WCW: The Quest For The Lost Glory

Beejus · May 19, 2018

Rey Misterio - This is a great match to really put Rey over.

Sean O'Haire

KroniK - Young badasses beating old badasses.

Dustin Rhodes

Cash

crackerjack · May 20, 2018

WCW United States Championship

Rey Misterio Jr. © vs. Diamond Dallas Page

Mike Awesome vs. Sean O'Haire

Hugh Morrus and Road Warrior Animal vs. KroniK

Dustin Rhodes vs. Fit Finlay

Cash vs. Lash Leroux

TheBigBad1013 · May 27, 2018

Week 1, November, 2001

Live from Associated Feed Pavilion in Chowchilla, California

Attendance: 3.308

This week's edition of WCW Monday Nitro kicks off with Booker T coming down to the ring while the announcers, Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan, talk about what happened last week with Kevin Nash turning his back on Booker T after their match against the Steiner Brothers. Once in the ring, Booker gets on the mic and says that he always knew Kevin Nash was a backstabber but until last week he never would have thought that he was a coward. Booker then calls Nash out, telling Nash to come out and face him--if he's got the guts to be a man this week because he clearly didn't last week! Booker then stands in the ring waiting, and after a few moments...(B+)

The Wolfpac music hits and "Big Sexy" slowly makes his way out from the back. In no particular rush, Nash eventually joins Booker in the ring and the tension between the two of them is obvious after Nash left Booker at the mercy of "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner last week on Nitro. Nash says that he signed on to be Booker's partner last week during the match, but he never signed on to be his buddy and he sure as hell didn't sign on to be his protector. Nash says that if Booker can't handle himself then maybe he should reconsider his career choice, adding that he's heard that the local beauty salon is looking for a sweeper. Booker steps up to Nash and the two men come face to face, but then the familiar sirens hit and out from the back comes...(B+)

"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner, along with "The Dog-faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner and Midajah. The trio remain at the top of the entrance ramp as Scott tells Nash and Booker to shut the hell up because nobody wants to hear the two of them bitch like a pair of schoolgirls who didn't get invited to the prom. Scott says that he's the man with the largest arms in the world, he's "The Genetic Freak" and at Mayhem he's gonna beat both of them to the point where they'll be begging him to stop. But Scott says that he and his brother were talking and they decided they aren't gonna wait for Mayhem--they are gonna get some of Nash and Booker tonight! Scott then drops the mic and the Steiner Brothers approach the ring as a fight is brewing here. Nash and Booker ready themselves in the ring, but before the Steiner Brothers get to the ring, Nash suddenly attacks Booker from behind and lays him out with the Jackknife Powerbomb! Nash then leaves the ring, leaving Booker at the mercy of the Steiner Brothers again and as Scott applies the Steiner Recliner on Booker for the second straight week, Tony Schiavone exclaims that Kevin Nash just stabbed Booker T in the back! (A)

Kevin Nash completed his heel turn in this segment and the turn was a complete success

Tony Schiavone and "The Professor" Mike Tenay are still shaking their heads over what we just witnessed in the ring moments ago as we swing by the announce table, while Bobby "The Brain" Heenan doesn't seem particularly bothered at all. Tony switches the focus to tonight's main event as Diamond Dallas Page returns to Monday Nitro to challenge Rey Misterio Jr. for the WCW United States Championship. Mike Tenay says that if Rey can somehow knock off DDP tonight, he will cement himself as, perhaps, one of the top United States Champions of all time. Tony agrees, and then he sends us back down to the ring for our opening bout. (C+)

w/vs.

Cash faces off against Lash Leroux in our first match of the night and this is all about Cash as he controls the majority of the match while the announcers hype up his skill and potential, with Mike Tenay calling Cash a "guaranteed future Cruiserweight Champion" in his book. Cash picks up the win in this one after hitting his Dead Level brainbuster to secure the pinfall.

Cash defeated Lash Leroux at 2.47 by pinfall with the Dead Level (D)

"Mean" Gene Okerlund is backstage with Mike Sanders, Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak. Gene asks them about their actions in recent weeks, but Sanders says that he would much rather talk about the future because he's got a little bit of a challenge--two challenges, actually. Sanders then proceeds to challenge Billy Kidman to put the Cruiserweight Championship on the line against him at Mayhem, and he challenges the winner of tonight's United States Championship title match to put the title on the line against Mark Jindrak at Mayhem. Sanders says that they are here to make a name for themselves and they'll step over anyone and everyone to get what they want. ©

"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Miss Jones are backstage in Eric Bischoff's office and Flair makes it clear to Bischoff that he wants "The Cat" in the ring at Mayhem. Miss Jones questions whether that is really necessary, saying maybe they could just try to talk to "The Cat" one more time, but Flair says that after everything "The Cat" has done to both of them, the time for talking is over. Ric says that the only way "The Cat" is going to learn anything is if he teaches him some respect. Miss Jones reluctantly agrees with Flair, and Bischoff says that as much as he hates giving Flair anything, he doesn't have a problem booking the match. Ric Flair versus "The Cat" is officially set for Mayhem. (C+)

w/vs.w/

This is an intense, hard-hitting matchup that sees two big, strong men beating the heck out of each other in the middle of the ring. With Chuck Palumbo, Chris Kanyon and Stacy Keibler all at ringside, the referee has his work cut out for him as he tries to keep everything under control. He does an admirable job of this for a while, but in the end things start to break down and amidst the confusion, Chris Kanyon gets a cheap shot in on O'Haire. This leads to Chuck Palumbo chasing Kanyon around the ring, but Stacy Keibler positions herself between Palumbo and Kanyon to end the chase. Using this distraction, Kanyon tries to get another cheap shot in on O'Haire, but this time the referee catches him in the act and this one ends by disqualification.

Sean O'Haire defeated Mike Awesome at 8.12 by disqualification when Chris Kanyon got involved (C+)

The match may be over but the fight is not as Kanyon and Awesome go toe to toe with Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo. O'Haire and Palumbo gain the upper hand this time as they drive Kanyon and Awesome from the ring. As Kanyon and Awesome regroup with Stacy Keibler halfway up the entrance ramp, O'Haire and Palumbo stand tall in the ring, motioning for Kanyon and Awesome to come back into the ring to get some more, but Stacy is not about to let her clients charge back into that situation here tonight. (C-)

We cut to the back where "Mean" Gene Okerlund is standing by with the WCW United States Champion, Rey Misterio Jr., the WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Billy Kidman, and Torrie Wilson. Gene asks Rey and Kidman about the challenges that were issued earlier tonight by Mike Sanders, and Rey and Kidman both say that they accept the challenge, though Rey does make sure to say that he obviously can't speak for DDP, but if Rey is still the United States Champion after tonight, he'll accept the challenge. But they also have a challenge of their own; Mike Sanders, Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak versus Rey, Kidman and a third partner of their choosing next week on Nitro! Gene notes that Rey and Kidman have accepted the challenge, but will Sanders, Jindrak and Stasiak do the same? (D+)

vs.

We've got ourselves another hard-hitting matchup here as Hugh Morrus and Road Warrior Animal face off against KroniK in tag team action. This is a good brawl with all four men getting their moments to shine in what is a very competitive match in which the advantage swings back and forth throughout. In the end, it is KroniK who picks up the win when...

Mike Sanders suddenly appears at ringside and he jumps onto the apron to distract Hugh Morrus. Road Warrior Animal gives chase, but that just leaves Hugh all alone against KroniK and he falls victim to their High Times double chokeslam, which secures them the victory.

KroniK defeated Hugh Morrus and Road Warrior Animal at 7.12 by pinfall when Brian Adams pinned Hugh Morrus following a High Times after Mike Sanders got involved (C+)

Following the match we cut to the back where "The Cat" is in Eric Bischoff's office and he is none too happy about Bischoff booking him in a match against Ric Flair at Mayhem. Bischoff doesn't much care what "The Cat" thinks, saying that the match is booked and "The Cat" has got no one to blame but himself for the fact that Flair wants to face him. "The Cat" leaves the office vowing to make "that old fossil" regret this for the rest of his days. (C+)

Elsewhere in the back, "Mean" Gene Okerlund is with "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash and Gene asks Nash about his actions earlier tonight, turning on Booker T. Nash says that he's not responsible for what happens to Booker T. He says that Booker is not his buddy--he's an obstacle standing between him and the World Title. Gene starts to ask his next question, but then...

Booker T suddenly yells at Nash off-camera, and a few seconds later he and Nash are brawling through the backstage area. A small army of referees and members of the security staff arrive on the scene to attempt to break it up, but it is easier said than done when two men of this size are hellbent on beating the hell out of each other. Nash and Booker are eventually separated but, as Tony notes, no one is going to pull them apart in two weeks at Mayhem when they face each other, and Scott Steiner, for a shot at the World Title. (B-)

vs.

Dustin Rhodes faces off against Fit Finlay next and this is a solid match that sees Finlay take control early on and dominate Rhodes with his physical style, not allowing Rhodes a moment's rest. But Dustin is able to mount a big comeback and, in the end, it is Rhodes who picks up the win after avoiding a Finlay clothesline in the corner, then quickly following up with a Running Bulldog and a one, two, three.

Dustin Rhodes defeated Fit Finlay at 10.23 by pinfall with a Running Bulldog (C+)

Lance Storm makes his way to the ring and he is, unsurprisingly, not in a good mood, saying that one more week, one more show that isn't main evented by the most skilled wrestler in the company. Storm says that he's from Calgary, Alberta, Canada and that, by definition, that makes him better than Americans. But he is also set apart by his superior skill, his superior intelligence, his superior work ethic--

And that's when BG James' music hits and BG makes his way out from the back. Remaining at the top of the entrance ramp, BG says that nobody wants to hear Storm run his mouth, and he's not gonna stand by and listen to Storm run down this great country. BG then challenges Storm to a rematch at Mayhem, telling Storm to prove his superiority in the ring rather than just talk about it. Storm points out that he has already proven it, but says that he'll do it again at Mayhem--but when he wins, BG James has to stand in this very ring, in front of the whole world, and admit that to everyone watching that he, an American, is inferior in every way to Lance Storm, a Canadian. BG James accepts the challenge and we've got another match set for Mayhem! (C-)

In the back, Vampiro is standing in a darkened room along with the someone else who we can't quite make out as his face and body are hidden in the darkness. Vampiro is talking directly to the camera, saying that the darkness that threatened to consume his apprentice has now been accepted and embraced and, instead of devouring him, the darkness has revilatized him. He has been born anew as the first of Vampiro's Dark Disciples and soon that darkness will spread across World Championship Wrestling, leaving nothing but hopelessness and despair in its wake for those who cannot embrace it. (B-)

The Chosen Ones make their way to the ring and once there, Jeff Jarrett gets on the mic and says that he's got an announcement to make. He reminds everyone that he's the one with all the stroke around here and as such, he's the one who gets to decide who Randy Savage faces at Mayhem. Jarrett again claims that he'd love nothing more than to face Savage himself and make him pay for screwing him over, but since he'll be busy winning back the World Title, he's just gonna have to let someone else have the honor. And that someone else is going to be..."The Total Package" Lex Luger! "Double J" then hands the mic to Luger, who says that Randy Savage made the biggest mistake of his life when he got on their bad side and now "The Total Package" is going to make him regret it at Mayhem! (B+)

"Macho Man" Randy Savage's music hits and Savage is out from the back to interrupt The Chosen Ones. Savage says that contrary to what they are saying, he wasn't the one who made a mistake--the mistake was made by Jeff Jarrett when he took the low road to retain the World Title against the "Macho Man". Savage says that he'll go through anyone and everyone it takes to get Jeff Jarrett in the ring one more time, and if that means Luger at Mayhem...then so be it.

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Suddenly, "Seek and Destroy" hits and the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Sting, makes his way out from the back to a great reaction and he joins Savage at the top of the entrance ramp. Sting gets on the mic and says that everyone knows that Jarrett screwed Savage out of his World Title shot just like he's screwed everyone else over, and Sting admits that if it wasn't for Savage, maybe he would have fallen victim to Jarrett's antics as well at Halloween Havoc. Jarrett interrupts Sting, saying that if Sting is so eager to stick his nose into his busness, how about he put his money where his mouth is; Sting and Savage versus The Chosen Ones next week on Nitro! Sting and Savage briefly confer with each other, and then they accept the challenge! We've got a huge match set for next week's Monday Nitro! (A)

It is almost main event time but before we get to that, we cut backstage where the Steiner Brothers are standing by along with Midajah. The reason is that "The Dog-faced Gremlin" has a challenge of his own to issue; He wants Booker T in the ring one on one next week on Monday Nitro. As Rick begins barking, Scott takes over, saying that Rick is gonna finish what he started tonight, and then "Big Poppa Pump" will take care of Nash at Mayhem. (B)

WCW United States Championship

vs.

Two fan favorites, one a bigger star than the other, go at it in the main event with the WCW United States Championship on the line in what Tony Schiavone calls a pay per view event worthy matchup. Diamond Dallas Page hasn't been seen following his defeat at the hands of "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner at Halloween Havoc, but Page looks like he has fully recovered from the after-effects of that brutal feud as he waste no time taking control of this match by using his superior size and strength to his advantage. Mike Tenay notes that this is not only smart strategy by DDP--it's also crucial for him to control the pace of the match and keep Rey Misterio Jr. grounded if he wants to walk out of here tonight as the new United States Champion. That is easier said than done, however, as many have learned first hand over the past months, and Rey is eventually able to quicken the pace of the match, which immediately puts the veteran DDP at a disadvantage. Page struggles to keep up with the quickness of Misterio, who scores several near-falls during this stretch of the match. DDP isn't a former multiple time World Champion for nothing, however, and he is able to catch Rey with a big discus clothesline when Rey attempts a springboard move, instantly putting himself in control again. The finish of the match comes when DDP first signals for the Diamond Cutter, then hooks Rey and looks to deliver his trademark move...but Rey is able to avoid it! Rey bounces off the ropes, only to run head-first into a boot from DDP. Page then hooks Rey up for a huge spinning powerbomb, but Rey fires off a series of quick right hands, then slides down DDP's back and rolls him up...1...2...3!

Rey Misterio Jr. defeated Diamond Dalls Page at 17.29 by pinfall with a surprise roll-up. Rey Misterio Jr. retains the WCW United States Championship (B-)

What was a very competitive main event has come to an end and the Champion has retained his title. Diamond Dallas Page remains sitting on the floor in disbelief that Rey was able to pin him with the surprise roll-up, but after shaking off the disappointed, Page shows himself a class act as he gets to his feet and raises Rey's arm in victory in a great show of sportsmanship as Monday Nitro comes to an end. (C+)

Final Show Rating: B+

TV Rating: 1.47

SHow increased popularity in 10 regions

Show Notes

After a couple of quiet weeks there were a few noteworthy events that took place prior to this week's Monday Nitro.

Mike Sanders surprised several members of the locker room by organizing a poker tournament, which was quite well received backstage.

And Diamond Dallas Page was again overheard giving advice to James Storm on Johnny Swinger. While neither man plays a particularly big role in WCW at the moment, if they keep listening to DDP's advice, that could easily change in the future.

TheBigBad1013 · May 27, 2018

Monday Nitro Card

Two On Three Handicap Match

Sting and "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. The Chosen Ones

Booker T vs. "The Dog-faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner

Mike Sanders, Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak vs. Rey Misterio Jr., Billy Kidman and ???

Alex Wright vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.

Lance Storm vs. Jason Jett

Bonus Question:

Who will Rey Misterio Jr. and Billy Kidman choose as their partner?

Kijar · May 28, 2018

Two On Three Handicap Match

Sting and "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. The Chosen Ones

Booker T vs. "The Dog-faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner

Mike Sanders, Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak vs. Rey Misterio Jr., Billy Kidman and ???

Alex Wright vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.

Lance Storm vs. Jason Jett

Bonus Question:

Who will Rey Misterio Jr. and Billy Kidman choose as their partner? Psicosis

Satyr24 · May 28, 2018

Two On Three Handicap Match

Sting and "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. The Chosen Ones

Booker T vs. "The Dog-faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner

Mike Sanders, Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak vs. Rey Misterio Jr., Billy Kidman and ???

Alex Wright vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.

Lance Storm vs. Jason Jett

Bonus Question:

Who will Rey Misterio Jr. and Billy Kidman choose as their partner? Konnan

Henderson · May 30, 2018

Two On Three Handicap Match

Sting and "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. The Chosen Ones

Booker T vs. "The Dog-faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner

Mike Sanders, Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak vs. Rey Misterio Jr., Billy Kidman and ???

Alex Wright vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.

Lance Storm vs. Jason Jett

Bonus Question:

Who will Rey Misterio Jr. and Billy Kidman choose as their partner? Eddie Guerrero (Hey, a guy can dream, right? A bit early for his contract to be up unless the WWF released him for some reason.)

Beejus · May 31, 2018

Chosen Ones

Booker T

Rey/Kidman/???

Chavo

Lance Storm

Konnan seems like an easy choice, but instead of him I'm going to say Juventud Guerrera.

crackerjack · May 31, 2018

Two On Three Handicap Match

Sting and "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. The Chosen Ones

Booker T vs. "The Dog-faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner

Mike Sanders, Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak vs. Rey Misterio Jr., Billy Kidman and ???

Alex Wright vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.

Lance Storm vs. Jason Jett

Bonus Question:

Who will Rey Misterio Jr. and Billy Kidman choose as their partner? AJ Styles

TheBigBad1013 · June 5, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="RsgfPd7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RsgfPd7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Week 2, November, 2001 Live from the Equidome in Burbank, California Attendance: 3.500 (sellout) </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="cWhj8wT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cWhj8wT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="yjZhkPT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yjZhkPT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> This week's edition of WCW Monday Nitro kicks off with some in-ring cruiserweight action as Alex Wright and Chavo Guerrero Jr. face off. It is a solid opening bout that sees both men split the offense roughly 50/50, but in the end it is Chavo who picks up the victory, hitting the Gory Bomb and pinning Wright, making sure to put his feet on the ropes for added leverage to make sure he gets the three count. Chavo Guerrero Jr. defeated Alex Wright at 4.57 by pinfall with a Gory Bomb (C+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="wNECq63.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wNECq63.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Following the opening match we cut to the back where "Mean" Gene Okerlund is standing by with BG James, and Gene asks BG about Lance Storm's challenge last week, which BG agreed to, that James has to stand in the middle of the ring and admit to the world that a Canadian is better than an American if he loses. BG says that this was always a matter of pride and respect to him, and the stipulation just adds a little bit of extra incentive. <img alt="IJIxeY2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IJIxeY2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The interview is then interrupted as Lance Storm walks into the camera's view. Storm scoffs at the notion that BG knows anything about pride, saying that nobody makes bigger fools of themselves than Americans do. Storm tells BG to pay attention because he's about to show him how it's done in the ring. Storm then walks off as BG just shakes his head as we cut to ringside where Lance Storm's music begins to play. (D+) <img alt="IJIxeY2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IJIxeY2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="p2oVAli.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p2oVAli.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> This match is all Lance Storm from start to finish as Storm outright dominates and out-wrestles his opponent, Jason Jett, who is nowhere near Storm's league. In a decisive victory, Storm forces Jett to submit to his Canadian Maple Leaf submision hold. Lance Storm defeated Jason Jett at 2.17 by submission with the Canadian Maple Leaf © <img alt="wNECq63.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wNECq63.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> BG James comes out onto the stage after the match, and he says that, since Storm added his own stipulation, it's only fair that this former D-O-DOUBLE-G does the same thing. So, if Storm loses at Mayhem, he'll have to stand in the middle of the ring on Nitro and admit that BG James--an American--is better than Lance Storm--a Canadian! The crowd seems to like this idea, which Tony Schiavone calls only fair, but Lance Storm doesn't look particularly pleased. Still, Storm gets on the mic and accepts the stipulation, saying that he's got nothing to worry about because he's not going to lose. (C-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="v70H8HK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/v70H8HK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="6eOQ29A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6eOQ29A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Mean" Gene Okerlund is backstage with Hugh Morrus and Road Warrior Animal and he asks them about their issues with the trio of Mike Sanders, Shawn Stasiak and Mark Jindrak. Hugh says that they are getting pretty sick and tired of those three getting involved in their business, like they did last week when they cost them their match against KroniK. Animal is even more direct, saying that he knows that those guys have matches at Mayhem against Rey and Kidman, but if they think that Hugh and him are just gonna let what they did slide...they've got another thing coming. Animal says that they've got an ass-whupping with Mike Sanders, Mark Jindrak and Shawn Stasiak's names on it, and it's only a matter of time before they deliver it! (D+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="rxMZSbm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rxMZSbm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1S9VfKR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1S9VfKR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We cut back to ringside where Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo are making their way to the ring while Tony Schiavone explains that O'Haire and Palumbo are scheduled to be in action momentarily against--and that's as far as he gets before O'Haire and Palumbo are attacked from behind by... <img alt="waG19mm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/waG19mm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Gc4aCsx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Gc4aCsx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dNLwm1L.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dNLwm1L.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome, with Stacy Keibler directing traffic. Kanyon and Awesome's attack is swift and brutal and it leaves O'Haire and Palumbo down on the entrance ramp, while Stacy tells them that if they are stupid enough to show up on Sunday at Mayhem, there will be a whole lot more where that came from. Stacy then raises Kanyon and Awesome's arms as they stand tall here just six days before clashing with O'Haire and Palumbo at Mayhem. (C+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> We swing by the announce table where Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan are calling the action. Tony turns everyone attention to the two huge matches we've got coming up later tonight as Booker T will take on "The Dog-faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner, as well as our huge main event where the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Sting, will team up with "Macho Man" Randy Savage to take on The Chosen Ones in a two on three handicap match. Mike Tenay adds that Sting will defend the World Title against "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett this Sunday at Mayhem, while "Macho Man" Randy Savage will face off against "The Total Package" Lex Luger, adding that tonight's main event could have huge ramifications as we head toward Mayhem. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair's music then starts playing and Tony sends us back down to the ring. (C+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="zah6nFe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zah6nFe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GQpaxEc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GQpaxEc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Ric Flair is accompanied by the beautiful Miss Jones, and as the two of them make their way to the ring, Tony Schiavone uses the opportunity to recap the events of last week's Nitro where Ric Flair convinced Eric Bischoff to book a match between Flair and "The Cat" for Mayhem. Once in the ring, Flair gets on the mic and says that he did everything he could to help "The Cat", he did everything he could to steer him right, but there comes a time when all the talking in the world won't solve anything and you have to turn to other means...and that moment arrived between the two of them the moment "The Cat" kicked him in the face. Flair is about to continue, but he is suddenly interrupted by... <img alt="t5bgsE2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t5bgsE2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "The Cat", who makes his way out from the back to stand at the top of the entrance ramp. "The Cat" tells Flair that since he took it upon himself to get a match booked for Mayhem, he decided to take it upon himself to get a match booked for Flair tonight. "The Cat" then introduces Flair's opponent for tonight... <img alt="4YiUXKD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4YiUXKD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="A2H6UAI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A2H6UAI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And out from the back walk both members of KroniK! Flair, who is dressed in a suit, takes off the jacket and readies himself in the ring, but as Mike Tenay points out, the odds are stacked against "The Nature Boy" because he wasn't expecting to compete tonight and he has had no time whatsoever to prepare. (C+) <img alt="zah6nFe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zah6nFe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="GQpaxEc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GQpaxEc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="A2H6UAI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A2H6UAI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="4YiUXKD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4YiUXKD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "The Cat" looks very pleased with himself as he watches from the top of the entrance ramp as Brian Adams dominates the early parts of this match while Bobby "The Brain" Heenan praises "The Cat" for securing the best posisble situation for himself heading into Mayhem by hiring KroniK tonight. Adams dominates the majority of this one, but Flair refuses to give up and he keeps fighitng back, even landing a low blow behind the referee's back. The finish of this one comes when Bryan Clark enters the ring and joins his tag team partner in a two on one beatdown of "The Nature Boy", causing this one to end with a disqualification. Ric Flair defeated Brian Adams at 7.10 by disqualification when Bryan Clark got involved © The match is over and Ric Flair may have won, but it is obvious that this wasn't about winning for Adams and Clark, it was about doing what they were paid to do; hurt "The Nature Boy" and weaken him before his match against "The Cat" at Mayhem. "The Cat" watches from the stage with a smile on his face as Adams and Clark hit their High Times double chokeslam finisher on "The Nature Boy" in the middle of the ring. With Flair laid out, "The Cat" finally dares to enter the ring and arrogantly places his foot on Flair's chest while Tony and Mike complain about "The Cat" hiring KroniK to do his dirty work here tonight on Nitro. © </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="7PSSM69.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7PSSM69.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TTtujDA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TTtujDA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Somewhere in the back, the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Sting, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage are seen talking. Sting is telling Savage that he knows that he's heated right now due to everything going on with Jarrett, but he needs him to keep his cool tonight. Savage says that, ooohh yeah, things are definitely heated between him and Jeff Jarrett, but he also reminds Sting that he controls the madness, the madness doesn't control him, and tonight Sting can count on the "Macho Man" to be one hundred percent in the game. (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="GHRyeKg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GHRyeKg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Elsewhere in the back, Vampiro stands facing the camera with what looks like a kind of twisted smile on his face. Vampiro says that after weeks of wallowing in the darkness, the first of his Dark Disciples is finally ready to show the world his new, true self. As Vampiro laughs, out from the shadows behind him steps... <img alt="aKvdXBw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aKvdXBw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> A very different looking Shannon Moore, who we haven't seen since he lost the hair versus hair match at Halloween Havoc to AJ Styles. Vampiro says that Shannon is merely the first of many who will join him in the darkness, and soon the Dark Disciples will spread across the entire country, as well as the rest of the world. (D) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="aiJ3oYx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aiJ3oYx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="e0KbmYl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/e0KbmYl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ijZDMft.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ijZDMft.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Following that, we cut to yet another place in the back where "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner, "The Dog-faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner, and Midajah are standing in front of the camera--no sign of "Mean" Gene for this one. Scott does the talking here, talking directly at the camera as he says that tonight his brother is gonna give Booker T the beating of his life while "Big Poppa Pump" and all of his freaks are gonna be watching the show. Then, at Mayhem, whatever is left after Rick gets done with Booker, Scott is gonna mop up and throw out with the rest of the trash. And as for Kevin Nash, if he's stupid enough to show his face in the ring, either tonight or on Sunday, "FreakZilla" is gonna put him back on the shelf for another ten to twelve months! The trio then walk off, with Rick Steiner barking along the way, and we cut back to the ring for some six man tag team action. (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="KZ3THeU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KZ3THeU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7bFbOrf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7bFbOrf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SvNacxY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvNacxY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="qnDHH19.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qnDHH19.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TqDQ0Kz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TqDQ0Kz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qc8WHPD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qc8WHPD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="YJdjdt3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YJdjdt3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> In what has to be a surprise for Sanders, Jindrak and Stasiak, the third man on Rey and Kidman's team turns out to be none other than Diamond Dallas Page. This is a solid match that sees Sanders, Jindrak and Stasiak take control by isolating Billy Kidman and wearing him down. This only works for so long, however, and Kidman eventually fights his way back into the match and makes the hot tag to DDP, who comes in and starts cleaning house. The match goes back and forth from there, and the finish comes about when Rey Misterio Jr. makes a blind tag just before DDP is able to catch Shawn Stasiak with a discus clothesline. Page calls for the Diamond Cutter, but the referee informs him that Rey is now the legal man. Stasiak isn't aware of this either as he gets back to his feet and goes after Page, only for Rey to roll him up from behind and secure the pinfall before Mark Jindrak can break up the count. Rey Misterio Jr., Billy Kidman and Diamond Dallas Page defeated Shawn Stasiak, Mark Jindrak and Mike Sanders at 12.22 by pinfall when Rey pinned Stasiak with a surprise roll-up (C+) <img alt="v70H8HK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/v70H8HK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="6eOQ29A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6eOQ29A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hugh Morrus and Road Warrior Animal run down to the ring after the match, but Sanders, Jindrak and Stasiak escape through the crowd before they can get their hands on them. Tony then uses this opportunity to hype up the United States Championship and Cruiserweight Championship title matches that will take place this Sunday at Mayhem as Rey Misterio Jr. defends the US Title against Mark Jindrak, while Billy Kidman defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Mike Sanders. (D+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="O6ChwMw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O6ChwMw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="e0KbmYl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/e0KbmYl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="aiJ3oYx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aiJ3oYx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ijZDMft.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ijZDMft.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Scott Steiner and Midajah both accompany Rick Steiner to the ring for his match against Booker T, stacking the deck against Booker, as both Tony and Mike point out. That turns out to be spot on as Scott's presence at ringside serves as a constant distraction for Booker, who always has to keep an eye on "Big Poppa Pump" as well as deal with "The Dog-faced Gremlin". No easy task at all, but Booker proves to be up to the challenge as he survives Scott's interference attempts and ultimately picks up the win after hitting the Bookend on Rick in a good match. Booker T defeated Rick Steiner at 9.24 by pinfall with the Bookend (B) The match is over but, to no one's great surprise, Scott Steiner enters the ring and attacks Booker immediately after the match, beating him down with some brutal clubbing blows. Booker is able to fight his way back to his feet, however, and ss Booker and Steiner are brawling in the ring... <img alt="YiAV5xv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YiAV5xv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash makes his way out from the back and down to the ring as well. Nash steps over the top rope and enters the ring just as Booker catches Steiner with an Axe Kick! Nash then attacks Booker from behind, beating him down, and then he plants Booker with the Jackknife Powerbomb! With Booker T down, Nash turns his attention to Scott Steiner as he drags Scott back to his feet, and he hits a Jackknife on "Big Poppa Pump" as well! "Big Sexy" stands tall just six days before the number one contender's match at Mayhem! (A*) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="O9mmnFa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O9mmnFa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We cut to the back where "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan is walking down a hallway toward the Jung Dragons' locker room. When he gets there, he tries to enter the locker room only to find that it's locked. "Hacksaw" both knocks and calls out to the Dragons, but he doesn't get any response. A dejected looking "Hacksaw" then walks off as the Tony Schiavone notes that it looks like Duggan's stint as the Dragons' manager has come to an end which, according to Bobby Heenan, is about time. (D+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="9umPviH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9umPviH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="epiwJ9r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/epiwJ9r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tjPJopW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tjPJopW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> It is almost main event time and The Chosen Ones make their way down to the ring before their match, but apparently they've got a few things on their minds first as Jeff Jarrett grabs a mic. Jarrett says that tonight he and Totally Buff are gonna kill two birds with one stone; they'll take care of both Sting and Savage so that there will be nothing left of them for Sunday night, and then "The Chosen One" and "The Total Package" are gonna show the world why The Chosen Ones are exactly that! And if you don't like it...then you can choke on that, slapnuts! (B+) <img alt="9umPviH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9umPviH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="epiwJ9r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/epiwJ9r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tjPJopW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tjPJopW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="7PSSM69.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7PSSM69.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TTtujDA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TTtujDA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The referee does an admirable job of keeping order for much of this one, which means that even though "The Chosen Ones" have a man advantage, it is one on one in the ring. The crowd is way into this one and firmly behind the team of Sting and Randy Savage, cheering them on for each and every single comeback attempt they make during a match that Jeff Jarrett and the Tag Team Champions manage to dominate a good portion of, isolating both Sting and Savage in turn and wearing them down. Oddly enough, the turning point of the match comes when the referee loses control and all five men are in the ring brawling it out. Despite being at a disadvantage, Sting and Savage are able to fight off all three of their opponents, which leads to Jeff Jarrett rolling out of the ring and grabbing his Acoustic Equalizer. Jarrett then blasts Sting with the guitar in full view of the referee, who is left with no choice but to call for the disqualification. Sting and Randy Savage defeated The Chosen Ones at 14.33 by disqualification when Jeff Jarrett hit Sting with his guitar (B+) "The Chosen Ones" may have lost the match but they don't seem to particularly care as they don't waste any time continuing their assault on Sting and Savage. With the help of Luger and Bagwell, Jeff Jarrett is able to hit The Stroke on both Sting and Savage, leaving "The Chosen Ones" standing tall in the ring as the final Nitro before Mayhem comes to an end. (B+) </div></div></blockquote> Final Show Rating: B+ TV Rating: 1.92 Show increased popularity in 10 regions

TheBigBad1013 · June 5, 2018

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WCW Mayhem 2001 - Official Card

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Sting © vs. "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett

Comment:

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender's Match

"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Booker T vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner

Comment:

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. "The Total Package" Lex Luger

Comment:

WCW United States Championship

Rey Misterio Jr. © vs. Mark Jindrak

Comment:

Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo vs. Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome

Comment:

"The Cat" Ernest Miller vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

Comment:

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Billy Kidman © vs. Mike Sanders

Comment:

Loser Has To Proclaim The Winner And His Country To Be Superior

BG James vs. Lance Storm

Comment:

The Lloyd · June 5, 2018

This is a tough card to call!! Good job!!

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Sting © vs. "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett

Comment:

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender's Match

"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Booker T vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner

Comment:

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. "The Total Package" Lex Luger

Comment:

WCW United States Championship

Rey Misterio Jr. © vs. Mark Jindrak

Comment: Rey needs to be an underdog. It annoys me that 'babyfaces' have to win all the time. The biggest babyface success in WWE of the last few years has been Daniel Bryan, and he was a success because he NEVER won!!

Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo vs. Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome

Comment: Should be a fun match

"The Cat" Ernest Miller vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

Comment: Probably the only easy decision <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Billy Kidman © vs. Mike Sanders

Comment:

Loser Has To Proclaim The Winner And His Country To Be Superior

BG James vs. Lance Storm

Comment: Just because Storm would HATE it more

crackerjack · June 5, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Sting © vs. "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett

Comment: Since Double J still has commitments to Macho, the Stinger keeps it

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender's Match

"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Booker T vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner

Comment: Nash/Book seems ready for a one on one contest, so Steiner/Stinger it is

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. "The Total Package" Lex Luger

Comment: sup jeff

WCW United States Championship

Rey Misterio Jr. © vs. Mark Jindrak

Comment:

Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo vs. Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome

Comment:

"The Cat" Ernest Miller vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

Comment:

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Billy Kidman © vs. Mike Sanders

Comment:

Loser Has To Proclaim The Winner And His Country To Be Superior

BG James vs. Lance Storm

Comment:

DGenerationMC · June 5, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Sting © vs. "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender's Match

"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Booker T vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. "The Total Package" Lex Luger

WCW United States Championship

Rey Misterio Jr. © vs. Mark Jindrak

Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo vs. Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome

"The Cat" Ernest Miller vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Billy Kidman © vs. Mike Sanders

Loser Has To Proclaim The Winner And His Country To Be Superior

BG James vs. Lance Storm

Beejus · June 6, 2018

Mayhem looks like it's going to live up to it's name, can't wait to see what we are heading into next!

Sting - I can't really see you only giving Sting a month with the belt, though I guess WCW 2000 would have only seen him hold it for an hour, so I won't be shocked if the title goes back to Jarrett here thanks to Eric and TB. But you're not spastic, so I'm going to stick with Sting.

Kevin Nash - The heel turn should have netted him a ton of great momentum, so I'd be willing to see Nash vs. Sting at Starrcade. Won't be surprised to see someone help him get it... after all, I'm sure he can find some other people who used to be "4 Life" who would be willing to rejoin his side.

Randy Savage - Randy looks strong as he heads on to Starrcade to face Jarrett... or maybe he'll find a way to face Bischoff, which would be a very fun Starrcade bout!

Rey Misterio - As much as I like Jindrak, I just can't see him grabbing the US title. Not when it's doing the whole "workhorse title" gig with Rey.

Kanyon and Awesome - Complete toss-up, but I could see these guys picking up gold very soon while O'Haire and Palumbo could be spitting any time. Not that you've set them up for splitting, but they (or just Sean) are clearly set for singles success, so you could split them at any point and it will make sense.

Ric Flair - Likely by count out or DQ as Cat bails on the match.

Mike Sanders - Totally pulling for the underdog here, but it will give the "invaders" more logical reasons to still be showing up every week.

Lance Storm - If you're buckling down on the "Canada is better" schtick, then this is the time to really push it over the edge. Flag match next month?

Kijar · June 6, 2018

WCW Mayhem 2001 - Official Card

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Sting © vs. "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett

Comment:

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender's Match

"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Booker T vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner

Comment:

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. "The Total Package" Lex Luger

Comment:

WCW United States Championship

Rey Misterio Jr. © vs. Mark Jindrak

Comment:

Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo vs. Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome

Comment:

"The Cat" Ernest Miller vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

Comment:

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Comment: forever

Loser Has To Proclaim The Winner And His Country To Be Superior

BG James vs. Lance Storm

Comment:

Shannon Moore megapush incoming

Henderson · June 6, 2018

WCW Mayhem 2001 - Official Card

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Comment: For all things holy, don't take the title off Sting for a long time!

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender's Match

"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Booker T vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner

Comment: Heel turn all but confirmed Nash winning

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. "The Total Package" Lex Luger

Comment:

WCW United States Championship

Comment:

Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo vs. Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome

Comment:

"The Cat" Ernest Miller vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

Comment:

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Comment:

Loser Has To Proclaim The Winner And His Country To Be Superior

BG James vs. Lance Storm

Comment: Hopefully after this Storm starts to move into the upper card.

Satyr24 · June 7, 2018

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Comment:

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender's Match

"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. Booker T vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner

Comment:

"Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. "The Total Package" Lex Luger

Comment:

WCW United States Championship

Comment:

Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo vs. Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome

Comment:

"The Cat" Ernest Miller vs. "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair

Comment:

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Comment:

Loser Has To Proclaim The Winner And His Country To Be Superior

BG James vs. Lance Storm

Comment:

TheBigBad1013 · June 15, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="AffOwkX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AffOwkX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Week 2, November, 2001 Live from Fairgrounds Grandstand Arena in Costa Mesa, California Attendance: 7.000 (sellout) </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> WCW United States Championship <img alt="BtqI9mq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BtqI9mq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="qnDHH19.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qnDHH19.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="7bFbOrf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7bFbOrf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="SvNacxY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvNacxY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Mayhem kicks off with the first of three title matches set for tonight as the United States Champion, Rey Misteiro Jr., takes on one-third of the Invaders in Mark Jindrak. Jindrak is accompanied to the ring by Shawn Stasiak, which once again puts the Champion at a distinct disadvantage because, as Mike Tenay points out, Rey knows that he cannot allow himself to forget about Stasiak even for a moment, which is tough to do when you also have to contend with Mark Jindrak. This is a solid opening bout that sees Rey fire off an early flurry of offense, but he gets slowed down by a timely distraction by Shawn Stasiak which allows Mark Jindrak to take control. The next several minutes are basically a two on one situation, with Stasiak getting involved every time Jindrak draws the referee's attention away from Rey. This continues until Rey is able to turn the tables, leading to Jindrak accidentally colliding with Stasiak and sending him to the floor. Rey kicks things into high gear, attacking Jindrak from all sides and angles and building up a ton of momentum in the process. Rey even connects with his Springboard Hurricanrana and the referee might have counted the one-two-three, had it not been for Shawn Stasiak breaking up the pin, causing the match to end by disqualification instead. Rey Misterio Jr. defeated Mark Jindrak at 12.05 by disqualification when Shawn Stasiak got involved. Rey Misterio Jr. retains the WCW United States Championship (C+) The match is over and Rey Misterio Jr. has retained the United States Championship, but not in the way that he would have preferred. There is also a price to pay for Rey as Shawn Stasiak and Mark Jindrak attack him again after the match. They do a number on him and it doesn't look like they are planning to stop any time soon, but thankfully... <img alt="qc8WHPD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qc8WHPD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Diamond Dallas Page is out from the back and he hits the ring and helps Rey fight off both Invaders! With Jindrak and Stasiak retreating back up the ramp, Page checks on Rey while Tony and Mike both praise DDP for doing the right thing here tonight....AND THAT'S WHEN DDP HITS THE DIAMOND CUTTER ON REY MISTERIO JR!!!???! The crowd is absolutely stunned as DDP just turned on Rey Misterio Jr. and laid him out with a Diamond Cutter out of nowhere, and even the announcers are left wondering "why" as Page holds up the Diamond Cutter sign above a down-and-out US Champion. (B-) <div style="text-align:right;">Diamond Dallas Page turned heel here and the turn was a complete success</div></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YiAV5xv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YiAV5xv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Following that shocking turn of events to kick off Mayhem, we cut to the back where "Mean" Gene Okerlund is standing by with "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash. Gene asks Nash about his match later tonight against Booker T and Scott Steiner for a future shot at the World Title. Nash, seeming chilled and relaxed as only "Big Sexy" can, says that if you watched Nitro last Monday you know exactly what's gonna happen here tonight because it'll be the same thing; "Big Sexy" standing tall in the middle of the ring with Booker T and Scotty Steiner laid out at his feet. After that, he'll head straight to Starrcade, the biggest show of the year, and pick himself up another World Championship. (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="rxMZSbm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rxMZSbm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1S9VfKR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1S9VfKR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="waG19mm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/waG19mm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Gc4aCsx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Gc4aCsx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="dNLwm1L.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dNLwm1L.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tag team action is up next as Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome face off against Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo in a match that Mike Tenay calls "a battle between two future Tag Team Championship teams". Bobby "The Brain" Heenan tries to persuade either Tenay or Schiavone to make a bet on which team will become Tag Team Champions first, with Bobby going with Kanyon and Awesome, but Tony and Mike both turn him down--which prompts Bobby to comment that Tony and Mike are smarter than they look because they would be foolish to bet against "The Brain". Despite O'Haire and Palumbo still being a bit rough around the edges, this is a good match with plenty of back and forth action throughout, and both teams look exactly like what Mike Tenay called them; future Tag Team Champions. Stacy Keibler makes her presence felt by distracting the referee, arguing with him while Chris Kanyon lands a low blow on Chuck Palumbo to put themselves in control of the match. The "usual" tag team strategy of isolating one opponent, in this case Chuck Palumbo, doesn't work here, however, as Palumbo is able to fight his way out of the corner and get to O'Haire to make the tag. This turns out to be the theme of the match as neither team can gain control for very long at the time, which Mike Tenay attributes to the fact that both teams are so evenly matched, but he also wonders if perhaps the experience factor is going to come into play, which should favor Kanyon and Awesome given they have more years of experience than their opponents. Things finally break down, as tag matches tend to do, and Chuck Palumbo clotheslines Mike Awesome, and himself, over the top rope and outside the ring, leaving Sean O'Haire and Chris Kanyon alone in the ring. Sensing his opportunity, Kanyon goes on the offensive and tries to catch O'Haire with the Kanyon Kutter, but it is O'Haire who catches Kanyon by surprise with a superkick instead! Kanyon goes down hard as O'Haire got all of the kick, and then O'Haire starts climbing the turnbuckle. Stacy tries to get to him in time to try and stop him, but O'Haire leaps and hits the Seanton Bomb perfectly on Kanyon. O'Haire covers and picks up the three count and a huge win himself and Chuck Palumbo here at Mayhem. Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo defeated Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome at 16.50 by pinfall when O'Haire pinned Kanyon following a Seanton Bomb (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="aiJ3oYx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aiJ3oYx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="e0KbmYl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/e0KbmYl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ijZDMft.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ijZDMft.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We cut backstage where "Team Steiner", Scott, Rick and Midajah, are standing in front of the camera. There is no Gene Okerlund in sight for this one as Scott does the talking here, saying that "Big Daddy Bitch" may have gotten the jump on him last Monday but tonight it's gonna be the "Big Bad Booty Daddy" who gets the jump on Nash, just like he gets the jump on all his freaks (whatever that means, exactly). Scott continues by saying that he's gonna tear Nash and Booker apart tonight and that the World Title is as good as his already. (B) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="epiwJ9r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/epiwJ9r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tjPJopW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tjPJopW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Elsewhere in the back, "Mean" Gene Okerlund is presen and he is standing by with the WCW Tag Team Champions, "The Total Package" Lex Luger and Buff Bagwell, and Gene asks Luger about his match later tonight here at Mayhem against "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Luger says that he is honored that Jeff Jarrett picked him to take care of Randy Savage tonight and that is exactly what he's going to do. Luger tells Savage to "take a look at this" and then he flexes for the camera, telling Savage that he may be the "Macho Man" but he's "The Total Package" and that means that he's the best. Buff Bagwell then tells Gene that Savage has as much of a chance of winning his match tonight as Gene does of ever sporting a full head of hair again! "Buff Daddy" then laughs at his own mean-spirited joke as he as Luger walk off and Gene is left standing lone, feeling somewhat self-conscious. (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="wNECq63.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wNECq63.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="IJIxeY2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IJIxeY2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Tony Schiavone starts off by explaining the stipulation of this match, stating that the loser must stand in the middle of the ring tomorrow night on Nitro and proclaim the winner, and the winner's country, to be superior. As the match gets underway, it is BG James who takes control, coming out swinging with rights and lefts and taking the fight to Storm while Tony and Mike talk about how this match is all about pride and respect for BG James. BG goes for several pin attempts in the first few minutes, trying to catch Storm off guard, but Storm manages to kick out each time. After BG's initial flurry, Storm begins to take control as he goes to work on the left leg of BG James. All of Storm's offense is focused on the leg, which Mike Tenay calls great strategy by Storm, who he calls a true ring general. BG James fights heroically and he never backs down, but every time he tries to string some moves together, Storm cuts him off by going back to work on the leg. Despite the damage to BG's leg, Storm is unable to apply the Canadian Maple Leaf as, every time he goes for it, BG is able to counter it. After BG counters it for the third time, Storm goes for a quick roll-up instead, grabbing a handful of tights for added leverage as he steals a victory here at Mayhem. Lance Storm defeated BG James at 12.22 by pinfall with a roll-up while grabbing the tights (C+) The match is over and Lance Storm quickly leaves the ring and makes his way back up the ramp, looking less than thrilled with the way his victory came about. BG James is even less thrilled about it in the ring as he complains to the referee about Storm grabbing his tights, but the referee says he didn't see it. BG James is clearly unhappy, but, as Tony Schiavone points out, the outcome of this match means that BG James has to stand in the ring tomorrow night on Nitro and proclaim Lance Storm to be the superior athlete and Canada to be the superior country. © </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="O6ChwMw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O6ChwMw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Following that controversial ending, we cut backstage where "Mean" Gene Okerlund is back again, and this time he is standing by with Booker T. Gene notes that Booker will be in action coming up next here at Mayhem against Scott Steiner and Kevin Nash with a World Title shot on the line. Booker is hot already, saying that a few weeks ago he would have thought that Scott Steiner would be his number one target here tonight, but after what Nash has done over the past two weeks, he has painted one hell of a bullseye on his back and Booker is coming for him tonight. Now can you dig that? (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> WCW World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contender's Match <img alt="O6ChwMw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O6ChwMw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="YiAV5xv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YiAV5xv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="aiJ3oYx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aiJ3oYx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="ijZDMft.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ijZDMft.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Three of the biggest stars in the business go at it with a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line, so you know the fans are red-hot for this one. Booker T wastes no time going after Kevin Nash, and after watching the two of them slug it out for a bit, "Big Poppa Pump" gets involved as well as he clobbers both men. Steiner dishes out a belly to belly suplex to both Booker and Nash, and then he even does a few push-ups to show everyone that "The Big Bad Booty Daddy" is only just getting warmed up. Scott showboats for too long, however, and Booker T makes him pay for it with some big right hand punches and a back heel kick that takes Steiner down. As Scott rolls out of the ring to regroup, Booker T is blasted from behind by Nash, who shoves Booker into the corner and goes to work with elbows and knee strikes, framing the last big elbow before he delivers it. Nash then hits a sidewalk slam and scores the first near-fall of the match, but Booker kicks out after two. Nash pulls Booker back to his feet, hoists him up on his shoulder, looking to deliver snake eyes, but Booker T slips out the back and shoves Nash chest-first into the turnbuckle. Booker then takes Nash off his feet with a Harlem sidekick, and he does the same thing to Scott Steiner as he re-enters the ring. Booker spin-a-roonie's his way back to his feet and hooks Steiner for the Bookend, but Steiner elbows his way out of it and hits a belly to back suplex, leaving all three men down on the mat for the time being. All three men stir to life and get back to their feet at the same time. Booker charges at Nash, but Nash catches him with a big boot to the face. Steiner eats a big boot as well, and just like that "Big Sexy" is in control. Nash throws Booker into the corner and chokes him with his foot, then whips him into the ropes, looking to score with a big clothesline...but Booker ducks, hits the ropes again, and drops Nash with another big kick. Nash gets back to his feet again, only for Booker to kick him in the stomach and....AXE KICK!!! Booker hits the Axe Kick and he quickly covers, but Steiner is there to break it up. Steiner unleashes a flurry of brutal punches on Booker before launching him over the top rope...but Booker reverses and sends Steiner over the top rope and out of the ring instead! Unfortunately, Booker turns around and right into another big boot from Kevin Nash! The straps come down for "Big Sexy" and he sets Booker up for the Jackknife Powerbomb...and hits it! But wait-- <img alt="e0KbmYl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/e0KbmYl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "The Dog-faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner is suddenly in the ring and he attacks Nash, preventing him from covering Booker and potentially winning the match. As Nash brawls with Rick, Scott Steiner slips back into the ring, hits the Steiner Flatliner on Booker T, and covers him to pick up the three count and a huge victory that will see "Big Poppa Pump" get another shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in the near future. Scott Steiner defeated Booker T and Kevin Nash at 15.06 by pinfall when Steiner pinned Booker following a Steiner Flatliner after Rick Steiner attacked Nash. Scott Steiner earns a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship (B+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7PSSM69.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7PSSM69.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Mean" Gene Okerlund is backstage with the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Sting. Gene asks Sting about his rematch against Jeff Jarrett tonight, and Sting says that he has come here tonight prepared for anything and everything that Jarrett and Bischoff may have cooked up for him tonight. Sting says that everyone knows Jarrett doesn't play by the book and that he'll do whatever it takes to get the World Title back tonight, but if Jarrett thinks that he's just gonna walk in here and take it...well, then he's got another thing coming because tonight...it's showtime! (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> WCW Cruiserweight Championship <img alt="yQlOLne.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yQlOLne.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="TqDQ0Kz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TqDQ0Kz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="YJdjdt3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YJdjdt3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="KZ3THeU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KZ3THeU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="SvNacxY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvNacxY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Having already lost their opportunity to capture the United States Championship earlier tonight when Mark Jindrak lost to Rey Misterio Jr., the pressure is on Mike Sanders to deliver here if the night is not to be a total loss for the trio. Much like in the US Title match, Shawn Stasiak gets involved at every opportunity, turning this into a two on one situation despite Torrie Wilson's best efforts to alert the referee to the goings-on. But Billy Kidman is about as resilient as any Cruiserweight Champion we've seen in WCW, and he proves that again tonight as he endures and survives the two on one situation until he finds his moment to turn things in his favor by reversing a Mike Sanders powerbomb into a spinning DDT. From here, Kidman successfully fights off both Sanders and Stasiak, with Stasiak eating a dropkick that sends him flying off the apron and onto the floor. A dazed Mike Sanders walks right into a BK Bomb, and Kidman quickly ascends to the top turnbuckle and, wasting no time whatsoever, he executes a picture perfect Shooting Star Press, which gets him the one-two-three and another successful title defense. Billy Kidman defeated Mike Sanders at 9.17 by pinfall with a Shooting Star Press. Billy Kidman retains the WCW Cruiserweight Championship (C+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9umPviH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9umPviH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Following the Cruiserweight Championship match, we cut backstage where "Mean" Gene Okerlund is back once again and this time he is with "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett. Gene asks Jarrett about his opportunity to reclaim the World Championship tonight against Sting, and Jarrett says that tonight it's time for Sting to face the music and realize that lightning doesn't strike the same place twice. Jarrett says that Sting's luck has run out and tonight the World Title comes back home where it belongs; with "The Chosen One"! Jarrett then tells Gene to choke on that, slapnut, and then he walks off as we cut back to ringside. (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="TTtujDA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TTtujDA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="epiwJ9r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/epiwJ9r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="tjPJopW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tjPJopW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Two of the biggest stars in the history of WCW square off next here at Mayhem as "Macho Man" Randy Savage goes one on one with "The Total Package" Lex Luger. Mike Tenay points out that Luger is here tonight to do Jeff Jarrett's dirty work for him, which Tony Schiavone agrees with, while Bobby "The Brain" Heenan reminds them both that Totally Buff are the WCW Tag Team Champions, so maybe they ought to show them some respect. The match is a straight up brawl with both men throwing their fair share of punches. The match spills outside and this is when Lex Luger takes control of the match by arguing with the referee to allow "Buff Daddy" to get involved as he clotheslines Savage behind the referee's back. Luger rolls Savage back into the ring and works him over some more, and then he calls for the Rack. Luger goes to hoist Savage up in the Torture Rack, but Savage is able to fight out of it! Savage unloads in Luger with punches, kicks and elbows, and when Buff tries to enter the ring, he gets decked as well. Savage hits a pair of atomic drops, a trio of clotheslines, and then he bodyslams Luger in the middle of the ring. As Savage climbs to the top rope, Buff Bagwell tries to grab his leg, but Savage is able to kick him off. Savage then leaps and connects with the big Elbow Drop from the top rope and this one is over! Randy Savage defeated Lex Luger at 9.56 by pinfall with the Flying Elbow Drop (C+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="zah6nFe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zah6nFe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="GQpaxEc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GQpaxEc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="t5bgsE2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t5bgsE2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair comes down to the ring for his match against "The Cat", and Flair is accompanied by Miss Jones. "The Cat" is out next and he makes his way down to ringside, but he doesn't enter the ring. Instead he remains on the floor as the music is cut off, and Flair is calling for "The Cat" to enter the ring so they can finally get this thing settled once and for all...but then "The Nature Boy" is suddenly nailed with a low blow from behind by Miss Jones! The crowd boos as "The Cat" quickly enters the ring and hits the Feliner on Flair! With Flair laid out, "The Cat" and Miss Jones reunite in the ring, raising each other's arms in celebration as they just put one over on "The Dirtiest Player In The Game" here at Mayhem. (C-) <div style="text-align:right;">Miss Jones turned heel here and the turn was a complete success</div></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> Following the match that never actually happened, we cut to the announce table where Tony Schiavone, sitting alongside Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan, informs us all that our feature bout, main event of the evening; Sting versus Jeff Jarrett for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, is coming up next here at Mayhem. Tony notes that Sting won the World Title one month ago at Halloween Havoc, and that "The Chosen One" is looking to regain the Championship here tonight. Bobby Heenan says that Sting never would have won the title if it hadn't been for Randy Savage sticking his nose in Jarrett's business, but Mike Tenay quickly points out that all Savage did at Halloween Havoc was prevent Jarrett from using the guitar as a weapon against Sting, like he has done against so many other competitors here in WCW. Heenan dismisses this, however, adding that it doesn't even matter because Jarrett is going to set the record straight tonight. (B) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> WCW World Heavyweight Championship <img alt="Sk5LgZj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Sk5LgZj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="7PSSM69.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7PSSM69.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="9umPviH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9umPviH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> As this one starts off slowly with both Champion and Challenger feeling each other out, Mike Tenay talks about how this will be a match between two highly experienced competitors who won't make many mistakes, and he reminds everyone that even though Jeff Jarrett still has many good years ahead of him he already has a lot of years of in-ring experience under his belt--as does, of course, the reigning World Champion. It is Jarrett who gains the first real advantage in the match and he does it by sticking a thumb into Sting's eye in what Tony Schiavone calls "true Jeff Jarrett fashion", which Bobby Heenan naturally takes offense to on behalf of "The Chosen One". While the announcers argue, Jarrett himself takes too long taunting the crowd and pointing to his temple to tell them all how smart he is, which means that Sting is ready and waiting when Jarrett finally turns around and Sting runs him over with a series of clotheslines. Sting follows up with a pair of atomic drops, and then finally a one handed bulldog. Sting howls at the crowd, who respond in kind, and then he is right back on the challenger, whipping him into the corner, climbing to the second turnbuckle, and raining down punches as the crowd counts along... One... Two... Three... Four... Five... Six... Seven... Eight... Nine... Ten!!! With ten shots delivered, Sting jumps down and allows Jarrett to stagger out of the corner, only to scoop him up and slam him onto the mat. Sting pulls Jarrett back to his feet and lays into him with some big time punches, driving Jarrett back first into the ropes. Sting then bounces off the ropes on the opposite side of the ring and he clotheslines Jarrett over the top rope and to the outside, much to the delight of the fans. Fired up, Sting beats his chest, howls at the crowd once more, and then he slings himself over the top rope and onto Jarrett with a diving crossbody! Sting seems to be in complete control, but a desperate Jeff Jarrett goes back to his thumb in the eye move, and then he sends Sting back-first into the guard rail, buying himself a much needed breather. Jarrett gets Sting back into the ring where he hits a swinging neckbreaker, and then he applies a sleeper hold on the Champion in the middle of the ring. The hold is locked in for a while and Jarrett does everything he can to wear Sting down, possibly even to the point of making him lose consciousness, which would then make him easy pickings for "The Chosen One" as Tony Schiavone explains. Mike Tenay replies that Sting is not easy pickings for anyone, and as if to prove Tenay's point, Sting starts fighting his way back to his feet at that moment. Sting fires off a couple of elbows to force separation, and then he bounces off the ropes looking for a clothesline, but Jarrett avoids it and Sting ends up right back in the sleeper hold again. This time, however, Jarrett isn't able to keep the sleeper on for long as Sting hits a belly to back suplex which leaves both men down in the middle of the ring as Mike Tenay notes that the match is beginning to take its toll on both Champion and Challenger here. The referee begins his count and both men are back to their feet at the count of seven. Sting and Jarrett trade punches in the ring until Sting gains the upper hand, driving Jarrett into the corner, then whipping him across the ring into the opposite corner. Sting follows and delivers not one, not two, but three Stinger Splashes in a row. Jarrett staggers out of the corner on shaky legs, and Sting drives him to the mat with another one handed bulldog, which gets the Champion a two and a half before "The Chosen One" kicks out. <img alt="epiwJ9r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/epiwJ9r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tjPJopW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tjPJopW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Lex Luger and Buff Bagwell make their way down to the ring, looking somewhat worse for wear after the punishment they received at the hands of "Macho Man" Randy Savage earlier. Bagwell jumps up on the apron and distracts the referee while Luger grabs one of Jarrett's guitars from under the ring. As Sting goes to confront Bagwell, Luger slides the guitar to Jarrett, then joins his tag team partner in distracting Sting. The referee sends Totally Buff to the back, but while he is busy doing so, Jarrett takes advantage of the opportunity created by his "Chosen Ones" allies to blast Sting over the head with the guitar! Jarrett gets rid of the evidence as best he can, and then he yells at the referee and makes the cover... 1... 2... ...3!!!! NO, WAIT!!!! Sting just barely managed to get his shoulder up before the three count. Jarrett can't believe it as he grabs his head, his eyes wide in disbelief. Despite Jarrett's arguments, the referee maintains that Sting kicked out, which he did. Putting the disappointment behind him, Jarrett pulls Sting back to his feet and sets him up for the Stroke...but Sting reverses it into a slightly modified version of the Scorpion Deathdrop! Exhausted from the match, not to mention having a guitar smashed over his head a few moments ago, Sting can't make the cover right away but he does eventually manage to get an arm across Jarrett's chest... 1... 2... ...3!!! NO! This time it is "The Chosen One" who just barely manages to kick out, and Mike Tenay is quick to point out that if Sting could have made the cover a little bit sooner, the match would be over right now, which Bobby Heenan says is ridiculous because Mike has no way of knowing if Jarrett would have kicked out--which Heenan, of course, knows that he would have. Both men slowly get back to their feet and Jarrett tries to strike first with a clothesline, but Sting ducks, grabs Jarrett, and drives him into the mat with a belly to back suplex. Then, digging deep, Sting wills himself back to his feet, grabs Jarrett's legs and....SCORPION DEATHLOCK!!! Sting has the hold locked in and Jarrett is screaming in pain, but fighting for all he's worth to get to the ropes. He almost gets there, but then Sting drags him back to the center of the ring and applies even more pressure, leaving "The Chosen One" with no other option than to tap out! Sting defeated Jeff Jarrett at 19.57 by submission with the Scorpion Deathlock. Sting retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship (B+) And with a shot of Sting being handed the WCW World Heavyweight Championship title belt that he just defended in heroic fashion, Mayhem comes to an end. </div></div></blockquote> Final Show Rating: B+ PPV Buyrate 0.20 (80.448 buys) Show increased popularity in 11 regions

TheBigBad1013 · June 17, 2018

Time for another round of prediction contest results and for the first time ever we have no less than three people who tied for first place:

Satyr24, Kijar and Henderson all share first place with 21 hits

And Crackerjack and Beejus tied for second place with 20 hits

Obviously i picked a bad month to not have any bonus questions for the PPV <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

But in all seriousness I want to thank everyone who predicted and/or commented during this past month of shows. It is much appreciated.

Prizes will be sent out as soon as I figure them out (I'm hoping it will be within the next few days).

I quite liked the card for Mayhem and I hope that you all enjoyed the show. Now we head toward Starrcade, which I am personally very excited for. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Beejus · June 17, 2018

Sting as champion against Scott Steiner at Starrcade? Sign me up!

TheBigBad1013 · June 22, 2018

<div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="RsgfPd7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RsgfPd7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Week 3, November, 2001 Live from Chevrolet Del Mar Arena in San Diego, California Attendance: 3.500 (sellout) </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="IJIxeY2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IJIxeY2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> With WCW Mayhem 2001 less than twenty-four hours behind us, Monday Nitro comes to you live from San Diego and we kick things off with Lance Storm making his way to the ring to nothing but boos from the sell-out crowd. Once in the ring, it becomes clear that Storm is out here to gloat about his victory last night against BG James, and with the stipulation being that BG now has to come down to the ring and admit that Storm and Canada are better than and far superior to BG and America, Storm says that it's time for everyone in this building to hear the cold, harsh truth from one of their own. <img alt="wNECq63.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wNECq63.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> BG James comes out from the back, looking less than thrilled, while Tony Schiavone comments on the fact that BG James stood up for his country and his fellow Americans, but came up short against Storm last night, albeit by hook or crook. BG gets on the mic and says that since Storm cheated to beat him last night, there is no way in hell that he'll honor the stipulation here tonight--adding that if Storm doesn't like that then he's got two words for him! BG does the crotch chop at Storm, and then he leaves the ring and walks off, leaving Storm fuming in the ring. As BG walks away, Storm gets on the mic and says that it's typical of Americans to go back on their word when they lose. Storm also says that he is being unfairly held back and-- <iframe width="200" height="200" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TKdA9RqwGSQ" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/TKdA9RqwGSQ"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="7PSSM69.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7PSSM69.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And that is when Storm is suddenly interrupted by the music of the WCW World Heavyweight Champion himself, Sting! (B-) Sting comes down to the ring to a great ovation from the crowd as the announcers put over the fact that Sting retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship last night at Mayhem against "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett--but what he is doing out here now? Once in the ring, Sting grabs a mic of his own and says that while he disagrees with almost everything that Storm says, he does agree that Storm deserves an opportunity. Sting says that he wants Storm, and everyone else, to have the opportunities they deserve, the opportunities they earn. And even though Storm did cheat to beat BG James last night, Storm does deserve an opportunity based on his performance these last several months--in fact, Sting wants Storm to have his opportunity TONIGHT! Sting says that if Storm can beat him tonight, then he'll gladly put the World Title on the line against Storm next week on Nitro. The World Champion just issued a big time challenge and Storm is about to respond, but... <iframe width="200" height="200" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uZITiFfFlPM" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/uZITiFfFlPM"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="aiJ3oYx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aiJ3oYx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="e0KbmYl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/e0KbmYl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ijZDMft.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ijZDMft.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The loud sirens of "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner's music cuts him off. (A) "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner, "The Dog-faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner and Midajah all make their way out onto the stage, and Scott gets on the mic and asks Sting what the hell he thinks he's doing because there's only one number one contender and it's "The Big Bad Booty Daddy". Steiner says he earned his shot last night and now Sting wants to just hand out title shots? NO f*cking way! Things look like they could get very heated very quickly here, but then... <iframe width="200" height="200" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0i0dGK5qmzg" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/0i0dGK5qmzg"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="sSiM1MW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sSiM1MW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Eric Bischoff's music hits and the owner of WCW is out from the back to attempt to calm the situation, promising Scott that he'll get his World Title match at Starrcade, regardless of who the Champion is. As for Sting's offer to Storm, Bischoff says he'll let it stand because it's good television and if Sting wants to make things difficult for himself, then he's not gonna stop him. It is Sting versus Lance Storm in tonight's main event and if Storm wins, he'll get a World Title match next week on Nitro! (B+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="t5bgsE2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t5bgsE2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GQpaxEc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GQpaxEc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Mean" Gene Okerlund is backstage with "The Cat" Ernest Miller and Miss Jones, and after announcing that Ric Flair will not be on Nitro tonight as a result of what took place last night, Gene asks "The Cat" how he feels about himself right now? "The Cat" says that he feels pretty damn good after taking out the trash last night and not even the sour, constipated look on Gene's face right now is gonna bring him down tonight. Gene asks Miss Jones how she could turn on Flair after everything Flair had done to help her, but Miss Jones just scoffs and says that Flair was only interested in one thing and it wasn't in helping her. She says that they played Flair from the start and he fell for it like a charm. "The Cat" then tells Gene that he is no longer allowed to speak to them because he's got a match coming up and it's time to take care of some business. (D+) <img alt="t5bgsE2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/t5bgsE2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="GQpaxEc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GQpaxEc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="cWhj8wT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cWhj8wT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Our first match of the night features "The Cat" and Alex Wright in one on one action, and this is largely about "The Cat", who dominates in the ring while Tony, Mike and Bobby talk about "The Cat" and Miss Jones' actions last night at Mayhem, setting up "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Alex Wright does get a little flurry of offense in, but his run of poor luck continues after Miss Jones provides a distraction to halt Wright's momentum and allow "The Cat" to hit the Feliner and pick up the win. "The Cat" defeated Alex Wright at 4.32 by pinfall with the Feliner (D+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1S9VfKR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1S9VfKR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rxMZSbm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rxMZSbm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> As "The Cat" and Miss Jones celebrate in the ring, we cut to the back where "Mean" Gene Okerlund is standing by with Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo, who are fresh off a huge victory last night at Mayhem against Chris Kanyon and Mike Awesome. Gene asks them about their win last night, and O'Haire says that after last night they have their sights set on the WCW Tag Team Championships once again, and if Totally Buff have the guts, they'll face them any time, any place. Chuck Palumbo adds that Totally Buff better get ready because they're coming for those titles one way or another. © </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="NKRpVmw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NKRpVmw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="aKvdXBw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aKvdXBw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />w/<img alt="GHRyeKg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GHRyeKg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Shannon Moore competes in his first match since being revealed as the first of Vampiro's Dark Disciples and at first sight it appears to be a success as he makes short work of Lash Leroux, dominating the match and picking up the win after hitting the Mooregasm, with Vampiro watching at ringside. Shannon Moore defeated Lash Leroux at 2.40 by pinfall with the Mooregasm (D) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="qnDHH19.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qnDHH19.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TqDQ0Kz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TqDQ0Kz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="YJdjdt3.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YJdjdt3.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> In the back, Rey Misterio Jr., Billy Kidman and Torrie Wilson are talking as Kidman and Torrie are checking up on Rey after the surprising attack he suffered at the hands of Diamond Dallas Page last night at Mayhem. Rey admits that he never saw the attack coming, but he also vows that he's not leaving this building tonight without some answers. As Rey sets off, presumably in search of DDP and some answers, Kidman and Torrie both look a bit concerned before we cut elsewhere. (C-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="O9mmnFa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O9mmnFa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Back at ringside, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's music hits and "Hacksaw" comes down to the ring for a rare promo from him. "Hacksaw" says that now that he has given the American Dragons a few weeks to cool down, he hopes that they will find it in their hearts to forgive him tonight. "Hacksaw" then asks them to please come out here because he wants to apologize to them face to face so they can put this whole mess behind them. <img alt="9KBcilD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9KBcilD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DQd8EOs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DQd8EOs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Dragons are out from the back and they join "Hacksaw" in the ring. For a while it looks like they are actually considering forgiving "Hacksaw", even with all of the trouble and bad luck he has brought them, but it turns out to be nothing more than a act as they suddenly and viciously attack Duggan, beating him down in the middle of the ring until a group of referees run down to stop them. The Dragons just turned on "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan! (D) <div style="text-align:right;">The Jung Dragons turned heel in this segment. Unfortunately, the turn didn't go down particularly well as there was a feeling that there had been too many "shock turns" recently.</div></div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="O6ChwMw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O6ChwMw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Mean" Gene Okerlund is backstage with Booker T, and Gene asks Booker about his loss last night at Mayhem and where that loss leaves him in the big picture. Booker says that as much as he hates to see Scott Steiner get the World Title match, the one positive it leaves him with is that now he can focus on that backstabbing coward, Kevin Nash. Booker says that where he's from a man is only as good as his word and that means that Nash ain't worth a damn thing. Booker calls Nash a big coward and challenges him to prove him wrong by facing him in the ring one on one--any time, any place. (C+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="9umPviH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9umPviH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="epiwJ9r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/epiwJ9r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tjPJopW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tjPJopW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "The Chosen Ones" come down to the ring while Tony, Mike and Bobby talk about the fact that "The Chosen Ones" didn't have a particularly good night last night at Mayhem, with Jeff Jarrett losing his World Title rematch against Sting and "The Total Package" Lex Luger losing to "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Tony also manages to hype up the fact that "The Chosen Ones" have a match coming up next, and then the announcers shut up as Jeff Jarrett gets on the mic. Jarrett tells everyone in the building to shut up because he is "The Chosen One", he's the one with all the stroke around here, and they'll do what he tells them to do (which, of course, they don't). Jarrett says that he should be the World Champion right now and the only reason he isn't is because of the jealousy of Randy Savage. Jarrett says that he never would have lost the title if it hadn't been for Savage, and if he hadn't lost the title in the first place, Sting wouldn't have been able to gain a fluke victory against him last night at Mayhem either. Jarrett says that he'll make sure that Randy Savage pays for that, but for now he wants their opponents to get down to the ring because "The Chosen Ones" are ready to kick their asses! (A) <img alt="9umPviH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9umPviH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="epiwJ9r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/epiwJ9r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tjPJopW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tjPJopW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="v70H8HK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/v70H8HK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="6eOQ29A.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6eOQ29A.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="xeqPtl1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/xeqPtl1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hugh Morrus, Road Warrior Animal and Dustin Rhodes are the three men who face "The Chosen Ones" in six man tag team action, and it is a good match with plenty of back and forth action as Morrus, Animal and Rhodes are able to hold their own, which clearly becomes more and more frustrating for "The Chosen Ones" as the match progresses. "The Chosen Ones" are finally able to take control by isolating Hugh Morrus, but after a few minutes, Morrus is able to fight his way to his own corner and make the hot tag to Dustin Rhodes. But as Rhodes is taking care of business in the ring... <img alt="KZ3THeU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KZ3THeU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SvNacxY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SvNacxY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7bFbOrf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7bFbOrf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The Invaders make their presence felt by doing a quick "hit and run" style attack on Morrus and Animal. Furious, Morrus and Animal give chase, leaving Dustin Rhodes alone in the ring to take on all three members of "The Chosen Ones", who take full advantage and pretty soon it's all over and Jeff Jarrett hits The Stroke and picks up the pinfall victory. The Chosen Ones defeated Dustin Rhodes, Hugh Morrus and Road Warrior Animal at 10.04 by pinfall when Jarrett pinned Rhodes following The Stroke after The Invaders got involved (B-) <img alt="TTtujDA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TTtujDA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Macho Man" Randy Savage comes out onto the stage after the match and he gets on the mic and says that once again Jeff Jarrett proves that he can't get the job done unless someone stacks the deck in his favor. Jarrett, feeling cocky at the three on one situation, motions for Savage to come down to the ring. Savage does so--but not before receiving some backup in the form of... <img alt="rxMZSbm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rxMZSbm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1S9VfKR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1S9VfKR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo, who talked earlier tonight about having their sights set on the Tag Team Champions. No longer so cocky, Jarrett, Luger and Bagwell leave the ring as soon as Savage, O'Haire and Palumbo enter it, fleeing the confrontation and retreating back up the ramp. As "The Chosen Ones" disappear into the back, Tony Schiavone wonders how much longer Jeff Jarrett is going to continue running away from "Macho Man" Randy Savage, to which Bobby "The Brain" Heenan replies that Jarrett isn't running away, he is simply picking his battles--something that Tony is too stupid to understand. (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="qnDHH19.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qnDHH19.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> We cut to the back where the WCW United States Champion, Rey Misterio Jr., is still searching for Diamond Dallas Page, but clearly he hasn't found him yet. We then cut to Tony, Mike and Bobby at the announce table, and the three discuss DDP's actions last night, turning on Rey Misterio Jr. and hitting the Diamond Cutter on him when it looked like Page had come out to help Rey. (C+) The trio then turn their attention to what is still to come later tonight, specifically the main event where Sting will face Lance Storm and if Storm beats Sting, Sting has agreed to put the World Title on the line against Storm next week on Nitro. Mike Tenay brings up Storm's impressive list of accomplishments, but he also notes that Storm has yet to win the World Title, so this could easily be, and probably is, the biggest night of Lance Storm's career. Tony and Bobby both agree that this is indeed the biggest match in Storm's career, and then the howl of the Wolfpac music is heard throughout the building and we cut away from the announce table. (B-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="YiAV5xv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YiAV5xv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash slowly makes his way down to the ring to boos from the crowd. Once in the ring, Nash gets on the mic and announces that "Big Sexy" is in the house, and then turns his attention to Booker T, saying that he has been called many things in his life, but coward isn't one of them. Nash says that if Booker T wants a fight, all he has to do is look for the biggest, sexiest man around because he won't be hard to find. But Nash warns Booker to remember the saying "be careful what you wish for" because while Booker may think he wants a fight...he really doesn't. Nash then drops the mic and leans lazily against the top rope, awaing the arrival of his opponent here tonight. (B+) <img alt="YiAV5xv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YiAV5xv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="apBZcci.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/apBZcci.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Poor Jamie Knoble finds himself in a world of trouble here tonight, yet he does come to the ring with his game face on, much to his credit. Unfortunately, game face or no, the fact remains that Knoble is in the ring against one of the biggest stars in the business, and "Big Sexy" easily takes care of business, hitting the Jackknife Powerbomb for a squash victory. Kevin Nash defeated Jamie Knoble at 1.32 by pinfall with the Jackknife Powerbomb (C-) <img alt="O6ChwMw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O6ChwMw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The match is over, but Nash doesn't get much of a chance to celebrate his win as Booker T is out from the back and it looks like we're getting this fight right here, right now as Nash readies himself in the ring. Booker hits the ring without hesitation and a wild brawl ensues as both men are throwing haymakers and neither man is backing down. The ring quickly fills up with referees, members of security, and other officials, who manage to pry these two apart but it's clear that this issue is far from over. (B+) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="Z1DlA0N.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Z1DlA0N.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="waG19mm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/waG19mm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Gc4aCsx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Gc4aCsx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dNLwm1L.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dNLwm1L.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Following the chaotic scenes in the ring, we cut to the back where "Mean" Gene Okerlund is standing by with Chris Kanyon, Mike Awesome and Stacy Keibler, and Gene asks them about their loss last night at Mayhem to Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo. Stacy calls it nothing more than a minor setback and nothing for Gene, or anyone else, to worry about. That seems to be all the answer Gene gets from them tonight as they turn to leave, only to come face to face with... <img alt="lPwVnNo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lPwVnNo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Bam Bam Bigelow, who is making his return to WCW! Saying nothing, Bigelow is staring intently at Kanyon, and Stacy tells him to move out of the way, which Bigelow completely ignores. After more intense staring, which Kanyon avoids, the three decide to go around Bigelow as they walk away, leaving Bam Bam staring after them. Bam Bam Bigelow is back, but what was that all about? (C-) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="qnDHH19.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qnDHH19.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Rey Misterio Jr. comes down to the ring with the United States Championship title belt strapped around his waist, while Tony Schiavone recaps Rey's night so far, which basically consists of him looking for DDP, but not finding him. In the ring, Rey gets on the mic and says that he has spent most of the night looking for DDP, but since he seems to be nowhere to be found, Rey says that he's going to call out DDP to come face him in the ring right now to explain himself because it's time for some answers. After a lengthy wait, a new music hits and... <iframe width="200" height="200" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GehtkD_K9Rk" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/GehtkD_K9Rk"</a> frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> <img alt="hH12gGz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hH12gGz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Diamond Dallas Page makes his way out from the back, looking like he couldn't care less about what Rey is saying, or the fact that the fans are booing him. Page joins Rey in the ring, and Rey demands to know what last night was all about. After milking the moment for all it's worth, Page suddenly grabs Rey and hits another Diamond Cutter on him!!! Page has now hit two Diamond Cutters on Rey Misterio Jr. in as many nights, leading Tony Schiavone to wonder; what is going on with Diamond Dallas Page? (B) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="tzW2TbZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tzW2TbZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="v4ps6Ig.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/v4ps6Ig.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Hell Raiser debuts a new look tonight as he goes one on one with Konnan, perhaps hoping that a new look will equal new and better luck in the ring. Alas it is not to be, however. Hell Raiser does put up a decent fight, in what is also a decent match, but in the end it is Konnan who picks up the win by forcing Hell Raiser to submit to the Ziplock. Konnan defeated Hell Raiser at 6.27 by submission with the Ziplock © </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> It is almost main event time, but first Tony sends us to a replay of the brawl that took place between Kevin Nash and Booker T earlier tonight, which ended only when a small army of various officials and security people were able to separate them. Mike Tenay notes that Booker T has made it clear that he wants "Big Sexy" in the ring and, apparently, Nash is more than up for the fight as well. Bobby Heenan says that Kevin Nash has never backed down from a fight in his life, and if Booker T was smart he would back down before he gets hurt. Tony replies that Booker T is hardly one to back down from anyone either, which is why, whenever these two men finally go one on one, it should be one heck of a battle. Tony then sends us back down to the ring for our huge main event of the evening. (B) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"> If Lance Storm Wins, He Gets A World Title Shot Next Week On Nitro <img alt="7PSSM69.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7PSSM69.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />vs.<img alt="IJIxeY2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IJIxeY2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The announcers once again call this the biggest match in Lance Storm's career, but Storm doens't get off to a very good start as he constantly is a step behind Sting, who eventually ends the exchange as he dropkicks Storm off his feet. A frustrated Storm rolls out of the ring to regroup, while Mike Tenay wonders if Sting's experience advantage when it comes to big time matches is what is coming into play here early on. Storm does eventually find his footing in the match, hitting a snap suplex, a german suplex, and then going to work on Sting's left leg, which Tenay speculates is in preparation for the Canadian Maple Leaf. Storm controls the next several minutes of the match, making great use of his technical skills while never removing his focus from Sting's leg, prompting Mike Tenay to call Storm "a great in-ring general". Sting does eventually mount his comeback, unloading on Storm with rights and lefts, though he is clearly hampered by the damage that Storm has done to his leg. Sting hits a Stinger Splash in the corner and goes for a second, but a desperate Lance Storm pulls the referee in front of him and both Storm and the referee feel the impact of the Stinger Splash, though the referee's body shielded Storm from a portion of it. Sting scoop slams Storm and then he wakes up the referee, who is still rather groggy. As Sting sets up for the Scorpion Deathlock, the groggy referee slowly crawls into position, but then... <img alt="aiJ3oYx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aiJ3oYx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner is suddenly up on the apron of the ring, and Sting is close enough to the ropes that Steiner is able to blast him with his lead pipe without having to enter the ring! The referee is still pretty out of it and somehow he missed Steiner nailing Sting with the pipe. Lance Storm, taking full advantage, rolls Sting up into a pin attempt just as Sting collapses from the shot with the lead pipe, and...1...2...3!!! Lance Storm defeated Sting at 13.27 by pinfall with a roll-up after Scott Steiner hit Sting with a lead pipe. Lance Storm earns a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship next week on Nitro (B) And with that controversial ending to the main event, Monday Nitro comes to an end. </div></div></blockquote> Final Show Rating: B+ TV Rating: 1.88 Show increased popularity in 10 regions

TheBigBad1013 · June 22, 2018

Okay, the first Nitro after Mayhem is up and prediction contest prizes have been sent out. The card for the next Nitro will be posted shortly. <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44117" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sting as champion against Scott Steiner at Starrcade? Sign me up!</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" />

TheBigBad1013 · June 22, 2018

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Monday Nitro Card

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

"The Total Package" Lex Luger vs. Chuck Palumbo

The Jung Dragons vs. The Mamalukes

Disco Inferno vs. Dustin Rhodes

"The Cat" Ernest Miller vs. Jason Jett

Mark Jindrak vs. Road Warrior Animal

Beejus · June 22, 2018

Man B, you do such a good job with this time period. I'm a little jealous that even in a six month game, I generally feel like the third wheel (well, second now as it seems TFC has gone missing) because you do such an amazing job keeping things feeling fresh even if the characters aren't always very fresh. Also I really like that Hell Raiser cut.

Sting - Despite his big talk, I can't see Storm being able to pull this one off. At least not on some random Nitro while Scott Steiner is in the headlights.

Lex Luger - Assuming that next week is O'Haire vs. Bagwell, Palumbo falls here.

Jung Dragons - Too bad about their turn not working out. It felt like you built up to it well though?

Dustin Rhodes

Ernest Miller - I think you've pushed The Cat better than anyone before you in any diary ever has.

Animal - He may take the win, but it'll be by a DQ of some sort.

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