WCW - Saving The Legacy (2001)

[hammerglenn]

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Booker T © vs Sting vs Scott Steiner - Booker will find a way to get the win.

 

US Championship

Booker T © vs Sting - Figure Booker will keep the World Title

 

WCW World Tag Team Championships

Natural Born Thrillers © vs Team Canada - Thrillers were rolling near the end of the Turner era.

 

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Shane Helms © vs Chavo Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio vs Billy Kidman - Can't see Sugar Shane lose the title yet.

 

Loser Leaves WCW

Kanyon vs Ernest Miller or M.I Smooth (Worth 2 points, guess the correct person, guess the winner) M.I. Smooth leaves WCW

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs Shawn Stasiak The MECCA of Manhood gimmick had potential, So I'm picking Stasiak

 

Ric Flair vs Dusty Rhodes - Flair by outside interference

[TsuMirren]

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Booker T © vs Sting vs Scott Steiner

 

US Championship

Booker T © vs Sting

 

WCW World Tag Team Championships

Natural Born Thrillers © vs Team Canada

 

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Shane Helms © vs Chavo Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio vs Billy Kidman

 

Loser Leaves WCW

Kanyon vs Ernest Miller or M.I Smooth (Worth 2 points, guess the correct person, guess the winner) - Smooth is oooooooooooooutta here!

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs Shawn Stasiak

 

Ric Flair vs Dusty Rhodes - Flair with a Rhodes finish win

[DGenerationMC]

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Booker T © vs Sting vs Scott Steiner

 

US Championship

Booker T © vs Sting

 

WCW World Tag Team Championships

Natural Born Thrillers © vs Team Canada

 

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Shane Helms © vs Chavo Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio vs Billy Kidman

 

Loser Leaves WCW

Kanyon vs M.I Smooth

 

Bam Bam Bigelow vs Shawn Stasiak

 

Ric Flair vs Dusty Rhodes

[to4sty]

<p>WCW World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Booker T © vs Sting vs <strong>Scott Steiner</strong></p><p>

<em>While I think it’s highly probable that Booker retains here, there are more contenders ready to line up against a heel Champion in Scott Steiner, including the “mystery attacker” (*coughGoldbergcough*) to see Scotty regain the gold, and while I know Booker has only just won the title, and I’m not a fan of short World Title reigns, WCW certainly were, and both the Champion and Sting will have already wrestled once, meaning Booker doesn’t look so weak losing to the fresh Scott Steiner</em></p><p> </p><p>

US Championship</p><p>

Booker T © vs <strong>Sting</strong></p><p>

<em>I’m really just covering my bases here, because in the event that I’m wrong, and Booker retains the Big Gold Belt, I don’t see you ditching the US Title.</em></p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

<strong>Natural Born Thrillers</strong> © vs Team Canada</p><p>

<em>Team Canada have had the Thrillers number week after week....the champs get their revenge here</em></p><p> </p><p>

WCW Cruiserweight Championship</p><p>

Shane Helms © vs <strong>Chavo Guerrero</strong> vs Rey Mysterio vs Billy Kidman</p><p>

<em>Rey is arguably bigger than the Cruiserweight Title right now.....Chavo is just the perfect mix of veteran and star to carry the title around the relatively new cruiserweight wrestlers</em></p><p> </p><p>

Loser Leaves WCW</p><p>

<strong>Kanyon </strong>vs Ernest Miller or M.I Smooth (Worth 2 points, guess the correct person, guess the winner)</p><p>

<em>While I’d be happy to see the back of both Miller and Smooth, the Cat at least has the name value over Smooth to retain his job</em></p><p> </p><p>

Bam Bam Bigelow vs <strong>Shawn Stasiak</strong></p><p>

<em>Somehow, someway</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ric Flair</strong> vs Dusty Rhodes </p><p>

<em>Naich has the Magnificent Seven to back him up....Dusty has Dustin.....unless of course the masked man costs Glair the match</em></p>

[Rhyme1234]

<p>WCW World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Booker T ©</strong> vs Sting vs Scott Steiner</p><p> </p><p>

US Championship</p><p>

Booker T © vs <strong>Sting</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

<strong>Natural Born Thrillers ©</strong> vs Team Canada</p><p> </p><p>

WCW Cruiserweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Shane Helms © </strong>vs Chavo Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio vs Billy Kidman</p><p> </p><p>

Loser Leaves WCW</p><p>

<strong>Kanyon</strong> vs Ernest Miller or M.I Smooth (Worth 2 points, guess the correct person, guess the winner)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bam Bam Bigelow</strong> vs Shawn Stasiak</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ric Flair</strong> vs Dusty Rhodes</p>

[Kijar]

<p>WCW World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Booker T ©</strong> vs Sting vs Scott Steiner</p><p> </p><p>

US Championship</p><p>

Booker T © vs <strong>Sting</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

<strong>Natural Born Thrillers ©</strong> vs Team Canada</p><p> </p><p>

WCW Cruiserweight Championship</p><p>

Shane Helms © vs Chavo Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio vs <strong>Billy Kidman</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Loser Leaves WCW</p><p>

<strong>Kanyon</strong> vs The Cat</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bam Bam Bigelow</strong> vs Shawn Stasiak</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ric Flair</strong> vs Dusty Rhodes</p>

[alpha2117]

<p>WCW World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Booker T © vs<strong> Sting</strong> vs Scott Steiner</p><p> </p><p>

US Championship</p><p>

<strong>Booker T</strong> © vs Sting</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

Natural Born Thrillers © vs <strong>Team Canada</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WCW Cruiserweight Championship</p><p>

Shane Helms © vs Chavo Guerrero vs <strong>Rey Mysterio</strong> vs Billy Kidman</p><p> </p><p>

Loser Leaves WCW</p><p>

<strong>Kanyon </strong>vs The Cat</p><p> </p><p>

Bam Bam Bigelow vs <strong>Shawn Stasiak</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ric Flair</strong> vs Dusty Rhodes</p><p> </p><p>

My take - Booker needs to drop a title and Sting is a better option at Champ at this point. Team Canada are better workers and a better short term option as champs, Mysterio is potentially the best Cruiser option long term, The Cat is largely useless so Kanyon going over is a no brainer especially since Kanyon has a big upside if he can ever get traction, Stasiak could be something long term and needs to go over here since Bam Bam isn't likely to be a long term investment and Flair needs his ego massaged so that's a no brainer.</p>

[Togg]

Final call on predictions. Great to see a wide choice <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />, Nobody has yet got the full house <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />.

[Crossface]

<p>WCW World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Booker T © vs Sting vs <strong>Scott Steiner</strong></p><p>

-Poppa Pump steals this one out from under Booker T on the verge of making history</p><p> </p><p>

US Championship</p><p>

<strong>Booker T</strong> © vs Sting</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

Natural Born Thrillers © vs <strong>Team Canada</strong></p><p>

-I hate the NBT guys</p><p> </p><p>

WCW Cruiserweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Shane Helms ©</strong> vs Chavo Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio vs Billy Kidman</p><p>

-This could really solidify "Sugar" Shane as a real player in the division</p><p> </p><p>

Loser Leaves WCW</p><p>

<strong>Kanyon</strong> vs Ernest Miller or M.I Smooth (Worth 2 points, guess the correct person, guess the winner)</p><p>

-Kanyon over Smooth...but I'm tired of seeing people bashing the Cat--I loved that guy... Somebody call his momma because he's the greatest!</p><p> </p><p>

Bam Bam Bigelow vs <strong>Shawn Stasiak</strong></p><p>

-I love Bammer but he's the wrong age and the wrong horse to back at this stage of the game</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ric Flair</strong> vs Dusty Rhodes</p><p>

-I sense a Dustin turn here...</p>

[Warhawk8492]

<p>WCW World Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

Booker T © vs <strong>Sting</strong>vs Scott Steiner</p><p> </p><p>

US Championship</p><p>

<strong>Booker T ©</strong> vs Sting</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

<strong>Natural Born Thrillers ©</strong> vs Team Canada</p><p> </p><p>

WCW Cruiserweight Championship</p><p>

Shane Helms © vs Chavo Guerrero vs <strong>Rey Mysterio</strong> vs Billy Kidman</p><p> </p><p>

Loser Leaves WCW</p><p>

<strong>Kanyon</strong> vs Ernest Miller or M.I Smooth (Worth 2 points, guess the correct person, guess the winner) M.I Smooth gets the boot</p><p> </p><p>

Bam Bam Bigelow vs <strong>Shawn Stasiak</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ric Flair</strong> vs Dusty Rhodes</p>

[Togg]

<p>WCW The Big Bang 2001 PPV</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:8px;"><strong>WCW Big Bang Theme</strong></span></p><p>

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<span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>WCW The Big Bang</strong></span></span></p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong> Sunday Week 3 May</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Rabobank Arena, California (7,414)</strong></span></p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:10px;"><strong>Run Time: 2:16:00</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Announce Team</strong></span></p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:left;"><p><strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong> Welcome to WCW The Big Bang, the first PPV of the new Era of WCW and the first ever WCW PPV titled Big Bang. Tonight is going to be an action packed night as we have a full card lined up for you tonight.</p><p>

<strong>Mike Tenay:</strong> That's right Tony, tonight we have the fate of the WCW World and United Stated titles on the line. Will we see the Unification of both titles or will we see a new champion crowned.</p><p>

<strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong> Don't forget we also have the 1 on one match between two legendary champions in out business, the Son of a Plumber Dusty Rhodes and the current WCW President and 16 time World Champion, Ric Flair. Plus earlier tonight, Flair told Dustin to stay away from the ring if he wants to keep his job.</p><p>

<strong>Bobby Heenan:</strong> I've been around longer than both those guys and ive watch them feud for the last 20 years, no matter how many times you see them face off, the hatred they have just grows. They never fail to disappoint. Its just a shame Dustin wont get to see the match up close.</p><p>

<strong>Mike Tenay:</strong> Lets not forget about the WCW Tag Team championships that are on the line tonight. After both of the Champions taking losses in the past 2 weeks in singles competition, they now have to defend their titles against the two men, the two Canadians who have had their numbers.</p><p>

<strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong> But that's not all, our final Championship match tonight is for the Cruiserweight Championship, which is being defended in a fatal 4 way. This means Shane Helms can lose the title tonight without even being involved in the finish.</p><p>

<strong>Mike Tenay:</strong> After last week's attack by Chavo Guerrero, this match has a lot more on the line that just the title, for Billy Kidman. For Kidman this match comes with the added bonus of getting revenge on Guerrero.</p><p>

<strong>Tony Schiavone:</strong> Well i guess it's time we get to our first match of the evening, for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.</p><p>

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<strong>WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p>

<strong> Booker T © vs Sting</strong></p><p> </p><p>

After beating Ric Flair on the last TNT Nitro, Sting was gifted a shot at the WCW US Championship, bringing us to tonight. The match opened the show strong, giving the fans a spectacle of wrestling for almost 15 minutes. Selling the story of both being the Company's baby-faces, they both stayed within the rules at all times. The match comes to an end after two Scorpion Death Drops to the US/World Champ prove too much and allow Sting to pick up the victory.</p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Winner: And New US Champion, Sting</strong></em></p><p>

<em><strong> Time: 14:15</strong></em></p><p>

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<strong>Loser Leaves WCW</strong></p><p>

<strong> Kanyon vs M.I. Smooth</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Kanyon first makes his way to the ring and awaits either Ernest Miller or M.I. Smooth. Both men then appear on the stage, but it is Smooth who makes his way to the ring to battle Kanyon in a loser leaves WCW Match. In a match carried by Kanyon, the crowd is heavily behind the former Limo Driver come Wrestler. Smooth uses his power to overcome a lot of the offense from Kanyon, but it's the experience and quick thinking that proves the superior skill in the match as Kanyon gets the pinfall after hitting a Northern Lights Suplex</p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Winner: Kanyon</strong></em></p><p>

<em><strong> Time: 6:41</strong></em></p><p>

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Backstage Gene Okerlund is seen catching up with the Former US Champion Booker T. Gene asks how he feels after losing the Title and what are his plans to hold onto the WCW Heavyweight Championship later tonight. Booker says he took a beating from Sting and he cant make excuses, he lost and he has to recuperate from the loss and plan his next line of attack. Booker tells Gene that he’s had the scouting experience of Sting tonight, so later their match will already have an advantage going his way. He says that he just has to contend with the fresh Scott Steiner who has the unfair advantage of not having competed yet tonight.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:8px;"><em>Dirt Sheet: Booker T looked a star</em></span></p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>WCW World Tag Team Championships</strong></p><p>

<strong> Natural Born Thrillers © vs Team Canada</strong></p><p> </p><p>

After losing to Team Canada in singles competition for the last two weeks, Palumbo and O’Haire are on the back foot and trying to fight their way back tonight. Both teams put on a good performance and O’Haire becomes the standout in the match, getting the crowd heated up for more. The finish comes when Storm accidentally gets knocked off the apron by his partner Mike Awesome. Palumbo capitalizes and his a hard kick to pick up the victory and retain the titles.</p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Winner: Natural Born Thrillers</strong></em></p><p>

<em><strong> Time: 10:58</strong></em></p><p>

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Backstage Ric Flair's personally hired Private Investigator is talking with Rick Steiner. Hardwinder asks what Rick remembers from his attack, but says it was weeks ago and the memories are vague. He did however say he seen Booker T shortly before the attack. Hardwinder thanks Rick and says he will follow up on the lead.</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>WCW Cruiserweight Championship</strong></p><p>

<strong> Shane Helms © vs Chavo Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio Jr vs Billy Kidman</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This match gets off to a great start when Kidman launches himself at Chavo, taking him to the outside and brawling with him on the ramp. This allows Helms and Mysterio to kick off the match. It's not long before Kidman and Chavo are battling backstage, leaving the match behind, the crowd is then watching two segments play out, one in the ring and one on the tron. Backstage Kidman is beating down Chavo until Chavo manages to push Kidman out of a fire escape door and lock him out of the Arena. Back in the ring Mysterio and Helms are still fighting it out as Chavo makes his way back to the ring. Quickly beating down on the both men, Chavo starts taunting and turns his back on both men. Mysterio then makes his way to his feet and rolls up Chavo for a 3 count. Chavo is left furious as Mysterio celebrates his win up the ramp with his new title, marking his 7th reign with the Cruiserweight Championship.</p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Winner: And New WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Rey Mysterio Jr</strong></em></p><p>

<em><strong> Time: 12:50</strong></em></p><p>

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Backstage Ernest Miller and Miss Jones catch up with M.I Smooth who is packing up his belongings after losing to Kanyon earlier tonight. Miller consoles and upset Smooth who has to leave WCW forever. Both men hug and Miller promises to get revenge on Kanyon. Miller and Miss Jones then help Smooth to his car with his bags, before saying they will see him at the bar later and the drinks are on them.</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>Bam Bam Bigelow vs Shawn Stasiak</strong></p><p> </p><p>

In a long fought out match, in a feud stretching months. With one point having a match with a Tattoo on the line, Stasiak and Bigelow once again face off, one on one. In the match it is Stacy Keibler who gets the biggest crowd reaction. After interfering multiple times, she is sent to the back to allow the match to continue. With that, Bigelow has no trouble in overcoming the offence of Stasiak, now Stacy isn't there to distract him. This allows Bigelow to hit his finisher to end the match.</p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Winner: Bam Bam Bigelow</strong></em></p><p>

<em><strong> Time: 9:29</strong></em></p><p>

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As Ric flair makes his way to the ring, all 6 other members, including Flairs personal P.I make their way to the ring to be in the corner of the Nature Boy and President, Ric Flair. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>Ric Flair vs Dusty Rhodes</strong></p><p> </p><p>

In a slow paced but high energy match, the rusty Dusty takes it to Flair. From the beginning it's obvious that Dusty isn't battling fairly, as the members of Magnificent 7 are playing games with his concentration. Despite this Dust is able to hold on for over 12 minutes, only giving up to the Figure 4 after Scott Steiner distracts the referee while Jarrett takes out the knees of Dusty with his guitar. With Dustin told he is banned from ringside, nothing can be done and Dusty is forced to tap.</p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Winner: Ric Flair</strong></em></p><p>

<em><strong> Time: 12:12</strong></em></p><p>

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The Music hits and outcomes Diamond Dallas Page, after not being on WCW TV for over 2 months, DDP says he is back to make an impact. He says he is back to show the old guys and the new guys that he is the Diamond in a lot of rough and that he will bring WCW kicking and fighting to the door of Monday Night Raw is War. With that, the music of Road Warrior Animal hits, and he makes his way down the ramp. Animal tells DDP to get at the back of the line, he hasn't been around for awhile and he can't come back and expect to be on top. He says the Magnificent 7 have put people in their place and now everyone knows where they stand, he can't come along and promise what he can't deliver. DDP cuts off Animal and says if he need to prove himself, get a referee out here now and he will show him that he hasn't lost a beat. Animal accepts, saying “It will be a pleasure to personally put you to the back of the line”. Both men then wait for the referee to make his way to the ring</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>Diamond Dallas Page vs Road Warrior Animal</strong></p><p> </p><p>

As the bell sounds, both men start throwing fists at each other, with Animal coming out on top to begin with. After a beat down on DDP for around a minute, the crowd gets heavily behind DDP and wills him back from the edge. DDP then mounts a strong offense and finishes it all off with not one, but two Diamond Cutters.</p><p>

Dirt Sheet: DDP Carries match</p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Winner: DDP</strong></em></p><p>

<em><strong> Time: 6:29</strong></em></p><p>

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<em><strong>Video Hyping 3 Way Main Event for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship</strong></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>WCW World Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p>

<strong> Booker T © vs Sting vs Scott Steiner</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Starting off tonight's main event, a fresh Scott Steiner makes his way to the ring, followed by a beaten up Booker T and Sting. In a match that has been called the best of the modern WCW, all three men put on a great show. Once again it is Steiner who puts in the best performance, getting the crowd to boo him with every strike, slam or glance at the crowd. Both Sting and Booker get some great offence, but the earlier match took it out of them, and they show signs of fatigue throughout. This plays well into the hands of Steiner, who takes advantage at every stage. At the end of the match, Sting hits booker with another Scorpion Death Drop, however Steiner Attacks Sting from behind and throws him out of the ring before he could make the pinfall. Steiner then locks in the Recliner and locks it in tight, forcing Booker T to tap out and lose both of his titles in one night.</p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Winner: And New World Heavyweight Champion, Scott Steiner</strong></em></p><p>

<em><strong> Time: 18:13</strong></em></p><p>

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<span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Show Rating</strong></span></p><p>

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</p><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li> crackerjack - 5/7 = 75%<br />

TsuMirren - 5/7 = 75%<br />

to4sty - 5/7 = 75%<br /></li><li>Rhyme1234 - 5/7 = 62.5%<br />

Kijar - 5/7 = 62.5%<br />

Beejus - 4/7 = 62.5%<br />

hammerglenn - 4/7 = 62.5%<br />

DGenerationMC - 4/7 = 62.5%<br />

Warhawk8492 - 4/7 = 62.5%<br /></li><li>Crossface - 3/7 = 50%<br /></li><li>alpha2117 - 3/7 = 37.5%</li></ol><p></p>

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<p>This Weeks News W3 May 2001 (part 2)</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>WCW Big Bang PPV</strong></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> Buy Rate and TV Rating.</span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> WCW Scores a 0.17 (69,568 buys) and a TV Rating of 2.85</span></span></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>WWF Judgement Day PPV</strong></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"> Buy Rate and TV Rating</span></span></p><p>

<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">WWF Scores 1.52 (609,338) and a TV Rating of 7.07</span></span></p><p>

<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The Event was Headlined by Steve Austin and The Undertaker for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in which Austin Retained his title.</span></span></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Marty Jannetty wins the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship for the first time at WWF Judgement Day, Defeating Jerry Lynn</span></span></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Following last night's loss to Kanyon, WCW announces the departure of M.I. Smooth (Ice Train) from his WCW Contract. The move is said to be part of WCW C.E.O Eric Bischoff’s move to cut the dead wood from the roster.</span></span></p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">WCW C.E.O Eric Bischoff announces an action packed Nitro fall out show. Bischoff announces Booker T’s rematch clause against Sting for the WCW US Championship. He also announces the start of a tag team tournament to find a team to challenge Palumbo and O’Haire at The Great American Bash. He also announces a 6 way match where the winner gets a shot at Sting/Booker for the US Title at WCW Great American Bash. Bischoff then says he will be there in person to announce a match for the Cruiserweight title at the Bash. Finishing up the announcements is that Booker T will get his rematch for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at the Bash.</span></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">-----Predictions Welcome-----</span></span></strong></span></p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</span></span></strong></p><p>

<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Sting © vs Booker T</span></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">WCW US #1 Contenders</span></span></strong></p><p>

<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Road Warrior Animal vs Kanyon vs Bam Bam Bigelow vs Ernest Miller vs Shawn Stasiak vs Shane Douglas</span></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Tag Tournament Round 1</span></span></strong></p><p>

<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">3 Count vs Jung Dragons</span></span></p><p>

<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Air Raid vs Chris Harris and James Storm</span></span></p><p>

<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">The Mamalukes vs Totally Buffed</span></span></p><p>

<span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Skipper and Romeo vs Team Canada</span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p>

[DGenerationMC]

<p>WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Sting ©</strong> vs Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

WCW US #1 Contenders</p><p>

Road Warrior Animal vs <strong>Kanyon</strong> vs Bam Bam Bigelow vs Ernest Miller vs Shawn Stasiak vs Shane Douglas</p><p> </p><p>

Tag Tournament Round 1</p><p>

3 Count vs <strong>Jung Dragons</strong></p><p>

<strong>Air Raid</strong> vs Chris Harris and James Storm</p><p>

The Mamalukes vs <strong>Totally Buffed</strong></p><p>

Skipper and Romeo vs <strong>Team Canada</strong></p>

[crackerjack]

<p>WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Sting ©</strong> vs Booker T</p><p>

<em>Very interesting to see Booker drop both in one night. </em></p><p> </p><p>

WCW US #1 Contenders</p><p>

Road Warrior Animal vs Kanyon vs Bam Bam Bigelow vs Ernest Miller vs <strong>Shawn Stasiak</strong> vs Shane Douglas</p><p>

<em>Let's go Planet Stasiak!</em></p><p> </p><p>

Tag Tournament Round 1</p><p>

3 Count vs <strong>Jung Dragons</strong></p><p>

<strong>Air Raid </strong>vs Chris Harris and James Storm</p><p>

The Mamalukes vs <strong>Totally Buffed</strong></p><p>

Skipper and Romeo vs <strong>Team Canada</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>I'm starting think that this group that's targeting the Magnificent Seven has some type of ECW connection...</em></p>

[to4sty]

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Sting © vs Booker T

I don’t see Sting having a one day reign, likewise, I don’t see Booker losing again without looking like a total jobber after getting pinned clean by Sting last night AND tapping out to Steiner.....maybe the new number one contender causes the no contest

 

WCW US #1 Contenders

Road Warrior Animal vs Kanyon vs Bam Bam Bigelow vs Ernest Miller vs Shawn Stasiak vs Shane Douglas

I love Shane Douglas, I’d like to see him get the shot here, but Kanyon is riding high after last night

 

Tag Tournament Round 1

3 Count vs Jung Dragons

Flip a coin here

 

Air Raid vs Chris Harris and James Storm

Air Raid take the win, unless the break up is coming in which case a loss here could kickstart that

 

The Mamalukes vs Totally Buffed

I’m not ashamed to admit that the Mamalukes are a huge guilty pleasure of mine, I can’t see them getting past Luger and Buff though

 

Skipper and Romeo vs Team Canada

They’ve just had a shot, so they won’t win the whole thing....they win here though

[hammerglenn]

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Sting © vs Booker T

 

WCW US #1 Contenders

Road Warrior Animal vs Kanyon vs Bam Bam Bigelow vs Ernest Miller vs Shawn Stasiak vs Shane Douglas - The MECCA of Manhood for the win!

 

Tag Tournament Round 1

3 Count vs Jung Dragons

Air Raid vs Chris Harris and James Storm

The Mamalukes vs Totally Buffed

Skipper and Romeo vs Team Canada

[Beejus]

Really liked Big Bang! I was pleasantly surprised to see my main boy Scotty Steiner on top again, and Booker left completely in the cold. I have a feeling something is up with Michael Hardwinder, though. You haven't given any sort of hint toward that, just a gut feeling that I have.

 

Sting - The Stinger is going to take the US title back up to the #2 status it had in the 80s and early 90s.

Kanyon - I thought that Animal could be the one here, due to his role in the M7, but he lost to DDP. Then I thought nah, has to be Douglas; but he's not really on much of a big win. Not like Kanyon, who just sent someone packing from the whole company. He gets the shot.

Jung Dragons

Air Raid

Totally Buff

Team Canada - Maybe a big ruse to bring Elix and Kid into the reformed Team Canada stable?

[angeldelayette]

<p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">Hey Togg! I just wanted to start this out by saying that I am definitely reading and enjoying this one. You are definitely a man of many talents. I almost feel bad for Booker T there. But the Big Bang was definitely a great pay-per-view, now let's move on to Nitro.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

</span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><strong>Sting ©</strong></span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"> vs Booker T</span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

</span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><em>Sting continues his momentum here. Though there's a part of me that says Booker might win by DQ or count out here just to gain back some momentum.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

WCW US #1 Contenders</span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

Road Warrior Animal vs Kanyon vs Bam Bam Bigelow vs Ernest Miller vs Shawn Stasiak vs </span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><strong>Shane Douglas</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

</span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><em>Just a personal favorite. The Franchise could do a lot with a feud with Sting and possibly winning the United States title in the future.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

Tag Tournament Round 1</span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

</span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><strong>3 Count</strong></span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"> vs Jung Dragons</span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

</span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><em>Who doesn't love 3 Count?</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

Air Raid vs </span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><strong>Chris Harris and James Storm</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

</span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><em>Again, just a personal preference. I want to see a split-up of Air Raid so that Styles can move forward with a singles career here in WCW.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

The Mamalukes vs </span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><strong>Totally Buffed</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

</span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><em>Again, a personal preference. I am a fan of the Total Package.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

Skipper and Romeo vs </span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><strong>Team Canada</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;">

</span><span style="font-family:TAHOMA;"><em>Blame Canada? No! Blame yourself!</em></span></p>

[Kijar]

<p>WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Sting ©</strong> vs Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

WCW US #1 Contenders</p><p>

Road Warrior Animal vs <strong>Kanyon</strong> vs Bam Bam Bigelow vs Ernest Miller vs Shawn Stasiak vs Shane Douglas</p><p> </p><p>

Tag Tournament Round 1</p><p>

<strong>3 Count</strong> vs Jung Dragons</p><p>

Air Raid vs <strong>Chris Harris and James Storm</strong></p><p><strong>

The Mamalukes </strong>vs Totally Buffed</p><p>

Skipper and Romeo vs<strong> Team Canada</strong></p>

[Warhawk8492]

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

Sting © vs Booker T

I am seconding a no contest here

 

WCW US #1 Contenders

Road Warrior Animal vs Kanyon vs Bam Bam Bigelow vs Ernest Miller vs Shawn Stasiak vs Shane Douglas

 

Tag Tournament Round 1

3 Count vs Jung Dragons

Air Raid vs Chris Harris and James Storm

The Mamalukes vs Totally Buffed

Skipper and Romeo vs Team Canada

[Jaded]

<p>Loved the PPV; awesome work!</p><p> </p><p>

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</p><p>

<strong>Sting ©</strong> vs Booker T</p><p> </p><p>

WCW US #1 Contenders</p><p>

Road Warrior Animal vs <strong>Kanyon </strong>vs Bam Bam Bigelow vs Ernest Miller vs Shawn Stasiak vs Shane Douglas</p><p> </p><p>

Tag Tournament Round 1</p><p>

3 Count vs <strong>Jung Dragons</strong></p><p>

Air Raid vs <strong>Chris Harris and James Storm</strong></p><p>

The Mamalukes vs <strong>Totally Buffed</strong></p><p>

Skipper and Romeo vs <strong>Team Canada</strong></p>

[Togg]

WCW Nitro - Episode 292

 

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WCW Monday Night Nitro - Episode 292

Monday Week 4 May

 

Springfield Civic Center, Massachusetts (3,792)

 

Announce Team

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Opening up Nitro, is the Newly crowned WCW World Heavyweight Champion Scott Steiner and the other members of the Magnificent 7. Steiner is standing in the middle of the ring when Jeff Jarrett takes a purple velvet bag off of a table set in the ring. Jarrett congratulates Steiner by shaking his hand and then reaching into the bag and presenting Steiner with the Title Belt. Rick Steiner congratulates his brother and says that he hopes he likes his title, they took it to be polished and have his name plate put on the title. WCW President Ric Flair then takes to the microphone and offers his congratulations. Flair says it's great to see the M7 have gold once again and that is should put them on the map in the history books of WCW. Flair then says he is going to grant Booker T his rematch at WCW Great American Bash. Steiner then pulls down the microphone away from Flairs mouth and asks what he thinks he's doing. Luger and Buff then step in and pull Steiner back, as flair tells him that he has to grant Booker his rematch. Flair then winks at Steiner before saying, at least then you can face Booker on a level Playing field. All 7 men then stand side by side and raise their arms in the air, with Steiner raising the title high over his head.

 

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The Mamalukes vs Totally Buffed

 

After the previous match, Totally Buffed are already waiting in the ring for Vito and the Bull. In a pretty decent match for the first round of the #1 Contender Tag Team Tournament, Bagwell manages to hit the Blockbuster on Vito to pick up the win and advance to round two, next week of the tournament. Thus furthering the golden ambitions of the Magnificent 7.

 

Winner: Totally Buffed

Time: 6:58

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In a prerecorded video clip, Eric Bischoff is sat behind his desk in WCW HQ. Bischoff says that one of the proudest and most celebrated parts of the WCW History is the over achieving Cruiserweight Division. Bischoff says that he wants to expand on the popularity and success of the division. He says that at the Great American Bash, he is going to organize the first EVER WCW Cruiserweight Bash. A match open to anyone who meets weight, former present or future stars. Bischoff says he is proud of the name Mysterio has made from the division and can't wait to see who shines next. Bischoff then explains how the match works, explaining that the only way to win is to eliminate everyone. The only way to eliminate someone is by pinfall or submission and only two workers can be in the ring at once, insisting that they must tag out before they tap out. The last man left standing is the Ultimate Cruiserweight, and the WCW Cruiserweight Champion.

 

 

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Backstage WCW Reporter Jeremy Borash is with Booker T. Borash starts by asking how he has prepared for tonight, after suffering a double loss last night. A slightly edgier Booker than normal, answers that he faces Sting twice just 24 hours ago, that he is in a better shape and anyone to face Sting as he is fresh off the heels of scouting out the Multiple time World and US Champion. Borash asks if Booker still has an intention of Unifying the US and World Championships. Booker says that right now he isn't looking any further than tonight, First Regain the US Championship before planning on how he gets back his World Championship.

Dirt Sheet: The Performance of Booker T was Fantastic

 

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Air Raid vs Chris Harris and James Storm

 

In the second of tonight's Tag Qualifiers are the team of Styles and Paris vs the newly formed team of Harris and storm. The match doesn't gain much of a crowd reaction and the match end in under 3 Minutes. Air Raid pick up the win in what could be said was a match about experience over size.

 

Winner: Air Raid

Time: 2:52

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Back to the ring and Ric Flair and Jarrett call out Dusty Rhodes. Dust comes out, followed by Dustin, who make their way to the ring. Once in the ring, Flair asks Dusty to admit Flair is the better man, Dusty shakes his head, Flair then says if Dusty calls flair the man, he will call it quits between them and leave Dusty alone. After some more berating, Dusty still refuses to say a word, Dustin then grabs the Microphone from Flair and tells him he's the better man. Flair then Laughs, before Jarrett kicks Dustin between the legs with a low blow. Dusty rushes to his sons aid, but mistakenly turns his back on Flair and Jarrett, allowing Jarrett to hit Dusty with a Stroke. Flair and Jarrett then exit the ring and pat each other on the back, while walking up the ramp, laughing.

 

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Backstage Gene Okerlund is with the WCW World Tag Team Champions. Gene asks Palumbo and O’Haire who they think will challenge them at the Great American Bash. Palumbo answers by saying they welcome any challengers, but they would love to face a new fresh challenge. O’Haire then tells Gene that they are the fresh new faces in WCW and that they have a mass target on them, but they are up to any challenge put to them.

 

 

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WCW United States Heavyweight - #1 Contender

Road Warrior Animal vs Kanyon vs Bam Bam Bigelow vs Ernest Miller vs Shawn Stasiak vs Shane Douglas

 

In a bid to find a challenger for the US Champion, be it the newly crowned champion Sting or the man challenging to get his title back later tonight, Booker T. In a match with a decent showing from Kanyon and Shane Douglas, its Bam Bam Bigelow who will be the most talked about man in the match, after he showed up to the ring in a poor state. Douglas took exception to this and dished out a few stiff shots to Bigelow. In the end its neck and neck between Kanyon and Douglas, but Miller breaks up a pinfall from Kanyon, throws him from the ring, but turns around and walks straight into the franchise, who drops him for the Pin.

Dirt Sheet: Bam Bam wasted on drugs

 

Winner: Shane Douglas

Time: 9:34

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After the match, Douglas gets straight on the microphone and lays down the challenge to either Sting or Booker T, telling them that he doesn't care who he faces, he is the uncrowned champion already. He says he only has to wait until the Bash to go through the formalities of making it official.

 

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DDP makes his way to the ring again, after returning last night at WCW Big Bang. DDP takes to the microphone to talk about how the turmoil in WCW over the past few months has reinvigorated the passion in him, to climb the ladder again and take home some gold to Mrs Page. With that the music hits…

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Out comes Disco Inferno who tells DDP to lighten up as he's getting on and he should be thankful he can still get out of bed in the mornings. Disco then proceeds to run down DPP, before DDP interrupts him and asks him to come to the ring and say it again, because his hearing ain't so good from that far away. With that, Disco laughs, waves and walks through the curtain to the back, leaving DDP to taunt in front of the crowd.

 

 

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Jung Dragons vs 3 Count

 

Kicking off the third of tonight's tag team tournament matches are two teams of the former Cruiserweight tag team division. Both teams battle it out in a pretty good match, with all the workers involved putting in a good performance. Its Kaz who picks up the victory, by hitting a moonsault on Moore for the win.

 

Winner: Jung Dragons

Time: 7:10

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Backstage Billy Kidman is still reeling from the attack at the hands of Chavo Guerrero. After last nights antics in the fatal 4 way, Kidman is still out looking for revenge after Chavo got lucky and threw Kidman out of the arena. The camera is seen following Kidman, who is checking every room but to no avail, as he does not managed to hunt him down

 

 

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Backstage Jeff Jarrett, is found beaten down backstage and is found lifeless on top of the remains of a table. Luger and Bagwell are the first to the scene and as they wait for the medics to arrive, Bagwell spots someone lurking in the background and heads off in chase, before returning back as Jarrett is being loaded onto a stretcher, telling Luger that he escaped before he could find him.

 

 

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Backstage in the interview area, Gene Okerlund is with the newly crowned WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Rey Mysterio. Gene asks Rey how fells knowing he’s been Cruiserweight champion for a record 6 times, with only Dean Malenko and Chris Jericho coming close at 4. Rey thanks everyone for their support this sunday and says after he and Kidman has the Cruiserweight Tag titles taken away, he didn't know where to go next, but his win this past Sunday has set his sights on competing with the best Cruiserweights the world has to offer. Gene then asks about the Cruiserweight Bash at the Great American Bash. Rey says he is looking forward to getting in the ring with so many fellow cruiserweights and tell Gene that he hopes to bring prestige to the Cruiserweight Championship.

 

 

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Elix Skipper & Kid Romeo vs Team Canada

 

In the final first round match of the night, coming off the heels of a loss last night to the tag champions, Team Canada are back on the hunt of a victory. In the match, Skipper puts on a great performance, selling a lot of moves from the big man, Mike Awesome. It's a closely fought match which almost went against team Canada, as Awesome accidentally catches Storm in the head with a big boot. Luckily Awesome manages to hit a powerbomb on Romeo and picks up the victory

 

Winner: Team Canada

Time: 8:01

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After the match, Storm is seen getting himself back to his feet and into the ring, where he walks right up to awesome and starts pushing his finger into his chest. After a few words, storm rolls out of the ring and leaves Awesome behind as he exits the arena.

 

 

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After the early confrontation between the Rhodes’ and Flair/Jarrett, the Leaders of the locker room, Konnan and Hugh Morrus approach Dusty and ask how he is doing. Dusty thanks them for their concern but offers them a word of warning, that being associated with him right now would only lead to bad things for them, as the Magnificent 7 have a vendetta. Konnan taps Dusty on the back and says not to worry, they have their own back, and if Dusty needs them, they will have his too. Dusty shakes both of their hands and thanks them.

 

 

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WCW United States Heavyweight Championship

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Sting © vs Booker T

 

In the third time in 24 hours, Booker T and Sting once again battle it out in the ring. Both men put on a great show with both men getting plenty of opportunities. Booker seems to not be showing any signs of frustration after the double loss last night and counters a lot of the offence from Sting. The match continues past the 15th minute when all of a sudden, the newly crowned WCW Champion Scott Steiner runs through the crowd and jumps the guard rails. The Referee who is checking on sting, misses Steiners appearance and misses the blow to the head of Booker with the WCW Championship. Steiner then retreats up the ramp and leaves a bemused Sting to make his way back to his feet, not knowing what happened, asking the referee who doesn't know himself. Booker then starts to stir, but Sting picks him up, hits the Scorpion Death drop and picks up the 3, The whole time with a confused look on his face.

 

Winner: Sting

Time: 16:39

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WWF = 40.16+ vs WCW = 6.22-

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<p>This Weeks News W4 May 2001</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Tuesday</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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Mae Young Retires at 78</p><p> </p><p>

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After Bam Bam Bigelow performed while clearly under the influence of some substance on Nitro, Good Friend Shane Douglas has expressed to Bigelow and WCW management of his anger at the situation.</p><p>

WCW has made a statement on the matter and announced that Bam Bam Bigelow has chosen to enter a Rehab Facility paid for by WCW. The move is said to have greatly improved the relationship between him and WCW. Bigelow is expected to be out 6-8 months to Rehab his substance abuse.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Thursday</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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Dutch Mantell takes over the Head Booking position at OVW</p><p> </p><p>

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WCW Signs two new Wrestlers to its Roster, however the company has not released the names. Speculation is that that they will appear on WCW Very Soon and are part of a Storyline in which the Company would like to keep secret.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Friday</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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WWF Smackdown airs with a TV Rating of 31.44</p><p> </p><p>

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Jimmy Snuka announces his retirement at 57</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Saturday</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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Savio Vega joins the roster of NOAH, under a PPA deal</p><p> </p><p>

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WCW Development worker Cheerleader Melissa and Jimmy Rave go public about dating.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Monday</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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APW Sued over Death of Student</p><p>

A San Francisco based law firm sent out a press release this week announcing that they have filed a lawsuit seeking damages against Roland Alexander and APW in regards to the death of Brian Ong, 24, who died May 28, 2001, as a result of negligence during a training session in APW's "boot camp." Apparently, the trainers in APW decided that Ong should continue taking moves from another worker who, described as being over 7 foot tall and over 400 pounds, which could only be Giant Singh, a worker who is rumoured to be debuting very soon.</p><p> </p><p>

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NOAH Crisis after the company falls to Cult level. </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>-----Predictions Welcome-----</strong></span></p><p>

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Following the defeat at WCW Big Bang, Ernest Millers Friend and Limo Driver was released from WCW with immediate effect. This week, Ernest Miller has demanded a rematch with Kanyon and will face him 1 on 1 this week on Nitro. Also this week on Nitro is the Semi-finals in the WCW Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Tournament. All 4 of last weeks winners will be in action to advance to Next week's Nitro for the Finals.</p><p> </p><p>

Kanyon vs Ernest Miller</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Tag Tournament Round 2</strong></span></p><p>

Team Canada vs Jung Dragons</p><p> </p><p>

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Kanyon vs Ernest Miller

 

Tag Tournament Round 2

Team Canada vs Jung Dragons

 

Air Raid vs Totally Buffed

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Kanyon vs Ernest Miller

 

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Air Raid vs Totally Buffed