WCW 2001: The End Is The Begining...Is The End?

RKOwnage · August 1, 2013

Dark Matches:

- The Filthy Animals (Kidman & Misterio)

- Jason Jett

- Shane Douglas

- Road Warrior Animal, Crowbar & Mark Jindrak

- Lance Storm

? & Kaz Hayashi

Main Card:

- Hugh Morrus

- ? (w/ Konnan)

- KroniK (Adams & Clark)

- Scott Steiner

- Sting

- Ric Flair © - I kinda want to see Flair lose in the first Invitational match hahaha

shawn michaels · August 1, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Henderson" data-cite="Henderson" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> On some side notes, I'm not too fond of all the mystery opponents. I know you need an easy tie-breaker for the predictions, but having mystery opponents for nearly every match (on the main show) is a bit over-kill. I don't mind a few here and there, but it makes it tough to build a show on. Secondly, not sure if you've considered it, but I always have great success teaming Norman Smiley and Ernest Miller. I call them the Smiling Cats and they've had fantastic chemistry as partners in every game I've done.</div></blockquote> I seem to remember some shady booking was promised in the diary's premise. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Not everything will please everyone. It's actually part of the story, but from what I remember, these matches will probably fade away, and get occasional, since I cant debut new workers every week forever. Still, i definitely understand where you're coming from. I get it. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LordJaguar" data-cite="LordJaguar" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Interesting premise...not sure how I missed it before. I'll drop some predictions as soon as I catch up on things...</div></blockquote> Hope you like it.

shawn michaels · August 1, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">It was on the news this week: By Dave Melter (From the archives of TEW.com, June, Week 1)</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">If you haven't checked the dirt sheets since WCW Nitro is Gene, here are some of this week's headlines you might have missed:

- WCW unable to draw in star power: It seems that WCW has tried, and failed, to sign some big names to bolster their roster. Several names are rumoured to have refused a deal with the South East company, one of those names seems to be Hulk Hogan. Everyone seems to doubt WCW will last long, so I wouldn't expect any big names to sign at this point.

- WWF is looking to bolster their roster. Now that the Monday Night Wars are over, Vince Mcmahon's company is the #1 in the world, and needs to have a few more names in there to better balance the roster.

- The Monday Night Wars might be over, but the war between WCW and WWF rages on. Both companies have issued the continuation of their "No PPA contracts allowed between both promotions." You either work with WWF or WCW. No middle ground is allowed. This has sparked some bidding wars in the first week of June. It seems that WCW and WWF are competing for the services of Jerry Lawler. The King is rumoured to be heading back to TV, and both companies are fighting for his services. Unknown indy star John Cena is also rumoured to be the center of another bidding war. Reports say he is seen as a future major star by McMahon, so...this obviously means that WCW is out to get him before the WWF.

- WCW's development territory is welcoming new workers, but also some wrestlers from the main roster. The newest addition to the Power Plant development territory is Johny The Bull (Stamboli). It is widely believed that WCW creatives look at Stamboli as a future star and are sending him to development to hone his skills. Other workers from the main roster might follow him soon. In fact, some are already rumoured to have done so.

- WCW has a new Wellness Policy since Sting became the head booker. It seems the policy is made with the intention of getting rid of drugs in WCW. (yeah, good luck on that one) According to the terms of the new wellness program, WCW reserves itself the right to fire a worker that fails on merely on test, if they so chose to do so, but also reserves itself the right to look at every violation on a case by case basis. This basically means that there is not a strike system in place and one test will be enough to fire someone, if WCW so choses to do so. But they will analize any violation on a case by case basis, so I would expect some clemency in most cases. There are also rumours that 3 workers might have already tested positive in a test made after Nitro is Gene. One of them might even be a Main Eventer. We will be telling you more, as soon as we have confirmation.

- WWF Raw is War made a 84 (B+) this week. The main event (and MOTN) was a match between The Rock & Rikishi. The Rock won and the grade was 82.

- Bill Goldberg is heavily rumoured to be involved in negotiations with the WWF. Nothing seems set to stone yet, but an offer has, acording to sources, been made. Goldberg is yet to know why he was fired, and some inside sources are reporting that it might have something to do with Rena Mero. If the WWF can reach an agreement with the former NFL player, this might be a huge blow to WCW. The war rages on...</div>

shawn michaels · August 1, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Secondly, not sure if you've considered it, but I always have great success teaming Norman Smiley and Ernest Miller. I call them the Smiling Cats and they've had fantastic chemistry as partners in every game I've done.</div></blockquote> Almost forgot: I won't be able to try it out for now, since Smiley went to the power plant as a trainer. (That and the fact that a few months are already simmed at this point) but I do appreciate the suggestion. I will try this in the future, if I have that chance.

shawn michaels · August 1, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">Chapter 1: "What Kind of Day Has it Been..." - Part 3

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<div style="text-align:center;">Bill Goldberg: As soon as i heard that Sting was the new booker I thought "Man...we are going down." It wasn't personal, I just never thought of him as a booker. Then I got fired for absolutely no reason...I had to read about it on WCW's website. So my thoughts about Sting as booker? Man i saw nothing good for WCW's future. I think a booker that is actually a booker must be man enough to look you in the face and tell you you are fired!</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Johnny Ace: The company was a mess...by god, the backstage was a mess...everything was a god damn mess...

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<div style="text-align:center;">Eric Bischoff: There is always this special feeling when a company has been off TV for a while, and than returns. WCW hadn't died, but we had been 3 months out of TV. The nostalgic feeeling that comes from that...is priceless...It's like everything old becomes new again.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Sting: Yeah...everything old becomes new alright! The good and the bad. The matches and the workers, but also the attitude, the backstage problems, and all the bad things. And while the nostalgic feeling of it all, the good things that come out of it, will not last long...well, the bad ones are always much more...permament.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Season 1 - Episode 2: "Everything old is new again..."</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Bret Hart: There was a lot of controversy when Bill Goldberg was fired, and, again i say, watching from the outsider, things did not look that good for WCW. There were also other factos to have in mind. Rumours of wellness violations, backstage fights, and the iminent fear of getting fired were some of them. But "Nitro is Gene" left the door open to a new start. And than came the second show...</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Sting: I was never worried with the second show. The whole "Everthing old is new again" nostalgia thing would always make it look good. I was more worried with future shows.

</div><div style="text-align:center;">Ric Flair: There was a lot of expectation about the second Nitro, but we also had expectations about the future. There really was a lot of uncertainty lying around...and that was not good for us...I mean, it would always reflect on our performances out there.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Vince McMahon: WCW? I thougth WCW died in 2001. What came back after it was some nostalgia act. That was how i saw things. I really didn't care how much tribure show they could put on. It was time for the reall stuff and I did not saw Sting has a man capable of running that show.

</div><div style="text-align:center;">Dusty Rhodes: WCW was a like a trap...a setup...the kind of thing that will always backfire if you can't handle it. Sting was caught in it...and somehow he had to make it or break it.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">WCW Presents: The New Era (Narrated by David Arquette)</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">(We go to the opening credits, displayed to the Sound of AC/DC's "Highway To Hell.")

Created By: Steve Borden

David Arquette: Hello and wellcome to another episode of TNE. As you may know by now, my name is David Arquette, and I am your guide through this journey, that tell us the story of WCW's new era. In June 2001, WCW had just presented it's comeback Nitro, titled "Nitro is Gene". Though critically aclaimed, the show had set some expectations, and people were tuning in to see what the next show would all be about. However, things weren't easy. WCW was beginning to show major signs of instability. Among them, the firing of Bill Godlberg, the uncertainty of a...well...uncertain wellness program, and the constant rumours of backstage problems. Something was wrong in the kingdom of Denmark.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Booker T: When you have a company full of egos, so many egos, like WCW...things will soon fall appart. Personally, I have no idea how to handle such a problematic locker room. Than again, I wasn't the booker. I feel that leadership would be required...but there is a thin line between leadership and being a dictator. Anyone who wanted to lead WCW at that time, would have a hard time finding out which side of the line should be picked.

Eric: A plan...you always need a plan. I always asked Sting what his plan was. He always assured me he had it all covered, but...I always got the feeling we were drifting when the shows began. He nad no margin for error</div>.

<div style="text-align:center;">David Arquette: The first major sign of trouble was the situation involving the release of Bill Goldberg.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Rena Mero: The Bill Goldberg release? That was something. There was a lot of theories at that point...some involving my name. Someone started this ridiculous rumour that Bill was hitting on me, or something like that, and the internet made sure that this ridiculous rumour would not go away for a while...

Vince McMahon: Weakness! That was what i thought of it. You want to fire a man? You can at least have a reason. That whole thing was bizarre. Was I going to take advantage and offer him a deal? Of course...it wasn't my fault Sting was randomly firing his talent.

Arn Anderson: It was the little things...you know? Stupid things....things like "Where is Jimmy (Wang Yang) and why isn't he doing his tag team with Kaz?" Stupid little things like that. But a lot of those stupid things were being noticed, and the fans would read into every decision...every one of those small things. It was like a snow ball effect. And than there was the Open Fight Night initiative? What was really the point in all of that if there was really no big name to début in there? This kind of small things... If you can really find a lot of them...of you start adding them up...it can be very tricky. Some of them were nothing but made theories. Jimmy wan't in the show because Sting decided to put him in the power plant, to improve his skills. He was young, and Sting saw potential in him. There was nothing wrong with that... But again...the little things you know?

Shawn Michaels: I was asked to joined that ship...and i said no. And Sting was, is, and will always be my friend. But i did not want to have anything to do with that sinking ship. Not because of Sting, I was rooting for him...but it seemed that nothing good could come out of that.

Dusty Rhodes: No one big, Like Hogan for example, or Michaels, wanted to come here, no matter how much they were offered. No one actually believed that WCW would survive that long. And to some extent...that made the whole Open Fight Night thing look like some desperate atempt at shock value... And, like everything in life, some people liked it...some did not.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">David Arquette: And among all the rumours and speculation...it was time for Nitro's next edition. There was a nostalgic feeling surrounding it...but there were also expectations...people ready to judge it... It was the circus of Pro-Wrestling at it's best.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">(Commecial Break - End of Part 1)</div>

akujy · August 2, 2013

This is really good. I would keep reading this just for the writing. Don't get me wrong, the shows are great, but this writing is also amazing. WCW seems to be heading into some kind of turmoil. Interesting.

shawn michaels · August 5, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="akujy" data-cite="akujy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This is really good. I would keep reading this just for the writing. Don't get me wrong, the shows are great, but this writing is also amazing. WCW seems to be heading into some kind of turmoil. Interesting.</div></blockquote> Thanks. The next show is running a bit late, due to some personal reasons, but I will post it as soon as I can. Sorry to everyone and hope you can keep following. These things happen to a writer, sadly more than once, as most of you most know. I will put he show up as soon as I can.

shawn michaels · August 7, 2013

I have been asked if this is over. It most certainly isn't. Fear not. I have been quite busy these days, but I will do the write up as soon as humanly possible. I apologize for the delay.

shawn michaels · August 13, 2013

It is with great sadness that, due to severe health problems, I will be ending this dynasty. I have also ended any other project I was involved in here, or other boards, except for the Shawn Michals multi-player extravaganza, to which I hope to return as soon as I recover. I would put this on hold, but it migh take a while, so I believe my best option is to end it, since nobody will remember this by the time of my possible return. I can always start a new one, or even restart this one, anything is possible. Thanks to everyone that commented and/or read this. I hope to see you all soon.

akujy · August 15, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="shawn michaels 82" data-cite="shawn michaels 82" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It is with great sadness that, due to severe health problems, I will be ending this dynasty. I have also ended any other project I was involved in here, or other boards, except for the Shawn Michals multi-player extravaganza, to which I hope to return as soon as I recover. I would put this on hold, but it migh take a while, so I believe my best option is to end it, since nobody will remember this by the time of my possible return. I can always start a new one, or even restart this one, anything is possible. Thanks to everyone that commented and/or read this. I hope to see you all soon.</div></blockquote> Sad news, I was loving this. Hope you get better soon and hope to see you back on the boards. We will always keep in touch outside of here, but this dynasty was somehing I liked following. Too bad what's happening to you, man. Get well soon.

Genadi · August 30, 2013

Just catching up with some Diaries now. Really nice work, great read <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="shawn michaels 82" data-cite="shawn michaels 82" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It is with great sadness that, due to severe health problems, I will be ending this dynasty. I have also ended any other project I was involved in here, or other boards, except for the Shawn Michals multi-player extravaganza, to which I hope to return as soon as I recover. I would put this on hold, but it migh take a while, so I believe my best option is to end it, since nobody will remember this by the time of my possible return. I can always start a new one, or even restart this one, anything is possible. Thanks to everyone that commented and/or read this. I hope to see you all soon.</div></blockquote> Well that's too bad, was enjoying the read!

shawn michaels · January 18, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">Do You Still Remember The New Era?</div>

If you do, get ready to go at it again, as it might be returning. If you never read the dynasty, feel free to look back at the first episodes. If there is enough demand, I might bring this back. This was the first full game that I played in TEW 2013 and...I still have the save and I've just played it recently. Which made me remember of this dynasty. Now that I'm back and better, I could get this back on. If there is enough demand. Do you want to see TNE back? If so, why? Will I even care with your opinions when it's time to make my decision? If you want to find out, stay tunned on this thread.

Beejus · January 19, 2014

I much enjoyed it, as it was a rather innovative idea. And plus, WCW Lives diaries always interest me.

Rob5KC · January 19, 2014

Well, count me in as one who is pulling for it to return. I didn't read this the first go-round because I wasn't on the forum that much back in the summer, but I've just finished reading the whole thing and I frickin' loved it. Just such a different way to do a dynasty and the writing just pulls you in.

In other words, let them play! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

shawn michaels · January 19, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">This week...on...WCW Presents: The New Era.</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">- The firings continue. Who will be the next victim?

- Goldberg's release sent shockwaves through the media. Will we ever know why he was fired? And how will fans react?

- The backstage is beginning to crumble...will the shows decline due to this?

- It's time for 90 minutes of Nitro with no tributes. Will the show succeed...or not really?</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Nitro Preview, by Dave Meltzer (From the archives of TEW.com, June, Week 2)</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Nitro is Gene has come and gone. And it was praised. But can Sting sustain his 65, or was that a result of simpathy due to Gene Okerlund's death? It was a bizarre week. Goldberg got canned, and he has no idea why. There are a lot of theories...some include...Rena Mero. What gives, Eric B.? Here are the announced matches for next week.

Dark Matches:

- The Filthy Animals (Kidman & Misterio) vs. 3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)

- El Dandy vs. Jason Jett

- Alex Wright vs. Shane Douglas

- Ernest Miller, Lash LeRoux and Kwee Wee vs. Road Warrior Animal, Crowbar & Mark Jindrak

- Lance Storm vs. Johnny Swinger

? & Kaz Hayashi vs. Jamie Knoble and Chris Harris (Open Fight Night Match)

The pre-show doesn't seem full of any surprises, except for Kaz's partner, and Open Fight Night (OFN) participant. It seems that Sting is being smart enough to cater not only to the TV audiences, but also to those who pay tickets. Smart move. WCW will need to keep the ticket payers happy. I can actually see WCW developing some undercard stories on the pre-show as a bonus, like they did with the Chick Magnet's debut last week. If you are one of the spectators at the Amway Arena, you will have a lot of wrestling to watch. Good for you...and me, I will be there.

Main Card:

- Hugh Morrus vs. Buff Bagwell (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1) - Who will advance in the next round of NWA's title tournament?

- Chuck Palumbo (w/ Sean O'Haire) vs. ? (w/ Konnan) - The Thrillers want revenge for last week's upset and so Konnan will have to produce a partner that will have to square off against Palumbo. Who will it be? Who will win?

- KroniK (Adams & Clark) vs. Dynamite Duo (? & ?); Open Fight Night Match - A new team called Dynamite Duo has responded to the OFN challenge. Who are they, and can they overcome KroniK?

- Scott Steiner vs. ? (OFN Match) - The final OFN match of the day will feature Scott Steiner facing a newcomer. Who will it be, and will an upset happen to Steiner?

- Sting vs. Mike Awesome (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1) - The Icon vs. the former ECW champion. Who will advance to the next round?

- (The Ric Flair Invitational #1) Ric Flair © vs. Booker T; (United States Championship Match) - Booker wants his title back and he means business. Can he overcome the champion, or will Flair have the final wooo...i mean word, here?

This looks like an interesting Nitro. But a lot of question marks are left unanswered. 3 OFN matches will bring 4 free agents to WCW. Will WCW become the land of free agents? Konnan's partner will also be revealed. It is not an OFN match, so this will be a familiar face. What and who to expect? Nitro is looking like a mistery...one I don't wanna miss. Let us all wait for monday to arrive quickly.

</div>

Nitro Quick Picks:

Dark Matches:

- The Filthy Animals (Kidman & Misterio) vs. 3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)

- El Dandy vs. Jason Jett

- Alex Wright vs. Shane Douglas

- Ernest Miller, Lash LeRoux and Kwee Wee vs. Road Warrior Animal, Crowbar & Mark Jindrak

- Lance Storm vs. Johnny Swinger

? & Kaz Hayashi vs. Jamie Knoble and Chris Harris (Open Fight Night Match)

Main Card:

- Hugh Morrus vs. Buff Bagwell (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

- Chuck Palumbo (w/ Sean O'Haire) vs. ? (w/ Konnan)

- KroniK (Adams & Clark) vs. Dynamite Duo (? & ?); Open Fight Night Match

- Scott Steiner vs. ? (OFN Match)

- Sting vs. Mike Awesome (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

- (The Ric Flair Invitational #1) Ric Flair © vs. Booker T; (United States Championship Match)

Predictions are back on - since the last ones were made in the summer - so you can review your choices or simply confirm them. All predictions made before for this show are voided, as it would be expected, so if you did predict before, you need to do so again. The prediction contest will also restart, since contestants will most likely change. Other then that, have fun, enjoy and feel free to comment and suggest anything you see fit.

As an extra challenge (and potencial tie breaker) try and guess any of the mistery wrestlers for this week's Monday Nitro.

<div style="text-align:center;">Nitro will be coming back....eventually, in a TV Set near you! Don't miss it!</div>

Beejus · January 19, 2014

Repredicting:

The Filthy Animals (Kidman & Misterio) vs. 3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)

- El Dandy vs. Jason Jett

- Alex Wright vs. Shane Douglas

- Ernest Miller, Lash LeRoux and Kwee Wee vs. Road Warrior Animal, Crowbar & Mark Jindrak

- Lance Storm vs. Johnny Swinger

? & Kaz Hayashi vs. Jamie Knoble and Chris Harris (Open Fight Night Match)

Tajiri

Main Card:

- Hugh Morrus vs. Buff Bagwell (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

- Chuck Palumbo (w/ Sean O'Haire) vs. ? (w/ Konnan)

Rick Steiner

- KroniK (Adams & Clark) vs. Dynamite Duo (? & ?); Open Fight Night Match

London and Kendrick?

- Scott Steiner vs. ? (OFN Match)

Davey Boy Smith

- Sting vs. Mike Awesome (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

- (The Ric Flair Invitational #1) Ric Flair © vs. Booker T; (United States Championship Match)

shawn michaels · January 19, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I much enjoyed it, as it was a rather innovative idea. And plus, WCW Lives diaries always interest me.</div></blockquote> Thanks Beejus. Hope you Enjoy it. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rob5KC" data-cite="Rob5KC" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Well, count me in as one who is pulling for it to return. I didn't read this the first go-round because I wasn't on the forum that much back in the summer, but I've just finished reading the whole thing and I frickin' loved it. Just such a different way to do a dynasty and the writing just pulls you in. In other words, let them play! <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> Good to have you on board, hope you have fun. So, as you can all see, predictions are back on. Feel free to have a go at it, much like I will give another go at this and see how it goes, now that I'm back. If it turns out well, and if I enjoy it posting as much as I do playing it, then this will be back for good.

CadeSydal · January 21, 2014

The Filthy Animals (Kidman & Misterio) vs. 3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)

- El Dandy vs. Jason Jett

- Alex Wright vs. Shane Douglas

- Ernest Miller, Lash LeRoux and Kwee Wee vs. Road Warrior Animal, Crowbar & Mark Jindrak

- Lance Storm vs. Johnny Swinger

? & Kaz Hayashi vs. Jamie Knoble and Chris Harris (Open Fight Night Match)

Tajiri

Main Card:

- Hugh Morrus vs. Buff Bagwell (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

- Chuck Palumbo (w/ Sean O'Haire) vs. ? (w/ Konnan)

Rick Steiner

- KroniK (Adams & Clark) vs. Dynamite Duo (? & ?); Open Fight Night Match

London and Kendrick?

- Scott Steiner vs. ? (OFN Match)

Davey Boy Smith

- Sting vs. Mike Awesome (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

shawn michaels · January 25, 2014

Predictions are still open, i havent "worked the show into paper yet" because I'm thinking about some changes I might do with the presentation. I'm not chaning the style of how I present the shows and I don't want to change the format of the episodes and the commentaries from the workers and all of that, I'm just thinking on a way to do it without dragging the interviews part for too long so I can put a few more shows out there to better develop the story. Maybe have them talk about more than one Nitro, or recap a month in an episode. Suggestions?

Henderson · January 25, 2014

Dark Matches:

- The Filthy Animals (Kidman & Misterio) vs. 3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)

- El Dandy vs. Jason Jett

Who are you to doubt El Dandy?!

- Alex Wright vs. Shane Douglas

- Ernest Miller, Lash LeRoux and Kwee Wee vs. Road Warrior Animal, Crowbar & Mark Jindrak

- Lance Storm vs. Johnny Swinger

? & Kaz Hayashi vs. Jamie Knoble and Chris Harris (Open Fight Night Match)

Jimmy Yang!! Reform of the Jung Dragons

Main Card:

- Hugh Morrus vs. Buff Bagwell (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

I know you're pushing Buff, but Demott would be the better choice.

- Chuck Palumbo (w/ Sean O'Haire) vs. ? (w/ Konnan)

Maybe you managed to get Eddie Guerrero back?

- KroniK (Adams & Clark) vs. Dynamite Duo (? & ?); Open Fight Night Match

Any jobbers? No idea.

- Scott Steiner vs. ? (OFN Match)

Lash LeRoux?

- Sting vs. Mike Awesome (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

Please don't have Sting job....

KnowYourEnemy · January 26, 2014

Nitro Quick Picks:

Dark Matches:

- The Filthy Animals (Kidman & Misterio) vs. 3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)

- El Dandy vs. Jason Jett

- Alex Wright vs. Shane Douglas

- Ernest Miller, Lash LeRoux and Kwee Wee vs. Road Warrior Animal, Crowbar & Mark Jindrak

- Lance Storm vs. Johnny Swinger

? & Kaz Hayashi vs. Jamie Knoble and Chris Harris (Open Fight Night Match)

Main Card:

- Hugh Morrus vs. Buff Bagwell (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

- Chuck Palumbo (w/ Sean O'Haire) vs. ? (w/ Konnan)

- KroniK (Adams & Clark) vs. Dynamite Duo (? & ?); Open Fight Night Match

- Scott Steiner vs. ? (OFN Match)

- Sting vs. Mike Awesome (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

delv213 · January 26, 2014

Nitro Quick Picks:

Dark Matches:

- The Filthy Animals (Kidman & Misterio) vs. 3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)

- El Dandy vs. Jason Jett

- Alex Wright vs. Shane Douglas

- Ernest Miller, Lash LeRoux and Kwee Wee vs. Road Warrior Animal, Crowbar & Mark Jindrak

- Lance Storm vs. Johnny Swinger

? & Kaz Hayashi vs. Jamie Knoble and Chris Harris (Open Fight Night Match)

Main Card:

- Hugh Morrus vs. Buff Bagwell (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

Buff was one of the few people getting really over near the end of WCW. No reason for that to stop that so soon.

- Chuck Palumbo (w/ Sean O'Haire) vs. ? (w/ Konnan)

Chuck Palumbo sucked to put it blunt. The sooner Sean O'Haire splits from him the better. The guy was pegged to be a future main eventer by many during this time.

- KroniK (Adams & Clark) vs. Dynamite Duo (? & ?); Open Fight Night Match

Despite KroniK being somewhat over, they still couldn't work a match to save their lives.

- Scott Steiner vs. ? (OFN Match)

It'd be silly to have Steiner involved on the losing end of a match 2 weeks in a row. He needs to get his momentum back so DDP could face a red hot heel.

- Sting vs. Mike Awesome (NWA World Title Tournament, round 1)

Sting's still a huge draw, can't have him losing to non-threats like Awesome.

- (The Ric Flair Invitational #1) Ric Flair © vs. Booker T; (United States Championship Match) Draw

I expect a Double DQ/Draw. No need to put Flair over twice in a row against the World Champion. Jeff Jarrett probably comes out and lays out both men leading to a save from someone who isn't booked this week. I don't expect it to be a surprise save, more like Nash coming out to save both men.

shawn michaels · January 26, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">Episode 2: "Everything Old Is New Again..." - Part 2</div> David Arquette: Rumours of wellness policy violations, and backstage fights, the firing of several workers, including the high profile release of Bill Goldberg. These were troubles times for WCW, but it was time for Monday Night Nitro...would everything old be new again? Stay tunned and find out! It's up next! <div style="text-align:center;">Monday Nitro's Week 2 Review, by Dave Melter (From the archives of TEW.com, June 1st.)</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Show: WCW Monday Night Nitro Held: Monday, Week 2, June 2001 Location: FL, Amway Arena (South East) Attendance: 17,968</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Welcome to another live TEW.COM coverage of Nitro. My name is Dave Meltzer and we are about to see what WCW will bring us in this second week of Nitro, since their return to TV. Are you ready? Here is what happened on the preshow!</div> Angle: The Pre-Show kicked off with an angle where Gregory Helms was talking about his recent victory over Chavo Guerrero, when none other than Chavo attacked him with some cheap shots. The surprise factor was enough to allow Chavo the upper hand and a classic beatdown was the result. Helms was left bloodied on the floor, as Chavo looked impressed with his work. - Grade: 30 Match 1: 3 Count (Shannon Moore & Evan Karagias) defeated The Filthy Animals (Mysterio & Kidman) when Moore used the ropes to cheat his way to victory, when he pinned Billy Kidman for the win. - Grade: 47 Match 2: El Dandy defeated Jason Jett with a clean win. - Grade: 32 Match 3: Shane Douglas defeated Alex Wright in a short match with a clean victory. - Grade: 47 Angle: Paisley hypes The Chick Magnets for a few minutes. Is she their manager? What's the deal here? Where is Sable?? - Grade: 27 Match 4: Road Warrior Animal, Crowbar & Mark Jindrak defeated (cleanly) Ernest Miller, Lash LeRoux & Kwee-Wee - Grade: 45 Match 5: Lance Storm defeated Johnny Swinger in what was an obvious squash match. - Grade: 36 Match 6: "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson & Kaz Hayashi defeated Jamie Knoble & Chris Harris - OFN Match, in what was Danielson's debut with WCW. And he started well, with a clean pin on Chris Harris. - Grade: 37 <div style="text-align:center;">And Now... WCW Presents: Monday Night Nitro! Announcing Team: Tony Shciavone (face), Myke Tenay (face) & Dusty Rhodes (heel)</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">The show opened with Eric Bischoff for the second week on a row. He talked about how WCW needs to shake things up again, and how it needs to reinvent itself if it wants to survive. He continues by stating that releasing dead weight like Bill Goldberg (and a few other names he mentions) was simply in the best interest of the company. He is heavilly booed by the crowd, and "We want Goldberg" chants can be heard during the rest of his promo. Once again, just like last week, he proceeded to show us a video with the highlights of the preshow. Before he finally left he said that WCW needs order, it needs to avoid the chaos that almost killed the company not so long ago, and firing Bill Goldberg was jus the beginning (more "We want Goldberg" chants) , because he will do anything he can, to preserve WCW. "At...any...cost!" Dave's Review: Well it was a good promo from ol' Eric. It seems he has decided to take advantadge of the heat he has for firing Goldberg...and it worked. He looked good out there. - Grade: 65</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Buff Bagwell vs. Hugh Morrus (NWA World Title Tournament, Round 1)</div> <div style="text-align:center;">A good contest between two men that did everything they could in order to advance to the next round. In the end, it was Buff Bagwell that ended up getting the win, after hitting The Buff Blockbuster on Morrus, to get the 3 count and the impressive win. Winner: Buff Bagwell (advances to the next round)</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Dave´s Review: This was a good brawl and a decent way to open the show. Both men could benefit of a few more wins in the future, if they want to get a bigger crowd reaction. - Grade: 57</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Chuck Palumbo (W/ Sean O'Haire vs. Dustin Rhodes (W/ Konnan)</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Konnan finally introduces his partner who is none other than Dustin Rhodes. He called him one half of Bad Reputation, which will apparently be the name of this tag team. The match was pretty open with back and forth action coming from both ways, until O'Haire managed to distract the referee and Palumbo took advantadge to hit a low blow on Dustin. He followed that with a pin and got the 3 count. Winner: Chuck Palumbo</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Dave's Review: Dustin Rhodes was faced with the never easy task of carrying Palumbo into a good match. And he succeeded. This victory will probably be a way to continue this feud, that will probably end with the titles on the line on the next ppv. Solid work here, let's see how this evolves. - Grade: 54</div> <div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>After the match, both teams end up brawling for a few minutes, as Bad Reputation was trying to avenge that loss to The Thrillers. It ended up being one of those brawls where everyone just brawled to the outside. And they kept brawling in the backstage until WCW officials finally managed to split them appart. Dave's Review: Like i said before, this seems like the type of feud that will have the titles on the line at WCW's next ppv. Regular stuff. Surprised to see this alliance between Konnan and Rhodes, but since the team actually has a name, I would say this will probably last a while. It seems that this might also be a way to silently remove Konnan out of the Filthy Animals. - Grade: 42</div></blockquote></div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">The brawl seems finally controled and the camera cuts to Eric B's office. He is talking to someone on the phone when he is suddenly interrupted by Kanyon, Lex Luger and Rick Steiner. Luger is in no mood to be joking around and he is complaining about how Jeff Jarrett stole his chance to be a world title contender. He demands another shot and he wants to face Jarrett, that could only pin him through cheating, but Kanyon and Steiner also want another chance to get involved in the World Title Picture. Bischoff listens to their arguments for a while, until he finally breaks his silence to say that if none of them were even capable of defeating Jarrett, how can they expect to be World Title Material? He says they need to go to the back of the line...and if they want to prove themselves...they can do it at The Great American Bash, where it will be Kanyon vs. Lex Luger vs. Rick Steiner. And the winner will become the #1 contender to the United States championship. All three men are unhappy with this, so Eric reminds them that he still has one spot left on the NWA title tournament and he is giving it to Kanyon. Luger and steiner are angry and confused, wondering why is Kanyon having the chance to become the #1 contender for two titles and they ask Eric why is he doing that to them. To which Eric simply responds: "Why? Because I can! Now get the hell out of my office!" </div> <div style="text-align:center;">Dave's Review: So...it seems that Eric B's way of ending the chaos is...by creating more chaos? I have no idea what is coming out of this...but Kanyon having the shot to become #1 contender for both the US Title and the NWA world Title was something i did not see coming. I guess all of these men will have major issues to settle at The Great American Bash. - Grade: 52</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">KroniK (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) vs. Dynamite Duo (Marty Jannetty & Marc Mero) - Open Fight Night Match</div> To the surprise of many, the Dynamite Duo was finally revealed...and it was none other then the duo of Marc Mero & Marty Jannetty, two more free agents trying to make it in WCW. The match was pretty even and at some point, the Duo was dominating Kronik, but they managed to turn things around and Kronik would hit the Total Meltdown on their opponents to secure the win. <div style="text-align:center;">Winners: KroniK Dave's Review: Im am surprised to see Mero & Jannetty as the Dynamite Duo, but these guys definitely have chemistry as a team. That helped the match a lot, enabling them to hide some of KroniK's...inabilities. It was a good match that made everyone involved in it look good. - Grade: 57 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Up Next is Kevin Nash's time to talk. He comes to the ring and blatantly attacks Ric Flair, saying that if it wasn't for Jeff Jarrett he would be holding the United States Title right now. He demands that Flair adds him to the very first Ric Flair Invitational, so that Flair, Booker and him can have a fair match this time! He talks about this for a few minutes, tauting and insulting Flair, but The Nature Boy leaves him unanswered, not even bothering to come down to the ring, or even making an appearence at all. Nash looks pissed and leaves after waiting a few minutes for Flair to come out, until he finally realises that is not going to happen. Dave's Review: Could this be the beginning of a Flair vs. Nash feud? Or will this situation transpire into the world title scene? I have no idea, but I hope they can build these guys well and give us some god feuds over this. Let's hope that is the case. - Grade: 63</div></blockquote></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Scott Steiner vs. Juventud Guerrera - Open Fight Night Match</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Free Agent Juventud Guerrera is revealed as Steiner's opponent for tonight. Maybe in hindsight he regrets that decision, because as soon as the match was under way...Steiner completely destroyed him and got his clean win, still looking as much crazy as lhe was ast week, or even more. Winner: Scott Steiner</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Dave's Review: Squash! Let's see where they are going with this Steiner build up, but so far so good. And it's nice to see Juvi on WCW. He sold his beating like a real man, and made Steiner look even better. - Grade: 50</div> <div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>After a commercial break, Nitro is back and DDP is in the ring, with a mic on his hand. He say that, contrary to everyone at the arena, and those watching at home, he is not wondering why Steiner did what he did. He says that Steiner is a crazy freak and last week was just Scott Steiner being...Scott Steiner. However, he chose the wrong man to do so and DDP demands to see Steiner in the ring right now, urging steiner to fight him like a man. Face to face, no cheap shots, no tricks. And he wants to fight him now! Eventually, Steiner appears at the top of the ramp, with a mic on his hand. It seems that he is about to say something...but instead he just drops the mic and leaves. DDP is furious, and continues to call him out, insulting him, calling him a coward and demanding him to fight right now! But Steiner is long gone. Dave's Review: So the Scott Steiner saga continues, and, much to everyone's delight, it looks like DDP will be a main character on this saga. Can't wait to see where this goes. Both guys did wonders on this segment and I wouldn't be surprised to see WCW trying to milk this one on the long run. That is...if the two veterans can keep delivering the goods every week. - Grade: 66</div></blockquote></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Sting vs. Mike Awesome (NWA World Title Tournament, Round 1)</div> <div style="text-align:center;">These two were able to put on one heck of a match. This could have been anybody's ball game, but "The Icon" eventually proved why he is one of WCW's biggest stars when he lock the Scorpion Deathlock, forcing Awesome to tap out. Winner: Sting (Advances to the next round)</div> Dave's Review: A great match! The MOTN so far. If Awesome was a little bit more over, this match would probably have been seen as big deal. But he is not...although Sting made him look good out there. - Grade: 62 <div style="text-align:center;">The Ric Flair Invitational #1: Ric Flair © vs. Booker T - United States Championship</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Well...what can I say? This was awesome! First things first: Flair came to the ring and cut a promo saying that tonight marks the beginning of a new era, as he will win his first invitational and will proceed to the biggest winning Streak that WCW has ever seen! And then Booker came, and it was time to fight! Booker is the worker we all know he is, so when he's paired with someone as extraordinary as Flair, we get a MOTN performance. This match was indeed amazing, a slow build open match that allowed both man to show their A Game! The end came when Booker T hit the Harlem Hangover on Flair...but out of the crowd came Jeff Jarrett, and he blasted Booker with his trademark guitar before he could pin Flair, leaving the ref with no choice but to call for the bell, making Booker T the first man to win the Flair Invitational...in it's debut!</div> Dave's Review: Holy Crap!!! MOTN!!! MOTN!!! This is awesome and...wait, something's going on... - Grade: 72 <div style="text-align:center;"><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Jarrett continues his assault on Booker T, and Flair is livid, just looking at what's going on... He just realised that he lost his first invitational. The crowd is euphoric and Flair can't belive what just happened. (More "We want Goldberg" chants can be heard, along with other chants, most of them mocking Flair. Eventually, Flair joins Jarrett on his beatdown and they both continue to assault Booker T. Flair poses with his US Title Belt, screaming "You lost your rematch, you're done! Woooo!" and Jarrett poses with Booker's World Heavyweight Chapionship. That is...until Kevin Nash is seen running down the ramp. He quickly gets into the ring (well, not that quickly, it's Kevin Nash! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />) and starts fighting both Jarrett and Flair. It seems that the numbers game will eventually catch up to Nash, but Booker is back on his feet, and helps him level both of their opponents. Flair and Jarrett, being defeated, decide to live to fight another day and retreat. Nitro closes with Booker T and Kevin Nash celebrating in the ring. Dave's Review: Well that was underwhelming...the scenario looked good, but some of the participants just seemed lost out there. Regardless, with was a good brawl and having Flair defeated on his first invitational was indeed a great way to close Nitro. - Grade: 56</div></blockquote></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Final Show Grade: 67</div> David Arquette: Up next, on TNE's thid part we will look at the fallout of Monday Nitro. Stay Tunned for the final part of this week's journey into WCW's backstage! Nitro Quick Results: Pre Show: - 3 Count defeated Filthy Animals - El Dandy defeated Jason Jett (Who are you to doubt El Dandy?!) - Shane Douglas defeated Alex Wright - Animal, Crowbar & Jindrak defeated Ernest Miller, Lash LeRoux & Kwee-Wee - Lance Storm defeated Johnny Swinger - Bryan Danielson & Kaz Hayashi defeated Jamie Knoble & Chris Harris (OFN Match) Main Show: - Buff Bagwell defeated Hugh Morrus (NWA World Title Tournament, Round 1) - Chuck Palumbo defeated Dustin Rhodes - KroniK defeated Dynamite Duo - Scott Steiner defeated Juventud Guerrera (OFN Match) - Sting defeated Mike Awesome (NWA World Title Tournament, Round 1) - Booker T defeated Ric Flair (By DQ) - US Title Match, #1 Ric Flair Invitational (OOC: Prediction Contest results will be updated on the next post.) <div style="text-align:center;">(End Of Part 2)</div>

K-Nection · January 27, 2014

I felt heartbroken when i got to the second to last page of this thread and seen you were suffering from health problems. I am glad you are better.....By the way this diary is a great read and I am glad your revitalized this. I am always interested in juggling another good diary if its done right.

shawn michaels · January 27, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="K-Nection" data-cite="K-Nection" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36380" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I felt heartbroken when i got to the second to last page of this thread and seen you were suffering from health problems. I am glad you are better.....By the way this diary is a great read and I am glad your revitalized this. I am always interested in juggling another good diary if its done right.</div></blockquote> Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you like the dynasty, and welcome. Hope you keep liking it and following it.

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