WCW: Heart and Soul

The Final Countdown · November 13, 2017

March 2003: Pre-Slamboree News and Notes

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Big news in the Fed: Scott Hall's the new WWE Champion. He won the belt on the episode of Smackdown taped on March 11th, beating Eddie Guerrero and Big Show in a 3 way main event. Scott's a solid hand when his head's on straight and he's got plenty of charisma, but this feels like a downgrade to me.

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Rey Mysterio Jr. and Christopher Daniels worked well together as opponents, and it showed. That was a fantastic match.

TAKA and Jamie Knoble did not work together well at all as a team on the March 10th Nitro. That's not a big deal because I had no plans to turn them into a regular pairing.

Aguila hurt his bicep during that same match, and the initial diagnosis was it'd keep him out for about a month.

I've signed Brian Adams to a short-term contract extension.

Jeff Hardy isn't generally a negative person, but he told me he doesn't think the fans will ever really care about Cash. He said the same thing about Shane Helms, and that surprised me since they came up together in the Carolinas and I'd always thought they were friends. I guess Shane's closer to Matt though.

Both CM Punk and Konnan have spoken up in praise of Harry Smith's work in the ring. Unfortunately he's pretty aimless right now with Davey gone.

"Jason Jett? What kinda stupid name is that? He gonna fly a toy plane to the ring? Even if he did no one would care, 'cause he sucks!" -Scott Steiner

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They held another match for the vacant IWGP Heavyweight tag titles, and this time there was actually a winner. Manabu Nakanishi and Masahiro Chono beat Tatsumi Fujinami and Koji Kanemoto in the main event of the March 15th World Pro Wrestling TV show to win the belts.

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All Japan held their 'Dragon's Fire Excel' PPV (what a catchy name) on March 13th. Hiroshi Hase retained the Triple Crown over Taiyo Kea in an excellent main event, and there was also a very good match earlier in the night when Keiji Mutoh beat Tomohiro Ishii. This was a fantastic show that was better than any PPVs the current leader in Japan, NJPW, has put on in quite some time.

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Bad news for several of the major Japanese promotions, as Super Delfin broke his leg in a match for Osaka Pro and could be out up to a year. Aside from Osaka Pro, he also works dates for New Japan and Michinoku Pro.

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ECWA put on their annual Super 8 tournament on March 22nd. It's considered something of a benchmark for up and coming indy wrestlers, and this year it was Cheetah Master who won the tournament by beating the Inferno Kid in the finals.

Rey-rey. I'm actually realising how awesome shane douglas actually was. Never cared about him before cause I found his in-ring lame.

Yeah, I never thought much of Shane's in ring work either. He was a really good heel promo though.

Oh, and something needs to be done about shane helms. Feels like he'll get stuck in a midcard hurricane...

Helms needs some direction for sure. Kimberly was supposed to help with that, but that pairing didn't work. Hopefully I'll eventually stumble onto something for him to do, much like I finally did with Knoble.

General diary comments/questions/critiques:
The roster is starting to become scarily stacked with talented guys. There'll be a lot of competition for top spots very soon. I do start to wonder when Vince might start aggressively poaching some of these guys to save his own sinking ship...

It's not like he doesn't have tons of great guys himself. (I'll be making attempts to try and steal some of them though, and I might actually be able to pull it off now that I've hit national.

Nobby_McDonald · November 13, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

No Time Limit for the United States Heavyweight Championship: Lance Storm vs. AJ Styles {©}

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

Cruiserweight Championship: Jamie Knoble vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#1 Uncrewed's Crew vs. #4 Satyr's Hopeful Few): Bryan Danielson (Crew) vs. The Unnatural (S.H.F.)

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#2 The Phenomenal Enigmas vs. #3 Sin-free Society): Jeff Hardy (Enigmas) vs. CM Punk (Society)

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. Booker T

Steiners' guaranteed title shot from last year's UFS at sake: The Steiner Brothers vs. Made in Italy

The Shooting Stars vs. The Unbound

What will be match of the night? Austin v Booker

How many championships will change hands? 1

The Final Countdown · November 13, 2017

On that note, you really should give Shane Helms a drastic change in character... and I may have an idea.

Anyone is welcome to make those kinds of suggestions anytime. You may want to do it via PM though.

BHK6 · November 14, 2017

Fan Scorecard:

World Heavyweight Championship: Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

No Time Limit for the United States Heavyweight Championship: AJ Styles {©}

World Television Championship: Sean O'Haire {©}

Cruiserweight Championship: Jamie Knoble

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#1 Uncrewed's Crew vs. #4 Satyr's Hopeful Few): The Unnatural (S.H.F.)

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#2 The Phenomenal Enigmas vs. #3 Sin-free Society): CM Punk (Society)

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin

Steiners' guaranteed title shot from last year's UFS at sake: The Steiner Brothers

The Unbound

What will be match of the night? Styles and Storm

How many championships will change hands? 1

Cro Cop Rules · November 15, 2017

Fan Scorecard:

World Heavyweight Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

No Time Limit for the United States Heavyweight Championship: Lance Storm vs. AJ Styles {©}

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

Cruiserweight Championship: Jamie Knoble vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#1 Uncrewed's Crew vs. #4 Satyr's Hopeful Few): Bryan Danielson (Crew) vs. The Unnatural (S.H.F.)

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#2 The Phenomenal Enigmas vs. #3 Sin-free Society): Jeff Hardy (Enigmas) vs. CM Punk (Society)

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. Booker T

Steiners' guaranteed title shot from last year's UFS at sake: The Steiner Brothers vs. Made in Italy

The Shooting Stars vs. The Unbound

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

How many championships will change hands?: Two

General diary comments/questions/critiques: Slamboree might shape up to be your best event yet grade-wise! Hopefully the game recognizes it.

Danny_H22 · November 15, 2017

Fan Scorecard:

World Heavyweight Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

No Time Limit for the United States Heavyweight Championship: Lance Storm vs. AJ Styles {©}

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

Cruiserweight Championship: Jamie Knoble vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#1 Uncrewed's Crew vs. #4 Satyr's Hopeful Few): Bryan Danielson (Crew) vs. The Unnatural (S.H.F.)

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#2 The Phenomenal Enigmas vs. #3 Sin-free Society): Jeff Hardy (Enigmas) vs. CM Punk (Society)

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. Booker T

Steiners' guaranteed title shot from last year's UFS at sake: The Steiner Brothers vs. Made in Italy

The Shooting Stars vs. The Unbound

What will be match of the night? hardy v punk

How many championships will change hands? 1

General diary comments/questions/critiques:

NathanielKern · November 16, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> "Jason Jett? What kinda stupid name is that? He gonna fly a toy plane to the ring? Even if he did no one would care, 'cause he sucks!" -Scott Steiner </div></blockquote> If his promo skills weren't great and his position as an Upper Midcard Gatekeeper wasn't solidified, I'd think the only reason you kept Scotty around was to write up who he's badmouthing backstage in these updates.

GingeyOne · November 16, 2017

Fan Scorecard:

World Heavyweight Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©

No Time Limit for the United States Heavyweight Championship: Lance Storm vs. AJ Styles {©}

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

Cruiserweight Championship: Jamie Knoble vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#1 Uncrewed's Crew vs. #4 Satyr's Hopeful Few): Bryan Danielson (Crew) vs. The Unnatural (S.H.F.)

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#2 The Phenomenal Enigmas vs. #3 Sin-free Society): Jeff Hardy (Enigmas) vs. CM Punk (Society)

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. Vs Booker T

Steiners' guaranteed title shot from last year's UFS at sake: The Steiner Brothers vs. Made in Italy

The Shooting Stars vs. The Unbound

What will be match of the night? Storm vs Styles

How many championships will change hands? 0

General diary comments/questions/critiques: So strange to see this Austin in WCW with Scott Hall was as the WWE champion!

DavidCorperial · November 16, 2017

Fan Scorecard:

World Heavyweight Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

No Time Limit for the United States Heavyweight Championship: Lance Storm vs. AJ Styles {©}

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

Cruiserweight Championship: Jamie Knoble vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#1 Uncrewed's Crew vs. #4 Satyr's Hopeful Few): Bryan Danielson (Crew) vs. The Unnatural (S.H.F.)

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#2 The Phenomenal Enigmas vs. #3 Sin-free Society): Jeff Hardy (Enigmas) vs. CM Punk (Society)

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. Booker T

Steiners' guaranteed title shot from last year's UFS at sake: The Steiner Brothers vs. Made in Italy

The Shooting Stars vs. The Unbound

What will be match of the night? Rey/Shane

How many championships will change hands? 0

TsuMirren · November 16, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="ieBLbQ1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ieBLbQ1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Germany's Westside Extreme Wrestling is gone. They put on some decent shows for a company of their level, but their regular touring events didn't draw well enough for them to be profitable. Oh my God, the UK flag for German news. I mean, I know the Queen is basically German but still!</div></div></blockquote>

Nobby_McDonald · November 16, 2017

Don't mention the War.

Dawn · November 20, 2017

Rey Mysterio Jr.

AJ Styles

Sean O'Haire

Christopher Daniels

The Unnatural

Jeff Hardy

Steve Austin

The Steiner Brothers

The Unbound

Douglas/Mysterio

0

JMike · November 25, 2017

The show hype is killing me. Will Rey Mysterio win? Or will Rey Mysterio not?

Also, where's Minoru been? You said you signed him. Minoru is a pretty cool dude, so I'm excited for the debut.

K-Nection · November 25, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="JMike" data-cite="JMike" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The show hype is killing me. Will Rey Mysterio win? Or will Rey Mysterio not? Also, where's Minoru been? You said you signed him. Minoru is a pretty cool dude, so I'm excited for the debut.</div></blockquote> Damn I thought a show posted lol! I think Minoru is in development at the moment until "Bret" has a spot for him.

Ian carlisle · November 25, 2017

World Heavyweight Championship: Shane Douglas vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©}

No Time Limit for the United States Heavyweight Championship: Lance Storm vs. AJ Styles {©}

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

Cruiserweight Championship: Jamie Knoble vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©}

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#1 Uncrewed's Crew vs. #4 Satyr's Hopeful Few): Bryan Danielson (Crew) vs. The Unnatural (S.H.F.)

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#2 The Phenomenal Enigmas vs. #3 Sin-free Society): Jeff Hardy (Enigmas) vs. CM Punk (Society)

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. Booker T

Steiners' guaranteed title shot from last year's UFS at sake: The Steiner Brothers vs. Made in Italy

The Shooting Stars vs. The Unbound

What will be match of the night?

Punk v Hardy

How many championships will change hands?

1

sportsfanmas · November 30, 2017

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#1 Uncrewed's Crew vs. #4 Satyr's Hopeful Few): Bryan Danielson (Crew) vs. The Unnatural (S.H.F.)

Ultimate Fan Series, Semifinal Round (#2 The Phenomenal Enigmas vs. #3 Sin-free Society): Jeff Hardy (Enigmas) vs. CM Punk (Society)

"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. Booker T

Steiners' guaranteed title shot from last year's UFS at sake: The Steiner Brothers vs. Made in Italy

The Shooting Stars vs. The Unbound

What will be match of the night? Storm/Styles

How many championships will change hands? 0

General diary comments/questions/critiques: Really surprised I got my predictions in this time, hope I didn't miss a show. Still loving this dynasty, just hard to keep up with so many good ones out there, including mine! (Shameless plug, haha)

The Final Countdown · November 30, 2017

March 23rd, 2003: Slamboree <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="0btaU1j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0btaU1j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> March 23rd, 2003 From Baltimore, Maryland Attendance: 28,000 Announce Team: "The Professor" Mike Tenay and Bret "The Hitman" Hart <img alt="2nqjRO5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2nqjRO5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nG8aWZm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nG8aWZm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Official Theme Song: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e9vrfEoc8_g?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/e9vrfEoc8_g?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;">The Shooting Stars (w/Torrie Wilson) vs. The Unbound (w/Father Isaac) <img alt="uOGLnPZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uOGLnPZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vtYAboC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vtYAboC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/0QMJTAT.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpg<img alt="CsQnr5C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CsQnr5C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/ptxupoY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hSGqVHg.jpg </div> I put what I hoped would be an entertaining tag team match in the opening spot. This match maybe wasn't as psychologically sound as we would have liked, but there were lots of positives to this matchup chemistry-wise, between both teams as well as their managerial pairings. All in all I would consider this match a success, and it did its job as far as getting the fans into the show right away. The Shooting Stars did their exciting aerial stuff, Mortis and Alexander did their thing, and Torrie and Isaac contributed in their roles as well. Most considered The Unbound the clear favorites here, but this was a result that was very much up in the air all the way until the day of the show. The finish was always going to feature a Shooting Star Press, and that's what we got as Teddy Hart got Alexander in a prone position and took flight. Unfortunately for him, Alexander rolled to safety at the last second. He was able to take that chance to tag in Mortis, and together they hit the Fatal Flatliner to end the match. <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;"><img alt="rrRBDgP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rrRBDgP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Yang (w/Stacy Keibler) vs. Sean O'Haire {©} <img alt="paNPh85.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/paNPh85.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CtEcIzq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CtEcIzq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/zbQxlTu.jpg</div> Since we did O'Haire vs. Kaz Hayashi as part of the UFS, I thought it would be a natural progression to continue on and have the other Dragon challenge the champ here on PPV. There were some storytelling issues here, as it felt a bit odd with the smaller high flyer Yang playing the heel against a big powerhouse babyface like O'Haire. The action was solid though, and the fans enjoyed it well enough. The result was never in any real doubt though: O'Haire hit the Widow Maker to finish his fourth title defense. <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;"><img alt="6Q4ZNvd.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6Q4ZNvd.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YTlzaR2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YTlzaR2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/JtXyw9X.jpg<img alt="VvYDOHn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VvYDOHn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tUGU31v.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tUGU31v.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/l0qRIIJ.jpg</div> Arn Anderson and Bobby Heenan came onto the ramp and introduced all of the 2003 Hall of Fame inductees: Ric Flair, Randy Savage, Tony Schiavone and the late Rikidozan (who was represented by his son, Pro Wrestling NOAH's Mitsuo Momota.) The actual ceremony was held the night before, but this was just a chance for the new Hall of Famers to appear on the PPV and get a pop. Or that was the theory at least, until Ric Flair grabbed the microphone away from Heenan. He complained about anyone being inducted the same year as him. Sure, the rest were all worthy of being in the Hall of Fame in their own way, but none of them deserved to share in his spotlight. Savage took exception to that and acted like he wanted to knock Flair out, but Arn convinced him that violence would tarnish the moment. Flair strutted up the ramp and into the ring. "I stand alone in this ring, just like it should be, because no one is good enough to compare to the Nature Boy, WOOOOOOO! But I won't be in here alone for long, not if Rob Van Dam has any guts! RVD, tonight is supposed to be my night, but I promised I would make time for you! So come out here and look greatness in the face!" <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: A http://i.imgur.com/uj4FkBt.jpg</div> Everyone who had been on the ramp returned to the back, and RVD came out to respond to Flair. Ric again ripped into him as someone who didn't have the killer instinct required to be anything more than a one hit wonder on top. Ric turned in a good performance here as he taunted Rob and made light of his laid-back character. Rob continued to show a more aggressive side. He batted Ric's microphone out of his hands and backed him into a corner as Ric begged off. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/BSCxEF8.jpg</div> Bobby Roode ran down the ramp and hit RVD from behind with the Northern Lariat! Roode and Flair high fived and got some good kicks in on Van Dam. Roode picked up the microphone that had been knocked out of Flair's hands and said that since Booker T left him in the dust to join The Empire, it was up to him to move on. And who better to help him become the star he's destined to be than the greatest of all time, the Nature Boy himself? Bobby unfortunately did not look like he belonged in the ring with stars of this caliber, but rubbing shoulders with them should help change that perception. Flair bragged that unlike punks like RVD, Bobby Roode paid him the respect he deserves, and it's because of that he will take Roode under his wing and teach him how to follow in his Hall of Fame footsteps. <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;">Ultimate Fan Series Semifinal Round: #1 Uncrewed's Crew vs. #4 Satyr's Hopeful Few (series tied 2-2) Bryan Danielson (Crew) vs. The Unnatural (S.H.F.) (w/Father Isaac) <img alt="lAlFtSW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lAlFtSW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/fn8zdsQ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hSGqVHg.jpg </div> This was a pretty big moment for both guys. For Danielson it was probably the biggest match of his career to this point, and for Dustin it was a chance to turn in another quality outing and erase the memory of his disappointing match with RVD last month. Trusting in the psychology of both guys, I gave them the freedom to read the fans and call the match in the ring. I thought they handled that well, and I was pleased with the match. Both guys are capable of even more, but this match wasn't supposed to be an all-time classic and they weren't given the time for such. Danielson shrugged off the psychological warfare of The Unnatural and focused on grinding out a win with good old-fashioned technical wrestling. He maneuvered The Unnatural into vulnerable positions and looked like he might force a submission several times, particularly when he locked in a crossface chickenwing. But The Unnatural continued to fight through the pain and refused to submit, leading Tenay and I to wonder if he was simply tough or if perhaps he actually enjoyed the pain. In the end he brawled his way into a dominant position and hit Unnatural Selection to win the match and send the Hopeful Few to the finals. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B+ <img alt="CsQnr5C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CsQnr5C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/ptxupoY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/GoltiY2.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/OophliK.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hSGqVHg.jpg</div> The rest of the Hopeful Few joined Dustin in the ring to celebrate. All of them got a chance to speak on the microphone. Melissa was supposed to say she was excited to be in the finals while getting across how uncomfortable she was being around the eccentric male members of the team, but her performance wasn't the best. Alexander's performance was very underwhelming as well, as was Isaac's as he called himself an evil genius for assembling this winning group (since three of the members are from Salvation), but at least he showed some improved acting skills. Mortis was pretty good, but the star of the segment was The Unnatural. "Standing beside me are two men I am proud to call brothers. We are no mere faction or team; we are family. Christopher Daniels is not part of our family, but he operates on a similar plane of existence. Perhaps he can be an honorary cousin. Melissa, darling, I know you feel out of place in our presence, but please believe that we all want only the best for you. "This is what I fight for. Before, when I was trying to succeed for my own selfish interests, I was doomed to fail every time. But now that I have noble comrades who believe in me and a cause that is just, there will be no stopping me this time. Dustin Rhodes was a failure. The Unnatural is something else entirely." <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 Jamie Knoble vs. "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels {©} (w/Brian Adams) http://i.imgur.com/CCq92jB.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/GoltiY2.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/9hagqOD.jpg</div> Daniels remained in the ring following that promo, and Knoble came out for his Cruiserweight title match. The new member of The Empire walked out alone and he wrestled a clean match, wanting to win the title on his own merits as opposed to some of the tactics the rest of the group relies on. This match was built around high spots, which might not have been the best idea since Knoble is more of a technician. The match was fine, but nothing to get excited about. Knoble's technical wrestling was working well to combat the champion, but he could never quite get him to submit. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/ncMyE2p.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/3ZTpoTU.jpg<img alt="Z3xclCp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z3xclCp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The Empire got tired of waiting on Knoble to try and win it his way, so they sent TAKA, Palumbo and Tammy Sytch to ringside to take matters into their own hands. Sytch distracted the referee and Palumbo went after Brian Adams, leaving TAKA free to come into the ring and go on the attack. But before he could strike, Knoble stepped in the way and yelled at him to leave so he could do this his way. They argued, but Knoble refused to move and allow TAKA to attack Daniels. This would prove to be his undoing, because Daniels hit Knoble with a dropkick that sent him into a collision with TAKA. He then hit the Last Rites to retain his title. <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;">"The Hellraiser" Steve Austin vs. Booker T <img alt="dIHv4ym.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dIHv4ym.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/iwFA1pe.jpg </div> Before the introductions, Austin cut a backstage promo. He came across well, effortlessly connecting with the crowd as he talked about what a long time it had been since he'd wrestled in a WCW ring. "I ain't the same guy I was when I left," he said. "I shaved the rest of my hair off, I stopped tryin' to be somebody I'm not, and I stopped doing what I was told. I cut through all the crap, I did it my way, and that's exactly what I'm gonna do now that I'm back in WCW! Now tonight I got Booker T, the five time former WCW Champion. Book, I done had nothin' against ya, but you decided to attack Steve Austin from behind and drop my ass on the concrete floor, so now you got an ass kicking comin'! Tonight WCW gets to see just what The Hellraiser is all about, and Booker, you're up first, son!" <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: A*</div> All eyes were on Austin here. Everyone, me included, was anxious to see if he could physically adapt to our in-ring style, which is less about entertainment, more about action and is tougher on the body. Could his body adjust and hold up? He didn't just pass this test; he aced it. He was absolutely fantastic, with his bell to bell work matching up with his ability to entertain on the microphone. If this match is any indication, this signing is going to be a slam dunk success for us. Anyway, this match was very good but not a classic or anything, but it wasn't really intended to be. I didn't give them enough time for that kind of epic, and I also told them to focus more on telling a story instead of trying to tear the house down. They did exactly what I asked them to. It was also pretty interesting to see these two veterans still showing improvements in their games at this stage of their careers (Booker in technical wrestling and Austin in flying, respectively.) I think everyone was waiting for some Empire involvement, but that wasn't in the cards here. Booker tried to hang with Austin on his own, and did so very well. Both guys racked up a lot of near falls as we entered the home stretch, but Austin elbowed his way out of a Book End and hit the Stunner to get the pin. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B+ <img alt="ZZPLj6h.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZZPLj6h.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> It was only after the match that anyone else from The Empire showed his face, and it was King Corino. He ran in to check on Booker, and Austin stood in center ring and dared him to come and fight him. Corino glared at him, and they had a staredown that the fans enjoyed (even if Tenay's job trying to put it over wasn't great.) <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="LEPRnye.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LEPRnye.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Before all hell could break loose, a returning Eric Bischoff stepped onto the ramp, wearing a neck brace to go along with his jeans and leather jacket. He stopped halfway up the ramp and signaled for Corino and Booker to leave the ring. Neither guy looked happy about it, but they followed their CEO's instructions. Austin theatrically mocked all three of them, and he did a great job of it, really getting the fans into it. <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;">Ultimate Fan Series Semifinal Round: #2 The Phenomenal Enigmas vs. #3 Sin-free Society (series tied 2-2) Jeff Hardy (Enigmas) vs. CM Punk (Society) http://i.imgur.com/1tytiqE.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpg<img alt="IyPxuzp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IyPxuzp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> It was time to find out who would join Satyr's Hopeful Few in the finals of this year's UFS. I had very high hopes for this one, and that's part of the reason I didn't try and have Austin and Booker put on the best match they possibly could right before. I told Jeff and Punk to go out, steal the show and prove to everybody that they're the future of WCW. Unfortunately it didn't really work. I don't know if maybe they tried too hard to live up to that, but this match fell well short of expectations. It didn't help that they didn't tell a compelling enough story to engage the fans, instead rushing from spot to spot. They did get the crowd buzzing and excited for more, so at least there's that. What was supposed to be an epic and dramatic closing sequence to decide whose team moved on didn't have the crowd heat we were hoping for, but I'm sure the managers of those two teams were on the edge of their seats watching at home. Hardy had it all set up for the Swanton Bomb, but Punk rolled out of the way and his high risk offense came back to bite him. Moments later, Punk hit the Devil Lock DDT to put this one away. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: B <img alt="heiyf1p.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/heiyf1p.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/5Xhxf90.jpg<img alt="frhLUo7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/frhLUo7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="paNPh85.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/paNPh85.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/ZHerQIf.jpg</div> Just like earlier when the Hopeful Few won, the rest of the Sin-free Society joined Punk in the ring to celebrate their victory. Not everyone got a turn with the microphone in this one; only Punk, Finlay and Daffney got any promo time, but all three did a good job at improvising their lines. Punk's overall performance was good as well, as he ably stepped into the role of de facto team leader. "Jeff Hardy thought tonight was going to be just like Starrcade, but tonight was my night! That stupid ladder match is just a distant memory now, because I'm off to greater things! Now, the Sin-free Society is onto the finals of the UFS. I keep hearing Dustin Rhodes talk about his "noble cause" and all this other garbage, but he doesn't know the first thing about dedicating himself to something bigger than any one person!" <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;">Steiners' UFS tag title shot is at stake: The Steiner Brothers vs. Made in Italy (w/Dawn Marie) http://i.imgur.com/k45HPCq.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/JJpe0Lr.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/h1ELRYf.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/racEiy5.jpg<img alt="wjcJIfQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wjcJIfQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Initially I'd planned to have these teams focus on calming the crowd down to make sure they didn't get burnt out before the final two matches, but the day of the show I decided it wasn't needed and didn't put any restrictions on them. Perhaps my brain saw the disappointing Hardy/Punk match coming, because there was definitely no need to let the fans cool off. This was a solid match; roughly on the same level as the match before it, but without the same kind of expectations. Scott was predictably the clear star of the match. Johnny Parisi was the weak link, but he did at least show some improvements in his technical wrestling game during some mat exchanges. Unlike last month, Made in Italy were more than willing to fight the Steiners now that the title shot was on the line. Parisi and Mamaluke showed good teamwork and based their strategy on isolating Rick in their half of the ring and wearing him down with mat wrestling, but he was able to hit Parisi with a Steiner Line and then make the hot tag to Scott. "Big Poppa Pump" went on a tear, dishing out suplexes to both Italians and forcing Parisi to submit in the Steiner Recliner. <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 No Time Limit: Lance Storm vs. AJ Styles {©} <img alt="heiyf1p.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/heiyf1p.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />http://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Ht8KF88.jpg</div> This one had a lot to live up to after their early match of the year contender at SuperBrawl. They had plenty of time to play with, and I trusted them to put it together themselves and call it in the ring. That's something I do frequently in Lance's matches, because he's a true ring general who I consider one of the best in our company, if not in the entire business, at holding a match together and structuring it properly. He did it once again here, because he and AJ put on another absolutely fantastic match. It was just ever so slightly below last month's classic, but it was still great. Both guys brought it here with great performances, but Lance was the leader. This match played out similarly to last month's, with a slow pace early on and lots of ground work that gradually built into some dramatic high spots from AJ. The story here was that Lance knew he had all the time in the world this time, and he was focused on a slow and methodical ground effort. This time he worked over AJ's neck, which Mike and I put over as a setup for his Calgary Clutch submission. Sure enough, he dragged AJ down to the mat after a missed discus clothesline and applied his signature hold right in the center of the ring. Styles struggled, but Lance's perfect bridge prevented him from being able to crawl towards the ropes. AJ's only recourse was to use his hands to try and break Lance's grip, and after a desperate struggle, he succeeded. From there he was able to roll through and get back to his feet, where champion and challenger traded forearms. Lance won the exchange and threw a superkick, but AJ blocked, spun him around and nailed the Styles Clash. A three count later and he'd retained his championship, finally getting that elusive win over Lance Storm. <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;">http://i.imgur.com/haJKoFv.jpg Shane Douglas vs. Rey Mysterio Jr. {©} http://i.imgur.com/mS6Goca.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/EiVoLiY.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ffZqipS.jpg</div> For the second month in a row, Rey Mysterio had to follow an incredible semi main event between AJ Styles and Lance Storm. But as much as I know Rey welcomed the challenge of proving he deserved his spot, this was an even bigger match for Shane Douglas. For years Shane has felt he deserves to be a headliner in a major company, and here he got a chance to main event a PPV in the big time. Shane answered the call. He was very good here, and with Rey also rising to the challenge and performing even a little bit better than Douglas, this match earned its slot on the card. As great as the semi main event was, this was slightly better. Mysterio delivered his second straight match of the year contender on PPV, and all three of his title defenses have been excellent. He's proving his doubters wrong month after month. Much like the previous match, this one started slow. Douglas used stall tactics to disrupt the timing of Rey's offense and did some brawling, and he also did a lot more strength-based throws and slams than usual, owing to Rey's small size. Shane doesn't really get to work as a big man too often, but he did it here and did it well. I thought he did a great job wrestling like a man possessed, a man who had been craving this opportunity for over a decade and would do whatever necessary to make the most of it. Douglas worked over the neck and looked for his crossface on several occasions, but Rey was always able to counter or squirm free before the hold could ever be fully applied. With that option continuously denied, Shane's best option was to try and deliver a big high impact move that could keep the champion down for a pin. He had an opportunity to do just that when he cut Rey off on the top rope and set him up for a belly to belly superplex. That surely would've spelled the end of the match and Rey's title reign, but Mysterio hooked his legs around the top rope to prevent it. A shove sent Douglas tumbling backwards off the top rope and back into the ring, and Rey capitalized with a diving hurricanrana off the top rope to end Shane's world title hopes. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: A</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Show Overall Grade: A*</div>

kinnikuniverse · December 1, 2017

finally...TFC... HAS COME BACK!!! TO GREYDOG FORUMS!!!

Glad that both unbound and kidman/teddy work well as teams. Can only do good to the division!

OH MAN!! I'm sad for Jamie, yet I'm happy that bischoff ' s bisches didn't win the belt. YOU SADISTIC DASTARD! HOW DARE YOU PLAY WITH MY EMOTIONS LIKE THAT!!

I can imagine the crowd chanting to austin: YOU STILL GOT IT! "CLAP-CLAP-CLAPCLAPCLAP" l. Now please, let booker and steve fight in a Wal-Mart!

Well, the jeff Vs punk match could really go either way. Sucks that it didn't deliver, though punk needed to bounce back.

The (MURRICAN!) Dragon has been slain...and so ' s my UFS chances...

Dustin has really come to his own as a wrestler and character.

Oh, and I wouldn't mind having such a lovely and dreamy creature join salvation... I'm talking about daniels, of course <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Hey, no tag title defence! That's actually the first show without one!

Random japanese fangirl: AYJAYYYY!!! Really happy for AJ! Shows that the belt is not about weight limit, it's about no limit! ( ooh watchemeasisubtlyinfluencebookingdecisions oooohh)

I'm actually sad for shane. He wanted it so much, for all these years. Yet we all knew it will probably never happen. He's like the less stupidly violent western version of Shibata.

Overall a great show. Enjoy it while it's here, folks, cause the holidays are gonna make waiting for the next posts hell.

FINALLY, THOSE FATASS ITALIANS GOT WHAT'S COMIN'!! NOW GO BACK ROME OR VENICE BEACH OR WHEREVER THE HELL YOU CAME FROM!! -scott steiner

Beejus · December 1, 2017

Superman theme! Did anyone backstage have to have a mustache removed via overly expensive CGI?

Hell of a show, worth the wait that we had; but real life always comes first. I'm a little surprised to see no titles change hands during the show, but honestly all the champs are performing great, so there isn't much need to change things up anywhere. I'm guessing Shane may need to establish himself just a little more before he grabs the brass ring, but at his age he may start some light time decline any time now, so this may have been his last grasp for the top strap. And especially now with guys like Austin in the mix, it feels like only a matter of time before the hell he raises gives him the big gold belt. Once that happens, someone like Shane just feels like small potatoes. Even Rey holding the belt feels like a placeholder now until you drop it on a transitional heel and then Austin takes it from there.

I dig Bobby finding himself a new mentor as well, this is a good place for Flair to be and a great person to help boost Roode into the top. "The It Factor" shouldn't be far away now, I look for him to possibly break O'Haire's TV title reign.

You've moved shows around a fair bit, so while I'm not sure what PPV we are going to start building for next, I'm excited to see the next Nitro that starts the push for it!

K-Nection · December 1, 2017

Great Show as always bud! I just had surgery on my left arm so i cant type very much.

michgcs · December 2, 2017

<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>I'm a little surprised to see no titles change hands during the show, but honestly all the champs are performing great, so there isn't much need to change things up anywhere. I'm guessing Shane may need to establish himself just a little more before he grabs the brass ring, but at his age he may start some light time decline any time now, so this may have been his last grasp for the top strap. And especially now with guys like Austin in the mix, it feels like only a matter of time before the hell he raises gives him the big gold belt. Once that happens, someone like Shane just feels like small potatoes. Even Rey holding the belt feels like a placeholder now until you drop it on a transitional heel and then Austin takes it from there. </div></blockquote> I'm honestly intrigued to see how Bret handles The Hellraiser. It's very tempting to strap the title onto Austin and push him to the effin' moon, but the way Bret's WCW is built, I don't think they really need him much. I can see Austin fighting with a parade of mid- to upper midcard heels before he finally makes it to the title hunt, and with the amount of young talent that's in the company, it might take a while. I echo your surprise at none of the titles changing hands, though. I thought for sure the US title was headed to Canada.

The Final Countdown · December 2, 2017

March 2003: Slamboree Wrap-up <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i.imgur.com/nUYCk9q.jpg </div> Slamboree was another big success for us, right on par with SuperBrawl. Vince is going to have a tough time putting on a better show for next week's WrestleMania! I congratulated Shane Douglas for stepping up to the plate and contributing to an excellent main event. He was happy with the performance and the praise, but I'm sure it's bittersweet for him because he realizes this might be as close as he ever gets. Anything can happen though; I wouldn't have expected him to rise nearly this high when I first bought the company. I praised Lance Storm for another great performance, and told him with his wrestling skill and ring generalship, he reminds me of me. I shook Steve Austin's hand and said he'd proven beyond any doubt that he can still go at the highest level. Steve is going to be a huge difference maker as the war is well and truly reignited, and I have some big plans for him. Jeff Hardy let me know he thinks the fans just don't care about Mike Sanders. That's funny, because I don't either. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i.imgur.com/syuSRKH.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/HLY8nvy.jpg </div> There could be a bidding war in the making, because the Observer says that NOAH is interested in stealing Kensuke Sasaki from All Japan. Sasaki jumped to All Japan from his longtime home of New Japan just this past October, so he may receive a real mercenary reputation if he moves on again so quickly. But NOAH is the only major group in Japan showing growth, so it might be a good career decision for him. <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="jHGeEtO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jHGeEtO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> It looks like Scott D'Amore's Border City Wrestling might have run its last show. The group has been losing lots of money, and they've really struggled to build their fanbase even in their local Ontario region. It'd be a real shame to see them go, because it would leave Stampede as the only Canadian-based group of note. <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): 2Sweet: 10 Smasher1311: 10 Satyr24: 9 James The Animator: 9 sportsfanmas: 9 Uncrewed: 8 Dead_Jester: 8 K-Nection: 8 michgcs: 8 The OGI: 8 deanohbk: 8 BHK6: 8 GingeyOne: 8 DGenerationMC: 7 JMike: 7 ElectricX: 7 Kijar: 7 bonnie: 7 cbacon87: 7 Rateddc: 7 crackerjack: 7 Wolfman84: 7 DavidCorperial: 7 evileddie10: 6 Happy0wns: 6 chrismday: 6 jscotty: 6 Nobby_McDonald: 6 Danny H22: 6 odan: 5 kinnikuniverse: 5 Beejus: 5 Cro Cop Rules: 5 Ian carlisle: 5 NathanielKern: 4 Warhawk8492: 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>Final Standings in prediction contest after four shows: Satyr24: 32 Rateddc: 31 BHK6: 31 K-Nection: 31 cbacon87: 30 Uncrewed: 30 jscotty: 29 Dead_Jester: 29 deanohbk: 29 2Sweet: 29 DavidCorperial: 28 GingeyOne: 28 Wolfman84: 27 JMike: 27 odan: 26 evileddie10: 26 Happy0wns: 26 DGenerationMC: 26 bonnie: 25 Kijar: 25 Warhawk8492: 24 Ian carlisle: 24 chrismday: 24 crackerjack: 24 michgcs: 24 Beejus: 22 kinnikuniverse: 22 Cro Cop Rules: 22 GnarlsFunk: 22 sportsfanmas: 21 Danny H22: 19 The OGI: 19 tg01: 18 smw88: 16 Nobby_McDonald: 16 KnowYourEnemy: 13 ElectricX: 13 Destiny: 10 Smasher1311: 10 DiamondKnucklez: 9 James The Animator: 9 Inic: 8 thecoolestjedi12: 6 NathanielKern: 4 </div></blockquote> <hr noshade size=3> AJ vs. Storm was a 98, while Rey vs. Douglas just barely edged it out at 99. My continued thanks to K-Nection for the Slamboree poster! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Cro Cop Rules" data-cite="Cro Cop Rules" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> General diary comments/questions/critiques: Slamboree might shape up to be your best event yet grade-wise! Hopefully the game recognizes it.</div></blockquote> Starrcade was still better, but it was a great one! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="NathanielKern" data-cite="NathanielKern" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If his promo skills weren't great and his position as an Upper Midcard Gatekeeper wasn't solidified, I'd think the only reason you kept Scotty around was to write up who he's badmouthing backstage in these updates.</div></blockquote> They're great fun! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TsuMirren" data-cite="TsuMirren" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Oh my God, the UK flag for German news. I mean, I know the Queen is basically German but still!</div></blockquote> If it makes you feel any better. that was done out of laziness rather than ignorance. I didn't feel like going in and uploading the European flag graphic for that one instance, so I just used the UK flag that was already there. ...Does that make it better or worse? <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <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>Damn I thought a show posted lol! I think Minoru is in development at the moment until "Bret" has a spot for him.</div></blockquote> Nope, only Nakamura is in developmental. Minoru didn't want to go down, so he's just wrestling in dark matches until I'm ready to properly introduce him on TV. <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> Hell of a show, worth the wait that we had; but real life always comes first. I'm a little surprised to see no titles change hands during the show, but honestly all the champs are performing great, so there isn't much need to change things up anywhere. I'm guessing Shane may need to establish himself just a little more before he grabs the brass ring, but at his age he may start some light time decline any time now, so this may have been his last grasp for the top strap. And especially now with guys like Austin in the mix, it feels like only a matter of time before the hell he raises gives him the big gold belt. Once that happens, someone like Shane just feels like small potatoes. Even Rey holding the belt feels like a placeholder now until you drop it on a transitional heel and then Austin takes it from there.</div></blockquote> Knoble was tentatively going to win the cw title, but I decided the ending I went with would work better for the story I'm trying to tell. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43035" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You've moved shows around a fair bit, so while I'm not sure what PPV we are going to start building for next, I'm excited to see the next Nitro that starts the push for it!</div></blockquote> It's Clash of the Champions. It was in March last year, but I swapped COTC and Slamboree for 2 reasons: 1) I wanted to do the AJ/Storm rematch before having the winner challenge Rey at COTC; 2) I thought it would be fitting for the UFS to end at COTC. <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>Great Show as always bud! I just had surgery on my left arm so i cant type very much.</div></blockquote> Hope you're doing alright!

K-Nection · December 2, 2017

Hope you're doing alright!

Just some nerve damage i put off for over a decade. Surgery went great.

The Final Countdown · December 2, 2017

The WCW Hall of Fame

Class of 1993

Lou Thesz

Verne Gagne

Mr. Wrestling II

Eddie Graham

Class of 1994

"Handsome" Harley Race

"Big Cat" Ernie Ladd

The Crusher

Dick the Bruiser

Ole Anderson

Masked Assassin

Class of 1995

Wahoo McDaniel

"American Dream" Dusty Rhodes

Antonio Inoki

Angelo Poffo

Terry Funk

Big John Studd

Gordon Solie

Class of 2003

"Nature Boy" Ric Flair

"Macho Man" Randy Savage

Rikidozan

Tony Schiavone

Nobby_McDonald · December 4, 2017

I didn't know WCW even had a Hall of Fame.

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