Coffin Surfer

Just sent my match to Chuck. Sorry for the delay, I've been at work and school all day.

8000 and growing, should be around 10,000.

Than might I recommend Ram-Zet. They have some male Black Metalesque vocals but they have a great deal of operic female vocals as well. I prefer them to Lacuna Coil since their heavier and more creative musically.

Eh, Nightwish and Lacuna Coil really aren't goth metal. At least the early work that I'm familiar with. Goth Metal would be something like Thine-In Therapy.

Hogan vs. Race MSG t.v. 6/87 Hogan vs. Funk SNME 1/86 Hogan vs. Flair MSG t.v. 11/91 and 12/91 Hogan vs. Taker This Tuesday in Texas -Five fun payback matches from the master.

This really didn't start happening frequently until late 97 when the company's focus shifted from athletic complex work with well thought out story and character arcs to sluggish no selling wank fests. It's about ten minutes but it doesn't hurt the match at all. Better than most matches twice it's length.

All Japan heavies generaly had very little mat work, less emphasis on submissions and more on strikes, and at the company's peak they had more personality and clearer roles. More invovled and hotter crowds as well. Recommened introduction viewing: Misawa/Kawada/Kobashi vs. Jumbo/Taue/Fuchi 4/91 -Fantastic character work from everybody. Lots of classic moments from Kawada, in particular when he flips off Fuchi for trying to cheap shot him. The amazing thing is that this really isn't a top ten tag match from the company. Kobashi/Kikuch vs. Kroffat/Furnas 5/92: -The best Southern style tag ever. If this was any other company it would hands down be the greatest tag match ever but here it's barely a top five. Hansen vs. Kawada 2/93 Hansen vs. Kobashi 7/93 Hansen vs. Akiyama 9/94 -Wild brawls. The first is more competitive while the other two have the natives playing inferior underdog roles.

I understand what your saying but I actually strive to put that sort of thing in my matches. Here it's the opening, where Dangerous tries to outstrike Williams. I even tease Dangerous taking over with the kicks. I do that fairly often as well. Here it comes in the form of Williams hanging on to the ropes, the teased air strike, and the Powerbomb spot. Eh, for most of my matches since my return I've used Hogan's mid/late 80s t.v. face formula as a foundation. Thanks and thanks to all for congratulations. Well it's been over 24 hours. thus far this reign has surpassed my prevoius reigns combined.

Not a fan of my turn, your turn. I prefer stuff like Hogan/Savage, Flair/Lugar..etc. I'd much rather have one guy control for a longish period to build drama and importance. You can't get behind somebody who's only in peril for less than a minute or rally behind face who only get's in one move at a time.

The Divefire Memorial Trophy - For Comeback Wrestler of the Year Danny Williams. If Elm can get nominated so can I, I think we both came back around the same time. The Axis Memorial Trophy - For Most Under-appreciated Wrestler Mak Francis. The Rane Memorial Trophy - For Most Impressive Career Mak Francis. The best writer I ever went against, the match he had with Sacred where he snaps after having his leg worked on is one of the reasons I came back. The Ace of Clubs Trophy - For Heel of the Year ELM. Yeah, he just turned but it's still one of the best progressions ever. Love the Kawadaesque, I've turned into an asshole cause I can't win character.

No problem, I tried getting some fueds going it's just nothing seemed to work out for whatever reason. edit-This still fucking sucks!

I don't believe I have any plans for the PPV.

Clad in his wrestling gear, a perspiring Danny Williams takes a moment from his training to respond to Hardy’s questions. In the background a bench displays what has to be 500 pounds of iron, could he actually have been benching it? A quick glance at the man is enough to eliminate that doubt. A mountain of muscle, the mightily shouldered Williams flexes his heavily muscles limbs, keeping them warm and loose so he can continue his work out when the interview is done. His long unkept brown hair freely hangs in front of his low, broad brow, giving him the resemblance of some mighty barbarian from the stone age. Despite his fearsome appearance, his strong featured face remains relaxed and stoic as he patiently awaits Hardy’s questions. “Danny Williams, as you know you are about to face Landon Maddix on Smarkdown. ” Careful not to offend the brutish warrior Hardy precedes with caution,” He has promised to add you to an impressive list of wrestlers he’s sent to the Land of Nod...” Ill-mannered, Williams interrupts with a snarl,” Bah! Magnifico was defeated by a chain and nothing more.” “Never the less he claims to have surpassed the legendary Champion.” “He’s a delusional fool.” grumbles Williams as if the response isn’t worth the breath to speak it,” Not even I would make such a claim.” Leaving it that, Hardy continues,”And now he wants to prove to the world that he is better than you.” “Ha! I look forward to his challenge. However I must warn him..” Williams turn to the camera, “ making me tap out will not be an easy task you should take lightly, just ask the Franchise and your old pal, Toxxic,” “But what if Landon plans on taking short cuts again?” questions Hardy. Brushing off the warning, Williams scoffs,”If he hits me with a chain he better make sure it put’s me out for a long time.” Wrapping it up, Hardy concludes the interview,” Thank you for your time Mr. Williams.” Nodding, Williams lumbers away like a bear going back into it’s cave. Laying on the bench, Williams briefly stretches out his chest before hoisting the colossal dumbbell from it’s resting place. Moving at a steady pace, Williams repeatedly bounces 500 pounds off his chest like it’s child’s play. Hardy shakes his head, thanking his lucky stars that he’s retired before the age of Danny Williams.

Because on camera spot calling aside, it's probably Bret Hart's greatest performance.

Actually he got progressively worse but you know.... It's one of my favorite WWF matches of all time. Now I ask you, why can't you just say that instead of making "out there" statements?

Not sure what that means but I'll take it as a compliment I guess. Hopefully Danny=at least o.k..

I'm sorry but this isn't a good match to use to defend Smith. Smith looks terrible in this match and it's amazing that Bret held it together. That's not to say Smith is a terrible worker during this timeframe, he's actually looked much better in lesser matches before and after Summerslam. I'm not sure if he was nervous, sick, or if the drug rumors were true but either way he is not having a good night. Most of the match is all Bret, Smith gets to work in his top rope headbutt, his German bump, and the cartwheel wristlock reversal and that's about it. Everything else is Bret controlling or leading Smith through his trademark spots. At the very end, Bret let's Smith briefly run through his trademark offense. That's already grounds for calling it a carry but than you have Smith being out of character for most of the opening minutes, often staring off into space instead of playing the crowd or adding anything worthwhile to the match. I've seen Lugar and even Demolition Smash look better in passenger roles, they might not have been calling anything but they were at least able add to the match by bringing some personality and emotion. The momentum get's killed on numerous occasions as Bret has to randomly grab chinlocks so he can regroup and sadly call verbal audibles to Smith on camera, who is either blown up or fucking things up. Than you have Bret having to salvage complete fuck ups like Smith being out of place for the Pescado and botching the Press Slam. Anyways, I once saw a Smith/DK match from All Japan(sorry the date escapes me) where he looked o.k.. Nothing special but DK was totally gone by this point and the only real exciting stuff came from Smith. I recall DK working a boring aimless control segment when Smith breaks away and puts together a fantastic series of roll ups and nearfalls. That's a good example of Smith not needing to be carried to be at least a fun worker.

Most of that list is shooting the shit, just look at the wording. Do you know what caused the nose break in the Smith match? Vader was swinging at him in the corner, none of them connecting, he's pulling them or aiming them above his head until Smith ducks his head for some reason and walks into his forearm as he's bringing it up. A miscommunication, not a stiff shot. The monster that he is, Vader lets up and stalls while Smith recovers.

The only person I've seen Vader really brutalize in the U.S. was Foley and we all know who's idea that probably was. Maybe Flair but I wander how much of it was welcomed at the time, notice that Vader doesn't make him bump for any of his more brutal high impact moves either. I don't recall seeing Vader getting wrecklessly stiff with Sting, Smith, or even Dustin(in their 94 match at least). Most of those matches is Vader taking the majority of the big bumps and letting himself get stiffed, especially in the Superbrawl match with Sting. Vader loved to play pinball for smaller guys. Evidentally he wasn't that out of control.

Arn Anderson was already using the DDT as a transition move in the 80s, see Clash of the Champions I. The DDT is used as a transition move because most anybody can bump for it and it's fairly easy to execute. Some were better than others but it's a move that most anybody can do to anyone. Even Baba had a decent one in the early 90s. A Dragon Suplex as a transition move is pretty silly though. I believe a large number of workers in WCW were even scared to bump for it when Beniot tried to use it more often.

Thanks, I put a lot of effort into that part because it was originally written as the finish or at least a lead in to it. For pacing reasons I thought it worked better in the body as a heat segment. Tee hee. Yeah, taking out of context that does sound like an Andre the Giant tribute. I'm delighted to see that you enjoyed the match. You did pretty good job of capturing my character yourself.

Denmark, the wonderful country that’s given the world such treasures as....Briggite Nielsen? Anyway, the fans have been great tonight so I guess we can forgive them. The SWF doesn’t reach the frigid north very often, prompting wrestling fans throughout the region to migrate to the Parken Stadium in hopes of bearing witness to the historic event. It may be years or perhaps generations before the fans will have a chance to see their favorite SWF superstars in person again. There wasn’t enough seats for everyone and it evidently took a little too long for the ticket masters to figure that out. Without a place to rest their bum, hordes of fans crowd staircases and walkways. Luckily for the fans, it’s summer and the weather has been amazingly mild, perfect conditions for an outdoor sporting event. This time of year, the days can be rather long so tonight’s Main Event will have to settle for a beautiful twilight sky as opposed to a starlight night. The atmosphere is astounding, something big is going to happen. It’s been a long time since a match had this kind of buzz going into it, in fact there might not have ever been a non-title t.v. match that felt this important. In a few moments, two of the companies most beloved and globally recognized figures will be meeting in the squared circle, two men that everybody wants to win and nobody wants to see lose. “Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time for the Main Event of the evening!” The applause is deafening, the wait is over. Soon, the “Jester’s Dance” is gently bouncing around the arena, transforming the Danish fans into screaming lunatics. “Introducing first, weighing in at a solid 265 pounds, hailing from Louisville, Kentucky...DANNY WILLIAMS!!!!” As soon as Williams pops his head out of the locker room the Parken Stadium transforms into a literal mad house! The Danish fans can’t believe it’s actually him, the heroic, seemingly invincible super athlete personified in a 5'11" frame of bulging muscle. Hell, most of the Danish fans are actually taller than him and yet he still has a magical aura about him, whatever “it” is, he has it. Suddenly, Williams comes jogging down the long aisle with child like glee, he’s been dreaming about this match for years and now that it’s almost here, he can barely contain himself. Sliding into the ring, Williams anxiously warms up with youthful energy. King: Wow, he sure looks happy tonight. Do you think he actually buys the “Greatest 3-Time Champion” tag line Flesher is using to sell this thing? Pete: I imagine he’s excited about facing Magnifico. When Williams defeated him all those years ago, Mags had yet to peak and capture the World Title from the now mythical Edwin Macphisto. I’m sure Mag’s shocking surge left Williams confused, leaving him to wander if he could still defeat him. King: Well, he won’t be facing a legend tonight. Just a broken down luchadore who lost his wings. In Flames quietly fades away, when suddenly a Mexican voice shouts! “UNO! DES! TRES! CUATRO!” The fans “oh” and “ah” as eye catching pyro rockets out of the turnbuckles, drawing a huge smile from Williams. “And his opponent, weighing in at 210 pounds, hailing from Mexico City......EL LUCHADORE MAGNIFICO!” The lively sounds of “Mission to Mexico” consume the arena. The fans can’t help but smile as the loveable energetic luchadore makes his grand appearance. However, he isn’t his joyful self tonight. Instead of playfully waving the flag of his homeland, he’s stiffly holding it at his side like a flag bearer in the military. You can literally see the determination in every step he takes, Magnifico is taking this match very seriously. He cannot afford to suffer another disappointing defeat, he came here to win. Williams may be the strongest man he’s faced since coming back but this is the most desperate the luchadore has ever been, and a man is at his most dangerous when he’s desperate. Pete: In all honesty, it’s true that Magnifico hasn’t had much luck since his return. King: That’s because the guy’s a burn out. Never an Einstein, Magnifico has always depended on risk taking to defeat overwhelming opponents. Risks his older, heavier body won’t let him take anymore. Pete: I’m not so sure about that, King. Magnifico has been down on himself and I think he’s capable of a lot more than he thinks he is. Both men are in the ring and the capacity crowd is getting anxious. Even though he doesn’t plan on holding back, Williams wants to keep it clean and respectful, he’s honored to be in the ring with Magnifico and has no desire to get in a hate filled blood bath with him. Boldly marching up to Magnifico, Williams extends his hand. Magnifico may want to win more than anything but he also wants to keep it clean so he humbly accepts and the two shake on it. While the crowd vents their approval, Soapdish orders the men to their corners. The tension is unbearable, like a ticking time bomb, the fans wait to explode. Ding! Ding! Ding! The opening bell has the crowd in a frenzy, their long wait is over. Going right after each other, Williams and Magnifico come together in a collar elbow tie up! Blam! A sudden Urange Suplex sends Williams head first into the canvas! The shocking high impact suplex has the already nuked crowd roaring like mad! Pete: Rio Grande Slam from the grapple! I think were gonna see a very aggressive Magnifico tonight. Perhaps, his new Suplex style can defeat Williams. King: Magnifico just caught him off guard, trust me, his new ground based style isn’t gonna work against a guy as big and strong as Williams. If it did, I would have used more leverage Suplexes against big ugly lugs like you. Holding the back of his aching head, a slightly stunned Williams rolls to the ropes in a hurry but Magnifico is quick to drag him back. Guiding Williams to his feet, the luchadore hastily positions his vulnerable victim for a Vertical Suplex! Pete: Magnifico, looking to capitalize off the early Suplex with a Brainbuster! Snaring Williams by the tights, Magnifico puts his back into it! Coming to his senses, Williams sandbags immediately, making it nearly impossible for the little luchadore to get him in the air. Magnifico tugs and pulls but Williams isn’t going anywhere. Admitting defeat, Magnifico ducks behind Williams and grabs a waistlock. If he can’t power him up vertically, perhaps he can hit him with a more leverage based German! Not wasting anytime, Magnifico pops out his hips for the bridge! However, Williams is still cemented to the spot. Almost comically, Magnifico strains and grunts until he’s purple faced but the German continues to elude him. Now completely clear headed, Williams calmly stands tall with a disinterested look on his face. Growing bored with Mags’ antics, Williams pops him in the temple with a modestly thrown back elbow! It may be soft by Williams’ standards but it’s still enough to break up the waistlock. Ducking behind Mags, the more powerful Williams easily executes a German off his own! Mags is sent hurling through time and space, traveling the distance of the ring before crash landing on his noggin! Crunch! The capacity crowd cringes at the sickening sight while Williams sits up one knee, coldly surveying the results, making sure that Mags landed just as he did, right on the back of his dome. Nearly knocked out, Mags sluggishly rolls to the outside, buying himself some recovery time. King: I told you it wouldn’t work, your not gonna out Suplex a bigger man. You can out run them, you can out think them, but you can’t match power with em. Pete: Indeed. Without the element of surprise, Magnifico has no chance of beating Williams on the ground. Feeling that he’s proved his point, Williams doesn’t see any need in pushing the attack. He remains in the ring, impatiently pacing around, waiting for Mags to recover on the floor. It’s been a long time since Mags has been dropped on his head and no training in the world can prepare your body for such a shock. Going on instinct alone, Mags pitifully crawls up on the ring apron, beating the count with several seconds to spare. Not moving until Soapdish gives him the clear, Williams reaches over the ropes and scoops Mags up like a baby. Lifting him over the ropes, Williams jogs a few feet and brings the luchadore down, slamming him into the hard canvas with a crushing Powerslam! One! Two! No! Too early to be put away so easily, Magnifico escapes with a strong kick out! Not expecting to put Magnifico away this early, Williams goes right back to work. Mags is in need of wearing down and Williams has a good idea on how to go about doing it. Sitting Magnifico up, Williams clamps his monstrous arms around his tiny head, crushing it with a Step Over Facelock! The bone crunching pain sends Magnifico into disturbingly horrific seizures, prompting Soapdish to immediately pop the question! Pete: It looks like this match could already be over, Magnifico fail prey to the Repeat to Fade last week, will he submit to the Step Over Facelock tonight? King: The sad thing is this hold is so easy to escape it’s not even funny. Unlike the Repeat to Fade, your arm is free, leaving the attacker open for the always reliable thumb to the eye counter. Even though he can feel his brain being crushed between the walls of his skull, Magnifico refuses to give up. He may have let his fans and himself down last week but Magnifico will be damned if he’s gonna do it again. The brave little luchadore begins to inch his way towards the ropes, his only chance for salvation. Not letting his victory crawl away, Williams increases the pressure on Magnifico’s skull, squeezing so hard that the veins in his thick arms pulsate to the bursting point. Magnifico screams in anguish but he never submits. It’s almost sickening to watch, inspiring sympathy in the stunned onlookers, who have now made it their mission to get him out of this horrendous position. Doing the only they can, the Danish fans start a thunderous chant, which will hopefully give the helpless Magnifico the encouragement he needs to fight through the pain and make the ropes. “MAG-NIF-ICO!” “MAG-NIF-ICO!” “MAG-NIF-ICO!” Not only is Magnifico fighting for his countrymen, he has the weight of an international audience on his shoulders now, thousands of people who have rallied behind him not because they share the same nationality but because he’s won their respect from years of quietly fighting his heart out. Such a burden can’t be tossed aside over a little suffering, he has to make the ropes. It won’t be easy, as it turns out not only is his brain being crushed but it’s also being depraved of precious blood, draining Mags of energy. More concentrated on staying awake than fighting the numbing pain in his head and face, Magnifico makes himself as horizontal possible, stretching his legs towards the ropes. He’s still a few inches short! Racing against unconsciousness, Mags kicks and slithers, dragging himself closer and closer to salvation. The super hot crowd erupts with delight, perhaps all is not lost for the luchadore. He’s almost there, all he has to do is extend his leg over the rope! When suddenly, Williams releases the facelock and snapmares the drowsy Magnifico into the center of the ring! Knowing that every second he’s out of the hold, is a second of recovery, Williams hastily reapplies the hold, breaking the hearts of the fans and Magnifico alike. Pete: Magnifico gave it a go but it looks like all is lost! King: I don’t understand wrestlers today, I never submitted in my prime. Pete: Probably because you gouged out their eyes when they put you in a submission hold. The devastated crowd quiets down considerably as a ferocious Williams finishes what he started, squeezing the life out of Magnifico, who is rapidly growing limp. Williams growls and snarls, struggling to keep the maximum amount of pressure applied for such a long period of time. But even as blackness of oblivion threatens to consume him, Magnfico refuses to submit with so much pride on the line, there’s no way he’s losing two straight by his own hand. Staying with Mags the whole time, Soapdish sounds like a broken record as he repeatedly asks the screaming luchadore if he wants to call it a night. Refusing to accept Soapdish’s offer, the now unable to speak Magnifico waves a weary finger in defiance. The heroic moment doesn’t last long as his wrist turns to rubber and his arm drops lifelessly to the canvas. Fearing the worst, Soapdish inspects the limp limb, picking it up and letting it go. Sure enough, the arm drops to the mat with a flop. Pete: MAG’S OUT! Upon this revelation, Williams un-clamps his mighty arms from Mag’s obliterated skull, letting the luchadore’s carcass gruesomely slide to the canvas. You can hear a pin drop as the heart broken crowd quietly watch Williams blanket Magnifico’s lifeless body for the cover. One! Two! ........... THRE-NO! Almost like a death twitch, Magnifico’s shoulder spasms off the canvas! The Parken Stadium that was once a tomb now sounds like a wild rock concert, it’s anarchy in the stands. They were so sure that the heroic luchadore had perished but with this kick out there’s a faint hint of hope in the dire situation. “MAG-NIF-ICO! MAG-NIF-ICO! MAG-NIF-ICO!” Pouring sweat, Williams sits up with an amazed look on his face. Ironically, he now finds himself in the same position as his last few opponents. Deciding it’s time to end the match before he risks burning himself out, Williams winds up his arm like a baseball pitcher, letting everyone know he’s taking this one home. Having seen most of Williams’ return matches on t.v., the fans come to their feet with a combination of curiosity and fear. It will be incredible to see the deadly new strike in person but it’s a shame they have to see Mags get murdered with it. Pete: Williams, looking to put Mags away with the AXE BOMBER! Upon letting Magnifico somberly reach a vertical base, Williams hits the ropes and takes off! Taking aim, Williams swings with all his might! Swoooooooooooooooooosh! Ducking beneath the meaty vein covered ballbat, Magnifico hooks Williams around his body in a Urange! Pete: NO, RIO GRAND SLAM! But Williams doesn’t go anywhere, he doesn’t even flinch! Magnifico trembles with strain but to his horror, Williams doesn’t budge an inch. All Williams can do is shake his head as if to say,”You got me by surprise before but your not gonna get me up this time.” Easily prying Mag’s arm from around his neck, Williams casually flips the junior weight to the canvas with an armdrag. King: What a moron, he should know by now that his new suplex style is worthless against Williams. Pete: Your right, King. I know Magnifico’s best days are behind him but he’s gonna have to fly as much as possible if wants to pull this one off. Staring down at Magnifico with disappoinment, Williams once again winds up his arm. If that’s the best he can do, there’s no point in keeping him around any longer. Still light headed, Mags meekly rises to his feet when Williams comes bulldozing at him like a semi-truck from hell! Pete: AXE BOMBAAAAAAAAAA.... Pete cuts himself off as Magnifico leaps onto his charging attacker’s shoulders, flipping him across the ring with a sudden Hurricanrana! Having got such a strong running start, Williams skips across the canvas like a stone on the surface of a pond. Knowing that Williams won’t be down long, Mags pushes himself up. Even though he can’t feel his face and he’s discombobulated as hell, Magnifico has to act now. Sprinting at the rising Williams, Mags grabs him around the head and leaps into the air! Swinging completely around, the agile luchadore plants Danny’s head into the canvas with a vicious yet beautiful Tornado DDT! Balanced on the top of his head, Williams points at the sky like a gruesome human flag pole for several seconds before gravity takes hold and pulls him to the canvas. Both men are down and the crowd is ecstatic! Pete: With some vintage high flying moves, Magnifico appears to have changed the momentum of this match up. King: I’m amazed, Magnifico realized his initial approach wasn’t working and adjusted. I didn’t think he was capable of primitive logic these days. Having bought himself some time, Magnifico rests on the canvas before springing to his feet. The effects of the facelock are finally starting to wear off and he’s feeling good. Amazed by the success he’s had with the high flying, Magnifico decides to stick with it, but is his post-retirement 200 plus pound frame fast enough to make it work? Hustling out to the ring apron, Mags ascends the turnbuckles as quick as he possibly can but by the time he can reach the top rope, Williams is already up! If only I was a few years younger thinks Magnifico as Williams closes in on him, no matter he at least reached his planned destination on time. Unable to reach the perched luchadore, Williams foolishly climbs up after him. Flipping from his nest, Magnifico grabs Williams by his legs and pulls him down! KA-BOOM!!! The impact of the Sunsetflip Powerbomb can be felt in the cheap seats! Pete: TEQUILA SUNRISE!!! King: Even Mags can outsmart Williams. Before Soapdish can start the count, Williams awkwardly rolls to his feet. Glassy eyed and delirious, Williams uncontrollably stumbles backwards, falling through the ropes and tumbling to the floor. Williams is in serious trouble and the Danish fans couldn’t be happier for Mags. Pumped up by the rabid crowd, Magnifico bounces up and down with joy. Finally, things are looking his way and maybe just maybe he’s not as washed up as he thought he was. Starting to stir, Williams uses the guardrail to pull himself up, prompting Mags to step out on the ring apron. Pete: What’s this? King: It looks like Mags is getting daring. Two years ago, the Asai Moonsault would be money in the bank but that was a long time ago. However, Magnifico is feeling good, it’s as if he’s a rookie again, anything is possible. Facing away from the crowd, Magnifico takes position on the ring apron, arousing the curiosity of the fans. Looking over his shoulder to make sure Williams is where he wants him, Magnifico leaps onto the second rope, and springs back! Performing a jaw dropping back flip , Magnifico slams into Williams, pancaking him into the guardrail! Normally he would land on his feet like a cat but the rusty Magnifico ends up taking a nasty spill into the laps of the startled front roll fans! Jumping out of their chairs, the rest of the audience feverishly applaud, not just because of how impressively executed the acrobatic dive was but because it’s something they thought they’d never see Mags do again. Pete: Oh my! Beautiful Asai Moonsault from Magnifico! Even I didn’t think he had it in him anymore. King: Yeah but it looks like the aging Magnifico hurt himself as well. That’s why I never did that stupid gymnastic stuff, not much of a future in it. Sure enough, the stunning move is not without consequence, now at the age of 28, Mag can fill the impact of back flipping onto someone much more clearly than when he was a young man. He remains laid out beyond the crowd barrier, hurt and shook up. With both men outside and down, Soapdish has no choice but to start the count. Pete: You couldn’t fly if you wanted to? King: You couldn’t either you big lug. Pete: At least I have a good excuse, you wrestled most of your career as a cruiserweight and Janus had a better top rope splash. King: But the two of you combined don’t have enough brains to light a Christmas bulb. As Soapdish gets half way through his “ten count”, the fans start to get a little nervous, the match can’t end like this can it? Temporarily paralyzed from having his back bent over the guardrail, Williams can only crawl up the ring apron, beating the count with a few seconds to spare. Holding his aching ribs, Magnifico rises to his feet, wounded but obviously in much better shape than Williams. Climbing over the guardrail, Magnifico slides into the ring, stalking Williams, who by now is pulling himself up in a corner. His goal was to make it to his feet before Magnifico could catch up with him, he’s a little late. Helping Williams the rest of the way up, Magnifico strenuously hoists him off his feet, sitting his prey on the top turnbuckle. Even though it caused him a little grief, executing the Asai Moonsault has got Magnifico feeling like he can do anything. So without further hesitation, Magnifico waves his finger in the air, calling the “Fall of the Aztecs!” Pete: He’s going for the Super Hurricanrana! King: He’s going for a broken neck. Wandering if Magnificio can still execute the difficult move, the fans curiously come to their feet as one. Ascending to the second rope, Magnifico takes a couple of deep breaths. It’s been a while since he’s tried this in an actual match and the slightest mistake could indeed paralyze him. Than again, it’s been a magical night for Magnifico, if he was ever gonna try it again now would be the perfect opportunity to risk it. Throwing caution to the win, Mags jumps on Williams’ shoulders, hooks him around the head and boldly hurls himself backwards! With his head just barely gracing the mat, Magnifico successfully rotates the full 360 degrees, flipping Williams from his top rope! The shock resistant ring shakes to it’s foundation as Williams splatters across it’s canvas with thunderous force! On his knees, Magnifico happily raises his arms in the air while the fans shower him with cheers of appreciation! Pete: He did it, Magnifico can still fly! King: Magnifico needs to quit posing and go for the cover! Williams is laid out flat on his back but Magnifico has other plans, in his mind he’s just one move away from ending the match. And that one move isn’t the The Baja California Crusher or La Dia De Los Muertos, he won’t need those land loving moves tonight. No longer feeling bound by the laws of gravity, Magnifico climbs to the outside and scales the turnbuckles. The crowd is going crazy, they know what Magnifico has in mind. Will the fans be treated to the dazzling move that they thought only existed on video tape, a move that they never thought they’d have the chance to see in person? All eyes are on Magnifico as he balances himself on the top rope, the doubt that plagued him during the Fall of the Aztecs is all but a memory now. He knows he can do it, so the only question left to ask is,” Will Williams stay down and let him do it?” There’s only one way to find out. Taking careful aim, Magnifico leaps off the top rope as if it were diving board, performing a jaw dropping backflip! Spinning himself around in the nick of time, Magnifico splashes Williams with what is still the best Shooting Star Press in the business! Pete: MEXICAN STAR PRESS!!!!!!!!! It’s pandemonium in the stands, not only did they bear witness to one of company’s most defining images but they are also excited at the possibility of seeing the beloved Magnifico get his first major win since his return match, eliminating all doubt his past few matches may have created. Surrounded by screaming fans, Magnifico grins from ear to ear as Soapdish starts the count. At last, he can truly say that he’s back. Like most fans on the tour, they’ve watched enough SWF on t.v. to know how to count in English so without hesitation they joyously count along with the ref. “One!” “Two!” ................ “THREE...” “Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!” sighs the fans as Williams just barely kicks out, bringing the count to a grinding halt! Magnifico can’t believe it and neither can the fans. Perhaps if he hooked the leg it would make a difference? Securing one of his heavy legs, Magnifico covers Williams for another pin attempt. “One!” “Two!” ..................... “THR-NO!” Again, Williams kicks out and the reality of the situation sets in. It’s not because of a mistake that Magnifico can’t pin Williams, he can’t keep him down because he’s simply not hurt enough. The most treasured finisher from his past isn’t strong enough to defeat his powerful opponent. Heart broken, Magnifico rolls on his back and buries his face in his hands. The fans do feel for Magnifico’s short coming but they are also very much impressed by Williams’ fighting spirit. The legendary luchadore has leveled him with all of his classic moves and yet Williams has heroically refused to stay down. It’s not long before the now universal chant envelops the arena. “DAN-E! DAN-E! DAN-E!” Magnifico may have lost the crowd but the match is still fair game. Sitting up on his knee, Magnifico ponders the situation which may not be as helpless as he originally thought. It wouldn’t be wise to risk the Mexican Star Press again but there is another option, the move that earned him his only true victory since his return. Guiding the wincing Williams to a vertical base, Magnifico spins him around and hooks his arms, trapping him in the dreaded backslide set up. Pete: He’s looking for the The Baja California Crusher! King: Not that goof ball move again. It may not be as legendary as the Mexican Star Press but it’s still a beautiful move that only Magnifico can do, prompting the fans to once again rise in anticipation. With Williams’ secured, Magnifico takes a step for the corner! But Williams won’t budge! Shaking his head, Williams makes his intentions clear, he’s not going anywhere. The crowd roars as Williams drops to his knees and dips forward, using his superior size to pin Magnifico’s shoulders to the canvas. “ONE!” “TWO!” ............. “THREE!” “Oooooh!”, gasps the vocal crowd as Magnifico wiggles himself free at the last moment. Pete: Close call! King: Never hook up a bigger guy for a Backslide! That’s why I used a Half Nelson to set up my finisher. Still a little winded from being Splashed, Williams sits up on his knees, sucking air. Rolling to his feet in a hurry, Magnifico realizes that Danny is getting his breath back, something he can’t allow to happen. In hopes of keeping Williams stunned, Magnifico paint brushes his chest with a hard knife edge chop! Big mistake. Snapping back to reality like some great sleeping beast, Williams angrily shoots his head up at attention. Magnifico responds with a harder chop! Smack! But it bounces off Williams’ thick pectorals, probably hurting his hand more than anything. The sonic bombardment of the crowd reaches ear shattering proportions as Williams rises to his feet, threatening to snatch control of the match back. Pete: Uh oh, the effects of Mangifico’s high flying offense are starting to wear off and those chops aren’t enough to keep Williams in peril. King: Go to the eyes! Go to the eyes! To honest to follow King’s advice, Magnifico tries his luck with one more chop. He puts everything he has into it but Williams is impervious. Chopping Williams may be the equivalent of trying to knock down a brick wall with a beach ball but Magnifico isn’t discouraged, he’s overcame the odds his entire career. Refusing to back down from the challenge, Magnifico absolutely tears into Williams with everything he has, blistering his chest with a furious barrage of chops! Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack! Smack! But when the dust settles, Williams is still standing tall! SMACK! A powerful revenge chop sends Magnifico to the canvas! Knocked silly, Magnifico foolishly wanders to his feet! CRACK! An “out of nowhere” Rolling Elbow connects! Mags is down and the crowd is going ballistic. Sure they wanted to see Mags pull off the big win but they love Williams too, and it’s good to see him in a position to win. King: Stupid, stupid, stupid. I don’t care how determined you are, you can’t win a strike exchange with someone that’s bigger and stronger than you. Pete: Well, what would you have done? King: I would have begged off and lured Williams into a corner. Once Soapdish turned his head, I’d kick that neanderthal in the balls and toss him to the outside. Next, I’d crouch him on the guardrail and.... Pete: Sorry, I asked. Not as invincible as he seems, Williams rubs his bruised chest, those pesky chops may not have had enough starch to put him down but they sure hurt like hell. Refusing to stay down, Magnifico staggers back to his feet with determination. Crack! A Running Elbow sends the teetering Mags back to the canvas from whence he came! Williams relaxes his guard when Mags comes swaggering to his feet again, regardless of what his body wants him to do, he’s not staying down! Crack! A spinning reverse elbow leaves Mags reeling! Crack! An elbow smash to the jaw finishes the job! Mags crumbles but instead of going to sleep, he crawls around, pitifully using the ropes to pull himself up right. CRACK! A second Rolling Elbow connects! Mags goes down and to Williams’ relief, he stays that way. Though they are pleased to see Williams make his comeback, Mags’ incredible never say die attitude has got the fans behind him once more. Pete: Mags cannot accept defeat, not after coming so close to pulling off the elusive victory. King: If he’s so desperate, he should cheat instead of committing suicide. Williams remembers Mags being a tough guy but this is crazy, back than it only took one Rolling Elbow to lay him out for the three, tonight it took three times that just to keep him down. Staring down at Mags with disbelief, Williams contemplates the best method of putting him down. Linking his hands over his head, Williams makes his decision and calls for the “Powerbomb!” Positioning Mags in a standing head scissors, Williams grabs him around the waist and flips him into the air! Miraculously, Mags rotates himself the rest of the way over before he reach his final destination, landing safely on his feet in front of a dumbfounded Williams! Barely able to stand, Mags wildly swings and flays his arms at Williams with a variety of sloppy chops! Crack! This time it only takes a single elbow smash to drop him like a brick. Getting the impression that Magnifico won’t slip out of his clutches this time, Williams eagerly drags the groaning luchadore into a standing head scissors. Letting out a victorious growl, Williams hoists Mags onto his shoulders and slams him down! KA-BOOM! Poor Mags hits the canvas so hard that his small frame grotesquely folds in half upon impact! The gruesome sight inspires shock and repulsion in the Danish fans, prompting many to leave their chairs and cover their mouths. Even Williams looks a little concerned, perhaps he overestimated his own strength when slamming the barely 200 pound luchadore. Nether the less he has a match to win and it’s doubtful that Mags has a kick out in him. Leaning forward on his tippy toes, Williams firmly holds the folded luchadore down for the pin. “One!” “Two!” .............. “THR-NO!” Despite being turned into a human blanket, the resilient Mags raises a shoulder up. Believing that there was no way Mags could have survived such a devastating move, the Danish fans can’t help but frantically applaud such an amazing display of heart. Williams himself is surprised, Mags looked like a goner and yet the little guy somehow has some fight left in him. If Mags can survive being broken in half, he’s gonna have to escalate the violence considerably to put him away, which can mean only one thing. For the third time tonight, Williams winds up his arm. Not to keen on running himself into trouble again, Williams remains statuesque as he drags Magnifico to his feet. Smack! A desperation chop tears into Williams’ reddened chest! Annoyed, Williams drops back and angrily lunges forward, intent on knocking Mag’s block off! Wham! A superkick catches Williams in the jaw before he can even get close! Mangled from the crippling Powerbomb, Mags loses his balance and falls. Struggling to get his rubber legs beneath, Mags climbs up to a single knee when he feels a sharp pain in the back of his neck....than nothing! Pete: ENZUI AXE BOMBER! It was a real nasty one too, obviously angered by the damage inflicted to his jaw and the overall frustrating nature of Mag’s comeback attempts, Williams put a great deal of power into it, making damn sure he won’t have to worry about another desperation kick. At last seeing the brutal strike in person, the Danish fans loudly react with a combination of fright and wander! Popping his busted jaw from side to side, Williams rolls Mag’s lifeless body over, dramatically collapsing on it for what has to be a sure pin. “ONE!” “TWO!” .......... “THREE!” Ding! Ding! Ding! Soapdish raises Williams’ arm, who shakes his head and sighs, as if he said,”now that was a tough one.” Though they are sad to see poor Magnifico get decapitated like that, the fans can’t hide their joy in seeing Williams’ win. He endured repeated, relentless assaults from a very determined Magnifico and still came out the victor, and that’s very praise worthy. Pete: Even though he came out a loser, I must say that this was the best performance I’ve seen from Magnifico since his return. He dug deep and wrestled like a man possessed but Williams was still too powerful to be overcome. King: Mags still could have won if he wrestled smarter instead of harder. Pete: Nonsense, he did all he could to win. King: He didn’t thumb Williams in the eye. Having pulled off such an amazing victory against a living legend would leave most wrestlers leaping with joy but Williams is deeply concerned for Magnifico, not just for his health but his mental state. Rubbing his incredibly sore neck, Mags gradually regains consciousness and sits up. After playing catch up with Soapdish, Magnifico hangs his head in grief, another valiant effort that simply wasn’t good enough. Much like everyone in the building, Williams doesn’t feel that Mags has anything to be ashamed of. Doing his best to ease Mag’s grief, Williams gets a mighty “MAG-NIF-ICO!” chant going. But it falls on deaf’s ears as Mags somberly rolls out of the ring and walks to the back by himself. The fans on the aisle try to tell him how much they love him but Mags never looks up. Williams can only shrug his shoulders, it was worth a shot, there’s nothing more he can do for one his favorite opponents. Night has finally descended upon the arena, the show is over.

Good match from ELM. Interesting that we had a similiar lay out without prior planning. Great opening with Williams dominating and Mags in peril, the early strike exchange was fantastic. I was ready to cringe when I saw the "arm injury" but it ended up being handled really well with Mags attacks successfully coming off desperate in a underdog kind of way instead of heelish. Though I would have liked to have seen the face/face dynamic played up to more.

Uhh.... Did Raynor not get my match or something? I'll send it in again.

I'm not even a big fan of the Mindgames match but I never understood "the non ending criticism" The match does have an ending/climax(the Superkick into the chair), it just doesn't have a pinfall.