WCW: Heart and Soul

[smw88]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "<strong>Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner </strong>{©}</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Rey Misterio Jr. </strong>vs. Kanyon {©}</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: "Sugar" Shane Helms vs. <strong>Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: <strong>Sting</strong> vs. Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes vs. <strong>Vampiro</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>AJ Styles</strong> vs. Steve Corino</p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. <strong>True Heroes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>TAKA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? Sting vs booker T</p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? 1</p>

[The Lariat]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. <strong>Kanyon {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: <strong>"Sugar" Shane Helms</strong> vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: <strong>Sting</strong> vs. Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes vs. <strong>Vampiro</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>AJ Styles</strong> vs. Steve Corino</p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. <strong>True Heroes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jamie Knoble</strong> vs. Mike Awesome</p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>TAKA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? <strong>Helms vs. Liger </strong></p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? <strong>1 </strong></p>

[KnowYourEnemy]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Diamond Dallas Page</strong> vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. <strong>Kanyon {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: "Sugar" Shane Helms vs. <strong>Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: Sting vs. <strong>Booker T</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes vs. <strong>Vampiro</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>AJ Styles </strong>vs. Steve Corino</p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. <strong>True Heroes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>TAKA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? DDP/Steiner </p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? 1</p><p> </p><p>

Looking forward to the next show -- I should be back [with the write-ups] in a bit, I'm really busy right now -kYE</p>

[Dead_Jester]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}</strong></p><p>

-Sticking with Steiner being a dominant Champion for some time.</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. <strong>Kanyon {©}</strong></p><p>

-One of the few times i'll go against gut instinct and say Kanyon gets a second chance.</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers {©}</strong></p><p>

-Expecting the Thrillers to eventually lose it to the True Heroes</p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: <strong>"Sugar" Shane Helms</strong> vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</p><p>

-Little bit of a toss up on this one but Helms seems the better choice given Liger's commitments elsewhere.</p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: <strong>Sting</strong> vs. Booker T</p><p>

-Sting wins it but I don't expect Booker to take it well.</p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes vs. <strong>Vampiro</strong></p><p>

-Time for Salvation.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>AJ Styles</strong> vs. Steve Corino</p><p>

-Another toss up but AJ is moving up the card.</p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. <strong>True Heroes</strong></p><p>

-The next Tag Team Champions.</p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p>

-Expecting a good fight from Knoble but he isn't getting the W on Awesome.</p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>TAKA</strong></p><p>

-TAKA only debuted so doubt he'll lose to Kidman here.</p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? Sting vs. Booker</p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? 1</p>

[evileddie10]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Rey Misterio Jr.</strong> vs. Kanyon {©}</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers {©}</strong></p><p>

<em>Keeping the Belts shiny for The True Heroes!</em></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship:<strong> "Sugar" Shane Helms</strong> vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: Sting vs. <strong>Booker T</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes vs. <strong>Vampiro</strong></p><p> </p><p>

AJ Styles vs. <strong>Steve Corino</strong></p><p>

<em>Air Paris heel turn!</em></p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. <strong>True Heroes</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p>

<em>If ReyRey does win, I don't see two "underdog" victories</em></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>TAKA</strong></p><p>

<em>Chris Candido shenanigans</em></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night?</p><p>

Helms/Liger</p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands?</p><p>

2</p>

[deanohbk]

<p>Steiner</p><p>

Kanyon</p><p>

Natural Born Thrillers</p><p>

Helms</p><p>

Sting</p><p>

Vampiro</p><p>

AJ</p><p>

Hugh & Konnan</p><p>

Awesome</p><p>

Kidman</p><p> </p><p>

Sting v Booker</p><p>

1</p>

[K-Nection]

Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}

I don't think there is much debate as to who is winning here

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Kanyon {©}

Who better than Kanyon?....well Rey is definitely going to be lol!

 

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. Natural Born Thrillers {©}

I don't see you dropping them to Doomsday just yet because I have a feeling you are in favor of dropping them to your homemade made creation of True Heroes. I'm still a believer they are here just to keep The Thrillers busy.

 

Cruiserweight Championship: "Sugar" Shane Helms vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}

While I could very well be wrong I think you are keeping that belt warm for your new signee from New York!

 

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: Sting vs. Booker T

While I do believe Sting is being booked kayfabe stronger. I think Booker might stoop low to win at all costs by this point.

 

Dustin Rhodes vs. Vampiro

I have a feeling he will take the first match but it could go either way

 

AJ Styles vs. Steve Corino

I'm really divided on what you are doing here but I think this one will go to Steve

 

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. True Heroes

I think you may have found a good gateway tag team in Hugh and Konnan!

 

Jamie Knoble vs. Mike Awesome

 

Billy Kidman vs. TAKA

What will be match of the night? DDP and Steiner

 

How many championships will change hands? 1

[jscotty]

Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Kanyon {©}

 

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. Natural Born Thrillers {©}

 

Cruiserweight Championship: "Sugar" Shane Helms vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}

 

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: Sting vs. Booker T

 

Dustin Rhodes vs. Vampiro

 

AJ Styles vs. Steve Corino

 

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. True Heroes

 

Jamie Knoble vs. Mike Awesome

 

Billy Kidman vs. TAKA

 

What will be match of the night? Sting/Booker T

 

How many championships will change hands? One

[sportsfanmas]

Is it too late to get in on the predictions?

[Rateddc]

Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Kanyon {©}

 

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. Natural Born Thrillers {©}

 

Cruiserweight Championship: "Sugar" Shane Helms vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}

 

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: Sting vs. Booker T

 

Dustin Rhodes vs. Vampiro

 

AJ Styles vs. Steve Corino

 

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. True Heroes

 

Jamie Knoble vs. Mike Awesome

 

Billy Kidman vs. TAKA

 

What will be match of the night? Sting vs. Booker

 

How many championships will change hands? 1

[crackerjack]

Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}

HEH

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Kanyon {©}

Really like Kanyon. Don't know where Rey goes from here though.

 

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. Natural Born Thrillers {©}

Thrillers hold it until Storm + Punk are ready

 

Cruiserweight Championship: "Sugar" Shane Helms vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}

If Helms was gonna win here, why didn't he just keep the belt?

 

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: Sting vs. Booker T

Cements Booker's heel turn

 

Dustin Rhodes vs. Vampiro

 

AJ Styles vs. Steve Corino

Really dig Corino though.

 

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. True Heroes

 

Jamie Knoble vs. Mike Awesome

 

Billy Kidman vs. TAKA

 

What will be match of the night? Cage Match

 

How many championships will change hands? 0

[DGenerationMC]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Rey Misterio Jr.</strong> vs. Kanyon {©}</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: <strong>"Sugar" Shane Helms</strong> vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: <strong>Sting</strong> vs. Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes vs. <strong>Vampiro</strong></p><p> </p><p>

AJ Styles vs. <strong>Steve Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. <strong>True Heroes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Billy Kidman</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? <strong>Sting vs. Booker T</strong></p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? <strong>2</strong></p>

[Briskout]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Scott Steiner - IF the first match went better, there'd be a third matchup planned but with no guarantee of that match being possible, I'm going safe and picking Steiner. </p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr - No chance Bret keeps it on Kanyon</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Natural Born Thrillers {©} - I don't think there's any reason to pull the trigger yet.</p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Jushin Thunder Liger {©} - This one is interesting because it can make a champion active weekly (Shane), or bring more prestige the belt (Liger). </p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: Sting - Giving us Sting vs. Scotty at Starrcade.</p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes - Again, I don't see Bret being a risk taker.</p><p> </p><p>

Steve Corino - Corino is older, time is now to pull trigger.</p><p> </p><p>

True Heroes - More upside. Should be MOTN</p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble - if booked right, should push both Awesome and Knoble from this result.</p><p> </p><p>

TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? Morrus/Konnan and True Heroes</p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? 1</p>

[LordofGustav]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. <strong>Kanyon</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: <strong>"Sugar" Shane Helms</strong> vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: <strong>Sting</strong> vs. Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Dustin Rhodes</strong> vs. Vampiro</p><p> </p><p>

AJ Styles vs. <strong>Steve Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. <strong>True Heroes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>TAKA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? Sting vs. Booker</p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? 1</p>

[2Sweet]

<p>Fan Scorecard:</p><p> </p><p>

Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Rey Misterio Jr.</strong> vs. Kanyon {©}</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: "Sugar" Shane Helms vs. <strong>Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: <strong>Sting</strong> vs. Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes vs. <strong>Vampiro</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>AJ Styles</strong> vs. Steve Corino</p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs.<strong> True Heroes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>TAKA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? Booker/Sting</p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? 1</p>

[Beejus]

<p>Scott Steiner - <em>I really can't see Page going over here. It would be a great way to top off the whole "too old" storyline for him to pick up the title again, but Scott is just on a roll.</em></p><p>

Rey Misterio - <em>No strikes against him means Rey takes the belt back.</em></p><p>

Doomsday - <em>Because their name fits the Halloween Havoc theme.</em></p><p>

Shane Helms - <em>I don't figure Liger was ever meant to stick around for a long term, so Helms cheating to regain the title seems like a nice way to write Jushin back off.</em></p><p>

Booker T - <em>Scott vs. Booker at Mayhem part two!</em></p><p>

Vampiro - <em>This is a tough one, because really it just depends on where you feel you're going with the story. If Dustin wins, then it's pretty clear he's staying as Dustin. But if Vampiro wins, then Dustin may join them as Black Rain or Seven or something. I'm going for the latter.</em></p><p>

Steve Corino - <em>As others have said, this may be Corino's one real shot at the big time, while the younger Styles can get his momentum back. Corino can go after Rey after taking care of AJ by running pretty much the exact same story.</em></p><p>

True Heroes - <em>These two are looking to be Tag champs VERY soon.</em></p><p>

Mike Awesome - <em>Awesome needs to recover after his series with Rey earlier in the year.</em></p><p>

TAKA - <em>Though I kinda feel bad for Billy, he's become a cruiserweight JTTS a little bit.</em></p><p> </p><p>

MOTN: Sting vs. Booker</p><p>

Titles: 3</p>

[Satyr24]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs.<strong> Kanyon {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship:<strong> "Sugar" Shane Helms </strong>vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: <strong>Sting</strong> vs. Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes vs. <strong>Vampiro</strong></p><p> </p><p>

AJ Styles vs. <strong>Steve Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs.<strong> True Heroes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>TAKA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? <strong>DDP vs Scotty</strong></p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands?<strong> 1</strong></p>

[Wolfman84]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "<strong>Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. <strong>Kanyon</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: <strong>"Sugar" Shane Helms</strong> vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: Sting vs. <strong>Booker T</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes vs. <strong>Vampiro</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>AJ Styles</strong> vs. Steve Corino</p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. <strong>True Heroes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Billy Kidman</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? <strong>Sting vs. Booker T</strong></p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? 1</p>

[GingeyOne]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}</strong></p><p>

<em>I hate to bet against Page like this, but I think it is going to be a bigger deal when Steiner loses the belt</em></p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Rey Misterio Jr.</strong> vs. Kanyon {©}</p><p>

<em>You can't reward drug use Bret!</em></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: <strong>Doomsday</strong> vs. Natural Born Thrillers {©}</p><p>

<em>I like the idea of the Thrillers being unprepared, and it gets Doomsday over.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: "Sugar" Shane Helms vs. <strong>Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</strong></p><p>

<em>I don't think we trade straight away.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: <strong>Sting</strong> vs. Booker T</p><p>

<em>Booker's new attitude will cost him</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Dustin Rhodes</strong> vs. Vampiro</p><p>

<em>I don't think this is even the real start of this story. I see countouts</em></p><p> </p><p>

AJ Styles vs. <strong>Steve Corino</strong></p><p>

<em>Old School for now.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. <strong>True Heroes</strong></p><p>

<em>What a pairing you have come across</em></p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p>

<em>But it will be a close one.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>TAKA</strong></p><p>

<em>Should have a great match!</em></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? <strong>Sting vs Booker T</strong></p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? <strong>2</strong></p>

[Warhawk8492]

<p>Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. <strong>Kanyon {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. <strong>Natural Born Thrillers {©}</strong></p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: <strong>"Sugar" Shane Helms</strong> vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: <strong>Sting</strong> vs. Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

Dustin Rhodes vs. <strong>Vampiro</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>AJ Styles</strong> vs. Steve Corino</p><p> </p><p>

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. <strong>True Heroes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jamie Knoble vs. <strong>Mike Awesome</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>TAKA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? Sting Vs Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? One</p>

[The Final Countdown]

<p>October 2001: Pre-Halloween Havoc News and Notes</p><p> </p><p> <em>Obviously the big news in the world this month was the tragic events of September 11th. I thought having the "American Dream" address the crowd on the following Nitro was a fitting way for us to handle it. We won't be addressing it much if at all going forward, because I'd like for our show to be a distraction that people can turn to when they want to take their minds off of the real world for a few hours. I may introduce a patriotic tag team (probably involving Bryan Danielson, whose masked "American Dragon" character would be a perfect fit), but I won't be bringing in any Middle Eastern heels or anything tasteless like that.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Another factor of current world events is that the global economy is in a state of great uncertainty right now, which could wind up being a huge problem for us.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Moving on to much less important news, the WWF had another success with their Unforgiven PPV. They've been relying a lot on Edge & Christian vs. the Power Trip as a headline feud over the last several months, with six (great) televised tag matches to go along with Christian's two unsuccessful shots at the title on PPV. It was Edge's turn to headline with Austin one on one, and Steve retained in another great main event. For some reason Hunter over Bubba Dudley was the semi main. Ivory won the women's title from Chyna just one month after Lita's failed title match, which only increases my belief that they were planning on giving Lita the title before the scandal broke. Supposed company leader Rock was again relegated to a non-wrestling role where he confronted HHH backstage, yet they found time for Lawler's kid, Blackman, the Public Enemy, Crash Holly, Funaki, the Samoan Swat Team and even the New Blackjacks to have matches on the show. Yes, Vince really brought back the New Blackjacks. Maybe he was so embarrassed they were such a failure the first time that he's determined to make it work with a second try? If so I expect the relaunch of the WBF any day now.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> It wasn't all roses for Vince though; TNN was unhappy with recent performance and moved Raw to a late night slot. I smiled when I saw that, even though TNN still allows them to reach a lot more homes in the US than we can on FX.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> After months of deliberation I was about 95% certain I'd settled on a main event for Starrcade. I decided to have the two guys work together on a recent house show loop so we could get a look at how well they worked together. The results were not pretty. The timing was all over the place and they could just never get in sync. While they're talented enough that they could probably have at least a passable match despite their chemistry issues, I'd really prefer something much better than 'passable' in the main event of what should be our biggest show of the year. Back to the drawing board I guess.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> There was a very uncomfortable situation before this past week's Nitro. Scott Steiner drove into the parking lot in New Orleans going way too fast, and he clipped Bobby Heenan's parked car. When The Brain called him on it and asked him to pay for the damage, Scott actually said, and I quote, "I'll knock your old ass out right here in this parking lot!" Fortunately a few of the boys were there to diffuse the situation before it went any further. I sat Scott down and told him in no uncertain terms that I wasn't going to tolerate stuff like this no matter how big a star he might be. He nodded along like he understood, but I don't think he took me very seriously. Not the kind of behavior I want to see out of my world champion.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Paul London impressed me again when we brought him in for another enhancement appearance on our October 8th tapings. I decided to go ahead and lock him up in a multiyear developmental deal before Vince could get his hands on him. The kid's really got something, and between him, Danielson and a few other guys we've got down in Wildside, the future of our cruiserweight division looks bright. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> AJ Styles felt that his recent performances had earned him a pay raise. I agreed with him, offering 75% of the amount he requested. He was happy with that offer and shook my hand on it, but I'm sure he'll be making a lot more in the years to come.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Jason Jett suffered a bruised eye socket in his September 24th match with Vampiro. It's not a serious injury and he honestly could've worked through it if needed, but I'm just going to let him rest up until he's healthy. Vampiro did catch some heat from it though because the injury was caused by a reckless punch.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> On the subject of Vampiro, he thinks TAKA lacks the charisma to be a star and I should just get rid of him. There's no way I'm listening to that. He may not be the most charismatic guy around but he's not devoid of it either. Even if he was, he's a talented enough worker that I'd still want him around.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> A new promotion called World Wrestling All-Stars is preparing to run their first show. Created by Australian event promoter Andrew McManus, it seems like their plan is to run regular tours of Australia and New Zealand (areas we'll probably start visiting regularly ourselves thanks to our great TV coverage over there.) They've already signed on a couple of young wrestlers I've been keeping tabs on: Chris Hero, who comes highly recommended by CM Punk from their days together in IWA Mid-South, and Kenny Omega, an 18-year old from Winnipeg who's already impressing some people on smaller shows in Manitoba. Not like they're exclusive deals though, so I could always sign those guys up later if I want to, and in the meantime they should get some good experience out of it.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> The WWF did their Tough Enough thing. I thought they were going to have one male and one female winner, but maybe the women didn't impress them enough, because only Maven was signed to a developmental contract.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Talented female Japanese wrestler Akira Hokuto shattered her elbow recently and will probably be out for a year. Tough blow for the joshi groups over there.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Former ECW valet Francine has permanently relocated to England. Makes sense since she's been working for English-based ASWUK and WAW. I had considered bringing her in to valet before, but I don't think we need to be looking to bring in any more managers right now.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Kaz Hayashi brought in the latest big video game from Japan recently, and a few of the noted gamers like AJ Styles and Shane Helms gathered around to play it. To top it off Jim Duggan was there to grill up some food for the boys--and he wasn't even booked on the show. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> I've heard Kristi Myst's name talked up quite a bit recently. If you don't know who she is, she's a currently unemployed former XPW non-wrestler who's more well-known for her work in porn. I'm not sure why people are so high on her right now, but I blame Kevin Dunn. </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <hr noshade size=3></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Cro Cop Rules" data-cite="Cro Cop Rules" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> As always, keep up the good work. Hopefully I can sneak into the next UFS <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> Good luck! That's still wide open though. In addition to the three shows left, I'll also be doing predictions for the tournament I'll be running next month which will probably add another 26-28 potential points to the contest.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rateddc" data-cite="Rateddc" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Loved the show man. I read through the entirety of TGA and then saw this and have just caught up. Shame I missed the predictions but I'll be right on board with the next lot. You've actually inspired me to try my hand at my own WCW Lives game.</div></blockquote><p> Thanks, and welcome aboard!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="lnic" data-cite="lnic" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hey haven't been predicting but wanted to let you know been following this diary top notch as always also like the new format</div></blockquote><p> I appreciate it! It's nice to see so many people say they like this format, because it also happens to make things much easier for me!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="KnowYourEnemy" data-cite="KnowYourEnemy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Looking forward to the next show -- I should be back [with the write-ups] in a bit, I'm really busy right now -kYE</p></div></blockquote><p> Sounds good! If you're looking forward to the show, I guess this gives ME something to look forward to!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="sportsfanmas" data-cite="sportsfanmas" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Is it too late to get in on the predictions?</div></blockquote><p> Definitely not! Anyone can jump in at any time as long as you get them in before I post the PPV. You wouldn't really have a chance at this point to finish in the top 8 after Starrcade and thus qualify for the next UFS, but you're still free to predict.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="crackerjack" data-cite="crackerjack" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Cruiserweight Championship: "Sugar" Shane Helms vs. <strong>Jushin Thunder Liger {©}</strong></p><p> <em>If Helms was gonna win here, why didn't he just keep the belt?</em></p></div></blockquote><p> ...Because Bret is an indecisive waffler? You already know he regrets taking the US title off of Rey!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Briskout" data-cite="Briskout" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Cruiserweight Championship: Jushin Thunder Liger {©} - This one is interesting because it can make a champion active weekly (Shane), or bring more prestige the belt (Liger).</p></div></blockquote><p> An interesting dilemma.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Booker T - <em>Scott vs. Booker at Mayhem part two!</em></p></div></blockquote><p> I won't be running Mayhem next month. The PPV will return in 2002 in the month of May. (Get it? MAYhem?) That should be one of the most fun PPVs of the year actually, because I have a specific plan in mind for it. The November PPV will feature Bret embracing his roots.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>TAKA - <em>Though I kinda feel bad for Billy, he's become a cruiserweight JTTS a little bit.</em></div></blockquote><p> It does kind of feel that way, huh? Unintentional as I like Kidman.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="GingeyOne" data-cite="GingeyOne" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong>Dustin Rhodes</strong> vs. Vampiro</p><p> <em>I don't think this is even the real start of this story. I see countouts</em></p></div></blockquote><p> Well this isn't the end, that's for sure.</p>

[K-Nection]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm not sure why people are so high on her right now, but I blame Kevin Dunn.<p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I blame Kevin Dunn for a lot of things wrestling related nowadays....</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Not the kind of behavior I want to see out of my world champion.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I knew Scott would not be at the top of your card long....he is the sole inspiration for Big Smack Scott in the C-Verse for a reason....I still don't see him dropping it to a very aged DDP though.</p>

[Happy0wns]

I actually kind of liked the way you explained Scott Steiner's speeding, I remember hearing an interview with (i don't remember who) talking about how INSANE Scott is behind the wheel. Wish I remember who said that interview

[HRTVAndrew]

I just read all 20 pages of this diary, and I LOVED it. May jump in with predictions when the next round of matches gets posted. This is a great format with an awesome story behind it; can't wait for the next update!

[michgcs]

Gotta get my picks in before the show...

 

Fan Scorecard:

 

Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner {©}

Sorry, Page, but Scotty's gonna speed his way outta the cage, quick

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Kanyon {©}

Just a feeling

 

World Tag Team Championship: Doomsday vs. Natural Born Thrillers {©}

Not yet? But if not yet, then when?

 

Cruiserweight Championship: "Sugar" Shane Helms vs. Jushin Thunder Liger {©}

Another champ wins his title back

 

Winner receives the UFS World Championship prize: Sting vs. Booker T

C'mon, Booker's had his time!

 

Dustin Rhodes vs. Vampiro

 

AJ Styles vs. Steve Corino

 

Hugh Morrus and Konnan vs. True Heroes

 

Jamie Knoble vs. Mike Awesome

 

Billy Kidman vs. TAKA

 

What will be match of the night? Sting-Booker

 

How many championships will change hands? 2