The Sibling Rivalry Steph vs. Shane

WilburTrey · July 20, 2019

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Bishadman" data-cite="Bishadman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What are some things you like? - Maybe tag team or lightweight tournament like Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic or CWC/BOSJ. Do you have questions for me? - Will you bring in female wrestlers?</div></blockquote> I have played a little ahead of where I am on the boards. Let's just say to your first part a tag tournament will be happening. But, I hadn't considered it to be a yearly thing. Something for me to think about going forward. While I have some talented light heavyweights. I'm not sure I have enough to justify a tournament. I have had a few move up to middleweight.I wouldn't want them to cut just for the tournament. I have a number of lightweights down in my developmental though. So perhaps in the future this is something to look into. As for the female wrestlers. I do not plan to bring them in. I honestly didn't watch enough of the female product in this time frame to handle them correctly. While it is my diary and I can do what I want. I still want to have some sense of realism. I just don't know enough from the women of this time frame to do them justice.

WilburTrey · July 21, 2019

Alright, So... I kind of went crazy this weekend. My wife and Step son weren't around. He was with his father and she got called into work. So I played this save up to May and have formatted Nitro recaps and PPV's up through April.

so the question I have for my readers. Would you rather me continue to post on my current pace? Or show vomit to right before the May PPV? I'm honestly ok with either. It really comes down to if you all would prefer to continue to predict every ppv or want to "Fast Forward" this diary.

Let me know.

I will be posting New Years Evil Monday or Tuesday regardless.

Also would anyone be willing to do a PPV banner for me? I don't want anything crazy. Just a black and red banner with the WCW logo and Sins of Summer. my limited skill and only option being paint really hinders what I can do graphically.

Bishadman · July 21, 2019

I like predicting ppv so current pace is good for me. But whatever you choose is fine.

WilburTrey · July 23, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="QX5Pywn.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QX5Pywn.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> January 2002 Attendance: 10,611 </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="SzaZ5Ng.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SzaZ5Ng.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="v5XWM7R.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/v5XWM7R.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="opvM1mc.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/opvM1mc.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Cj6Rmof.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Cj6Rmof.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> The Show starts off with Chris Jericho in the ring being flanked by Edge and Christian and Lance Storm. Jericho has the belt around his waist. He is dressed to the nines suit and all as he talks about how he has finally got what he came to this company for. He has captured what has eluded him his whole life. He has got the WCW World Titles. That Edge and Christian have the Tag Team Titles. That to start things off Lance Storm is going to regain the US Title. Then the Canadian Coalition is going to have all of the gold in WCW. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="prZiAyJ.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/prZiAyJ.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Lance Storm vs. Rey Mysterio (C ) vs. Shane Douglas <img alt="Cj6Rmof.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Cj6Rmof.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FM0NnNt.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FM0NnNt.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMpBotv.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMpBotv.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> This is a great back and forth match. All Three men getting in offence Rey taking a lot of big moves from Douglas and Storm. Douglas has the match won at one point however the ref is checking on Storm . The ref turns around and is too late as Rey is able to hit a hurricanrana on Douglas after he turns around from grabbing the ref for the three. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time:22:53 <img alt="rnOjMH6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rnOjMH6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 79 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="yZW3Caz.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yZW3Caz.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9g9GjiN.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9g9GjiN.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We are somewhere backstage and see Sean O’Hair walking back and forth a black duster dragging the ground as he paces back and forth. He says that for to long Sting has coasted on his name. That he has allowed his name to carry him further along than time should have allowed. Tonight he is going to prove that Sting is passed his prime. Just then Sting comes out of the shadows and says that Sean needs to learn his place in this company. That is at the back of the line. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> The New Freebirds vs. The Road Warriors <img alt="UbGT15i.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UbGT15i.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="JOxHg8X.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JOxHg8X.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> The Road Warriors come out hot and run the match with there over whelming power. They control the match throughout. In the end Jindrake attacked animal on the outside and while the ref was trying to stop that Cesaro and Roode delivered a double low blow to Hawk. Then they hit their finisher. A BIG European uppercut from Cesaro into a jumping DDT from Roode. Rood covers hawk while Cesaro makes his way to the corner the ref turns around and counts the three. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time: 7:13 <img alt="rnOjMH6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rnOjMH6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 71 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="gmqqf1W.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gmqqf1W.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WLD6tS9.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WLD6tS9.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We go backstage and see Scott Steiner posing in front of a mirror. RVD walks by and makes fun of him. Steiner says if he was a small man he would make fun of superior males too. Tonight he will prove that the Genetic Freak is better than some second rate flip floppy fan boy. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> Jeff Jarrett vs. R-Truth <img alt="Pc1Kisx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Pc1Kisx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MvuiA9p.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MvuiA9p.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> These two have went back and forth the last couple of months. It appears that Truth has got under the skin of Jarrett. While that is normally a good thing, it has only focused the veteran who puts on a clinic for the youngster and puts him away with the figure four to end the feud. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time: 13:29 <img alt="zb0Yusx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zb0Yusx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 78 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="uIKLe3J.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uIKLe3J.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NqjCaEm.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqjCaEm.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bLkiEDr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bLkiEDr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RcW5n9j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RcW5n9j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pEGlTTa.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pEGlTTa.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Uk26pU3.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Uk26pU3.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We go backstage and see NOS. Dustin is leading the men and giving a speech about what they plan to tonight. He notices the camera man recording the meeting and nods as Shannon walks over and shuts the door. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> Rob Van Dam vs. Scott Steiner <img alt="WLD6tS9.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WLD6tS9.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gmqqf1W.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gmqqf1W.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> This is the classic power versus speeds battle. RVD would dodge in and out hitting quick strikes and hard hitting moves that allow him to hit and run. When Scott would catch RVD he would inflict big damage. In the end Scott’s power was too much for RVD to overcome as Scott picks up a impressive win. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time:15:38 <img alt="tQ2cQlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tQ2cQlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 85 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="ROUGdSr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ROUGdSr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="O4W6RmP.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O4W6RmP.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We go backstage and see Straight Phenomenal hyping each other up for the Tag Title match. Edge and Christian walk into the locker room and throw hands in the air to show they aren’t here to fight. Then Edge says after the match he and Christian would be happy to pose for them for as long as they need to get great pictures of the tag team champions. AJ and Pun k just push bad Edge and Christian out of the locker room. Edge looks at Christian and asks if it was something he said? Christian shrugged. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="kTsermf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kTsermf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> NOS vs. WCW defenders <img alt="uIKLe3J.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uIKLe3J.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NqjCaEm.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqjCaEm.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WJIklNx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WJIklNx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7a2wnB3.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7a2wnB3.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> Dustin and Flair dominated this match from bell to bell. The decision never in doubt as both men seemed to have been working together for years. DDP and Rick gave a good fight but just didn’t measure up to Dustin and Flair. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time: 17:48 <img alt="tQ2cQlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tQ2cQlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 83 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="WEnjHm8.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEnjHm8.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We go backstage to see Booker T taping up his wrist. He gives us a promo about his past and how he has always had the odds stacked against him and this is nothing new to him. He will regain what is his and he will continue to lead WCW into the future. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="7O5iNhU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7O5iNhU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Edge and Christian © vs. Straight Phenomenal <img alt="ROUGdSr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ROUGdSr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="O4W6RmP.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O4W6RmP.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> The young rookies gave everything they had to Edge and Christian. Near the end of the match Christian went to the outside holding his knee leaving Edge alone to fight for himself. Punk and Styles kept each other fresh. Edge was able to gain an advantage after he was talking to the ref reached past the ref and poked Punk in the eye. Punk crawled over and tagged in Styles and just stayed on the mat holding his eyes. As Styles rushed into the ring Edge delivered a spear to retain the titles. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time:22:53 <img alt="kTsermf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kTsermf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 91 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> Sean O’Haire vs. Sting <img alt="yZW3Caz.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yZW3Caz.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="9g9GjiN.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9g9GjiN.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We went straight into the next match. It was less a wrestling match and more of a brawl between the two men. O’Haire was out to prove he belonged in the upper echelon of WCW and Sting was out to prove that he hadn’t lost a step. I would say that both men have proven that this was true. Sting was able to hit a Scorpion Death Drop for the win after a hart hitting battle. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time: 18:56 <img alt="tQ2cQlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tQ2cQlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 89 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="WEnjHm8.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEnjHm8.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SzaZ5Ng.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SzaZ5Ng.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> Standard hype video for the World Title. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="0e4HOMg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0e4HOMg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Booker T vs. Chris Jericho © <img alt="WEnjHm8.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEnjHm8.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SzaZ5Ng.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SzaZ5Ng.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> This match wasn’t as good as the battle at Starrcade between these two as Booker was off his game. That ended up costing him as Jericho was able to hit a codebreaker for the win. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time:24:56 <img alt="tQ2cQlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tQ2cQlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 89 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="SzaZ5Ng.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SzaZ5Ng.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> Chris Jericho celebrates <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <div style="text-align:center;"> Overall Show grade <img alt="tQ2cQlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tQ2cQlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 85 </div></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote>

WilburTrey · July 24, 2019

I praised Straight Phenomenal and Edge for a great match and let the locker room know that Christian had been injured but it shouldn’t sideline him for too long. The show wasn’t as good as I would have liked but it was far from bad. I found out only later that Booker T was working with the flu which is what I attributed to his less than stellar performance. Jericho looked amazing though so I was pretty happy with what we had going forward. It also gave me a lot of respect for Booker he could have bowed out and left me scrambling for a main event but he powered through. Before I could leave the arena that night there was a knock on the door and Sting walked in and sat down across from me. I wasn’t really expecting to see Steve at the moment so it was a bit of a shock. Of course anytime I saw him without the crow face paint it threw me off. I asked him what I could do for him. He said he wanted to talk to me about a underused talent. I was really hoping it wasn’t him as I was using him to establish our young guys while still keeping him strong. He said, while the narrative has been that he doesn’t like this person, we are vastly under using Shane Douglas. He said he wants to prove it to me and asked me to put him into a program with him. He then said after that, do what you want but a program with him and RVD with or without a belt would have drawing power. Especially in the Northeast if I was planning to keep going up there for shows. It was true, I hadn’t really thought of Douglas as more than a good in ring hand. That bias could stem from my father’s dislike of the man. If Steve felt this strongly about him I’m not sure I can really not pull the trigger. I nod my head. You can have one month you and him have free reign to build it up. But, it won’t be next month I already have plans for you to have a month off. He tried to fight me on it, but I assured him I wanted him to have some time to recover and relax. I explained I had big plans for him and I needed him to be geared up and ready to go. He thanks me and heads out. I stick my head out to make sure no one else was waiting for me when I see Shane Helms walking the other way. I give a quick whistle and he turns around. I signal for him to come into my office. Shane comes in and sits down. I said it wasn’t like him to be lurking around this late. Then he came clean and said he was going to come talk to me but he saw I was with Steve and decided it wasn’t important enough to interrupt. I told him he can always poke his head in and ask for next. This seemed to put him at ease a little. I asked him what I could do for him. He said that he was really depressed as he hasn’t really been showcased a lot and so he doesn’t feel like he has any real direction or way to move up the card. I sit back in my chair thinking. This was a guy when I came in I was really high on and have let his momentum dwindle because he makes everyone else look so good. I let him know it wasn’t anything personal and that in fact he has been so good at making stars I have indeed forgot to make him look strong to the more casual fans. I let him know that he is very respected and most guys don’t even realize he has stalled. I was honest with him and let him know that I didn’t have any plans for him right now. But, to go home take a month off and regroup. Then when he came back we would figure out a plan to showcase him. This seemed to please him as he got up and left with a big grin on his face. I packed my things and was about to leave when Dusty waddled in. He asked if I had a moment. I said indeed I do. That I was just about to come and talk to him about something myself. He said by all means you go first. I told him about my meeting with Shane and asked if any of the others guys we have stalled had more talent than I was seeing, or if we were using them to put others over because they made them look good without giving them to much of a shot. Dusty said, that some of the boys have complained. However, they are boys he doesn’t think will make much in the business. He says really Shawn Stasiak and Mike Sanders are both jokes at this point. I asked if he saw a use for them. He said yea fodder for people to win over. That, that’s just part of the business not everyone is made out to be stars. Then I asked him if we had anyone that I was pushing who wasn’t a Star or one in the making. He said a lot of the mummers in the back are that Cesaro and Roode aren’t charismatic enough to be big time players. I scoffed at that. I said both of those men aren’t even 25 yet. I see plenty of charisma they are still just finding themselves. Dusty threw his hands up. I didn’t say I agreed. Just letting you know the mummers. He said a lot of people are also mad at the push we gave Killings coming in from WWF that it makes the WWF look to strong. I asked him this time what he thought up front. He said Ron is so charismatic that he was going to get over no matter if he stayed there or came here. He is happy that he is here with us. He did say he needs some in ring work to be top tier but for now he is a great gate keeper that can poke his head in with the big boys and not look out of place. I thanked him. Then asked what he wanted. He laughed and said he almost forgot he was the one coming in to talk. He then said that I needed to start thinking about a foil to NOS. That we have done a great job building them up but we don’t want them to be the new NWO. That we need to figure out the foil, or wrinkle and if nothing else start to lay the ground work to oppose them. I agreed the world is leery of a big group taking over for too long. At least without showing they have flaws and weakness. I wasn’t sure I was ready to pull the trigger on that yet. I let Dusty in on the plan I had in my head. How I had an idea that stretched pretty far into the future if everyone could stay healthy. He was impressed and patted me on the back. *The Next Day* I was sitting in my office with the Road Warriors walked in no knock, no hello just walked in and sat down. I didn’t have them on my schedule and my receptionist was rushing in behind them I just threw my hand up so she knew it was ok. I asked them what I owed the pleasure to. Road Warrior Animal said they needed to talk to me. That their contracts were coming up at the end of February and they weren’t going to resign with WCW. That they already had letters of intent with WWF and wanted to let me know man to man before my sister, or anyone else called and told me. I was a bit taken aback by the honesty. However, I don’t know why these are true professionals out of the 80’s getting the last run they can and, they had their time with us and wanted to move on it was what they knew. I won’t lie I hadn’t planned to resign them anyway so this saved me an awkward conversation. I thanked them for what they have done and asked if they wanted February off? They said no. I said well, I will use you on some of our Nitro’s but I will keep you off of SuperBrawl. I don’t have anything worthy of you to be used at a pay per view. I one again thanks them and they left the office. They couldn’t have been out of the office for more than 10 mins when I got an email from my sister. The title simply read. I just signed your best tag team! HAHAHAHAHA. I was able to delete it without having to see what else she had to say I’m sure it wasn’t anything nice. To be honest, I felt like I had three to four teams better than the Road Warriors anyway, not in popularity but in performance for sure. I then got a call one I had been expecting but didn’t want to receive. It turned out that Christian was indeed hurt and would miss a month maybe a little more. I called Christian and asked if he could show up at Nitro to give up the belts he gave a sigh and said yes. I told him not to be said this was going to lead to bigger things when he got back. I then called Adam Copeland to tell him the news as well. He said he understood. I also said I was giving him time off until Christian could come back. He said he didn’t need it but I insisted. I then had our graphics team whip up a tag team tournament announcement for the website and Nitro on Tuesday. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="njS1Grh.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/njS1Grh.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> 1 point per correct prediction Prediction results to date <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Josh Spicer 7 Bishadman 5 [/Quote]</div></blockquote>

joshspicer · July 24, 2019

Luger and Sanders are going to the finals, mark my words.

R1

Straight Phenomenal over Luger and Sanders

NOS over Locker Room Leaders

AMW over Free Birds

Jung Dragons over Road Warriors

R2

Straight Phenomenal over NOS

AMW over Jung Dragons

Finals

Straight Phenomenal over AMW

Bishadman · July 25, 2019

R1

Straight Phenomenal over Luger and Sanders

NOS over Locker Room Leaders

Free Birds over AMW

Jung Dragons over Road Warriors

R2

Straight Phenomenal over NOS

Freebirds over Jung Dragons

Finals

Freebirds over Straight Phenomenal

WilburTrey · July 25, 2019

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="joshspicer" data-cite="joshspicer" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Luger and Sanders are going to the finals, mark my words</div></blockquote> It was supposed to be totally buff but Bagwell got popped for drugs again and I had to ship him to rehab. He now has a hatred for me.

WilburTrey · July 27, 2019

Nitro 36

Attendance 5,400

The show opens with Dustin over Truth in 18:32 (B)

Edge and Christian give up their titles due to injuries to both men. Tag Title tournament announced. World Title number one contender battle royal announced for tonight! (A*)

Straight Phenomenal over Lugar and Sanders 11:12 (B-)

Rey and Vampiro fight to a stoppage when the ref lost control and just called for the bell. 20:01 (B-)

NOS is backstage and they talk about the upcoming Battle Royal for the number one contendership and the tag tournament. (A*)

NOS (Abyss and Daniels) Over the Lockerroom Leaders in 14:58 (B)

RVD wins Number one contender battle Royal defeating Sting, Flair and others. In 23:36 (B+)

Jericho comes out and tells RVD he backed into a win because Sting and Flair forgot he was in the match. As sad as it is the fans have to settle for a mediocre battle he will beat RVD because Nitro is Jericho! (A*)

Overall show grade B+

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Nitro 37
Attendance 4500

The Show opens with Chris Jericho talking to Lance Storm the last member of the Canadian Coalition not out of action. He says tonight Lance has a chance to improve his standing in the Canadian family when he faces RVD in the Main Event! (A*)

New Freebirds over American’s most wanted in 17:13 (C+)

Flair and NOS minus Dustin attack DDP backstage (A*)

American Dragon over Evan Karagias in 13:02 (C )

Rey cuts a promo on Vampiro talking about the match last week saying Vampiro started to cheat when he realized he couldn’t beat him. Vampiro shows up almost as if by magic at ringside and says that Rey doesn’t understand the power that he has. That Rey is but a mortal. He can’t hang with an Ancient one. (B-)

Hawk and Animal over Jung Dragons in 9:22 (B-)

Dustin talks about Booker T and how he has fallen from his throne. He says that he wishes to do battle with the former champion to prove he is ready for the glory of the Title that Booker recently lost. (B)

Scott Steiner and Sean O’Haire over Rick Steiner and Chuck Palumbo in 17:24 [The announcers did a good job talking about how these four had heat due to the battle royal last week.] (B)

DDP is cutting a promo asking for help from others in his battle against NOS. (A)

RVD over Lance Storm in 21:23 (B)

After the match Jericho jumps RVD with the help of Lance. (A*)

Overall show grade B+

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Nitro 38
Attendance 5261

Vampiro over R-truth in 13:27 B-

We go backstage and see O’Haire laying out Rick Steiner B+

The New Free Birds defeated Hawk and Animal B-

Douglas calls out R-Truth and says he is going to show him what being a Franchise is all about. C+

American Dragon over Chris Candido C+

Scott Steiner talks bout how he is better than Chuck Palumbo A*

Straight Phenomenal over NOS by count out B

Jarrett, DDP and Booker talks about how to take down NOS. A

Nightmare and Vamp over Booker and DDP B-

Overall Show Grade B

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Nitro 39
Attendance 5494

Foley opens the show with Rey and Vampiro and says they will have a match at SuperBrawl B

CM Punk and Bobby Roode draw to double count out B

R-Truth talks about how he has overcome obstacles and he will overcome a self-proclaimed franchise. B-

Truth over Candido C+

O’Haire talks about why he has been hunting Rick Steiner and how he plans to prove he is better than him. B-

NOS talks about how Booker, DDP, and Jarrett have been a pain in their side they must eliminate them. B+

NOS over Hawk and Animal C+

Scott Steiner and Chuck Palumbo meet up backstage by chance and almost start there super brawl match early. A*

Angle hyping the tag tournament and the finalist Straight Phenomenal and New Free Birds B

RVD hypes world title match against Jericho A

AJ and Cesaro ends after it falls into a brawl between teams and the ref throws it out. B

The teams continue to brawl B

Jericho closes show with promo about RVD A*

Overall show grade B+

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WilburTrey · July 27, 2019

I was still in my office but could start to hear the chatter as the boys where arriving for the show. No matter how many times I go through this I still get excited before a show. The energy is something that is hard to explain if you haven’t been around it. This show has some people nervous as I have given Sting the night off, Edge and Christian are out hurt. The legion of Doom are off to the WWF. Yet, I’m still confident we will put on a great show and continue to establish our guys. I had been on the phones for the last few days and hope to make a big announcement in a company meeting the day after the show.

A knock on the door snaps me back to reality. I look up to see the big frame of Mike Sanders. I signal to a chair that he takes. I ask him what’s going on. He said he has been frustrated. He went to rehab has done his time and knew he would have to eat crow upon his return. He says that he has been doing that and isn’t trying to cause waves. He says that he feels directionless since the Triple Threat dissolved. I understood his point. To be honest I had been scared to give Awesome too big of a role since his return as I was afraid I would have to send him away again. Yet, it does appear that his rehab stint has paid off and he hasn’t had a problem since his return. I told him there was a spot in a program he would fit. It wouldn’t put him into the world title picture or anything. However, it was a big role and it would help him prove himself to me and the fans. He said that is all he wants. I tell him I will talks to him more about it on Nitro. He thanks me and leaves.

A Few minutes later Bret Hart walks in, he says that he has a list of some names of some young kids from Canada who could really use a place to work. He said they all are chomping just for a shot. I told him to get the list to Fit Finely in Wild Side and get them working down there. I asked him if there was anything else I could do for him? He said not right now. Bret had his hand on the pulse of Canadian wrestling if he said those kids were good. They were either his family or they really were good. Either way they all should develop well and have a chance to be something.

I stick my head out of the office can see the hustle and bustle of the preshow rush going on. Before I go back into my makeshift arena office I spot Chris Jericho and wave him in. He finishes his conversation with one of our boys who builds and breaks down our ring week in and week out. He sits down in the seat without being prompted. I asked him how things were going? How he was enjoying WCW so far. He smiled and said he can honestly say he never thought he would be happy to be in WCW. His past is well documented and how hard he fought to get into WWF. He said as I know he was upset I choose him at first but now he understands. That he can see I’m really trying to establish a new wave of talent while still giving the veterans runs, and stories that make sense. He says for the first time ever he’s shocked to say he is happy to be in WCW over WWF. I told him that we have been pushing him as our figure head and while the results aren’t out yet it’s obvious to me that he is having a great impact on our product. That I am happy he is on board. I laid out a few ideas I had for this show, and some ideas moving forward. He said he’s pretty excited for the future. He stands up to leave and we bump fists.

Things were going smoothly for us. Even though things change, I can honestly feel like we are in a strong position to continue and really ramp up our battle with the WWF.

Prediction results to date. (Through Tag tournament round 2)

Josh Spicer 10
Bishadman 10
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Card Predictions for Super Brawl

Tag Title Match- The New Free Birds vs. Straight Phenomenal
R-Truth vs. Shane Douglas
Rick Steiner vs. Sean O’Haire
US Title Match Rey Mysterio © vs. Vampiro
Chuck Palumbo vs. Scott Steiner
DDP vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. Ric Flair
Booker T vs. Dustin Rhodes
World Title Match- Chris Jericho © vs. RVD
What will be Match of the night?
How Many Title Changes will occur? (Tag Title match doesn’t count )
General Diary Comments/Questions?
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* Sorry for missing the times in the last two episodes of Nitro I missed those two weeks and I have no idea what it was :/ I still plan to add match times normally.*

Bishadman · July 27, 2019

Tag Title Match- The New Free Birds vs. Straight Phenomenal

R-Truth vs. Shane Douglas

Rick Steiner vs. Sean O’Haire

US Title Match Rey Mysterio © vs. Vampiro

Chuck Palumbo vs. Scott Steiner

DDP vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. Ric Flair

Booker T vs. Dustin Rhodes

World Title Match- Chris Jericho © vs. RVD

What will be Match of the night? - Jericho vs RVD

How Many Title Changes will occur? (Tag Title match doesn’t count ) - 0

ElectricX · July 27, 2019

Tag Title Match- The New Free Birds vs. Straight Phenomenal

R-Truth vs. Shane Douglas

Rick Steiner vs. Sean O’Haire

US Title Match Rey Mysterio © vs. Vampiro

Chuck Palumbo vs. Scott Steiner

DDP vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. Ric Flair

Booker T vs. Dustin Rhodes

World Title Match- Chris Jericho © vs. RVD

What will be Match of the night? Booker T vs. Dustin Rhodes

How Many Title Changes will occur? (Tag Title match doesn’t count ) 0

joshspicer · July 27, 2019

Tag Title Match- The New Free Birds vs. Straight Phenomenal

R-Truth vs. Shane Douglas

Rick Steiner vs. Sean O’Haire

US Title Match Rey Mysterio © vs. Vampiro

Chuck Palumbo vs. Scott Steiner

DDP vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. Ric Flair

Booker T vs. Dustin Rhodes

World Title Match- Chris Jericho © vs. RVD

What will be Match of the night? Jericho vs. RVD

How Many Title Changes will occur? (Tag Title match doesn’t count ) 0

WilburTrey · July 27, 2019

<div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="pp7LyUx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pp7LyUx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> February 2002 Attendance 8641 </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="7O5iNhU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7O5iNhU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> The New Free Birds vs Straight Phenomenal <img alt="UbGT15i.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UbGT15i.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="O4W6RmP.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O4W6RmP.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> This is a great back and forth match. Both teams go all out to become tag champions for the first time. This match does a great job showcasing WCW home grown talent as all four were relatively unknown when Shane took over and now they are opening a big PPV for the tag titles. In the end CM Punk is able to hit a GTS on Cesaro while Styles ties up Roode outside for the win. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time:23:30 <img alt="zb0Yusx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zb0Yusx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 82 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="WLD6tS9.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WLD6tS9.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We go backstage and see RVD stretching getting ready for his match tonight. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> R-Truth vs. Shane Douglas <img alt="MvuiA9p.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MvuiA9p.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMpBotv.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMpBotv.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> Shane Douglas takes control of this match early and really showcases a hard hitting wrestling match all the while highlighting what Truth can do. In the end Douglas hits the Franchiser for the win. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time: 12:45 <img alt="rnOjMH6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rnOjMH6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 71 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="uIKLe3J.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uIKLe3J.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NqjCaEm.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqjCaEm.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bLkiEDr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bLkiEDr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pEGlTTa.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pEGlTTa.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RcW5n9j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RcW5n9j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Uk26pU3.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Uk26pU3.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We go backstage and are treated to NOS talking about the matches that they have tonight. They talk about how the ancient ones are leading them. Soon they will be at the top of the company. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="tQ2cQlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tQ2cQlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> Rick Steiner vs. Sean O’Haire <img alt="7a2wnB3.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7a2wnB3.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yZW3Caz.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yZW3Caz.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> Rick Steiner does a good job leading the younger man through the match. His experience shows as he lets O’Haire build momentum and would make a fire comeback only for O’Haire to cut it off and pick up the win. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time: 10:34 <img alt="zb0Yusx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zb0Yusx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 80 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="gmqqf1W.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gmqqf1W.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We go backstage and we get Scott Steiner talking about how he is superior to Chuck Palumbo. He says that Palumbo does have some potential but he hasn’t put in the work like he has. He says that not everyone has been blessed with the genetics like him. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="prZiAyJ.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/prZiAyJ.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Rey Mysterio © vs. Vampiro <img alt="FM0NnNt.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FM0NnNt.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bLkiEDr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bLkiEDr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> For whatever reason these two just didn’t click the match was awkward with timing and miss ques from the start. Credit to both men even with the awkwardness they put together a passable match that was won by Rey. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time: 13:18 <img alt="rnOjMH6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rnOjMH6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 76 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="bLkiEDr.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bLkiEDr.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pEGlTTa.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pEGlTTa.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RcW5n9j.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RcW5n9j.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Uk26pU3.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Uk26pU3.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <img alt="FM0NnNt.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FM0NnNt.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> After the match members of NOS comedown and beat down Rey leaving him down and out. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="zb0Yusx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zb0Yusx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="WEnjHm8.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEnjHm8.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We go backstage and have Booker T talk about how Dustin has had enough fun and it’s time for someone to put a stop to it and that’s what he’s going to do tonight. Now can you dig that? SUCKA!!!!!! <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="tQ2cQlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tQ2cQlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> Chuck Palumbo vs. Scott Steiner <img alt="0gUW9Lx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0gUW9Lx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gmqqf1W.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gmqqf1W.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> Scott dominated this match really showing up Palumbo. Chuck fired back near the end but it wasn’t enough as Steiner has proven once again he is better than the average man. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time: 10:32 <img alt="zb0Yusx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/zb0Yusx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 80 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="WJIklNx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WJIklNx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Pc1Kisx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Pc1Kisx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> We go backstage and show DDP trying to talk to Jeff Jarrett about how it is important to stop NOS before it is too late. Jarrett walks away saying he does what is best for JJ period. Tonight isn’t about them vs. Flair it is about Jeff Jarrett taking the next step toward greatness. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> DDP vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. Ric Flair <img alt="WJIklNx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WJIklNx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Pc1Kisx.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Pc1Kisx.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NqjCaEm.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NqjCaEm.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> This is a match where DDP spends the majority of the time trying to get JJ to help him against Flair who seems to be having a 2nd career wind and is really bring it. Flair is able to pick up the win after Jeff Jarrett nails DDP with his guitar when the ref wasn’t looking and leaving. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time: 15:32 <img alt="tQ2cQlt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tQ2cQlt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 82 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="SzaZ5Ng.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SzaZ5Ng.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> Jericho cuts a nasty promo on RVD talking about how RVD is an over hyped midget that can’t hack it. Tonight he is going to prove that he is the champion for a reason that he is MR. WCW. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> Booker T vs. “The Nightmare” Dustin Rhodes <img alt="WEnjHm8.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WEnjHm8.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="uIKLe3J.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uIKLe3J.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> Booker T brought it to Dustin early and really kept the pressure on. Dustin was able to weather the storm though and pick up the win. Both men were having an off night, I’m not sure what it was I know the two of them have better in them. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time: 23:18 <img alt="rnOjMH6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rnOjMH6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 78 </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="SzaZ5Ng.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SzaZ5Ng.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WLD6tS9.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WLD6tS9.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> Standard hype video for the World Title. <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> [/Quote] <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> <div style="text-align:center;"> <img alt="0e4HOMg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0e4HOMg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Chris Jericho © vs. RVD <img alt="SzaZ5Ng.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SzaZ5Ng.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ZMRGwvy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ZMRGwvy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WLD6tS9.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WLD6tS9.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> </div> Jericho jumped RVD before the bell rang and kept the pressure up for the rest of the match. RVD would hit some innovative offense from time to time but it was never enough to take out the champ. Even after a number of near falls by both men it came down to the codebreaker from Jericho and that was all she wrote. <div style="text-align:center;"> Time:26:32 <img alt="p3vzLNJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/p3vzLNJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 96 </div> [/Quote] <div style="text-align:center;"> Overall Show grade <img alt="kTsermf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kTsermf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> 94 </div></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote></div></blockquote>

WilburTrey · July 27, 2019

The crowd was still filing out as I gave a speech to the boys in the back. I told them I was going to keep it short and sweet as I had a big announcement tomorrow at the company meeting. I praised Christian, Flair, and Jericho on such great performances tonight. I let everyone know that we were going to continue putting on great shows and we would soon be as big if not bigger than WCW was at the height of its run in the Monday Night War. The men all cheered and started to scatter as I sat back down trying to cross some t’s and dot some I’s . Prediction contest to date <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46629" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> JoshSpicer 30 Bishadman 26 Electric X 7 [/Quote] Bonus Point What is the big announcement from Shane? *Writers note- Starting with this show and going for the next 6 months I have lowered Ric Flair’s age – 10 years to get rid of his Time Decline. This is simply for the story line of the power of the coin as well as trying to show a short career second wind we have seen with people the last decade. At the end of the six months I will add the 10 years again and he will be back into time decline. *</div></blockquote>

joshspicer · July 27, 2019

What is the big announcement from Shane? If I had to guess it's that they're getting another TV show.

WilburTrey · July 28, 2019

I was standing on top of a make shift platform a podium not far away. The wrestlers, and other talent, and wcw employees seated around a number of tables. The left over plates from desert were being ushered away when I stood and approached the podium. I didn’t even have to hush the crowd as everyone but, Dusty went quite. I waited for him to finish his story he was telling some green kids from development. Dusty noticed I was waiting for him and turned around and apologized. I told him never to say sorry for passing on the history of this great sport. That the kids need to know where we came from so we can get where we are going. This earned a round of applause from everyone and embarrassed Dusty in the process.

I took a moment to thank everyone for the hard work they had put in since I had taken over the company. I let them know we had just finished our first full year as a company since I got the reigns. I noted how far we had come. How far my vision still had us to go. I let everyone know how my sister has decide to wage war on us and has already swooped in and picked up the Hawk and Animal. I raised my hand to the men as some were getting rowdy. I don’t blame then and I don’t want anyone to burn any bridges. Just because my sister hates me if a move to the WWF makes sense for you, and your family. I will never take it personally. We still have a way to go before we are ready to go head to head with them. However, we are a lot closer than I anticipated.

With that. I used some of my connections, and that is why I have brought you all here today. If we are going to truly go toe to toe and be an alternative for the wrestling fans out there. Well then we need to be on a station that can get us in front of more of those fans. For years my family had a great partnership. My father jumped ship to another broadcaster not long before his death. That has left a gaping hole in their weekly tv. While normally this company wouldn’t even talk to a company our size. They have made an exception for us on a short 1 year trial bases. My thought is by this time next year we will have earned our spot and we won’t have to use my connections to have earned the right to be on this station.

Now the mumming was starting as people have started to put the pieces together.

I cleared my throat to get silence once again. FX has been a great partner and one we won’t forget. However, starting next month we will be moving Nitro to the USA network. This caused the boys to cheer as I was hoping for. It was a big moment for us. FX had helped us regain a number of lost fans. But, to truly compete we will need to be in more households then we currently are. I ended my speech with Thanking everyone once again for their hard work.

As everyone filed out the booking committee got a summons to stay behind. We took over a round table while the workers were busy getting the little hall I had rented back in order. I asked each man for their thoughts on going to USA. They all pretty much said the same thing. That it’s going to really tick off my sister and it will bring the war to our doorstep. I agreed with them but, said my sister was already bringing the war. She is going to outbid us for every top talent that becomes free in the next year. It is going to take either giving away more than we are comfortable with to keep some of them, or we are going to have to lean on the new guys even more. That is when I let them in on the even bigger news. That once we, were big enough to be considered national in the newsletters. USA wanted us to move back to Monday Nights. This got a really big reactions from everyone. They said we had established Tuesday as the night of WCW. I just held up my hand. I said look. We are already putting out better shows then them week after week. It won’t be long before we have as many viewers as them on a weekly basis. In order to get onto a major network early I had to make some concessions this was one of them.

So we had one more month with FX and I wanted to go out with a bang so I made sure everything was in line for out next pay per view the Clash of Champions.

*So yes I did go into the editor to make this happen. However, I honestly feel like Shane would have the connections to get a company on the verge of the next big step onto USA. After the deal was in place I did go back into the editor and change the USA network back to there normal settings so if we don't grow in the year we will be kicked off. However, I'm not to worried about that, as I think we will hit national sometime in the fall.*

WilburTrey · July 28, 2019

As the booking committee leaves the hall, Shane Helms comes up to me and says he has an idea. He says he knows I am busy and he is willing to split a cab with me to give me the details. I told him there is no need for that as Foley is going to drive me back to the hotel and he can catch a ride with us. We all pile into Foley’s car a bag of left overs in the back seat. Foley shrugs I’m cheap that is food for the next few days for me.

I love Foley, he is always a man who wants to save some cash. So I turn around to Helms and ask him what his idea is. He says that with how strong NOS is, he was thinking that we could really use someone to start to oppose them. Maybe not someone to take them down but it is time that people really start to stand up to them even if they get run over. He then proceeds to tell me an idea he has had for a while. I grinned. I said it was kind of goofy but it wasn’t the worst idea I have ever heard. I turned to Mick and asked him what he thought. He said he likes it. The kids will like it, and even the older guys who won’t like it won’t say too much because he is so good in the ring that they won’t be able to bash him to hard. I said so it is decided your idea becomes realty on Nitro good luck. The conversation took us all the way to the hotel. We climbed out of the car and patted him on the back. If it doesn’t work don’t worry we will find something for you. If it does you will know it was because you were willing to try. I really like having you around. You’re a good man and someone I have faith in. You make WCW a better place so please stay true to who you are. He sticks out his hand and I brush it aside and give him a quick hug. Then the three of us part ways in the lobby heading to different rooms.

WilburTrey · July 28, 2019

Nitro 40-43

Nitro 40

Attendance 4847

The New Free Birds (Roode and Jindrak) over The Locker Room Leaders in 13:35 B-(71)

Jericho talks about the Night of Champions. He says it is a shame he is going to be forced to face the US champion Rey Mysterio because he wants a real challenge for his title. Rey comes out and promises he will be a challenge for him. The two continue to trade verbal jabs. (B+)

Shannon more over Billy Kidman in 12:41 C+(70)

Shane Helms meets with Foley says he wants a shot at something bigger. He says it’s time for someone to run through NOS and reestablish order to this company. He turns around and is putting something on he turns back around and has on a face mask. He says he is the Hurricane and he is going to storm through everyone! (C )

The Hurricane over Kaz Hayashi in 14:41 C+ (70)

We go backstage and Shane Douglas is talking about being the Franchise. Sting walks into the scene and says he doesn’t know what it takes to be a true Franchise. That he the Icon of WCW does. (A)

Dustin Rhodes over R-truth in 14:50 B (81)

Dustin hits R-Truth with another unnatural selection and then grabs a microphone. He says no man can stop him. Scott Steiner comes out to the ramp and says maybe a man can’t but a Genetic Freak can. Dustin is looking at Dustin as R-truth gets back up and nails Dustin with a super kick to the back of Dustin’s head. (A*)

Backstage we see Booker T talking to Foley he says he needs to prove that he is deserving of his world title. That he wants it back. Foley says that he can try and prove his worth against Sean O’Hair. Booker nods in approval. (B)

Rey over Lance storm in 22:01 B (81)

Jericho who had been at ringside and tried to help storm slides in after the match and nails Rey with a codebreaker to end the show. (a*)

Overall show grade B+

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Nitro 41
Attendance 2,400 (Hawaii)

Booker T over Mike Awesome in 19:25 (B) 77

The Canadian Coalition is back! Edge and Christian have returned from injury although they both still sell bad knees. (A*)

Backstage Rick Steiner confronts Jeff Jarrett and says he could have done more. Jarrett says he does what’s best for Jarrett and that a slapnut like Rick wouldn’t understand. (B-)

The Hurricane over Mike Sanders in 16:02 (C ) 60

Backstage O’Haire comes up to Booker T and says that he is losing his touch. That if he was truly hungry he would have beat Mike Awesome in a much quicker time. (B)

The New Free Birds (Roode and Jindrake) over American Dragon and Nigel McGuinness in 13:29 (B-) 71

Backstage Shane Douglas cuts a promo on how Sting is a Franchise it’s true and how last week he was interrupted. He says that Sting has always had someone else to help him carry the load, Ric Flair, Vader, the NWO. While he carried the Extreme company by himself. (A)

Lance Storm over Cesaro in 13:27 (B) 81

NOS talks about how Scott Steiner issued a challenge and how much of a nat R-Truth is and won’t just go away. (A)

Rey Mysterio over Christian in 17:19 (B+) 88

After the match Edge, Storm, and Jericho rushed to Christians side who was down and holding his knee. Mysterio was up the ramp to avoid a beat down. Jericho grabs a microphone and says he doesn’t know what some flee bit second rate champion thinks he is doing. (A*)

Overall show grade
A

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Nitro 42
Attendance 5250

Dustin over American Dragon in 11:10 (B) 79

The Canadian Coalition talk about last week and how Christian was robbed of more of his career due to Rey injuring him “on purpose” (Christian even switched which leg hurt multiple times in this.) (A*)

The Hurricane over Buff Bagwell in 10:55 (C+) 68

Jeff Jarrett talks about how Rick Steiner needs to keep his nose out of other people’s business. (B-)

Jung Dragons over Kendrick and London (Debut match) in 8:59 (B-) 71

Sting talks about how Douglas was the Franchise of a company that failed. How Sting has been the flagship of a company that has done nothing but thrive while he has been around. He talks about how he got hurt and was out for some time when the WCW came tumbling down and how it is his ship now and going forward. (A*)

Truth over Vampiro in 16:41 (B) 77

After the match NOS stormed the ring and beat down Truth. Flair and Dustin talk about how he is getting in the way and needs to step aside. (A)

Straight Phenomenal over Awesome and Luger in 13:09 (B-) 76

After the match Awesome beat down Luger (B-)

Elsewhere backstage Sean O’Haire jumps Booker T and then tells him his ego is his downfall. (B)

Sting and Rey draw with Jericho and Douglas when everything breaks down into chaos. (B) 81

The four continue to brawl after the match (B+)

Overall show grade

B+

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Nitro 43
Attendance 5785

Canadian Coalition start the show off about how they are a gift to WCW. (A)

Booker T over Vampiro in 17:27 (B) 80

The Hurricane told Foley he wanted a shot at the TV title. He agreed. (C+)

Shannon Moore over the Hurricane w help from Abyss and Christopher Daniels in 11:11 (C+) 69

Backstage JJ and Rick Steiner argued until JJ hit him with the guitar. (B) 81

NOS (Abyss and Daniels) make short work of the debuting Kohl Brothers in 7:12 (B-) 71

Booker T and Sean O’Haire argue and Ric Flair comes in and says that they are both nothing compared to the coin wielding nature boy wooo. (A)

The Hurricane is with Foley backstage and says he wants a match against NOS at Clash of Champions. He says he will get help and that he and his good will citizens will save the day. Foley agrees. (B+)

Rick Steiner over Mike Awesome in 9:27 (B-) 71

Awesome attacks Steiner after the match B-

Dustin Rhodes is backstage when Scott Steiner tries to ambush him. The Nightmare Dustin Rhodes moves out of the way just in time and the two trade verbal jabs. (A*)

Rey over Edge in 13:51 (B)

The Canadian Coalition hit the ring but Rey was able to get out in time. (A*)

Jericho vs. Sting in a non-title match that descended into Chaos. (B-) 73

The show ends with Douglas, Sting, Jericho and Mysterio all doing battle in the middle of the ring. (A*)

Overall Show Grade B

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Clash of Champions Predictions

Tag Team Title Match The New Free Birds (Roode and Jindrake) vs. Straight Phenomenal©

Jeff Jarrett vs. Rick Steiner

The Hurricane, ???,??? and ??? vs. NOS (Abyss, Christopher Daniels, Vamprio, and Shannon Moore)

Booker T vs. Ric Flair vs. Sean O’Haire

Dustin Rhodes vs. R-truth vs. Scott Steiner

Shane Douglas vs. Sting

World Title Match Chris Jericho © vs. Rey Mysterio

What will be match of the night?

How many Titles will change hands?

General Diary Comments or questions?

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joshspicer · July 28, 2019

Jeff Jarrett vs. Rick Steiner

The Hurricane, ???,??? and ??? vs. NOS (Abyss, Christopher Daniels, Vamprio, and Shannon Moore)

Booker T vs. Ric Flair vs. Sean O’Haire

Dustin Rhodes vs. R-truth vs. Scott Steiner

Shane Douglas vs. Sting

What will be match of the night? Jericho vs. Mysterio

How many Titles will change hands? 0

Bishadman · July 30, 2019

Jeff Jarrett vs. Rick Steiner

The Hurricane, ???,??? and ??? vs. NOS (Abyss, Christopher Daniels, Vamprio, and Shannon Moore)

Booker T vs. Ric Flair vs. Sean O’Haire

Dustin Rhodes vs. R-truth vs. Scott Steiner

Shane Douglas vs. Sting

What will be match of the night? Jericho vs Mysterio

How many Titles will change hands? - 0

General Diary Comments or questions? - Why did Jericho vs Sting get so low rating? I am guessing Jung Dragons or American Dragon will team up with The Hurricane.

WilburTrey · July 31, 2019

March 2002

Attendance 11432

The New Free Birds vs Straight Phenomenal

This is a great back and forth match. Both teams go all out to become tag champions. Cesaro is a help at ringside as he is there trying to will the Freebirds to victory. Punk takes out Cesaro and Roode on the outside with a flying cross body block off the top rope to the outside. This allows Styles to his Jindrak with the styles clash for the win.

Time: 17:25

80

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We go backstage and see Jeff Jarrett he talks about how Rick Steiner needs to mind his own business the slap nuts that he is.

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We go backstage and see the Hurricane. He says that tonight he has put together a rag tag team to do battle with NOS. But, he won’t tell us who it is until it’s time to do battle!

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Jeff Jarrett vs. Rick Steiner

Jeff Jarrett cheats early and often in this match and his underhanded ways lead him to victory.

Time: 13:28

80

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Booker T is in the back looking for Ric Flair when he runs into Sean O’Haire. O’haire says the match is a three way and Booker needs to worry about more than just Flair tonight. We hear a Woo as Flair waltzes into the scene. He says that tonight it won’t matter who focuses on who. That he is coming out on top. Flair leaves being flanked by members of NOS as Booker and O’Haire have a stare down.

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Hurricane’s trustworthy citzens vs. NOS

In a hodgepodge match of weirdness all the men did their best to put on a good show. I think they did just that. America’s most wanted proved they could hang with the more experienced crowd, while Palumbo looked like a real star. NOS showed great teamwork. In the end the Hurricane was able to pin Shannon Moore for the victory.

Time: 10:34

65

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We go backstage and we get Scott Steiner talking about how he is superior to everyman in this company. Tonight he will prove that when he not only beats R-Truth but Dustin Rhodes too.

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Booker T vs. Ric Flair vs. Sean O’Haire

Flair and Booker did a good job making O’Haire look good during this match. O’Haire was able to sideline Booker with a hard whip into the steps outside the ring. This proved to be his undoing though as Flair was able to apply the figure four and Booker wasn’t there to break it up and Sean had to tap.

Time: 21:25

81

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Shane Douglas and Sting are seen backstage Mean Jean between them. He is trying to get a word from both men, but they are screaming at each other each saying they are the better man.

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Dustin Rhodes vs. R-Truth vs. Scott Steiner

Scott dominated this match really using his power to his advantage. It wasn’t enough however, as Dustin was able to hit the unnatural selection on R-truth and pin him in the middle of the ring while Steiner was on the outside doing battle with NOS members one of them being a new masked man.

Time: 22:37

91

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Dustin grabs a microphone and says that NOS has been proving just how dominate they are. He says tonight a new member has accepted a coin. That the brotherhood has grown by one. He says that this man just proved his worth by taking out Scott Steiner here tonight. He asks the man who is masked to come and present himself to the group.

Under the mask was another mask but it was no mistaking who was under the mask it was Mike Awesome. He is the newest member of NOS.

(Go with me on this photo guys I know it’s not Mike Awesome but I had to deal with what I had)

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We go backstage and see Rey Mysterio hyping himself up for his match with Chris Jericho later tonight.

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Shane Douglas vs. Sting

This is a match that shows Douglas can hang with the rest of the top dogs in the company. Sting had to give it everything he had to beat the Franchise here tonight. Sting was exhausted by the end and looked impressed with Douglas.

Time: 20:43

90

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Jericho cuts a nasty promo onrey talking about how Rey needs to stay in the US Title picture because he doesn’t belong up top with him. Tonight he is going to continue to prove that he is the champion for a reason that he is MR. WCW, That without him WCW wouldn’t even be here today!

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Standard hype video for the World Title.

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Chris Jericho © vs. Rey Mysterio

Jericho got taken to the brink in this match. Rey almost won a number of times and the place almost came unglued. Jericho was able to hit a Codebreaker that ended the match though.

Time: 32:47

96

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Overall Show grade

95

WilburTrey · July 31, 2019

General Diary Comments or questions? - Why did Jericho vs Sting get so low rating? .

Well a big number of factors played into it. It was a storytelling match aim, it had a sports entertainment finish, and both men had off nights. sometimes if something can go wrong it will go wrong. However, I wasn't worried about that match delivering on that night as it really was just to set things up.

WilburTrey · August 3, 2019

Shane: THREE!!!!

Shane: THREE failed tests in the last two months!!!!

Shane: I simply can’t make any more excuses for you. You are going to rehab!

:: The chiseled physic of Scott Steiner jumps out of his seat. Before he can lunge across the table his brother Rick, and Sting have got in-between us. I had invited them to this conversation for this very reason. He screams some profanity’s my way as Rick starts to usher him out the door. ::

Scott: This is a mistake Shane! The Freaks need me! They want me!

::Rick is able to get him out of the door as I run my hand through my hair and look at Sting in shock. He shrugs his shoulders. ::

Sting: Look boss you had to do it. He thought he was above the rules. You were very soft on him to be honest. It’s a tough loss but I know you can figure it out. In the long run he will thank you for it.

Shane: I hope you are right. While you are here I needed to talk to you about something.

:: Shane stands up and closes the door as the scene fades to black ::

joshspicer · August 3, 2019

Yeah that seems about right. Scott lasting as long as he has without some kinda uproar is shocking. I gave him two shots before I fired him because I knew he was (and retroactively, would've been) a problem.

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