Rebooking Nitro's

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WCW Thursday Thunder Preview

 

 

Me and my diary 4 years ago vs. Me and my diary today

 

 

 

So TEW 2020 is on its way, huh?

 

Good timing for me to finally end this diary at last. While I'm not free off work, I got some free time to advance with the go-home Thunder, the last TV show before Starrcade.

 

I don't expect any predictions, but here are the matches for the upcoming Thunder.

 

 

 

 

Official Thunder Card

 

1) Eddie Guerrero vs. Jushin Liger © - Non-title match

 

2) Crowbar and Billy Kidman vs. CM Punk and "The Fallen Angel" Christopher

 

3) Perry Saturn vs. Vampiro © - WCW Hardcore championship match

 

4) Brian Adams vs. Bryan Clarke

 

5) Triple H vs. Mystery Hart family member

 

6) The New Blood (Randy Orton, Sean O'Haire, Johnny The Bull, Mark Jindrak, Samoa Joe) vs. The Revolution (Steven Regal, Chris Candido, Lance Storm, Dustin Rhodes, Chavo Guerrero Jr.)

 

7) Sting vs. Hulk Hogan © - WCW United States championship match

 

No time to explain, we must go!

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<p>1) <strong>Eddie Guerrero</strong> vs. Jushin Liger © - Non-title match</p><p> </p><p>

2) Crowbar and Billy Kidman vs. <strong>CM Punk and "The Fallen Angel" Christopher</strong></p><p> </p><p>

3) Perry Saturn vs. <strong>Vampiro ©</strong> - WCW Hardcore championship match</p><p> </p><p>

4) Brian Adams <strong>vs. </strong>Bryan Clarke</p><p> </p><p>

5) <strong>Triple H </strong>vs. Mystery Hart family member</p><p>

<em>Stu?</em></p><p> </p><p>

6) The New Blood (Randy Orton, Sean O'Haire, Johnny The Bull, Mark Jindrak, Samoa Joe) vs. <strong>The Revolution (Steven Regal, Chris Candido, Lance Storm, Dustin Rhodes, Chavo Guerrero Jr.)</strong></p><p><strong>

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7) <strong>Sting </strong>vs. Hulk Hogan © - WCW United States championship match</p>

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WCW Thursday Thunder on TBS (Show #107)

 

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Week 4, December 2000

Breslin Centre, Great Lakes (11,478)

 

Christmas is over and we're firing on all cylinders on our road to Starrcade.

 

 

Just as Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone, and Bobby 'The Brain' Heenan welcome us to this show, bagpipes blast from the speakers, and Roddy Piper makes an appearance. Boss has a mic in his hand, as he's dizzily walking down to the ring to host his very own talk show! Piper sits down in the chair and says that Starrcade is almost here, and he can't wait for it. For a couple of reasons too! First of all, the card he brings to the table is top-notch. Roddy will be happy to see Hogan get mauled by Steiner or Goldberg, and apart from that, he will get to kick Eddie Guerrero's beans! What's not to like? Also tonight, he brings all of us another big match. Piper announces that in tonight’s main event we will see Hulk Hogan defending his US championship against Sting! Because when you think you have all the answers, Roddy Piper changes the questions!

 

"Guerrero, if you think that you're smarter than me, then you are dumber than you look, amigo! Hot Rod has plenty left in the tank, and you can be sure that I will kick, scratch and bite to get one up over you!! I never back away from any fights, and let me tell you, I didn't have one in a while, and that makes me even crazier, perro! And you don't want to face an extra crazy Piper, hahaha... BECAUSE CRAZY HOT ROD WILL PUT ANY DIRTY DOG TO SLEEP!! Now I know what you're gonna bark from there, Piper didn't give me a chance to wrestle, Piper didn't give me a chance to work. LISTEN PAL, you can get that big lawnmower in your greasy pawns and push yourself to the top of the mountain for all I care, maybe I’ll even throw you a penny when you're done! But don't say that RODDY PIPER is not a fair commissioner, I'm the fairest guy you will find in this arena, company, in this country! GUERRERO, COME OUT NOW, I HAVE A GIFT FOR YOU HAHAHA!"

 

No Eddie. Piper falls back into his chair and impatiently runs a hand up and down his face and hair, being bored of waiting. He finds the flask in his jacket once again, empties it, drops the jacket like Flair and kicks the chair out of the ring. Still no "Latino Heat" in this place... "SHOW YOUR FACE NOW, OR I'LL SEND YOU UP NORTH!" - he screams while announcers whisper to each other. Finally, a man comes out on the stage, but it's not Eddie Guerrero. It's Hector Guerrero, Eddie's brother.

 

 

"Oh, he's so much of a chicken he sends The Gobbledy Gooker down my way! Come on in, feel yourself at home in my ring. I will call Chavito to bring us burritos and some tequila, maybe Eddie will come to join us too! I have all the time for your family, Guerreros, because clearly, I am the patient boss that feeds all your little pissants!"

 

Hector gets into Roddy's face who's snickering and laughing, telling the man to mind his own business, or he will end up just like Frankie Williams in 1984, beaten and buried in two minutes! Hector doesn't go anywhere and gets blindsided by a flask shot, dropping down ala Jimmy Snuka. He's out cold, and only now Eddie Guerrero is out for vengeance! Piper jumps off the ring and takes his jacket with him, while Eddie checks on his brother.

 

"Guerrero, my gift for you is really simple. You're gonna have a match, a rematch with one of the greatest legends of this sport... Jushin "Thunder" Liger! He wanted to fight you for months, and take his victory back, and since you're so fired up already, let me call the refs in and make you work extra before you show up on Starrcade to lace my pair of boots and clean them up after I kick the monkey crap out of you, hahaha! Enjoy your five minutes of fame!"

 

 

This match caught Eddie off guard, but he's one of the best performers we have here in WCW, so he adapts to the environment soon enough, and puts pressure on the best cruiserweight in the world.

 

When we talk about adapting and finding a way to slip out of the tough situation, Eddie is the guy you want to learn from. He kept Liger on his toes for the entirety of the match. They exchanged punches and kicks, they bounced off the ropes and wrestled on the mat, showcasing that they can do everything. There are some similarities in the arsenal of these two men, as Eddie pushed Liger up with a Surfboard, while Liger got Guerrero for two after a Brainbuster! "Latino Heat" put his leg on the bottom rope, which made Jushin furious with the referee. Don't turn your back on Eddie, he will roll you up! One, two, NOOO! Eddie dares to step on the mask of Liger and give him a face wash, then lays on the turnbuckle. We can't see Liger's face, but if we did, his eyes would probably set us on fire.

 

Eddie avoids contact with the cruiserweight champion, takes him down with Headscissors from the outside and prepares to hit the Frog Splash, when Mike Awesome jumps the rail and pushes Eddie of the top rope! Revenge is a dish best served cold, and that was a pretty rough landing for Eddie, who crashed his ribs on the steel steps. The ref caught Mike red-handed and called for the bell! Piper was absolutely livid, getting into the ring to point his finger into Awesome's chest.

 

In a bout that featured great action and average heat, Eddie Guerrero defeated Jushin Liger in 15:01 when Jushin Liger was disqualified when Mike Awesome ran in and attacked Eddie Guerrero. 72/100

 

 

"You ruined my match, you idiot! And this time you will not get away easily, no-no-no. You're BANNED from tonight's main event, and guess what... you're joining Sid Vicious on the list of guys who misses Starrcade too! Touch me now, and I will throw your massive woman out of the card!"

 

Awesome is staring Piper down, and channels all his anger on Eddie, powerbombing him on the apron!! Mike yells back, saying he just snapped Piper's Sunday opponent in half because there's no way an old man like Piper can get the job done on his own!! Mikey storms out, and now Piper is looking to put his frustrations away on Eddie. Massive mounted punches to Guerrero's head, Liger stomps on the poor man too... will anyone save "Latino Heat" from injury? It certainly won't be Chris Benoit, Hector, or Chavo Guerrero. Although there's still a man who always stayed loyal to Eddie.

 

And his name is Rey Mysterio Jr!

 

 

He's in a mask!! But how?? Rey is standing on the ramp, finally getting the attention of the champion and the commissioner. Perhaps this was the Christmas gift of Jimmy Hart? Rey sprints down the ramp, and wipes out Liger like a superhero! Rey dropkicks Piper in his bad hip, effectively shoving him out of the ring. Then Rey picks up the mic...

 

"The wrongs have been righted, and now Rey Mysterio is back! Liger, I am not asking you for a match, I'm getting it. This Sunday, the chase ends, and the real king of the cruiserweights emerges!"

 

Liger backtracks, he leaves the title in the ring. Rey picks it up, puts it around his neck and poses on the turnbuckle, to celebrate the return of his real persona! Eddie is surprised, he didn't expect any of this. Rey helps his vato to stand up, and together they are looking on at Piper and Liger. Well, it looks like now Rey is taken seriously, and he will get his Starrcade rematch with Jushin "Thunder" Liger! That is going to be a legendary match, and it's even sweeter to get it after a year-long tease. Backstage, Revolution watches the show on the TV monitor. Chavo Guerrero is glued to the screen, so Shane Douglas gives him a cuff. "Franchise" brags about forcing Flair to a match stipulation of his choice, saying he will make that horse-toothed bastard kiss his white A*S!

 

 

"But comrades, it's not only about me. Tonight we have to prove to the world that we are untied, that we stand strong, and that no differences can split us apart. Now I know that we had some difficulties lately. we lost a good soldier in Perry Saturn, but we got one of the original members back, and he's the best damn technical wrestler in the world, alright!?? Chris and Dean will win the gold this Sunday, and prove that our stable of athletes is miles ahead of everyone else! Full Metal Mayhem or not, these two are one of our very best, no doubt about it!"

 

Lance Storm didn't take kindly to the praise of Benoit, but the argument is left for another day, as Jeff Jarrett wants a minute of attention from his guys.

 

"That's all well and good, Shane, but I'm the crown jewel of The Revolution, and we have to think about the gold we already have! Of course, good old J-E-Double F J-A-Double R-E-Double T can handle himself just fine, but still, I expect some support from my camp! I've been put in many title matches lately, and this one on Sunday against Ken Shamrock is probably the biggest one!"

 

Shane says that Jarrett will get the help he needs, but Jeff says he didn't mean that. He doesn't need help to beat Shamrock, he is a man enough to do it himself, but he wants back up, in case that MMA coward will try something funny with him! Benoit is not taking Jarrett seriously at all, and another argument starts. Shane breaks it up, and tells everyone to empty the room, so he and Benoit could talk! Yes, Jeff, you too. People leave the room, leaving only two men talking.

 

- You wanted to talk, Chris?

- Yes. Do you trust me?

- What do you mean?

- Do you trust me? Do you trust my instincts?

- Well yeah, anything happened?

- We can't trust Chavo. He will put a knife in your back soon enough, he will sell out to Piper just to get one up on Eddie. I know it's coming, and I wanted to warn you.

- ...Ok. Thanks, Chris, I hear you. Keep an eye on him for me.

 

Tenay says it's Crowbar and Billy Kidman against CM Punk and Christopher after we're back from commercial!

 

 

We continue with a bit of craziness here. Clean cut Billy Kidman finds himself in the same corner with a lunatic named Crowbar to take on the straight edge jerk CM Punk and the mysterious, dark acolyte who's calling himself Christopher.

 

Billy and Punk don’t like each other one bit. Punk harassed Torrie Wilson with insults about junkie Kidman for the past month or so, and that’s just not cool. Punk repeatedly talked about Kidman's addiction while he was away from the ring, and now Billy can outlet all that frustration on the guy who thinks he's better than you. Now Crowbar… Crowbar is used to toiling in mediocrity, and he has no problem getting into trouble just doing stupid stuff with Daffney. Last time they did, they interrupted Christopher's promo and that's when their feud started.

 

Here the match went back and forth, with Punk getting a near fall on Crowbar after hitting him with a knee to the chin. Kidman broke it up with a Springboard Leg Drop. The scuffle followed, Christopher got himself a blind tag and finished Crowbar in style. Moonsault from the top rope, and then a move called The Angel's Wings sealed the deal in seven minutes.

 

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but non-existent crowd heat, CM Punk and Christopher defeated Crowbar and Billy Kidman in 7:10 when Christopher defeated Crowbar by pinfall with Angel's Wings.

 

Post-match, LAX squad showed up on the TurnerTron, telling Kidman to avoid dark alleys because the hood boys are not done with him yet, and even though K-Dawg had to go back to Mexico, he sent them some reinforcements, brrrap. Interesting. Meanwhile, Luna Vachon, Daffney, Madusa and Torrie all start a huge argument where Madusa slapped Torrie. She then got taken down by Daffers! With Daffney and Luna screaming, we turn back to Tony, Mike, and Bobby.

 

- Whoever yells louder wins the argument! Go, ladies!

- Is that how it works, Brain?

- YES, TONY, AND I LIKE THEIR VOICES MUCH MORE THAN YOURS!

- Notes taken, let's take it t...

 

You think that was loud? Scott Steiner is in the house! Scotty fixes his beard and gets straight to business, ignoring the scuffle in the ring... the announce team is not interrupting Mr. Steiner, they still want to see the year of 2001.

 

 

"Last Monday, 'The Genetic Freak' Scott Steiner was put in a six man tag team match, where he shared a ring with some stupid jabronies, and one of them was standing in MY corner!

 

The name of that dumbas* is Bill Goldberg, and he made me mad. When 'Big Poppa Pump' asks for a tag, you give it to him!! Ricky understood that and that's why he's one part of the greatest tag team in the history of this company. I've held tag titles, TV title, US title, and now my eyes are set on the big gold belt, and you better believe that 'Freakzilla' is twice the man Bill Goldberg is, and that makes me the alpha male of this business and a future world champion! Goldberg, you speared me out of fear that I will take your shiny title away from you this Sunday, but you didn't spear me hard enough to knock me out, you just made me angry! That Spear might break Hogan in half, but I, I'm not Hogan, I'm a real man with a set of balls!

 

I added Hak Hogan into this title match because I know I can take both titles with me, just like I can take your wives with me, and I know that Hogan will never shy away from the spotlight. He missed Nitro because his stupid kids wanted to spend more time with their dad on holidays. Guess what? The family man in me will take care of your mom when I am done with Hogan. This Sunday, when he steps in this very ring, the chase stops and this peak drops... on his red and yellow saggy a**!

 

I'm gonna take the US title, and I'm gonna take the world title, because I am not just a 'Real American', not just 'The Man'... I'm 'The Real American Man'! HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME!"

 

Scotty rescued this rambling promo with his last line. Scott drops the mic to show off his peaks, he has strong words for both Hogan and Goldberg, and this Sunday he will get the chance to back them up. He leaves the ring with his theme music playing full blast. Let's take a short break… because Vampiro and Saturn will fight each other next!

 

 

Before this hardcore title match, we get to see how Vampiro bit Saturn in the neck a few weeks ago, turning him into an uncontrollable schizophrenic who attacks innocent people for no apparent reason. Well, in this match Perry has enough reasons to be violent with Vamp, who is thrown around the ring like a sack of potatoes.

 

A claw to the eye helps turn the momentum on Vamp's side, as he puts his martial arts kicks on the ex-Revolution member. Now drifting all alone, Perry doesn't have the numbers advantage, while Vampiro is in cahoots with "The Natural Born Master". Green Mist blinds Saturn and prompts this brawl to a finish, but then Vader slumbers to the ring and takes his massive fists to the painted freaks.

 

Vampiro stays loyal to his master and jumps off the top rope to catch Vader with a knee! With all men down, Vampiro looks over the crowd, and prepares to bite "The Mastodon", when John Cena's generic music hits! John decides to right the wrongs of Monday, by "saving" Vader and throwing the dreaded dude back in the ring for Saturn. Death Valley Driver! Saturn pins Vampiro and regains the hardcore title!

 

In a match that had some good action and average heat, Perry Saturn defeated Vampiro in 8:01 by pinfall with a Death Valley Driver. Perry Saturn wins the WCW Hardcore championship. 73/100

 

Saturn is still seeing green, and the ref is not feeling confident enough to give him the title. John Cena takes the title and hands it over, but gets attacked by the hardcore champion in return!! Saturn stiffs the heck out of the rookie and puts him in the Rings of Saturn for touching his belt! Vader is back from his nap, he goes up top and squashes both John and Perry with his Moonsault!! Vader covers Saturn to win the title back, and he's now prepared for Muta and Vampiro to double team him... but that attack never comes. They vanish in the air, leaving Vader alone for now. What will happen on Sunday? There's no way to tell, but right now Vader is adding insult to Cena's injury by dropping a Vader Bomb on him.

 

Bret Hart has a sit-down interview with Tony Schiavone.

 

"The Hitman" looks sour, he’s very upset with Triple H invading his house last Monday. Tony wastes no time and lets Bret vent as hard as he pleases. Christmas events left us with only one question, a question about Triple H...

 

 

"When I thought that you couldn’t sink any lower, you pull out this. You crash into the house of my father, ruin Christmas for my relatives, talk about Montreal… just to get under my skin? The hit you pulled on me proved that you’re not a man, and what happened last Monday only shows that you’re nothing but a conniving backstabber, incapable and insecure enough to rely on your ring skills to beat me. You can kill yourself a Cerebral Assassin, but people call me The Excellence of Execution. And this Sunday, you will see how much better I am than you. Play your mind games while you can, because there’s nothing you can do to stop me in that ring. I am the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be… and that ‘damn good' is not good enough. I’ll see you this Sunday, and I accept your challenge. It’s going to be an 'I Quit' match, and you can bet that Sharpshooter will screw you over harder than anything you’ve come across in your entire life!"

 

Our announce team calls us back to the ring, where Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke will collide in a second.

 

 

Not so long ago Clarke and Adams were chilling in the back, smoking doobies and counting green like a couple of good brothers.

 

But now, they have parted ways. Adams sided with Hall and Nash, who he hung out with in NWO some time ago, and Clarke backed DDP and Kanyon, because he's also from Tri State. Yes, that's enough for a connection to happen... plus Kanyon hinted that he and Clarke had some history together, but nothing personal.

 

The match was nothing special, although we got to see a bunch of power moves from both guys. Both wanted to win with a Chokeslam, but then Clarke pulled off a new move called Nuclear Heat, a Pumphandle Powerbomb! That was enough to get him the victory.

 

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but non-existent crowd heat, Bryan Clarke defeated Brian Adams in 6:58 by pinfall with a Nuclear Heat. 49/100

 

 

Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon raised the arms of the winner, while Adams didn't even get a pat on the back for his efforts, as Hall and Nash did not show up tonight. DDP used this in his short and sweet promo, saying that Big Kev and Scott will feel the bang this Sunday, and he will personally spare them from overworking by delivering a swift Diamond Cutter! Kanyon nods and adds that after they beat Hall and Nash, they will go after the tag team titles once again! It's hard to get this going when you can't get Kev and Scott to show up sober after their Xmas binge. Surely enough, they make it look like they're too big for B-shows. They won't miss Starrcade though, you can bet on that.

 

"Mean Gene" is with Hulk Hogan backstage, mean Hulk!

 

Okerlund is rather friendly with Hulkster, but he wants to ask him about Steiner, stir the pot like he usually does.

 

 

"Well let me tell you something, Mean Gene, Hulkster heard every dirty word Scott Steiner just dropped in that ring, brother.

 

I've had to put up with that man for a long time now, and this Sunday at Starrcade, Hulkamania will run wilder than ever, brother, and Steiner will shut his mouth once and for all, when I drop the leg and become the undisputed world heavyweight champion, dude. All the little Hulkamaniacs want it, the real wrestling fans want it, everyone with a brain bigger than a peanut wants it. Scott Steiner thinks he had anything to do with including me in this main event, but that's a lie, and Hulkster hates liars! Liars like Piper! He put me in a title defense two days before the biggest event in the history of this company, Mean Gene! He put me against a man called Sting! For me, he's a man called snake, brother, striking me with a baseball bat when my back is turned.

 

I'll beat that coward clean, just like in 1997, and there's nothing Bret Hart or Roddy Piper could do about it! SO WHATCHA GONNA DO, BROTHER, WHEN HULKAMA-"

 

The interview is over, as Scott Steiner ambushes Hogan with a lead pipe! They have a scuffle, but road agents get involved quickly. Larry Zbyzsko and Arn Anderson hold Steiner back, while Hogan is directed in the opposite direction by Tully Blanchard and Bobby Eaton. It will be a busy night for our backstage workers! And would you look at that?

 

 

Triple H is making his way to the ring! He acts like he's disgusted with the world title picture and has a lot to say about his visit to the Hart Dungeon.

 

"First of all, allow me to say I am sorry. Raiding the house of Bret Hart, on Christmas, it was a sick thing to consider. I dismissed the unwritten rule in life - don't mess with the family of another man... but hey, that family is already messed up. I probably shouldn't be talking about that family, or else I will upset someone's feelings. Well screw it, everything that happened to them was well-deserved. I have only two words to say about it, and it's not 'suck it'... no, two words that I want Bret Hart to remember is... natural selection. I draw no line in the sand, Hitman, and on Sunday you will find out exactly... who... I... AM!"

 

Triple H seems to have a plan, and he is getting ready for a match? That is correct, he throws the bottle away and tells his opponent to come out. A very young-looking man with a weird haircut runs out and trash talks Triple H.

 

"You see everyone? That's Teddy, he's one of them. He's trash personified, he has no talent and no business being in the same ring with me. But I'm a giver, so I'll give this punk a chance to prove to me how tough Harts really are. Bring it, kid!"

 

 

Complete and utter demolition. Triple H ragdolled Teddy and never gave him an inch. One Pedigree was enough for "The Game" to go over. What is it with baddies using wrestler's family members as their punching bags?

 

In an extremely short match, Triple H defeated Teddy Hart in 1:29 by pinfall with a Pedigree. 63/100

 

Triple H is not done here. He mounts Teddy and busts him open, drawing blood on his knuckles. That's inferior blood (if you listen to the maniac), and he looks disgusted with the young man he just put through hell. But don't be so cocky, Hunter, because Bret Hart is marching to the ring with his crutch, slamming it in Triple H's back!! Bret absolutely annihilates his Starrcade opponent, and road agents have to restrain both men before they can legitimately kill each other. Bret spits in Triple H's face and we are abruptly interrupted by the commercial break... This is a deeply personal feud.

 

While Tony, Mike, and Bobby discuss the upcoming match between Triple H and Bret Hart, Roddy Piper is having a chat with Ric Flair in the back. "The Nature Boy" is hot about having to deal with Douglas' stipulations following Shane's DQ win over Ken Shamrock, and demands a revision! Piper drinks from his flask while Flair is ranting, being a good listening friend to Slick Ric.

 

- Naitch, don't worry. The Revolution is weak, and my boys will prove it tonight.

- Roddy, last time your kids did me a favor, they crashed my limo! They are a bunch of rooks who only know two moves, they are not good enough to serve "The Nature Boy"!

 

 

New Blood can hear that accusation loud and clear, as they enter the frame. Mike Sanders tells Ric to hold his horses, or he will be S.O.L. this Sunday!

 

- Ha, like I'm afraid of you snot-faced punks. I could take any of you to school and back right now! I had more years in that ring then you had women in your lifetime, wooooo!

- Ric, we knew you were an old hag, but sheesh, don't be so harsh to yourself.

 

Piper tells Sanders to shut it and go prepare for the upcoming match. Not content with not having the last word in the argument, Flair goes off on the young guns, and of course, he has to be held back by "The Hot Rod". Piper can only calm Flair down by giving him the power to choose his counter-stipulation for his match against "The Franchise" this Sunday. Let's get ready for our co-main event of the evening! It is Revolution against New Blood, one fall to a finish!

 

While not WCW superstars are here tonight, the brightest of them still get the spotlight. Talking about Buffy T and Trish Stratus! Arguably the team of the year in WCW appeared on a late evening show hosted by... Andy Richter.

 

 

After leaving the Late Night show earlier in the year, Andy resurfaced with his own TBS show, leaving NBS and Conan O'Brien for good. He's looking to be more than just a sidekick. Well, he didn't feel like a star here.

 

Booker: Yo man, I tell you what... having us here will beat that geek Conan O'Brien in the ratings, word.

Buff: That's right, Book! One day we will get an Emmy, and you will have that over that ginger douche!

Andy: Well I...

Trish: SHUT UP. Nobody likes you, and you're not funny. You're talking to the greatest men in sports entertainment, and you should be thankful that A-list celebrities like us grace such a dump show like this!

Andy: Could you please tell me more about yourself, please? I was a big wrestling fan when I was a kid!

Booker: You look like you still pee in your pajamas. Anyway... we're like Shaq and Kobe, only we love each other.

Buff: Like brothers!

Booker: Of course like, brothers, dawg, no need to get so nervous. Look I have a gorgeous girlfriend, what more proof do you need?

Andy: Actually, I have a question about that. One thing I like about wrestling is the nicknames. You have "The Nature Boy", "Big Sexy", "The Icon"... What's your nickname, Mr. Bagwell?

Buff: True. I'm Buff, I'm The Stuff, and ladies can't get enough!

Andy: Oh, I've heard your other nickname from the fans, it's Puff Daddy!

Booker: Tell me... I didn't just hear that!

Andy: Puff Daddy!

Buff: No it's not! I'm Buff Daddy, you fatty. Buff, as in jacked up.

Andy: Clearly we hear things differently, let's watch the tape!

 

There's a skit where people are asked what they hear, and after a bit they begin chanting "Puff Daddy", offending the star trio greatly. Andy tries to do a Spinaroonie on the couch, and breaks it in half. Fake laughter. The end.

 

 

Team 3D wouldn't miss a chance to mock Buffy T after seeing that show. Brother Ray says that when the fog of war settles on Sunday, he and his brotha will stand tall with the WCW tag team championships in their hands.

 

"Puff Daddy, go run to your momma and cry in her arms, because the next time she will see you, she will be crying! When you come from Hell's Kitchen, a Full Metal Mayhem is nothing out of ordinary. Me and Devon grew up in the concrete jungle, we have been seasoned in the madhouse that made pro wrestling what it is today! Benoit and Malenko talk about revolution, but we brought it! Road Warriors, Buffy T... line them up for us and we will knock them down. Tell 'em, Devon!"

 

"OH MY BROTHA... TESTIFY!"

 

The Revolution comes out first, led by "The Franchise" Shane Douglas. He tells the monkeys in the back to cut his music, as he has a couple of things to say about Ric Flair.

 

"Last Monday, I earned my opportunity to choose a stipulation for my match with *ick Flair, and now I can hear that the old crooked bastard tries to wiggle out of the match he knows he's going to lose! I didn't expect anything less from you, Flair. A coward first, a politician second. So let me sweeten the deal for you, Naitch. If I fail to beat you one on one at Starrcade, I will walk out from this company once and for all. Now, you have simply no option but to agree to my little ha-ha stipulation... Now let's have ourselves a match!"

 

How smart is it to put your career on the line in a match against Ric Flair? We can't think about it for too long, as New Blood makes its way to the ring and the referee takes us away!

 

 

A lot of bodies in that ring and they're flying in and out. Quite literally, as we spot Sean O'Haire doing a flawless backflip off the top turnbuckle. What are they eating in that PowerPlant??

 

Sean tags in Mike Jindrak who takes down Candido with a flying clothesline for a close near fall. A little double team sends the guy flying out of the ring, they just launched him with a massive double hip toss, and that's it for Chris - he gets an injury and can not continue the match. Douglas is pissed and wants stupid jocks disqualified. Dustin Rhodes steps in and gives Mark a receipt, also smashing sneaky Orton with an elbow. Johnny rams his shoulder into Dustin's midsection, and young guns tag in and out to stomp on him. Randy Orton stomps him some more, before Rhodes explodes with a Powerslam and tags in Lance, who takes the ring by storm, no pun intended.

 

Storm superkicks Johnny's fedora and puts Orton in the Maple Leaf submission hold, but the third generation superstar is rescued by Samoa Joe. He slams Storm with an Uranage and runs down for an impactful Senton! With his mass, that move is quite useful. Now Chavo breaks up the hold and leaps off the top rope, but Joe just walks out of the way and tags in O'Haire, who almost gets a victory for his team with a beautiful Seanton Bomb move! Shane has to put Chavo's foot on the bottom rope to save the match, and he is promptly thrown out of the ringside area! Regal throws Chavo his brass knuckles, and like a true Guerrero he catches it and powers up the punch to catch O'Haire off guard! The man is knocked out cold, and Guerrero looks for a Frog Splash!

 

New Blood guys move Sean out of the way last minute, Sanders takes down Regal from the apron, and Randy Orton scores a pinfall victory over dizzy Chavito with an Overdrive move.

 

In a bout that had solid in-ring action but non-existent crowd heat, The New Blood (Sean O'Haire, Mark Jindrak, Samoa Joe, Randy Orton and Johnny The Bull) defeated The Revolution (Steven Regal, Chris Candido, Lance Storm, Dustin Rhodes and Chavo Guerrero Jr.) in 14:41 when Randy Orton defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr. by pinfall with an Overdrive. 61/100

 

Can we call it an upset?

 

New Blood celebrates their big victory, while Lance Storm looks pissed near the railings. His comrades were not good enough, it has to be said. With no Shane Douglas around to give them a pep talk, Revolution members gather up in the ring and circle around Chavo. Guerrero thinks they are going to help him, but on the contrary, they are looking pretty mean. Chris Benoit walks out and says Shane ordered to teach Chavito a lesson... the hard way. KNEE TREMBLER BY REGAL! Chavo is out, just like O'Haire. Revolution beats him up and refuses to admit they've lost to New Blood fair and square. Benoit says Revolution stops being weak now and will do whatever it takes to win back the tag titles and retain the television crown. Jarrett struts around and locks Chavo in the Ankle Lock, mocking Ken Shamrock ahead of their big match this Sunday.

 

Douglas fixes his cap and tells Flair to use the lipstick on Sunday, cackling like he said something hilarious...

 

 

Roddy Piper is very happy in his office, he knew his boys meant business. His joy is interrupted by a very loud and intimidating woman, Mike Awesome's girlfriend Awesome Kong. She verbally berates the commissioner about banning her booboo from Starrcade, but Piper couldn't care less about it, stating she should be worried about the Women's championship finals. Kong says "bi*ch please, amma wreck that skinny gal" and storms out. This is not the last visit to the office we get to see, as "Hot Rod" is greeted by Hulk Hogan, who is acting like he's in a world of pain. Hulkster clutches to his back and says he can not compete against Sting, brother.

 

- Hot Rod, Steiner assaulted me from behind!! He jumped me like a thug and there were no security guards to contain him, only a bunch of old guys.

- You are not that young yourself, Hulk.

- This is an unsafe working environment, jack! I demand you to cancel the main event because Hulkster can't go today.

- Do you really think I will do that, Hogan? Cancel an advertised main event just because you seem to be hurt? Besides, talk to Sid about the unsafe working environment, even if I fire Steiner, WCW big heads will sign him back up.

- Or he will get back to WWF, brother. I got in touch with Vince this Tuesday, he wants me for Wrestlemania. You better treat me well, jack, or this company will collapse with me coming back home.

- Nah-nah-nah, you're going to compete, and there will be no ifs, buts, and maybes. You're the American Hero, aren't you? So go on, defend that title with pride and dignity!

 

Hulk just throws the belt on the table and says he doesn't need that second-rate belt to be a hero of America. And he certainly doesn't have to sacrifice his health in a match with a backstabber named Sting. Piper smirks and says he can't help it, and the match will take place. If Hulk chooses to no-show it... well, he would miss Starrcade's main event too. Because Roddy doesn't care what Steiner or Hogan wants, he's the boss around here!

 

Hulkster's eyes are full of rage and disgust. He picks up the title and walks out. The main event is on, and it's coming your way... NEXT!

 

 

These two are no strangers to main eventing Starrcade, but commentators talk a lot about how Goldberg vs. Steiner vs. Hogan will blow 1997 out of the water.

 

The match takes a slow pace, with Hogan ducking Stinger's offense and playing up his injuries. Hulkster circles around the ring and talks with the fans, looking like walking out, but "The Icon" brought Hogan back in the ring. Stinger Splash catches resting Hogan, who's looking like he's sleeping... and that's when Raven shows up, jumping over the barricade. Sting was ready to hit Hogan with the Scorpion Death Drop but tried to tackle Raven instead. Turning back, he got a Big Boot to his painted face, and Hulk was prepping to drop the leg when Raven unexpectedly and blatantly hit Hulkster in the back with Stinger's baseball bat!

 

Ref doesn't hesitate for a second, awarding Hulk a DQ victory. Sting is pissed, and so is Hogan, who's looking to be in rough shape just a few days ahead of his biggest match ever.

 

In a bout that featured great action and great heat from the audience, Hulk Hogan defeated Sting in 12:39 by disqualification after Raven's interference. Hulk Hogan makes defense number 7 of his WCW United States title. 82/100

 

Fans chant "Bulls**t!" and Sting agrees. Raven gets a microphone and says that Hogan's cronies left him for dead last Monday, so Hulk would have to pay for their sins. Everybody forgot about him...

 

 

"What about me? What about Raven? Nobody offers me to do a talk show, and I am a former world champion! You know why I'm held back, Sting? Because humans are scared of my brilliance, they can't shine in my presence. You are all a bunch of cowards, and your hero here is the biggest fraud of them all! He DDT's opponents from the back, like a coward would. What about Raven? I fight my rivals face-to-face, so they could look into my eyes and see that my soul has been tortured for decades. You can't bring me down, Sting, but I can expose you... I will drag you down to the black maw of the infinite, and after the Last Man Standing match this Sunday, the man called Sting shall never be the same again... Quote the Raven, nevermore. "

 

Sting calls him into the ring to have a staredown, but Raven deprives him of such pleasure. He leaves through the crowd, pushing people away back into their seats. Meanwhile, Hulk picks up his title and swears under his nose to get one back on them all. That's when Goldberg's music hits! The world heavyweight champion is not looking for a fight, but he's asking Hogan if he's ready. Two champions stand in the middle of the aisle like they have a Wild West standoff. But even if Hogan wanted to get back to his locker room faster, he wouldn't be able to do it. Because Scott Steiner comes out and yells profanities at Goldberg.

 

"GOLDBERG, YOU STUPID PIECE OF TRASH, THE MAN YOU HAVE TO BE WORRIED ABOUT IS ME!! YOU PISSED ME OFF ON MONDAY, AND YOU ARE NOT HELPING YOURSELF STANDING THERE WITH HAK HOGAN. THIS SUNDAY I WILL TAKE BOTH OF YOUR TITLES AND THERE'S NOTHING ANYONE CAN DO ABOUT IT! HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME!"

 

And with that, the stage is set for the biggest event of the year... Starrcade 2000.

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WCW Starrcade 2000 Preview

 

Starrcade 2000

 

 

WCW Cruiserweight Title Classic

 

 

 

Rey Mysterio Jr vs. Jushin Liger ©

 

Starrcade 1996 had these two extraordinary athletes square off in a great 15-minute bout. Four years later, we get the rematch, and a lot has changed for both men over this time.

 

First of all, Jushin Liger has changed his style to a no-nonsense offense, cutting off his flashiest moves to save his own body from stress induced by the brain tumor. Liger is more about grappling now, and his striking game has developed greatly too. The Shooting Star Press was ditched for the trusty Liger Bomb, and you could say that helped "Thunder" reinvent himself in the cruiserweight division, which he dominated during his excursion to the USA. Rey Mysterio, on the other hand, has maintained his daredevil style and looked on to prove night in and night out why he's the best cruiserweight going right now. Rey bested everyone in the cruiserweight division, but somehow only held the cruiserweight title for a couple of weeks, giving up the title to protect his family from Konnan and his LAX goons. After beating K-Dawg in a David vs. Goliath match, Rey can finally focus on getting his crown back, and finally taking the game to Liger, who ducked this match for months.

 

The tease is over, as "The Mask" is back! Jimmy Hart's present to Rey for Christmas is, in fact, a document that allows Mysterio to get his identity back, as he didn't lose his mask under traditional lucha libre stipulations. The return of the superstar aura turned the head of Liger, who finally noticed the breakout competitor and granted him his Starrcade rematch. The new face of the Mexican wrestling and the mainstay of the Japanese junior heavyweight scene are going to fight it out once again! May the best man win...

 

Full Metal Mayhem

 

 

 

The Road Warriors vs. The Revolution vs. Team 3D vs. Buffy T

 

Full Metal Mayhem is your over-the-top tables, ladders, and chairs match where lives are shortened and the bodies are broken. Ladder matches in WCW are a rare occasion, but traditions are thrown out of the window when four strong teams need to settle a conflict and find out who's the top wrestling duo in the world right now. The match stipulation was suggested by Team 3D, the tag team that popularized car crash tag team wrestling at the biggest event of them all...

 

Brother Ray and Brother Devon claim that they will up the ante way more this time, as they have the chance not only to claim the WCW World Tag Team championship for the first time but to eliminate the team they had a lot of fights with over the past few months – The Road Warriors. The same tag team that promised to add the WCW tag titles to their rich collection of wrestling memorabilia. In their "One 0 Has to Go" match the dastardly Dud.. Dud... Dud... (can't use their name even in the preview) stood tall, but the outcome was not decisive. And if we talk about the gold, sucka, then we have to mention the power alliance of Booker T and Buff Bagwell, managed by the beautiful Trish Stratus. Buffy T have arguably been the tag team of the year here in WCW, but their place on the card was under the question mark for the longest time. That is until they handled Team 3D their first loss a couple of weeks ago, with Trish busting Bubba's bubbles with a low blow. That move got Ray all riled up, and he pledged to give Trish some wood sooner than later.

 

The last team consists of Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko, two old friends who paired up strictly for business reasons. Benoit chased the titles with Eddie Guerrero for too long, and their friendship soured after a couple of bitter losses, but it must be said that Roddy Piper made sure to handicap the talented tandem. Feeling like there would be no chance to win the big one with Eddie, Benoit returned to "The Revolution", a stable he represented once before. That faction needed him back, as Shane Douglas had to banish Perry Saturn from the group following his loss to Raven in a wager match. That move left Revolution's championship status in limbo, as Perry held that tag team title at that time. That same night Chris Benoit went on to win the tag team gauntlet by himself to get himself a Starrcade ticket. Benoit cashed it in by choosing Dean Malenko as his partner, and not Eddie Guerrero, to the surprise of many. But the real "wow" moments are waiting for us in the ring.

 

And there we have it – a fatal 4-way for the vacant tag team championship. It is going to be a demolition derby, and only one tag team would walk out of the building with championship gold.

 

Women's Championship Tournament Final

 

 

 

Awesome Kong vs. Manami Toyota

 

Size or skill? Confidence or experience? Kong or Toyota?

 

The final of the women's championship tournament promises to be an exciting affair that follows the traditional pro wrestling canon of the underdog battling the unstoppable monster. While calling Toyota san an underdog would be insulting in most cases, the difference in frames is too evident to suggest otherwise. Kong destroyed everyone on her path in just a few minutes, scaring off some babydolls from WCW for good. She follows in the steps of her boo-boo Mike Awesome and is set to turn into a “Career Killer” this Sunday.

 

Will Toyota take flight once again and throw the scales out of the window? Never underestimate "The Flying Angel", especially when there's a prize on the line! Whoever wins this match will be a great inaugural champion for WCW's growing women's division.

 

Good Friends, Better Enemies?

 

 

Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon vs. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall

 

This tag team match is not for the titles, and not for the number one contender status. It is the battle of the attitudes, where the workaholic "People's Champion" DDP teams up with his best friend "The Innovator of Offence" Chris Kanyon to finally wrestle Kevin Nash and Scott Hall in a tag team match. Hall and Nash are two outsiders who are only interested in collecting a fat paycheck, who couldn't care less about the fans or the sportsmanship, and who wouldn't miss the in-ring aspect of this business one bit after retiring.

 

Both Kevin and Scott indeed act like they are semi-active, mocking Thunder tapings and showing up for Nitro only on their terms. They don't have to stress about their spots one bit, and they don't care what others think about their approach to business. If anything, Hall and Nash stated numerous times that if something would upset them ever so greatly, they would come back home to WWF. Diamond Dallas Page questioned the likelihood of that happening but still insisted on facing his old friends in the ring, one more time. Page had to offer "Outsiders'' money, gamble with them, and use the good old trash talk to lure both men into the ring. Somewhere along the way, Kimberly got into the thick of things, having dinner with Kevin without telling anything to her husband.

 

Raging Dallas got in the face of his supposed friend, and got glassed in the back of his head by Scott Hall. After a sneak attack in the bar, Kanyon said they would have to challenge them for a match at Starrcade, as any other setting wouldn't attract the bad guys to a fight. With bright lights and fat money bags nearing closer, Outsiders get one step closer to the ring. Page promised to make the night short for both Hall and Nash, as they would feel the BANG!

 

Lion's Den Match

 

 

 

Ken Shamrock vs. Jeff Jarrett ©

 

Jeff Jarrett would never shy away from telling us he's the hottest thing going in pro wrestling, and that his TV title reign is winning WCW a war. He has numbers on his side – 10 title defenses so far, including some non-finishes and dubious victories.

 

You can hate him or love him, but Jarrett is indeed the man who has a lot of momentum on his side, maybe even too much for his own good. Double J's success clearly went to his head, and now he presents himself as this undefeated prizefighter who's making all of us a favor by not making his television matches monetized. Jeff is a self-proclaimed vice-president of "The Revolution", a stable that has no sympathy from Roddy Piper, or his former enforcer... Ken fre*king Shamrock.

 

When it comes to real fighters who have to hold their punches back a little, Ken comes to mind immediately. A real deal both in the ring and outside of it, Shamrock is fed up with constant hype surrounding "The Chosen One". After sweeping the floor with Jarrett's teammates, Shamrock wants his bite of the gold, and Piper is all in for that. First of all, you don't say no to Ken, and second of all, Piper wants to get the services of Shamrock back. The running and talking come to an end, as "The World's Most Dangerous Man" is set to expose Jarrett in front of the whole world.

 

MMA holds on kids and victories over 2-time karate champion Ernest Miller are cute, but could they be of any help in a setting that is so familiar to the UFC legend? It's a fight in the Lion's Den – nowhere to go, nowhere to hide, and the television title will be on the line!

 

Boss vs. Worker

 

 

Roddy Piper vs. Eddie Guerrero

 

As described by our dear WCW fans, a dream match they never knew they wanted to see. "Hot Rod" and "Latino Heat" going mano e mano in the squared circle? You are not a wrestling fan if you don’t want to see that. Just kidding, we're all different.

 

This is also not an out-of-the-blue match just for the sake of a match either. Eddie Guerrero and Roddy Piper have quietly feuded for seven-eight months now. During this rivalry Eddie got fired, found his way back into WCW under La Parka’s costume, won the cruiserweight title from Liger to extort the commissioner, and generally stuck to his lie, cheat, and steal lifestyle. Needless to say, Eddie's attitude ruffled Piper’s feathers the wrong way. It is also not often that Piper finds himself tricked, and Guerrero seems to have the main man’s number. You can even say that Guerrero is living rent-free in Piper’s head, as he had no trouble luring the boss into this Starrcade showdown.

 

The best thing about it? Piper thinks he’s winning the cerebral wrestling match, but in all honesty, his mind is just foggy from his developed alcohol abuse. Both alcohol and worker abuse made Roddy insufferable as of late, and Guerrero will look to exploit Piper’s bender, and maybe his bad hip in their upcoming fight. Piper is inactive for a reason, and the main explanation as to why he accepted the fight is his bravado. Piper is no stranger to performing in front of the whole world, so in that regard, he has the advantage over his opponent.

 

It’s going to be a heated and dirty affair, no doubt about it. Even in the build-up Piper stooped to racist undertones to get under Eddie's skin. Could this rare singles match for "Hot Rod" lead to a rare Piper loss, or will Piper's power prevail over the fire of "Latino Heat"?

 

Let’s find out together... Piper and Guerrero... Here we go!

 

"Kiss My A$$!" Match

 

 

Shane Douglas vs. Ric Flair

 

"The Nature Boy" and "The Franchise" will finally have a chance to rip into each other not only verbally, but physically too! A dream match for some, this is your classic example of how real-life issues spill out onto the ring.

 

The leader of "The Revolution'' never hid his true feelings for Flair, but when the reigns of power came back to Roddy Piper, he knew there would be plenty of times when Naitch would use his connection to make sure no revolution would be televised. Shane's feelings may or may not have any ground under them, as Flair refused to answer the calls from the guy who "couldn't get the job done with all the help in the world". That is rich coming from Naitch, but it is also true. Revolution did not turn WCW upside down as it promised, although it enjoyed moderate success in the midcard. Of course, Douglas wants more than just television time and tag titles, he's hungry for recognition and respect he got accustomed to in ECW. Flair couldn't care less for Shane's accomplishments for some God-forgotten-bingo-hall-company, boasting his own track record of world titles that are recognized by the entire wrestling world as an example.

 

Not content with verbal jabs, Shane made it his mission to get Flair one on one. After finding his way out of the beating from Ken Shamrock, Douglas claimed that Flair was just scared of being the man he once was, opting to become Triple H's lapdog. That didn't sit well with Flair, who went ablaze and let his gambling spirit loose once again. Douglas won the chance to pick a stipulation for the defying match of his career, and it did raise some eyebrows. Douglas called upon a 'kiss my a*s' match, looking to humiliate Flair on the grandest stage of them all. To show how much confidence he had in himself, Douglas agreed to put his WCW career on the line.

 

It also should be noted that Piper's faction of young upstarts called "The New Blood" was hired to replace "The Revolution" when they went on a strike, or rather on a tour in Japan in the middle of the year. After losing to the rookies on the last show before Starrcade, Douglas felt it was necessary to show some edge and kick the scapegoat Chavo Guerrero out of the group. Shane refuses to own up the mistakes of others and is looking to put the balls to the wall on his quest to one-up "The Dirtiest Player in the Game", with or without the help of his comrades...

 

"Last Man Standing" Match

 

 

Sting vs. Raven

 

Sting is the fan favorite, Raven is hated by almost everyone. Sting is the franchise, Raven is the outsider, who never fit a cookie-cutter model pushed down by WCW. Sting is "The Icon", a future Hall of Famer, and Raven is a guy who became a big fish in the small pond and could never make it in the big leagues. That's how most fans think, but if we listen to Raven, he will tell us that Sting is a liar, a two-faced hypocrite, and someone who's scared to do what has to be done. In Raven's eyes, Sting is nothing more than a corporate guy who hides behind the paint to mask his true colors, a has-been who can wander in the rafters for twelve months and get more opportunities than people who put their lives in danger day in and day out to reach for the brass ring that doesn't exist.

 

Sting had offered little comments following these accusations, calling Raven a sore loser that blames everyone around him for his shortcomings. Sting promised to shut Raven up at last, and the only possible way to do this is probably to knock him out unconscious.

 

That's exactly why Raven and Sting are set to face off in a Last Man Standing match. The previous battle between two opposites dates back to Halloween Havoc and a Clockwork Orange House of Fun match, where Sting fell through the stage and was not able to continue. Now "The Icon" is back, and Sting is ready to pursue vengeance! He lost months of his career, all because of this maniac who has a chip on his shoulder. Speaking of that, the man who lost the title to Goldberg blames Sting for his unfortunate fate, stating that he lost his title only because of Sting's interference. Now Raven promises to expose and then slay the man called Sting, even if he has to sacrifice his own life to do so! Is Raven overwhelmed with emotions following his big loss, or is that just a facade to fool Sting once again? Raven has to keep his manipulative mind cold and ready, or his chaotic personality once again be the reason for his downfall. So who's the favorite here?

 

As Sting himself likes to say – one thing's that for sure, nothing's for sure. This fight could go either way. Raven can surprise Sting once again, pulling something brilliant out of the sleeve, or "The Icon" could turn up and get one more big victory at Starrcade, to solidify his already remarkable legacy. If Stinger wins, he could request a world title shot the next night, on the premise of beating the ex-champion. When it comes to Raven – he has nothing to lose, and everything to gain.

 

The style of the match certainly fits Raven more, but as it was proven time and time again, Sting can take punishment as well as he can dish it out with his black baseball bat. The crowd will be on his side, and the adrenaline rush would make "The Icon" go that extra mile. Don't expect many headlocks here, but more weapons, shenanigans, and overall craziness than you regularly see in a high-profile Sting match.

 

It's almost showtime, folks!

 

Bitter Rivalry

 

 

Bret Hart vs. Triple H

 

This match would main event 9/10 pay-per-views, but this rivalry turned so ugly and personal that the glitz and the glamour of the spotlight stopped playing such a big role in this matchup.

 

On one hand we have a prideful, stubborn, and at the same time very intelligent man in Bret Hart. Arguably the wrestler of the year in WCW, "The Hitman" held the big gold belt for two-thirds of the calendar year, only losing to Chris Benoit and Goldberg all year. This was Bret's year, and he finally had the chance to run with the ball in the company where "the big boys play". Bret got the ball, and he damn sure ran with it... as Bobby Heenan once mentioned on commentary, "big boys can play, but Bret Hart will win". And then, Bret's reign of terror came to an abrupt end, as he suffered a concussion in a match against Goldberg. Roddy Piper was the special guest enforcer for that match, and he stopped the beatdown to save his good friend from permanent trauma. You can imagine how Hart felt about that stoppage, developing even more paranoia, thinking that the whole world is out to get him. But Bret is not paranoid... the whole world will indeed come for you when you're the champion, as you have a big target on your back.

 

And then we have Triple H. A degenerate who left WWF to prove that he's the biggest star in the whole damn business, bigger than The Rock and Stone Cold. Triple H stated that if he won the war with those guys, it wouldn't mean as much as pulling WCW back to the top. And once again, pull he did. Triple H's jump turned the war in favor of Ted Turner's company. Is it all down to Hunter's ability? Bret will be the first to tell you that Triple H had nothing to do with the ratings upturn... Triple H has inserted himself as a fixture in the main event from his first day, joining the ranks of the NWO. The tension between the kingpin Hart and "The King of Kings" was evident from their first day together, and as time went, so did their disdain for each other. Things went south when Bret wiped his feet using the NWO shirt, effectively devaluating the shreds of the legitimacy that was associated with those three letters. The money couldn't resolve the differences between the two, they just made it worse. Triple H wanted more, Hart asked for one dollar more just in spite... You get the point, that's the kind of rivalry you get between two guys who take themselves too seriously.

 

And while that would be enough to set up a match between the two, the straw that broke Triple H's back revolved around the world title. After the title was vacated, Ric Flair lobbied for Triple H to get his deserved shot, and Piper said no. Roddy had the integrity to remain somewhat loyal to Hart and refused to give "The Game" the match and the title. Sure enough that pissed off HHH greatly, and he started to berate Hart using DX-style profanity at first, and mafia hithobs at last. Triple H hired New Blood to take out Bret Hart for him, almost crippling the guy, if not killing him. The bug bounty then was followed by Triple H rubbing the salt in Bret's oldest wound – the Montreal Screwjob. Hunter took full credit for the idea and then crossed the line by bringing up Owen's Hart name to torture Bret's feelings. Finally, Triple H invaded the Hart Dungeon with a sledgehammer and ruined Christmas for Canadians like a damn Grinch. At the go-home show Triple H even demolished Teddy Hart to make a mockery of Bret's family, until Hitman retaliated with violent crutch shots.

 

They don't call Triple H "The Cerebral Assassin" for nothing. Bret would perhaps be too riled up to have a technical match with HHH now, so this is the kind of advantage "The Game" should look for to win. Bret is Bret, and even with multiple injuries and some serious mental strain he can graciously kick your a*s and excellently execute your dreams of being the main guy. Hart is hurt, but you can bet your Canadian dollars that "The Best There Is, The Best There Was, and The Best There Ever Will Be" would fight tooth and nail to stuff Triple H's ego into a Sharpshooter.

 

Winner Takes All

 

 

 

Scott Steiner vs. Goldberg © vs. Hulk Hogan ©

 

Three of the biggest names in all of WCW are set to collide in a triple threat match where Hogan's United States title and Goldberg's World Heavyweight title will be on the line!

 

Goldberg has been as dominant as one can be the last few months, with the exception of the aftermath of the Elimination Chamber match from Mayhem. On that night Goldberg had beaten Bret Hart for the title clean as a whistle, only to be sneak attacked by Raven after the match. Raven forced the special guest referee Roddy Piper to count for three after a successful "Feast or Fired" briefcase cash in, stealing the gold like a thief. Raven got his big moment on the top, but his reign was quickly derailed by "The Man", who got his revenge on Raven and his title back after a little assist from Sting. After that episode, many started wondering if Goldberg was still able to run through the competition like he used to back in the day. Bill is sure his best years are ahead of him, and is now hellbent on proving his critics wrong and solidifying his place on the top.

 

He's still the biggest star in all of WCW, but there are two superstars who would like nothing more than to wrestle that spot away from him...

 

First of all, where's the spotlight – there's Hulk Hogan. Hulkster has been chasing the world title since his return in the middle of the spring, but ultimately he didn't get a lot of chances to win the big one. Even worse, he got eliminated from the world heavyweight title picture following a fatal 4-way loss at Bash at the Beach. Since that point, Hulk was distanced from the main event for the time Bret was the champion, and so he opted to pick up the US title, with Mike Awesome backing him up along the way. His arch-nemesis was none other than "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner, the man who went to war with "Career Killer" in multiple table and scaffolding matches. After dropping the US title Steiner had even more reasons to hate Hogan's guts, and his promos were never kind to Hulk from that point on. Steiner pushed the envelope so hard with his words that Hogan sued him for character defamation and alleged assault. One would think that this bad blood would be too much for Piper to handle, but our commissioner enjoyed the beef and instigated the war between both men. When both Steiner and Hogan collapsed out of the Elimination Chamber though, Piper just closed the door and never let them back in.

 

With that, we never got an answer whether one of them could potentially upset "The Man" in a match. The storyline has reached its boiling point when Scott Steiner became the rightful #1 contender and denied Hogan his dream match against Goldberg. Or so we thought... Instead, Steiner has told Hogan to beg him for a chance to join the main event of Starrcade, where he would kick both Goldberg's and Hogan's as*es. Scott said he had no problem winning both titles in one night. Constant bickering and fights, Goldberg's urge to stack the odds against himself and Hogan's thirst for main event position have pushed "Hot Rod" over the edge, and he made this highly combustible triple threat match official. To ensure that this demolition derby doesn't end in two minutes, Piper has made it a 2/3 falls match, where the first fall will be for Hogan's US title, and the second one will grant its winner the holy grail of professional wrestling.

 

This match is truly bigger than life, and there's no way of telling how it will end. To limit some damage, Hogan's cronies Mike Awesome and Sid Vicious got banned from entering the arena by "Hot Rod", which would hopefully make this main event clean and decisive. It's "Big Poppa Pump", it's "The Leader of Hulkamania", and it's "The Man"... who's going to end the night on the high and lead WCW into the new millennium as the top dog? There's only one way to find out. Join me for Starrcade!

 

Prediction Sheet

 

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Jushin Liger © – WCW Cruiserweight championship match

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Buffy T vs. The Revolution vs. The Road Warriors vs. Team 3D – Fatal 4-Way Full Metal Mayhem match for the WCW World Tag Team championship

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Manami Toyota vs. Awesome Kong – WCW Women's championship match

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Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon vs. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall

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Ken Shamrock vs. Jeff Jarrett © – Lion's Den match for the WCW World Television championship

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Eddie Guerrero vs. Roddy Piper

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Shane Douglas vs. Ric Flair – If Flair loses, he kisses Shane's a$$, if Shane loses - he leaves

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Sting vs. Raven – Last Man Standing match

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Triple H vs. Bret Hart

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Scott Steiner vs. Hulk Hogan © vs. Goldberg © – 2/3 Falls match for the WCW United States championship and the WCW World Heavyweight championship

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TEW 2020 is on its way and I do plan to purchase it, but first, I need to close down this thread. I would feel extremely guilty if I didn't push this diary across the finish line. Starrcade will be split into two parts, we have a lot of matches.

[crackerjack]

Wooo! Time for the big crescendo! The cade with all of the stars!

 

 

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Jushin Liger © – WCW Cruiserweight championship match

Comments: This hopefully should be a solid contest, and I think you reward for Rey for his climb back to the top (Unless Jimmy Hart turns on him - or Konnan shows up... with a knife

 

Buffy T vs. The Revolution vs. The Road Warriors vs. Team 3D – Fatal 4-Way Full Metal Mayhem match for the WCW World Tag Team championship

Comments: Road Warriors are old drunks, Revolution feels like it's crumbling - it's between Buffy T and 3D for me. While I've really enjoyed Buffy T throughout this project, I do think - if it continued - you'd be more likely to run a Buffy T breakup than another title run. Trish gets 3Ded through a table, and Bubber and Devon grab gold.

 

Manami Toyota vs. Awesome Kong – WCW Women's championship match

Comments: I'm interested to see how well this one does. I thought for sure we were getting Kong vs Lita here. Kong's been around longer - she wins it.

 

Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon vs. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall

Comments: Creative control brother. Kimberly joins the Outsiders?

 

Ken Shamrock vs. Jeff Jarrett © – Lion's Den match for the WCW World Television championship

Comments: I think this will be a bad night for the Revolution. Shamrock makes him tap.

 

Eddie Guerrero vs. Roddy Piper

Comments: This one is straight out of left field for me. I wouldn't be surprised if Piper backs out and we get Benoit vs Eddie here (and yes, I know that Benoit in FMM, but Piper ain't exactly cool with the Revolution either...)

 

Shane Douglas vs. Ric Flair – If Flair loses, he kisses Shane's a$$, if Shane loses - he leaves

Comments: NO ONE wants to see The Franchise's booty.

 

Sting vs. Raven – Last Man Standing match

Comments: No hate for the Stinger, but Raven is just so much fun - I think he goes over here.

 

Triple H vs. Bret Hart

Comments: A great build up for this contest, but The Game puts the Hitman on the sidelines (possibly for good)

 

Scott Steiner vs. Hulk Hogan © vs. Goldberg © – 2/3 Falls match for the WCW United States championship and the WCW World Heavyweight championship

US Gold: Goldberg

WHC: Scott Steiner

Comments: Goldberg runs over Hogan, Steiner wins the big one, Hogan goes home empty handed. Creative Control be darned! Here's to hoping you sneak around it by programing Goldberg to eat the pin instead of Hogan. Steiner's been a force in this project, and you reward him by getting him the biggest prize in the game.

 

Looking forward to this!

[Blodyxe]

<p>WCW Starrcade Pre-Show</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>One hour before the biggest show of the year...</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="5mXISg0.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5mXISg0.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="kBkxSue.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kBkxSue.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> "<em>Just when you think you got the answers, I change the questions, ha-ha! Well, surprise-surprise, boys and girls, we're live. Just one hour before the biggest show of the year, the cade with all the stars...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> As a commissioner, I have to do everything in my power to bring you the best show I possibly can, and God, me slapping Guerrero around in about two hours would be worth your money. But I wanted to give you more, and give the boys and gals in the back a chance to impress me! That's why the following hour will be so special... All of you who missed out on the big payday, you have a chance to enter 2001 as a star, because I announce a </em><em><strong>Rush Hour Scramble</strong></em><em>! Only those who don't have a match on the card are qualified.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> In the next 60 minutes the building will be buzzing with excitement, as capturing Vader's hardcore championship by the end of the pre-show would guarantee the eventual winner a title shot for the world heavyweight championship. You can call it a gold rush for all I care, and the clock starts... RIGHT NOW!</em>"</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="ww2jr5G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ww2jr5G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="io7WDph.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/io7WDph.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YphODzY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YphODzY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The announce team of Mike Tenay, Tony Schiavone, and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan welcome us to the pre-show, hyping up all the high-profile matches. They talk about a triple threat match, and wonder who will take lead WCW into 2001 as the world heavyweight champion? Experts can't agree, choosing three different winners. Suddenly, we cut back to a parking lot where <strong>Daffney</strong> screams in horror. She has a good reason to do so, because her favorite wrestler is laying on the ground, unconscious.</p><p> </p><p> It's Sting! He shows no signs of life, and Daffney tells <strong>Crowbar</strong> to go get some help. His arms are shaking so much that he drops his signature weapon, and eventually he gets over the trembles. Arena workers and backstage officials gather around "The Icon", wondering what happened. Daffney says someone ran over Sting by a car, and left the crime scene. Medical help arrives, Sting is no condition to stand up, let alone fight Raven tonight.</p><p> </p><p> "<em>...That sick son of a b!tch Raven had something to do with it. Doesn't take too much to figure that out, kids...</em>" - slowly shares <strong>Terry Funk</strong>, then swears under his breath.</p><p> </p><p> Sting opens his eyes while paramedics put him on a stretcher. He tries to push people away, but has no power to do so, in every sense of that word. Mike Rotunda says he will inform Piper, Sting/Raven seems to be off the card. We are returning to ringside, the commentary team is sickened by what just happened in the parking lot. We already have a big personality in the ring too!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="5xXgshz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5xXgshz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> "ANY OF YOU LITTLE PUNKS THINK YOU CAN TAKE THIS TITLE FROM VADER!? TRY ME, AND I'LL CRUSH YOU! NOTHING CAN STOP ME FROM WINNING MY 4TH WCW TITLE! I'M UNTOUCHABLE!"</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="QOxF1ZR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QOxF1ZR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> "<em>Yo, elephant man, let's settle our beef now.</em></p><p><em> I'mma take your fat a*s down, laying the smack down...</em></p><p><em> My road to glory starts here, in a one on one match.</em></p><p><em> So bring up your helmet, mask and pantalones and bring up the fight, biatch!</em>"</p><p> </p><p> The "beef" between Vader and Cena goes on for about two months, and it looks like we will get another match between them right now.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="VeqAprt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VeqAprt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="QOxF1ZR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QOxF1ZR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5xXgshz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5xXgshz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>John Cena</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Vader</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> ©</span></span></p><p> </p><p> Tony questions Cena's strategy, mocking Vader in that fashion, while Heenan calls John a lousy rapper, and predicts that the rookie would be crushed in five minutes, just like he was last month at <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2327696&postcount=672" rel="external nofollow">Mayhem</a>.</p><p> </p><p> For a couple of minutes it really looks like this is another one-sided beating, as Vader smashes the loudmouth upstart and drops some heavy punches on his back. Schiavone brings up that Vader is a former professional football player, not only a world champion, while Cena comes from a bodybuilding world. Tenay nods, figuring out the functional strength and experience of Vader would make John the underdog. Mike also points out that Cena's gall and determination would make him a big player in the world of wrestling. Just as Mike says that, Cena tries to tackle Vader with a shoulder block, which doesn't move Vader an inch. Heenan laughs.</p><p> </p><p> Vader shows John a real football tackle and the youngster falls out of the ring. While Vader is throwing his weight around, Tony remarks that "The Mastodon" would look great with a big gold belt, if he survives this scramble and beats the undisputed champion, whoever that will be. Vader misses with a Moonsault! Cena goes on the top rope himself and leaps off with a leg drop (taking notes from Hogan?) to put dazed Vader down! John takes a moment to pose for the crowd and mock Vader... but has problems picking him up for a Protobomb, receiving a stiff Backfist in return! It's not a good idea to try to pick up Vader, but Cena keeps trying. He's strong, but not that strong... or is he?</p><p> </p><p> John avoids the avalanche and picks the veteran up for a fireman carry, impressing the crowd with his power! Drops him on the back with a DVD-like maneuver, hooks the leg... and WINS his first title in WCW!! What an upset!</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In a bout that had solid in-ring action but non-existent crowd heat, <strong>John Cena</strong> defeated <strong>Vader</strong> in 6:01 by pinfall with a Fireman Unload. John Cena wins the WCW Hardcore title. <em>57/100</em> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <img alt="rBHvqts.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rBHvqts.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QOxF1ZR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QOxF1ZR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gene Okerlund</strong> meets Cena on the ramp to congratulate the young man and ask him whether he shot his shot too soon, as we still have close to forty-five minutes of programming left!</p><p> </p><p> - Mean Gene, you're right, the night is not over yet. But I proved my doubters wrong and beat Vader tonight. This is my first title in WCW, and I look forward to challenging for many more.</p><p> - John, you're really soft-spoken now, but ten minutes ago you sounded very condescending and brash. Can I expect you to treat me the same way you treated that gentleman over there if we don't see eye to an eye?</p><p> - Mean Gene, you have nothing to worry about. Vader had it coming, as he tried to bully me like DeMott tried too. But I am not going to crack under pressure, I will stand up for myself if it's needed.</p><p> - The maneuver you beat him with is called a Fireman Unload... is there a story behind that move's name? Perhaps a subtle meaning or a reason behind it?</p><p> - It's a Fireman Carry, and I unload my opponents after picking them up. Don't look too deep into it, Gene.</p><p> </p><p> The impromptu interview is interrupted by the commissioner. He sarcastically claps to the young fella and warns him that people will be waiting to "congratulate" him backstage... but he will be safe if he agrees to join <strong>New Blood</strong>.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="w3zHi2r.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/w3zHi2r.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EVFwjjI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EVFwjjI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KN3LpGX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KN3LpGX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bjYMFjE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bjYMFjE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0uxzIqU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0uxzIqU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EvxQzrD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EvxQzrD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EUJ2yuv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EUJ2yuv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The jocks block the path for Cena and tell him that you're either <em>with them</em>, or you're <em>against them</em>. Cena smiles and barges into Mike, effectively throwing away the offer. Bad decision... The 7-1 disadvantage is too much for anyone. The stable is stomping on the guy, with Randy Orton kicking Cena's head off with a soccer kick. That will put him down. The referee counts for three, and <strong>Randy Orton</strong> is your new WCW Hardcore champion. He throws his arms in triumph like he just did something impressive, but thinks against showboating when he sees that Vader is back to his feet and is coming in their direction... New Blood goes backstage, Vader elbow drops Cena on the ramp and then throws him head first into the metal WCW sign. Vader leaves, but says that this is not over...</p><p> </p><p> Backstage <strong>Norman Smiley</strong> thanks <strong>Berlyn</strong> for saving him from Big T last Monday. He doesn't know why he did it, but he appreciates it. Berlyn smirks, he probably finds Norman hilarious, and </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/c_6Tu7GBLpg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="American History X - Laundry Scene / The Turning Point"></iframe></div></div> back when Piper forced them to work a concession stand seemed to change his attitude. Anyway, the two decide to try and catch New Blood off guard to win the title and the "golden opportunity". Smiley calls up all the road agents and referees who were absued by New Blood in the past few months. They are equipped with nerf guns as Smiley puts on a University of Washington football team kit, and prepares to tackle...<p> </p><p> Just as New Blood comes over, Norman screams "FIRE!" and backstage workers unload like real firefighters!! Smiey tackles Orton in the crotch and pins him to win the Hardcore title, as one of the referees counts a quick three! Norman kisses the belt, saying it was a long time without it, performs his "Big Wiggle", then runs with the title across the corridor like he's a wide receiver. He runs until <strong>Big T</strong> leaves the WC and knocks Norman over with the door.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="KmSEHyE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KmSEHyE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SwwTV8E.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SwwTV8E.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Big T covers Norman Smiley to become the interim contender for the world heavyweight championship. You know, he's hardcore, he got stabbed by Konnan once and returned to action soon after! Big T licks his lips and sends an air kiss to Berlyn.</p><p> </p><p> Let's take a commercial break...</p><p> </p><p> As we return, "Mean Gene" asks "Hot Rod" about this whole ordeal. Okerlund has never seen anything like this, it's crazy! Roddy snickers and says darn right it is!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="8GW4CfL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8GW4CfL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> - Sting is off the card, we have already seen four title changes, and we still have half an hour to go! This is madness, Roddy Piper!</p><p> - What can I say? I am a crazy guy! And I'm getting in the right mood to prepare for my fight with Guerrero. That lying and cheating little guy who thinks Roddy Piper doesn't have "it" anymore. HA, I have plenty left of "it" in the tank... and in this flask too!</p><p> - Commissioner, but this is not only Eddie Guerrero's opinion. Booker T was caught calling you a "has-been" too. The fans keep asking me on Hotline whether you will find yourself a substitution partner for this match too.</p><p> - SUBSTITUTION?? Are <em>you</em> crazy, Gene? Because you're talking to Roddy Piper, and I don't back down from any fights! Booker T has a knack for </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/LF_f2rklPRw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="HULK HOGAN WE COMING FOR YOU N*GGA"></iframe></div></div> and you should know this, you've been there. And as for the fans... I'll ask you to give me names, Okerlund. Who's out there doubting my ability?<p> - Well, this is confidential information.</p><p> - Ok then, but where did you get it? On the Internet?</p><p> - Indeed I did. I can only say that one gentleman predicted Chris Benoit to replace you.</p><p> - I don't know what that guy thinks, but Benoit is clearly in a ladder match, and my match is going before his. How's that for a scoop?</p><p> - Well, ladies and gentlemen, you've heard it here first!</p><p> - Sure they did. I can also say that it will be a crackerjack event, and that I'm going to win. You're not a gambling man if you bet on Roddy Piper - you're a smart man.</p><p> </p><p> "<strong>The Revolution</strong>" is in the building, and they are looking for the hardcore champion. As they raid the rooms, they bump into New Blood guys who are wet from all those nerf gun shots. A big brawl starts, these two factions have been at each other's throats for half a year now. Revolution takes the victory this time, but only because a crazy <strong>Perry Saturn</strong> joins in on the fun and lays off the jocks.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="r9mHGGS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/r9mHGGS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xV5T1qg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xV5T1qg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="N6i7Egm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N6i7Egm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pnN9rcq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pnN9rcq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MxoO99u.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MxoO99u.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="hOiYWdQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hOiYWdQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="u6qkQ6V.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/u6qkQ6V.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pJR2BIn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pJR2BIn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> He doesn't hold any punches, and even swings at his ex-comrades. <strong>Dean Malenko</strong> decides to calm Saturn down, reminding him of who he is. Perry has those cloudy eyes after Vampiro bit him, and he attacks everyone who comes across like a rabid dog. Malenko tells Perry to go away, he's not a part of their stable anymore, ever since Raven won a wager match against Shane Douglas. Perry freezes while processing that information, giving his brothers in arms some time to retreat.</p><p> </p><p> At the same time Vader storms the Gorilla position and that noice wakes Perry up from his trance. Saturn grabs a trash can and waits for Vader to come around... BASH! Vader takes a few steps back.</p><p> </p><p> - WHY THE **** DID YOU HIT ME!?? I'M NOT A CHAMPION ANYMORE!</p><p> - Oh, I'm sorry.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Big T</strong> enters catering with his newly won title, and it is doubtful that he understands that he is an interim number one contender. We don't know if he washed his hands after using the bathroom, but we know that he's torn between dropping the belt and having some <em>cakes</em>. <strong>Juventud Guerrera</strong> sleazes in, trying to act cool.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="AuUtN8F.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AuUtN8F.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AWKVktm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AWKVktm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> - What?</p><p> - Buzz me, brotendo, Starrcade is gonna be lit!</p><p> - Get lost kiddo, I'm not in the mood.</p><p> - Come on brah, let's </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/y6A_lSlD8sM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="5 Times Eric Andre Ranched it Up | The Eric Andre Show | Adult Swim"></iframe></div></div>!! "The Juicy One" and "The Hot Chocolate" is a hell of a mix.<p> - All I see is a stupid juicy s*ut, and you have nothing that can interest me.</p><p> - Oh... well I guess I'll try out all this <em>delicious</em> food they have there. You want some?</p><p> </p><p> "The Juicy One" proceeds to mock and tease Big T, by overexaggerating his emotions while stuffing his cheeks. Big T clasps the belt harder, looks on and on... Juvi is about to finish the last pie, and he lets Big T know about it.</p><p> </p><p> "<em>I'm already full, but if you don't want it... then I guess I'll have to eat it myself. It's going to be hard, bro, not gonna lie...</em>"</p><p> </p><p> ENOUGH! Big T drops the belt, shoves Juvi out of his way and starts working those chomps. <strong>Dr. Wagner Jr</strong>, Juvi's "dirty doctor" comes in with a referee, as "The Juicy One" rolls up the eating man and wins the title! He runs away like a thief in the night, with Wagner looking over his back. Can you imagine Juventud challenging Hogan, Goldberg or Steiner? Revolution swarms the area, they got there a second too late, again! Benoit takes out his anger on the slumbering Big T, which kinda makes sense, as now he will not help Buffy T in a ladder match later on. Shane Douglas then asks Steven Regal for brass knuckles ahead of his fight with Ric Flair, but Regal tells him to "bogger off". Woah, the tension is real!</p><p> </p><p> Juventud runs straight to the ring, and after he burps in the mic he calls out Billy Kidman, his former partner in crime. Juvi took great offence when Kidman refused to ranch it up with him while rehabbing, and he never forgave the man. Juventud screams for Billy to come out and fight him, for this rad belt! <strong>Kidman</strong> answers the call and comes out with <strong>Torrie Wilson</strong>, he will gladly fight him just to shut him up. Dr. Wagner is not going anywhere...</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="VeqAprt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VeqAprt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="YiLV27x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YiLV27x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LteGf64.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LteGf64.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AWKVktm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AWKVktm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fmj6sur.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fmj6sur.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Billy Kidman</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> w/Torrie Wilson vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Juventud Guerrera</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> © w/Dr. Wagner Jr.</span></span></p><p> </p><p> This is a fairly fresh match, but "The Juice" is not feeling his best after eating too much a few minutes later.</p><p> </p><p> He's still a tremendous athlete, but you can see that his show in front of Big T is starting to backfire. Kidman is also looking a bit heavy, but that's only because he bulked up a bit and returned clean. He slams Juvi with a BK Facebuster, and the youngling crawls out to empty his stomach. Torrie looks away, that was disgusting. Wagner holds Juvi's hair so it doesn't get dirty and says "no muy bien".</p><p> </p><p> Baseball dropkick from Kidman wipes out "The Bad Doctor", Billy climbs the turnbuckles and hits his first Shooting Star Press in a long time! </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>In a bout that had solid in-ring action but non-existent crowd heat, <strong>Billy Kidman</strong> defeated <strong>Juventud Guerrera</strong> in 7:36 by pinfall with a Shooting Star Press. Billy Kidman wins the WCW Hardcore title. <em>50/100</em></div></div><div><p></p></div></blockquote></div><p></p><p> Almost immediately after the bell rings, <strong>LAX</strong> squad in <strong>Homicide</strong>, <strong>Hernandez</strong>, now-unmasked <strong>Psicosis</strong>, and a mystery 4th man in the bandana (Konnan?) are circling around the ring, looking to punish Billy for what he did to Konnan. Juvi is happy to see his "friends", as they get in the ring and attack Kidman at once.</p><p> </p><p> LAX powerbomb Kidman again and again, and Torrie is forced to look on. Billy is a tricky guy, but he can't reverse a triple powerbomb. Juice is jumping around, enjoying the beatdown. They finally have accepted him as their leader! Overjoyed Juvi looks to get his pin back, but the masked man grabs his leg and pulls him away. A brutal knockout blow follows... It has to be Konnan, surely?</p><p> </p><p> Another brawl between New Blood and Revolution airs on the TurnerTron, these two factions cancel each other out, it seems. But there's one man who can capitalize on this opportunity... a hero that comes out to the ovation of the Washington fans... the fearless, the unstoppable!</p><p> </p><p> Norman Smiley.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="zj2Q3P4.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zj2Q3P4.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> That's a look of a man who has nothing to lose... LAX are laughing at that threat, but then the lights go out and there's no action. We are sitting in the darkness for quite a long time, and it is clear that someone has attacked the gang too! It's a dog eat dog world...</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Only this and nothing more.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Eagerly I wished the morrow;—vainly I had sought to borrow</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Nameless here for evermore.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Thrilled me—filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “’Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door;—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> This it is and nothing more.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “Sir,” said I, “or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> That I scarce was sure I heard you”—here I opened wide the door;—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Darkness there and nothing more.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> But the silence was unbroken, and the stillness gave no token,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, “Lenore?”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> This I whispered, and an echo murmured back the word, “Lenore!”—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Merely this and nothing more.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “Surely,” said I, “surely that is something at my window lattice;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Let me see, then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore;—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> ’Tis the wind and nothing more!”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> In there stepped a stately Raven of the saintly days of yore;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Perched, and sat, and nothing more.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,” I said, “art sure no craven,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Ghastly grim and ancient Raven wandering from the Nightly shore—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night’s Plutonian shore!”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Much I marvelled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Though its answer little meaning—little relevancy bore;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Ever yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamber door—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Bird or beast upon the sculptured bust above his chamber door,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> With such name as “Nevermore.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> But the Raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Nothing farther then he uttered—not a feather then he fluttered—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Till I scarcely more than muttered “Other friends have flown before—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> On the morrow he will leave me, as my Hopes have flown before.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Then the bird said “Nevermore.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Startled at the stillness broken by reply so aptly spoken,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “Doubtless,” said I, “what it utters is its only stock and store</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Caught from some unhappy master whom unmerciful Disaster</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Followed fast and followed faster till his songs one burden bore—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Till the dirges of his Hope that melancholy burden bore</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Of ‘Never—nevermore’.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> But the Raven still beguiling all my fancy into smiling,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Straight I wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird, and bust and door;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Then, upon the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> What this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt, and ominous bird of yore</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Meant in croaking “Nevermore.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> This I sat engaged in guessing, but no syllable expressing</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> To the fowl whose fiery eyes now burned into my bosom’s core;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> This and more I sat divining, with my head at ease reclining</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> On the cushion’s velvet lining that the lamp-light gloated o’er,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> But whose velvet-violet lining with the lamp-light gloating o’er,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> She shall press, ah, nevermore!</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor.</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “Wretch,” I cried, “thy God hath lent thee—by these angels he hath sent thee</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Respite—respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe and forget this lost Lenore!”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil!—prophet still, if bird or devil!—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Whether Tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Desolate yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> On this home by Horror haunted—tell me truly, I implore—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Is there—is there balm in Gilead?—tell me—tell me, I implore!”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil!—prophet still, if bird or devil!</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> By that Heaven that bends above us—by that God we both adore—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Clasp a rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “Be that word our sign of parting, bird or fiend!” I shrieked, upstarting—</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> “Get thee back into the tempest and the Night’s Plutonian shore!</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Leave no black plume as a token of that lie thy soul hath spoken!</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Leave my loneliness unbroken!—quit the bust above my door!</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon’s that is dreaming,</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> And the lamp-light o’er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor</span></p><p><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> Shall be lifted—nevermore!</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="3fD796K.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3fD796K.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3vxap7T.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3vxap7T.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Xm1psLF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Xm1psLF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rf8SvJV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rf8SvJV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="N7RSbTh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N7RSbTh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="VYC39iw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VYC39iw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <strong>Vampiro</strong>, <strong>Great Muta</strong>, <strong>Christopher</strong>, <strong>Luna Vachon</strong>, <strong>CM Punk</strong> and some mysterious figure are standing in the ring! Norman Smiley screams and runs away, hopefully he won't bump into Big T this time...</p><p> </p><p> Punk picks up Billy Kidman and takes his head off with a knee! The bulky big man then plants Billy with a HUGE Chokeslam, as other dark figures look on, laughing. Nobody is going to pin him?</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Yoe31ik.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Yoe31ik.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Oh.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Raven</strong> ran over Sting to make himself eligible for this scramble, and he's now free to pick up the bones. He outsmarted everyone once again!</p><p> </p><p> Raven slides in the ring, picks up his former follower for an Evenflow DDT and becomes your new WCW Hardcore champion, and the <strong>winner of the Rush Hour scramble</strong>. He hits his pose in the ring with all his followers grinning together. With Sting taken out of the occasion earlier today, you have to wonder if Raven has orchestrated everything in advance, or it was a moment of a chaotic genius that turned the company upside down in just one hour.</p><p> </p><p> Only God knows what will happen in the next three... as Raven cackles, the announcers scream in their sets for you to buy a pay-per-view, and they have a point. See you soon!</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[crackerjack]

That was a fun pre-show! Great way to fit in the rest of your guys. I'm not sure if I'm buying that we're not getting Sting/Raven at the PPV - unless somebody wasn't happy about doing the job.

[Blodyxe]

That was a fun pre-show! Great way to fit in the rest of your guys. I'm not sure if I'm buying that we're not getting Sting/Raven at the PPV - unless somebody wasn't happy about doing the job.

 

Thank you, I'm glad that you enjoyed the pre-show! About Raven/Sting... One thing is for sure - nothing's for sure

 

Working on part one of Starrcade now, so hopefully I will close this thread soon

[Blodyxe]

<p>WCW Starrcade 2000, Part One</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="3hlLJRt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3hlLJRt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <strong>World Championship Wrestling</strong> Presents… </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="5mXISg0.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5mXISg0.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <em>Week 4, December 2000</em></p><p><em> Safeco Field, North West (47,643)</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The biggest WCW event of the year is upon us... an event to settle scores and fuel rivalries further is here, and you can sense the big fight feeling in the air! Careers and titles are on the line, egos are lined up against each other, and the best athletes in professional wrestling are eager to prove they belong on the biggest stage of them all. Legends and rookies are all equally nervous, because this is the grand finale. This is... Starrcade 2000! After an opening hype video montage featuring the biggest stars of our promotion, the crowd is taken aback by the pyro laden that makes this grand showdown feel bigger than life. The stars are out tonight, let's show them how the big boys play!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="ww2jr5G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ww2jr5G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="io7WDph.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/io7WDph.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YphODzY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YphODzY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> - Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the biggest night in the history of our great sport. My name is Tony Schiavone, and I'm joined by my partners, "The Professor" Mike Tenay, and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan!</p><p> - Don't worry Tony, you don't have a fancy nickname, but at least you have surrounded yourself with brilliant minds. If that will make you feel better, your commentary is like thunder.</p><p> - Thank you, Brain. Why is that?</p><p> - After you make a sound, it starts raining with my tears.</p><p> - Gentlemen, let's keep it professional. We have nine highly anticipated matches tonight! Nine, because someone ran over Sting in the parking lot an hour ago, and "The Icon" is unable to compete tonight.</p><p> - Or tomorrow. Sting might be tough, but after that collision everyone would be out of action for quite some time. Plus, I think is obvious that the mastermind is Raven.</p><p> - Not guilty until proven otherwise, Schiavone. Keep your theories to yourself! You're just jealous that Raven is so much smarter than you.</p><p> - Give me a break... WCW fans, Gene Okerlund wants a word!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="rBHvqts.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rBHvqts.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LAGWOv5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LAGWOv5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> "<em>Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce the beautiful Lilian Garcia who will now perform the national anthem!</em>"</p><p> </p><p> ...</p><p> </p><p> <em>Oh, say can you see,</em></p><p><em> By the dawn's early light,</em></p><p><em> What so proudly we hailed</em></p><p><em> At the twilight's last gleaming?</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Whose broad stripes and bright stars,</em></p><p><em> Through the perilous fight,</em></p><p><em> O'er the ramparts we watched,</em></p><p><em> Were so gallantly streaming?</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,</em></p><p><em> Gave proof thro' the night that our fla---</em></p><p> </p><p> "<strong>CUT THE DAMN MUSIC!</strong>"</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="HN0sWmk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HN0sWmk.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Oh my God, <strong>Shane Douglas</strong> just interrupted the national anthem. Lilian Garcia is in tears, fans are enraged, some military guy almost jumps the rail, but is contained. "The Franchise" cackles and says nobody wants to hear this stupid anthem! Unbelievable. He slowly walks to the ring, with people hurling garbage at him and booing as hard as they can.</p><p> </p><p> "<em>Shut up, all of you, The Franchise is speaking. Me being put in the opener is as much of a joke as it is a joke that Washington is the capital of this country. But I came out not to talk about this stinking city, I came out to talk about *ick Flair, who will kiss my ass tonight, just like all of you will sooner or later, haha! You see, I'm not honored to share the ring with Flair tonight, because he's an alimony-paying, tit-flapping, crook-teeth flashing, Buddy Rogers wannabe! Flair, I'll dog your a&& so you will get a backbone for the first time in your life, no viagra needed! And once I'm done, you will go down on your knees and smooch my bacon in front of the 50 thousand idiots in attendance, ahahahah!</em>"</p><p> </p><p> The fans are booing Shane as loud as they can, and Ric Flair automatically becomes a fan favorite for this match. Woooo! "Sprach Zarathustra" hits, and a furious <strong>Ric Flair</strong> is throwing the robe on the ramp. Wasting no time on theatrics, Flair attacks! Nick Patrick orders to ring the bell.</p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>"Kiss My A$$!" Match</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="6mcd3ez.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6mcd3ez.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="in1H9M3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/in1H9M3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Shane Douglas</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Ric Flair</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> Ric punches Shane around, the crowd is loving it. He lands hard punches, and doesn't let Douglas off easy. Naitch chokes the man in the corner and ignores the pleads of the referee to let go. Finally Flair lets Shane be, making it look like he listens to the official... CHOP! WOOOOOOOOO! </p><p> </p><p> Ric has the crowd on his side, people hate Shane’s guts for interrupting the anthem tonight, or maybe for some other reasons. Douglas has that red face to match Flair's, and we’re not even three minutes into the match. Douglas offers a lock up to prove that he's a better wrestler, ok. Shane takes Flair’s back and throws him on the mats. Ric fights off with some elbows, snapmares "The Franchise" and puts him in a tight chinlock. Shane stands up and picks Flair for a Backdrop Suplex, but then drops him bum first on the knee. Does that mean that Ric just got franchised? Doesn’t look like it. Shane mocks Flair’s strut and antagonizes the crowd…</p><p> </p><p> Flair walks it off and offers the lock up himself, then pokes Shane in the eye with a free hand. Throws him back into the corner and slaps his chest with three knife-edged chops. Shane stops the beating by pulling Ric’s mane down. They both wrestle very dirty, even though they are both great performers that can deal sufficient damage without pulling out the nasty tricks. Still, in this match they want to get an early lead, and so they never ignore a chance to get even the slightest advantage.</p><p> </p><p> "YOU WILL KISS MY A*S TONIGHT, FLAIR!" - loudly screams Douglas.</p><p> </p><p> Flair fixes his hair, hits the ropes a couple of times, slaps his biceps. Now it’s on? Flair is met with a kick to the gut. Shane tries a Russian Leg Sweep, but Flair almost reverses it into a Figure 4! Shane doesn't take any chances and rolls out of the ring, being booed by some fans in the first row. With his career on the line, Douglas might as well take his time. Ric mockingly sits up on the rope to let him back into <em>his</em> ring. Flair turns his back on Shane on purpose, trying to attract him back for a cheap shot. Shane rolls back in the ring and misses with a Northern Lariat, and "Naitch" tries a quick roll up! One, two, Douglas kicks out. Tenay calls this match a wrestling chess game in its purest form, which is strange, as in your normal chess game you don't trash talk about "dogging" your opponent or raking their eyes when the ref is not watching.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="xE62nn1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xE62nn1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Flair showcases his experience in the early game, but can he checkmate his opponent? Douglas will not go down without a fight. He chops Ric, sends him into the ropes and lifts him in the air with a Back Body Drop. Some angry stomps follow, Shane's tassel boots are annoying all the manly men in attendance. Douglas opens up Ric’s legs and hits him in the testicles repeatedly… tries to slap on a Figure 4, but Ric gouges his eyes. Don’t turn your back on Naitch even if you can't see him - Chop Block! Flair starts working over Shane’s leg and pulls him crotch first into the corner post, to attack that knee even more. Ric throws the leg into the post, but eventually Douglas pulls his leg up and Ric’s forehead connects with an unforgiving post! Ric drops to his knees, Shane gets in the argument with the referee. First blood! Ric Flair stands up with his head covered in claret. It really wouldn't be a classic match without Ric busting his head open...</p><p> </p><p> Ric chops Shane from the apron, climbs the turnbuckles and as always ends up on his back. "Franchise" stomps on the head of bleeding Flair, then adds some mounted punches. Time to pull off something more brutal... Piledriver! That will open the cut more. As the referee aids Ric, Shane first nurses his knee, then pulls the chain out of his boot. He wraps it over his fist, and sneakily punches Ric with it! Flair takes a couple of steps forward and drops down straight on his face, then rolls out of the ring like a savvy veteran he is, to avoid being pinned.</p><p> </p><p> Shane follows Flair and kicks him on the floor, but the legend gets a second wind and starts smacking Shane with chops against the guardrail. The fan in the front row pours a drink at "The Franchise", which gives those chops an extra effect. Ric sends Shane knee first into the steel steps and WOOOOOOOOS! Now that leg is ready for Figure 4, surely. Irish whip reversed, Flair flies over the barricade, and Shane crawls back to the ring and tells the ref to count "that *ick out!"... It is seven already, so Ric hurries up and gets right back, on the count of 9! Shane hesitates to stomp Ric because of his bed leg, so Ric grabs that ankle and twists it for Douglas to fall. Figure 4? Shane uses his free leg to shove Flair away, and "The Dirtiest Player in The Game" almost connects with the referee. Flair backs off and Belly to Belly Suplex finds him immediately! Shane covers Flair, being sure that this will be enough to win, but Ric kicks out in the last second. </p><p> </p><p> Douglas is annoyed... so he pulls up his culero and prepares to shove it into Flair's bloody face. Sneaky low blow from Flair!! Shane is doubled down, so Ric attacks the knee once again and now he can lock the Figure 4, inflicting some serious pain to Douglas’ knee!! Will he tap to his most hated opponent, with his a$$ half exposed? Shane screams, but holds on. Wait a minute, <strong>Steven Regal</strong> comes out, he’s jogging slowly to the ring as Shane screams profanities and tries to turn on his belly. Success! Now Ric screams "oh God" and looks to grab the bottom rope. Regal makes it look like he’s encouraging Shane to get up, but in reality he slides his brass knuckles to Naitch!! Ric and Shane escape the Figure 4, Flair picks up the item and sends Douglas to sleep with one power punch while Patrick is distracted by Regal!! Ric throws the weapon away and covers unconscious Douglas. </p><p> </p><p> Nick Patrick slowly hits the ring three times to send Douglas out of WCW! </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In a match that had solid action and good heat from the crowd, <strong>Ric Flair</strong> defeated <strong>Shane Douglas</strong> in 16:39 with a pinfall after a brass knuckles punch. <em>73/100</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> Regal has a sly smile on his face, he has planned this in advance! Flair celebrates alone, wipes his face and walks off the aftermatch pain. Fans start singing "Na-na-na-na, Hey-hey-hey, Goodbye" to Shane, but then Flair asks for a microphone...</p><p> </p><p> "<em>WOOOO! It feels good to shut this nobody up at last. He always talked about how he wanted to become a doctor, so "Nature Boy" just pushed him one step closer to his career aspirations, woooooooo! Shane, I hope you can hear me well now... You're a quarterback that thought he was going in the first round, but went in the seventh round. You knew you had to play harder, but you still never made it. You threw the ball ten yards shorter, ran the forty a tenth of a second slower, and blamed everyone around for your shortcomings. Get your head out of you a$$, and God bless you, Doctor Douglas. Now if you excuse me, the ladies of Washington DC are waiting in line to spend the night with the jet flying, limousine riding, kiss tealing, wheelin' and dealin' son of a gun, THE NATURE BOY RIC FLAIR!! Kiss my a*s, Shane Douglas. WOOOOOOOO!</em>"</p><p> </p><p> <strong>New Blood</strong> comes out to escort Shane out of the building, it is a little victory for them too, as the leader of Revolution is no longer a part of the roster. Douglas is still glass-eyed, and can't fight back against seven young and strong men. Steven Regal rubs his hands and orders the lads to throw that pillock out, and they don't mind being bossed around by Regal. As they lead Shane to the back, Piper is seen shaking hands with Steven. What an unlikely alliance that is! <strong>Jeff Jarrett</strong>, <strong>Lance Storm</strong>, <strong>Dustin Rhodes</strong>, and <strong>Chris Candido</strong> don't have a single idea of what the hell just happened, and they confront Steve. Jarrett is the loudest, of course. </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="KM5gIOw.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KM5gIOw.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QE14ZtX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QE14ZtX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="u6qkQ6V.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/u6qkQ6V.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pJR2BIn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pJR2BIn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MxoO99u.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MxoO99u.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> - Jeff, I would not recommend you to raise your voice on me, as I am the new assistant to our great commissioner. </p><p> - You sold out to this slapnut!? I can't believe it!</p><p> - You better believe it, sunshine. And by the way, your match with Ken Shamrock is moved back because Stinger is out, so you better start warming up now. You're the greatest television champion in the history of WCW, after all, so don't let us all down.</p><p> </p><p> Regal walks out with New Blood, leaving his comrades speechless. It is clear that Steven's last line was drenched in sarcasm, he clearly took offense that Jarrett would call himself the greatest TV champion in his presence for the past few months.</p><p> </p><p> It is almost time for our next match, and it will be the final of the tournament to crown the new WCW Women's champion! That's an achievement both Manami Toyota and Amazing Kong would be keen to add to their resume. In that regard Manami is head and shoulders above her opponent, but Kong's advantage is of course her stature and her mean streak. We get the footage highlighting how Kong went through all her opponents with a combined time of under 5 minutes, so there's no experience we can speak off. But do you even need that, when you're Amazing Kong? This match will reveal that.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Women's Championship Tournament Final</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="4zAa1pz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4zAa1pz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="EHp4C7w.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EHp4C7w.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Kf5VC05.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Kf5VC05.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Awesome Kong</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Manami Toyota</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></span></p><p> </p><p> Toyota and Kong don't shake hands before the match, not a surprise.</p><p> </p><p> Manami san smartly uses her speed to sting Kong with fast low kicks. At first Kong just laughs them off, but when those kicks add up and she can't help but wince, not smirk. Toyota keeps her distance and dodges wild Kong shots with ease. The living legend continues to work over the leg, as now she strikes Kong's knee cap with a precise low dropkick. Kong collapses and has trouble getting up, she looks very uncomfortable. She yells at the ref and tells Manami to fight fairly! Fed up with Kong's whining, Manami strikes her right in the jaw with a sliding forearm smash!</p><p> </p><p> Kong heavily rolls out of the ring, looking like she wants to leave altogether. Not so fast... Manami runs the ropes, jumps right on the third one and leaps off it right on Kong!! Did she have to risk it all? The landing wasn't horrible, but it still hurt. Perhaps this high risk maneuver wasn't warranted, but hindsight is 20/20. Manami has trouble getting Kong back into the ring, she's too big. Manami kicks her in the back with her leg... and Kong lashes back with a heavy right hand! Closed fist as well! Kong gets a telling off for that and looks shocked, as she believes that Toyota fought dirty by kicking her in the back like that. By the way, her nose is busted. Kong picks the legend by the hair, throws her back in the ring and adds insult to injury, bitchslapping the AJW star with an open hand now. Manami answers with a stiff slap back! Kong takes it and then surprises everyone with a Backfist from Aja Kong's playbook. Cover! That mass will make a simple kick out a gigantic effort... yet Manami puts her leg on the rope. Now Kong really thinks there's some conspiracy against her. Kong is slower than usual, but that doesn't stop her from picking up Toyota and body slamming her two times. She picks Manami for the third time, yet Toyota saves herself with Headscissors! </p><p> </p><p> Manami wastes little time and climbs on the third turnbuckle as fast as she can... lands with a huge elbow drop on the inner side of Kong's leg! Kong screams like she was shot, and finds herself in the Indian Death Lock! After struggling in pain for a bit she manages to grab the rope. She is a quick learner. Manami lets go, but then repeatedly kicks the leg from under Kong, not allowing her to stand up. Time and time again, Toyota puts all her strength into the low kicks, until Kong refuses to take the punishment anymore and verbally gives up. Wow, nobody could have predicted that!</p><p> </p><p> Ladies and gents, we have our new WCW women's champion! A weird finish and a surprisingly quick match too!</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In a match that had terrible wrestling and no heat, <strong>Manami Toyota</strong> defeated <strong>The Amazing Kong</strong> in 6:28 by submission after repetitive low kicks. Manami Toyota wins the WCW Women's championship. <em>26/100</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> It is safe to say that the fans didn't like this match at all, but Toyota didn't treat it as an exhibition, it was a fight. She did what she needed to defeat a bigger opponent and was presented with a championship and flowers after the match. She bows to the fans, and leaves without posing or acknowledging her opponent. Kong is furious with the result and she shoves away medics who try to help her get up.</p><p> </p><p> "I'M A GODDAM' NURSE, I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF!"</p><p> </p><p> Indeed she is, or was. Naturally, Kong has the size and the presence to become a dominant force in the division, but as of now, she's far from being 'Amazing'. Hopefully she did not hear that... We're going to the parking lot once more, where <strong>Sid Vicious</strong> and <strong>Mike Awesome</strong> are standing with Gene Okerlund.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="rBHvqts.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rBHvqts.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9LQbjl1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9LQbjl1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bbzCMAe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bbzCMAe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> - Unfortunate outcome for your significant other, Mike Awesome. What are your thoughts on the match?</p><p> - Mean Gene, I know first hand how tough those japanese wrestlers are, I've fought them for years! All I can say is that the outcome sucks, but my boo-boo will come back stronger than ever, and powerbomb Toyota through the floor!</p><p> - Alright gentlemen, I have one more question for you. There was a Rush Hour Scramble involving all those who did not get themselves on the main card. I expected two big guys like you to take advantage of this chaotic environment and fight for the chance to get a world heavyweight championship match in the future! Why didn't you participate?</p><p> - Gene, first of all, we don't play in Piper's games, we're not stupid. Obviously we would be screwed even if we got the win there. But that's not the main reason. We have decided to sit out because we have so much respect for Hulk Hogan. He will become the new champion tonight, so we really don't see the need to chase the hardcore title like a bunch of morons!</p><p> - You're very confident, Mike Awesome. Maybe Sid Vicious has something else on his mind.</p><p> - ...Leave... Me... ALONE!!</p><p> </p><p> No more words needed, Sid is not joking around. It doesn't look like "The Master and The Ruler of The World" is happy about missing the main show and then also a pre-show. It is unclear how long Sid will be playing to the tune of the Hulkster's trumpet, but right now he's still with team Red and Yellow. In the distance, Shane Douglas is seen picking up a crowbar left by some weirdo an hour ago. Shane decides to leave on his own terms, as he bashes Flair's limo with the trusty weapon. Another Ric Flair limo is wrecked, great.</p><p> </p><p> Meanwhile, <strong>Eddie Guerrero</strong> is all set for his match with Roddy Piper. <strong>Rey Mysterio</strong>, <strong>Jimmy Hart</strong> and <strong>La Parka</strong> all wish "Latino Heat" the best of luck in his fight with the boss. Parka gifts Eddie a custom Starrcade chair, with Piper's face on it. Eddie jokes that he will take a sit on it right after he beats the commissioner. The hype video for this match follows next... Simply put, Guerrero outsmarted Piper time and time again, and that did not sit well with our boss. Couple of days before the show Eddie questioned if Piper still got it, which was enough to get "The Hot Rod" riled up.</p><p> </p><p> The time has come, it's "Latino Heat" Eddie Guerrero against "The Hot Rod" Roddy Piper! Eddie comes out first and he looks very serious. He also sports a tape on his ribs, after repeated attacks by Mike Awesome and New Blood this past week. Roddy's bagpipes hit next, and the commissioner is far more animated. Piper trash talks Eddie while the ref is trying to start the match. He searches Piper for illegal objects, Roddy jokingly flashes his teeth in a bite to scare the official, then tells him to go check on Eddie, he's a trickster too. Ref does that, Piper then tells him to search the back of Guerrero's boots… and then attacks the man who had his back turned! Charles gives Piper a priceless "oh you" look and starts the bout.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Boss vs. Worker</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="oaPdnMB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oaPdnMB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YsCIuPN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YsCIuPN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Roddy Piper</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Eddie Guerrero</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> Piper is hot from the get go, and he lights up Eddie with wild punches and some violent chops in the corner! Eddie does not hide behind the ropes, but hits back with solid punches. They tangle around the squared circle, bouncing off the ropes and clutching each other's necks! Eddie catches Piper with an Arm Drag and this fight transitions into a very intense grapple on the mats. They are not the biggest men we have in the building, but you just know they are tough and can stand up for themselves. Piper and Guerrero trade dominant positions and Roddy gets some dirty punches in. Eddie is pissed now, he bounces off the ropes with fury, misses with a lariat. Back rake from Piper, who waits for Eddie to turn around… and pokes him in the eyes! This is "Hot Rod" at his very best!</p><p> </p><p> Robinson warns Piper, but commie just laughs and throws some painful punches. Roddy winds up for a huge punch, but Eddie rolls through and answers with a Dropkick! Piper rolls out of the ring and takes a second to recover. Eddie teases a Plancha, but changes direction mid-flight and lands on the apron… Piper clutches Guerrero's leg and Eddie falls chest first on the edge of the ring! Piper talks to the crowd while stomping on Eddie, then sends him to the barricade. The main man is back in the ring. Eddie is back just in time too, but Piper drops his knee in the back of Guerrero's head! That could give him a concussion… Eddie holds on to his nape, and Robinson warns Piper, but the "Rowdy One" just pulls that referee shirt ripping the collar, shouting that he's the boss and he can not be disqualified! Distracted Piper misses a double leg takedown from Eddie, bad news for Piper's metal hip! Now Charles has to pull Eddie from Piper, threatening with a DQ. Guerrero looks like he listens, but then twists his heel on Piper's face and goes to chill on the top rope! </p><p> </p><p> The audacity to do that to your boss! Piper can not believe Eddie's gall and has a wide-eyed expression on his face. He runs into the corner… only to be surprised with a Sunset Flip attempt for two! Eddie says that was three, but no… if that wasn't three, then there's always Three Amigos! Piper tries to block them, but his leg doesn't listen to him… Hilo! Eddie slaps his chest and climbs the top turnbuckle, slower than usual because of a possible concussion. Piper shoves Charles in the ropes, so Eddie falls hard on his cojones. Roddy pulls one leg to the side, so Eddie would sit on the actual rope… and shakes it, giving Latino Heat a ride to remember, what an old school move. Eddie slides down, holding on to his crotch. Piper thinks about a Figure 4, but Eddie pushes him away, so he bumps heads with Charles! That almost happened in our opening match, but here we got the full contact. Guerrero shrugs his shoulders, almost saying that it wasn't his fault.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="t8zpKq7.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t8zpKq7.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Eddie jumps out of the ring to find a steel chair, he can play dirty too, that's for sure. Eddie has found his favorite toy, and is now seizing up groggy Piper, who begs him to spare his life Flair-style. That's when New Blood runs in and takes Eddie down quickly! Like a pack of wolves they stomp the man, throw him in the air and give the chair to Piper. Roddy flashes his madman smile and drives the side of the chair into Eddie's taped ribs. BAM! Smacks Eddie's head hard with it!! New Blood witnesses actual blood pouring from Guerrero's head, and they leave the crime scene before getting caught. Eddie has a deep cut on his forehead, and Piper makes it even worse with concentrated rabbit punches. Eddie looks just like his father Gory Guerrero now. Piper boots the chair away, rips the pad in the corner and drives Eddie's head into it, as if that all wasn't enough! Some fans are looking away, there's too much blood. Piper repeatedly hits Eddie in the ribs, bites Eddie with a crazed look on his face and then puts him in the Sleeper!! That is the absolute worst case scenario for Eddie. Piper is rocking his head trying to get the man to pass out, while Charles is slowly getting back to senses. Eddie is slowly losing his energy, so much that Charles has to ask if Eddie quits… nothing back. Charles is torn, as Eddie looks too bad with his crimson mask. Maybe it's better to stop the match? Guerrero pushes away from the nearby corner, catching Roddy off guard, pushing his shoulders to the mat! One, two, NOOOOOO! A similar move once helped Bret Hart beat Roddy, very close.</p><p> </p><p> Eddie plants Piper with an old school Backdrop Suplex, hangs onto the ropes on wobbly legs, with people hoping he will hit the Frog Splash. Take your time... Eddie shakes his head like a mad man, refusing to climb the ropes now and instead puts Piper in The Lasso From El Paso!! That puts a lot of pressure on the bad hip of the scotsman! Piper screams, scratches and claw, and spends a good minute in that hold before grabbing the bottom rope. Eddie collapses to the mats from all the blood loss! Limping Piper is sucking all that wind for one final punch that would put Eddie down. They're taking their time. Bam, bam, bam… Guerrero takes those shots and asks for more!!! He's shaking his chest and the crowd gets on their feet, with Piper not sure what to do! Eddie explodes with his own flurry, and that's the fiercest comeback you will ever witness! Eddie unloads a barrage of punches and then hits Piper with a running dropkick in the corner, setting up for a Frog Splash… Eddie nonverbally asks the people if it's a good idea, and they are absolutely certain about it. He climbs slowly, leaps off, and Piper raises his knees in the last second to knock the wind out of our papi! Roddy turns Eddie on his back, puts the legs on the ropes and gets the dirty win!! </p><p> </p><p> Eddie is left in his own pool of blood, unbelievable performance and heart by Guerrero. This is an instant classic folks!</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In a match that had good wrestling and good heat, <strong>Roddy Piper</strong> defeated <strong>Eddie Guerrero</strong> in 14:53 by pinfall after blatantly putting his feet on the ropes. <em>84/100</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> Piper celebrates and gloats over Eddie's lifeless body. Roddy removes the tape from Eddie's ribs and starts choking him with those bandages. That's enough!! Piper finally lets go, snickering in the camera.</p><p> </p><p> "<em>Not bad for a has been, huh!?</em>" - screams Piper.</p><p> </p><p> The announce team looks concerned for Eddie, and the fans do too. People start chanting for Guerrero, from a few people to a few thousands. Piper doesn't like that, not at all. He just won, and those idiots are chanting for the loser? Eddie might have lost this fight, but he certainly won over some fans in this match. That leaves our commissioner seething, and perhaps this rivalry will continue on for a little bit longer. We go backstage once again, where Okerlund wants to get a few words out of <strong>Ken Shamrock</strong>. No luck, "The World's Most Dangerous Man" is in the zone... Because of that we get a recap of how this match came to life. </p><p> </p><p> Jeff Jarrett has notched up a double-digit number of defences, which gave him the right to call himself the most valuable champion in the company. "The Chosen One" would also clarify that he carried WCW on his back, and the latest turnaround in ratings happened because of his legendary title reign. Jarrett's head grew bigger each week, and he started portraying himself as this legitimate fighter who can master the Ankle Lock in two hours or beat a two-time world karate champion with his eyes closed. Finally, Ken Shamrock snapped and decided to target Jeff's big mouth. So far he did not succeed in doing that, but the signature Lion's Den match will make sure that "Double J" has nowhere to run. </p><p> </p><p> Tony, Mike and Bobby all pick Shamrock to come out as the winner and the new champion. At last, they all can agree on something... and if there will be a need for the scorecards, allow us to introduce you to our judges.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="KUpbjvv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KUpbjvv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="W0O1Y5V.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/W0O1Y5V.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="l3IKCFf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/l3IKCFf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The New Japan hero <strong>Yuji Nataga</strong>, still your 2-time karate world champion <strong>Ernest "The Cay" Miller</strong> and the NWA world heavyweight champion... <strong>Dan Severn</strong>! What a line up this is! </p><p> </p><p> The Lion's Den is ready, and so is the challenger. Ken Shamrock comes out and slaps himself in the face a couple of times to get pumped, the war is on! Jeff's music hits next, and the champion is followed by Team Jarrett, or rather Storm, Rhodes and Candido in the black and yellow jackets. How nice of them to support their comrade! Jarrett is not happy with the choice of judges, questioning which slapnut invited them to his company. Miller tells Jarrett to shut up and get in the cage, so his a$$ could be whooped. Nagata nods, Severn just looks at Jarrett with no respect at all. Jeff has second thoughts now, but the security team does not let him duck the fight. </p><p> </p><p> Finally, both men are isolated in the ominous cage. Special guest announcer <strong>Bruce Buffer</strong> screams out the names of the fighters from the top of his lungs... Are you ready for the ultimate fight? HERE WE GO!!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Lion's Den Match</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="etDJ3HL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/etDJ3HL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="22XbmKj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/22XbmKj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="slgSQeT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/slgSQeT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Ken Shamrock</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Jeff Jarrett</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> ©</span></span> </p><p> </p><p> Jeff Jarrett bum rushes and Ken Shamrock easily takes down his prey to the mats. </p><p> </p><p> Ken allows his victim to scramble in panic for a bit before taking his back without any resistance. Two big punches to the side of the head, a Rear Naked Choke... and it's all over! </p><p> </p><p> Just like that we have a new WCW television champion. Jarrett tapped out in less than 20 seconds.</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In an extremely short match <strong>Ken Shamrock</strong> defeated <strong>Jeff Jarrett</strong> in 0:16 by submission with a Rear Naked Choke. Ken Shamrock wins the WCW World Television championship. <em>56/100</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> Jeff ran his mouth for months and paid for it dearly in seconds. Shamrock is not so happy to win the gold, he's mad that Jarrett didn't put up any fight at all, so he locks Jarrett in the Ankle Lock! Embarrassed Lance Storm just walks out, throwing the shirt away. Shamrock has to be separated from Jarrett's ankle by three ring crew members... Dustin Rhodes and Chris Candido also leave their comrade behind, but not before Dustin tells Dan Severn something. The Revolution is crumbling on our eyes, and just so you know, the Full Metal Mayhem match is next! </p><p> </p><p> Shamrock gets the belt, jumps the cage and poses for all the fans to see.</p><p> </p><p> We get a little footage of Scott Steiner, Goldberg and Hulk Hogan entering the building earlier tonight, we did not hear any comments from them yet. They are safe and sound, and the same can not be said about Sting. The announcers tell us that after the medical evaluaton they can confirm that "The Icon" will not wrestle tonight. Bad news for all the little stingers who bought the pay-per-view expecting to see their favorite wrestler in action. But don't worry, we have plenty of action left for you! Let's hear it from the tag team that will engage in an unforgiving ladder war... next.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="nFu0dMn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nFu0dMn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="6zGsPST.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6zGsPST.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> "WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THE HELL IS A FULL METAL MAYHEM MATCH... BUT WE LIKE THE SOUND OF IT! WHEN YOU'VE BEEN IN THIS BUSINESS FOR AS LONG AS WE WERE, NOTHING CAN CATCH YOU OFF GUARD! WE SNACK ON DANGER, DINE ON DEATH, AND WE'RE LOOKING TO BITE ON SOME GOLD, AAAARGH! TELL'EM HAWK!"</p><p> </p><p> "WELL!! ANIMAL IS RIGHT, WE'RE THE ROAD WARRIORS, THE MEANEST TAG TEAM IN THE WRESTLING FOR THE PAST TWO DECADES, AND THE TOUGHEST TAG TEAM IN HISTORY, PERIOD. 575 POUNDS OF PURE FURY AND RAGE, WE BREAK ANYONE WHO CROSSES OUR ROAD AND LEAVE THE WARNING SIGN FOR ALL PEDESTRIANS TO BEWARE... BECAUSE HAWK AND ANIMAL ARE ON THE ROLL, AND THEY TAKE NO PRISONERS! TONIGHT WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD THE WCW TAG TEAM TITLES TO OUR COLLECTION, AND YOU BETTER BELIEVE WE WILL CRUSH EVERYONE WHO WILL TRY TO STOP US... ESPECIALLY MALENKO AND BENOIT, BECAUSE THEIR PAL DARED TO INTERRUPT THE NATIONAL ANTHEM... OH WHAT A RUUUUUUSHH!!" </p><p> </p><p> It is not clear if Shane Douglas is still associated with Benoit and Malenko, but Road Warriors drop the mics and enter the ring first, to the ovation of the more experienced fans. Chris and Dean enter the ring second, without dropping a single word. They really don't have too. Team 3D gets a special pyro, that almost gives Heenan a heart attack! Brother Ray talks trash to the fans and tears some pro-Warriors signs on his way to the ring. Devon looks over the ladders conveniently placed around the ring, choosing the best one. Finally, Booker T comes out with Trish Stratus. Brother Ray has a sick smile, he's happy that Booker brought his doll to the dance. Surprisingly, no Buff in sight. Booker asks if people wanna see Buff Daddy? Noooooo. People chant "Puff Daddy", which is probably why Buff doesn’t want to come out, he’s offended so much by this nickname.</p><p> </p><p> "<em>Aight suckas, I hear you… you wanna Puff Daddy, you gonna get him!</em>"</p><p> </p><p> Oh-oh, Booker wasn’t lying! </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="MINJTgI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MINJTgI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sean Combs</strong> is in the house, puffing in the mic for people to make some noise. The majority of the crowd is genuinely surprised to see the rapper, or maybe they don’t know him that well. We got him with a tag of the "A-lister", so they better enjoy his solo performance of “ </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/KJAgGB7jKZU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Puff Daddy-Victory (ft. Notorious B.I.G & Busta Rhymes) Lyrics"></iframe></div></div>”! The song is dope, and Buff comes out screaming in the camera that he’s Buff Daddy, not Puff Daddy. Book greets him on the ramp, and they power walk to the ring… Cool song, a bombshell valet, almost 50 thousand people looking on to make this a memorable entrance. We’re ready to start too!<p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Full Metal Mayhem</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="yagREB1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yagREB1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="nFu0dMn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nFu0dMn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="6zGsPST.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6zGsPST.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AonkpUK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AonkpUK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RA6s584.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RA6s584.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="h4Xl91f.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h4Xl91f.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="sXr7uEc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sXr7uEc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4kLM6w6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4kLM6w6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TCCWwVd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TCCWwVd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CNqA3YM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CNqA3YM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>The Road Warriors</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>The Revolution</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Team 3D</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Buffy T</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> w/Trish Stratus</span></span></p><p> </p><p> Booker and Buff get in the ring only to be double clotheslined by Hawk! Not a start they had in mind, but the action doesn’t stop. Benoit revs up the engine, dropkicking Animal in the face. Malenko smartly leaves the ring and goes for a ladder, but Brother Ray rolls under the rope and Flapjacks Dean on the apron. He’s a bully, this Ray, always picks up on those who are smaller than him… Benoit chops the heck out of Hawk, and he keeps asking for more, then blasts Chris. Unlike most of Hawk’s opponents Benoit doesn’t back down and keeps chopping! He’s already missing a tooth, you have to come up with something harder than that. Booker and Buff avoid the brawl, there's no need to risk their moneymakers so early into the match. </p><p> </p><p> Devon shoves Malenko into the guardrail, while Ray clubs Buff in the back while he's posing for ladies in the front row. If you don’t want to brawl with The Road Warriors - Team 3D will gladly take the fight to you. Benoit headbutts Hawk, takes a run up and wipes out the brawlers with a Suicide Dive! He gets back in the ring and eyes up a target in Devon. Connects too! "The Crippler" is flying in and out, missing the bigger picture. Brother Ray picks up a chair and waits for another dive. BASH! Right into the skull of a flying canadian!! A sick thud and a dented chair turns this match into something not every fan would enjoy, but it's Full Metal Mayhem. Ray is really proud of his work too, and he asks Hawk if he wants to check how thick his skull is too? Hey, turn around… HADOOSH!! Animal with an inhuman chairshot to the head of Ray, who's dancing after suffering a likely concussion. Trish is horrified, but also happy that Ray got that shot. Buff picks up one big ladder, throwing away the small ones for reasons unbeknownst to us mortals. </p><p> </p><p> He throws it into the ring, and Hawk gladly picks it up. He calls people over, then quickly wipes out everybody with a classic <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5u4IeZY1jFw/VDlZjgf4L6I/AAAAAAAADcg/VTZprpG92H4/s280/41%2Bterry%2Bfunk.gif" rel="external nofollow">Terry Funk spot</a>. Hawk throws the ladder on Ray, who gets beaten up "like a government mule". New ladder gets introduced, and Booker sneakingly climbs it while everyone else is holding on to their heads. Bad idea… Hawk picks up the ladder and Booker lands on the top rope, right on his jewels. Trish is understandably worried, and tries to check on her man, but Team 3D adds insult to injury and mocks the couple with some WAZZZUUUUPPP. Booker pleads them to leave his manhood alone, but brothers from different mothers show no mercy. HEADBUTT TO THE CROTCH! While Team 3D and Buffy T are fighting on the outside, Hawk climbs the ladder. Benoit picks up a chair and swings it at the brute, traps his leg in one of the rungs and repeatedly smashes the knee of Hawk with a chair! Brutal stuff. Malenko puts the legend in the Cloverleaf, and the bigger man is screaming in pain, can you imagine? Animal comes to aid, but Devon pushes the ladder on his dome. Team 3D now stomps the crap out of both men, the younger generation effectively took out the powerhouses. </p><p> </p><p> They all leave the ring, picking up even more ladders. Dudleyz even throw some trash cans, which is fine, because the match is called Full Metal Mayhem. Buff gets sandwiched between two ladders, then gets chopped by Ray and Benoit. Malenko throws a chair! WHOOSH! Who knew he had that in him? Devon is dancing funnily around the ring after that steel connected with his skull. Booker T is ok now, and he takes out Dean with a Missile Dropkick right into the chair! That looked great! Benoit tries to German Booker, but no suplex follows, as T kicks out with some elbows. Sets the ladder in the ring, and sends Benoit back first into it! With people around him once again laid out, Booker goes for another climb… Benoit picks himself up, German Suplexes his rival off the ladder! Benoit never stops, hits the ropes and blocks Animal from entering with a Baseball Dropkick. </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Hn8SRZu.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Hn8SRZu.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Malenko and Benoit work together, double suplexing both Booker and then Buff. Road Warriors shake off the cobwebs and roll back into the ring. Huge powerslam to Malenko, and a brutal lariat to Benoit! Animal uses a ladder as a weapon once again, he doesn’t look keen to climb it. Hawk on the other side picks up one heavy ladder and throws it over the top rope. Animal watches over his partner, but he’s too slow after an attack on his knee earlier in the match. Hawk swears, as Buff hits a Yellow Jacket Suplex on Animal and climbs the ladder from the other side. They trade punches near the top and Buff goes for the eyes! Smacks Hawk’s head on the top of the ladder… BUFF BLOCKBUSTER ON THE TRASH CAN FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER!!</p><p> </p><p> Oh my God, a move for the highlight reel, as both men land badly near the ropes. Bagwell surprised a bunch of people with that move, putting his perfect body on the line for a chance to drop his opponent. Booker T has that wide-eyed look, Trish checks if Buff’s neck is good. Benoit doesn’t care! He picks up Buff and suplexes him 4 or 5 times in a row to properly injure that neck of his. Booker finally breaks up the barrage and looks over his opponent… doesn’t look like Buff can continue. Benoit grins, he’s happy with his work! The medical personnel rushes to the ring to put a neck brace on "Buff Daddy". Booker goes crazy and punches and chops Benoit with all that he’s got. Malenko with a Deadlift German! Impressive, Benoit thanks his friend, and goes for a Diving Headbutt… no! Devon throws a chair in his head, so Chris falls on the floor from the top! Buff is rolled over from the ring, hopefully everything is good. People politely applaud the man they mocked before the match. Meanwhile, Team 3D and Road Warriors slug it out in the middle of the ring. Crazy brawl by all accounts, and Devon hits a Reverse DDT on Hawk, then mocks Sting… Hawk pops back in like he wasn’t hit at all and runs over Devon! Don’t disrespect "The Icon" like that, Devon… Malenko eats a Big Boot and rolls out of the ring to join Benoit. Full Nelson to Animal is broken up, and before you know it Ray eats a double lariat! Booker is standing once again, one against the world.</p><p> </p><p> People start cheering for him, they really like Buffy T it seems. Booker doesn’t pick up a fight with Warriors yet, going for a Harlem Hangover on Ray!! Amazing move by all accounts, but the grizzled veterans are not impressed. They pick up a ladder and prepare to level Book with the ground. He jumps over it and dropkicks it back into their faces! The opening is there, will Booker go after the titles for the third time!? He sets the ladder and climbs it as quick as a man with busted balls can. Malenko shoves the ladder, but Booker saw that coming and hit Dean with a Scissors Kick from the ladder!! Crowd loves it, and Booker’s on fire! SPINAROONIE!! One for the ages! Booker turns right into Benoit’s hands, who locks the new fan favorite into a Crossface! Trish gets in the ring and scratches "The Rabid Wolverine" with her claws! Well, she saved her man, but bumped into Ray along the way… Oh-oh. He grabs Trish by the hair and tells Devon to "BRING THE TABLES!!" with the crazed look on his face. Stratus is petrified, and Devon is quicker than Booker. Devon sets up the table, will the first person to go through the table be Trish!??</p><p> </p><p> "LADIES FIRST!" </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="O9IJR1r.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O9IJR1r.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> BAAM! Bubba drives Trish through the wooden table as people cover their mouths and eyes. The sicko then sits in a trance for half a minute, just him, debris, and an unconscious woman. Roll over yet another stretcher, guys, Team 3D hit their signature pose to get an even bigger reaction. That's not the end though, as they still have to climb the ladder and retrieve the titles. Benoit and Malenko set up some more tables on the outside, but quickly block the ascension of Team 3D to the top. Benoit is quick as a cat even though he went through some stuff, he headbutts Devon down, but can’t reach the titles from his side… Well, the next best thing? DIVING HEADBUTT FROM THE VERY TOP!!! Benoit and Devon roll around the mats in pain, this is carnage. Booker hits a Book End on Malenko and puts him on the table conveniently set outside the ring… Wait a second, it’s Perry Saturn! Did he come out to help his ex-comrades? Perry grabs a ladder as if he has his eye on the title, even that lazy one, but no... </p><p> </p><p> "WITH NO REGARD TO HUMAN LIFE SATURN SPLASHES TO THE OUTSIDE TO TAKE OUT MALENKO!!!" </p><p> </p><p> Two more men go down for good… Saturn's splash is the stunt bump you didn't expect to see in this match, but here we are. Benoit looks over and realizes it's all on him, once again. He had to pull Eddie, and now he has to pull Malenko to victory. Now picking a better angle, Chris slowly climbs to the top. Not so fast! Animal pulls his tights back and puts him in an Electric Chair position. You know what follows! A hellacious DOOMSDAY DEVICE!!! Benoit is knocked out cold, it’s unlikely that he would stand up after that shot under normal circumstances, let alone in the Full Metal Mayhem match. But don’t celebrate too soon, guys. Dudleyz go all in and put Hawk through the nearby standing table with a 3D!! Animal with another double clothesline, and the field is clear for Booker once again! Third time's a charm!? Booker dramatically climbs up, rung after rung, when suddenly a man in a white wifebeater shirt jumps the barricade.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="VcTXlWc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VcTXlWc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> "THAT’S STEVIE RAY! HE’S BACK FROM PRISON!!"</p><p> </p><p> Booker can’t believe it, but he better do so. Stevie Ray asks his bro how’s life, and then tilts the ladder so his little brother SMASHES THROUGH TWO TABLES SET OUTSIDE OF THE RING! Stevie slaps the "dust off his shoulder" and leaves the ring. Revenge is a dish best served cold, word. Dudleyz put Animal out with a 3D through another table on the outside! Brother Ray evaluates his chances and climbs the ladder to retrieve the titles! Devon holds the ladder just in case while Ray hits a "goat" hand gesture on top of the ladder with a title around his neck! Team 3D has done it! They’ve won their signature match and destroyed everyone who stood in their way. </p><p> </p><p> "OH MY BROTHA...TESTIFY!!!"</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In a bout that featured great wrestling and good heat from the crowd, <strong>Team 3D</strong> defeated <strong>The Road Warriors</strong>, <strong>Buffy T</strong> and <strong>The Revolution</strong> in 24:39 by retrieving the titles. Team 3D wins the WCW World Tag Team championships. <em>86/100</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> I think we have run out of stretchers after this match. This was one of the best matches Booker T had all year, and it's a shame that he finishes they year on his back. Benoit and Malenko showcased great chemistry in this match, and they must stick together to find success again. The Road Warriors are very disappointed with the outcome, and look on at Devon and Ray from afar, with their hands on the hips... Let's take a break now, this was insane.</p>

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<p>WCW Starrcade 2000, Part Two</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="I35cmNL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/I35cmNL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qgRKzgC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qgRKzgC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> After a hellacious Full Metal Mayhem match <strong>Gene Okerlund</strong> joins <strong>Scott Steiner</strong> for an interview. Steiner is pumping his peaks in advance. He's focused on his work out, and is too busy to answer the tricky questions. Finally "Freakzilla" drops the dumbbells on the floor and screams that he hates people interrupting his routine. </p><p> </p><p> "<em>You want a message? I'll give you a message, Mene Gene!! Tonight, Big Poppa Pump will get his huge arms on both Huk Hogan and Bill Goldberg! I'll put them both in the Steiner Recliner, choking the life out of them! And when it's all said and done, I'll be standing tall with two titles on my shoulders and my foot deep into Hogan's red and yellow @$$!! NOW GET OUT OF MY FACE!!</em>"</p><p> </p><p> We have already witnessed three title changes tonight, could we witness more? The following contest promises to be a cracking affair, as Rey Mysterio Jr. finally gets his Starrcade rematch against the legend of the sport and the dominant WCW cruiserweight champion - Jushin "Thunder" Liger! </p><p> </p><p> A colorful video rolls on, highlighting the moments from their Starrcade 1996 match, and their biggest achievements after that iconic match. Both men changed quite a bit, but remained world class athletes that can easily steal the show if you give them an opportunity. This is a tall task on the night that has already gifted us a Full Metal Mayhem match, but the high flying masked men are up to the challenge! </p><p> </p><p> That's right, Rey Mysterio got his mask back thanks to Jimmy Hart's decision to reopen the case of Rey's unmasking. Now looking like his best version, Rey is ready to get his crown back! </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>WCW Cruiserweight Title Classic</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="hR9xqUD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hR9xqUD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="JdV8Vju.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JdV8Vju.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oSgerAq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oSgerAq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Rey Mysterio Jr</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Jushin Liger</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> ©</span></span></p><p> </p><p> Rey and Jushin cautiously shake hands with each other. It’s still surreal to see Rey in his mask again. Some luchadores already got all cranky about it, saying that Rey bought off the lucha libre national committee to get the mask back. </p><p> </p><p> We were ensured that he got the mask legally, because the match where he lost it did not meet the traditional lucha libre regulations. However it may be, Rey is probably the best cruiserweight in the world, with, or without a mask. He will be a tough competition for Jushin “Thunder” Liger tonight too. Liger’s look is unchanged, he wears a classic red, white and black attire. Lock up! Two cruiserweights engage in wrist locks, jumping on and off the mats trying to get the advantage. Mysterio is quicker, but Liger is managing to keep up with "The King of Mystery". After a lightning quick sequence both take a second to regroup.</p><p> </p><p> Jushin works over the arm of Rey with arm wringers, possibly to cut away all the springboard attacks in his arsenal, and take a methodical approach to control his smaller opponent. Fujiwara Ambar is tight, but Rey wriggles out, bounces off the ropes and hits a Crossbody on Jushin! Rollover, Liger still keeps Mysterio and plants Rey’s back into his knee! Painful-looking Backbreaker, and the stretch that follows it is not glamorous either. Bow & Arrow hold on Rey, he suffers for a bit, then rotates over to cover Jushin once again. He finds ways out of Liger’s submission holds, he came prepared! Rey wanted this match for quite some time, so him throwing caution to the wind would not be bright.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="TLtIfnt.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TLtIfnt.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Liger now chooses to work over Rey’s knees with low kicks, and we know how effective those can be! Manami Toyota has won the title with their help, and now Liger goes the same route to retain his championship. Of course Rey has more agility, better reflexes and knowledge than Kong, so he moves over, then catches Liger’s leg and surprises the legend with a Dragon Whip Kick! Tenay salivates, saying that it looked very similar to a signature Koppu Kick used by Liger. Jushin does not take his time to rest on the outside, instead he decides to ‘up the ante’. Misses with a Koppu Kick, gets dropkicked in his rear end, lands right on the second rope and ducks a Tiger Feint kick from Rey! Reminiscent of Tiger Mask, wouldn’t you say that? Liger may be wearing a mask, but you can almost read the expression on his face as he takes a second staring at Rey while standing on his knee. This is not a spunky kid anymore who flips and bounces around like a daredevil, this is one of the very best wrestlers in the world, and not only in this weight class. </p><p> </p><p> Rey adjusts his mask, the crowd is on his side. Someone unironically chants USA, but that’s good, Rey is a homeboy. Mysterio picks up the pace, twirls around his opponent, but eventually is caught by Shotei! Crash Thunder Buster on the top rope, and Liger pushes out Rey for the ring under the bottom rope, so he flops on his belly outside of the ring. One brief breather later, Rey jumps right back into action, but can not take down “Thunder” with a Seated Senton. Thankfully he avoids a Liger Bomb, and sneaks in a Backslide that forces Jushin to kick out at two. Liger turns right into the Enzuigiri! La Magistral, no, Liger pops up with a flip and busts out a German Suplex! Beautiful sequence! They have answers to all the questions, even though it is only their second match together. Talk about mutual respect and studying each other before the bout! </p><p> </p><p> Rey slides on the arpon, looking for an aerial attack, but there’s a KOPPU KICK waiting for him! Will Liger take flight to the outside? He does climb the turnbuckles and gifts us a great Crossbody visual! It doesn’t have to be ultra high risk to look good, kids. Jushin picks up Rey, throws him inside and eyes up a Shooting Star Press… Rey kips up and takes Liger back to the mats with a sudden Dragonrana! Time for a Moonsault maybe? Connects with it, cover only for two! Rey claps a couple of times to get the crowd involved a bit more, goes for a Springboard Hurricanrana… SNAP POWERBOMB! </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="nxdJXN8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nxdJXN8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> One, two… NO! Rey kicks out at the last second, and Jushin wastes no time, putting him in a Surfboard submission hold. Pulls back the arms, even touches the mask slightly, teasing that Romero Special, but Mysterio showcases his core strength to escape the hold! He escapes with a mini Moonsault out of that position to try a quick pin, Liger kicks out too! </p><p> </p><p> Back and forth they go, two world class athletes. It is safe to say that Rey has more in his body to give, and he has tired out Liger for a bit here. Jushin wants to smash Rey with a Palm Strike, but Mysterio reverses with a Crucifix! Another count, one, two, still no! These two are not going to stop, are they? Rey tells Liger to bring it on, so it becomes even more of a challenge now. Lures Liger near the ropes, throws him out of the ring with his legs, and now looks for an Asai Moonsault, paying homage to Ultimo Dragon!! Liger catches Rey and puts him down on the floor with a Tombstone Piledriver!!! No chance Rey can stand up after that. Liger looks at the kid, and seriously contemplates if he should throw him back in the ring and pin him, or let the ref count him out. Jushin rolls back in, but then changes his mind and throws Mysterio back!</p><p> </p><p> Will this kindness of heart cost him? Tenay remembers that at Starrcade 1996 Rey asked the referee to stop the count to let Liger back in, maybe they’re even now? Liger now pins Rey, and the luchador kicks out in the last millisecond! That hesitation probably saved Rey from another defeat to Liger… Jushin stomps on Rey in frustration, then looks over the turnbuckle, deciding to try busting out a Shooting Star Press, like in the good old times. For the benefit of those with flash photography, Liger steadies himself up… but misses! A lifeline for Rey Mysterio, who rolled out of harm's way. Dropkick to the back of Liger’s head, he’s on the ropes. </p><p> </p><p> TIGER FEINT KICK! Mask or not, that has to hurt… Rey readies himself for one last attack. West Coast Pop! One, two, THREE!! Rey Mysterio Jr. has defeated Jushin “Thunder” Liger and is your new WCW Cruiserweight champion!!!</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In a match that had good action and average heat from the crowd, <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr.</strong> defeated <strong>Jushin Liger</strong> in 16:17 by pinfall with a West Coast Pop. Rey Mysterio Jr. wins the WCW cruiserweight championship. <em>76/100</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Jushin Liger kicked out right after the pin, but it doesn’t matter - Rey is the champion now! A heartfelt moment for Rey, it was a tough year for him, but now he’s back. Liger snaps the belt from the referee, looks at it… and puts it around Rey’s waist! A show of respect for once. Jushin comes closer and shows that he wants one more match, so we could find out who is the better man. Rey bows to Liger and agrees without hesitating for a second. What a treat this was, and perhaps we didn’t see the best from these two just yet!</p><p> </p><p> Backstage <strong>Diamond Dallas Page</strong> is stretching and warming up before his big match against Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. <strong>Kimberly</strong> talks to "People's Champion", disputing his decision to leave her in the back. It's the biggest show of the year! She didn't doll up for half a day to sit around in the locker room! Page looks like he had this conversation already, and is too out of it to answer back. That's why <strong>Kanyon</strong> decides to intervene and tell Kimberly to shut up and listen to her man, because he knows what he's doing! Kim tells Kanyon to shut his big mouth and choose his words, or she will slap him. </p><p> </p><p> Woah-woah-woah. DDP gets in between Kim and Kanyon, telling them to take a chill pill. Page tells Kanyon that his words were out of line, and he needs to say that he's sorry. After a bit of hesitation Kanyon insincerely says that he's sorry, and Kim says she's not forgiving him. Page rolls his eyes and says he's not going to become a psych for them before one of the biggest matches of his career, so he tells Kim to stay in and slams the door. Kanyon and Kimberly exchange dirty looks and leave the room together.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Outsiders</strong> are in the house! They wouldn't miss Starrcade payday, not in a million years. They have brought in some bubbly too, a champagne bottle in the bucket full of ice. Kevin Nash fixes his hair while Scott Hall offers a survey... one more for WCW. Scott gives the crowd his jazzy hands and throws a toothpick into the cameraman. "SELF HIGH FIVE" hits the arena, and people get on their feet to greet Diamond Dallas Page! Last year DDP was fighting David Flair in a "Crowbar on the Pole" match, so this is definitely an upgrade. Kanyon gets his own music and makes a traditional entrance, yet he's interrupted by the stunning Kimberly Page. </p><p> </p><p> Both DDP and Kanyon are pissed, but she couldn't care less. Kevin and Scott cat call her and whistle to antagonize Page further, he's on the edge. The ref tells DDP and Kanyon to leave the bickering with Kimberly for another time, so they could begin the match. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Good Friends, Better Enemies?</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="mjZWDs2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mjZWDs2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="s2P5Qwi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/s2P5Qwi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ALG2QyK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ALG2QyK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZX2WKse.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZX2WKse.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Diamond Dallas Page</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> and </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Kanyon</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Kevin Nash</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> and </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Scott Hall</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> DDP starts the match with Scott Hall. They've spent so many years together, and fought against each other for even longer, so they know each other very well. One thing Scott knows about Page is his inability to cope with "ribs" and his tendency to plan everything out in advance. "The Bad Guy" plays around with Page for a bit, "paint brushing" his curly blonde hair and hitting him in the ribs with some elbows.</p><p> </p><p> Page is not the one to take this kind of “teasing” well, so he explodes with a Discuss Lariat and angry stomps. Everybody can figure out just looking at Page that he's a driven individual that puts hard work before anything else. Same can not be said about Kevin Nash, who takes a tag from Scott and slowly moves around the ring, talking crap to DDP. Nash meets Page with a knee to the taped ribs, tackles him in the corner with his shoulder and finally chokes him with his boot. Don't forget about the hair throw, that's vintage "Big Daddy Cool"! Nash hits DDP with a Snake Eyes, and throws him back to Hall, who boots the opponent in the corner and locks him in the chin lock. Kimberly riles up the crowd, but "Outsiders" repeatedly cut down Page's attempts for a tag. They cut the ring in the half and double team DDP, keeping the match under control. Page hits Nash with a forearm, bounces off the corner with a Crossbody, but he gets caught by Hall, and thrown like a piece of crap with a Fallaway Slam. That actually was a bad move, as Kanyon got the chance to get the unexpected hot tag and take Hall down with a Flying Wheel Kick! He hits the ropes and jumps over the top rope onto Nash, re-enters the ring and gets a close count for his Swinging Neckbreaker on Hall!</p><p> </p><p> Diamond Dallas Page now gets into an argument with his wife, telling her to go to the back. The yelling gets so loud that the ref is distracted and Hall gets a chance to low blow Kanyon. Now with momentum back on his side, Hall hurls Kanyon over the top rope, so he lands right on top of Kimberly!! That will break up the argument. Kimberly takes a bump and Page is besides himself, asking Chris what is his problem? Kanyon says he's sorry, but she wouldn't be hurt if she wasn't around! The argument gets heated, so Nash dumps all the ice from the bucket on top of Page's head. DDP doesn't slip on the ice, but rolls back into the ring to take out all of his anger on the awesome twosome of Hall and Nash. The ref points out that DDP is not the legal man, which drives DDP nuts. Kanyon enters the ring and tries to bust out a Fireman Carry Neckbreaker, but Hall slips out and picks up Kanyon for an Outsider's Edge! Connects with it! One, two... no!</p><p> </p><p> Kimberly is assisted to the back, so DDP can concentrate on the match. He paces back and forth on the apron, trying to give Kanyon some of his energy. Nash hits Kanyon with a Sidewalk Slam and sneakingly hits DDP with a Big Boot, knocking him out of the apron. Nash signals for the Jackknife Powerbomb, picks up Kanyon... who reverses the move with a Hurricanrana! Nash bumps into Hall, and turns around into a DIAMOND CUTTER from Kanyon! One, two, three!! Kanyon pins Kevin Nash! DDP can’t believe it! </p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In a match that had good action and good crowd, <strong>Diamond Dallas Page</strong> and <strong>Kanyon</strong> defeated <strong>Kevin Nash</strong> and <strong>Scott Hall</strong> in 12:27 when Kanyon pinned Kevin Nash with a Diamond Cutter. <em>70/100</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Kanyon goes on the top rope, and he celebrates like nobody's watching. He goes overboard with his celebration and hugs a slightly confused Page. Nash is seething on the outside, so he picks up the bottle of champagne and climbs back into the ring, to smash it across Kanyon's skull! Kev tells DDP that this punk needs to learn some respect and leaves with a disappointed Scott Hall. Don't worry, Scott, you can afford plenty more bottles... Backstage Triple H is preparing for his match with Bret Hart. Gene Okerlund confronts "The Game" about his attitude and criticizes the man for attacking Bret's family members on Christmas Day. Also Roddy Piper just made the contest into an 'I Quit' match! Any comments? Hunter can only smirk.</p><p> </p><p> "<em>Mean Gene, if you think some turned over furniture is bad, wait until I will get my hands on Bret later tonight. I will break him both mentally and physically because I'm that damn good... I'm the Cerebral Assassin, and when I slay Bret tonight, I am going after the big gold belt, mark my words! The 'I Quit' match doesn't scare me, I made my career in matches where I pushed the boundaries of brutality. Bret will be taken out like an old dog tonight, I promise you</em>."</p><p> </p><p> Triple H picks up his water bottle and walks away, when "The Hitman" meets him in the corridor! They begin fighting without a referee, this heated rivalry stopped being about wrestling too long ago. Bret punches Triple H with all his might and throws him in the toolboxes, we've never seen Hart so angry! Usually he's calm, collected and professional, but Triple H's words about Owen would give any brother the right to be in such a mental state. Bret lays out Triple H and tells him to never mess with his family again. Ric Flair tries to interfere, but Bret tells him to stay out of it, or he will break his old back in the Sharpshooter... Hart picks Triple H up by the hair and he leads him to the ring. The match is going to take place next, with no fanfare entrance for "The Game"!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>"I Quit" Match</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="4xatUi5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4xatUi5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Fp9FCtx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Fp9FCtx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Bret Hart</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Triple H</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> "Hitman" has no time for showmanship, he throws Triple H in the ring steps and puts fists to his skull on the outside. While that could be considered a 'bad guy' move, can you really blame Bret, after Triple H hired New Blood to take him out, revealed his part in the Montreal Screwjob and also invaded the Hart Mansion? He made it overly personal.</p><p> </p><p> Bret boots Triple H in the gut, then exposes the floor! He rolls the protective mat down, but gets hit back in the mid section. HHH throws Bret’s head into the apron, tries to send him face first into the ring post, but Bret reverses the irish whip and Hunter’s nose gets introduced to the beam! Hunter covers his face, and Bret finds enough time to hit Triple H with a Russian Leg Sweep on the exposed floor! Bad landing for both men, referee Randy Anderson wants to ask if Triple H wants to quit, but the match hasn't started yet! Bret throws Hunter in the ring, the ref starts the match and now those questions are valid. BRET WITH A SHARPSHOOTER!!!</p><p> </p><p> "<em>Can you imagine if Triple H quit a few seconds into this match?!</em>"</p><p> </p><p> Well, it’s locked in, and Triple H is screaming in agony. Perhaps Bret made a mistake, going for his strongest maneuver so quickly, as his opponent has enough power to reach the ropes and escape the ring. That’s what the mind games are for - make your opponent emotional. If you can force Bret Hart to make a rush decision, then maybe you’re indeed that damn good. Hart with a Double Axe Handle in the back of Triple H, who's trying to get away. Couple of elbows to the small of Hunter’s back, and another Russian Leg Sweep, now into the barricade. Bret asks for a chair from the fan, and gets it, smashing it across Hunter’s back! HHH tries to roll back into the ring, but Bret catches his leg, and sends him crotch first into the ring post! It’s all Bret, and now he’s looking for the Figure 4 around it… and he locks it in! Flair will not like this, but Triple H has it worse right now, hitting his arms across the mat. After a minute of torture, Bret lets go. He has been dominant so far!</p><p> </p><p> Bret continues to work over Triple H's leg, jumpring full force on it. He drops an elbow on it too, stretching the limb like a Hart Dungeon survivor can. Bret tries to lock Triple H in the Sharpshooter once again, but Triple H uses a free leg to fight off. One of those hits connected with Bret's head, and all signs are telling us that Bret is concussed. He stumbles back, he’s not responding to the ref’s questions, as if he can’t hear him. Triple H clutches his back, trying to stand up, and catches Bret with a running knee to the face to swing momentum in his favor! HHH clutches Bret around the neck, screaming how he’s going to destroy him now! Rabbit punches to the head, two dozens of them. Triple H drops the healthy knee, picks up his rival and sends him sternum first into the corner, adding a Neckbreaker to the mix. Hart’s head caught the mat, his senses are totally off. Hunter rolls down the pad from his knee and lands with another Knee Stomp! Hart is laid out across the mat, HHH goes to the corner… he theatrically hits the mat with his foot, is he tuning up the band? That sick bastard! No, he just mocks Bret and takes him down with a swift lariat, telling everyone in attendance to "suck it!" Shawn Michaels must be watching this match, and he would approve this misbehavior. </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="j6eRsHN.gif" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/j6eRsHN.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Triple H is showboating, hooks Bret’s arms for a Pedigree...Bret slips out and drops Trips on his back, another Sharpshooter!? No, just a good ol’ stomp in the balls, that "suck it'' taunt aged like milk. Bret stumbles to the corner, and connects with a pointed Elbow Drop! That caught Triple H in the throat, and he’s wriggling on the mat like somebody just crushed his windpipe. It’s possible, but it’s also Bret, he only does enough to cause heavy damage but avoid the ultimate injury. Maybe tonight he will overstep that fine line for the first time ever? Imagine how annoying the ref is now, trying to get an answer from a guy with a possibly broken nose and a swollen neck. Even if Triple H wanted to quit, he probably wouldn't be able to mutter anything, fighting for every breath. Pendulum Backbreaker from Bret, who continues to work over that massive back. He gets a discarded chair in the ring and slams it down two-three times, knocking out all the wind Triple H had in him. Bret has a bright idea, he tries to pick up Trips for a Piledriver! Hunter is strong, and he Backdrops Hart away, dropping onto the middle rope out of exhaustion. Hart picks himself up, runs down with a senton between the ropes… misses and lands right on the floor he has exposed earlier! Awful landing, a real slip on a banana peel. Triple H rolls around the ring, trying to recover, and his bloodshot eyes catch the sight of the chair. Triple H grins like a maniac, waits for Bret to come around... SMACK!</p><p> </p><p> With no regard to human life, Triple H blasts Bret’s skull with a wicked chairshot! The chair is dented, and Hart is seriously concussed now, if he wasn’t before! Triple H grabs a mic from ref’s hand and tells Bret to quit! Hart spits in return!! Enraged Triple H drives that microphone into Bret’s head, and a couple of thuds later the mic stops working. Guys get back into the ring, and Hart is wobbly. Big Chop Breaker from Triple H, he caught Bret good. Triple H takes a note from Bret’s book, by jumping on the leg of his opponent, he will do anything to get the win in this match. Actually, Triple H takes his time to plagiarise the entire arsenal of Bret. He picks Hart up for a Delayed Suplex, holding him like that for a long time. Triple H works over Bret’s leg, thinks about a Figure 4, but then busts out a move he loves very much… an Inverted Indian Deathlock! NO! Bret sweeps Hunter’s leg and attempts to lock the Sharpshooter!! Where is he getting his powers from? Hart turns his opponent over! Triple H’s back and knee are worn out after this grueling match, but can Bret hold on?</p><p> </p><p> "DO YOU WANT TO QUIT??"</p><p> </p><p> Triple H is not responding, he's fighting pain. He rocks his head back and forth like he's listening to Metallica or Motorhead, and slowly pulls himself to the rope and out of the ring. Bret is exhausted, and injured, he's looking for a breather too. "The Game" looks under the ring, looking for something special, but "The Excellence of Execution" cuts him short. The dastardly exposed floor is waiting for them. Bret throws the hair out of his face, and picks up his opponent for a Piledriver!! CONNECTS! What a maneuver, they both drop on the floor without feeling anything. The referee asks both of them if they're good to continue, but gets no answer. Hart sits up on the steel steps, looking how Triple H crawls away from him. What can he do to make him quit? Bret gets a lightbulb idea, grabs a cord on the floor and wraps it around Triple H's swollen throat a couple of times! Kids and women better look away, because this is not wrestling anymore. The referee has to pull Bret away so Triple H can breathe, and Hart pushes the official away, frustrated that he didn't award him a victory. Bret stomps Hunter and grabs a camera to drive it into the skull of his nemesis. Hart tells Shawn to kiss his as* and he throws Triple H back into the ring. </p><p> </p><p> Bret takes the steps, throws his leg over the rope, and Triple H hits it for an assisted low blow. He locks Bret's head up in his arm and drives him skull first into the mat with a Spiked DDT! Triple H rests in the corner, then goes on Bret's rope to crush Hart with an Elevated Knee Drop, something Killer Kowalski would do back in the day. Triple H signals that this match is done, slowly hooking up Bret's limp arms for a Pedigree. He tells the ref to ask him, no response... ASK HIM! Bret takes this opportunity to dump Triple H on his back and turn him over for a Sharpshooter!!! Now it looks really bad for "The Game'' as Bret sits up deeply and holds on tightly. Triple H's knee and back are under excruciating pain, and he has no power left to fight out of it. The referee asks him if he wants to quit... </p><p> </p><p> Triple H mutters "yes"! Bret has won, Bret has submitted Triple H!</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In a match that had great wrestling and fantastic crowd, <strong>Bret Hart</strong> defeated <strong>Triple H</strong> in 26:35 by submission with a Sharpshooter. <em>93/100</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> Bret has done it!! Triple H surrenders, and the official is raising Bret’s arm, he’s barely standing. What a match this was, a real war… Bret celebrates on his last legs, and the fans are standing up for him. He's a true hero, a real world class athlete, and a damn good role model. Bret takes a moment, then asks for a microphone. Breathing heavily, he thanks all his fans, his family and friends on supporting him all this time, on this long journey… a twenty-four year career.</p><p> </p><p> "<em>With a heavy heart I am announcing that this was my last wrestling match, as I am retiring from active competition... WCW fans, I want to thank you for these three years… my time in the ring is over.</em>"</p><p> </p><p> WHAT?? NO! That’s a bombshell and then some, people are in shock, nobody expected this. Bret nods and bows to the fans, Triple H is bewildered on the outside… he couldn’t retire the man, and now he quits himself?? The whole locker room comes out to applaud "The Hitman". Triple H has other plans though… he picks up a sledgehammer from under the ring and drives it down Hart’s back!! DESPICABLE! The boys are swarming the ring, either shoving Triple H away, or aiding Bret who has been sneak attacked after the bell. Is this real? Is Bret really done, and this is his final moment? "The Game" leaves the crime scene not showered, but drowned in boos. We switch to a short message from Disco Inferno telling us that tomorrow night on Nitro he will present his fellow wrestlers with end of the year awards. Can't miss it now, surely! </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="ww2jr5G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ww2jr5G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="io7WDph.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/io7WDph.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YphODzY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YphODzY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ah5KljC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ah5KljC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DeIHwoW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DeIHwoW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The announcers discuss how awful Triple H is for interrupting Bret's last words to WCW fans and address the message from Disco. Then they hype the triple threat main event, all choosing different winners and outcomes, when Raven's music hits. Raven ditched coming through the crowd, as he can't stand people, almost has an allergic reaction to them. He is also followed by <strong>Lisa Marie Varon</strong>, she is wearing a tight leather outfit, looking like a Catwoman. Lisa hands the mic to Raven, who takes his favorite place in the corner of the ring and cackles quietly... he's rewarded with negative chants, but that just feeds him on.</p><p> </p><p> "<em>You can chant whatever you like, whenever you like, but that would not bring your beloved Sting to ringside, nor your words will ever faze me again. Do you really think an intellectual like me would care what you hypocrites think? You have exposed yourself choosing your heroes... Sting, Goldberg, Scott Steiner. An individual with self-respect and a sober outlook on life would not pick those morons as their icons. What about me... what about Raven? I'm the hero you need, but you don't deserve me. And even though I hate every single one of you with every fibre of my tortured soul, I will continue eradicating parasites from this company, and you will thank me later, if you get smarter. I take comfort knowing that the greatest geniuses were never appreciated, and this is the kind of fate the brightest live through... And to prove that Sting has failed you and WCW once again, I will call him out one more time. I will give him a traditional ten count, or in this case, a ten bell salute to give your hero a farewell he deserves. 2001 will be the year of Raven, and it will be free of faulty heroes. Quote the Raven... nevermore!</em>"</p><p> </p><p> Tony Schiavone is besides himself, taking those words dearly to his heart. Bobby Heenan says that Raven has a point, geniuses are not appreciated enough in their timeline, he knows it first hand! Tenay takes the time to recap what happened earlier tonight, and Bobby says he knows that Raven didn't run over Sting. It was Lisa Marie, because women can't drive! Will you stop!? Vampiro, the newest follower of Raven, leads Charles Robinson to the ring. He's pale as paper, and has no option but to listen and do as Raven pleases. Raven wants Charles to award him a victory, that would prove that Raven is the last man standing. Charles is pushed to count, fans boo. 1, 2, 3, 4...</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> 5...</p><p> </p><p> 6...</p><p> </p><p> 7...</p><p> </p><p> 8...</p><p> </p><p> 9...</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The lights go out just before Charles finishes his count. The fans are buzzing in anticipation, and erupt as " </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/dvHPyfSLA_Q?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="WCW Sting Custom TurnerVision ('99-'00)"></iframe></div></div>" blasts from the speakers around the arena! Schiavone loses his mind, saying how this is impossible, Tenay and Heenan are also caught in the moment. The spotlight is on the man called Sting, "The Icon" is standing on top of the ramp with a bat pointing to the ring. Raven is in shambles, and he sends Vampiro to do something about it. Vampiro runs over to Stinger, and gets a bat to the gut! Lisa Marie Varon steps up to Sting too, and dares Sting to hit her. He will not hit a woman, but she will... Daffney runs out, screaming, and takes down Lisa Marie Varon! Catfight involving a Catwoman-like figure goes in favor of Daffney! Crowbar joins the party and brawls with Vampiro to the back. Raven has no choice but to fight too!<p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Last Man Standing Match</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="eHAgYY1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eHAgYY1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qOToneQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qOToneQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Sting</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Raven</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> The limping Sting is wincing with every step, but holds his head high fighting off Raven. The baseball bat certainly helps, as it stiffs the body of the self-proclaimed genius. Sting works over Raven like he's a human pinata, and has enough power to throw him into the barricade. The signature yelp is followed by a lariat that sends Raven into the crowd. The same crowd Raven hates with his guts.</p><p> </p><p> Sting is two steps behind crawling Raven, who is trying to escape the rage of "The Franchise'', the true franchise of WCW. The fans are patting their favorite on the back, and then remember that the man got hit by a car earlier tonight. Looks like Sting decided to ignore the medical advice and put his long-term health on the line to get one back over his rival. Sting stomps Raven, who's climbing the arena steps on all fours. Raven picks himself up and looks to boot Sting down, but security staff quickly catch Sting from falling. The people are on Stinger's side, and Raven yells about how unfair this is! Sting picks up a trash can full of garbage and empties it on his opponent. No respect to speak of between these two, BAM! Sting adds insult to injury by introducing Raven's bright mind to the steel! He then puts it on top of Raven and blasts the can with his bat! That could pop your eardrums real quick, kids, don't try that at home! Sting kicks super metal Raven through the door, and now they're fighting backstage.</p><p> </p><p> Perhaps it wasn't a well-calculated move, as now Sting is swarmed by other Raven followers. CM Punk, Christopher, Great Muta, and a burly big man in a mask all stand up for their leader. Luckily, Sting avoids the Green Mist that goes right into the eyes of the monster-like figure. The hurt maniac swings his fists, and shoves away all those who try to aid him, thinking they're the target. Sting throws Muta to "Abyss'' and takes out CM Punk with a Scorpion Death Drop on the unforgiving, cold floor. Raven uses the time to get away, looking for a hide out. He now climbs on top of the TurnerTron, knowing that Sting is too hurt to follow him there. The smartest bird takes the high ground, and walks over the thin ledge to escape the onslaught. Sting catches up to Raven's trail and thinks about whether this would be a good decision. After a moment of consideration, Sting gifts the baseball bat to some kid in the front row and slowly starts to climb the construction. Tenay reminds us that back at Halloween Havoc he fell from one and missed months of action! Sting is not a man who's eaten by fear, but a man who's eaten by anger. He wants to get his revenge! The coward supports the veteran, and Raven throws the projector lights down to make Sting's ascension more challenging. Sting perseveres and gets to the top... Raven stomps on his hand, looking to dump off the opponent, but Sting is no dummy! He uses his harness to hook himself up to the construction! </p><p> </p><p> Smart move by Stinger, who's safe from falling for now. Raven scrambles in search of some weapons on the TurnerTron while Sting picks himself up. Raven finds a pult that sets off some pyro, and Sting is lucky to avoid a firecracker coming underneath him! Raven is so frustrated that he punches it some more, deafening the people near the stage. Charles Robinson who looks on from the floor is covering his ears, we can't hear the announcer feed either. The smoke rises up and Sting can't see that Raven is jogging towards him! Sting has unhooked himself, so now he's not immune from falling, but he survives for now. Raven tears down Sting's coat and chokes the man with it, screaming something deranged from the top of his lungs. Raven smothers the paint on Sting's face and picks him up for an Evenflow DDT!! DRIVES STING'S SKULL DOWN WITH AUTHORITY! Sting is out of it now, and Raven finds his balance on the top. He yells to Robinson to count to ten, but Charles simply can't hear him. Raven has a temper tantrum and a meltdown, everyone is working against him! The referee is refusing to award him a victory, so the only thing left to do is throw "The Icon'' down... Raven picks Sting up and carefully goes to the edge where he tossed away the lighting projectors. They're standing in the pitch black darkness, so we can't quite see what is happening there. Suddenly, Raven hysterically pleads for Sting not to throw him down, begging him for mercy, and seconds later the madman falls down below, on a heap of tables laid out near the ramp!!!</p><p> </p><p> The crowd is chanting "Holy ~hit" and the announcers are screaming too. The camera picks on Raven who's out cold and is not moving, Charles Robinson checks on the fallen man and gives an "X" sign. Raven is knocked out, and the production crew blast Stinger's music as if he has won the match. Well, there's no standing up after that fall, so it would make sense. Sting stands stoically in the shadow and we cut back to a promotional video hyping our main event. Bobby accuses Sting of crippling Raven, Tenay and Schiavone quietly agree.</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In a match that had good wrestling and great heat from the crowd, <strong>Sting</strong> defeated <strong>Raven</strong> in 16:29 after Raven fell from the TurnerTron and could not continue the match. <em>85/100</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> The Raven is evacuated from the place of his crash, and the promotional video showcases the past year of our three biggest superstars. Scott Steiner had wars with Mike Awesome and Jeff Jarrett, Goldberg returned for a War Games match, won the first Elimination Chamber and picked up the world title twice in 2000, and Hulk Hogan was banned from challenging for the main title until Bret Hart was champion and controversially took over the US championship. Now "Mean Gene" is standing next to his good old friend <strong>Hulk Hogan</strong>, to get his last thoughts on the match that is coming up next.</p><p> </p><p> "<em>Well let me tell you something, brother. Hulkster can already hear fifty thousand screaming Hulkamaniacs out there, and they are about to explode once I win the big gold, brother. I am pumped to headline the show and let me tell you, I'm ready to pick up the company with my 24 inch pythons and carry it to the promiseland, dude! The red and yellow express is revving up its engine and is eager to go, so whatcha gonna do Scott Steiner and Bill Goldberg, when HULKAMANIA RUNS WILD ON YOU, JACK!???</em>"</p><p> </p><p> The storyline surrounding the trio is full of brawls, foul language and big promises. But who will be the top dog when it's all said and done!? Time to find out, because <strong>Michael Buffer</strong> is standing in the ring, ready to get the crowd rocking. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="AeF2XIT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AeF2XIT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> "<em>Tonight, we are going to witness the most anticipated match in the history of professional wrestling for the heavyweight championship of the United States and the world! Are you ready? Wrestling fans, are you reeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaady? For the thousand in attendance and the millions watching around the world, from the capital city of the United States of America, Washington D.C.... Ladies and gentlemen, let's get ready to ruuuuuuummbleeeeeeeeeee!</em>"</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Scott Steiner comes out first. His entrance always stands out, with loud sirens setting the mood for the beating that will follow it. HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, a couple of push ups on the ramp, and a gun show for all the freaks in attendance. Scott is pumped for his first Starrcade main event! Hulk Hogan is up next, wearing his classic red and yellow colors, a feather boa and a bandana. He "air guitars" his way to the ring, and poses in front of the pro-Hulk fans, asking the cameraman to avoid showing all other people. Finally, "The Man" gets a knock on the door, headbutts it with fury and marches on to the ring. </p><p> </p><p> A spectacular entrance and pyro, Goldberg is an undisputed #1 in terms of popularity, but can he become the undisputed #1 in the ring tonight? Let's find out. The referee for this bout is Nick Patrick!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Triple Threat Match</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="aN3LUfd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aN3LUfd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wkXI3fU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wkXI3fU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="GAZL63b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GAZL63b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vFPF7n7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vFPF7n7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fxBnQyL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fxBnQyL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0WElStS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0WElStS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Scott Steiner</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Goldberg</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> © vs. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>Hulk Hogan</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> ©</span></span></p><p> </p><p> First fall is for the WCW United States championship that Hulk Hogan carried on his shoulder for months now. Steiner doesn’t wait for the bell to ring, and he immediately jumps Hulkster and clubs him in the back. Goldberg is standing in the corner, looking like he’s getting ready to spear Steiner when he turns towards him. But no, Big Poppa Pump shoves the referee off, so by being rude he keeps himself protected.</p><p> </p><p> Senior official gives Steiner a stern talk, but Freakzilla just hits the pose, completely ignoring the lecture. Goldberg decides to interfere so the match can start officially, he turns Scotty with force and they start talking trash to each other. Hogan uses the opportunity to scratch Steiner’s back, now ref decides to ring the bell… </p><p> </p><p> Hogan throws his punches in, but Steiner doesn’t feel a thing and swears away. Steiner offers Hogan a test of strength, then flips him a bird, saying he knows he’s stronger than Hogan, and boots Goldberg in the gut! Now the clubs rain on Bill’s back, and he takes them without any trouble. Hulkster tries a double lariat, but both men duck. Shoulder block from Hulkster, and he bounces off his opponents to the outside, without falling on his back. Hogan is not in a hurry to come back, he gives Steiner and Goldberg a chance to beat each other to a pulp.</p><p> </p><p> Goldberg accidentally or intentionally headbutts Steiner in a test of strength, driving his skull right into Steiner’s nose! It might be broken, you know. Triple H will tell you how much that can cost you. Scott doesn’t let the pain get to him, and he just writes off a stiff shot to Goldberg in reply! Irish whip into the corner, our current world heavyweight champion lariats Freakzilla, then adds some shoulder blocks to the midsection. Knocking the wind out of his body makes sense, as Steiner’s nose is busted open. Hogan slowly comes back, and sneakingly runs up for a lariat to the back of Goldberg’s head. Bill ducks, and Hogan’s arm meets Steiner! Hulk stomps on his #1 hater, and tells Goldberg to join in. The champ refuses, knowing very well what exactly Hogan has planned in reality, so he throws Hulkster out of the ring once again! The sign of disrespect in that move speaks louder than Steiner’s words.</p><p> </p><p> For that reason, Hulk puts his hands on Goldberg’s ankle, allowing Steiner to take the man down and rain him down with violent punches and suplexes. Scott is a great wrestler, but he’s an even better a*s kicker, and his no-nonsense style is on full display there. “Big Poppa Pump” says something about Goldberg being a clumsy piece of trash, then calls over Hogan, who takes a breather on the outside. No response, so Steiner leaves the ring and takes the fight to Hogan himself! They come to blows, with the action picking up right in front of the WCW faithful. Huge irish whip into the barricade, Hulkster’s chest is chopped twice, and as fans answer with "wooo", Steiner stops and tells them to SHUT UP! Goldberg meanwhile picked himself up and took a run up to drive Steiner’s back on the floor with a takedown of his own. A football career did not go to waste!</p><p> </p><p> As two brutes roll around, Hulkster asks a fan with a feather boa for a chair. BASH! Right into Goldberg’s spine! Another shot to the ribs of Steiner! Referee has no problems with it, we have a triple threat - anything goes. Hogan takes a swing at Steiner, but he takes the chair off him and OBLITERATES Goldberg with a massive chairshot to the face! The sound of that thud sounded like a gunshot! Steiner now walks up to Hulkster with a chair, so Hogan backs up in the ring. He even drops the chair to let the fight be fair, asks where’s Hulk’s ba**s are? He boots the chair out of the ring completely, telling Hogan to take his shot. The swing finally comes, but Steiner just reverses it into a Belly-to-Belly Suplex! First bump taken by Hogan in this match, and he’s holding on to the small of his back. Steiner mocks Hogan by making push ups in front of him, completely missing that Goldberg is waiting for him in the corner. His face is bloody, and he’s pissed… SPEAR!! Goldberg seizes the opportunity and almost breaks Steiner in half! Bill showcases how powerful he is by picking up Steiner for a Jackhammer, and planting him on his back!! </p><p> </p><p> Cover! One, two… three!! Goldberg just pinned Steiner to win the US championship! </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div style="text-align:center;"><div>In a match that had good wrestling and great heat from the crowd, <strong>Goldberg</strong> defeated <strong>Scott Steiner</strong> and <strong>Hulk Hogan</strong> in 11:22 when he defeated Scott Steiner by pinfall with a Jackhammer. Goldberg wins the WCW United States championship.</div></div><div><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <img alt="XhFG6GB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XhFG6GB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> As of now, Goldberg is a double champion, and the ring announcer clarifies this by addressing the fans in attendance. People are pleased, but Hogan is not. He just lost the title without being pinned! Of course Hogan starts arguing with the referee, but that won’t help. Steiner rolls out of the ring for now, covering his nose. The next fall is for the big gold belt, and Goldberg looks good to retain it! </p><p> </p><p> Hogan and Goldberg are standing in the middle of the ring, taking in the big fight feel. They don't do a thing, just look at each other, and people are as loud as ever. Hogan nods, saying this is the true main event, brother. He always listens to people, you know. Goldberg and Hogan lock up, while Steiner shoves the referee away. He probably thinks that he's eliminated, and leaves the ringside area in a fury. Hogan mocks him for it, and Goldberg uses Hogan's distraction to take an advantage. Shoulder block knocks Hogan on his back, and he sells this with his face. Hulkster takes his heat back though, by applying a front face lock. He throws some punches and takes his belt off to slash Goldberg's back with it, ouch! A couple more, Goldberg tears it off from Hulk's hands and throws it away! Misses with a Spear, bumping his shoulder into the ring post. Hulk gouges Bill's eyes and chokes him with his bare hands. Hulkster picks up Goldberg for a Scoop Slam and looks around the massive arena, teasing a Leg Drop to end it all! Goldberg rolls out last second, and tackles Hulk out of the ring! The buzz is unreal.</p><p> </p><p> Hulk picks up his belt and points at Goldberg, who's waiting for him to return. SIRENS!! Scott Steiner is back, and he's wearing a black protective face mask, and he has a lead pipe in his hand. Hogan is scared now, and he doesn't know where he can go. Steiner puts the lead pipe to Hogan's ribs and Military Presses him back into the ring. Goldberg sets himself up for a Spear and breaks Hogan's ribs after connecting!! Hogan rolls out of the ring in pain, and now it's Steiner against Goldberg. Scott points at his face and says that Goldberg is gonna pay now! Bill tries to get the weapon out of Scott's hands and uses a couple of knees to help himself. The weapon drops on the mats, and now Goldberg presses Scott high in the air, slamming him with a tenacious Powerslam! Will Goldberg pick up another victory after pinning Steiner? He takes charge and waits for "Big Poppa Pump"... Steiner carefully picks up his lead pipe... and throws it into Goldberg's face, that's one way to stop a Spear!!</p><p> </p><p> Goldberg may very well be knocked out, as he's laying in the pool of his own blood without any signs of life. Steiner signals for his signature Steiner Recliner, and puts "The Man'' into it, using the lead pipe to help himself! Nick Patrick checks on the champion and picks up his arm two times, it just drops. Hogan runs up and takes Steiner out with a Big Boot!! Hulkster is moments away from stealing the victory off Steiner! LEG DROP!! Hogan shows that Goldberg is done, turns him over to the middle of the ring, covers him, one... two... Steiner pulls Hogan out of the ring!! A huge brawl between the two starts, and now Hogan is not shying away from full contact punches. Scott headbutts Hulk and slams a chair into his skull! Now Hulkster is bleeding too. Steiner smacks Hogan's head in the apron a couple of times, and pulls out a pair of handcuffs from his pants!! Steiner locks Hogan up to the ring post and greets him with a middle finger! Hogan realizes that he's trapped and tries to break the handcuffs with his sheer strength to escape. Steiner slowly walks over the ring and yells at Goldberg to stand up.</p><p> </p><p> Steiner picks up the world heavyweight champion, hooks the arms... Tony screams that we are about to see a Jackhammer on Goldberg!! Scott indeed muscles Goldberg into a vertical position, but readjusts him in mid air and drops him on his head! Tenay screams "STEINER SCREWDRIVER!!!" as Scott turns Goldberg over and covers him dead in the middle of the ring.</p><p> </p><p> ONE.</p><p> </p><p> TWO.</p><p> </p><p> THREE!!! </p><p> </p><p> Scott Steiner is the new WCW World Heavyweight champion!! Hulk Hogan is losing his mind, and so do the fans!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="c5YlpF9.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/c5YlpF9.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="38674" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>In a match that had some good wrestling and fantastic heat from the crowd, <strong>Scott Steiner</strong> defeated <strong>Goldberg</strong> and <strong>Hulk Hogan</strong> in 9:38 when Scott Steiner defeated Goldberg by pinfall with a Steiner Screwdriver. </p><p> Scott Steiner wins the WCW World Heavyweight championship. <em>87/100</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> Steiner removes his protective mask and poses with the big gold belt for the very first time in his decorated career. Steiner goes on the top rope in front of Hogan and poses for the freaks and all those who are watching at home. This was the year of "Big Poppa Pump" and tonight he has proved that he's indeed the "Alpha Male of WCW"! Confetti hits the ring, and Tony yells that this might be the greatest moment in the history of our amazing sport! With sirens blaring and Steiner flexing, and Hogan yelling "NO!!", we write off this year to turn the page and start 2001 with a bang. Thank you for joining this journey, farewell until we meet again!</p><p> </p><p> Show Rating: <strong><span style="color:#00FF00;">89</span></strong><strong>/100</strong></p><p> </p><p> And there we have it, folks. I finally can put an end to this diary and proudfully say that this was a lot of fun. It took me four or five years to complete just one in-game year. Thank you to crackerjack for staying around for so long, and all the guys that have read this dynasty before. Starrcade marks the end of this line, and I will take some time before popping up in the TEW 2020 Dynasty section. I purchased the game, and learned my lessons, so the next thread I will open will be updated regularly. I am not sure that one final post to cap off this thread is needed, but I'm always ready to discuss what happened in the game and what I had in mind for the future. See you soon! <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Texasrangers13]

I hadn't even thought to check the TEW 2013 section, but I'm glad I did. What a way to end. I just read through the last couple pages and loved the build-up and write-up for Starrcade. Really fitting.

 

Bravo on an excellent job, making it a year with that many shows and write-ups is impressive! Five star job!

[Blodyxe]

I hadn't even thought to check the TEW 2013 section, but I'm glad I did. What a way to end. I just read through the last couple pages and loved the build-up and write-up for Starrcade. Really fitting.

 

Bravo on an excellent job, making it a year with that many shows and write-ups is impressive! Five star job!

Thank you for the kind words, man! I am glad you enjoyed the ending, and reading this before work made this Friday a lot better