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I agree with the not wanting too many cast-offs point you made Laz, but if Raven's 'not considered a WWE worker', then why should Kanyon be? How many appearances has he made on SD in the past year? It's not like he was ever a regular on T.V even as U.S and Tag Champion. Second fiddle guy or not. There's more WWE castoffs that'd be more damaging for TNA's 'WWE rejects' image than Kanyon. He'd be a better signing than most 'cast-offs'...for one, he's an all rounder. That match he had with Awesome at Slamboree 00 stands out as proof he could be a main eventer in a place like TNA.

NWA:TNA XPlosion 20th March 2004 Live from the TNA Asylum, in Nashville Tennessee Commentators: ‘The Professor’ Mike Tenay and ‘TNA Chief Executive’ Don Callis The pyro hits in Nashville on another late Saturday night, and we are once again live for XPlosion. Tenay- Welcome to TNA XPlosion...another Saturday night in the Asylum, with Quest For The Gold looming on the horizon. Tonight...the build-up continues, with four big matches. Callis- That's right Mike, tonight is about momentum gaining. With 8 days left until the big one, everybody knows tonight could help to propel them towards victory on March 28th. Tenay- The X-Division Title is on the line tonight...plus, the Over The Top Rope Challenge and Ron Killings taking on Legend... Callis- But, we kick things off with champion and challenger, Jimmy Yang and Chris Harris going one on one. Singles Match Jimmy Yang w/Sakoda vs NWA Tag Champion 'Wildcat' Chris Harris w/James Storm A solid match, but nothing special. Both men brought down their tag team partners as seconds for this match, adding to the tension of the match. Yang busted out the gorgeous Asai moonsault of old for the biggest reaction of the match early on, and got a surprising amount of offence in during the match. Harris fought back and started to throw Yang about the ring, the Japaneseman bumping his ass off as ever. A vicious snap powerbomb would have got three for Harris if Sakoda had not distracted the referee. Sakoda and Storm then brawled on the outside, which distracted Brian Hebner. Eventually, as Harris blocked a crossbody and looked for the Catatonic, but Sakoda rolled into the ring. Hebner was still caught up with Storm, allowing Sakoda to nail Harris, and hit a vicious kick to the jaw. He then rolled out, and continued brawling with Storm...Yang hit the Yang Time, and got Hebner's attention...and the 3 count! Storm quickly rolled in afterwards, but Yang escaped...Kyo Dai escaping up the ramp happy with the victory. Winner: Jimmy Yang by pinfall in 7:17 *1/2 (63, 52, 75) Notes: Jimmy Yang gained overness from this match Tenay- That could be a crucial victory for Jimmy Yang come Sunday week! Callis- It certainly could be Mike...Yang and Sakoda now have a little more momentum going into their Tag Title match... Backstage, Doug Basham is strolling around the backstage area, turning into the catering area where Jim Cornette is standing talking to a backstage worker. As Basham walks over, the worker walks off as Cornette smiles at Basham. Cornette- Hey Doug...you ready for tonight? Basham- Ready? Of course I'm ready... Cornette- Great. 'Cause tonight, if you win this Over The Top Rope Challenge...you're the favourite come Sunday. Everyone will be fearing you on Sunday. And most of all...you'll have an even better shot of winning Sunday, and getting us that NWA World Title. Basham laughs sadistically, as he and the tennis racket wielding Cornette walk off. OR: 71 Notes: Jim Cornette's turn was completed, and he is now a heel. Jim Cornette gained overness from this turn. Singles Match 'The Truth' Ron Killings vs Legend Two of the contenders in the Quest For The Gold Match. Both have been on a role lately, and together they put on a fantastic match. Even throughout, Killings and Legend both went the aerial route during the match. After a fantastic 8 minute exhibition of wrestling from the two, it was a high risk move that swung momentum in Killings' favour, Legend misses a frog splash. Killings got a 2 of an axe kick, and another 2 after a diving crescent kick. After countering a hurricanrana with a powerbomb, Legend again went to the top rope. Killings caught him in mid air with a clothesline, before climbing up to the top rope and hitting the True Conviction to get the cover, and the clean 3 count. Winner: Ron Killings by pinfall in 10:20 ***1/4 (80, 77, 84) Tenay- Ron Killings is going to Quest For The Gold with a big win behind him, and it's another impressive showing but ultimately a loss for Legend. Callis- Yes... Tenay- Don, you don't sound to happy. Callis- Ah cram it Tenay, of course I'm not happy! NWA X-Division Championship 'The Future' Chris Sabin © vs Sonjay Dutt Another great match. Sabin came in looking very confident, and dominated the opening exchanges, humiliating Sonjay with the ease in which he did. Dutt caught some sparse offence, but all in all, Sabin was in control. However, despite the dominance, Sabin couldn't get the pin. Everything he did Dutt managed to kick out of. Slowly Sabin started to get frustrated at his inability to put Dutt away, until finally rolling out and grabbing a chair. Referee Chioda grabbed the chair, allowing Sonjay to catch Sabin with a dropkick. Sonjay finally got to use his speed and fight back, using some breathtaking high flying moves to rock Sabin. However, as he went for a springboard hurricanrana, Sabin countered with a weak powerbomb...but hooked the ropes with one arm...and as Chioda didn't see it, he counted the three to allow Sabin to retain. After Sabin had been given his belt, the X-Division Champ shoved Chioda away, and started to attack Dutt again. As he did, Paul London suddenly sprinted down the aisle, rolling into the ring and hitting Sabin with a clothesline. He tried to escape, but London pulled him back and hit another clothesline. Sabin quickly grabbed his belt and scrambled away, as London checked on Dutt. Winner and still NWA X-Division Champion: Chris Sabin by pinfall in 8:39 **3/4 (68, 48, 88) Notes: The NWA X title has gained in image Tenay- Chris Sabin escapes with a win...his cockiness nearly cost him tonight. Callis- Nonsense, Chris always had this match well in hand. Tenay- Didn't seem that way to me. Callis- You should try watching more closely then. Over The Top Rope Challenge Match Raven vs Kid Kash vs Rene Dupree vs 'The Machine' Doug Basham w/Jim Cornette Surprisingly good, considering the rules. A brawl for the off-set, the actual wrestling was scarce for the early parts of the match. Kash was the focus of Raven's offence, which left Basham and Dupree against each other mostly. A good few minutes into the match, after Basham took out Dupree with a spinebuster, he helped Kash as they tried to eliminate Raven. Raven escaped however, but the two on one continued. Raven only managed to halt this as he blocked a double backdrop attempt, and hit a double Evenflow. Immediately he got up and clotheslined Dupree over the top rope for the first elimination. Raven then brawled with Basham for a minute or so, until Basham hit a lowblow. By now Kash was up, but as he came over after Raven, Basham blindsighted him and eliminated Kash from seemingly nowhere. That left Raven and Basham, who spent a few more minutes finally getting some 'wrestling' into the match. In the end Basham was thrown over the top rope, but managed to skin the cat. Cornette passed him the tennis racket, and Basham swung towards Raven…but he ducked, and pushed Basham out onto Cornette to win the Over The Top Rope Challenge. Order of Elimination 1st: Rene Dupree by Raven in 5:29 2nd: Kid Kash by Doug Basham in 6:35 3rd: Doug Basham by Raven in 11:48 Winner: Raven in 11:48 ** (70, 72, 75) Tenay- And Raven wins! Raven survives three men tonight…can he do the same with 29 men in 8 days time? Callis- Not a chance Tenay. Raven lucked out tonight… Tenay- Lucked out? Raven survived this battle and you have to say he ‘lucked out’. Don, if I were you, I’d face up to the fact that Raven is the favourite now for the Quest For The Gold Match. Callis- He hasn’t won it yet Tenay…and he won’t in 8 days either. Tenay- Well, that’s all we have time for this week…join us next week, where we’ll be one day away from Quest For The Gold! OR: 71- An improvement. All four matches were good, Legend and Killings certainly the pick of the four. Nothing bad on the whole show, and a good omen for the PPV. Attendance: 3006 T.V Rating : 0.15

Damn...I guess it should be 'Who more mis-treated than Kanyon?' A really underrated wrestler that never got a true chance the moment he got his contract...good luck to him on the indie circuit, and probably by next week TNA.

He also said something about "wrestling being more than just the good guys vs the bad guys"...and shock horror, this is! See, when I cut and chop something said by someone else, I too can twist it however I want. I'd usually be pleased by a possible HBK turn, if Raw wasn't dominated by heels already. So, I'm not pleased. Then again...I'm not exactly outraged. How long has this been a 'rumour' of happening? A good few weeks. I've gotten used to it being inevitable I guess. The only thing that really pisses me off is the execution of this. To be honest, if HBK will add some more emotion to the match then I'm all for it. Benoit recently hasn't made me believe in ANYTHING he says nearly enough to warrant the position we all want him in...me included. Good actors are believable actors, and Benoit can't consistantly hit that believability. That's the thing that lets him down IME. Hell, I've said many times before...Benoit's Rumble win, for someone who's supposed to be playing the character of 'man finally getting closer to achieving his dream', was totally forgettable. I can't remember being in noticable peril at all. That's my problem with Benoit. I'm not trying to turn this into an anti-Benoit rant so I'll stop there. Hell I'm not pleased about Benoit's Rumble win being hijacked either.

- Todd Royal upset USJL Champion Sacred in a non-title match in 16:33, after Megan Skye distracted the referee, allowing Landon Maddix to hit Sacred with a DDT onto a steel chair. Biggest Heat 4) Todd Royal Man...I really am Todd's lackey, aren't I?

Stoops was blasted for killing them with his starters for the entire game. Had he allowed his second string to play when things were well underhand, he wouldn't have been criticized nearly as much. It's a fine line between dominance and being an overdominant prick. My take on it is that players in the NCAA are amateurs not being paid to play and I also believe that you should at least show some respect for your opponents. If it had been a football or American football game with professionals being paid five or six digit salaries, then I say let the bloodletting stand and let them earn their pay. Ah...well, I get that point on the amateur stance. Then again...I'm no expert on American Football. But I get your point. That's like in soccer when the Premiership clubs put out secondary teams against the lower divisioners in cup comps. Still though, it did seem a little weird from a non-American Football-fan POV.

Post Event News Solid show again...except for Chris Sabin's disappointing interview. Sabin was seemingly unhappy at how it came off himself...but these things happen. Besides that, we've been shaping up well recently ahead of Quest For The Gold...and the T.V ratings have been surprisingly good for our time slot. No news on the impending T.V deal yet...however, all the signs apparantly seem positive. Fingers crossed. Another big signing for us...NWA legend Barry Windham has accepted a written contract with us for $45,000 a month. It's thought he'll fit in to D'Lo Brown's vacant position near the top of the card, his NWA legacy a big selling point for us. And, we're pleased to announce that Matt Bloom, known to most by the moniker 'A-Train' in the WWE, is set to sign with the company in 3 months when his current contract comes to an end. Seen as a very underrated big man with personality to match, we expect Bloom to play a big part in our rise to Global status, and are very happy to have him aboard. Despite those two big signings, we're still in talks with a number of big names. Hulk Hogan is unsurprisingly high on our list, but his price range is just as unsurprisingly high which is a major stumbling point currently. Same too for Al Snow on the price situation. Jushin Liger is also high on our target list. His tag team partner Takehiro Murahama has yet to debut, and it's thought Liger would help his partner's overness...however, Liger would not be prepared to sign a written contract, which is almost a must now for us. The same problem hampers our recent talks with 2 Cold Scorpio and Masahiro Chono.

Wait...I'm no American Football fan. Well...actually, it pretty much bores me compared to the equivalant (Rugby or Football...sorry...'Socca')... ...but, a team was lambasted for being bad sportsman for winning by too many points and embarassing another team? That is F'n hilarious! Isn't the whole point of American Football to win the game, or am I missing something. And if not, why would you not keep scoring if you were able to?

NWA:TNA XPlosion 13th March 2004 Live from the TNA Asylum, in Nashville Tennesee Commentators: ‘The Professor’ Mike Tenay and ‘TNA Chief Executive’ Don Callis The opening pyro dies down to cheers aplenty from the Nashville faithful, as XPlosion is back on the air on another late Saturday night. Mike Tenay and Don Callis are at ringside as ever... Tenay- Welcome to another edition of NWA:TNA XPlosion live from Nashville. Mike Tenay alongside Don Callis... Callis- Mike...hush yourself. Tonight on XPlosion, Kid Kash will take on AJ Styles in a match that will hopefully prove once and for all...AJ Styles is not World Title material. Tenay- And you've put Kid Kash in a little trouble tonight Don... Callis- Oh no, I haven't. I mean yes, if Kid Kash gets pinned tonight he's out of Quest For The Gold. But...I see it more encouragement for Kash than putting someone in trouble. Tenay- Well...besides that, Doug Basham makes his in-ring NWA:TNA debut in tag team action...but first up, the Tag Team Championships will be on the line. NWA Tag Team Championships America's Most Wanted (James Storm and Chris Harris)© vs The New Church (Sinn and Slash) w/James Mitchell This was much better than it had any right to be. The crowd were firmly behind the AMW and they dominated the first half of the match with their superior tag team ability. Sinn took the brunt of the offense, before Slash managed to tag out...only for Slash to then get isolated. Eventually The New Church started to fight back, Sinn almost getting three off a flying sunset flip. The end came from nowhere...as Sinn and Slash double teamed James Storm, Harris tried to help which distracted Brian Hebner. Slash was quickly passed the cane by Mitchell, and Slash took a moment to shoot the fireball from it...allowing Storm to move! Sinn collapsed holding his eyes, as Storm clotheslined Slash...and nailed the Eight Second Ride on Sinn to get the 1..2..3 count. As the AMW left with their titles, Slash tried to help Sinn up...as James Mitchell entered the ring, and started chastising Sinn for losing. As the tirade continued, Sinn suddenly lost it, shoving Mitchell down! Slash shoved Sinn, but Sinn quickly booted his tag team partner in the gut and PILEDROVE him to the mat! The crowd went crazy, suddenly cheering Sinn as he angrily left the ring alone. Winners and still NWA Tag Champions: America's Most Wanted by pinfall (Storm over Sinn) in 5:40 *3/4 (67, 60, 74) Notes: Sinn's turn was completed, and he is now a face. Sinn gained overness from this turn. The NWA Tag Team titles have gained in image. Tenay- I guess that's the last we'll see of the New Church as a team! Callis- You think? Tenay- Ha ha...in any event...right now, standing backstage is Scott Hudson and he's with the NWA X-Division Champion... We cut backstage to the interview area, where Chris Sabin is indeed standing by with Scott Hudson. Hudson- Chris Sabin, you've requested this time... Sabin- Save it Scott. You know why I'm here. Paul London. That's why. Now, last week on XPlosion you and everyone else saw me beat London one...two...three in the middle of that ring. For weeks I've been hearing all about how Paul London is better than me...that he beat me. Well now...we're even Paul. So at Quest For The Gold, when you and I go one on one for my X-Division Title...you're going to have to remember that you are far from unbeatable. I've got the advantage going in...and I'm going to have the belt when I walk out. When it's all said and done...you're going to have to do exactly what every other failed challenger I've left in my tracks has had to do...and that's Hail to Sabin. OR: 42 In another part of the backstage area we see the number one contender AJ Styles walking backstage, when suddenly he turns a corner and bumps into...Raven! The two exchange a wary look, as Styles looks over Raven shoulder cautiously. Raven- Looking for something? Styles- Err...yeah. Listen buddy, I'd love to stay and talk but it's just...Jeff told me to meet him here, to sort something out... Raven- Jarrett? Here? Styles- Yeah...why? Raven- I was told to come here by Jarrett too...what the hell is he pla... Styles- *BEEP*, watch out!!! Styles suddenly shoves Raven aside...AND GETS SMASHED WITH A GUITAR SHOT!!! Raven suddenly gets up, as Jeff Jarrett moves forward...and the two begin exchanging right hands. Raven quickly gains the advantage, but no sooner than he has, Abyss and Kid Kash appear from behind him and attack! All three TNA Management men stomps away on Raven, before suddenly Abyss shoves them aside and grabs a steel chair! Jarrett laughs, Kash picking Raven up...STEEL CHAIR SHOT BY ABYSS!!! Raven and Styles have both been left laying...as the TNA Management trio slowly leave laughing away to themselves at the damage they've caused. OR: 71 Notes: Abyss gained overness from this segment. Callis- Well...that was an unexpected treat... Tenay- Damn it Don! AJ Styles and Raven just got sneak attacked by your boys, and that's all you can say? Callis- No...I can say a lot more. Like 'it's about damn time'. Tenay- Thi...you...god, let's just get on with the next match. Tag Team Match 'The Truth' Ron Killings and Paul London vs Sonny Siaki and 'The Machine' Doug Basham w/Trinity and Jim Cornette Four of the biggest future stars of NWA:TNA’s ‘Revolution’ in my opinion…luckily, they put on a solid match. Cornette and Trinity’s interaction on the outside was humorous and kept the crowd entertaining when at a couple of times the match slowed down. London was shoved into the Ricky Morton role for this one, taking some heavy punishment from the heels through the match. The crowd were slowly growing restless…just in time for Killings tagging in, which brought them right back to life. Killings took out Basham quickly, before targeting Saiki…which left London to deal with Basham. As he did so, the referee got caught up with first Killings/Saiki, and then Cornette…in which time, Chris Sabin suddenly ran down the aisle. London ran to the ropes…but got nailed in the back with the X-Division Title belt! Quick as a flash Basham nailed a leg lariat and made the cover…Cornette jumping from the apron to allow Chioda to count the three…just before Killings could break the pin. As soon as the match ended, Killings got blind-sighted by Saiki! Saiki stomped away on the fallen Killings, as Sabin leapt in to stomp on London. Shrugging, Basham joined in the assault on Killings before referees quickly ran down to break the fights up. Winners: Sonny Saiki and Doug Basham by pinfall in 12:24 **3/4 (74, 65, 84) Tenay- Why does Chris Sabin have to come out here and attack Paul London? Is he scared of a fair fight or something? Callis- Of course not… Tenay- Then why is he interfering in London’s business and hitting him with that X-Division belt? Callis- Can we just get on with the main event and leave all these questions for another week? Tenay- Not like you to avoid questions Don. Callis- ...AJ Styles and Kid Kash up next. ***MAIN EVENT*** (If Kid Kash gets pinned/submits, he's out of Quest For The Gold Match) 'The Phenomenon' AJ Styles vs Kid Kash You're not going to see too many better free T.V matches this month than this one. Fast paced, high impact...this one had one hell of a lot. Kash played his role of under pressure heel to perfection, Styles was consistent as ever too...selling the attack from earlier well for good measure. Both men exchanged chain wrestling counters beautifully to begin with, the high impact moves creeping in towards the middle. Kash worked the neck for long parts of the match to the point that Styles's head seemed to be hanging by a thread at points. As both men slowed down from exhaustion, Kash was able to hit a boot and hit the Money Maker...only for Styles to kick out at two to a HUGE pop. Minutes later Kash attempted a springboard hurricanrana, but it was blocked and countered into the Styles Clash. Styles covered...but at 2, Jeff Jarrett rolled in from nowhere and broke the count. Mark Johnson called for the DQ... ...as Jarrett continued to attack Styles. As he stomped away, Kash slowly recovered and joined in, the beatdown continuing on despite referees and officials trying to help out. Winner: AJ Styles by disqualification in 15:04 ***3/4 (79, 72, 87) Tenay- For God's sake stop this! You...you knew about this didn't you! Callis- Who...me? Tenay- Yeah you! Kash could only be eliminated from the Quest For The Gold Match if he was pinned or submitted...but you knew that wouldn't happen. Callis- Mike, one of these days that mouth of yours is going to get you in some serious trouble...just like 'AJ'. Tenay- Another TNA Management ruse...and finally Jarrett's being pulled away. What the hell is going to happen next week...Jeff seems determined to take Styles out before Quest For The Gold, and until then this situation is just going to escalate. We'll see you next week! OR: 68- An impressive show…apart from when Chris Sabin got the mic. Attendance: 3006 T.V Rating : 0.15

Job Scott Hall and Syxx Pac out to everyone. Hell, even if it doesn't work, it'll damn sure be entertaining. Anywho...I'm not too familiar with most of your lower level/mid level guys, but still Expect The Unexpected looks good on 'paper'.

I just hope we get more near falls and a better crowd than the Royal Rumble. Most underwhelming PPV ever IMO.

If you can't have a hit song, cover someone else's. And I'd rather have a messed up GNR play than Eminem's no name buddy. At least they have name value...from the era Vince's head is probably in right now. I don't really WANT GNR there...unless maybe we have Foley v Orton Hardcore Rules, and Foley comes out as Cactus Jack to "Welcome To The Jungle." That'd be a mark out moment. Besides, there's not too many other bands they can get to perform that'd be any good, and sure as hell none everyone will agree on.

Discretion is Advised Good god... On a related note to the Benoit Sharpshooter, Jericho's WOJ on Orton looks pretty weak. Then again, I doubt anyone on the Benoit arguement took into account the length of matches and obviously the length of travel time they took... ...so, it'll be Orton's fault.

The shot had been pending for like 2 months since they beat The Bashams non title, I guess. That and the fact win/loss records don't matter anymore in determining title contenders.

1) It's beyond rigged. Vote...and then refresh the poll. 4 people...no more, no less voting every second? That's got to be some coincidence. 2) Surely The Bashams should get the first match...what ever happened to the automatic rematch clause? Is that another 'we'll bring it up when someone is denied one' things, or do they still use that?

Jeezums Todd...the crowds you have really do suck. If 67's your highest rating, you may have some sort of problem with something. Either that, or the cult feds don't have as high ratings as the national ones I'm used to. But still...something seems up with them.

That really surprises me too, because isn't Jim Cornette in charge of OVW? You would think somebody with his background would be teaching the minor leaguers more. Unless of course he is teaching them these things and Gerwitz/Levesque/Steph/Vince don't want them using it. It's more that Cornette's a manager. I'm sure he's not an in ring general himself...I guess he's there to improve charisma and presence more than anything else.

who gave the Jesse the Body award for best body to RICK RUDE in the late 80's to help Rude's ladies man gimmick along. Worked too.

What? Val Venis counts as 'more than everyone else' since when?

Forget next day or so...here's the show! NWA:TNA XPlosion 6th March 2004 Live from the TNA Asylum, in Nashville Tennesee Commentators: ‘The Professor’ Mike Tenay and ‘TNA Chief Executive’ Don Callis No sooner than the smoke from the PYRO~! has settled to kick off the show, and the music of Kyo Dai hits. As they make their way to the ring, Mike Tenay and Don Callis are at ringside ready to call the action. Tenay- Welcome to XPlosion! We're live from Nashville, and ready to kick off the show with some early action. Callis- Mike, with Quest For The Gold less than a month away, tension is running high. And, who better than me to exploit that for ratings...exactly what I've done tonight. Tenay- So that's why Raven's got the deck stacked against him tonight? Ratings? Callis- Well...no, I just plain don't like him. But this opening match...this is all about Quest For The Gold tension. Quest For The Gold Qualifying Match Kyo Dai (Yang and Sakoda) vs The New Church (Sinn and Slash) w/James Mitchell Not the best of starts. Sinn is not over. Sakoda is not over. Slash and Yang therefore had to try and carry this match as best as possible. Not to mention this was heel versus heel, which doesn't usually go down well. Yang was on good form tonight, but the other three less so. That said, it wasn't a bad match. Just...not very good. Yang and Sakoda seemingly played the heel role more than the New Church, but there was no orthodox hot tag. Instead a four man brawl broke out from nowhere. Yang landed a plancha on Slash, as meanwhile Sakoda and Sinn brawled in the ring. Sakoda hit a big time sidewalk slam on Sinn and went for the cover. James Mitchell suddenly jumped to the apron, and Sakoda was distracted...allowing Slash to roll in, and nail the Slash and Burn! The cover got three, and The New Church win through to the Quest For The Gold. Winners and qualifiers: The New Church by pinfall (Slash over Sakoda) in 7:03 3/4* (50, 32, 69) Notes: Akio debuted his new gimmick (Martial Arts), it got a positive response. Sakoda debuted his new gimmick (Enforcer), it got a positive response. Sinn debuted his new gimmick (Psycho), it got a positive response. Slash debuted his new gimmick (Psycho), it got a positive response. James Mitchell debuted his new gimmick (Weirdo). Tenay- A victory for The New Church...and they'll get a shot in the Quest For The Gold Match...but for Kyo Dai, that dream is gone. Callis- Don't feel too bad for them Mike...I had a little surprise I didn't tell those four about.... Tenay- A surprise? Callis- Yeah, a surprise. Slash and Sinn are in the Quest For The Gold...but the losers of the match have got themselves a Tag Title shot at Quest For The Gold in their contract. Tenay- And you didn't tell them that... Callis- Of course not. It's a surprise...you know, keep everyone happy. Tenay- Yeah, except the AMW who are now out of the Quest For The Gold Match. You're too much Don... Tenay is suddenly cut off, as AJ Styles' music hits, to a big pop from the crowd. Angrily the number one contender, with stiches clearly visable on his forehead, enters the ring and takes a microphone. Styles- Jarrett...you know why I'm out here. I'm out here because last week you saw fit to smash me in the face with your NWA Title belt. I've got 6 stitches in my god damn head because of you...but that will be nothing compared to the work the docs will have to do to you after I get done at Quest For The Gold! The crowd pop. Styles- But you know what...Jeff, I'm an impatient man. And those doctors need a little work to do. So...how about you bring your ass out here and face me in the ring like a man! Again the crowd cheer, as Styles waits. A few seconds pass, before finally Jarrett's music hits and the NWA Champion cautiously walks down the aisle. Styles however doesn't want to wait, rolling from the ring and attacking Jarrett on the rampway!!! Jarrett is in trouble as Styles attacks like a madman, throwing him into the steel railings as he moves Jarrett towards the ring. Jarrett eventually gets away and rolls into the ring, Styles following. Jarrett suddenly unwraps his title belt from his waist, waiting on Styles. As he rolls in, Jarrett swings with the belt...AJ ducks...and nails a superkick! Quickly Styles grabs the championship belt and look to nail Jarrett. Jeff however ducks the belt shot, and boots Styles in the gut. Pulling Styles in, Jarrett hoists him in the air...STYLES CLASH BY JARRETT!!! The crowd boo, as Jarrett laughs away to himself at what he just did. Styles is laid flat out, as Jarrett yells something towards him, before grabbing his belt and leaving the ring again. After a minute or so, the angry Styles storms out of the ring and to the back, obviously wanting some more of Jarrett. OR: 75 Callis- Will AJ Styles ever learn? You don't...mess...with Jeff. Tenay- Well Jarrett has got some physcological advantage now over Styles for sure, heading into Quest For The Gold. Callis- Certainly. Not to menton the wrestling advantage. Tenay- I wouldn't go that far... Tenay is interrupted again, as the curtains ripple and onto the stage appears...Jim Cornette! Upon seeing him the crowd start up a "Cornette" chant. Cornette- First of all I wanna thank ya'll for that welcome...it's great to be back in the NWA, the place where I have so many great memories of. It's nice to know you fans still have a little respect for me... Cheers from the crowd. Cornette- And that makes my decision to come back to my first home even more of a sweet one. But tonight I'm not out here to reminise about the past. The reason I'm back...it's to concentrate on the future. To continue my legacy in another century, in front of another generation. See, tonight I promised to introduce you all to the future NWA Champion of the world and that's exactly what I'm going to do. This man is a man I know very well, a man I have seen develop through his short career personally. I've been in this business for longer than I care to remember, and I've managed many men. I've helped Yokozuna to the WWF Championship, Owen Hart to his first WWF gold, The Midnight Express to NWA immortality, and right now helping The Briscoe Brothers remain the Ring of Honor Tag Team Champions. But this man, in my opinion, can surpass those accomplishments. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for the future of the NWA...as I present my latest protegé... “THE MACHINE”… ...DOUG... ...BASHAM!!! The crowd give Basham a mixed reaction, as he walks out from the back and shakes hands with Cornette. With an intense look he raises his arms in the air, with Cornette watching on smiling and applauding. OR: 82 Notes: Doug Basham debuted his new gimmick (No Gimmick Needed), it got a positive response. Doug Basham gained overness from this segment. Jim Cornette gained overness from this segment. Tenay- Can you believe that...Doug Basham!?! What a coo for Jim Cornette. Callis- And with Cornette's backing I wouldn't bet against Basham winning the Quest For The Gold Match and...well...I'd bet against him beating Jeff of course. Tenay- Or Styles... Callis- Mike, give it a rest...Styles cannot, should not and will not beat Jarrett! Six Man Tag Team Match Paul London and NWA Tag Team Champions America's Most Wanted (James Storm and Chris Harris) vs NWA X-Division Champion Chris Sabin and Red Shirt Security (Legend and Kevin Northcutt) A re-run of February 14th's main event, only with the Red Shirts replacing Kyo Dai...and also a chance to put London and Sabin in action before Quest For The Gold. A decent enough match, but a slightly lethargic crowd too. London started with Legend, but of course wanted some of Chris Sabin. Much like February 14th, the match revolved around the AMW and their tag team opposition, this time being the Red Shirts. Legend looked impressive again...he's been on top form recently, and put on the best matches of his career. Finally London got into the ring, and cleared house, which the crowd weren't as excited about as you'd hope they'd be. Eventually, as the AMW and the Red Shirts dealt with each other, Sabin and London were left to brawl. London hit a beautiful hurricanrana, and quickly went to the top rope...but got shoved off by Legend, landing throat first across the top rope. Sabin quickly rolled London into a pin...grabbing the ropes for leverage, to steal a cheap pinfall victory! Winners: Chris Sabin and Red Shirt Security by pinfall (Sabin over London) in 12:47 ** (67, 56, 78) Callis- And Sabin gets his win back! Tenay- With use of the ropes we might add! Callis- Ah, the ropes are there to be used Mike. Tenay- Not illegally they're not! And Sabin used the ropes illegally. What are you going to do about that, Mr Chief Executive? Callis- Hey, the referee's decision is final. What can I do? Except remind you what's next of course. Raven against Kid Kash and Abyss... Tenay- Raven HAS to win to get into the Quest For The Gold Match! Can he overcome the odds? ***MAIN EVENT*** Handicap Match, Quest For The Gold Qualification (Raven must win to qualify) Raven vs Kid Kash and Abyss As handicap matches go, this was top notch. Abyss and Kash having to tag in and out helped the flow of the match, and allowed Raven room to look strong for parts of the match. It was nearly over right at the beginning of the match, as Raven came close to Evenflowing Kash. However, he escaped. Abyss wore Raven down, Kash coming in sporadically when Abyss needed a rest. Raven however caught Kash with a snap Evenflow, which would have got the win had Abyss not broke the count. Raven quickly fought both men off, knocking Abyss to the outside eventually…before catching Kash coming off the top rope with a Complete Shot for a desperate cover…and a three count! Raven will advance to the Quest For The Gold Match! Winner and qualified: Raven by pinfall in 10:11 **1/4 (72, 66, 79) Tenay- Raven beats the odds!!! Raven beats the odds…and advances to the Quest For The Gold Match! Callis- Damnit…how did that happen!?! Tenay- Raven beat Kid Kash and Abyss, and you wouldn’t bet against Raven going on to win it all! That’s all we’ve got time for…we’ll see you all next week…goodbye! OR: 69- Down on the last two weeks...the opening match let this show down. Doug Basham and Jim Cornette debuting got the highest rated segment...the other two matches were solid, and Jarrett's confrontation with Styles went down well. Attendance: 3004 T.V Rating : 0.14

Any reason to say that, or are you just looking for attention... ...thought so.

Great stuff. Alan singing, Duran belt winning, Va'aiga lariating, Toxxic winning...me being a grade A jerk. Really enjoyable show.

You can still have a long Eddie/Brock matches with more than 4 other matches on the card. Plus Noble/Nidia isn't likely to go more than 5 minutes...and that's without a swerve re-get together like their last match. There's still room for another match on the current card. A Tag battle royal/turmoil for #1 contendership at Mania would be one option...WGTT, Bashams, F.B.I, A.P.A, Kyo Dai, London/Kidman, Cat/Lamont ( )