The Death of WCW?

[The Stallion]

Anything can and has happened in wrestling, many times in the past. During the heated days of the Monday Night Wars would you have ever though that you would see the nWo inside a WWE ring, or did you ever think you would see Vince McMahon hugging Eric Bishoff, or heck even see the WWE owning WCW and ECW. And did anyone ever think that Jeff Jarrett would open his own wrestling promotion and compete against his former employer Vince McMahon. The wrestling world is a crazy place my friend. As for Fire, I thought it was a great show and the debut of Foley is HUGE for a poor hardcore division. Yes I said it. I have never been a fan of the so-called hardcore division in the WWE or WCW. It never did anything to really wow me. Hardcore wrestling does have its place, but a whole division and belt surrounding it just does not work in my opinion. ECW was known for its harcore style, but it was all mixed in with so many other styles. Hopefully you can do something to spark my interest in this division. Foley has started that spark just to let you know.

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[QUOTE=keefmoon;141570]Completely understand that, I use the older less talented guys to get the young talented in ring performers over (in other words the exact opposite of what WCW did). Problem is, I'm impatient so usually job out the old fellas who I don't like to get the youngsters over. Your way is more realistic though and less people get P.O'd. And probably more effective. I just can't wait to see a WCW that's headlined with people that can really go in the ring.[/QUOTE] Gidday keef. It's a fine line to tread in TEW, but I'd imagine it's even more difficult in real life. In that regard, while I tend to criticise Eric Bischoff a lot he probably had a difficult job man-managing that particular aspect of it. I think in some respects that's the reason behind Vince McMahon's success, he can generally mould together roster's quite well towards a common goal. Can't say I agree entirely with his booking at times, or that's he completely got it right, but probably he's the most successful of the major promotors to get it right long term. [QUOTE=Mackem;141586]Well if anyone can get the hardcore division going, it's Mick Foley. You seem a little disappoined with the show though.[/QUOTE] I was a little disappointed, purely by the segment ratings. I know for instance running some of the cruiserweights, or some of the lower midcarders and below, that the ratings tend to be low for segments but we end up being alright. That particular show though was stacked with a lot of the roster who I'd expect to have the package available to nearly hit the A* show mark. If it was a real life show, I'd have been really happy. Mick Foley is an icon, so certainly, the Hardcore Evolution will be a real force one suspects. [QUOTE=Hamsalad;141656]No sarcasm here, Jarrett and Vader are two of my all time faves. I could imagine the shock of the wrestling world if Foley joined WCW in 2001. It would have be nearly unthinkable...the same goes for RVD, he was pretty much ECW for life. Do you try and rationalize these signings in your head? I guess all the rational you need is “anything can happen in wrestling.”[/QUOTE] Very big shock I could imagine. In terms of rationalising it, it's exactly that really. Anything can happen in wrestling. Truth be told, I had tried to get Mick in his last month with the WWF, but he wasn't interested. Much the same as Christian, who ended up resigning. So when his contract lapsed and he wasn't resigned, I was very surprised, and grateful and took the opportunity accordingly. I look it as I'm trying to do the best for WCW, and Foley can help bring success to the promotion in my book. [QUOTE=The Stallion;141693]Anything can and has happened in wrestling, many times in the past. During the heated days of the Monday Night Wars would you have ever though that you would see the nWo inside a WWE ring, or did you ever think you would see Vince McMahon hugging Eric Bishoff, or heck even see the WWE owning WCW and ECW. And did anyone ever think that Jeff Jarrett would open his own wrestling promotion and compete against his former employer Vince McMahon. The wrestling world is a crazy place my friend. As for Fire, I thought it was a great show and the debut of Foley is HUGE for a poor hardcore division. Yes I said it. I have never been a fan of the so-called hardcore division in the WWE or WCW. It never did anything to really wow me. Hardcore wrestling does have its place, but a whole division and belt surrounding it just does not work in my opinion. ECW was known for its harcore style, but it was all mixed in with so many other styles. Hopefully you can do something to spark my interest in this division. Foley has started that spark just to let you know.[/QUOTE] Yep, you're right on the WCW/WWE hardcore divisions. WWE I think almost parodied ECW with a touch of irony with the whole 24/7 rule, which made for multiple title changes, poor choices for champions, and an ultimate devaluation on the belt and indeed the niche it formed. I think it's a marketable division, there is probably always going to be a certain demographic who wants to see impact and the sadistic nature of hardcore wrestling. That's why Mick Foley's an important cornerstone for WCW, if anyone can get some credibility into a severly lacking section of the roster its Mick Foley ultimately. That's even if he doesn't get in the ring himself, just moreso through name association and history. Certainly wrestling is full of shocks - another one I'd add is Ric Flair turning up to the WWF with the World Heavyweight Championship from WCW. I think the shock factor played a huge role in it, I don't think he was a great worker, but Lex Luger's showing up at Nitro I think created a sense of "Wow, what is going to happen next?" And I think that ultimately peaked with Ravishing Rick Rude appearing on Nitro, and RAW at the same time.

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[B][U][CENTER][IMG]http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/1425/coollogocom1115933kw8.jpg[/IMG] WCW Glyercine, Sunday, Week 2, 2001 Live from the Fleet Center, Boston, Massachussets Live on NBC[/CENTER][/U][/B] [IMG]http://www.bostonapartments.com/stadiums-fleetcenter.jpg[/IMG] [B][U]Into the Mailback[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Many people have written in a bit surprised by Mick Foley's appearance at Fire [*]Mackem of Mackem and Co X-Rated Brunettes writes this in from his private leer jet "Well if anyone can get the hardcore division going, it's Mick Foley" We tend to agree. [IMG]http://www.go-brooklyn.com/html/issues/_vol26/26_30/30pimp.jpg[/IMG] [*]P.N Hamsalad, a construction worker from Manhattan wrote in to WCW.com trying to reach John Simpson, "Do you try and rationalize these signings in your head? I guess all the rational you need is “anything can happen in wrestling.” I guess it's a dog eat dog world full of surprises, this pro wrasslin' business. [IMG]http://www.treehousetv.com/parents/tvShows/img/show_bob_the_builder.jpg[/IMG] [*]The Stallion wrote this in "Anything can and has happened in wrestling, many times in the past. During the heated days of the Monday Night Wars would you have ever though that you would see the nWo inside a WWE ring, or did you ever think you would see Vince McMahon hugging Eric Bishoff, or heck even see the WWE owning WCW and ECW. And did anyone ever think that Jeff Jarrett would open his own wrestling promotion and compete against his former employer Vince McMahon. The wrestling world is a crazy place my friend. As for Fire, I thought it was a great show and the debut of Foley is HUGE for a poor hardcore division. Yes I said it. I have never been a fan of the so-called hardcore division in the WWE or WCW. It never did anything to really wow me. Hardcore wrestling does have its place, but a whole division and belt surrounding it just does not work in my opinion. ECW was known for its harcore style, but it was all mixed in with so many other styles. Hopefully you can do something to spark my interest in this division. Foley has started that spark just to let you know." What's this WWE thing you speak of? The nWo posing in the middle of a WWE (I guess you mean WWF) ring? Proposterious. Get off the weed man. Like, seriously. Those things will never happen. Vince McMahon hugging Eric Bischoff? Seriously man, weed is bad... mmkay? [IMG]http://213.210.6.88/2smart.co.uk/internal/mgunn01.jpg[/IMG] [*]Keith Keefmoon wrote this in from down town Sydney. "I just can't wait to see a WCW that's headlined with people that can really go in the ring". I take it you weren't a fan of the Hulk Hogan/Ultimate Warrior revival? Or Disciple? Or Ralphus? Well, neither were we. So that's cool. [IMG]http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200401/r14036_34135.jpg[/IMG] [*]Doogie Duffman, from Alabama wrote this in "To steal from " The Death Of WCW" book I would have to disagree on the pushing older guys over young and believe that like which was written, the argument should be fresh over stale. Look at the WCW main eventers from 96/97and you can see that they were all well into their 30's and 40's yet WCW made a ton of money and nobody was complaining as it was all relatively new. Then you look at 1999 and it was all the same guys on top and fans were tuning out in droves. Even across at the WWF people like Steve Austin weren't exactly young when they received the push for the world title yet he was the biggest grossing wrestler in history. Antoher perfect example would be Batista. He's 4o now. I could carry on but I think i've made my point." Batista's 40? I feel like I'm on acid. You blokes sound like you're from the future. That is a good point in terms of the 1996 1997 main eventers, who knows what wrong except it got stale. Hopefully things are revolutionised by Mr Simpson. Pass on the congratulations to the Mrs, and Uncle Woofy. [IMG]http://z.about.com/d/urbanlegends/1/0/W/7/wedding1_sm.jpg[/IMG] [/LIST][/QUOTE] [B][U]The New North South Connection ("King of Old School" Steve Corino, Lance Storm), WCW Cruiserweight Champion "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Chavo Guerrero Jr v "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash, "Prime Time" Elix Skipper, and the Mamalukes (Johnny the Bull and Big Vito)[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]A four on four match to open up the latest edition of Glycerine on NBC [*]Kevin Nash showed a lot of stress in the neck region, following his recent brutalisation at the hands of Chavo Guerrero Jr [*]And Chavo made a point of going at it [*]Torrie Wilson looked on outside in suspense as Johnny the Bull and Lance Storm traded blows backwards and forth in true slobber knocker fashion [*]Nash tried to over-run Chavo with his superior size, but was clearly hindered by his recent injury toll [*]And Chavo took advantage of this with a stunning Tornado DDT on Nash [*]However before he could get the pin he was hauled off by Big Vito [*]Elix Skipper hit the Play of the Day on Daniels, who sold it like an old school pro [*]No pun on Steve Corino, who then pulled Skipper off Daniels [*]Torrie Wilson got up on the apron, who distracted both Storm and Johnny the Bull [*]Big Vito clotheslined Storm into Torrie Wilson [*]Storm was shocked and worried for Torrie and was then put in an inside cradle by Vito [*]Storm powered out and transferred it into his own inside cradle as Johnny the Bull went to the floor to check on Torrie [*]1...2....3!! Storm gets the win [/LIST][/QUOTE] C+ [B][U]Storm dedicates win to Torrie[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Postmatch, Steve Corino forced Johnny the Bull away from tending to Torrie Wilson [*]Lance Storm picked up the microphone as the crowd booed [*]He told them, and Torrie that if he could be serious for a minute, he'd been truly valiant in winning that match for Torrie [*]He said that a false hero would have lost focus on the match at hand, which he dedicated to her [*]Torrie looked on in horror, not knowing what to think - whether Lance Storm took wrestling as being more important to him, whether she was a wrestling trophy of his, or whether his heart really did belong to her [*]Johnny the Bull was seen being escorted up the ramp by Big Vito, who was shaking his head shouting out to Torrie that a real man from Italy would never treat a lady like that [/LIST][/QUOTE] C+ [B][U]Mick Foley talks[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]The Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley came to the ring to a chorus of boos [*]He walked past the commentary position and stared down "Nature Boy" Ric Flair who was filling in as a colour commentator tonight [*]After getting in the ring, Mick said he smelt a strange smell [*]He read out some numbers - 1998/1999, 19 and 31, 1999/2000, 35 and 47... yep, that smell was failure, and it wreaked of this sad, sad city, home of the Boston Celtics who were still grasping onto an era long ago [*]He then told the fans that Larry Bird was a false hero of these people, and indeed, if he was true to what the Celtics meant to him he'd have been their head coach and not coaching in Indiana. Not even the Hick from French Lick gave a damn about them anymore. [*]He said it's sad when a supposed hero of the city thinks coaching in the pig stys of Indiana is better than Boston [*]He told fans that a real hero who's never desserted them is none other than Mick Foley, the Hardcore Legend. He told fans he was here not for WCW, but to re-vitalise the Hardcore Division for them [*]He said they booed because they knew not of the brilliance of the Hardcore Division, but of failures like Ric Flair, and Rick Steiner the current paper Hardcore Champion [*]Foley told Steiner he'd be having the fight of his life at SuperBrawl Revenge for the Hardcore Championship [*]He told fans that it was a prodigy of his, the first key signing to the Hardcore Evolution -a franchise not tied into WCW [*]A franchise that does what it wants, when it wants, how it wants, to whomever it wants, in true hardcore style [*]He said not even that no talent hack Ric Flair could alter that [*]And if he tried, he'd prove to Ric in any alley way at any time why not rating Mick Foley was a bad mistake [*]He said if Steiner didn't accept the challenge, it was ok. He knew that Steiner had to show up to SuperBrawl Revenge to honour his contractual obligations. He said they'd find him. They'd beat him up. They'd show what was so potent in Hardcore Wrestling, and be educated by the Hardcore Evolution. [*]He dared Steiner to show up, so he could be educated. Not be the coward he's renowned for and stay away incase there's a random urine sampling [*]He told Steiner that his opponent was coming, he was fit, he was well, he was a little mentally unstable for sure, but he was coming. And for that, Steiner could have a nice day, or kiss his a$$, he really didn't give a cr@p! [/LIST][/QUOTE] B+ [B][U]Crowbar v Brian Adams[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Daffney screamed and hollared from ringside as Brian Adams fought Crowbar [*]Adams, in supreme physical condition with a high density of muscle took to Crowbar ealry on [*]The New Jersey native took the punishment [*]Eventually though, Brian Adams was put off by Daffney's screaming, and the arrival of "Mr Wiggle" Norman Smiley who only served to scream more [*]This distracted Adams enough for Crowbar to poke him in the eye, and then hit a DDT...1...2....3! [/LIST][/QUOTE] C- [B][U]Booker T talks to "Mean" Gene Okerland[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]WCW World Heavyweight Champion Booker T granted "Mean" Gene Okerland a chance to conduct a one on one interview with him at his home in Houston, Texas [*]"Mean" Gene asked Booker T how he felt about his upcoming title defence at SuperBrawl Revenge against "Positively" Chris Kanyon [*]Booker told "Mean" Gene that he felt comfortable in knowing that God was looking down from above, and that he'd divinely look over the match to make sure it's all on the up and up [*]He said he can't help but be impressed by Chris Kanyon - his ring presence, his skills, his tenacity, his innovative qualities [*]But that Booker T is the real deal, and is the WCW World Heavyweight Champion for a reason. That's fact. Don't hate the player, hate the game [*]"Mean" Gene asked Booker T on his throughts on Vince Russo and "Nature Boy" Ric Flair [*]He said he thought Russo was a con-man, who had failed to deliver all the hype and glamour of the promises he made. He said Ric Flair was WCW through and through [*]He said while he's concentrating on his own match at SuperBrawl Revenge, he hopes and prays that Ric Flair's team wins [*]He said that it's maybe the most important match in WCW history in the fact that Ric Flair is a man who breeds success, dignity, honour - and that Vince Russo regaining full control of WCW could send it spiralling out of control again [*]He says Russo is a cancer of the company [*]"Mean" Gene asked about how Booker T felt about the main event of SuperBrawl Revenge being a TLC match [*]Booker T said he was excited, and frightened at the same time. He explained that it's an exhillirating match, with so many endless possibilities. But he said he couldn't help but feel stressed by the fact that it's also one of the most dangerous matches in the world, and one slip up could ruin either or both men's careers [*]He said though it was a risk worth taking when you consider the probable reward at the end of the day [*]He pulled out of his suitcase the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and said he gave his life to this belt, and that if it meant risking major injuries to stand a chance of keeping it, and delivering on it's honour, it's history, it's prestige, it was something he would have to do [*]"Mean" Gene asked Booker T if he felt Chris Kanyon was good enough to hold the title that Ric Flair, Harley Race, Sting and those other great names before Booker T have held [*]Booker T answered that Chris Kanyon deserved his opportunity, but he would make sure he doesn't reach such lofty status at SuperBrawl Revenge once and for all. Don't hate the player, hate the game. [/LIST][/QUOTE] A [B][U]The "Sultan of Swing" confident[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]On his way to the ring, Juventud Guerrera, the Television Champion was interrupted tuning his Fender electric guitar by Pamela Paulshock [*]Pamela asked Juventud about his upcoming match with Mike Sanders [*]Juventud told Pamela it would be as sweet as Jimi Hendrix hitting the highs and lows of Voodoo Chile on this baby, when he hit the 450 Splash tonight to retain his Television Championship over "Above Average" Mike Sanders [*]He said the "Sultan of Swing' had come to Boston for three things; one for the great party life; two to be inspired in the home of Aerosmith; and three, to retain his Television Champion for his Boston Celtic Sultans! [/LIST][/QUOTE] C+ [B][U]WCW Television Championship "Sultan of Swing" Juventud Guerrera (c) v "Above Average" Mike Sanders[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]A lot of agility on display here to the raucous pops of the Boston crowd from Juventud Guerrera in particular [*]Sanders tried to slow the hectic pace down with some illegal moves, like a low blow into a blatant choke hold [*]Sanders posed for the crowd, which gave Guerrera a way back into the match turning momentum with an inside cradle and then into a couple of well worked spots featuring a tilerwhirl backbreaker from Guerrera on Sanders as he cannoned back off the ropes [*]Sanders again regained ascendency when he was able to hit a standing side kick to the head of Guerrera as he attempted a double ax handle from the top rope [*]Once more he posed for the crowd, who booed [*]He shouted out that Boston sucks just like the Celtics [*]At the top of the ramp appeared "The Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe and "Mr Wrestling III" Jerry Lynn which momentarily distracted Sanders, allowing Juventud to hit a clutch neckbreaker [*]Juventud focussed, and regained his energy, went to the top... and hit the 450 Splash!!! 1...2...3! [/LIST][/QUOTE] B [B][U]"Positively" Chris Kanyon on his way to the ring[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Kanyon was walking into the arena [*]Goldberg seen this on a TV set out in the backstage area and simply muttered "You're next!" [/LIST][/QUOTE] A [B][U]Vader v Terry Funk[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]A classic match with two old warhorses [*]Both former WCW or NWA Champions at one stage, Vader and Terry Funk [*]One a hardcore animal, the other a mythical warhorse [*]After a criss-cross in the centre of the ring, referee Mickey Jay was accidentally knocked down by Vader [*]This allowed Terry Funk to put on a set of brass knucks and knock down Vader [*]He continued to pound on Vader as Jeff Jarrett came to the ring and swung his guitar over the head of Vader [*]After referee Mickey Jay came to, Jarrett disappeared to ringside and Funk covered...1....2....thre... NO!!! KICKOUT!!! [*]Vader flung Funk off as if he was non-existant [*]Jarrett looked on in shock [*]Funk tried to punch back at Vader, who sat up, and no sold it [*]He then sent Funk into the ropes and hit a pounding clothesline [*]He picked Funk up... VADER BOMB!!!! 1...2....3! [/LIST][/QUOTE] B [B][U]"The Chosen One" talks[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Post match, "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett picked up a microphone at ringside and laid into Vader [*]He said while that was good, Jarrett was still the Chosen One with all the stroke around this place [*]And he said there would be revenge for Vader waiting for him at SuperBrawl Revenge - in a Cage of Death match [*]Inside an unforgiving steel cell, confined by blood ripping steel, with any number of weapons [*]He told Vader he could choke on that, because The Chosen One had all the stroke around this place and he was going to put an end to this bullcr@p [/LIST][/QUOTE] A [B][U]The Perfect Event ("Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "Perfectshawn" Shawn Stasiak) v WCW World Heavyweight Tag Team Champions The Filthy Animals ("K-Dawg" Konnan and Billy Kidman) - Non Title Match[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Yet another battle between these two arch enemies [*]With two differing styles [*]The powering and youth of the Perfect Event [*]Versus the lucha libre influence of the Filthy Animals [*]Recently the Filthy Animals have been on somewhat of a run [*]With some rumours speculating that long term WCW were banking on Kidman as a future PPV main eventer on his own [*]But he and Konnan were upstaged here, as after a chaotic brawl which resulted in Stasiak and Kidman brawling up the aisles of the crowd, Palumbo was about to hit the Chuck Deluxe on Konnan for the pinfall...1...2...3! [/LIST][/QUOTE] B+ [B][U]SuperBrawl Revenge Video - Team Flair v Team Russo[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]A video played highlighting the chaotic history between Team Flair and Team Russo [*]And the consequences of winning or losing for either Ric Flair, or Vince Russo [*]It was explained that the power of WCW was on the line! [/LIST][/QUOTE] B [B][U]Big Poppa Pump to show Sting why he's Freakzilla[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Backstage, Big Poppa Pump caught up with Pamela Paulshock en route to face Sting [*]Eric Bischoff and his client explained that Big Poppa Pump was a Genetic Freak, with Peaks as big as the fall from grace of the Boston Celtics [*]Big Poppa Pump told Pamela Paulshock that after he was finished with Sting, he'd be happy to show Pamela why he's her hook up - Holla, if you hear me! [/LIST][/QUOTE] A [B][U]"The Genetic Freak" Big Poppa Pump v Sting[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Big Poppa Pump is one powerful hombre [*]And it showed in this match [*]Sting tried his damndest to get out of the clutches of Big Poppa Pump [*]But for most of the match it was impossible [*]Eventually though he did turn the tide [*]And was about to whip Big Poppa Pump into the far corner [*]He hit the Stinger Splash with such force that both men toppled over the rope and to the floor [*]Both men started brawling outside the ring [*]The referee counted...1....2....3.....4.... [*]Still the fighting continued [*]By the time he reached six, Big Poppa Pump had face first suplexed Sting through the announce table, right in front of Ric Flair who was restrained by Larry Zbysko [*]7...8.... [*]Big Poppa Pump threatened to punch out Flair, but instead threw Sting against the guard rail.... [*]9....10 [*]The match was thrown out as a double count out [*]Big Poppa Pump looked livid [*]Before he could carry on his rampage though, security filled the ringside area between him and Sting [*]Sting tried to recover, with blood streaming from his face [*]He tried to even make a go at Big Poppa Pump, but was restrained by WCW security [/LIST][/QUOTE] A* [B][U]Sting attacked![/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]As Glycerine returned from it's last ad break, Sting was being assisted up the aisle [*]However he was blind sided by Diamond Dallas Page and Shane Douglas!! [*]Big Poppa Pump joined in the assault [*]Putting on the Steiner Recliner with the lead pipe being used under the chin [*]Sting was out cold [*]Tony Schiavone was nearly crying [*]Larry Zbykso asked Flair where his team were [*]And sure enough, Goldberg came down the aisle to scare off the assailants who disbanded cowardly up thruogh the crowd and out of harm's way [*]Sting looked shattered [/LIST][/QUOTE] B [B][U]Flair impassions Goldberg[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]From his announce position, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair took the ring announcer's microphone [*]WOOO!!! [*]He told Russo if that's the way he wants to play, fine, but realise he's messing with the dirtiest..player...in....the game. [*]He told Goldberg that it's time he realised his place in this wrestling world [*]He said he came into WCW as an unbeatable monster [*]Hell, he even jackhammered Ric Flair [*]Infact, Ric said he was so scared he told Goldberg to go easy on him when he had him half way up into the Jackhammer [*]And you know what, he said, he said Goldberg did not go easy [*]He said that was his nature, 173 and 0 man [*]173 and 0 [*]He was a human wrecking machine [*]WOOOO!!!! [*]He asked Goldberg to look deep inside, and find that spirit [*]WOOO!!!! [*]And demonstrate that again by showing "Positively" Chris Kanyon why his pals should not mess with Team Flair, or Goldberg!!! Because to be the man Goldberg, you got to beat ... the man. And that man is the number one contendor to the World Heavyweight Championship!! WOOO!!! [/LIST][/QUOTE] A [B][U]"Positively" Chris Kanyon v Goldberg[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Goldberg looked inspired alright [*]And Kanyon looked out of his wits in fear of what was coming [*]Goldberg tried for a spear early, but Kanyon moved and Goldberg collected the ring post [*]Kanyon took advantage of the situation and worked on Goldberg's shoulder [*]Including with a couple of vicious and innovative submission moves on Goldberg, but Goldberg would not submit [*]Kanyon went for the Kanyon Cutter, but Goldberg strode free of it [*]Kanyon looked shocked... [*]and with good reason... [*]SPEAR!!!! [*]JACKHAMMER!!!! [*]1...2....3!!! GOLDBERG IS BACK!!! GOLDBERG IS BACK!!!! [/LIST][/QUOTE] B Attendence: 8,602 Overall Rating: B+ There was 3,271,865 viewers for Glycerine on NBC. WCW's popularity in the US dropped to 74.9 post Glycerine.

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... [QUOTE][SIZE="4"][B][U]More from the Feedback Files[/U][/B][/SIZE] Due to an unprecedented email overload, [url]www.wrestlingisgoodmmkay.com[/url] had to put to bed an extraordinary feedback file for World Championship Wrestling. As all frequentors to this site would be aware, the wrestling world is in somewhat a state of traumatic shock with the arrival of Mick Foley from the World Wrestling Federation to WCW. Foley has said he is not the only one coming to WCW, and several inside sources suggest that even Mick Foley is not aware of the rumoured influx of talent coming to WCW. We attempt to answer some of the emails below. [LIST] [*]Big Will from El Paso sent this in "Dear y'all, Dang WCW doing 'dis to the bidnez. Foley is WWF 4 Life. Dang ole. I still can't believe this has happened, slim jim." Thanks for your email Big Will. In retrospect, people thought Hulk Hogan was World Wrestling Federation forever once Hulkamania hit, or that he'd remain a face for the remainder of his career. People thought there is no way the Ultimate Warrior freight train could be derailed. People never really thought of Ric Flair turning up to the World Wrestling Federation with the big gold belt. Or that Vince McMahon would screw Bret "Hitman" Hart out of the WWF and into WCW against his will. We editted your photo a little bit, some of the editors thought photoshopping in a new set of teeth would be a good move. [IMG]http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/548047/2/istockphoto_548047_country_hick.jpg[/IMG] [*]Jim from Little Rock, Arkansas sent this in. "I hear there's the possibility that more will make the journey over from the WWF to WCW. But of course, you'd expect at best those wrestlers to be midcarders. There's no way Vince McMahon would let them slip." You could be right. But we thought the same about Mick Foley. By the way, how's your town's biggest celebrity going? [IMG]http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/O/M/clinton_arrested.jpg[/IMG] [*]Akeem sent this in from Harlem "Yo brudda, iz it cool in the crib? Chillin' good dawg? Holmes? Dawg I sent this email because brudda I just want to say the drug pick up went well da other night, dawg.." Oops, I have no idea what he's talking about... [IMG]http://www.funandsmile.de/images/product_images/popup_images/afro-peruecke_big.jpeg[/IMG] [*]George sent this in from Washington "I don't like the Hardcore Evolution. It's violent. It's almost terrorist in nature. I will order a full bureau investigation and will stop at nothing to find the perpetrator." To you, all we can say is: [IMG]http://www.allhatnocattle.net/bushforked.jpg[/IMG] [*]Eric sent this in from Utah "I reckon it's all a cover up. I don't think the rumours are true at all. I think WCW knowing how badly it's been managed it's more than likely an old WWF star who might, maybe come like Giant Gonzalez." Interesting speculation. What do you think of Giant Gonzalez's new gimmick? He's the one the left. [IMG]http://www.charmaineyoest.com/archives/sesame_street_cartoon.gif[/IMG] [*]Lt. Dan Rothery sent this in from the middle of the Pacific Ocean. "You know what, I enjoyed the likes of Sgt Slaughter in action. He inspired me to do what I'm doing today. Do you think Sgt Slaughter might be coming to WCW?" Sgt Slaughter of course did spend a lot of time with Don Kernodle in the Carolinas which is a traditional hot bed of WCW. However, I just don't see it happening. [IMG]http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/313849/2/istockphoto_313849_the_general.jpg[/IMG] [/LIST] We attempted to contact John Simpson to discuss the Mick Foley situation, and the influx of rumours regarding further invaders of World Championship Wrestling. Simpson was unable to be contacted, but his secretary did say "no comment, there's nothing for any fans, or his wife, to be worried about. The rumours just aren't true." [IMG]http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/4/C/monica_barbie.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]

[Mackem]

Interesting about Goldberg, he's been sort of in the background until now in the way that he hasn't been used quite as much as the other main eventers. Where next for Goldberg?

[Alex Gariepy]

Foley in WCW once again? Only in TEW, I guess? Ah well, anything can really happen in W... professional wrestling. So long as ya don't make Flair fight Foley, I won't accuse you of borrowing from the modern WWE. ;) So, any idea on what to do to get your show better ratings that won't make you lose overness? Seems there are segments that should be doing better on paper, but not so well in execution. Which is good, provides a challenge. I *want* to see this diary facing challenges. I'm personally following (aside from anything Vader-related) the Lance Storm storyline. I pray you don't make Lance dance. :D

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[QUOTE=Mackem;143041]Interesting about Goldberg, he's been sort of in the background until now in the way that he hasn't been used quite as much as the other main eventers. Where next for Goldberg?[/QUOTE] Goldberg I find to be an interesting character. I think he's a better wrestler than he ever really showed in WCW in the squash matches. Having said that, I think there are better wrestlers for him in WCW and as such, I've tried to push good wrestling matches that tell good stories. Even the Hogan match, it got over on the basis of the historical meaning of it all, his hype, and the theory some thought Hulk was passing the torch for once and for all at the time - whereas if you look at say so many of Sting or Ric Flair's great bouts they got over for those sorts of reasons and because people knew if they forked out their hard earned they'd be entertained in the ring via a well told storyline. I'd love to work out how to get the best out of Goldberg, and have a more complete Goldberg at the top once more. [QUOTE=Alex Gariepy;143138]Foley in WCW once again? Only in TEW, I guess? Ah well, anything can really happen in W... professional wrestling. So long as ya don't make Flair fight Foley, I won't accuse you of borrowing from the modern WWE. ;) So, any idea on what to do to get your show better ratings that won't make you lose overness? Seems there are segments that should be doing better on paper, but not so well in execution. Which is good, provides a challenge. I *want* to see this diary facing challenges. I'm personally following (aside from anything Vader-related) the Lance Storm storyline. I pray you don't make Lance dance. :D[/QUOTE] Flair's retired, and Foley's retired in TEW too. So they won't be fighting. I think any rational booker would play off their dicey history and the words spoken and written about one another. It's like Shane Douglas and Ric Flair, you wouldn't have had to have been Vince McMahon to pick up the raging anomosity there. In terms of getting better ratings, we'll get there. The key is measuring it against the fall of the WWF, which as long as we stay roughly the same will give us enormous latitude to move from. I've got to figure how to work the Lance Storm-Torrie Wilson-Johnny the Bull storyline right, but I've got a couple of rough ideas :D I think it's only natural that his black humour be utilised. I was a big Lance Storm WCW mark.

[The Stallion]

Another great show brother. I absolutly loved how you put our comments in the begining of Glyercine, pure comedy gold. As for the show, another great card thats not getting the ratings. What mod are you using by the way? Again I am intereted to see where you go with this Mick Foley thing. And I just want to say something to all the people that keep saying "Only In TEW". Guys, ANYTHING can happen in professional wrestling. Ive said this before and I will say it again. Back in the hieght of the Monday Night Wars, did you ever, in your wildest dreams think that the nWo would be standing in the middle of a WWE ring? Did you ever think the WWF would have to change its name to the WWE? Did you ever think you would see the WWW/E buying WCW AND ECW? NO, if anybody would have said these things in a TEW type diary back then everybody would have been like "Oh, only in a diary could this happen!" In the wacky world of professional wrestling "ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!" Learn To Love It, Because Diamonds Are Forever & So Is The Stallion!

[tristram]

[QUOTE=The Stallion;143158]Another great show brother. I absolutly loved how you put our comments in the begining of Glyercine, pure comedy gold. As for the show, another great card thats not getting the ratings. What mod are you using by the way? Again I am intereted to see where you go with this Mick Foley thing. And I just want to say something to all the people that keep saying "Only In TEW". Guys, ANYTHING can happen in professional wrestling. Ive said this before and I will say it again. Back in the hieght of the Monday Night Wars, did you ever, in your wildest dreams think that the nWo would be standing in the middle of a WWE ring? Did you ever think the WWF would have to change its name to the WWE? Did you ever think you would see the WWW/E buying WCW AND ECW? NO, if anybody would have said these things in a TEW type diary back then everybody would have been like "Oh, only in a diary could this happen!" In the wacky world of professional wrestling "ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!" Learn To Love It, Because Diamonds Are Forever & So Is The Stallion![/QUOTE] See, we're all Ric Flair marks. Exactly, its an industry full of suspense. Right now it isn't because of the clear domination of one promotion, but when the industry is competitive there are shocks available left right and centre.

[tristram]

[B][U][CENTER][IMG]http://steveswrestling.com/logos/wcw/nitrologo2.jpg[/IMG] Live, Monday, Week 3, March 2001 Live from the Mobile Civic Center, Mobile, Alabama[/CENTER][/U][/B] [IMG]http://mobileinternationalfestival.org/MIF/Images/FINALS/arenapic.jpg[/IMG] [B][U]The Trusty Mailman Always Delivers[/U][/B] [IMG]http://wizbangblog.com/images/2005/ratzenberger_as_cliff_clavin_in_cheers.jpg[/IMG] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Before we recap tonight's show, [url]www.wrestlingisgoodmmkay.com[/url] responds to the goodies in the mail bag for this week [*]Chuck Mackem from Mackem and Breakem Debt Collector wrote in with this "Interesting about Goldberg, he's been sort of in the background until now in the way that he hasn't been used quite as much as the other main eventers. Where next for Goldberg?" We've noticed that too. Perhaps Bill's been a naughty boy? Or perhaps the mega-push from hell is finally over and people have realised the sun doesn't shine out Bill's ar$e? And yes, we are repaying [url]www.penisextensionsguaranteed.com[/url] in full, but thanks for the visit nonetheless. [IMG]http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/ate0054l.jpg[/IMG] [*]Alex sent this in "Foley in WCW once again? Only in TEW, I guess? Ah well, anything can really happen in W... professional wrestling. So long as ya don't make Flair fight Foley, I won't accuse you of borrowing from the modern WWE. So, any idea on what to do to get your show better ratings that won't make you lose overness? Seems there are segments that should be doing better on paper, but not so well in execution. Which is good, provides a challenge. I *want* to see this diary facing challenges. I'm personally following (aside from anything Vader-related) the Lance Storm storyline. I pray you don't make Lance dance." TEW? What's that man? WWE? What? The Lance Storm stuff was definitely a nice break from the serious stuff. Perhaps they're working on his black comedy routine? Hope all is well in the Enchanted Castle. Paper wins everytime in round 3. [IMG]http://www.juegomania.org/Alex+Kidd+in+Miracle+World/fotos/sms/0/5/Foto+Alex+Kidd+in+Miracle+World.jpg[/IMG] [*] "Another great show brother. I absolutly loved how you put our comments in the begining of Glyercine, pure comedy gold. As for the show, another great card thats not getting the ratings. What mod are you using by the way? Again I am intereted to see where you go with this Mick Foley thing. And I just want to say something to all the people that keep saying "Only In TEW". Guys, ANYTHING can happen in professional wrestling. Ive said this before and I will say it again. Back in the hieght of the Monday Night Wars, did you ever, in your wildest dreams think that the nWo would be standing in the middle of a WWE ring? Did you ever think the WWF would have to change its name to the WWE? Did you ever think you would see the WWW/E buying WCW AND ECW? NO, if anybody would have said these things in a TEW type diary back then everybody would have been like "Oh, only in a diary could this happen!" In the wacky world of professional wrestling "ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!" Learn To Love It, Because Diamonds Are Forever & So Is The Stallion!" Seriously, have you been watching too much Back to the Future? I mean, this stuff is absurd. WWF changing it's name, good one. nWo not in a WCW ring. Yeah, puff the magic dragon a bit harder mate. The only part I could decipher here back in 2001 (by the way, whats it like in 3031 or wherever you're from? Have women evolved to have four hooters yet as Al Bundy intended?) is the Mick Foley move. Crazy stuff indeed. Or Quantum Leap? OK, it was hideous, but you may have been one of the 14 people who marked out for it? Loved your work against Ivan Dragoff. Apollo Creed was a great man. Getting revenge was right on. All commie Russians are evil. [IMG]http://www.talia-shire.com/images/article_facts6.jpg[/IMG] [*]And that's it for this week. Remember, wrestling is good mmkay, and that WCW is better than porn (just). [/LIST][/QUOTE] [B][U]"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Chavo Guerrero Jr v "Prime Time" Elix Skipper and "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Thankfully, Nash didn't feature a lot in the actual running of the match itself [*]This allowed for some classy offence from Daniels, Chavo, and Skipper [*]Three of the better cruiserweights in WCW [*]Daniels went for the Angels Wings on Skipper, but Skipper got clear of it [*]Elix Skipper was able to tag in Kevin Nash [*]Nash asked Daniels to tag in Chavo, which he did, much to Chavo's fear [*]Chavo tried to beg off, and hit a low blow on Nash [*]He then tried to hit the Tornado DDT, but Nash caught him... JACK-KNIFE POWER BOMB!!! Cover...1....2....3! [/LIST][/QUOTE] C+ [B][U]Sid Vicious asks for Sean O'Haire[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Immediately following the match Sid Vicious came to the ring [*]His head was bandaged from the recent pounding he'd taken courtesy of Sean O'Haire [*]"The Master and Ruler of the World" told the fans that tonight he didn't even care about the United States Championship [*]Tonight was about redemption, revenge, vengeance on Sean O'Haire [*]He told the US Champion to get down here and prove his stripes and prove it's no fluke [/LIST][/QUOTE] C+ [B][U]"The Master and Ruler of the World" Sid Vicious v Sean O'Haire in a non title match[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]A scrappy affair [*]But a torrid affair [*]Clealry no love lost between Vicious and O'Haire [*]No quarter asked for, none given [*]O'Haire was passionate, but the passion of Sid Vicious was inspiring [*]Remember when Sid looked like a bad a$$, tonight's match was a drawback to that [*]Sean O'Haire went for a clothesline, but Vicious ducked, and hit a tilter whirl backbreaker [*]He picked O'Haire up.... POWER BOMB!!!! ....1...2....3! [/LIST][/QUOTE] C [B][U]The Champion is here to speak[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Following the match, Booker T was making his way down the ring, when a cameraman attacked him at the top of the ramp! [*]The cameraman took off the WCW cap to reveal, "Positively" Chris Kanyon!! [*]Booker T tried to fight back, but Kanyon smashed the camera into the head of Booker T [*]With blood streaming down his face, Booker T was picked up.... and deposited by a throw down Power Bomb through the set to the side of the ramp!!! [*]Security and EMT paramedics came racing to make the save as Chris Kanyon gestured for the title belt around his waist [/LIST][/QUOTE] A [B][U]Ric Flair orders the challenger to fight tonight[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Backstage, our cameras entered the office of "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who was watching the vicious replay of what "Positively" Chris Kanyon had just done to Booker T [*]Ric Flair shook his head in horror [*]Pamela Paulshock walked into his room [*]Ric Flair told Pamela he had two pieces of business tonight [*]WOOOOO!!! [*]To let Pamela know that Ric Flair is still a fox, and she's a hell of a lady and she should experience... Space Mountain [*]And two, to send a message to "Positively" Chris Kanyon [*]He said Kanyon had two choices tonight [*]Freely give up his number one contendorship for his unsanctioned actions against Booker T [*]Or, fight Rob Van Dam in a ladder match with a new contract for the main event at SuperBrawl Revenge... [*]WOOOO!!! [*]The choice was his. Diamonds are forever, WOOO!!! And so is the prestige of fighting by the rules. WOOO!!! [/LIST][/QUOTE] A [B][U]WCW Television Championship "Sultan of Swing" Juventud Guerrera v "Mr Wrestling III" Jerry Lynn[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Such a quick paced match this one [*]Juventud and Jerry Lynn were evenly matched throughout [*]Jerry Lynn was dynamic using the mat to his advantage [*]Juventud's advantage was his use of the ropes and the ring post to achieve elevation [*]Eventually Jerry Lynn was hit with a hurricanrana from Juventud Guerrera [*]This opened him up for the... 450 SPLASH!!!! 1...2...3! [/LIST][/QUOTE] A [B][U]Booker T update[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]The commentators presented an update that Booker T was being taken to the local hospital for observation [*]"Mean" Gene Okerland labelled the attack as callous and cowardly [*]Larrry Zbysko said we should expect no different from Chris Kanyon, particularly when he's looking for an advantage to take home the gold at SuperBrawl Revenge [*]Tony Schiavone said it was a masterstroke of Flair to punish Kanyon by forcing him a match tonight against RVD for his number one contendors spot and he hoped like hell "Mr Monday Night" delivered the Five Star Frog Splash from the top of the ladder, and then obtained the contract for SuperBrawl Revenge [/LIST][/QUOTE] A* [B][U]"Nature Boy" calls in Goldberg[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Goldberg came into the office of "Nature Boy" Ric Flair [*]He said that Vince Russo had forced his hand and booked Goldberg in a match tonight [*]Against the "Beast from the East" Bam Bam Bigelow [*]Flair said he wanted to see more fire from the eyes of Goldberg, and another win [*]He told Goldberg that he thinks he's been the sleeping giant of Team Flair, but one thing's for damn sure, there's nothing scarier than being on the end of the JackHammer [*]WOOO!!! [/LIST][/QUOTE] A* [B][U]Goldberg v "The Beast from the East" Bam Bam Bigelow[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]"The Genetic Freak" Big Poppa Pump came down to ringside to watch the match [*]The match was a squash [*]And was over quickly [*]Despite the massive physique of Bam Bam Bigelow, he was speared, and Jackhammered quickly...1...2...3! [/LIST][/QUOTE] B [B][U]Big Poppa Pump attacks[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Post match, Big Poppa Pump cracked the lead pipe over the back of the head of Goldberg [*]However... the lights went out for a minute or so [*]When the lights came back on, Sting was in the ring having come down from the rafters!!!! [*]Big Poppa Pump fled as Sting pointed out his baseball bat in challenge [*]When Big Poppa Pump was far enough away, he told Vince Russo he wanted Sting in the ring tonight! [/LIST][/QUOTE] A [B][U]Torrie tries to entertain Lance Storm[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Backstage, Lance Storm enters the dressing room of Torrie Wilson [*]Storm calls out for Torrie, asking why she'd called him in here [*]Torrie came out from behind a shower curtain, wearing nothing but a sexy satiny red bra and g-string set [*]With her blond hair covering her shoulders, she offered Storm some entertainment - Idaho style [*]Storm said her outfit was inappropriate, and demanded she cover up [*]She asked why, Storm explained he had a match against Johnny the Bull and that it was not suitable attire for her [*]Torrie looked frustrated [/LIST][/QUOTE] B+ [B][U]Johnny the Bull v Lance Storm[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]After the ad break, Torrie Wilson escorted Storm to the ring with a cloak around her [*]Storm tried to keep it wrapped around her [*]The match was quick and entertaining [*]But as Storm looked to set up for the Canadian Maple Leaf, Torrie pulled back the cloak to reveal she had changed... [*]Into a red bra and panties set... but with the Canadian maple leaf on each cup and on the middle of her panty [*]Storm almost started drooling and broke his usual grimmace for a smile [*]This gave Johnny the Bull the chance to roll him up into an inside cradle...1...2...3! [/LIST][/QUOTE] B- [B][U]Bikini Contest[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Immediately following the match, Lance Storm attacked Johnny the Bull throwing him to the outside [*]Torrie Wilson whispered in Lance's ear [*]Lance announced that if he could be serious for a moment, he'd be holding a Canadian Bikini Contest [*]He said the contestants would be Miss Hanc*ck, his very own Torrie Wilson, and Paisely [*]All three women gathered in the ring [*]Miss Hanc*ck showed off her costume first [*]A very sexy white set which the fans enjoyed, even though she was seen as a disturbing influence on the evil Chris Kanyon [IMG]http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/pictures/s/stacykeibler/96.jpg[/IMG] [*]Paisely also wore black, and got the southern vote as well [*]Torrie showed off her Canadian outfit, which didn't receive too high a polling [*]Lance Storm was given a book, and flicked through the pages [*]He said by Canadian Rules, the Bikini Contest would be won by the girl with the least adult rated costume [*]Not by the fans [*]He said in Canada, fans were unimportant [*]He said that with that in mind, if he could be serious for a moment, he said Torrie Wilson's costume fitted the scene well, and gave her the win! [/LIST][/QUOTE] B+ [B][U]"Positively" Chris Kanyon attacks[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Kanyon came to the ring and chased off Lance Storm [*]He picked up the microphone, and told Miss Hanc*ck that he was thoroughly disappointed in her loss, and that she was a loser [*]He said though he forgave her, and would show her how a real man takes care of business. Because, Who Better than Kanyon? [/LIST][/QUOTE] B- [B][U]WCW World Heavyweight Championship - Number One Contendors Match - Ladder Match "Positively" Chris Kanyon v "Mr Monday Night" Rob Van Dam[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]RVD dominated for long periods in this ladders match, a match deemed more to suit him [*]However he made a fatal mistake [*]He went to the middle rung of the ladder, looking for the Five Star Frogsplash, but Miss Hanc*ck came in and pushed RVD from the ladder and into the ring post [*]He rebounded... KANYON CUTTER! [*]Kanyon reset the ladder...climbed to the top... and regained the contract. [/LIST][/QUOTE] B [B][U]Miss Hanc*ck apologises[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Post match, Miss Hanc*ck told Kanyon that she was sorry for losing before and letting him down [*]She said she hoped her effort just now had helped him out [*]Kanyon asked what effort? He told her he won the match on his own [*]He then laughed, and told the fans that Miss Hanc*ck was one of the most devious managers in wrestling history and would stop at nothing for success [*]Miss Hanc*ck told the fans that Kanyon would stop at nothing to win the title at SuperBrawl Revenge, and if she were Booker T, she wouldn't come out of hospital until after SuperBrawl Revenge [/LIST][/QUOTE] B+ [B][U]Mick Foley taunts "Dog Faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]A vignette was shown from a basement in a house where Mick Foley sat [*]The light barely lit up his face [*]In the distance we could hear shrieks and choruses of pain being inflicted [*]Mick Foley asked if we could hear the screams [*]He said they were the screams that had been missing from hardcore wrestling [*]The true punishment [*]The life and death nature of it all [*]The honour, the prestige of being mutilated within an inch of your life, but surviving [*]He then told wrestling fans that Rick Steiner was a poor champion [*]He was a poor representative of all that was hardcore [*]And that he would be introduced to this life of pain and misery at SuperBrawl Revenge when Mick Foley unveiled the first member of the Hardcore Evolution [*]He said that Rick Steiner was a disgrace to the great Hardcore Wrestlers - The Shiek Ed Farhat, Abdullah the Butcher and Mick Foley [*]He said one more list would be added to that great list, when the championship changes hands at SuperBrawl Revenge [/LIST][/QUOTE] A [B][U]"The Genetic Freak" Big Poppa Pump v Sting[/U][/B] [QUOTE][LIST] [*]Two guys with a clear hatred of one another [*]One a physical beast, the other more graceful and tact [*]One a sympathiser of Vince Russo, the other a legendary supporter of "Nature Boy" Ric Flair [*]Both will major roles to play in the WarGames Extravaganza at SuperBrawl Revenge [*]Big Poppa Pump dominated the early proceedings [*]Overpowering the much smaller Sting [*]However, the tide turned when Big Poppa Pump posed for the fans [*]It allowed Sting to hit a drop kick, and send Big Poppa Pump toppling to the outside [*]Sting followed him out, and whipped him into the steel stairs, smashing them apart [*]Big Poppa Pump was further cut open when he was sent with a face first suplex into the steel guard rail [*]Big Poppa Pump was rolled back in the ring [*]He went for a low blow, but Sting shrugged it off and stomped on the hand of Big Poppa Pump [*]He picked Big Poppa Pump up and flung him into the turnbuckle [*]STINGER SPLASH!!! [*]Into the opposite corner [*]STINGER SPLASH! [*]He picked Steiner up.. SCORPION DEATH DROP!!! He hooked up the Scorpion Deathlock...... Poppa Pump tried to wriggle to the ropes [*]But as hard as he tried, he was inches away [*]Eric Bischoff tried to help him to the ropes but referee Mickey Jay saw it in time [*]Eventually, Big Poppa Pump tapped!!!!! [/LIST][/QUOTE] A* Attendence: 5,000 Rating: A Nitro got 1,060,895 on TNT. [IMG]http://www.wrestlearmy.com/wrestlearmy/bedroom02.gif[/IMG] RAW is WAR got 1,384,269 viewers. It was held in front of 10,000 at the Hallam FM Arena in the Northern UK. It rated B- Major matches of the night included:- Triple H defeated Edge Kurt Angle defeated Bubba Ray Dudley to retain the WWF Championship Trish Stratus defeated Lita to retain the Womens Championship The WWF's popularity in the USA shrank to 80.8%. WCWs popularity stayed at 74.9%.

[tristram]

[QUOTE=The Stallion;143158]Another great show brother. I absolutly loved how you put our comments in the begining of Glyercine, pure comedy gold. As for the show, another great card thats not getting the ratings. [B]What mod are you using by the way?[/B] Again I am intereted to see where you go with this Mick Foley thing. And I just want to say something to all the people that keep saying "Only In TEW". Guys, ANYTHING can happen in professional wrestling. Ive said this before and I will say it again. Back in the hieght of the Monday Night Wars, did you ever, in your wildest dreams think that the nWo would be standing in the middle of a WWE ring? Did you ever think the WWF would have to change its name to the WWE? Did you ever think you would see the WWW/E buying WCW AND ECW? NO, if anybody would have said these things in a TEW type diary back then everybody would have been like "Oh, only in a diary could this happen!" In the wacky world of professional wrestling "ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!" Learn To Love It, Because Diamonds Are Forever & So Is The Stallion![/QUOTE] I'm using RC2001, by Woodsmeister and groovemastagreg v 0.4 BETA.

[Mackem]

Good show. I liked Nash being used to elevate the cruiserweights but having the experience to pull off the victory. It was interesting to see RVD so high up in the card, what's his position right about now? Was that a break up between Kanyon and Miss Hancock, it looked like it but I'm not 100% sure by the way that angle ended.

[sebsplex]

I really should stop trying to read diaries from back to front, but the last couple of shows have got me interested to the point of checking out some of what preceeded them. Just a couple of quick comments; I'm interested to see how Foley is used for unlike in the real WCW where he was wasted, you/we've got the benefit of hindsight and knowing the potential Foley had at the time. Also on a minor note, the show bullet point show format reminds me of those on certain wrestling-site result archives and despite not being fully detailed, are lay out the major points of the matches and angles nicely indeed.

[mikeyg32118]

Oh boy do I miss WCW. I haven't been following this whole diary, but I just read the last show in it's entirety and I must say it just makes me miss WCW that much more. I like the fact that your pushing Kanyon in your World title picture. He seemed to be the main focus of your show this week and that's not a bad thing its a good thing. Lately, it seemed like the only thing that Kanyon was getting recognition for was coming out of the closet. Another thing I like it that while it seems you are changing some things for the positive, you are keeping things like the realistic WCW was. Goldberg sqaush matches, starts like Sting, Steiner, Nash, and Flair sharing the spotlight. All in all my favorite part of the show was the Mick Foley vignette. Wrestling or not one thing Mick Foley will always do is deliver a great interview. The line about the screams missing from Hardcore wrestling was brilliant. Keep up the good work man. And I'll be reading from here on. Also, if anyone gets a chance check out my TNA diary at [IMG]http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16348[/IMG]

[tristram]

[QUOTE=Mackem;143223]Good show. I liked Nash being used to elevate the cruiserweights but having the experience to pull off the victory. It was interesting to see RVD so high up in the card, what's his position right about now? Was that a break up between Kanyon and Miss Hancock, it looked like it but I'm not 100% sure by the way that angle ended.[/QUOTE] RVD is a midcarder to upper midcarder. He's got to get some more popularity in terms of the ratings before he reaches his potential. At this stage, he's still a little raw. [QUOTE=sebsplex;143297]I really should stop trying to read diaries from back to front, but the last couple of shows have got me interested to the point of checking out some of what preceeded them. Just a couple of quick comments; I'm interested to see how Foley is used for unlike in the real WCW where he was wasted, you/we've got the benefit of hindsight and knowing the potential Foley had at the time. Also on a minor note, the show bullet point show format reminds me of those on certain wrestling-site result archives and despite not being fully detailed, are lay out the major points of the matches and angles nicely indeed.[/QUOTE] I got the format off [url]www.ddtdigest.com[/url] which is my favourite wrestling site on the net. Mick currently is in a mentoring role - there is someone coming at SuperBrawl that I think could be quite explosive. [QUOTE=mikeyg32118;143402]Oh boy do I miss WCW. I haven't been following this whole diary, but I just read the last show in it's entirety and I must say it just makes me miss WCW that much more. I like the fact that your pushing Kanyon in your World title picture. He seemed to be the main focus of your show this week and that's not a bad thing its a good thing. Lately, it seemed like the only thing that Kanyon was getting recognition for was coming out of the closet. Another thing I like it that while it seems you are changing some things for the positive, you are keeping things like the realistic WCW was. Goldberg sqaush matches, starts like Sting, Steiner, Nash, and Flair sharing the spotlight. All in all my favorite part of the show was the Mick Foley vignette. Wrestling or not one thing Mick Foley will always do is deliver a great interview. The line about the screams missing from Hardcore wrestling was brilliant. Keep up the good work man. And I'll be reading from here on. Also, if anyone gets a chance check out my TNA diary at [IMG]http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16348[/IMG][/QUOTE] I always really liked Chris Kanyon. He's still not the finished article either in my book, IE, I think there's tonnes of improvement in him even in the real world at this stage. What he does have is a very dynamic and innovative moveset. I've tried to steer clear of squash matches for Goldberg, but I'm mindful of having him lose too much popularity from a succession of losses prior to SuperBrawl Revenge. Yep, I was real happy with the Foley vignette, so I'm glad you enjoyed that. Thanks guys for your posts. Keep enjoying The Death of WCW.

[tristram]

[QUOTE=Mackem;143223]Good show. I liked Nash being used to elevate the cruiserweights but having the experience to pull off the victory. It was interesting to see RVD so high up in the card, what's his position right about now? Was that a break up between Kanyon and Miss Hancock, it looked like it but I'm not 100% sure by the way that angle ended.[/QUOTE] I didn't see the second part to your question mate. No, not really. Just building up somewhat a sense of what Kanyon would do for a win and that he expects success from his entourage. Having said that, there's always gonna be surprises as far as Chris Kanyon goes.

[Mackem]

Yeah well I'll remember in future to put a question mark on all of my questions, it's my own fault haha

[tristram]

[quote][CENTER][IMG]http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/layout/topcenter.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Obsessed with Wrestling can reveal a leaked email between World Championship Wrestling associates revealing the schedule for the upcoming SuperBrawl Revenge Pay-Per-View:- [LIST] [*]WCW Cruiserweight Championship: "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels will defend against "Prime-Time" Elix Skipper [*]WCW Television Championship Fatal Four-Way: "Sultan of Swing" Juventud Guerrera will defend against "Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe, "Above Average" Mike Sanders and "Mr Wrestling III" Jerry Lynn [*]WCW Hardcore Championship - No Disqualification: "Dog Faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner v the first member of Mick Foley's Hardcore Evolution [*]Singles Match: "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett v Vader [*]Singles Match: "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash v Chavo Guerrero Jr [*]WCW World Tag Team Championships: The Filthy Animals (Konnan and Kidman) will defend against The Perfect Event ("Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "Perfecshawn" Shawn Stasiak) [*]For the honour of Torrie Wilson: Lance Storm v Johnny the Bull [*]WCW United States Championship: Sean O'Haire will defend against "The Master and Ruler of the World" Sid Vicious [*]War-Games Spectacular for the sole control of WCW: Team Flair: Sting, "New Generation" Rey Mysterio Jr, Goldberg v Team Russo: "The Genetic Freak" Big Poppa Pump, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, "The King of Bling Bling" Diamond Dallas Page [*]WCW World Heavyweight Championship - TLC Match: Booker T will defend against "Positively" Chris Kanyon [/LIST][/quote] .... Predictions welcome.

[Mackem]

WCW Cruiserweight Championship: [b]"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels[/b] v. "Prime-Time" Elix Skipper WCW Television Championship Fatal Four-Way: "Sultan of Swing" Juventud Guerrera will defend against "Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe, "Above Average" Mike Sanders and [b]"Mr Wrestling III" Jerry Lynn[/b] WCW Hardcore Championship - No Disqualification: "Dog Faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner v [b]the first member of Mick Foley's Hardcore Evolution[/b] Singles Match: "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett v [b]Vader[/b] Singles Match: "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash v [b]Chavo Guerrero Jr[/b] WCW World Tag Team Championships: [b]The Filthy Animals (Konnan and Kidman)[/b] will defend against The Perfect Event ("Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "Perfecshawn" Shawn Stasiak) For the honour of Torrie Wilson: [b]Lance Storm[/b] v Johnny the Bull WCW United States Championship: [b]Sean O'Haire[/b] will defend against "The Master and Ruler of the World" Sid Vicious War-Games Spectacular for the sole control of WCW: Team Flair: Sting, "New Generation" Rey Mysterio Jr, Goldberg v [b]Team Russo: "The Genetic Freak" Big Poppa Pump, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, "The King of Bling Bling" Diamond Dallas Page[/b] WCW World Heavyweight Championship - TLC Match: Booker T will defend against [b]"Positively" Chris Kanyon[/b] ----- I think that the heels will come out on top in the two main matches. I'm going to bet on someone like Tommy Dreamer or The Sandman as Mick Foley's first member.

[mikeyg32118]

Obsessed with Wrestling can reveal a leaked email between World Championship Wrestling associates revealing the schedule for the upcoming SuperBrawl Revenge Pay-Per-View:- WCW Cruiserweight Championship: [B]"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels [/B]will defend against "Prime-Time" Elix Skipper WCW Television Championship Fatal Four-Way: "Sultan of Swing" Juventud Guerrera will defend against "[B]Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe, "Above Average[/B]" [B]Mike Sanders [/B]and "Mr Wrestling III" Jerry Lynn WCW Hardcore Championship - No Disqualification: "[B]Dog Faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner [/B]v the first member of Mick Foley's Hardcore Evolution Singles Match: [B]"The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett [/B]v Vader Singles Match: "[B]Big Sexy" Kevin Nash [/B]v Chavo Guerrero Jr WCW World Tag Team Championships: [B]The Filthy Animals [/B](Konnan and Kidman) will defend against The Perfect Event ("Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "Perfecshawn" Shawn Stasiak) For the honour of Torrie Wilson: [B]Lance Storm [/B]v Johnny the Bull WCW United States Championship: Sean O'Haire will defend against "The Master and [B]Ruler of the World" Sid Vicious[/B] War-Games Spectacular for the sole control of WCW: Team Flair: Sting, "New Generation" Rey Mysterio Jr, Goldberg v Team Russo: "[B]The Genetic Freak" Big Poppa Pump, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, "The King of Bling Bling" Diamond Dallas Page[/B]WCW World Heavyweight Championship - TLC Match: [B]Booker T[/B] will defend against "Positively" Chris Kanyon A few notes. I'm most interested to see just who Mick Foley's special defender will be in this bought against Rick Steiner. I still think Steiner will take it just because it will further the angle along if he defeats the opponent and gives Foley the chance to bring another hardcore wrestler on. This kinda reminds me of the angle with Raven/Larry Zybsko. The other match I'm interested in is the Main Event. While I'm looking foward to Kanyon's push I don't think that he's going to be able to take out Booker T just yet.

[keefmoon]

I love this mean style Foley, the feel I'm getting is he's quite bitter and angry, much better than the happy smily WWF commish version. Can't wait to see who is part of his revolution, hopefully another big ECW guy to take WCW to the extreme. I always thought that as WWF pulled away from WCW that a riskier product for WCW could have been helpful. Still loving the diary mate, it's the first one I look for. Out of interest, have you got a long term future planned, as in who you want headlining, what main events, champions etc in six months to a years time? Great diary (still). Keep it up. PS Loving the Kanyon push, he's fitting well in the main event scene.

[The Stallion]

[B][/B]WCW Cruiserweight Championship: "Fallen Angel" [B]Christopher Daniels[/B] will defend against "Prime-Time" Elix Skipper - Skipper is great in the ring, but Daniels is the man WCW Television Championship Fatal Four-Way: "Sultan of Swing" Juventud Guerrera will defend against [B]"Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe[/B], "Above Average" Mike Sanders and "Mr Wrestling III" Jerry Lynn - Joes the man. WCW Hardcore Championship - No Disqualification: "Dog Faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner v [B]the first member of Mick Foley's Hardcore Evolution[/B] - Hope to see Foley in the ring at some point though. Singles Match: [B]"The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett[/B] v Vader - Double J will find a way. Singles Match: "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash v Chavo Guerrero Jr - Chavo will pull off the amazing win. WCW World Tag Team Championships: [B]The Filthy Animals [/B](Konnan and Kidman) will defend against The Perfect Event ("Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "Perfecshawn" Shawn Stasiak) - Filthy Animals to retain. Riva La Raza! For the honour of Torrie Wilson: Lance Storm v [B]Johnny the Bull[/B] WCW United States Championship: [B]Sean O'Haire[/B] will defend against "The Master and Ruler of the World" Sid Vicious - Sid is on his way out in my opinion War-Games Spectacular for the sole control of WCW: Team Flair: Sting, "New Generation" Rey Mysterio Jr, Goldberg v [B]Team Russo: "The Genetic Freak" Big Poppa Pump, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, "The King of Bling Bling" Diamond Dallas Page[/B] - I think this is gonna be your way of finally saying goodbye to Natch WCW World Heavyweight Championship - TLC Match: [B]Booker T[/B] will defend against "Positively" Chris Kanyon - Can You Dig That, Suckaaaaa Here are some thoughts on the last show. I absolutely love what is going on with Kanyon and Booker T, the attack really set up a classic match beween the two. Booker plays the fighting champion perfectly. Love Jerry Lynn as Mr. Wrestling III The Team Flair vs. Team Russo angle is awesome. I cant wait to see how it turns out. The promo from Mick Foley is actually getting me excited for the hardcore division again. Lets see if you can deliver on the actual wrestling.

[Guest Stevie F'n Swing]

* WCW Cruiserweight Championship: [B]"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels[/B] will defend against "Prime-Time" Elix Skipper * WCW Television Championship Fatal Four-Way: "Sultan of Swing" Juventud Guerrera will defend against "Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe, [B]"Above Average" Mike Sanders[/B] and "Mr Wrestling III" Jerry Lynn * WCW Hardcore Championship - No Disqualification: "Dog Faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner v [B]the first member of Mick Foley's Hardcore Evolution[/B] * Singles Match: [B]"The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett[/B] v Vader * Singles Match: "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash v [B]Chavo Guerrero Jr[/B] * WCW World Tag Team Championships: [B]The Filthy Animals (Konnan and Kidman)[/B] will defend against The Perfect Event ("Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "Perfecshawn" Shawn Stasiak) * For the honour of Torrie Wilson: [B]Lance Storm[/B] v Johnny the Bull * WCW United States Championship: Sean O'Haire will defend against[B] "The Master and Ruler of the World" Sid Vicious[/B] * War-Games Spectacular for the sole control of WCW: [B]Team Flair: Sting, "New Generation" Rey Mysterio Jr, Goldberg[/B] v Team Russo: "The Genetic Freak" Big Poppa Pump, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, "The King of Bling Bling" Diamond Dallas Page * WCW World Heavyweight Championship - TLC Match: Booker T will defend against [B]"Positively" Chris Kanyon[/B]

[sebsplex]

WCW Cruiserweight Championship: [B]"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels [/B]will defend against "Prime-Time" Elix Skipper WCW Television Championship Fatal Four-Way: [B]"Sultan of Swing" Juventud Guerrera[/B] will defend against "Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe, "Above Average" Mike Sanders and "Mr Wrestling III" Jerry Lynn WCW Hardcore Championship - No Disqualification: "Dog Faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner v [B]the first member of Mick Foley's Hardcore Evolution[/B] Singles Match: [B]"The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett[/B] v Vader Singles Match: [B]"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash[/B] v Chavo Guerrero Jr WCW World Tag Team Championships: [B]The Filthy Animals [/B](Konnan and Kidman) will defend against The Perfect Event ("Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "Perfecshawn" Shawn Stasiak) For the honour of Torrie Wilson: [B]Lance Storm[/B] v Johnny the Bull WCW United States Championship: [B]Sean O'Haire [/B]will defend against "The Master and Ruler of the World" Sid Vicious War-Games Spectacular for the sole control of WCW: Team Flair: Sting, "New Generation" Rey Mysterio Jr, Goldberg v [B]Team Russo: "The Genetic Freak" Big Poppa Pump, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, "The King of Bling Bling" Diamond Dallas Page[/B] WCW World Heavyweight Championship - TLC Match: Booker T will defend against [B]"Positively" Chris Kanyon[/B] I have to say, I'm pulling for Team Russo :cool: and I can't see the first member of Mick Foley's Hardcore Evolution losing at this point, for the sake of the angle's momentum if more than anything.

[Duffman]

WCW Cruiserweight Championship: [B]"Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels[/B] will defend against "Prime-Time" Elix Skipper WCW Television Championship Fatal Four-Way: "Sultan of Swing" Juventud Guerrera will defend against "Samoan Submission Machine" Samoa Joe, [B]"Above Average" Mike Sanders[/B] and "Mr Wrestling III" Jerry Lynn WCW Hardcore Championship - No Disqualification: [B]"Dog Faced Gremlin" Rick Steiner[/B] v the first member of Mick Foley's Hardcore Evolution Singles Match: "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett v [B]Vader[/B] Singles Match: "Big Sexy" Kevin Nash v [B]Chavo Guerrero Jr[/B] WCW World Tag Team Championships: [B]The Filthy Animals (Konnan and Kidman)[/B] will defend against The Perfect Event ("Main Event" Chuck Palumbo and "Perfecshawn" Shawn Stasiak) For the honour of Torrie Wilson: [B]Lance Storm[/B] v Johnny the Bull WCW United States Championship: Sean O'Haire will defend against [B]"The Master and Ruler of the World" Sid Vicious[/B] War-Games Spectacular for the sole control of WCW: [B]Team Flair: Sting, "New Generation" Rey Mysterio Jr, Goldberg[/B] v Team Russo: "The Genetic Freak" Big Poppa Pump, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas, "The King of Bling Bling" Diamond Dallas Page WCW World Heavyweight Championship - TLC Match: [B]Booker T[/B] will defend against "Positively" Chris Kanyon