dustin Rhodes vs. Ric Flair W/ DDP as Special referee</p><p> </p><p> Tournament semifinals A Kanyon vs. Rey Mysterio</p><p> </p><p> Tournament semifinals B RVD vs. Shane Douglas</p><p> </p><p> Straight Phenomenal vs. Triple Threat (Mike Awesome and Chris Candido)</p><p> </p><p> WCW US Title Match Lance Storm © vs. Chavo Jr. </p><p> </p><p> Tournament finals A vs. B</p><p> </p><p> WCW Tag Team Titles E&C© vs. The Locker Room Leaders vs. The Steiner Brothers</p><p> </p><p> WCW World Title Match Booker T © vs. Jeff Jarrett</p><p> </p><p> Chris Jericho vs. Sting</p><p> </p><p> [/Quote]</p></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote>

World Heavyweight Championship: Matt Hardy vs. The Unnatural {©} #1 Contender's Match: "The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. World Tag Team Championship: Made in Italy vs. True Heroes {©} United States Heavyweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. Rob Van Dam {©} 10 Man Battle Royal for the vacant World Television Championship, featuring: Brian Kendrick, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Christopher Daniels, Colt Cabana, Fit Finlay, Konnan, Mark Jindrak, Paul London, Shane Helms and Yang Cruiserweight Championship: Kaz Hayashi vs. TAKA{©} The Shooting Stars vs. The Dangerous Alliance Volador Jr. and Aguila vs. The Calgary Bulldogs What will be match of the night? Austin vs. Rey How many championships will change hands (the TV title doesn't count)? 0 Who will be named the new president of WCW? Eric Bishoff BONUS (worth 3 points): Who will be the next WCW Women's World Champion? Meiko Satomura

Your women put on better shows than my whole roster. You have done a great job building them up while also building up the WCW show. Great job!

I will be posting Nitros before I head to bed tonight around 10-11 CST. If you want to get predictions in please do so before then. Thank you all for the feedback so far. If you have idea for the format, or want more or less of something feel free to let me know.

<p>The end of summer is rapidly approaching. It’s hard for me to look back over the course of the last 3 months and really appreciate everything that has happened. It all started with a tragedy and one I am still feeling today. My father took care of himself physically and just like that dropped dead. It really drives home how you can be on top of the world one minute and gone the next. I’m proud with what we have done in a short time. The public reception is still a little negative on the brand WCW. It is going to take a while for people to truly trust this is a long term thing. I’ve read the dirt sheets and a number of them think this is a ploy by Stephanie and myself. If they knew how much she seemed to hate me they wouldn’t write such nonsense. The men I have with me are staying focused and they seem to have a breath of fresh air creatively. My father had a pretty iron fist when it came to how he dealt with things. As has been my reputation even before I took over here I’m not as stringent as he is. I have placed people in the company because I value what they add, I trust the performers to make good choices, and if they don’t then we deal with it accordingly. I know that Steph has hired a team of television writers to help her talent with their promos. I am not going to do that. I believe that the performers just needs time to understand and grasp there characters then they will be able to deliver greater results than a individual who doesn’t have an idea what it is like in the ring. </p><p> </p><p> The roster is really starting to bloat with the addition of some guys from Wildside. I’m going to have to really evaluate the roster soon. I can’t give everyone enough attention if it gets too big. What I have to do is clear, but I’m not ready to pull that trigger just yet. Some of the people I had little hope for are performing very well, while others I thought would do well are floundering. I have been in talks with the networks about expanding Thunder to a two hour show. If nothing else than to get people TV Time even if it is a secondary show. It’s a good place for newer people to cut their teeth.</p><p> </p><p> I did go and visit mom recently, she seems to be doing well. She says that Steph stops by from time to time and always has terrible things to say. She has told me she wants to see us get along again. I wish that was a request I could make happen for my mother. I have tried to reach out to Steph but she refuses to communicate with me. I let my mother know that I have no ill will toward my sister and am ready to talk when she is. She reminisced about dad for a while I can tell she is truly heartbroken being alone.</p><p> </p><p> I feel like I have dropped the ball not truly developing anything for Starrcade, while we have a great vision, we really need to start working toward it. I want Starrcade to really help put us back and help to reestablish the WCW brand. We have been steadily gaining fans, both old and new to the WCW show, I want them to see us as a true alternative to the powerhouse my father built. </p><p> </p><p> -Shane</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Bishadman" data-cite="Bishadman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Great show. Almost all my picks were wrong. Which match was the MOTN?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> First Thanks, I’m glad you are enjoying it. You would have done better but Kanyon showing up high for a month had me rewrite a ton on the fly and it affected a lot of things. Match of the night was the ME with a 86 overall, The Tag Team Match that opened the night was an 84 and Sting Flair was an 83. I will make sure to notate MOTN at the bottom of my ppvs going forward for everyone . </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> *Immediately following Bash at the Beach. * </p><p> </p><p> I’m already sitting at my desk when Kanyon walks in, his eyes still bloodshot and over dilated from his high. Foley shuts the door leaving just Kanyon, Arn Anderson, and I in the room. I decided to keep Arn there as a witness, and to act as what he has been portrayed as for years, an enforcer. Kanyon starts to stutter that he is sorry. However, I cut him off before he can get anything coherent out. It’s apparent that he is coming down from his high if not already off of it which is good because I need him to remember this conversation. I laid out a stack of papers for him to see. I then proceeded. “ This is six months’ worth of booking that our team has to rewrite because you can’t keep your nose clean.” His head dropped from shame. “Look at me.” He slowly raised his head back up. “ This lead to a Main Event spot for you, A big feud with Sting, we were going to solidify you as one of our most dangerous heels in this company.” I paused for effect. Then throw all the papers into the trash. “ That is all gone now. I have you under contract for another one year and eight months. It’s not going to be fun. In fact it’s going to be miserable for you, for a while.” “I’m not going to just burry you though, I’m going to keep you just close enough to taste what could have been. ““ Then over time if you stay clean I might revisit what to do with you. However, for now you are done. Don’t think about walking out and trying to go to WWF. My sister might hate my guts, but I still have enough pull over there to keep your ass out.” He nods his head in an affirmative. “ Now the choice is yours do you want to go to rehab or do you want to try and prove that you can do this on your own?” He seems to wrestle with this choice for some time. In the end he wants to try it alone. “The offer stands. You are a good person, and a great performer. Don’t let a little fun ruin what can be something amazing.” He nods. “ Your testing isn’t going to be so random by the way, anytime you appear on a show you will be tested, as well as random tests between shows at the managements discretion.” He walks out as Arn steps out of the shadows, it startles me a bit as I forgot he was there. </p><p> </p><p> “Was I too hard on him?” Arn responds “I wouldn’t have given him a choice he would have went to rehab if it was up to me. No amount of talent is worth the risk of a man’s life.” </p><p> </p><p> Arns words stuck with me the rest of the night as I worked to rewrite our plans. </p><p> </p><p> *Late that Night.*</p><p> </p><p> I rub my eyes the time is blurry in the distance but it reads 4:13 A.M. The phone rings. It’s Bret, it isn’t like him to call this late at night. I answer “What’s up Hitman?” …”I’m so sorry, no take as much time as you need. Look, before you hang up. The boys and I were going to pitch an idea to you. While this is a bad time it needs to be put into motion. I think I can expand it given the circumstances.” I pitch my idea to Bret about a yearly tournament. One that will give the winner a shot at the US title at any point of the year. We originally wanted it to be a tribute to Owen, he touched the lives of so many I thought it was fitting. Now, I just want it to be the Hart Family Invitational. Bret says he agrees but only if he can announce it on Nitro himself on a live feed from his house. I of course agree. He hangs up the phone as I realize that Bret and I have just gained something horrific in common the loss of a father. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="HqRsYtc.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HqRsYtc.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Fill free to fill out your predictions for the tournament. I am going to run matches up until the PPV with the PPV hosting the Semi Finals and the Finals. I will be posting the next round of Nitro’s on the 4th which is next Tuesday. I might post a Shane McMahon diary post before then, if I get time over the weekend.</p>