WCW: Heart and Soul

[Texasrangers13]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs.<strong> Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</strong> ---- Unnatural will take the fall</p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p>

---Rick Steiner loses, Scott snaps and does some complex math.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p>

---AND THATS THE BOTTOM LINE!</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Diamond Dallas Page</strong> vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</p><p>

---I love AJ... But DDP can be a good torch-carrier for a bit</p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. <strong>Sean O'Haire {©}</strong></p><p>

---Sean O'Haire is a guy I could have seen being a world champion one day, and I think this win is big.</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: <strong>"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams</strong> vs. The Hardys {©}</p><p>

---Daniels and Adams probably lose, but The Hardy's have struggled so let's get the belts off them.</p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. "<strong>American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</strong></p><p>

---Danielson is a personal favorite, even at this time.</p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p>

---RVD is a hardcore god.</p><p> </p><p>

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. <strong>Salvation</strong></p><p>

---Salvation is here</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Billy Kidman</strong> vs. Brian Kendrick</p><p> </p><p>

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

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

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) 24 mins and 53 seconds</p>

[evileddie10]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Eddie Guerrero</strong> vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. <strong>Sean O'Haire {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys {©}</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong></p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. <strong>"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr.</strong> vs. Salvation</p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

Eddie/Rey/Dustin</p><p> </p><p>

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

1</p><p> </p><p>

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds)</p><p>

33:47</p>

[cbacon87]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. <strong>Sean O'Haire {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. <strong>"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. <strong>Salvation</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

How many championships will change hands? <strong>0</strong></p><p> </p><p>

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) <strong>24:22</strong></p>

[michgcs]

Fan Scorecard:

 

World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

It probably won't, but I would LOVE for this to happen. Eddie and Rey can then focus on hashing out some lingering tension LOL

 

The Steiner Brothers vs. Goldberg and King Corino

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. TAKA

:rolleyes:

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}

I like this match-up: DDP as the grizzled vet wanting to test the young up-and-comer? This should be fun.

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Sean O'Haire {©}

O'Haire has been impressive lately and I'd like to see him get closer to that 15-defense mark

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. The Hardys {©}

I assume this is just to give the Hardys something to do?

 

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}

Hopefully D-Bry gets another "fluke" win, giving us a two-out-of-three falls next month?

 

Hardcore Rules: Rob Van Dam vs. Bobby Roode

RVD NEEDS A WIN!

 

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Salvation

I like that the True Heroes are finally heroes (LOL) but Chavo's the weak link. Can't wait to see Punk and Storm drop him and go back to their winning ways soon

 

Billy Kidman vs. Brian Kendrick

Mean Brian Kendrick is the best Brian Kendrick!

 

What will be match of the night? Triple Threat Match

 

How many championships will change hands? 1

 

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) 38:31

 

General diary comments/questions/critiques:

[mrwhippy]

This is absolutely fantastic.

[Danny_H22]

Fan Scorecard:

 

World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

 

The Steiner Brothers vs. Goldberg and King Corino

 

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. TAKA

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}

 

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Sean O'Haire {©}

 

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. The Hardys {©}

 

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}

 

Hardcore Rules: Rob Van Dam vs. Bobby Roode

 

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Salvation

 

Billy Kidman vs. Brian Kendrick

 

What will be match of the night? Main event

 

How many championships will change hands? 0

 

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) 24:42

 

General diary comments/questions/critiques: the new format has really grown on me and I might adopt something similar when/if I ever revive my dynasty, it you don’t mind.

 

Out of interest, do you play with promotion loyalty on? And if so, who is loyal to WCW?

 

Another really good write up and excited to see where it goes next.

[GingeyOne]

Fan Scorecard:

 

World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

 

The Steiner Brothers vs. Goldberg and King Corino

 

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. TAKA

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}

 

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Sean O'Haire {©}

 

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. The Hardys {©}

 

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}

 

Hardcore Rules: Rob Van Dam vs. Bobby Roode

 

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Salvation

 

Billy Kidman vs. Brian Kendrick

 

What will be match of the night? World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

 

How many championships will change hands? 0

 

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? 21.42

 

General diary comments/questions/critiques: Awesome to see Heyman in the diary. I wonder what his manager / talking skills are like and if they are up to his run as CM Punk and Brock Lesnar's manager?

[Kijar]

World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

 

The Steiner Brothers vs. Goldberg and King Corino

 

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. TAKA

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}

 

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Sean O'Haire {©}

 

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. The Hardys {©}

 

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}

 

Hardcore Rules: Rob Van Dam vs. Bobby Roode

 

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Salvation

Billy Kidman vs. Brian Kendrick

 

What will be match of the night? 3 Way

 

How many championships will change hands? 1

 

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) 23:01

 

General diary comments/questions/critiques: No-no notes, more please, p-please write more, that's my note

[Dawn]

Fan Scorecard:

 

World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

Unnatural is obviously here to take the fall and allow a true Eddie-Rey match at...BatB?

 

The Steiner Brothers vs. Goldberg and King Corino

This should be a massive rub to Corino.

 

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. TAKA

LOL no chance.

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}

A big win for AJ.

 

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Sean O'Haire {©}

Personal preference.

 

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. The Hardys {©}

Please.

 

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}

The Dragon is rolling.

 

Hardcore Rules: Rob Van Dam vs. Bobby Roode

Roooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo is just not on the same league as RVD yet.

 

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Salvation

 

Billy Kidman vs. Brian Kendrick

I'd rather.

 

What will be match of the night? Eddie/Unnatural/Mysterio

 

How many championships will change hands? 0

 

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) 24 minutes and 4 seconds

 

General diary comments/questions/critiques:

[chrismday]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs.<strong> "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. <strong>Sean O'Haire {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: <strong>"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams</strong> vs. The Hardys {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. <strong>"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr.</strong> vs. Salvation</p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

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

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) <strong>32:03</strong></p>

[Happy0wns]

<p>Fan Scorecard:</p><p> </p><p>

World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. <strong>The Unnatural</strong> vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. <strong>Sean O'Haire {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. <strong>"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. <strong>Salvation</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? <strong>Triple Threat Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) <strong>29:35</strong></p><p> </p><p>

General diary comments/questions/critiques:</p>

[Theheel]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. <strong>The Unnatural</strong> vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</p><p>

<strong>There has been several "heroes" to this diary and the UnNatural might be the most unsung of them all. I know the natural course here is to maybe build to an Eddie vs Rey singles title match but could there be more intrigue in both of them chasing? I'm calling for Dustin to get his first World title here in an upset because everyone is looking at Eddie vs Rey and with him going unnoticed, he will figure out a way to get salvation</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p>

<strong>Goldberg is too new and has to be strong for bigger matches down the road. Corino is too hot over and is an big up and comer for the future so it wouldn't make sense for him to loss here. Rick seems to be in time decline here a bit so I suspect that he will eat the pin. The main plan here has to be to build to a Goldberg vs Scott Steiner match down the road.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p>

<strong>Taka is a great wrestler, but Hellraiser is going to stomp a mudhole in you boy and walk it dry.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Diamond Dallas Page</strong> vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</p><p>

<strong>For me this is the 2nd of 3 really difficult matches to figure out. AJ has been doing great as US Champ but is having the belt helping him? DDP seems to have been caught up in mid card hell without any real direction.</strong></p><p><strong>

I think his babyface status has turned stale a bit as well, so I see him pulling out his old dastardly tricks to steal the US title and give himself one last run with Gold before he heads off in the sunset. </strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs.<strong> Sean O'Haire</strong> {©}</p><p>

<strong>Chalk up another defense for O'Haire here. Will he make it to 15? I can't wait to see who the opponent is for that epic match.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys</strong> {©}</p><p>

<strong>I know that the hope was that Jeff Hardy would be ready to get into an upper singles picture run, but he hasn't been doing it to that level yet. I think we are slowly building to perhaps a Starrcade Rematch against the Hero's so I stick with the Hardy's</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. "American Dragon" <strong>Bryan Danielson</strong> {©}</p><p>

<strong>I'm torn here, this is really a 50/50 matchup in my mind. I think we see whoever wins this match lose the belt to Kendrick in several months, but that will only happen if Kendrick performs well later on this card. I might change this prior to the card coming out but I'm going to say Danielson keeps the belt.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p>

<strong>Now what I'd like to see and what I think will happen are two different things. I get the fit between Heyman and RVD but, I can't see Heyman being a babyface manager for long. I would love to see Heyman get dirty here but he doesn't fit with helping Flair or Roode so this will likely be RVD evening up the score a bit as Roode has owned this so far.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. <strong>Salvation</strong></p><p>

<strong>Salvation's other guys (other than the UnNatural) need some momentum.</strong></p><p><strong>

Since this match was just a way to get Storm and Punk on the card, we conveniently have Chavo Jr. here in his new babyface role to take the fall. </strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p>

<strong>Could you see if Kendrick was 6 ft even and 230 what he could have become. Of course going to the WWE IRL didn't help him at all. Here he gets a chance to show the world what he can really do. I think we are seeing a future CW Champion.</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? <strong>Rey vs Eddie vs UnNatural</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds)<strong>30:01</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Other comments: <strong>You continue to spin excellent stories going into your matches. I think you might have missed your true calling in life, you would have been a great real booker</strong></p>

[Rateddc]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr.</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. <strong>Sean O'Haire</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. <strong>"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson</strong> {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr.</strong> vs. Salvation</p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? <strong>Rey / Eddie / Unnatural</strong></p><p> </p><p>

How many championships will change hands? <strong>0</strong></p><p> </p><p>

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) <strong>23:20</strong></p>

[Dead_Jester]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. <strong>The Unnatural</strong> vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</p><p>

-Going on pure gut instinct here, tension builds between Eddie and Rey as both feel they deserve a one on one match against the new Champion?</p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p>

-Gotta keep Goldberg strong for his eventual match against Austin, also expecting this to lead to a one on one with Scott and Bill.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p>

-Austin continues to raise hell as he takes it to the empire.</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles</strong> {©}</p><p>

-Maybe a DDP heel turn is on the horizon?</p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: <strong>Shane Douglas</strong> vs. Sean O'Haire {©}</p><p>

-Tough call here, I can see Douglas halting O'Haire here and making a charge back towards a US Title shot against AJ.</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys</strong> {©}</p><p>

-Still think it'll be the Unbound who takes down the Hardy Boys</p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. <strong>"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson</strong> {©}</p><p>

-Not losing it just yet.</p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p>

-RVD needs this win a little more at this point.</p><p> </p><p>

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. <strong>Salvation</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

-Eddie vs. Rey vs. Unnatural</p><p> </p><p>

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

-2</p><p> </p><p>

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds)</p><p>

27:22</p>

[jscotty]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: <strong>Shane Douglas </strong>vs. Sean O'Haire {©}</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. <strong>"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr.</strong> vs. Salvation</p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? <strong>Eddie/Unnatural/Rey</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) <strong>22:44</strong></p>

[Wolfman84]

World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

 

The Steiner Brothers vs. Goldberg and King Corino

 

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. TAKA

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}

 

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Sean O'Haire {©}

 

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. The Hardys {©}

 

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}

 

Hardcore Rules: Rob Van Dam vs. Bobby Roode

 

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Salvation

 

Billy Kidman vs. Brian Kendrick

 

What will be match of the night? World Title Match

 

How many championships will change hands? One

 

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) 21:38

[Satyr24]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Eddie Guerrero</strong> vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin </strong>vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs.<strong> "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. <strong>Sean O'Haire {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. <strong>"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam </strong>vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr.</strong> vs. Salvation</p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night? <strong>Eddie/Unnatural/Rey</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) <strong>24:00</strong></p>

[Kainlock]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs.<strong> Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs.<strong> Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. <strong>Sean O'Haire {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. <strong>"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. <strong>Salvation</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

How many championships will change hands? 0</p><p> </p><p>

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) 28:40</p>

[2Sweet]

<p>Fan Scorecard:</p><p> </p><p>

World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Eddie Guerrero</strong> vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. <strong>Sean O'Haire {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. <strong>"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. <strong>Salvation</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

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

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? <strong>24:13</strong></p><p> </p><p>

General diary comments/questions/critiques:</p>

[The Final Countdown]

<p>June 2003: Pre-Great American Bash News and Notes</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><span>http://i.imgur.com/nUYCk9q.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> <em>Austin's been hitting the gym hard, and he's looking more ripped recently. If it's possible for the fans to view him as even more of a star than they already did, I guess this will help.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Nigel McGuinness impressed me at Mayhem and again the next night in his singles match with Minoru Tanaka, so I decided to sign him to a full-time deal. He reported to Wildside to further hone his skills.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Our Canadian TV deals with The Score (Nitro) and Much Music (Renaissance) were both coming due, and I was able to strike six month deals to move both onto Global TV. This is a nice step forward for Renaissance, but a massive leap for Nitro. The station heads aren't fans of wrestling in general, which may be why I couldn't get them to give us a prime time slot, but getting into more homes makes it a worthwhile tradeoff. Canada is the one region we're lacking in popularity, but this big increase in TV exposure will help change that. That's good, because I'd love to eventually run in my homeland more often than just the brief trip for the annual Calgary Stampede show. </em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> This is a random one: Ric Flair did an out-of-character interview for a wrestling radio show recently, and he went on a huge rant about Jinsei Shinzaki, so I guess there are problems there.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Tracy Brooks signed an extension. I haven't been thrilled with her performance as the Renaissance color commentator so far, but she has shown some improvement and I don't feel like there are any more suitable options out there.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Akira Hokuto and Toshiyo Yamada both signed contract extensions to remain on the Renaissance brand.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Brian Adams agreed to a pay-per-appearance extension.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Kaori Yoneyama chose not to renew her contract so she could go work freelance. There's really nowhere else for her to work, but okay.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Elix Skipper asked for a pay raise, but I refused. He was furious about it, but he's welcome to leave if he wants.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/7AiYO6E.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> <em>Judgment Day was held at Yankee Stadium on May 25th. This show featured The Rock carrying recent call-up Leviathan to a great match in the midcard, as well as Kurt Angle retaining the ECW title against young Brock Lesnar in a great semi main. Both of those matches were slightly outperformed by the main event in which Jericho defended the WWE title against Big Show. It was their best PPV since No Way Out in February, but not as good as Mayhem. </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/JO5PDMM.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> <em>Bad news for Jeff's group. Apparently they've been severely mismanaged and misled by their accountants from the very beginning, with Jarrett and the other people in charge having no clue how bad things were. They've lost millions upon millions of dollars, though based on what I've heard they aren't in financial crisis mode just yet.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> The day before that news broke, they held their Retaliation event on May 26th. They brought in NWA champion Kazushi Sakuraba for the show, and he retained the title over Jeff Jarrett in one of the best matches in company history. Unfortunately that was only the semi main event, because Russo devoted the main event to Mantaur defending TNA's world title against BJ Whitmer. That match wasn't even close to the level of the one right before it, and it turned what could have been the group's best show by far into one right in their usual range.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> They turned right around with 'Epic Event' on June 3rd. Mantaur was nowhere to be seen on this show, and it was to everyone's benefit. The main event was actually the best match on the show for a change, as Marc Mero and Sonjay Dutt won a tag match over Matt Sydal and Eddie Colon. This was on the same level as the Sakuraba/Jarrett match from the last show, and since it was in the main event spot, this wound up being the best show TNA has put on. Hopefully they learn from this.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><span>http://i.imgur.com/sDkxtEI.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> <em>Road Warrior Hawk is now a free agent after his contract expired.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> They decided not to hold their annual Best of the Super Juniors tournament this year, but still called their sold-out Budokan show on June 7th 'Best of the Super Juniors' for some reason. That naming quirk didn't make sense, but foregoing the tournament was probably a good decision for the quality of the show. The main event in which Manabu Nakanishi beat Koji Kanemoto was a match of the year contender, and based on the strength of that match this was the best big event they've put on in years. Kanemoto has been their standout performer this year without question, so if I were them I'd go all the way and put the heavyweight title on him.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/syuSRKH.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> <em>'Blue Army' took place on May 26th. This show was fine for their level, but nowhere near as good as the awesome string of PPVs they'd been on the past few months. Keiji Mutoh beat Takao Omori in a match well above anything else on the show. The next best match was the main event in which Hiroshi Hase and Genichiro Tenryu retained the Unified tag titles over Johnny Smith and Masanobu Fuchi.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> They re-signed Sabu to a long term extension. I tried to jump in and sign him, figuring he'd be a natural fit with the new Van Dam/Heyman pairing. I probably could have gotten him if I'd pulled out all the stops, but it wasn't vital and I didn't want to make too long or large a financial commitment on him given his age and all the damage he's done to his body.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><span>http://i.imgur.com/ebDwXEW.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> <em>"Classy" Freddie Blassie passed away at 85. A nice guy who lived up to his nickname. He'll be missed. </em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><span>http://i.imgur.com/1eeVS9d.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> <em>Everyone has seen it coming for awhile, but Big Japan is officially out of business. The business has evolved past the hardcore fad at the turn of the century, and BJPW never adapted.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Zero-One's Heavyweight title was vacated when Ricky Marvin didn't return for the current tour, so Katsuyori Shibata beat Mr. Gannosuke to win the vacant title. That's an interesting choice since he splits time between wrestling and MMA.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em> Speaking of wrestlers who dabble in MMA, apparently Tomoaki Honma from Zero-One and DDT is going to give it a shot. </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="DGenerationMC" data-cite="DGenerationMC" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> General diary comments/questions/critiques: I didn't think this diary could get more interesting, but the backstories for this PPV have done just that! Lots of good twists and turns going into The Bash. Oh, and GO PATS <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> When you watch the movie Armageddon, do you root for the asteroid? <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Danny_H22" data-cite="Danny_H22" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> General diary comments/questions/critiques: the new format has really grown on me and I might adopt something similar when/if I ever revive my dynasty, it you don’t mind.</p></div></blockquote><p> I don't mind. </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>Out of interest, do you play with promotion loyalty on? And if so, who is loyal to WCW?</div></blockquote><p> I can't figure out how to check it in-game, but I think I may have turned it off at some point, at least in the US. Corino still wound up with loyalty to me somehow, and Sting has had it from the beginning.</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> General diary comments/questions/critiques: Awesome to see Heyman in the diary. I wonder what his manager / talking skills are like and if they are up to his run as CM Punk and Brock Lesnar's manager?</p></div></blockquote><p> He's not the best talker in the company, but I think he'll be good enough to do the job.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fan Scorecard:<p> </p><p> World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</strong></p><p> <em>Unnatural is obviously here to take the fall and allow a true Eddie-Rey match at...BatB?</em></p></div></blockquote><p> Like most of my multi-man matches, this is actually elimination style ala ECW. I've never liked the idea of a champion being able to lose his title without being beaten. Generally the only exception is the six man 'Cruiserweight Shootouts' I sometimes run, but those are to earn a shot at the title rather than being for the title itself. (There will probably be a different match in a couple of months that will go against everything I just said, though. <img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)</p>

[Beejus]

<p>Unnatural - <em>Dustin has been so good for so long, it just feels like it's finally his time to get a chance to lead the show. Salvation is at hand!</em></p><p>

Goldberg and Corino - <em>Rick just holds Scott back by this point. Corino pins Rick to save off a Goldberg vs. Steiner match for next month.</em></p><p>

Steve Austin</p><p>

AJ Styles - <em>The main event scene is fairly crowded, so AJ retains here until it's ready for him.</em></p><p>

Shane Douglas - <em>O'Haire drops the belt here so that Shane can go on a brief tear with it. I really think you're saving up someone to get that big World title match, and O'Haire isn't going to be it yet.</em></p><p>

Daniels and Adams - <em>I just feel like Jeff's underperforming may be souring him a little.</em></p><p>

Danielson Bryan Daniel - <em>Hayabusa puts up a good show but fails.</em></p><p>

RVD - <em>This one should likely end this section of the feud, but I feel like Rob and Flair have more legs under them; especially now that we can have Ric Flair and Paul E. debates.</em></p><p>

Heroes and Chavo - <em>A win here cements Chavo's face turn, and I look forward to Los Guerreros vs. Salvation for a little bit.</em></p><p>

Brian Kendrick - <em>Put the new guy over big.</em></p><p> </p><p>

MOTN: World title match</p><p>

Titles: 2</p><p>

Time: 30:45</p>

[The Pitbull]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©} - Rey retains pinning the Unnatural. Maybe a feud with Punk for him next? </p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. Goldberg and King Corino - Corino and Goldberg. </p><p> </p><p>

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. TAKA - Austin. I hope Taka gives him a run for his money to elevate himself</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©} - Biggest challenge for AJ. Counters a Diamond Cutter and retains with the Spiral Tap. </p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Sean O'Haire {©} - O'Haire gets closer to main-event. And while Douglas had a great match with Rey, he is the veteran so he takes the fall number 12.</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. The Hardys {©} - Hardy Boys</p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©} - Danielson retains</p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: Rob Van Dam vs. Bobby Roode - Van Dam</p><p> </p><p>

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Salvation - Salvation</p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. Brian Kendrick - Kendrick wins as Kidman seems a bit directionless. I hope you run at some point a Kidman - Rey feud. Would be a ton of fun. </p><p> </p><p>

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

How many championships will change hands? 0</p><p> </p><p>

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) 32:20</p>

[Cro Cop Rules]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p>

</p><p><strong>

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. <strong>Sean O'Haire {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. <strong>The Hardys {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: <strong>Hayabusa</strong> vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. <strong>Salvation</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

What will be match of the night?: <strong>Triple threat match</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds): <strong>26 minutes, 15 seconds</strong></p>

[Nobby_McDonald]

<p>World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The Steiner Brothers vs. <strong>Goldberg and King Corino</strong></p><p>

</p><p><strong>

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin</strong> vs. TAKA</p><p> </p><p>

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. <strong>"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

World Television Championship: <strong>Shane Douglas</strong> vs. Sean O'Haire {©}</p><p> </p><p>

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs.<strong> The Hardys {©}</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cruiserweight Championship: <strong>Hayabusa</strong> vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}</p><p> </p><p>

Hardcore Rules: <strong>Rob Van Dam</strong> vs. Bobby Roode</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr.</strong> vs. Salvation</p><p> </p><p>

Billy Kidman vs. <strong>Brian Kendrick</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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

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

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) 29:29</p>

[Caveman KungFu]

World Heavyweight Championship: Eddie Guerrero vs. The Unnatural vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

 

The Steiner Brothers vs. Goldberg and King Corino

 

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. TAKA

 

United States Heavyweight Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles {©}

World Television Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Sean O'Haire {©}

World Tag Team Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Brian Adams vs. The Hardys {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: Hayabusa vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson {©}

 

Hardcore Rules: Rob Van Dam vs. Bobby Roode

 

True Heroes and Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Salvation

 

Billy Kidman vs. Brian Kendrick

 

What will be match of the night? - Eddie/Unnatural/Rey

 

How many championships will change hands? - 0

 

TIEBREAKER: How long is the main event? (minutes and seconds) - 30:01

 

General diary comments/questions/critiques: Finally caught all the way up, and man am I in love with this entire set up! Keep it up, my man!