Hate the Game

TheBigBad1013 · March 5, 2018

Very good Nitro. I really enjoy your Scott Steiner promos, they always make me smile because they're so spot on. Envy is shaping up nicely.

Blodyxe · March 5, 2018

Liked a bit where Douglas jumped Rey, leaving Kidman on his own against big germans.

Tully Blanchard won't take a main event spot, right? O_o

to4sty · March 6, 2018

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blodyxe" data-cite="Blodyxe" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Liked a bit where Douglas jumped Rey, leaving Kidman on his own against big germans. Tully Blanchard won't take a main event spot, right? O_o</div></blockquote> This right here ^^^ I'm enjoying seeing this whole story unravel.....and I never enjoyed a damn thing the Filthy Animals did.....I was team West Texas Rednecks all the way <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Envy is shaping up nicely, curious to see if you risk putting Tully in the main event, or if the World Title match is going to be bumped down the card.

Theheel · March 6, 2018

I jumped ahead a bit to get in on things but will go back and read what has happened so far. I like seeing different takes on WCW stories and by reading this last show I see we have some new and old friends returning

Texasrangers13 · March 6, 2018

Low-Ki has always been a personal favorite, that debut video was hype. Crazy to see his athleticism.

Satyr24 · March 6, 2018

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="to4sty" data-cite="to4sty" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I was team West Texas Rednecks all the way <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div></blockquote> <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Who wasn't I like country music I love country girls I like Willie Nelson And don't forget about Pearl There's only one thing that I hate Cuz it's a bunch of crap I-I-I hate rap I like NASCAR racing Richard Petty's still the king Yeah, they call me a redneck But you know, that's a beautiful thing! Raaaaaaap is crap Raaaaaaap is crap

The Final Countdown · March 8, 2018

It’s main event time, and David Penzer is in the ring bringing out Totally Buff. David’s funny inflection doesn’t do him well (if you’ve watched OSW Review before, you’ve probably laughed as hard at them mocking him as I have).

If I ever watch a show with him announcing again, I'm pretty sure that's going to be in my head the entire time.

Beejus · March 12, 2018

WWF: May 2001 week 1 + WWF Insurrextion <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="N5QIZGQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N5QIZGQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr><details><summary>WWF Raw is War</summary> Venue: Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Great Lakes) Attendance: 15,652 Broadcasters: Foxtel, Sky Sports 1, TNN, TSN Rating: 15.23 Card Rating: B+ After Backlash, The Brothers of Destruction are pissed and want The Power Trip! Undertaker says that since they are former champions, they want their rematch – but they want matches for the singles titles that the Power Trip hold! They get Vince and Stephanie McMahon, with Vince saying that Undertaker can get a title match at Judgment Day if he defeats William Regal tonight! (Rating: A*) Backlash Recap Video: William Regal tapped out to Jericho and Benoit, perhaps that is why Vince is making him face The Undertaker? (Rating: B) Al Snow comes out and says that he discussed things with Lilian. They will wager a date with Lilian Garcia if Eddie Guerrero agrees to a hardcore match against Snow right now! Eddie smiles slyly, saying that he can get hardcore for a mamacita! Guerrero accepts! (Rating: C+) Eddie Guerrero defeated Al Snow in a Hardcore match by pulling Al’s tights for a pinfall (Rating: C) Eddie tells a horrified Lilian he'll pick her up Thursday, but he'll be seeing Billy Gunn for the European title soon also! (Rating: C) A scared William Regal finds Vince McMahon and asks him why he's facing Undertaker. Vince tells him he has to make up for last night when he besmirched himself by tapping out! (Rating: B+) The Hollys defeated Lo Down (Rating: C-) The APA play poker, but it's not the same without Jackie... But when they need a third player, Rhyno says he'll play against them! (Rating: B-) Backlash Recap Video: Tori interrupts the Women’s title match (Rating: C) Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley brings out Tori, saying she'll be the one to throw Chyna and Trish off their high horses! (Rating: C) Tori defeated Molly Holly (Rating: D-) Jonathan Coachman interviews Kurt Angle; he says he's being punished for no fault of his own by facing Kane tonight! (Rating: B-) Billy Gunn and Chyna are at WWF New York, they talk about the problems Chyna is having with Stephanie, Trish, and Tori, and Billy tells Eddie that he’ll be waiting for him! (Rating: C) The poker game is still going on, with the APA winning and Rhyno getting frustrated! (Rating: B) Halfway through the show, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Debra pull into the parking garage in Austin’s pickup (Rating: C+) Steve Austin and Vince come out and address the crowd, telling them to hail the new kings of professional wrestling! The Undertaker comes on the Titantron and tells them to count the days until Judgment Day! (Rating: A*) Recap Video: The segment that we just witnessed (Rating: B) Vince McMahon talks to Right to Censor, telling them that they will be rewarded for their “good work” last night (Rating: B-) Kane defeated Kurt Angle by DQ when Angle hits Kane with a blatant low blow (Rating: C) Kurt Angle goads Kane backstage, right into a sledgehammer attack by Triple H! (Rating: B+) Rhyno flips the table and brawls with the APA! Officials try to break it up, but this ends up in the ring! (Rating: B) Rhyno defeated Bradshaw (Rating: C) Backlash Recap Video: Jeff Hardy no sooner wins the Hardcore title from Rhyno, then he finds himself a former champion after an attack from debuting Rob Van Dam! (Rating: C) Michael Cole interviews Rob Van Dam, who says that if Jeff Hardy wants some, he is going to find what "Mr. Monday Night" is all about! (Rating: C) Rob Van Dam defeated Steve Blackman in a Hardcore match to retain the WWF Hardcore title (Rating: C) Edge has a Dudleyville themed 5 Second Pose, as he's ready to do what he does best: beat up a Dudley! (Rating: C) Edge defeated Spike Dudley after a distraction from The Dudley Boyz (Rating: C) Bubba Ray looks terrifying as he and D-Von lay Spike out with multiple 3D's! (Rating: B-) The Undertaker defeated William Regal by DQ when Steve Austin attacks Undertaker with the World championship belt (Rating: B-) The Power Trip, now including William Regal and Kurt Angle, lay out Undertaker, with Vince telling him to be careful what he wishes for! (Rating: A*) <hr></details></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="wDSynh8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wDSynh8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr><details><summary>WWF SmackDown!</summary> Venue: Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana (Great Lakes) Attendance: 16,396 Broadcasters: Foxtel, Sky Sports 1, The Score, UPN Rating: 10.99 Card Rating: A Vince McMahon opens the show, out to gloat, but Shane McMahon shows up and puts him in his place by booking matches for Judgment Day: Undertaker against Steve Austin, Triple H against Kane, Chris Jericho against William Regal, and an Ultimate Submission match between Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit! (Rating: A) Lilian Garcia is not very happy about being picked up by Eddie Guerrero, but a deal is a deal and they go out on their date (Rating: C) Backstage, Vince McMahon reams out Big Show, not happy that Shane is still commissioner. He tells him to either shape up or risk the consequences! (Rating: B-) Edge gives a special Indianapolis-based 5 Second Pose (Rating: B) Edge defeated Steve Blackman (Rating: C-) The Power Trip talk bad about Taker, Kane, and Trish (Rating: A) Crash challenges Bubba because he feels bad for Spike, saying he'll beat Bubba in under 3 minutes (Rating: C) Crash Holly defeated Bubba Ray Dudley with a fast roll-up. I didn’t write down the time, but it was under three minutes. (Rating: C-) The Dudleyz threaten Crash and Molly, but Hardcore Holly comes out and chases them away with a chair (Rating: B-) The Big Show defeated Matt Hardy (Rating: C-) Lita tries to help Matt, but Big Show flings her across the ring! (Rating: B-) Eddie Guerrero and Lilian are shown in town, eating at a fine Mexican restaurant; she's still not pleased (Rating: C) Trish Stratus defeated Ivory by DQ when Tori attacks Trish (Rating: C-) Stephanie McMahon comes to the stage and gleefully orders an attack on Trish from both Tori and Ivory (Rating: C+) Jonathan Coachman talks to The Brothers of Destruction, who say they aren't afraid of the Power Trip at all (Rating: A) Right to Censor are here to save all of you (Rating: B-) The Right to Censor (Goodfather and Bull Buchanan) defeated Too Cool when Steven Richards interfered (Rating: C) Big Show seeks out Vince McMahon, who isn’t impressed by him beating up “lowly midcarders and weak women”. Vince tells Show to prove himself on Raw (Rating: B-) Jonathan Coachman interviews The Dudley Boyz, who say the Hollys have broken a commandment, you don't mess with the Dudleyz! (Rating: C-) Eddie and Lilian's date is found by Billy and Chyna, with Chyna giving Eddie a low blow as he was trying to coax Lilian onto the dance floor! (Rating: C) Shane McMahon finds Vince and Triple H backstage. He comes in peace, but he warns his father and brother-in-law that Mick Foley will be on Raw and SmackDown next week! (Rating: A*) Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho and The Brothers of Destruction defeated William Regal, Kurt Angle and The Power Trip by DQ (Rating: B+) A wild eight way brawl closes the show! (Rating: A*) <hr></details></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ZPaeS13.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZPaeS13.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr><details><summary>WWF Jakked</summary> Venue: Bradley Center Broadcasters: Syndication Rating: 0.09 Card Rating: C Malenko says he is going to school some kid tonight on how real wrestling is done (Rating: C-) Dean Malenko defeated Lance Cade (Rating: C) Molly Holly defeated Bonnie Maxon (Rating: D-) A special UK pay-per-view, WWF Insurrextion, is promoted, which will feature The Undertaker against The Power Trip in a handicap match! (Rating: B) Jerry Lynn defeated Grand Master Sexay to retain the WWF Light Heavyweight title (Rating: C-) Despite teasing tension, Lynn and Sexay shake hands, then Too Cool dance (Rating: C+) <hr></details></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="VXKLCzh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VXKLCzh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr><details><summary>WWF Insurrextion</summary> Venue: Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre in London, England (Southern Englad) Attendance: 19,000 Broadcasters: Canal Digital, Sky Box Office PPV Rating: 0.24 Card Rating: B The Power Trip open the show to talk about how Kane isn't in England, so they will make Undertaker make up for his brother not being there by taking twice the beating! (Rating: A*) The Hardy Boyz defeated The Dudley Boyz, The Island Tribe and Too Cool in a fatal four way tag team match (Rating: B) Eddie Guerrero defeated Bradshaw (Rating: B-) Eddie makes a move toward Lilian, but she pays Bradshaw to give him the Clothesline from Hell! (Rating: B-) William Regal gets a very nice ovation on his way to the ring (Rating: B-) Billy Gunn defeated William Regal to retain the WWF European title (Rating: B-) Big Show is upset that Test had to pull out of their match tonight, but Crash is ready to fight! (Rating: B-) The Big Show defeated Crash Holly (Rating: C-) Trish Stratus defeated Tori by DQ when Tori attacks with a steel chair (Rating: C-) Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley tells Tori to maim Trish, but Chyna makes a save! (Rating: C) Kurt Angle and Edge cut a promo on their way to the ring on Jericho and Benoit (Rating: B) Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho defeated Kurt Angle and Edge (Rating: B) Right to Censor talk about how Europe is a cesspool that needs censorship (Rating: C+) Val Venis defeated Steve Blackman (Rating: D+) Undertaker takes his time riding his motorcycle around the ring to really “rev” up the crowd! (Rating: B) The Power Trip defeated The Undertaker to retain the WWF World Heavyweight title in a two-on-one handicap match (Rating: B) The Power Trip get run off by Undertaker, but Vince takes a chokeslam! (Rating: A*) <hr></details></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ZvDPOGe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZvDPOGe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <hr><details><summary>WWF Heat</summary> Venue: Conseco Fieldhouse (Great Lakes) Broadcasters: Foxtel, MTV, Sky Sports 1, Sportsnet East Rating: 0.81 Card Rating: B Kurt Angle is at WWF New York tonight on Sunday Night Heat! (Rating: B) Jerry Lynn defeated Mike Samson in a Non-Title match (Rating: C) Rhyno defeated Funaki (Rating: C-) A "fan" asks Angle a question he doesn't like, so Kurt puts him in the ankle lock! (Rating: B) Hardcore Holly defeated Essa Ríos (Rating: B-) Angle is interviewed about Benoit, says he will win the Ultimate Submission match for sure! (Rating: B) <hr></details></div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="5cRfYaW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5cRfYaW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The next World Wrestling Federation PPV Extravaganza will be WWF Judgment Day! Held on May 20th, 2001 at The ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California! Announced So Far WWF World Heavyweight Championship: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin © vs. The Undertaker WWF Intercontinental Championship: “The Game” Triple H © vs. “The Big Red Machine” Kane WWF Women’s Championship: Chyna © vs. Trish Stratus vs. Tori 30 Minute Ultimate Submission Match: “Olympic Hero” Kurt Angle vs. “The Rabid Wolverine” Chris Benoit William Regal vs. “Y2J” Chris Jericho</div>

bonnie · March 12, 2018

Not sure if you’re taking WWF predictions but for fun

WWF World Heavyweight Championship: The Undertaker

WWF Intercontinental Championship: “The Game” Triple H ©

WWF Women’s Championship: Trish Stratus

30 Minute Ultimate Submission Match: “The Rabid Wolverine” Chris Benoit

“Y2J” Chris Jericho

Beejus · March 12, 2018

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow, that Envy match sounds so awesome, it must have taken a genius to think of it!</div></blockquote> <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hopefully everyone's wager lives up to the match. They are being announced on the next Nitro, which will be the last Nitro before Envy. Which means one more Nitro and then it's predictions time! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TheBigBad1013" data-cite="TheBigBad1013" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Very good Nitro. I really enjoy your Scott Steiner promos, they always make me smile because they're so spot on. Envy is shaping up nicely.</div></blockquote> Truth be told, Scott Steiner promos is one of the reasons I wanted to diary up 2001 WCW. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blodyxe" data-cite="Blodyxe" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Liked a bit where Douglas jumped Rey, leaving Kidman on his own against big germans. Tully Blanchard won't take a main event spot, right? O_o</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="to4sty" data-cite="to4sty" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This right here ^^^ I'm enjoying seeing this whole story unravel.....and I never enjoyed a damn thing the Filthy Animals did.....I was team West Texas Rednecks all the way <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Envy is shaping up nicely, curious to see if you risk putting Tully in the main event, or if the World Title match is going to be bumped down the card.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Satyr24" data-cite="Satyr24" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Who wasn't</div></blockquote> Proof that Curt Hennig can make anything absolutely perfect. As for Tully Blanchard: 2001 PPV Main Eventer, well... I plan on my next Eric update to discuss that a little. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I jumped ahead a bit to get in on things but will go back and read what has happened so far. I like seeing different takes on WCW stories and by reading this last show I see we have some new and old friends returning</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CobheadJake" data-cite="CobheadJake" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Awesome stuff. I have just caught up on this recently, having read a portion of it last year, and I am really enjoying it. That isn't a surprise though, considering your TEW 2013 WCW save is one of my favourite diaries full stop. Looking forward to seeing where this goes, I love that you have a lot of backstage storylines as well as the on screen ones.</div></blockquote> Thanks guys! I hope you are both going to stick around; I'll warn you now that sometimes I tend to disappear from updating for a month once in awhile, which is why the game has been active for a year and we are only five months in <img alt=":o" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/redface.png.900245280682ef18c5d82399a93c5827.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Texasrangers13" data-cite="Texasrangers13" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Low-Ki has always been a personal favorite, that debut video was hype. Crazy to see his athleticism.</div></blockquote> Low-Ki is another reason why I wanted to do a 2001 diary. If for no other reason, he is one of the wrestlers who I wanted to bring in to differentiate my WCW 2001 diary from all the other ones on the board, because everyone else has left him on the indies so far. Except TFC, who got a horrible roll with him and Ki in his game had to retire from an early injury. I plan to make him live up to great things to make up for TFC not being able to! <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="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If I ever watch a show with him announcing again, I'm pretty sure that's going to be in my head the entire time.</div></blockquote> Once the game started giving me these "David Penzer looked dreadful in this segment" notes it was all I could think of! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="bonnie" data-cite="bonnie" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Not sure if you’re taking WWF predictions but for fun</div></blockquote> Can't say I'm taking predictions on them at this time, but I always like people having fun! Judgment Day has two more weeks to add matches to it (it'll take place on May week 3) so there will be more announced for it. If enough people decide to predict on them, maybe I'll throw out a WWF-centric prediction prize down the line? Nothing set in stone yet, but things for me to think about...

Beejus · March 15, 2018

So Much News <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="OOC" data-cite="OOC" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow guys, this ended up being a REALLY long post of just Eric talking about what is going on in the world right now. It is great world building, don't get me wrong, but just warning you now, this has my Sorry For The Very Long Post seal stamped on it.</div></blockquote> From the desk of Eric Bischoff: It was a pretty big week in WCW this past week, as Shane McMahon became a stockholder in World Championship Wrestling. This is information that only I am privy to; the last thing I need is this news getting out to the rest of the locker room. It would only get overblown, people would be thinking that the McMahons have bought WCW (because it was way too close to actually happening) or would think I sold them out. The truth is, Shane is only a 10% stockholder. Now when you account that I’m the only other shareholder with 90% that doesn’t amount to a lot, but I know how word of mouth and gossip can go. So in April, we saw a loss of $468,770, which is our lowest amount of loss since I bought WCW from Ted Turner. I’m chalking that up to the two event pay-per-views that we put on, The Big Bang and Pride, as well as people tuning in for the new Friday Nitro. Hopefully that novelty won’t wear off very soon, because even with that being our least amount of loss, it was still very close to a $500k loss. But the $12 million loan that Shane lent me has our bank account at the beginning of May at $4,159,163 to the good. I am very hopefully at being able to pay him back quickly, which is why I only asked for enough that should sustain us for an amount of time. It’s troubling, but that’s business, right? Friday Nitro saw the WCW debut of Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka at the side of his son, Jimmy Jr. We have Jr. propped up to be used as a very wholesome second generational star, which fans seemed to react to with average enthusiasm. But on the other side of the spectrum was “The Superfly” himself, who we treated as a legend. But the crowd did not take to him at all, almost reacting hostile toward the idea of the red carpet we rolled out for Jimmy. This below average turnout for Snuka was only compounded by the fact that when Jimmy Jr.’s match began, we saw that the Snukas have some very bad chemistry as manager and client. Plans will be to keep them together and hope for the best, but something long term is going to have to give or else this may not be the long-term pairing that we may have hoped for. At least Dustin Rhodes seems to be adapting to his character better, which is another one that we had higher hopes for that didn’t pan out very well to begin with. Kid Kash was a talking point among the wrestlers backstage of Nitro, but it wasn’t for good reasons. Both Jeff Jarrett and Bryan Clarke called him out for being clumsy and unable to connect with fans, saying that they weren’t sure if he was going to be released for hurting someone or just not getting over first. Scott Steiner also left me a message saying that Shawn Stasiak couldn’t sell water to a man dying of thirst and that he shouldn’t be pushed until that’s dealt with. I can’t say I disagree with Shawn not being the best at selling, but for Scott Steiner to call him out for it makes me laugh… not that I’d bring it up to his face, of course. Kevin Nash has finally finished his regimen of losing some weight, something I had asked him to do a few months ago. He now looks like a skinny big heavyweight, which looks like it should make the girls scream a little louder when he takes his straps down. That he actually did it makes me wonder if he did it because he’s dedicated to doing what I say in WCW, or if he’s going to use it as a driving point to try and nab a WWF contract for he and Scott if he feels I can’t deliver on my promise from February? I can’t think too hard on it, I’ll just assume the former. An article came to my attention when Bret “Hitman” Hart did an interview for the Calgary Sun recently. Apparently in it, he described himself as “poorly used” in WCW, calling his time with us “really sad”. I was hoping to perhaps get back in contact with Bret about making a return, albeit not an in-ring return, perhaps as some sort of authority figure or manager, but I can’t just ignore his words here. Sure, mistakes may have been made, but he didn’t help himself very much either, so perhaps this potential contract will just have to be routed to someone else if he doesn’t feel we can use him properly. The Rock was seen this past week on the red carpet for The Mummy Returns. While it pains me to see that one of Vince’s guys is doing so well for himself, I’m begrudgingly glad for Johnson, who is currently out of action filming The Scorpion King. Unfortunately, there’s next to no way we can catch up to the sheer star power that the WWF have over us until Rock makes his return, so all I can do is hope that he would start feeling the “acting bug” more than what he wants to go back to Vince. On Wednesday, former WCW midcarder Chris Jericho appeared on a national TV show to promote the WWF. I must admit that he did an excellent job representing the company and wrestling in general, in both a charismatic and professional manner. Where was that enthusiasm at when you were working here, Chris? Another of Vince’s follies was wiped under the mat this past week as well, as the XFL died with a whimper. Reports say that UPN would have continued to carry the games if Vince had dropped a half an hour from SmackDown, but nothing was going to happen to his baby, so the XFL is just another WBF incident all over again. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy, right? Reports from backstage in the WWF this past week have talked about a lot of injuries being picked up. Test got some chronic upper back pain that is expected to plague him for a few months while wrestling Gangrel in a Raw dark match. At the UK pay-per-view Insurrextion on Saturday night, Bradshaw got a fractured cheekbone while wrestling Eddie Guerrero, Paul Wight fractured his jaw while working against Crash Holly, and William Regal got a chest injury in his match against Billy Gunn. None of them are taking any time off, and all the UK injuries will be healed up in a few days, but it was pretty strange seeing all these guys pick up so many aches and pains at one time. Eddie Guerrero came up with a new catchphrase on SmackDown, something similar to his old WCW “Cheat 2 Win”. It was something about lying, cheating, and stealing, but it seemed to really take off with crowds. Meltzer reported that Bruce Pritchard has said that he thinks Albert is going to be a star and that Paul Wight thinks Scott Taylor is turning into a good worker and is worth getting behind. I guess we will see how Vince falls on both guys, but he’s seemed pretty high on Albert anyways. Probably the biggest thing that was reported on was that The Undertaker was walking around with a huge smile on his face when he asked for and was given upwards of a whopping $20,000 a month raise! The source who stated this said that Taker still isn’t the most highly paid wrestler on the WWF’s payroll, but this certainly puts him into the top bracket of the company. Some other rumor site has talked about how a bunch of wrestlers have been seen with changing physiques. Young Jack Evans, after we had Sid squash him, started showing up looking more toned, as well as future European star Jody Fleisch. Greg Valentine looks like he is starting to let himself go, looking more obese than bulky. Charles Robinson and Paul Heyman are also starting to go to more of an average size rather than the small and flabby sizes they respectively were at. Charles is just age catching up to him, the so-called “middle age spread” as he is 36 now. Heyman at 35 seems to be him trying to look a little better for his national TV gig on Raw. Good for him. The site also mentioned that Trish Stratus and BG James were seen working on perfecting new wrestling styles as more entertainers than regular wrestlers like they were previously. Finally, a slew of wrestlers are said to be retiring within the next few months. Terry Gordy is one of them, as well as Jimmy Golden, who portrayed Bunkhouse Buck in WCW in the mid-90s. Butch Miller, who was given a spot in the WWF’s Gimmick Battle Royal at WrestleMania X-7 to pair up with Luke in the Bushwhackers, is also hanging it up soon. I wish them the best in their future careers, as even if I had the funds to bring any of them into the fold, I wouldn’t have an opening for them anyways. I turn my attention to WCW Envy, coming up very soon. Almost too soon, because even as I look over my scribbled, jumbled notes, it feels like we forgot to set up a decent card. Even I will admit that this show looks like the junk that we didn’t bother to put on Nitro. The biggest question is do we run with Tully Blanchard in the main event of a pay-per-view in 2001? But the problem is what else can we run with? The only other matches with enough star quality to main event the show is Sting and Animal or Totally Buff and Kevin Nash, and neither of those have been built up as well. At least Scott and Tully have all the build that we gave them in February to play off of, as this will close the chapter on them as we move Scott elsewhere. We are booked into a bit of a corner as I don’t have the time to bring in someone to have a title match against Scott with, nor do I have the time to build up someone else to take that spot. All the other main eventers are off in their own feuds; Sid with Awesome, Booker with The World, and Goldberg solidifying his streak. To be honest, I watched Blanchard in a little training bout, and he isn’t quite as far gone in the ring as I expected. So maybe the best thing I can do is to trust in the roll of big main event matches that Scott Steiner has been giving me, and see what happens. I just hope he doesn’t mess it up and accidentally break Blanchard in the process.

Beejus · March 24, 2018

WCW Friday Nitro: 5/11/2001 <div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="220" height="124" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HT89yLl-cOA?rel=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/HT89yLl-cOA?rel=0"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="RmYgPt1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RmYgPt1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> WCW Friday Nitro Shown Live on May 11th, 2001 (Week 2) Held at: The Hard Rock Cafe Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada (South West) Announcers: Mike Tenay, Scott Hudson, and Arn Anderson Attendance: 2,000 people (sold out!) PPV Rating: 0.02 TV Rating: 1.08</div> For the first time in months, we actually don’t start the show with Scott Steiner; instead, Totally Buff open this episode of Nitro coming to the ring and playing to the crowd as only “The Total Package” and “Buff” can; at all times while one of them is talking, the other is flexing in the background. All in all, they brag about last week, how they effortlessly dispatched Kevin Nash and Dustin Rhodes. Madusa rubs oil on Luger’s abs as he poses until the wolf howl screams to interrupt them and “Big Sexy” Kevin Nash comes to the stage! He says that “Big Sexy” is in the house, and he’s ready to kick them out of the house! Nash tells them that last week, they didn’t embarrass him, all they did was piss him off! Nash says that he’s tired of them getting the drop on him, so he wants both of them, right in front of him, this Sunday night at Envy! They laugh him off, saying that if he’s dumb enough to take on a handicap match, then they’ll beat him in it! This got the show off to a great start with a hot crowd, even if Arn Anderson came off a little weak. (A) It may be a handicap match set up for Envy, but tonight is an eight man tag team match! It will feature Totally Buff, Mike Awesome, and “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner taking on Kevin Nash, Dustin Rhodes, Sean O’Haire, and Sid Vicious! (C+) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><hr><details><summary>Billy Kidman vs. “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright</summary> In this match between young stars (given his long tenure in WCW, it can be easy to forget that Alex is only 25, actually a year younger than his opponent tonight), given their positions in the company one would feel Kidman should just steamroll this bout. However, Wright holds his own very well, and he actually scores a pinfall after using a pair of brass knuckles on Kidman. However, during his celebration, Shane Helms comes to the ring and tells Charles Robinson about it, prompting him to reverse the decision and award the bout to Kidman by disqualification! Alex is furious! <div style="text-align:right;">Match Time: 3:17 Notes: Kidman was off his game tonight, but Mike Tenay’s announcing lifted the bout. Rating: C+</div><hr></details></div></div></blockquote> Commentary take us to separate pre-taped interviews from Animal and Sting. Animal says that he is tired of Sting just walking in and out of WCW and being given everything on a silver platter, and he is going to make sure that he knows his place. Animal slightly underperformed here but he got the message across. The sight of Sting gets the crowd hotter, as he responds that Animal was once one of his best friends and he would have gladly just allowed him to go after Scott Steiner if he had just asked, but it looks like he wanted to do things the hard way – now it’s going to be showtime, folks! (B+) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><hr><details><summary>First Blood Kanyon vs. Ernest “The Cat” Miller</summary> Tenay and Hudson do a good job of putting over that this is the first stipulation bout on Nitro in the new PPV era, as this first blood match gets underway. Both men do their best to prod and gouge one another, each trying to draw that blood that will win the bout. Neither do so until Vampiro appears, and he has a spike with him. But shockingly, he stabs Kanyon with it! With Kanyon bleeding, Mark Johnson calls for the bell, but everyone is confused by this turn of events. Ernest Miller looks pretty confused for sure, but he still celebrates his win anyways. <div style="text-align:right;">Match Time: 7:34 Notes: Cat was off his game. But Tenay and Hudson showed their good chemistry, and Kanyon and Daffney have excellent chemistry. Rating: C+ / C</div><hr></details></div></div></blockquote> Backstage, we catch up with Dark Eden, with Vampiro saying that the outcome of that match was irrelevant, as they finished with “The Cat” and it is time to move on to others. Kanyon, still covered in the blood that Vampiro made him bleed, silently nods his head in agreement. Daffney giggles loudly, saying that we moved on to a new pay-per-view so time for a new storyline! Her reactions come off a little over the top, she doesn’t come out of this looking very good. Vampiro’s improvising is masterful tonight as he notes that envy is running strong in the WCW locker room, especially some very interesting things with the Filthy Animals. He also talks about Goldberg, who has so much envy for whoever is holding the World championship that he is willing to sacrifice 176 souls to his legacy. But we will see how strong his commitment is when he faces Kanyon this Sunday at WCW Envy, and by the end of the night we will see who will fall on the sword and accept salvation within the Dark Eden! (C+) Elsewhere backstage, Gene and Jeremy are with Kevin Nash, Dustin Rhodes, Sid Vicious, and Sean O’Haire. This is basically an old school Survivor Series style promo, where each man gets thirty seconds to cut a brief promo on his enemy on the other side of the match. Gene performs poorly, being so undersized compared to the men around him that we almost lose him in the frame, but Nash comes across well. (B-) Before his match this evening, “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett takes a microphone. He works the crowd well by playing to them about Konnan challenging him for the United States title. He finally says that he will do the match because even in his busy schedule, he can find time to beat down some bald headed slapnut. (C+) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><hr><details><summary>Non-title: “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett vs. Bryan Clarke</summary> A very nice match as Jarrett does all the Memphis heel tricks he has to avoid the immense power of Clarke. Bryan catches him and gives Jeff a run for his money, but the Harris Boys get involved to distract Scott James, which leads to a low blow and The Stroke for Jarrett to pick up the victory. Brian Adams appears to help Clarke fight off the Harris Brothers, and while Jarrett stays in the ring and watches the brawl at ringside, Konnan sneaks into the ring through the crowd and gets to the US champion! After they trade a few punches, “K-Dawg” gets the better of it and locks Jeff in the Tequila Sunrise, getting him to start tapping out frantically! Big Ron and Heavy D finally slide into the ring to protect their investor, but Konnan escapes them by leaving the ring. If that happens again this Sunday, Konnan going to become a two-time United States champion! <div style="text-align:right;">Match Time: 4:31 Notes: Jeff seemed off his game during the match, must be a lot of people saving themselves for Sunday. Rating: B- / B-</div><hr></details></div></div></blockquote> We cut to pre-taped promo segments from the participants in the Envy match coming up this Sunday. A voice-over tells us that the man who climbs the ladder will win a title match of their choosing but also whatever each man is wagering for the bout. General Rection says that he is wagering his entire Misfits in Action character; Dustin Rhodes is putting up a pair of cowboy boots that his father won the World championship while wearing; Billy Kidman says that if he doesn’t win, then the entire Filthy Animals is over, which makes Tygress start to question him but he ignores her; Lance Storm says that if he doesn’t win, then whoever does win gets the managerial service of Major Gunns, who looks a little worried behind him; Sean O’Haire will give a World Tag Team title shot to whoever wins the match; and Rick Steiner says that he has been given a special stipulation where if he wins, his brother Scott doesn’t have to defend the World title for 90 days. © Gene and Jeremy are backstage with The World, where Elix Skipper is bragging again about how he rules The World – but his big talk stops immediately when Lance Storm walks into the room! Storm tells Skipper that he’s been talking a lot more than what he’s been doing with The World in Lance’s absence, but now Storm is back. He turns his attention to the camera, saying that he is all healed back up from the Pride match, and he’s ready to take on the Envy match and win a title match. He grabs Major Gunns around the wrist and pulls her toward the camera, saying that if he falls short, then she belongs to whoever grabs the contract; “But in the end, Tylene will belong to me and me alone, and I am going to be in charge of The World until we take it over. I may not be able to talk about being better because I’m from Calgary, Alberta, Canada anymore, but that doesn’t mean I’m still not the best wrestler in World Championship Wrestling – and that’s all I need.” Elix underperformed but is obviously learning more charisma. Arn came off pretty weak, Gene performed poorly, and Gunns helped Storm here. (C+) Chris Lovey has a sit-down interview with Booker T and the Natural Born Thrillers. Booker does all of the talking, getting across that despite him winning at Pride against Lance Storm, this isn’t over with The World. Booker says that the Thrillers are going to be the future of pro wrestling just like he was a few years ago, which is why he is going to help them get past whatever Storm throws at them, and once that’s finished he is coming back for Scott Steiner. O’Haire’s presence was good and Lovey looked dreadful, but it fed the storyline well. (B) Halfway through the show and it’s time for The WCW Panel! Tony, Chris, Gene, Jeremy, and Stevie Ray talk about what’s coming up this Sunday at WCW Envy, urging fans to order the show to see just what the competitors of WCW can do at a bigger event. (D) The announcers are discussing things going on in WCW when the sirens of “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner blare over the arena. Scott and Rick come out from the back, but don’t enter the ring; instead, they walk to the announcer’s booth. They shove aside Tenay and Hudson and Scott gets into the face of Arn Anderson! He has a microphone and tells “Double A” that he has been looking all over backstage for his “old bastard Brainbird buddy” because he wanted to kick his ass right here tonight, but it looks like he ain’t here – he’s hiding! Anderson backs down slightly, saying that no, Tully Blachard isn’t here, he hadn’t been in the ring since about 1996 so he’s been training for the bout. Rick glares at Arn as Scott tells him that ain’t good enough, he wants to pound some flesh (huh?) or else he ain’t leaving! “I’m the World Heavyweight, and I want to have his ass around his head! I’m the ‘Genetic Freak’, and if he ain’t here to find out, then maybe you are gonna find out that ‘Big Poppa Pump’ don’t fake it, I break it!” Anderson may be a commentator now, but he still has “The Enforcer” in him, and he stands up to meet Steiner head-on! Scott Hudson comes off really weak here as he tries to calm things down, finally Ric Flair comes to the ring to save Arn (and to save us from Scott’s very poor improvising tonight) by telling Steiner that Arn is not a wrestler, he’s part of the staff, and if Scott or Rick lays a finger on him, they’ll be out of here! Scott tells Ric that he can’t talk to him like this, if he fires him he’ll go to the WWF and then the Steiners will beat him and WCW in the ratings, but Flair tells him that no, they’ll be suspended indefinitely and be stuck under a WCW contract with no pay for the rest of their sad, miserable lives until every wrestling fan forgets that they ever existed! Flair says that he doesn’t like Scott and Tully in a match at all, but he can’t stop that now because they both agreed to it. However, he can stop Scott from laying a hand on any other WCW staff members or fans ever again! Flair comes across well here, throwing his CEO weight around, and Scott comes across well as a bully who eventually smiles and stands down, saying that at Envy on Sunday, Flair and Arn better have an opening at the closest glue factory, because there’s gonna be an old, ugly, dead horse that needs recycling! (B+) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><hr><details><summary>Screamin’ Norman Smiley vs. Disqo</summary> A little comedy bout to give the crowd a breather after Scott Steiner’s antics. Norman has things pretty well in hand here until Leia Meow comes to the ring while Smiley was about to do the Big Wiggle. That causes a distraction, giving Disqo a chance to recover and pull Norman into a small package to gain a win. <div style="text-align:right;">Match Time: 3:48 Notes: The comedy gimmicks made this better and Tenay’s announcing helped the match. Rating: D+</div><hr></details></div></div></blockquote> Billy Kidman is seen backstage when Rey Mysterio Jr. and Konnan come up to him, Tygress pulling them along. It appears she has told them what Kidman is wagering in the Envy match, and they aren’t very happy about him throwing their alliance out like that without talking to them first. Kidman immediately takes it the wrong way, feeling like they think he can’t win, otherwise they wouldn’t mind. He tells them that he is out to win in the name of the Animals, and if he can’t make that sacrifice, then he will see where the chips fall after that. Konnan and Rey look at one another in confusion at his words, as does commentary; Kidman doesn’t tend to talk about sacrificing things, that’s more of a Vampiro type of phrase… (C+) <div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="220" height="180" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9udAirjw3U?rel=0&controls=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9udAirjw3U?rel=0&controls=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> The fans come alive as “Invasion” plays over the Hard Rock, and the fireworks reveal Goldberg! He is making his way to the ring for what could be his ninety-first victory. Will he win, or will he be forced into retirement?! (B-) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><hr><details><summary>Goldberg vs. Jamie Knoble</summary> Yeah, chances are he’s getting that #91. Knoble uses his speed and wrestling skills to confuse and avoid “Da Man”, but let’s be serious, we all know where this is going. Spear, Jackhammer, see ya. After the match, Goldberg grabs a microphone and snarls that if Kanyon wants to be ninety-two, then meet him on Sunday at Envy and he’ll be next! <div style="text-align:right;">Match Time: 2:14 Notes: The announcing during the match was good and Goldberg looked excellent. The match was slightly held back by being face vs. face and very short. Rating: C- / B-</div><hr></details></div></div></blockquote> “The Franchise” Shane Douglas walks in on the commentary booth and laughs about how he got his rematch for the X-Division title. He mockingly limps, saying that Mysterio will need to get two good legs under him in order to win a last man standing match, which is why he set it up as that. He tells “Dick Flair” that if he doesn’t like it, then he better get his head out of Scott Steiner’s ass and start paying attention to what’s happening elsewhere in WCW than just his “old, broken down buddies who are going to be broken in half after Sunday,” which draws a glare from Anderson. Douglas brings up beating on AJ Styles and that he’s going to take the X-Division title as proof that “The Franchise” is here to stay, and just like the old, crotchety assholes did to him, he’s going to hold down the young punks so they can’t take his spot. © <div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="220" height="180" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9udAirjw3U?rel=0&controls=0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/M9udAirjw3U?rel=0&controls=0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> Speaking of young punks coming to WCW, a new video plays of future WCW star Low-Ki training. It shows him doing kicks in a dojo and then fighting with enhancement wrestlers in a ring. Chris Lovey narrates the video, talking about how dangerous Low-Ki is said to be, and how he is coming to World Championship Wrestling very soon. (D-) <div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="220" height="180" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/33DOdUKbkMM?rel=0&controls=0&start=10" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/33DOdUKbkMM?rel=0&controls=0&start=10"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> The Problem Solvers march to the ring, Simon Diamond holding a microphone as he introduces his enforcer, C.W., and his disciple, Disqo. He says that Simon has a problem, and that problem is that General Rection seems to feel he’s too good for his help. He tells Hugh that he has his best interests at heart, because Rection needs the guidance that Simon’s self-help program can offer. He will be watching the Envy match. Diamond also brings up his opponents tonight, Chuck Palumbo and Mark Jindrak. He tells them that perhaps they need some of Simon’s self-help as well, because otherwise they are just dragging behind the rocket on Sean O’Haire; his program is open to them. (D+) <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><hr><details><summary>The Problem Solvers vs. Chuck Palumbo and Mark Jindrak</summary> The Natural Born Thrillers seem fired up to show that they aren’t just “O’Haire’s backup” by taking the fight to Simon and C.W. It’s a good match that doesn’t get much time to be a great match as Palumbo manages to land the Jungle Kick and pin Diamond fairly quickly. <div style="text-align:right;">Match Time: 3:11 Notes: This match ended up placed poorly as the crowd weren’t as peaked as expected, so cooling them failed. The announcing helped the bout though. Rating: D+</div><hr></details></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><hr><details><summary>Main Event Eight Man Tag Team Match</summary> Rick Steiner leads Totally Buff and Mike Awesome into battle against Sid Vicious, Dustin Rhodes, Sean O’Haire, and Kevin Nash in this huge main event! They all have time to get in each person’s big spots, as we start with Buff Bagwell selling his tail off for the faces to start before “The Prodigal Son” gets isolated in the heel corner. It all breaks down when Rhodes gets the hot tag to “Big Sexy” and becomes a big eight man brawl. It comes down to Nash and Bagwell alone in the ring, and one on one, Kevin is able to gain a big upper hand and plant Buff with the Jackknife Powerbomb, picking up a big victory en route to Envy this Sunday night! <div style="text-align:right;">Match Time: 14:15 Rating: B-</div><hr></details></div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Show Rating: B+ This show raised WCW’s popularity in 38 regions.</div>

Beejus · March 24, 2018

WCW Envy Prediction Contest Card <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="t1bJDSx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t1bJDSx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> World Championship Wrestling presents: Envy Three hours of action held Live, only on Pay-Per-View on April 13th, 2001! Emanating from the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina! Card subject to change</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43111" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Faces Listed First WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match Tully Blanchard vs. “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner © Sting vs. Animal Two-on-One Handicap Match “Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match Konnan vs. “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett © WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing Rey Mysterio Jr. © vs. “The Franchise” Shane Douglas Envy Match A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion! “The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner The Streak Battle #93 “Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon Tables Match Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last?</div></blockquote> The Envy match wagers are: Dustin Rhodes: A pair of his father’s most prized cowboy boots Sean O’Haire: A World Tag Team title match Billy Kidman: The Filthy Animals General Rection: His Generalship Lance Storm: The managerial service of Tylene Rick Steiner: Scott Steiner doesn’t have to defend his World championship for 90 days 9 points here, best of luck! The winner will get to choose what the stipulation is for the next pay-per-view, how many stipulation matches will take place on the show, and something special that I’m going to cook up for the story.

CobheadJake · March 24, 2018

Faces Listed First

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Tully Blanchard vs. “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner ©

Sting vs. Animal

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

Konnan vs. “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett ©

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Rey Mysterio Jr. © vs. “The Franchise” Shane Douglas

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 18 minutes

Warhawk8492 · March 24, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Tully Blanchard vs. “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner ©

Sting vs. Animal

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

Konnan vs. “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett ©

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Rey Mysterio Jr. © vs. “The Franchise” Shane Douglas

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldbergvs. Kanyon

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 17:35

DGenerationMC · March 24, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Tully Blanchard vs. “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner ©

Sting vs. Animal

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

Konnan vs. “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett ©

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Rey Mysterio Jr. © vs. “The Franchise” Shane Douglas

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 7:45

Dawn · March 24, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Tully Blanchard vs. “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner ©

Sting vs. Animal

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

Konnan vs. “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett ©

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Rey Mysterio Jr. © vs. “The Franchise” Shane Douglas

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

This match is so cool! How rad am I?

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 15 minutes

to4sty · March 24, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Tully Blanchard vs. “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner ©

Yeah.....I think this one is a bit of a no brainer.....the real question here is will Tully make it out of the match alive

Sting vs. Animal

Animal without Hawk is just a waste of everyone’s time, his included

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

If this really is a handicap match, then Totally Buff have to win otherwise they look like total(no pun intended) jobbers, even if their opponent is Big Sexy....the only way I see Nash winning is if shenanigans turns this into a Tag Team bout

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

Konnan vs. “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett ©

Jarrett is a good US Champ, while Konnan is going to have other things on his mind soon

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Rey Mysterio Jr. © vs. “The Franchise” Shane Douglas

I’m still waiting for the day the Franchise gets a decent push.....one day maybe, but I don’t see it being here

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

Im going all in with Storm here.....he’s already lost one wager against Booker T, he’s got to win one eventually right?.....right??.....plus it makes the most sense to me. Rhodes boots don’t advance any storylines, a tag shot from O’Haire? Not hard to get anyway.....the sooner “General” Rection dies the better, I don’t see you not having a World title match for three months......and Kidman, well, he needs to lose the match to regain his itch, as he channels his Flock days when Scratchy Kidman walks into the paradise of his Dark Eden......that and neither Storm or Elix are the best talkers, they need a bit of eye candy in the background to help them out

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon

Not today Mortis

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

In the real world a tables match is a great way to put a younger talent over an established star without making said talent look bad.....Sid’s best days are behind him, Awesomes are still to come

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? I don’t see it going long.....14:38

Theheel · March 24, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Tully Blanchard vs. “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner ©

I can’t see Tully winning the belt at this stage. Maybe a DQ but I’m not going to call that

Sting vs. Animal

Not much to say other than Stinger here

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

Big Kev might be looking good but 2 on 1 is tough to do unless it’s against a The Mulkeys

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

Konnan vs. “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett ©

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Rey Mysterio Jr. © vs. “The Franchise” Shane Douglas

Last Man Standing is right up Shane’s alley and Mysterio is too goody two shoes to be in this

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

It’s time Dustin to make Daddy proud

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon

Nobody beats Kanyon but da man

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

I’ve always been found of Sid but I think this is a place to lose but not get beat

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

I thought about picking Stasiak, really I did

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 18:21

Satyr24 · March 25, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Tully Blanchard vs. “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner ©

Sting vs. Animal

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

Konnan vs. “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett ©

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Rey Mysterio Jr. © vs. “The Franchise” Shane Douglas

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

Career Killer

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 15min

bonnie · March 25, 2018

“Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner ©

Sting

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

“The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett ©

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Rey Mysterio Jr. ©

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

Lance Storm

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg

Tables Match

Sid Vicious

Booker T

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 15 mins

Blodyxe · March 25, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Sting vs. Animal

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 6 minutes

TheBigBad1013 · March 25, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

While I have enjoyed the build for this it's pretty much impossible for me to imagine any other outcome than a win for Scotty here.

Sting vs. Animal

Sting should be picking up the win here.

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

Nash getting the pin on Nitro makes me doubt this one a bit, but I'm thinking Nash might have something up his sleeve here to turn the tables on Totally Buff.

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

This will probably be a solid match but I'd rather see "The Chosen One" continue his run here.

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

This one I could see go either way so this is by and large just a guess more than anything else.

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

It comes down to Dustin and Storm for me. While my personal preference would be Storm, I think Dustin could be getting the big win here.

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon

Goldberg. As loaded with potential as Kanyon is, he's not the one to break the streak.

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

This one is tough. Do you want to keep Sid relevant in the main event/World Title scene? Or do you want to elevate Mike Awesome to that level? I'm going with Sid here.

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

Booker should still be a major part of your plans going forward. I have no problem with him putting Storm over, but he should be beating Stasiak here.

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 8:29.

The Final Countdown · March 25, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Sting vs. Animal

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 10:07

crackerjack · March 25, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Cue "No Chance"

Sting vs. Animal

Two-on-One Handicap Match

“Big Sexy” Kevin Nash vs. Totally Buff

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Match

WCW X Division Championship Match – Last Man Standing

Envy Match

A winner-takes-all ladder match with each person putting something on the line and also earning a championship match at their discretion!

“The Prodigal Son” Dustin Rhodes vs. Sean O’Haire vs. Billy Kidman vs. General Rection vs. Lance Storm vs. “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner

The Streak Battle #93

“Da Man” Goldberg vs. Kanyon

Tables Match

Sid Vicious vs. Mike Awesome

Booker T vs. Shawn Stasiak

Tiebreaker: How long will the main event last? 16:00. The real question is - What's the main event?

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