King Cucaracha

AH! This is annoying the hell out of me. I'm on my TNA Game... ...link in the sig, click, reply, etc... ...and I dropped the weekly PPVs, hoping to turn XPlosion into a big weekly T.V show. My first show, I get a freaking 0.01 rating because of the battle with Velocity. So I drop myself down to graveyard to avoid that happening again, get a 0.16 for the next show...go back up, but Urban America won't let me go above a late evening(direct comp with Velocity) spot. So I contact another company about a T.V deal, and they say they're not looking for programming right now. I've sent one off to WGN, but if they don't accept then I'm running on monthly PPVs and one graveyard show...and I'm slowly losing PI. Anyone know any T.V companies that'll give me a show, or any way to compete with Velocity? Or anything that can help me?

January 11th A little nervously I swung the office door open...knowing this couldn't be good news. You're never called to your boss' office for good news. There was Jerry sitting at his desk...smiling? Was it a happy smile...and why was he happy. By now I was getting gradually more nervous. Something told me this wasn't good. I wasn't exactly comfortable in meetings in the past. This was much worse. Jerry however seemed contented enough to allow me to sit down. Jerry- Well...we've got some good news... Well, that was a relief. Jerry- We made a lot of money from the PPV, which I'm very pleased about. If this goes on, then at the end of the month...we'll be able to consider a big name signing. Smiling, I started to relax...a little too soon. Jerry- The bad news is we got KILLED in the ratings by WWE Velocity. They got a 4.12 rating...we could only manage a 0.01. Me- That's...that's not good, is it. Jerry- Ha ha! No, it's not good. We've had to move the show down to a later time-slot to avoid the same result next week. It may not give you as much time to work with, but we'll more get more viewers on the graveyard slot than we will head to head with the WWE right now. Other than that...it wasn't a bad show. Me- Thanks, it should be better this week though. I've got A.J Styles vs Chris Daniels planned, an... Jerry- Ah. I was going to mention something to you about our written contracters. See...we have quite a lot of them. And with the reduced time to work with on the show now, we don't have much space to put vast amounts of stars on. So I was going to suggest you only use those people on written contracts as much as possible. Which means... Me- No Daniels. Right. Ok...this was suddenly going badly. Back came the sinking feeling, as everything started to sink in. Jerry- I'll talk to Chris and the other guys on open contracts. Unless, you really want to use him. I mean...it's just a suggestion. Me- No...you're right Jerry. We need to get the most for our money out of the written deals. Jerry- Yes. Speaking of deals, I've been talking to various networks about another T.V deal. We should know by the end of the month if we're going to get one. Me- Right. Man, this job suddenly didn't look so appealing after all. Jerry- Also, the writers have been telling me that Slash's gimmick isn't working out for him, so that may need changing soon. Me- Right. Jerry- Besides these troubles...you're doing a pretty good job. I'm told we're about $3,000,000 in the black...which is more than pleasing to know. Keep this up and we'll be able to go Global sooner than we had predicted. Me- Let's hope so.

Ban. And should this thread be in WWE? Isn't Nash gone now? Yeah, what Thumbtack said. Wishing death on someone is an automatic ban still, right?

Then he (Orton) is dumber than i thought, bitch. Yet, he (Orton) still looks like a genius when compared to you. Are you Ghettoho's BUTT buddy? That's why you are defending him? Good comeback. You proved BionicRednecks point, and made your own seem pointless in one go.

Yeah....right. What a tough guy. Guess he's trying to still make people believe he's INTENSE. Fucking poser. Wow, that made no sense at all. Did Nash stab someone before? "He ruined WCW and it came back to haunt him via stabbing" And what's the poser comment all about? He had long hair. Long hair obviously equals poser to whoever said that.

Randy Orton is white. He got heat this past Monday. It's been said like 1,000 times that Orton gets no heat. He got heat last week and you people denied he got any reaction. Eric Bishoff: and Randy Orton :Boo: Orton enters ring. :Boo: He got a reaction twice last week. Whine about someone that hasn't got any heat since their debut. Someone needs to learn to take a joke........jeez lighten up. Oh and about the Benoit picture joke..........I uhh........don't get it. Oh god...it's the Raw belt. The 'fake' belt. Or rather, it isn't., it's the WCW belt...but some people still see them as the same It's supposed to be fake. There's a substance that's used in place of gold by dodgy dealers, which once rubbed too much will rub off green on your fingers. Teaches me for thinking about a joke I guess. I should have just used something like HHH sucks.

Please, no baseball references. Let's not go down THAT road. It seems you posted here just to complain about the thread. How does that make you different than some smarks who are too critical of WWE? You could make the comparison that TSM is WWE while the detractors are the angry smarks. What exactly have YOU personally done to improve the WWE folder (besides complaining, that is)? I will admit some posters are far too negative here (especially in the WWE folder). But it greatly annoys me when people just post there to deficate on the folder and the forum itself. These are the guys who tell everyone to "change the channel if you don't like it." Yet they post at a forum they hate. That's all I have to say about the matter. Carry on. "It seems you posted here just to complain about the thread." With all due respect...DUH! I understand who you're complaining at, but at the same time, generalising 'anti-smarks' will bring in a lot more people. I'm supposedly an 'anti-smark' because I don't have the same opinion has most people. I realise that you're moaning at the controversialist ones, but still...gerneralising people doesn't help. Generalising smarks, which I tend to do, isn't good too...not all 'smarks' think Benoit would be a better champion than Eddie, for example. As for changing the folder...I think that's beyond one person's reach. I mean, I've tried putting sensible opinions across on subjects, and then read 5 posts after it ignoring them for 'Orton should be jobbing on Heat...oh wait, he has no heat, so it wouldn't work, so fire him.' And after all...this is one thread. The number of Orton threads...two a week? Three a week. And then there's the threads complaining about Benoit's Wrestlemania World Title shot. That's about double the Orton ones. But, yes...I see your point. I see who you're unhappy at, but I'm sure there's others who just see 'no Orton bitching' and label someone an anti-smark, because the definition of 'smark' is becoming more and more AS style extreme by the month.

I'm pretty sure his neck is bigger than your leg. Well...I do have pretty fat legs...but that's besides the point. By the way, the above and the previous post were actually sarcastic...you know, incase anyone actually thought I was bashing Benoit for being small. I'm sure some people would. You know, just to stir up 'controversy'. Swing an' a miss buddy. I posted in this thread because I wanted to, it's not that I don't 'like' it...there no like or dislike about it anymore, because it's so boringly typical of this board nowadays...and despite being an 'anti-smark', I can't remember EVER telling anyone to leave if they don't like something. I think I've said 'If you don't like Orton, maybe you should turn over so the ratings will go down' before. Does that count, oh mighty one?

What the fuck is this green stuff on my ha... ...aw crap, I knew I should have stayed on Smackdown.

Post Event News… Our battles with the other none shows was too close to call...apart from Velocity. The head to head competition is taking away viewers. After requesting a change of time slot with Urban America, the only decision we could make was to drop down to a graveyard position. With competition ruining our ratings, that is the course we'll take to avoid the competition for now. In conjuction with this, a promo tape has been sent out to another of the channels, in a hope of securing another T.V deal on a less competitive time slot.

Cheers guys, glad you're enjoying it... NWA:TNA XPlosion 14th February 2004 Live from the TNA Asylum, in Nashville Tennesee Commentators: ‘The Professor’ Mike Tenay and ‘TNA Chief Executive’ Don Callis After the opening credits, the pyros and the rest XPlosion opens up live in Nashville. Mike Tenay is at ringside, with the Chief Exec himself Don Callis. Tenay- Welcome to XPlosion, live here from the TNA Asylum. And tonight is the fallout from "Living For Today"...we've got new Tag Team Champions, they'll be here tonight... Callis- But we DON'T have a new World Champion. The Chosen One is still the Chosen champion. He'll be here tonight. Tenay- And what's this I'm hearing about you accepting to be on Erik Watts' new talk segment? Callis- Michael, Michael...there's some gloating to be done. And I want to do it to Watts' face tonight. Suddenly, the music of Paul London hits and the man himself walks out clearly not in a good mood. Rolling into the ring he demands a microphone, turning back to the entrance immediately. London- Chris Sabin...you've got some explaining to do, and I want you to give me answers to some questions...right now! London waits...until suddenly Sabin comes out, to a mixed reaction from the crowd. London- So... Sabin- Listen London. Paul. I know you're angry about what happened last week. And...I know I have some explaining to do to you. I realise that. First of all, I just want to say... Sabin suddenly nails a boot to the gut from nowhere...and hits the Future Shock! The crowd are in shock for moment, before realising what's just happened, and booing Sabin wildly. Sabin- I just want to say that it was me who should have gotten that WWE contract. It was me who should have been the number one contender to the ROH Title. ME who should have got the recognition...not you. Me. I'm the X-Division Champion. The best junior heavyweight wrestler in this company. And I'll be damned if you and your little buddy are going to waltz in here and try to take my belt. Sabin throws down the microphone and storms off, as the crowd boo him on his way. OR: 52 Notes: Chris Sabin's turn was completed, and he is now a heel. Chris Sabin gained overness from this turn. Tenay- It sounds to me like Chris Sabin is a little jealous of Paul London. Callis- Nonsense Mike. Chris Sabin is the X-Division Champion. Not Paul London. Chris Sabin. If anything, London is jealous of Sabin! Tenay- How the hell do you make that out? Callis- London obviously came to TNA to take Sabin's belt. Chris said so himself...that consitutes jealusy to me. Tenay- You're just saying that because Sabin helped your 'boys' win last week. And speaking of your 'boys', we've got Legend coming up...but Don, he's got to face Raven! Callis- Tonight Legend is going to show the world something...I have a feeling this will be the beginning of Legend's future legendary status. Raven vs Legend A real brawl between these two men, which the crowd were red hot into. The action was also surprisingly enjoyable, the mix of the two made for an entertaining, if a little short match. Raven used his experience to dominate the match, and rally against Legend's continually shady tactics. After blocking an avalanche in the corner towards the end, Raven caught Legend with the Evenflow from out of nowhere, for a comprehensive victory. But the action was far from over, as another TNA Management member Abyss rolled in...nailing Raven with the Black Hole. Raven was left laying, as Abyss helped Legend to the back. Winner: Raven by pinfall in 6:29 *3/4 (75, 78, 70) Callis- YES! Raven has just been decimated...and I for one Mike enjoyed it. Tenay- I guess that was your idea... Callis- I had no idea that was going to happen, I promise you. Tenay- Yeah...yeah right. Let's go back to Goldylocks with the NWA Champion... Callis- Oh, let's! Goldylocks- Jeff Jarrett... The crowd boo, as Jarrett steps into view on the big screen, NWA Title belt over his shoulder. Goldylocks- ...last week at Living For Today, you overcame the threat of your three biggest rivals in one match...and retained your NWA World Championship. How do you feel... Jarrett- I'd like to know how you feel...but that's another story for another day Goldy. How do I feel? Well, I guess I should have expected such a stupid question from Erik Watts' 'valet'...if that's what you'd call yourself. How do you think I feel Goldy. I feel great! I proved last week that without a shadow of a doubt that I'm the champion...the best wrestler in the NWA today...and the man nobody can beat. You know, Erik Watts wants to try and take that title from me? Fine. But I want to ask Watts how it feels. How it feels to know that even with the top three challengers to my belt in the NWA:TNA against me, I still won that match. I still retained my title. His best laid plans couldn't prise this gold from my fingers! Clearly getting tired of Jarrett's cockyness, Goldylocks stares off into the distance through this...before finally interrupting. Goldylocks- And any response to the claims you cheate... Jarrett- Cheated? Listen lady...in that ring, and for this title...you do what you gotta do to win the gold. AJ Styles would have done the same thing in my position. Hell, he attacked me before the match. Everyone may have forgotten that...I haven't. AJ Styles had better realise that you don't mess with the champ. I have not, and will not, forgotten your actions. And believe me AJ, they will not go unpunished. With a disingenuous smile Jarrett walks off, leaving Goldylocks looking on sneering. OR: 80% Callis- Man, has this been a great show or what? Raven getting destroyed by Abyss...and a word from the champ. And hell, we've still got me humiliating Erik Watts to come! Tenay- We'll see about that. Folks, up next we see the debut of The Latin Lover...who has been a regular with AAA down in Mexico for nearly ten years. Tonight he returns to American screens for the first time since Worlds Collide... Callis- But he's up against a younger, more athletic Sonny Saiki. Tenay- Latin Lover is still athletic Don. He's a former stripper down in Mexico, he... Callis- I'm not going to ask how you know that Mike... Latin Lover vs Sonny Siaki For two men with both mis-match of styles, and not the most renowned wrestling skills, this wasn't too bad. Saiki, who was impressive last week on the PPV, dominated with some great offense...Lover guiding the younger Saiki through the match well. Lover however has lost a step since World's Collide when he was last widely seen. Not unlike Konnan I suppose. The match ended when a surprisingly popular Lover caught Saiki with a roll-up, only for Saiki to counter...grabbing the ropes to help him get the three count. No sooner had the match finished than Ron Killings sprinted down the aisle with a steel chair, and CRACKED it across Saiki's back. Another shot sent Saiki reeling, and running as Killings chased after him...looking for retirbution after last week's incident. Winner: Sonny Saiki by pinfall in 5:27 *1/2 (62, 50, 75) Tenay- This situation between Sonny Saiki and Ron Killings is obviously FAR from over! Callis- Good god Mike, Ron Killings came out here like a madman! Tenay- Well, he feels disrespected. He offered his hand to Sonny Saiki last week, after that double DQ...and Saiki cheapsho... Callis- Look, can this wait until later? Because look up in the ring. They're setting things up for Watts' little talk...and guess what Mike...I'm ready to humiliate Erik Watts. As soon as the set was ready...the set basically being a dark blue carpet and a couple of stools...Erik Watts came out to a great reaction from the crowd. As he got to the ring, Callis decided not to wait for any introductions or requests, and entered the ring himself...cockily sitting on one of the stools before Watts even gets into the ring. Callis- You...er...you wanted to talk Erik? Watts- You know Don, you're very astute. See that's why I commissioned myself a talk show segment...to talk. And yeah Don, I want to talk to you. I want to talk to you about... Callis suddenly stands up, and holds up his hand to stop Watts. Callis- Erik, let's talk about what I want to talk about shall we. About how last week...in this very arena I presented Living For Today. I presented the NWA:TNA fans with a great night of action. Me. Your sole contribution, which was booking Jeff Jarrett into a corner...it failed. Miserably. Jeff Jarrett is still the World Champion, while you... Callis pokes Watts in the chest, much to his surprise. Callis- You were left with egg on your face. Now, my question to you is... Watts- Hold up one second here Don. Now, this is my segment. So I'll ask the questions. And my first question is...what do you have to say to this... Watts points up to the big screen, as a replay of Jarrett winning the four corners match plays...focusing on the use of the tights. As the video ends, Callis starts to stammer...as Watts grabs his microphone, and throws it out of the ring to a pop. Watts- My segment...my rules. You talk when I want you to talk. Don, you saw it. I saw it. Jeff used the tights to win. Now, surely a true champion would have won fairly? Callis- Well, Jeff ha... Watts pulls the microphone away from Callis, who looks slightly POed as Watts tries his best not to smile. Watts- Yes, a true champion would have won fairly. Which begs the question...is Jeff Jarrett a true champion. Callis- Of cour... Watts- See...in my opinion, he's not. He took on three men. And won, I will admit that. But he had to break the rules to do so, which I don't think s very fair...do you Don. Callis- I thi... Watts- Now, if this was your segment...I'd care about what you thought. But, it's not...so, we won't hear what you think. Callis is fuming now, as the crowd are loving this. Watts- See, in my opinion...AJ Styles deserves some retribution. Don't you agree? Callis- No, I do... Watts- Of course you do! That's why I think next month, when NWA:TNA goes back live on Pay Per View and presents , I think AJ Styles deserves a fair rematch. Don't you agree Donald... Callis- Listen here Watts...if you pull that microphone away from me when I'm talking once more, I'm going to ki... Watts- So, that's settled. It's J...E...Double F...J...A...Double R...E...Double T. Taking on A...J...St... BAM! Watts turns around, and gets slapped by Callis!!! Callis lunges forward and tries to take Watts down with more wild blows, but Watts catches him...and spinebusters Callis, before firing away with rights of his own. The crowd are going crazy as quickly referees and officials swarm the ring, trying to seperate the two...eventually doing so by pulling Watts from the ring. Callis meanwhile is hurt, and pulled from the ring too... OR: 78 Notes: Erik Watts gained overness from this segment. Don Callis gained overness from this segment. Tenay- I don't think that was what Don expected! And luckily for me, that means Don...is gone! We however still have the main event to come...Sabin, Akio and Sakoda taking on London and the America's Most Wanted. After what happened earlier tonight, Paul London is going to be out for retribution! ***MAIN EVENT*** Six Man Tag Team Match X-Division Champion Chris Sabin, Akio and Sakoda vs Paul London and NWA Tag Team Champions America's Most Wanted Right from the start, London wanted Sabin...but the feeling wasn't mutual. For the first three quarters of the match, it was all AMW vs Kyo Dai. The two teams put on a decent enough showing, but nothing spectacular. Eventually Sabin came in against Harris, taunting London as he worked 'The Wildcat' over. Still, whenever London came in, Sabin was quick to scoot off. By the time Harris tagged out, it was too late...Kyo Dai and AMW brawled to the outside, leaving Sabin and London alone. That lasted a minute or so, before AMW came in...and hit the Death Sentence on Sabin. Akio and Sakoda quickly cleared them from the ring...leaving London free to climb to the top, hitt he London Calling, and get the 3 count on the X-Division Champion! Winners: Paul London and America's Most Wanted by pinfall in 7:49 *3/4 (62, 47, 78) Tenay- Paul London did it! He beat the X-Division Champion...he pinned the champion. Chris Sabin suddenly isn't looking like the 'best junior heavyweight in the company' anymore! We've got to go...thank you for joining us on XPlosion...we'll see you next week! OR: 67%- Not the greatest show, but by no means 'bad'. No stand-out matches, but the Jarrett interview and Callis/Watts segment saved this show. Attendance: 3005 T.V Rating : 0.01

***SWF Clusterfuck*** February First…Two Thousand and Four. The veteran collides… …with the newbie… Cue: “Only The Strong” by Flaw “They say...he’s too young...too naive” Landon Maddix vs. Todd Royal, Bible on a Pole…Landon grabs the good book, and wins the T.V Title. “They say…he’s just a ‘junior’” Maddix hitting a modified jawbreaker off the top rope on Aecas, and defeating him. “They say…he doesn’t have the experience.” Maddix winning the European Title from Todd… …and again from Alan Clark. “They say he is the future…” Spike tapping out to the Wrath of Todd from Maddix. …but not the present.” Jacob Helmsley getting put through a table with a backdrop over the ropes by Maddix. “They say…he’s yet to achieve anything of note.” Maddix defeating Alan Clark, and celebrating with his two championship belts. “They say…he doesn’t stand a chance?” A shot of Andrew Blackwell, holding the SWF US Championship aloft in the air… …which is quickly replaced by a smiling one of Landon Maddix. “You know what they also say…” Maddix states with a grin on his face, raising both of his JL Title Belts to camera height. “They say…“miracles can happen”. And hey, who’s more likely to receive a miracle…than a Disciple?” CLUSTERFUCK 2004. ON THIS NIGHT… …MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN!

What the hell does that make me then?

(Call me slow, but I've only just seen this.) OMG WTF!?! I paid good money for that woman. And you come along and try to ruin my planned evening of 'fun'? Damn you. Oh, and kudos for using my catchphrase at the end. Now, Rando...man, if you could maybe have HVT get bitch slapped out of the CF by HSP...I would be most pleased.

In a way it is ... if Regal concentrates more on the mat work that starts matches off in Japan rather than the big bombs they throw in at the end. Certain British wrestlers like Doug Williams for instance also has a style that would work in WWE now since his most notable impact stuff is the Chaos Theory roll through German and a tornado DDT and the rest is a whole lot of mat stuff. generalization of the skills of Doug Williams> Burchill would get over big in the WWE methinks. For a guy that size (roughly Rhyno's size...maybe a little taller) to hit standing moonsaults and SSPs...that'd be something. Regal at 224 pounds is surreal to think of...I mean, that makes him a WWE weight class crusierweight. If he's got the Japan style sorted, it should be cool to see him back.

I think the real question is why is there a picture of Randy Orton BUTT naked except a towel floating around the internet, how did it get there, and WHY GOD WHY DID ONE OF US HAVE TO FINE IT AND PUT IT IN THEIR SIG!!! I would say something like 'Orton sucks' or 'He's gone down in my estimation'...but with that picture, both of those seem a bit too risqué.

Well, yeah...if someone did that... ...although, Benoit is small.

An 'anti-smark' thread. How deliciously elitist. So you're an anti-smark for not agreeing with people. And some people wonder why the WWE folder is seen as shit. And how do you know why people post something and why they don't. If I were to post a thread that's not negative about Orton, I wouldn't be doing it to rile people up. I'd do it because it'd be my opinion. That's because we get thread after thread of 'Orton fucked up', and then when Eddie Guerrero supposedly botches three moves in a match, and one thread is created...for every legitimate point about Eddie deserving le-way, there's an over-smark whining about how Eddie is some sort of messiah. Man, if you're part of the 'intelligent non-anti-smarks', I'm glad people see me as an anti-smark.

Not to mention the 'romance' with Trish. Talk about chemistry. Yowza!

You know, I'm not a great Orton fan...but I don't find him totally boring like some such as AS and Dama do. And there's nothing wrong with hating the guy for that. It's when people criticise him solely for botching spots and repeating them when it's something I'm sure 95% of all wrestlers have done at some point in their career. The worst bit is, most of those people are then shocked that people are 'defending' Orton and not rejoicing about the Benoit title reign we've been hearing about for 4 months, and an Eddie title reign which is purely speculation anyway. As, I think you're right about Orton on the tripping over words part. If it wasn't for that, his promos wouldn't be so bad. Whever it be nerves or just lack of natural public speaking ability, it's something that SHOULD have been dealt with before he came up with acting lessons or talking skills training, or something. But still...I'm sure talking with Mick Foley brings nerves up...I think Orton did an excellent job at the end of Raw though, personally. Whoever said Orton sucks because he can't have a match like Rey/Eddie is dumb as fuck. Not EVERYONE can put on 5 star matches, it doesn't have to mean they're not able to go out and provide useful segments. Plus, Eddie trained in Japan, ECW, Mexico...same for Mysterio. Orton got a couple of months in OVW and then got a substancial push. There's a BIG difference there.

Post Event News… From the show, we made $1,875,000 from pay-per-view revenue and $153,114 from ticket sales. Nice to make a profit on this game for a change. Ron Killings and Sonny Saiki clicked in their match…which is great news considering they are set to feud together. After the show, a written contract was offered to Julio Dinero. Once the offer got to $31,000, he accepted…which was good news for us, as we see Julio as a future star. Christopher Daniels would like the opportunity to work with AJ Styles in the future…which he will do in two weeks time. Using Daniels on a show…$65,000. Keeping the roster happy…priceless. WWE Hits Back! After the firing spree that went down last week amongst the WWE, many people wondered why they’d do such a thing…to cull so many superstars seemed a bad idea. Now, it’s clear why Vince McMahon did it…to make way for another wave of the old guard. Ken Shamrock, Glenn Gilberti, Kevin Nash and Randy ‘Macho Man’ Savage have ALL been snapped up to written contracts. It therfore looks like Savage will get to appear at Wrestlemania XX after all…Kevin Nash meanwhile is back after getting a second opinion from the doctors. Shamrock is also come back, and Glenn Gilbeti arrves just days off of his firing by the NWA:TNA as the WWE proves once again…youth isn’t everything, charisma is. Expect an internet backlash against Nash and Savage, again, in the coming days.

‘Xplosion Recap’ Goldylocks and Scott Hudson were around for the hour preview show, running down the card at the beginning of the show. Chris Sabin arrived in the arena, but why? We were reminded that Burchill v Michael Shane was coming up, before Hudson spoke about the releases of such stars as Konnan, BG James and Sting. A build-up for the debut of K-Ness played. We were reminded that next week Xplosion will be live and will feature the TNA debut of AAA legend The Latin Lover…Raven in singles action…and the main event…Chris Sabin teaming up with Akio and Sakoda to face the team of Paul London and America’s Most Wanted. All that and more next week…but, for now… Xplosion Main Event Burchill vs Michael Shane The former X-Division Champion Michael Shane was definitely at a size disadvantage in this one, against one of the most agile big men in the business. Burchill not onlt over powered Shane, but also matched him for speed every step of the way. The crowd were a little indifferent to Burchill at first, but some of his moves did pull them in…including an AWESOME plancha. Shane used some slightly unfair tactics to take the advantage, until walking into a T-bone Suplex. That looked to be the beginning of the end, as Burchill rallied…but took his time setting up for a Standing Star Press, allowing Shane to move. Shane quickly capitalised with a sneaky lowblow, and a roll-up to get a cheap pinfall victory. Winner: Michael Shane by pinfall in 5:49 * (53, 32, 74) Road Agent Notes: Michael Shane debuted his new gimmick (Cocky), it got a positive response. NWA:TNA LIVING FOR TODAY 7th February 2004 Live on PPV from the TNA Asylum, in Nashville Tennesee Commentators: ‘The Professor’ Mike Tenay and ‘TNA Chief Executive’ Don Callis The opening pyro hits, and the crowd are suitably pumped for the ‘new era’ of NWA:TNA. Mike Tenay is at ringside…and should be joined by Don Callis, but he’s already in the ring to open the show. Callis- Ladies…gentlemen…and those of you from Nashville. The crowd boo, as Callis smiles. Callis- Welcome to NWA:TNA…Living For Today. Tonight…LIVE on Pay Per View, I Don Callis, Chief Executive of NWA:TNA affairs will present a night of fantastic action. Forget 'Erik Watts'...his ass isn't here tonight. This is the Don Callis show tonight. And tonight, I will present a night of memorable action. And, I’m going to present if from down…there. Callis points to the announce position, waving sarcastically over at Tenay. Callis- Don’t worry Mike…I know you’re at a loose end, but I'll be over to carry you in a second. First...I want to address tonight's main event. Jeff Jarrett, this company's chosen champion, has been FORCED to defend his coveted title...against THREE men. Courtesy of Erik Watts. A man driven by jealousy. Well Watts...tonight, when Jeff Jarrett walks out of here tonight with the NWA World Title still hanging over his shoulder...then Watts, who'll have the last laugh? That's right Erik...me. And nobody enjoys a laugh more than me. Jim Carrey and I are best buddies. But even he couldn't give me the kind of laugh that I'll get when you have to see my man Jeff walk out of Nashville holding the NWA Title. So Erik...I know you're at home watching. So sit back, grab that bumper size packet of potato chips to help keep your 'athletic' figure...and watch Don Callis' production of 'Living For Today'! Callis throws down the microphone, and joins Tenay at ringside as the crowd boo away. OR: 76 Notes: Don Callis gained overness from this segment. Callis- What's up Mike...ready for tonight? Tenay- Oh yes Don...ready to be 'carried'. Welcome to you all at home to Living Fo... Callis- I've already dealt with that. Run down the card Mike. Tenay- Fine. We've got the fourway World Title Match that my buddy here is less than happy about. K-Ness arrives in America to take on the opponent of his own request, The Amazing Red. Also Ron Killings takes on Sonny Saiki. We've got 6 man tag action with Spanky and Paul London debuting in NWA:TNA. And we're also set to crown new Tag Team Champions Don... Callis- Four teams, one ring. The winners take the gold after the 'former champions' were recently 'relieved of their services'. Should be a great way to kick off my great night Mike... NWA Tag Team Championships, Four Team Elimination Match Kyo Dai vs America's Most Wanted vs Team Tough Enough vs The New Church The words ‘cluster’ and ‘fuck’ come into mind for this one. The match started with Akio and John Hennigan, and at a lightning fast pace. Both men engaged in a fine display of counter wrestling…but as soon as Chris Harris tagged in, the match seemed to go downhill. Rapid tags to get everyone a shot in the ring slow the pace of the match down, and for the first five minutes that’s the way it stays. Things only get more hurried once all eight men end up brawling in the ring. Everyone soon ends up the outside, except Slash and Matt. Matt went for a hurricanrana...as suddenly Sinn jumped to the apron, and dropped him across the top rope throat first. A roll-up later and Team Tough Enough were gone. Quickly Sakoda rolled in, and nailed Slash with an exploder suplex...before Yang came off the top with a flying kick to the jaw, and a pin to get rid of the New Church. Which left two teams. Akio and Sakoda got the jump on Harris, and wore him down in true tag team fashion...until Harris got the tag. Storm nearly got the pin on Akio before Sakoda came in and threw him from the ring. However, Harris rolled in and spinebustered Sakoda out of his boots. Akio went for a flying crossbody, but caught...and nailed with a Catatonic! Cover...and three, as America's Most Wanted are yet again the NWA Tag Team Champions! Winners and NEW NWA Tag Team Champions: America's Most Wanted in 12:24 3/4* (56, 46, 67) Notes: The NWA Tag Team titles have gained in image. Sinn is losing overness because of his weak gimmick. Tenay- The America's Most Wanted have done it again! They're the NWA Tag Team Champions...for the fourth time! Callis- Well...I can't say they didn't deserve. I should be able to say it, because it's true. But, I can't say it. Tenay- How can you say they didn't deserve it? Callis- Well, they didn't beat the top team in TNA...The Red Shirts, who are in action NEXT! Tenay- Very good...very good Don. Six Man Tag Team Match Spanky, Paul London, and Chris Vaughn vs TNA Managment (Kid Kash, Kevin Northcutt and Legend) Spanky and London's TNA debut unfortunately came under this restricting 6 man tag...where for the most part, they were out of the match. After a brief flurry by the faces, Vaughn was isolated and triple teamed. To be fair, Vaughn was triple teamed well...The Management hitting a nice double suplex/Kash crossbody combo at one point. But the crowd wanted Spanky and London, not Vaughn. Kash was his stellar cocky self, and put in a good performance...but it was when eventually London got the tag that the crowd really got into this one. London, and Spanky, came out flying with the high flying skillz...a simultaneous plancha to seperate Red Shirts earning them a "TNA chant". In the end Kash got Vaughn in the ring and delivered the Bank Roll, only for London to make the save. London rocked Kash...as suddenly, through the crowd came Chris Sabin...and as the ref was distracted by Legend, SABIN NAILED LONDON!!! The crowd booed wildly, as Kash hit the Bank Roll and got the pin on London to win the match. Winners: TNA Management by pinfall (Kash over London) in 8:04 *1/2 (62, 51, 74) Notes: Legend debuted his new gimmick (Staff Member), it got a positive response. Callis- YES! Tenay- Damn it, what was Chris Sabin doing out here...why did he attack Paul London!?! Callis- Who cares? My boys did it! Tenay- Oh...your 'boys' won. I guess I should be happy then. Callis- Why not...I am! Tenay- You would be...folks, next up...we're going to hear from AJ Styles! Stay tuned. After a brief commercial for next week's edition of XPlosion... ...AJ Styles's music hits! The crowd give a mixed reaction to the former NWA World Champion, as he walks down to the ring. Styles- You know...tonight, I ha... Wait a minute! Suddenly Jeff Jarrett's music hits, and here comes the NWA Champion! Styles didn't even get a chance to talk. Jarrett slowly enters the ring too, taking a microphone of his own as the crowd boo him. Styles- Wha... Jarrett- Shut tha hell up Styles! This is ma show, ma company...and nobody in Nashville here tonight wants to hear you flap your little gums. They want to here from their Chosen champion. An' right now...they're goin' to. Styles- Really? Really Jeff? See, I think tha... Oh...wait another minute, because suddenly D'Lo Brown's music hits...and the crowd ROAR their approval. D'Lo is awesomely over. Getting a mic, D'Lo rolls in too as three of the four men in tonight's main event are squaring up to each other. D'Lo- Can we just hold up one darn minute here...cause I gots something to say! You know AJ, you and me used to be good friends. Tag team partners. Allies. And, then...you changed. You started to change for the worse. With Russo pushing you around, you turned into a little bitch! The crowd pop, as Styles looks angry. D'Lo- But, what I don't get is...why you're still acting like that bitch. There's no Russo. Just you. And I know yo... Jarrett- Listen, I came out here to talk to these people...I don't need two nobodies taking up my precious air time. Ok? Boos for Jarrett, as D'Lo gets right up into his face. D'Lo- Listen up...'champ'. Jarrett- No, you listen D'Lo! This ain't 1999, and you sure as hell ain't in my leauge anymore. You never were...but, now...it's different. Now...I'm the champion. D'Lo- Not for much longer...'Double J'. See, I... Suddenly Styles steps in between the two, clearly angry that his interview time has been sabotaged. Jarrett shoves him back out of the way...so Styles barges back in, to be shoved aside by D'Lo! D'Lo and Jarrett are ready to go at it...wait, Styles spins D'Lo around... ...and NAILS JARRETT!!! "RAAAHHH!" The crowd are going nuts, as Styles pulls the dazed World Champion up...and sets him...STYLES CLASH! Styles just attacked the NWA Champion. D'Lo looks on shocked, as Styles nods to him...and extends his hand! A chant of 'shake it' starts up...as D'Lo shakes! D'Lo and Styles have finally buried the hatchet between them, and the crowd is loving it! OR: 74 Notes: AJ Styles's turn was completed, and he is now a face. AJ Styles gained overness from this turn. Tenay- AJ Styles has finally come arou... Callis- What the hell is this!?! That's the World Champion...you don't disrespect the World Champion... Tenay- But, will he be the World Champion when tonight is over? Ron Killings vs Sonny Siaki A great match here. Killings looked totally motivated, and put on a performance reminiscent of his World Title days. The match started off with some nice chain wrestling, which Siaki lost...but put a stop to it with a thumb to the eye. Saiki used his strength advantage from thereon, until the comeback from Killings. Some shockingly good wrestling from the two followed, the crowd behind it all the way, before suddenly the match degenerated into an all out brawl. Winding up in the corner, Siaki and Killings exchanged chops...before the right hands started flying. Quickly the referee stepped in between...but got shoved to the mat by both men, who then continued on with the vicious rights. At this point the ref called for the bell, and signalled for a Double DQ which the crowd didn't like at all. Saiki chased the ref out of the ring, as Killings was angry too. Both men argued in the ring for a moment, before Killings finally shrugged his shoulders, and offered a handshake to Saiki, knowing what a great match they had before the brawling. Saiki took the hand...but nailed a cheap shot right, before pounding Killings down. Saiki pulled Killings up, and nailed the Siakalypse Now, before leaving the ring to a tirade of boos. Double Disqualification at 14:43 ***1/2 (80, 72, 88) Tenay- What a disgusting lack of sportsmanship from Sonny Saiki! Callis- Oh, it was alright for AJ Styles to attack poor Jeff Jarrett though. Tenay- Will you get over it Don? Callis- You...you are such a...such... Tenay- K-Ness debuts...NEXT! Callis- Hey, I wasn't done yet! Nobody interrupts me! Special Challenge Match K-Ness vs The Amazing Red Toryumon mainstay K-Ness made his debut here...and with a great opponent to boot. Pity most of the crowd didn't get the memo about K-Ness seemingly...most of them playing dead throughout the match. The two X-Division stars however put on a great match, despite the mass apathy. An evenly fought battle, K-Ness looked to have won it with a vicious Tornado DDT. Red managed to kick out though, and after a chain wrestling sequence to rival many...Red managed to catch the Code Red from nowhere, and get the clean 3 count. Winner: The Amazing Red by pinfall in 7:22 ** (60, 38, 82) Tenay- An amazing match! High flying, high impact action like you'll only see in the NWA:TNA! Callis- That was great Mike, but you know what else is great. Tenay- Would this be Jeff Jarrett by any chance? Callis- Of course. Sit back Mike, relax...and watch Erik Watts' best laid plans blow up in his face. This my friend...will be great. Tenay- Ok...but...before that, we've got to go backstage with Goldylocks...and she's with Raven. We go back to where Raven is stood backstage with Goldylocks. Goldylocks- Raven, we are just moments away from the main event...your shot at the NWA Championship...and you go after Jeff Jarrett along with AJ Styles and D'Lo Brown. Three men you know very well... Raven- And so...it has come to pass. The top four men in the NWA:TNA, put into one ring to settle once and for all...which of us four is the better man? Tonight is the end of my destiny, to finally claim the NWA Title. In the past I have been denied too many times, by stupid mistakes or by outside parties. But this time I will not be denied. Raven turns towards the camera, glaring forwards. Raven- I will be crowned the champion. I will finally rise to the top once more, as I did nearly ten years ago. People wish to talk of a 'revolution'...I like to think of it, as a resurrection. The resurrection of the greatest ECW Champion in that company's history. AJ Styles. D’Lo Brown. Jeff Jarrett. Nobody can stop me. None of them. This is my destiny. This…this is my time. So when you’re standing that ring tonight guys, and suddenly…there’s that sound. Knock. Knock. You hear me knocking…I think I’m coming in! And I’m coming…for the gold. Quote the Raven…Nevermore! Raven walks out of shot, as Goldylocks quickly sends it back to ringside… OR: 83 NWA World Championship, Four Corners Match Jeff Jarrett © vs Raven vs AJ Styles vs D'Lo Brown The main event and the crowd were pumped up for this one. A battle from the get-go, it started off with Styles and an angry Jarrett in the ring. Tags were to be made in and out from the other two men, and that’s just what happened. The tags slowed the pace down, as happened in the Tag Title match, but for the most part the four rectified it. Raven hit the Evenflow on D’Lo early on, and would have got the 3 if not for Styles. Styles managed to catch D’Lo minutes later with a roll-up which Jarrett had to break up. As the match went on, the tag format was gradually abandoned as referee Mark Johnson let the match go. In the end D’Lo nailed Raven with the Sky High, only for Styles to throw him from the ring. Styles tried to get Raven up for the Styles Clash, but Jarrett charged sending Raven out of the ring and Styles to the mat. Jarrett went for the Stroke, Styles escaped but pushed Jarrett to the ropes…roll-up…countered by Jarrett…and he grabs the tights…and gets the 3!!! Jarrett retains, by foul measures! Quickly he escapes, as Styles is left fuming. Winner and still NWA Champion: Jeff Jarrett by pinfall in 17:54 **1/4 (76, 77, 76) Notes: The NWA World Heavyweight title has gained in image. Callis- YES! YES! Break out the bunting, prepare the party poppers, Jeff’s done it! Jeff’s done it Mike! Tenay- With illegal tactics… Callis- Who cares! Jeff did it. I hope you’re watching Watts! Jarrett did it, just like I told you he would…you know what…I’m going up there. Later Mike…it’s time to celebrate. Callis leaves the commentary position and manoeuvres his way past Raven, Styles and D’Lo to celebrate with Jarrett… Tenay- Well, Don Callis is off kissing Jeff Jarrett’s ass, so it remains for me to say thank you for joining us tonight on PPV. We appreciate every single buy we got…and hope you’ll tune in next week to XPlosion on Urban America…goodbye! OR: 71- Decent enough…the Tag Title match was a letdown, but Killings/Saiki and the main event were rock solid…Red and K-Ness wasn’t bad either. The main point for TNA is this will be a big source of income for them… Attendance: 11,778 Buyrate: 0.75

0 words, which is...well...heartening, if you're Muzz. I've been hit by a cold which has pretty much been around since after that Stilts Match. But, it's snowing like a mothafucka over here, which means no school tommorow and plenty of time to write.

February 5th TNA Announces First Monthly PPV show, “Living For Today” this Saturday![/u] NWA:TNA begins it’s ‘Revolution’ with a special Saturday night Pay Per View show on February 7th. Entitled “Living For Today”, the card has been organised and re-organised in the past week…but finally the card has been sorted, and this comes from TNA’s site…