WCW Reborn

Pickle · October 1, 2017

Index:

2017
March 2017
Intro
Roster Breakdown

April 2017
Monday Night Nitro Returns
The Number One Contenders Are Crowned
The Mayhem Continues
Go Home Show Before Spring Stampede
WCW Spring Stampede 2017

May 2017
The Road To WCW Slamboree Begins
The Monarchs Are Crowned
A Rising Empire
Go Home Show Before Slamboree
WCW Slamboree 2017

Pickle · October 1, 2017

Intro

March 2017

March 5, 2017 at WWE Fastlane Goldberg won the WWE Universal Title from Kevin Owens in short fashion. This championship win was met with backlash from the hardcore fans of WWE who referred to Goldberg as a "part-timer". Charlotte also had lost her match against Bayley that night who was being booked a lot stronger than her.

Meanwhile Ric Flair had just put the finishing touches on the contract he had worked nearly a year on with Vince McMahon. The contract saw Flair becoming the new owner of the WCW Brand, Titles, Merchandising, and all former broadcasts. This was meant to produce a secondary show to "compete" against WWE, but secretly still feed talent into their system and not be as good of a program. Vince McMahon wanted to create the atmosphere of the Monday Night Wars again as the WWE product was noticeably becoming stale. Ric Flair agreed to this, but with all the copyrights and ownership under his belt he was prepared to have an ace up his sleeve.

The Chicago Screwjob

March 6, 2017 prior to the taping of Monday Night RAW Goldberg informed Vince McMahon that he had contacted Ric Flair and that he had signed an exclusive deal with WCW which would override his Pay Per Appearance deal with WWE. McMahon who was outraged attempted to contact Ric Flair to no avail. When confronted by Triple H Charlotte also confirmed that she was under WCW contract effective immediately and did not show up to the event. Goldberg was then told that he was going to loose the title to Kevin Owens in a simple match that evening which he agreed to do.

The main event was going as planned up until about 3 minutes into the match when Owens began to no-sell Goldberg's moves. Confused Goldberg continued the match and began to get frustrated. After a minute of this Goldberg just stood in the ring staring Owens down. At that moment 3 other WWE superstars entered the ring. Triple H, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, and Owens then began to beat down Goldberg, but this was different. The superstars were actually hitting Goldberg and a shoot fight broke out. After a few moments of carnage Goldberg was legitimately knocked out as Owens pinned him. No DQ occurred even though there was outside interference. When a dazed Goldberg awoke after a minute or 2 he announced to the crowd that WWE was a joke and that he was moving on to a new company. He stormed off screen utterly destroying the set as he went.

The New Era of WCW and The Monday Night Wars Has Been Reborn

After a few weeks the wrestling community was bewildered and speculation began to run rampant online as to where Goldberg was going and if the Chicago Screwjob was a shoot or just another part of kayfabe antics. The community got their answer when a short 15 second commercial was aired on MTV with a simple animation of the Monday Night Nitro logo. A week later a full length commercial aired on the station showing Goldberg, Ric Flair, Sting, and Hollywood Hulk Hogan. Goldberg stated a new era was coming to professional wrestling on April 3, 2017 and that he was ready for revenge. The hype over this exploded across the wrestling community as the long awaited return of WCW was upon the world.

Pickle · October 1, 2017

Roster Breakdown A fresh start was underway for the company as many looked forward to the return of WCW. Very little was known about the initial roster of the promotion which was surprisingly odd in this day and age of technology and social media. The only real members that the public was aware of was Goldberg, Charlotte, Ric Flair, Sting, Hollywood Hogan, and Eric Bischoff. Everything else was up for discussion. Many were even saying that the Undertaker was jumping ship on the internet forums, but we all know how much reliability are in internet wrestling forums these days. The product of the company is bringing Attitude Era Entertainment back to the wrestling industry with an aim on popular risqué storylines and hardcore action all infused into a modern version of the late 1990s early 2000s era. Much has changed in the industry since then with the WWE going for a more PG product. This difference between the competition is a major strategy by the management to beat the WWE in popularity and attendance, as well as content. A big name roster is set to debut for the grand return of Monday Night Nitro on April 3, 2017. This is how the roster looks heading into the relaunch: <div style="text-align:center;">Roster Breakdown:</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Main Event:</div> CM Punk Jeff Hardy M.V.P. Kurt Angle Ethan Carter III Drew Galloway Ryback Batista</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Upper Midcard:</div> Rey Mysterio Matt Hardy Bobby Lashley Conor McGregor Wade Barrett Cody Rhodes Abyss Elijah Burke</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Midcard:</div> Kenny Omega Caristico Prince Puma Bubba Ray Dudley D-Von Dudley John Morrison Mike Bennett Carlito Ted DiBiase Jr. Adam Cole Mr. Anderson</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Lower Midcard:</div> Matt Sydal Jay Lethal Mil Muertes Crazzy Steve Joey Ryan Homicide</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Opener:</div> Fénix L.A. PARK Matanza Spike Dudley</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Enhancement Talent:</div> Pentagon Dark</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Occasional Wrestler:</div> Goldberg Rob Van Dam Sabu Matt Morgan</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Manager:</div> AJ Lee Paul Heyman Ronda Rousey Maria Kanellis Catrina</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Announcer:</div> Mike Tenay Matt Striker</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Colour Commentator:</div> Taz</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Authority Figure:</div> Ric Flair Eric Bischoff</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Personality:</div> Sting Hollywood Hogan Charlotte</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Referee:</div> Brian Hebner Jimmy Korderas</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Road Agent</div> Ricky Steamboat Ted DiBiase Sr.</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Not Assigned Yet:</div> The Rock - Filming a Movie: 56 days</div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Creative Meeting:</div> Franchise Players: 1. CM Punk 2. Kurt Angle 3. Jeff Hardy 4. Ethan Carter III 5. M.V.P. Hot Prospects: 1. Prince Puma 2. Adam Cole 3. Fénix Talk the Talk: 1. The Rock 2. CM Punk 3. Paul Heyman 4. Kurt Angle 5. Eric Bischoff Show Stoppers: 1. CM Punk 2. Caristico 3. Kenny Omega 4. Jay Lethal 5. Kurt Angle Ring Generals: 1. CM Punk 2. Kurt Angle 3. Jay Lethal 4. Matt Sydal 5. Bubba Ray Dudley Time Decline: 1. Sabu 2. Goldberg 3. Spike Dudley 4. L.A. PARK 5. Batista</div></blockquote>

Pickle · October 1, 2017

Monday Night Nitro Returns

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<div style="text-align:center;">April 3, 2017</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">From Storm Diamond in Lake Elsinore, California</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Attendance: 9,269</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Announce Team: Matt Striker, Mike Tenay, and Taz</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Theme Song: "Fake My Own Death" by Sum 41

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Pre Show

Dark Match #1: Adam Cole vs. Spike Dudley - Adam Cole pins Spike Dudley after a Flying Cross Body. (D:42)

Dark Match #2: Bobby Lashley vs. Carlito - Bobby Lashley snuffed out Carlito by submission with a Dragon Sleeper. (C:60)

Dark Match #3 (Hardcore 2v2): Sabu and L.A. PARK vs. The Decay - Abyss and Crazzy Steve destroyed Sabu and L.A. PARK when Abyss pinned Sabu following a Black Hole Slam. (D-:41)

Dark Match #4: Kenny Omega vs. Elijah Burke vs. Matt Sydal vs. M.V.P. - Kenny Omega came out victorious when he pinned Matt Sydal after the Croyt's Wrath. (C-:57)

Main Show

A prefilmed angle is shown on the screen. It is filmed in dramatic fashion and with good cinematography. It explains how WCW came to be, how it fell, and how it is being reborn. It shows Goldberg's dominance and him bashing WWE for what they did to him. Charlotte is shown voicing her opinion on WCW beating WWE in every way possible. Hollywood Hogan hypes up WCW alongside Sting. Finally Ric Flair and Eric Bischoff reveal that they are the owner and head booker of the new WCW. (B+:84)

Ethan Carter III vs. Matt Morgan vs. Jay Lethal - Ethan Carter III pinned Matt Morgan after secretly using a steel chair to incapacitate him. (C+:65)

Paul Heyman enters the ring and announces that he has joined the best company in sports entertainment and that he has a new client debuting in WCW. He describes his client as a monster who is going to take WCW by storm and vanquish anyone who stands against him. He points to the ramp as "FEED ME MORE!" blares and is shown on the screen. Ryback comes out to the ring and prepares for his match. (B+:85)

Ryback vs. Homicide - Ryback dominated Homicide in a short match. Ryback pinned Homicide after delivering a Suplex Powerbomb to him. (C-:55)

John Morrison and Joey Ryan come out looking fresh and acting very full of themselves as they stroll down the ramp to the ring. Morrison takes the mic and says "The two best looking men from Los Angelas are in tiny little Ocean Elinore, California to..." Joey interrupts him, "Don't you mean Lake Elsinore John?" "Yes, thankyou Joey... As I was saying. We're in tiny little Lake Elinore, California to bless all the ladies here with the bodies of two ravishing individuals." Joey says, "We're here to announce the formation of the most attractive tag team in sports entertainment history." "The Dashing!" "Immaculate!" "Charismatic!" "Keen?" John dramatically gets on the turnbuckle, "And as the joke of a company WWE would say!" "Superstars!" They both pose for the crowd. Suddenly Kenny Omega's music hits and he has a mic at the entrance. Kenny says, "Well look what we have here. 2 wannabe porn stars trying to be wrestlers. Hey Johnny UPorn is that way! Heard they needed 2 dashing or whatever men to be in their next film! Anyways all I see here are 2 dashing, immaculate, charismatic, keen, superstars.... I'll spell it out for you. I just see 2 dicks!" Kenny drops the mic and walks away as Morrison and Joey look at each other confused as to how they could be dicks. (C-:58)

The Hardys vs. The Legacy - Jeff and Matt Hardy defeated Ted DiBiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes in a decent match when Jeff Hardy pinned Ted DiBiase Jr. following a Twist of Fate & Swanton Bomb Combo. (C+:68)

Immediately following the match the Hardys are blindsided by the Dudley Boyz and Spike Dudley. They beat down the Hardys and put them both through tables. Afterwards Bubba Ray tells them that their rivalry isn't over and to watch their backs because the Dudleyz are coming for the Hardys to end it all once and for all. (B-:74)

Rey Mysterio comes out to the ring to a huge pop from the crowd. He talks about how much WCW means to him and how glad he is that its back for good. He then brings out his 2 partners who will be forming Super Lucha with him. His friends from Lucha Underground Prince Puma and Fénix. (C-:54)

Super Lucha vs. Empire and Mike Bennett - Rey Mysterio, Fénix, and Prince Puma defeated Wade Barrett, Drew Galloway, and Mike Bennett when Prince Puma pinned Mike Bennett after delivering an impressive Standing Shooting Star Press. (C+:70)

Following their impressive win Super Lucha is attacked by Mil Muertes, Pentagon Dark, and Matanza who are all also from Lucha Underground. The 3 monsters completely obliterate the luchadores in quick fashion. Catrina then tells the crowd that they are Los Pecadores (meaning The Sinners in Spanish) and that they are here to take over WCW, but first are here to destroy Super Lucha once and for all. (C:59)

CM Punk vs. Batista - CM Punk successfully defeated Batista in a hard fought match. He won by pinning Batista after landing the GTS. (B-:72)

CM Punk is celebrating the first main event win on WCW in over 15 years when he is curiously interrupted by a peculiar Irish woman's singing voice. The song plays for around a minute with the Irish flag waving on the screen while CM Punk is just sitting in the ring smiling, humming to the music, and swaying back and forth. When the beat drops a small, bearded man with sunglasses and a white tiger suit appears from the entrance tunnel. It suddenly becomes clear its "The Notorious" Conor McGregor and the crowd pops out of disbelief. He takes the mic and says "Punk you ain't nothing, but a windy city, pepsi loving little bitch! I saw what you did when you came to my turf in the UFC. Who beat you again? Why don't I know his name, but I know yours? Because you're handed everything you've ever achieved here. I got news for you! Conor McGregor is here and he's here to stay and the notorious one is coming for your head Punk." Punk continues to smile as he takes a mic. "Sorry, McDonald I can't see you. Where are you at again? Oh over there! You don't know what youre getting into here. Here I have the ability to use the environment as my weapon. I am CM Punk and I'm ready to take on anyone, especially a 5ft5 100lb angry lepercon." McGregor laughs and says "I'll see you in the cage you just watch Punk." He walks away as his theme song plays, the camera pans out, and the screen fades to black. (A:96)

<div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: C+ 68</div>

Pickle · October 1, 2017

The Number One Contenders Are Crowned

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<div style="text-align:center;">April 10, 2017</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">From Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Attendance: 8,477</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Announce Team: Matt Striker, Mike Tenay, and Taz</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Theme Song: "Fake My Own Death" by Sum 41

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Pre Show

Dark Match #1: Spike Dudley and L.A. PARK vs. The D.I.C.K.S. - John Morrison and Joey Ryan defeated Spike Dudley and L.A. PARK when Ryan defeated L.A. PARK by submission with a Crossface Chickenwing. (D:42)

Dark Match #2: M.V.P. vs. Matt Morgan - M.V.P. defeated Matt Morgan by pinfall with a Running Big Boot. (C:65)

Dark Match #3: Mr. Anderson vs. Matt Hardy - Matt Hardy defeated Mr. Anderson by pinfall with a Twist of Fate. (C:63)

Dark Match #4: Elijah Burke vs. Wade Barrett vs. Carlito vs. Adam Cole vs. Ted DiBiase Jr. - Wade Barrett defeated Elijah Burke, Carlito, Adam Cole and Ted DiBiase Jr. when Wade Barrett defeated Carlito by pinfall with The Wasteland. (C:60)

Main Show

Ric Flair, Charlotte, Hollywood Hogan, and Sting open the show up and greet the crowd promising a hell of a night for wrestling. They direct it over to Eric Bischoff who announces that the 2 number one contenders for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship will be crowned tonight. (A:90)

Sabu vs. Abyss - Abyss defeated Sabu in a short match by pinfall after delivering a Black Hole Slam. (C-:58)

Paul Heyman is backstage with Ryback. Heyman hypes Ryback up as an unstoppable force that WCW needs to look out for and that he is outraged he isn't in the number one contenders race tonight. (B:83)

Matt Sydal vs. Ryback - Ryback demolished Matt Sydal in quick fashion when Ryback pinned Matt Sydal after a Suplex Powerbomb. (C+:69)

The music and video for "The Rated R Superstar" Edge plays and to a big pop the long haired, trench coat wearing, superstar returns. He proceeds to the ring where there are 3 chairs set up. He introduces the segment as The Cutting Edge talk show where he is going to interview wrestlers from WCW. His guests this week come out and they are The D.I.C.K.S. Edge asks them about being the most attractive in the room and says he's glad that other people understand how hard it is being the hottest guy around. He also asks them about their name acronym and Morrison and Ryan look confused. After a few minutes Kenny Omega comes out and says he's sick and tired of hearing all this mind numbing chatter and proceeds to slap Joey Ryan in the face. Edge grabs him and ushers him to the back ending the talk show for this segment. (C:64)

Eric Bischoff is in his office and he gets a knock on the door. He opens it to find Goldberg standing there. Goldberg enters and proposes to Bischoff that since he is the face of WCW that it would only make sense for him to have a guaranteed number one contender slot for the PPV. Bischoff agrees with him and makes him one of the 2 number one contenders right then and there. (A:90)

Ethan Carter III vs. Drew Galloway vs. Batista - Ethan Carter III defeated Batista and Drew Galloway when he pinned Drew Galloway after the Sweet Meat Sizzler. (C:63)

Los Pecadores cut a promo where they say that they will destroy Super Lucha and that Super Lucha is lucky that they were injured last week by them or else they would be ripping them limb from limb right now. (D:45)

Los Pecadores vs. Rob Van Dam, Caristico, and Jay Lethal - Mil Muertes, Matanza and Pentagon Dark defeated Rob Van Dam, Caristico and Jay Lethal when Mil Muertes defeated Jay Lethal by pinfall with a Leaping Reverse STO. (C:59)

Following their victory Los Pecadores is attacked by Super Lucha. Super Lucha beat them down before fleeing. (D+:52)

Eric Bischoff is in the ring and tells the crowd that Goldberg is already 1 of the 2 number one contenders for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, but the main event tonight will be to determine who the second number one contender will be. He introduces to the ring first to a huge pop Kurt Angle, next comes Bobby Lashley, followed by CM Punk, and finally Jeff Hardy. They all look prepared to square off for a shot at the title. (B+:88)

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match: Bobby Lashley vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Kurt Angle vs. CM Punk - Kurt Angle defeated Bobby Lashley, Jeff Hardy, and CM Punk to become the other number one contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. He pinned Jeff Hardy after Conor McGregor interfered incapacitating Punk outside the ring and after The Dudley Boyz interfered leveling Jeff Hardy. (B-:73)

A brawl breaks out with CM Punk facing off against Conor McGregor, Jeff Hardy defending himself against The Dudley Boyz with the aid of Matt Hardy, and a stare down in the center of the ring between Goldberg and Kurt Angle. With all this turmoil the screen fades to black. (B+:86)

<div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: B- 72</div>

Pickle · October 1, 2017

The Mayhem Continues

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<div style="text-align:center;">April 17, 2017</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">From Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Attendance: 8,189</div>

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<div style="text-align:center;">Official Theme Song: "Fake My Own Death" by Sum 41

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Pre Show

Dark Match #1: Matt Morgan vs. Mike Bennett - Mike Bennett defeated Matt Morgan by pinfall with a Photo Finish. (C-:57)

Dark Match #2: Ethan Carter III vs. Crazzy Steve - Ethan Carter III defeated Crazzy Steve by pinfall with a Sweet Meat Sizzler. (C-:56)

Dark Match #3: Joey Ryan vs. Carlito - Joey Ryan defeated Carlito by submission with a Crossface Chickenwing. (D-:40)

Dark Match #4: Jay Lethal and Bobby Lashley vs. Adam Cole and Caristico - Adam Cole and Caristico defeated Jay Lethal and Bobby Lashley when Adam Cole defeated Bobby Lashley by pinfall with a Flying Cross Body. (C-:56)

Main Show

Spike Dudley vs. Sabu vs. Abyss (Hardcore 1v1v1) - In an extremely short match Spike Dudley drew with Sabu and Abyss when the match descended into chaos. (D-:35)

Goldberg is in Ric Flair's office with Eric Bischoff. Flair tells Goldberg and Bischoff that Goldberg must beat Kurt Angle at Spring Stampede to keep the brand of WCW rising. He tells Goldberg that WCW management is on his side. (B+:89)

John Morrison vs. Kenny Omega - Kenny Omega defeated John Morrison when John Morrison was disqualified after Joey Ryan botched an attack on Kenny Omega. (C:62)

Los Pecadores and Super Lucha are fighting backstage absolutely destroying the set when Eric Bischoff breaks it up along with a few other WCW superstars. Eric Bischoff tells them that both teams have number one contenders matches tonight for the WCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship, but if either team was to loose or interfere they would be kicked out of WCW for their antics. (B+:88)

Edge is in the center of the ring with 2 chairs and calls out his guests for this weeks installment of The Cutting Edge talk show. Ryback and Paul Heyman make their way to their seats and Edge begins asking Paul and Ryback what "FEED ME MORE!" means exactly. Ryback isn't too sure and looks to Heyman to answer all of Edges questions eventually. At the end of the interview Ryback announces that he's going to eat a little shark today during his match! The crowd as well as Edge is very confused at this statement. (B:80)

Shark Boy vs. Ryback - In a very short match Ryback demolished Shark Boy by finfall after delivering a Suplex Powerslam. (D:46)

Super Lucha vs. Empire and Elijah Burke - Rey Mysterio, Prince Puma and Fénix defeated Wade Barrett, Drew Galloway, and Elijah Burke when Fénix defeated Elijah Burke by pinfall with a Meteora. (C:64)

Los Pecadores vs. Rob Van Dam, Matt Sydal, and M.V.P. - Mil Muertes, Matanza and Pentagon Dark defeated M.V.P., Rob Van Dam and Matt Sydal when Mil Muertes defeated Matt Sydal by pinfall with a Leaping Reverse STO. (C:60)

The Hardys vs. The Legacy - Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy defeated Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. when Jeff Hardy pinned Ted DiBiase Jr. following a Twist Of Fate & Swanton Bomb Combo. (C+:69)

Following their win The Hardys take microphones and call out The Dudley Boyz. They challenge them to a TLC match at Spring Stampede, but get no response. (B-:75)

Batista vs. CM Punk vs. Kurt Angle - Batista defeated CM Punk and Kurt Angle when he pinned Kurt Angle following interference from Conor McGregor on CM Punk and Goldberg on Kurt Angle. (B:80)

<div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: C+ 67</div>

Pickle · October 1, 2017

Go Home Show Before Spring Stampede

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<div style="text-align:center;">April 24, 2017</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">From Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Folks, North Dakota</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Attendance: 8,713</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Announce Team: Matt Striker, Mike Tenay, and Taz</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Theme Song: "Fake My Own Death" by Sum 41

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Pre Show

Dark Match #1: Pentagon Dark vs. L.A. PARK - Pentagon Dark defeated L.A. PARK by pinfall with a Pentagon Driver. (D-:36)

Dark Match #2: Joey Ryan vs. Carlito - Joey Ryan defeated Carlito by pinfall with a Super Kick. (D-:36)

Dark Match #3: Mike Bennett vs. Matt Morgan - Mike Bennett defeated Matt Morgan by pinfall with a Box Office Smash. (C-:58)

Dark Match #4: Drew Galloway vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Batista - Drew Galloway defeated Bobby Lashley and Batista when Drew Galloway defeated Bobby Lashley by pinfall with a Scot Drop. (C:61)

Main Show

The show opens to "The Rated R Superstar" Edge and Eric Bischoff in the ring with microphones. They welcome the crowd and announce that there will be a fatal 4 way ladder match for the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship at Spring Stampede. Tonight there will be two number one contender tag team matches to determine who will compete for the title on Sunday. They also announce that in a non title match Conor McGregor will be facing off against CM Punk in a steel cage last man standing match. Bischoff hints that the WCW Hardcore Title will be on the line Sunday and that only the most savage individuals are going to compete for it in a hardcore match. Finally Edge announces that tonight's main event will be a tag team match featuring the best talent WCW has to offer. (A:90)

WCW Light Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match #1: Ethan Carter III and John Morrison vs. Jay Lethal and Matt Sydal - The team of Ethan Carter III and John Morrison defeated Jay Lethal and Matt Sydal when John Morrison pinned Matt Sydal following a Starship Pain. (C+:67)

Fénix vs. Matanza - Fénix defeated Matanza when Matanza was intentionally counted out and saved by Mil Muertes and Pentagon Dark when he began to loose. (F+:15)

Rey Mysterio and Prince Puma run out from the crowd and into the ring to defend Fénix from Los Pecadores. The two groups have a staredown before there is a cut to commercial. (D-:39)

Bob Holly vs. Ryback - In a wild brawl of a match Ryback defeated Bob Holly when Ryback pinned Holly after a Suplex Powerslam. (C-:58)

Abyss cuts a promo where he is standing in an insane asylum. Abyss says that he will destroy all competitors to gain the WCW Hardcore Title and that he is the only one in the company deserving of such a title. He tells the fans of WCW to prepare for a hardcore match at Spring Stampede and tells Sabu to watch his neck. (B-:77)

WCW Light Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match #2: Caristico and Kenny Omega vs. Adam Cole and Homicide - Caristico and Kenny Omega defeated Adam Cole and Homicide when Kenny Omega defeated Adam Cole by pinfall with a Cross–Legged Fisherman's Buster. (C:64)

Following Kenny Omega's win The D.I.C.K.S. come out and "congratulate" him. Joey Ryan is clapping slowly the entire time John Morrison tells Kenny Omega that he may have won a chance at the title, but John Morrison is going to take home the gold because only the perfect win in this business. (C-:55)

The Hardys vs. Mr. Anderson and Elijah Burke - The Hardys defeated Mr. Anderson and Elijah Burke when Jeff Hardy defeated Elijah Burke by pinfall with a Twist Of Fate & Swanton Bomb Combo. (C+:68)

After the match The Dudley Boyz come out to the entrance ramp with Eric Bischoff and a microphone. The Dudleys accept The Hardys proposal for a TLC match at Spring Stampede, but Eric Bischoff informs them that it is going to be for the WCW World Tag Team Championship. (B+:84)

Sting and Hollywood Hogan cut a promo where they hype up Spring Stampede and remind everyone of what the card is going to be. (B+:85)

CM Punk and Goldberg vs. Kurt Angle and Conor McGregor - In a match with a good amount of heat Kurt Angle and Conor McGregor defeated CM Punk and Goldberg when Conor McGregor defeated Goldberg by pinfall after Ronda Rousey interfered and hit Goldberg with a chair when the ref was distracted. (B-:76)

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Pickle · October 3, 2017

WCW Spring Stampede 2017

April 30, 2017

From StubHub Center in Carson, California

Attendance: 21,321

Announce Team: Matt Striker, Mike Tenay, and Taz

Official Theme Song: "Sabotage" by The Beastie Boys

Pre Show:

Dark Match #1: Spike Dudley vs. Ryback vs. Elijah Burke

A simple dark match to get Ryback more experience and popularity with a win against a formidable foe in Elijah Burke. Spike Dudley was added to get him on the card and for him to take the pin in the match. The match was carried by Ryback who used huge power moves and his size to his advantage. The end of the match occurred when Ryback lifted Elijah Burke over his head and threw him over the top rope out of the ring. Ryback then proceeded to perform a Suplex Powerslam on Spike Dudley and then pinned him for the victory. It was noted that Ryback came out of the match looking good.

Grade: (C:61)

Dark Match #2: Mr. Anderson vs. Matt Morgan

Another dark match to get Matt Morgan's momentum back to around neutral. Morgan has been battling it out with Mike Bennett on the Pre Show the last few weeks and taken a few losses. This match was just a way to give him a nice win he deserved. In a decent match Matt Morgan defeated Mr. Anderson by pinfall following the Carbon Footprint.

Grade: (C-:53)

Dark Match #3: Empire vs. The Legacy

The aim of this match was to give Empire a win and start building momentum for them as a team. In a fairly good tag team match Wade Barrett and Drew Galloway defeated Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. The end of the match occurred when Galloway distracted Rhodes outside of the ring long enough for Wade Barrett to hit The Wasteland and pin Ted DiBiase Jr.

Grade: (C+:65)

Dark Match #4: Bobby Lashley vs. Batista

A decent little main event for the Pre Show to get exposure for our less used stars. Main aim of this bout was to gain a little momentum for Bobby Lashley as it has been lacking for him in recent weeks. Lashley and Batista battled it out in a decent match. Most of the match was power moves and strength counters with the finish being Batista submitting to a Dragon Sleeper at the hands of Bobby Lashley.

Grade: (C:60)

Main Show:

The show opens with a video of all the highlights of the last month of WCW wrestling to the song "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys. Following the video the camera pans across the stadium showing how large the crowd actually is for WCW Spring Stampede. The screen is then turned to Ric Flair and Charlotte who are in the middle of the ring. Ric Flair shoots a promo on how electrifying this environment is for this monumental PPV. He stresses that history is being made tonight. He ends his promo by stating "Its been over 15 years since WCW has aired a PPV and today is going to be the start of a new era... And at the end of this era only one company will be left standing... And that company will be WCW, Wooo!"

The camera then cuts to Eric Bischoff and Edge who are at a broadcast desk in a private booth overlooking the ring and the rest of the field. They cut a promo going over the match card, hyping up every match, and filling everyone in on the storylines behind them. At the end of their promo Edge mentions that two WCW originals are now entering the ring.

Hollywood Hogan makes his entrance to the ring followed by Sting's elaborate entrance. The two men stand together and address the crowd. They hype up the event and mention huge moments in WCW history and how a new chapter will begin tonight with new champions being crowned. The camera pans out and screen fades to black following the conclusion of their promo.

Grade: (A:93)

WCW Hardcore Championship
Abyss vs. Sabu (Hardcore Match)

The hardcore match between Abyss and Sabu was sub-par compared to their match against each other at TNA Turning Point 2005 known as The Barbed Wire Massacre which was the overall expectation. The names in the match and the stipulations were enough to hype up a bloody, entertaining match, but instead the vocal crowd was disappointed in the aging Sabu who was exhausted after only a 9 minute match. On a positive note Abyss truly shone in the match showing that he is the dominant hardcore wrestler in WCW and a worthy champion. The match also got the crowd buzzing.

The match saw many hardcore spots. One of the most exciting was at the very end of the match. Sabu was slammed onto a pile of thumbtacks, but recovered and hit Abyss in the head with a cane, breaking it in two over his head. Abyss sold the move and fell to the floor. Sabu climbed the turnbuckle and prepared to deliver an aerial move to the downed Abyss. When he jumped Abyss suddenly stood up, chair in hand and clotheslined Sabu with the chair while he was midair. The chair strike was sold very well with Sabu doing a half backflip before crashing onto his neck lawnchair style. Abyss then pinned the now bloody Sabu.

Grade: (C-:56)

Following the win Abyss continued to beat down Sabu. Abyss used chair strikes, thumbtacks, a barbed wire bat, and a cane to bloody Sabu for around 4 minutes. He ended his onslaught by performing a Black Hole Slam on Sabu through the announce table. Abyss stormed out of the stadium, title in hand as medical personnel tended to Sabu. Taz even stated that this may end Sabu's career.

Grade: (B+:85)

WCW Light Heavyweight Championship
Ethan Carter III vs. Caristico vs. John Morrison vs. Kenny Omega (Ladder Match)

The fatal 4 way ladder match for the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship was decent and was just below my expectations for the match. I believe the in ring talent was there, but the heat and popularity of the stars involved wasn't. This match progressed an interesting storyline that I enjoy creating and elevated John Morrison with a title victory. It also showcased Joey Ryan who I'm hoping to build up while teaming with John. It should also be noted that Kenny Omega was sadly off his game for this match.

The match saw some very good chain wrestling along with a nice flow using all four competitors evenly. High flying action using the ladder was also seen from Caristico and Ethan Carter III used a few large power moves against his opponents. Joey Ryan came out to ringside and distracted Kenny Omega who was the only competitor besides John left standing by mocking Kenny and getting in his face. This bought John enough time to retrieve the title in a tainted victory.

Grade: (C:62)

Following the victory Joey Ryan and Kenny Omega get into a scrum after Kenny notices that Joey purposely cost him the victory. It is broken up when John Morrison comes down from the ladder, title in hand, and defends his partner. Kenny continues shouting at the two men, but still ends up walking away. As Kenny is exiting the two men celebrate the win by mocking him. John continuously points to the title in his hand and smiles as Kenny yells. The two men pose with the title as the screen cuts to a commercial break.

Grade: (C-:59)

WCW Six Man Tag Team Championship
Los Pecadores vs. Super Lucha (Elimination Match)

The match was a little lower than expected, but still a decent match for wrestlers with low popularity ratings in a popularity based company. I enjoyed writing this storyline and feeding off of a little bit of Lucha Underground lore with it. The storyline continues and all the wrestlers involved continue to gain popularity. It should also be noted that Fénix was visibly tiring towards the end, but the match was around 18 minutes long.

The match saw some good wrestling from all competitiors involved. Los Pecadores focused more on brute strength and Super Lucha focused on strategy and high flying quickness. The match's first elimination was Matanza by Prince Puma after he landed a standing shooting star press on him. This forced Pentagon Dark into the match. After a few minutes of chain wrestling and exciting moves Prince Puma tagged in Rey Mysterio who, after a few minutes, finished Pentagon Dark off with a 619 while the other two members of Super Lucha occupied Mil Muertes. Following the elimination of Pentagon Dark Mil Muertes entered the ring and Rey Mysterio tagged in Fénix. Fénix fought it out with Mil Muertes eventually grounding him to the mat and tagging in Prince Puma for an exciting double tag team move. The move saw Fénix frog splash on top of Mil Muertes followed by a standing shooting star press by Prince Puma. Mil Muertes surprisingly kicked out and the frustrated Puma tagged Fénix back in. Mil Muertes rose to his feet and eventually pinned Fénix after a hard fought battle with him. Prince Puma jumped into the ring following the pin, but was promptly slammed to the mat by the now motivated Mil Muertes. Following a huge powerbomb Mil Muertes pinned Prince Puma which led to Rey Mysterio entering the ring. Rey and Muertes squared off in a very even bout until Rey eventually got the upper hand and set up Mil Muertes for a 619. At this point Catrina took out a small green rock from her pocket and held it up above her head towards the downed Mil Muertes. This empowered him and rose him to his feet just in time to catch Rey as he jumped from the top rope into his arms following the first part of his finisher. Mil Muertes swung Rey around and delivered a devastating powerbomb to him. Rey was choke lifted by Mil Muertes followed by a Flatliner by him and the pin. Mil Muertes, Pentagon Dark, and Matanza were now the WCW Six Man Tag Team Champions.

Grade: (C-:53)

WCW World Tag Team Championship
The Hardys vs. The Dudley Boyz (TLC Match)

The match rating was around what was expected and was pretty good for a tag team match. It should be noted that D-Von was really off his game for this match.

The match saw some classic spots from The Hardys and The Dudleyz which brought back the memories fans had of the attitude era tag team scene. There were countless tables broken, chair strikes, and high flying moves off ladders. The biggest spot was at the end of the match where Matt Hardy, D-Von Dudley, and Bubba Ray Dudley all took a crazy bump. There were 2 huge 20ft ladders set up in the center of the ring and all 4 men were battling it out on top of them. Matt who was striking with D-Von eventually gains the upper hand and stuns D-Von, who is still on the ladder with him, for enough time to grab the title and start to unhook it. At this point Spike Dudley who was at ringside runs up and starts pushing the ladder down. The ladder falls hitting the other ladder with Jeff Hardy and Bubba Ray Dudley on it as well. Bubba is sent off the ladder, outside of the ring, and through the announce table. Matt Hardy is sent off, outside of the ring as well, and through a stack of 4 tables. And D-Von also fell to the outside of the ring where he landed on a ladder that was set up horizontally with one end on the ring and the other on the opposite side announce table. D-Von snapped the ladder in 2. When all the ladders began to fall Jeff Hardy jumped off of it and grabbed ahold of the title. While hanging above the ring he unhooked the titles and fell to the mat the below having won the WCW World Tag Team Championship.

Grade: (B:78)

Conor McGregor vs. CM Punk (Steel Cage Last Man Standing Match)

The match did really well and with a little more of a push Conor McGregor could be a huge star in this company, possibly even the top heel for years to come. The match had great wrestling and good heat so the only thing that lacked it from becoming a 90+ match was the popularity of the superstars involved which will come over time. Conor McGregor also improved his performance skills during this match.

This match was a really interesting idea to me. One of the best MMA stars of this era vs. CM Punk who left the wrestling business for the UFC and failed. The storyline kind of wrote itself and it was a good way to burst Conor McGregor onto the main event scene instead of slowly building him up because his personality and character was more suited for this kind of push. The match itself was really interesting. Conor used his MMA tactics to strike Punk and kick him, but Punk countered by using high flying moves and the cage to his advantage. There were a few near falls when Punk was knocked down by McGregor's punches, but McGregor almost lost too when he taunted CM Punk only to be thrown into the steel cage face first. The finish of the match saw Ronda Rousey distract Punk long enough for McGregor to ground him and deliver a hail of TKO punches, knocking him out. With that Conor McGregor had beaten CM Punk.

Grade: (B:79)

WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Kurt Angle vs. Goldberg

The match was decent, but not nearly good enough for the Main Event. Overall it told a good story and served its purpose of crowning the first WCW World Heavyweight Champion in over 15 years.

In a decent match with good heat Kurt Angle defeated Goldberg in a hard fought match. Kurt used his superior technical based wrestling to ground Goldberg as best he could and Goldberg focused on using his power and strength advantage against Kurt. Eventually Kurt got the upperhand and pinned Goldberg following a impressive Super Angle Slam to Goldberg. With the pin Kurt Angle won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

Grade: (B-:75)

As Kurt runs off with the title in disbelief Goldberg is sitting in the middle of the ring shocked and upset with himself for the loss. He gets up holding his back and looks at the crowd. The defeated Goldberg then looks down to the ground and slowly starts making his way down the entrance ramp. When he is halfway down the ramp "FEED ME MORE!" hits and Ryback comes charging out of the entrance and down the ramp. Ryback attacks Goldberg with a spear and delivers a few big power moves to him before leaving. The camera pans to Goldberg lying unconscious on the ramp and the screen fades to black.

Grade: (B+:87)

Show Grade: C+ 71

Pickle · October 4, 2017

The Road To WCW Slamboree Begins

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<div style="text-align:center;">From Stokely Athletic Center in Knoxville, Tennessee</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Attendance: 8,406</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Announce Team: Matt Striker, Mike Tenay, and Taz</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Theme Song: "Fake My Own Death" by Sum 41

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Pre Show

Dark Match #1: Homicide vs. Pentagon Dark - Pentagon Dark defeated Homicide by pinfall with a Top Rope Styles Clash. (D:41)

Dark Match #2: Adam Cole vs. Mike Bennett - Mike Bennett defeated Adam Cole by pinfall with a Photo Finish. (D+:51)

Dark Match #3: Carlito vs. Mil Muertes - Mil Muertes defeated Carlito by pinfall with a Frog Splash. (D+:47)

Dark Match #4: Ted DiBiase Jr. and Mr. Anderson vs. Kenny Omega and Ethan Carter III - Kenny Omega and Ethan Carter III defeated Ted DiBiase Jr. and Mr. Anderson when Ethan Carter III defeated Ted DiBiase Jr. by pinfall with a Sweet Meat Sizzler. (C:60)

Main Show

Eric Bischoff and Edge come out to the ring and welcome the crowd to WCW. They explain that starting next week there will be a tournament to determine who will face off at Slamboree for the WCW World Television Championship. (B+:87)

Ryback and Paul Heyman are in the ring. Ryback grabs the microphone from Paul Heyman and announces that because he is never given main event shots by management that starting today will be The Ryback Open Challenge. Anyone who thinks they can beat Ryback can challenge him at the start of the night and face off with him in a match. He mentions what he did to Goldberg was a statement to WCW that no one is safe from Ryback and that he deserves to be in the Main Event of the PPVs. (B+:86)

Ryback vs. Matt Morgan - Matt Morgan accepts Ryback's open challenge and is demolished by him. In a decent match Ryback defeated Matt Morgan by pinfall with a Suplex Powerslam. (C+:67)

The D.I.C.K.S. vs. Matt Sydal and Jay Lethal - In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, The D.I.C.K.S. defeated Matt Sydal and Jay Lethal when John Morrison defeated Matt Sydal by pinfall with a Starship Pain. During the match we also had Kenny Omega run in and attack Ryan, but his interference was not enough to cost them the victory. (C:61)

The Dudley Boyz and Spike Dudley are in the ring following the commercial break. Bubba Ray starts talking to Spike who he scolds for tipping over the ladders in their WCW World Tag Team Championship match last night. Bubba states that Spike cost them the victory. Suddenly Bubba Ray and D-Von grab Spike, pick him up, and prepare to throw him through a table. The Hardys music hits and they come out. The Dudley Boyz throw Spike through the table anyways before getting into a scrum with them on the entrance ramp. (B:77)

Wade Barrett vs. Caristico - In a match that did above expectations Wade Barrett defeated Caristico by pinfall with The Wasteland. It should be noted that Caristico seemed off his game even though the rating was high. (B-:73)

Abyss cuts an in ring on what happened last night at WCW Spring Stampede 2017. He states that he destroyed Sabu and probably ended his career. He states that no one can compete in the hardcore division with him. At that point Rob Van Dam comes out and challenges Abyss at WCW Slamboree for his hardcore title so that he can avenge his friend Sabu's merciless destruction by Abyss. Abyss gladly accepts. (B:80)

Drew Galloway vs. Bobby Lashley - In a pretty decent match, Drew Galloway defeated Bobby Lashley by pinfall with a Scot Drop. (B-:72)

Los Pecadores cut a promo on last nights title win. Mil Muertes mentions how he is glad that Super Lucha is no more thanks to the power of The Caras Stone that was given to him by the King of the Underworld. The Caras Stone was passed down to this mysterious individual through royal Mexican ancestry. The King found Mil Muertes worthy of becoming his Prince and granted him the stone which gives the user great strength and immortality. The promo ends with Mil Muertes saying that WCW needs to fear him and Catrina, Pentagon Dark, and Matanza worshipping him. (C:62)

Conor McGregor vs. Elijah Burke vs. Cody Rhodes vs. M.V.P. - In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Conor McGregor defeated Elijah Burke, Cody Rhodes and M.V.P. when Conor McGregor defeated Cody Rhodes by pinfall with a TKO Punch. (B-:72)

Batista vs. Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk - In a good match CM Punk defeated Batista and Jeff Hardy. The finish saw The Dudley Boyz come out and distract Jeff Hardy right after he hit a Swanton Bomb on both of his competitors. Capitalizing CM Punk grabbed Jeff Hardy and delivered a GTS to him and then pinning him, winning the match. (B:83)

<div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: B 79</div>

Pickle · October 4, 2017

The Monarchs Are Crowned

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<div style="text-align:center;">From Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Attendance: 8,133</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Announce Team: Matt Striker, Mike Tenay, and Taz</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Theme Song: "Fake My Own Death" by Sum 41

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Pre Show

Dark Match #1: Adam Cole vs. Carlito - Carlito defeated Adam Cole by pinfall with a Backstabber. (D+:49)

Dark Match #2: Homicide, Crazzy Steve, and L.A. PARK vs. The D.I.C.K.S. and Drew Galloway - The D.I.C.K.S. and Drew Galloway defeated Homicide, Crazzy Steve and L.A. PARK when Drew Galloway defeated Crazzy Steve by pinfall with a Future Shock. (D+:52)

Dark Match #3: M.V.P. and Mike Bennett vs. Matt Morgan and Fénix - Matt Morgan and Fénix defeated M.V.P. and Mike Bennett when Fénix defeated M.V.P. by pinfall with a Meteora. (C-:56)

Dark Match #4: Mr. Anderson vs. Bobby Lashley - Bobby Lashley defeated Mr. Anderson by pinfall with a Spear. (C+:65)

Main Show

Ric Flair, Charlotte, Sting, and Hollywood Hogan introduce the show and recap what has happened recently in WCW. They mention that Batista will take on Matt Sydal and that Ethan Carter III will take on Jay Lethal in the first round of the WCW World Television Championship tournament. They also hint that the King of the Underworld responsible for Mil Muertes' Caras Stone will be here tonight. (B+:88)

Ryback and Paul Heyman enter the ring for The Ryback Open Challenge. Ryback states again how he wants to prove that he has what it takes to rule WCW and is prepared to face off against anyone willing to fight him. (B+:85)

Ryback vs. Caristico - In a pretty decent match Ryback defeated Caristico by pinfall following a Suplex Powerslam. (B-:71)

Following the match Ryback is celebrating. Out of nowhere Goldberg rushes in from the crowd and blindsides Ryback. He beats him down before exiting through the crowd. (A:89)

The camera cuts backstage where The Hardys and The Dudley Boyz are seen brawling. They destroy the backstage area and put each other through tables filled with drinks and even cake. The end of the segment was when The Dudley Boyz escaped in a van. At the end all wrestlers involved were covered in cake and food. (B+:87)

Edge is in the ring with 3 chairs and announces that this is the next installment of The Cutting Edge Talk Show. The D.I.C.K.S. come out followed by Kenny Omega. Edge tries to council the feuding wrestlers, but to no avail. Kenny Omega calls John Morrison and Joey Ryan dicks and storms off. (B:82)

WCW World Television Championship Tournament Match Round 1: Batista vs. Matt Sydal - In a decent match, Batista defeated Matt Sydal by pinfall following a Batista Bomb. Batista moves on to the second round of the tournament. (C:63)

Los Pecadores comes out to the ring and Mil Muertes announces that the King of the Underworld and the original holder of The Caras Stone has arrived. The descendant of the royal Mexican family Alberto Del Rio comes out as Los Pecadores worships him from the ring. He cuts a promo on how he is royalty and the King of the Underworld with Mil Muertes being his Prince and Pentagon Dark and Matanza being his servants. He announces that Los Pecadores works for him and that they are going to destroy WCW. At that moment Rey Mysterio's music hits and he comes out. He challenges Alberto Del Rio and Mil Muertes to a match tonight. Alberto gladly accepts. (C:64)

WCW World Television Championship Tournament Match Round 1: Ethan Carter III vs. Jay Lethal - Ethan Carter III defeated Jay Lethal by pinfall with a Sweet Meat Sizzler. Ethan Carter III advances to the next round of the tournament. (C+:65)

Los Pecadores vs. Super Lucha - In a pretty decent match Mil Muertes and Alberto Del Rio defeated Rey Mysterio and Prince Puma when Alberto Del Rio defeated Prince Puma by pinfall, illegally using the ropes for leverage. (C+:71)

CM Punk vs. Wade Barrett - In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Wade Barrett defeated CM Punk by pinfall with The Wasteland following interference from Conor McGregor. During the match we also had Drew Galloway run in and attack CM Punk. (B-:76)

Following the tainted victory Wade Barrett, Conor McGregor, and Drew Galloway all raise each others' hands in celebration of the win. Conor takes a microphone and announces that he is the newest member of Empire and theyre ready to take down all the American scum in the company. (A:95)

<div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: B 79</div>

Pickle · October 7, 2017

A Rising Empire

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<div style="text-align:center;">From The D.C. Armory in Washington, DC</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Attendance: 8,374</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Announce Team: Matt Striker, Mike Tenay, and Taz</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Theme Song: "Fake My Own Death" by Sum 41

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Pre Show

Spike Dudley vs. The Boogeyman - The Boogeyman defeated Spike Dudley by pinfall with a Choke Bomb. (E-:22)

The D.I.C.K.S. vs. L.A. PARK and Matt Sydal - The D.I.C.K.S. defeated Matt Sydal and L.A. PARK when Joey Ryan defeated L.A. PARK by submission with a Crossface Chickenwing. (D+:52)

Jay Lethal vs. Matt Morgan vs. Mike Bennett - Mike Bennett defeated Jay Lethal and Matt Morgan when Mike Bennett defeated Jay Lethal by pinfall with a Box Office Smash. (C:60)

Cody Rhodes vs. Rob Van Dam - Rob Van Dam defeated Bobby Lashley by pinfall with a Five Star Frog Splash. (C:64)

Main Show

Empire is in the ring with a new wrestler. Conor McGregor introduces him as Douglas Williams and says he will do great things as a part of Empire. They cut a promo on how they are going to rule WCW and are interrupted by CM Punk who challenges them later in the evening. (A:92)

Ryback and Paul Heyman cut a promo on Goldberg and how Ryback will destroy him tonight if he accepts The Ryback Open Challenge. He gets ready for Goldberg's music to drop, but instead Phill Shatter answers his challenge and they begin the match. (B+:87)

Phill Shatter vs. Ryback - In a decent match Ryback defeated Phill Shatter by pinfall with a Suplex Powerslam. (C-:55)

Following the match Ryback is once again attacked by Goldberg, but this time Ryback is ready for it and fights back. They both brawl until Ryback puts him through the announce table and gets a microphone. He says he is better than him and that he is just another old man. (A:89)

WCW World Television Championship Tournament Match Round 1: Joey Ryan vs. M.V.P. - In a fairly decent match M.V.P. defeated Joey Ryan by pinfall with a Running Big Boot. M.V.P. advances to the next round of the tournament. (C:63)

Los Pecadores vs. Super Lucha - Rey Mysterio and Prince Puma defeated Alberto Del Rio and Mil Muertes when Mil Muertes was counted out while fighting Prince Puma on the outside of the ring. (B-:76)

WCW World Television Championship Tournament Match Round 1: Elijah Burke vs. Bobby Lashley - Bobby Lashley defeated Elijah Burke by pinfall with a Spear. Bobby Lashley advances to the next round of the tournament. (B-:71)

WCW Light Heavyweight Championship Number One Contenders Match: Adam Cole vs. Caristico vs. Kenny Omega - Kenny Omega defeated Adam Cole and Caristico in when Kenny Omega defeated Adam Cole by pinfall with a Cross–Legged Fisherman's Buster. Kenny Omega has become the number one contender for the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship. (C:63)

Following the match John Morrison and Joey Ryan come out and "congratulate" Kenny on winning. John and Joey attack Kenny and John tells Kenny that he will never get the belt from him. (C:61)

Jeff Hardy vs. Drew Galloway - In a fairly good match Drew Galloway defeated Jeff Hardy by pinfall with a Scot Drop. (B:78)

CM Punk vs. Wade Barrett - Wade Barrett defeated CM Punk by pinfall with a handful of tights. (B:79)

Following the tainted main event win Drew Galloway and Conor McGregor come out to celebrate with him. McGregor gets a microphone and announces that tonight was proof that Empire is the dominant force in WCW and is here to take it over. (A:90)

<div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: B 78</div>

Pickle · October 8, 2017

Go Home Show Before Slamboree

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<div style="text-align:center;">From Peterson Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Attendance: 10,289</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Announce Team: Matt Striker, Mike Tenay, and Taz</div>

<div style="text-align:center;">Official Theme Song: "Fake My Own Death" by Sum 41

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Pre Show

Dark Match #1: Elijah Burke vs. Carlito - Elijah Burke defeated Carlito by pinfall with a D.D.E.. (C-:53)

Dark Match #2: Matt Sydal vs. Mr. Anderson - Mr. Anderson defeated Matt Sydal by pinfall with a Mic Check. (C-:53)

Dark Match #3: Jay Lethal vs. Caristico - Caristico defeated Jay Lethal by pinfall with a La Mística. (C-:53)

Dark Match #4: Adam Cole vs. Prince Puma vs. Douglas Williams - Douglas Williams defeated Adam Cole and Prince Puma when Douglas Williams defeated Adam Cole by pinfall with a Chaos Theory. (C:60)

Main Show

At the start of the show Eric Bischoff, Ric Flair, Charlotte, and Edge announce that a mystery wrestler will be wrestling tonight alongside Conor McGregor and they will be taking on the returning WCW World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle and CM Punk. They announce that the final round of the WCW World Television Championship Tournament is tonight and will crown the 2 number one contenders that will face off for the title at Slamboree. Also the number one contenders for the WCW World Tag Team Championship will be decided here tonight. (B+:85)

Matt Morgan vs. Mike Bennett - In a brawl that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Mike Bennett defeated Matt Morgan by pinfall with a Box Office Smash. (C-:56)

Ryback enters the ring with Paul Heyman and announces he is ready to take on anyone in the locker room tonight for The Ryback Open Challenge. Goldberg's music hits and he comes out to the ring. Both men get forehead to forehead and are pulled apart by Heyman who takes Ryback's microphone. Heyman says, "Oh Goldberg you will get your chance to take on the monster Ryback! But it will be at Slamboree this Sunday in a last man standing match!" Goldberg grabs a microphone and he says, "Ill make it more interesting. I'll accept, but only on one condition... If I win Ryback leaves the WCW forever." Ryback replies, "Alright, but if I win... You retire!" Goldberg accepts and the segment ends. (B+:84)

Joey Ryan vs. Kenny Omega - In a decent match Kenny Omega defeated Joey Ryan by pinfall following a Cross–Legged Fisherman's Buster. During the match we also had John Morrison hit Omega while Joey Ryan distracted the referee. (C-:54)

Super Lucha is in the ring and they cut a promo on how they will defeat Los Pecadores over all adversities and cheap tricks because good will always prevail in the world. They are interrupted by Los Pecadores and Alberto Del Rio who says no matter what Super Lucha does they will fail because Mil Muertes has the power of the Caras Stone to guide him. At that point Eric Bischoff makes his way to the enterance ramp and informs the two teams that if Alberto Del Rio or the Caras Stone appears at ringside during the match at Slamboree that Los Pecadores will be disqualified. (B+:88)

WCW World Television Championship Tournament Match Round 2: Bobby Lashley vs. Ethan Carter III - In a decent match, Ethan Carter III defeated Bobby Lashley by pinfall with a Sweet Meat Sizzler. (B-:74)

WCW World Television Championship Tournament Match Round 2: M.V.P. vs. Batista - In a decent match, M.V.P. defeated Batista by pinfall with a Playmaker. (C:63)

Following the win M.V.P. is blindsided by Ethan Carter III who runs out of the crowd and attacks him. ECIII gets a mic and says that M.V.P. is garbage much like the Pittsburgh crowd and that his "baller" image is nothing more than a 'poor' man's ghetto impersonation. (B:80)

WCW World Tag Team Championship Number One Contenders Match: The Legacy vs. Empire vs. The Dudley Boyz - In a pretty decent match, Empire defeated The Legacy and The Dudley Boyz when Wade Barrett pinned Bubba Ray Dudley following a Wasteland. The order of elimination was The Legacy first, and then The Dudley Boyz. (B-:74)

After the match Conor McGregor comes out to celebrate with Wade and Drew. As their celebrating they are interrupted by The Hardys who come out and tell Empire that their reign is over and that they are going to destroy them at Slamboree. (B+:86)

Abyss is on the screen in a creepy abandoned house. He has a casket with Rob Van Dams name on it. He cuts a program on how he is going to murder RVD at Slamboree and defend his hardcore championship. (B+:87)

CM Punk and Kurt Angle vs. Conor McGregor and Hollywood Hogan - In a bout that had great heat and good wrestling, Conor McGregor and Hollywood Hogan defeated CM Punk and Kurt Angle when Conor McGregor defeated Kurt Angle by pinfall with a TKO Punch. During the match we also had CM Punk turn on Angle. About halfway through the match Punk walked away from the match leaving Kurt to fend for himself. (B:78)

<div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: B- 75</div>

Pickle · October 15, 2017

WCW Slamboree 2017 <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="E4vBUSo.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/E4vBUSo.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <div style="text-align:center;">May 28, 2017</div> <div style="text-align:center;">From Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Attendance: 21,226</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Announce Team: Matt Striker, Mike Tenay, and Taz</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="nkLSoOE.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/nkLSoOE.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="t0UCjvw.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/t0UCjvw.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RqDsN7N.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/RqDsN7N.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> <div style="text-align:center;">Official Theme Song: "Face to the Floor" by Chevelle </div> <div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JfD6V8b1zco" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/JfD6V8b1zco"</a> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Pre Show:</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Dark Match #1: Adam Cole vs. Cody Rhodes</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="mYr6khE.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/mYr6khE.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="d0K0Dp6.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/d0K0Dp6.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NhIUsdh.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/NhIUsdh.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> This match's purpose was to start giving Adam Cole credibility and momentum going into next month and also to get Cody on the card because he is a pretty good worker. In a decent, but disappointing Pre Show match Adam Cole defeated Cody Rhodes by pinfall after delivering an impressive panama sunrise. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (D+:52)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Dark Match #2: Mr. Anderson vs. Mike Bennett</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="FsQN0rw.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/FsQN0rw.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="BqqOoZf.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/BqqOoZf.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="qLuvNmw.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/qLuvNmw.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Another match in order to boost the momentum of Mike Bennett who will be showcasing his talent higher up on the card eventually. Once again I decided to put Mr. Anderson in the match because he is a good in ring worker that deserves to be on the card. In a decent match Mike Bennett defeated Mr. Anderson after Mike Bennett delivered a Photo Finish on Mr. Anderson and pinned him. It should be noted that Maria Kanellis also did good work at ringside. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (C-:54)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Dark Match #3: Elijah Burke vs. Douglas Williams</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="aDlFgHP.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/aDlFgHP.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="d0K0Dp6.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/d0K0Dp6.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aRyRddT.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/aRyRddT.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> A nice way to start Douglas Williams' push putting him up against Elijah Burke and giving him the clean victory. Williams is now part of a major stable and major storyline and needs the momentum to keep up with it. In a decent Pre Show match Douglas Williams defeated Elijah Burke by pinfall with a Chaos Theory. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (D+:50)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Dark Match #4: Matt Morgan and Batista vs. Caristico and Bobby Lashley</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="SqWlbaV.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/SqWlbaV.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tmQNZLf.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/tmQNZLf.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="d0K0Dp6.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/d0K0Dp6.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yvMG336.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/yvMG336.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TREipuz.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/TREipuz.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> For a big finale of the Pre Show I decided to go all out and put the higher card performers not being used into one big tag team match. It did pretty well with no heat what so ever and was actually a good surprise. It also boosted up Matt Morgan and Batista who I have plans for eventually. In a very decent Pre Show match Matt Morgan and Batista defeated Caristico and Bobby Lashley when Batista defeated Bobby Lashley by pinfall with a Batista Bomb. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (C:65)</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Main Show:</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="W8j6jYW.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/W8j6jYW.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WSFrq1M.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/WSFrq1M.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> A video segment plays on the screen highlighting all the current feuds in WCW and all the amazing moments from this month's Monday Night Nitro episodes to the song "Face to the Floor" by Chevelle. The camera then pans across Fenway Park where the crowd is going crazy for WCW Slamboree. Ric Flair is in the ring with his daughter Charlotte and he has a microphone. He cuts a promo on how amazing the show is going to be and that there may be a surprise for WCW fans next month as well. <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="1AgKsXg.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/1AgKsXg.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jilhC41.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/jilhC41.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The camera then cuts to Eric Bischoff and Edge who are at a broadcast desk in a private booth like usual. At this point they have been established as the head bookers of WCW. They are overlooking the ring and the rest of the field. Both men proceed to cut a promo going over the match card, hyping up every match, and filling everyone in on the storylines behind them. At the end of their promo Edge mentions that Hollywood Hogan and Sting are now in the ring prepared to address the crowd here at Fenway Park. <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="EfaA0AP.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/EfaA0AP.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="THQSeMr.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/THQSeMr.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Hollywood Hogan and Sting make their elaborate entrances to the ring. The two men hype up the crowd and mention how excited they are for the event to unfold. The camera pans out and screen fades to black following the conclusion of their promo. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (B+:84)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="w4e3ka9.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/w4e3ka9.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW Hardcore Championship</div><div style="text-align:center;">Rob Van Dam vs. Abyss {©} (Hardcore Match)</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="KUwIYlH.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/KUwIYlH.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="BqqOoZf.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/BqqOoZf.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="g3aJcVZ.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/g3aJcVZ.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The opening bout between Abyss and Rob Van Dam did fairly well. It was better than the previous PPV bout for the hardcore title and saw some good hardcore spots as well as interesting storyline progression. The match gave an up and coming wrestler a proper place to debut and a good feud to start off with. Sadly Abyss received a cracked sterum during the match and will be out of action for a considerable amount of time. In a fairly decent brawl Rob Van Dam defeated Abyss to win the WCW Hardcore Championship. The match started off really nice with Abyss countering RVD's high flying and quick agility with powerful chair and barbed wire bat strikes. RVD countered Abyss though when RVD landed a diving dropkick which drove Abyss' chair into his face knocking him down to the mat. At that point the lights start to flicker and hardcore music hit with a red mist pouring out of the entranceway. The camera pans to the entrance ramp as both competitors look towards it. A man slowly emerges from the mist cracking his knuckles. He has on a trench coat with spikes on the shoulders and a spiked half mask. It soon became apparent to anyone that followed hardcore or British wrestling that it was Jimmy Havoc. He ran to the ring, looked at both the downed wrestlers, and then proceeded to kick the living hell out of Abyss. He delivered brutal weapon shots to him as well as bashing his head on the steel steps. His onslaught ended when he placed the bloodied Abyss in the center of the ring with a chair on his chest. He pointed to Rob Van Dam (who was utterly shocked and still watching from the corner of the ring) and motioned for him to get on the top rope. RVD saw the opportunity and took it. He delivered a frog splash to Abyss and pinned him for the victory. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (C:64)</div> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="azWECiJ.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/azWECiJ.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Following the match the referee awarded Rob Van Dam the title and Jimmy Havoc raised his hand in celebration. After a few seconds Jimmy dropped Rob's hand and turned to RVD with his hand outstretched for a handshake. When RVD started motioning toward him to shake his hand Jimmy kicked him below the belt and began beating him. He bloodied RVD with a barbed wire bat and after a few minutes grabbed the WCW Hardcore Championship, rose it above his head with one hand, rose his middle finger to the crowd with the other, and walked out of the entranceway. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (C:61)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ek9dPz9.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/ek9dPz9.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW World Television Championship</div><div style="text-align:center;">M.V.P. vs. Ethan Carter III</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="VRp6DJ9.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/VRp6DJ9.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CCRpz3c.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/CCRpz3c.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="uYwOICG.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/uYwOICG.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The match for the WCW World Television Championship was pretty good. It showed the skills of the depth of our roster and showcased two wrestlers who haven't had too much screen time, but have very good skill. It was a good way to kick off the newly reactivated title and give it some prestige and momentum going forward. It was also a way to give Ethan Carter III a nice push that he deserves. The match was very technical and power moves based. The two styles of both wrestlers together created good chemistry for the match to feed off of with both wrestlers evenly battling it out until the very end. The finish of the match occurred when Ethan Carter III finally landed the One Percenter on M.V.P. and followed up the move with the pinfall. Ethan Carter III's win made him the first WCW World Television Champion in over 17 years. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (B:77)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Iema81O.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/Iema81O.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW Light Heavyweight Championship (Ladder Match)</div><div style="text-align:center;">Kenny Omega vs. John Morrison {©}</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="orMoRZw.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/orMoRZw.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CCRpz3c.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/CCRpz3c.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aLx8Auc.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/aLx8Auc.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The match was decent, but could have done a lot better if both wrestlers were to be pushed more in terms of popularity. The storyline progressed and gave Kenny Omega a nice push moving forward. The ladder match for the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship was a good showcase of two seasoned in ring competitors. There were high flying spots by both wrestlers involved and it was overall an entertaining match. The finish of the match was an incredible high spots move. Kenny Omega and John Morrison were battling it out on top of the ladder when Kenny got the upper hand. He maneuvered the stunned Morrison and turned him around on the top of the ladder. With both men standing on the ladder Kenny Omega delivered a dragon rush to John Morrison from the top of the ladder to the ring below. After a catastrophic move both men were laying there motionless so the referee began to count. Kenny made it to his feet leaning against the ladder when the referee got to 9 and began his climb. He unhooked the title as Morrison's outstretched hand barely touched the bottom of the ladder. With the win Kenny Omega became the new WCW Light Heavyweight Champion. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (C+:68)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Rk0QKLL.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/Rk0QKLL.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW Six Man Tag Team Championship</div><div style="text-align:center;">Super Lucha vs. Los Pecadores {©}</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="jCwTzv2.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/jCwTzv2.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AE61b6I.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/AE61b6I.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vGNAw9V.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/vGNAw9V.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CCRpz3c.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/CCRpz3c.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DEBftG7.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/DEBftG7.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rcZ7TZu.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/rcZ7TZu.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="hZTjGDE.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/hZTjGDE.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The match did not do as well as hoped and probably should have occurred earlier in the night. The rating was probably penalized because of the finish to the match, but the storyline still progresses and paints an interesting picture going forward. The match saw good high flying and quickness from Super Lucha and great strength and power moves by Los Pecadores. The match had great transitions and proved how much both teams were willing to put their bodies on the line for the championships and their feud. The finish of the match occurred when Rey Mysterio had Mil Muertes down and out following a 619. Mil Muertes partners Matanza and Pentagon Dark were also busy brawling with Prince Puma and Fénix near the announce tables. When Rey was about to pin Mil Muertes Alberto Del Rio ran out to the ring with The Caras Stone raised over his head. Mil Muertes rose up and began demolishing Rey Mysterio. At this point the referee rang the bell and Los Pecadores was disqualified due to breaking Eric Bischoff's rule of not allowing Alberto Del Rio or The Caras Stone at ringside. With the disqualification Los Pecadores still retained their WCW Six Man Tag Team Championship. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (C+:68)</div> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="S37Pluq.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/S37Pluq.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Following the bell Los Pecadores with Alberto Del Rio beat down Super Lucha as well as the referee. They put Prince Puma and Fénix through the same announce table at the same time and they also put Rey Mysterio through the other announce table with a 4 man powerbomb. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (B-:76)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="59L2CHE.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/59L2CHE.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW World Tag Team Championship</div><div style="text-align:center;">Empire vs. The Hardys {©}</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="y5oXIW2.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/y5oXIW2.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gjPWijp.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/gjPWijp.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="BqqOoZf.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/BqqOoZf.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bALRGtn.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/bALRGtn.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HciHPlM.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/HciHPlM.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The match did very well and confirmed that Wade Barrett and Drew Galloway are ready for the main event scene with their performance. During the match Jeff Hardy sustained a bruised buttocks. In terms of in-ring work it should be noted that Jeff Hardy was head and shoulders above everyone else. The tag team match saw very good chemistry from both teams and an overall good in-ring performance from all competitors involved. There were a few huge moments where one wrestler would hit his finisher only for the pin to narrowly be broken up by the other's tag team partner. The finish saw Conor McGregor come out and distract the referee and Matt Hardy long enough for Drew Galloway to hit Jeff Hardy with a huge steel chair strike. When the referee turned back and began counting for the pinfall Conor McGregor pulled Matt Hardy from the apron which kept him from saving his tag team partner. With the pinfall Empire became the new WCW World Tag Team Champions. Matt looked in disgust at the celebrating champions and Conor McGregor as they exited. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (B:82)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Goldberg vs. Ryback (Retirement Last Man Standing Match)</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="InjfUxr.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/InjfUxr.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XqhJv3j.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/XqhJv3j.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="M2PEfYo.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/M2PEfYo.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The match did fairly good and as expected. It was a great way to have a dream match of sorts occur because of the resemblance between Ryback and Goldberg. Also the stakes of the match were a very good way to get the fans behind this big match. It was a great way to push Ryback and a good way for Goldberg to pass the torch. The match saw many power moves and strong strikes. The strength of both men being able to lift each other up and deliver huge moves to each other was very impressive. In a hard fought battle of the goliaths Ryback finally defeated Goldberg when he delivered Goldberg's own finisher to him, the Jackhammer. The ref counted as the crowd rose and when he counted 10 Goldberg's wrestling career was officially over crowning Ryback as the victor and the best of the beasts. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (B-:73)</div> Goldberg sits in disbelief in the ring as he realizes that his wrestling career has been ended. At the same time Ryback and Paul Heyman are celebrating. Paul Heyman asks for a microphone as Goldberg is about halfway down the entrance ramp. He tells Goldberg that he's a washed up has been and it was time for him to go anyway. He wishes him goodluck with his 401k and laughs with Ryback at the defeated veteran. Goldberg walks out of the entranceway with his arm raised in a fist though and the camera fades to black with this image. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (B+:86)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="44256" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="dSJqeWV.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/dSJqeWV.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><div style="text-align:center;">WCW World Heavyweight Championship</div><div style="text-align:center;">Conor McGregor vs. CM Punk vs. Kurt Angle {©}</div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="AqKoFQc.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/AqKoFQc.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XqhJv3j.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/XqhJv3j.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KXOCimc.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/KXOCimc.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XqhJv3j.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/XqhJv3j.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="UK3SRc4.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/UK3SRc4.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> The match was set up very well with superb wrestling and good heat, but the overall match rating suffered. I assume due to the finish of the match. Overall compared to the other matches on the card it was a bit weak for a main event, but still accomplished the storyline goals and Conor McGregor's push going forward. The match saw superb wrestling from all competitors involved as they squared off in a triple threat match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The end of the match saw Wade Barrett, Drew Galloway, and Douglas Williams distract the referee while Jimmy Havoc hit Kurt Angle with the WCW Hardcore Championship incapacitating him. The members of Empire also distracted CM Punk with their antics allowing him to be swiftly hit with an Ireland's Son by Conor McGregor in the confusion. Following the move McGregor pinned CM Punk becoming the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (B-:71)</div> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="wQYuOi1.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/wQYuOi1.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9Jy0OBo.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/9Jy0OBo.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="azWECiJ.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/azWECiJ.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="sQCIF7A.gif" data-src="https://imgur.com/sQCIF7A.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div> Following the match all of the members of Empire celebrated. Douglas Williams lifted Conor McGregor on his shoulders while the new champion held up the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, Wade Barrett and Drew Galloway held up the WCW World Tag Team Championships, and Jimmy Havoc posed with the stolen WCW Hardcore Championship while flicking off the camera. McGregor took the microphone and stated that Empire was here to rule and here to stay and that tonight was proof of that. The screen fades to black with the dominant stable holding much of WCW's championships in hand. <div style="text-align:center;">Grade: (B+:84)</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">Show Grade: C+ 68</div>

moafnsteel · October 16, 2017

just wanted to say, i love this diary. Great job! look forward to continuing to eead

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