Death of WCW 2008?

[sheepy]

[SIZE="3"][FONT="Times New Roman"][CENTER] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/wcwlogo.jpg[/IMG] Ok, I’ve struggled with a back story but I can’t come up with anything new or interesting. This is based on the Death of the WWE 2008 mod and I’m in control of WCW. The first show will take place in February at WCW SuperBrawl. Beneath is the list of the roster to date and the confirmed matches for the night. I’ve made a few alterations to the game (Hogan and Wight’s creative control is history although I won’t job them for the sake of jobbing them.) I’ve also set myself a few goals just to keep things interesting and to make up for playing in the freestyle mode so the goals are… ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [SIZE="4"][B]Goal 1 – build a new face for the company[/B][/SIZE] Main eventers like Hulk Hogan and Goldberg will carry the promotion for the first few months but if we are to think longer term they need to be phased out of the main event and replaced by new up and coming stars. [SIZE="4"][B]Goal 2 – build a new heel for the company[/B][/SIZE] Same as the above goal. The promotion is in serious need of a new top heel. Hennigan has the potential to achieve this goal but he needs to be legitimised. Other candidates include Benjamin, Banks, and either of the Bashams but once again they need to be legitamised. [SIZE="4"][B]Goal 3 – destroy the WWE[/B][/SIZE] The WWE is on its last legs and now is the time to kill it. There may never be a better opportunity to finish Vince off and this chance cannot be missed. [SIZE="4"][B]Goal 4 – push smaller, talented wrestlers[/B][/SIZE] The times of pushing body builders on steroids is coming to an end. There must be a greater emphasis placed on in ring talent then simply physique and stature. [SIZE="4"][B]Goal 5 – One match / storyline worthy of a place in the Wrestlecrap annals[/B][/SIZE] Come on this is WCW after all. We’ve gotta keep things true to WCW style (finger poke of doom / David Arquette / Vince Russo / David Arquette?!). I’ve already got at least two things in mind that might achieve this goal but we’ll have to see how they pan out… ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [B][SIZE="5"]Anyway, onto the roster…[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE="4"][U][B]Main Eventers[/B][/U][/SIZE] Hulk Hogan Goldberg Rey Mysterio The Giant John Hennigan (formerly Johnny Nitro and John Morrison) Steven Regal [SIZE="4"][U][B]Upper Midcard[/B][/U][/SIZE] Diamond Dallas Page Dave Finlay Tajiri Shane Helms Doug Basham Danny Basham Shelton Benjamin William Claudio Walters / Mr WCW (formerly MVP in the WWE) [SIZE="4"][U][B]Midcard[/B][/U][/SIZE] Sean O’Haire Mark Jindrak The Miz JTG Shad Dinsmore (formerly Eugene in the WWE) Kenny Doane Rene Dupree Juventud Guerrera Chavo Guerrero Jr. Super Crazy [SIZE="4"][U][B]Lower Midcard[/B][/U][/SIZE] Billy Kidman Ron Killings Jimmy Yang Mike Mizanin KC James Aaron Stevens [SIZE="4"][U][B]Openers[/B][/U][/SIZE] Taka Michinoku Brutus Beefcake Kid Kash James Gibson David Flair Horace Hogan B-Boy [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/cooltext71374412.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="5"][U]WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament[/U][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WCWWorldHeavyweight2-1.jpg[/IMG] For the first time in 7 years the WCW Title will once again be decided as 8 hopefuls compete knowing that a new WCW champion will be crowned before the end of the night. The identities of the 8 men, complete with tournament bracketing has been released with the show just two days away. [B][U]Bracket 1[/U] Hulk Hogan vs. John Hennigan Rey Mysterio vs. Steven Regal [U]Bracket 2[/U] Goldberg vs. Mr WCW (William Claudio Walters) Finlay vs. The Giant[/B] Obviously the tournament has thrown up some interesting potential clashes in the semi finals as we could witness two of the biggest power houses in WCW history, The Giant and Goldberg, could meet in the second semi final. In the first semi final we face the intriguing possibility that two of the most popular wrestlers in WCW history – Rey Mysterio and Hulk Hogan could meet with only one man getting the opportunity to progress to the final. Or could the final feature two of the more technically minded members of the WCW roster in Steven Regal and Finlay? And what about the two newcomers to WCW, the two wildcards in this tournament. Both Hennigan and Walters go up against two figures that were synonomous with WCW before it closed down. A win for either here would really cement themselves as a dominant force in this new WCW. [SIZE="5"][U]Cruiserweights[/U][/SIZE] Of course, that would only leave 7 matches set to be shown and Eric Bischoff has promised to use this event to showcase more than just the WCW World Heavyweight Title contenders. Bischoff has announced that there will be a fatal four way featuring four of the final five holders of the WCW Cruiserweight Title (X-Pac was unavailable due to “contract issues”). Bischoff has announced that although the WCW Cruiserweight Title won’t be on the line, due to him having slightly different plans for the title, the winner of the match will find themselves in pole position to challenge for the Cruiserweight title when Bischoff sees fit. Anyway, onto the identities of the four competitors… [B]WCW Cruiserweight Elimination Fatal Four Way Billy Kidman vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Shane Helms vs. Tajiri[/B] [SIZE="5"][U]Tag Teams[/U][/SIZE] Eric Bischoff has sanctioned a four way tag team tornado tag match up to yet again showcase some of the talent on the new WCW roster. Whilst one tag team consists of two former WCW stars (Sean O’Haire and Mark Jindrak) there are a lot of new teams that will be making their WCW debuts in this match. Popular former WWE tag teams The Bashams and Real Good Deal (formerly Cryme Tyme) will participate as will another two former WWE superstars, Kenny Doane and Rene Dupree. Obviously O’Haire and Jindrak will be determined to win this one for the WCW originals but they are clearly up against 3 other both gifted and highly dangerous teams. What is sure to follow is chaos, especially seeing how the match has been made a no DQ match. [B]WCW Four Way Tag Team Tornado Tag match (No DQ) Kenny Doane & Rene Dupree vs. Mark Jindrak & Sean O’Haire vs. Real Good Deal vs. The Bashams[/B] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [B][U][SIZE="5"]Prediction Card [/SIZE][/U][/B] [B]WCW World Heavyweight Tournament[/B] Hulk Hogan vs. John Hennigan Rey Mysterio vs. Steven Regal Goldberg vs. Mr WCW Finlay vs. The Giant [B]Semi Finals[/B] Hogan / Hennigan vs. Mysterio / Regal Goldberg / Mr WCW vs. Finlay / The Giant [B]Who will win the tournament?[/B] [B]Cruiserwight Fatal Four Way Elimination[/B] Billy Kidman vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Shane Helms vs. Tajiri [B]Tag Team Tornado Tag (No DQ)[/B] Kenny Doane & Rene Dupree vs. Mark Jindrak & Sean O’Haire vs. Real Good Deal vs. The Bashams[/CENTER][/FONT][/SIZE]

[wrestlefan]

WCW World Heavyweight Tournament [B]Hulk Hogan[/B] vs. John Hennigan [B]Rey Mysterio[/B] vs. Steven Regal [B]Goldberg[/B] vs. Mr WCW Finlay vs. [B]The Giant[/B] Semi Finals [B] Hogan[/B] / Hennigan vs. Mysterio / Regal [B]Goldberg[/B] / Mr WCW vs. Finlay / The Giant Who will win the tournament? [B]Goldberg[/B] Cruiserwight Fatal Four Way Elimination Billy Kidman vs. [B]Chavo Guerrero Jr.[/B] vs. Shane Helms vs. Tajiri Tag Team Tornado Tag (No DQ) Kenny Doane & Rene Dupree vs. Mark Jindrak & Sean O’Haire vs. Real Good Deal vs. [B]The Bashams[/B]

[Cadj]

WCW World Heavyweight Tournament [B]Hulk Hogan[/B] vs. John Hennigan [B]Rey Mysterio[/B] vs. Steven Regal [B]Goldberg[/B] vs. Mr WCW Finlay vs. [B]The Giant[/B] Semi Finals [B]Hogan[/B] / Hennigan vs. Mysterio / Regal Goldberg / Mr WCW vs. Finlay / [B]The Giant[/B] Who will win the tournament? [B]Hogan[/B], for a final reign Cruiserwight Fatal Four Way Elimination Billy Kidman vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. [B]Shane Helms[/B] vs. Tajiri Tag Team Tornado Tag (No DQ) Kenny Doane & Rene Dupree vs. Mark Jindrak & Sean O’Haire vs. Real Good Deal vs. [B]The Bashams[/B] This looks good, always nice to see something involving WCW :)

[tristram]

[B]Hulk Hogan[/B] vs. John Hennigan - Realistically, Hogan won't do a job unless it's a to major star. [B]Rey Mysterio[/B] vs. Steven Regal - Regal's a great wrestler, but I'm not sure he's up to matching Rey physically anymore [B]Goldberg[/B] vs. Mr WCW (William Claudio Walters) - I don't know who the second character is, but Goldberg should get the win here [B]Finlay[/B] vs. The Giant - I think Finlay is tactful enough to know how to work over the Giant, so I'll go Fit. Hulk Hogan v [B]Rey Mysterio[/B] - I think you've got to break chains wit hthe previous WCW stylings, and a truly iconic way to do so would be to allow the always held down Rey Mysterio to go over the perennial puppeteer Hogan [B]Goldberg[/B] v Finlay - Goldberg v Rey to me says sales, so I'm going Goldberg [B]Goldberg [/B]v Rey Mysterio - This is WCW right? You're looking for a major heel. I'm thinking you're going to start a faction around Goldberg, and therefore he'll get a dusty interference finish with the assistance of a major player here. This would cast Rey as the major face of the company as well as keep Rey as being not cleanly beat, in other words, he could sell the fact to the next PPV that Goldberg had to cheat to beat him [B]Billy Kidman[/B] vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Shane Helms vs. Tajiri - The smart money says Chavo or Shane Helms, but there has to be an upset to create conjecture in this division. I'd book it with Chavo costing Shane Helms somehow, and Kidman taking advantage of the situation of the two men arguing for a quick roll up victory. I'd definitely play this match with a load of high spots, except for Tajiri who could snipe with his quick strikes. Kenny Doane & Rene Dupree vs. [B]Mark Jindrak & Sean O’Haire[/B] vs. Real Good Deal vs. The Bashams - Again I suggest I'm wrong here and thinking either RGD or Doane/Dupree will get the cash, but Jindrak and O'Haire were two outstanding talents coming through WCW, who were misused post WCW by the WWF (BADLY). O'Haire is something a little precocious, the menacing look is something you can base a tag division around. Good luck, we need a growth in WCW diaries here again. Love the name by the way :D

[ColtCabana]

WCW World Heavyweight Tournament [B]Hulk Hogan[/B] vs. John Hennigan [B]Rey Mysterio[/B] vs. Steven Regal [B]Goldberg[/B] vs. Mr WCW Finlay vs. [B]The Giant[/B] Semi Finals Hogan vs. [B]Mysterio[/B] [B]Goldberg[/B] vs. The Giant Hard to go past Goldberg, but it could be Mysterio. Cruiserwight Fatal Four Way Elimination Billy Kidman vs. [B]Chavo Guerrero Jr.[/B] vs. Shane Helms vs. Tajiri Tag Team Tornado Tag (No DQ) [B]Kenny Doane & Rene Dupree[/B] vs. Mark Jindrak & Sean O’Haire vs. Real Good Deal vs. The Bashams It'll be good to see which direction you take wCw in the present day. Good Luck.

[sheepy]

[CENTER][FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE="3"] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/cooltext71374412.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="4"][B]From the Greensboro Coliseum (Mid Atlantic)[/B][/SIZE] Kanye West’s Stronger blasts through the speakers as the big screen flashes a series of historical WCW events including the birth of Monday Night Nitro, the formation of the NWO, the formation and reformation of the four horsemen, Goldberg’s streak, footage of Booker T defeating Scott Steiner for WCW World Heavyweight Title and the final ever WCW match featuring Sting taking on Ric Flair. The music finishes with the line “That, that, that don’t kill me can only make me stronger” [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WCW2.jpg[/IMG] As the WCW logo flashes up and the pyros explode and the fans go wild and we get set to begin the first WCW event to be held in nearly 7 years. [SIZE="5"][B]Eric Bischoff welcomes the fans with a major announcement[/B][/SIZE] With the fans still in fever pitch Eric Bischoff comes out and milks the applause [I]"Now I don’t wanna hold things up any longer than I need to as, although I’m sure all these fans would pay to see me spend the evening yapping, I’ve got better things to do with my life. Now in case you haven’t been paying much attention recently, you won’t have failed to notice that WCW is back with a bang and tonight we will crown a brand new WCW World Heavyweight champion![/I] (The crowd wooooo, well we are in Flair country tonight.) [I]You can wooooo all you want but it ain’t gonna help. Flair doesn’t wanna work with me, I don’t wanna work with Flair and frankly WCW doesn’t even need Ric Flair. See for this to be WCW we don’t need to have some has-been running around, well, if we do we’ve got my co-owner Hulk Hogan to do that, but nevermind.[/I] [I]Yeah you can boo all you want but I’m in charge and I don’t care. But hell, you know what, seeing as this is the first night maybe I’ll throw you a bone, give you a little something to cheer. See as much fun as it is to come out here and insult Ric Flair and all, I’ve actually got something to say that might interest you all. So here it is, I, Eric Bischoff, co-owner of WCW have managed to secure a t.v. deal starting effective tomorrow night…[/I] (On the big screen the WCW Nitro logo flashes up) [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/newnitro.jpg[/IMG] [I]That’s right boys and girls, starting tomorrow WCW Nitro will return to national tv, so enjoy the show and I’ll be seeing you all tomorrow!”[/I] [B][SIZE="5"]A hype video for the 8 man tournament tonight[/SIZE][/B] As Bischoff makes his way to the back, we cut to a video showing the 8 men that will take part in the tournament tonight for the WCW World Heavyweight Title. The commentary team for the night, Michael Cole and Rowdy Roddy Piper run through the names of the 8 men, mentioning each of their various achievements before announcing that Hulk Hogan and John Hennigan are about to make their way out for the opening tournament match. [SIZE="5"][B]John Hennigan announces that his opponent, Hulk Hogan has no showed[/B][/SIZE] John Hennigan comes out and announces and grabs the mike. He announces that unfortunately, due a car malfunction, his opponent Hulk Hogan won’t be able to make it tonight and has had to forfeit his match. Hennigan tells the fans that its ok, at least this way they don’t have to watch their fan favourite get beaten as Hennigan but its ok, by the end of tonight they’ll get to see Hennigan beat at least two of their fan favourites as he becomes the first WCW World Heavyweight champion to be crowned in 7 years [B][SIZE="5"]WCW World Heavyweight Tournament 1st Round[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Rey Mysterio vs. Steven Regal[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ReyMysterio.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs.[/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WilliamRegal.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Wow, we’ve had a lot of talking this past hour (lol just kidding, its only been about 20 minutes) These two put on a classic match with the submission and ground based attack of Regal and the high flying moves of Mysterio Mysterio had the better of the first ten minutes of the match getting Regal down on the ropes as he looked to deliver a 619 only for Regal to duck out of the way. Mysterio went to lock up with Regal only for Regal to land a low blow which the referee didn’t see. Regal went for a cover with Mysterio kicking out as the ref’s hand was coming down for the 3. It was clear though that the low blow had taken its toll on Mysterio and knocked him off his stride. Regal began locking in submission move after submission move focusing on his midriff area. Mysterio was clearly struggling and Regal locked in a camel clutch with Mysterio barely making it to the ropes. Regal was understandably full on confidence and this nearly got the better of him as Mysterio rolled him up and got a long 2 count. Regal looked to go straight back onto the offense only to walk into a drop toe hold leaving himself prone for a 619 Mysterio, clearly moving slower than normal struggles to his feet before bouncing off the ropes and continuing to hit the 619 Mysterio sold the injured abdomen before hitting the West Coast Pop and pinning Regal to advance to the semi finals where he’ll take on John Hennigan.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = REY MYSTERIO[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE="5"][B]Mysterio tries to celebrate when...[/B][/SIZE] The referee raises Mysterio hand in victory however he goes back to clutching his abdomen. Out of nowhere, John Hennigan slides into the ring, chair in hand. Hennigan waits for Mysterio to turn before nailing him over the head with a steel chair. Hennigan begins to work over Mysterio’s abdomen with the chair before a stream of backstage officials come flooding to the ring. Michael Cole and Roddy Piper remind the crowd that Mysterio will meet Hennigan in their semi final match tonight with the two wondering what state Mysterio will be in for the match. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW World Heavyweight Tournament 1st Round Finlay vs. The Giant[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Finlay2.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs.[/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/PaulWight.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]The audience was still in a state of shock as this match started with The Giant getting an early advantage tossing Finlay into the corner. The Giant began pounding away at Finlay. The ref pulled The Giant away and remonstrated with him over using a closed fist. The Giant took a few steps back before trying to trying to hit Finlay with a clothesline. Finlay ducked out of the way sending The Giant face first into the corner. Finlay followed it up quickly with a kick to the knee of The Giant. The Giant was still just about standing so Finlay hit a running kick to the knee of The Giant trying to floor him. The effect lasted for a few seconds before The Giant pulled himself to his feet using the ropes. Finlay once again went for a running kick to the knee only for the Giant to dodge Finlay’s attack. Finlay turned around into a clothesline from The Giant. The Giant picked Finlay up and delivered a thunderous body slam to the Irishman. Finlay writhed around in agony for a while before The Giant stepped on him further driving the air out of Finlay’s lungs. The Giant picked Finlay up and tried to whip him to the ropes and clothesline him again only for Finlay to duck the clothesline and hit the giant with another kick to The Giant’s knee. This didn’t completely knock The Giant off of his feet and The Giant was left on his knees. This did however present Finlay with an opportunity and he locked in a submission hold very similar to the master lock on The Giant. The Giant managed to struggle out of the hold and pushed Finlay off of him. Again The Giant went for a clothesline and again Finlay countered with a kick to the knee. With The Giant once again on his knees, Finlay clubbed him to the back on the head before once again locking in the same submission hold. It looked as though The Giant was gonna tap but all the while he was slowly edging to the ropes and grabbed them to break up the submission manoeuvre. Finlay wasn’t gonna let up and once again went for the hold. Unfortunately this time The Giant was ready and Finlay walked right into a massive chokeslam from The Giant who followed up with a pin to score the 1,2,3 and advance to the semi finals.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = THE GIANT[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Mr. WCW insults Goldberg and Goldberg doesn't take too kindly to it[/SIZE][/B] With a fair amount of action having just taken place its time for a bit of talking as William Claudio Walters makes his way to the ring with a mike in hand. Walters introduces himself to the fans stating that they might recognise him from his time in some half assed company that he had been the MVP of. Walters states that he felt the need to jump to the biggest ship in the ocean and felt that WCW was that ship. He reveals that he’s been disappointed as WCW isn’t all that its cracked up to be based upon some of the performances tonight. Walters tells the fans that they’re stuck, living in the past and they need to catch up with the times. This WCW is just one great big nostalgia fest and Walters is determined to put an end to this when he beats the big bad baldy, Goldberg. Upon hearing this Goldberg’s music hits as the crowd go wild. The footage cuts to the back to reveal Goldberg exiting his locker room and making his way out to the ring. Walters begins trying to yell that he isn’t done but Goldberg isn’t listening as he goes straight for Walters with a series of punches as the referee signals for the ring bell to be rung. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament 1st Round Goldberg vs. William Claudio Walters[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Goldberg.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs.[/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/MontelVontaviousPorter.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]The match begins with Goldberg continuing his momentum pummelling Walters into the corner. The ref pulls Goldberg away only for Goldberg to return to the corner and once again landing blows on Walters. Walters tried to over power Goldberg and throw him into the corner only for it to be turned around with Goldberg once again throwing Walters into the corner. The referee pulled Goldberg away and began remonstrating with him. Walters tried to take the opportunity and went for a bulldog only for Goldberg to throw him off. Goldberg backed off and waited for Walters to get to his feet before delivering the spear. Goldberg then lifted Walters up and delivered the jackhammer before getting the pin and becoming the final wrestler to make it to the semi finals of the tournament.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = GOLDBERG[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE="5"][B]Cole and Piper run down the rest of the card but are interrupted by Diamond Dallas Page[/B][/SIZE] Michael Cole and Roddy Piper remind the crowd of the two semi final matches still to come, the final of the world heavyweight title tournament, the Cruiserweight fatal four way set for later tonight. They finish by announcing that the Tag Team Fatal four way is up next before they are interrupted by being taken backstage to a smiling Diamond Dallas Page… [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg[/IMG] Page announces that he has no match tonight and that’s a bad thing. Page states that despite the fact that he might not have a match, he’s looking forward to once again being a part of WCW and can’t wait to get back into the ring. Page states that since he’s been gone, he’s found the a new happiness in his life and he is intent on letting each and every WCW fan share his happiness. DDP states that tomorrow night, on the debut of WCW Nitro, the good times will be back with a… BANG “And that’s not a bad thing… that’s a GOOD thing… ... ... BANG!” [B][SIZE="5"]Four Way Tag Team Match (No Disqualifications) Better Than You vs. Jindrak & O’Haire vs. Real Good Deal vs. The Bashams [/SIZE][/B] [B][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ReneDupree.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/KennyDystra.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/MarkJindrak.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/SeanOHaire.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JTG.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Shad.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DougBasham.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DannyBasham-1.jpg[/IMG][/B] [QUOTE]With all the top matches we’ve seen tonight, this can definitely be considered a bit of a lull. The match wasn’t put together all that well and members of opposing factions spent a lot of time brawling with each other. Jindrak & O’Haire brawled with Better Than You and Real Good Deal and The Bashams spent a lot of the match brawling The biggest spot of the match came with The Bashams delivering a move very similar to the 3D to Shad, sending him crashing through a table. They then followed this up by doing the same to JTG sending him crashing into the steel steps. In the ring, Better Than You were going toe to toe with Jindrak and O’Haire before they sent them both crashing over the top ropes and out of the ring. As they looked smug with themselves in the ring, The Bashams slid in behind them. Dupree and Doane turned around to walk straight into the Bashams. Danny Basham hit Dupree with a Brain Damage, made the cover and picked up the victory for The Bashams[/QUOTE] [B]WINNERS = THE BASHAMS[/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Hennigan's arrogance gets him into trouble with Goldberg[/SIZE][/B] We cut backstage to John Hennigan who is warming up for his first match of the night. Upon seeing the cameras, Hennigan capitalises on the opportunity for a photo call and begins spouting off about how he is the brightest star in WCW and how he is about to beat Rey Mysterio and advance to the final of the WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Hennigan’s mood suddenly turns sour as Goldberg comes into shot. Goldberg gets in Hennigan’s face. The two stare at each other before Goldberg threatens to punch him with Hennigan flinching. Goldberg states that he can’t wait to see Mysterio beat him despite the beating he’s just sustained. Goldberg hopes for Hennigan’s sake that he doesn’t make it through the match cause Goldberg would love nothing more than to beat the hell out of him tonight. Goldberg wishes him good luck saying that if he manages to make it to the final he’ll be the next (but one of course but we gloss over this for the time being). Goldberg warns Hennigan to fear the spear, as The Giant will find out in their match up. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi Final John Hennigan vs. Rey Mysterio[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs. [/B][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ReyMysterio.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Mysterio was selling his injured ribs from the off and Hennigan went to work on these. The freshness of Hennigan really showed as he had much the better of the match. Mysterio was clearly struggling as Hennigan locked in a submission hold on Mysterio again focusing on his abdomen. Mysterio just made it to the ropes but it was obvious that he couldn’t last much longer. Hennigan hit a Standing Step-Up Enzuigiri on Mysterio before going for a standing shooting star press and picking up the pinfall victory to move on to the final of the tournament.[/QUOTE] [B]WINNER = JOHN HENNIGAN[/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Cole and Piper hype the second semi - final match[/SIZE][/B] As the ring is cleared, Michael Cole and Roddy Piper talk about the upcoming match up between two behmoths, Goldberg and The Giant. The two then begin discussing whether or not Goldberg can actually lift up The Giant deliver a jackhammer. The footage then cuts away to a promotional video for the absent Hulk Hogan who is missing the action tonight [B] [SIZE="5"]WCW World Heayvweight Title Tournament Semi Final Goldberg vs. The Giant[/SIZE] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Goldberg.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/PaulWight-1.jpg[/IMG][/B] [QUOTE]This was never gonna be a technical master piece and the match was kept fairly short Goldberg and The Giant traded blows for a few minutes with neither getting the upper hand. Goldberg tried to hit The Giant with a stiff kick but only managed to reach his chest. The Giant went for an early chokeslam only for Goldberg to duck it and kick The Giant in the back of the knee in a tactic very similar to the one tried by Finlay earlier on in the night. Goldberg also went for the masterlock rip off however The Giant broke out of it before Goldberg could lock it in. The Giant went for a big boot only for Goldberg to duck it and then go straight into a jackhammer. Unfortunately the weight proved too much for Goldberg who couldn’t lift him up. The Giant clubbed Goldberg to the back of the neck sending him to the mat. The Giant went for the chokeslam only for Goldberg to push The Giant away turning him around. As The Giant turned back to face Goldberg, he walked into a massive spear from Goldberg. Goldberg followed this up by locking in the masterlock on The Giant. Considering the number of times The Giant had been placed in this move tonight, the pressure was too much and he was forced to tap out giving Goldberg a progression to the final where he would meet John Hennigan[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = GOLDBERG[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Cole and Piper talk about Cruiserweight match and inform fans about Bischoff announcment on WCW.com[/SIZE][/B] We get a few moments of Michael Cole and Roddy Piper talking about tonight’s main event before talking about the four way Cruiserweight match up that is about to take place. Cole reminds the fans to check WCW.com where this last week there was an announcement from Eric Bischoff that although this match isn’t for the WCW Cruiserweight Title, the winner would find themselves placed in pole position to get their hands on the title. Piper pipes (lol) in that Bischoff hasn’t given any clues as to how the title will be decided and this pole position could just be that whoever wins could find themselves attached to a pole in any title match. Cole states that he thinks this would be very unlikely although Piper is right about the lack of information available. [B][SIZE="5"]Cruiserweight Fatal Four Way Billy Kidman vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Shane Helms vs. Tajiri[/SIZE][/B] [B][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/BillyKidman.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ChavoGuerrero.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ShaneHelms.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Tajiri.jpg[/IMG][/B] [QUOTE]This is a spot fest with all sort of action going on both inside the ring and outside of it as well. There are bodies flying, people being sent crashing off the top turnbuckle, people diving over the top rope to the outside of the ring, basically its 15 minutes of carnage. Outside of the ring, Chavo nails Shane Helms over the head with a ring bell although this is (amazingly) missed by the ref. With Helms out of the picture, Chavo waits for Kidman to send Tajiri crashing to the mat before going for the shooting star press. Chavo pulls Tajiri out of the way and Kidman crashes to the mat. Chavo goes for Kidman only for a recovered Tajiri to send him crashing over the top rope. Tajiri turns round and delivers a Buzzsaw kick to Kidman, make the cover and pick up the victory.[/QUOTE] [B]WINNER = TAJIRI[/B] [SIZE="5"][B]Bischoff appears once again[/B][/SIZE] Upon the bell ringing, Bischoff’s music hits as he makes his way down to the ring. Bischoff announces that by end of WCW’s Uncensored Pay Per View next month, the futures of US Title and The WCW Tag Team Title will have been decided with the WCW World Heavyweight Title finding a new home tonight. Bischoff announces that the WCW Cruiserweight Title will be decided in a slightly different manner. The title will be decided in a race format. The rules are simple, each man, whom is eligible for the title, must enter themselves into a competition. Eric Bischoff will then decide who competes on what night and when they compete. Bischoff announces that the first wrestler, who is entered in the competition, which reaches 5 victories will become the new WCW Cruiserweight Champion. Seeing how Tajiri just won the four way match, Bischoff announces that he has earned a slight advantage over the other competitors and he is now on 1 victory – and only needs to win 4 more matches in order to win the title. [B][SIZE="5"]Cole and Piper hype up the WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Final[/SIZE][/B] Bischoff makes his way to the back as Piper and Cole ponder the impact of this decision before turning their attention to the final of tonight’s tournament to crown the next WCW World Heavyweight Champion, featuring John Hennigan and Goldberg. Cole reminds the crowd that Hennigan is the fresher of the two men, having only competed in a match against an injured Rey Mysterio. Piper states that its not his fault his opponent couldn’t make it to his first match and he’s earned his right to be here. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Final for the WCW World Heavyweight Title [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WCWWorldHeavyweight2-1.jpg[/IMG] Goldberg vs. John Hennigan[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Goldberg.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs. [/B][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Goldberg makes his way out to the ring first only to be jumped by Hennigan before he can make it to the ring. Hennigan tries to whip Goldberg face first into the steps only for Goldberg to counter and try to whip him into those very same steps. Hennigan slips out of Goldberg’s and drop kick’s Goldberg sending him over the turnbuckle. Hennigan yells at the ref to count Goldberg out but the ref protests that the match hasn’t begun yet. Hennigan looks as though he’s about to venture outside of the ring again as Goldberg tries to stumble to the ring. Hennigan tries to grab Goldberg only to receive a smack to the face sending him flying. Goldberg climbs slowly into the ring and the ref calls for the bell. Goldberg begins to stalk Hennigan and goes for an early spear only to walk into a spinning wheel kick from Hennigan. Hennigan goes for a quick cover only for Goldberg to power out of it. Hennigan begins stomping on Goldberg as Goldberg tries to make it to his feet. Eventually Goldberg struggles to a standing position and pushes Hennigan away. Hennigan has to stop himself from colliding with the referee. As Hennigan turns round, Goldberg again tries to spear him only for Hennigan to dodge out of the way meaning that Goldberg goes straight into the referee. As Goldberg checks on the referee, Hennigan nails Goldberg with a drop kick. Hennigan ducks out of the ring and returns title belt in hand. Hennigan tries to nail Goldberg over the head with the title only for Goldberg to counter into a jackhammer with Hennigan dropping the title to the mat. As Goldberg holds Hennigan up high, Hennigan counters into a flying DDT sending Goldberg’s head crashing straight onto the title belt. Hennigan goes for the cover but the referee still isn’t moving. Hennigan ducks outside the ring and returns steel chair in hand in a scene reminisciant of his earlier attack on Rey Mysterio. He measures up Goldberg and is about to swing when all of a sudden Hulk Hogan’s music hits and the crowd go wild. Hogan comes running to the ring and Hogan and Hennigan begin brawling. Hulk does the usual Hulking up, delivering blow after blow to Hennigan. Hogan whips Hennigan to the ropes and delivers a big boot and a leg drop. A recovered Goldberg lifts Hennigan up and deliveres a jackhammer to Hennigan as Hulk revives the referee. The referee count 1 … 2 … 3 Goldberg is the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion!!![/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER AND NEW WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION GOLDBERG![/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Hulk Hogan and Goldberg celebrate in the ring as the show goes off the air[/SIZE][/B] The show comes to close as Hulk Hogan and Goldberg celebrate in the middle of the ring as the arena vibrates with the crowd chanting a mix of Goldberg, Hogan and WCW chants. Michael Cole finishes delivers the last line of the Pay Per View [I]“Folks, what an unbelievable night’s action we’ve just seen. Goldberg is the new WCW World Heayvweight Champion! We learnt that WCW Nitro will return to our screens tomorrow night! Folks, tune in tomorrow as WCW returns to national television for the first time in 7 years and as we cope from the fall out of tonight’s historic event![/I] [SIZE="4"][B][U]SHOW RECAP[/U][/B][/SIZE] Rey Mysterio def. Steven Regal [B](B+)[/B] The Giant def. Finlay [B](B)[/B] Goldberg def. William Claudio Walters [B](B-)[/B] The Bashams def. Better Than You, Real Good Deal and Jindrak & O'Haire [B](C-)[/B] John Hennigan def. Rey Mysterio [B](B+)[/B] Goldberg def. The Giant [B](B)[/B] Tajiri def. Billy Kidman, Chavo Guerrero and Shane Helms [B](C+)[/B] Goldberg def. John Hennigan for the WCW World Heavyweight Title [B](B+)[/B] [B]Overall show rating = B+ PPV Buys = 7,97 Attendance = 15,000[/B] [B]PHEW!!![/B] [I]OOC, in future the show write ups won't be this long as I think I'll have a nervous breakdown - i just gotta kinda caught up in the moment this time. Any comments are helpful, especially from long time WCW fans are appreciated in order to keep a real WCW feel going. Also comments on the layout / presentation would be appreciated as I still haven't made my mind up on what kinda format I'm gonna use for future shows - basically do you guys want more pictures or none at all, stuff like that. Nitro will hopefully be up within the next few days. 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[CENTER][FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE="3"] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/NEWNIT1.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE="4"][B]Live, from the Walter A. Brown Arena (New England)[/B][/SIZE] [B][SIZE="5"]Hennigan makes his first appearance on WCW Nitro[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG] The pyros play as Michael Cole and Rowdy Roddy Piper welcome the fans to the first Monday Night Nitro to be held in nearly seven years. They are interrupted by the beaten finalist from the WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament, John Hennigan Hennigan begins by describing the events from last night’s WCW SuperBrawl, describing how he made it to the final due to a series of amazing achievements only to screwed out of the title by Hulk Hogan. Henngian states that he had the match sewn up and that he should be the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Hennigan calls both Goldberg and Hulk Hogan cowards who are afraid of moving on into the unknown. Hennigan states that sooner, rather than later, the names of Hulk Hogan and Goldberg will soon be remembered as the old WCW was – as a failure that dies a slow death. Hennigan describes himself as the future of WCW only to be cut off as Vodoo Child hit the loud speakers as the fans went wild… [B][SIZE="5"]Hogan explains why he missed his match[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/HulkHogan.jpg[/IMG] Hulk Hogan comes out as the fans are going crazy. Hogan milks the applause for a good few minutes, doing the poses etc, in the middle of the ring whilst Hennigan looks on in disgust. Hogan grabs a mike and gets right into Hennigan’s face yelling at him and asking him if he enjoyed his beating last night. Hogan continues to reveal that the reason that he missed his flight and the reason he missed his WCW World Heavyweight Tournament Match last night is down to Hennigan having his car impounded so he couldn’t make it to the air port on time. Hogan states that he was able to get a later flight and although he couldn’t make it for his match, he was able to make sure that justice was done and that Hennigan didn’t get his hands on the WCW World Heavyweight Title Hogan reminds the fans that he is one third owner of WCW, along with Bischoff and The Giant. Hogan announces that he is using his ownership powers to book Hennigan in a match tonight, against the man he faced less than 24 hours ago, Goldberg, in a non-title match up. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Goldberg2.jpg[/IMG] The fans once again go wild as Goldberg comes out onto the stage and smiles at Hennigan, pointing at him and mouthing that he’ll see him in the ring later tonight. [B][SIZE="5"]Cole and Piper inform the fans of an update on tonight’s card.[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/MichaelCole.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/RoddyPiper.jpg[/IMG] Cole and Piper announce that, exclusively on WCW.com, Tajiri revealed that he had no interest in challenging for the WCW Crusierweight title and had entered himself in the running for the US Title. Cole reveals tonight that there will be two 3 way matches featuring former WCW US Title holders taking place tonight and next week for entry into a match at WCW Uncensored for the US Title. Cole also announces that there will be a tag match tonight and next week with the same stipulations that the winning teams will be entered into a tag team match at WCW Uncensored for the WCW Tag Team Titles. Cole reveals the names of the competitors who have entered their names into the running for the WCW Cruiserweight Title reminding the fans that the first cruiserweight to win 5 matches will be rewarded with the WCW Cruiserweight Title Billy Kidman Chavo Guerrero Jack Evans Jamie Knoble Jimmy Wang Juventud Guerrera Ron Killings Shane Helms Super Crazy Taka Michinoku Cole announces that the first match will take place right now as Shane Helms takes on Jack Evans in Jack Evans’ debut WCW match [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Race For The Cruiserweight Title Jack Evans vs. Shane Helms[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JackEvans.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs. [/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ShaneHelms.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]A lot of high spots in this match up. Evans was the more spectacular of the wrestlers heading to the top rope on many occasions. Helms focused on a more mat based approach. The two were very evenly matched and it looked as though Helms was on the verge of a shock debut win. It took some quick thinking by Helms to counter one of Evans’ moves into a Nightmare On Helms Street and pick up a 3 count and the victory[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = SHANE HELMS RACE FOR THE CRUSIERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 1[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Helms has something to say about Tajiri[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ShaneHelms.jpg[/IMG] After the match, Helms takes the mike and announces that unlike Tajiri, the WCW Cruiserweight title actually means something to him. Helms states that nothing would make him prouder than to win the title and restore honour to the belt. [B][SIZE="5"]William Claudio Walters introduces himself to the fans[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/MontelVontaviousPorter.jpg[/IMG] After the commercial break, William Claudio Walters is shown standing in the ring. Walters states that he represents a changing of the guard and is fully intent upon becoming the face of WCW to future generations. Walters announces that all these fans had better show some respect and they were now to address him as Mr WCW. After heckling with the crowd for a few minutes he issues an open challenge to anyone in the back to come down and prove that he isn’t the future of WCW. [B][SIZE="5"]Mr. WCW’s challenge is interrupted by a Giant[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/PaulWight-1.jpg[/IMG] The c0cky look on Mr. WCW’s face quickly disappeared as losing semi-finalist from the WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament, The Giant, came out to accept Walters’ open challenge. [B][SIZE="5"]Mr. WCW vs. The Giant[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/MontelVontaviousPorter.jpg[/IMG][B]vs. [/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/PaulWight-1.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Poor Walters, he’s a decent talent but his first two matches in WCW have been against a rampaging Goldberg and the behemoth that is The Giant. This was another squash match with The Giant battering his opponent. Walters tried to battle back and tried to get the fans chanting for him but his appeals for support fell on deaf ears. The Giant soon nailed Walters with a big boot before picking him up to deliver a massive chokeslam and picking up the victory[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = THE GIANT[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Doane & Dupree proclaim themselves better than the new WCW interviewer[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/KennyDystra.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ReneDupree.jpg[/IMG] We are taken backstage to Kenny Doane and Rene Dupree are backstage with new WCW interviewer Eric Kingman. Kingman tries to ask Dupree and Doane a series of questions only to get cut off. Dupree asks Kingman if he was a fan of the old WCW. Kingman replies that he was with Doane stating that it shows. Dupree and Doane state that they are better than 90% of the general population and are 100% better than the rest of the population. They state the reason that they are referring to themselves is because, quite simply they are better than everyone they meat in the street and it is for this reason that not only will they win their tag match tonight, they will also go on to win the tag team titles at WCW Uncensored. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Race for the Cruiserweight Title Billy Kidman vs. Juventude Guerrera[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/BillyKidman.jpg[/IMG][B]vs. [/B][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JuventudGuerrera.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Another fast paced match up between two of the top cruiserweights in WCW. The momentum was constantly swinging backwards and forwards with neither able to get a prolonged advantage. After the 10 minute mark, Super Crazy ran to ringside distracting the referee. As the referee argued with Super Crazy, Guerrera low blowed Kidman. Guerrera followed this up by delivering a Juvi Driver to Kidman and picking up his first win in the race to be crowned WCW Cruiserweight champion[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = JUVENTUDE GUERRERA RACE FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 1[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Bischoff isn’t happy about Tajiri’s refusal to participate in the Cruiserweight Title race[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Tajiri.jpg[/IMG] Backstage we see Eric Bischoff confront Tajiri over Tajiri’s unwillingness to challenge for the Cruiserweight Title. Tajiri just about communicates that whilst he wouldn’t mind the WCW Cruiserweight Title, he prefers the way the US Title looks. This further angers Bischoff who yells at Tajiri shouting that he truly hopes that Tajiri is made to regret his decision and tells Tajiri that if he blows this opportunity then Bischoff won’t be so accommodating to grant Tajiri another shot for ANY title belt. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Tag Team Qualifier Match Better Than You vs. Mark Jindrak & Sean O’Haire[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/KennyDystra.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ReneDupree.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs.[/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/MarkJindrak.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/SeanOHaire.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Another very even match up between two very evenly matched teams. Dupree and Doane work surprisingly well together with O’Haire and Jindrak showing a bit of ring rust. This is emphasised with Dupree and Doane making a series of quick tags keeping themselves fresh whilst they worked over Jindrak. Jindrak tried to battle his way to the corner, Doane stopped him, Jindrak countered and tagged in O’Haire. O’Haire came in on fire and cleaned house. He looked set to deliver the widow maker to Doane only for Dupree to interrupt it and deliver his own Death Valley Driver. Doane scampered outside the ring and held down Jindrak as Dupree made the cover and picked up the victory meaning Better Than You advance to the finals at WCW Uncensored[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNERS = BETTER THAN YOU[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Bashams aren't too worried about the competition and they're not even in the finals yet![/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DougBasham.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DannyBasham-1.jpg[/IMG] After the bell rings, The Bashams come out and taunt Better Than You. They state that even though they haven’t yet qualified for the finals, and despite the identity of their opponents still being a mystery, as last night’s WCW SuperBrawl demonstrated, there isn’t a tag team in WCW that can stop them from dominating the tag division for the coming future. [B][SIZE="5"]DDP is here and he’s talking to Eric Kingman about his match for a shot at the US Title[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg[/IMG] Eric Kingman states he’s in awe of meeting the world famous WCW, former WCW Heavyweight champion, Diamond Dallas Page. Page thanks Kingman for his kind words. Kingman asks Page for his thoughts about the fact that he was about to meet David Flair and Tajiri with the winner going on to WCW Uncensored for a shot at the US Title. DDP compliments Flair and Tajiri stating that at one point or another, during their careers they have, like him, been the WCW US champion. Page states that that takes bottle and he respects both men. DDP states however, that, unlike himself, they aren’t ready for this match tonight, they aren’t ready to step up to the plate. Kingman asks DDP if he has any worries about his long lay off from competition. Page replies by stating that since he’s been away he’s been missing the business and there is nothing more important than returning with a … BANG! Page finishes by saying that come WCW Uncensored, he is be crowned the WCW US Champion and [I]“Eric, that’s not a bad thing, that’s a good thing!” … … … “BANG!!!”[/I] [B][SIZE="5"]Three Way Match for a shot at the WCW US Title David Flair vs. Diamond Dallas Page vs. Tajiri[/SIZE][/B] [B][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DavidFlair.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Tajiri.jpg[/IMG][/B] [QUOTE]A surprisingly good match considering Page is getting on a bit and Flair is, well, Flair. Tajiri carried most of the match with the action focusing on him wrestling with Flair most of the time. At one point Flair managed to dodge a Tajiri attack and knocked him to the mat. Before Flair could celebrate, DDP was quickly on him, giving the fans a glimpse of the DDP that had won the World Heavyweight Title Page hit Flair with the Diamond Cutter and went for the cover. After a long two count, Tajiri is just able to break up the pin. Tajiri and Page grapple for a bit before Flair tries to blindside Tajiri only for Tajiri to dodge him with Flair going straight into DDP, knocking Page out of the ring. Tajiri capitalises, delivering a Buzzsaw kick to Flair and picking up the victory to advance to WCW Uncensored to face off against next weeks winner for the US Title[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = TAJIRI[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]A new star wants into the US Title picture...[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/SheltonBenjamin3.jpg[/IMG] We cut backstage to Eric Bischoff who is watching footage of Tajiri celebrating in a less than enthused state. Suddenly, new WCW superstar Shelton Benjamin barges into Bischoff’s room. Bischoff demands to know what the meaning of this is. Benjamin tells Bischoff to calm down as they both have the same agenda. Benjamin asks Bischoff to put him in next weeks three way match to decide the final competitor in WCW Uncensored’s US Title match. Bischoff is angered by this and states that he wants the title to be contested by two former WCW US Champions. Benjamin points out that Tajiri barely counts as he only held the title in “that other company” before going on to state that he too was a US Champion before WCW went bankrupt. Bischoff is clearly unimpressed, asking him who the last WCW Heavyweight Champion was before the purchase by “Vincent Worthless McMahon”. Benjamin guesses it might have been David Arquette which further angers Bischoff. Bischoff, clearly trying to get rid of Benjamin tells him he’s not in the mood for games but states that if Benjamin can provide some evidence to back up his claims then he can have his place in the match. Benjamin looks happy with this and leaves the room smiling with Bischoff shaking his head. [B][SIZE="5"]A update on Rey Mysterio’s medical condition.[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ReyMysterio.jpg[/IMG] Michael Cole and Roddy Piper reveal that at last nights WCW SuperBrawl, Rey Mysterio suffered damage to his rib area. They announce that he could be injured for up to 6 weeks. They then remind the fans of Mysterio’s tough match against Steven Regal and subsequent attack at the hands of John Hennigan as being the reasons for his injury. Piper tells Cole that its unfair to blame Regal as he was just trying to win his match up. Cole states that whilst that might be the case, Regal better be on his guard as he’s about to meet the fighting Irishman, Finlay in singles competition and that match is next! [B][SIZE="5"]Finlay vs. Steven Regal[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Finlay2.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs.[/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WilliamRegal.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Another fine match between two technicians. Both men brought their own styles to the ring with the fans getting behind the no nonsense Finlay much to Regal’s annoyance. The two continued to battle up to the 20 minute mark. At this point it became obvious that stamina was about to become the deciding factor in the match. Regal was the first man to show signs of fatigue and Finlay capitalised hitting the Celtic Cross and picking up the victory[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = FINLAY[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Goldberg is on his own in WCW[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Goldberg2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/HulkHogan.jpg[/IMG] We cut backstage to see Hulk Hogan walking along when he is interrupted by the figure of Goldberg. Goldberg and Hulk stare at each other for a few seconds. Goldberg goes on to thank Hulk for his help last night, thanks him for helping to bring back WCW and also thanks him for giving him the opportunity to inflict more suffering on Hennigan – “who’s next Hennigan? You’re next!” Hogan smiles and says he can’t wait to see Goldberg destroy him, adding that he’s got his back if Hennigan tries any dirty tricks again. Goldberg says thanks but no thanks. He came into WCW on his own and that was how he liked things. Hulks says that’s cool but warns Hennigan that the two aren’t through by a long way. [B][SIZE="5"]Goldberg is next?[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/PaulWight.jpg[/IMG] After Hogan walks off, The Giant walks up to Goldberg. Giant congratulates Goldberg on his title win. Giant also reminds Goldberg that he wasn’t able to hit the jackhammer and wonders out loud whether Goldberg would have been able to win had Finlay not have worn him down earlier on in the night. Goldberg warns The Giant that after he’s through with Hennigan tonight he can be next if he wants. Giant tells him to take it easy but warns him that things don’t always go the way of the lone wolf, especially when you’ve got the biggest dog in the yard setting his sights on his title belt. Goldberg and Giant stare at each other before the action cuts to a commercial. [B][SIZE="5"]Goldberg vs. John Hennigan (non-title)[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Goldberg.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs. [/B][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Nowhere near as good as their pay-per-view match. Goldberg showed signs of being slightly sluggish and is clearly feeling the effects of his night of glory. This might explain why Hennigan was able to gain an early advantage, using his superior speed and agility to keep Goldberg on the back foot. Hennigan went up to the top rope and tried to deliver a corkscrew Moonsault only for Goldberg to catch him and slam him to the mat. Goldberg tried to take advantage by whipping Hennigan to the ropes. Goldberg went for a stiff kick but Hennigan dodged it and then delivered a spinning wheel kick to Goldberg, knocking him down. Hennigan then slid out of the ring and returned chair in hand. Hennigan waited for Goldberg to get to his feet before nailing him over the head with the steel chair.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER BY DQ = GOLDBERG[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Hennigan looks to continue the assault but there’s cavalry[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/HulkHogan.jpg[/IMG] As Hennigan looks to continue the punishment and gain retribution for his attack, Hulk Hogan once again comes running out to make the save. Hennigan isn’t prepared to stick around and quickly slides out of the ring and heads back up the ramp way. Hennigan and Hogan stare at each other as Goldberg struggles to make it to his feet as the show goes off the air.[/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE="4"][U][B]SHOW RECAP[/B][/U][/SIZE] Shane Helms def. Jack Evans [B](C)[/B] The Giant def. Mr WCW [B](C+)[/B] Juventud Guerrera def. Billy Kidman [B](C+)[/B] Better Than You def. Jindrak & O'Haire [B](C)[/B] Tajiri def. David Flair and Diamond Dallas Page [B](C+)[/B] Finlay def. Steven Regal [B](B)[/B] Goldberg def. John Hennigan by DQ [B](B-)[/B] [B]OVERALL SHOW RATING = B TV RATING = 30.21 ATTENDANCE = 5,000 (Sell out)[/B] [/CENTER]

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[CENTER] [I]OOC: I just thought this might be a neat little addition. Starting this week and continuing every week we're gonna do an interview with one of the members of the WCW roster. Bischoff is essentially gonna be the voice of myself but all the other interviews will be done in character. The interviews with Bischoff are intended to give the reader a bit of an insight into the reasons that I'm making some of the decisions I am. Anyway, onto the interview...[/I] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/cooltext72144687.gif[/IMG] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Eric, first things first, congratulations on having two well received shows under your belt. What does it mean to you bringing back WCW?[/I] [B]Bischoff:[/B] [COLOR="Red"]Thank you for the kind words. First things first let me make one thing very clear. This is not the same WCW that was bought by Vince McMahon. Yes there are a lot of the same stars that this promotion was built on first time around but we certainly aren’t gonna make the same mistakes that we made last time around. This WCW isn’t gonna be one big nostalgia trip. Although we’ve got the big names that were associated with the promotion first time round before the year is out we want to have established a new batch of talent on the roster who are capable of stepping up to the main event level and leading the company forward.[/COLOR] [B]Interviewer: [/B] [I]Are you not afraid that the likes of Hulk (Hogan), Paul Wight (The Giant) and Goldberg etc, aren’t gonna be too happy putting over these new stars?[/I] [B]Bischoff:[/B] [COLOR="Red"]Hulk and Paul both know that WCW will die if we repeat past mistakes. It is highly likely that come the start of next year both Hulk and Paul could have retired from in ring competition so we’d end up straight back at square one if we don’t try to do something new.[/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]You say that you’re trying to break from the past and one of the things that WCW became known for was its Cruiserweight division. On the last two shows we’ve seen the division effectively buried. Is this a conscious decision or is it just bad booking?[/I] [B]Bischoff:[/B] [COLOR="red"]I fully understand what you’re saying and let me assure you there is a plan in place. Over the last few years cruiserweights have been treated as after thoughts by the big promotions (WWE and TNA). After the sale of WCW to WWE in 2001, Vince acquired a lot of WCW Cruiserweight talents which could have kick started the division in the WWE. Most of these talents were misused and buried with the end result being that WWE’s own cruiserweight division lost all credibility – heck, they even had a midget holding the title. TNA had the opportunity to build the X-Division to fill the void by they missed that opportunity as well. We’ve been left to pick up the pieces here and try and have been left to try and turn a whole load of misused talents into contributing members of the division. The angle with Tajiri on Nitro was used as a symbolism for the way big wrestling promotions have ignored cruiserweight divisions recently. Trust me though, there is a series of plans to restore credibility to the title belt. Firstly the “WCW Race for the Cruiserweight Title” should hopefully showcase the cruiserweight talents in the division. After this storyline has been completed there is a clear plan to propel the belt back into the limelight and make it one of the main focuses of WCW.[/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Some very interesting comments there regarding the recent booking decisions of the WWE and TNA. You touched upon a number of former WCW stars being misused during their stays in other promotions. Seeing as you have signed a number of such talents have encountered any problems with this yet?[/I] [B]Bischoff:[/B] [COLOR="red"]We certainly have. Just look at Sean O’Haire. I’ve been high on him for a long time and ideally he is one of the new generation of talents we want to put at the top of this new WCW. The problem is, he just isn’t viewed as being a credible threat. Putting him in the tag ranks is a very stop-gap solution until we decide what to do with him. The problem is exhasberated by the fact that a lot of the former WCW stars are getting on in years. The likes of Goldberg and DDP can’t be expected to carry the promotion for the coming years. Add into that they haven’t competed much over the last few years and you begin to see the scale of the problem we’re faced with.[/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]We don’t have much time left so before I’m done there’s one last thing I’d like to ask you about. Over the last two shows, we’ve seen John Hennigan be heavily involved in the hunt for the WCW World Heavyweight Title. What are the plans for Hennigan and are you worried about his history / smaller stature?[/I] [B]Bischoff:[/B] [COLOR="red"]Well I don’t want to reveal any more storylines but John is someone we are high on. On the topic of his history and his well documented suspension, I’ve spoken to him and I’m sure we’re not gonna have any repeat of his past mistakes. In terms of his stature, I’m not worried about the fans failing to buy into him. The plan with John is to turn him into a Y2J esque character and we’ve been working with him, both in terms of his promo and ring work to bring him up to the level of potential we’ve seen in him. The improvements have been quick and when you’re surrounded by some of the talent that he is and you’re getting the training he is then you’re bound to see an improvement. The effect has been quite startling seeing how well his promos have gone over with the fans and how the quality of his matches have been received. Obviously he might not be the man to take the belt off of Goldberg and it’s a case of waiting to see. We don’t won’t to damage Goldberg as he is probably the most legitimate title holder we’ve got in the promotion so having the title on him at the moment works. Its likely that Hennigan and Goldberg will meet further on down the line but in the short term we’re probably gonna hold off on that feud until we’ve assessed just whether or not Hennigan can deliver in the way that we believe he can.[/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]We’ve still got a minute left, any news on new signings.[/I] Bischoff: [COLOR="red"]Yup. We’ve got a new tag team which will debut on this weeks Nitro and we’re in negotiations with a number of new stars who’ll be sent to Booker’s training camp before being moved up to the main roster. We’re also in negotiations with a massive name who’s currently taking a bit of time out from the business but I don’t want to name names quite yet before we've got the deal sewn up.[/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Well Eric, its certainly been a pleasure and I look forward to speaking to you in the future. Folks, next week we talk to another of the WCW owners as I can exclusively reveal on next week’s show, the immortal Hulk Hogan will be here to talk about his thoughts on the new WCW. You certainly won’t want to miss that as we also look at how this new generation of Monday Night Wars could be shaping up.[/I] [/CENTER]

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[SIZE="3"][FONT="Times New Roman"][CENTER] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/NEWNIT1.jpg[/IMG] The usual pyros explode as Michael Cole and Roddy Piper welcome the fans to WCW Nitro. They announce that tonight we will find out who Tajiri’s opponent will be for the US Title and we will also find out who will be meeting the tag team of Kenny Doane and Rene Dupree, Better Than You, at WCW Uncensored for the vacant WCW Tag Team Titles. Cole and Piper announce that there is no time to waste and we’re about to witness Hulk Hogan’s first match in WCW for nearly 8 years as Hogan’s music hits and the fans go wild… [B][SIZE="5"]Hogan has a brief message for Hennigan[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/HulkHogan.jpg[/IMG] Hulk comes to the ring and ahead of his match, he grabs a microphone and waits for the cheering to die down. Hulk begins by reminding the fans of how he prevented John Henngian from beating the crap out of Goldberg with a steel chair, just like how Hennigan prevented Hogan from competing in the WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament at WCW. Hulk states that at WCW SuperBrawl, Hennigan made a grave mistake and he believed for just one second that Hulkamania was dead. Hogan informs Hennigan that he’s gravely mistaken cause Hulkamania still lives so, Hennigan, I’ve got one question for ya… [B][SIZE="5"]Hulk is interrupted by a special guest commentator[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG] Before Hulk can go into his usual “watcha goona do” tirade, the music of John Hennigan cuts him off as he makes his way out to the stage. Hennigan comments that Hulk must be feeling pretty smug with himself as that’s two weeks he’s managed to gain the upperhand through a two on one attack. Hennigan states that he’s curious as to what all the fuss is about, why all these fans are proud to call themselves “Hulkamaniacs” and tells the fans that tonight, he’s gonna try and figure out why the fans cheer some pensioner who can’t let go of his glory days. Hennigan states that tonight, he’s gonna get an up close and personal view of Hulk Hogan in action before he goes and joins the commentary team and waits for Hulk Hogan’s opponent to appear in the ring. [B][SIZE="5"]Dinsmore vs. Hulk Hogan[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/NickDinsmore.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs.[/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/HulkHogan.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]The shaven headed Dinsmore came out to a mixed reception from the crowd. Hulk went to shake his hand only for Dinsmore to bat it away and cheap shot Hogan. Hogan and Dinsmore stared at each other for a few moments before going to lock up. Hogan overpowered Dinsmore who retaliated by kicking Hogan’s knee and following up with an uppercut flooring Hogan. Dinsmore tried to go to work on Hogan’s knee with a series of kicks and submission holds. Hogan was clearly in pain but he managed to push Dinsmore away before trying to struggle to his feet. Dinsmore tried to land a series of blows preventing Hogan from getting up. Cue Hulking up. Punch, punch, whip, big boot. In the commentary box Hennigan had seen enough. As Hogan bounced of the ropes with the leg drop coming, Hennigan grabbed him from behind and dropped Hogan flat on his face. The referee had seen enough and called for the DQ.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER BY DQ = HULK HOGAN[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Hennigan isn’t done and wants to send a message to Hogan.[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/HulkHogan.jpg[/IMG] After the end of the match, Hennigan slides in the ring and begins smacking Hogan about a bit. Hennigan hits Hogan with a standing shooting star press as the fans boo and chant for Goldberg. Hennigan heckles with the crowd before locking in a half boston crab, focusing on the knee that Dinsmore had been trying to work on. This prompts an array of backstaff officials and security to come running to the ring and drag Hennigan off of Hogan. The damage has clearly been done as Hennigan is forced to the back smiling whilst Hulk struggle to make it to his feet, requiring the aid of several officials. [B][SIZE="5"]Michael Cole and Roddy Piper discuss the WCW Race for the Cruiserweight Title[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/MichaelCole.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/RoddyPiper.jpg[/IMG] Cole and Piper remind the fans that last week Shane Helms and Juventud Guerrera both picked up wins to give them an early advantage in the race. They announce to the fans that unfortunately Ron Killings has had to withdraw from the race due to “contract issues”. After Cole has made this announcement, he goes on to inform the fans that Shane Helms will be able to extend his lead further tonight when he takes on Jamie Knoble and Billy Kidman will be able to make for his defeat when he faces Jimmy Yang and that match is next! [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Race for the Cruiserweight Title[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Billy Kidman vs. Jimmy Yang[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/BillyKidman.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs.[/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JimmyYang.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Another high flying match up between two top cruiserweights. More high spots and the fans really dug the match as both wrestlers were proved to be evenly matched. In the end Kidman managed to pick up the pinfall and kick start his push for the title after hitting the shooting star press and getting the victory.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = BILLY KIDMAN RACE FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 1[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Bischoff has shock announcement for Hennigan[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG] We cut backstage to Hennigan who has been dragged into Eric Bischoff’s office by security. Bischoff tells Hennigan that although he shares his dislike for Hulk Hogan and quite enjoyed the after match attack, Hennigan over stepped the line by interfering in Hogan’s match up. Bischoff states that before show kicked off, Hogan had anticipated that Hennigan might pull a stunt like this and had ordained that Hennigan would compete in a singles match tonight. Hennigan asks Bischoff who his opponent will be. Bischoff tells Hennigan that it’s a man that Hennigan should have no worries about. It’s a man that shouldn’t even be wrestling tonight as he hasn’t been granted medical clearance. Hennigan keeps pushing Bischoff to reveal who it is. Bischoff finally, after much persuasion reveals that it’s a man that Hennigan has already defeated once in WCW – a returning Rey Mysterio!!! Hennigan is none to happy with this development and storms out of the room. [B][SIZE="5"]Shelton Benjamin has proof of his US Title heritage?[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/SheltonBenjamin3.jpg[/IMG] With the cameras still in Bischoff’s office, there comes a knock on the door as Shelton Benjamin enters the office. Benjamin makes a quick quip about Hennigan being in a bad mood before asking Bischoff if he’s thought about granting him a place in the US Title qualifier match tonight. Bischoff reiterates that the match up is exclusively designed for people who have held the title. Benjamin retorts that he has held the title. Bischoff asks Benjamin for proof. Benjamin shows Bischoff several clearly edited photos of him being superimposed over the face of WCW colour commentator, Roddy Piper. Bischoff is clearly unimpressed but reveals that he’s been having trouble finding people who are eligible to participate in the match and has had to make some pretty desperate phone calls. Bischoff announces that Benjamin’s persistence has won him over and grants Benjamin a place in the match up tonight. Benjamin is clearly delighted only to be warned by Bischoff that he might not be so kind hearted in future and warns Benjamin of the possible consequences of failure. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Race for the Cruiserweight Title Jamie Knoble vs. Shane Helms[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JamieNoble2.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs.[/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ShaneHelms.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Another strong showing from two talented cruiserweights. Whilst this had some of the high spots from the prior match, this also included a fair amount of mat wrestling to vary things up a bit. Knoble kept using any dirty trick he could to try and get the victory and Helms kept fighting back Helms’ bravery paid off as he hit the Nightmare on Helms Street, made the cover and went one point clear of his nearest competition in the race.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = SHANE HELMS RACE FOR THE CRUISEREWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 2[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]A hide and seek attack[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/SuperCrazy.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JuventudGuerrera.jpg[/IMG] After the match Juventud Guerrera runs to the ring. Guerrera clubs Helms over the head before running back out of the ring. As Helms gets back to his feet, rubbing the back of his head, Guerrera stands outside the ring and begins posing whilst taunting Helms. Helms heads outside the ring and the smile disappears off of Guerrera’s face. Helms chases Guerrera around the ring only to walk a flying cross body from Super Crazy off the top rope and onto the chasing Helms outside of the ring. Super Crazy and Guerrera put the boots into Helms before running off through the crowd laughing their heads off. [B][SIZE="5"]The Bashams aren’t worried by their mystery opponents[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DougBasham.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DannyBasham-1.jpg[/IMG] WCW interviewer, Eric Kingman, is stood backstage with The Bashams. Kingman asks the Bashams if they are at all worried by their mystery opponents. The Bashams reply by asking why they should be worried. They state that at WCW SuperBrawl they proved that they are the best tag team in WCW today. They state that they’re looking forward to proving that they’re better than Better Than You at WCW Uncensored and that no tag team can stand in their way [I]“and it doesn’t matter if it’s a mystery tag team or not, cause by the end of our match up tonight, the only mystery left is gonna be why they thought they could step in the ring and beat us!”[/I] [B][SIZE="5"]The Bashams and the mystery tag team have some interested spectators[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/KennyDystra.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ReneDupree.jpg[/IMG] As The Bashams stand in the ring awaiting their mystery opponents, the camera cuts to the front row where Rene Dupree and Kenny Doane are seen sitting and refusing to acknowledge the fans around them. Upon realising the cameras are focused upon them they wave at the cameras as Michael Cole reminds all the fans watching that the winners of this match up will face Doane and Dupree, otherwise known as Better Than You, at WCW Uncensored for the Tag Team titles. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Tag Team Qualifier Match The Bashams vs. The Wrecking Machines[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DannyBasham-1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DougBasham.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs.[/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Rosey.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Umaga.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]The crowd went wild when it was revealed that The Bashams would be facing former WWE superstars Ro’Z and Umaga. Umaga came out continuing the savage gimmick whilst Ro’Z was playing up a normal every day kinda guy gimmick (a lot like Smackdown’s Jesse and Festus tag team). The match began with Ro’Z and Danny Basham going head to head. Danny got an advantage over Ro’Z meaning that The Bashams could isolate Ro’Z and work him over in their corner. Ro’Z managed to counter their double assault and began to try to tag in his brother Umaga was going crazy over by his own turnbuckle and came very close to nailing the referee. Luckily Ro’Z was able to prevent his brother from doing so although this allowed the Bashmas to once again blind side Ro’Z Eventually Ro’Z was once again able to battle free and managed to tag in his brother Umaga. Umaga came in on fire and made short work of The Bashams, completely destroying them both With both the Bashams incapacitated following Umaga’s destruction, Umaga headed up the turnbuckle. Umaga flew through the air delivering a thunderous top rope splash to Doug Basham before making the cover and picking up the pinfall.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNERS = THE WRECKING MACHINES[/SIZE][/B] As Ro’Z celebrates by raising his brother’s hand, who at first is unsure how to respond to the applause, the camera cuts to Better Than You who are no longer in their happy go lucky mood. They may have a shot at the tag team titles but if they’re gonna win the titles at WCW Uncensored then they’re gonna have to put up one hell of a fight! [B][SIZE="5"]Goldberg issues an open challenge for the WCW World Heavyweight Title[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Goldberg2.jpg[/IMG] We return from a commercial break to see the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Goldberg standing in the ring. Goldberg announces that he is still yet to hear anything from Bischoff regarding who he will meet at WCW Uncensored and frankly he’s fed up of waiting. Goldberg comments that it appears that Bischoff is more concerned with the Cruiserweight title then his own. It’s time Goldberg took matters into his own hand! Goldberg states that he’s offering anyone in the back a shot at his WCW World Heavyweight Title and if they want it then all they have to do is come down into this ring and look him straight in the eye and ask for it. Goldberg issues a warning attached to this offer stating that whoever accepts this challenge… [I]“Will be next!”[/I] [B][SIZE="5"]The Giant accepts Goldberg’s challenge[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/PaulWight-1.jpg[/IMG] Goldberg’s challenge is answered by the monster that is The Giant. The Giant comes down to the ring and announces that he is delighted to be able to accept Goldberg’s challenge and is happy to be able to look him in the eye and tell him that he’s gonna take the belt away from him. Goldberg stands there unflinching and asks The Giant why he thinks he’s gonna fare any better than the last time they stepped in the ring together. The Giant reminds the fans about their match up at WCW SuperBrawl and reminds the fans that prior to that match up, he had been weakened by that bast*** Irishman! This time however, when Goldberg and The Giant step into the ring together, The Giant is gonna be fresh and is gonna bring his a-game to the match. Goldberg interjects that it doesn’t matter cause the title ain’t gonna be changing hands. This only serves to anger The Giant who once again reminds the fans about their match up last month. The Giant plays footage of Goldberg failing to lift The Giant up and failing to deliver the Jackhammer. The Giant taunts Goldberg by saying he doesn’t have the strength to lift up this monster before him and states that The Spear won’t be enough to keep him down. Goldberg grabs the mike and tells Giant… [I]“Fear the spear. Who’s next? Your next!”[/I] Goldberg launches himself straight at The Giant delivering a huge Spear. Goldberg does his normal cutting throat as the fans go wild. Suddenly Goldberg’s expression changes as The Giant sits up behind him with a big smile on his face. Goldbergs slides out of the ring as he looks on at his opponent. Goldberg makes his way to the back with his stare fixed upon The Giant. The Giant struggles to his feet, obviously he can’t shrug off The Spear that easily. Giant once again gets on the mike and announces that its about time that he used some of his power in WCW. In the spirit of WCW Uncensored the Goldberg vs. Giant match will now take place with in cage! See you next Sunday champ… The Giant again winces with pain as the fans go wild as Goldberg begins to shake his head and smile as we cut to a commercial. [B][SIZE="5"]Finlay vs. Mr. WCW (William Claudio Walters)[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Finlay2.jpg[/IMG] [B]vs.[/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/MontelVontaviousPorter.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Before the match, Cole and Piper remind the fans that Walters hadn’t had the best of times since entering WCW having faced both Goldberg and The Giant without much success. Piper commented that maybe Mr. WCW’s run of luck wasn’t gonna change any time soon as he was about to face one tough as nails Irishman. The match got underway with Finlay taking the fight straight to Mr. WCW. Finlay pounded away at Walters as he was once again in danger of getting steam rollered by an opponent before he could get in any offence of his own. A very long two count had the fans off their feet only for Walters to just kick out. Walters managed to counter a Finlay belly to belly slam buying him some time. Walters began trying to take the match to Finlay and had some success for a short while. Finlay countered one of Walters’ moves, inadvertently knocking the referee down. Finlay wasn’t too bothered and went for the Celtic Cross, hitting it before going for the cover. Unfortunately, with the referee down there was no one to make the pin count. As Finlay tried to revive the referee, Steven Regal came running down to the ring with a lead pipe in hand Regal proceeded to lay Finlay out with the pole from behind before dragging Walters on top of Finlay whilst he revived the referee. Regal ducked outside of the ring as the ref made the 3 count and pronounced Walters the winner.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = MR. WCW (WILLIAM CLAUDIO WALTERS)[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Walters and Regal join forces[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/MontelVontaviousPorter.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WilliamRegal.jpg[/IMG] Having picked up the victory, Walters celebrates the victory as Regal slides back into the ring. Walters and Regal look at each other uneasily before embracing. Regal raises Walters’ hand as the victor milks the praise. [B][SIZE="5"]Diamond Dallas Page announces two new signings[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg[/IMG] DDP comes out to a huge pop from the fans. Page announces that there seems to be a distinct lack of fun in this new WCW. DDP states that its up to him to do something about that but he can’t do it on his own. This job is too much for one man and with the consent of Eric Bischoff, he’s gone out and brought two new signings to WCW who are the definition of coolness… [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/TheMiz.jpg[/IMG] Mike Mizanin comes out to a mild pop from the crowd. He states that some might remember from the Real World and if they do then they’ll remember him as a fun loving dude who loves to party. DDP states its for this reason exactly that he’s brought him into WCW in order to keep this place fresh. Miz goes for the [I]“who rah”[/I] only to be cut off by Page who turns it into the [I]“who BANG!!!”[/I] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/Carlito.jpg[/IMG] The next signing to appear is former WWE superstar Carlito who comes out to a bigger pop than The Miz. Carlito and Mizanin begin competing over who is cooler, Carlito or The Miz. Page interrupts them both by announcing that this is only the start of his fight to bring the fun back to WCW. See next week Page is gonna bring something back to wrestling that hasn’t been seen in the wrestling world for 7 years – next week DDP is gonna bring back the WCW Nitro girls! DDP states that next week, each one of the three wrestlers will have to find a female manager to bring into WCW. And then, at WCW Uncensored, the three of them will compete in a match up with each of their managers being present. Page tells the fans to enjoy the rest of the show as Carlito does the usual [I]“Now that’s cool!”[/I] Page again interrupts Carlito saying that [I]“not only is it cool, its not a bad thing but it’s a good thing… BANG!!” [/I] [B][SIZE="5"]Eric Kingman sees a familiar face walking backstage[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/TerryFunk.jpg[/IMG] Eric Kingman is seen backstage talking about the upcoming three way match up for a shot at the WCW US Title. All of a sudden Terry Funk comes into the picture drawing a huge pop from the fans. Kingman describes Funk’s career saying that he’s in awe of the great man and asks him what he’s doing backstage at a WCW taping. Funk replies by correcting Kingman and pointing out that he forgot to mention that he is also a former WCW US Champion. Funk states that he is delighted that WCW has returned to national tv but states that he was in shock this last week when Eric Bischoff asked him if he could appear on WCW tonight. Funk announces that he is one of the men that Bischoff has chosen to participate in the three way match up next. Funk promises the fans that he’s gonna do his best to win the belt one last time for old times sake. Funk walks off as Kingman reminds the fans that we now have two of the three competitors for the match up but we still don’t know who the final competitor will be and the match is only moments away… [B][SIZE="5"]Bischoff makes his way to the announce booth but why?[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg[/IMG] Eric Bischoff’s music hits as he makes his way to the announce booth. Michael Cole starts wondering out loud why Bischoff has chosen to make his presence felt. As he’s doing this, Roddy Piper takes off his head set and climbs into the ring. Cole is still in a state of confusion as Bischoff sits down next to him and comments that Cole isn’t the sharpest tool in the box. Bischoff reminds the fans that Piper is a former WCW US Champion and as such is eligible for the match up. Bischoff announces that Rowdy Roddy Piper is the final entrant in the WCW US Title 3 way match and that match is now! [B][SIZE="5"]Three Way Match for a shot at the WCW US Title Roddy Piper vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Terry Funk[/SIZE][/B] [B][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/RoddyPiper.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/SheltonBenjamin3.jpg[/IMG] vs. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/TerryFunk.jpg[/IMG][/B] [QUOTE]In what was the nostalgia match of the night, this match went down really well with the fans going nuts every time Funk did everything. Most of the match had Funk and Piper teaming up together to take on the more athletic and energetic Benjamin. The tactic appeared to be working until Piper turned on Funk and went for a quick pin which Funk only just got out of. Piper and Funk stared at each other for a few moments before Piper held out his hand and signalled for them to go back to teaming up against Benjamin. Funk shook it only for Piper to blindside him again and then lock in the sleeper hold on Funk. Benjamin was just able to break the hold and promptly threw Piper out of the ring. Benjamin then locked in the sleeper hold himself. The referee checked on Funk before calling for the bell and announcing that Funk had passed out meaning that Benjamin had just earned himself a title shot.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = SHELTON BENJAMIN[/SIZE][/B] [SIZE="5"][B]Kingman interviews Rey Mysterio ahead of his match up[/B][/SIZE] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ReyMysterio.jpg[/IMG] We cut backstage once again to Eric Kingman where he is joined by Rey Mysterio who gets a big pop from the crowd. Kingman asks Rey how he’s feeling. Rey replies that he’s feeling as if he just got the hell beaten out of him with a steel chair which is ironic because just over a week ago that’s more or less exactly what happened. Kingman asks Rey whether or not he is fit to be competing tonight. Mysterio replies probably not but tells Kingman that it doesn’t matter. Mysterio has been through hell, he’s battled the biggest stars in the business and come out on top. If Hennigan thinks for one second that he can take out Mysterio with one or two chair shots then he doesn’t know who he’s up against. [B][SIZE="5"]John Hennigan vs. Rey Mysterio[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/JohnHennigan.jpg[/IMG][B] vs. [/B][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/ReyMysterio.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE]Mysterio sold the injury to his ribs throughout the match really well, promoting his underdog status in the match. Despite this he and Hennigan put on a top notch match up which left Cole wondering just how good Mysterio could be if he wasn’t carrying an injury. There were a fair number of spots with Hennigan once again surpassing people’s expectations of him busting out a high flying arsenal that even Cole had to admit impressed him. The match went back and forth for 20 odd minutes with Hennigan being left crestfallen as to how an injured Mysterio could keep going for so long. After several near falls, Hennigan was able to hit a Standing Step-Up Enzuigiri on Mysterio (Which Cole informed the viewers that it was now to be known as The Highway Man) and finished off Mysterio with a cover.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = JOHN HENNIGAN[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Hulk has something to say[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/HulkHogan.jpg[/IMG] After the match, a clearly warn out Hennigan celebrates in the ring. His celebrations are short lived as Hulk Hogan’s music hits as the Hulkster makes his way out to the ring on crutches. Hogan congratulates Hennigan on his victory over an injured man and states that he sees a pattern in Hennigan only taking on injured workers. Hogan states that come next Sunday he’s gonna turn the tables on Hennigan and is booking him into a match for WCW Uncensored. That’s right at WCW Uncensored it will be Hulk Hogan versus John Hennigan in singles competition. Hogan finishes by asking… [I]“Watcha gonna do? Watcha gonna do John Hennigan when you step in the ring with the immortal Hulk Hogan and there’s no one to help you? No one to weaken you’re opponent before you attack them, no steel chair to put someone down – Hennigan watcha gonna do? Watcha gonna do when the millions of Hulkamaniacs roar and tear the roof off arena? Hennigan, watcha gonna do, when Hulkamania runs wild on you?”[/I] [/CENTER][/FONT][/SIZE] [CENTER][SIZE="4"][B][U]SHOW RECAP[/U][/B][/SIZE] Hulk Hogan def. Dinsmore by DQ [B](C+)[/B] Billy Kidman def. Jimmy Yang [B](C)[/B] Shane Helms def. Jamie Knoble [B](C)[/B] The Wrecking Machines def. The Bashams [B](C-)[/B] Mr. WCW (William Claudio Walters) def. Finlay [B](B-)[/B] Shelton Benjamin def. Roddy Piper and Terry Funk [B](B+)[/B] John Hennigan def. Rey Mysterio [B](A)[/B] [B]OVERALL SHOW RATING = B TV RATING = 29.26 ATTENDANCE = 7,634[/B] [/CENTER]

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/cooltext72144687.gif[/IMG] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Hello folks to another WCW Interview of the Week and on tonights show, as promised last week we’re gonna have the Immortal Hulk Hogan on the show tonight but before that we’re gonna have a quick look at how the 2008 Monday Night War is shaping up. First things first lets recap the history of the first Monday night wars. Now the Monday Night Wars were originally fought between WCW Nitro and WWE Raw during the 1990’s and into early 2001. During this time WCW Nitro beat Raw for 84 consecutive weeks. Now in the end Raw and the WWE came out victorious but in this new era of wrestling things are shaping up very differently. Now, to start with it is now a three way war between WCW Nitro, WWE Raw and the new challenger TNA Impact. Of course its early days for the new WCW Nitro with there only being two shows having been aired since the re-debut of nitro but things are looking good here in WCW. So far on both of the nights that Nitro has been broadcast, WCW Nitro has shone in the ratings war beating both Raw and Impact. That’s not all though, no, not only has Nitro beaten both of its challengers but its done it in style. In fact, if you add the ratings of both Raw and Impact together then Nitro still emerges as the highest rated show in wrestling today. Not bad for a promotion that hadn’t held any shows for nearly 7 years huh? Anyway, enough of the trip down memory as its time for us to be graced by the presence of an icon from the wrestling world, The Immortal, The Legendary, The Icon of the Generations, Ladies and Gentlemen, Hulk Hogan![/I] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/HulkHogan2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Hogan:[/B] [COLOR="Red"][B]Thanks for the intro brother.[/B][/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]No thank you Hulk for taking the time out from your busy questions. Now I realise you’re a busy man so straight into the questions. First things first, what does it mean for you to be back performing in a WCW ring?[/I] [B]Hogan:[/B] [COLOR="red"][B]Brother, you know I’ve been everywhere, I’ve been in WWF, WWE, NWA, AWA, NJPW and the original WCW but brother I can tell you it feels good to be back and this time I get to have a say about the future of WCW.[/B][/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]You certainly do. I’m sure something all the listeners are gonna be interested in the dynamic between you, Eric and The Giant as you three are the co-owners of WCW. Last week on the show we had Eric Bischoff on the show and when asked, he seemed to imply that he was in charge here.[/I] [B]Hogan:[/B] [COLOR="red"][B]Brother, you know Eric likes to have all these delusions of power and what not but at the end of the day, if Hulk Hogan wants to do something in WCW, if Hulk Hogan wants WCW to take a new direction then Hulk Hogan is gonna get what he wants brother. There ain’t no way Hulk Hogan is gonna be Eric Bischoff’s yes man and there ain’t no way I’m gonna roll over and listen to what he says whilst nodding my head.[/B] [/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] So [I]there seems to be a bit of tension between you two then?[/I] [B]Hogan:[/B] [COLOR="red"][B]See now you’re just putting words in my mouth. Do I need to remind you brother that you’re in WCW cause I let you stay in WCW and if I you wanna go around causing disruption then you can go and do in somewhere else. Me and Eric are fine. Me and Eric have an understanding and that’s the bottom line[/B].[/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you. Moving on, Eric mentioned that you might be looking to retire before the end of the year.[/I] [B]Hogan:[/B] [COLOR="red"][B]Listen brother, over the past years a lot has been written a lot has been said about Hulk Hogan retiring, about Hulkamia coming to an end but brother, I’m still here and as this Monday showed, brother, I’m still ready to step in the ring brother and the millions of Hulkamaniacs watching all around the world will confirm[/B][/COLOR]. [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Good to hear. I have to ask, what are you’re aims for you’re stay in WCW?[/I] [B]Hogan:[/B] [COLOR="red"][B]Brother, everywhere that I’ve been, everywhere that I’ve wrestled every stay I’ve had in any promotion has had one thing in common – I’ve wrestled for and one the big prize and brother, this time ain’t gonna be any different. If Hulk Hogan wants to shut up all the doubters like yourself, and prove that Hulkamania is still well and alive then there ain’t any better way than by going off and winning the WCW World Heavyweight title and let me tell you this brother, after I’m done with John Hennigan, that’s exactly what I’m gonna do[/B].[/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]That brings me on to my final question; currently you’re involved in a programme with a newcomer to WCW, John Hennigan. Hulk, what are you’re thoughts regarding the new generation of stars in WCW?[/I] [B]Hogan:[/B] [COLOR="red"][B]Listen brother, I’ve been in this business longer than anyone and I’ve seen plenty of wannabes come and go and let me tell you this, each one of them to a man have forgotten about the force that is Hulkamania and each one has come up short against me. John Hennigan is just another one of these stars with a chip on his shoulder and, I gotta tell you brother, there is nothing Hulk Hogan is gonna look forward to more than beating some respect into him for everyone of my Hulkamaniacs out there[/B].[/COLOR] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Well thank you for your time here Hulk and I wish you all the best in you’re quest to win some gold in WCW. Next week we go for a new prospective. We’ve seen some interesting comments from two of the driving forces behind the creation of the new WCW and next week we’re gonna hear from a newcomer to WCW. We will be talking with a man who has a massive opportunity as he takes on Tajiri with the WCW US Title on the line at WCW Uncensored, as we talk with Shelton Benjamin who will provide an insight of life from the point of view from a man who has had no previous experience of wrestling in WCW.[/I] [/CENTER]

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OOC: I've tried doing this (mostly) without pictures in an effort to save time. I've still got a fair number of ideas as to where this is going so I'm not gonna let it die just yet. Hopefully Uncensored will be up before Midnight Sunday. [CENTER][SIZE="3"][FONT="Times New Roman"] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/NEWNIT1.jpg[/IMG] [B]Five Seasons Centre (Mid West)[/B] [B][SIZE="5"]A Pre-Recorded Announcement from Bischoff[/SIZE][/B] WCW Nitro begins with a pre-recorded segment by Eric Bischoff. Bischoff announces that with the second WCW Pay Per View under a weak away he wants things to run as smoothly as possible tonight and in order to do this, he has banned both John Hennigan and Hulk Hogan from appearing tonight. Bischoff states that its time that WCW focused upon the World Heavyweight Title for a change and he was getting tired of the constant Hulk Hogan show. Bischoff goes on to say that he has also made some very important changes to the WCW Uncensored card. Bischoff states that each title match at Uncensored will be a gimmick match in order to remember the show’s origins in WCW history. With the WCW World Heavyweight Title match set to feature Goldberg taking on The Giant in a steel cage that leaves us two titles that have no gimmick. Bischoff reveals that during the week Rene Dupree and Kenny Doane have requested to select the match rules for their tag match against The Wrecking Machines and he has granted their request. That just leaves us with one match – the US Title match between Shelton Benjamin and Tajiri and he’ll get to that match later on in the show as he’s not ready to reveal all his cards at once… [B][SIZE="5"]The Giant lays down the law to Goldberg ahead of their match[/SIZE][/B] The usual pyros explode as Michael Cole and Roddy Piper welcome the fans to Nitro. The welcomes are cut short by the music of The Giant hitting the speakers as he makes his way down to the ring. Giant reminds the fans that this Sunday, he will go one on one with Goldberg inside of a steel cage. Giant once again reminds the fans about Goldberg’s inability to deliver the Jackhammer to him – although its understandable considering that The Giant is a behemoth and that fact ain’t deniable. The Giant continues to deliver scathing insult after scathing insult questioning what Goldberg is gonna do if he wishes to make it out of the cage with his title still around the waist, stating that The Spear just ain’t gonna get the job done this Sunday… The Giant is suddenly cut off by Goldberg’s music hitting as he makes his way out to a huge pop from the crowd. Goldberg makes a bee line for the Giant and two wind up brawling as security guards storm the ring trying to break them up. Goldberg pushes the security guards away allowing him to hit a massive spear on The Giant. Goldberg clears the ring of the security guards before trying to hoist The Giant up into the Jackhammer. Goldberg is obviously struggling under the weight of The Giant and is unable to deliver the Jackhammer and is forced to let The Giant go. This is the opportunity the Giant has been waiting for and he floors Goldberg with a huge big boot. This is once again the cue for the dozens of security guards to flood the ring and they usher The Giant to the back. Goldberg struggles to his feet as The Giant looks on smiling, shaking his head and shouting that he can’t do it, Goldberg can’t hit the Jackhammer on him. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Race for the Cruiserweight Title Chavo Guerrero vs. Taka Michinoku[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Cole and Piper remind the fans that this is the WCW Nitro debut for both these wrestlers and they have found themselves lagging somewhat behind in the race for the Cruiserweight Title. As the action gets under way Cole describes this as being a must win match for both competitors if they are to get their campaign for the title under way. The match itself is a pretty average affair with Taka showing a fair amount of ring rust and there being a lack of chemistry between the two. As opposed to most of the other cruiserweight matches so far, this one had a lack of high spots and mostly focused on mat wrestling, much to the advantage of Chavo who picked up the victory after hitting a Gory Special on Taka to pick up his first victory in the race for the title.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = CHAVO GUERRERO RACE FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 1[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Somebody find a translator… Tajiri’s arguing with Shelton Benjamin backstage[/SIZE][/B] We cut to the backstage area where we find Tajiri yelling all sorts of things at Shelton Benjamin. Its hard to tell exactly what Tajiri is yelling as it’s a bit of a mixture of Japenese and English although Benjamin seems to understand what he’s saying. Benjamin starts protesting that he is a former WCW US Champion and he’s earned his place in the match up this Sunday, telling Tajiri that he’s got the photographic evidence to prove it if he wants. Tajiri isn’t having any of it and continues to yell at Benjamin. Benjamin asks if Tajiri’s accusing him of doctoring the photos. When Tajiri says yes, Benjamin kicks off and the two of them go head to head… [B][SIZE="5"]Bischoff isn’t impressed with the argument[/SIZE][/B] With the tension between them about to boil over, Eric Bischoff storms out of his office and demands to know what all this yelling is about. When Benjamin tells Bischoff that Tajiri is questioning his WCW US Title heritage. Bischoff is clearly angered and yells at them to shut the hell up. Bischoff states he’s tired of both of them and he’s gonna get some retribution for the headaches both of them have caused him over the last month. Bischoff states that he’s gonna make sure that both of them end up suffering and announces that the US Title match this Sunday is now gonna be a submission match. Bischoff states that he can’t wait to watch them destroy each other. Unfortunately for Bischoff neither man seems to bothered about this stipulation and they both begin trading insults about how much pain their gonna inflict on each other. Again Bischoff has to interrupt their argument saying he’s had enough. If they haven’t learnt their lesson yet then its time that he changed his teaching methods. Bischoff states that the two of them are gonna get an opportunity to solve a problem of his. Bischoff states that with build up to WCW Uncensored tempers are running high and there are two individuals who have too much pent up energy and he is very worried that if he doesn’t do something soon then things might just go to hell and ruin this event. Bischoff states that he’s put too much time and effort into promoting this event and he’s damned if he’s gonna let anyone ruin it. In order to avoid any more unwanted confrontations, he’s gonna give these two lowlifes in front of him a chance to be useful and present a way for both of these two individuals to work out some pent up energy. Tonight we will see Tajiri taking on The Giant in singles action. Benjamin laughs at Tajiri and congratulates Bischoff on a wise decision. Bischoff enquires as to what’s so funny – Shelton Benjamin gonna be taking on Goldberg. Bischoff then states that if they don’t get out of his face right away then they can expect this kinda treatment to continue each and every week as the camera cuts back to the ring. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Race for the Cruiserweight Title Jack Evans vs. Super Crazy[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Cole and Piper remind the fans about last week’s Shane Helms match up and how Super Crazy and Juventud Guerrera ambushed Helms after the match. Cole wonders if we’re gonna be in for a repeat performance seeing how Juventud Guerrera has chosen to make his presence felt at ring side once again, accompanying Super Crazy to the ring. The match begins with a very high tempo with Evans hitting a number of high flying moves. The crowd quickly begin to get behind the youngster and he continues to raise the bar, feeding off the buzz from the crowd. Eventually Evans tries to be too flashy and after sending Super Crazy flying to the outside of the ring, he heads up the turnbuckle and launches himself at both Super Crazy and Juventud Guerrera. Although he hits the move it has obviously taken its toll on him as he struggles to make it to his feet. As Super Crazy distracts the referee, Guerrera begins to beat down Evans outside of the ring. The crowd boo in disgust as the referee as Guerrera rolls Evans back into the ring. The referee heads outside of the ring and begins remonstrating with Guerrera. In the ring, Super Crazy low blows Evans. With Crazy looking pretty smug with himself he begins to heckle with the crowd and is unaware that Shane Helms is standing behind him. Helms proceeds to deliver a Nightmare on Helms Street to Super Crazy before ducking out of the ring and brawling with Juventud Guerrera outside of the ring. Evans begins to stir in the ring and heads up the turnbuckle. Evans hits the 630 splash on Super Crazy before making the cover and getting his first victory in WCW as Guerrera and Helms continue to brawl outside of the ring.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = JACK EVANS RACE FOR THE CRUSIERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 1[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]DDP, The Miz and Carlito reveal their managers for the match[/SIZE][/B] We cut to a commercial break and when we return, Diamond Dallas Page is stood in the ring with The Miz and Carlito. Page reminds the fans that this Sunday, at WCW Uncensored they will meet in a triple threat match up with each wrestler being allowed one Nitro girl in their corner to represent them. DDP announces that enough with the talking, its time to get on with the introductions. Carlito is the first to go and he reveals that he’s chosen to bring into WCW his girlfriend and a fellow legend for Puerto Rico. A lady who isn’t only smart, funny and beautiful, but is also the epitomy of coolness itself. Carlito introduces his manger… Carmella DeCesare [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/CarmellaDeCesare.jpg[/IMG] Next up it’s the turn of The Miz. The Miz tries to work the crowd up asking them how they are tonight with the whole “who rah” thing (OOC: yes, I have sinned against humanity by resurrecting this and yeah, it probably will last for a while). Anyway, The Miz goes on to describe this lady as a woman that he’s known for a long time and has herself a long list of admires. The Miz introduces his manager and new Nitro girl… [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/MariaKanellis.jpg[/IMG] Maria! Maria gets a better pop from the crowd as DDP once again takes the mike. Page compliments both men on their fine choices but says that although they are both very beautiful women, neither of them compare to his manager and former WCW favourite. Carlito cuts him off and asks for reassurance that he hasn’t sunk so low as to get his ex-wife in and Page replies that better than that... [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/TorrieWilson.jpg[/IMG] he’s brought back Torrie Wilson to WCW! Torrie comes down and joins DDP in the ring as Page hypes up the match at WCW Uncensored and tells the fans that they aren’t gonna wanna miss it. [B][SIZE="5"]Dupree and Doanne are match making[/SIZE][/B] We cut back from a promotional video for WCW Uncensored to see The Wrecking Machines and new WCW Tag Team, Future Proof (consisting of Aaron Stevens and KC James standing in the middle of the ring). Rene Dupree and Kenny Doane are stood next to the announce table and state that they have been given permission by Eric Bischoff to scout their future opponents and have been given the opportunity to test what type of match would suit their opponents best this Sunday. In order to perform this test they announce that the Wrecking Machines versus Future Proof match up is now a first blood match up and it will begin now! [B][SIZE="5"]Future Proof vs. The Wrecking Machines (First Blood)[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Dupree and Doanne join Michael Cole and Roddy Piper at the announcers table and provide colour commentary for the match up. Dupree and Doanne put themselves over as having been put in this position as they are better bookers than everyone else (Bischoff excluded). When Cole questions them on this Dupree responds by uttering the words of Vince Russo in the cheap shot at the competition of the night. In the ring, the match begins with Ro’Z and KC James going at it first. Ro’Z gets an early advantage and goes to work on James. James is clearly struggling and tags in his partner who doesn’t fare much better. Ro’z tries to whips Stevens into the corner before trying to deliver a clothesline that Stevens just avoids, ducking out of the corner. KC James aids his partner, landing several blows to Ro’Z allowing Stevens to capitalise with a swinging neck breaker. In the ring, Stevens continues to work over Ro’Z as KC James removes the padding off of the turnbuckle. In the ring ring, Ro’Z counters one of Stevens’ moves, allowing him to tag in his partner Umaga. Just like last week, Umaga comes in on fire, clotheslining Stevens several times. It takes KC James to nail him from behind to give his partner a chance. James then sends Ro’Z through the ropes before him and his partner nail a double drop kick to Umaga sending him to corner with the exposed turn buckle. James and Stevens go for a whisper in the wind only for Umaga to catch Stevens mid-air and then drop him face first on the exposed turnbuckle. This creates a huge cash in his forehead and, with blood pouring out of it, the referee calls for the bell and announces The Wrecking Machines the winners as Dupree and Doane look on unimpressed.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = THE WRECKING MACHINES[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Doane and Dupree aren’t done yet[/SIZE][/B] After the match Rene Dupree and Kenny Doane announce that, that last match hasn’t helped their decision at all. They state that seeing how Future Proof were making their WCW debuts, the nerves got to them and it would be unfair to make any decisions based on just one match. They announce that, with the power given to them by Eric Bischoff, they are making another match. Up next it will be The Wrecking Machines taking on JTG and Shad, otherwise known as Real Good Deal, in a table elimination match! [B][SIZE="5"]Real Good Deal vs. The Wrecking Machines (Table Elimination Match)[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Its clear that Real Good Deal don’t really want to have any part of this match up and refuse to get in the ring with Umaga. Ro’Z tells his brother to get back as Ro’Z and Shad get the match started. After a few minutes of brawling, Umaga makes his presence felt, nearly destroying Shad with a huge Samoan Drop. This a signal for the start of the carnage as JTG and Shad try to battle the raging monster. Umaga clearly has the better of the two of them and his brother heads out of ring, returning with two tables. Ro’Z sets one of the tables up in the corner before calling to his brother. Umaga throws JTG to him. Ro’Z catches JTG before slamming him straight through the table and eliminating him. As Umaga continues to toy with Shad, Ro’Z sets another table up in the middle of the ring. Umaga tosses Shad to Ro’Z who positions Shad on the table. Umaga heads up the turnbuckle before delivering a thunderous Top Rope Splash to Shad putting him through the table. The Wrecking Machines celebrate their victory as Dupree and Doanne look on in shock. [/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNERS = THE WRECKING MACHINES[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Regal and Mr. WCW announce their new found respect for each other[/SIZE][/B] We are taken backstage to see Steven Regal and William Claudio Walters, Mr WCW to you, being interviewed by WCW interviewer, Eric Kingman. Kingman asks Regal why he chose to interfere last week and cost Finlay the victory against Walters. Regal corrects Kingman stating that he should show some respect and address him as Mr. WCW and not as Walters. Regal then explains that in Mr. WCW he sees the future of wrestling. Last week he didn’t cost Finlay anything, with the potential that Mr. WCW has shown in his matches its clear that he is a future World Heavyweight Champion and last week Regal simply pointed him in the right direction. Mr. WCW takes the mike and asks Kingman if he sees the future World Champion inside of him. When Kingman replies that he’s not sure, Mr. WCW and Regal begin intimidating Kingman. Regal and Mr. WCW challenge Finlay to a match up at WCW Uncensored stating that its about time the world realizes the potential of Mr. WCW. They challenge Finlay to a tag team match up with anyone of Finlay’s choosing. Regal tells Kingman that he hopes Finlay can find someone good cause it would be a shame if their victory were tainted by Finlay not being able to find a partner. Regal then begins to taunt Finlay wondering whether or not he’s gonna be in any fit state to get in the ring with him tonight as they’re supposed to have a match up scheduled but Regal states that he hasn’t seen Finlay since last week when… Out of nowhere Finlay runs in and nails Regal and Walters over the head with a lead pipe in a scene reminiscent of his match up last week. Finlay yells at Regal asking him how he likes it when the tables are turned. Finlay states that he’s gonna enjoying beating the holy hell out him tonight and states that he’s gonna look forward to getting his hands on Walters this Sunday and accepts their challenge to a tag match. [B][SIZE="5"]Tajiri vs. The Giant[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Back in the ring and you can tell this isn’t gonna be a nice warm up for Tajiri ahead of his US Title match on Sunday. Tajiri tried to take the match up to The Giant, landing a series of quick kicks aimed mainly at The Giants lower body and legs. The Giant laughed these kicks off and caught Tajiri by the leg before lifting him up and slamming him back down to the mat. The Giant picked him up and delivered a huge side walk slam before lifting him and tossing him to the turnbuckle. The Giant charged at him only for Tajiri to dodge the attack. With The Giant temporarily stunned, Tajiri tried to lock in the Tarantula and it looked like he had it only for Giant to power out of it, sending Tajiri crashing to the outside of the ring. As The Giant heads over to Tajiri and grabs him by the air, trying to lift him into the ring, Tajiri sprays Green Mist into The Giant’s eyes, temporarily blinding the behemoth. Tajiri slides into the ring and tries to hit The Giant with a Buzzsaw kick. Giant is able to block it before steam rollering over Tajiri with a huge big boot. Giant lifts Tajiri up before delivering a huge chokeslam. Giant goes for the cover, 1…2…before the referee bring his hand down again, Giant lifts, Tajiri’s shoulder off the mat – he isn’t done yet! Giant lifts Tajiri up into the Jackhammer before slamming him to the mat. Damage done, The Giant makes the cover and picks up the victory having sent a clear message to Goldberg.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = THE GIANT[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Weren’t Hennigan and Hogan banned tonight?[/SIZE][/B] We return from a commercial break to be greeted by the John Hennigan’s music hitting the speakers as he makes his way out to a chorus of boos. Hennigan tells the fans that they can boo all they like, it doesn’t bother him. Hennigan tells Bischoff that he can ban him all he likes, Hennigan doesn’t give a damn about Eric Bischoff and Bischoff knows there’s nothing he can do about it because if he wanted, Hennigan could go anywhere else and take whichever company he went to the top. Hennigan gets onto the final target for his outburst and the real reason why he’s out here tonight… Hulk Hogan! Hennigan tells Hogan that he really doesn’t care if Hogan wants to book himself a match up against him. Hennigan states that the only reason he didn’t wanna face Hogan at SuperBrawl last month was because he wanted to stay fresh and didn’t want to waste any unnecessary effort on beating Hulk Hogan – not that it’d take much effort to beat him. Hennigan states that he’s actually quite looking forward to his match up and the opportunity to prove Hulk Hogan for the washed up pensioner that he is. Hennigan finishes by taunting Hogan that even though he’s part owner of this promotion he’s still letting himself take orders off of Eric Bischoff and describes Hogan as being pathetic! Upon hearing these comments, Hulk Hogan’s music hits as Hogan comes out to a thunderous ovation. Hogan milks the applause before taking the microphone. Hogan tells Hennigan that he couldn’t be more wrong if he tried. If Hennigan thinks that Hulk Hogan is afraid, if John Hennigan thinks that Hulk Hogan is a washed up pensioner, if John Hennigan thinks Hulk Hogan is gonna let Eric Bischoff tell him when he can and cannot appear in WCW and finally if John Henngian thinks that he’s gonna beat Hulk Hogan this Sunday then he is “Dead wrong brother!” “Hennigan, watcha gonna do brother? Watcha gonna do when you step in the ring and realize that you’re not in the ring and realize that Hulk Hogan ain’t some old has been? Watcha gonna do when the time comes this Sunday and you realize just how wrong you are brother? John Hennigan, watcha gonna do when the millions of Hulkamaniacs watching around the world watch the never ending, the one and only, the immortal Hulk Hogan beat the living hell out of you on Pay Per View brother? John Hennigan, watcha gonna do, when Hulkamania runs wild on you?” [B][SIZE="5"]Bischoff isn’t happy with his co-owner[/SIZE][/B] Eric Bischoff comes out to the stage in a less than happy state. Bischoff announces that Hogan and Hennigan couldn’t stay away for just one measly little night! Bischoff states that he’s had enough and he’s not gonna stand for it any more. Hulk Hogan might be the co-owner but Bischoff has been placed in charge of booking matches. Bischoff states that he’s been happy to let Hogan and Giant book themselves into matches so far but his good nature might be coming to an end. Bischoff tells Hogan and Hennigan that if they don’t get the hell out of the building right now then he’ll cancel their match up. Hogan and Hennigan refuse to budge so Bischoff calls out for security. Hennigan rather than be man handled out of the building chooses to exit through the crowd whilst Hogan stares at Bischoff before heading to the back as the crowd boo Bischoff’s power trip. [B][SIZE="5"]Finlay vs. Steven Regal[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]With the crowd still hot off the last segment, the match kicked off with Regal getting an early advantage. He couldn’t hold onto the advantage for too long with the momentum swinging backwards and forwards like a swinging pirate ship ride at a theme park. Both wrestlers used their experience to try to slow the other down and there were plenty of submission holds and sleeper holds trying to ware the opponent down. During the match, after Regal had floored Finlay, he headed out of the ring and returned with a steel chair in hand. The referee grabbed it off of him and began remonstrating with Regal. As the referee tried to get someone at ringside to take the chair, Regal produces a lead pipe which he must have hidden by the turn buckle before the match. Regal goes to nail Finlay over the head again only for Finlay to counter. Finlay proceeds to nail Regal with the Celtic Cross before making the cover and picking up the victory[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = FINLAY[/SIZE][/B] After the match, Finlay doesn’t have time to celebrate as Mr. WCW comes running to the ring and attacks Finlay from behind. Regal staggers to his feet as Walters continues the beat down on Finlay. Regal grabs the lead pipe and tells Walters to hold Finlay up. Before Regal can hit Finlay with the pipe, Rey Mysterio’s music hits as he comes running to Finlay’s aid. Regal and Walters make a quick escape out of the ring as Mysterio stares them down. Regal and Mr. WCW head back up the ramp way as Finlay gets on the mike. “Regal, Walters, you think that you’re so great, you think that you’re the future of WCW huh? Let me tell you something, Walters, this man, standing next to me, he, he is the future of WCW and believe me when I say that this isn’t hollow praise. He’s a former World Heavyweight Champion and I’m pretty damn sure he’ll be World Champ again before you get anywhere near the title. Walters, Regal, let me introduce to you, my tag team partner for this Sunday, the next generation, Rey Mysterio! See you Sunday…” The footage cuts to the Michael Cole and Roddy Piper in the commentary position who run down the card for this Sunday’s Pay Per View. Cole reminds the fans that although this Sunday is gonna be one hell of a night, they’re still not done yet tonight and up next it will be WCW World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg taking on WCW US Title challenger, Shelton Benjamin in tonight’s main event! [B][SIZE="5"]Goldberg vs. Shelton Benjamin[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]As the match got under way, Cole and Piper wondered whether or not Benjamin would be intimidated by the physique of his opponent. They got their answer very quickly as Goldberg tried to lock up with Benjamin only for Benjamin to counter with a quick move and take down Goldberg before locking in an arm bar. Benjamin had it locked in for a while before Goldberg was able to power out of the move. This set the tone for much of the match with Benjamin trying to use a vast array of submission moves and his speed advantage to keep Goldberg from getting into his stride. Goldberg only needs one opportunity though… Benjamin began getting very over confident and lifted Goldberg up before trying to suplex him. Goldberg countered with a stiff kick to Benjamin, knocking him to the ground. As Benjamin struggled to his feet, Goldberg began stalking him and delivered a thunderous Spear. Goldberg then lifted Benjamin up and hit the Jackhammer before making the cover and getting the victory.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = GOLDBERG[/SIZE][/B] As the referee was making the 3 count, The Giant climbed over the top rope. As Goldberg celebrated, grabbing the ropes etc, The Giant stood behind measuring Goldberg up. As Goldberg turned around he walked straight into a chokeslam from The Giant. The Giant then proceeded to deliver the Jackhammer to Goldberg. The show closed with an image of The Giant standing over Goldberg as Cole and Piper wondered whether this was a sign of things to come before they ran down the card for WCW Uncensored. [/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE="4"][B][U]SHOW RECAP[/U][/B][/SIZE] Chavo Guerrero def. Taka Michinoku [B](C)[/B] Jack Evans def. Super Crazy [B](C)[/B] Wrecking Machines def. Future Proof in a first blood match [B](C)[/B] Wrecking Machines def. Real Good Deal in a table elimination match [B](C)[/B] The Giant def. Tajiri [B](B-)[/B] Finlay def. Steven Regal [B](B)[/B] Goldberg def. Shelton Benjamin [B](A)[/B] [B]OVERALL SHOW RATING = B- TV RATING = 29.01 ATTENDANCE = 8,883[/B] [I]Probably made a big error putting the Hogan / Hennigan angle before the Finlay vs. Regal match. I was hopefull they'd do better than a B and I was also hoping the reveal with Mysterio as the partner for the tag match would score a better rating. I stand by the decision to put the Hogan / Hennigan feud on the back burner for this show only giving it about 15 mins air time as I felt we needed to focus more on the World Title situation. I'm a bit disappointed with the lower card at the moment as we can't get above a C rated match up. Still yet to find and good chemistry.[/I] [/CENTER]

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/uncensored00.jpg[/IMG] [B][U][SIZE="5"]Card Preview[/SIZE][/U][/B] [B][SIZE="4"]Goldberg vs. The Giant for the WCW World Heavyweight Title in a cage match[/SIZE][/B] Last month at WCW SuperBrawl, Goldberg managed to pick up the victory over The Giant on his way to winning the WCW World Heavyweight Title. The Giant claimed that the only reason that Goldberg was able to beat him was because Finlay had weakened him before their match. The Giant also claims that Goldberg isn't strong enough to deliver the Jackhammer to him. It certainly seemed as though The Giant might have a point here as demonstrated this past Monday night. Add into the equation the fact that these two will be going at it inside a steel cage and you can bet that this is gonna be one of the most hellacious matches that WCW will have witnessed since its re-opening. Can Goldberg hit the Jackhammer or will The Giant walk away with the title? [B][SIZE="4"]Hulk Hogan vs. John Hennigan[/SIZE][/B] At last months WCW SuperBrawl John Hennigan came within a whisker of winning the WCW World Heavyweight title only for Hulk Hogan to interfere and cost him the match. It was later revealed that Hulk Hogan had missed their earlier tournament match due to Hennigan's actions. Over the past few weeks Hennigan and Hogan have engaged in a war of words. This Sunday the time for talking will end as they will finally meet each other in singles action. Will Hennigan get the victory to cement his position at the top of WCW or will Hulkamania keep running? [B][SIZE="4"]Shelton Benjamin vs. Tajiri for the US Title in a submission match[/SIZE][/B] Whilst neither of these men held the title during the original WCW, both have battled their way into contention for the title. This Monday an extra dimension was added as Eric Bischoff turned the match into a submission match with the aim being to inflict pain on both wrestler. Will Bischoff succeed in his aim and which man will come out on top to claim the title and become the first US Champion in the new era of WCW? [B][SIZE="4"]Better Than You vs. The Wrecking Machines for the WCW Tag Team Titles in an undecided stipulation match[/SIZE][/B] Both teams have earnt there place in this match up with Better Than You overcoming Sean O'Haire and Mark Jindrak whilst The Wrecking Machines beat the Bashams to qualify for the match up. This Monday it was revealed that Eric Bischoff had granted Better Than You the power to decide upon the match stipulations. Whether or not this will help them is anyone's guess but they will need to find a way to tame the moster Umaga if they are to stand any chance of coming away with the titles. [B][SIZE="4"]Diamond Dallas Page w/ Torrie Wilson vs. The Miz w/ Maria vs. Carlito w/ Carmella[/SIZE][/B] DDP promised to bring the fun back to WCW and he certainly has put a smile on the fans faces by bringing back Torrie Wilson. Each man in this match will be accompanied by their manager which could prove to be the decisive factor in the outcome of this match. One thing is for sure though... there will be one hell of a lot of eye candy present at ring side! [B][SIZE="4"]Finlay and Rey Mysterio vs. Mr. WCW and Steven Regal[/SIZE][/B] Over the past month Steven Regal and Finlay have met each other twice with Finlay coming out victorious twice. Mr. WCW hadn't had the best run of luck until he beat Finlay with the help of Steven Regal and his lead pipe. Rey Mysterio hasn't had the best of times in WCW this time round having injured his ribs at the hands of Steven Regal and John Hennigan and in his most recent match up it was clear that he wasn't 100% Bascially this match could go either way. Add into the equation the fact that Steven Regal seems to enjoy carrying around a lead pipe with him now and that could well be a tipping point. [B][SIZE="4"]WCW Race for the Crusierweight Title - Billy Kidman vs. Jamie Knoble vs. Shane Helms vs. Super Crazy in a ladder match[/SIZE][/B] A ladder match up with four competitors who all have the WCW Cruiserweight Title in there sights was added this week as exclusively revealed on WCW.com. Shane Helms is currently in the lead of the race at the moment and he'll know that a win here could open up a sizable lead. Whether or not he can deliver remains to be seen as the other 3 competitors will certainly put up a valiant battle. Above the ring will dangle the WCW Crusierweight Title. Whilst the winner will still have to give the title back here, victory will bring them one win closer to being able to claim the title on a permanant basis. [B][SIZE="5"]Quick Predicition Card[/SIZE][/B] [U]WCW World Heavyweight Title Cage Match[/U] Goldberg vs. The Giant Hulk Hogan vs. John Hennigan [U]WCW US Title Match Submission Match[/U] Shelton Benjamin vs. Tajiri [U]WCW Tag Team Title - unspecified stipulation match[/U] Better Than You vs. The Wrecking Machines Diamond Dallas Page w/ Torrie Wilson vs. The Miz / Maria vs. Carlito w/ Carmella Finlay & Rey Mysterio vs. Mr. WCW and Steven Regal [U]Race for the Cruiserweight Title Ladder Match[/U] Billy Kidman vs. Jamie Knoble vs. Shane Helms vs. Super Crazy Plus at least one more match yet to be revealed. [/CENTER]

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[CENTER][FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE="3"] [I]OOC: Hmmm, no predictions. Guess no ones that interested. I'm gonna persevre and try and seduce people into this with pictures of Torrie Wilson and Maria (as you'll see the beginning of on this show). Any feedback on what I'm doing wrong would be appreciated. I hope to keep this going for a while as I've come up with (IMHO) a killer storyline although it'll be a while before everything's set up for it though. Anyway on with the show.[/I] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/uncensored00.jpg[/IMG] [B]The Pyramid (South East)[/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Welcome to WCW Uncensored[/SIZE][/B] The show begins with Michael Cole and Roddy Piper running through the card. They remind the fans that both the US Title and Tag Team Titles will have new owners tonight. They talk about the Hulk Hogan versus John Hennigan match up reminding the fans of the war of words that has developed between the two and Hulk Hogan costing Hennigan the WCW World Heavyweight Title last month. Cole and Piper finish by hyping up the WCW World Heavyweight Title match between Goldberg and The Giant. They remind the fans of the fact that Goldberg has so far been unable to deliver the Jackhammer to The Giant and question whether or not he’ll be able to do it tonight and if he can’t does that mean that Giant will walk out the champion? [B][SIZE="5"]Race For the Cruiserweight Title – 4 way ladder match Billy Kidman vs. Jamie Knoble vs. Shane Helms vs. Super Crazy[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]We wanted to kick the show off with a high flying encounter and this is exactly what we got. Super Crazy took the match to the extreme hitting some absolutely crazy spots that managed to get the fans off their feet. Knoble was the first wrestler to introduce a ladder into the match and tried to make a quick steal of the title belt as the other 3 fought amongst themselves. Unfortunately for Noble, the other 3 realised what he was doing and worked together to prevent him getting to the title. Helms began battling with Knoble as Kidman and Crazy both brought their own ladders into the ring. Eventually Knoble was able to knock Helms off of the ladder. As he reached up though, Super Crazy and Billy Kidman both launched themselves off of their respective ladders delivering a double drop kick to Knoble sending him flying to the outside of the ring. The move didn’t only incapacitate Knoble, it also took its toll on Crazy and Kidman which allowed Helms to get the advantage. Helms through Kidman out of the ring before hitting Super Crazy with the Nightmare on Helms Street before he began climbing the ladder. This prompted Juventud Guerrera to come running to the ring and push the ladder over and send Helms crashing to the mat. Guerrera tried to help Super Crazy to his feet. As he was doing this, Billy Kidman climbed back into the ring and hit Guerrera with a hurracarrana before heading up a ladder and delivering a shooting star press off of the ladder and onto Guerrera. Super Crazy had just about recovered and as Kidman looked as though he was about to climb the ladder he nailed Kidman from behind. Super Crazy proceeded to deliver Crazy Bomb to Kidman. As he was doing this, Jamie Knoble just about climbed into the ring. Crazy didn’t notice as he began climbing the ladder. Knoble also began climbing the ladder leading to Crazy and Knoble both trading blows at the top of the ladder. As this was happening, Helms climbed a different ladder. Helms launched himself off of the ladder delivering a double clothesline to both Knoble and Crazy. Helms recomposed himself and climbed the ladder. As he was doing this Juventud Guerrera tried to stop him from reaching the top only for Helms to kick him in the face, escaping his clutches before he reached up and grabbed the title.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = SHANE HELMS RACE FOR THE CRUSIERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 3[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Despite the victory he has to give the title back[/SIZE][/B] As Helms celebrates in the ring, Eric Bischoff’s music hits and he comes down to the ring. Bischoff congratulates Helms on his win and states that he’s now only two victories away from becoming the new WCW Cruiserweight Champion. Bischoff states that despite this, Helms must now relinquish the title back to Bischoff. Helms clearly doesn’t want to do this but begrudgingly he does so as the cameras cut to the backstage area. [B][SIZE="5"]Regal and Mr. WCW are interviewed backstage[/SIZE][/B] Steven Regal and his partner tonight, Mr. William Claudio Walters, are backstage with WCW interviewer, Eric Kingman. Kingman asks them for their thoughts regarding their up coming match up. Regal takes the opportunity to taunt Finlay and states that this Monday he got lucky but he can’t wait to nail the dirty Irishman over the head with his lead pipe. Regal begins insulting Finlay’s Irish routes and calls the Irish imbeciles. Kingman asks the two of them their thoughts on Finlay’s tag team partner, Rey Mysterio. Walters states that Mysterio was billed as being the future of WCW once before and we all remember how well that turned out, insinuating that Mysterio was part of the reason for WCW’s death. Walters continues to say that Mysterio might have been the future of WCW many years ago but states that times have moved on and now there is a new contender to the crown of being the future of WCW. Walters states that he is the future, he is the life blood of WCW and that is the reason that he demands people show him the respect he deserves by addressing himself as Mr. WCW. Kingman comments that Walters may be a tad arrogant with Regal interrupting Kingman, saying that he wouldn’t know talent if it smacked him over the head with a lead pipe. Regal says he’s seen talent come and go and the only one who can have any sort of staying power in this business is standing right beside him. Regal states that after this match up this will be there for everyone to see… [B][SIZE="5"]Finlay and Rey Mysterio vs. Mr. WCW and Steven Regal[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]The match began with Regal and Finlay being the first to lock up in the middle of the ring. Finlay and Regal continued their recent rivalry looking to beat the hell out of each other. Finlay looked to have no intention of letting the other two get involved in the match as he went to work on Regal, isolating him in the ring corner. Finlay battered away at Regal, clubbing him over the head and sending him straight to the mat. Finlay went for a boston crab with Regal breaking the hold by reaching the ropes. Finlay began stomping away at Regal as he tried to make it to his feet. As Finlay went to lock up with Regal once again, Regal raked the eyes before tagging in his partner quickly. Walters came in and floored Finlay with a running kick to the knee. Walters followed up with locking in a sleeper hold trying to ware down Finlay. After being in the hold for at least a minute or two it looked like Finlay might have to submit. Somehow Finlay found strength however to get to his feet and lifted Walters into a superplex, breaking the hold. Finlay went for the tag only for Regal to run into the ring and clothesline Finlay from behind. As the referee argued with Regal, in the ring Walters low blowed Finlay and went for the cover. The referee, having missed the low blow turned around and began making the three count with Finlay only just kicking out. The advantage was well and truly with Regal and Walters who proceeded to work over Finlay tagging each other in quickly. With Walters in the ring, Finlay hit a belly to belly suplex out of nowhere and made a quick tag to Mysterio. This prompted Regal to come running into the ring and try to nail Mysterio only for Mysterio to drop Regal with a drop toe hold. With Regal down on the ropes, Mysterio followed up by hitting a 619 on Regal. Both Regal and Walters stumbled to their feet in the centre of the ring. Mysterio launched himself off of the top rope, hitting them both with a flying cross body. Mysterio then tagged in Finlay who went for the Celtic Cross on Walters. Walters countered into the Playmaker on Finlay before making the cover. Mysterio tried to break up the cover only for Regal to nail him as the referee made the three count. Mr. WCW and Regal pick up the victory.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNERS = MR. WCW AND STEVEN REGAL[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Hogan puts Bischoff in his place[/SIZE][/B] We are taken to backstage to see Eric Bischoff sitting in his office. Suddenly there is some commotion as Hulk Hogan storms into the office and begins yelling at Bischoff. Hogan tells Bischoff that the stunt he pulled on Nitro, trying to ban him from appearing, having security escort him out of the building and then trying to threaten him wasn’t going to go unpunished. Hogan tells Bischoff that whilst Eric might have responsibility for booking matches and doing whatever else he wants to do, they are equal partners and they both have equal say on the running of WCW. Hogan tells Bischoff that if Bischoff wants to go on a power trip then he can do it somewhere else. Bischoff tries to retort with a couple of insults and tries to get in Hogan’s face only for Hulk to push him back down in his seat. Hogan tells Bischoff that if he ever, and Hulk means ever, tries to pull a similar stunt and interfere in Hulk’s business then Hogan won’t have any problem coming to an agreement with The Giant and removing Bischoff’s booking powers. The stand off finishes with Hogan issuing with one final warning, “Brother, don’t interfere in my business if you don’t want to face the consequences of Hulkamania running wild on you!” [B][SIZE="5"]Torrie Wilson making the imagination run wild[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/layne5a.jpg[/IMG] (Next show there's a wet t-shirt contest...) We cut backstage to see Torrie Wilson limbering up in her locker-room. She performs all sorts of stretches etc (getting a cheap pop here). As she is stretching Diamond Dallas Page walks into the shot with a great big grin on his face. Page makes a quick quip about his wildest dreams coming true but they’ve gotta wrestle together first – in their match up (lol I’m sorry). [B][SIZE="5"]Carlito w/ Carmella vs. Diamond Dallas Page w/ Torrie Wilsom vs. The Miz w/ Maria[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]A pretty average match up with lots of interaction from the divas being used to distract the wrestlers and get the fans into the match. Page was constantly switching his allegiances during the match up so he could double team whoever was on the losing end of his beating. Around half way through the match this backfired with The Miz and Carltio double teaming DDP resulting in him crashing out of the ring. In the ring, Carlito was able to hit Inverted Neckbreaker on The Miz. Before he could go for the cover however both Torrie Wilson and Maria slid into the ring. They both walked up to Carlito and planted huge kisses on the side of his face, distracting him from making the cover. Carltio had a huge grin on his face only to turn round and find his girlfriend, Carmella standing in the ring looking distinctly unimpressed. Carlito pleads with her only for Carmella to slap him across the face. A shocked Carltio turns around once again to walk into a Diamond Cutter from Page who made a cover and picked up the victory.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE WITH TORRIE WILSON[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Some more eye candy celebreations[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/maria5.jpg[/IMG] After the match, DDP gets on the microphone. He reveals that he forgot to reveal the stipulation that accompanied the winner of the match. Page announces that whoever won the match would get the pleasure of being able to enjoy a lap dance from all three Nitro girls in the middle of the ring. Carlito looks none to happy about this although Carmella smiles and is clearly intent upon getting some more pay back on her boyfriend. DDP brings a chair into the ring, sets it up, sits down and enjoys the next three minutes of his life as the 3 Nitro girls take turns in giving him a lap dance. [B][SIZE="5"]Goldberg is here!!![/SIZE][/B] The camera cuts to the parking area where we are shown a limo arriving. As the limo pulls up, the door opens and Goldberg gets out of the limo with his title belt draped over his shoulder. Cole and Piper comment about how the champion looks pretty pissed off with Cole pointing out that might be an understatement. [B][SIZE="5"]Fee Fi Fo Fum[/SIZE][/B] We cut straight to The Giant standing on his own in a darkened room. The Giant continues to deliver a scathing promo on Goldberg questioning his manhood and his ability to actually compete in their match up. Giant tells Goldberg that tonight, when they’re in a steel cage there will be nowhere for Goldberg to run to, in a steel cage there is nowhere to hide. Giant tells Goldberg to enjoy the rest of the night as much as he can, cause by the end of tonight he’s gonna have to step into a steel cage with a 500 pound Giant and after that he’ll never be the same again! [B][SIZE="5"]Better Than You reveal the match stipulation[/SIZE][/B] We are taken to the ring where Better Than You, are stood in the ring, both in a buoyant mood. The arrival of their opponents, The Wrecking Machines does nothing to dampen their spirits. Rene Dupree takes the mike first and states that they have come to a conclusion as to what the match stipulation will be for their match. Kenny Doane states that they have shown once again that they are better than everyone present tonight in that they have figured out how to tame their opponents. Doane states that they have spent the week reviewing footage of The Wrecking Machines and they have identified Umaga as the strongest member of the team. Doane states that if they want to win their match then they will have to subdue Umaga but they have figured out how to do it. Rene Dupree once again takes the mike and announces that they will be competing in a blindfold match but with a difference. Only one member of each team will be blindfolded. From their team Kenny Doane will be blindfolded, a fact that Doane was obviously unaware of and protests with Dupree. Dupree tells Doane to calm down. Dupree reveals that Umaga will be blindfolded throughout the duration of the match up. The referee goes and blindfolds Doane, something he is still clearly unhappy about but he cooperates. The referee then goes over to Umaga although when he tries to put the blindfold over Umaga, Umaga reacts unhappily and scares the referee off. Umaga’s brother, Ro’Z goes over to him and calms him down. The referee again goes over to Umaga and cautiously puts the blindfold over Umaga before signaling for the match to begin. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Tag Team Titles – one partner blindfolded match[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WCWWorldTagTeam.jpg[/IMG] [B][SIZE="5"]Better Than You vs. The Wrecking Machine[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]The match begins with Rene Dupree and Ro’Z locking up in the ring. Ro’Z has a significant strength advantage and he uses this to get the upperhand early in the match. Ro’Z’s strength clearly knocks Dupree off of his stride with him making a fairly early tag to his blindfolded partner, Kenny Doane. Doane enters the match trying to find his partner and tag himself back out. Ro’Z stalks him, mocking him by tapping him on the shoulder, confusing Doane. After Ro’Z is done with the taunting, he bounces off of the ropes and runs straight into Doane sending him crashing to the mat. Doane gets up and walks into a big side walk slam. Doane is clearly struggling and Ro’Z goes for an elbow drop. Somehow, Doane knows what is going on and manages to roll out of way and out of the ring as Ro’Z lands on the mat. Out of the ring, we see Doane fiddling with his blindfold as his partner comes to his aid. Umaga is still stood in the corner as his partner gets out of the ring and goes looking for Doane. As Dupree helps Doane to his feet, Ro’Z comes running at the two of them only for Doane to dodge out of the way sending Ro’Z crashing into the ring steps. Doane begins stomping away at Ro’Z before rolling him into the ring. As Doane turns round, the camera reveals two slits that have been cut into the blindfold. Doane and Dupree begin double teaming Ro’Z with Doane clearly no longer being held back by the blindfold. Out of desperation Ro’Z tags in his brother. Umaga gets into the ring and is clearly unable to see his opponents. Doane is in the ring with Umaga and is cautious to begin with, testing whether Umaga is able to see him. Doane’s confidence begins to build as he takes down Umaga with a bulldog before tagging in Dupree. Dupree gets in the ring and nails Umaga with a swinging neck breaker. Dupree heads up the turnbuckle and launches himself at Umaga. Dupree nails Umaga with a cross body before making the cover. Umaga powers out of the cover and in the process his blindfold comes loose and eventually falls off. This proves to be the turning point as Umaga begins to build some speed, taking down both Dupree in the ring and when Doane tries to run in to slow the monster, Umaga sends him flying to the corner, straight into a Samoan Drop from Ro’Z. Umaga slams Dupree to the mat before heading up the turnbuckle, hitting the top rope splash, makes the cover and picks up the victory.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNERS AND NEW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS = THE WRECKING MACHINES[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]The Bashams try to claim a tag team title shot.[/SIZE][/B] We cut to backstage where Eric Bischoff is searching for Juventud Guerrera. His search is interrupted by The Bashams walking up to him. The Bashams ask that since The Wrecking Machines have won the tag team titles there are no number one contenders to the tag team title belts. The ask Bischoff if they can have a shot at the tag team titles. Bisschoff replies by asking if they’ve seen Juventud Guerrera. When they reply that they haven’t, Bischoff storms off. This leaves The Bashams confused and asking whether that means yes. Suddenly The Bashams are approached by Sean O’Haire and Mark Jindrak. The Bashams ask them what they want and they reply that if anyone is gonna get a title shot then it should be them. O’Haire tells The Bashams that its about time that the backbone of WCW was given its opportunity. Jindrak states that they bled for the old WCW and they’re the life blood of the new WCW. The Bashams taunt them by stating that surely the life blood of WCW would actually win a match every now and then which acts as a catalyst for a brawl between the two teams to break out. [B][SIZE="5"]Elsewhere, Bischoff catches up with Guerrera.[/SIZE][/B] We see Bischoff finding Juventud Guerrera who’s sat talking with Super Crazy in Mexican. Bischoff yells at Guerrera that he’s hand all he can take of people trying to make their own rules in WCW, people thinking they can boss him, people trying to demand title shots, people interfering in the matches he makes. Bischoff states that as punishment for Guerrera’s interference in the ladder match earlier tonight, as a punishment he can take on Jack Evans right now and if Guerrera loses then he’ll be thrown out of the Race for the Cruiserweight Title [B][SIZE="5"]Race for the Cruiserweight Title – If Guerrera loses then he is thrown out of the Race Jack Evans vs. Juventud Guerrera[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]The match began with several submission holds and counters with both men using their athleticism to reverse holds and get the better of their opponents. As the match progressed, more and more high spots started getting thrown into the equation the match pace constantly getting upped, over and over again. In the end though, Evans’ inexperience caught up with him as he went for a 630 off the turnbuckle and to the outside of the ring. Guerrera was able to dodge out of the way with Evans landing awkwardly and hurting himself in the process. Guerrera took quick advantage and rolled Evans into the ring before delivering the Juvi Driver and picking up the victory.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = JUVENTUD GUERRERA RACE FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 2[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Benjamin is interviewed ahead of his match up[/SIZE][/B] Backstage we see Eric Kingman stood alongside Shelton Benjamin. Kingman asks Benjamin how he feels ahead of his match up tonight. Benjamin replies that he feels good and is looking forward to reclaiming the title belt that he “held” in the original WCW. Kingman questions this on him and Benjamin once again replies that he has the photos to back up the claim and asks Kingman if he wants to see those photos. When Kingman replies that he does, Benjamin tells him that he can’t because he’s gotta get to the ring so he can win his title “back”. [B][SIZE="5"]US Title – Submission Match [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WCWUnitedStates.jpg[/IMG] Shelton Benjamin vs. Tajiri[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Benjamin came into the match on fire, hitting Tajiri with 3 straight suplexes before trying to lock in a sharpshooter. Tajiri was in all kinds of trouble and it looked as though he could be about to tap out within the first few minutes of the match. He valiantly struggled to the ropes and just reached the bottom rope making Benjamin release the hold. The damage had been done and Benjamin went straight back to work on his back, locking in another submission hold. Tajiri was clearly in a bad way and Benjamin got c0cky, believing he had the match sewn up early. He went for another suplexe only for Tajiri to counter with several kicks to Benjamin, slowing the “former US champion” down. Tajiri followed this up with a couple of German suplexe himself. Tajiri continued to sell the injured back as slowing him down with the match swinging back and forth for a few minutes. At about the 10 minute mark, Tajiri went for the Tarantula on Benjamin. Tajiri locked in the hold and with Benjamin screaming in agony, the referee tried desperately to break up the hold. After Tajiri released the hold he began stalking Benjamin. As Benjamin tried to get to his feet Tajri went for the Buzzsaw Kick. Benjamin managed to roll out of the way of the kick, in the process grabbing Tajri’s ankle and reversing into an ankle lock. Benjamin had the hold locked in the middle of the ring. Tajiri tried to struggle to the ropes but when Benjamin dragged him away from them the pain was to much and Tajiri was forced to tap out meaning that Shelton Benjamin was the new WCW US Champion[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER AND NEW US CHAMPION = SHELTON BENJAMIN[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Bischoff wishes Hennigan good luck[/SIZE][/B] We cut to backstage where John Hennigan is about to head out to the ring ahead of his match up against Hulk Hogan. Before he can head out, Eric Bischoff approaches Hennigan. There is a brief silence between the two before Bischoff breaks the silence by reminding the fans of last Monday’s show of defiance by John Hennigan when he decided to appear on Nitro expressly against the wishes of Bischoff. Hennigan replies by asking what exactly Bischoff wants to do about it. Bischoff replies that he doesn’t want to do anything. Bischoff states that he respects what Hennigan stands for. When Hennigan asks for Bischoff’s opinion on what he stands for, Bischoff replies that he respects Hennigan’s determination to hurt and humiliate Hulk Hogan. Bischoff states that he’s tired of that egomaniac thinking he’s more important then he really is. Bischoff states that he wants to see Hulk Hogan hurt tonight and if Hennigan is able to do that, if Hennigan is able to beat Hulk Hogan and embarrass him in his first match on Pay Per View then Bischoff will be more than willing to cater to any of Hennigan’s needs whilst he is in WCW. Hennigan smiles and says he’ll bare that in mind before Bischoff wishes him good luck in his match as the camera cuts to the ring. [B][SIZE="5"]Hulk Hogan vs. John Hennigan[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]As nearly every Hulk Hogan match I’ve ever watched has been the same boring fare I’ll keep this short. Hennigan starts off on top. Hogan tries to get back into it, Hennigan takes control again. The referee gets knocked down. Hennigan slides out of the ring and returns steel chair in hand. Hennigan tries to nail Hulk Hogan over the head with it only for Hogan to no sell it before Hulking up. Hennigan continues trying to nail Hogan over the head with the steel chair only for Hulk to grab the chair off of him before doing the whole wagging his finger at him in disapproval. (This bits, slightly different) Before Hulk can start trading blows with Hennigan, Hennigan drops straight to the floor and lies there prone. Hulk looks on unsure what to make of it as Hennigan plays possum. The ring bell sounds and the crowd is left in a state of confusion. The announcement is made that as a result of use of a steel chair, Hulk Hogan has been disqualified and John Hennigan is pronounced the winner. Hulk Hogan looks on in shock and goes over to the referee who has just called for the bell. The referee points at the steel chair in Hogan’s hand. Suddenly the realization starts to dawn on Hogan what Hennigan has just done as Hennigan has rolled out of the ring and is making his way up the ramp, rubbing the back of his head. Hogan looks at him and is clearly livid with the outcome of the match.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER BY DQ = JOHN HENNIGAN[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]The main event is just seconds away[/SIZE][/B] Cole and Piper denounce Hennigan’s actions, although Piper comments that maybe the orange one might have deserved it after his years worth of tainted victories. Cole is clearly disgusted with Hennigan but he is forced to turn his attentions to the World Heavyweight Title Match which is just seconds away. The footage cuts to show the steel cage being lowered to the ring as the action cuts to a message from our sponsors, Tristram enterprises. [B][SIZE="5"]WCW World Heavyweight Title Match – In a Steel Cage [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WCWWorldHeavyweight2-1.jpg[/IMG] Goldberg vs. The Giant[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]The match began with both me trying to pummel the hell out of each other, trading blow after blow. Giant got the advantage and tried to lift Goldberg up into the Jackhammer only for Goldberg to slip out of it and hit Giant with a Superkick. Goldberg went for the cover but only got a 1 count. Goldberg followed this up by hitting a Full Nelson Slam on The Giant before once again only getting a one count. Goldberg went for the spear only for The Giant to counter with a big boot to Goldberg before going for the cover. This time it was Goldberg’s time to no sell the move, kicking out after a one count. Giant had to take a step back and as Goldberg got to his feet the two stared eye to eye. Giant turned away only to go for a clothesline which Goldberg ducked before bouncing off the ropes and spearing Giant. Goldberg went for the cover and got a long 2 count with Giant only just kicking out after it looked so like Goldberg was about to pick up the win. Goldberg picked Giant up and went for the Jackhammer but once again, like this Monday he simply couldn’t get Giant up, onto his shoulders to deliver it. This prompted Giant to gain an advantage and he looked to hammer it home by landing several blows to Goldberg before slamming him to the mat. Giant tried to pick Goldberg up and tried to deliver the Jackhammer to Goldberg only for Goldberg to once again slip out of the move. Goldberg used the opportunity to grab Giant around the throat and it seemed as though he was gonna go for a chokeslam until Giant kicked him in the lower abdomen forcing Goldberg to release him. Goldberg once again tried to hit the Jackhammer and once again Goldberg slid out of it. This time Goldberg wasn’t gonna waste his opportunity and as The Giant turned around, Goldberg delivered a thunderous spear to The Giant sending him crashing straight into the steel cage. It looked as though the cage was about to break under the strain but somehow it held firm as The Giant sunk to the floor. Goldberg made the cover and got the 3 count to pick up the hard fought win. Goldberg might not have been able to hit the Jackhammer but he had certainly proved that the Spear was just enough to get the job done as he celebrated in the ring and the fans showed their appreciation as the show goes off the air.[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/18.jpg[/IMG] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER AND STILL WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION = GOLDBERG![/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="4"][U]SHOW RECAP[/U][/SIZE][/B] Shane Helms def. Billy Kidman, Jamie Knoble and Super Crazy [B](C+)[/B] Mr. WCW (William Claudio Walters) def. Finlay and Rey Mysterion [B](B+)[/B] Diamond Dallas Page w/ Torrie Wilson def. Carltio w/ Carmella and The Miz w/ Maria [B](B-)[/B] The Wrecking Machines def. Better Than You for the Tag Team Titles [B](C)[/B] Juventud Guerrera def. Jack Evans [B](C+)[/B] Shelton Benjamin def. Tajri for the US Title [B](B-)[/B] John Hennigan def. Hulk Hogan [B](B)[/B] Goldberg def. The Giant to retain the WCW World Heayvweight Title [B](B-)[/B] [B]OVERALL SHOW RATING = B PPV BUYS = 7.06 ATTENDANCE = 15,000[/B] [/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER]

[ColtCabana]

Good effort so far, like the renamed MVP. Just one question: What kind of ratings does David Flair get?

[Slim Jim]

[QUOTE=ColtCabana;329804]What kind of ratings does David Flair get?[/QUOTE] Negative, I imagine. :p I'm enjoying this so far, though I'd like to see you bring in some fresh faces. It's not that I don't like your roster [though you have a couple of stinkers :p] but I'd like to see a few indy/development guys coming in to the undercard; it's all about turnover! :D Goldberg as champion makes sense realistically, and is better than Hogan or Hennigan IMO but hopefully The Giant/Mysterio gets a run soon or maybe you could promote Shane Helms or Mr WCW.

[sheepy]

Wow... comments... wow (knew the promises of pictures of Torrie and Maria would work ;) ) Lol, anyway, Flair is working dark matches - his highest rating to date being carried to a D+. In terms of fresh faces I've got a whole lot in development at the moment although I'm holding off calling them up. I wanna work with the roster is at the moment and establish some of the key players first before calling some of them up from development. Don't get me wrong though, half of our main event is over 40 and could be dead by the end of the year but I'd like to establish the likes of Hennigan, Mr. WCW and Evans before going for the developmental guys. Mr. WCW is getting far more over than I could ever have anticipated. I hadn't originally considered him for the title picture this soon but he could well get a look in there. Hennigan's another one whose overness has sky rocketed recently. As for Helms he has a big role to play. Its just a case of holding things off rather than rushing things through and leaving me with nowhere to go. Back to Flair, his matches make me :(

[sheepy]

[I]OOC: Another little thing I'm gonna start doing to keep up with changes in the game world, I'll only do this every now and then as a recap on somethings and as a way of revealing the behind the scenes stuff. Not everything written in these internet rumours pages will be legit[/I] [CENTER][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/top.jpg[/IMG] [U]Bischoff walks out on WCW?[/U] Its being reported that Eric Bischoff walked out on WCW last night. The problems all stemmed from the Hulk Hogan and John Hennigan match up and the angle that took place earlier on in the night. The promo that Hogan cut on Bischoff last night had been planned although during the promo Hogan went over the top and vented some frustrations with the way he was being booked. At the time it was just put down to Hogan being in character and nothing more was said during the show. However, during the Hogan versus Hennigan match up, the original plan was for Hogan to put over Hennigan clean. Obviously this didn't happen. Its been revealed that Hogan changed the plans, telling the referee of the new ending before the match. Hennigan only learnt of the change whilst the match was in progress but went along with it as Hogan is co-owner of the promotion. Backstage after the match Bischoff confronted Hogan for making the call to change the ending. There was a heated exchange of words with Bischoff stating that if Hogan didn't back down then Bischoff would walk and take his investment with him. We understand a compromise has been made and Bischoff is still with the company but there is still a tense stand off. We await the events on Nitro anxiously as with it being live and there seeming to be an upcoming Bischoff / Hogan feud in the offing, all hell could literally break loose. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/top.jpg[/IMG] [U]TNA looking for a new network?[/U] The rumours coming out of TNA are that they are in the process of looking for a new network to carry their shows. Recently they've been putting on very strong shows and have been getting very strong feedback (basically they've risen to international) and have become the top dog in wrestling today, overtaking WCW in terms of size. Having said that, WCW Nitro is still the highest rated wrestling show on TV with TNA insiders believing that this is heavily down to WCW's favourable time slot and larger network. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/top.jpg[/IMG] [U]Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe to quit TNA?[/U] With Kurt Angle back as X Division champion, a lot of TNA stars aren't happy. Despite the dramatic improvement of the shows, insiders say that Angle's influence has once again grown. Whilst the likes of Jericho and Brock Lesnar mean that he cannot dominate the main event politically, sources are reporting that he is abusing his position to manipulate Russo into jobbing the entire X Division to him in order to compensate for his damanged ego. The first two who have shown their unhappiness with him are Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels. Joe hasn't been seen on tv since Janurary and could be on the verge of walking out. Daniels' contract is up soon and he is another one that could be on their way out of TNA. Management has been trying to convince Joe to stay although Daniels has been in the dog house and could well be leaving (he's lost his last 7 in a row including losses to Eric Young twice and Brother Runt once). WCW were said to have an interest in signing him although WWE or ECW seems to be the most likely destination if he were to leave. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/top.jpg[/IMG] [U]Wrestlemania plans and news [/U] Triple H has recently been feuding with both former members of Evolution, Randy Orton and Batista over the World Heavyweight title with the plan to make the main event at Wrestlemania a triple threat match up. They've been in talks with getting Ric Flair back for the event in some capacity and they are said to be going well. The reformation of Right To Censor has gone down very well with the fans with both Stevie Richards and Val Venis getting strong reactions. Richards is now regarded as an upper midcarder and could well be pushed into the main event picture soon. [/CENTER]

[sheepy]

[CENTER][FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE="3"] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/NEWNIT1.jpg[/IMG] [B]Cow Palace (South East)[/B] [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Uncensored Recap[/SIZE][/B] The show begins with a replay of the footage from WCW Uncensored which saw Goldberg retain the title against The Giant. The clip also includes footage of Hogan’s match up against Hennigan, The Wrecking Machines winning the Tag Team Titles and Shelton Benjamin beating Tajiri to be crowned the US Champion [B][SIZE="5"]Hogan demands a rematch against Hennigan from Bischoff[/SIZE][/B] The pyros explode and when the commotion dies down we are played a video clip from earlier today. In it we see Hulk Hogan burst into Eric Bischoff’s office leading to a tense stand off between the two. Hogan tells Bischoff that it was real nice to see Bischoff getting all cosy with Hennigan last night and asks if Bischoff saw the ending to their match. Bischoff replies by saying that he did and although it didn’t quite go down the way it should have, he still enjoyed watching Hogan lose. Hogan gets in Bischoff’s face and demands a match up against John Hennigan tonight. Bischoff states that he has no intention of letting Hogan trying to bully him around and has already booked the card. Bischoff states that he feels the need to protect the new number one contender to Goldberg’s WCW World Heavyweight title. Bischoff states that he may have booked a WCW Uncensored rematch for tonight between Goldberg and The Giant but after there match is finished, John Hennigan will be next in line for a shot at the title, regardless as to who is the champion at that point. Hogan doesn’t look happy with Bischoff and storms out of the ring (you could tell that neither of them wanted to be in the room together and I think this might have added to the intensity on display here) [B][SIZE="5"]WCW Race For the Cruiserweight Title Chavo Guerrero vs. Jamie Knoble vs. Jimmy Wang vs. Taka Michinoku[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Whilst all four competitors no doubt have a vast array of aerial moves, much of this match focused on the more mat based move sets. This was heavily down to the influence of Knoble and Chavo who teamed up and used their advantage to dictate the pace of the match. Knoble and Chavo worked over their opponents, mercilessly assaulting them. Whenever either Taka or Wang managed to counter a move and get advantage, either Chavo or Knoble would go over and aid their fallen ally in order to regain control of the match. Half way through the match, Wang and Taka managed to both break out of the clutches of their opponent with Wang and Taka simultaneously hitting drop kicks, flooring Knoble and Chavo. Wang and Taka stare at each other and smile before turning back to their opponents. Taka and Wang begin working as a team to take down their opponents hitting some pretty impressive high flying spots. Taka and Wang both go for simultaneous moonsaults in the ring whilst Chavo and Knoble are lying prone in the middle of the ring. Unfortunately for Taka and Wang, they both manage to role out of the way. Chavo and Knoble both take the opportunity to throw their opponents out of the ring. As Knoble turns round he walks into a Gory Buster from Chavo who proceeds to make the cover and get the victory[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = CHAVO GUERRERO RACE FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 2[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]You see what happens when I’m given a chance?[/SIZE][/B] After the match, Chavo Guerrero gets on the mike. Chavo tells the fans that this just proves that he hasn’t been given a fair chance in this race for the cruiserweight title. Chavo claims the race has been rigged. He asks the fans if they know how many times he’s been given the opportunity to compete in a singles match since this race started. He states that he’s only been given one singles match by Bischoff in a move that represents sheer favouritism to the likes of Shane Helms and Jack Evans. Chavo states that this doesn’t matter cause next week he’s gonna get a singles match and he’s gonna prove just why he is gonna win this god damn race and claim the WCW Cruiserweight Title for himself! [B][SIZE="5"]Finlay apologises to Mysterio for the loss[/SIZE][/B] We cut to backstage to see Finlay and Mysterio together with neither looking too happy about their defeat last night. Finlay begins by remind the fans that it was he who took the loss and was pinned in the match. He goes on to apologise to Rey Mysterio for costing his team the victory against those two stuck up clowns. Mysterio tells Finlay not to worry about and points out that if he had been quicker he could have broken up the pin and they would have won the match. Out of nowhere, Regal and Mr. WCW come running at Finlay and Mysterio. Walters grabs a hold of Mysterio and throws him straight into a wall whilst Finlay bravely tries to fight off Regal. This prompts Walters to nail Finlay over the head with Regal’s trusty old lead pipe causing Finlay to sink to the ground with blood pouring from his head. Walters compliments Regal’s lead pipe saying that it really does get the job done as they both share a laugh at Finlay’s expense. [B][SIZE="5"]Race for the Cruiserweight Title Jack Evans vs. Super Crazy[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Last week on Nitro these two met and put on a solid match and they although they put a good effort into it, the crowd just didn’t get into it like they did last week. Evans had the better of the earlier part of the match hitting several hurricaranas and head scissor take downs. Crazy just wasn’t able to contend with the pace of the match and every time he tried to counter one of Evans’ moves he found Evans able to counter his offence into one of his own moves. Again it appeared as though Evans’ inexperience was going to cost him as he missed a summersault leg drop off of the top rope as Crazy rolled out of the way. Crazy went for a quick Crazy Bomb only for Evans to just escape before nailing Crazy with a sitout suplex slam. Evans then climbed up the top rope and nailed Crazy with a Corkscrew 630 Splash before making the cover and picking up the victory[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = JACK EVANS RACE FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 2[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]A repeat from last week[/SIZE][/B] Just like last week’s Nitro, Juventud Guerrera comes running to the ring to attack Jack Evans and give him some retribution for his victory over Guerrera’s apparent buddy. Just like last week this again prompts Shane Helms to come running to the ring to chase off Guerrera before he can do any sort of damage to Evans. Super Crazy tries to attack Helms from behind only to end up in the Nightmare on Helms Street and eating some mat. Helms stares at Guerrera as he checks on Evans as the show cuts to a commercial. [B][SIZE="5"]DDP, Carltio and The Miz have front row seats for a Nitro Girl dance off[/SIZE][/B] Diamond Dallas Page, The Miz and Carltio are stood in the ring, each accompanied by their respective Nitro Girl. DDP announces that last night 99% of his dreams were made when he got his reward for winning the match getting to receive a lap dance (the 1% is for Eric Bischoff to be shaved bald but never mind). Anyway, DDP announces that tonight, right now, he’s gonna give everyone to sample a little bit of what he got last night and states that we’re gonna have a wet t-shirt contest between Torrie, Maria and Carmella. Carlito doesn’t appear too happy about this but Page reassures him. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/img3108196.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/candice6.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/med_carmella-decesare-060919-1.jpg[/IMG] (They say a picture is worth a 100 words so here you go) With most of the fans having enjoyed the experience, DDP announces that as the judge for the competition he’s finding it difficult to make a decision. He asks the crowd for their opinions going through each Nitro Girl and gauging the crowd’s reaction for each one. Eventually he pronounces Torrie Wilson the winner much to Torrie Wilson’s delight. Torrie plants a great big kiss on DDP as Carlito and Carmella don’t look to happy. DDP takes the mike and comments… [I]“That’s not a bad thing, that’s a good thing … … BANG!”[/I] [B][SIZE="5"]So you’re the life blood of this promotion are you?[/SIZE][/B] We return from another commercial break to see The Bashams and O’Haire and Jindrak stood in the ring. Suddenly Eric Bischoff’s music hits and he comes out to a decent pop. Bischoff asks if the two tag teams are wondering why they’re stood in the ring. Bischoff reminds them of the little spat they had last night when both teams claimed that they deserved a shot at the tag team titles. Bischoff also reminds O’Haire and Jindrak that they claimed to be the life blood of WCW. Bischoff states that we’re gonna find out just what the life blood of WCW looks like as we’re gonna have a tag team match up right now with the winning team getting a shot at the tag team titles. “Oh yeah, before I forget, its gonna be a first blood match up boys!” [B][SIZE="5"]Winners Receive a Tag Team Title Shot – First Blood Match The Bashams vs. Sean O’Haire and Mark Jindrak[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]The match begins with Doug Basham and Mark Jindrak locking up first. Doug got the upperhand and the Bashams took control of the match up using a series of quick tags. With Danny Basham in the ring, Doug ripped the covering off of the turnbuckle, exposing the metal. Danny tried to drop Jindrak on the exposed turnbuckle only for Jindrak to block it. Jindrak began trading blows with both Bashams before hitting Danny with a running facebuster. Jindrak just managed to tag in Sean O’Haire and Danny tagged in his brother Doug. O’Haire and Doug Basham locked up with Sean O’Haire getting the advantage. He nailed Doug with a Widow’s Peak before heading out of the ring and returning chair in hand. This prompted Danny to come running to his brothers aid, knocking O’Haire off of the ring apron as he tried to get back into the ring. Danny and Jindrak then locked up with Danny getting the upper hand. Danny nailed Jindrak with a Brain Damage before heading out of the ring and returning with O’Haire’s steel chair. Danny Basham tried to nail Jindrak with the chair only to be clubbed from behind by Sean O’Haire. O’Haire went for the Widows Peak on Danny Basham only for Basham to counter into a DDT straight onto the steel chair. The move opened up a cut on O’Haire and with blood pouring from his face the referee called for the bell handing The Bashams the win and meaning that they get a shot at the WCW Tag Team Titles.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNERS = THE BASHAMS[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Carlito and Carmella aren’t happy with the outcome of the wet t-shirt contest[/SIZE][/B] We cut to backstage to see Carlito, accompanied by Carmella arguing with Diamond Dallas Page. It appears that Carlito isn’t happy with the way that Page judged the wet t-shirt contest and he feels that his girlfriend Carmella should have won. The Miz tries to calm Carlito down only for Carlito to tell him to shut up and threatens to go off and find an apple if he interrupts Carlito again. Page tells Carlito to chill and states that it was only a bit of fun. Page tells Carlito that he has a very beautiful girlfriend but comments that he’d always had a thing for Torrie so that might have influenced the outcome. DDP tells Carlito that he’s got bigger things to worry about as he has a match up with David Flair up next and he should go and prepare for it. [B][SIZE="5"]Cole and Piper talk about the rest of the card for tonight[/SIZE][/B] At the announce table, Michael Cole and Roddy Piper remind the crowd of the matches still to come tonight including new Tag Team champions The Wrecking Machines taking on Steven Regal and Mr. WCW and our main event featuring Goldberg and The Giant going one on one again for the WCW World Heavyweight Title. Cole also mentions that later tonight, we will see Roddy Piper in action against Shelton Benjamin for the US Title. Cole asks Piper why he’s requested this match and Piper replies that he’s tired of seeing Benjamin shooting his mouth off about how he’s a 5 time WCW champion or whatever. Piper states that its about time that Shelton Benjamin learnt a lesson about respect and if that meant beating him and being the first WCW announcer to become US champion then so be it. [B][SIZE="5"]Carlito vs. David Flair[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Christ what was I thinking? Anyway, I’m not gonna waste a lot of time on this match up as Flair stinks and I have no idea why I decided to put him on tv. The match was noticeable for Carlito being very ruthless in his dissection of Flair, clearly taking out his frustrations from the loss last night and his girlfriend’s failure to win the wet t-shirt contest. With Carmella at ring side directing action, Carltio hit Flair with an Inverted Neckbreaker and picked up the victory as Carmella applauded the victory.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = CARLITO[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Hogan and Hennigan meet for the first time since their match up[/SIZE][/B] Backstage we see John Hennigan sat in Eric Bischoff’s office watching the action on his own as Bischoff is elsewhere. All of a sudden the crowd pop as Hulk Hogan comes into shot. Hennigan looks at Hogan and smiles at him before asking him how its going. Hogan replies by asking Hennigan if he’s proud of the way that things went down last night. Hennigan goes over the action about how he had Hogan on the ropes, how Hogan felt the need to grab a steel chair as he couldn’t withstand the onslaught from the Main Attraction on Monday Nights, John Hennigan, and how Hogan was caught by the referee and was rightly disqualified for use of said chair. Hogan asks Hennigan if he thinks he’s being funny as Hennigan looks at Hogan and tells him to look at the official records as that’s how the match was recorded by the match official. Hogan tells Hennigan that he better watch his mouth and show some respect to his boss. Hennigan responds by standing up and getting in Hogan’s face, stating that the only boss he’s gonna respect is the boss that has just given him a title shot at WCW Spring Stampede, and that boss is Eric Bischoff. Hogan shoots a warning to Hennigan that although Bischoff might be in charge at the moment, that could easily change and when it did, Hulkamania won’t forget what happened last night. Hennigan responds by telling Hogan that that’s good and all but until that day, he’s the number one contender and there’s nothing that Hulk Hogan can do about it. Hogan finishes by telling Hennigan that they aren’t done, not by a long shot, and asks Hennigan “watcha gonna do brother, watcha gonna do when Eric Bischoff ain’t there to protect you brother? Watcha gonna do, when Hulkamania runs wild on you?” [B][SIZE="5"]Regal and Mr. WCW are interviewed backstage by Eric Kingman[/SIZE][/B] Backstage, Regal and Mr. WCW are joined by Eric Kingman. Kingman asks the duo why they felt the need to attack Finlay and Mysterio earlier on tonight. Regal asks Kingman if he has ever heard of the term rubbing salt in your opponents wound. When Kingman replies that he has then Regal flies off at him asking him why he’s been so ignorant in his question then. Walters tries to calm Regal down by stating that tonight they have a match up against the tag team champions and they need to be a little focused on their match up as Umaga is actually close to being a threat. Regal interjects that Umaga is nothing more than an uneducated savage which needs to be beaten into its place. Regal states that if he were running the show then such lower beings wouldn’t be aloud to run around in WCW. Walters states that come the end of tonight he and Regal are gonna make sure that Umaga isn’t able to do much running as he once again proves his status as the future of WCW. [B][SIZE="5"]Mr. WCW and Steven Regal vs. The Wrecking Machines[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Another standard Wrecking Machines tag match with Ro’Z starting off first in the ring as Umaga looks on in the corner. Ro’Z and Walters lock up first with Walters getting Ro’Z in a headlock before flooring Ro’Z with a leg sweep. Walters, under Regal’s instructions locked in a leg lock on Ro’Z in the middle of the ring as Umaga looked frustrated at ring side. Ro’Z managed to reach the ropes signalling Mr. WCW to release the hold and tag in Regal. Regal went back to work on Ro’Z’s legs locking in another submission hold focusing on the leg area. Regal followed this up by going for a pin, shoving his elbow in Ro’Z’s face. Ro’Z managed to kick out and when Regal went for another cover, Ro’Z pushed Regal away. Ro’Z was clearly struggling with his left leg as Regal floored him with a kick to the left knee before tagging in Walters. Walters again went back to the left knee only for Ro’Z to counter the move. Walters went back over to Ro’Z and walked into a side walk slam. This gave Ro’z the opportunity to tag in his brother Umaga. Umaga tried to lift up Mr. WCW only for Walters to escape his clutches and tag in Regal who looked none to happy with the prospect of having to get in the ring with Umaga. Regal reluctantly got in the ring and tried to outsmart Umaga only to walk into a big clothesline from Umaga. Umaga followed this up by hitting Regal with a huge headbut sending Regal crashing to the turnbuckle. Umaga then tried to hit Regal with a running splash only for Regal to pull the referee into the way so he could avoid the impact. Regal ducked out of the ring and fiddled about underneath the ring as Umaga went outside of the ring looking for Regal. As Umaga grabbed a hold of Regal, Regal nailed Umaga over the head with his trustly lead pipe, opening up a huge cut on Umaga’s head. In the ring, Ro’Z tried to come to his brother aid only for Mr. WCW to deliver the playmaker to Ro’Z before making the cover. As the referee came to he started to make the count. Out of nowhere came a flying Rey Mysterio who launched himself off of the top rope and onto Walters. The referee proceeded to call for the DQ, disqualifying the tag team champs. With Regal outside of the ring, oblivious to the action, Mysterio proceeded to nail Regal with the 619, kicking him straight in the face, flooring him. Mysterio waited for Mr. WCW to get back to his feet in the ring before launching himself off of the top rope onto Walters, delivering the West Coast Pop much to the crowds delight.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNERS BY DQ = MR WCW AND STEVEN REGAL[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Benjamin is interviewed ahead of his US Title Match[/SIZE][/B] Backstage Shelton Benjamin is interviewed by Eric Kingman. Kingman asks Benjamin for his thoughts regarding Roddy Piper’s earlier comments regarding Benjamin needing to learn a lesson. Benjamin responds by stating that he doesn’t care what Piper thinks about him and doesn’t care if Piper wants to teach him a lesson. Benjamin states that maybe Piper needs to be taught a lesson. Benjamin states that Piper had no place in their 3 way match up two weeks ago. Kingman asks Benjamin why he believes this with Benjamin responding that he done some digging and has discovered that Roddy Piper never held the WCW US Title belt. Benjamin states that he has uncovered photographic evidence that proves that during the whole one week that Piper claims to have been US champion, there was in fact another champion. When Kingman, genuinely interested in Benjamin’s claims, asks if he can look at the photographic evidence, Benjamin produces several photos. The photos are clearly photo shopped to show Shelton Benjamin competing in a WCW ring 8 years ago. The photos are taken from his match with Tajiri and superimposed over the match he had with Bret Hart. Kingman shows his disappointment with Benjamin asking if Kingman wants to see photos of Benjamin’s WCW World Heavyweight reign as the footage cuts to ringside to show Piper getting up from his announce position as we cut to a commercial. [B][SIZE="5"]US Title Match [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WCWWorldTagTeam.jpg[/IMG] Roddy Piper vs. Shelton Benjamin[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Piper has the crowd behind him from the off (even though he plays a heel in his colour commentator role) with Eric Kingman taking over Piper’s duties as colour commentator . Benjamin shows Piper a complete lack of respect resulting in Roddy Piper raking Benjamin’s eyes as the crowd pop and Benjamin looks taken aback. Benjamin again goes to lock up with Piper only for Piper to kick him in the leg before clothesling Benjamin as the crowd pop once again. Piper followed this up with an inverted atomic drop before nailing Benjamin with a belly to back suplex. Piper then went for the sleeper hold only for Benjamin to counter with a DDT before going for the cover. Piper managed to kick out but from there on in, Benjamin took control. Benjamin hit Piper with several german suplexes in a row before hitting Benjamin with the T-Bone Suplex before making the cover and picking up his first title defence.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER AND STILL WCW US CHAMPION = SHELTON BENJAMIN[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Piper tries to show respect to Benjamin.[/SIZE][/B] After the match Piper staggers to his feet. Piper and Benjamin stare at each other before Benjamin extends his hand to Benjamin in a show of respect. Benjamin looks at Piper before rolling out of the ring and shaking his head. Piper stares at Benjamin as Benjamin holds his title aloft as the crowd show their displeasure with Shelton Benjamin. [B][SIZE="5"]Giant tries to sing the same old tune[/SIZE][/B] Backstage we see The Giant getting ready for his match up. Giant looks at the camera and states that yet again, last night Goldberg proved him right and failed to hit him with the Jackhammer. Giant claims that this proves that he was right and goes on about how Goldberg proved that he didn’t deserve to be a champion. Giant announces that come the end of tonight, when Goldberg again fails with the Jackhammer, The Giant will be the only one standing tall in the ring with… Before Giant can finish he is cut off by Goldberg coming into shot with the WCW World Heavyweight title draped over his shoulder. Goldberg and Giant go head to head before Goldberg breaks the silence by asking if Giant is still going on about the Jackhammer. Giant tries to taunt Goldberg only for Goldberg to respond… “Big deal, so I couldn’t hit the Jackhammer. So you are the biggest sack of fat in WCW. Who cares? In case I’m not mistaken, I’m still the WCW World Heavyweight Champion which makes me the biggest dog in WCW at this point in time. So I couldn’t Jackhammer you – I didn’t need to. See Giant you forgot one thing – you forgot to fear the spear. Giant, I’ve got more moves in my arsenal then you can even imagine which seems to be something that you don’t. You can go on and on about the Jackhammer all you like. [I]FEAR THE SPEAR GIANT – WHO’S NEXT? YOUR NEXT!!![/I] [B][SIZE="5"]WCW World Heavyweight Title [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WCWWorldHeavyweight2-1.jpg[/IMG] Goldberg vs. The Giant[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]The two took off right where they’d started last night and began brawling with each trading several blows. Each wrestler no sold the others offence with the blows continuing in the ring for a good minute. In the end Goldberg clotheslines The Giant over the top rope. This led to Goldberg and The Giant brawling outside of the ring with Goldberg sending The Giant knee first into the steel steps. Goldberg rolled Giant back into the ring before trying to lock up with him again. Giant countered and threw Goldberg to the turnbuckle before following this up with a running splash into Goldberg. Giant followed up by body slamming Goldberg to the mat. Giant made the cover to get a 2 count. Giant shouted to the crowd that it was Jackhammer time and tried to lift Goldberg up only to receive a stiff kick to the head, flooring The Giant. With The Giant down on the mat, Goldberg proceeded to stalk The Giant before delivering a thunderous spear. Goldberg grabbed the ropes and did the usual cutting throat taunt. As Goldberg turned around he walked into The Highway Man from John Hennigan. The referee called for the bell meaning that Goldberg picked up the victory by DQ and retained the title.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER AND STILL WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION = GOLDBERG[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Chaos to finish off the show[/SIZE][/B] With Goldberg down, Hennigan ducks outside of the ring and returns carrying a steel chair. Hennigan proceeds to Goldberg over the head with the chair. This prompts Hulk Hogan’s music to hit the speakers as he came jogging out down to the ring. Hogan and Hennigan begin brawling all over the ring with security guards piling into the ring to try to break them apart. Hogan is left stood in the middle of the ring as Hennigan is ushered up the ramp. Hennigan smiles to Hogan as the show goes off the air with Hogan stood in the middle of the ring with The Giant and Goldberg laying prone either side of him. [B][SIZE="4"][U]SHOW RECAP[/U][/SIZE][/B] Chavo Guerrero def. Jamie Knoble, Taka Michinoku and Jimmy Wang [B](C+)[/B] Jack Evans def. Super Crazy [B](C-)[/B] The Bashams def. O'Haire and Jindrak in a first blood match to become no1 contender to the tag team titles [B](C-)[/B] Carlito def. David Flair [B](C-)[/B] Mr. WCW and Steven Regal def. The Wrecking Machines by DQ [B](C+)[/B] Shelton Benjamin def. Roddy Piper to retain the US Title [B](B-)[/B] Goldberg def. The Giant by DQ to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title [B](B-)[/B] [B]OVERALL SHOW RATING = B TV RATING = 30.01 ATTENDANCE = 10,000 (SELL OUT)[/B] [I]OOC: A pretty decent show there. Ok the ratings didn't score so highly but I'm happy with how it did. As for David Flair ratings question, C-. Not as painful as it could have been and he isn't as bad as Horace Hogan but then again he ain't anywhere near as good as Ric. Horace Hogan = shudder and :mad: that he's on a life time contract. [/I] [/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER]

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Great Card, any match with David Flair should be an A* though. After all he's a Flair! Work on the Ratings too WCW is about to lose its show in my mod but they use Brutus T he Barber Beefcake constantly. Isn't Horace decent in Hardcore Wrestling?

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[CENTER] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/cooltext72144687.gif[/IMG] [B]erviewer:[/B] [I]WCW fans out there, tonight I am priviledged to announce that we are gonna be joined by the new WCW US champion, Shelton Benjamin. Shelton, firstly I’d like to congratulate you on winning the WCW US Title for the first time. Can I ask you, what did it mean to you winning the title so soon after your arrival in WCW.[/I] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/SheltonBenjamin3.jpg[/IMG] [B]Shelton Benjamin:[/B] [B][COLOR="Red"]Firstly I’d like to point out that this isn’t the first time I’ve won the US Title and I am in fact a five time, count it, five time, WCW US Champion![/COLOR][/B] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Yes, we’ve all heard your claims Shelton…[/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"] Claims? I’ve got photo graphic evidence to back up my claims. If your doubting me then I’ll have you done for libel.[/COLOR][/B [I]Interviewer:[/I] [I]Actually as this is a radio interview that would be slander[/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"]Whatever, the point is, I’ve got the photos to back up my claims so you better keep you mouth shut when it comes to doubting my WCW heritage[/COLOR].[/B] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]I’ll certainly bare that in mind. Anyway, going back to my question, how did it feel to win your most recent title in WCW.[/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"]Look, I’ve won this title several times and each time I’ve won it has been a special occasion. This last time was just as good as the first time and maybe even a little bit better as it was the first time that the WCW title had been fought over for 7 years so that made it a bit more special. It was just a shame that I was only up against someone who’d never held the title before.[/COLOR][/B] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]For the record Tajiri did hold the belt in the WWF after the original sale of WCW.[/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"]Exactly, that promotion will put titles on any nobody who can’t wrestle and when I beat Tajiri so comfortably I think I proved that. And, for the record, my investigations in Tajiri’s claims regarding the US Title have found some photographic evidence that appear to throw his claims of holding the title into doubt. Wanna see?[/COLOR][/B] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]No! … thank you, we do'nt have that much time[/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"]Oh, its ok, I’ve got a whole dossier of photographs which lend weight to some of the greatest conspiracy theories in history – wanna see who really shot JFK?[/COLOR][/B] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Really?[/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"]Yeah, take a look…[/COLOR][/B] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]What the… ROWDY RODDY PIPER DID NOT SHOOT JFK![/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"]Hey its all there in the photos.[/COLOR][/B] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]This is a photo from Disneyland![/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"]What did I tell you about that libel?[/COLOR][/B] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]But… the sheer stup… never mind. What are your thoughts on Roddy Piper anyway, he seems to doubt your WCW heritage as well as most people.[/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"]Well as we’ve just established, Roddy Piper was the shooter on the grassy knoll and he should be prosecuted for the assassination but I won’t comment on that at this point in time in case of any legal implications. One thing I will say is Roddy Piper is a washed up has been who seems deluded in believing he held the WCW US Title. Let me tell you something, I haven’t found any photographic evidence that Roddy Piper was even in the old WCW. This last Monday, when I beat him he tried to shake my hand but on behalf of everyone who’s stayed loyal to WCW I walked away as I have no intention to shake the hands of an impostor. If Piper wants to get in the ring with me once again so I can beat him then I’m fine with that as I’ve got plenty of photographic evidence to show me doing that last week – but I’d suggest he worry about the federal investigation he’s about to be wrapped up in first.[/COLOR][/B] [B]Interviewer: [/B] [I]Thankfully we’re running out of time but before we go can we quickly get your view on the rumoured tension between Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff.[/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"]Look, I know a lot has been made of Hogan and Bischoff, Bischoff and Hogan and their supposed “falling out” but I haven’t seen any photographic evidence to back up these claims. There’s supposed to be a big power struggle going on but none of the roster have seen anything strange going on and we’re just getting on with what we do best. Besides, I’ve found evidence that neither Bischoff nor Hogan are really in charge.[/COLOR][/B] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Really?[/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"] Yeah, take a look at this picture of…[/COLOR][/B] [B]Interviewer:[/B] [I]Sorry, that’s all we’ve got time for, thank god, next time on the WCW Interview of the week we hope to be joined by a newcomer to the world of wrestling and a hotly tipped superstar for the future, Jack Evans.[/I] [B]Benjamin: [COLOR="red"]Hey come on, look at my pictures…[/COLOR][/B] [/CENTER]

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[I]OOC: Sorry about the delay, got very drunk a couple of times and took a while to recover. I'm still struggling with how I want to write up matches as you'll see there's a difference to the depth of the match write ups during the show (basically the first ones has a move by move style esque, the later don't go into as much depth). I'm tending towards sticking with the later only going into more depth for more important matches. Oh, and I screwed up a couple of storylines and made some true to style Russo esque booking decisions so this show bombed in the ratings as you'll see. Anyway, enough of the babbling, on with the car crash. More regular updates in future hopefully. [/I] [CENTER][FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE="3"] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/NEWNIT1.jpg[/IMG] [B]Walter A Brown Arena (New England)[/B] [B][SIZE="5"]The three co-owners of WCW are in Bichoff's office discussing matters in a civilised fashion......yeah righ![/SIZE][/B] The show begins with Hulk Hogan’s music hitting the loud speakers as the crowd pops for his arrival in the arena. After milking the applause for a few minutes, he takes the mike and announces that Eric Bischoff’s attempt at a power trip is over, effective immediately. Hogan announces that as of this moment, he is using his power within WCW and is booking himself into a World Heavyweight Title match… tonight! The crowd pops like crazy at this announcement when suddenly The Giant’s music hits as he makes his way to the ring. The Giant grabs a mike and announces that if anyone is gonna be getting a title shot tonight its gonna be him. Giant states that after the way his match ended last week he is the only person in WCW who deserves a title shot. Giant states that everyone knows that the spear isn’t enough to put him away and Hennigan cost him the title. Giant reminds Hulk that he isn’t the only one with power around here and is therefore booking himself into a World Heavyweight Title match for tonight! Hogan and The Giant begin arguing in the ring with it looking as though we’re about to get an impromptu fight when suddenly Eric Bischoff’s music hits to loud jeers from the fans in attendance. Bischoff announces that The Giant and Hulk Hogan can squabble all they like but neither of them are gonna get title shots tonight. Bischoff tell Giant and Hogan that he has the final say and he is putting his foot down. Bischoff tells the two that if they want to be considered for a title match then they can face off tonight in the ring with the winner being considered for a title shot. The Giant announces that he accepts Bischoff’s stipulations. Hogan waits for a few moments, milking the crowd before announcing that he also accepts the stipulations and is happy to meet The Giant in the ring tonight. Bischoff is clearly happy with the resolution of this disagreement but still has more to say. Bischoff informs the audience that the reason he wasn’t willing to sanction a World Heavyweight Title match between these two is because he has already sanctioned a World Heavyweight Title match for tonight. Tonight we will see Goldberg put his WCW World Heavyweight Title on the line as he steps in the ring and goes one on one with the “Main Attraction on Monday Nights” John Hennigan!!! [B][SIZE="5"]Race for the Cruiserweight Title Chavo Guerrero vs. Jack Evans[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]With both of these men sat on two wins a piece, Cole and Piper hyped up the fact that this match could be considered effectively an elimination match with the loser effectively being ruled out of the title picture. The early pace of the match up certainly showed that both men knew what was at stake here with them both hitting several high impact moves. This clearly took its toll on both the wrestlers with the pace slowing half way through the match as neither man could keep up with the pace. During this slow down, Chavo locked in a sleeper hold trying to further wear down his opponent. The move looked to be more effective than Chavo could have anticipated with it looking as though Evans was at the point of passing out. As the referee checked on Evans he began stirring and tried to slip out of the move only for Chavo to club him from behind, knocking him back down to the mat. Chavo then tried to lock in another sleeper hold only for Evans to counter into a head scissor takedown. With both wrestlers down on the mat, Chavo was the first to stir with the sleeper hold obviously having taken its effect on Evans. Chavo went for the Gory Special with Evans countering into a hurracarrana before slowly making his way up the turnbuckle. Evans proceeded to hit the 630 splash. Evans slowly made the pin cover and picked up the victory although Chavo got his shoulder up just after the referee had finished making the count.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = JACK EVANS RACE FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 3[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Shelton makes an open challenge to anyone who doubts his WCW history[/SIZE][/B] We are joined in the ring by WCW US champion, Shelton Benjamin. Benjamin climbs into the ring and states that last week not only did he prove Roddy Piper a fraud but he also proved that he was a past it has been. Benjamin states that he’s got a hundred photos to back up his claim and points to the big screen as we see photos from his victory last week flash up. The final photo shows Benjamin being pronounced the winner with the referee holding his arm up high. Benjamin states that he can’t believe that people are still doubting his history in WCW. Benjamin insists he’s a five time, five time, five time, five time, count it, five time WCW US champion! Benjamin issues a challenge to anyone in the back, WCW original or not, who wishes to doubt his credentials to come to the ring and challenge him to a match up. Benjamin evens decides to throw in a title shot to anyone stupid enough to doubt him. [B][SIZE="5"]Benjamin gets his challenge answered by not 1 but 2 WCW originals[/SIZE][/B] Mark Jindrak’s music hits the speakers as he comes out and announces that, like every other WCW original in the back, he’s tired of Benjamin’s claims about how he used to be in WCW and how he’s a five time US Champion. Benjamin interrupts him by offering to show him some photos with Jindrak telling him to shut the hell up. Jindrak is in the process of accepting Benjamin’s open challenge when… The music of Jindrak’s tag team partner, Sean O’Haire hits the speakers as O’Haire comes out. O’Haire backs up his tag team partner in his assertion that the entirety of the WCW originals still in the back are sick and tired of Shelton Benjamin’s lack of respect and idiotic claims. When Benjamin asks what’s so idiotic about his claims, just like Jindrak did, O’Haire tells Benjamin to shut the hell up. O’Haire states that if his partner doesn’t mind, he’d also like to challenge Benjamin for his title. Upon hearing these two challenges, Benjamin goes into a long rant about how neither O’Haire or Jindrak have achieved anything since WCW came back to national tv. Benjamin even goes as far to question as to whether or not they were even a part of the old WCW has he can’t seem to remember them achieving anything back then. When O’Haire interrupts him saying they’re two time WCW Tag Team champs, Shelton Benjamin asks if they’ve got any photographic proof. When Benjamin is done, he announces that he’s not gonna face both men and will only face one of them. Benjamin asks which one wants to face him for the title. When O’Haire and Jindrak can’t agree, Benjamin informs them that in order to resolve this stand off, they can face each other right now with the winner getting a shot at his title. O’Haire and Jindrak accept the terms and head down to the ring with the match bell ringing. [B][SIZE="5"]Mark Jindrak vs. Sean O’Haire[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]The match started off with the tag team partners being tentative in their offence with both being unsure how to approach this match. O’Haire was the first to show a streak of ruthlessness and hit Jindrak with a rolling fireman’s carry slam. This presented him with an early advantage and he followed this up with fireman’s carry DDT before making a cover and scoring a 2 count. O’Haire then went for an elbow drop with Jindrak rolling out of the way. Jindrak made it to his feet before connecting with a drop kick to floor O’Haire. Jindrak then lifted O’Haire up to deliver a vertical suplex before hitting a suplex on O’Haire. O’Haire was clearly reeling from the sudden swing in momentum with Jindrak making a cover and scoring a very close 2 count. Jindrak proceeded to lift O’Haire up and whip him to the turnbuckle. Jindrak tried to deliver a clothesline to O’Haire only for O’Haire to dodge it before hitting Jindrak with a belly to belly slam. O’Haire then lifted Jindrak up before delivering the Widows Peak to JIndrak, made the cover and picked up the victory to become the new number one contender to Benjamin’s US Title.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = SEAN O’HAIRE[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Better Than You promise to make an impact[/SIZE][/B] Backstage we see WCW interviewer, Eric Kingman being joined by Rene Dupree and Kenny Doane, otherwise known as Better Than You. Kingman comments that we haven’t see either man since their defeat at the hands of The Wrecking Machines. Doane responds by asking Kingman just how many people would be jumping up and down after getting the hell beaten out of them by a stupid savage. Kingman accepts their point and then asks what they’re plans are now seeing how they came up short in their title opportunity. Dupree replies that although they may have been bested at WCW Uncensored, they certainly aren’t done in their pursuit of tag team gold, they’re just taking their time to make some adjustments to their plans. Dupree states that their current sights are set on making an impact and cleaning up WCW. Doane interjects that yeah, they won’t see it coming, we’re gonna… before Dupree interrupts hims… [I]“Shhh, stupid American! You, you, you watch too many James Bond movies! Never reveal your plan until after the silly British man is dead. When will you ever realise this? Why can’t people keep things quiet huh? I go into all this planning and then for what? Huh? With my plan we can’t fail to succeed and here you wanna go telling the whole world. Why don’t you just tell them we’re gonna attack them and steal their…”[/I] Before Dupree can finish, his tag team partner points out that he was about to reveal their secret plan. Dupree is angered by the interruption as he tells Kingman to scram as they need to finalise their plans. [B][SIZE="5"]Elsewhere backstage Carlito and DDP are patching up their differences.[/SIZE][/B] We are taken back to the locker-room where Diamond Dallas Page, Carlito, The Miz and their respective managers, Torrie Wilson, Carmella and Maria are all present. Page and Carlito are locked in a conversation where once again he reassures Carlito of his appreciation for Carmella’s appearance. Carlito takes offence asking if Page is trying to make a move on his girl, “hey, not cool man.” Miz interrupts Carlito and reminds him that they’ve got a match tonight. Carlito responds by stating that he remembers and tells Miz to chill. Miz replies by stating that’s cool before Carlito takes offence to this asking if Miz is trying to steal his catch phrase? DDP turns peacemaker and cracks a joke about Shelton Benjamin (it isn’t funny). Page tells Carlito and Miz that he’s gonna stay in the back and watch the match whilst taking care of the lovely new Nitro girls. Carlito again warns Page about making a move on his girl. Page tells him its cool, again further angering Carlito. There’s obvious tension but its all resolved by Carmella planting a kiss on Carlito’s cheek before wishing him luck as the action cuts to a commercial break. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/torrie-wilson1.jpg[/IMG] (Bet you didn't think it was coming did you? Just one today cause sleepy and don't wanna go off and find another couple of pictures. Next week as a hype for the PPV I might find a saucy one of Carmella although I'll be expecting a whole load of predictions if I do...) [B][SIZE="5"]Carlito and The Miz vs. Future Proof[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]As the match started, it was clear that Carlito didn’t want the match to last too long as he took the match straight to Aaron Stevens. With Carlito gaining the upperhand, Miz tagged himself in, much to Carlito’s annoyance. As Stevens tried to capitalise, Miz and Carlito regained their senseless and hit a very high impact double team move which got a long 2 count. After this point Carlito made it clear that if The Miz wanted in then he could take on Stevens and James on his own and refused to come to the aid of his partner In the ring, eventually Stevens was able to counter one of Miz’s moves and tagged in his partner. Stevens and James made a series of quick tags, double teaming The Miz as Carlito continued to look on in a very disinterested manner. The match continued in this manner, with Future Proof double teaming The Miz with Carlito not coming to his partner’s aid, until Future Proof went for the Slingshot Catapault. Carlito stormed the ring, cleaned house, nailed KC James with the Backstabber before dragging a beaten Miz on top of James as the referee made the 3 count.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNERS = CARLITO AND THE MIZ[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Dupree and Doane decide to make their impact[/SIZE][/B] After Carlito and The Miz are declared winners, out of nowhere come Better Than You who storm the ring. Dupree grabs Carlito and tosses him over the top rope and to the outside of the ring. In the ring, Doane begins pounding on The Miz whilst Dupree slides outside before returning with two chairs. Dupree and Doane proceed to deliver a conchairto to The Miz knocking him out cold. From the back comes a running DDP who chases Dupree and Doane from the ring. Dupree and Doane escape through the crowd as Page checks on The Miz in ring before calling for paramedics to come to his assistance. As Michael Cole and Roddy Piper denounce Dupree and Doane as degenerates, they turn their attention to the next match up which is set to feature Hulk Hogan taking on The Giant. Cole and Piper remind the fans that the winner of this match could have very serious implications in light of Bischoff’s comments earlier on in the night regarding the possibility of the winner earning a title shot. Piper and Cole also remind the fans about the current positions of power both these men enjoy as they were both the driving forces behind the return of WCW. [B][SIZE="5"]Hulk Hogan vs. The Giant[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]The match starts with a very tentative lock up with Hogan and The Giant engaging in a test of strength. Giant initially over powers Hogan only for Hogan to start to come into the contest leading to Giant head butting Hogan, knocking him to the mat. Giant follows this up by lifting Hogan up and delivering a scoop slam to Hogan with Hogan selling the pain to his back. Giant followed this up by hitting Hogan with a bear hug slam and clearly showed he was in control of the match up. Giant began to lift Hogan up whilst reigning down a series of blows to Hogan’s head. Cue Hogan hulking up and doing the whole no selling Giant’s punches. Hogan whipped Giant to the ropes and Giant tried to hit Hogan with a big boot of his own only for Hogan to duck the big boot before bouncing off the ropes to hit the big boot, sending The Giant to the mat. As Hogan begins doing the whole hyping up the crowd thing (I hate writing up his matches), John Hennigan slid into the ring and, as Hogan turned round, Hennigan hit him with the Highway Man. The ref called for the DQ as Hennigan began to impersonate Hogan’s taunt before doing his own version of shirt ripping to add further insult to injury.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER BY DQ = HULK HOGAN[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Evans is interviewed regarding his recent impressive victories[/SIZE][/B] Backstage, Eric Kingman is joined by Jack Evans. Kingman hypes up Evans’ impressive recent victories commenting that they have pushed him right into contention for the Cruiserweight Title. Kingman states that Evans is now level with the leaders in the race for the cruiserweight title and asks Evans’ for his thoughts on a recent impressive run that could yet end with him securing singles gold for himself. Evans replies that he’s been delighted with his recent winning streak but states that its taken a hell of a lot of effort in each of those matches. He comments that although he isn’t sure that he’s got enough in the tank to quite win the title he’s gonna give it a hundred and ten percent. Evans comments that all he can hope is for his rivals to slip up. Evans finishes by stating that he’s not gonna let the pressure get to him and reiterates that although all this title talk is nice and all, he’s just in WCW to give the fans what they want and he hopes he can continue doing this for the long haul. [B][SIZE="5"]Race for the Cruiserweight Title Juventud Guerrera vs. Shane Helms[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]That’s more like it. The best match of the night so far with the fans not only being into the match but the two competitors putting on a top notch high flying match. As the match got underway, Michael Cole and Roddy Piper informed the fans that Guerrera’s recent ally, Super Crazy, has been banned from the arena tonight so that the match can finish without outside interference. Despite the two having reputations as high fliers, there was a decent amount of wrestling to ensure it didn’t turn into a glorified spot fest. None the less, these two still busted their arses and there were several high spots from both of them. Guerrera had marginally the better of the match and got a couple of 2 counts only for a resilient Helms to kick out. As the momentum started to swing in Helms’ favour, he went for the Nightmare on Helms Street only for Guerrera to counter into a small package. As the referee made the count, Guerrera grabbed a hold of the bottom rope. As Helms tried to kick out, Guerrera’s hold on the ropes meant that Helms couldn’t kick out and Guerrera picked up the pinfall victory.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = JUVENTUD GUERRERA RACE FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 3[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Hennigan gets put in his place by Goldberg[/SIZE][/B] Backstage, we see John Hennigan walking around with a smug look on his face as he is obviously very happy with his attack on Hulk Hogan earlier on in the night. Suddenly the look turns to fear as Goldberg confronts him. Goldberg gets in Hennigan’s face and reminds him that tonight they’re gonna meet with Goldberg’s World Heavyweight Title being on the line. Goldberg states that the title is an afterthought, just like Hennigan, as he remembers what went down last week as Hennigan attacked him. Goldberg says that although he’s gonna retain the title tonight, this is more about beating the living hell out of Hennigan. Goldberg tells Hennigan that if he wants to try to step up and play with the big boys then he’s gotta get ready to receive one hell of an ass whooping and that is exactly what’s gonna go down tonight. Goldberg finishes by telling Hennigan that his little stunt earlier on tonight hasn’t gone unnoticed either. Goldberg warns Henningan that in his experience, those that underestimate Hulk Hogan usually end up on the receiving end of one all mighty beat down courtesy of Hulkamania. Goldberg tells Hennigan that he can’t wait to see that and he hopes there’s enough left of Hennigan after their match tonight for Hogan to get some retribution. [B][SIZE="5"]Danny Basham wishes his brother good luck ahead of his match[/SIZE][/B] Backstage we see Doug Basham stretching ahead of his match up against Ro’Z. Danny comes up and wishes Doug good luck and asks him just how he hopes to beat Ro’Z and offers Doug his assistance. Doug turns it down and says that although he appreciates his offer, come WCW Spring Stampede they’re gonna have to step in the ring with Ro’Z and Umaga and they’re handicap advantage is gonna disappear. Doug tells his brother that if they’re gonna win they need to find a weakness in their opponents and this is one of the few opportunities they’re gonna get. Danny states that he sees where Doug’s coming from and respects his decision before once again wishing Doug good luck. [B][SIZE="5"]Doug Basham vs. Ro’Z[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]As the match begins, Cole and Piper commend Doug Basham for his bravery in turning down his partner’s help. They then conjecture whether Doug may have made a mistake as they highlight The Wrecking Machines’ dominance of the tag division recently and remind the fans that, as of this current point in time, neither Ro’Z nor Umaga have been pinned whilst in WCW. In the ring, Doug starts off very tentatively, trying to evade the clutches of Ro’Z. This tactic worked for all of a bout 30 seconds as it wasn’t long before Ro’Z clotheslined Doug, sending him crashing to the mat. This set the tone for Ro’Z to dish out some serious beatings to Doug as his decision to refuse the help of his brother looked to be a foolish one. The few times that Doug was able to counter a move or dodge an impact he was unable to mount any sort of lasting offensive which led to Ro’Z taking control of the match again. Eventually Doug did manage to take Ro’Z down and then locked in a one leg boston crab. Doug had the move locked in for a while and the damage was clearly done. After Ro’Z made it to the ropes, he tried to battle back and end the match quickly only for Basham to hit the Last Impression and pick up a very impressive victory over one half of the tag team champions.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = DOUG BASHAM[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]A video from last week involving Finlay, Mr. WCW, Regal and Mysterio[/SIZE][/B] We are shown a video clip of last week’s attack on Finlay by Regal and Mr. WCW, including Mr. WCW nailing Finlay over the head with Regal’s lead pipe. The clip then shows Rey Mysterio trying to gain a sense of retribution by attacking Regal and Mr. WCW during their match up later on in the night. [B][SIZE="5"]Eric Kingman interviews Mysterio[/SIZE][/B] After the clip is finished, we cut to Eric Kingman who is joined by Rey Mysterio. The sight of Mysterio recieves a decent pop from the crowd. Mysterio begins by giving a medical update on Finlay by stating that after Walters’ actions last week, Finlay suffered severe blood loss and a concussion. Mysterio states that Finlay hasn’t been cleared to appear tonight and his understanding is that he might not be back before WCW Spring Stampede. Mysterio goes on to say that last week was only the start. Mysterio challenges Walters to a match up for WCW Spring Stampede. Mysterio says that he doesn’t care about whether the match is billed as being between two future prospects for WCW or not. Mysterio states that he just wants to get in the ring and teach Walters a lesson. Mysterio states that he’s had enough and tells Walters that if he doesn’t accept the challenge then he’s gonna make a Walters’ life a living hell. Mysterio also finishes by saying that he’d love to get his hands on Regal tonight so if they feel the need to come down and interfere in his match up tonight then by all means go ahead, just don’t expect him to not be ready for it. [B][SIZE="5"]Rey Mysterio vs. Tajiri[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Cole and Piper spent much of the match wondering if we were gonna witness either Regal or Mr. WCW making their presence felt although the match passed with neither of them interfering in the match up. In the ring, Mysterio and Tajiri both utilised their respective styles. Mysterio hit several high flying moves before Tajrii fought back with a couple of suplexes. The match spent a good 10 minutes swaying backwards and forwards with neither wrestler getting any sort of an extended period of domination. Tajiri tried to lock the tarantula in on Mysterio only for Mysterio to counter with a drop toe hold leaving Tajiri in prime position for the 619. Mysterio hit the 619 before jumping up onto the top rope to deliver the West Coast Pop to Tajiri before making the pin and getting the victory[/QUOTE]. [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = REY MYSTERIO[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Now Mr. WCW and Regal make their presence felt[/SIZE][/B] As soon as the match is over, Walters and Regal storm the ring and begin beating down on Mysterio. As Regal deals with Mysterio, Walters grabs a microphone and begins insulting Mysterio, asking him where Finlay is to save him. Walters tells Mysterio that he’s on, he’ll face him one on one at WCW Spring Stampede before he drops the microphone before going over to the corner and picking up a lead pipe. As Regal starts to hoist Mysterio to his feet so that Walters can nail him with the lead pipe, Finlay’s music hits much to the delight of the crowd. Finlay comes storming to the ring, with a big bandage still over his head from last week’s attack. Rather than stay and fight, Mr. WCW and Regal make a quick escape, ducking out of the ring. As Finlay checks on Mysterio, Walters and Regal start to back up the ramp. [B][SIZE="5"]Finlay still has something on his mind.[/SIZE][/B] Once Finlay is satisfied with Mysterio’s condition, he grabs a microphone and begins launching into a tirade against Regal and Walters saying that it takes more than some stupid lead pipe to keep him off a show. Finlay states that he’s tired of Regal’s constant involvement and interference and challeges Regal to a match up for next week’s WCW Nitro. Finlay also adds a stipulation to the match, if Finlay wins then both Finlay and Regal are banned from ringside. If Regal wins then he can decide on any god damn stipulation that he wants. After a few seconds of consulting with Walters, Regal gets on the mike and announces that he accepts Finlay's challenge to a match next week. Regal accepts the terms of Finlay's challenge but announces that when, not if, when he beats Finlay next week, that will make the Walters / Mysterio match a lead pipe on a pole match! Finlay and Mysterio look unmoved in the middle of the ring [B][SIZE="5"]WCW World Heavyweight Title [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/WCWWorldHeavyweight2-1.jpg[/IMG] Goldberg vs. John Hennigan[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]This wasn’t the first time these two have met in a WCW ring and it probably won’t be the last. Goldberg came in trying to pummel away at Hennigan only for Hennigan to slow the onslaught down with a spinning wheel kick, flooring Goldberg. Hennigan built up a fair amount of momentum although Goldberg stopped this by using his brute strength which was the cue for a Goldberg period of dominance and a downward spiral in terms of the match quality. Much to Hennigan’s credit, he again fought back to take control after hitting another high flying move that took Goldberg by surprise. I’m not sure if its being in an environment which focuses on high fliers a bit more but his aerial skills and agility have definitely increased since joining WCW. Hennigan continued to build momentum but with Goldberg, just a second is enough for the momentum to swing and it did so as he hit Hennigan with a stiff kick. As Goldberg began stalking Hennigan, looking for a Spear, The Giant came running into the ring and nailed Goldberg from behind. The ref called for the DQ as Goldberg and The Giant brawled in the ring.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER BY DQ AND STILL WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION = GOLDBERG![/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]That’s not the end of the action[/SIZE][/B] As Goldberg got the upperhand on The Giant, Hennigan nailed Goldberg over the head with a steel chair before turning his attentions to Giant and also nailing him with the chair. This signalled Hulk Hogan to come running down to the ring as he began brawling with Hennigan when… Eric Bischoff’s music hits as he comes out to a mixed reception. Bischoff gets on the mike and addresses the 4 men who are in the ring (Hennigan and Hogan back off as Goldberg and Giant start to climb to their feet, using the ropes to support them, still selling the chair shots). Bischoff states that that’s not one but two matches that have been ruined by these four tonight. Bischoff asks them if they think he books matches just so they can run in and screw up his plans. Bischoff tells them that he’s had enough and is gonna shut these four up once and for all. Bischoff states that next week the four men will be in tag team action as Goldberg and Hogan take on The Giant and Hennigan. Bischoff tells them that it’ll give them a good chance to warm up. Bischoff reminds the fans, in a very condescending way, about Giant and Hogan’s ownership status in WCW. Bischoff follows up by reminding the fans of the constant pestering he’s had to put up with from both of them about getting a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Title. Bischoff tells them that they’re gonna get what they so desperately want but whichever of them, of both of them as the case maybe, fails to win the title then that’s it for title shots until he says so. That’s right, at WCW Spring Stampede it will be a four way match up between, Goldberg, The Giant, Hulk Hogan, and his personal favourite, John Hennigan for the WCW World Heavyweight Title! As the fans pop for the announcement, Hennigan nails Hogan with a cheap shot in the ring as a 4 man brawl kicks off and the ring again descends into chaos. Bischoff stands on the rampway looking pissed off as the footage closes on a shot of the four being pulled apart by security before the WCW logo flashes up and we’re done for the night. [B][SIZE="4"][U]SHOW RECAP[/U][/SIZE][/B] Jack Evans def. Chavo Guerrero [B](C+)[/B] Sean O'Haire def. Mark Jindrak [B](C)[/B] Carlito and The Miz def. Future Proof [B](C-)[/B] Hulk Hogan def. The Giant by DQ [B](C+)[/B] [I](First ouch of the night)[/I] Juventud Guerrera def. Shane Helms [B](B-)[/B] Doug Basham def. Ro'Z [B](C)[/B] Rey Mysterio def. Tajiri [B](C+)[/B] [I](OK, could have been better)[/I] Goldberg def. John Hennigan by DQ to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title [B](C+)[/B] [I](Very disappointing, was hoping for at least a B)[/I] [B]SHOW RATING = C TV RATING = 28.56 ATTENDANCE = 5,000[/B] [I]Note to self, less run ins. I know this is WCW but lets try to finish more matches off cleanly. Oh for those David Flair and Horace Hogan fans out, I put them in a dark match tagging together and they got an ass whooping. Their match rating was a D+ so it wasn't a disaster and just for giggles I might make them into a team and give them a push but I know I'd just be onto a hiding to nothing there.[/I][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER]

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Im calling Hogan and Flair for tag champs! You know it makes sense! I like how this feels like a WCW show rather than a WWE knock off of WCW. Keep it up!

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/top.jpg[/IMG] [B][U]Continued Tension Between Bischoff and Hogan - Hogan retiring?[/U][/B] A couple of weeks ago we reported exclusively that there was tension between Bischoff and Hogan regarding the finish to Hogan's match against John Hennigan at WCW Uncensored. We can confirm that Bischoff did walk out and threatened not to return. Bischoff made two appearances on the subsequent Nitro following the major fall out but network chiefs and insiders were still aware that he was considering his future. With Bischoff's presence seen as being crucial to WCW's future he was convinced to stay on. Word has reached us here that Hogan and Bischoff have come to a compromise regarding Hulk's future. This last tuesday, his adding to the main event at WCW Spring Stampede IS part of the compromise. The plan as it stands is for Hogan to be involved in either chasing or holding the title in the near future. The eventual plan is to then develop it into a title vs. career match up with Hogan losing and retiring from in ring competition with Hennigan being suggested as the likely final opponent for Hogan as it is felt that Hennigan could do with the rub. Of course, with the disagreements regarding Hogan's use as an on screen talent being at the centre of Bischoff and Hogan's problems this could well be a logical solution to their problems. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/top.jpg[/IMG] [B][U]Flair heads to Ring Of Honour and immediately retires![/U][/B] We can confirm that Ric Flair HAS wrestled his last match. When Flair showed up on a ROH show to wrestle it was assumed that he was being brought in a wrestling capacity. It has now become clear that Flair has no intention of stepping in the ring again as he has taken up a colour commentary postition. This is made all the more shocking as WCW made several overtures to him regarding appearing on their shows in a wrestling capacity, allowing him to have a big send off. As it stands now, Flair will not be appearing in WCW any time soon although as we all now, Flair has claimed to be done with WCW only to reappear some time down the line. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/top.jpg[/IMG] [B][U]Danielson turns down WWE for ROH - CM Punk the new Stevie Richards, Richards the new Rock?[/U][/B] In another ROH related story, they've scored a huge coup by retaining the services of Brian Danielson on a full time basis. Recently he had been appearing both on ROH shows and WWE shows. His time in the WWE was a success and he was getting some big wins. It is known that WWE wanted him to continue and were considering making him a key player in their plan to return to their previous glories. Danielson's rejection has hit them hard and the push that he was about to enjoy has now been given to Stevie Richards. Expect to see Stevie involved in a title feud within the next few months. At the other end of the scale, CM Punk has now gone 3 months without a win, suffering a massive 12 consecutive defeats in that time. He's happy with his status apparently but it is known that WCW, ECW, TNA and ROH are looking on with hungry eyes. The only problem? His contract lasts for another 2 bloody years! [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/top.jpg[/IMG] [B][U]Nicho El Millionairo still champ[/U][/B] Its been 3 months, 11 title defenses and he's still the ECW Heavyweight Champion. Not bad when you consider during this time he's also been the APW World Heavyweight champion racking up 16 title defenses. So that's 27 title defenses in total. So far RVD has lost to him in 4 of his title defenses and is said to be sick and tired of the sight of him, much like most of the ECW fans it has to be said. [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/top.jpg[/IMG] [B][U]TNA news[/U][/B] Replace El Millionairo with Kurt Angle and replace APW title with X Division title. Despite this they're still putting on really good shows and are very enjoyable to watch. Just imagine if TNA bought out ECW and had a Angle vs. El Millionairo match. Give it a couple of months and both wrestlers could have Goldberg streaks going at this rate. [/CENTER]

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[CENTER][FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE="3"][IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/NEWNIT1.jpg[/IMG] [B]Cow Palace (South West)[/B] The show begins with a video recap from last week of Eric Bischoff sanctioning a four way match for this Sunday’s WCW Spring Stampede, featuring Goldberg, Hulk Hogan, John Hennigan and The Giant all competing for the WCW World Heavyweight title. The video clip finishes with Michael Cole and Roddy Piper coming in to hype up tonight’s card, reminding the fans that we are also scheduled to see Hulk Hogan and Goldberg team up to take on The Giant and John Hennigan tonight! Also on tonight’s card we will see Steven Regal and Finlay go head to head in singles action once again; Shelton Benjamin will warm up for his US title defence against Sean O’Haire with a match against O’Haire’s tag team partner, Mark Jindrak and we will come one step closer to crowning the new WCW Cruiserweight Champion as the Race for the Cruiserweight Title nears its climax. [B][SIZE="5"]DDP challenges Dupree or Doane to a handicap match at WCW Spring Stampede![/SIZE][/B] The action kicks off with Diamond Dallas Page accompanied by his entourage of The Miz, Torrie Wilson and Maria making their way to the ring. DDP gets on the mike and informs the crowd that Carlito and his girlfriend Carmella have been unable to make it to tonight’s event due to travel issues but that won’t affect what he’s got to say tonight. Page calls out both members of Better Than You. Page states that if they wanna make an impact so badly then that’s they’re business but Page ain’t gonna let it happen at the expense of him or his friends. Page issues Dupree and Doane with an open challenge to face both him, The Miz and Carlito at WCW Spring Stampede. [B][SIZE="5"]Better Than You accept the challenge, well sort of…[/SIZE][/B] Upon hearing Page’s challenge, Dupree and Doane make their way out to the stage. Dupree and Doane begin by insulting DDP, calling him washed up, before asking why in the hell they’d ever consider accepting his challenge to a handicap match. Page gets back on the microphone and makes another challenge, this time challenging either Dupree or Doane to a singles match right now. The stipulation being that if Page wins then they give him the handicap match that he wants. Dupree and Doane ask what they get if they win. Page replies by stating that if their representative wins then they can have another handicap match at the PPV - Dupree and Doane can team up and take on Page in a 2 on 1 match. Doane grabs a microphone and tells Page that he’s on and the match is ready to take place. [B][SIZE="5"]Diamond Dallas Page w/ The Miz, Maria & Torrie Wilson vs. Kenny Doane w/ Rene Dupree[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]A very solid match between these two with Page showing that despite the years behind him and his new laid back persona, he can still go in the ring and displayed some of the talent that made him WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Doane much to his credit kept up with Page and whenever Page seemed to be building momentum, Doane’s partner Dupree would try to distract Page giving Doane a chance to swing the momentum in his favour. Eventually Page’s allies at ringside grew tired of this trend and whilst the action was still going on in the ring, the three of them went into a huddle. With Doane having floored Page in the ring and as he began stalking him, Maria and Torrie Wilson broke from the huddle and climbed into the ring. The two of them both walked up to Doane and planted him with kisses on both cheeks. Outside of the ring Dupree was going mad trying to focus his partner on the task in hand but Doane was in a world of his own. It wasn’t long before he was seeing stars either as Page had recovered and tapped Doane on the shoulder before delivering the Diamond Cutter to Doane and picking up the victory much to Dupree’s anger.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Hennigan and The Giant talk tactics backstage.[/SIZE][/B] We cut to backstage to see John Hennigan and The Giant whom are both roundly booed by the fans. Hennigan waits for the boos to die down before reminding Giant of their match up tonight against Hulk Hogan and Goldberg. Hennigan says that tonight isn’t about the match up, tonight isn’t about winning and losing – tonight is about taking out both Goldberg and Hogan ahead of their four way title match this Sunday. Hennigan tells Giant that he knows that come this Sunday they will both be on their own and Hennigan promises to come away with the title at WCW Spring Stampede. Before that though if they both wish to make it to the match up then they’re gonna have to learn to work together tonight and as much as he doesn’t like the situation, they need to watch each other’s backs. Upon hearing this, Giant agrees that tonight is all about taking care of business and eliminating threats. Giant tells Hennigan that he isn’t afraid of Goldberg as this Sunday, Goldberg’s inability to deliver the Jackhammer is gonna catch up with him. Giant then then tells Hennigan that he isn’t afraid of Hulk Hogan cause this Sunday, age is gonna catch up with him. With Hennigan agreeing on every single point, Giant then turns his attention to Hennigan. Giant tells Hennigan that he views him as the only threat – an X-factor so to say in their match. Henningan agrees with The Giant that he has the x-factor and that is why he’s gonna walk away as the WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Giant agrees that he could well be a problem and this prompts Giant to deliver a thunderous clothesline to Hennigan. Giant then hoists Hennigan up before chokeslamming him through a nearby table before leaving with this ominous warning… “Problem Eliminated!” [B][SIZE="5"]A recap on the Race For the Cruiserweight Title Situation[/SIZE][/B] The cameras cut to Michael Cole and Roddy Piper who are in agreement that John Hennigan just received a long overdue taste of his own medicine. They then turn their attention to the Race For the Cruiserweight Title and run down each participant’s total number of victories. Billy Kidman = 1 win Chavo Guerrero = 2 wins Jack Evans = 3 wins Jamie Knoble = 0 wins Jimmy Yang = 0 wins Juventud Guerrera = 3 wins Shane Helms = 3 wins Super Crazy = 0 wins Cole and Piper inform the crowd that this Sunday we could well have the next WCW Cruiserweight Champion crowned in light of matches that have been booked for tonight. Cole and Piper announce that Eric Bischoff has sanctioned Shane Helms to take on Chavo Guerrero and Jack Evans will take on Juventud Guerrera which will take at least one man onto 4 victories in the race. [B][SIZE="5"]Race for the Cruiserweight Title Chavo Guerrero vs. Shane Helms[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]With Helms knowing that the pressure was on him to pick up the win he struggled. Chavo knew that this was quite possibly his last opportunity to establish himself in the race, knowing a win would pull him level with Helms in the race. With this in mind, Chavo started off on top with Helms being completely unprepared from the strong onslaught. It took until the half way period of the match for Helms to start getting back into contention, hitting several big moves in a row to get the momentum firmly behind himself. Chavo continued to pose a threat and got in some offence of his own but in the end, Helms hit the Nightmare on Helms Street before picking up his fourth victory and placing him firmly in the lead of the race, just one victory away from winning the title.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = SHANE HELMS RACE FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 4[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Goldberg and Hogan aren’t entirely on the same page either.[/SIZE][/B] After the match is over we cut to a commercial and when we return, Hulk Hogan is shown in his locker-room. All of a sudden Goldberg approaches him to a huge pop from the fans. Hogan gets up and Goldberg and Hogan engage in a staring contest. Hogan is the first to break the silence by asking Goldberg what he wants. Goldberg replies that he hasn’t come here for a fight, he just wants a talk. Unlike their opponents tonight, he’s got no intention of starting anything tonight and is prepared to wait until this Sunday. Hogan replies that he understands and he’ll hold up his end of the bargin by watching Goldberg’s back. Goldberg cuts him off by saying he doesn’t want anyone to watch his back. Goldberg tells Hogan that too many times he’s heard exactly the same line, quite a lot of the time from Hogan himself, only for Hogan to switch his allegiances at the most convenient time tonight. Goldberg tells Hogan that if Hennigan or Giant try to attack Hogan tonight to take him out of the four way match then don’t expect him to come running to Hogan’s aid. Goldberg tells Hogan that he’s gonna look after number one and that’s the way that he wants it. [B]Goldberg:[/B] [I]“Just so we’re clear you got it right!”[/I] [B]Hogan:[/B] [I]“Crystal brother”[/I] [B]Goldberg:[/B] [I]“Good, cause this Sunday you might just be next. Fear the spear, believe the hype, Goldberg is champ and that ain’t changing anytime soon!”[/I] [B][SIZE="5"]Ro’Z respects Danny Basham for not getting involved[/SIZE][/B] Elsewhere backstage we see Doug and Danny Basham with Danny getting ready for his match up against Umaga next. Doug tells Danny that last week, he proved that The Wrecking Machines weren’t indestructible and this week will be no different when Danny pins Umaga. All of a sudden Ro’Z walks into view with The Bashams instantly becoming confrontational. Ro’Z says he’s come here in peace. Ro’Z tells Doug that he respects him for not taking the easy way out and for beating him on his own. Ro’Z says that last week he wasn’t sure whether the Bashams would be honourable and he had Umaga waiting in the wings should they have tried any funny business. Ro’Z tells the Bashams that he underestimated them and he’s sorry for it. As a show of respect, Ro’Z says that he ain’t gonna be on guard tonight and offeres to watch the match up back here with Doug. Doug thanks him for the offer but says he’s gotta get off and speak to Bischoff regarding a contract extension. Before he can leave, Ro’Z grabs Doug. The two seem to be about to trade blows when Ro’Z holds out his hand as a sign of respect. Doug Basham accepts the handshake as Danny heads out to the ring and the cameras cut to Cole and Piper and ring side. [B][SIZE="5"]Danny Basham vs. Umaga[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Whilst Ro’Z might be in a handshaking kinda mood, I’m not sure that Umaga would ever understand the concept of a handshake. Nonetheless, in the ring Danny looked apprehensive and rightly so as Umaga quickly got the upperhand and began destroying Danny, dismantling him quickly with a series of body slams and power moves. It was clear that Umaga was on top and the outcome of the match wasn’t in much doubt. All of a sudden a masked man came running through the crowd with two chairs in hand. He jumped over the barrier and slid into the ring before nailing Umaga from behind with the chair. The referee called for the bell, disqualifying Danny Basham as Umaga turned around, no selling the chair shot. Umaga began stalking the masked man before Danny just about recovered enough to nail Umaga from behind with a chair shot of his own, with this shot clearly taking more of a toll on Umaga. The two looked at each other and as Umaga struggled to regain a standing base, they both nailed him with a conchairto, knocking Umaga out.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER BY DQ = UMAGA[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Ro’Z saves his brother from the onslaught as the masked man reveals himself to be…[/SIZE][/B] With Umaga busted open and unconscious, the masked man removes the mask to reveal himself to be Doug Basham to huge boos from the crowd. This prompts Ro’Z to come storming to the ring to a pop from the crowd. Rather than stay and fight, The Bashams make a quick bee line through the crowd. In the ring Ro’Z checks on his brother whilst signalling frantically for paramedics to come and check him out. [B][SIZE="5"]Bischoff is asked to grant a match for WCW Spring Stampede[/SIZE][/B] We cut to Eric Bischoff sat in his office behind his table. Suddenly Dinsmore bursts in, startling Bischoff. Bischoff’s surprise soon turns to anger as he demands to know what Dinsmore wants and why he feels he has the right to barge in here without knocking. Dinsmore replies by telling Bischoff that he wants a match for this Sunday. Bischoff replies by demanding to know exactly why Dinsmore believes he’s entitled to being granted a match up. Dinsmore replies that since he’s joined WCW he’s only been granted one match on live tv. Bischoff replies by telling Dinsmore that there might be a reason, remind Dinsmore that in his one match he lost to the washed up orange that is Hulk Hogan. Dinsmore concedes that what Bischoff is saying is true but since then he hasn’t been given a chance to prove himself. Dinsmore says that over the last month and a half he’s wrestled at every house show, competed in dark match and he’s remained undefeated when suddenly… John Hennigan storms into the room, nursing his back. Bischoff dismisses Dinsmore and tells him he’s got more important business to take care of, much to Dinsmore’s frustration. Dinsmore leaves and Bischoff turns his attention to Hennigan, asking him what’s up. Hennigan replies by shouting at Bischoff, asking him if he saw what happened earlier tonight when The Giant viciously assaulted him. Bischoff replies by acknowledging he saw the incident. Hennigan then demands to know what Bischoff intends to do about this with Bischoff replying that there’s not much he can do – the matches are booked and its too late to change anything. Hennigan is clearly unhappy with Bischoff’s reply and storms out of the room, leaving Bischoff on his own. [B][SIZE="5"]Race for the Cruiserweight Title Jack Evans vs. Juventud Guerrera[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Before the match can begin, we are shown a backstage clip on the titatron of Shane Helms attacking Super Crazy and locking him in a store cupboard. With Guerrera looking on in disbelief, Evans took the opportunity to get the upperhand, attacking Guerrera from behind. On the commentary Cole and Piper wondered whether Helms’ interference had disrupted Guerrera’s plans and whether Super Crazy was meant to be interfering in the match up, in order to give Guerrera his 4th victory in the race. In the ring it appeared that Guerrera had recovered and was now fully focused on the match at hand as he and Evans put on a top notch cruiserweight match with lots of high flying manoeuvres and plenty of athleticism on display. Cole complimented Evans on just how far he has come since his debut, under 2 months ago. Evans and Guerrera matched each other move for move with neither getting the opportunity to put the other away. Guerrera went for the Juvi Driver only for Evans to counter and knock Guerrera to the mat. This signalled Evans to head up the top rope and hit Guerrera with the 630 Splash before making the cover and picking up the victory.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = JACK EVANS RACE FOR THE CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE WINS = 4[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Bischoff makes a surprise entrance[/SIZE][/B] With the match won, Eric Bischoff’s music hits as he makes his way to the ring. Bischoff compliments Evans on a hard earned victory before asking for Shane Helms to join them in the ring. Helms’ music hits as he comes out and climbs into the ring. Bischoff gets on the mike and reminds the fans that both Evans and Helms now have 4 wins apiece under their belts. Bischoff states that he is tired of this little race he has set up and announces that this Sunday we will finally decide the winner of the title. Bischoff states that this Sunday, we will see the final of the Race with Jack Evans taking on Shane Helms with the winner getting their hands on the title! That isn’t all though. Bischoff announces that everyone who has participated in this race will have a role in the match and the other competitors will take on the role of lumberjacks. Bischoff finishes by wishing both Evans and Helms good luck in their match before the action cuts to a commercial. [B][SIZE="5"]Shelton Benjamin has more photographic proof[/SIZE][/B] Shelton Benjamin is in the ring and reminds the fans that last week Sean O’Haire won a match against his tag team partner Mark Jindrak to earn himself a shot at the US Title. Benjamin then continues to rant against Jindrak and O’Haire by insisting that only his lack of genuine competition had prompted him to give one of these two losers a title shot. Benjamin declares both of them unworthy stating that neither of them have ever held a title in their careers drawing heat from the crowd. Benjamin tells the fans to shut up and announces that he has come up with photographic evidence to prove that neither of them have ever held the tag team titles. When the crowd show their disapproval once again, Benjamin continues to say that he can prove that they weren’t the tag team champions during their supposed tag team title reigns. Benjamin tells the fans that if they don’t believe then just look at the big screen. On the big screen two photos show up, both have been obviously doctored. The photos show Shelton Benjamin’s head having been edited to appear on top of both Jindrak and O’Haire’s faces whilst the pair were celebrating that tag team title victories. Benjamin declares that these photos are clear proof that neither of them ever held the tag team titles and says that these photos prove that during their supposed “title reigns”, Benjamin and his identical twin brother, Elton Benjamin, were the tag team champions. Jindrak has clearly heard enough of this and he quickly makes his way out to the ring and the match gets underway… [B][SIZE="5"]Mark Jindrak vs. Shelton Benjamin[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]You can say a lot of things about Shelton Benjamin but one thing you can’t doubt is that he’s one heck of a talented in ring performer and this was clear from early on. Since the return of WCW, Jindrak has struggled for victories and this was clearly weighing on his mind as the match began and Benjamin grabbed the upperhand. Jindrak tried to battle but Benjamin’s athleticism and agility kept him ahead in the match up and gave him a clear advantage. After about ten minutes of battle, Benjamin nailed Jindrak with a T-Bone Suplex and picked up the victory.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER = SHELTON BENJAMIN[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Benjamin continues the assault[/SIZE][/B] After the match, Benjmain proceeds to lock in an ankle lock on Jindrak. With Jindrak frantically tapping out, Sean O’Haire comes running to the ring. Benjamin releases the hold and begins brawling with O’Haire before he hits O’Haire with the T-Bone Suplex. Again Benjamin locks in the ankle lock on O’Haire and O’Haire screams out in pain. At this point O’Haire’s partner has rolled his way out of the ring and has begun limping to the back. Jindrak turns around and sees O’Haire in pain but is unable to return to the ring. Benjamin keeps the hold locked in before an array of security guards come running to the ring and pull Benjamin off of O’Haire. Benjamin finally releases the hold and grabs his title belt with a huge grin across his face. O’Haire nurses his injured leg as Jindrak looks on, also nursing his own injured ankle. [B][SIZE="5"]Regal and Mr. WCW taunt Finlay about the match up.[/SIZE][/B] Backstage, Steven Regal and Mr. WCW (William Claudio Walters) are interviewed by Eric Kingman. During this interview they taunt Mysterio and Finlay. Regal taunts Finlay stating that he’s just made life a whole lot harder for his protégé by agreeing to this match. Regal insists that he’s gonna beat Finlay tonight meaning that he can appear at ring side on Sunday. Regal also states that this means that on Sunday, Mr. WCW will be allowed to beat the hell out of Mysterio to his heart’s content with good old Mr. Lead Pipe! Walters grabs the mike and tells Mysterio that he’s looking forward to bashing his skull open with a lead pipe at WCW Spring Stampede this Sunday. This is the cue for Finlay and Mysterio to jump Regal and Mr. WCW. The four men brawl for a few minutes before an army of security guards break up the fight. With the four men restrained, Eric Bischoff comes into view. Bischoff states that as these men obviously can’t keep out of trouble, in order to ensure Regal and Finlay’s match up goes without incident, Bischoff is banning both Mysterio and Mr. WCW from the arena and sends them both home, effective immediately. [B][SIZE="5"]Finlay vs. Steven Regal[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]Since the rebirth of WCW, Regal and Finlay have faced each other several times with Finlay coming out just on top in the head to head stakes. Before the match up, the referee checked Regal for the lead pipe with the referee disarming Regal of his trusty lead pipe, handing it to a ring side official. With Cole and Piper reminding the fans that both Mysterio and Mr. WCW had been sent home there was no outside interference as both wrestlers put on another technical masterpiece with both wrestlers being very evenly matched. With the match well past the ten minute mark, Finlay hit Regal with the Celtic Cross. Instead of going for the cover, Finlay headed to the outside of the ring and grabbed the lead pipe off of the ring side official. The referee tried to disarm Finlay only to get shoved to the mat. Finlay proceeded to nail Regal over the head with the lead pipe with the referee calling for the DQ. With blood pouring from Regal’s head, Finlay stood victorious over Regal, despite the fact that his defeat had just meant that Regal was not only allowed to be present during the match up but that the Mysterio / Walters match was now a lead pipe on a pole match![/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]WINNER BY DQ = STEVEN REGAL[/SIZE][/B] [B][SIZE="5"]Hennigan isn’t having a good night[/SIZE][/B] With Cole and Piper still confused as to what they’ve just seen, footage cuts to the back with Hennigan making his way to ring side ahead of his tag match, clearly on the look out for an ambush attack by The Giant. From behind a box of creates there’s some commotion and someone comes storming towards Hennigan. Hennigan simply closes his eyes and braces himself for impact as the camera pans out to reveal Goldberg standing in front of him with a big grin on his face, with his WCW World Heavyweight title draped over his shoulder. As Hennigan opens one eye cautiously, Goldberg begins laughing to himself. Hennigan demands what’s so funny and when Goldberg replies he’s laughing at the look on Hennigan’s face, this clearly angers Hennigan. Hennigan snidely remarks that come this Sunday, Goldberg might not be laughing quiet so loudly when he ain’t the WCW World Heavyweight Champion any more. The smile from Goldberg’s face disappears as he gets serious again. Goldberg gets in Hennigan’s face and demands to know if he really thinks he’s got what it takes to win the title. When Hennigan replies that he believes he surely has got what it takes, Goldberg gets in his face and threatens to knock Hennigan out. Hennigan once again closes his eyes as the smile returns to Goldberg’s face. Goldberg finishes by wishing him good luck and tells Hennigan to say hi to The Giant for him before disappearing off. Hennigan looks distinctly unimpressed when Goldberg returns to scream at him… [I]“Who’s next Hennigan? YOUR NEXT!!!”[/I] [B][SIZE="5"]Goldberg and Hulk Hogan vs. John Hennigan and The Giant[/SIZE][/B] [QUOTE]The match began with Goldberg and Giant starting off in the ring with Hennigan nowhere to be seen – clearly he didn’t fancy getting anywhere near The Giant after the chokeslam earlier tonight. Goldberg and Giant brawled for a few minutes with neither getting a particular advantage. This prompted Hogan to beg Goldberg to let him into the action with Goldberg obliging and Hogan and The Giant beginning to do battle (punches, Hulk up, yawn). Whilst Hogan and The Giant were going at it, outside of the ring, Hennigan nailed Goldberg from behind before dropkicking him with Goldberg bouncing off the steal steps. In the ring Hogan was getting the upperhand, having knocked The Giant off his feet. Hennigan dived into the ring and floored Hogan with a spinning wheel kick. As The Giant got to his feet, Hennigan nailed The Giant with the Highway Man. Before Hennigan could enjoy the moment, Hogan was back in the ring brawling. Goldberg slid back into the ring and eventually The Giant was back on his feet and all four men were trading blows. The referee tried desperately to restore order but once he realised his efforts weren’t making any difference he called for the ring bell and the match was declared a draw.[/QUOTE] [B][SIZE="4"]GOLDBERG & HULK HOGAN DREW WITH JOHN HENNIGAN AND THE GIANT[/SIZE][/B] In the ring the fighting was still going on with Hogan battling Hennigan and Goldberg battling The Giant. Eventually, Hogan and Goldberg managed to clothesline both Hennigan and Giant over the top rope, leaving only Goldberg and Hogan in the ring. As Hogan milked the applause and gestured towards Hennigan, Goldberg started stalking Hogan, looking like he was gonna deliver the Spear. Hogan turned around and found Goldberg ready and backed off. Goldberg stared at Hogan in the ring. Goldberg eventually rolled out of the ring although he continued eyeballing Hogan. Hogan stared at Goldberg as Goldberg backed up the ramp before stopping at the top of the ramp, holding his title aloft as the show closed with Cole and Piper hyping the title match for this Sunday. [/SIZE][/FONT] [B][U][SIZE="4"]SHOW RECAP[/SIZE][/U][/B] Diamond Dallas Page def. Kenny Doane [B](C+)[/B] Shane Helms def. Chavo Guerrero [B](C+)[/B] Umaga def. Danny Basham by DQ [B](C-)[/B] Jack Evans def. Juventud Guerrera [B](B-)[/B] Shelton Benjamin def. Mark Jindrak [B](B-)[/B] Steven Regal def. Finlay by DQ [B](B)[/B] Goldberg and Hulk Hogan drew with John Hennigan and The Giant after the ref called for the stoppage [B](B)[/B] [B]SHOW RATING = B- TV RATING = 29.15 ATTENDANCE = 10,000[/B] [I]OOC: Not too bad a show. I was far happier with this one than last week and feel that it was a strong final build up for the PPV. Flair and Horace once again teamed in a dark match and scored another D+. They hit a C and they get a push, simple as. Dinsmore has legitimately been winning lots and lots of dark matches and his most recent showing got a B- and earning himself a push. Sorry about the lack of Torrie, Maria or Carmella, didn't have time to find a new picture. I'll try to make up for it at the PPV.[/I][/CENTER]

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[CENTER][I]Just in case someone wants to predict, or not, here’s a prediction card.[/I] [IMG]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i290/sheepyx/WCW/wcwspringstampede.gif[/IMG] [B]WCW World Heavyweight Title[/B] Goldberg (c) vs. Hulk Hogan vs. John Hennigan vs. The Giant [B]US Title[/B] Sean O’Haire vs. Shelton Benjamin (c) [B]Lead Pipe on a Pole Match[/B] Mr. WCW vs. Rey Mysterio [B]WCW Tag Team Titles[/B] The Bashams vs. The Wrecking Machines (c) [B]WCW Race for the Cruiserweight Title (lumberjack match)[/B] Jack Evans vs. Shane Helms [B]3 on 2 Handicap Match[/B] Diamond Dallas Page, The Miz & Carlito vs. Better Than You [/CENTER]