The C Man

Ok it's a kids-size WWF Smoking Skull Heavyweight belt, complete with grey carry case, and it's in mint condition. I'm thinking that because the WWF is now the WWE that will increase the value of it. With Austin now done with the WWE is the Smoking Skull belt actually still getting made? Just wondering how much you guys think I would get for it.

Are we forgetting that SmackDown doesn't have a stage. Where the hell is "Fat Bastard" (TM Hardcore Holly) going to appear from because just standing in a ring of fire aint the same. I'm warning you WWE, do not fuck up Gangrel's entrance.

WWE Velocity 14th August 2004 Commentary: Josh Matthews & Bill DeMott Aaron Kidd vs Hardcore Holly Another match for the former Hardcore Kidd. And another good one. Much like his match with Stamboli the previous week the two workers styles worked well together. Unsurprisingly Holly won with the Alabama Slam Winner: Hardcore Holly A video recap of the Mark Jindrak/Billy Gunn feud played, including Billy Gunn getting injured. Chavo Guerrero vs Funaki Great, great match. I feel sorry for Funaki. He's probably one of the most technically sound guys on the roster and all he gets is 5 minute jobs or 2 minute squashes. Not all that long ago he was Japan's new golden boy. In any case Chavo won with a Gory Bomb. Winner: Chavo Guerrero Another video recap played concentrating on the Booker/Eddie title feud. It was announced that Booker and Eddie would wrestle in a tag match on SmackDown, with Rob Van Dam and John Cena being their respective partners. Spike Dudley was in the back when Rene Dupree approached him. Dupree asked Spike who he was wrestling tonight. Spike seemed quite surprised and told him it was Spike Dudley. Dupree laughed and asked if Spike was kidding. Spike got angry and said that it was him and he was going to whip Dupree's French ass. (Is a French insult now mandatory in the WWE now?) Dupree laughed again and said that Spike had no chance against the French Phenom quite simply because he is French, and the French are superior or something like that. Rene Dupree (w/Fifi) vs Spike Dudley Fifi watch: white tonight. Hey, that rhymes. Hey do you ever read the Times? See what I did there? Get it, rhymes, Times. I'm the new Rabbie Burns (if you don't know then you bloody well should, you sing one of his songs every New Year). Dupree was the aggressor and Spike was the plucky underdog that mounted a big comeback, but was then hit with a Death Valley Driver and pinned. You didn't expect Spike to win did you? Silly WWE fan. Winner: Rene Dupree

WWE Smackdown! 12th August 2004 Commentary: Michael Cole & Tazz Akio vs Nunzio (w/Johnny Stamboli) The Cruiserweight champ's first match since winning the title, and it was quite a good one too. Nunzio went for Akio's legs like an Italian wolverine, a rabid Italian wolverine. Ok, maybe I made that bit up. Akio won the match with the Dai Time. Winner: Akio As Akio was celebrating his win Rey Mysterio came down to the ring. He got in the ring and went face to face with the Cruiserweight champion and challenged him to a rematch for the title. Akio, a man of few words, never answered but stared a hole in Rey as he left. Scotty Too Hotty (w/Rikishi) vs The Blue Nova Nova's quite funny. He used a lot of old-school heel tactics, but as usual played them up like they were the worst crimes ever committed. Nova eventually goaded Rikishi enough that the big man attempted to enter the ring, but the referee stopped him and Nova hit Scotty with a concealed weapon, what looked like a cane. Winner: The Blue Nova Scotty and Rikishi were arguing in the back about Scotty's loss. The Blue Nova then entered and asked Scotty if he liked his 'Nova-cane', presumably the weapon he used. Rikishi held Scotty back. Nova then thanked Rikishi ("Our plan worked perfectly, fellow evil-doer"). Scotty confronted Rikishi but Rikishi denied and the two were still arguing as Nova walked away laughing (evilly). A JBL segment played. He was dressed in his usual attire: shirt, tie, hat, cheesy smile. The camera was zoomed in only showing his top half and he was standing in front of an American flag background. He said that he had had a terrible scare when he nearly lost all his money, but being the outstanding American that he is, he managed to get it all back. And that is the story of his life, he said, never giving up in the face of adversity. Suddenly there was a knocking, like someone at a door. JBL got embarrassed, but carried on like it wasn't there. The knocking continued, until two men burst in. The men said that they were here to "pick up the last thing on the list". JBL began pleading with them not to take it. But they said by order of the U.S government, they were here to repossess his limo. The camera zoomed back as the two men walked out of shot. It seemed JBL hadn't got his money back after all, he was now living in a trailer. The two men went outside and JBL, who was only wearing underwear, followed. JBL begged the repo men not to take the limo but they refused. All the noise must have woken up the neighbours, because Jamie Noble stormed out of his trailer wondering what was going on. (JBL: "Go away you stupid hick"). Like any respectable piece of trailer trash Noble stayed and watched the show. But there wasn't much left to see. One of the repo men drove the limo away, and left JBL on his knees crying. He shouted that it was a conspiracy, this time blaming it on the Mexicans. Johnny Stamboli (w/Nunzio) vs Mark Jindrak (w/Theodore Long) Jindrak did his usual mirror spot before the match. I'm actually quite surprised, Jindrak is pretty decent now. He's improved quite a bit since I saw him last, he actually has some ring presence now. Hard to believe isn't it? And his push continued when he hit Stamboli with the Mark of Perfection for the three-count. Winner: Mark Jindrak Evil GM Angle came to the ring, wheeled out by Luther. His first target was Charlie Haas, who he said was not only indefinitely suspended but would be arrested for trespassing if he tried to pull a stunt like last week. He then turned his attention to Eddie Guerrero, whom he called "a disgrace to the sport of professional wrestling, and a disgrace to SmackDown". And Angle said that wouldn't be tolerated on his show. But, because Eddie is the WWE champ, Angle can't do anything about. Angle vowed to throw everything at Eddie to get the title off of him, "my three I's will beat his lying, cheating and stealing". Angle said that he had confidence in JBL because he is a real American, "a truthful, honourable American that only this country can produce". But JBL failed, and failure isn't a word a great athlete like Angle understands. Kurt then went off on a tangent about him being a great athlete, seemingly reminiscing on his career, and said that was now over, he is now unable to even walk never mind wrestle. After that curious outburst Angle got back to talking about Eddie Guerrero. He said that he has been assured that Eddie's reign will come to an end soon by a man that he believes in, a man that is an upstanding citizen, great athlete, and a former champion. That man is Booker T. Booker came to the ring, with the WWE title over his shoulder. He got on the mic and said that anything Eddie can do he can do better. "I know how to steal too sucka". He said that Angle told him to make an impact, and he did. He told Eddie that it was nothing personal, just business. And he guaranteed everyone that come Summerslam he would be a six-time, six-time, six-time, champion. He handed back to Angle, who said that Booker had jumped the gun a little. Angle said he was the one making the Summerslam matches, and then made the Eddie/Booker match official. Eddie's music then played and Latino Heat appeared on the big screen. He was in Angle's office, sitting on his chair with his feet up on the desk. Eddie told Angle that he should watch where he puts his keys and flashed the aforementioned keys. There was some noise in the background and Eddie said he had called his 'familia' and they liked some of Angle's stuff. The camera zoomed out, and Angle's office was empty except for the chair and desk. "You wanna take what belongs to me essa? Then I take what belongs to you". Eddie moved onto Booker T and said the usual stuff about their match at Summerslam. He said he admired Booker's stealing but that he still has a lot to learn. A video then played of Booker talking to an unimportant person in the backstage area. He was gloating about having the title and told the man that he was going to be a nice guy and give him an autograph. He laid the title down to sign the autograph, and Eddie swapped it without Booker noticing. Eddie was great. He did the comedy thing of looking at the camera and laughing while he was swapping the titles. Funny stuff. The camera went back to Eddie in his office. He now had his title over his shoulder and was shining it. Eddie said that Booker didn't have the title now and he wouldn't have it after Summerslam either. He shined the title again, "it's nice isn't it?" as the camera cut. Booker was furious and threw the dummy title down and started stamping on it. John Cena & Rey Mysterio vs The Dudley Boyz (w/Paul Heyman) Really good match, almost made match of the night. The Duds aren't that great when they're in singles action but they do make one hell of a tag team, even if they're still registering a value on the stale meter. Cena's insanely over for a face with virtually no offence. Therefore logic would dictate that Cena should be the face-in-peril. But no, you can't have the cruiser seem strong, that's against the law. So Rey was the face-in-peril while Cena worked the crowd on the outside. But Rey eventually made the tag to Cena, or should I say GRANDMASTA...EN...FEUGO~! Generic face offence everywhere, and crowd were going apeshit. A bit more originality with the Five Knuckle Shuffle, hell let's make that two Five Knuckle Shuffles. A pin on D-Von, but Bubba made the save. Bubba whipped him to the ropes, and Cena reversed into the F-U. Another pin, but Bubba wasn't the legal man. Rey, who was still recovering on the outside, got a nasty surprise when Akio ran to the ring and absolutely killed him with a kick sandwich, between Rey's head and the steel steps. Rey was knocked out cold which left Cena against both Dudleys. And the Master of Thuganomics was winning the battle until Paul Heyman stuck his (greasy) nose in. Heyman jumped onto the apron and Cena knocked him back down, but when he turned round he was met by the 3D. That's all folks. Winners: The Dudley Boyz Cole and Tazz put over how dangerous the Dudleys are in the tag environment, saying that they looked almost unbeatable. But while they were doing that someone entered the ring and attacked the Dudleys. It was Billy Kidman. Despite getting a slight advantage Kidman was quickly overpowered and 3D-ed for his troubles. A rare Undertaker interview was next with the Deadman's obvious target being Rob Van Dam. Taker said that Van Dam doesn't know what he has done, he has committed a deadly sin. He has angered the Deadman. But, Taker said, RVD will pay for his sins next when The Undertaker takes his rotting soul. Wow, it was that cheesy I could actually smell the cheese. NO DQ match Rob Van Dam(w/Paul Heyman) vs The Undertaker This was actually a really good match. They brawled all over the place; in the fans; in the locker rooms, just a good 'old-fashioned' brawl. I'm really starting to hate RVD now. Never thought I'd say it but I do, he's just so annoying and full of himself - and not in a good way like it used to be. Sometimes I really want to kill him. Anyway enough of my murderous tendencies. When both wrestlers got back to the ring Taker had the advantage and nailed the Chokeslam, and then made the cut-throat gesture. But the Dudley Boyz ran to the ring and pulled RVD out. All four former ECWer's then discussed a game plan on the outside. But Taker wasn't having that. So he picked up steam and vaulted over the top rope onto all four men. The crowd really liked that one. Taker's done it before but it's still impressive. While on the outside Taker attempted to fight off the Dudleys and forgot about Van Dam. Van Dam got back in the ring and recovered in a very unique fashion. Most wrestlers would just slump in a corner but not Van Dam, he took a chair in and sat on that. But his recovery period didn't last long because John Cena ran to the ring. Van Dam swung the chair but Cena ducked and the two started brawling. Seeing this the Duds left Taker and attempted to help RVD. But Taker followed them in and went after Van Dam as Cena brawled with the Dudleys. The three uninvited workers then brawled to the back leaving the match the way it started, Taker vs RVD. And Taker was distracted by the shenanigans on the outside which gave RVD time to smack him with the chair. He made the pin, but Taker kicked out. He waited for Taker to get up and threw the chair at him, Van Daminator. One...two...kick out. RVD was getting frustrated. He waited for Taker to get up again, and smacked him back down with a chair shot. His next idea was to head up top and hit the Five Star Frog Splash. One...two...thr, kick out. RVD was angry and started shouting something. He called Paul Heyman onto the apron and the two began smiling. Heyman took the chair and got into position as RVD dragged Taker into the corner in Bronco Buster position. On the outside Heyman held the chair in position as RVD climbed the ropes once more. He then leapt off, across the ring, and dropkicked the chair into Taker's face - the brain-cell erasing Van Terminator. RVD pinned Taker once more, one...two...three. RVD had finally put Taker away and he and Heyman celebrated in the ring afterwards. Winner: Rob Van Dam --------- **While reading through the shows again I noticed I forgot to include Kidman attacking the Dudleys after their match. Wow, I'm smart. I've added it in and hopefully it makes the Kidman/London team make a bit more sense.**

** Sorry for the recent hiatus. The diary isn't dead; in fact as far as writing the shows go I'm currently in October, and I already have my Wrestlemania card planned as well as all the feuds leading into it. In other words, the diary is going to continue for a while. I'd appreciate feedback - preferably what is good/bad about the diary, but any feedback is appreciated. ** Taken from genericprowrestlingnewssite.com:

I think Monica and Chandler would've been the best choice for a spin-off, possibly called 'The Bings'. There's far more storyline options: you've got the kida they're expecting; I think I'm right in saying Joey has his own room so he can make guest apperances (along with the other members of the cast), plus when Joey's there the interaction with him and Monica & Chandler's babies' mother (what's her name) would be good. Then you could've had Janice buy the house next door and make 'neighbourly visits'. A lot more possibilities than any of the other cast members.

WWE Velocity 7th August 2004 Commentary: Josh Matthews & Bill DeMott Aaron Kidd vs Johnny Stamboli (w/Nunzio) A good match, probably match of the night. The two workers styles meshed well together. Despite having a development contract the former Hardcore Kidd was treated like your average run-of-the-mill jobber. Stamboli won with the Forget About It. Winner: Johnny Stamboli One of the usual video recaps played showing the events of SmackDown. It showed Angle announcing Rob Van Dam against The Undertaker, then RVD's match with Rey Mysterio, and then the aftermath of the match. The announcers then announced (go figure) that on SmackDown The Dudley Boyz would be taking on John Cena and Rey Mysterio in tag-team action. Rene Dupree was in the back admiring himself in a full-length mirror. Rikishi appeared and started putting baby oil on his rear. The look on Rene's face was priceless. Rikishi asked Rene if he would help but the French Phenom ran away, looking as though he was about to be sick. Rene Dupree (w/Fifi) vs Rikishi Dupree wasn't very keen on wrestling the big Samoan and stuck to throwing punches and kicks because every time he attempted a move he would get wary of Rikishi's ass. Rikishi knocked the Frenchman down with a superkick and he fell in perfect Stinkface position. But Dupree managed to avoid it and scurried to the outside. And he didn't come back. Winner: Rikishi by countout Another video recap played. It showed the Eddie Guerrero/Luther Reigns 'match' from SmackDown and Booker's post-match beat down of the champion. Chavo Guerrero vs Hardcore Holly Another decent match, probably due to Chavo. Holly hit one of his 'picture-perfect' dropkicks. Does any remember when Holly's dropkick actually was picture-perfect? Ah, those were the days. Holly won with the Alabama Slam. Winner: Hardcore Holly

WWE Smackdown! 5th August 2004 Commentary: Michael Cole & Tazz RVD, fresh off of a heel turn, was just arriving at the arena. A security man said 'hello' but Van Dam ignored him. Strangely RVD just stood outside. Security: "Is there a problem Mr. Van Dam?" RVD: "Ye, there's a problem. And it's Mr. Thursday Night to you. I'm Rob Van Dam, I don't open my own doors. Open the damn door dude." The security man obliged and opened the door. RVD then entered the arena and met Kurt Angle. Angle told him that he was late and that won't be tolerated on his show. RVD: "Your show? Dude, I'm Rob...Van...Dam, the Whole Damn Show. The people came to see me...me, Rob...Van...Dam. It's my show." RVD then walked off leaving Angle annoyed that he had been blown off and mainly just annoyed with RVD's annoying attitude. Scotty Too Hotty vs The Blue Nova Nova used a lot of old-school heel tactics like eye pokes, and made them seem like dastardly acts. After most he would let out an attempt at an evil laugh. Much like last week he nailed the Kryptonite Krunch and then made the cover, this week pulling the tights to cheat. Winner: The Blue Nova Again like last week Nova ran away after his 'dastardly' act. But just as he walked through the curtain he was met by Funaki, who wanted an interview. Nova put over his evil ways and said that no one could stop his "reign of terror" because he was EVIL~!, to which Funaki responded with "indeed". But it wasn't actually Funaki's voice, it was the old Kaientai voiceover. The two men looked at each other puzzled and looked around. Nova said that he can't be the only one with evil powers and shook Funaki's hand, before finishing with an evil laugh - coming from a voiceover again. Charlie Haas burst into Angle's office shouting and full of rage. He wanted to know where 'he' was. Angle asked who and Haas told him that he was looking for Luther. Haas claimed that Luther was the one who beat him up last week. Angle said Haas must be mistaken because Luther was with Angle for the full show last week. Haas replied that he knew Angle had something to do with it, so why doesn't he just kicks Angle's ass right now instead. Angle asked Haas if he would hit a man in a wheelchair. Just as he was about to find out Luther entered the office. Haas attacked him but security entered the room and pulled Haas off of Luther. Angle told security to escort Haas out of the building because he was indefinitely suspended. Shannon Moore & Spike Dudley vs The Dudley Boyz (w/Paul Heyman) The Dudleys finally got what they wanted this week. And they wanted REVENGE~! And that's exactly what they got. Poor Spike and Shannon probably wished they hadn't crossed the Dudleys, because the Duds made them pay. Basically a stiff squash match. Moore was finished off with the 3D for the convincing win. Winners: The Dudley Boyz After the match Spike was met by a 3D and left in a beaten heap like his partner. Heyman got on the mic and put the Dudleys over. He said what happened to Spike and Moore is an example of what happens when you don't listen to what he says. "You don't steal, you don't kill, and you do not f*** with the Dudleys". Just as he had finished that sentence someone entered the ring. It was Paul London. He nailed Bubba with a Dropsault and went after D-Von, but was eventually outnumbered and 3D-ed onto a title belt. Heyman and The Dudleys looked satisfied with their days work and left looking angry. Kurt Angle was in his office along with Luther and Rob Van Dam. They had all just finished watching The Dudleys win. Angle said they were impressive and Van Dam agreed. He said they were impressive because they were associated with "Rob...Van...Dam. They were taught by the master, Rob...Van...Dam. You see the 3D, I taught them that. Ye dude, me, the Whole Damn Show, Mr. Thursday Night, Rob...Van...Dam". But before RVD could continue Angle cut him off. Angle was pissed off with Van Dam. "You've said your damn name three times in the last damn minute. I'm your boss, I know who you are". Paul Heyman and The Dudleys then entered the room. After getting congratulated Heyman asked what was going on. Angle said that he was just booking RVD in a match for next match week, one-on-one, with The Undertaker. Heyman and The Dudleys looked at Van Dam worried. Angle had a smile on his face. But that was wiped off his face when Van Dam said "cool". Angle looked surprised but then had a brainstorm. He said that he hadn't finished, because it's going to be a no DQ match. Even that didn't seem to bother Van Dam as he uttered another "cool". Angle asked if he was crazy; he's wrestling a pissed-off Undertaker in a no DQ match and it doesn't bother him. Van Dam was quick to reply: "Dude I'm Rob...Van...Dam, the Whole Damn Show, I'm the best thing on this damn show. And you think I'm scared of The Undertaker? Dude, seriously. When was the last time The Undertaker hit the Five Star Frog Splash? Or the Van Daminator? I'm gonna totally kick his ass". Team ECW (or whatever they're called) then left. Angle was still a little surprised his 'plan' had failed. He told Luther to go fetch RVD and tell him he is wrestling Rey Mysterio tonight, and to prepare for his own match with Eddie. Mark Jindrak was in the ring along with Theodore Long and one of those big mirrors. Long put the 'Reflection of Perfection' over and then ripped into Billy Gunn. "Why you be hating on my boy playa?". Long said that Gunn had no chance against Jindrak, because is PERFECTION~! Billy Gunn then came out and went toe-to-toe with Jindrak. Gunn got the advantage and attempted a Fameasser, but Jindrak managed to avoid it and hit a low blow, and then a super kick. He wasn't finished though. He got hold of his mirror and laid it on the canvas. He picked Gunn up, and nailed the Mark of Perfection onto the mirror, smashing it into "a billion pieces" said Cole. Gunn was left down and out on the canvas, seriously injured. Long and Jindrak celebrated and before they left Long got on the mic again: "Beliee dat, playa". Funaki caught up with Rey Mysterio before he headed to the ring for his match with Rob Van Dam. Mysterio was asked about RVD and he did the typical face thing and condemned RVD's turn and alliance with Heyman and The Dudleys. Mysterio never got to say much before RVD himself interrupted. Despite saying his own name almost as much as any other words he did manage to tell Mysterio that not only was he going to beat him, but he was going to embarrass him. Rey Mysterio vs Rob Van Dam Quite easily match of the night, as you would expect. RVD was a lot more arrogant and big-headed than usual, if that's possible. He must've had sore arms after the match from the amount of times he did the 'double-thumb'. He did what he said he would, and attempted to embarrass Rey at every opportunity. RVD had the advantage for most of the match, although both men did manage to hit almost all of their trademark spots. But RVD did make a mistake by attempting to hit one spot too many. This allowed Rey time to recover and he hit the 619, but RVD kicked out. After a high-paced exchange RVD attempted to powerbomb Rey, but YOU CAN'T POWERBOMB REY~! Rey hurricanranaed RVD, straight into a pin, but RVD kicked out again. Following another high-paced exchange Rey attempted to hurricanrana RVD, but it was RVD this time with the reversal, and he hit a powerbomb. He then headed upstairs, and leapt off with the Five Star Frog Splash. The three-count was academic. Winner: Rob Van Dam Post-match RVD did the 'double-thumb' some more and cockily kicked Rey. He went up top and nailed another Five Star, stood over Rey and did the 'double-thumb' again, as if to say 'I told you so'. Suddenly John Cena ran to the ring and knocked RVD down. Cena was all over Van Dam until the Dudley's ran to the ring for the save. Cena managed to fight off both Dudleys but met a Van Dam roundhouse kick when he turned round. Cena was triple-teamed until Rey Mysterio jumped onto all three with a dive. That was enough to send all three former ECW'ers to the outside and all five engaged in a staring contest. The camera joined Rob Van Dam, who was walking through the corridors, presumably going back to his dressing-room. He bumped into Eddie Guerrero, who was headed in the opposite direction. Van Dam gloated about what he did to Eddie's friend Rey Mysterio, in between saying his own name a lot of times. Eddie said that he didn't have time to waste talking to someone like RVD, but he assured him that Rey would get him back. "If he doesn't then maybe I will". RVD asked if Eddie was challenging the 'Whole Damn Show', to which Eddie responded with "we'll see homes, we'll see" and walked off. RVD looked pissed but eventually just laughed. Eddie Guerrero vs Luther Reigns Eddie came down to the ring first in his low-rider, in classic fashion. Luther was next to make his entrance but he only got to ringside before he was attacked from behind by what looked like a fan. But it was in fact Charlie Haas. Haas and Luther brawled around the ringside area before Haas took the fight into the fans, to avoid the security which was chasing after them. The ref then declared Eddie the winner. Winner: Eddie Guerrero via forfeit Eddie celebrated after the match, with both his title and the referee. He and the ref partied in the low-rider for a minute before returning to the ring. The ref then raised Eddie's hand again, but Eddie was blind-sided by Booker T. He knocked Eddie down with some punches, but Eddie eventually managed to fight back with a low blow. However Booker then did the exact same as Eddie, and followed it up with the Scissors Kick. He waited for Eddie to get back up, and put him back down with a belt-shot. Booker then celebrated with Eddie's title as the show went off the air.

Taken from genericprowrestlingnewssite.com:

Cena has got to go over Rock at Wrestlemania, with Cena the heel. A heel turn would give Cena some of his 'edge' and coolness back that has been lacking since his face turn. And a verbal sparring-match between him and Rock would be great to watch. Plus you get the fact that Cena goes over one of the top guys on the roster (sure Rock's part-time but he's still at the top).

Statement: The Dynamite Kid is the most influential wrestler ever. (I won't deny he was a dick, though)

I hear what you're saying but I think the roster has less credible faces than credible heels. I think you'll probably agree with me when I say the entire roster is quite thin. Wo, don't be giving away future plans, playa. No, you're gonna copy me. Don't deny it.

Firstly - and most importantly - do NOT just copy & paste the match straight from EWR. That's the biggest no-no in diary-writing. You don't have to write out the full match, just summarize it like I do. The format of the shows is good. Looks kinda familiar, I wonder why? I'll just concentrate on SmackDown because I'm doing a SD-exclusive diary, which can be found in my sig. [/cheap plug 1]. I'm not sure about the Haas turn, I prefer him as a babyface for some reason. And I think a series with Angle would be great (which will still eventually happen even with the turn). But I'm interested to see where it goes. The turn and speech were good and actually made sense. However - and I'm not being big-headed - I have an idea for Haas that is better than yours. Ha Ha Ha. [/schoolkid laugh]. That can be seen at some point (maybe) in my diary, which can be found in my sig. [/cheap plug 2]. I think, however, that you need to get the title off of JBL A.S.A.P. It's not that I don't like him it's just that your main focus seems to be the Eddie/Angle stuff and the title is taking a backseat, which does nothing for the title's image. Maybe you will after Unforgiven. I'm guessing maybe a triple threat. An RVD/Heyman alliance. That seems familiar as well. That's because it also happens in my diary, which can be found in my sig. [/cheap plug 3]. Overall it's decent so far but hasn't being going long enough to really say. Unlike my diary, which has been going on for longer and can be found in my sig. [/final cheap plug]. I apologise for the cheap plugs.

WWE Velocity 31st July 2004 Commentary: Josh Matthews & Bill DeMott Funaki vs Jamie Noble Wow, Funaki gets a match that isn't a squash. Good match, real good technical wrestling. Funaki never really gets a chance to show his skills but he can go given the chance. And Noble's just great. Funaki almost picked up an unusual win after a Missile Dropkick, but Noble kicked out and went on to win the match with a mean-looking Tiger Driver. Winner: Jamie Noble A recap was shown of Akio winning the Cruiserweight title from Rey Mysterio on SmackDown. Orlando Jordan vs Kenzo Suzuki (w/Hiroki) **shudders** Why do I have to recap this match? The WWE must still see something in Suzuki that no one else does. I wonder what it is? Oh ye, I remember now. It's because he's a BY GAWD HOSS isn't it. How could I forget? Being a HOSS > having actual talent. But Jordan isn't a HOSS so why is he still on the active roster? If you insist on keeping him at least send him back to OVW and make him Lance Storm's personal project. Suzuki won with that stupid claw-thing that isn't even a real move, not as if anyone cares. Winner: Kenzo Suzuki Another recap, but a good one this time. Good because it was the RVD heel turn. Yes, I've been waiting for that to happen since he came to SmackDown. I still say he should've been the one to turn at first and not Booker, would've made more sense considering he was Mr. Monday Night. I guess The Undertaker's a face now because they ganged up on him and Heyman SMASHED THE URN~! What a heinous act. Theodore Long was in the ring along with his client Mark Jindrak. While Long put Jindrak over on the mic the 'Reflection of Perfection' posed in a mirror in classic Lex Luger-style. Long had some words for Billy Gunn. I couldn't understand most of them but I'm guessing they weren't nice. Holla Holla Holla. The FBI interrupted. Johnny Stamboli (w/Nunzio) vs Mark Jindrak (w/Theodore Long) Actually a pretty decent match. Stamboli's good in the ring and Jindrak's actually gaining some presence - he posed a lot more and even stole Scott Steiner's push-up pose. Jindrak better hope that Steiner doesn't mind or he'll end up like DDP. (If you don't get it just ask). Stamboli had Jindrak in position for the Forget About It but Long jumped onto the apron, but was quickly pulled down by Nunzio. However that was enough to distract Stamboli long enough for Jindrak to hit him with the Mark of Perfection (get it?) Winner: Mark Jindrak

The whole urn thing was me putting an end to the stupid angle the WWE had going at the time. In typical WWE fashion it will never be mentioned again. I don't really see any point in putting star ratings on. I'm using EWR and the star ratings are nowhere near realistic. Plus star ratings aren't important because the matches aren't really that important either, the most important thing in a diary like this is the angles.

Why thank you kind sir. Why exactly is it a bad decision? I have very few teams on the roster - in fact I have a very thin roster - that that four-way tag was virtually my full tag roster. SmackDown has uninteresting talent because they aren't booked to be interesting. When was the last time Scotty or Rikishi did something even remotely interesting? When was the only time the Bashams did something interesting. It isn't the workers fault. My diary is a 'realistic' one. That means that Velocity is taped before SmackDown, which seriously depletes my Velocity roster. Occasionally higher-card talent will appear - mainly in squashes - but I doubt any top-tier talent will, except to promote something e.g. new time-slot. I will build Velocity up - gradually - but it will always remain the 'B' show. It's purpose is to showcase the lesser-used talents and build up Velocity storylines which will make it to SmackDown if good enough, see Billy Kidman & Paul London. By 'Gut Check' I guess you're implying the TNA concept. It's a decent idea but wouldn't work in the WWE, where win-loss records are insignificant. I don't really know what you mean by 'farm system'. I'd like you to explain if you could. And bear in mind this is a WWE diary. Maybe I didn't make it clear in earlier posts but this is a 'realistic' WWE diary. By realistic I mean no mass firings or hirings of indy-flavour-of-the-month # 25. However it doesn't mean that I have to use workers how the WWE would use them. But that doesn't mean that you'll see someone like Akio winning the WWE title. If I push someone to the main-event they are someone I feel is good enough to be there, but could also realistically main-event in the WWE. **EDIT** And the Bulldogs are much > than the Steiners

** I screwed up the order of the last two Velocity's without realising. Sorry. Just in case anyone was wondering why there was no Kidman/London match on the previous SmackDown. ** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WWE Smackdown! 29th July 2004 Commentary: Michael Cole & Tazz No DQ match Billy Kidman vs Paul London In case you haven't been reading Velocity (shame on you) these two men HATE EACH OTHER~! It all started when Kidman cheated to win a match between the two. In the rematch it was London who won by cheating. Both men brawled backstage after the match. Then in the cruiserweight battle royal London was eliminated, but not before taking Kidman with him. Again they brawled afterwards. Then last week on Velocity they fought to a double-countout draw because rather than getting back in the ring they wanted to fight with each other, whether it was in the ring or not. The two men were in the ring, staring at each other while waiting for the bell to ring. Suddenly The Dudley Boyz and Paul Heyman came running to the ring. Both Kidman and London received 3D's. Then Kidman was laid onto a table, and London was superbombed onto him and through the table. The match had finished before it had even started. Winner: No Contest Paul Heyman grabbed a mic and complaining about Shannon Moore and Spike Dudley costing the Duds their match with 2 Cool last week. He put the Dudleys over as MONSTERS~! for what they just did to Kidman and London and challenged Moore and Spike to come out and "get what they deserve". But it wasn't Moore or Spike that came out, it was 2 Cool. Rikishi got on the mic and said that they had just come from GM Angle's office and because they beat the Duds last week they were getting a title shot. And it was right now. (Oh, it's on!) WWE Tag Team Championship 2 Cool vs The Dudley Boyz © (w/Paul Heyman) A lot like the match from last week except that 2 Cool had a bit more offence. Not much more, just a little. The Dudleys never once looked like they were in trouble or were going to lose. But unlike last week there was no Shannon Moore or Spike Dudley to save 2 Cool. Rikishi got 3D-ed and the three-count was academic. Winners: The Dudley Boyz Eddie Guerrero was walking backstage when Angle and Luther appeared. Angle was mad at Eddie for appearing last week when Angle had banned him from the arena. Angle said that Eddie has a problem with authority, to which Edie butted in and replied that he only had a problem with Angle. Eddie told Angle that he knew what Angle was doing, and the only way Angle would get the title off of him was over "my dead Mexican body, essa". So Angle informed Eddie that he might just grant that wish next week on SmackDown when Eddie goes one-on-one with Luther Reigns. The Blue Nova vs Nunzio (w/Johnny Stamboli) Nova's debut. It looks as though The Hurricane has a bit of competition now, Nova looked to be doing the comic book gimmick. But it was the opposite of Hurricane, the super villain. That's seems to be the only difference between the two because there was quite a few comedy spots in the match. He was wearing a blue cape, a blue mask, a blue and black suit, and had blue highlights in his hair. Basically the same as The Hurricane, except blue. A good match was ended when Nova hit his signature move, the aptly-named Kryptonite Krunch. But, as all good villains will tell you, evil-doers can't win cleanly. So as he pinned Nunzio, Nova actually put Nunzio's foot on the ropes, just so he could cheat to win. He made sure the ref couldn't see it and picked up his first win in his first match. Winner: The Blue Nova After 'fooling' the referee Nova ran to the back, he didn't want to hang around after his 'cheating'. As he ran he laughed. An evil laugh, of course. When we came back from the commercial Funaki was standing outside The Blue Nova's locker room waiting to interview the debutant, who was inside the room. Suddenly there was a loud noise, and then a bang. Suddenly Nova smashed through the locker room wall. He then went to walk through the rubble and talk to Funaki, but fell over in classic Shockmaster style. He hurriedly jumped back and dusted himself off, trying to keep the embarrassment to a minimum. Funaki asked him about his debut match and he responded in a very deep, booming voice. But after a few seconds of talking it was obvious he was miming. Funaki then asked him another question and he responded, but then began stuttering again and again. The voice recording he was using wasn't working. He pulled it out from his suit and stamped on it: "Damn thing. Never buy anything from a <insert town name here>". That got a good bit of cheap heel heat. He continued talking - in his own voice this time - and said that he was here to take over World Wrestling Entertainment. "First WWE, then the world!". He attempted an evil laugh but couldn't. So he tried the recorder again, and it worked. He mimed the laugh, very badly, and attempted to enter his locker room, but the door was locked. So he went back in through the hole in the wall, and tripped up again. WWE Cruiserweight Championship Akio vs Rey Mysterio © Akio won a battle royal two weeks ago to get this shot at Rey's title. Since then he's looked impressive in the ring and has engaged in a few little skirmishes with Rey, and has gotten the better of them as of late. Last week on SmackDown Akio erased Rey's brain-cells with a vicious kick and then draped Rey's own title over his prone body. The two men started tentatively with Akio swinging at Rey with some kicks, but Rey was aware of them and was quick to move. Rey was cautious of getting close to Akio, not wanting to be on the end of any kicks so he stuck to hitting and moving. He had the advantage for a period but misjudged a top rope flying hurricanrana, and was met by a fierce kick. That changed the momentum of the match and Akio was now on top. But Rey mounted a comeback and the two entered into a fantastic series of nearfalls and reversals. Akio went for a powerbomb but YOU CAN'T POWERBOMB REY, and he turned round and Victory Rolled Akio. But Akio flipped it over and got a nearfall himself. Akio was faster to recover and he went for a Mahistrol Cradle (dunno about the spelling), but Rey shifted his body weight and was now pinning Akio. But Akio rolled through and completed the Cradle, with both of Rey's arms hooked. The ref made the count, one...two...three! Winner: Akio Rey was gracious after the match and extended his hand to the new champ. Akio however refused and simply lifted his belt up to Rey's face, to rub the win in Rey's face. Rey smiled - a wry smile - and shook his head as Akio left. A crowd was gathered in the backstage area; Charlie Haas was unconscious and blooded on the concrete floor. No one seemed to know who committed the attack. Eddie Guerrero came to the ring in his low rider, with his WWE Championship over his shoulder. He got on the mic and addressed Kurt Angle first. He reiterated what he had said earlier about Angle having to kill him to get the title from his waist. He said that he had lied, cheated, and stole to get the title and the only way Angle would get it from him would be to destroy, murder, and kill. He moved on to Luther and guaranteed he would win next week. Next on his list was Booker T. Strangely Eddie seemed worried by Booker and it appeared as though he was scared of facing the five-time champion. He called Booker out and said that he wanted to apologise to him. Booker's music played and - you guessed it - a midget then appeared, dressed like Booker. Eddie and the midget then fooled around for a bit until the real Booker T made an appearance. Booker said that Eddie better be scared because the five-time champ was soon going to become a six-time champ. "And there aint nuthin you can do bout it sucka". Eddie disagreed and invited Booker into the ring. Booker accepted and the two men brawled, with Book getting the upper-hand. He attempted the Scissors Kick, but the midget was hanging from his leg. As Booker kicked the midget off Eddie nailed him with a low blow. He headed to the top rope and nailed the Frog Splash. He then knelt on all fours and the midget climbed onto his back and nailed a Frog Splash of his own. WWE United States Championship - No DQ match The Undertaker (w/Paul Heyman) vs John Cena © Cole informed the people that didn't know that Angle had made this a title match because Cena hadn't defended his title this month, and WWE rules state that a title must be defended at least once a month (what happened to 30 days? Is this a new brand-split rule?). A pretty decent match. Cena got in a surprising amount of offence considering Taker is now in his no-sell zombie gimmick. Cena attempted the Five Knuckle Shuffle but Taker SAT UP~! So Cena kicked him back down and finished the move. Taker went for the Chokeslam, but Cena hit him with a low blow and ran off the ropes, but Taker Chokeslammed him back down. Both men were now down; Cena from the Chokeslam and Taker from the low blow. This then prompted Rob Van Dam to run down to the ring and, as it was a No DQ match the ref couldn't do anything, entered the ring with both men lying on the ground. And in a scene like one from the Invasion angle Van Dam had a choice of who he would hit; his possible Summerslam opponent Cena, or the man that has been interfering in his matches (and possible Summerslam opponent) The Undertaker. Van Dam leapt off, and nailed Taker with the Five Star. Cena crawled over and made the pin. One...two...three! Winner: John Cena Cena was angry after the match with RVD, he didn't want his help. Cena and RVD then got into a brawl, which Taker soon joined. Paul Heyman motioned for someone and The Dudley Boyz came sprinting to the ring. They attacked Cena as RVD and Taker brawled. Cena got 3D-ed, onto a chair which Heyman had placed into the ring. Taker then joined The Dudleys on one side of the ring and RVD was on the other side, three against one. Suddenly Taker got kicked in the midsection, was hoisted up, and brought back down with the 3D. The Duds pulled Taker into the centre of the ring as RVD headed up top. Five Star Frog Splash. But that wasn't enough. Van Dam shouted something to Heyman and Heyman got a chair as the Dudleys dragged Taker to the corner, in Stinkface position. RVD headed up top again and, as Heyman held the chair up to Taker's face, leapt from one side of the ring to the other, dropkicking the chair into Taker's face. The move known as the Van Terminator. Heyman - urn in hand - then entered the ring and proceeded to stamp on the urn, flattening it. All three men then embraced and joined hands in classic stable-formation style.

The mystery wrestler's identity has been revealed as The Blue Nova. Maybe you missed it, it was announced on the last SmackDown just before the 2 Cool/Dudleys match.

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Simon says Sykotic2002 is a complete fool? How can you not want to see Simon Diamond go for 10 mins. Oh wait, it's Pat Kenney now isn't it. Ok, I see your point.

Come on, Stevie can get himself over as fast as anyone. The only problem is he isn't given any exposure to do so. Anyway on topic, I've got to go with DX. The Horsemen was way before my time; I saw very little of the nWo being that the WWF had more exposure; and I only caught the very end of the Hart Foundation. So I have to go with DX. I was a 'mark' and also quite young at the time so yelling out 'suck it' and crotch-chopping everyone was even more fun than usual.

**I accidently deleted Velocity so I'll just post some simple results. It's only Velocity, not as if anyone watches**

One really major thing, why are Smackdown wrestlers on Heat? Think that needs explaining. You must have Evolution explain the Triple H kickout on RAW. Personally I would have done it on the previous RAW but you didn't, so you have to have them explain on RAW while it is still fresh in the fans' mind. What I think you're going to do is keep Trippers out a little while, which is good. But what I would do is have Orton and the rest of Evolution continually insult Trippers, at least once a show. That would keep the fans reminded of the Trippers/Evolution situation while Orton defends his title, I'm guessing in a rematch with Benoit. I didn't like the Kane/Hardy ending from SSlam. It does absolutely nothing for Kane to be pinned cleanly (Lita interfered but she doesn't count). I thought you would have brought back Shawn Michaels, that way you still get the same outcome but Kane doens't look as weak and the Kane/HBK feud starts. The RAW match was too little too late in my opinion. There's a few gramatical errors which I don't like. It isn't anything major but it really annoys me. I like the show layout, it looks kinda familiar. I wonder why?

It's a decent idea, and could've worked if Eugene had stayed in the midcard. But he's wrestling (although not going over) Triple H at possibly the second-biggest WWE event. And I think he'll have a higher-profile match when it comes to Mania. I do like the idea but Eugene is way above Chris Harvard.

No offence but I personally think the Shamrock turn is a pretty dumb idea. Initially Shamrock would get a good pop from name recognition alone but he's now turned twice in a very short period of time, which would be worse and not better. The people would take him less seriously and he loses a lot of legimatecy. Just look at the Big Show as a perfect example. I understand that it's your diary and you want to make a mark and do things your own way but the turn makes absolutely no sense. Resisting the temptation to make major changes from the start is a hard thing to do with a diary, but it also an important one. It would've really helped if you had waited before you did it.