[OTE:Flashpoint] WCW 2018 - Better Than Ever

phoenixnitro · June 9, 2018

<div style="width:600px;margin:auto;text-align:justify;">In the history of professional wrestling, there has been no one more powerful than Vincent Kennedy McMahon. For nearly two decades now, Vince McMahon has comfortably sat atop the throne of professional wrestling. Unchallenged, uncontested, but because of this, some would say that Vince McMahon has become complacent. Some would say that if only there was someone who could bring the fight to Vince McMahon once again, maybe then the business would hit another great boom period.

Over two decades ago, it wasn't always like it currently was. Over two decades ago there was a different king sitting on the throne. A man born in Detroit, Michigan that was nothing more in the wrestling industry as an announcer. He was a man that showed with the right attitude and the right mindset, anyone could go after the throne. He created competition in a previously unimaginable way. That man was Eric Bischoff, the man who for eighty-three weeks in a row defeated Vince McMahon and the World Wrestling Federation.

With World Championship Wrestling suffering problems that were well over Eric's head, it appeared that Eric had been burnt out for the last time in 2001. He disappeared from the wrestling world, never to be seen or heard from again at least in this world. Eric moved to the television world with reality programming, making his money in that world and the wrestling business moved on without him. The Macho Man Randy Savage bought the company Eric once ran, and with WCW in the Macho Man's possession the Monday Night War died. The competition in professional wrestling died. More importantly, however, the biggest boom period in the history of the business died.

Fast forward to current day, and with Macho Man Randy Savage giving more and more power to World Championship Wrestling's CEO, Jeff Jarrett, it appears that change is on the horizon. When Jeff took over to roles of CEO back in the year 2015, he appointed Stampede Wrestling's head booker, Scott D'Amore. However, as of May 2018, that has once again changed. The rumors were on the internet for months now, Jarrett wanting to try and create another boom period yet Scott's vision was just not getting that done. With the utmost respect, in late March, Jeff relieved Scott of his booking duties and for the past two months handled things himself. Jeff, however, is no booker, he knew that he was not the right man for the job and instead of risking his position in the company by turning the company belly up, he decided to ring up an old boss.

The month is May, the year 2018, twenty years removed from the incredible eighty-three-week streak that World Championship Wrestling had over the WWE. Jeff Jarrett, however, wants that to all change. Without his finger on the pulse, Randy Savage has no clue what Jeff Jarrett is currently pulling but as of the last day of April, World Championship Wrestling has appointed a new head booker.

There is only one man that can beat Vince McMahon, there is only one man with the history and the knowledge of what it takes. For the first time in seventeen years, Eric Bischoff is back and he's better than ever.

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Special Thanks To

Fleisch for creating the wonderful Over The Edge Flashpoint mod which this dynasty will be using. To find this mod, head over to the TEW 2016 Mod section or just click here to be taken directly to the thread.

iDOL for creating the WCW logo that will be used in this dynasty, I found a version of the logo that he recreated based on the old WCW magazine logo and fell in love.

DarkVoidPictures on DeviantArt for creating the WCW Nitro and Thunder logo that will be used in this dynasty.</div>

phoenixnitro · June 9, 2018

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phoenixnitro · June 9, 2018

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<a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2295472&postcount=34" rel="external nofollow">Thursday Night Thunder - May, Week One - 0.17(130,360 viewers)</a></div>

phoenixnitro · June 9, 2018

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WCW Monday Night Nitro - Predictions

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Bully Ray will be in action against "The Ace" Hiroshi Tanahashi!

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The United States Champion, Cezar Bononi will be in non title action against Cory Weston!

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Cruiserweight action will be seen as Sonjay Dutt takes on TJ Wilson, we're being told the Cruiserweight Champion, PAC will also be on commentary!

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WCW Television Championship Match

Brett Matthews will be looking to defend his Television championship as he is set to face Mr. Anderson!

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Everyone's favorite, Allie has a big opportunity on WCW Monday Nitro as she faces off against the WCW Women's Champion, Charlotte Flair in non title action!

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nWo Elite(AJ Styles, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson) will face off against the current WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Eddie Edwards and The Blueprints of Perfection(J.C. Hennig and Matt Morgan) in our main event!</div>

WeAreRoxanne · June 9, 2018

Bully Ray vs. "The Ace" Hiroshi Tanahashi

This could go either way depending on how things go, but I want to go with Tanahashi picking up the W for this one.

Cezar Bononi vs. Cory Weston

It's still blowing my mind that Cezar is being used in such a big spot, but I'm going to say he'll pick up the W in this one.

Sonjay Dutt vs. TJ Wilson

Both Sonjay and TJ are admittedly two of my favorites, in a match that could go either way it's hard to pick just one. But, I'm going to go with TJ picking up the W here.

Brett Matthews vs. Mr. Anderson

Another match that I'm half and half on, but I'm going with the champ' retaining in this one.

Main Event

nWo Elite wins this one.

Allie vs. Charlotte Flair

This is a match I would pay big bucks just to see live. But, I really want to see my girl Allie pick up the W here.

phoenixnitro · June 9, 2018

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<div style="width:904px;text-align:justify;font:16px rokkitt;"><div style="font:34px rokkitt;font-weight:bold;">WCW SIGNING FORMER CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION? SECOND GENERATION WRESTLER POTENTIALLY SIGNING TOO?</div><div style="font:18px rokkitt;">BY DALTON DERRICK | @PHOENIXNITRO | MAY 6, 2018 03:04 PM</div><hr style="border-top: dotted 2px;border-color:#dddddd" /><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="EWawMYR.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EWawMYR.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div>

It's being heavily rumored that World Championship Wrestling has been in serious negotiations with former Cruiserweight Champion, Eddie Guerrero. It seems that Rey Mysterio along with Eddie's former tag team partner, Pentagon Jr., has been a huge help in getting the deal negotiated. Eddie is currently working for Asistencia Asesoría y Administración down in Mexico as a road agent. We do not know much about what his role would be in the company, but it is worth noting that his daughter, Shaul Guerrero, has also started following WCW on social media and they've followed her back. It wouldn't be too surprising if Shaul Guerrero, who is actively competing in her own right, also got signed because of this

In other news, STARDOM competitor, and second generation star Rachael Ellering has told STARDOM that her current tour will be her last. We're speculating that she has signed a deal with World Championship Wrestling as well. With an ever-growing women's division, it is not surprising that the daughter of legendary manager Paul Ellering has signed on the dotted line. Her father of course working in Florida for WWE's developmental company, NXT as a manager. Could we possibly see Paul coming with her?

Tardelli · June 9, 2018

Bully Ray vs. "The Ace" Hiroshi Tanahashi

Bully Ray due to interference.

Cezar Bononi vs. Cory Weston

Cezar wins.

Sonjay Dutt vs. TJ Wilson

TJ Wilson.

Brett Matthews vs. Mr. Anderson

Brett Matthews.

Main Event

nWo Elite wins this one.

Allie vs. Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair. She is a Flair and this is WCW.

Uncrewed · June 9, 2018

Bully Ray

Cezar Bononi

TJ Wilson

Brett Matthews

Charlotte Flair

nWo Elite

Hollywood · June 9, 2018

After following your PROGRESS diary over on SP, I have to say your layout skills and Photoshop skills have vastly improved, my man!

I'm not going to make any predictions this go round, as I feel like it is too early to do so diary-wise, but this should be awesome!

Powerbrock100 · June 10, 2018

Loved all the series you did on YT once upon time and love the format this diary has it's also great to see a Flashpoint Diary almost immediately.

Bully Ray vs. "The Ace" Hiroshi Tanahashi

I'm saying Bully Ray but not clean.

Cezar Bononi vs. Cory Weston

Crazy where Cezar is in this mod interested how you'll use him.

Sonjay Dutt vs. TJ Wilson

So good to see TJ wrestling in this universe highly bias but wanting one of my boy's to pick up a W

Brett Matthews vs. Mr. Anderson

Playing it pretty save saying Brett won't drop the belt on the 1st show but you never know.

nWo Elite Vs Edwards & Blueprint Of Perfection

Allie vs. Charlotte Flair

I have Charlotte but can see Allie putting in a great effort and maybe stealing a win from the current champ.

DatIsraeliGuy · June 10, 2018

thinking of starting a Flashpoint Diary myself, guess WCW was never on my list due to their horrid product but it should be interesting to see how you book them.

Tanahashi - DQ

Bononi

Wilson

Mr Anderson - idk, I expect you to start with a bang.

Edwards & BOP

Allie - Non Title Action = Challenger Wins

Jaded · June 10, 2018

Bully Ray

Cezar Bononi

Sonjay Dutt

Brett Matthews

Charlotte Flair

nWo Elite

phoenixnitro · June 10, 2018

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phoenixnitro · June 11, 2018

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<div style="font:32px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Monday Night Nitro Results, May Week One, 2018 : Full Details</div><hr><img alt="I2W0pNh.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/I2W0pNh.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="font:40px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Eric Bischoff is back and better than ever</div>Not only did Monday Night Nitro kick off with the debut of a new opening sequence featuring "Evolve" by Shinedown, but it also kicked off with one hell of a return! Eric Bischoff returned to World Championship Wrestling for the first time in nearly seventeen years, and he returned with a bang. Not only did Easy E inform us that starting tonight he has returned to power here in the company, but that he also is here to return his company back to it's former glory! Eric made several promises to the audience that he would not let "Titanic hit the iceberg anytime soon". In the midst of his return, Eric Bischoff also announced the main event of WCW's upcoming pay-per-view, Slamboree! WCW World Heavyweight Champion Eddie Edwards will defend his championship against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. Just as this announcement was made, Eric came firing off with yet another match announcement but this one happening much sooner. Here tonight in our main event we will see nWo Evolved(AJ Styles and the WCW World Tag Team Champions, Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) take on the WCW World Heavyweight Champion Eddie Edwards and The Blueprints of Perfection(J.C. Hennig and Matt Morgan) in six man tag action! We were promised an impact, and Eric certainly is making his power known in a hurry!

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Segment Rating: 75 B-</div><hr><img alt="3FXCd5I.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3FXCd5I.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="font:40px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Brett Matthews def. Mr. Anderson to retain the WCW Television Championship</div>Long Island's favorite son Brett Matthews put his Television Championship on the line here tonight against Mr. Anderson. From bell to bell these two men went at it, the champion really finding himself in deep trouble early as Mr. Anderson was looking to do everything in his power to pull away with the championship. It didn't take long for Anderson to use underhanded tactics including a low blow while the referees back was turned! The longer the match went on however, the more heart that the champion showed and with the crowd behind him Brett Matthews made the comeback! After a big Rough Rider, Brett Matthews came away with the pinfall victory to successfully retain his championship!

<div style="font:22px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Winner: Brett Matthews

Finish: Rough Rider followed by a pinfall in ten minutes and twenty eight seconds

Match Rating: 58 C-</div><hr><img alt="asfULdz.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/asfULdz.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="font:40px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Johnny Nitro talks about his upcoming Thunder match against Nicky Nemeth</div>It is no secret at all the Monday Night Delight Johnny Nitro has been talked about in high regard. He has the look, he has the talent, and he has the presence to lead World Championship Wrestling into the future. The Icon Sting even said so himself, but with Sting on the shelf from a vicious attack by Nicky Nemeth, you can only assume that this Thursday on Thunder things will get even more heated! The Nitro Girl, Taya Valkyrie promised that her man will be victorious against Nicky Nemeth come Thunder, and the power couple said that "Nicky Nemeth is going to learn the hard way, there's only one franchise player in World Championship Wrestling and you are looking at him. The Monday Night Delight will go down as the greatest future this company has, and it all starts this Thursday Night when I defeat Little Nicky for good." Can Johnny Nitro secure his future? Tune in this Thursday on Thunder to find out!

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Segment Rating: 67 C+</div><hr><img alt="XDGK8DY.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XDGK8DY.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="font:40px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Cezar Bononi def. Cory Weston</div>The United States Champion, Cezar Bononi was in non title action here tonight against Cory Weston. Much to the surprise of rather nobody, Cezar handly dominated the short match. Cory barely getting much offense in if any, the most coming from an arrogant slap to start the match and that was it. Cezar dominated Cory for the next two minutes if that before finishing him off with the Chokeslam to pick up the win.

<div style="font:22px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Winner: Cezar Bononi

Finish: Chokeslam followed by a pinfall in two minutes and eighteen seconds

Match Rating: 42 D</div>

After the match the WCW United States Champion Cezar Bononi celebrated until the music of "Sweet N' Sour" Larry Sweeney hit the arena. Larry strutted out on stage with his hot pink shirt and feather boa wrapped around his neck. Those shades covered his eyes and he stood on the ramp with a look of confusion. "Hey, daddyo! I'm a little confused here, you see! When Sweet N' Sour calls you, you pick up the phone baby! So why is it that I called you Cezar, and you hung up the phone? Are you Brazilians really that stupid that you can't figure out a telephone? Whoa-whoa-whoa! Easy there Anderson Silva! Don't jump out of the ring just yet, wouldn't want you snappin' a leg!", Larry went on and on ridiculing Cezar and Brazilians in general. He made it known that he thinks it's an honest disgrace that Cezar is the current United States Champion, but he has a plan! "That's why I just got done talking to the new buckaroo boss around here, and Uncle Eric has made it officialoso' Champ! At Slamboree it will be you defending that pretty gold thang' against Sweet N' Sour Inc!", with that bombshell of an announcement we've learned not one but now two championship matches for Slamboree here in the first hour of Monday Nitro! At Slamboree the WCW United States Championship will be on the line as Cezar Bononi defends against Sweet N' Sour Larry Sweeney.

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Segment Rating: 62 C</div><hr><img alt="vKByVrN.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vKByVrN.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="font:40px oswald;font-weight:bold;">The Reintroduction of Mark Magnus, Part One</div>In what is part one of a three-part series, we take a closer look at Mark Magnus. Mark busted onto World Championship Wrestling's scene back in June 2013. Clips are shown of Mark Magnus defeating "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship back in August of 2013. Highlights from his feud with Kurt Angle were then shown from early 2014 over the World Heavyweight Championship, and we were left with a to be continued.

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Segment Rating: 70 C+</div><hr><img alt="WYEztlj.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WYEztlj.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="font:40px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Charlotte Flair def. Allie</div>Non title action here as the WCW Women's Champion Charlotte Flair is taking on everyone's favorite, Allie! If there was one major thing to take away from this match it is the heart of Allie. Even in defeat, she took the Women's Champion to her limits. Nearly three times in the match we thought Allie had the upset in the bag, but the ever-resilient Charlotte Flair continued to kick out each and every time. The third near fall from Allie was only stopped by a lucky foot on the rope, Charlotte barely surviving otherwise. When it was all said and done however it was the Women's Champion who picked up the victory after locking in a Figure Eight Leglock to force Allie to submit.

<div style="font:22px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Winner: Charlotte Flair

Finish: Figure Eight Leglock to submit Allie in thirteen minutes and forty-seven seconds

Match Rating: 55 C-</div>

Charlotte Flair took to a microphone after the match and as Allie limped her way up the ramp, the champion began to clap. "Ladies and gentlemen, give a warm round of applause for... The loser, Allie! Better luck next time, little girl. She learned what everyone else in the back already knows, when you step into this ring when you step into my division, you've got every opportunity to prove you're the woman of this company... but to be the woman! WOO! You've got to beat the woman, and as long as I have this championship over my shoulder or around my waist, I am the standard for this division. Which leads me to my problem, see, I've beaten every woman in the back how many times now? Where's the challenge? I need real competition because when you're this damn good, it's just too...", before she could finish her thought, however, it was the music of Beth Phoenix that cut her off! Beth walks out on the stage with a microphone already in her hand and she goes on to tell Charlotte Flair that she may be the current Women's Champion of this division, but that does not give her the right to undermine the rest of the women in the back. Charlotte instantly cut Beth off asking her who the hell does she think she is? Which Beth quickly responded back. "Well Charlotte, that's pretty funny actually, because, with the whole power change around here, there have been some promotions. I think... No wait, I know that I am Beth Phoenix... General Manager of the Women's Division! That's right, Mr. Bischoff thought it would only be right for a woman to lead his women's division and you're looking at just the right woman for the job. So about this competition problem you're having? Don't worry Charlotte, next week on Nitro we're going to find your next opponent for Slamboree with a number one contender's match! Nattie Neidhart is set to take on Tessa Blanchard!", at this news Charlotte scowled. Who would Charlotte face at Slamboree? Will it be Nattie Neidhart or will it be Tessa Blanchard? Tune in next week live on Monday Nitro to find out!

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Segment Rating: 67 C+</div><hr><img alt="5X8aObX.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5X8aObX.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="font:40px oswald;font-weight:bold;">TJ Wilson def. Sonjay Dutt</div>With the Cruiserweight Champion PAC on commentary, we kick off the second hour of Monday Nitro with cruiserweight action! TJ Wilson and Sonjay Dutt held nothing back as they faced off against one another. On commentary, PAC was asked how he would feel about facing one of these men for his Cruiserweight Championship, and his reply was simple. "I am a fighting champion, every guy in the back knows that. If either of these men wants a shot, all they need to do is earn it. I'm a fan of them both, regardless of their antics.", and those antics were clearly shown by TJ during this match. The few cheap shots he took really told the difference in this match when it was all said and done. TJ managed to secure the Dungeon Lock on Sonjay Dutt and force The Guru to tap out!

<div style="font:22px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Winner: TJ Wilson

Finish: Dungeon Lock to submit Sonjay Dutt in twelve minutes and twenty four seconds

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<div style="font:40px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Tessa Blanchard talks about her opportunity next week</div>It was just a bit ago that Beth Phoenix made the announcement! Tessa Blanchard will be in action next week against Nattie Neidhart, the winner going on to Slamboree to face Charlotte Flair for the WCW Women's Championship! Tessa was able to give her thoughts to an interviewer, stating that she had been waiting for another opportunity and that this time? This time she would not let the opportunity slip away from her. Tessa claimed that it's about time a Blanchard beat a Flair, and come Slamboree that's going to be the result. Will Tessa make it through Natalya first, however?

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Segment Rating: 58 C-</div><hr><img alt="wjUIHMp.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wjUIHMp.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="font:40px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Bully Ray</div>The Ace Hiroshi Tanahashi was in action here tonight against Bully Ray and boy did Bully ever bring a fight! Bruising shot after bruising shot, you'd have thought this was in the Tokyo Dome. Bully Ray was taking the offense to Hiroshi Tanahashi nearly this entire match. He was giving him everything he had, yet Tanahashi was just outlasting Bully. Stamina wise, Tanahashi had Bully beat and the further this match went, the more The Ace turned it into his favor! After a Slingblade out of nowhere, Tanahashi scaled the top rope and leveled Bully Ray with the High Fly Flow to pick up the victory here tonight in a great matchup.

<div style="font:22px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Winner: Hiroshi Tanahashi

Finish: High Fly Flow followed by pinfall in sixteen minutes and thirteen seconds

Match Rating: 61 C</div>

After the match, Hiroshi Tanahashi celebrated and shook hands with the front row fans, that was of course until one of the fans suddenly attacked Tanahashi! Over the guardrail, the man in a Rey Fenix mask came, and as the mask was snatched off the attacker revealed themselves to be Drew McIntyre! Commentary went wild, highlighting the fact that Cody Rhodes, the man that is calling himself The Ace of Professional Wrestling following his upset win over Tanahashi in WCW, is Drew McIntyre's tag team partner. The two forming the duo dubbed The Elite, and right now Drew was laying an elite level beating on Tanahashi, using anything in the ringside area at his disposal. The final attack came as he leveled Tanahashi with a Claymore Kick that sent The Ace railing back into the steel steps. The segment ending with Drew posing tall over Hiroshi Tanahashi, clearly, this was a setup by Cody Rhodes. It just had to be!

<div style="font:22px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Segment Length: Six Minutes

Segment Rating: 64 C</div><hr><img alt="4yXQ9yG.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4yXQ9yG.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

<div style="font:40px oswald;font-weight:bold;">nWo Evolved(AJ Styles, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson) def. Eddie Edwards and The Blueprints Of Perfection</div>If there was ever a definition of a wild main event, that would define tonight's main event perfectly! From start to finish nWo Evolved and Eddie Edwards, J.C. Hennig, and Matt Morgan went to war! Rarely did the two groups stay on the apron, but thankfully the referee allowed some leniency with the rulebook. Neither team was disqualified for their actions, but these two groups brawled nearly all over the ringside area and even spilled into the crowd at one point! While the WCW Tag Team Champions took advantage and took out Matt Morgan and Eddie Edwards in the crowd though, this left the former World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles all alone in the ring with J.C. Hennig. there was just enough time for AJ to connect with the Styles Clash to pick up the pinfall for his team before the World Heavyweight Champion could make the save.

<div style="font:22px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Winner: nWo Evolved

Finish: Styles Clash followed by pinfall on J.C. Hennig in sixteen minutes and fourteen seconds

Match Rating: 68 C+</div>

Just as Eddie Edwards rolled into the ring, AJ Styles clobbered him down! Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson soon joining in and the nWo took full advantage of the numbers game! They brutalized the WCW World Heavyweight Champion, AJ picking his future opponent on pay-per-view apart and the trio stood tall over the fallen champion to end this episode of Monday Night Nitro.

<div style="font:22px oswald;font-weight:bold;">Segment Length: Four Minutes

Segment Rating: 74 B-<hr></div><link href="<a href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Oswald:300,400" rel="external nofollow">https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Oswald:300,400"</a> rel="stylesheet"></div>

Powerbrock100 · June 11, 2018

A really good 1st show man love the show results format (Showing the time and ratings) already like how you seem to be using Thunder. The Era Of Bischoff has begun!

phoenixnitro · June 11, 2018

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<div style="width:904px;text-align:justify;font:16px rokkitt;"><div style="font:34px rokkitt;font-weight:bold;">NITRO AND RAW RATINGS IN, BISCHOFF UNHAPPY WITH PRODUCT? ERIC BISCHOFF COMMENTS ON FIRST RATINGS BACK!</div><div style="font:18px rokkitt;">BY DALTON DERRICK | @PHOENIXNITRO | MAY 8, 2018 06:43 AM</div><hr style="border-top: dotted 2px;border-color:#dddddd" /><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="hCCWYce.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hCCWYce.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div>

Last night was a big night for WCW, at least in terms of a company standpoint. World Championship Wrestling witnessed the return of Eric Bischoff to the company, but how did that help ratings? Monday Night Raw drew a 19.49(14,624,010 viewers) while Monday Night Nitro drew a whopping 2.10(1,580,280 viewers).

Speaking of Eric Bischoff, rumors are swirling around that he is working alongside Jeff Jarrett in wanting to change the direction of how WCW is seen by the audience. A big risk in doing so could be potential blowback from the audience, but in the grand scheme of things could the initial blowback be worth it if the new vision can be a long-term success? We asked Eric Bischoff for any comments on the ratings, and surprisingly he gave us an answer. "Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a war. It's going to be a long road back to the top, but we are determined to make it there once again." While that may be true, how long can WCW survive at this rate? While certainly not in a negative right now, but it's going to be a long journey.

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Prediction Results

DatIsraeliGuy | 2 and a half(Predicted Tanahashi, but incorrect finish.)

Jaded | 4

Powerbrock100 | 5

Tardelli | 5

Uncrewed | 5

WeAreRoxanne | 5

phoenixnitro · June 11, 2018

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WCW Thursday Night Thunder Predictions

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Cruiserweight action will be on Thunder as legend Rey Mysterio is set to take on Rich Swann!

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The Golden Standard(Jake Hager and Shelton Benjamin) will face off against War Machine(Hanson and Raymond Rowe) in tag team action!

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Dianna Dahlgren looks to prove herself against a second generation superstar, the beautiful Lacey Von Erich!

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Johnny Nitro is the next Franchise Player in the words of The Icon Sting, can he prove that on Thunder as he's set to take on his biggest rival, Nicky Nemeth.</div>

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Quick Picks

Rey Mysterio vs. Rich Swann

The Golden Standard(Jake Hager and Shelton Benjamin) vs. War Machine(Hanson and Raymond Rowe)

Dianna Dahlgren vs. Lacey Von Erich

Johnny Nitro vs. Nicky Nemeth

Comments On Previous Show:

DatIsraeliGuy · June 11, 2018

Rey Mysterio vs. Rich Swann - LET ME DREAM

The Golden Standard(Jake Hager and Shelton Benjamin) vs. War Machine(Hanson and Raymond Rowe)

Dianna Dahlgren vs. Lacey Von Erich

Johnny Nitro vs. Nicky Nemeth

Comments On Previous Show:

It was good i guess

Uncrewed · June 11, 2018

Rey Mysterio vs. Rich Swann

The Golden Standard(Jake Hager and Shelton Benjamin) vs. War Machine(Hanson and Raymond Rowe)

Dianna Dahlgren vs. Lacey Von Erich

Johnny Nitro vs. Nicky Nemeth

Comments On Previous Show: I really liked it!

alpha2117 · June 11, 2018

The stuff looks beautiful Man.

Rey Mysterio vs. Rich Swann

The Golden Standard(Jake Hager and Shelton Benjamin) vs. War Machine(Hanson and Raymond Rowe)

Dianna Dahlgren vs. Lacey Von Erich

Johnny Nitro vs. Nicky Nemeth

As for the previous show - good logical booking except Weston vs Bononi - to me those two need to be built up more to avoid that sort of low rating. They both would probably have benefited from a plucky loss to a more popular wrestler than a throwaway match that annoyed the crowd. This sort of match would be fine on the pre-show but derailed your product a little on the A show.

Powerbrock100 · June 11, 2018

Rey Mysterio vs. Rich Swann

The Golden Standard(Jake Hager and Shelton Benjamin) vs. War Machine(Hanson and Raymond Rowe)

Dianna Dahlgren vs. Lacey Von Erich

Johnny Nitro vs. Nicky Nemeth

2Sweet · June 11, 2018

Rey Mysterio vs. Rich Swann

The Golden Standard(Jake Hager and Shelton Benjamin) vs. War Machine(Hanson and Raymond Rowe)

Dianna Dahlgren vs. Lacey Von Erich

Johnny Nitro vs. Nicky Nemeth

phoenixnitro · June 11, 2018

phoenixnitro · June 11, 2018

<div style="width:904px;text-align:justify;font:16px rokkitt;"><div style="font:34px rokkitt;font-weight:bold;">WCW SIGNING BIG INDEPENDENT NAMES TO DEVELOPMENTAL DEALS? GLOBAL FORCE WRESTLING BEING POPULATED DAY BY DAY!</div><div style="font:18px rokkitt;">BY DALTON DERRICK | @PHOENIXNITRO | MAY 10, 2018 02:25 PM</div><hr style="border-top: dotted 2px;border-color:#dddddd" />

Big report coming in today that World Championship Wrestling has signed thirteen names to report to their developmental, Global Force Wrestling. Of the thirteen names, five are second generation superstars. It seems at least from the list of signings, WCW is really looking to increase their women's division down in GFW. With WCW taking more and more interest in promoting their women's division, you can only think that this is a positive. Listed below are the thirteen names signed, and as always if more talent gets signed we'll be the first to report it!

Brian Pillman Jr. - Son of Brian Pillman.

David Finlay Jr. - Son of Fit Finlay.

Isla Dawn - Most known for her work in the United Kingdom.

Keith Lee - Most known for his work around the independent scene, notably EVOLVE and PWG.

Kiera Hogan - Most known for her work around the Atlanta independent scene.

Lio Rush - Most known for his work around the independent scene, notably ROH and PWG.

Nixon Newell - Most known for her work in the United Kingdom.

Oje Hart - Son of Owen Hart.

Priscilla Kelly - Most known for her work around the independent scene, notably EVOLVE.

Rosemary - Most known for her work around the independent scene, notably GLOW.

Shaul Guerrero - Daughter of Eddie Guerrero.

Toni Storm - Most known for her work around the United Kingdom and Japan independent scene, notably PROGRESS and STARDOM.

Xia Brookside - Daughter of Robbie Brookside.

Everything Ken · June 11, 2018

The wording on the very last paragraph of your first show was a bit confusing. Otherwise, very good show.

Rey Mysterio vs. Rich Swann

The Golden Standard(Jake Hager and Shelton Benjamin) vs. War Machine(Hanson and Raymond Rowe)

Dianna Dahlgren vs. Lacey Von Erich

Johnny Nitro vs. Nicky Nemeth

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