"Moolah McMahon" a WWF Story

Genadi · July 12, 2009

Sunday 12 May, 2002

Ratings:

RAW on Spike 4.73

RAW on TSN 1.61

RAW on Sky Sports 1.53

Nitro on UPN 3.37

Nitro on Sky Sports 1.39

Nitro on The Score 0.94

RAW & Nitro ratings are down a little this week, except for on Sky Sports where both have seen considerable increases.

The Great American Bash is one week away and the matches confirmed and being advertised so far are....

Booker T vs Hulk Hogan or Edge - WCW World Heavyweight Title
Goldberg vs ???
Ric Flair vs The Undertaker - #1 Contender
The Outsiders vs The Nasty Boys - WWF Tag Title Tournament
Diamond Dallas Page vs Eddie Guerrero
Billy & Chuck vs L.O.D - WWF Tag Title Tournament

Genadi · July 13, 2009

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Monday Week 2, May 2002

RAW live Moody Coliseum, Dallas Texas

Attendance: 10,000 (Sell-Out)

Announcers: Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler

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Dark Match
The Godfather vs Tommy Dreamer
Dreamer picks up a clean win on Godfather in the only dark match on the show.

Dreamer via Pinfall 6:08
Rating: D+
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RAW explodes onto Monday night TV screens as Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler waste no time in hyping tonights main event of HHH vs The Rock in a 3Stages of Hell match for WWF Undisputed Title. Lillian Garcia is backstage and greets an arriving Rock at the back door of the arena.

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Lillian: Rock, Rock can I please have a minute

Rock stops in front of Lillian and looks her up and down, he raises the people's eyebrow

The Rock: Well hullo there Ms Lillian, you'd like a minute with The Rock? The Rock just arrived here, The Rock has just arrived he hasn't even put his bags down and you want a minute? Well The Rock has already eaten some warm pie tonight and he's in a good mood so he'll give you a minute. What would you like to do in this minute we now have together Lillian?

Lillian: Well Rock, I.. I thought I could ask you come questions... some questions about your match tonight with Triple H.

The Rock: You want to ask The Rock about his WWF Undisputed Title defense against Triple H, what would you like to know Lillian? How The Rock is gonna teach Hunter Hearst Hemaroid how to layeth the smackdown? The Rock has already tried to teach Triple H, he's a slow learner and The Rock has no patience. No patience in the ring that is momma...

The Rock wrestle's his trouser snake from lunging at Lillian

Lillian: So Rock is there anything in particular you'll be aiming for tonight in your match?

The Rock: Well of course The Rock has an aim in his match tonight, do you think The Rock came back to Texas without a plan? The Rock always has a plan. Tonight here live in Dallas, Texas The Rock has every intention of taking this size 16 boot, pouring some gumboo on it and some of that Texas HOT Sauce all over it. Then he intends to take that boot, turning that sumbitch side ways and stick it straight up Triple H's candy ass! How does that sound for an aim for the match? If you smellllllllllllllllelelelelelllaaaaaaalllllllllaaa.... what The Rock.... is...... cooking.

Rock drops his mic and brushes past Lillian leaving Lillian speechless.

Rating: A

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Kurt Angle vs Val Venis
Angle dominates early but lets his ego get the better of him relaxing his offense and showboating. It allows Venis to make a spirited comeback but he misses a Money Shot and Angle locks in an Ankle Lock
for the decisive tap out.

Angle via Submission 9:11
Rating: C+
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Angle remains in the ring after his victory of Val Venis and grabs a mic. Angle cuts a promo on Austin letting him know he's not happy about having to share the #1 Contender position with him but that he'll listen to Vince's orders and not interfere or jeopardize any of RAW's matches. Angle wishes both Triple H and The Rock luck ahead of their match tonight and tells them he looks forward to making whoever wins tap at The King of The Ring PPV next month.

Rating: B+

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Mark Henry vs Mike Awesome
An open match between these two big men. Awesome manages to get Henry up for an awkward looking Awesome Bomb and follows up with an Awesome Splash. He makes the cover for the convincing win.

Awesome via Pinfall 6:22
Rating: D-
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Christian is backstage with Howard Finkel, he cuts a promo on Chris Jericho taunting him about his debut show "The Highlight Reel" on RAW last week.

Rating: C+

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Al Snow vs Mr Perfect
Mr Perfect has Candido coming to the ring with him now, he lectures the young up and comer on every move he makes even before the match starts. Perfect on the attack applies a Perfect kneebar slowly signaling
to Candido on the outside on how the hold is applied. Snow has the advantage late and goes for a Snow Plow but Perfect escapes and hits a Perfect–Plex for the win.

Mr Perfect via Pinfall 7:39
Rating: C
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Perfect and Candido are backstage, while Perfect winds down from his match he continues to lecture Candido on how he defeated Al Snow. Candido looks on soaking up every word of advice.

Rating: D+

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Goldust vs Maven
A short comedy match which suits Goldust to a tee, he hits a Shattered Dreams on Maven and follows with a Director's Cut for the decisive victory.

Goldust via Pinfall 3:37
Rating: C
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Vince McMahon comes to the ring, he announces the King of the Ring PPV as something special that he created and this year the tournament and event will be RAW only. He hypes the participants and announces 4 of the 1st Round matches will take place next week live on RAW and the other 4 the week after. The 2002 KOTR Tournament brackets appear on the Titantrons and JR and Lawler put over the wrestlers involved....

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Rating: B+

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Chris Jericho vs Funaki
An open match due to Christian coming out in the first minute and watching from ringside. Jericho won't let Christian out of his sight which allows Funaki to make a near fall following a Rising Sun. Jericho
recovers and hits a Powerbomb catching Funaki diving off the top rope. Jericho looks like he's going for a pin off the Powerbomb but turns Funaki over for the quick tap out.

Jericho via Submission 8:49
Rating: C+
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HHH is backstage and cuts a promo on The Rock hyping their upcoming 3 Stages of Hell match for the WWF Undisputed Title. Hunter reminds The Rock in their two previous encounters in recent weeks interference

has played a part in both outcomes.

Rating: B+

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3 Stages of Hell
WWF Undisputed Championship
The Rock© vs Triple H
JR and Lawler run down the rules of the 2/3 fall contest. They highlight the first will be a Normal bout, the second match will be Street Fight and the final match if needed a Last Man Standing. Earl Hebner rings for the bell and Triple H takes the early advantage with a running high knee catching The Rock of guard. Hunter takes Rock down and holds control with a headlock. Rock makes a few little comebacks but Hunter is on his game and takes Rock back to the mat on each occasion. The fight spills to the outside and HHH slams Rock into the ringpost shoulder first and continues with a brutal irish whip into the steel stairs. Hunter slides Rock back into the ring on Hebner's 8 count and sets up Rock for a Pedigree, Rock reverses though and hits a Rock Bottom. A slow cover and Hunter kicks out at 2. Rock goes for another Rock Bottom but HHH counters into a spinning spinebuster. Hunter locks in an inverted Indian deathlock, Rock reaches the ropes but is pulled back to the middle of the ring. Rock breaks the deathlock but is limping, he goes for another Rock Bottom, HHH counters into a Pedigree but Rock manages to escape sending Hunter crashing onto his back. Rock now takes off his left elbow pad, he signals to the crowd for the People's Elbow and bounces off the ropes. Hunter is playing possum though and catches Rock in a roll up pin, HHH with his foot on the ropes for leverage, 1, 2, 3! Hunter takes the first fall as JR goes over the replay and highlights the significance of HHH using the bottom rope to his advantage in the pinning predicament.

Referee Earl Hebner calls for the second bell to be rung and Triple H wastes no time jumping to the outside in search of weapons for the Street Fight. He pushes a ringcrew guy off a chair and takes it into the ring, he goes straight to work on The Rock's already damaged ribs. Hunter drops the chair on the canvas and sets up The Rock for another Pedigree, this time on steel. Rock counters and hits a Pedigree of his own on the chair! Rock with a Kip-up that sends the crowd into a frenzy, he throws his remaining right elbow pad into the sold out Moody Coliseum fans and bounces off the ropes.... People's Elbow connects and Hunters head goes bouncing off the steel chair. Rock makes the cover 1, 2....3! Rock takes the second fall.

JR and King point out the thrid and final bout is Last Man Standing as the bell rings to signify the start. Hunter is split open now from the People's Elbow onto the steel chair, Hebner pushes off an attacking Rock and starts a ten count. Hunter gets too his feet at 7 and Hebner waves in The Rock who goes on the attack. Rock with a DDT onto the steel chair, JR points out the move is legal in a Last Man Standing match. Hebner starts another ten count but Hunter answers again this time at 9! Rock looks on in disbelief, he jumps to the outside and grabs his WWF Undisputed Title. Rock lines up HHH but Hunter ducks and delivers a Pedigree out of nowhere! Hebner commences the ten count on The Rock, Rock staggers too his feet at 8 and Triple H nails him straight away with the WWF Undisputed Title. Rock answers another close ten count but HHH stays on the attack. Rock is laid out in the middle of the ring and Hunter eyes off the top rope. Looking for any answers to keep Rock down for the count Triple H climbs the top turbuckle. Rock with another Kip-up, he catches Hunter on the top rope and the Champion and challenger exchange punches in unison with the fans cheers and jeers. Rock gets the better of the brawl, JR and King point out both men look uneasy on the top rope and Rock looks to be trying something new. The Rock turns Triple H so both are facing eachother halfway inverted on the turnbuckle, he launches off
the top rope and takes HHH with him.....

JR: Top Rope Rock Bottom!!! Top Rope Rock Bottom!!! Top Rope Rock....

Hebner stands in awe of the carnage at his feet for a few seconds before commencing the ten count on both men. He gets to 8 and The Rock and HHH are both staggering to their feet, The Rock clutches the middle rope and pulls himself too his feet at 9. Hunter is doing the same but he can't pull himself up and slips off the rope collapsing too the mat. The Rock wins but drops back too his feet before Hebner can raise his hand in victory.

The Rock via 2/3 Falls 28:23
Rating: A
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JR and King put over the match and The Rock remaining the WWF Undisputed Champion

Rating: B+

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Quick Results

Dreamer def Godfather D+
Angle def Venis C+
Awesome def Henry D-
Mr Perfect def Snow C
Goldust def Maven C
Jericho def Funaki C+
The Rock def HHH to retain the WWF Undisputed Title A

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Genadi · July 15, 2009

<div style="text-align:center;">http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/Nitro-3.jpg Tuesday Week 2, May 2002 Nitro Taped for TV Patriot Center, Fairfax VA Attendance: 10,000 (Sell-Out) Announcers: Mike Tenay, Dusty Rhodes & Taz -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>AJ Styles vs Jamie Noble Noble Styles don't click at all and this match was only saved by great workrate and a stand out announcing job. Noble def Styles 5:54 Rating: D- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Juventud Guerrera & Psicosis vs Raven & Samoa Joe Raven and Joe dominate with Joe getting the hot tag at the finish and using a Mucle Buster on Psicosis takes the clean win. Raven & Joe via Pinfall 6:06 Rating: D+ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/MikeTenay-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/Tazz-1.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/EricBischoff-3.jpg Mike Tenay, Dusty Rhodes and Taz welcome the sold out arena and live audience watching at home to Nitro. They run down The Great American Bash card as it stands for now hyping the final of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship between Booker T and the winner of Edge vs Hogan. Bischoff interupts the announcers and takes center stage in the ring with a Nitro mic in hand. Bischoff: You know I took control of Nitro with one intention, to make this brand the best that wrestling and sports entertainment has to offer. I recruited superstars I know are the greatest performers on this planet. I took measures to ensure the jealous RAW brand wouldn't interfere in Nitro events. But it still isn't good enough! I took WCW from a backyard playground for Ted Turner and transformed it into the World's biggest wrestling company. I stand here tonight though in dismay! A few weeks ago I signed one of the biggest names this industry has ever seen to the Nitro brand. A name that could make a no name wannabe into a star. I brought in the most fierce competitor I have ever seen step foot in this ring... I brought in Goldberg! Now you'd think Nitro superstars would be tripping over themselves at a chance to beat one of WCW's biggest stars but alas, it seems there are more yellow belly's then black belts! Had I been a few years younger and still training I'd challenge Goldberg in a heart beat, I'd challenge Goldberg because I'm passionate about this sport, I'd challenge Goldberg to make a name for myself, hell I'd challenge Goldberg just to impress the new boss! http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/BuffBagwell-2.jpg Buff Bagwell's music hits and he makes his way to the ring... Bagwell: Excuse me Mr Bischoff, excuse me. Here I am, Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell at your service. I will face Goldberg at The Great American Bash, I will show you how much passion I have for this business and the Nitro brand. Bischoff: Last time I checked you were showing your passion by picking on guys half your size. Besides a Nitro competitor has already requested a match with you at The Great American Bash and I've approved the bout. If you want to impress me Bagwell, stop bullying my roster and defeat your challenger this Sunday on PPV.... you will go one on one with Rey Mysterio! Now get out of my ring! Bagwell leaves looking confused and pissed off Bischoff: Before any other Buff Bagwell's come running out from behind that curtain.... I've already made my decision on who Goldberg will face this Sunday on PPV. I knew none of you would step up and be a man so I made the decision myself. I want to see if "The Animal" still has it, I want to see if we'll all be asking the question after The Great American Bash "Who's Next?". I want Goldberg to face a real Nitro superstar. My best wrestlers happen to be involved in a tournament at the moment which poses a problem for me. Booker T has already secured himself a spot in the main event for the WCW World Heavyweight Title and will face whoever wins the semi-final of Edge vs Hogan tonight here on Nitro! It dawned on me earlier that whoever loses in the Edge vs Hogan match will have no match for Nitro's first ever PPV. So I've decided that this Sunday at The Great American Bash, Goldberg will go one on one with the loser of the Edge vs Hulk Hogan matchup tonight! I'm sure this will give you both extra incentive to reach the final of the tournament. Edge, Hulk Hogan I wish you both all the luck in the World ahead of your match tonight. Keep in mind if you don't win tonight it could be you.... Who's next! Rating: B+ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/RicFlairAAF2.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/ScottHall2-2.jpg Ric Flair vs Scott Hall Flair takes the early advantage exploding out of the gate with that Nature Boy energy. He unloads his offensive arsenal on Hall but is cheap shotted by X-Pac on the outside with referee Charles Robinson distracted. Hall nails Flair with consecutive fall away slams for a two count. Flair makes a comeback and takes X-Pac out of the match with a piledriver on the outside. Flair is on a roll and delivers a superplex on Hall, The Nature Boy follows up with a Figure Four Leg-lock. Hall struggles for the ropes, out of nowhere the Titantrons start flashing with lightning bolts flashing down the middle of the screens. A little girls voice is heard whispering an incoherent song as the lights go out in the arena. They switch back on only moments later, Flair has broken the hold and is telling Charles Robinson to call the match off. The Nature Boy starts screaming at Robinson telling him it's The Undertaker and to call the match off because he must be in the building. Charles Robinson rejects Flair's pleas, Flair turns back around but Hall has recovered...Razor's Edge! Hall nails Flair with his finsher and makes the ****y cover for the 1, 2, 3 Hall via Pinfall 13:16 Rating: B- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/MikeTenay-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/DustyRhodes.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/Tazz-1.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/RicFlairAAF2.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/TheUndertaker.jpg Mike Tenay, Dusty Rhodes and Taz recap the Flair vs Hall match and run down the feud which has been boiling between Ric Flair and The Undertaker since before Wrestlemania 18. Dusty Rhodes taunts The Nature Boy over losing his match against Hall without Taker even appearing. Tenay adds that Undertaker is obviously in Ric Flair's head and at The Great American Bash this Sunday their match will be for the #1 Contender ranking. Rating: A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/KevinNashnnWo.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/Edge-1.jpg Nash is seen leaving a room with a suspicious look on his face. Shortly after Edge is seen leaving the same room with a similar look. Rating: B+ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/BubbaRayDudley-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/D-VonDudley-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/BrianAdams.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/BryanClark.jpg Round 1 WWF Tag Team Titles Tournament KroniK vs The Dudley Boyz Bryan Clark starts the match with Bubbah Ray, after a small exchange of punches Clark takes control with a stiff side slam. KroniK work like a well oiled machine making quick tags and isolating D-Von Dudley. Clark tags out to Brian Adams but delivers a Total Meltdown before exiting the ring. Adams goes to make the cover but at the same time Bubbah distracts Charles Robinson. Adams makes the cover but no referee. Bubbah tags D-Von out and nails Brian Adams with a Bubba Cutter. He makes the cover but Clark breaks the pin. Robinson pushes Clark back to the outside and D-Von takes the oppurtunity to smash Adams with a chair shot to the head. Bubbah sets up Brian Adams in the middle of the ring and calls to D-Von for a Whassup?. D-Von launches and connects, Bubbah makes the cover and Charles Robinson turns back to the action and starts the 3 count. Clark rushes to break the count again but D-Von meets him this time with a dropkick. Robinson finishes the 3 count and The Dudley Boyz defeat KroniK to advance to the quarter finals of the WWF Tag Team Title Tournament. Dudley Boys via Pinfall 10:08 Rating: C- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/TorrieWilson.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/BookerT-1.jpg Booker T is backstage with Torrie Wilson. He cuts a promo hyping The Great American Bash PPV this Sunday and promises whoever wins tonight out of Edge vs Hulk Hogan, the fight of their lives for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Booker T reminds Torrie he has held the title five times before walking off. Rating: B+ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/ElixSkipper.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/X-Pac-1.jpg Elix Skipper vs X-Pac Elix Skipper ignites in his first match on Nitro taking the fight right to X-Pac from the start. These two guys hit every spot like they've wrestled eachother for years. X-Pac takes the advantage hitting a mule kick low blow on Skipper. X-Pac hits a Bronco Buster and goes for the pin, 1 2, Skipper kicks out at two and makes a comeback. Skipper hits a double underhook suplex, he follows with a corkscrew leg drop and makes his way to the top rope. Skipper launches with a Moonsault but X-Pac rolls out of the way and evades the move. X-Pac hits an X–Factor! 1, 2, 3 Pac takes the clean win. X-Pac via Pinfall 8:02 Rating: D+ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/DiamondDallasPage-5.jpg DDP is in the ring and he plays a video on the Titantrons that he taped last week after Nitro..... The footage is from a hidden cam and it shows Eddie Guerrero arriving at a hotel at late night. Eddie slowly ducks his head into a room he must thinks belongs to Stacy Keibler and he calls "Stacy.... Stacy". A mans voice replies "Yeah I'm Stacy, are you Eduardo?" Guerrero flicks on the light of the room and a transexual looking $10 hooker is sitting on a bed complete with fishnet stockings and cigarette. Eddie lets out a yelp and runs out of the room and out the parking lot of the Hotel. http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/EddieGuerrero-3.jpg The video ends and DDP is in the ring laughing hysterically. Eddie Guerrero's music hits and he makes his way to the ring not looking impressed with DDP's homevideo. Eddie accuses Page of setting him up to look like a fool because he's jealous of his Stacy's love for him. DDP starts too laugh again and Guerrero charges him to attack. Page reverses a suplex and sets up for a Diamond Cutter but Eddie escapes and slides out of the ring. Having wiped the smile of DDP's face Eddie taunts his opponent for this Sunday as Tenay, Rhodes and Taz hype the encounter. Rating: B -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/BuffBagwell-2.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/ChrisKanyon.jpg Buff Bagwell vs Kanyon An open match with Buff playing the ****y wimp heel role perfectly. He pins Kanyon after a Buff Blockbuster and gets the 1,2,3. Bagwell via Pinfall 8:38 Rating: C -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/TorrieWilson.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/BuffBagwell-2.jpg Buff Bagwell is backstage and Torrie Wilson requests an interview about his match with Rey Mysterio at The Great American Bash. Bagwell laughs off the question and Mysterio as any kind of threat, he makes a remark about how good the girls were looking tonight. Torrie thanks Buff but he informs her he was complimenting his arm muscles not her. Rating: C -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/ChavoGuerreroJr.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/EddieGuerrero-3.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/JeffHardyAAF.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/MattHardy-1.jpg Round 1 WWF Tag Team Titles Tournament Los Guerreros vs The Hardy Boyz An open high flying tag match, both teams work like veterans making quick tags and keeping a fresh man active. Matt connects with a Twist of Fate on Chavo and makes the cover. Eddie tries to break the 3 count but is too late arriving on the scene, Matt makes the 1, 2, 3 for the decisive pin. Hardys via Pinfall 12:10 Rating: B- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/HulkHogan-3.jpg Hulk Hogan comes to the ring to the sounds of "Real American". He cuts a humble promo thanking the Hulkamaniacs for their continued support and devotion. He says the WCW World Heavyweight Championship is the most important title in wrestling and he can't wait to claim it again. Hogan hypes his upcoming Semi-Final match with Edge to end the promo. Rating: A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/Edge-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/HulkHogan-3.jpg WCW World Heavyweight Championship Tournament - Semi-Final Edge vs Hulk Hogan It's obvious from the get go Edge and Hogan just don't click. Some horrible looking brawling early Edge takes control with a reverse irish whip into the barriers on the outside. Edge concentrates on Hogan's knee and goes to work on it. Hogan makes a mini comeback but Edge hits an Edgecution out of nowhere, he makes the cover 1, 2, Hogan kicks out and Hulks up. Hogan with several rights, he whips Edge into the ropes and connects with a Big Boot. Scott Hall and X-Pac are on their way to the ring, referee Nick Patrick spots them and barks at the nWo members to return to the back. Nash has been planted in the crowd though and jumps over the guard rail and into the ring while Pac and Hall keep Patrick concentrated on themselves. Big Sexy steps over the top rope and begins to circle the ring matched up against Hogan preparing to attack, Edge makes his way too his feet and asks Nash what he's doing. Nash displays the nWo hand symbol.... he asks the crowd to help him and tells Edge "n..... W...... o" Nash charges to attack Hogan but changes direction at the last second and smashes Edge with a devestating clothesline. Nash displays the nWo hand signal again and finishes his sentence to Edge "4 Life!" before delivering a Jacknife Powerbomb and leaving the ring. Hogan taunts the crowd using his hand to ear schtick and pretending to Hulk up, he lands a Leg Drop on an unconcious Edge and X-Pac and Hall coincidently retreat leaving Patrick to make the tainted 3 count to a chorus of boos. Hogan via Pinfall 15:44 Rating: C+ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div></blockquote> Hogan calls Nash, Hall and X-Pac into the ring and they hand him an nWo shirt. Hogan puts the shirt on and proceeds to spraypaint Edge's back with the nWo letters. Nash is thrown a mic from ringside.. Nash: Edge, you're a fool! I've been telling you for two weeks now you could have been nWo material, well I lied! You'll never be nWo material, I thought it was very cute every invitation I made you to join our stable was met with loyal refusal. Your loyalty is blind though Edge, it only made my job harder though. You think our little argument with The Hulkster here after Wrestlemania was for real? It shows how stupid you are, it shows how stupid all of you are. We are nWo for life we obviously didn't make our point clear enough in WCW, I guess we'll have to make it clearer this time round. 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Genadi · July 15, 2009

Friday 17 May, 2002 Nitro this week hit a new rock bottom, I expected a decent match from Edge and Hogan but they just don't click at all and it ruined the show. I would've been better off letting Flair and Hall take the main event spot or even The Hardy Boyz vs Los Guerreros was a better outing. Dad isn't happy about Nitro's continued decline he was already skeptical about anything WCW related but I told him I'd prove him wrong. To do so I think the main event needs a major shake up. Scott Hall and I were hanging out after Nitro Tuesday night and he made it clear Triple H is out for me. He said Hunter has some wacky theory about me being Vince's love child from some wrestler back in the day. He laughed it off and said HHH is probably just ribbing on me. For some reason I don't think it's a rib. I have a feeling things are going to hit a breaking point between Hunter and I soon, I'm not going anywhere that's all I'm sure of. Hogan's heel turn went perfectly and he's going into the PPV this Sunday with an A momentum rating. Ratings were slighlty up on both shows main tv network... Ratings: RAW on Spike 4.75 RAW on TSN 1.65 RAW on Sky Sports 1.52 Nitro on UPN 3.48 Nitro on Sky Sports 0.98 Nitro on The Score 1.38 Nitro's first ever brand only PPV The Great American Bash takes place this Sunday and is being advertised as follows... <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/gab.jpg WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Final Booker T vs Hulk Hogan Edge vs Goldberg #1 Contenders Match Ric Flair vs The Undertaker WWF Tag Title Tournament Kevin Nash & Scott Hall vs The Nasty Boys Diamond Dallas Page vs Eddie Guerrero WWF Cruiserweight Title Billy Kidman© vs X-Pac WWF Tag Title Tournament Billy & Chuck vs Legion of Doom Buff Bagwell vs Rey Mysterio </div></div></blockquote>

Genadi · July 16, 2009

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Sunday, Week 2 May 2002

The Great American Bash

Live on PPV @ Charlotte Coliseum, NC

Attendance: 29,515

Announcers: Mike Tenay, Dusty Rhodes & Taz

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Dark Match
AJ Styles & Elix Skipper vs The Impact Players
Lance Storm continues his impressive work of late leading Skipper and Styles to one the best matches of their careers. Some exciting high flying from the young pairing sees them come undone as Storm catches Elix Skipper on the top rope and delivers a Power–Plex for the decisive victory.

Impact Players via Pinfall 6:25
Rating: C
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The Great American Bash themed set explodes as the pyro lights up the arena. Mike Tenay, Dusty Rhodes and Taz mark the moment that Nitro begins it's first PPV. The announcers for the evening run down the card while reminding everyone that The Great American Bash event is a WCW creation . They hype the final of the WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament and the debut of Goldberg in a WWF ring coming up tonight.

Rating: A

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Buff Bagwell vs Rey Mysterio
Buff taunts Rey before the match commences coming to the ring wearing a lucha mask of his own. The bell rings and Mysterio bounces to the top rope and hits a crossbody on Buff before he knows what hits him. Rey unloads with a flurry of kicks and nails Bagwell with a Mysterio–Rana. Mysterio twists Buff's mask so his eyes don't meet the eye holes and taunts him laughing with the crowd as Bagwell runs into the corner turnbuckle and knocks himself out. Referee Charles Robinson tends to Buff and removes his mask, Bagwell plays possum and attacks Mysterio from behind. Buff goes to finish Rey off and sets him up for a Buff Blockbuster but Mysterio escapes and connects with a Tornado DDT. Buff is up but not looking steady on his feet. Mysterio with a West Coast Pop, he follows up and nails Bagwell with a 619 for the clean somewhat upset pin to open the PPV.

Rey via Pinfall 15:27
Rating: C+
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Round 1 WWF Tag Team Titles Tournament
Billy & Chuck w/Rico vs Legion of Doom
Road Warrior Animal and Hawk dominate the former WWF Tag Team Champions. Rico interferes and breaks a 3 count after Animal delivers a Scoop powerslam to Chuck. Hawk chases Rico on the outside and catches him
before he can make his way up the ramp. Hawk nails Rico with a Hangman's neckbreaker on the entrance ramp and makes his way back to the ring. Chuck has made a tag to Billy and the two are teaming up on Road Warrior Animal. Hawk hits the ring and delivers a diving clothesline to Chuck, L.O.D connect with a Doomsday Device on Billy for 1, 2, 3.

L.O.D via Pinfall 6:57
Rating: C-
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WWF Cruiserweight Championship
Billy Kidman© vs X-Pac
Kidman puts up a valiant effort but the odds are stacked against him with Scott Hall at ringside for the match. Hall only gets involved once but it's the only oppurtunity X-Pac needs to hit his finisher and claim the WWF Cruiserweight Championship for the second time in his career.

X-Pac via Pinfall 12:11
X-Pac wins the Cruiserweight Title
Rating: D
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A vignette is played showing the storyline that's evolved between Diamond Dallas Page and Eddie Guerrero over the past few months on Nitro and their upcoming match.

Rating: C

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Diamond Dallas Page vs Eddie Guerrero
Guerrero lets his temper get the better of him from the start being outwrestled by DDP. Mike Tenay points out Eddie Guerrero's outstanding technical ability and the fact that DDP must have him riled up. The two exchange close two counts working the crowd with nothing too exciting. Page goes for a Diamond Cutter but Eddie counters and hits the Three Amigos. Eddie goes up to the top rope for a Frog Splash and connects! He makes the cover but has a foot on the bottom rope for leverage, 1, 2, 3, Guerrero takes the tainted victory.

Guerrero via Pinfall 17:52
Rating: C+
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Kevin Nash and Scott Hall are backstage with Torrie Wilson, they hype their dominance as a tag team and their upcoming match with The Nasty Boys.

Rating: B-

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Round 1 WWF Tag Team Titles Tournament
Kevin Nash & Scott Hall vs The Nasty Boys
Knobbs and Sags return to the WWF in their first match in almost 10 years to compete in the WWF Tag Team Title Tournament. Their nostalgia trip is short lived though as Nash and Hall dominate. Nash hits a Jacknife Powerbomb on Sags for the decisive win.

Nash & Hall via Pinfall 12:25
Rating: C-
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A vignette is played showing the feud between Ric Flair and The Undertaker dating back before Wrestlemania 18 through to the last episode of Nitro. The video package emphasises Ric Flair's WCW roots and

The Undertaker's WWF heritage before declaring " Tonight Nitro's past, present and future is on show ".

Rating: B+

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#1 Contender Match
Ric Flair vs The Undertaker
The two veteran legends unload on eachother at the sound of the bell. They go punch for punch in the obvious grudge match of the night. The match spills to the outside and referee Nick Patrick struggles to retake control. Taker hits a suplex on the outside steel entrance ramp and slips back into the ring to break the ten count. The Deadman stays on the attack sending Flair flying into the corner ringpost shoulder first. Taker sets up Flair on the steel stairs for a Tombstone but Flair wiggles free. The Nature Boy hits a low blow on Taker from behind and takes over the attack. Back in the ring Flair nails The Undertaker with some wicked chops before setting him up on the top rope. Flair goes for a Superplex and connects, Flair grabs ahold of Taker's leg and lets out a "Whooooo" setting up for a Fiugure Four Leg-Lock. The Nature Boy locks in his signature hold but Taker is still out cold... The Undertaker sits straight up and grabs Flair by the throat. Flair releases the Figure Four Leg-Lock and he looks at The Undertaker like he's seen a ghost. Taker stands up with his hand still firmly wrapped around Flair's throat. The Undertaker pulls Flair straight up to his feet and into a Chokeslam. Taker picks Flair up off the ground and delivers a Last Ride for the 1, 2, 3.

Undertaker via Pinfall 19:27
Rating: B
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A vignette is played showing the debut of Goldberg at Backlash and Eric Bischoff's challenges for his opponent over the following weeks.

Rating: B+

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Edge vs Goldberg
Goldberg's entrance takes over 5 minutes and the announcers put over the fact that it must have a negative effect on Edge. Goldberg finally enters the ring but it takes another 2 minutes for the two to lock up. The crowd don't seem to mind and a duel chant begins for each competitor. Edge takes a huge risk and attempts a Spear out of nowhere, Goldberg escapes only by inches and leaves Edge to smash into the corner turnbuckle head first. Goldberg shakes his head at Edge and lets out a snarl, The Animal begins his stalking stance. Edge staggers to his feet still grabbing his head looking for a wound and Goldberg launches hitting him perfectly in the mid-section with a Spear. Goldberg goes bezerk and goes after Edge like a savage, he hits a front powerslam and quickly follows with a double underhook suplex. Goldberg
lets out another growl and signals for his signature Jackhammer pin. He hoists Edge vertically into the air like and slowly spins around so each part of the arena can get a money shot before driving Edge into the canvas. Nick Patrick slides in to make the 3 count and Goldberg picks up the win in a brutal explosive debut encounter.

Goldberg via Pinfall 10:31
Rating: B
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A vignette is played showing Eric Bischoff introducing the WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament on Nitro and the tournament rounds taking place each week. The video package ends with Hulk Hogans turn on the last episode of Nitro and the announcers hyping the match for the title.

Rating: A*

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WCW World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Final
Booker T vs Hulk Hogan
Booker T makes his way to the ring keeping his eye on the WCW World Heavyweight Title which is placed on a pedestal encased in glass at ringside being flanked by a team of Nitro officials. The nWo music hits and Hulk Hogan struts out from behind the cutrain strumming his air guitar. He is joined by his nWo members Nash, Hall and X-Pac and they make their way to the ring. They're stopped by Arn Anderson from the Nitro staff and told to leave Hogan to fight one on one. Anderson is joined by a few more road agents and some security members outnumbering the nWo. Hogan laughs off the confrontation and tells his stable members to fall back, he pats Nash on the back and sends the nWo to the back. Hulk eventually makes his way to the ring and rips off his nWo shirt.

Nick Patrick signals for the bell and Booker T and Hogan lock up, Hogan sends Booker T flying back winning a feats of strength. He hulks up and taunts Booker T gesturing his "five time" hand routine. Hogan takes the early advantage and slows the match down to his pace. The announcers point out even with Hulk Hogan's recent heel turn he's still a legend in the ring and one of the best which he's displaying tonight. Booker T makes a comeback and hits a 110th Street Slam, he makes the cover but Hogan kicks out at 2. Booker T still in control sets up Hogan for a Book End but Hogan elbows him in the head and hits a kneeling side slam of his own. Hogan makes the cover 1, 2, Booker kicks out at a close 2. Hogan whips Booker T off the ropes and sets him up for a Big Boot but Booker T ducks and connects with a diving forearm smash. Booker T finds a burst of energy and picks up the tempo
nailing Hogan with vicious knife–edged chop followed by a Harlem Sidekick nailing Hulk in the head. Hogan stumbles to his feet but Booker T meets him with a Book End! Booker T makes the cover 1, 2.... Hogan kicks out furiously and begins to Hulk Up! Booker T connects with another loud knife–edged chop but Hogan no sells it. Booker T loads up a chop again, this time Hogan shakes his head, Booker goes for a third and Hogan blocks it and shakes his finger. Hogan unloads now with big rights sending Booker T back onto the ropes. Hogan whips Booker T setting him up again for a Big Boot but Booker goes crashing into Nick Patrick knocking the referee out. Hulk delivers a Leg Drop to both Booker T and calls to the back, the nWo appear and make their way to the ring. The Nitro officials with Arn Anderson at the lead again
confront Nash Hall and X-Pac on the entrance ramp. Hogan joins the chaos on the outside leaving Booker T and the ref laid out in the ring. While the cameras are covering the mayhem the nWo is creating...

Tenay: It's a plant! It's a plant!

Dusty: What on Earth are you talking about Tenay?

Tenay: It's a plant in the crowd!

Taz: He's right Dusty look at that!

A huge wrestler steps over the barrier at ringside in a mask and wearing a trenchcoat. He steps over the top rope and enters the ring, he takes the trenchcoat off to reveal an nWo shirt.

Tenay: Well I'm pretty sure I know who that is to, unless he has a twin brother I'd say that's....

The Big Show takes off his mask and forms the nWo hand symbol. He picks up Booker T and delivers a Showstopper, he continues the attack and nails Booker with another Showstopper. Big Show finishes his assault on Booker T with a Final Cut and jumps back to the outside. Hogan returns to the ring and hits 3 Leg Drops on Booker T, Hulk makes the cover and scores the tainted win for the WCW World Heavyweight Title.

Hogan via Pinfall 18:29
Hogan wins the WCW World Heavyweight Title
Rating: B
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Quick Results

Impact Players def Styles & Skipper C
Rey Mysterio def Buff Bagwell C+
L.O.D def Billy & Chuck C-
X-Pac def Kidman for the WWF Cruiserweight Title D
Eddie Guerrero def DDP C+
Nash & Hall def Nasty Boys C-
Undertaker def Ric Flair B
Goldberg def Edge B
Hulk Hogan def Booker T for the WCW World Heavyweight Title B

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The Final Countdown · July 16, 2009

Nice PPV...I think the concept of using Nitro as the second brand is working out really well for you. You've done a good job of making the two shows feel distinctly different.

Genadi · July 17, 2009

Thanks FC, I wasn't sure about putting the strap on Hogan but he was red hot at that time so I figured he was deserving of a run. The biggest thing I'm trying to put over is the fact that RAW & Nitro are totally seperate brands so I'm stoked it's coming across when reading. <img alt="

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Genadi · July 17, 2009

<div style="text-align:center;"> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/raw-3.jpg Monday Week 3, May 2002 RAW live @ Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee Florida Attendance: 10,000 (Sell-Out) Announcers: Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Dark Match Funaki vs K-1 Contender for the worst match of the year in the WWF, these two showed that even stand out workers can have bad chemsitry. Funaki via Pinfall 6:02 Rating: F+ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/JimRoss.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/JerryLawler-1.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/TheRock-1.jpg JR and King welcome the audience to Monday Night RAW running down the events of last weeks show. King claims the Triple H vs The Rock 3 Stages of Hell match was one of the closest thrilling encounters he's ever seen. JR mentions he's still in amazement that The Rock managed to deliver a Rock Bottom off the top rope to take the third crucial fall. The Rock's music interupts the RAW announce team and the "Brahma Bull" makes his way to the ring opening the show with a bang. The Rock cuts a promo about his victory over Triple H last week in the 3 Stages of Hell match to claim the WWF Undisputed Championship. He mentions the title can't be refered to as the "Undisputed" belt now that the WWF has another WWF World title on a "Jabroni filled circus show". He announces the strap has been renamed back to the WWF World Heavyweight Title and he's proud to be the holder. The Rock finishes by letting Kurt Angle and Stone Cold Steve Austin know he's ready for them both and can't wait for their match at the King of The Ring PPV on June 9th at The Palace in Detroit. Rating: A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/JimRoss.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/JerryLawler-1.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/KurtAngle-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/TheRock-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/SteveAustin-1.jpg JR and King hype the Kurt Angle vs The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin 3 Way Match for the King of the Ring PPV putting over how fired up and ready The Rock is. Rating: B+ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/kotrban.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/ChrisJericho-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/JeffHardyAAF.jpg KOTR 1st Round Match Chris Jericho vs Jeff Hardy Jim Ross does a great job early ine the match of recapping some of the KOTR's of years gone. The bout stays an open encounter until Jericho takes the advantage using the ropes with a boston crap locked on Jeff. Referee Tim White spots Jericho on the ropes and orders him to break the hold but the damage is done and Jeff can hardly walk. Hardy makes a comeback and reverses a running bulldog from Y2J into a swinging DDT. Jeff goes for the top rope but is slow to make his climb with he's still hurt from the illegal boston crab and Jericho catches him on the second turnbuckle and delivers a running powerbomb. Jericho hits a Lionsault and makes the cover for the 1, 2, 3. Jericho via Pinfall 14:12 Rating: B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/VinceMcMahon-2.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/BigShow-2.jpg Vince McMahon takes up a microphone in the center of the ring and calls out Big Show. Show comes out to the nWo theme music wearing an nWo singlet, he steps over the top rope and grabs a mic of his own. Vince: You look pretty impressed with yourself big man. You think what you did last night was something to be prouf of? I got to my office today and it was all over the papers, all over the internet. JR and King note Vince is refering to Nitro's first PPV The Great American Bash which took place last night and Big Show's appearance joining the nWo and attacking Booker T in the main event. Vince: Well you sure as hell made that show the talk of the town! Pity you've never done that here and you're supposed to work here. Big Show steps in closer to Vince standing nearly on top of him now, McMahon takes a big gulp and continues... Vince: And to add insult to injury you thought it would be a good career decision to join that poisonous group of thugs the nWo. Big Show I brought you into the WWF and made you a superstar, I took you for one of us and I was dead wrong! I won't stand for disloyalty it nearly killed the WWF once and I won't let it happen again if I die trying. Tonight you will go one on one with the Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle in a Lumberjack Match. Big Show laughs Big Show: That's all you got a Lumberjack match, good luck to any guy back there who wants to try in keep me in line. Big Show laughs at McMahon again and Vince makes his way to the back but stops at the curtain.... Vince: Oh Big Show, tonights match won't only be a chance for every RAW superstar back there to repay you for any pain you've put them through. It'll also be a milestone match for you Big Show......It'll be a milestone for you because tonight's match will be the last match you ever wrestle on RAW! And don't you even think about no showing the match big man, you're contracted to me and I'll sue you for everything you've got if you try any funny business. Good luck in your last RAW match Big Show, enjoy the ass kicking Kurt Angle and the RAW roster gives you because once it's over....... You're FIRED!!! Rating: A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/ronkillings.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/StevieRichardsAAF2.jpg RP Gee vs Stevie Richards A high energy match Richards can't match RP Gee's pace in the end and falls to his finisher Bunker Buster for the 3 count. RP Gee via Pinfall 6:47 Rating: D ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/HowardFinkel-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/ChrisJericho-1.jpg Chris Jericho is backstage with Howard Finkel and cuts a promo on Christian. Jericho claims Christian sabotaged his first "Highlight Reel" out of jealousy and he hopes the two meet in the KOTR tournament. Rating: B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/kotrban.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/DLoBrown-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/RonSimmons-2.jpg KOTR 1st Round D'Lo Brown vs Farooq Farooq dominates most of the match and no sells most of D'Lo Brown's offense. Brown makes a late comeback and hits a Sky High followed by a Lo Down but Farooq kicks out at a close two and makes a comeback of his own. Farooq nails D'Lo with two consecutive belly to back suplexes, Farooq with a Dominator takes the decisive victory. Farooq via Pinfall 8:50 Rating: D+ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/CurtHennig-2.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/ChrisCandido.jpg Mr Perfect and Candido are backstage, they discuss the fact that they are both entered into the KOTR tournament. Candido talks about winning the trophy and Perfect laughs him off and tells him "Baby Steps" in a condescending tone. Hennig leaves Candido a step behind on his way to the ring for his match and the camera shows his protege with an angry look on his face. Rating: C ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/kotrban.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/A-Train.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/CurtHennig-2.jpg KOTR 1st Round Albert vs Mr Perfect Albert takes the advantage early but is out smarted by Perfect who takes control taking the match to the ground. Hennig works Alberts right shoulder on the mat before ramming it into the corner post. Perfect delivers a Perfect-Plex for the clean win. Mr Perfect via Pinfall 9:12 Rating: C- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/PaulHeyman2-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/BrockLesnar-1.jpg Paul Heyman is backstage with Brock Lesnar and hypes his clients entrance into the 2002 King of the Ring Tournament. Heyman declares Brock Lesnar as "Unstoppable" and the KOTR will prove it. Lesnar flexes his freakish neck muscles and snarls at the camera as it fades out. Rating: B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/kotrban.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/Goldust-1.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/RobVanDamAAF3.jpg KOTR 1st Round Goldust vs Rob Van Dam Goldust stalls the start of the match mimmicking RVD and trying to get the crowd to chant "GGG". JR reminds the viewers that the WWF Intercontinental Title will not be defended in the KOTR Tournament and that RVD is at no risk of losing the strap should he lose tonight. Goldust makes a big run late hitting an Inverted atomic drop on Van Dam and following with a Director's Cut. Goldust makes the cover 1, 2.... RVD kicks out. Goldust picks him up and goes for a Curtain Call but RVD reverses into a windmill kick, RVD charges up now and goes on a flurry. Van Dam with a running crossbody followed by a Rolling Thunder, he continues his attack and boucnes to the top rope. RVD launces with a Five Star Frog Splash turning in the air to line up Goldust below, he connects and bounces off in pain. Van Dam crawls back over to Goldust and makes the cover to advance to the next round of the KOTR Tournament. RVD via Pinfall 12:28 Rating: B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div></blockquote> http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/JimRoss.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/JerryLawler-1.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/kotr2.jpg The KOTR Tournament brackets appear on the Titantrons and JR and King hype tonights results and the remaining first round matches to take place next week on RAW. Rating: B ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/KurtAngle-1.jpg Kurt Angle comes to the ring and cuts a promo on Big Show, he reminds all of the RAW wrestlers that are lumberjacks in his upcoming match that Big Show is a traitor and has been a bully in his time spent on RAW. The lumberjacks make their way to the ring to RAW's theme music. The entire roster is out except for a select few notable stars, The Rock, Stone Cold, HHH, Lesnar, Kane and RVD who just participated in a match. Rating: A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/BigShow-2.jpghttp://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/KurtAngle-1.jpg Lumberjack Match Big Show vs Kurt Angle Big Show asseses the lumberjacks on the outside and doesn't seem too concerned. He loudly asks who's going to throw him back into the ring if he happens to fall out and laughs sarcastically at his own joke. Big Show's self ammusement is short lived though as Kane's mucis wipes the smile of his face. The Big Red Machine makes his way to ringside and joins the other lumberjacks. Angle takes Show by suprise while he's busy taunting Kane on the outside and hits him with a top rope missile drop kick from behind. Angle bounces off the ropes and smashes Show with a european uppercut but the giant is still on his feet. Angle bounces off the opposite ropes and goes for a clothesline but Show stops him in his tracks with a boot to the face. Big Show takes control of the match and manhandles Angle starting with some vicious chops to the chest. Big Show goes for a Showstopper but Angle slips out and rolls to the outside. Show walks to the ropes and taunts the lumberjacks, Angle grabs ahold of his ankle and trips the big man taking him down to the canvas and hanging off the apron under the bottom rope. Regal jumps up onto the apron on the opposite side of the apron and gains referee Earl Hebner's attention leaving Show at the mercy of the RAW lumberjacks. Farooq and Bradshaw are the first and waste no time making it clear they've taken up issue with Big Show's betrayal of Vince McMahon. JR details the APA's loyalty to McMahon and the WWF name as the tag team pull Big Show to the outside and lay into him with stiff boots. Kane enters the fray and pushes off Bradshaw and Farooq but only so he can assault Big Show himself. Kane picks up Show and delivers a Tombstone Piledriver on the outside. Jeff Hardy follows with a Swenton Bomb off the top rope. Jericho jumps in next and locks in the Walls of Jericho, Shamrock joins in a double team submission and applies his Ankle Lock to Big Show. Hebner sees the assault and instructs the lumberjacks to return Show to the ring. The RAW superstars roll Big Show's lifeless body back into the squared circle and Angle drags him to the middle. Kurt climbs the top rope and hits a Moonsault, he makes the cover and Hebner makes the 3 count sending Big Show off in style. Angle via Pinfall 16:08 Rating: B+ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Quick Results Funaki def K-1 F+ Jericho def J.Hardy B RP Gee def Richards D Farooq def D'Lo D+ Perfect def Albert C- RVD def Goldust B Angle def Big Show B+ Overall Rating: http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/Costnaza9/grade_bplus-1.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ </div></blockquote></div>

Genadi · July 17, 2009

<div style="text-align:center;">Nitro Preview.... </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23302" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> Dark Match Raven & Samoa Joe vs The Dudley Boyz Rey Mysterio vs Tajiri WWF Tag Title Tournament Faces of Fear vs Harlem Heat Kanyon vs Test Jamie Noble vs Ric Flair Lance Storm & ??? vs The Hart Foundation Great American Bash Rematch Edge vs Goldberg </div></div></blockquote>

Genadi · July 18, 2009

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Tuesday Week 3, May 2002

Nitro Taped for TV @ Cox Arena, San Diego, CA

Attendance: 10,000 (Sell-Out)

Announcers: Mike Tenay, Dusty Rhodes & Taz

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Dark Match
Raven vs Vampiro
These two put on another match which surpasses expectations, Raven gets the better of Vampiro using a Raven Effect for the win.

Raven via Pinfall 6:27
Rating: C
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Mike Tenay, Dusty Rhodes welcome the viewers to Nitro giving a run down of The Great American bash results and playing stills from the PPV. They hype the Edge vs Goldberg rematch to take place tonight.

Rating: B

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The nWo music hits and Hulk Hogan makes his way to the ring strumming his newly won WCW World Heavyweight Title. Hogan is joined by his nWo members but is the only one to take up the mic. Hulk hypes himself as the greatest wrestler to ever step foot in the ring and calls himself the Babe Ruth of wrestling. He praises the nWo and mentions they are taking over again with X-Pac winning the WWF Cruiserweight Title on Sunday and Kevin Nash and Scott Hall on their way to claiming the WWF Tag Team Titles. Hogan finishes his promo by sarcastically congratualting The Undertaker on defeating Ric Flair at The Great American Bash and becoming the #1 Contender for his title.

Rating: A*

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Rey Mysterio vs Tajiri
A high paced cruiserweight matchup to open Nitro. Tenay, Rhodes and Taz claim that Nitro is the "International brand" where the World's best compete and the current bout is an example of that. Tenay reminds the viewers that WCW were the innovators of the cruiserweight division and puts over Rey Mysterio's accomplishments while competing in it. Tajiri hits a Shining Wizard and makes the cover but Rey kicks out at two. Mysterio makes a comeback and connects with a running bulldog, he bounces off the ropes and goes for a 619 but Tajiri catches him while swinging off the rope and locks in a Tarantula in an amazing counter. Referee Charles Robinson eventually breaks the hold but Rey is hurt and Tajiri takes control connecting with a Diamond dust. Tajiri makes another cover but Rey kicks out at an even closer two count. Tajiri stalks Rey now and waits for him too stand, Mysterio gets to his feet and Tajiri looks to finish him off with a Buzzsaw Kick... but Mysterio ducks! Rey bounces off the ropes and hits a running crossbody, he follows with a split–legged moonsault. Tajiri is wobbly on his feet and Rey hits the top rope again and bouces off connecting with a West Coast Pop! Mysterio makes the cover for the 1, 2, 3!

Mysterio via Pinall 10:41
Rating: B
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Booker T is backstage with his brother Stevie Ray standing just behind him. He gives Torrie Wilson an interview in which he promises revenge on Hulk Hogan, Big Show and the nWo after being cheated out of the WCW World Heavyweight Title at The Great American Bash. Booker promises the Harlem Heat isn't going down tonight and asks Torrie if she can "Dig that... Sucka!"

Rating: B+

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WWF Tag Title Tournament Round 1
Faces of Fear vs Harlem Heat
Another nostalia match produced from the WWF Tag Title Tournament these two veteran teams have the crowd involved before even locking up. An open affair Meng and Barbarian have Stevie Ray alone late in the match but Stevie makes the hot tag to Booker T who cleans house clotheslining Barbarian over the top rope to the outside. Booker hits a Scissors kicks on Meng and follows up with a Book End for the decisive
win.

Harlem Heat via Pinfall 7:12
Rating: C-
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The Announcers hype the WWF Tag Titles Tournament evolving to the quarter final rounds as the Titantron displays the tournaments brackets...

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Rating: B-

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Kanyon vs Test
A better then expected match from these two midcarders see Kanyon score the win an open bout using a Kanyon Kutter for the clean pin.

Kanyon via Pinfall 8:50
Rating: C
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The Hart Foundation Davey Boy Smith and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart are in the ring awaiting their match with Lance Storm and his new tag team partner. Storm makes his way to the ring and grabs a mic, he explains that he has ditched Justin Credible as a tag team partner following their loss in the WWF Tag Titles Tournament and recruited a much better wrestler. Storm hypes his new partner as the hottest prospect in wrestling today and reveals he has wrestling in his blood. Lance Storm adds he is happy to introduce to them the future of professional wrestling, the "New" Canadian Superstar......

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Teddy Hart! Teddy Hart comes out to a modified version of Bret Hart's old WWF music, the theme is sped up and has extra distortion then the original. Hart makes his way to the ring and Davey Boy Smith and

Jim Neidhart look on in disbelief as their young nephew prepares to square off with them.

Rating: D

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Lance Storm & Teddy Hart vs The Hart Foundation
Davey Boy Smith and Lance Storm start off the match with Davey Boy taking control via a stinging bodyslam. Storm manages to make the tag to Teddy and he steps in the ring to confront his uncle "The British Bulldog". Davey Boy backs off Teddy and tags out to Jim Neidhart telling him he can't fight his younger nephew. The Anvil steps in the ring with determination and charges Teddy but hesitates afer a spinebuster that Hart sells like his back is broken. Teddy is playing possum though and catches Neidhart in a roll-up, Charles Robinson makes the 3 count and Storm and Hart have pulled off the upset.

Storm & Hart via Pinfall 8:48
Rating: D
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Ric Flair's music hits and The Nature Boy makes his way to the ring in a bright yellow sparkling robe. Flair struts in the squared circle before taking up the microphone. He runs down the events that took place at The Great American Bash on Sunday, saying he threw everything at The Undertaker but just like at Wrestlemania 18 Taker just kept coming. Flair says The Undertaker only proved that he was better on that night and not the better man. The Nature Boy goes on to say Taker may have come out on top in both encounters they've had recently but Flair is still standing strong. He tells The Undertaker that he

may have won the battle but the war is still being waged in "Flair Country...... Whoooooooooo"

Rating: B

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Jamie Noble vs Ric Flair
The announcers discuss the fact that Flair has managed to bounce back less then a week after his match with The Undertaker to perform tonight and looks in good shape. Noble brings his A game but is outclassed in the end falling to the Figure Four Leg-Lock and submitting.

Flair via Submission 10:56
Rating: C-
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Nick Patrick raises Ric Flair's hand in the ring. The Nature Boy's music hits to signal his victory over Noble but moments later it's cut off, the lights go out and the arena becomes pitch black. The ring fills with smoke and the Titantrons display a creepy graveyard which give off enough light to reveal a horified look on Flair's face. A voice loud, deep voice comes over the stadium...

"Flair you speak of a war, you speak of battles lost. Soon you will face the war you seek, and then you will.... Rest.... In.... Peace!"

The lights come back on and The Nature Boy rolls out of the ring and makes his way to the back clearly shaken. Mike Tenay, Dusty Rhodes and Taz point out The Undertaker is the #1 Contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Title and has already beaten Flair twice over the past few months but is obviously still obsessed with destroying The Nature Boy. The Nitro announcers mention the obvious tensions added towards the fuel considering the WWF vs WCW rivalry that looks to be resurfacing.

Rating: B+

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A vignette is played hyping the upcoming Edge vs Goldberg rematch from The Great American Bash. Stills are shown from their PPV match as Tenay puts over the fact that Edge knocked himself out very early in the match after a 5 minute Goldberg entrance. Dusty Rhodes plays the victory up as being a pure luck win for Goldberg and questions his talent.

Rating: B+

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Edge vs Goldberg
Edge makes a point to stay focused before the bell sounds staying in his corner and not paying attention to Goldberg's intimidating entrance. The match gets underway and Edge goes to lock up with Goldberg but is beaten in a feats of strength. Edge tries to take the match to the ground but Goldberg overpowers him and goes on the attack. Goldberg with a strong advantage late in the match nails Edge with a running powerslam. Edge gets to his feet and "The Animal" stalks him setting him up for a Spear, Goldberg launces but Edge moves and sends him flying too the outside landing hard on the concrete. Edge takes the fight to Goldberg and follows him out of the ring. Edge stalks Goldberg now waiting for him to get too his feet, Goldberg stands and Edge goes for his Spear but he's grabbed from under the ring
and tripped. It's Big Show!

Tenay: The Giant again!

Taz: Err,don't you mean Big Show Tenay

Tenay: Yes of course, Big Show! He's a giant, is what I meant.

Dusty: He sure is, the man is the personification of hugism Tenay!

Tenay: Yes, yes he is Dusty, and it looks like his hugism is now coming to Nitro. He sure likes to make his presence known...

Big Show has left Edge laid out from that trip sending him face first on the concrete. Show turns to Goldberg now and delivers a Showstopper on the steel steps. Referee Nick Patrick waves for the bell and throws the match out. Edge gets to his feet and is in confusion as to what just went down. Big Show makes his way to the back and Nick Patrick signals Goldberg as the winner of the bout via disqualification. The Nitro announcers put over the fact Nick Patrick didn't see Big Show's trip on Edge and only his attack on Goldberg therefore he called the DQ on Edge. Edge pulls his hair at out in psychotic
anger as Goldberg shakes of his wounds.

Goldberg via DQ 14:34
Rating: B
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The nWo is backstage gathered near the exit, Big Show arrives to the group and the stable take turns in congratulating him on his debut on Nitro. They welcome him back to the nWo and jump in a waiting limo

driving out of the arena.

Rating: A

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Quick Results

Raven def Vampiro C
Mysterio def Tajiri B
Harlem Heat def Faces of Fear C-
Kanyon def Test C
Storm & Hart def Hart Foundation D
Flair def Noble C-
Goldberg def Edge B

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Genadi · July 18, 2009

Friday 24 May, 2002

Ratings:

RAW on Spike 4.77

RAW on TSN 1.67

RAW on Sky Sports 1.57

Nitro on UPN 3.07

Nitro on Sky Sports 0.86

Nitro on The Score 1.26

Nitro looks like it's made a turnaround from it's run off below average shows, gaining it's highest rating since the brands first show. The Great American Bash PPV seems to be the spark behind the improvement with the roster really coming through on the big night. Goldberg and Edge have great chemistry which we changed the booking plans for now to prolong their feud to the Bash at the Beach PPV next month. Hogan came through in the main event also which was a bit of a risk considering his age and time spent out of the ring of late. His match at Wrestlemania 18 convinced me and many others he was ready to main event

again. It will be interesting to see how he handles the workload and more importantly the fact that the time will come sooner rather than later when we'll need him to drop that title.

The decision was made to send Mark Henry back to development, he's far from ready for TV and I don't know why he was called up in the first place. The big man took it well knowing he has alot to improve.

I'm a little nervous right now, Dad rang me earlier and asked I come to dinner with him, Triple H and Steph tonight. He said Hunter requested I come because he's got something very important to talk about that involves the two of us. I told Dad straight away HHH knows about "The Secret" but he still thinks Hunters is just bluffing or something else is up. I said I'd go and the limo will be here in 15 minutes to pick me up. I have that gut feeling that tonight is going to change alot of things..... my gut never lies.

Raw Preview

Kane vs Triple H

KOTR Round 1 Match
Bradshaw vs William Regal

KOTR Round 1 Match
Matt Hardy vs Sabu

KOTR Round 1 Match
Lesnar vs Rikishi

Mike Awesome vs Val Venis

KOTR Round 1 Match
Candido vs Christian

Dark Match
Tommy Dreamer & Stevie Richards vs Scotty Too Hotty & Spike Dudley

Astyn · July 18, 2009

Kane vs Triple H

KOTR Round 1 Match

Bradshaw vs William Regal

KOTR Round 1 Match

Matt Hardy vs Sabu

KOTR Round 1 Match

Lesnar vs Rikishi

Mike Awesome vs Val Venis

KOTR Round 1 Match

Candido vs Christian

Dark Match

Tommy Dreamer & Stevie Richards vs Scotty Too Hotty & Spike Dudley

Genadi · July 18, 2009

Kane vs Triple H

KOTR Round 1 Match
Bradshaw vs William Regal

KOTR Round 1 Match
Matt Hardy vs Sabu

KOTR Round 1 Match
Lesnar vs Rikishi

Mike Awesome vs Val Venis

KOTR Round 1 Match
Candido vs Christian

Dark Match
Tommy Dreamer & Stevie Richards vs Scotty Too Hotty & Spike Dudley

You forgot to pick the main event, I don't get too many predictors so I notice things like this

The Final Countdown · July 18, 2009

Kane vs Triple H

KOTR Round 1 Match

Bradshaw vs William Regal

KOTR Round 1 Match

Matt Hardy vs Sabu

KOTR Round 1 Match

Lesnar vs Rikishi

Mike Awesome vs Val Venis

KOTR Round 1 Match

Candido vs Christian

Dark Match

Tommy Dreamer & Stevie Richards vs Scotty Too Hotty & Spike Dudley

Genadi · July 24, 2009

Chapter 4

The jig is up

Saturday 26 May, 2002

I can't sleep, it's 4AM in the morning and I'm playing EWR. Dinner last night was all that I had feared. We met Hunter and Stephanie at a restaurant and Hunter was smug from the get go. He didn't beat around the bush and told

us and Steph at the same time he knows about Moolah, Vince and I. Following Vince's script we denied it all but Hunter produced a DNA test he had done which showed the match between Vince and I to be a 99.9% result. I asked him how he got my DNA for the test and when he explained alot of things started to become clear. A few trustworthy people warned me about Scott Hall, I thought over the past few months the two of us had developed a friendship. It seems however, he's a damn good actor who has an uncanny ability to swab ones mouth without detection. Stephanie told Vince she was disgusted in him and left, giving gave me a look that could shatter a glass on her way out.

The three of us left at the table Hunter revealed why he was doing all of this, making a point not to look at me and only address Vince. He wants the Head Booker job and wants me out saying I could play some character called Katie Vick in his next feud with Kane and see where the gimmick leads me. Vince told him to not to be a smart ass which confused me. Hunter laughed before snapping into a serious look and finally showing me some recognition "Either I become head booker or I go public about your little Moolalove child here". Dad stood up ordering me to do the same, he told Hunter he needs a few days to think it over and to keep his mouth shut.

The limo ride home was out of this World, Vince unleashed with a torrent of abuse as soon as we started to drive and looked like he was going to explode. I'm pretty sure at one point he was determined to put a hit on Hunter, luckily he called Mark Henry thinking he'd know a guy... he didn't. He dropped me off still enraged but I could see his mind working in overdrive already.

Whatever Vince decides I've had a good run, it could all end tomorrow and I'd be happy.... Who am I kidding what the hell am I going to do? I just started to get the hang of this things are going well. I should never have trusted Hall, the fact he has the local night club "Boom Boom Room" entry stamp tattooed on his forearm should have told me enough, Hunter probably paid him in Carona's and hookers with braces on their legs.

The next few days will be interesting.

Genadi · July 24, 2009

Sunday 27 May, 2002

If today tought me anything it's Vince McMahon is a man not to be reckoned with. His driver was at my doorstep at 5AM ready to start the day and it was straight into crisis mode. It's now 11PM and with Hunters ultimatum looming we're still in Vinces office going over ideas with Patterson and Brisco. Pat's a nice guy but if he bumps my foot one more time I swear I'm gonna knock this old man out. Being involved in these meetings is a good sign, it tells me demoting me isn't being considered as does the fact the meeting is top secret. RAW is less then 24 hours away and the best plan Vince thinks we have so far is calling Mark Henry again. Patterson just suggested we "Bret" him and the rooms gone silent... I better stop writing now Vince is looking at me and I think he's about to take my diary aw

Genadi · July 24, 2009

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Monday Week 4, May 2002

RAW live @ Conte Forum, Boston

Attendance: 10,000 (Sell-Out)

Announcers: Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler

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Dark Match
Tommy Dreamer & Stevie Richards vs Scotty Too Hotty & Spike Dudley
The ECW alumni teamed up and takes the win with Tommy Dreamer hitting Spike Dudley with a Dreamer DDT.

Dreamer & Richards via Pinfall 7:59
Rating: D+
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Kurt Angle is standing in the ring as the RAW pyro fires in the Conte Forum. Angle cuts a promo hyping his WWF World Heavyweight Title match against Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock at the King of the Ring PPV on June 9. Angle claims it's destiny he wins the Championship and tells Rock and Austin they better bring their "A" game.

Rating: A

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Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler are at the RAW announce table at ringside and hype the upcoming KOTR Tournament matches.

Rating: B

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KOTR Round 1 Match
Candido vs Christian
A bad match to open the show, these two bocth move after move and struggle to find any flow. An open match, Candido gains the advantage late and hits a New Jersey Jam. Mr Perfect is at ringside and as yelling instructions at his protege. Candido sets up Christian for a Blonde Bombshell but before he can get him up Christian counters and hits an Unprettier for the flash pin.

Christian via Pinfall 12:45
Rating: D-
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Mr Perfect steps into the ring after the match and waits for Candido to recover and stand. Perfect begins to scold Candido and slaps his student shaming him live in front of millions. Even after the

altercation Candido still follows Mr Perfect to the back with his head hung low.

Rating: D

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Mike Awesome vs Val Venis
JR does a great of making Mike Awesome a presence running down his list off accomplishments in hardcore promotions ECW and FMW. Awesome lives up to JR's hype finishing Val Venis with an Awesome Bomb for the
decisicve win.

Mike Aweosome via Pinfall 7:10
Rating: C-
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KOTR Round 1 Match
Brock Lesnar vs Rikishi
Brock dominates his largest opponent to date in spectacular fashion knocking Rikishi off his feet at the sound of the bell with a flying lariat. Heyman screams at Lesnar to stay on the attack and he follows up with an overhead belly to belly on the 425 pound Samoan. Brock lays into Rikishi with some stiff boots and drags him to his feet, he lands an F-5 and advances in the KOTR Tournament in a devastating outing.

Lesnar via Pinfall 4:19
Rating: C
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Backstage, Jeff Hardy wishes brother Matt luck in his upcoming match with Sabu. Jeff tells Matt facing Chris Jericho in the next round and staking revenge for his loss last week should be an incentive.

Rating: B-

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KOTR Round 1 Match
Matt Hardy vs Sabu
Solid match with Sabu still trying to find his feet with the WWF style. JR again does a great job on commentary helping the match and giving Sabu an excuse for the loss after Matt hits a Twist Of Fate.

Matt Hardy via Pinfall 11:55
Rating: C-
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Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar are backstage in their lockeroom, the two go to leave but an unkown figure is seen walking in and blocking their exit. Heyman stops and tells Lesnar to do the same taming his

monster. He grins at the mystery identity and asks....

Heyman: Can I help you?

JR and Lawler question who has the fortitude to confront Heyman with Lesnar at his command as RAW goes to commercial.

Rating: B+

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KOTR Round 1 Match
Bradshaw vs William Regal
A vicious brawl these two hardened veterans go at it with stiff strikes in an open encounter. Bradshaw has the late advantage but Regal nails the Texan with the Brass Knucks for the blatantly tainted victory.

Regal via Pinfall 12:48
Rating: C+
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A Vignette is played hyping "The Big Red Machine" Kane. The video shows his debut as The Undertaker's brother and his path of destruction in the WWF since.

Rating: B

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Kane vs Triple H
Both men are given lengthy intros and the ring is still filled with smoke from Kane's fire explosions as Earl Hebner signals for the bell. The match starts with an exchange of punches which Kane gets the better of landing a stiff right. The bout slows down to a boring pace before Triple H makes a comeback, he lands a falling neckbreaker and follows with a flowing DDT. Hunter stalks Kane and waits for him to get to his feet, The Big Red Machine staggers up and HHH goes for a Pedigree... Kane counters it and sends Hunter crashing onto his back. Kane on the attack now climbs the top rope and launches at Triple H and nails him with a clothesline knocking over Earl Hebner in the process. Hunter stumbles to his feet and walks into a Chokeslam, Kane makes the cover but the ref is still down. Hebner wakes up suddenly though and rolls over, he makes the first count but doesn't quite touch the mat, he makes the second..... Hebner slams his hand on the canvas and calls "Three" loudly. Hunter kicks out and Kane rolls out of the ring with his music starting signifying his victory. Earl Hebner slips out of the ring also into a convoy of security leaving Triple H with a furious look on his face.

Kane via Pinfall 14:48
Rating: B-
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Vince McMahon makes his way out from behind the curtain....

Vince: Hunter you're not going to get a microphone. I'll tell you what you will get though.... You'll get the hell out of my ring you sorry son of a bitch! I've had enough of your lies, your deceit and your inabilty to win a match here in the WWF without resorting to your underhanded tactics. You're a cheat Hunter, a fraud! I told everyone I'm cleaning out the rot from this brand and so help me I'll fire every God damn one of you if I have to proving it. For tonight, I'll settle with you..... Triple H..... You're FIRED!!!

Vince goes to walk to the back but turns back around....

Vince: Oh and Helmsley, If you won't get out of my ring... I'll get you out... it's you're choice pal!

Vince calls for someone from behind the curtain...

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Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman walk out and make their way down the ramp and to the ring. Brock leaps up onto the apron in one swift jump and snaps his neck from side to side in anticipation. Hunter shakes his head and swears at the camera's so much so not much more then bleeping can be heard for a good half a minute. Triple H takes the wise option and exits the ring from the opposite side of Lesnar as JR and King speculate on the events that just took place.

King: JR I don't think Hunter expected that at all, Vince just fired him from the WWF and made him look like a fool at the hands of Brock Lesnar.

JR: He sure did King I feel embarrassed for Triple H, I have a feeling that's the last time we'll ever see him in a WWF ring and it's not the exit I think he would've hoped for.

King: It is fitting though JR, Hunter was always a loser here in the WWF it's only right he leaves as he lived.

JR: Well that's disputable JR but one thing that is for sure is Triple H wanted no part in fighting Brock Lesnar.

Rating: B+

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Quick Results

Dreamer & Richards def Spike & Too Hotty D+
Christian def Candido D-
Awesome def Venis C-
Lesnar def Rikishi C
M.Hardy def Sabu C-
Regal def Bradshaw C+
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Solarstorm · July 24, 2009

Very interesting. Can´t wait for next update, keep up the good work

Game-Face · July 24, 2009

A very good diary, well written and fun backstory. You have got a reader in me.

Genadi · July 25, 2009

Chapter 5

Bean Town Screwjob

Monday 28 May, 2002

Just when I think I know how crazy this business is something like tonight happens. I wouldn't have believed if I wasn't there, Vince really is a genius. Early this morning we were still in his office going through ideas on how to handle the Hunter situation. It was clear giving him the booking job was out of the question but I thought he was highly valued as a worker, seems he wasn't. Patterson and Brisco made a good point that we have more talent on the WWF roster at the moment than probably anytime in our history and WCW isn't around anymore to hurt us by signing a WWF name. With that advice Vince made his mind up to get rid off Triple H, it was just a case of how.

We arrived at the Conte Forum around lunchtime and Hunter was already in the buliding waiting for us. The three of us had a private meeting and Vince baited the hook. He told Hunter he thinks he'd make a great Head Booker but that I had to stay on the creative team. He let him know once the KOTR PPV is over he can take the top spot but on one condition, he hand over the original copy of the DNA test and never speak a word of what he knows. Hunter agreed but knowing Vince all too well I could see the suspicion in his eyes.

It was high tensions all day, only Pat, Gerald, Vince and I knew that tonight would be Hunters last but we still weren't sure how it was going down. Finally at around 5PM Vince called me into his office, Kane, Brock and Heyman were already there waiting with him. Dad explained to me that Lesnar is a former NCAA Wrestling Champion and he would be "helping" us send Triple H off tonight. Vince continued, revealing the plan to screw Triple H in his match tonight and have Brock come in to take him out if he gets any ideas. He let us all know then that Earl Hebner won't be told a thing until just before the

sound of the bell to ensure it stays strictly confidential. Kane looked slightly worried but Vince gave him a great pep talk and promised him a place for life in the WWF for his loyalty. He instructed Brock to do "Whatever's necessary" if Triple H tried to make a scene. Lesnar's a scary guy and when Dad told him he had free reign to go at Triple H it was the happiest I've ever seen the big freak.

The Kane vs Triple H main event started and I couldn't stop pacing backstage, surely Hunter would think I'm responsible when he realised he'd been screwed. I walked up to Vince just as he was calling to Earl on his wired mic to "Go home", everything from that point on felt like slow motion. Hebner played his role perfectly making the third count and rolling out of the ring before Hunter knew what had happened. Kane did a great job also, it's a big ask for a guy to screw another wrestler in a match but he did it like a pro. That's when things turned ugly, Hunter acted just as Bret did. Maybe it's the wrestler in them that tells them they're never going to be at that height again and to soak it up for every minute they can. He just went beserk, kicking the ropes and cursing out the cameras. He was screaming for a ringcrew guy to throw him a microphone at which point Vince walked out and cut a promo on him sending him packing. I think Hunter was suprised seeing Lesnar come at him, it was enough to get him out of the ring and calm him down. As soon as he got behind the curtain Vince had a bunch of security jump him and escort him out of the building.

The security guys roughed up Hunter a little big on the way out and literally threw him out the back entrance of the Conte Forum on his ass. Stephanie was going nuts by now shrieking at the top of her lungs at Vince to stop. She tried to leave the arena to join Hunter but Vince wouldn't let her go and had security restrain her. She made an interesting point I hadn't thought of while she was being taken to a back room to calm down.... her mother Linda and brother Shane get back from their holiday soon and they'll want to know what happened to Hunter... and who the hell I am!

Week 4, May 2002
Nitro Preview

Big Show & Hulk Hogan vs Booker T & The Undertaker

WWF Cruiserweight Title
The Hurricane vs X-Pac

WWF Hardcore Title
Raven vs Rico

Kidman vs Noble

WWF Tag Team Title Tournament Quarter Final
Demolition vs The Hardy Boys

DDP vs Eddie Guerrero

Genadi · July 25, 2009

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Tuesday Week 4, May 2002

Nitro Taped for TV @ Bank of America Arena, WA

Attendance: 10,000 (Sell-Out)

Announcers: Mike Tenay, Dusty Rhodes & Taz

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Dark Match
AJ Styles vs Test
Styles puts up a valiant fight but is caught with a Big Boot and Test takes the clean win.

Test via Pinfall 6:19
Rating: D
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Mike Tenay, Dusty Rhodes and Taz are on the stage sitting at the Nitro announce table and welcome the viewers to Nitro recapping last weeks shows events including Big Show making his Nitro debut. They hype

the nWo's resurgance in recent weeks and specualte what it could mean for Nitro.

Rating: B

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Booker T burst into Eric Bischoff's office and demands a match against Big Show seeking revenge for the giant costing him the WWF World Heavyweight Title at The Great American Bash. Bischoff agrees but tells Booker the two will have to wait until the next PPV to go one on one booking the bout for the Bash at the Beach show on June 30th. Bischoff lets Booker know he'll have a chance at revenge tonight also, Eric books Big Show & Hulk Hogan vs Booker T & The Undertaker as tonights main event.

Rating: A

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DDP vs Eddie Guerrero
Mike Tenay points out that Eddie defeated DDP at The Great American Bash in a controversial finish using the bottom rope to his advantage in a pinning predicament. DDP asks referee Charles Robinson to check Guerrero for foreign objects before starting the match and Robinson finds 4 or 5 weapons on Eddie. With Guerrero finally clean the match gets underway with Eddie taking the early advantage catching Page off guard with a dropkick to the knee. Guerrero dictates the match until DDP makes a late comeback, he hits Eddie with few suplexes and sets up for a Diamond Cutter.... Guerrero reverses into a tornado DDT of his own and makes the cover but Page kicks out at a close 2. Eddie picks up Page by the hair and slowly pulls him up, DDP catches him by suprise and rolls him up making a flash pinfall with a quick cradle. Eddie kicks out right after 3 and can't believe Page stole the match, DDP walks to the back with his music playing telling Eddie they're even now at 1 match a piece.

DDP via Pinfall 13:06
Rating: C+
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Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart are backstage with Torrie Wilson, Davey Boy cuts a promo on Teddy Hart reminding him what his last name means. He tells a story about the Dungeon and how Stu Hart told him personally Teddy has the potential be the greatest Hart ever. Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart grabs the mic from Davey Boys hands and makes an emotianl plea to Teddy, begging him to come to his senses and stop following a guy like Lance Storm. Neidhart tells Teddy he won't stand by and watch the Hart name be disgraced in the WWF.

Rating: C-

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WWF Tag Team Title Tournament Quarter Final
Demolition vs The Hardy Boys
The Hardy Boyz make their debut on their opposing brand for the tournament. Demolition dominate early but Jeff makes a hot tag too Matt who starts a late comeback. Matt with a crazy bump launches over the tope rope and hits Demolition Smash with a suicide dive. Back in the ring Smash kicks out at a close two and makes the hot tag to Demolition Ax, the legendary tag team nail Matt Hardy with a Demolition Decapitation and Ax makes the cover...Matt kicks out at two. Demolition Ax is in disbelief as Matt makes the tag to Jeff who proceeds to clean house. He hits Demolition Ax with a double knee facebreaker and climbs the top rope. Jeff launches with a Swanton Bomb and connects, he makes the cover and Charles Robinson makes the decisive 3 count.

Hardy Boyz via Pinfall 8:44
Rating: D+
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Scott and Rick Steiner are backstage watching the live feed of RAW. They comment on The Hardy Boyz form in their match just gone, Scott gives Rick a serious look and tells him he better be ready for them because once they dispose of The Dudley Boyz next week they will be their next opponents.

Rating: B-

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Billy Kidman vs Jamie Noble
A solid cruiserweight match Billy Kidman receives a decent pop coming out having seen his popularity on the rise since his WWF Cruiserweight Title win, as brief as it was. Both guys put on a great aerial display before Kidman gets caught on the top rope and Noble lands a Gibson Driver for the win. Tenay does a great job putting over the innovative moves seen in the match.

Noble via Pinfall 8:06
Rating: D+
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WWF Hardcore Title
Raven© vs Rico
Your typical garbage match to start Rico does a good job of hanging with Raven in a match of his choice. Raven takes the decisive victory using a Raven Effect on the outside onto a chair knocking him out cold.

Raven via Pinfall to retain the WWF Hardcore Title 5:21
Rating: C-
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Raven grabs a microphone and jumps back in the ring draping his WWF Hardcore Title over his shoulder...

Raven: My Flock was once mighty, came pollution twas dispersed

As the Phoenix lay quietly, new hatchlings have emerged

I speak now for new blood, it flows for my sins

One more Aves I covet, swarm shall we then

I come for you Vlad Tepes Vampore

Quote the Raven, nevermore

Rating: C

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WWF Cruiserweight Title
The Hurricane vs X-Pac©
Another great outing from these two top cruiserweight performers. An open match X-Pac hits a Bronco Buster late on Hurricane and has the advantage. Pac lands goes for an X-Factor but Hurricane counters and lifts him up for Hurrichokeslam. X-Pac manages to sqiurm his way out of the finisher and rolls out of the ring waving off the match. Pac tells referee Nick Patrick his back is hurt and he can't go on from the outside and the ref starts to make the ten count. Hurricane goes after him and the two brawl on the outside, Patrick reaches 10 and calls for the bell awarding the match to Hurricane via count out. Hurricane starts to get the upperhand of the brawl on the outside and has Pac set up for another Hurrichokeslam, this time on the outside concrete. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall run out and save X-Pac from receiving the finisher again. Nash and Hall look to double team Hurricane but he ducks a Nash punch and escapes to the back, stopping at the curtain to swirl his cape around in super hero fashion.

Hurricane via Count Out 12:36
Rating: C+
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Hulk Hogan makes his way to the ring with the nWo, the group fill the ring and Hogan takes up a Nitro mic. He cuts a promo on The Undertaker telling him he doesn't know what he got himself into beating Ric Flair at The Great American Bash to become the #1 Contender. Hulk warns him he's now the enemy and right in the firing line. Hogan tells Taker that all the years he was busy throwing around guys smaller then him in a WWF ring Hogan was leading the most dominant stable wrestling has ever seen into battle at WCW. He states he went to WCW to destroy it for the WWF and that The Undertaker was too yellow to leave his "backyard".

Hogan: Well guess what Undertaker, it's my backyard now..... so what you gonna do deadman! What you gonna do when Hulk Hogan and the nWo run wild on you!!!

Hulk rips his nWo shirt off calls for Taker to come out...

Rating: A*

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Big Show & Hulk Hogan vs Booker T & The Undertaker
The Undertaker makes his entrance to Limp Bizkit's "Rollin" and drives down the ramp on a brand new custom bike. Booker T comes out next and he and Taker look uneasy with their teaming which the announcers note. One of Nitro's best main events to date little more was expected from these veterans, the whole match revolving around Hogan and Undertaker facing eachother one on one in the ring for the first time in over 8 years. Tenay, Taz and Dusty spend the early half of the match putting over the current mens feuds and hyping a Taker vs Hogan face off. Nash, Hall and X-Pac make their way to the ring late in the match as Taker is putting the finishing moves on Big Show setting him up for a Chokeslam. Taker sees them coming and lets go of his grib on Show facing the outside. Earl Hebner stand in front of The Undertaker and the ropes trying to keep him from heading out of the ring, Show smashes Taker from behind with a double axe handle and knocks out Hebner.

The nWo take advantage of the ref bump and swarm the ring from 3 different sides stalking Booker T who has joined a fallen Taker inside. Booker tries to clean house but the numbers overwhelm him and Hall catches him with a Razor's Edge. Big Show lands a Leg Drop on Taker and encourages Hogan to do the same. Hulk lands 3 Leg Drops in a row on Taker and Hebner is still out from the collision earlier. Booker staggers to his feet and Nash lines him up for a Jacknife Powerbomb... Edge is out and he's sprinting to the ring like a maniac! Edge goes straight for Big Show and Tenay reminds the viewers of Show costing Edge his second consecutive loss to Goldberg last week on Nitro. Edge sets up Show for an Edgecution... Goldber's music hits and Edge freezes turning his head slowly to look at his newfound enemy. Goldberg makes his way to the ring and Edge goes into a rage letting go of Big
Show and charging to the outside to meet Goldberg with a Spear on the entrance ramp.

Bischoff is out from the back now and has security with him, he orders them to restrain Goldberg and Edge. While the outside chaos continues the nWo resume their beatdown on Booker T and Taker back in the ring. Hebner begins to regain consciousness just as Nash lands a Jacknife Powerbomb on Booker. The nWo jump out of the ring and Show picks up Booker T finishing him with a Showstopper. Hebner makes the 3 count as Show stands with one foot on Booker's chest.

Big Show & Hulk Hogan via Pinfall 16:43
Rating: B+
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Tenay: Ladies and gentelemen what we've seen here tonight I've seen all too many times before. I truly do fear Nitro... and the WWF!

Rating: A

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Quick Results

Test def AJ Styles D
DDP def E.Guerrero C+
Hardy Boyz def Demolition D+
Noble def Kidman D+
Raven def Rico D
Hurricane def X-Pac C+
Big Show & Hogan def Booker T & Undertaker B+

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Genadi · July 25, 2009

Tuesday 29 May, 2002

Another solid Nitro show tonight but that didn't distract from the elephant in the room. Vince showed up to the tapings and gave the whole roster a good talk explaining Triple H isn't a team player and never has been. He told a white lie and said Hunter didn't want to lose to Kane even in a set up match for an eventaul Triple H clean victory. The guys bought it, or at least they pretended they did to keep their jobs. We had a private meeting with Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and X-Pac, Vince knows the guys are still tight with him and wouldn't be happy. Vince just took charge in the meeting though, accusing Hall of mutiny and scolding Nash for not shaving his sideburns yet. The tactic for now with the Kliq guys is to keep them around and on side for now while we can use them. I told Hall I'm never going drinking with him again and I want my new IPod gadget back, I have a feeling he's sold it.

Raven impressed alot of people backstage tonight, creative had written him a promo and he was to deliver it after his match with Rico. Before the tapings he asked to speak to Vince and I and cut the promo that made tonights show, we told him go for it and that crazy ass name he just made up for Vampiro sounds like it will be his debut name for his first Nitro. The more the guy sees the microphone the better.

The 2002 FIFA World Cup starts next week in Korea and Japan. I think WWF can benefit from some crossover particpation of some kind, I think we might schedule a RAW or Nitro for Tokyo and see what we can orgainse.

Genadi · July 25, 2009

Friday 31 May, 2002

Ratings:

RAW on Spike 4.71

RAW on TSN 1.63

RAW on Sky Sports 1.21

Nitro on UPN 3.52

Nitro on Sky Sports 1.12

Nitro on The Score 1.02

Finlay's Green Report
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Alex Wright
Acting C+ to B-, Respect E to E+, Intensity E+ to D-

Bob Sapp
Safety D+ to C, Mic D- to D, Stamina D+ to C-, Selling E- to E+

Batista
Brawling D to D+, Puroresu F+ to E, Selling D- to D

Charlie Haas
Mic E+ to D-, Charisma D- to D

Chris Nowinksi
Brawling D+ to C-, Chain & Mat D- to D, Mic D+ to C-

CM Punk
Hardcore D- to D, Chain & Toughness C to C+

John Cena
Areial E- to E, Submissions E+ to D-, Basics C+ to B-, Respect F to F+

Randy Orton
Stamina B to B+

Renee Dupree
Brawling D+ to C-, Selling C to C+, Hardcore & Puroresu F to E-, Mat & Flashiness E+ to D-

Sean O'Haire
Mic D+ to C-, Aerial & Mat E+ to D-

Shelton Benjamin
Consistency D to D+, Intensity E+ to D, Mic E- to E

Genadi · July 25, 2009

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May 2002 Monthly Roundup

WWF

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In one of the most controversial moments of the new decade Vince McMahon repeated his infamous screwjob, this time on Triple H. In a RAW that saw the longtime WWF superstar screwed and threatened with a shoot with Brock Lesnar if he didn't leave the ring. It's been reported Triple H had been unhappy for weeks about the new creative direction involving resurecting WCW as a brand. Sources are saying he made a play for power by somehow concocting a plan to blackmail Vince. As ludicrous as it sounds it's being confirmed that Triple H found a birth cirtificate in Vinces office at WWF HQ stating Genadi GooniGoohoo is Vince's love child to The Fabulous Moolah. The story gets stranger from here as it seems the birth cirtificate is a fake that McMahon had made up only weeks prior to Hunter stumbling upon it. Vince had the document made by the WWF prop team in plans for an upcoming storyline he's had in the works. It wouldn't be Vince's sickest idea that's for sure, speaking of which some crazy reports are coming out about where the Triple H vs Kane storyline was headed. Dave Meltzer is reporting he's spoken to Hunter personally and a necrophila angle was in the pipeworks although most reputable websites are making it clear that would be highly unlikely and Triple H is likely just trying to get back at McMahon by slandering him. More on this story is sure to be revealed over the coming weeks and probably months.

The #1 promotion in the World surged on with it's brand split with Nitro holding it's first ever PPV live in Charlotte. The debuting Goldberg was the star of the show destroying Edge in minutes to dominate in his first match with the promotion. In the main event of the show Hogan defeated Booker T for the WCW World Heavyweight Title in the Final of the tournament wearing his newly returned nWo colours. The Undertaker also beat Ric Flair to become the #1 Contender at the show which turned out to be such a succes it did a higher buyrate (456,000) then RAW's Backlash PPV (436,000) three weeks earlier.

The anual King of the Ring Tournament also kicked off with an impressive field this year. With the PPV only a week away the brackets are slimming.

North America

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Jeff Jarrett's new upstart company TNA rose to Cult size within the first weeks of opening based soley of the hype it's generated from the internet it seems. Jarrett appointed Dutch Mantell as Head Booker but it's not a secret Jeff will hold the power. Other notable signings the promotion made were Harley Race, Ricky Steamboat and Nova.

TNA managed to only sign a handful of workers before rushing their first event but still managed to pull of a decent show. Tempest (Devon Storm) defeated Jarrett in the main event becoming the first NWA TNA World Heavyweight Champion. Trent Acid beating Shark Boy to win the TNA X Division Title was the other highlight of the show held at the Von Braun CenterHuntsville in Alabama.

The company has also managed to sign a PPV deal already with tiny US carrier Sky Angel broadcasting it's first event "Downawrd Spiral" but only receiving 1000 buys.

XPW's Veronica Caine posed nude for a popular men's magazine and watched as her popularity boomed from F- Worldwide to D- in the US & Canada and E- in the UK, Europe and Australia. The female valet who has starred in pornographic films for XPW owner Rob Black in the past also saw her sex appeal rating go from B to A in what could be a career maker for the 30 year old.

CZW's "Un F'n Believable" was a good showing for the company with Johnny Kahmere defeating Ruckus to retain the CZW Heavyweight Title in front of 2,000 fans at a sold out Ros Hill Gym in New York.

Scoot Andrews continued his reign as ECWA Heavyweight Champion defending the title on every show the promotion ran for the month. Scoot defeated Ace Darling, American Dragon, Christopher Daniels and Jose Maximo in consecutive weeks to cement his spot at the top. The S.A.T. tag team kept on it's winning ways throughout the month also, feuding with Reckless Youth and J.J. Johnston

In Jersey All Pro Wrestling news Trent Acid defended his JAPW Heavyweight Title against Insane Dragon, Slyk Wagner Brown, Monsta Mack and Homicide in consecutive weeks stretching his run with the title past a month now.

NWA:Wildside has stopped airing on Syndication due to lack of viewership.

WWF's development territory OVW continued to push The Prototype (John Cena) as an unstoppable face Heavyweight Champion, the month saw him enter a feud with Christopher Nowinski getting the better of him in the two encounters so far. The Lord of the Ring teag team consisting of Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway finally look to have ended their long running feud with Doug Basham and Damaja defeating the OVW Tag Team Champions in the last show of the month to claim the titles.

The Ring of Honour promotion held only one event this month, "ROH Wratchild" in front of 294 fans at the Murphy Recreational Center in Philadelphia. Super Dragon defeated Christopher Daniels to retain the ROH World Title in a **1/2 main event. Steve Corino was the other highlight of the show which left no one going home unhappy.

Japan

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Ex-WWF star Chyna (Joanie Laurer) can't stay out of the headlines for more then a month. The former 3 time WWF Intercontinental Champion is working for NJPW in Japan and was caught in possession of soft drugs. Considering Laurer is working in the country on her VISA she could find herself back in the US sooner then planned.

"Dr Death" Steve Williams claimed the AJPW Triple Crown Championship for the second time in his career over 7 years after his last reign. Williams defeated Keiji Mutoh in a sub par main event to win the vacant title left vacant by Toshiaki Kawada after he suffered a knee injury in March. The best bout of the night was Genichiro Tenryu defeating Taiyo Kea in an AJPW MOTY candidate. The PPV had a 30,000 buys but the main event left many baffled, many are still questioning the direction of the company as Motko Baba continues to push on with Mutoh taking the booking duties.

NJPW held it's "Donataku" PPV in front of a 10,000 sold out Nagoya Rainbow Hall. The show saw Shinya Hashimoto defeat Giant Singh to retian the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in a suprisingly good outing. Hiroyoshi Tenzan bested Hiroshi Tanahashi in another great match from the evening and Masahiro Chono over Katsuyori Shibata nearly stole the show. The PPV drew 42,500 buys and was a great success for the company.

Pro Wrestling NOAH's PPV "NOAH Supercard 7/12" has been hailed as one of the best shows of the year. The event was headlined by Jun Akiyama defeating Yoshinari Ogawa ti retain the GHC Heavyweight Title in a **** bout. The undercard saw Mitsuhara Misawa beat Takuma Sano and Akira Taue get the better of Kenta Kobashi in two fantastic matches.

Mexico

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Dos Caras Jr. announced his return to wrestling and a bidding war has ensued between AAA and CMLL over his services. The son of legendary Dos Caras and nephew of Mil Miscaras the second generation lucha libre star has a bright future.

AAA held "Más Allá De Creencia" in front of a 10,00 sold out Plaza De Toros Merida. The event was huge success, Latin Lover defeated Abismo Negro in a AAA classic confrontation and the main event saw Cibernetico retain the AAA Campeón de Campeones title over Hector Garza. Perro Aguayo continued his rise to fame in Mexico at the event, losing to Heavy Metal he was still heavily involved in the main event title storyline and pulled off one of the best matches of the night with his young opponent.

Never to be outdone by their rivals AAA, CMLL held it's own PPV the week after AAA's. CMLL's "Donde Las Águilas Se Atreven" proved CMLL still has the edge in the ongoing promotion war in Mexico managing to out sell AAA's show by 5,000 people. The event witnessed L.A. Park defeat Shocker to win the CMLL World Light Heavyweight Title in a ***1/2 match.

UK, Europe, Australia

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Nothing to report this month, except for the arrival of what some are calling Europe's greatest prospect since Andre the Giant... Björn Halvorsen from Finland.

Injuries

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Takeshi Morishima sustained a torn rotator cuff and will be out for 6 months

Akitoshi Saito will be working with through with a floating bone chip for 3 months.

Air Paris suffered a major dislocated shoulder match in his loss against Homicide for the NWA GeorGia Heavyweight Title and will be out of action for 2 months.

Rhino is still recovering from a herniated spinal disc and won't be returning for at least another 7 months.

Ulimto Dragon won't see ringtime for another 5 months as he recovers from a broken arm.

Retirements & New Workers

Jimmy Snuka officialy announced his retirement, the WWF legend had a storied career and will be a valuable part timer for any company in the future.

Japanese legend Tatsumi Fujinami hung up his boots, a 6 time IWGP Heavyweight Champion and 4 time IWGP Tag Team Champion Fujinami has left his mark in his country.

Former NWA and WWF star Greg "The Hammer" Valentine called it a day, Valentine is sure to stay in the business in some capacity.

Some fresh faces entered the World of pro wrestling this month including, El Generico, Scorpio Sky and this guy.....

"Björn Halvorsen"

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The Final Countdown · July 25, 2009

I told Hall I'm never going drinking with him again and I want my new IPod gadget back, I have a feeling he's sold it.

Haha, that sneaky drunk!

I really liked all of this stuff involving Triple H...it was interesting to see how it developed, and his departure ensures that your WWF is going to continue to look a lot different than the real one. I also thought it was funny that the reputable wrestling websites shot down H's necrophilia angle as something he was saying purely to try and make Vince look bad. If only that had really been the case

Also, I REALLY liked the way you handled your round-up of the other promotions. I may take heavy inspiration from that for my own diary, if you don't object.

ROH only drew 294 fans in the Tri-State? That's interesting; I seem to think I've always been able to hit 1,000 there, provided I run the show towards the beginning of the month. And I don't remember editing my prestige or popularity levels at all.

I find it interesting how differently your TNA is developing in comparison to mine. Of all the guys you mentioned in your report, the only one even on their roster in my game is Nova. Of course, my AI-controlled WWF didn't sign up the likes of Mysterio, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles and the Second City Saints, so TNA had more of a selection to choose from. Though they haven't made any attempt to sign AJ, for some strange reason.

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