angeldelayette Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 PREDICTIONS 'War Eagle' Chris Chavis versus Dick Slater This is a tough one... I like Slater ALOT... but at this jucture i time "War Eagle" Chris Chavis could be huge in WCW with right push... I always liked that name better then "Tatanka" as well Chris Youngblood versus Scotty the Body Scotty the Body was/is a decent light heavyweight... Johnny B. Badd versus Lt. James Earl Wright Squash Dick Murdoch, Deadeye Dick, and Black Bart versus Jushin Thunder Liger & The Patriots I'm going to go with the team wit Liger on it... Even though Murdoch is a hall-of-famer in my book... Who played the role of Deadeye dick??? Vader versus Charlie Norris Just hoping Norris survives the match Michael Wallstreet versus Terry Taylor Taylor leavingmakes it no brainer... C'mon Rotundo, erh, i mean Wallstreet Deadeye Dick was the same guy who did Moondog King, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek It Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Deadeye Dick is played by Moondog Rex, who was also the original Smash in Demolition before they replaced him with Barry Darsow. IRL, Deadeye Dick's gimmick was that of a deaf and blind character, but I'm not playing into that. I'm debating about having them look for Hansen anyways since he is on my roster.. sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg McNeish Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks that Vader is in over his head, taking on Chuck Norris? Oh, wait... "Charlie" Norris? Never mind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonedSuperman Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Am I the only one that thinks that Vader is in over his head, taking on Chuck Norris? Oh, wait... "Charlie" Norris? Never mind.... I think Vader would beat them both... at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek It Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/TweekIt/WCW/WCWWORLDWIDE.png PRE-SHOW Kevin Sullivan and Dan Spivey defeated Joe Gomez and Doug Furnas in 4:34 when Kevin Sullivan defeated Doug Furnas by pinfall with a Piledriver. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Joe Gomez is improving in Technical skills. Joe Gomez is improving in Performance skills. Doug Furnas is improving in Rumble skills. Kevin Sullivan is improving in Rumble skills. Kevin Sullivan is improving in Technical skills. Kevin Sullivan is improving in Performance skills. D ================================ Arn Anderson & Barry Windham defeated Scorpio and Tommy Rich in 6:54 when Barry Windham defeated Tommy Rich by pinfall with a Lariat. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The performance of Arn Anderson stood out as being good. Tommy Rich is improving in Rumble skills. C+ ************************ Tony Schiavone conducts an interview with 'War Eagle' Chris Chavis. Chavis states that he is honored to have been given the chance to prove himself in World Championship Wrestling starting with Dick Slater tonight. D ================================ 'War Eagle' Chris Chavis defeated Dick Slater in 5:26 by pinfall with an Indian Death Drop. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. 'War Eagle' Chris Chavis is improving in Performance skills. Dick Slater is improving in Rumble skills. Dick Slater is improving in Performance skills. D+ ================================ After picking up the victory in his debut match, Chavis salutes the crowd. E+ ================================ Jushin Thunder Liger and The Patriots defeated Dick Murdoch, Deadeye Dick and Black Bart in 4:35 when Jushin Thunder Liger defeated Dick Murdoch by pinfall with a Brainbuster. Deadeye Dick was really off his game tonight. Todd Champion seemed off his game tonight. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Jushin Thunder Liger looked good out there. This match brought the crowd's mood down. Dick Murdoch is improving in Technical skills. Deadeye Dick is improving in Rumble skills. Deadeye Dick is improving in Technical skills. Jushin Thunder Liger is improving in Performance skills. Todd Champion is improving in Performance skills. D- ================================ Missy Hyatt conducts an interview with Scotty the Body ringside before a match. Scotty states that the crowd is looking at the sexiest, the smoothest, and the best thing going for WCW. He states that he is the future of the light heavyweight division. E ================================ Scotty The Body defeated Chris Youngblood in 4:33 by pinfall with a Diving Crossbody. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. This match brought the crowd's mood down. E ================================ A video plays hyping single and tag team matches featuring Badd and Wright respectively. E ================================ Johnny B. Badd defeated Lt. James Earl Wright in 6:11 by pinfall with a Shooting Star Press. Lt. James Earl Wright seemed off his game tonight. Johnny B. Badd and Lt. James Earl Wright don't seem to click, and it made for an awkward bout. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. This match brought the crowd's mood down. Lt. James Earl Wright is improving in Rumble skills. E+ ================================ Bob Caudle stands in the back with Harley Race and Big Van Vader. Race warns Sting that he has overlooked and sidestepped Vader and he is more worried about Rick Rude, Ric Flair, and The rest of the Horsemen. Vader shouts in 'WRONG THING TO DO!' Race tells Sting that he might as well add Vader to the people after him. Vader shouts in again 'WATCH WHAT HAPPENS TO NORRIS, STING!' C+ ================================ Big Van Vader defeated Charlie Norris in 1:20 by pinfall with a Vaderbomb. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Big Van Vader looked excellent out there. D+ ================================ Alexandra York and her client, Michael Wallstreet step out from the back while right after Taylor has entered the ring. York gets on the microphone and states that by her calculations that Wallstreet will beat Mr. Taylor in under five mintues! D- ================================ Michael Wallstreet defeated Terry Taylor in 3:45 by pinfall with The Write-Off after a distraction from Alexandra York. Michael Wallstreet and Terry Taylor don't seem to click, and it made for an awkward bout. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Terry Taylor is improving in Performance skills. D FINAL RATING: D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg McNeish Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Shame about the chemistry, but a nice debut for Chavis. Tatanka should be great for you. Yes, I'm going to call him Tatanka. You can't stop me. I love Vader just shouting in, while Harley Race is talking. It just feels right. Wrestling Challenge preview should be up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg McNeish Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 WWF This week on the Wrestling Challenge.... There are only two matches on the card this week, but that doesn't mean it won't be one heck of a show. This week, on the Wrestling Challenge, the WWF is giving you quality over quantity. To start things off, The Rockers have requested a match, in order to bounce back from their loss to the Nasty Boys, in a Number 1 Contendership match. Their chosen opponents are the Orient Express, who were a thorn in the sides of The Rockers, through the last part of 1990. Can the Rockers regain their momentum, or will the Orient Express continue to thwart their efforts? Dusty Rhodes will compete in the main event of the evening, but he will not have the chance to scout out his opponent, as the Million Dollar Man will be announcing his choice for Rhodes' opponent, moments before the bell rings. Who will Ted Dibiase choose, and will the American Dream be up to the challenge? Prediction Key The Rockers vs. The Orient Express Dusty Rhodes vs. ??? (Chosen by the Million Dollar Man) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg McNeish Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 WWF Wrestling Challenge Tuesday, Week 3, January 1991 Charlotte Park Center; Charlotte, NC 1,628 ***************************************** Buddy Rose defeated Jim Brunzell in 4:57 by pinfall with a Full-Nelson Slam. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. This match brought the crowd's mood down. Buddy Rose is improving in Flying skills. D- ========================== Gene Okerlund interviews The Rockers about their match against The Orient Express, later tonight. Gene Okerlund was a real star in this segment. Shawn Michaels came across well. Marty Jannetty is developing better performance skills. D ========================== Big Bossman and Tito Santana defeated Sato and Big Bully Busick in 3:49 when Big Bossman defeated Big Bully Busick by pinfall with a Bubba Slam. Sato was really off his game tonight. Harvey Wippleman did some good work at ringside. Sato and Big Bully Busick don't work well as a team, their timing is all over the place. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Tito Santana looked good out there. This match brought the crowd's mood down. D- ***************************************** The show opens backstage, where Gene Okerlund is joined by Jimmy Hart, and the massive Earthquake. Hart says that Piper has held his little talk show two weeks in a row, with The Undertaker and Andre the Giant competing over who the biggest monster will be, in the Royal Rumble. He is bringing peace, though, because the answer is that Earthquake will be the only monster at the Rumble. His impact will be seismic. The Andre vs. Undertaker storyline has continued with this segment. Earthquake is developing better performance skills. C+ ========================== The Rockers defeated The Orient Express in 4:39 when Marty Jannetty defeated Tanaka by pinfall with a Rocker Dropper. Mr Fuji did some good work at ringside. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Shawn Michaels looked good out there. Kato is improving in Performance skills. Tanaka is improving in Performance skills. D ========================== Dusty Rhodes comes to the ring for the main event, not knowing who his opponent will be. The Million Dollar Man steps out from behind the curtain with Virgil, and says that he has men on his payroll, whose sole purpose is to find the best talent in the world, so that he can bring them under his employ. With that in mind, he'd like to introduce the world, and especially Dusty Rhodes, to the future of wrestling: 'Stunning' Steve Austin. Austin steps out beside Dibiase, and is handed the microphone. He says that it's an honour to be the newest member of the Million Dollar Corporation, but says that it was just a matter of time. He's never been a common man, and when he sees someone like Dusty Rhodes, the son of a plumber, he could not be happier to be above the fray. He tells the world to watch closely, because they are about to see something truly stunning. The Dibiase vs. Rhodes storyline has continued with this segment. This segment lifted the crowd. Dusty Rhodes is developing better performance skills. Steve Austin is developing better performance skills. B- ========================== Steve Austin defeated Dusty Rhodes in 7:55 by pinfall following interference from Million Dollar Man. Dusty Rhodes and Steve Austin just don't click at all, and it showed in their performances. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The Dibiase vs. Rhodes storyline has continued with this match. Steve Austin is improving in Rumble skills. Steve Austin is improving in Performance skills. D ***************************************** Final Rating: D ***************************************** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNeck Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I think Vader would beat them both... at the same time. Blasphemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg McNeish Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 WWF This week on Primetime Wrestling.... The World Wrestling Federation rolls into San Antonio, Texas, for another week of exciting action. Starting off the night, we'll have a showcase match, involving Jerry Saggs of The Nasty Boys, who will challenge for the Tag Team Championship at the Royal Rumble, taking on Owen Hart, the younger brother of Bret Hart, one-half of the Hart Foundation. Will Saggs make a statement to the champions, or will young Owen pick up the first singles victory of his young career? In a rematch from the Wrestling Challenge, two weeks ago, Sato will face young Scott Taylor. Taylor picked up the upset victory last time. Will lightning strike twice, or will the man from Japan prove that it was a fluke? The Million Dollar Man, Ted Dibiase's newest employee, 'Stunning' Steve Austin debuted with a shocking win against the American Dream, Dusty Rhodes, thanks in no small part to Dibiase himself. Tonight, Dusty's son, Dustin Rhodes will go one-on-one with Dibiase's bodyguard and servant, Virgil. Can Dustin avenge his father, or will the Million Dollar Corporation continue to show that money talks? The Ultimate Warrior will be in non-title action, against Japanese legend, Genichiro Tenryu. Is this the night that Tenryu gets his first big North American win, or will the champion continue to roll towards the Royal Rumble? The Intercontinental Champion, Mr Perfect, will also be in action in a non-title match, as he faces the unorthodox Max Moon. Can Max Moon's otherworldly style be too much for the champion, or will Heenan's client continue continue to be "perfect"? In the first of two big main events, Rhythm 'n' Blues will meet the Legion of Doom, in a match that may be too big for even the state of Texas. Both teams will be looking to build their case to be next in line for a Tag Team Title opportunity. Which team will further their goal, on Primetime? Finally, no trip to Texas would be complete without the Texas Tornado himself, Kerry Von Erich. He will not have a free pass, though, as he'll be facing a newcomer to the WWF, in The Genius' new client, The Mountie. Will Von Erich's return to his home state be a sweet one, or will The Mountie get his man? All this and more, as San Antonio, TX goes Primetime.... Prediction Key Owen Hart vs. Jerry Saggs Scott Taylor vs. Sato Dustin Rhodes vs. Virgil The Ultimate Warrior vs. Genichiro Tenryu Max Moon vs. Mr Perfect The Legion of Doom vs. Rhythm 'n' Blues Kerry Von Erich vs. The Mountie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Prediction Key Owen Hart vs. Jerry Saggs Way to much potential for Owen, to job out to a NAsty Boy Scott Taylor vs. Sato Scott Taylor can be good enough to put other talent overe in the future, get him a win now to build him some steam Dustin Rhodes vs. Virgil Virgil sucks... Dustin vs Stunning Steve would look good on my WWF TV right now The Ultimate Warrior vs. Genichiro Tenryu Nope Tenryu will not get the win Max Moon vs. Mr Perfect Yes Mr. Perfect will remain Perfect The Legion of Doom vs. Rhythm 'n' Blues I think the LOD will dominate this one Kerry Von Erich vs. The Mountie Kerry will not lose in Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg McNeish Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 WWF Primetime Wrestling Wednesday, Week 3, January 1991 Freeman Coliseum; San Antonio, TX 9,505 ***************************************** Haku & The Barbarian defeated Jim Brunzell and Salvatore Bellomo in 4:56 when The Barbarian defeated Salvatore Bellomo by submission with a Tongan Death Grip. The Barbarian was really off his game tonight. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Haku looked good out there. This match brought the crowd's mood down. E+ ========================== Big Bossman defeated Buddy Rose in 3:50 by pinfall with a Bubba Slam. Big Bossman was really off his game tonight. Big Bossman and Buddy Rose don't seem to click, and it made for an awkward bout. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. D ========================== Gene Okerlund is in the ring, and welcomes home the Texas Tornado, Kerry Von Erich. Von Erich works the crowd, hypes tonight's main event, and puts over the Royal Rumble. Standard fare, but the crowd eats it up. Gene Okerlund looked good. C ***************************************** Jerry Saggs defeated Owen Hart in 4:34 by submission with a Pit Stop. During the match we also had Brian Knobbs run in and attack Owen. Jimmy Hart did some good work at ringside. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The Tag Team Titles storyline has continued with this match. D+ ========================== As Owen Hart recovers in the ring, he is suddenly jumped by all three members of Demolition, who quickly administer a savage beatdown. The Hart Foundation rush out, to chase them off, but the damage has clearly been done, and Owen Hart is carried to the back by the Tag Team Champions. Owen Hart performed poorly in this segment. The Tag Team Titles storyline has continued with this segment. C ========================== 'Mean' Gene is joined by Rick 'The Model' Martel, who repeats his message from last week, that he's the top free agent in the world, and is in the market for a manager. He also says that his stock will only rise, as he'll be ending the month as the winner of the Royal Rumble. This segment lifted the crowd. B- ========================== Scott Taylor defeated Sato in 0:35 by pinfall with a Jumping Bulldog. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. This match brought the crowd's mood down. E ========================== Dustin Rhodes defeated Virgil in 4:44 by pinfall. Dusty Rhodes did some good work at ringside. Million Dollar Man did some good work at ringside. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The Dibiase vs. Rhodes storyline has continued with this match. This match brought the crowd's mood down. D- ========================== Gene Okerlund welcomes the #1 Contender to The Ultimate Warrior's World Championship, 'Macho King' Randy Savage, and his manager, Queen Sherri. Savage says that he already has a crown on his head, a sceptre in his hand, and this lovely Queen by his side, but after the Royal Rumble - the Macho King's Rumble - he'll have the World Championship around his waist. Dig it. Randy Savage looked good. Queen Sherri looked dreadful in this segment. The Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior storyline has continued with this segment. This segment lifted the crowd. Queen Sherri is learning to show more charisma. B- ========================== The Ultimate Warrior defeated Genichiro Tenryu in 4:04 by pinfall with a Running Charge. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The Ultimate Warrior looked good out there. C- ========================== Okerlund interviews the Hart Foundation, about Demolition's vicious assault on Bret's younger brother, Owen Hart. Bret says that his brother is recovering now, and it looks like he'll be fine, but that when he gets his hands on Demolition, they won't say the same for them. Demolition wanted to make a statement, that they are still a force in the tag team division. Well, they may be a force, but the Hart Foundation are the champions. Gene Okerlund came across well. The Tag Team Titles storyline has continued with this segment. Bret Hart is developing better performance skills. Jim Neidhart is developing better performance skills. C ========================== Mr Perfect defeated Max Moon in 4:37 by pinfall with a Perfect Plex. British Bulldog joined commentary for the match, and Mr Perfect taunted him the entire match. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Mr Perfect looked good out there. The Intercontinental Title storyline has continued with this match. Max Moon is improving in Performance skills. C+ ========================== A pre-taped promo plays, featuring The Undertaker. He talks about the Royal Rumble, saying that 29 men will enter the ring, 29 souls will put themselves on the line; Twenty-nine souls, and one Undertaker. Many men have been called monsters, throughout history, including some of the men that will enter the ring that night, but The Undertaker is the only one who can truly embody that name. He singles out Andre the Giant, saying that he may be the largest man in the ring, he may be a giant, but he is a mortal man, just the same, and just like all the other men in the Rumble, he will rest in peace. The Andre vs. Undertaker storyline has continued with this segment. C+ ========================== The Legion Of Doom defeated Rhythm 'n' Blues in 7:53 when Road Warrior Hawk defeated Honky Tonk Man by pinfall with a Doomsday Device. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The performance of Road Warrior Animal stood out as being good. This match lifted the crowd. B- ========================== 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper hosts another edition of Piper's Pit, this week with his special guest, 'The Immortal' Hulk Hogan. Piper brings up Hogan's past success, in the Royal Rumble match, having won the previous year's event. He says that Hogan must be looking forward to defending his crown this year. Hogan is quiet for a moment, clearly torn on something, before saying that Piper knows, and all the Hulkamaniacs around the world know that he has never backed down from a challenge, and that there's no bigger challenge in the world, than stepping in the ring with 29 other men, and walking away as the last man standing. That said, though, this time is different. This year, there is a bigger threat, not just to himself, but to America. That's why, instead of entering this year's Royal Rumble match, he's challenging the turncoat, the traitor, Sgt Slaughter, to a one-on-one match. He says that this is bigger than himself, bigger than the World Wrestling Federation, even bigger than Texas, because this match is for all those brave young men and women, over in the Persian Gulf, fighting for America. The performance of Hulk Hogan looked good. The Hogan vs. Slaughter storyline has continued with this segment. This segment lifted the crowd. A ========================== Kerry Von Erich defeated The Mountie in 7:53 by disqualification, when The Mountie attempted to use the Cattle Prod on Kerry Von Erich. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Kerry Von Erich is improving in Performance skills. B- ***************************************** Final Rating: B- ***************************************** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek It Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/TweekIt/WCW/WCWSATNITE.png In the opening round of The Light Heavyweight Title Tournament, the woodsman from the Great Outdoors, Big Josh goes up against one-half of the Youngbloods in Mark Youngblood. Michael Wallstreet and Mr. Curtis Hughes, representing the York Foundation, are going to tangle with the wild and crazy Desperados of Deadeye Dick & Black Bart. The man who has been making Tom Zenk's life a living hell, Diamond Dallas Page faces the young Tim Parker in single competition. WCW World Tag Team Champions, Doom defends the tag team titles against Doug Furnas and Joe Gomez. Will Ron Simmons and Butch Reed continue their dominance or will Doug Furnas and Joe Gomez make names for themselves in WCW same way they have overseas? 'Dangerous' Dan Spivey makes his return to WCW as he tries to capture the Television title from a fighting champion in Tom Zenk. Paul E. Dangerously's undefeated tag team, Samoan Swat Team goes up against the veteran duo of Beautiful Bobby Eaton and 'Wildfire' Tommy Rich. The United States Champion, 'Total Package' Lex Luger will defend the title against Japanese Superstar, Masahiro Chono. In the Main Event from Gainesville, Flordia... the tag team of 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair and 'Ravishing' Rick Rude will face against NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Sting and a mystery partner making his return to World Championship Wrestling. PREDICTION Big Josh versus Mark Youngblood Curtis Hughes and Michael Wallstreet versus Deadeye Dick & Black Bart Diamond Dallas Page versus Tim Parker Doom versus Doug Furnas and Joe Gomez Tom Zenk versus 'Dangerous' Dan Spivey Tommy Rich & Beautiful Bobby Eaton versus The Samoan Swat Team Lex Luger versus Masahiro Chono Rick Rude & Ric Flair vs. Sting and ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Big Josh versus Mark Youngblood Dont like the Big Josh gimmick, but I like Matt Borne over Mark Youngblood Curtis Hughes and Michael Wallstreet versus Deadeye Dick & Black Bart The Desperadoes is just a cool name for Jobber's with a gimmick... York Foundation rolls Diamond Dallas Page versus Tim Parker Squash Doom versus Doug Furnas and Joe Gomez This is the States, so it wont even be close... Doom roll Tom Zenk versus 'Dangerous' Dan Spivey Yep, I'm going to do it... A new TV champ is his return match... Due to outside interference Tommy Rich & Beautiful Bobby Eaton versus The Samoan Swat Team Still undefeated Lex Luger versus Masahiro Chono Rooting for Chono, but dont see Luger doing a job Rick Rude & Ric Flair vs. Sting and ?? Have to think about mystery partner... WCW is coming on strong... This fan is having to keep up with both the top feds right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Big Josh versus Mark Youngblood Curtis Hughes and Michael Wallstreetversus Deadeye Dick & Black Bart Diamond Dallas Page versus Tim Parker Doom versus Doug Furnas and Joe Gomez Tom Zenk versus 'Dangerous' Dan Spivey Tommy Rich & Beautiful Bobby Eaton versus The Samoan Swat Team Lex Luger versus Masahiro Chono Rick Rude & Ric Flair vs. Sting and ?? Mystery Partner: Cactus Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek It Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/TweekIt/WCW/WCWSATNITE.png Wednesday, Week 2, January 1991 Gainesville O-Dome in Gainesville, FL 8620 PRE-SHOW P.N. News and The Patriots defeated Ole Anderson, Angel Of Death and The Equaliser in 4:59 when P.N. News defeated Ole Anderson by pinfall with a Broken Record. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The great performance of Ole Anderson really stood out. D ================================ Gary Michael Cappetta conducts an interview with 'War Eagle' Chris Chavis to get Chavis a little time in front of the crowd during his current push. E ================================ Sid Vicious and Arn Anderson & Barry Windham defeated Buddy Landell, Joey Maggs and Ranger Ross in 5:08 when Arn Anderson defeated Buddy Landell by pinfall with a Spinebuster. Sid Vicious seemed off his game tonight. Joey Maggs was really off his game tonight. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The performance of Sid Vicious stood out as being good. The great performance of Arn Anderson really stood out. Barry Windham looked good out there. Buddy Landell is improving in Technical skills. C ************************ The York Foundation are backstage before their tag team match. Alexandra York leads the interview while Wallstreet and Hughes stand in the back. Wallstreet stands with a smirk while Hughes is cracking his knuckles showing he is ready for a fight. York states that The York Foundation will dismantle Dick and Bart in the typical under five minutes statement. D ================================ Curtis Hughes and Michael Wallstreet defeated Deadeye Dick and Black Bart in 4:09 when Curtis Hughes defeated Deadeye Dick by pinfall. Black Bart was really off his game tonight. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. This match brought the crowd's mood down. Curtis Hughes is improving in Rumble skills. Curtis Hughes is improving in Performance skills. Deadeye Dick is improving in Rumble skills. Deadeye Dick is improving in Technical skills. Black Bart is improving in Technical skills. E ================================ Gary Michael Cappetta conducts an interview with The United States Champion, Lex Luger and NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Sting. Sting lets Flair and Rude know that his partner has been waiting to get back in the WCW rings for quiet some time and that he is sure Flair isn't quiet ready for his return. Luger hypes his match against Masahiro Chono tonight. Luger acts like he isn't really too concern about Chono, but still somehow comes off as a face. Sting looked good. The Ric Flair vs. Sting storyline has continued with this segment. This segment lifted the crowd. B ================================ Diamond Dallas Page defeated Tim Parker in 4:48 by pinfall with a Super Diamond Cutter. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. This match brought the crowd's mood down. Diamond Dallas Page is improving in Technical skills. E+ ================================ After the match, Page picks up Parker, throws him into a corner and proceeds to start a one-sided boxing contest with Parker. After Parker sinks down in the corner and Page starts mudhole stomping, Z-Man rushes to the ring and Page takes the easy way out by sliding under the ropes and leaving Zenk to check on Parker. The Page vs. Zenk storyline has continued with this segment. E ================================ Paul E. Dangerously comes out with the Samoan Swat Team. Paulie warns the Steiner Brothers and Doom that they could be facing these savages soon because there is no stopping them! Paulie saids that with the help from Swat Team and Rude... that the Dangerous Alliance are on their way back to the top! Paulie and Samoan Swat Team walk off toward the ring. Samu and Fatu stick their tongues out as they pass the cameras. D ================================ The Samoan Swat Team defeated Tommy Rich and Beautiful Bobby Eaton in 5:10 when Samu defeated Tommy Rich by pinfall with a Top Rope Headbutt. Paul E. Dangerously did some good work at ringside. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The performance of Beautiful Bobby Eaton stood out as being good. This match brought the crowd's mood down. D- ================================ Eaton comes in to check on Rich as he thinks the Swat Team are leaving. Eaton has his back turn when Dangerously orders Samu and Fatu to attack him. Samoan Swat Team proceed to beatdown Eaton as Rich slides out of the ring, throws his hands up at Eaton, and walks off to the back. Dangerously finally orders the beating to cease and the three men walk to the back leaving Eaton to be checked on by officials. D ================================ A few highlights play of Big Josh and Mark Youngblood before their match in the first round of the Light Heavyweight Title Tournament. E ================================ Big Josh defeated Mark Youngblood in 6:30 by pinfall with a Top Rope Sit-Down Splash. Mark Youngblood was really off his game tonight. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. This match brought the crowd's mood down. E ================================ Jim Ross, Magnum T.A. and Tony Schiavone hype the Light Heavyweight title tournament. The next round will feature Johnny B. Badd against Brian Pillman, Badstreet against Scorpio, Jushin 'Thunder' Liger against Ricky Morton, and Big Josh against Scotty the Body. C ================================ Bob Caudle conducts an interview with 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair and 'The Ravishing' Rick Rude. Flair lets Sting and whoever was brave enough to team with him against himself and Rude know that they should have turn down the offer and stay at home. Rude warns Luger that he shouldn't overlook him because one day soon, they will be facing for the United States title and he will be closer to the number #1 contender to the NWA title. Paul E. Dangerously helped Rude during this segment. Rick Rude and Paul E. Dangerously have great chemistry. The Ric Flair vs. Sting storyline has continued with this segment. The Total Package versus Ravishing One storyline has continued with this segment. This segment lifted the crowd. Bob Caudle is improving at acting. B+ ================================ Bob Caudle conduct an interview with Teddy Long and his clients, WCW World Tag Team Champions, Doom. Long warns anybody watching that if they feel like they can run with his boys than they need to step to the plate at Slamboree as they are issuing an open challenge. The Doom vs. Steiner Brothers storyline has continued with this segment. D ================================ Doom defeated Doug Furnas and Joe Gomez in 7:21 when Ron Simmons defeated Joe Gomez by pinfall with a Flying Shoulderblock. Doom make defence number 2 of their WCW World Tag Team titles. Teddy Long did some good work at ringside. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The performance of Ron Simmons stood out as being good. The Doom vs. Steiner Brothers storyline has continued with this match. This match brought the crowd's mood down. D- ================================ Tony Schiavone is backstage with Tim Parker and Tom Zenk. Zenk does most of the talking while Parker stands on the other side of Schiavone and doesn't say anything. Zenk issue a challenge to Diamond Dallas Page and Jack Victory for Slamboree. Zenk mentions that he isn't overlooking Spivey tonight, but he is looking more toward finally getting his hands on Page. The Page vs. Zenk storyline has continued with this segment. E ================================ Tom Zenk defeated Dan Spivey in 8:10 when Dan Spivey was disqualified when Jack Victory ran in and attacked Tom Zenk. During the match we also had Diamond Dallas Page run in and attack Z-Man. Tom Zenk makes defence number 4 of his WCW World Television title. Tom Zenk and Dan Spivey have pretty good chemistry, and it lifted the match. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The Page vs. Zenk storyline has continued with this match. D+ ================================ Magnum T.A., Tony Shiavone and Jim Ross hypes the up-coming United States title match where Masahiro Chono will try to take the title from 'Total Package' Lex Luger. C ================================ Masahiro Chono defeated Lex Luger in 7:13 when Lex Luger was counted out after being attacked by Barry Windham. Lex Luger and Masahiro Chono don't seem to click, and it made for an awkward bout. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. C ================================ Sting walks out to his theme music while Rude and Flair are in the ring. Sting points to the entrance and out walks......TERRY FUNK! B+ ================================ Rick Rude and Ric Flair defeated Sting and Terry Funk in 8:47 when Ric Flair defeated Sting by pinfall with a Roll Up. During the match we also had Arn Anderson run in and attack Funk. Paul E. Dangerously did some good work at ringside. Rick Rude and Paul E. Dangerously have great chemistry. Sting looked good out there. The Ric Flair vs. Sting storyline has continued with this match. This match lifted the crowd. Rick Rude is improving in Technical skills. Terry Funk is improving in Performance skills. B Final Rating: C+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg McNeish Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 WWF This week on the Superstars.... The Million Dollar Man, Ted Dibiase 'stunned' the wrestling world, when his newest employee, Steve Austin, scored a pinfall victory over The American Dream, Dusty Rhodes, in his debut. It must be noted that this came with a rather heavy assist to Dibiase himself. On Superstars, 'Stunning' Steve will be looking to build on his resume, as he teams with Virgil to challenge The Hart Foundation for the WWF Tag Team Championship. Will Dibiase's men walk out with the gold, or will the Hart Foundation prove that experience trumps money? The Undertaker has been embroiled in a feud with Andre the Giant over who is the true monster in the WWF, as we head towards the Royal Rumble. The Deadman looks to further his case, as he faces off with the African Warrior, Saba Simba. How big an impression will the Undertaker make, and will Andre be on hand? Two men that have already qualified for the Royal Rumble will meet one-on-one, as the 'World's Strongest Man', Dino Bravo takes on Jake 'The Snake' Roberts. Who will pick up the momentum, as we head towards one of the WWF's most prestigious events? In the night's main event, we will see a preview of one of the main events, at the Royal Rumble. During his match against Col Mustafa, 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan was attacked by Sgt Slaughter. Partly because of this, 'The Immortal' Hulk Hogan has challenged Slaughter. On Superstars, Jim Duggan will look to give America the early victory, as he faces the Iraqi sympathizer one-on-one. Can 'Hacksaw' get a measure of revenge, or will the Sarge send a powerful message to Hulk Hogan? All this and more, as Superstars hails from beautiful Sarasota, Florida. Prediction Key Tag Team Championship The Hart Foundation vs. Million Dollar Corporation (Virgil & Steve Austin) Saba Simba vs. The Undertaker Jake Roberts vs. Dino Bravo 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan vs. Sgt Slaughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeJuryExecutioner Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Hey guys, good work thus far. Tag Team Championship The Hart Foundation vs. Million Dollar Corporation (Virgil & Steve Austin) Saba Simba vs. The Undertaker Jake Roberts vs. Dino Bravo 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan vs. Sgt Slaughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg McNeish Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 WWF Superstars Saturday, Week 3, January 1991 Robarts Arena; Sarasota FL 2,000 (Sellout) ***************************************** The Bushwhackers defeated Genichiro Tenryu and Billy Smith in 5:25 when Bushwhacker Butch defeated Billy Smith by pinfall with a Battering Ram. Bushwhacker Luke was really off his game tonight. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. This match brought the crowd's mood down. Genichiro Tenryu is improving in Performance skills. Billy Smith is improving in Performance skills. E+ ========================== Jimmy Snuka defeated Skinner in 4:09 by pinfall with a Superfly Splash. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Jimmy Snuka is improving in Performance skills. D- ========================== 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper performs an in-ring interview with Tito Santana, who talks about his proud heritage, and saying that he'll be approaching the Royal Rumble like a bull fight, using speed and cunning to dance around the dangers, and survive. In the end, he'll slay the giants, and leave victorious. C ***************************************** The Hart Foundation defeated Virgil and Steve Austin in 5:33 when Bret Hart defeated Virgil by pinfall with The Hart Attack. The Hart Foundation make defence number 1 of their WWF World Tag Team titles. Million Dollar Man did some good work at ringside. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Bret Hart shone in this match. The Tag Team Titles storyline has continued with this match. The Dibiase vs. Rhodes storyline has continued with this match. Jim Neidhart is improving in Rumble skills. Jim Neidhart is improving in Performance skills. Steve Austin is improving in Technical skills. D ========================== 'Mean' Gene Okerlund is joined backstage by 'The Mouth of the South' Jimmy Hart, and the challengers for the Tag Team Championship at the Royal Rumble, The Nasty Boys. Jimmy Hart tells the Hart Foundation that they need to forget about Demolition, and their quest to get at the champions, because in 8 days, they won't be the champions any more. He tells Demolition that the Nasty Boys would be happy to give them an opportunity at their titles, because once the belts get around their waists, they're never coming off. The Tag Team Titles storyline has continued with this segment. Jerry Saggs is developing better performance skills. Brian Knobbs is developing better performance skills. C+ ========================== The Undertaker defeated Saba Simba in 3:57 by pinfall with a Tombstone. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Saba Simba is improving in Rumble skills. Saba Simba is improving in Performance skills. C ========================== Gene Okerlund welcomes his guest, the British Bulldog. Okerlund brings up the events of last week, where the Bulldog overcame two men at once, to earn an Intercontinental Championship match, only to be brutally assaulted by the Heenan Family. Davey Boy Smith says that this old dog can't be put down, and that he'll be ready to give all of that fight back to Mr Perfect, when he takes his title, at the Royal Rumble. The Intercontinental Title storyline has continued with this segment. This segment lifted the crowd. British Bulldog is developing better performance skills. B- ========================== Jake Roberts defeated Dino Bravo in 6:35 by pinfall with a DDT. During the match we also had Rick 'The Model' Martel accidentally hit Dino Bravo. Jake Roberts was really off his game tonight. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The Snake vs. Model storyline has continued with this match. C ========================== 'Mean' Gene has the dubious honor of conducting an interview with the WWF World Champion, The Ultimate Warrior. He says that he doesn't have a crown, a sceptre, or a queen, but what he has is the power of the warrior. He's going to load the Macho King's kingdom onto his rocket ship, and fly it straight into the heart of the sun. Gene Okerlund was very underwhelming. The Randy Savage vs. Ultimate Warrior storyline has continued with this segment. This segment lifted the crowd. A ========================== Sgt. Slaughter defeated Jim Duggan in 7:39 by submission with a Cobra Clutch after interference from Col. Mustafa. Sgt. Slaughter seemed off his game tonight. Sgt. Slaughter was visibly tiring toward the end. Col. Mustafa did some good work at ringside. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The Hogan vs. Slaughter storyline has continued with this match. B- ========================== Following the bell, Col Mustafa, Sgt Slaughter, and Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey continue the assault on 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan. That is, they continue until Hulk Hogan rushes out to the ring. The three heels hastily retreat, as Hogan stands tall in the ring, beckoning them back for a fight. As Slaughter et al disappear throught the curtain, Hogan checks on his fallen friend. Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey helped Col. Mustafa during this segment. The performance of Hulk Hogan was fantastic. Col. Mustafa did not come out of this looking good. The Hogan vs. Slaughter storyline has continued with this segment. Jim Duggan is improving at acting. Col. Mustafa is developing better performance skills. B- ***************************************** Final Rating: B- ***************************************** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg McNeish Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 WWF This week on the Primetime Wrestling.... For weeks now, Andre the Giant and The Undertaker have been embroiled in a feud, over who the true big man of the Royal Rumble will be. The Undertaker looks to further his claim, as he takes on one-half of The Rockers, in Shawn Michaels. Will the Deadman make a statement, or will Michaels capitalize on his opponent's split focus? 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes has had his problems with the Million Dollar Corporation, of late. Heading into his big tag team match on Sunday, Dusty will be in singles action, taking on Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan's Haku. Will the Corporation once again get involved? Can Rhodes keep the dream alive? Speaking of the Million Dollar Corporation, Ted Dibiase's newest employee, 'Stunning' Steve Austin faces the African Warrior, Saba Simba. Will Dibiase's hired gun pick up another victory in his young WWF career, or will he have his party spoiled, heading into the Royal Rumble? As the British Bulldog, Davey Boy Smith prepares for his Intercontinental Championship match, he's been called out by the self-proclaimed 'Greatest Intercontinental Champion of All Time', the Honky Tonk Man. Will the Bulldog prove his championship calibur? Will the Honky Tonk Man put himself back in title contention? Will Mr Perfect make an appearance? In the night's main event, 'El Matador' Tito Santana will go one-on-one against the #1 Contender to the WWF World Championship, 'Macho King' Randy Savage. Both men will be looking to build momentum, heading into Sunday, with Savage challenging for the title, and Santana competing in the Royal Rumble match. Who will walk out of Hartford with the victory? Prediction Key Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker Dusty Rhodes vs. Haku Saba Simba vs. 'Stunning' Steve Austin British Bulldog vs. Honky Tonk Man Tito Santana vs. Randy Savage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker Dusty Rhodes vs. Haku Saba Simba vs. 'Stunning' Steve Austin British Bulldog vs. Honky Tonk Man Tito Santana vs. Randy Savage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeJuryExecutioner Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'm back guys, as is the '91 diary. So feel free to PM me, and we'll exchange notes. Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker But then come WM25, Shawn cant say 'Taker NEVER beat him. Dusty Rhodes vs. Haku Its over for Rhodes. Saba Simba vs. 'Stunning' Steve Austin Excellent move, with Austin so early on. British Bulldog vs. Honky Tonk Man The Bulldog has a lot more to gain here, hands down. Tito Santana vs. Randy Savage This match should get a good rating. So I'd be sure to let these two go at it for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek It Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Since I think I am actually behind schedule, I'm going to post Worldwide preview.. http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/TweekIt/WCW/WCWWORLDWIDE.png Worldwide will hold three-fourth of the Light Heavyweight Title Tournament. In the first of three matches, Johnny B. Badd takes on one of the favorites in Flyin' Brian Pillman. Will it Pillman hit Badd with 'Air Pillman' or will Pillman get hit with Kiss That Don't Miss? In second of three matches, Freebird's Badstreet takes on Scorpio. Will strength in numbers come into play with Big Daddy Dink at ringside and any other member of Freebirds lending some 'support' or can Scorpio get pass the numbers and move on? In the final match of three, The Japan Superstar, Jushin Thunder Liger takes on 'RockNRoll' Ricky Morton. Will Morton roll pass Liger or will it be Jushin Liger moving on? The Television Champion, Tom Zenk will defend against the bigger wrestler in Nikita Koloff. Zenk will have to look over his shoulder for Page... will this be the opening Koloff needs or will Zenk pull out the win? Kevin Sullivan will face off against 'War Eagle' Chris Chavis. Will Sullivan's experience be able to take out the currently undefeated Chavis or will Chavis pull out another victory? In the Main Event from A.B.F. Arena in New Orleans, Four Horsemen member, Barry Windham tries to capture the NWA Heavyweight Title from Sting. Will it be Windham time to shine or will Sting once again one-up The Horsemen. PREDICTIONS Johnny B. Badd versus Brian Pillman Badstreet versus Scorpio Jushin Thunder Liger versus Ricky Morton Tom Zenk versus Nikita Koloff Kevin Sullivan versus 'War Eagle' Chris Chavis Barry Windham versus Sting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Johnny B. Badd versus Brian Pillman Badstreet versus Scorpio Jushin Thunder Liger versus Ricky Morton Tom Zenk versus Nikita Koloff Kevin Sullivan versus 'War Eagle' Chris Chavis Barry Windham versus Sting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek It Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/TweekIt/WCW/WCWWORLDWIDE.png Saturday, Week 3, January 1991 A.B.F. Arena, New Orleans, Louisana Attendance 2,000 (SELL-OUT!) PRE-SHOW Hase & Chono defeated The State Patrol in 3:37 when Masahiro Chono defeated Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker by submission with a STF. Hiroshi Hase seemed off his game tonight. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Masahiro Chono came out of the match looking good. D ================================ Beautiful Bobby Eaton defeated Ole Anderson in 1:54 by pinfall with an Alabama Jam. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Ole Anderson is improving in Performance skills. C ================================ Terry Gordy and The Fabulous Freebirds defeated Steve Williams and The Patriots in 6:02 when Terry Gordy defeated Steve Williams by submission with an Asiatic Spike. Big Daddy Dink did some good work at ringside. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The performance of Terry Gordy stood out as being good. The performance of Jimmy Garvin stood out as being good. Terry Gordy is improving in Rumble skills. Terry Gordy is improving in Performance skills. Jimmy Garvin is improving in Rumble skills. D+ ************************ Bob Caudle is in the back with The Four Horsemen consisting of Arn and Ole Anderson, Ric Flair, and Barry Windham. Ole starts out by stating that pretty soon, he will be riding off and will be working behind the scenes to get the Horsemen where they need to be...ON TOP! Double A talks about Funk. He states that he knows that Funk is scared and that is why he didn't show up tonight. Barry talks next warning Sting and Luger. He states that after tonight and than heading into Slamboree that Luger will be facing the NWA Heavyweight Champion... himself. He than states he would beat Luger into a bloody mess and take the United States title! Flair doesn't really noticed what Windham just said about beating Sting and warns Sting that at Slamboree, his reign would come to an end and Flair would strut out of the arena, jump on his jet, and would be taking pictures with kings and queens as the NWA Heavyweight Champion. Flair than tells the viewers and the boys in the back to watch what a Horsemen does as Sid is wrestling next! C+ ================================ Sid Vicious defeated Ranger Ross in 0:37 by pinfall with a Big Legdrop. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The performance of Sid Vicious stood out as being good. D+ ================================ Video recap of victories leading to Scorpio versus Badstreet, Pillman versus Badd, and Morton versus Liger. D- ================================ Scorpio defeated Badstreet in 3:14 by pinfall with a Scorpio Splash. Badstreet and Scorpio just don't click at all, and it showed in their performances. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. D ================================ Tony Schiavone is in the back with Sting. Sting tells Horsmen not to worry about Luger and Funk. They have his back, but they have other business to take care of. Sting tells Flair and Windham to bring everybody that has anything to do with the Horsemen to the ring tonight, Slamboree or any other night and he would still be leaving the arena as World Heavyweight Champion. The Ric Flair vs. Sting storyline has continued with this segment. B+ ================================ Ricky Morton defeated Jushin Thunder Liger in 3:31 by pinfall with a Flying Knee Drop after a distraction from Alexandra York. Jushin Thunder Liger and Ricky Morton have great chemistry, and it showed in their performances. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Ricky Morton is improving in Rumble skills. Ricky Morton is improving in Flying skills. C ================================ Gary Michael Cappetta conducts an interview with 'War Eagle' Chris Chavis. Chavis goes into the whole talk about his heritage, but is cut off by Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan tells Chavis to cut the talk and get to the ring so he can teach him a lesson. D ================================ 'War Eagle' Chris Chavis defeated Kevin Sullivan in 4:26 by count out. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. D ================================ Nikita Koloff defeated Tom Zenk in 3:53 when Tom Zenk was counted out after being attacked by Diamond Dallas Page. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The Page vs. Zenk storyline has continued with this match. C ================================ Brian Pillman defeated Johnny B. Badd in 3:05 by pinfall with a Missile Dropkick. The announcing quality lifted the match. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. The performance of Brian Pillman stood out as being good. D+ ================================ Sting defeated Barry Windham in 5:11 by submission with a Scorpion Deathlock. Sting makes defence number 1 of his NWA World Heavyweight Championship title. This match lifted the crowd. B+ Rating: B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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