WCW: The Quest For The Lost Glory

[TheBigBad1013]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWNitro4.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Week 2, August, 2001</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Pepsi Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 8.200 (sellout)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/TonySchiavone3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeTenay3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong>Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Monday Nitro! Tony Schiavone and Mike Tenay at ringside and, Mike, war once again rages in WCW.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mike Tenay:</strong>The nWo has returned in a big way. We may not like it, but that's the way it is.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong>We also want to wish our usual broadcast partner, Dusty Rhodes, a speedy recovery as he is at home recuperating after being attacked by Vampiro on last weeks show. We miss you, Dusty.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LanceStorm2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeAwesome3.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/TedDiBiase.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JimDuggan2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/NormanSmiley.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> This weeks edition of Monday Nitro kicked off in the ring as the Impact Players took on the team of "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Norman Smiley. It was a match that the Impact Players dominated and Ted DiBiase's new team picked up the win when Lance Storm forced Duggan to tap out to the Canadian Maple Leaf.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Impact Players defeated Jim Duggan and Norman Smiley at 5.32 by submission when Storm forced Duggan to tap out. (D-)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Vampiro10.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DustinRhodesIggy.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Following the Impact Players victory, Nitro cut to the parking lot area where Vampiro and Dustin Rhodes were involved in a heated brawl. Rhodes looked hellbent on getting revenge on Vampiro after Vampiro attacked Dustin's father, Dusty Rhodes, on last weeks edition of Nitro and Rhodes definitely looked to have the upper hand in the fight. Referee's and stagehands eventually filled the area and broke up the fight but the hatred between these two men was obvious. <strong>(D)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/TonySchiavone3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeTenay3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong> You can't really blame Dustin Rhodes for lashing out against Vampiro after everything Vampiro has put him through.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mike Tenay:</strong> Absolutely not. Vampiro has been stalking Dustin for more than a month now. He nearly choked him out during their match at The Great American Bash and then, when he knows that Dustin Rhodes is absent, Vampiro went after Dustin's father last week on Nitro. Vampiro is a truly despicable human being.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong> Up next Rey Misterio Jr. makes his return to the ring, folks.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BamBamBigelow2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ReyMysterioMask.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Back in the ring a masked Rey Misterio Jr. made his return to the ring after missing a month and a half of action following an ambush by Chavo Guerrero Jr. Misterio looked good in his return, facing off against a much stronger, much bigger opponent in Bam Bam Bigelow in a classic David vs. Goliath battle. In the end Misterio was successful in his comeback as he hit a modified version of his Springboard Hurricanrana and picked up the win.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Rey Misterio Jr. defeated Bam Bam Bigelow at 8.13 by pinfall with a modified Springboard Hurricanrana. (C-)</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ReyMysterioMask.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Rey Misterio Jr. celebrated in the ring following his win by motioning that he wanted the Cruiserweight Championship around his waist. The crowd roared with approval but one person didn't seem to appreciate the gesture.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ChavoGuerrero2.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Chavo Guerrero Jr. walked out onto the stage with the Cruiserweight Championship title belt draped across his shoulder, pointing to Misterio in the ring and shaking his head "no", saying that the title belongs with him. <strong>(D-)</strong> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Shane_Douglas7.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Konnan2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MartyJannetty2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Rick_Steiner11.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> Up next was the four way match to determine who would challenge Lance Storm for the US Championship at Souled Out. It was a solid enough match between four men who were all looking for a chance to step up into the spotlight in WCW and on this night that man was Konnan. With Jannetty and Shane Douglas out of the equation for the moment, Konnan used his Ziplock submission move on Rick Steiner, who was forced to tap out.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Konnan defeated Rick Steiner, Marty Jannetty and Shane Douglas at 8.09 by submission when he forced Rick Steiner to tap out. Konnan earns a United States Championship title shot at Souled out. (C-)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> DDP was shown getting ready for his match later tonight against The Outsiders looking intense and focused when...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Sting3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Booker T and Sting entered the room and the three men greeted each other with a nod.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sting:</strong> Are you ready for tonight?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>DDP:</strong> As ready as I'll ever be, bro.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Booker T:</strong> How's the search for a tag team partner going? You find one yet?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>DDP:</strong> Not yet. After Bischoff and the nWo's threats everyone is scared. But even if no one steps up I'll fight those monkeys on my own at Souled Out just like I am doing tonight.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sting:</strong> Good luck tonight, man. We've got your back if they try to pull anything.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Booker and Sting then left the locker room and DDP went back to his match preparations. <strong>(C+)</strong> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/RicFlair2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/RoadDogg.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> The fourth match of the night saw BG James make his in-ring debut in a tough match against "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. BG held his own against the veteran Flair and the end of the match didn't come until Mike Sanders decided to involve himself by attacking BG James outside the ring behind the referee's back which ended up causing BG James to get counted out.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ric Flair defeated BG James at 9.03 by countout following interference from Mike Sanders. (D+)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/RicFlair2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeSanders.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/StacyKieblerHeel.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/RoadDogg.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> After the match Mike Sanders rolled BG James back into the ring and started putting the boots to the man who interrupted him during his promo on last weeks Monday Nitro.Sanders even encouraged Flair to get in on the action and Flair turned to face the camera.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ric Flair:</strong> Pay attention, Goldberg! This is your future!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Flair then grabbed BG James' legs and prepared to apply the Figure Four leglock when...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BillGoldberg2.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Goldberg suddenly charges down the ramp and slides into the ring. Flair immediately bails, wanting nothing to do with a Goldberg, but Mike Sanders doesn't realize what is happening until it was too late as he turned around right into a Spear from Goldberg!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong> SPEAR!!! You know Goldberg wanted Flair but he decided to settle for Mike Sanders.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Stacy Keibler was beside herself in the ring after seeing Sanders nearly get chopped in half by Goldberg, who was staring after Flair who, in turn, was quickly retreating back up the ramp.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Goldberg:</strong> You're next, Flair!!!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Flair then disappeared into the backstage area while the crowd chanted for Goldberg. <strong>(D)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KevinNash2002.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottHall2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LexLuger5.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The entire nWo was backstage in Bischoff's office, discussing the state of current events.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Eric Bischoff:</strong> Look, guys. It is important that we keep the pressure on. DDP can't find a tag team partner because everyone is afraid of us and we have to make sure it stays that way.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kevin Nash:</strong> After we get done with DDP tonight there won't even be a match at Souled Out. We'll take care of it.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Jeff Jarrett:</strong> And I'll take care of Sting. That bastard is mine!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Eric Bischoff:</strong> I know you will. But we still have to keep the pressure on. Especially on Sting and Booker T and I've got just the way to do that.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The six men huddled closely together as Bischoff prepared to share his plan with the rest of the group but the camera cut away before he began talking. <strong>©</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Sting3.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LexLuger5.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> In a battle between two men who were at one time the best of friends it was the Stinger who came out on top after a solid match when he pinned Luger after hitting the Scorpion Deathdrop.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sting defeated Lex Luger at 11.05 by pinfall following a Scorpion Deathdrop. (C+)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Sting3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> As soon as the match was over Scott Steiner and Jeff Jarrett ran down to the ring and attacked Sting. Booker T quickly came to Sting's aid and evened the odds. After several moments of intense brawling, Sting and Booker T managed to drive Steiner and Jarrett from the ring and stand tall. This brought out WCW Eric Bischoff.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Eric Bischoff:</strong> Booker...Sting...I'm getting really sick and tired of the two of you. You want to fight? Well, you are going to get one. Booker T! Your match at Souled Out against Scott Steiner for the WCW World Championship...will be contested inside a Steel Cage! Just you, Big Poppa Pump and...the special guest referee...ME!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The crowd didn't like that announcement one bit but Bischoff just smirked at their reaction, clearly pleased with himself.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Eric Bischoff:</strong> And Sting...at Souled Out you will be facing Jeff Jarrett and everyone on the roster will be banned from ringside expect for the special ringside enforcer...Lex Luger! Congratulations, boys...you just screwed yourself over big time!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Sting and Booker T briefly discussed these announcements in the ring while Bischoff, flanked by Jeff Jarrett and the WCW World Champion, Scott Steiner, stood smiling from ear to ear on the stage. <strong>(C-)</strong> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KevinNash2002.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottHall2.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> The main event was the two on one handicap match between Diamond Dallas Page and the tag team champions, The Outsiders. It was a match that had DDP fighthin bravely against almost impossible odds as he was constantly outnumbered in the ring. In the end, despite a valiant effort, DDP fell to the Outsiders as Scott Hall nailed the Outsiders Edge and pinned DDP for the win.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Outsiders defeated Diamond Dallas Page at 12.25 by pinfall after an Outsider's Edge from Scott Hall (B-)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The nWo music blasted through the arena and the Outsiders stood tall in the ring as Nitro came to a close.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Show Rating: C+</strong></p>

[TheBigBad1013]

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Confirmed Matches So Far</span></strong> <em>(no predictions yet, more matches will be added)</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Scott Steiner vs. Booker T</strong> - Steel Cage match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship - Special Guest Referee: Eric Bischoff</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sting vs. Jeff Jarrett </strong>- Everyone on the roster is banned from ringside except for the "special ringside enforcer" Lex Luger</p><p>

</p><p><strong>

The Outsiders vs. Diamond Dallas Page and ???</strong> - WCW Tag Team Championships</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lance Storm vs. Konnan</strong> - WCW United States Championship</p>

[TheBigBad1013]

<p><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWNitro4.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Monday Nitro Card</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Scott Hall vs. Booker T</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Diamond Dallas Page vs. Lex Luger</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Goldberg vs. Mike Sanders</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Rey Misterio Jr. and Marty Jannetty vs. The Jung Dragons</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Konnan and Hugh Morrus vs. The Impact Players</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Bonus Question: Diamond Dallas Page's tag team partner for Souled Out will be revealed--who will it be?</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p>

[Beejus]

<p><em>Scott Hall</em> vs. Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Diamond Dallas Page</em> vs. Lex Luger</p><p>

<em>Lex is kinda the punching bag of the nWo, as far as I can see. Just at this stage of his career, I can't see him coming off with wins over any of their main opposition.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Goldberg</em> vs. Mike Sanders</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Rey Misterio Jr. and Marty Jannetty</em> vs. The Jung Dragons</p><p>

<em>Neat team, hope to see them in the mix for more than just a few random matches.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Konnan and Hugh Morrus vs. <em>The Impact Players</em></p><p><em>

The push is quite welcomed, Ted will make up for their lacking in entertainment skills as long as TIP bring the workrate.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Question: Diamond Dallas Page's tag team partner for Souled Out will be revealed--who will it be? <em>I'm going with Kanyon. We haven't seen him for awhile so I'm taking that as you're gearing him up for a face turn.</em></p>

[The Lloyd]

Monday Nitro Card

 

Scott Hall vs. Booker T

 

Diamond Dallas Page vs. Lex Luger

 

Goldberg vs. Mike Sanders

 

Rey Misterio Jr. and Marty Jannetty vs. The Jung Dragons

 

Konnan and Hugh Morrus vs. The Impact Players

 

Bonus Question: Diamond Dallas Page's tag team partner for Souled Out will be revealed--who will it be?

Yeh I'll go with Chris Kanyon too like the sound of that

[TheBigBad1013]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCW5.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">World Championship Wrestling reopens the WCW Power Plant</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Big news coming out of the WCW main office today as we can officially confirm that the WCW Power Plant has been reopened. WCW owner Eric Bischoff had this to say about the reopening of the Power Plant:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<em>When I brought WCW back from the brink of death I knew that we had to be conscious about the fact that we had to start building toward the future and creating new stars and the Power Plant will help us do exactly that. It's a great place for talent to come and improve and really hone their skills before we bring them up to the main roster. I see this as a huge step forward in terms of securing the future of World Championship Wrestling.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

We can confirm that several people from the active roster has been sent to the Power Plant already, and a slew of development deals have been sent out over the last few days as well as the company is aggressively pursuing the most promising young talents in the business today. Lastly we can also confirm that Fit Finlay has been named Head Trainer for the Power Plant.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

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[TheBigBad1013]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWNitro4.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Week 3, August, 2001</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the DC Armory in Washington, DC</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 10.000 (sellout)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> This weeks edition of Monday Nitro started off at the announce table where the duo of Tony Schiavone and Mike Tenay welcomed us to the show as Dusty Rhodes was once again missing in action.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/TonySchiavone3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeTenay3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong>Good everning ladies and gentlemen and welcome to another thrilling edition of WCW Monday Nitro! We are just two weeks away from Souled Out and the war between WCW and the nWo continues to rage, Mike.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mike Tenay:</strong> Indeed it does, Tony. Diamond Dallas Page faces off against nWo member Lex Luger tonight and in our feature bout it is the nWo's Scott Hall going one on one with the number one contender to the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, Booker T.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ReyMysterioMask.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MartyJannetty2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KazHayashi.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JimmyYang.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LeiaMeow.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> The opening match was a fast paced one between two teams that could potentially become huge players in the WCW tag team division in the future as Rey Misterio Jr. and Marty Jannetty teamed up to take on The Jung Dragons. With Chavo Guerrero Jr. lurking at ringside but never actually involving himself in the action, The Dragons dominated the first minutes of the match until Rey Misterio Jr. made the hot tag, cleaned house and hit the Springboard Hurricanrana on Yun Yang for the pinfall victory.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rey Misterio Jr. and Marty Jannetty defeated The Jung Dragons at 5.49 by pinfall when Misterio hit the Springboard Hurricanrana on Yang (D) </strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeSanders.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/StacyKieblerHeel.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Mike Sanders and Stacy Keibler were backstage in Eric Bischoff's office where Sanders were complaining about having to face Goldberg later tonight. Sanders asked--with all due respect-- what could possibly have motivated Bischoff to book that match and Bischoff informed Sanders that he should ask his girlfriend about that since she was the one who requested the match. Sanders turned to Stacy who simply stated that she thought Sanders would want revenge after what Goldberg did to him last week. Sanders stated again that he DID NOT want to face Goldberg and asked Bischoff to cancel the match but Bischoff refused, saying that the fans were expecting to see that match tonight. Sanders turned sharply and left the office while complaining to himself that this was all BG James' fault. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DustinRhodesIggy.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> As Mike Sanders and Stacy Keibler left Eric Bischoff's office, Dustin Rhodes entered instead, demanding a match against Vampiro at Souled Out after everything Vampiro has put him through. Bischoff said he likes the sound of that and agreed to book the match, but not just any old match. Bischoff said that it would only be fitting if their match at Souled Out was... a Texas Bullrope match! Dustin Rhodes nodded his head approvingly before leaving the office again. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LanceStorm2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeAwesome3.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/TedDiBiase.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Konnan2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/HughMorrus.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> Lance Storm will defend his United States Championship at Souled Out against Konnan, but tonight they squared off against each other in tag team action as Storm teamed with his Impact Players partner, Mike Awesome, while Konnan teamed with a man who has had more than a few battles with Lance Storm himself, Hugh Morrus. The match was even throughout but in the end it was the Impact Players who came out on top as Lance Storm pinned Hugh Morrus after a perfectly placed superkick to the jaw.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Impact Players defeated Hugh Morrus and Konnan at 8.51 when Lance Storm pinned Hugh Morrus after a Superkick (D+)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Midajah.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The nWo music hit and Scott Steiner, Jeff Jarrett and Midajah all walked to the ring, all of them dressed in black and white nWo attire and with Scott Steiner proudly carrying the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Steiner got on the mic first and cut a promo on Booker T, saying that once he gets through with Booker T at Souled Out he won't even be able to walk out of that cage--he'll have to be carried out! Jeff Jarrett took the mic next and said Sting got lucky at The Great American Bash but his luck is going to run out at Souled Out!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Sting3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Booker T and Sting then interrupted the nWo, walking out onto the stage side by side. Booker T got on the mic first and told Scott Steiner that the nWo may be stacking the deck against him, but he is used to that. Booker said that the deck has been stacked against him his whole life but he has always managed to overcome it and he will again at Souled Out. Booker said that, at Souled Out, not only was he going to walk out of that cage...he was going to walk out of that cage with HIS WCW World Heavyweight Championship! Sting took the mic next and told Jeff Jarrett that he was tired of listening to Jarrett constantly run his mouth. Sting then vowed that the issues between them would be resolved at Souled Out...once and for all. Sting then dropped the mic and the four men engaged in an intense staredown as the segment came to an end. <strong>©</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Diamond Dallas Page was shown in his locker room getting ready for his match later tonight against Lex Luger.<em>"Yo, DDP"</em> a voice suddenly called out behind him and DDP turned around to see a familiar face walking toward him. <em>"Word has it you're looking for a tag team partner"</em> the man continued as the camera turned to reveal the identity of the man: </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ChrisKanyon4.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Chris Kanyon. <em>"I'm your man"</em> Kanyon added as extended his hand to DDP. Page hesitated for a moment but then reached out and shook Kanyon's hand, accepting his offer! <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BillGoldberg2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeSanders.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/StacyKieblerHeel.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> Mike Sanders came to the ring still visibly upset at having to face Goldberg and immediately began using stall tactics when the bell rung. The match eventually got under way and Sanders did manage to get some offense in, though Goldberg was in command of the match more often than not. The finish came when "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair once again tried to get one over on Goldberg only to accidentally hit Mike Sanders with a steel chair instead after BG James had distracted Flair. Goldberg then hit his Spear/Jackhammer combination on Sanders for the win.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Goldberg defeated Mike Sanders at 8.16 by pinfall with a Jackhammer (C+)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KevinNash2002.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottHall2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The nWo, minus Lex Luger, was shown inside Eric Bischoff's office looking at a replay from earlier tonight when Kanyon returned to WCW and offered to be DDP's tag team partner at Souled Out. Bischoff is furious that DDP found himself a partner but Nash tells him not to worry and to book Kanyon against him and Hall for next weeks show and they'll take care of it. Hall agrees but Bischoff says no--he has other plans, both for Nash and Hall and for DDP and Kanyon. <strong>D+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LexLuger5.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> Lex Luger came to the ring alone for this one, no nWo allies at his side. The match was a decent back and forth match that saw Diamond Dallas Page come out on top after hitting the Diamond Cutter on Luger for the win.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Diamond Dallas Page defeated Lex Luger at 10.56 by pinfall with a Diamond Cutter ©</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWWorld3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> A video played to hype up the main event World Title match at Souled Out. The video focused on the history between Scott Steiner and Booker T, both recent and before WCW went on hiatus, and on the Steel Cage aspect as well. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottHall2.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KevinNash2002.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> The main event saw the number one contender to the WCW World Title, Booker T, face off against nWo member Scott Hall who was accompanied to the ring by "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash. In true nWo form, Booker T often faced a two on one situation as the referee struggled to maintain control while the Outsiders worked flawlessly together to allow Nash to get several cheapshots in on Booker T. But just as it looked like the nWo was going to screw Booker T over again, Booker T managed to slip out of the Outsider's Edge and roll Scott Hall up, surprising "The Badguy" and getting the pinfall victory.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Booker T defeated Scott Hall at 14.07 by pinfall with a surprise rollup (C+)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Booker T jumped to his feet and kept his eyes on Nash and Hall, anticipating a revenge attack. As he did, Scott Steiner ran down and slid into the ring. Steiner charged at Booker but Booker saw him coming, ducked under a Steiner clothesline and hit the Bookend on Scott Steiner!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Sting3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ChrisKanyon4.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Sting, Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon then joined Booker T in the ring and the four of them stood tall as Nitro came to an end. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Show Rating: C+</strong></p>

[TheBigBad1013]

<p><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWSouledOut1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Confirmed Matches So Far</span></strong> <em>(no predictions yet, more matches will be added)</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Scott Steiner vs. Booker T</strong> - Steel Cage match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship - Special Guest Referee: Eric Bischoff</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sting vs. Jeff Jarrett </strong>- Everyone on the roster is banned from ringside except for the "special ringside enforcer" Lex Luger</p><p>

</p><p><strong>

The Outsiders vs. Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon</strong> - WCW Tag Team Championships</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lance Storm vs. Konnan</strong> - WCW United States Championship</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Dustin Rhodes vs. Vampiro</strong> - Texas Bullrope Match</p>

[TheBigBad1013]

<p><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWNitro4.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Monday Nitro Card</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Sting and Booker T vs. The Outsiders and Jeff Jarrett</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon vs. KroniK</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Scott Steiner vs. Hugh Morrus</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Shane Douglas vs. Goldberg</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Dustin Rhodes and BG James vs. Vampiro and Mike Sanders</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Shane Helms and Jamie Noble vs. The Impact Players</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p>

[Beejus]

<p>Sting and Booker T vs. <em>The Outsiders and Jeff Jarrett</em></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon</em> vs. KroniK</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Scott Steiner</em> vs. Hugh Morrus</p><p> </p><p>

Shane Douglas vs. <em>Goldberg</em></p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes and BG James vs. <em>Vampiro and Mike Sanders</em></p><p> </p><p>

Shane Helms and Jamie Noble vs. <em>The Impact Players</em></p>

[The Lloyd]

Sting and Booker T vs. The Outsiders and Jeff Jarrett

 

Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon vs. KroniK

 

Scott Steiner vs. Hugh Morrus

 

Shane Douglas vs. Goldberg

 

Dustin Rhodes and BG James vs. Vampiro and Mike Sanders

More hope than anything else...

 

Shane Helms and Jamie Noble vs. The Impact Players

Wish i could go with Helms and Noble though!!

[TheBigBad1013]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWNitro4.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Week 4, August, 2001</strong></p><p><strong> Live from Williams Arena in Greenville, North Carolina</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 13.691</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The nWo music is blaring throughout the arena as the announcers welcome us to Monday Nitro and we go directly to the ring where the entire nWo is already inside.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KevinNash2002.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottHall2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LexLuger5.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Eric Bischoff has a mic in his hand and he starts talking about how, when he put the nWo back together, he stood in this very ring and told the world that they were the elite of professional wrestling, the best of the best. He said that it was up to each and every single member of the group to make sure they lived up to that. Bischoff then turned his attention to Lex Luger specifically and told him that he was standing in the ring with the WCW World Champion, the WCW Tag Team Champions and the man who will defeat Sting at Souled Out. But what has Luger done? He couldn't beat Sting. He couldn't beat DDP. Bischoff then got right in Luger's face and told him to step up and take care of business--or he will be replaced by someone who can! <strong>(D+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LanceStorm2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeAwesome3.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/TedDiBiase.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ShaneHelms.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JamieGibson.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> Storm and Awesome, The Impact Players, put in another dominant performance while Ted DiBiase did some good work at ringside as well. The match ended when Mike Awesome hit the Awesome Bomb on Jamie Noble for the pinfall victory.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Impact Players defeated Shane Helms and Jamie Noble at 6.11 by pinfall when Awesome pinned Noble following an Awesome Bomb (D)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LanceStorm2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeAwesome3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/TedDiBiase.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Konnan2.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> As the Impact Players celebrated their win in the ring, Konnan made his way through the crowd and slid into the ring. Catching the Impact Players by surprise, Konnan quickly tossed Mike Awesome out of the ring, then kicked Storm in the stomach and executed a perfect yet lightning quick DDT on Storm. Konnan then quickly slid out of the ring and escaped through the crowd again as Mike Awesome re-entered the ring while the announcers put over the fact that Konnan had put one over on The Impact Players here tonight. <strong>(D-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DustinRhodesIggy.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/RoadDogg.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Vampiro10.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeSanders.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/StacyKieblerHeel.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> The teamwork between Vampiro and Mike Sanders was much less smooth than that of Dustin Rhodes and BG James and perhaps that was a deciding factor in the outcome of this one as BG James got the pin for his team after hitting the Piledriver on Mike Sanders while Vampiro, who had an opportunity to save the match for his team, chose not to.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>BG James and Dustin Rhodes defeated Mike Sanders and Vampiro at 8.16 when BG James pinned Mike Sanders following a Piledriver (D+)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ChrisKanyon4.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon were backstage getting ready for their match later in the night when WCW owner, Eric Bischoff, walked up to them. Bischoff all but ignored DDP and focused instead on Kanyon, telling him that he made a mistake last week joining with Page and this is his one and only chance to reconsider his choice. Kanyon said he had nothing to reconsider--he wasn't going anywhere! Bischoff then told him that he was making a big mistake and he was going to enjoy watching him pay for it. The WCW owner then walked off and DDP and Kanyon exchanged brief comments before the camera cut away. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BillGoldberg2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Shane_Douglas7.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> The third match of the night saw Shane Dougles inthe unenviable position of facing Goldberg in the ring. Douglas did have his moments during this one, but Goldberg was by far the most dominant of the two and he picked up the win following his Spear/Jackhammer combination.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Goldberg defeated Shane Douglas at 5.48 by pinfall following the Spear/Jackhammer combo (B-)</strong> </p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BillGoldberg2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/RicFlair2.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The match is over but before Goldberg could even get his hand raised in victory, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair hit the ring and attacked Goldberg with a steel chair, blasting him with shots to his upper body and back and even his head but Goldberg just kept getting back up, much to Flair's disbelief. Already busted open from the brual assault, Goldberg tried to get back to his feet one more time and Flair took aim and blasted Goldberg in the head with as stiff and vicious a steel chair shot as anyone has ever seen and Goldberg collapsed to the floor, seemingly unconscious. Flair then got on the mic and informed Goldberg, and everyone else, that it was going to be Goldberg vs. Flair at Souled Out! <strong>©</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/HughMorrus.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> The WCW World Heavyweight Champion kept his undefeated streak alive as he defeated Hugh Morrus in a match that Steiner dominated but Morrus did have enough in him to make it interesting. In the end Morrus was forced to tap to the Steiner Recliner.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Scott Steiner defeated Hugh Morrus at 7.47 by submission with a Steiner Recliner (C+)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Sting3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Booker T and Sting were backstage cutting a promo about trust with Booker saying that they may be outnumbered tonight but they have something on their side that the nWo will never have, something the nWo will never understand: trust. Sting then added that the nWo were allowed to run wild in this company once and it nearly killed it and they won't let that happen again. <strong>©</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ChrisKanyon4.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BrianAdams2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BryanClarke.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> In a match that Eric Bischoff had booked hoping that KroniK would soften up the number one contenders to the tag team titles before Souled Out, it was DDP and Kanyon who came out with the win--though it did not come without cost as KroniK put in a solid performance. In a back and forth match, the finish came when Kanyon hit the Kanyon Cutter on Brian Adams for the pinfall victory.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon defeated KroniK at 9.43 by pinfall when Kanyon pinned Brian Adams following a Kanyon Cutter (C-)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Sting3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BillGoldberg2.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> A hype video for Souled Out played, focusing on Scott Steiner, Sting and Goldberg and their matches at the upcoming pay per view. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KevinNash2002.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottHall2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Sting3.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> The three on two handicap match main event saw the nWo use the numbers game to their advantage rather expertly, but the toughness and determination of Booker T and Sting meant that, despite being three on two, the match was almost 50/50 in terms of offense. With that in mind it was perhaps unsurprising that the finish to the match came when Scott Steiner decided to involve himself in the match and the four on two advantage was too much for Booker T and Sting to overcome as Kevin Nash hit the Jackknife Powerbomb on Sting following Steiner's interference and got the pinfall victory.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>The nWo defeated Booker T and Sting at 12.25 when Kevin Nash pinned Sting following a Jackknife Powerbomb after Scott Steiner interfered (C+)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KevinNash2002.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottHall2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> And the show came to an end with the nWo, minus Lex Luger and Eric Bischoff, standing tall in the ring as the announcers encouraged the fans to tune in to Souled Out this Sunday live on pay per view!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Show Rating: C+</strong></p>

[TheBigBad1013]

<p>And Nitro is up. The biggest surprise of the show, to me anyway, was that Goldberg vs. Shane Douglas turned out to be match of the night. Shane Douglas definitely earned himself some points in my book after that one.</p><p> </p><p>

The final card for Souled Out will be up tomorrow at the latest.</p>

[TheBigBad1013]

<p><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWSouledOut1.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Souled Out Card</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Scott Steiner © vs. Booker T</strong> - Steel Cage match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, Special Guest Referee: Eric Bischoff</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jeff Jarrett vs. Sting</strong> - Special Ringside Enforcer: Lex Luger. Everyone else is banned from ringside</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Outsiders © vs. Diamond Dalls Page and Kanyon</strong> - WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Goldberg vs. Ric Flair</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Vampiro vs. Dustin Rhodes</strong> - Texas Bullrope Match</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>BG James vs. Mike Sanders</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lance Storm © vs. Konnan</strong> - WCW United States Championship</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Shane Helms vs. Yun Yang vs. Kaz Hayashi vs. Disco Inferno vs. Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Alex Wright vs. Jamie Noble vs. Marty Jannetty vs. Crowbar vs. Norman Smiley</strong> - Battle Royal for the number one contendership to the WCW Cruiserweight Championship</p>

[The Lloyd]

Scott Steiner © vs. Booker T - Steel Cage match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, Special Guest Referee: Eric Bischoff

 

Jeff Jarrett vs. Sting - Special Ringside Enforcer: Lex Luger. Everyone else is banned from ringside

 

The Outsiders © vs. Diamond Dalls Page and Kanyon - WCW World Tag Team Championships

 

Goldberg vs. Ric Flair

 

Vampiro vs. Dustin Rhodes - Texas Bullrope Match

 

BG James vs. Mike Sanders

 

Lance Storm © vs. Konnan - WCW United States Championship

 

Shane Helms vs. Yun Yang vs. Kaz Hayashi vs. Disco Inferno vs. Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Alex Wright vs. Jamie Noble vs. Marty Jannetty vs. Crowbar vs. Norman Smiley - Battle Royal for the number one contendership to the WCW Cruiserweight Championship

[Beejus]

<p><em>Scott Steiner </em>© vs. Booker T - Steel Cage match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, Special Guest Referee: Eric Bischoff</p><p> </p><p>

Jeff Jarrett vs. <em>Sting</em> - Special Ringside Enforcer: Lex Luger. Everyone else is banned from ringside</p><p> </p><p>

<em>The Outsiders</em> © vs. Diamond Dalls Page and Kanyon - WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p> </p><p>

<em>Goldberg</em> vs. Ric Flair</p><p> </p><p>

Vampiro vs. <em>Dustin Rhodes</em> - Texas Bullrope Match</p><p> </p><p>

BG James vs. <em>Mike Sanders</em></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Lance Storm</em> © vs. Konnan - WCW United States Championship</p><p> </p><p>

Shane Helms vs. Yun Yang vs. Kaz Hayashi vs. Disco Inferno vs. <em>Rey Misterio Jr.</em> vs. Alex Wright vs. Jamie Noble vs. Marty Jannetty vs. Crowbar vs. Norman Smiley</p>

[SteenBTW]

<p><strong>Scott Steiner ©</strong> vs. Booker T - Steel Cage match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, Special Guest Referee: Eric Bischoff</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jeff Jarrett</strong> vs. Sting - Special Ringside Enforcer: Lex Luger. Everyone else is banned from ringside</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Outsiders © </strong>vs. Diamond Dalls Page and Kanyon - WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Goldberg</strong> vs. Ric Flair</p><p> </p><p>

Vampiro vs. <strong>Dustin Rhodes</strong> - Texas Bullrope Match</p><p> </p><p>

BG James vs. <strong>Mike Sanders</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Lance Storm ©</strong> vs. Konnan - WCW United States Championship</p><p> </p><p>

Shane Helms vs. Yun Yang vs. Kaz Hayashi vs. Disco Inferno vs. <strong>Rey Misterio Jr.</strong> vs. Alex Wright vs. Jamie Noble vs. Marty Jannetty vs. Crowbar vs. Norman Smiley - Battle Royal for the number one contendership to the WCW Cruiserweight Championship</p>

[Dawn]

Scott Steiner

Sting

The Outsiders

Goldberg

Vampiro

BG James

Lance Storm

Rey Misterio Jr.

[TheBigBad1013]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWSouledOut1.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Week 4, August, 2001</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 20.193 (Sellout)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Fireworks go off and the crowd cheers with excitement as Souled Out is about to get underway. We then go to the announce table where the announcers, Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay and the returning Dusty Rhodes, welcomes everyone to the show.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/TonySchiavone3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeTenay3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DustyRhodes.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong> Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to WCW Souled Out! I'm Tony Schiavone, alongside "The Professor" Mike Tenay and Dusty Rhodes.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mike Tenay:</strong> We have a huge night in store for everyone. Scott Steiner versus Booker T inside a Steel Cage for the World Title, Sting versus Jeff Jarrett, The Outsiders versus DDP and Kanyon for the Tag Team Titles...the list just goes on and on.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Dusty Rhodes:</strong> I'll tell you right now what I'm looking forward to the most is to see Vampiro finally get what's coming to him.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ShaneHelms.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DevonStorm.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/AlexWright2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MartyJannetty2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JamieGibson.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JimmyYang.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KazHayashi.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DiscoInferno.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/NormanSmiley.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ReyMysterioMask.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> The first match of the night was the ten man over the top rope battle royal to determine the new number one contender to the Cruiserweight Championship and the eliminations were fast and furious in the first couple of minutes of the match. Rey Misterio Jr. eliminated Alex Wright and Disco Inferno almost immediately while Shane Helms and Marty Jannetty worked together to eliminate both members of the Jung Dragons. Crowbar eliminated Norman Smiley before getting eliminated himself by Shane Helms, making the final four Shane Helms, Rey Misterio Jr., Marty Jannetty and Jamie Noble. Noble was then eliminated by Helms and then Misterio eliminated Helms and it was down to Rey Misterio Jr. and Marty Jannetty, two men who teamed together with great success just two weeks ago on Nitro. The two men went back and forth for a good five minutes before Rey Misterio reversed his way out of an eliminated and sent Jannetty flying over the top rope with a hurricanrana for the win.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rey Misterio Jr. won a 10 man battle royal at 9.54 to become the number one contender to the Cruiserweight Championship (D+) </strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> A video starts playing from earlier today as wee see a black limo pulling into the parking lot area and slowing to a stop. The door opens and out steps the entire nWo.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KevinNash2002.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottHall2.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LexLuger5.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> They all look relaxed and confident, with the exception of Lex Luger who exits the limo last and looks more pressed by the situation than anything else. The announcers remind everyone about the warning that Eric Bischoff gave to Lex Luger this past Monday night on Nitro, telling him that if he wasn't able to live up to the nWo's expectations he would be replaced by someone who could. The nWo enters the building and then the video comes to an end. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/MikeSanders.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/StacyKieblerHeel.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/RoadDogg.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> The second match of the night was an even but disappointing one as Mike Sanders took on BG James. The match went back and forth for pretty much the entire duration of it and the finish came when Stacy Keibler succeeded at distraction BG James at ringside which allowed Mike Sanders to roll up James and get the pin and the win, leaving BG James frustrated in the ring.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mike Sanders defeated BG James at 8.57 by pinfall with a quick rollup following a distraction from Stacy Keibler (D-)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> We cut to the back where nWo member Jeff Jarrett is standing by.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Jarrett says that tonight is the night that Sting's luck finally runs out. Jarrett says that nobody can queston the fact that he is better than Sting and that he is the future of WCW and tonight Sting's streak of good luck is gonna come to an abrupt and painful end! <strong>©</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WCW United States Championship</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWUS2.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LanceStorm2.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/TedDiBiase.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Konnan2.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The third match of the night saw Lance Storm put his United States Championship on the line against Konnan. Konnan came out swinging and took charge of the match early on but Storm battled his way back into it and the next several minutes of the match were an even contest. The finish came, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, without any kind of interference from Ted DiBiase as Storm managed to catch Konnan in the Canadian Maple Leaf and Konnan, like so many before him, was eventually forced to tap out.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Lance Storm defeated Konnan at 9.52 by submission with the Canadian Maple Leaf. Storm retains the United States Championship (D+)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Vampiro10.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DustinRhodesIggy.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> A video played spotlighting the feud between Vampiro and Dustin Rhodes, showing how Vampiro has been stalking Rhodes for the past two months, playing mind games with him and even outright attacking Dustin's father, Dusty Rhodes. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Texas Bullrope Match</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Vampiro10.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DustinRhodesIggy.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> In a match that was every bit as psychical and brutal as one would expect given the extremely personal nature of the rivalry, these two men damn near beat each other half to death and both of them gave every bit as good as they got. It the end it was redemption for Dustin Rhodes who, after two months of being terrorized by Vampiro, managed to beat Vampiro to the point that he was able to drag him around the ring and touch all four corners in succession.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Dustin Rhodes defeated Vampiro at 11.34 when Rhodes was able to touch all four corners in succession (C+)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Post match Dusty Rhodes leaves the announcers table and joins his son in the ring and as they celebrate together we cut to the backstage area where "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair is standing by.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/RicFlair2.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Flair says that Goldberg is a coward and he proved that when he blindsided him on the night of Goldberg's return. Flair adds that Goldberg is a stain on WCW and he is going to make sure that Goldberg never gets the chance to attempt to injure another WCW wrestler ever again, like he did Bret Hart and like he tried to do to him. Goldberg has been given a free pass for far too long and it's high time that someone took him down a peg and "The Nature Boy" is just the man to do it! <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BillGoldberg2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/RicFlair2.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> In a rematch from The Great American Bash, Ric Flair went one on one against Goldberg in a match that, unfortunately, was pretty much on par with their match at The Bash. Goldberg still looked to be a bit slowed down by the brutal attack at the hands of Flair on Nitro and Flair made the most of that, taking charge of the match early on by focusing his attacks on the head and neck of Goldberg. Goldberg eventually made him comeback, however, and once The Man got his momentum rolling Flair struggled to derail it again, despite his best efforts. In the end it was the Spear and Jackhammer combination for Flair and a pinfall victory for Goldberg who remains undefeated following WCW's return from hiatus.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Goldberg defeated Ric Flair at 11.07 by pinfall following the Spear and Jackhammer combination (C-)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> We cut to the back where an extremely focused and intense looking Booker T is preparing for his World Title rematch against Scott Steiner later tonight and the announcers remind us that it will be a Steel Cage match with Eric Bischoff as the special guest referee. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WCW World Tag Team Championships</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWWorldTag.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/KevinNash2002.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottHall2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/DiamondDallasPage.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ChrisKanyon4.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> DDP and Kanyon took it to the Outsiders even before the match got under way as they ran down and attacked the tag team champions as they made their way to the ring. The referee eventually regained control and the match got under way but DDP and Kanyon maintained their advantage early on before the Outsiders, using classic nWo tactics, otherwise know as cheating, took charge of the match and dominated it for the next several minutes. The match eventually broke down into chaos and while Nash and DDP were brawling on the outside with the referee trying to separate them, Scott Hall took advantage by pulling a pair of brass knucks out of his trunks and blasting Kanyon with them. Hall then yelled out to get the ref's attention and covered Kanyon, stealing the win.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Outsiders defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon at 11.50 by pinfall after Hall nailed Kanyon with a pair of brass knucks while the referee was distracted. The Outsiders retain the WCW Tag Team Championships ©</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Midajah.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> We cut to the back again where the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Scott Steiner, is seen preparing for the World Title match later tonight by doing some pushups with the lovely Midajah sitting on his back while the announcers again hype the huge upcoming main event<strong> (C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Sting3.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Another video plays, this one focusing on the issues between Jeff Jarrett and Sting, with Jarrett blaming Sting for supposedly "keeping him down" and repeatedly claiming that he is the future of WCW, while also showing Jarrett's lack of success in his matches against Sting. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Sting3.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/JeffJarrett.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/LexLuger5.jpg</span><p> </p><p> </p><p> In a match where every single member of the roster was banned from ringside with the exception of the "special ringside enforcer" Lex Luger, it seemed almost impossible for Sting to be able to walk away with a win. With Luger patrolling at ringside, Sting was constantly forced to watch his back and that allowed Jarrett to take charge of the match and Jarrett scored several near falls on Sting but each time Sting would somehow manage to kick out. Jarrett even hit Sting with the Stroke and Sting still kicked out. Getting frustrated, Jarrett "accidentally" bumped into the referee who went down and Jarrett yelled at Luger to grab a steel chair and get into the ring. Luger did so and Jarrett pulled Sting to his feet and screamed at Luger to blast Sting over the head with the chair....but Luger hesitated! That only made Jarrett scream at him even more but Luger still hesitated. "DO IT!" Jarrett demanded but Luger refused! Shaking his head and telling Jarrett no before tossing the chair out of the ring and exiting the ring himself. In disbelief Jarrett dropped Sting and walked to the ropes where he screamed at Luger to get back in the ring but Luger still refused and, as Jarrett watched Luger walk back up the ramp, Sting suddenly grabbed him from behind and nailed him with the Scorpion Death Drop just as the referee stirred back to life. Sting then draped his right arm across Jarrett's chest and it was enough for the three count and the win.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sting defeated Jeff Jarrett at 12.35 by pinfall following the Scorpion Death Drop after Lex Luger refused to interfere in the match on Jarrett's behalf (B-)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Another video plays, this one spotlighting the heated rivalry between Scott Steiner and Booker T, with Steiner stealing the WCW World Title from Booker T at The Great American Bash. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Steel Cage Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWWorld3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Special Guest Referee</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/EricBischoff3.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/ScottSteiner.jpg</span>w/<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/Midajah.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/BookerT.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The main event was the highly anticipated rematch between "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner and Booker T and the match did not disappoint. Both men were more than willing to use the steel cage around them as a weapon and, despite Eric Bischoff's questionable officiating, Booker T held his own in this one, even though the deck was obviously stacked against him. Every time Booker had the advantage, Bischoff would intervene and every time Booker went for the cover on Steiner, Bischoff would respond with the slowest count in the history of professional wrestling. In the end, after a grueling and brutal match that saw both men get busted open along the way, the finish came when Steiner, after Booker T had kicked out of the Steiner Flatliner, stole Booker T's finisher and nailed Booker T with a Bookend of his own and Bischoff then counted a ridiculously fast three count to give Steiner the win.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Scott Steiner defeated Booker T at 17.17 by pinfall following a Bookend and a fast count by the special guest referee, Eric Bischoff. Steiner retains the WCW World Championship (B)</strong></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Final Show Rating: B-</strong></p><p> <strong>PPV Buy Rate: 1.05</strong></p>

[TheBigBad1013]

Souled Out is officially up and, as always, any and all feedback and comments are both welcomed and appreciated.

[Woodsmeister]

one of the best WCW returns diaries I have ever read, very enjoyable, to the point and entertaining <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[TheBigBad1013]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Woodsmeister" data-cite="Woodsmeister" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>one of the best WCW returns diaries I have ever read, very enjoyable, to the point and entertaining <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks, man. Glad you're enjoying it <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[RingRider]

Great show man. I had a WCW Returns game going for awhile (strictly offline). All the stars are personality nightmares the undercard guys you want push have little pop. It's an uphill climb for sure. KUTGW!

[TheBigBad1013]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RingRider" data-cite="RingRider" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36487" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Great show man. I had a WCW Returns game going for awhile (strictly offline). All the stars are personality nightmares the undercard guys you want push have little pop. It's an uphill climb for sure. KUTGW!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, I definitely know what you mean. Scott Steiner and Kevin Nash have been particularly problematic for me so far, which really sucks because I see Steiner as one of the most important guys on the roster right now because he's over with the fans and he should still have several good years left in him, and I'm a huge Nash fan so I'm disinclined to not push him.</p>

[TheBigBad1013]

<p><span>http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t1/bigdaddycool2sweet/Euro%20Wrestling/WCW/WCWNitro4.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Monday Nitro Card</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Booker T vs. Shane Douglas</p><p> </p><p>

Goldberg vs. Vampiro</p><p> </p><p>

Chavo Guerrero vs. Rey Misterio Jr. - WCW Cruiserweight Championship</p><p> </p><p>

The Impact Players vs. DDP and Kanyon vs. KroniK - Tag Team Championship Number One Contenders Match</p><p> </p><p>

Lex Luger and Dustin Rhodes vs. Scott Steiner and Jeff Jarrett</p><p> </p><p>

Sting vs. Kevin Nash - If Sting wins he gets a WCW World Title shot at Fall Brawl</p>