WCW: Heart and Soul

jscotty · August 10, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Booker T {©}

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: True Heroes vs. The Hardys {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Sting vs. Mortis

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. The Unnatural

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: AJ Styles vs. The Destroyer

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo

Teddy Hart vs. TAKA

What will be match of the night? True Heroes/Hardy's

How many championships will change hands? Zero

smartman · August 10, 2017

Uh-oh, you might still be fine because it isn't likely that WWE fired a bunch of people or let their contracts expire to where they dropped below the International roster level, but that could lead to them re-signing Stone Cold. I do hope you get him as that could reignite the Monday Night Wars, though doesn't he have a hatred of Bischoff? I don't remember if that's in this mod, but like Flair, it's a very justifiable one. Meh, if it is between Eric or Austin, the Empire can find a new leader.<img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

I'm glad you're making plenty of money. I made my comment based on some of your other comments about not signing certain people because they were making about what your main eventers were thinking the budget was tight. And you likely know this, but be incredibly careful with your budget because I went from making over $1 million per month (with a horrible economy and only 1 A show btw) at Cult to barely keeping my head above water so far in my diary game at National with a much better economy and 2 A shows. And that's with drawing double what you've been getting in attendance. That $3.1 million you spend on marketing, administration, and production is sizeable.

bonnie · August 10, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship: Booker T {©}

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: The Hardys {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith

Cruiserweight Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Sting

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr.

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: AJ Styles

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Chuck Palumbo

TAKA

What will be match of the night? Steiner v Booker

How many championships will change hands? 1

Danny_H22 · August 10, 2017

Fan Scorecard:

World Heavyweight Championship: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Booker T {©}

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: True Heroes vs. The Hardys {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniel{©}

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Sting vs. Mortis

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. The Unnatural

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: AJ Styles vs. The Destroyer

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo

Teddy Hart vs. TAKA

What will be match of the night?: Booker T in a MOTN performance

How many championships will change hands? 0

General diary comments/questions/critiques: so glad to see you back. I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds

Nobby_McDonald · August 10, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Booker T {©}

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: True Heroes vs. The Hardys {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Sting vs. Mortis

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. The Unnatural

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: AJ Styles vs. The Destroyer

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo

Teddy Hart vs. TAKA

What will be match of the night? True Heroes v Hardys

How many championships will change hands? 1

GnarlsFunk · August 10, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Booker T {©}

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: True Heroes vs. The Hardys {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Sting vs. Mortis

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. The Unnatural

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: AJ Styles vs. The Destroyer

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo

Teddy Hart vs. TAKA

What will be match of the night? Heroes/Hardys

How many championships will change hands? 1

General diary comments/questions/critiques:

deanohbk · August 10, 2017

Booker

Hardy's

Douglas

Daniels

Sting

Rey

AJ

O'haire

Taka

Heroes v Hardy's

0

crackerjack · August 11, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Booker T {©}

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: True Heroes vs. The Hardys {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Sting vs. Mortis

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. The Unnatural

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: AJ Styles vs. The Destroyer

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo

Teddy Hart vs. TAKA

What will be match of the night? Booker/Steiner

How many championships will change hands? 0

BHK6 · August 11, 2017

Fan Scorecard:

World Heavyweight Championship: Booker T {©}

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: The Hardys {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Shane Douglas {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Mortis

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr.

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: The Destroyer

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Sean O'Haire

TAKA

What will be match of the night? 2 out of 3 Falls

How many championships will change hands? 0

Cro Cop Rules · August 11, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Booker T {©}

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: True Heroes vs. The Hardys {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Sting vs. Mortis

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. The Unnatural

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: AJ Styles vs. The Destroyer

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo

Teddy Hart vs. TAKA

What will be match of the night?: Booker vs. Steiner

How many championships will change hands?: One.

tg01 · August 12, 2017

Fan Scorecard:

World Heavyweight Championship: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Booker T {©}-still banking on you building to a Starrcade Main Event of Booker T vs. Rey so I'm going all in even if I'm slightly worried you'll instead do Steiner vs. Corino and screw up my entire bracket haha!

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: True Heroes vs. The Hardys {©}-would like to see the Hardy's feuding with some other teams, possibly an Empire team before they lose the belts

United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©}-While I think Shane will be losing the belt soon to set him up as a challenger to the Big Gold Belt....time isn't right yet

Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}-you pulled out the big surprise last month giving the belt to Daniels, not going to change it now!

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Sting vs. Mortis

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. The Unnatural

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: AJ Styles vs. The Destroyer

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo

Teddy Hart vs. TAKA

What will be match of the night? True Heroes vs. The Hardy Boyz.....just seems right

How many championships will change hands? 0

General diary comments/questions/critiques: Looking forward to seeing what happens here as the path to Starrcade becomes clearer!

Wolfman84 · August 12, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Booker T {©}

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: True Heroes vs. The Hardys {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Sting vs. Mortis

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. The Unnatural

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: AJ Styles vs. The Destroyer

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo

Teddy Hart vs. TAKA

What will be match of the night? True Heroes vs. The Hardys

How many championships will change hands? 0

sportsfanmas · August 12, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship: "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Booker T {©}

2/3 Falls for the World Tag Team Championship: True Heroes vs. The Hardys {©}

United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Sting vs. Mortis

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group A: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. The Unnatural

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group B: AJ Styles vs. The Destroyer

Stu Hart Classic, Second Round in Group C: Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo

Teddy Hart vs. TAKA

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

How many championships will change hands? 1

The Final Countdown · August 12, 2017

October 27th, 2002: Hallowen Havoc <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/ksr8jSJ.png October 27th, 2002 From the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada Attendance: 15,000 Announce Team: "The Professor" Mike Tenay and Bret "The Hitman" Hart http://i.imgur.com/y93UBAQ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/4Xw5lCb.jpg Official Theme Song: "Halloween Havoc" <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hpczwtWbdO0?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/hpczwtWbdO0?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Stu Hart Classic: Second Round in Group B AJ Styles vs. The Destroyer (w/Father Isaac) http://i.imgur.com/Ht8KF88.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/4CP35O5.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hSGqVHg.jpg </div> I thought this would be a good way to get the show started, and I wasn't wrong. Awesome has always been an athletic big man, and he did a great job keeping up with his smaller opponent here. Both guys carried their own weight and turned in solid performances in what was a very good big man vs. little man match. They told the obvious story, with AJ trying to use his speed and high flying moves and Destroyer rag dolling him around the ring whenever he got his hands on him. They relied on all the standard tropes in a match with this sort of size disparity, but they executed them well. AJ's springboard attack was cut off when Destroyer caught him out of the air and tossed him with an overhead belly to belly suplex. When he went for the Destruction Bomb, AJ countered it into a swinging DDT. He went back out to the apron and hit a beautiful springboard 450 splash to slay the giant and move into the Quarterfinals, where he'll meet Lance Storm. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/u0cJ04Z.jpg Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©} (w/Brian Adams) http://i.imgur.com/DhzkzHt.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/GoltiY2.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/9hagqOD.jpg</div> In a parallel of last month's title match, American Dragon sat in on color commentary here. This was necessary for the story, but much like Chavo at War Games, Dragon wasn't very good at the desk. He was there to advance his ongoing issues with both men, but he spent a bit too much time lamenting his loss to Lance Storm in the Stu Hart Classic and it took some focus away from the action in the ring. Despite the obvious drawbacks of a heel/heel match, this was better than Daniels' title win over Dragon. At least partial credit has to go to Brian Adams, or more specifically the good chemistry between he and Daniels. The in-ring work was good as well, with Chavo stepping up and engaging Daniels in some good technical wrestling with both guys also heeling it up and slipping in some dirty tactics. It was an even match, but the turning point came when Daniels sent a charging Chavo over the top rope with a back body drop. Adams picked up Chavo and slammed him on the floor before rolling him back into the ring. From there Daniels hit the Angel's Descent, and just like Chavo last month, American Dragon remained at the desk and merely watched as the pin was counted. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/sOdsktm.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/SAWQKXw.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/uj4FkBt.jpg</div> True Heroes were participating in a live chat for WCW.com when Rob Van Dam approached. Punk waved Storm away and got in RVD's face. RVD said he knew Punk had a huge match tonight as they tried to take back the tag team titles from the Hardys, but he reminded him that when Nitro returns on November 4th, it'll be the two of them meeting in the quarterfinals of the Stu Hart Classic. Punk assured him he hadn't forgotten. The True Heroes weren't just going to dominate the tag team division; they were going to control the singles scene as well, and they'd start with an all-Heroes tournament finale. They went back and forth for awhile, trading barbs and taunting each other. They put forth the idea that they're two of the men who will be leading WCW for years to come, which hopefully has a ring of truth to it. And a good thing for all of us if it does, because this was a fantastic segment that the fans ate up. Hopefully the match is just as good. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: A*</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Stu Hart Classic: Second Round in Group C Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo (w/Tammy Sytch) http://i.imgur.com/zbQxlTu.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/3ZTpoTU.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/omw6AWI.jpg </div> With the personal history here, I didn't think it would make sense to book this as a conventional match. Palumbo met O'Haire on the ramp during his entrance, and the two men started trading fists. That set the tone for what this match was going to be all about. It was an intense, personal fight, the kind of battle Gordon Solie used to call a pier six brawl. They fought in the ring, on the ramp and around ringside. The match had a different feel to anything else on the show, which is always good, and I have to say the match exceeded my expectations slightly. O'Haire was clearly the star of the team as well as the star of this match, but the heel turn has done good things for Chuck, as has the pairing with Tammy Sytch. Tammy did good work at ringside at showing her fear of the wild brawl, and she really adds to Palumbo's act. As had happened several times throughout, the match once again spilled out to the floor. O'Haire and Palumbo fought on top of the announce table, forcing Mike and I to abandon ship. They continued brawling, heedless of the referee's ten count, and thus the match ended in a draw. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/I7app7W.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/LuHGjH3.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/OZDc3yZ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ncMyE2p.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/cAw5Dl8.jpg</div> We take a visit to a private room backstage, where a camera man had been invited to The Empire's party. You might think they'd be in a bad mood after just having watched Chuck Palumbo get eliminated, but it was just the opposite. They were actually celebrating, but not without reason: the draw between Palumbo and O'Haire meant that King Corino gets a bye in the quarterfinals and moves straight to the semifinal round. Corino and Bischoff handled the talking here, bantering back and forth, and Corino was good as he applauded Chuck for "clearing the way" for him. They had a good laugh over RVD and CM Punk having to kill each other for the right to advance, while he would be sitting back and relaxing. Corino quipped that he wasn't sure anything would ever match the feeling of accomplishment he got when he ended Ric Flair's career, in Ric Flair's match, in Ric Flair's adopted hometown, with Ric Flair's best friend calling for the bell, but this Stu Hart Classic might give it a run for its money. Bischoff cackled and bowed down to him for "beating the man", and said The Empire's revitalization of WCW would be complete when Corino won the World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade. These guys came across as annoying arrogant and full of themselves here, which was exactly the point. Very strong segment for The Empire. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: A</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Stu Hart Classic: Second Round in Group A Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. The Unnatural (w/Father Isaac) http://i.imgur.com/ffZqipS.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/fn8zdsQ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hSGqVHg.jpg </div> I felt that this was a potential show-stealer, and so I instructed them to go all out and try to do exactly that. That probably wasn't the best idea though, because Rey seemed to put too much pressure on himself and wasn't quite as great as he usually is. He was still one of the better performers on the night just because he's so talented, but the pressure got to him. It didn't deter Dustin at all though. I think he's often underrated as a worker, and tonight he not only hung with one of the most athletically talented guys in the business, he was actually the superior performer in this match (though only slightly.) The match itself was very good, but a bit too short to be a truly great one. The story here was Unnatural being vicious and dirty. He tugged at Mysterio's mask, trying to rip it, but spent more time simply attacking his face and trying to make good on his promise to soak the mask with Rey's blood. Rey fought back with a bit of aggression of his own in addition to his usual aerial spots. Somewhere along the way Dustin's left eye started bleeding, maybe on a face-first bump he took into the buckle? Whatever the case, Rey hit a twisting hurricanrana to win the match and advance in the tournament. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/QEoXr2L.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/k45HPCq.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/JJpe0Lr.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/l0qRIIJ.jpg</div> We did a brief segment where Bobby Heenan dropped by the locker room of Scott Steiner. Midajah and Rick stood by in support, but both remained in the background. They only had a few minutes to work with, but that might have been a positive, because Bobby and Scotty had some entertaining back and forth banter in that time. The end result was Bobby fleeing in fear of the unpredictable challenger, and I bet that fear was only partially feigned. I'm sure Bobby won't soon forget that incident with the rental car last year! <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/mitTbCm.jpg Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©} http://i.imgur.com/e6Tpw6t.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/mS6Goca.jpg </div> This was a big match for Davey; his biggest in years, honestly. If this were the Davey of old it could have had the chance to be something truly special. Time and personal demons have taken that Davey away forever, but it's good to see him healthy again at least. Shane found himself in the familiar position of needing to lead the way and carry a less talented opponent to a quality match. He wasn't at his best tonight, with a couple of poorly-timed spots and some sloppy execution here and there. He was still the much stronger performer even despite the off night, and it was largely thanks to him that this was Davey's best singles match since his return. We told the story that Shane was wary of the Bulldog's power but believed he could neutralize it with mat wrestling. Only it didn't work as well as he'd hoped, because Davey showcased some of his Dungeon-honed technical skills to escape Shane's holds and get back to his feet, where he could use his strength once again. After ref Marty Rubalcaba took an errant elbow to the side of the head, the opportunistic and crafty Douglas went to the floor and retrieved the US title belt, intending to use it as a weapon. He swung--but Davey blocked it, wrested it away from him, and clocked Douglas with it instead! The champion was out cold! Unfortunately for Davey, Rubalcaba had shaken off the cobwebs in time to see him use the foreign object and awarded the match to Douglas via disqualification. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/s9FsjTY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/mCg9320.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/wYALDHD.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/zAUQMDu.jpg</div> Just before the huge tag team title match was set to begin, The Jung Dragons and Stacy Keibler visited the office of Arn Anderson to state their case as to why they should get the next title shot at whoever holds the gold after tonight. Yang (who seems to be stepping up his promo skills recently) pointed out that they'd avenged their defeat in Japan by beating Hayabusa and Shinzaki last month at War Games, and Keibler stated that they would be more than a match for either the Hardys or True Heroes. As Hayashi put it, they were more exciting than the Hardys and better wrestlers than Storm and Punk (both highly debatable points, but at least they don't lack confidence, right?) Arn was noncommittal, saying only that he would consider it. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: C</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/S0cu0uO.jpg 2/3 Falls: True Heroes vs. The Hardys {©} http://i.imgur.com/sOdsktm.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/SAWQKXw.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/YIpiDFE.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/1tytiqE.jpg </div> Expectations were through the roof for this one after the first two matches between these teams. As difficult as it was going to be to try and top their first match at Great American Bash, a legitimate match of the year contender, all four guys aimed to do so. I gave them a large chunk of time and told them to try and produce an epic. I thought all four guys took to the pressure well and did their part to do exactly that. There were no weak links here, just strong ones, yet Jeff still stood apart from the pack; all the more impressive when sharing the ring with performers like this. With all that said, there was one big problem; the show had been a little bit too good to this point. That might not sound like a problem, but the crowd had been kept too amped up for too long. They were still into this match, but it just wasn't quite as hot as it could have been. That unfortunately turned what might have been a classic into merely a very strong match. The first fall was a seesaw, back and forth affair with lots of double teaming and near-falls. The story was that both teams were evenly matched and knew what to expect from each other at this point, so it was going to take something out of the norm to make the difference. After sharing a nod, the Hardys introduced that new wrinkle into the match in the form of a ladder. Matt dragged the ladder out from underneath the ring (why was it under there? I don't know...ring crew maintenance? Just go with it.) and slid it inside to Jeff. Referee Charles Robinson warned him not to use it, but Jeff wasn't going to use it as a weapon and get himself disqualified. Instead he set the ladder up in the ring and climbed to the top of it! The fans came to their feet for the Swanton, but Storm came to Punk's aid and shoved the ladder over, causing Jeff to tumble off and land throat-first across the top rope! The Heroes knocked Matt off of the apron and Jeff was easy pickings to end the first fall after that. The Heroes dominated the early portion of the second fall as well, until Jeff hit his mule kick and made the hot tag to Matt. The Hardys fired up after that, with Matt holding both Heroes off until Jeff recovered enough that they could pull off some more of their double team combos. The Hardys were well on their way to winning the fall, and everyone knew it. That included the Heroes, and that may explain why Punk went to the floor, retrieved the ladder and smashed Jeff with it! Several jabbing shots to the ribs followed, all in full view of the referee, which obviously meant that the Hardys won the second fall via DQ. It wasn't honorable but it was a very shrewd tactical move, because Jeff was down and out and the third fall was effectively a handicap match. Matt did everything he could and even got a couple of near-falls, but he wasn't going to take down both Heroes by himself. The Heroic Finish was delivered, and with no Jeff to break it up, a battered Matt had to quit. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/WWA8fPj.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/jAnziwr.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hlbUlLo.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/FIVYBul.jpg</div> Roddy welcomed DDP, Kimberly and Helms into the Pit tonight. Kimberly tried to play mediator, but neither DDP or Helms were interested in that. Dallas said that he doesn't know what the relationship between Kim and Helms is, and he doesn't care. But when Kimberly deliberately came out at the perfect moment to distract him and cost him his Stu Hart Classic match, he'd had enough of trying to be understanding towards her bizarre behavior. Helms butted in to say that Kimberly is his new manager, and whatever their personal relationship is, that's none of Dallas' business. And it wasn't Dallas' business either when Helms advanced to face Shane Douglas in the second round; it was no longer his business as soon as he lost to the better man in the first round. The way Shane saw it, DDP owed them both an apology for sticking his nose in and costing him the match against Douglas. Kimberly's mediation continued to fail, as DDP and Helms got into a shoving match. That spot might not have been the best idea; Dallas came across like a star, but Shane looked out of place shoving DDP around. Anyway, Kimberly whispered in Helms' ear and he allowed himself to be led away by the arm. This was intended as kind of a cool down angle, but the crowd actually loved this far more than I expected. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: A</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Teddy Hart vs. TAKA (w/Eric Bischoff) http://i.imgur.com/0QMJTAT.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ncMyE2p.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/eX0IXCy.jpg </div> This was the cooldown match, intended to give the crowd a chance to breathe after that tag title match. I guess we should've put it on BEFORE Hardys/Heroes, but not much I can do about that now. Anyway, the match did what it was supposed to do. Teddy and TAKA worked an up tempo match with some nice aerial stuff, but didn't overdo it. Teddy is a pretty talented kid when it comes to working that cruiserweight style, arguably on par with TAKA in some ways, but TAKA is a much more known commodity to the fans and thus was easily the star of this match. Teddy gave it his best effort but in the end was defeated clean with the Michinoku Driver. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B-</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Stu Hart Classic: Second Round in Group A Sting vs. Mortis (w/Father Isaac) http://i.imgur.com/cxjgZpP.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ptxupoY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hSGqVHg.jpg </div> Before the match started we had a brief shot of Rey Mysterio Jr. and Konnan watching on a monitor backstage, as Rey will meet the winner of this match in the Quarterfinals. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B</div> Obviously I know by now that Sting is pretty limited physically, which was why I told them to focus on telling a story. What I really wanted out of this match was for them to get the crowd heated up again before the main event, and in that respect Sting and Mortis succeeded. There was a lack of psychology at times, I think because Sting's offense and mannerisms work best against a cowardly heel who will beg off and show fear (Flair), and Mortis' character doesn't allow him to do that. That problem in turn was offset by the great natural chemistry between Sting and Kanyon as opponents, as the match really heated up when they were going back and forth. Mortis was the definite star of the match though, pretty much carrying his 43-year old opponent to a solid semi main event match. Mortis' innovative offensive moves gave Sting fits and the near-falls piled up, but Sting was able to hold onto the top rope to block his signature Flatliner. After a flurry of punches and backhand blows, he hit the Stinger Splash and then finally the Scorpion Deathdrop to win the match and move on to a Quarterfinal bout with Mysterio. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/iwFA1pe.jpg</div> Booker cut a last-minute promo before stepping through the curtain. I inserted this here basically to get the crowd as excited as I could heading into the main event. Booker did a good job at that with some strong delivery in his role as the egocentric champion who demands all of the attention. He admitted that there had been some really good matches tonight, but the only thing anyone would be talking about after the night was over was his own dominant performance against Scott Steiner. "Hey, I won't lie: Scott Steiner's really good. But he ain't Booker T, ya dig?" he said. "This ain't that cartoon land of entertainers where they got two guys callin' themselves the world champion. There's only one world champion in WCW, and only one world champion in this whole damn business that matters, and his name is Booker T, sucka!" <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B+</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/haJKoFv.jpg "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner (w/Midajah) vs. Booker T {©} http://i.imgur.com/QEoXr2L.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/k45HPCq.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/iwFA1pe.jpg </div> In a case of life imitating art, I think Booker really wanted to prove that he was capable of carrying the ball and closing out the show with main event quality matches. I gave he and Scott a good bit of time; not quite the length of the tag title match, but still plenty of time for them to properly build towards a big finish. (Scotty probably would've been gassed if this match had run towards the 30 minute mark anyway.) Both guys did a pretty good job at that slow build, but the match was hurt by some poor psychology as some early leg work by Booker went ignored and unsold later in the match. If these guys were trying to prove that this match deserved to be in the headline spot, they sadly missed the mark. Even with the overeager crowd that hurt the tag title match, it was still easily ahead of this one. This match wasn't bad, but it was only about the fourth best of the night. The story here was that Steiner was in Booker's head. When Booker tried to take him to the mat, Scott used his amateur skills to get the better of him. When he tried to trade strikes, Steiner outstruck him. When he tried to run, Big Poppa Pump chased him down. Whatever Booker tried, Steiner had an answer for. He looked well on his way to claiming his third world title--but then Booker dove out of the way of a charging Steiner, and Scott's head clanged off of the post. It soon emerged that Steiner bladed--err, was cut on the head, just above the eyebrow. Like a shark smelling blood, Booker adapted his game plan and focused exclusively on the cut from that point forward, opening it up even further with punches and kicks. Before long Steiner's blood was dripping down into his eye, but he fought on anyway. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/JJpe0Lr.jpg</div> Rick Steiner eventually came to ringside out of concern for his younger brother. Scott continued to fight and even got some offense in, but the eye was clearly hampering him. Booker countered a belly to belly suplex grip with a vicious headbutt, knocked Scott to the mat with a Harlem Sidekick and began raining down punches on the cut. Rick had seen enough; he urged Midajah to exercise her authority as Scott's manager to end the match. Scott showed no signs of quitting and Midajah was reluctant, but Rick continued to plead with her until she finally relented and threw in the towel. (Not a real towel. A proverbial towel. You get the point.) <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Show Overall Grade: B+</div>

tg01 · August 12, 2017

Good show there, and look at that....NEW Tag Team Champions....and I liked the way you got King Corino through to the next round while also advancing the story line with Chuck and Sean!

K-Nection · August 13, 2017

Very good show man! I was having a really bad day but a good write up helps bring me out of those. I'm trying to avoid spoilers but I think you are unfolding that tournament nicely.

I did a few shows on the pic update but I have not had a lot of free time lately. I will get back on that horse when time allows me to though.

Beejus · August 13, 2017

So two pay-per-views that end roughly the same way, that feels like something that can get played up in the near future...

Mighty fine show man, there wasn't anything that went on that didn't keep my attention. Even the Jung Dragons. Give them their shot, Arn!

The Final Countdown · August 14, 2017

October 2002: Halloween Havoc Wrap-up and Hall of Champions <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i.imgur.com/nUYCk9q.jpg </div> The first thing I did after the show went off the air and I returned to the back was check on the health of Dustin. The news was positive in the sense that his eye suffered no lasting damage, but the doctor did recommend that we keep him out of action for about a month. Dustin himself confirmed that he'd hurt the eye on his face-first bump into the turnbuckle, so Mysterio was not at fault and there is no heat between the two. I gave Dustin a pat on the back and told him he was a good example to the rest of the locker room for not trying to pass the blame off. After those creepy segments in the program with Rey, I think I've gotten more of a handle on this Unnatural character. I figured Booker could use a pick me up after his disappointing main event, so I made sure to give him a few words of encouragement which did seem to help. I also shook Jeff Hardy's hand and thanked him for yet another amazing performance, and he was very happy with the acknowledgment. Tonight marked the end of the contracts for Lex Luger, Alan Funk and Kaori Nakayama. Lex's recent comedic character had built a cult following on the net, but he's not good enough in the ring for me to justify paying the kind of money he'd probably have been asking for. And that's even if he wasn't currently in rehab. I wish him well and hope he cleans himself up, but there's just not a place for him in my WCW. Funk was fine as a jobber but I think it's a good idea to swap out the bodies in those roles after awhile, plus we can always just use local talent. As I noted before, Nakayama chose not to re-sign with me so she can explore other options. Her other options are basically our developmental territory and very small independent shows in Japan, so best of luck to her on this bright idea. Bobby Roode is gaining more support in the back, as Rob Van Dam told me he thinks the kid will be a huge star. On that note, I think I've come up with something for him to do. He won't be shot to the moon or anything, but he will be rubbing shoulders with some big names right away. Scott Steiner's opinions on other members of the roster are usually negative, and he didn't break that habit. He let me know that Jamie Knoble isn't charismatic and "won't never be a star." He may not have the charisma of a true top guy, but I've never had any complaint with his work. Knoble's a guy I've always wanted to do more with, but the stars have just never aligned. I had a long-term storyline all set up for him earlier in the year, but an injury scrapped that and I've yet to come up with anything else of significance for him to do, so he's just kind of drifted aimlessly. Evan Karagis might be a comedic lower card guy struggling to get any real TV time, but CM Punk seems to be impressed with the work he's been putting in. I'm not sure that I see it. In my view, he's decent but nothing special. We've extended our PPV deal with StarChoice in Canada for another six months. <hr noshade size=3> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Prediction Scores (out of a possible 11 points): Uncrewed: 10 Warhawk8492: 10 GnarlsFunk: 9 evileddie10: 8 K-Nection: 8 Beejus: 8 Nobby_McDonald: 8 deanohbk: 8 Cro Cop Rules: 8 Dead_Jester: 7 2Sweet: 7 Happy0wns: 7 odan: 7 Satyr24: 7 Ian carlisle: 7 bonnie: 7 tg01: 7 DavidCorperial: 6 DGenerationMC: 6 Kijar: 6 Rateddc: 6 DiamondKnucklez: 6 Danny_H22: 6 crackerjack: 6 BHK6: 6 Wolfman84: 6 sportsfanmas: 6 cbacon87: 5 michgcs: 5 jscotty: 5 smw88: 4 chrismday: 4 </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Current Standings in UFS Prediction Contest after 4 shows: Warhawk8492: 41 Uncrewed: 41 bonnie: 38 Satyr24: 38 deanohbk: 37 Dead_Jester: 36 GnarlsFunk: 36 crackerjack: 35 jscotty: 35 odan: 35 evileddie10: 35 sportsfanmas: 34 smw88: 34 Happy0wns: 34 chrismday: 33 BHK6: 33 Ian carlisle: 33 K-Nection: 33 DGenerationMC: 32 Rateddc: 31 Wolfman84: 31 Beejus: 31 michgcs: 30 LordofGustav: 30 cbacon87: 29 Purotastic: 29 SIser187: 26 Nobby_McDonald: 26 Cro Cop Rules: 25 Danny H22: 24 Kijar: 23 shawn michaels 82: 22 The Lariat: 20 tg01: 19 franticloser: 18 GingeyOne: 17 DavidCorperial: 16 Jackets: 15 KnowYourEnemy: 15 2Sweet: 14 Gravyb0y: 11 Crossface: 10 Greggyb: 9 Briskout: 9 smartman: 8 Destiny: 8 DiamondKnucklez: 6 </div></blockquote> <hr noshade size=3> <div style="text-align:center;">Hall of Champions: World Heavyweight Champion: http://i.imgur.com/haJKoFv.jpg Booker T (5th reign) http://i.imgur.com/iwFA1pe.jpg Won: May 19th, 2002 from Rob Van Dam at Mayhem in Worcester, Massachusetts Previous Champions (since March 2001): Rob Van Dam: December 30th, 2001-May 19th, 2002 (140 days) Scott Steiner: July 15th, 2001-December 30th, 3001 (168 days) Booker T: March 26th, 2001-July 15th, 2001 (111 days) World Women's Champion: http://i.imgur.com/741TrEA.jpg Manami Toyota (4th reign) http://i.imgur.com/LyKOnBY.jpg Won: October 5th, 2002 from Etsuko Mita on Women's Wrestling Renaissance in Tokyo, Japan ((This was formerly the WWWA World Championship, the top title in All Japan Women's Pro Wrestling. The title was renamed the WCW World Women's Championship upon WCW buying AJW, and its title lineage was kept intact.)) Previous Champions (since January 2002): Etsuko Mita: January 9th, 2002-October 5th, 2002 (269 days) United States Heavyweight Champion: http://i.imgur.com/mitTbCm.jpg Shane Douglas (2nd reign) http://i.imgur.com/mS6Goca.jpg Won: April 1st, 2002 from Rey Misterio Jr. at Monday Nitro in Pikeville, Kentucky Previous Champions (since March 2001): Rey Misterio Jr (#2): October 14th, 2001-April 1st, 2002 (169 days) Kanyon: August 5th, 2001-October 14th, 2001 (70 days) Rey Misterio Jr: May 13th, 2001-August 5th, 2001 (85 days) Booker T: March 18th, 2001-April 30th, 2001 (44 days) Cruiserweight Champion: http://i.imgur.com/u0cJ04Z.jpg "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels http://i.imgur.com/GoltiY2.jpg Won: September 22nd, 2002 from American Dragon at War Games in Greensboro, North Carolina Previous Champions (since March 2001): American Dragon: August 11th, 2002-September 22nd, 2002 (42 days) AJ Styles: April 21st, 2002-August 11th, 2002 (112 days) TAKA: December 30th, 2001-April 21st, 2002 (112 days) Jushin Liger: August 5th, 2001-December 30th, 2001 (147 days) Shane Helms: March 18th, 2001-August 5th, 2001 (140 days) World Television Champion: http://i.imgur.com/rrRBDgP.jpg Fit Finlay (2nd reign) http://i.imgur.com/5Xhxf90.jpg Won: July 29th, 2002 in a tournament final against Hugh Morrus at Monday Nitro in Bozeman, Montana Previous Champions (since July 2002): None World Tag Team Champions: http://i.imgur.com/S0cu0uO.jpg True Heroes (Lance Storm and CM Punk, 2nd reign for both individually and as a team) http://i.imgur.com/sOdsktm.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/SAWQKXw.jpg Won: October 27th, 2002 from The Hardys in a 2 out of 3 falls match at Halloween Havoc in Las Vegas, Nevada Previous Champions (since March 2001): The Hardys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy): July 14th, 2002-October 27th, 2002 (105 days) True Heroes (Lance Storm and CM Punk): December 30th, 2001-July 14th, 2002 (196 days) The Natural Born Thrillers (Chuck Palumbo and Sean O'Haire): January 14th, 2001-December 30th, 2001 (351 days) </div> <hr noshade size=3> <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>OH MY GAWD! Joey Styles in WCW! I think that even in real life he would do great with a women's promotion, as in ECW he always came off as knowledgeable about people from puro and all, like how Mike Tenay was back when he was the cruiserweight specialist in his early years in WCW. The problem would be if he and Traci don't end up working well. It's a pretty cool thing to see a female commentator for the women's show. Now I'm only looking at my own diary save from the Jan01 mod, but stats aren't very different between Jan to May mod-wise. I don't know who all is debuted by the time of yours, but there are a few women with average color skill, such as Selina Majors and Simply Luscious. But the one you could go with is Katarina Waters, who you already have on payroll anyways. It's not a very high rating, but it's better than a zero! The slow, sultry cadence voice would be interesting to hear alongside Joey's over-excited style too. Just food for thought! </div></blockquote> Yeah, Joey was a guy who always seemed to do his homework. While he did bellow about "cat fights" in ECW, I feel like he'd have treated the women seriously if that had been his job. I actually used the editor to give Tracy some color skills. She's only mediocre, but I definitely wouldn't have used someone with 0 color skill in that role full-time. The guideline I assigned for myself was color = best entertainment stat minus 15, but perhaps I should change that to microphone skill specifically since that would be the best indicator of whether or not someone might be able to do color. If so I'll probably need to replace Tracy with someone else, because her microphone skill isn't very good. Of course there are really no women in the mod with good microphone skills, so it's a tricky situation. I felt justified in doing all this because I don't think it's really accurate for someone to have 0 color skill simply because they were never used in that role for real, but part of me thinks maybe I should use a woman who did actually call some matches. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="smartman" data-cite="smartman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Uh-oh, you might still be fine because it isn't likely that WWE fired a bunch of people or let their contracts expire to where they dropped below the International roster level, but that could lead to them re-signing Stone Cold. I do hope you get him as that could reignite the Monday Night Wars, though doesn't he have a hatred of Bischoff? I don't remember if that's in this mod, but like Flair, it's a very justifiable one. Meh, if it is between Eric or Austin, the Empire can find a new leader.<img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote> There's a strong dislike between Bischoff and Austin, yeah. That definitely won't be a dealbreaker for me. Eric will just have to live with it if that happens! <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 glad you're making plenty of money. I made my comment based on some of your other comments about not signing certain people because they were making about what your main eventers were thinking the budget was tight. And you likely know this, but be incredibly careful with your budget because I went from making over $1 million per month (with a horrible economy and only 1 A show btw) at Cult to barely keeping my head above water so far in my diary game at National with a much better economy and 2 A shows. And that's with drawing double what you've been getting in attendance. That $3.1 million you spend on marketing, administration, and production is sizeable.</div></blockquote> Now you've got me worried! The only transition I've ever made in the game that I had time to fully see the effects of was when I rose up from National in TGAAB, but that was obviously a different situation. At the rate you're talking about I'll be lucky to break even when I hit National! I feel like the economy has always been in the toilet in every TEW game I've run. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="tg01" data-cite="tg01" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Good show there, and look at that....NEW Tag Team Champions....and I liked the way you got King Corino through to the next round while also advancing the story line with Chuck and Sean!</div></blockquote> Maybe it's just because I planned the tournament out and knew it was coming all along, but I figured some people would see that draw coming. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="K-Nection" data-cite="K-Nection" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Very good show man! I was having a really bad day but a good write up helps bring me out of those. I'm trying to avoid spoilers but I think you are unfolding that tournament nicely. I did a few shows on the pic update but I have not had a lot of free time lately. I will get back on that horse when time allows me to though.</div></blockquote> I'm sorry to hear you had/were having a bad day, but I'm very happy to hear I could help make it better! No worries at all on that! I've done several months' worth (I think I've made it from the beginning through either Fall Brawl or Halloween Havoc '01), but haven't touched it at all in weeks. I've been focusing on new shows/watching the G1 Climax in my spare time, plus I really need to buy a mouse pad! <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>So two pay-per-views that end roughly the same way, that feels like something that can get played up in the near future... Mighty fine show man, there wasn't anything that went on that didn't keep my attention. Even the Jung Dragons. Give them their shot, Arn!</div></blockquote> Possibly. ...Or it could just be mere coincidence. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> (They really were very similar finishes though.) #GiveDragonsAChance!

K-Nection · August 16, 2017

I don't know why I haven't thought of this before but what are Sheri Martell or Tammy Stytch's colour skills like? I know they both had a run at the desk for a while in WWF. Oh and I just remembered Mike McGuirk and Jasmin St. Clair.

The Final Countdown · August 18, 2017

November 2002: Road to Calgary Stampede <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/u9bsFuK.jpg November 4th, 2002 From the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois Attendance: 10,000 Announce Team: "The Professor" Mike Tenay and Bret "The Hitman" Hart </div> Stu Hart Classic, Group A Quarterfinal: Group A came down to one of the most exciting wrestlers in the world, Rey Mysterio Jr, and seven time World Champion Sting. Sting knew what he had to do, focusing on the legs of Mysterio and trying to ground him. His gameplan led to a successful application of the Scorpion Deathlock, but Rey tenaciously fought to the ropes. Later, after a missed Stinger Splash, Mysterio hit a hurricanrana off of the second rope to defeat the legend. (B) Post-match: Sting is disappointed, but accepts a handshake from Mysterio and raises his hand in the air. (B+) Salvation vignette: The group, minus the injured Unnatural, admit that Halloween Havoc was a bad night for the group, with all three members being eliminated from the Stu Hart Classic. But Father Isaac promises that the group will regroup and be back "stronger, and more numerous than ever." (B) Teddy Hart soared to victory over local wrestler Silas Young, perhaps putting some recent disappointments behind him in the process. (D+) Post-Halloween Havoc footage: A furious Scott Steiner shoves the trainer away and refuses medical attention. Rick tries to calm him down, but Scott turns his anger on him, blaming him for stopping the match and asking if he'd "gone soft." (B+) DDP cuts a promo in the aisle, saying enough is enough with he and Shane Helms. "Talking ain't gonna solve anything, so you and I need to settle this in the ring, monkey boy!" Helms comes out and talks trash, agreeing to the challenge before allowing Kimberly to drag him to the back. (B+) Stu Hart Classic, Group B Quarterfinal: After toppling the massive Destroyer at Halloween Havoc, AJ Styles met someone much closer to his own size in Lance Storm. AJ's aerial skills were matched against the technical expertise of Storm in a very even and competitive battle, with Lance succeeding where Sting failed earlier in the night by making the flier tap out to his rolling half crab. (A) Booker T is cutting a promo taunting both Steiner brothers when young Bobby Roode interrupts. Booker looks annoyed as he asks "Who the hell are you?" Bobby introduces himself, apologizes for interrupting and says that he wants to learn what it takes to be a top-flight, world champion-caliber wrestler, and there's no one in the world more qualified to teach him than Booker. Booker looks mollified at having his ego stroked and says he'll consider it if the kid can prove he's worth his time. © Chavo Guerrero Jr. confronts American Dragon to ask why he didn't do anything to help him and prevent Brian Adams for interfering in his match with Christopher Daniels at Halloween Havoc. Dragon points out that the exact same thing happened to him at War Games, with Chavo right there on commentary, and he didn't lift a finger to help either. He sarcastically says he assumed it was just another lesson from his "self-appointed mentor", a line that Chavo did not appreciate. He scowls as Dragon brushes past him. © Davey Boy Smith and Shane Douglas are summoned to the office of Arn Anderson. Davey argues that he deserves another shot at the US title since he was disqualified for using the US belt only after Douglas brought it into the ring. Shane calls him a sore loser, says he got his chance and failed and now he's going to the back of the line. Arn doesn't exactly give either man what he wants: instead he gives Davey a chance to earn another shot at the title, in a #1 contender's match next week against Hugh Morrus, who won a battle royal before Havoc went on the air. (B) <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/rrRBDgP.jpg</div> Yuji Nagata stepped up and gave Fit Finlay a very tough challenge, but Fit came away with the win in a scientific struggle to make his sixth title defense (putting him four away from having the option to vacate the title and receive a US title match.) (C+) The Hardys come to the ring to cut a promo. They aren't happy with the way that they lost their titles at Halloween Havoc, but since they introduced the ladder into the match they aren't going to complain or make excuses. Instead they're going to focus on bouncing back and winning the titles for a second time. (B) In a pre-taped promo, Sean O'Haire says Halloween Havoc was only an appetizer, and he's nowhere near done with Chuck Palumbo yet. (B-) Stu Hart Classic, Group D Quarterfinal: Rob Van Dam is a former World Champion and still very much in his athletic prime at just 31 years old, while 24 year old CM Punk is pegged by many as a future World Champion himself. He certainly acquitted himself well tonight, as he and RVD had a lengthy battle to try and advance to the Semifinals. Punk did a lot of damage to RVD's neck but was unable to make him submit to the Second City Stretch, and Van Dam eventually put him down with a flying side kick and finished the match with the Five Star Frog Splash. (B+) RVD is celebrating his hard-fought win when he's attacked by The Empire! The entire group swarms him with full force, battering his leg with a steel chair and allowing King Corino to slap on the figure four, with officials still trying to pull him off and restore order as Nitro signs off. (A) <div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: B+ http://i.imgur.com/2aDyraK.png November 9th, 2002 From the Namihaya Dome in Osaka, Japan Attendance: 6,800 Announce Team: Joey Styles and Tracy Brooks </div> We opened with young Alexis Laree taking on former World Champion Etsuko Mita. Mita was determined to work her way back into contention and was all set to do so with her signature Death Valley Driver, but Laree countered into a crucifix pin for a shocking three count! (C+) Takako Inoue confronts Kyoko Inoue backstage and tells her she still thinks the two of them combined can dominate Renaissance, but she's tired of waiting and Kyoko needs to come to her senses soon. © Alexis Laree is visited in her locker room by Manami Toyota. Toyota congratulates her on her big win, but warns her that Etsuko Mita is not someone who will take a defeat like this lightly, and she should be careful. (B) Toshiyo Yamada utilized her kicking power very effectively in defeating freelancer Tsubasa Kuragaki. © Yamada is jumped in the ring by Devil Masami! Masami beats on her and gets on the microphone to demand some real competition. (B-) Aja Kong wears her AAAW Singles title to the ring, and even though it is not an officially sanctioned WCW title, she says it's the true world championship. And because she's a fighting champion, she issues an open challenge for anyone to come and get a shot at the championship, right here and now! Nattie Neidhart comes out to accept the challenge! © <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/7IEXPEL.jpg</div> Whether it was a title recognized by WCW or not, Kong was putting it at stake in her WCW in-ring debut. Nattie knew her best chance was to use her mat wrestling to take Kong down and prevent her from using her strength and stiff striking. It was a sound strategy, but Kong was still able to fight her off and defeat her after hitting her devastating Uraken (spinning back fist.) (B-) Not content with simply winning, Kong holds up the belt and poses with her foot on Nattie's chest. Chigusa Nagayo runs down and confronts Kong, telling her that that belt meant a great deal to her too, but GAEA is gone now and Aja needs to let it go and focus on the present. Kong laughs and tells her that SHE is the past, the present and the future, and this belt is the only belt that matters because SHE is the one holding it. If Nagayo wants her to stop displaying it, she should find the courage to try and take it from her. The two women glare at each other as the show ends. (B-) <div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: B- </div> </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/u9bsFuK.jpg November 11th, 2002 From the Pierre Charbonneau Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Attendance: 2,700 Announce Team: "The Professor" Mike Tenay and Bret "The Hitman" Hart </div> Stu Hart Classic, Semifinal Round: The Empire's attack at the end of last week's show worked exactly as intended, because RVD limped to the ring for his Semifinal match against King Corino. It was a debilitating injury for him, as he couldn't execute his kicks or unique aerial spots (so basically 80-90% of his offense) with the same effectiveness. Corino's entire strategy was built around attacking the injured legs, and it paid off as RVD was in too much pain to get his shoulders off the mat while locked in the figure four. (B) CM Punk is chatting with Lance Storm backstage, telling him nothing was going to stop him from beating Rey Mysterio Jr. in the main event tonight and advancing to the finals of the Stu Hart Classic. They're interrupted by AJ Styles and Sting. Storm taunts AJ for a bit about beating him last week, but AJ lets him know he hasn't seen the last of him. Sting reminds them that he and AJ still have a tag team title match owed to them from the first Ultimate Fan Series, and they'll be using it imminently. If Storm wins tonight and moves on to the finals it'll take place next week on Nitro, and if he loses it'll happen at Calgary Stampede. "Either way, it'll be showtime soon!" Sting promises. (B+) The Jung Dragons weren't going to be happy when they learned they would not be the next team in line for a title shot, but tonight they cruised to victory over local wrestlers Kevin Steen and El Generico. (C+) Booker T sat in on color commentary to observe Bobby Roode in action. Roode took on a familiar name in Animal, and it was the veteran who found himself staring at the lights after Roode dropped him with a Northern Lariat (a lariat to the back of the head), which seemed to impress Booker. (D) Arn Anderson summons Christopher Daniels, American Dragon and Chavo Guerrero Jr. to his office. Dragon and Chavo both state their cases as to why they deserve the next title shot; Dragon points out that he was supposed to be in the last #1 contender's match before Chavo weaseled his way into it, and Chavo complains about Brian Adams attacking him during his title shot (though he ignored Dragon's reminder that the same thing happened to him.) Arn says they both have a point, and that's why it'll be Dragon vs. Chavo vs. Daniels in a three way for the title at Calgary Stampede. © Teddy Hart followed up his win over Silas Young last week with another win against Elix Skipper in a match filled with aerial high spots, so seemingly he's starting to build some momentum. (C-) In "the battle of North Carolina" (unofficial title), the Hardys didn't have much trouble disposing of 3 Count when Matt hit the Twist of Fate on Evan Karagis. (B-) Sean O'Haire is interviewed by Bobby Heenan; they discuss the announcement that he and a partner of his choice will take on Chuck Palumbo and another member of The Empire at Calgary Stampede. O'Haire seems to embrace the idea of taking Chuck and "one of his new buddies" out all by himself, but Jamie Knoble stops by to offer his services as a partner. O'Haire shrugs and says that's fine with him, as long as Knoble doesn't get in the way of him getting his hands on Chuck. (C+) Hugh Morrus' blend of strength and athleticism gave Davey Boy Smith trouble, but a missed moonsault opened the door for Bulldog to finish the match with a running powerslam and secure his desired rematch against Shane Douglas. (B-) Shane Douglas steps into the aisle with a mic and taunts Bulldog. "Way to go, Davey, you got your rematch. But what excuse are you going to make when you fail this time? How are you going to try and convince your fans, and yourself, that you're still as good as you think you are?" Davey responds that it'll be Shane who needs to find an excuse after he hits the running powerslam and takes his title. (B+) Rick Steiner calls brother Scott out to the ring to try and patch things up between them. He explains his side, saying that he knows Scott is a fighter and never would've given up, but he saw that cut above his eye, he saw the blood dripping into his eye, and as his big brother he felt he had to step in and protect his little brother like he always did growing up. Scott doesn't appreciate that. "I don't need your damn protection!" he shouts. "I ain't needed it for years, 'cause in case you ain't noticed, I'm bigger, stronger and better than you!" Scott throws the microphone down and walks to the back, ignoring Rick's attempts to reason with him. (B+) Stu Hart Classic, Semifinal Round: Rey Mysterio Jr. and Lance Storm set the tone in many ways for the relaunch of WCW with their memorable match in the US title tournament finals that headlined The Big Bang, but tonight was an even more important match with even higher stakes. The two men were as evenly-matched as always, going back and forth as each proved himself an elite competitor at his chosen style of wrestling. Neither man showed any signs of tiring even after the match went past the half hour mark, and as good as their original match had been, both men had grown tremendously since then and as a result this match was on a totally different level. Storm cut Rey off on the top rope and went for a superplex, but Mysterio blocked it and hit a twisting hurricanrana off of the top to finally get the pin. (A) Rey is celebrating when The Empire appear in the aisle. They don't rush him like they did RVD last week though; instead they merely taunt him. Bischoff takes credit for plucking Rey out of "some flea-infested dump in Mexico" and bringing him to WCW in the first place, but says his role was solely to put on entertaining matches at the beginning of the show before the real stars came out at the end. King Corino says that nothing has changed; Rey is great, but Corino is the true star, and he's destined to win this match at Calgary Stampede, then go on to claim the World Heavyweight Championship at Starrcade. (A*) <div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: A http://i.imgur.com/2aDyraK.png November 16th, 2002 From Iizuka, Japan Attendance: 5,000 Announce Team: Joey Styles and Tracy Brooks </div> In the opener, developmental talent Katarina Waters attempted to prove she deserved to be on Renaissance by defeating Manami Toyota in a non-title match. The outcome was never in doubt though, as Toyota won without much trouble. Back to 5SSW for Katarina. (C+) Footage from after last week's show went off the air: Alexis Laree is packing her gear and preparing to leave when she's attacked by Etsuko Mita! Mita slams her head into a locker door, knocking her out, and tells Alexis she will regret humiliating her. (C+) Sonoko Kato gave Kyoko Inoue a nice little match, but Inoue pulled a standing switch when Kato went for a dragon suplex and finished her with the Victoria Driver. © Post-match: Takako Inoue steps into the aisle and lets Kyoko know that she's giving her one more week to realize the obvious benefits to renewing their alliance here in WCW. © Scream queen Daffney battered Chigusa Nagayo quite a bit, but the veteran outwrestled her much less experienced opponent later in the match and finished her with the Super Freak. (B-) Nagayo cuts a post-match promo in which she says that she still believes she can compete at a championship level here in her 22nd year as a pro, and with the fans' support she can get back to the top. The feel-good moment is ruined by Aja Kong, who surprises Nagayo with her Uraken backfist to knock her out cold in the middle of the ring! (B) Stemming from last week's attack, the main event saw Toshiyo Yamada against Devil Masami. Yamada was a different level of competitor than anyone Masami has faced in WCW thus far, and she gave the Devil her receipt for the ambush with several hard kicks. But after Masami ducked a roundhouse kick, she caught Yamada in a sleeperhold that ended the match. (B-) Masami refuses to release the hold even after the bell, and keeps it on despite the bell ringing several more times. Officials and other wrestlers try to get her to break it, but she holds on and smiles. Finally Manami Toyota runs out to the ring, pulling Masami off of her frequent partner. Several hard forearms rock Devil, and a dropkick sends her to the floor. Toyota grabs the microphone and says that if Masami wants tougher competition, she's just found it! (B) <div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: B- </div> </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/u9bsFuK.jpg November 18th, 2002 From the Brantford Civic Centre in Brantford, Ontario, Canada Attendance: 2,981 Announce Team: "The Professor" Mike Tenay and Bret "The Hitman" Hart </div> Brief highlights of last week's Semifinal matches in the Stu Hart Classic are shown, with the stage set for Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. King Corino in the finals this Sunday at Calgary Stampede. Tonight the two finalists will come face to face in Piper's Pit. (B-) RVD comes to the ring unannounced, and he's far from his usual "cool" self. He angrily demands that anyone from The Empire come out and fight him, right here and now. The group (minus Corino) step into the aisle and laugh at him. Bischoff tells him not to whine and be a sore loser. "The King's on to bigger and better things, but if you want to get beaten by The Empire again so badly, Chris Candido will be happy to oblige you this Sunday!" The group then surround the ring, preparing to ambush him, but Sean O'Haire and Jamie Knoble run down and chase them off! (B) With Kimberly in his corner, Shane Helms got the best of Ernest Miller with the Nightmare on Helms Street. © Helms and Kimberly are celebrating in the ring--BAM! DDP from out of nowhere spins Helms around and hits the Diamond Cutter! He smiles and flashes the Diamond Cutter hand signal to the fans as Kimberly crouches down to check on Helms. (B+) True Heroes pay a visit to the locker room of AJ Styles and Sting to tell them they have no chance. Punk admits that individually, Sting and AJ are pretty good (though he does point out Lance eliminated AJ from the SHC just two weeks ago.) But they're not a tag team, and thus they have no hope to defeat the best tag team in the world. Sting goes to speak but AJ says he'll handle this. He tells Punk that he and Sting might not have the team experience that the Heroes do, but their partnership made the difference in the K-Nections winning the very first Ultimate Fan Series. "We'll make just as big a difference this Sunday--and tonight in the main event, you'll find out just how phenomenal AJ Styles is!" he shouts at Punk, who he'll meet one on one tonight. (A) Teddy Hart continued to put his disappointing first couple of matches behind him, tonight defeating young Petey Williams from Windsor, Ontario. (D+) Since AJ Styles and Sting exercised their right to challenge for the tag titles at Calgary Stampede, Arn Anderson announces a #1 contender's match to decide who'll get the next shot: it'll be a three way between the Jung Dragons, Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki...and the Hardys! © <div style="text-align:center;">Spotlight Segment: http://i.imgur.com/h1ELRYf.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/racEiy5.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/l0qRIIJ.jpg We had Bobby Heenan introduce a pre-taped vignette for our newest tag team, Made in Italy. Johnny Parisi (formerly Johnny Swinger) and Tony Mamaluke walked the streets in "custom-made" suits and bragged about how the finest things are Made in Italy, just like them. So yeah, rather than the traditional Italian mobster gimmick, they're doing a fashion gimmick of sorts. Bobby was good in his role. Mamaluke was very underwhelming every time he opened his mouth in this segment, and to be honest I'm not completely sold on him as part of this team. His time in Wildside helped him develop into a pretty good worker, but he's still atrocious on the microphone. Parisi maybe isn't as technically sound as Mamaluke, but his in-ring ability did progress nicely in his year in developmental, plus he's a better talker and has more of a star presence than his partner. They've been teaming together a lot in Wildside to build the experience to go along with the natural chemistry that was what got Mamaluke signed in the first place, so we'll see how it goes. Grade: D+</div> American Dragon and Chavo Guerrero Jr. had to work together in a tag team match against Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams. Daniels obviously had no problem working with his hired muscle, but Dragon and Chavo's partnership degenerated into an argument, one which allowed Daniels to hit the Last Rites and pin Dragon. (B-) Rick Steiner tells Scott that he got them a tag team match against Booker T and a partner of his choosing at Calgary Stampede, so they can put their problems to rest by beating the crap out of Booker. Scott seems to like that idea. (A) Vignette: Father Isaac tells Mortis and The Destroyer that not only will they be rejoined by The Unnatural once he's "recovered from his sojourn to Hades", but Isaac has also found a new brother who will help them spread Salvation even more effectively. (B-) Booker T was joined by Bobby Roode in tag action against Hugh Morrus and Konnan. Roode did his part, but it was the champion who took charge and won the match for the team with a missile dropkick on Konnan. (B) Post-match promo; Booker says he wasn't surprised when Arn Anderson told him he would again be booted from the main event position so the finals of the Stu Hart Classic could close the show. "That's just the kinda crap I'm dealin' with right now! Those two guys get the main event, and they're fightin' over the right to lose to me at Starrcade!" He'd just proven how great a star he is, and so he'll be able to beat the Steiners even with a "green kid" like Roode as his partner. Bobby is elated and promises not to let Booker down on Sunday. (B-) Shane Douglas easily defeated Air Paris in a non-title squash. © Post-match: in contrast to most of the build, where Douglas has done the bulk of the talking, it's Davey Boy Smith's chance to speak his piece as he stepped into the aisle. He says Douglas has done a lot of talking, but Davey learned long ago that people who talk as much as Douglas are usually more bark than bite. "But I'm all bite, and Sunday in Calgary this Bulldog's gonna take a bite out of you!" (B) In a match that could very well headline Starrcade one day, AJ Styles and CM Punk met in the main event of Nitro. It was a chance to gain some momentum before the tag title match on Sunday, but it was also a chance to possibly find out if the hype around the future of both men is real. The match started at a slower place with some solid mat wrestling, but eventually both were busting out their big moves. Ultimately it would be savvy counterwrestling rather than a big move that decided it--Styles countered Punk's Devil Lock DDT into a nifty cradle to get the pin! (B) Rey Mysterio Jr. and King Corino are welcomed into Piper's Pit six days before their match in the Stu Hart Classic finals. Rey references the comments last week, where Bischoff said he was brought in to WCW to get the crowd warmed up for the real stars. "That might've been true once upon a time, but to these people I AM a star now!" Rey says, and he proves his point by taking off his shirt and throwing it in Corino's face, showing off the impressive physique he'd built over time, a major contrast to how he'd looked in 1996. Sure enough, the fans reacted. Corino laughs and says Rey can pack on as many muscles as he wants, but it'll never be enough. "You've always had the moves, and now you have the physique and the love from the fans as well, but you'll never be SMART enough to be a world champion, unlike me!" Corino says he's the smartest man in the room, and he'll use that to dash Rey's foolish hopes of winning the tournament and challenging for the world title at Starrcade. (A) <div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: B+ http://i.imgur.com/2aDyraK.png November 23rd, 2002 From the Matsuyama City Center in Matsuyama, Japan Attendance: 3,379 Announce Team: Joey Styles and Tracy Brooks </div> In pre-taped promos, Manami Toyota and Devil Masami promoted tonight's main event: a tag team match where Toyota and regular partner Toshiyo Yamada meet Masami and Shinobu Kandori. (B-) Meiko Satomura, making her main roster debut after a stint in 5SSW, is touted by many as the future of women's wrestling. Takako Inoue gave her a rude welcome to WCW--at least until Kyoko Inoue came out to scold a gloating Takako, which allowed Satomura to roll her up and win the match! (C-) Etsuko Mita's in-ring interview is cut off when Alexis Laree attacks her! Laree gives the former World Champion a receipt for her locker room ambush by spiking her into the canvas with a leaping DDT. (C+) A triple threat match saw Melissa Anderson toss LuFisto to the floor so she could finish Sonoko Kato with a german suplex. (C+) Plucky Allison Corino gave her all, but she ran into the force of nature that is Aja Kong. Kong gave her opponent a beating and finished her with the Uraken while Chigusa Nagayo observed from the aisle. (C+) Mayumi Ozaki vignette: Ozaki, a chain around her neck, says she'll debut next week to create some mayhem. (C+) The tag team experience of Manami Toyota and Toshiyo Yamada was on display in the main event, as they made quick tags and showed all the traits of a well-functioning tag team. Devil Masami and Shinobu Kandori were individuals, and despite the vicious nature of Masami and the judo techniques of Kandori, they seemed out of their depth against such an experienced team. All that changed when Masami punched Toyota as she was leaping off the top rope, then locked on the sleeper hold! Kandori knocked Yamada off the apron, and despite Toyota's struggles, she was put to sleep! (B) Devil Masami keeps the hold locked in well after the bell. Eventually she releases it, stands over the unconscious champion and says if this is the best competition available to her in WCW, The Devil's Reign will continue on uninterrupted for as long as she likes. (A) <div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: B </div> </div></blockquote> <hr noshade size=3> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/WiYIFgR.jpg</div> Fan Scorecard: Stu Hart Classic Finals: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. King Corino World Tag Team Championship: AJ Styles and Sting vs. True Heroes {©} United States Heavyweight Championship: Davey Boy Smith vs. Shane Douglas {©} Cruiserweight Championship: American Dragon vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©} The Steiner Brothers vs. Booker T and Bobby Roode Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Candido Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Sugar" Shane Helms Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's match: The Hardys vs. Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki vs. The Jung Dragons Sean O'Haire and Jamie Knoble vs. Chuck Palumbo and TAKA What will be match of the night? How many championships will change hands? Will Father Isaac's newest Salvation recruit appear on this show? If so, who is it? TIEBREAKER: How long will the Stu Hart Classic Finals last? (minutes and seconds) ((This tiebreaker question is for the special Stu Hart Classic prediction contest, which is separate from the standard UFS contest that's been running since Bash at the Beach. You only need to answer this question if you filled out that bracket before the tournament began, AND if you picked either Mysterio or Corino to win the tournament.)) General diary comments/questions/critiques: </div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="K-Nection" data-cite="K-Nection" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I don't know why I haven't thought of this before but what are Sheri Martell or Tammy Stytch's colour skills like? I know they both had a run at the desk for a while in WWF. Oh and I just remembered Mike McGuirk and Jasmin St. Clair.</div></blockquote> McGuirk's not in the database. None of the other three have any color skill, and their microphone skills aren't up to snuff either if I were to use my little workaround I mentioned earlier.

Uncrewed · August 18, 2017

Stu Hart Classic Finals: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. King Corino

Cruiserweight Championship: American Dragon vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

The Steiner Brothers vs. Booker T and Bobby Roode

Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Candido

Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Sugar" Shane Helms

Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's match: The Hardys vs. Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki vs. The Jung Dragons

Sean O'Haire and Jamie Knoble vs. Chuck Palumbo and TAKA

What will be match of the night?- Mysterio/Corino

How many championships will change hands?- 0

Will Father Isaac's newest Salvation recruit appear on this show? If so, who is it?- Yes, Raven

TIEBREAKER: How long will the Stu Hart Classic Finals last? (minutes and seconds)- 21:46

2Sweet · August 18, 2017

Fan Scorecard:

Stu Hart Classic Finals: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. King Corino

Cruiserweight Championship: American Dragon vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

The Steiner Brothers vs. Booker T and Bobby Roode

Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Candido

Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Sugar" Shane Helms

Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's match: The Hardys vs. Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki vs. The Jung Dragons

Sean O'Haire and Jamie Knoble vs. Chuck Palumbo and TAKA

What will be match of the night? Mysterio/Corino

How many championships will change hands? 0

Will Father Isaac's newest Salvation recruit appear on this show? If so, who is it?

TIEBREAKER: How long will the Stu Hart Classic Finals last? (minutes and seconds) 22:14

General diary comments/questions/critiques:

Warhawk8492 · August 18, 2017

Stu Hart Classic Finals: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. King Corino

Cruiserweight Championship: American Dragon vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

The Steiner Brothers vs. Booker T and Bobby Roode

Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Candido

Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Sugar" Shane Helms

Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's match: The Hardys vs. Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki vs. The Jung Dragons

Sean O'Haire and Jamie Knoble vs. Chuck Palumbo and TAKA

What will be match of the night? Rey Vs Corino

How many championships will change hands? One

Will Father Isaac's newest Salvation recruit appear on this show? If so, who is it? Yes, Raven

TIEBREAKER: How long will the Stu Hart Classic Finals last? (minutes and seconds) 21:26

((This tiebreaker question is for the special Stu Hart Classic prediction contest, which is separate from the standard UFS contest that's been running since Bash at the Beach. You only need to answer this question if you filled out that bracket before the tournament began, AND if you picked either Mysterio or Corino to win the tournament.))

General diary comments/questions/critiques Great job booking so far, good luck with keeping this classic going.

bonnie · August 18, 2017

Stu Hart Classic Finals: Rey Mysterio Jr.

Booker T and Bobby Roode

Rob Van Dam

"Sugar" Shane Helms

Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's match: Yung Dragons

Chuck Palumbo and TAKA

What will be match of the night? Mysterio's

How many championships will change hands? 0

Will Father Isaac's newest Salvation recruit appear on this show? If so, who is it? Yes, Abyss

TIEBREAKER: How long will the Stu Hart Classic Finals last? (minutes and seconds) 23.29

Happy0wns · August 18, 2017

Fan Scorecard:

Stu Hart Classic Finals: Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. King Corino

So I predicted the finals correctly. BOOO YAAAA

Cruiserweight Championship: American Dragon vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

The Steiner Brothers vs. Booker T and Bobby Roode

Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Candido

Diamond Dallas Page vs. "Sugar" Shane Helms

Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's match: The Hardys vs. Hayabusa and Jinsei Shinzaki vs. The Jung Dragons

Sean O'Haire and Jamie Knoble vs. Chuck Palumbo and TAKA

What will be match of the night? Styles & Sting vs True Heroes

How many championships will change hands? 0

Will Father Isaac's newest Salvation recruit appear on this show? If so, who is it? No

TIEBREAKER: How long will the Stu Hart Classic Finals last? (minutes and seconds) 22:36

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