King Cucaracha

who represented the U.S.A, as did MARK 'MIZARK' HENRY

Sandman- Remember his surfer days? Me neither...well, except for the hideous ring attire. Raven- Scotty Flamingo anyone? Thought not. Blue Meanie- Hilarious in ECW and WWF. Blue Boy? Just not the same. Buff Bagwell- Never would have got over as Marcus Alexander Bagwell. I was tempted to say Luger too, but I loved his early 90's NWA title reign for some reason.

Well, I've just realised I can't use Red, Skipper, Punk, Spanky or Low Ki for the Quest For The Gold match...so I need some temporary cover. And his wage is really small considering. The next show should be up in the next day or so...providing I don't start my Wildchild (SWF) match early.

It's a house show in Japan. A similar show to the one Tajiri got a World Title shot, right? Anyone else think people are reading too much into all this?

I thought it was called the Cruiserweight Title now. Same here. Well...whatever, I'm still going to have a job on to come close to winning this. Awesome card anyway.

Thanks Flik. And yeah, Legend is SHOCKINGLY good on this RaveX update. I think he started out at #4 heel...but the match quality is the big surprise. Saiki's kinda the same, only less shockingly.

Isn't Juvi considered a TNA guy? I thought he was still working with them on and off. Plus I'm sure this AAA/TNA thing isn't over yet. Not with the AAA winning.

That surprised me too about Austin/Vince...although, I think it's on the Best Of Raw 2 extras. Not that that should matter I guess.

Man, Zack as a teacher...nice to see some cool people becoming teachers. Good luck to you man...I admire you for taking the job...teaching special needs kids must be hard at times, but I'm sure you can manage it. Again, good luck to you.

Month End News We made money this month, which is a pleasant occurance any time it happens. The money made from Living Today certainly helped in our successful month, making $1,300,624 in the end. A number of releases have recently taken place within the TNA, with some big names having to be let go. With the recent focus on those superstars signed to written contracts, D'Lo Brown has been left out of more shows than he would have liked. With no immediate plans to change that situation, D'Lo accepted a release from his contract after the last show. D'Lo left on good terms and there is the possibility of bringing him back in the future. Another man with Japanese commitments preventing him from signing a written contract Ekmo has also accepted a release due to lack of air time. The decision was made easier by Sonny Saiki's recent success in singles action. Also released were Chavo Guerrero Senior, who a use for could not really be found...and Vampiro, who was sick and tired of waiting for his turn in the spotlight. We wish all four men luck in their immedate future, and leave the door open for the future. In the meantime, two replacements have been found for the roster. Former WWE Tag Team Champion and OVW staleward Doug Basham completed talks with us on Sunday night, accepting a written contract for $31,000. To sign such a promising star to a written contract is good news for us, and we're happy to have Doug on board. The immediate plan is to hook him up with someone to carry the talking aspect of his game and help him develop. The other signing is another former WWE wrestler Matt Morgan. He signs with us on an open for just $15,000 per appearance...and will make unregular appearances for us...the first probably being the Quest For The Gold match. Being on an open contract, Morgan accepts he will not see much air time at the present time, but wants to join a company that can help him improve. On the staff end of hirings, two more ex WWEers join...this time, both referees. After the WWE's recent staff culling, both Brian Hebner and Mike Chioda were delighted to sign with the NWA:TNA so quickly. They'll make their refereeing debuts on the next episode of XPlosion. We're pleased with XPlosion so for in the graveyard slot...the first week with the later time getting the highest rating Urban America has had in that time range ever. Last week's show also provided a high viewing figure...although, not high in terms of other shows and companies, it is high for the channel itself. We're still in talks with other channels about gaining a second T.V show. WGN have been contacted, and they will consider our application...with an announcement expected at the end of the month. Recently impressing staff have been Ron Killings and Sonny Saiki. Their feud is heating up with both solid interviews and great matches, and both should do well in the coming months. February's Top 10 NWA Champion: Jeff Jarrett Jarrett retained his title at Living For Today, in the process defeating D'Lo Brown, Raven and AJ Styles. Since then, his only action saw him pinned by AJ Styles...but he's still the Champion. 1: AJ Styles Pinfall victories over Abyss and over the NWA Champion himself put AJ Styles at #1 in the rankings, and as such he's the number one contender...getting his title shot at Quest For The Gold. 2: Raven A solid month for Raven. Two victories over Legend, plus the handicap match victory...Raven is not out of the hunt for Jeff Jarrett yet, and should be a favourite for the Quest For The Gold Match. 3/4: Chris Harris and James Storm Joint placing for the 4 time NWA Tag Champions. They won the belts at Living For Today, and since then have been unbeaten, defending the belts victoriously against Kyo Dai 5: Paul London Fell in the six man tag match to Kid Kash. A big pinfall victory over Chris Sabin however followed, before he managed to win the X-Division #1 Contendership battle royal. He'll be going to Quest For The Gold to meet Sabin again. 6: Sonny Saiki After the impressive draw with Ron Killings, Saiki landed a victory over AAA legend The Latin Lover...and also became a thorn in Ron Killings' side. 7: Kid Kash Pinned Paul London in the six man tag match at Living For Today, and got to the last two of the X-Division battle royal. Couldn't prevent Styles and Raven winning the handicap match though. 8: The Amazing Red A great victory over K-Ness at Living For Today puts him in the top 10. Not been seen since due to Japanese commitments, but remains an NWA favourite. 9: Rene Dupree Debut victory over Julio Dinero was very impressive. A big future awaits. 10: Chris Sabin Was pinned by Paul London, and his only T.V win of the month came against Ron Killings under Sonny Saiki's 'unfair' refereeing. Still holds the X-Division Title however, and a place in the top 10. Match Of The Month Ron Killings vs Sonny Saiki, Living For Today PPV on February 7th

NWA:TNA XPlosion 28th February 2004 Live from the TNA Asylum, in Nashville Tennesee Commentators: ‘The Professor’ Mike Tenay and ‘TNA Chief Executive’ Don Callis The opening credits roll and pyro hits, as we're once again live and late in the NWA:TNA Asylum. The crowd are on their feet cheering wildly as the camera zooms around them. Meanwhile, already in the ring stands a bunch of NWA:TNA superstars for some reason... Tenay- Welcome...to XPlosion! Thank you all for staying up late with us here in the Asylum, as we are live for what promises to be another huge night. Mike Tenay alongside Don Callis, and Don...I hear we're expecting the World Champion's presense tonight. Callis- We are Tenay. We're also going to see AJ Styles get the beating he should have got last week in the main event...because I've put him up against the monster Abyss. Tenay- And do you care to explain why we've got 8 men in the ring... Callis- Mike, what better way to start tonight...that with an over the top rope, 10 man battle royal? And better yet...the winner gets an X-Division Title shot at Quest For The Gold... 10 Man Battle Royal for the #1 Contendership to the X-Division Title Entrants: Burchill, Matt Cappotelli, Julio Dinero, Rene Dupree, John Hennigan, Kid Kash, Paul London, Sakoda, Michael Shane and Yang London and Kash entered once the show came on the air...and the match was a brawl from the get-go. Yang and Sakoda tried to gang up for support, as did Hennigan and Cappotelli. It took nearly three minutes for the first elimination to come...although some came close before. The elimination came with Yang hitting a stiff kick on Cappotelli, but then charging...and getting backdropped HIGH over the ropes, and out by Matt's partner John Hennigan. Seconds later, the hurt Cappotelli was thrown out by London. Next out was Michael Shane, who got thrown out by Dinero. The match then slowed down for a while...until Dinero and Sakoda hit a double suplex on Burchill. As Dinero celebrated that, Dupree snuck up behind and threw Dinero out...just to add insult to last week's victory over him. Sakoda meanwhile threw Burchill out, and we were down to five. Kid Kash, who had stayed under the bottom rope clinging on for the match, finally started to get more involved. In the meantime, on the six minute mark Sakoda tried to throw Hennigan out, but the youngster countered, and threw Sakoda over...to complete a double elimination of Kyo Dai in the match. Order of Elimination: First Six 1st: Yang by John Hennigan in 2:45 2nd: Matt Cappotelli by Paul London in 2:57 3rd: Michael Shane by Julio Dinero in 3:40 4th: Julio Dinero by Rene Dupree in 5:23 5th: Burchill by Sakoda in 5:39 6th: Sakoda by John Hennigan in 6:02 The 'Final Four' were now left...John Hennigan, Rene Dupree, Kid Kash and Paul London. Dupree didn't last much longer as London backdropped him up and out. Kash took the advantage from here, clotheslining London up and over, but London managed to hang on. Kash then went to work on the young Hennigan, as London came back at him. A minute or so later, Hennigan was finally dumped out by London after getting hit with a Kash superkick. Kash and London were suddenly the final two left, and had an engaging exchange briefly. Kash skinned the cat to save himself at one point, before finally London managed to eliminate Kash, tipping him out after avoiding a spinning heel kick to win the battle royal! Order of Elimination: Final Four 7th: Rene Dupree by Paul London in 6:49 8th: John Hennigan by Paul London in 8:07 9th: Kid Kash by Paul London in 11:31 Winner and #1 Contender to the X-Division Title: Paul London in 11:31 * (58, 47, 70) Tenay- London wins, and London is now heading towards Quest For The Gold to face Chris Sabin for the X Division Title! Callis- And he has me to thank... Tenay- Well, London has himself to thank too. He does already hold a victory over Sabin this month... Callis- Who made the match? Tenay- What? You did...but London...look, forget it. We're going up to the ring again...because your buddy Erik Watts is about to try and settle a brewing war between Sonny Saiki and Ron Killings. Callis- Let's hope they tear each other...and Watts...apart. As we cut to the ring, Erik Watts is alread standing in the 'set' of Watts Cooking, getting a great reaction from the crowd. Watts- Welcome...to 'Watts Cooking?', where tonight I have a job to do. An important job. See, a few weeks ago when NWA:TNA presented Living For Today...one of the feature match-ups was between Sonny Saiki and Ron Killings. It was a great match between two great athletes...which, sadly, ended in a double disqualification as tempers flared. Killings extended his hand to Saiki on that night...only to get attacked. Since then, Sonny has cost Ron Killings the X-Division Title, Killings has attacked Sonny with a steel chair...it needs to stop. I don't want two of my prized assets to be fighting like this. So...right now, I'd like to call one of those men to the ring to settle this. And that man...is Sonny Saiki! The crowd boo, as Saiki struts his way down the ramp, a big grin on his face. He enteres the ring, as Watts extends his hand...before, thinking better of it and pulling it away in a funny moment. Watts- Right...now, ladies and gentlemen...please welcome Ron...KILLINGS!!! Killings' music hits, and the crowd cheer...but there's no Killings. Meanwhile, Sonny has a mic. Saiki- Oh well. Face it Erik...Killings is afraid to come out here. He doesn't want to come anywhere near me, because he's afraid of me. He's afraid of what I could do to him. Watts- Ron...if you're back there, ple... Saiki- Didn't you hear me Watts? He's afraid. He's scared. He knows that Sonny Saiki is just too sweet to beat. And that's why he's sitting in the back, a huge streak of yellow down his back, quivering at the thought of fighting me. Suddenly, Saiki stops as the crowd cheer...Killings finally walking out to the ring, looking particularly angry. Killings rolls into the ring, and immediately goes after Saiki...but Watts steps in between them. Watts- I didn't call you out here to fight. Ron...back off. I came out here so you two could end this feuding before it become a full scale war. You guys are better than this... Saiki- Oh...so I'm 'better than this' now am I? Well, then where is my World Title shot? This no talent WWF reject comes into the TNA, and gets a World Title shot...everyone thinks that's fantastic. Whereas I win the X-Division Title, and get totally overshadowed. So? Where's my recognition? Where's my respect. I'm better than Mr Kwik over here...and yet, I don't get a World Title shot or... Killings grabs the mic off Saiki. Killings- Listen Sonny boy. You ain't got no World Title shot because you don't deserve one! Watts- Sonny. Ron. Please...calm down. First, you two can get your shot at the World Title...if you win the Quest For The Gold Match that is. As of now you're officialy entered. And secondly...you have respect Sonny. But you lost a lot when you attacked Ron...which is why, I want you two to forget all that...and shake hands. Killings- You know Erik...fine. I'll be the better man and sha... Saiki with a cheapshot! Killings falls to the mat, as Saiki launches forward, jumping onto him with a flurry of rights. Watts tries to pull Saiki off, but gets shoved away...as the brawl continues to the outside. Watts just watched on desperately, as Saiki and Killings brawl up the aisle, and to the back. OR: 79 Notes: Sonny Siaki gained overness from this segment. Erik Watts gained overness from this segment. Callis- Well, so much for Watts’ stepping in to help. Tenay- This battle between Ron Killings and Sonny Saiki is a lot more personal than Erik Watts first thought it seems… Callis- Erik Watts was never really a natural ‘leader’ anyway…but I think it’ll take a while for this Killings/Saiki issue to be settled. Hardcore Rules Match Raven vs Legend A surprisingly enjoyable match…the hardcore rules to step his game up a notch, and also got the crowd behind it. Not too weapon heavy, it was instead concentrated on intensity. Legend was nearly always on the back foot, Raven’s ECW experience helping him on his way. After Legend tried to use a chair to his advantage, Raven used a Singapore cane to regain control, a cane assisted russian legsweep getting a nearfall. Legend again grabbed the chair, a vile shot with the steel putting Raven down briefly. But, not long after Raven managed to float over a Legend powerslam attempt…waiting for Legend to turn before hitting a boot to the gut and drilling Legend with the Evenflow on the steel chair! Raven hooks the leg, and makes the cover to get three count. Winner: Raven by pinfall in 6:27 *3/4 (75, 78, 71) Tenay- Raven proving himself to be the Prince of Hardcore once more. Legend never stood a chance… Callis- What do you mean ‘never stood a chance’? Tenay- Well, you saw the look in Raven’s eyes. He was on a mission tonight…and I think he accomplished it. Callis- True, but Legend is still no slouch. Meanwhile, Jeff Jarrett is backstage in his locker room sat on a chair with his NWA Title over his shoulder. Looking up at the camera, it's obvious what's on Jarrett's mind. Jarrett- AJ Styles...I bet you're feeling pretty pleased with yourself right about now, ain't ya? You're strutting around telling everyone that'll listen about how you beat me last week. Claiming to be the next NWA Champion no doubt. Let's face facts AJ...you beat me in a handicap match. A handicap match where you spent more than half the time just standing on the apron. Yeah, you pinned me. I'll admit it. But who's holding this belt? Who's the champion? Who beat you, one on one, man to man to win this belt in the first place? Me Styles. Me. Enjoy this time on top while you can, because next month you and me will go one on one once more. At Quest for the Gold I'm givin' you another shot at this here belt. Not because you deserve it...but because I have to. But rest assured AJ...this'll be your last shot at my belt for a long time if I have any say in the matter. I've proven time and time before that I'm better than you. And to be honest I'm getting sick and tired of it. If you can't beat me on March 24th, then you're going to have to face up to the fact...I'm the champion, and you're not. And the fact that I'm the better man. Jarrett stops for a moment. Jarrett- In the next few weeks we'll see just how good you are AJ. I've got a few tests lined up for ya between now and Quest For The Gold I promise you. Starting tonight with Abyss. Who I've asked personally to weaken you up a little before Quest For The Gold. And AJ...he's a monster, so I suggest you watch yourself very closely tonight kid. Very closely indeed... OR: 79 Tenay- What's that supposed to mean? Is Jeff Jarrett planning a sneak attack tonight...I sure wouldn't put it past him. Callis- Mike, what is with you? Tenay- What? Callis- Casting aspersions on everyone. Legend, Jeff Jarrett… Tenay- You… Callis- Me…HEY! ***MAIN EVENT*** Abyss vs AJ Styles The main event, and a good match. These two men gave a lot of effort and it paid off with the crowd enjoying it too. Abyss threw Styles about impressively, Styles combating it with some high flying maneuvers. The match was back and forth throughout, the main turning point coming when Abyss threw Styles into the ring post. Styles managed to fight back though, and almost shocked Abyss with a roll-up late on. As the two started throwing wild right hands, the referee caught an errant elbow to the face from Styles which seemingly knocked him out. Abyss quickly capitalised with a sidewalk slam, before going to the outside and grabbing a steel chair! The crowd started booing, but their reaction changed to cheers as Raven suddenly ran down the aisle...and before Abyss could powerbomb Styles onto the chair, Raven slid in and Evenflowed Abyss! Styles rolled into a cover, as Raven revived the ref...1...2...3, and Styles wins again. After the match, Raven rolled back into the ring and started to stomp away on Abyss, who rolled from the ring. Raven followed and a brawl began through the crowd, as suddenly from nowhere Jeff Jarrett rolled into the ring. Styles was busy celebrating, and didn't see Jarrett behind him until it was too late...and he smashed Styles in the face with the NWA Championship belt! The crowd booed wildly, as Jarrett then picked the belt up, and held it high in the air...while Styles laid flat out on the mat, blood slowly begin to seep from a wound on his forehead. Winner: AJ Styles by pinfall in 12:47 **1/4 (71, 64, 79) Tenay- For God's sake...Jeff Jarrett just laid the number one contender out. And we may need some help for Styles. Callis- That's what you get for messing with the NWA Champion! Tenay- This is ridiculous. AJ Styles has been busted wide open by our NWA Champion...and we've got to go. We'll see you next week on XPlosion...now can we get some help out here please? OR: 72- Another 72 rating…two great matches and the two solid segments, plus a battle royal which can be kindly described as 'better than most'. Attendance: 3005 T.V Rating : 0.15

*Remembers the last time that happened* *laughs*

Good job this woman didn't see that Lingerie Bowl that was running against the 'Super' version, or this'd probably be a double suit. Just a quick question... I'm no lawyer, so bear with me...if she wins, wouldn't the winnings have to be spread amongst all Americans if it's filed on behalf of them? If not, who would any winnings go to? Surely if it were to go to this woman, she'd have to have suffered some sort of physcological or physical damage for her to win? So, yeah, this is dumb.

So, if she actually does show up...how long before she demands the World Title, and ends up out the door again like she did with the WWE.

It's the RIGHT brake light that doesn't work, and suspension is overrated. Just think of it as a Low Rider man. Plus, it could be worse. You could be riding in the trunk. Megan's getting sick of it... Hey, she can ride up with me if she wants! HOT DAMN! And...err...about that left brakelight. When was the last time you checked it?

Austin's still over though. That's a redeeming point. The only one, yes. But one nonetheless. Well, that and driving that four wheeler around. That time he crashed into the ring I laughed my ass off. That has to be a positive.

Hit the road gramps. In all seriousness, I try not to think about growing old and stuff...hell, I'm not 17 till June and I'm already fretting about time going so quickly around me. Seriously...it's February already, and that scares me. Growing old scares me. As long as I'm simliar to now when I'm old, and healthy, that suits me just fine.

Meh, I hardly ever throw up. Last time was probably a good few years ago where I went to a Burger King (McDonalds lyte, only with better nuggets.) Usually I don't bother with burgers from McD's or BK...heard way too many bad stories, plus I'm not a big fan of the whole 'flame grilled, dump a heap of stuff on top like gherkins which I hate and then leave it sitting around for hours' thing to be honest. But this time was different. For one, there was no gherkins or anything on the burger...just bacon and cheese. In hindsight, the burger seemed colder than usual...but, I didn't think too much of it and just ate it. Didn't think much of it at first. Anyway, the friend I was with had these apple things...they were like creamed apple in this batter stuff. I had a couple, even though I didn't like them that much. Soon as I got back home, started feeling ill. Lost all the energy I had within an hour or two, and I couldn't move from the sofa after a while. Which was a bugger seeing as I suddenly needed to throw up. I held it in for a while, but you feel it churning inside you and after a while I just had to haul myself up, stagger really slowly up to the bathroom...just about made it in time. Had to have a full week off school cause I kept throwing up. Probably should have tried to sue. I mean seriously, I've been scarred for life...just thinking about those apple things gives me this sickly feeling now. Anyway, now I just steer clear of burgers from there and have whatever else is on offer...or just find a KFC or something.

Foley or not, Hurricane or Rosey main eventing=ratings drop. Orton main eventing wasn't the problem. Was there even a pre announced match this week? Plus it was a post-post PPV show. Ratings usually go down. Plus, since when did RVD become a ratings draw? And the reason 'he can't draw ratings without Foley' is because Foley is a bigger ratings draw than Orton (no shock there). But, hey...It still must be Orton's fault musn't it.

For those who don't yet know...from the Wrestling Channel's website. The Wrestling Channel... NOAH tommorow. Highlights from browsing include Saturday's TNA show, Part 1 being described as featuring the Super X Tournament and FWA Vendetta part 1 on Wednesday. Other promotions than these three include MLW, ROH, CZW and IWW. It runs through February, and having missed most of the December tests, I am currently smiling smugly at the prospect of this.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I like Chavo. But I meant more 'why not Noble' or 'why not Tajiri' who have been on top already recently. Hell, also 'why not Malenko when he came in'. It just seems weird he starts this off with Chavo right now when Chavo has just come off the feud with Eddie, which for all the build has seemingly ended in less than a month than the payoff came about.

Less spots is a good thing if it keeps people interested. That's part of the reason Red and some other high fliers go stale so quick. If you're see corkscrew planchas and the like week in week out, it becomes just another move like the german suplex or the Rude Awakening style neckbreaker. When someone busts out a big move, people are more likely to pop if it's a rare occurence. I mean, look at the HIAC Match. They had to tone that down because people wanted more and more dangerous roof bumps after the Shawn/Foley ones. Along came Bossman/Taker, which was utter tripe anyway, but a roof bump was what the crowd wanted. So the WWE had to calm it down before people were wanting more and more bumps that carried higher and higher injuries rates. Same for the Hardcore division. 1989...a chair shot would near enough kill a guy. 1998...a chair shot would still pop the crowd. 2000...who hadn't been hit with a chair shot. It grew stale. The cruiser division's different of course...but, still, it doesn't hurt to tone it down to get fans more into the slower, technical style of cruiser wrestling. As far as Vince sees it, less cruiser super moves will mean less critisism of slower workers like Trips, and may even get fans more educated on technical wrestlers like Benoit. And it's not like the cruiser division NEEDS too many spots. ROH has proved technical cruisers can put on great matches still. In ECW, you had Malenko/Guerreros awesome matches, and to a lesser extent on technical and quality stakes Crazy/Tajiri. This should be a good thing. Why they're building it on Chavo I'm not sure.

Well...that just about seals it then.

Well, that's obviously Spike's job...he's got to make the ends meet somehow. What with all those dealers to pay off.