World Championship Wrestling

February 25, 2004

In March 2004, independently-wealthy millionaire, Chad Dupree, approached Vince McMahon to express interest in buying the rights to the World Championship Wrestling name. While initially hesitant, McMahon agreed to sell the name to Dupree under a few conditions:

1) WWE would retain rights to all WCW footage prior to and including the Invasion angle.

2) The new WCW could not put on a show in the same night and/or timeslot as any of WWE’s major shows (Raw, Smackdown!, Velocity, and Heat).

3) The new WCW could not hold anything more than 6 PPV events a year for the first 2 years of their existence.

Dupree agreed to these conditions, but what Vince McMahon did not know was that Dupree had the backing of Ted Turner, who desperately wanted wrestling back on Turner Network Television, which was now owned by AOL-Time Warner.

Immediately, the new WCW was set into motion. Turner pulled as many strings as he could to get the new WCW Nitro a timeslot on TNT and managed to obtain the 8 o’clock P.M slot on Wednesday nights.

The new WCW recognizes the following championships:

• WCW World Championship

• WCW World Tag Team Championship

• WCW United States Championship

• WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Sponsorship will play a crucial role in WCW’s financial stability and as such, the following companies have pledged their support: Sony’s PlayStation 2, Sports Illustrated, Nintendo, and Viacom, Inc.

With Chad Dupree at the helm, WCW is now poised to bring this once-infamous name to prominence once again. WCW Nitro makes its return to television on Wednesday, April 7th and this show promises to set the stage for the rest of the year and beyond.

February 26, 2004

Very interested in seeing where you can go with this one. Keep it up.

February 26, 2004

sounds good. I like these kinds of things

February 26, 2004

Sounds great can't wait to see your first show.

February 26, 2004

WCW Announces First Signings

World Championship Wrestling, currently set to make their return to the wrestling world on April 7th, announced their first 10 signings today. The following have been placed under a 2-year written contract:

• Sting

• Vader

• Ken Shamrock

• Raven

• Jerry Lynn

• Kid Kash

• The Backseat Boys (Trent Acid/Johnny Kashmere)

• Los Maximos (Joel Maximo/Jose Maximo)

Additionally, WCW has announced that it will return to pay-per-view television on June 27th with their Great American Bash event.

Joey Styles is rumored to be at the top of WCW's want list when it comes to announcers, but only time will tell if they'll be able to reach a deal.

More news as things develop.

February 28, 2004

WCW Nitro

Wednesday, April 7th

The show begins with Joey Styles welcoming us to the debut of not just the new Nitro, but to an entirely new WCW altogether. The live crowd behind Styles then emits a huge pop and Styles spins around with an astonished look on his face as none other than Jim Cornette walks out and joins Styles at the commentator’s booth. Cornette begins ranting and raving as Styles tells us to stay tuned despite being flustered.

Ted DiBiase comes out from the back, making his debut tonight. He takes the microphone and introduces himself as the WCW Commissioner. He then informs the crowd that throughout the night they’ll be witnessing tournament matches that will lead to the eventual crowning of the World, U.S., and World Tag Team Champions. He thanks the crowd for showing up tonight and then walks backstage.

Rating: 81%

8-MAN CRUISERWEIGHT TAG

Match Background: Team Williams consists of Doug Williams, Matt Hughes, Paul London, and Nova. Team Kash consists of Chance Beckett, Jimmy Yang, B-Boy, and Kid Kash. Doug is making his debut at this show. M. Hughes is making his debut at this show. London is making his debut at this show. Nova is making his debut at this show. Beckett is making his debut at this show. Yang is making his debut at this show. B-Boy is making his debut at this show. Kash is making his debut at this show. The participants of this match are all involved in the upcoming tournament for the Cruiserweight Championship.

The Match: Jimmy Yang kicks the leg, knocks Nova down, and goes to work on it. Flying elbow from Jimmy Yang connects. Tag to Chance Beckett. Nova walks into a high dropkick from Chance Beckett, almost losing several teeth in the process. Nova tags out to Paul London. Beckett hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Beckett tags out to B-Boy. Beckett / B-Boy whip London into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. B-Boy crushes London with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Kid Kash. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Spinning bulldog in the corner and London is down! Kash tags out to Jimmy Yang. Back heel kick off the second rope, London goes down. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Yang goes for a splash but London puts the knees up. Tag to Doug Williams. Stun Gun from Doug Williams! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Nice piledriver on Yang. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Doug Williams and Matt Hughes. Doug / M. Hughes whip Yang into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. There's a two count on the pin. Beckett gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Chance Beckett elbows Matt Hughes in the face to break a hammerlock. Beckett hits a dropkick on Matt Hughes and gets right back up. Tag to Kid Kash. Kash crushes M. Hughes with a huge legdrop. Kash goes for a splash but M. Hughes puts the knees up. Tag between Matt Hughes and Doug Williams. M. Hughes / Doug whip Kash into the corner. Matt Hughes whips Doug Williams in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Covers for a quick two count. Kid Kash avoids a Doug Williams avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Flying cross body off the top rope! Doug Williams can barely stand. Bank Roll!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: I'll give it a *1/2 rating. Consider getting more stars to be the adventure of a lifetime. Get started.

Rating: 62%

Sting is backstage. I've got a feeling this one is going to be good. He talks about coming home to WCW and how much he wants to be the first WCW World Champion under the new regime. He then hyped up his first round tournament match against Kevin Nash later tonight. This was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating: 89%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

The SAT vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: Joel is making his debut at this show. Jose is making his debut at this show. Mike Shane is making his debut at this show. Todd Shane is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Big kick from Mike Shane staggers Jose but that's about it. Mike Shane hits a piledriver on Jose Maximo. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Todd Shane. The Shane Twins hook up Jose, then hit a double suplex. Jose takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Hooks the leg for a two count. Uninspired brawling from Todd Shane. Jose blocks a kick from Todd Shane. Back heel kick off the second rope, Todd Shane goes down. Jose tags out to Joel Maximo. Hard back suplex on Todd Shane. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Todd Shane takes a NICE hurrancarana from Joel Maximo. Joel walks into a drop toe hold. Todd Shane tags out to Mike Shane. Mike Shane hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Side suplex from Mike Shane. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Wack kick from Mike Shane. Joel Maximo pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. SUPER frankensteiner on Mike Shane, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Mike Shane is in big trouble...Spanish Fly!! 1....2....3! The SAT go into the crowd, where they celebrate their win.

My Opinion: These guys worked SO HARD...for a ** rating. Something went wrong somewhere, didn't it?

Rating: 64%

UNITED STATES TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Jerry Lynn vs Vampiro.

Match Background: Lynn is making his debut at this show. Vampiro is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Vampiro slams Jerry Lynn down and motions to the crowd. Lynn takes a NICE hurrancarana from Vampiro. Hooks the leg for a two count. Vampiro misses a clothesline. Spinning back kick from Jerry Lynn. Hard back suplex on Vampiro. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. There's a two count on the pin. Power drive elbow by Jerry Lynn. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Lynn hits a dropkick on Vampiro and gets right back up. Vampiro blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Flying cross body off the top rope! Covers for a quick two count. Springboard dropkick from Vampiro. Nicely done. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Vampiro slams Jerry Lynn down and motions to the crowd. Vampiro kicks the leg, knocks Lynn down, and goes to work on it. Lynn powers out of a headlock. Spin kick by Jerry Lynn to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Tiger suplex on Vampiro. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Vampiro can barely stand. Cradle Piledriver!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: I'll give this a ***1/4 rating. If I left it up to you, you'd probably think it was the greatest match ever! Keep trying...

Rating: 78%

A video is played, hyping the upcoming debut of the new tag team Maximum Overdrive, which consists of Animal and Bryan Clark.

Rating: 57%

WORLD TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Al Snow vs Tank Abbott.

Match Background: Snow is making his debut at this show. Tank is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Fallaway slam by Tank Abbott puts down Al Snow. Spear by Tank Abbott. There's a two count on the pin. Tank walks into a drop toe hold. Al Snow snap suplexes Tank. Snow drives a thrust kick into the chest of Tank. Hooks the leg for a two count. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Al Snow, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! A Gut buster connects on Tank and hits hard. Tank powers out of a headlock. Tank hits a piledriver on Al Snow. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tank Abbott scores with a standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Bodyslam by Tank. Tank slams Al Snow. Al Snow elbows Tank Abbott in the face to break a hammerlock. Tank tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Tank! Al Snow floors Tank Abbott. Here it comes...Beast Choker! Tank Abbott taps!

My Opinion: If it weren't for two great moments in this match, it would have gotten a DUD. Either way, all its getting from me is a 1/2*.

Rating: 64%

Raven is backstage. He hyped himself up on THE STICK~!, talking about what he was going to do...and soon. He talks about promising to never come back to WCW, but changed his mind after realizing he had some unfinished business to take care of.

Rating: 93%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Lords Of The Ring.

Match Background: Animal is making his debut at this show. Clark is making his debut at this show. Dinsmore is making his debut at this show. Conway is making his debut at this show. Animal and Clark are teaming up as Maximum Overdrive for the first time tonight.

The Match: Dinsmore is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. BIG clothesline on Dinsmore. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Bryan Clark. Maximum Overdrive whip Dinsmore into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. There's a two count on the pin. Nick Dinsmore charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Clark walks into a drop toe hold. Clark takes a quick lariat. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Rob Conway. Reverse DDT on Clark. Pin, but Clark is out just before the three count. Vertical suplex by Rob Conway. Bryan Clark elbows Rob Conway in the face to break a hammerlock. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Rob Conway by Clark. Remember when that was a legit finish? Tag to Animal. Animal slams Rob Conway. Conway tags out to Nick Dinsmore. Flying shoulder tackle by Animal sends Dinsmore CRASHING to the mat. Nick Dinsmore is in big trouble...Maximum Impact!! 1....2....3!

My Opinion: I'll give it a *3/4 rating. If you think of it like currency, it's a 1.75. You can't even take the subway with that anymore here. Work harder man.

Rating: 67%

Backstage, Kevin Nash is shown walking toward the ring.

Rating: 75%

Sting vs Kevin Nash.

Match Background: Sting is making his debut at this show. Nash is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Sting by Nash. Remember when that was a legit finish? Spear by Kevin Nash. Hooks the leg for a two count. Kevin Nash misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Nash takes a headbutt from Sting. BAAACK Body drop by Nash gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Covers for a quick two count. Powerbomb on Nash. Pin, but Nash is out just before the three count. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Kevin Nash by Sting. Remember when that was a legit finish? Nash counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Spear by Kevin Nash. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Kevin Nash connects and Sting is down! Pin, but Sting is out just before the three count. Fallaway slam by Kevin Nash puts down Sting. Nash hits a right hand. Sting avoids a Kevin Nash avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Fallaway slam by Sting puts down Kevin Nash. Sting scores with a big spinebuster. Sting has Kevin Nash down on the canvas. Scorpion Deathlock!!! Kevin Nash taps out! Sting remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

My Opinion: Usually, this is designated for good matches that were usually way too short for some reason. What's your excuse? *3/4

Rating: 81%

Overall Show Rating: 74%

Attendance: 4,508

TV Rating: 5.44

February 28, 2004

WCW Nitro

Wednesday, April 14th

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Paul London vs B-Boy.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Hard back suplex on London. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Super kick by B-Boy. There's a two count on the pin. Paul London elbows B-Boy in the face to break a hammerlock. London hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on B-Boy. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Paul London hits a rolling kick on B-Boy. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. B-Boy pushes out of a Paul London hold. London takes a NICE hurrancarana from B-Boy. Covers for a quick two count. Tor-NADO DDT from B-Boy, London got planted! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. B-Boy hits a dropkick on Paul London and gets right back up. London walks into a high dropkick from B-Boy, almost losing several teeth in the process. Paul London fights out of a grapple. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. DDT from the top rope by Paul London. That looked KILLER. Paul London floors B-Boy...and climbs the turnbuckles. London Calling!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over.

My Opinion: *** rating for an above average match.

Rating: 67%

James Mitchell comes out onto the ramp, and announces that he has found a new wrestler to manage. Out comes Vader, making his debut, joining Minister. Mitchell promises that Vader will defeat Ken Shamrock later tonight to advance to Round 2 of the World title tournament while Vader prances menacingly in the background.

Rating: 69%

Sonjay Dutt vs Austin Lee.

Match Background: Dutt is making his debut at this show. Lee is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Dutt takes a flying neckbreaker from Austin Lee. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Dutt backdrops Austin Lee out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Sonjay Dutt. Lee walks into a high dropkick from Sonjay Dutt, almost losing several teeth in the process. Dutt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Hooks the leg for a two count. Power drive elbow by Sonjay Dutt. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Dutt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Dutt walks into a drop toe hold. Lee crushes Dutt with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Austin Lee and Dutt is out! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Dutt takes a flying neckbreaker from Austin Lee. Austin Lee kicks the leg, knocks Dutt down, and goes to work on it. Austin Lee misses a clothesline. Lee takes a flying neckbreaker from Sonjay Dutt. Tiger suplex on Lee. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Sonjay Dutt floors Austin Lee...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, Bombay Splash! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: Well, hello there *1/4 rating, how are you?

Rating: 56%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Diamond and Swinger vs Thunder and Lightning.

Match Background: Swinger is making his debut at this show. Diamond is making his debut at this show. Thunder is making his debut at this show. Lightning is making his debut at this show. Thunder and Lightning are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Running knee lift from Thunder. Spear by Thunder. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Thunder and Lightning. Thunder and Lightning whip Swinger into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Swinger takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Covers for a quick two count. Swinger receives some punishment by Lightning but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. Swinger counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Springboard dropkick from Johnny Swinger. Nicely done. Tag between Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond. Vertical suplex by Simon Diamond. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Simon Diamond! Lightning powers out of a Simon Diamond headlock. Tag to Thunder. Spinebuster by Thunder. Spear! Diamond is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Thunder hits a right hand. Simon Diamond elbows Thunder in the face to break a hammerlock. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Thunder hits hard. Diamond and Swinger have Thunder to themselves. Problem Solver! 1....2....3! It's over.

My Opinion: I'll give it a *1/2 rating. Consider getting more stars to be the adventure of a lifetime. Get started.

Rating: 63%

AJ Styles is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against La Parka. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating: 76%

UNITED STATES TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

AJ Styles vs La Parka.

Match Background: Styles is making his debut at this show. Parka is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Parka goes down. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Parka goes down. Hard back suplex on Parka. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. AJ Styles hits a rolling kick on Parka. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. La Parka elbows AJ Styles in the face to break a hammerlock. La Parka hits a rolling kick on Styles. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Parka crushes Styles with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. La Parka gets taken down out of nowhere! Styles crushes Parka with a sweet running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Springboard dropkick from AJ Styles. Nicely done. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Parka blocks a kick from AJ Styles. Parka hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Styles powers out of a headlock. AJ Styles hits a rolling kick on Parka. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. La Parka can barely stand. Here it comes - Styles Clash. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: *** rating for an above average match.

Rating: 78%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Chuck Palumbo and Sean O'Haire are walking backstage when they run into Maximum Overdrive. The two teams stare each other down, and threats are made, then they walk away from each other, looking angry.

Rating: 67%

Backseat Boyz vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: Kashmere is making his debut at this show. Acid is making his debut at this show. Chuck is making his debut at this show. O'Haire is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Hard back suplex on Chuck. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Kashmere tags out to Trent Acid. Backseat Boyz hook up Chuck, then hit a double suplex. Hard back suplex on Chuck. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Hooks the leg for a two count. Acid just WAFFLES Chuck with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Acid goes for a splash but Chuck puts the knees up. High Angle DDT by Chuck Palumbo just SPIKES Trent Acid down! Chuck tags out to Sean O'Haire. Running knee lift from Sean O'Haire. Massive backbreaker on Acid and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Sean O'Haire misses a clothesline. Acid tags out to Johnny Kashmere. Super kick by Johnny Kashmere. Diamond Dust from Johnny Kashmere and O'Haire is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Kashmere hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Kashmere charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Spear by Sean O'Haire. Johnny Kashmere can barely stand. The Prophecy! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: I'm capable of giving out high star ratings...but only for matches that really deserve it. This one didn't. **1/4.

Rating: 70%

WORLD TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Dustin Rhodes vs Raven.

Match Background: Dustin is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Raven hits a right hand. Dustin pushes out of a Raven hold. STIFF~! chop lights up Raven who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Dustin whips Raven into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Powerbomb on Raven. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Raven once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Raven with a spinning neckbreaker on Dustin. Spear by Raven. Hooks the leg for a two count. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Raven connects and Dustin Rhodes is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Raven walks into a drop toe hold. Massive backbreaker on Raven and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Raven blocks a kick from Dustin Rhodes. Dustin Rhodes is in trouble. Here it comes - Evenflow DDT. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: Nothing offensive, but nothing too special either. **1/2 rating.

Rating: 80%

We see Ken Shamrock warming up backstage.

Rating: 67%

WORLD TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Ken Shamrock vs Vader.

Match Background: Shamrock is making his debut at this show. Vader is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Big forearm by Ken Shamrock makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Vader comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Shamrock gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Vader whips Shamrock into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Vader just KILLS Ken Shamrock! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Ken Shamrock avoids a Vader avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Ken Shamrock snap suplexes Vader HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Shamrock is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Massive back suplex! Vader got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Covers for a quick two count. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Shamrock who held onto that one for ages. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Shamrock charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Shamrock walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Pin, but Shamrock is out just before the three count. Shamrock backdrops Vader out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Ken Shamrock. Vader gets knocked to the ground by Shamrock. Ankle Lock!!! Vader taps out! Vader is pounding the canvas with punches, shouting about how unfair everything is.

My Opinion: *** rating for an above average match.

Rating: 87%

Overall Show Rating: 72%

Attendance: 4,517

TV Rating: 5.48

February 28, 2004

cool shows, looking forward to more

February 28, 2004

WCW Nitro

Wednesday, April 21st

At the top of the show, Joey Styles informs us that Al Snow has left WCW in an amicable departure. As a result of his leaving, Sting will receive a bye to the finals of the World title tournament.

Raven is backstage. He got on THE STICK~! and spent the interview complaining that WCW giving Sting a bye to the finals is a typical WCW tactic and further fuels his burning desire to fulfill his destiny. Quoth the Raven, nevermore.

Rating: 87%

Colt Cabana vs J.R. Ryder.

Match Background: Classic is making his debut at this show. Ryder is making his debut at this show.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Classic by J.R. Ryder. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Classic goes down. Classic takes a flying neckbreaker from J.R. Ryder. Ryder uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Classic pushes out of a J.R. Ryder hold. Stun Gun from Colt Cabana! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Ryder walks into a jaw breaker. There's a two count on the pin. Ryder blocks a kick from Colt Cabana. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Classic is down! There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Classic. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pin, but Classic is out just before the three count. Colt Cabana once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Classic drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Ryder. Classic charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Colt Cabana is in trouble. Airborne Virus! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: This match gets two stars from me. Nothing more, nothing less. **

Rating: 64%

Doug Williams is walking backstage, when he meets Kid Kash. They trade insults, get in each others faces, but eventually walk off without coming to blows.

Rating: 61%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT

Doug Williams vs Chance Beckett.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Big forearm by Doug Williams makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Chance Beckett just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Doug. A Gut buster connects on Beckett and hits hard. Chance Beckett takes a butterfly suplex from Doug. Chance Beckett reverses a hip toss. Implant DDT by Chance Beckett! I will always and forever mark out for that move. SUPER frankensteiner on Doug, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Doug pushes out of a Chance Beckett hold. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Beckett hits hard. Hooks the leg for a two count. Doug Williams brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Beckett in the ring! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Chance Beckett powers out of a Doug Williams headlock. Standing leg lariat by Chance Beckett on Doug. Doug Williams elbows Chance Beckett in the face to break a hammerlock. Vertical suplex by Doug Williams. Chance Beckett can barely stand. Revolution DDT!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Kid Kash comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Kid Kash spins Doug around. Kid Kash hits the Money Maker! Doug Williams has been left down on the canvas.

My Opinion: This match gets two stars from me. Nothing more, nothing less. **

Rating: 63%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT

Palumbo and O'Haire vs The SAT.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Chuck Palumbo hits some punches. How generic. BIG clothesline on Jose. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Chuck Palumbo connects and Jose Maximo is down! Jose tags out to Joel Maximo. Joel Maximo connects with a back heel kick on Chuck and gets back up quickly. Chuck counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Joel takes a headbutt from Chuck Palumbo. Tag to Sean O'Haire. Palumbo and O'Haire whip Joel into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Full nelson slam on Joel. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Tag between Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo. Joel Maximo can barely stand. Here it comes - Jungle Kick. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: Oh, look out...almost ***, but not quite. **¾.

Rating: 72%

AJ Styles is backstage. He talked trash about Jerry Lynn, saying that although he respected Lynn, the U.S. title is more important to his career right now. Good build up.

Rating: 83%

UNITED STATES TITLE TOURNAMENT FINALS

AJ Styles vs Jerry Lynn.

Match Background: Lynn and Styles have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW United States title.

The Match: AJ Styles hits a rolling kick on Lynn. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. VICIOUS lightning kick by Styles on Lynn. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lynn ducks a wild right hand. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Styles goes down. Hard back suplex on Styles. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. There's a two count on the pin. Back heel kick off the second rope, Styles goes down. Pin, but Styles is out just before the three count. Styles takes a flying neckbreaker from Jerry Lynn. AJ Styles once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Styles crushes Lynn with a sweet running senton. Covers for a quick two count. DDT from the top rope by AJ Styles. That looked KILLER! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Implant DDT by AJ Styles! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Styles hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Lynn counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Lynn uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Tor-NADO DDT from Jerry Lynn, Styles got planted! Jerry Lynn moves in for the kill. Cradle Piledriver!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Jerry Lynn offers a handshake to Styles...and he accepts it! No! AJ Styles levels Lynn with a cheap shot right hand! AJ Styles spins Lynn around. AJ Styles hits the Styles Clash! Jerry Lynn has been floored after the match.

My Opinion: A ****¾ rating for a great match. Close, but not 5 stars.

Rating: 89%

Tank Abbott comes out, and announces that he has decided that it is time that he had a manager. Out from the back comes Joel Gertner, apparently making his debut as the new manager of Tank Abbott.

Rating: 66%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Diamond gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. BIG clothesline on Diamond. Covers for a quick two count. Clark tags out to Animal. Maximum Overdrive hook up Diamond, then hit a double suplex. Hooks the leg for a two count. Animal with a spinning neckbreaker on Diamond. Diamond reverses a waistlock. Reverse DDT on Animal. Covers for a quick two count. Diamond tags out to Johnny Swinger. Lightning kick by Swinger on Animal. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Hard back suplex on Animal. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Animal elbows Johnny Swinger in the face to break a hammerlock. Bodyslam by Animal. Tag between Animal and Bryan Clark. STIFF~! chop lights up Swinger who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Tag between Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond. Bodyslam by Clark. Simon Diamond is all alone...Maximum Impact!! 1....2....3!

My Opinion: Nothing offensive, but nothing too special either. **½ rating.

Rating: 72%

Backstage, a crowd is forming around Sting, who has been knocked unconscious and left down and out. Paramedics come over to help, although nobody seems to know who was responsible for the attack.

Rating: 98%

WORLD TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Ken Shamrock vs Raven.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Shamrock gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Shamrock flips out of a Raven bodyslam attempt. Double arm suplex by Ken Shamrock connects as Raven hits hard. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Raven! Cover, but there's no one to count for Ken Shamrock! Raven is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. BIG clothesline on Shamrock. Raven hits a piledriver on Ken Shamrock. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg for a two count. High Angle DDT by Raven just SPIKES Ken Shamrock down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Raven drops an elbow...but Ken Shamrock moves out of the way. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Raven hits hard. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Raven flips out of a Ken Shamrock bodyslam attempt. Vader comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Ken Shamrock turns around. Vader spins Shamrock around. Vader hits the Vader Bomb! Vader leaves the ring, the damage done! ONE...TWO...THREE. Raven defeats Shamrock. Shamrock grabs the referee, then nails him with a right hand! Dozens of people hit the ring to stop any further incident.

My Opinion: Let me practice my math. 13 quarter stars equal a ***¼ rating, right? Yeah, it does. That's what you get.

Rating: 84%

Overall Show Rating: 76%

Attendance: 4,519

TV Rating: 5.41

February 29, 2004

TNT CANCELS WCW NITRO

Word came down from TNT executives today that they were opting out of their contract with World Championship Wrestling. While this comes as a blow to WCW, who were just beginning to regain their stride, word has it that they have entered into negotiations with the WGN Network to try and get Nitro back on the air. Operations will resume as soon as possible.

In the meantime, WCW has opted to use one of their 6 PPV dates in May with Slamboree. We'll be back later with a preview for that show. Until then, stay tuned for further details.

February 29, 2004

PREVIEW FOR WCW SLAMBOREE

WCW, initially scheduled to make their return to PPV with the Great American Bash in June, have now changed their plans and will instead return to PPV in May with Slamboree. This decision was made by WCW Owner, Chad Dupree, after word came down from TNT that they were opting out of their contract with the show. Dupree, while very angry with TNT’s decision, has put all his resources into getting WCW airtime with another station by June. Until then, he has decided to use one of the 6 available PPV dates by putting on Slamboree. Here’s what scheduled to go down on May 9th.

MAIN EVENT – FINALS OF THE WCW WORLD TITLE TOURNAMENT

It’s been a grueling tournament but it’s now come down to fan favorite Sting taking on Raven. Raven has said that his destiny lies with WCW but has not made it clear what that destiny. Sting has been very vocal about wanting to be the first WCW World Champion under the new regime. While no one can be sure what will happen in this match, one truth still remains: WCW will crown a new World Heavyweight Champion.

GRUDGE MATCH

In a clash between two of the hardest hitting men in WCW, Ken Shamrock will take on Vader. Fans nationwide witnessed Vader costing Ken Shamrock his match against Raven. Speculators have said this was Vader’s way of getting revenge on Shamrock for eliminating him from the tournament during the first round, while others have said that Vader feels he has something to prove where Shamrock is concerned. Will Vader dominate Shamrock to take home a victory or will Shamrock cause of one wrestling’s most feared men to tap out?

FINALS OF THE WCW WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT

The newly-formed team of Maximum Overdrive will take on the newly-reformed team of Chuck Palumbo and Sean O’Haire. Both teams bring a hard-hitting style to the table, but Maximum Overdrive have the edge in experience. Can youth overcome experience? Will the combined experience of Animal and Bryan Clark be enough to overtake the team of Palumbo and O’Haire, who are former World Tag Team Champions? This climactic battle is sure to be one for the record books!

VETERANS COLLIDE

Vampiro made an appearance at the WCW offices and requested a match against Dustin Rhodes. Why he wants this match is anyone’s guess, but Vampiro says he has his own reasons that are his alone to know. Rhodes and Vampiro are no strangers to championship gold, but their match at Slamboree will be a matter of respect.

WCW UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

Jerry Lynn survived the 4-man tournament to crown the new United States Champion, but it will now come back to haunt him as he must face not only AJ Styles—who assaulted him after Lynn defeated him to claim the title—but La Parka as well! We know AJ Styles has his eyes set on winning the U.S. title, but La Parka could very well sneak in the back door and steal the title out from under both men!

(A) SURPRISE DEBUT(S?)

WCW officials have sent down word that a new worker has signed a contract with the promotion and he has requested to make his debut at Slamboree. While very little is known is about the identity of this person, we can confirm that they are a name that’s well-known to wrestling fans around the world. WCW officials have thrown a twist into this match, however, because the mystery will be taking on another newcomer! Who will join the company come May 9th? Be there and find out!

CRUISERWEIGHT ELIMINATION MATCH

With the tournament to crown a new WCW Cruiserweight Champion still underway, it has been decided that an 8-man cruiserweight elimination tag match will take place at Slamboree. While some of the talent involved have been seen with the promotion before, we are also able to tell you that some new faces will be involved in this match as well!

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WCW Slamboree takes place live on pay-per-view, May 9th at 8 P.M. EST. Be sure to tune in for an event that will once and for all prove that WCW is back with a vengeance!

February 29, 2004

should be a good show

February 29, 2004

WCW SLAMBOREE

May 9th

Sting is backstage. I've got a feeling this one is going to be good. He was out there to hype his match against Raven in tonight's main event. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating: 93%

CRUISERWEIGHT ELIMINATION TAG

Team Doug vs Team Kash.

Match Background: Team Doug consists of Doug Williams, Tom Carter, Nova, and Paul London. Team Kash consists of Kid Kash, Chance Beckett, B-Boy, and Jimmy Yang. This will be a survivor series bout. Carter is making his debut at this show. Doug and Kash have been feuding recently. So far, Doug hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Kash since the feud started.

The Match: First Fall : Tom Carter hits a rolling kick on Kash. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. SUPER frankensteiner on Kash, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Hooks the leg for a two count. Carter charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Carter walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Tom Carter is in trouble. Money Maker!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Second Fall : Hard back suplex on Doug. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Lightning kick by Yang on Doug. There's a two count on the pin. Yang goes for a splash but Doug puts the knees up. TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Yang! Jimmy Yang can barely stand. Chaos Theory!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Third Fall : STIFF high kick on London by B-Boy. B-Boy uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! There's a two count on the pin. B-Boy misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. DDT from the top rope by Paul London. That looked KILLER. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! B-Boy blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Flying reverse elbow by B-Boy. Cover gets three for B-Boy, London got pinned. Fourth Fall : Chance Beckett strikes Nova. Chance Beckett hits a rolling kick on Nova. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Covers for a quick two count. Beckett charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Beckett walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Nova charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Super kick by Chance Beckett. ONE...TWO...THREE. Beckett defeats Nova. Fifth Fall : Beckett takes a back suplex. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Doug. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. There's a two count on the pin. Doug Williams misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Power drive elbow by Chance Beckett. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Doug blocks a punch. Tiger bomb by Doug Williams, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. The ref gets into position, administers the three count, and it's over. Doug Williams pins Beckett. Sixth Fall : Double arm suplex by Doug Williams connects as B-Boy hits hard. Vertical suplex by Doug Williams. There's a two count on the pin. Doug drops an elbow...but B-Boy moves out of the way. Doug walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Doug reverses a B-Boy hammerlock. B-Boy takes a quick lariat. The ref gets into position, administers the three count, and it's over. Doug Williams pins B-Boy. Final Fall : Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Kid Kash by Doug. Remember when that was a legit finish? Hooks the leg for a two count. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Doug Williams! Doug Williams brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Kash in the ring! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Doug walks into a drop toe hold. Kash whips Doug into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Doug Williams is in trouble. Money Maker!!! That shook the ring. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Kash uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Kash goes for a splash but Doug puts the knees up. Kid Kash can barely stand. Revolution DDT! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: Do you know what * means? It's the equivalent of buying your favorite soft drink, looking under the cap and seeing 'Sorry, Try again.' At least you got the soft drink.

Rating: 60%

DOUBLE DEBUT MATCH

Sabu vs Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: Sabu is making his debut at this show. Kanyon is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Kanyon is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Chris Kanyon fights out of a grapple. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Chris Kanyon ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Chris Kanyon just KILLS Sabu! Cover, but there's no one to count for Chris Kanyon! Sabu counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Sabu hits a rolling kick on Kanyon. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Big piledriver on Kanyon. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver by Sabu! No one executes that move properly anymore. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Kanyon pushes out of a Sabu hold. Massive backbreaker on Sabu and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Pin, but Sabu is out just before the three count. Sabu reverses a Chris Kanyon hammerlock. Sabu has Chris Kanyon down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Off the top - Moonsault, forget about it. 1....2...3!

My Opinion: Nothing offensive, but nothing too special either. **½ rating.

Rating: 72%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

AJ Styles vs Jerry Lynn vs La Parka.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. Lynn and Styles have been feuding recently. Styles has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW United States title. Jerry Lynn has been WCW United States champion since 21 April 2004.

The Match: Parka just WAFFLES Lynn with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! La Parka strikes Styles. Jerry Lynn avoids a La Parka avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Parka takes a flying neckbreaker from Jerry Lynn. Styles crushes Lynn with a running senton. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Spin kick by La Parka to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. La Parka misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Styles and Lynn whip Parka into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Power drive elbow by Jerry Lynn. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Styles just WAFFLES Lynn with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Jerry Lynn once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Second rope flying axe handle, Parka goes down. One day, Lynn might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Jerry Lynn moves in for the kill. Cradle Piledriver! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: They definitely need to hook up again, I don't care what anyone says. *** ½

Rating: 81%

CHALLENGE MATCH

Dustin Rhodes vs Vampiro.

Match Background: Dustin and Vampiro are currently feuding. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud.

The Match: Vampiro takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Dustin hits a piledriver on Vampiro. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Covers for a quick two count. Vampiro is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Vampiro strikes Dustin. Spin kick by Vampiro to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Covers for a quick two count. Springboard dropkick from Vampiro. Nicely done. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! BAAACK Body drop by Dustin gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Dustin counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Dustin Rhodes DDTs Vampiro, but it just looked terrible. Covers for a quick two count. Sloppy discus punch from Dustin Rhodes barely connects on Vampiro. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Big kick from Dustin staggers Vampiro but that's about it. Uninspired brawling from Dustin Rhodes. Vampiro avoids a Dustin Rhodes avalanche by getting out of the damn way! BIG clothesline on Dustin. Power drive elbow by Vampiro. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. James Mitchell has climbed up onto the apron! Dustin turns...and falls for the distraction! Vampiro attacks Dustin from behind! Dustin Rhodes can barely stand. Nail In The Coffin! 1....2....3. Vampiro shakes hands with James Mitchell, showing that their plan worked perfectly.

My Opinion: It was close to a ** match, but I just can't stand too many blown spots. *¾

Rating: 76%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE TOURNAMENT FINALS

Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: Maximum Overdrive and Palumbo and O'Haire are currently feuding. Neither team holds an in-ring victory since the feud started. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Animal ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Running knee lift from Animal. Covers for a quick two count. Animal tags out to Bryan Clark. Maximum Overdrive whip O'Haire into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Covers for a quick two count. Bodyslam by Clark. O'Haire backdrops Bryan Clark out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Sean O'Haire. Sean O'Haire hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. O'Haire tags out to Chuck Palumbo. Nice piledriver on Clark. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Bryan Clark by Chuck. Remember when that was a legit finish? Clark blocks a punch. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Chuck Palumbo by Clark. Remember when that was a legit finish? Tag between Bryan Clark and Animal. STIFF~! chop lights up Chuck who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Tag to Sean O'Haire. BAAACK Body drop by O'Haire gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Sean O'Haire is all alone...Maximum Impact!! 1....2....3! Maximum Overdrive climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

My Opinion: These guys worked SO HARD...for a ** rating. Something went wrong somewhere, didn't it?

Rating: 72%

After the match, Animal gets on THE STICK~! With tears in his eyes, he looks up at the heavens and dedicates the match and Maximum Overdrive’s newly-won titles to his now-deceased partner, Hawk.

Rating: 69%

GRUDGE MATCH

Ken Shamrock vs Vader.

Match Background: Shamrock and Vader have been feuding recently. Vader has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud.

The Match: Vader slams Ken Shamrock down and motions to the crowd. Spear by Vader. Hooks the leg for a two count. Shamrock kicks Vader in the gut to reverse the momentum. Ken Shamrock connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Big dropkick by Ken Shamrock, who got a ton of air on the move. Covers for a quick two count. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Vader! Pin, but Vader is out just before the three count. Shamrock drives a thrust kick into the chest of Vader. Vader once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Vader hits a bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. High Angle DDT by Vader just SPIKES Ken Shamrock down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Ken Shamrock by Vader. Remember when that was a legit finish? Shamrock is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Ken Shamrock pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Vader takes a butterfly suplex from Shamrock. Ken Shamrock brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Vader in the ring! The referee tries to separate the two grapplers...and gets knocked over and trampled on as they brawl! That's enough, the referee calls for the bell - double DQ! The fight has started up again! Ken Shamrock attacks Vader, and they brawl all around ringside, then into the crowd! They eventually disappear backstage, still fighting.

My Opinion: I really shouldn't drink when I'm reviewing matches. Especially with Scotsman, I can't drink nearly as much, so I try too hard. It was either ** or ****, but I guess I'll have to compromise and say ***.

Rating: 85%

WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT FINALS

Sting vs Raven.

Match Background: Sting and Raven have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW World Heavyweight title.

The Match: Raven scoops and slams Sting. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Raven scoops and slams Sting. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Bodyslam by Raven. BIG clothesline on Sting. Sting reverses a hip toss. Raven charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Full nelson slam on Raven. There's a two count on the pin. Raven ducks a wild right hand. Big piledriver on Sting. Covers for a quick two count. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Sting! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Sting pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Sting ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Raven counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Sting by Raven. Remember when that was a legit finish? Raven moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Complete Shot. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: All it gets is a ***½ rating from me. Deal with it.

Rating: 90%

Overall Show Rating: 77%

Attendance: 11,321

Buy rate: 0.89

February 29, 2004

WCW/WGN NEGOTIATIONS FALL THROUGH

WCW and the WGN Network were unable to reach amicable terms, leaving WCW with still no outlet for their Nitro program. At this point, WCW executives are beginning to worry that the lack of TV exposure will hurt business in a very bad way, but are continuing to put on house shows in order to keep their name out there in the public eye.

Several members of WCW's advisory board have touched upon the idea of doing weekly PPV shows a la NWA TNA but Chad Dupree seems to be set against this idea as it would it seem that WCW is trying to follow in TNA's footsteps.

As of this writing, the Great American Bash is still scheduled to happen but if a TV deal can't be reached soon, WCW executives may have to take drastic measure.

More on this as it develops.

February 29, 2004

PREVIEW FOR WCW GREAT AMERICAN BASH

As the search for a new home for Nitro continues, WCW brings to its fans their June PPV event… The Great American Bash!

MAIN EVENT – DREAM PARTNER TAG MATCH

Sting and Ken Shamrock will team up to take on the team of WCW World Champion, Raven, and his partner, Vader. Obviously a lot is at stake in this match as every man has something to prove. Raven says it is his destiny to reign as WCW World Champion but Sting is dead-set on winning the title as soon as possible. Vader and Shamrock have no love lost for one another, but can their animosity be contained in the ring? Both men put a cloud of doubt over the entire match!

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

Jerry Lynn successfully retained his U.S. title at Slamboree by defeating AJ Styles and La Parka in a triangle match, but at the Great American Bash he’ll literally face his biggest challenge yet as he defends the title against Kevin Nash! Will Lynn’s run as U.S. champion be short-lived? Or will he play David to Nash’s Goliath? Either way, it’s sure to be the challenge of his career!

SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH

After witnessing the way Sabu made a splash with his WCW debut, yet another mystery man has requested a match against him and the site for this match will be the Great American Bash! While details on who the mystery man is are few and far between, we do know that it’s someone who has competed with WCW in the past. While this does not narrow the choices down much, if at all, it does allow for better speculation. Sabu is definitely at a disadvantage this time though.

FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH

After the events of Slamboree, Dustin Rhodes made a call to Chad Dupree and demanded a rematch with Vampiro. Rhodes didn’t want just any match though, and has asked that the match be a Falls Count Anywhere match! Chad Dupree has granted this request and has even gone so far as to ban James Mitchell from ringside.

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive overcame all the odds to emerge from Slamboree as the WCW World Tag Team Champions. The life of a champion is never easy though and Maximum Overdrive are about to find this out first-hand as they defend their titles in a 4-team elimination match! Their opponents will be Palumbo & O’Haire, the Backseat Boys, and Diamond & Swinger. Will new champions be crowned or can Maximum Overdrive continue to dominate the tag title scene in WCW?

SPECIAL DEBUT MATCH

La Parka has recently been contending for the United States Championship, but he’s going to face a new kind of challenge at the Bash as he takes on newcomer, The Messiah! Not much is known about The Messiah, but our rumor mongers have told us that he is definitely a star in the making. However, La Parka been on a losing streak since coming back to WCW, so he has something to prove as well.

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Kid Kash and Nova will go at it in a match to see who will advance to the next round of the WCW Cruiserweight Title Tournament. Rumor has it that Doug Williams will be at the Bash and will be watching this match with great interest. Both Kash and Nova are ring veterans of the highest caliber and should deliver one heck of a match!

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Seven great matches! 3 hours of intense action! The Great American Bash has always been a historic event and is not to be missed. Be sure to tune in on June 27th at 8 P.M., live on pay-per view!

February 29, 2004

WCW GREAT AMERICAN BASH

June 27th

DARK MATCH

Billy Fives vs B-Boy.

Match Background: Fives is making his debut at this show.

The Match: THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Flying reverse elbow by Billy Fives. Hooks the leg for a two count. B-Boy blocks a punch. B-Boy just WAFFLES Fives with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Spin kick by B-Boy to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Hooks the leg for a two count. Fives walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Hard back suplex on Fives. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Billy Fives pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Fives crushes B-Boy with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Tor-NADO DDT from Billy Fives, B-Boy got planted! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Flying elbow from Billy Fives connects. B-Boy walks into a high dropkick from Billy Fives, almost losing several teeth in the process. Billy Fives misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Implant DDT by B-Boy! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Diamond Dust from B-Boy and Fives is out! B-Boy moves in for the kill. Shining Wizard!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: Oh, look out...almost ***, but not quite. **¾.

Rating: 64%

WCW CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Kid Kash vs Nova.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Hard back suplex on Kash. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Kid Kash reverses a hip toss. Kid Kash strikes Nova. Hard back suplex on Nova. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Hooks the leg for a two count. DDT from the top rope by Kid Kash. That looked KILLER. Pin, but Nova is out just before the three count. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Nova avoids a Kid Kash avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Flying cross body off the top rope! Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Kash. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Second rope flying axe handle, Kash goes down. One day, Nova might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Nova connects with a back heel kick on Kash and gets back up quickly. Kash counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Kash hits a dropkick on Nova and gets right back up. Tiger suplex on Nova. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Kid Kash grapples with Nova, and positions himself so that the referee can't see...and hits a low blow! He rolls up the stunned Nova: 1....2....3!! What a cheap shot! Doug Williams comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Doug Williams spins Kash around. Doug Williams hits the Revolution DDT! Kid Kash has been left down on the canvas.

My Opinion: I'd love to see a rematch and see if they can top this. ****

Rating: 81%

SPECIAL DEBUT MATCH

La Parka vs The Messiah.

Match Background: Messiah is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Messiah hits a right hand. Parka pushes out of a The Messiah hold. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Messiah goes down. The Messiah charges, Parka moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Messiah walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Messiah backdrops La Parka out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of The Messiah. Running knee lift from The Messiah. Spear by The Messiah. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by The Messiah connects and La Parka is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Parka blocks a punch. Super kick by La Parka. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Messiah pushes out of a La Parka hold. La Parka is in trouble. The Godsmack! 1....2....3. The Messiah climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **¼.

Rating: 73%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire vs Backseat Boyz vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: This will be an elimination bout. Maximum Overdrive and Palumbo and O'Haire have been feuding recently. Palumbo and O'Haire have yet to beat their rivals in the ring since the feud began. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Maximum Overdrive have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 09 May 2004.

The Match: Animal charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. O'Haire hits a piledriver on Animal. That used to end matches, you know. O'Haire tags out to Trent Acid. Spin kick by Trent Acid to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Trent Acid kicks the leg, knocks Animal down, and goes to work on it. Tag between Trent Acid and Johnny Kashmere. Animal walks into a high dropkick from Johnny Kashmere, almost losing several teeth in the process. Hard back suplex on Animal. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Animal avoids a Johnny Kashmere avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Animal with a spinning neckbreaker on Kashmere. Tag to Bryan Clark. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Bryan Clark just KILLS Johnny Kashmere! Cover gets three for Bryan Clark, Kashmere got pinned. Spin kick by Johnny Swinger to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Springboard dropkick from Johnny Swinger. Nicely done. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Tag between Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond. Diamond and Swinger whip Clark into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Doctor Bomb connects and Clark landed hard. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Clark reverses a waistlock. Tag to Chuck Palumbo. Running knee lift from Chuck Palumbo. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Chuck Palumbo just KILLS Simon Diamond! Tag to Sean O'Haire. Palumbo and O'Haire hook up Diamond, then hit a double suplex. Cover gets three for Sean O'Haire, Diamond got pinned. Running knee lift from Sean O'Haire. Animal walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Animal is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. BIG clothesline on O'Haire. Spinebuster by Animal. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Bryan Clark. Full nelson slam on O'Haire. Bryan Clark misses a clothesline. Tag between Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo. Powerbomb on Clark. Pin, but Clark is out just before the three count. Chuck slams Bryan Clark down and motions to the crowd. Clark reverses a waistlock. Bryan Clark hits some punches. How generic. Chuck Palumbo can barely stand. Here it comes - Powerbomb. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: Nothing offensive, but nothing too special either. **½ rating.

Rating: 75%

FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE MATCH

Dustin Rhodes vs Vampiro.

Match Background: This will be a falls count anywhere bout. Dustin and Vampiro have been feuding recently. So far, Dustin hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Vampiro since the feud started.

The Match: Vampiro uses a big bag of popcorn to floor Dustin. I wonder if butter adds impact. Flying reverse elbow by Vampiro. There's a two count on the pin. Dustin Rhodes comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. A weak headbutt on Vampiro by Dustin causes nothing but pain for both. Vampiro gets splashed in the corner. There's a two count on the pin. Frying pan shot by Dustin. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Big kick from Dustin staggers Vampiro but that's about it. They brawl to the outside and into the crowd. Elbow from Dustin connects as they brawl on the outside. There's a two count on the pin. Dustin elevates and drops Vampiro onto the guard rail and plays to the crowd. They wind up back in the squared circle. Vampiro blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Flying cross body off the top rope! Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Dustin. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Vampiro hits a dropkick on Dustin Rhodes and gets right back up. Face slam on the table by Vampiro. Dustin Rhodes comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Running clothesline from Dustin Rhodes was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Flapjack from Dustin on Vampiro. Dustin Rhodes moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Bulldog. 1....2...3, it's finished. Dustin Rhodes is still in the ring celebrating. Vampiro pushes the referee away. Vampiro spins Dustin around. Vampiro hits the Nail In The Coffin!

My Opinion: This match gets two stars from me. Nothing more, nothing less. **

Rating: 77%

SPECIAL DEBUT MATCH

Sabu vs Glenn Gilberti.

Match Background: Gilberti is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Double arm suplex by Glenn Gilberti connects as Sabu hits hard. Glenn Gilberti gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Gilberti. Gilberti drives a thrust kick into the chest of Sabu. Glenn Gilberti snap suplexes Sabu HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Gilberti is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Sabu comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. BAAACK Body drop by Gilberti gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Flying reverse elbow by Sabu. Hooks the leg for a two count. Sabu gets taken down out of nowhere! Glenn Gilberti hits a stalling suplex on Sabu. There's a two count on the pin. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Gilberti who held onto that one for ages. Pin, but Sabu is out just before the three count. Sabu fights out of a grapple. Sabu hits some punches. How generic. Gilberti powers out of a headlock. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Gilberti. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Sabu can barely stand. Here it comes - Last Dance. 1....2...3, it's finished. Glenn Gilberti goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

My Opinion: I'll give it a *¾ rating. If you think of it like currency, it's a 1.75. You can't even take the subway with that anymore here. Work harder man.

Rating: 71%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

Jerry Lynn vs Kevin Nash.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW United States title. Jerry Lynn has been WCW United States champion since 21 April 2004.

The Match: Jerry Lynn connects with a back heel kick on Nash and gets back up quickly. Lynn hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Second rope flying axe handle, Nash goes down. One day, Lynn might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Implant DDT by Jerry Lynn! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Nash blocks a kick from Jerry Lynn. Running knee lift from Kevin Nash. Nice piledriver on Lynn. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lynn blocks a kick from Kevin Nash. SUPER frankensteiner on Nash, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Jerry Lynn and Nash is out! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Kevin Nash is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Nash hits a right hand. Lynn ducks a wild right hand. Jerry Lynn hits a rolling kick on Nash. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. AJ Styles comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Clothesline...but Lynn ducks! Kevin Nash gets hit! Jerry Lynn knocks Styles out of the ring. Jerry Lynn moves in for the kill. Here it comes – Tornado DDT. 1....2...3, it's finished. Jerry Lynn slides out of the ring to the floor, then turns and leaves through the crowd. He's happy to have the win, and evidently isn't going to hang around for Nash and AJ Styles to get some payback.

My Opinion: *** rating for an above average match.

Rating: 79%

A video is played, hyping the upcoming Sting / Shamrock vs Raven / Vader match.

Rating: 88%

DREAM PARTNER TAG MATCH

Sting and Ken Shamrock vs Raven and Vader.

Match Background: Sting and Raven have been feuding recently. So far, Sting hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Raven since the feud started. Shamrock and Vader have been feuding recently. Vader has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. Raven is the reigning WCW World Heavyweight champion, and has been since 09 May 2004.

The Match: Raven takes a headbutt from Sting. Raven charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Ken Shamrock. Sting / Shamrock whip Raven into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. There's a two count on the pin. Raven tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Raven flips out of a Ken Shamrock bodyslam attempt. Spinebuster by Raven. Hooks the leg for a two count. Raven tags out to Vader. Vader hits a piledriver on Ken Shamrock. That used to end matches, you know. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Bodyslam by Vader. Vader misses a clothesline. Stun Gun from Ken Shamrock! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Tag to Sting. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Sting ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Vader tags out to Raven. Bodyslam by Sting. Raven gets knocked to the ground by Sting. Here it comes...Scorpion Deathlock! Raven taps! Sting / Shamrock climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

My Opinion: Slightly above average match. Only gets a **¾ rating from me.

Rating: 84%

Overall Show Rating: 80%

Attendance: 11,192

Buy Rate: 0.89

snuffbox · February 29, 2004

This is entertaining...Im liking the quick updates.

February 29, 2004

WCW NEWS & NOTES

- A potential syndication deal with Paramount has fallen through, thus leaving WCW without a home for Nitro. Bowing to pressure from the WCW Board of Directors, Chad Dupree has agreed to air Nitro as a weekly PPV show on Tuesday nights until Nitro finds a new home. Word has it that WCW is negotiating with cable channel F/X, but no deal has been reached yet.

- With Nitro now being a weekly PPV event, any further plans for bi-monthly PPVs have been suspended until Nitro finds a new home.

- With his All Japan contract having expired, Japanese superstar, Keiji Mutoh, has expressed a desire to make a return to the United States and has entered into negotiations with WCW. Whether or not a deal can be reached is uncertain but the interest is there for both parties.

February 29, 2004

good stuff man, and two good PPVs. Keep it up.

February 29, 2004

WCW Nitro

July 6th

Raven is backstage. I'm actually looking forward to this and you should too! He got on THE STICK~! and talked trash about Sting, continuing their feud. To the death, I say!

Rating: 82%

Thunder and Lightning vs Lords Of The Ring.

Match Background: Thunder and Lightning are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Nick Dinsmore connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. A Gut buster connects on Lightning and hits hard. Covers for a quick two count. Dinsmore tags out to Rob Conway. Lords Of The Ring hook up Lightning, then hit a double suplex. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lightning takes a knee lift from Conway. *sigh* Running knee lifts always remind me of the late Curt Hennig. Lightning is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Lightning hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Thunder. Conway walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Rob Conway charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Rob Conway elbows Thunder in the face to break a hammerlock. Conway drives a thrust kick into the chest of Thunder. Tag to Nick Dinsmore. Dinsmore drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Thunder. Tag between Thunder and Lightning. Lightning takes a butterfly suplex from Dinsmore. Lightning gets knocked to the ground by Dinsmore. Lightning gets locked in the Crossface! Submission victory!

My Opinion: These guys worked SO HARD...for a ** rating. Something went wrong somewhere, didn't it?

Rating: 65%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Matt Hughes vs Jimmy Yang.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on M. Hughes by Jimmy Yang. M. Hughes flips out of a Jimmy Yang bodyslam attempt. M. Hughes scoops and slams Jimmy Yang. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Yang! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Jimmy Yang fights out of a grapple. Implant DDT by Jimmy Yang! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Yang crushes M. Hughes with a huge legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on M. Hughes. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. M. Hughes powers out of a headlock. M. Hughes hits a piledriver on Jimmy Yang. That used to end matches, you know. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Jimmy Yang powers out of a Matt Hughes headlock. Matt Hughes is in trouble. Dragon Suplex! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: It was close to a ** match, but I just can't stand too many blown spots. *¾

Dustin Rhodes is walking backstage when Vampiro comes from behind and attacks him with a chair. Vampiro walks off after hitting a few more chair shots, leaving Dustin down on the floor.

Rating: 68%

La Parka vs Syxx-Pac.

Match Background: Syxx-Pac is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Syxx-Pac walks into a high dropkick from La Parka, almost losing several teeth in the process. Syxx-Pac walks into a high dropkick from La Parka, almost losing several teeth in the process. Second rope flying axe handle, Syxx-Pac goes down. One day, Parka might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Syxx-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from La Parka. La Parka misses a clothesline. Syxx-Pac hits a dropkick on La Parka and gets right back up. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. La Parka pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond Dust from La Parka and Syxx-Pac is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Syxx-Pac elbows La Parka in the face to break a hammerlock. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Parka goes down. Parka reverses a waistlock. Flying elbow from La Parka connects. La Parka floors Syxx-Pac...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, Sky Twister Press! 1....2....3. Syxx-Pac goes nuts, screaming and yelling at everyone within earshot.

My Opinion: A **** rating is well deserved for the competitors in this match.

Rating: 83%

WCW Commissioner Ted DiBiase comes to the ring announces that on the next show, Keiji Mutoh will be making an appearance and signing a contract.

Rating: 79%

Ken Shamrock vs Tank Abbott.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Ken Shamrock by Tank. Remember when that was a legit finish? Nice piledriver on Shamrock. Covers for a quick two count. Shamrock blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Tank Abbott just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Shamrock. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Shamrock. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. There's a two count on the pin. TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Tank! Pin, but Tank is out just before the three count. Tank Abbott takes a butterfly suplex from Shamrock. Ken Shamrock misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Tank Abbott hits a bulldog off the ropes. Covers for a quick two count. Death valley driver by Tank Abbott! No one executes that move properly anymore. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Flying shoulder tackle by Tank sends Shamrock CRASHING to the mat. Tank Abbott connects with rights and lefts and Ken Shamrock is down! Ken Shamrock once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Vertical suplex by Ken Shamrock. Ken Shamrock plants Tank with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Ken Shamrock floors Tank Abbott. Here it comes...Ankle Lock! Tank Abbott taps! Vader comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Vader spins Shamrock around. Vader hits the Vader Bomb! Ken Shamrock has been left down on the canvas.

My Opinion: *** rating for an above average match.

Rating: 79%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Maximum Overdrive have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 09 May 2004.

The Match: Stun Gun from Simon Diamond! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Animal walks into a jaw breaker. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Johnny Swinger. Diamond and Swinger whip Animal into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Covers for a quick two count. Swinger hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Animal powers out of a Johnny Swinger headlock. Animal scores with a big spinebuster. Tag between Animal and Bryan Clark. BAAACK Body drop by Swinger gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Full nelson slam on Swinger. Swinger counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Tag between Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond. Simon Diamond hits a stalling suplex on Clark. Diamond hits a great swinging DDT on Bryan Clark. Diamond then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Clark takes a back suplex. Clark kicks Simon Diamond in the gut to reverse the momentum. Bryan Clark hits a bulldog off the ropes. Palumbo and O'Haire run down the aisle and into the ring, carrying chairs! Clark turns...and gets floored with a chair to the head! Animal comes in to save, but also gets dropped with a chair shot! The referee has no choice but to call for the bell! Disqualification!

My Opinion: I'll give it a **½ rating, but that's because I didn't mark out once...but nothing was too bad.

Rating: 72%

Sting vs Vader.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Sting slams Vader. Vader blocks a kick from Sting. Vader slams Sting. Vader misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Vader connects and Sting is down! Cover, but there's no one to count for Vader! Vader walks into a drop toe hold. Flying shoulder tackle by Sting sends Vader CRASHING to the mat. Massive backbreaker on Vader and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Vader is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Vader flips out of a Sting bodyslam attempt. Vader hits a bulldog off the ropes. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Sting powers out of a Vader headlock. Sting signals for the Scorpion Deathlock! Raven comes out of the crowd and into the ring! Sting turns around. Raven spins Sting around. Raven hits the Evenflow DDT! The referee calls for the DQ because of the interference of Raven! Raven pushes the referee aside, then continues to assault Sting! Right hands rain down on Sting, pounding him into the canvas. Satisfied with his work, Raven turns and leaves the ring, the damage done.

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **¼.

Rating: 84%

Overall Show Rating: 75%

Attendance: 5,002

Buy Rate: 0.31

February 29, 2004

WCW Nitro

July 13th

Jerry Lynn is his locker room when in walks Alicia Webb. She pleads with him to give Frank Shamrock a match, and eventually Jerry Lynn agrees.

Rating: 72%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Doug Williams vs Jimmy Yang.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Double arm suplex by Doug Williams connects as Yang hits hard. Doug Williams hits some punches. How generic. Vertical suplex by Doug Williams. Doug Williams snap suplexes Yang HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Doug is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Jimmy Yang once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Implant DDT by Jimmy Yang! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Lightning kick by Yang on Doug. Covers for a quick two count. Yang goes for a splash but Doug puts the knees up. Massive back suplex! Jimmy Yang got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Covers for a quick two count. Belly to belly off the top rope! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Yang counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Jimmy Yang connects with a back heel kick on Doug and gets back up quickly. Doug Williams comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Jimmy Yang takes a butterfly suplex from Doug. Jimmy Yang is in trouble. Chaos Theory!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: A wise man once said 'Can I get a side of bland with that bland'. He's dead now, though. That's what this match was...bland. **

Rating: 64%

Ken Shamrock is backstage. He was laying a verbal smackdown on Vader.

Rating: 77%

The SAT vs Backseat Boyz vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout.

The Match: Joel hits a dropkick on Mike Shane and gets right back up. Standing leg lariat by Joel Maximo on Mike Shane. Tag between Joel Maximo and Jose Maximo. Mike Shane takes a flying neckbreaker from Jose Maximo. Flying cross body off the top rope! Tag between Jose Maximo and Joel Maximo. The SAT whip Mike Shane into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tag between Mike Shane and Todd Shane. Todd Shane strikes Joel Maximo with a hard blow. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Trent Acid. Trent Acid connects with a back heel kick on Todd Shane and gets back up quickly. Todd Shane tags out to Jose Maximo. Jose takes a NICE hurrancarana from Trent Acid. Tag to Johnny Kashmere. Diamond Dust from Johnny Kashmere and Jose is out! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tag to Todd Shane. Todd Shane hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Trent Acid. Tiger suplex on Todd Shane. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Todd Shane can barely stand. Here it comes - Yakuza Kick. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: *½ rating is all it gets from me.

Rating: 63%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Kid Kash vs Paul London.

Match Background: None.

The Match: London walks into a high dropkick from Kid Kash, almost losing several teeth in the process. Kash charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Paul London kicks the leg, knocks Kash down, and goes to work on it. Kid Kash charges, London moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Tiger suplex on Kash. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Kash counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Kash uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Spinning bulldog in the corner and London is down! There's a two count on the pin. Tor-NADO DDT from Kid Kash, London got planted! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Paul London powers out of a Kid Kash headlock. SUPER frankensteiner on Kash, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Kash blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Kid Kash moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Bank Roll. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: Almost got a **** match, but was lacking in certain areas, so i'm knocking off a quarter of a star. Yes, there is such a thing as a quarter star. ***¾.

Rating: 79%

The Messiah vs Dustin Rhodes.

Match Background: Dustin has been feuding with Vampiro recently.

The Match: Messiah takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Dustin Rhodes hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. The Messiah pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, The Messiah ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Dustin Rhodes charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. There's a two count on the pin. The Messiah scores with a standing spinebuster. Pin, but Dustin is out just before the three count. Flying shoulder tackle by Messiah sends Dustin CRASHING to the mat. Dustin counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Weak bodyslam by Dustin. There's a two count on the pin. Flapjack from Dustin on Messiah. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Dustin slams The Messiah down. Messiah is sure in trouble now. Messiah receives some punishment by Dustin Rhodes but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. The Messiah avoids a Dustin Rhodes avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Dustin Rhodes by Messiah. Remember when that was a legit finish? Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by The Messiah connects and Dustin Rhodes is down! James Mitchell is at ringside! Dustin wastes valuable time by yelling at Minister! The Messiah takes advantage of the distraction and nails Dustin from behind! Dustin Rhodes is in trouble. The Godsmack!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! The Messiah smiles and walks over and shakes hands with James Mitchell, thanking him for interfering and helping win this match.

My Opinion: *½ rating is all it gets from me.

Rating: 70%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

Jerry Lynn vs Frank Shamrock.

Match Background: Frank is making his debut at this show. This match is for the WCW United States title. Jerry Lynn has been WCW United States champion since 21 April 2004.

The Match: Spinning back kick from Jerry Lynn. STIFF high kick on Frank by Jerry Lynn. Hard back suplex on Frank. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Flying elbow from Jerry Lynn connects. Frank Shamrock reverses a hip toss. Jerry Lynn takes a butterfly suplex from Frank. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Frank Shamrock! Covers for a quick two count. Jerry Lynn is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Lightning kick by Lynn on Frank. Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Jerry Lynn and Frank is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Frank Shamrock pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Jerry Lynn just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Frank. Lynn backdrops Frank Shamrock out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Jerry Lynn. Frank takes a flying neckbreaker from Jerry Lynn. Frank Shamrock is in trouble. Cradle Piledriver! 1....2....3. AJ Styles comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! AJ Styles spins Lynn around. AJ Styles hits the Styles Clash! Jerry Lynn has been left down on the canvas.

My Opinion: This was such a good match, it caused star ratings to magically appear... ****1\4

Rating: 84%

WCW Commissioner Ted DiBiase is in the ring where a table has been set up, holding a contract and pen. Keiji Mutoh comes out, and hits the ring. After a short pause, he signs the contract.

Rating: 74%

Sting and Ken Shamrock vs Raven and Vader.

Match Background: Sting and Raven have been feuding recently. Shamrock and Vader have been feuding recently. Vader has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. Raven is the reigning WCW World Heavyweight champion, and has been since 09 May 2004. This is a rematch from the Great American Bash.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Raven who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Fallaway slam by Sting puts down Raven. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Ken Shamrock. Sting scoops up Raven. Shamrock bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. There's a two count on the pin. Stun Gun from Ken Shamrock! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Shamrock charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Massive backbreaker on Shamrock and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. There's a two count on the pin. Raven tags out to Vader. Vader hits a bulldog off the ropes. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Running knee lift from Vader. Vader goes for a splash but Shamrock puts the knees up. Vader takes a butterfly suplex from Shamrock. Tag to Sting. Sting connects with rights and lefts and Vader is down! Tag between Vader and Raven. Running knee lift from Sting. The referee loses control, and all four wrestlers are in the ring now! Seeing as how he can't restore order, the ref calls for the bell. This is a double DQ. Sting \ Shamrock and Raven \ Vader aren't satisfied! They start brawling again, turning the ringside area into a battlefield until officials run down and physically pull them apart.

My Opinion: *** rating for an above average match.

Rating: 85%

Overall Show Rating: 77%

Attendance: 5,393

Buy Rate: 0.32

February 29, 2004

WCW Nitro

July 20th

A limo pulls up outside, and out steps Keiji Mutoh. He looks around, then heads for the locker rooms.

Rating: 66%

Austin Lee vs Sonjay Dutt vs Tom Carter vs B-Boy.

Match Background: This will be a four corners bout.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Dutt goes down. Dutt takes a flying neckbreaker from Tom Carter. Hooks the leg for a two count. Sonjay Dutt fights out of a grapple. Tag to B-Boy. Carter takes a flying neckbreaker from B-Boy. B-Boy misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Power drive elbow by B-Boy. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Cover, but there's no one to count for B-Boy! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Carter flips out of a B-Boy bodyslam attempt. Tag to Austin Lee. SUPER frankensteiner on B-Boy, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Implant DDT by Austin Lee! I will always and forever mark out for that move. B-Boy fights out of a grapple. B-Boy hits a dropkick on Austin Lee and gets right back up. Back heel kick off the second rope, Lee goes down. Tag to Tom Carter. Carter hits a dropkick on Austin Lee and gets right back up. Tor-NADO DDT from Tom Carter, Lee got planted! Tom Carter moves in for the kill. Stretch Plum!!! Lee taps!!

My Opinion: These guys worked SO HARD...for a ** rating. Something went wrong somewhere, didn't it?

Rating: 61%

Kevin Nash is in the ring, and he calls out Keiji Mutoh. Mutoh appears, and eventually accepts a challenge to a match between the two.

Rating: 75%

Colt Cabana vs The Messiah.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Messiah hits a right hand. Classic blocks a punch. Messiah walks into a high dropkick from Colt Cabana, almost losing several teeth in the process. Colt Cabana misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Messiah! Cover, but there's no one to count for Colt Cabana! Colt Cabana gets taken down out of nowhere! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Colt Cabana by Messiah. Remember when that was a legit finish? Massive backbreaker on Classic and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Hooks the leg for a two count. Spear! Classic is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! The Messiah misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Classic crushes Messiah with a running senton. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Messiah blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Colt Cabana can barely stand. Here it comes - The Godsmack. 1....2...3, it's finished. Dustin Rhodes comes running down the aisle with a chair! The Messiah is just leaving the ring...and Dustin scores with a brutal chair shot! The Messiah falls to the floor holding his head.

My Opinion: *** rating for an above average match.

Backseat Boyz vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Implant DDT by Johnny Kashmere! I will always and forever mark out for that move. SUPER frankensteiner on Todd Shane, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Johnny Kashmere and Trent Acid. Backseat Boyz whip Todd Shane into the corner. Trent Acid whips Johnny Kashmere in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Spin kick by Trent Acid to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Hooks the leg for a two count. Todd Shane walks into a high dropkick from Trent Acid, almost losing several teeth in the process. Todd Shane elbows Trent Acid in the face to break a hammerlock. Todd Shane turns Acid inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. Tag to Mike Shane. Mike Shane with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Acid. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Mike Shane hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Trent Acid is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Tag to Johnny Kashmere. Kashmere crushes Mike Shane with a huge legdrop. DDT from the top rope by Johnny Kashmere. That looked KILLER. Pin, but Mike Shane is out just before the three count. Johnny Kashmere connects with a back heel kick on Mike Shane and gets back up quickly. Mike Shane flips out of a Johnny Kashmere bodyslam attempt. Mike Shane hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Johnny Kashmere slugs Mike Shane, sending him down into the corner. While Kashmere fires up the crowd, Mike Shane is removing the turnbuckle pad! Johnny Kashmere comes over...but Mike Shane grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Johnny Kashmere face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Mike Shane rolls up the stunned Johnny Kashmere: 1....2...3! How did the referee not see that?

My Opinion: Smack dab in the middle of the star spectrum for an average match. **½.

Rating: 71%

Ted DiBiase comes to the ring, and is followed down by Kid Kash. They enter the ring, DiBiase holds up the WCW Cruiserweight title belt. After a short speech in which he reveals that Doug Williams has exceeded the weight limit for the cruiserweight division, he awards the title to Kid Kash. He then tells Kash that although he can’t make him defend the title against Williams, he is giving Williams a chance at retribution next week. Kash looks furious, but is resigned to his fate.

Rating: 73%

Bryan Clark vs Sean O'Haire.

Match Background: Maximum Overdrive and Palumbo and O'Haire have been feuding recently. Palumbo and O'Haire have yet to beat their rivals in the ring since the feud began.

The Match: Running knee lift from Bryan Clark. Full nelson slam on O'Haire. Covers for a quick two count. Bryan Clark gets taken down out of nowhere! Clark takes a headbutt from Sean O'Haire. Bodyslam by O'Haire. Covers for a quick two count. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! O'Haire slams Bryan Clark down and motions to the crowd. Bryan Clark avoids a Sean O'Haire avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Spear by Bryan Clark. Hooks the leg for a two count. Bryan Clark scores with a big spinebuster. Pin, but O'Haire is out just before the three count. BIG clothesline on O'Haire. Clark slams Sean O'Haire. O'Haire pushes out of a Bryan Clark hold. Running knee lift from Sean O'Haire. Death valley driver by Sean O'Haire! No one executes that move properly anymore. Chuck Palumbo comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Clark turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Chuck! Chuck Palumbo has left Clark in big trouble. Bryan Clark can barely stand. Here it comes - The Prophecy. 1....2...3, it's finished. Palumbo and O'Haire are beating down on Bryan Clark! The music of Animal hits, and he comes running down the aisle into the ring. O'Haire and Chuck don't hesitate though, and attack him as soon as he enters the ring! Animal gets beaten down as well, and soon joins Bryan Clark down and out on the canvas. Palumbo and O'Haire have destroyed them both!

My Opinion: A wise man once said 'Can I get a side of bland with that bland'. He's dead now, though. That's what this match was...bland. **

Rating: 71%

Sting is in the ring. Raven comes out, and attacks. Raven gets the upper hand. Sting is in trouble. Evenflow DDT...but Sting gets straight back up!!! Raven gets the hell out of there, Sting just shrugged off his finisher!

Rating: 92%

Keiji Mutoh vs Kevin Nash.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Keiji Mutoh strikes Nash. Keiji Mutoh kicks the leg, knocks Nash down, and goes to work on it. Second rope flying axe handle, Nash goes down. One day, Mutoh might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Mutoh hits a dropkick on Kevin Nash and gets right back up. Nash blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! BAAACK Body drop by Mutoh gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Full nelson slam on Mutoh. Covers for a quick two count. Mutoh pushes out of a Kevin Nash hold. Lightning kick by Mutoh on Nash. There's a two count on the pin. Nash walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pin, but Nash is out just before the three count. Nash counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Kevin Nash connects with rights and lefts and Keiji Mutoh is down! Nash walks into a drop toe hold. Mutoh uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Kevin Nash can barely stand. Shining Wizard! 1....2....3. Keiji Mutoh goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

My Opinion: I'll give it a *¾ rating. If you think of it like currency, it's a 1.75. You can't even take the subway with that anymore here. Work harder man.

Rating: 73%

Overall Show Rating: 75%

Attendance: 5,287

Buy Rate: 0.34

February 29, 2004

WCW Nitro

July 27th

A video is played, hyping the Raven vs Sting feud. “Tonight… Raven vs. Sting – Raven’s Rules Match!”

Rating: 94%

Joey Styles and Jim Cornette welcome us to a very special edition of WCW Nitro. Styles informs the people at home that 3 of WCW’s 4 championships will be on the line tonight.

Colt Cabana vs J.R. Ryder.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Back suplex on Ryder. Classic goes for a splash but Ryder puts the knees up. Standing leg lariat by J.R. Ryder on Classic. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Tiger suplex on Classic. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Colt Cabana avoids a J.R. Ryder avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Big dropkick by Colt Cabana, who got a ton of air on the move. Tiger bomb by Colt Cabana, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Hooks the leg for a two count. Ryder gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Pin, but Ryder is out just before the three count. J.R. Ryder is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Flying reverse elbow by J.R. Ryder. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Classic blocks a kick from J.R. Ryder. Colt Cabana moves in for the kill. Colt 45! 1....2....3. Colt Cabana climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

My Opinion: These guys worked SO HARD...for a ** rating. Something went wrong somewhere, didn't it?

Dustin Rhodes is in the ring, when The Order of Evil run down and hit the ring. They swarm all over him and beat him down. When James Mitchell is satisfied with the beating, they back off and head back toward the locker room, their point made.

Rating: 77%

The SAT vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Joel walks into a high dropkick from Johnny Swinger, almost losing several teeth in the process. Hard back suplex on Joel. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond. Diamond and Swinger whip Joel into the corner. Johnny Swinger whips Simon Diamond in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Covers for a quick two count. Joel tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Simon Diamond misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Joel Maximo and Jose Maximo. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Diamond is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Hard back suplex on Diamond. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Simon Diamond once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Stun Gun from Simon Diamond! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Diamond tags out to Johnny Swinger. Swinger hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Jose tags out to Joel Maximo. Hard back suplex on Joel. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Joel Maximo is all alone...Problem Solver!! 1....2....3!

My Opinion: All it gets is a ***½ rating from me. Deal with it.

Rating: 73%

Kid Kash vs Doug Williams.

Match Background: Kid Kash and Doug Williams have had several run-ins since WCW came back. Tonight, Doug Williams gets a shot at retribution. Kid Kash is the reigning WCW Cruiserweight champion, and has been since 20 July 2004.

The Match: Kash gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Doug! Doug Williams connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Kash gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Doug! There's a two count on the pin. Kid Kash takes a butterfly suplex from Doug. Covers for a quick two count. Kash powers out of a headlock. Spinning back kick from Kid Kash. Hooks the leg for a two count. Kash crushes Doug with a running senton. Kash walks into a drop toe hold. Doug Williams brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Kash in the ring! Kid Kash can barely stand. Here it comes – Chaos Theory!! 1....2...3, it's finished. Doug Williams goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

My Opinion: I'll give it a **½ rating, but that's because I didn't mark out once...but nothing was too bad.

Rating: 74%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: Maximum Overdrive and Palumbo and O'Haire have been feuding recently. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Maximum Overdrive have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 09 May 2004.

The Match: O'Haire scoops and slams Animal. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Flying shoulder tackle by O'Haire sends Animal CRASHING to the mat. Hooks the leg for a two count. O'Haire tags out to Chuck Palumbo. Palumbo and O'Haire whip Animal into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. There's a two count on the pin. Flying shoulder tackle by Chuck sends Animal CRASHING to the mat. Animal blocks a punch. Massive backbreaker on Chuck and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Bryan Clark. Big piledriver on Chuck. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Bryan Clark with a spinning neckbreaker on Chuck. Clark goes for a splash but Chuck puts the knees up. Bryan Clark charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Tag between Chuck Palumbo and Sean O'Haire. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Sean O'Haire ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Tag between Bryan Clark and Animal. Sean O'Haire with a spinning neckbreaker on Animal. Sean O'Haire gets whipped into the corner. Animal charges in, but into a pair of raised boots. O'Haire uses a roll up, with feet on the second rope! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! Palumbo and O'Haire nod at each other...and they attack Maximum Overdrive! The element of surprise works in their favour, and they have soon left Maximum Overdrive down and out on the canvas.

My Opinion: Smack dab in the middle of the star spectrum for an average match. **½.

Rating: 75%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

AJ Styles vs Jerry Lynn.

Match Background: Lynn and Styles have been feuding recently. Styles has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW United States title. Jerry Lynn has been WCW United States champion since 21 April 2004.

The Match: Flying elbow from Jerry Lynn connects. Lynn crushes Styles with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. AJ Styles pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Lynn goes down. Lynn takes a flying neckbreaker from AJ Styles. Covers for a quick two count. Vicious chokeslam byAJ Styles! I'd compare it to Akira Taue, but then that would start another argument on the TSM Forums. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Spin kick by AJ Styles to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Styles goes for a splash but Lynn puts the knees up. Flying reverse elbow by Jerry Lynn. There's a two count on the pin. DDT from the top rope by Jerry Lynn. That looked KILLER. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Spin kick by Jerry Lynn to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Lynn just WAFFLES Styles with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Styles flips out of a Jerry Lynn bodyslam attempt. Lynn takes a flying neckbreaker from AJ Styles. Springboard dropkick from AJ Styles. Nicely done. The bell rings. The referee declares that the time limit has expired, and the match is a draw. Jerry Lynn extends his hand to Styles...but it is ignored!

My Opinion: A ****¾ rating for a great match. Close, but not 5 stars.

Rating: 93%

SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH

Dustin Rhodes vs Vader.

Match Background: Dustin has been feuding with Vampiro recently, who is a stable mate of Vader in The Order of Evil.

The Match: Vader with a spinning neckbreaker on Dustin. Dustin walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. There's a two count on the pin. Dustin pushes out of a Vader hold. Dustin Rhodes hits Vader. Dustin slams Vader down. Vader is sure in trouble now. There's a two count on the pin. Dustin Rhodes turns Vader inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Vader takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Vader fights out of a grapple. Vader hits a piledriver on Dustin Rhodes. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg for a two count. Death valley driver by Vader! No one executes that move properly anymore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Vader slams Dustin Rhodes down and motions to the crowd. STIFF~! chop lights up Dustin who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Dustin Rhodes elbows Vader in the face to break a hammerlock. Dustin Rhodes with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Vader. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Side suplex from Dustin. Vampiro comes running down the aisle with a chair! Vader goes to irish whip Dustin Rhodes into the ropes. Vampiro jumps onto the apron with the chair...but Dustin Rhodes reverses! Collision between Vampiro, Vader, and the chair! Vader staggers back into a roll up! 1...2...3! It's over! Vader and Vampiro put the boots to Dustin Rhodes, stomping away on him.

My Opinion: Nothing offensive, but nothing too special either. **½ rating.

Rating: 79%

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH – RAVEN’S RULES MATCH

Raven vs Sting.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. This is a continuation of the Sting vs Raven feud. This match is for the WCW World Heavyweight title. Raven has been WCW World Heavyweight champion since 09 May 2004.

The Match: Sting throws Raven into a shopping trolley. Raven walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Covers for a quick two count. Raven elbows Sting in the face to break a hammerlock. Raven connects with rights and lefts and Sting is down! Raven slams Sting down and motions to the crowd. There's a two count on the pin. Raven smashes a Playstation console over the head of Sting. Should have used an X-Box, they're much bigger. Pin, but Sting is out just before the three count. Bodyslam by Raven. Sting blocks a kick from Raven. Sting hits a bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver by Sting! No one executes that move properly anymore. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Bodyslam by Sting. Face jam onto the table. Raven comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Bodyslam by Raven. High Angle DDT by Raven just SPIKES Sting down! Sting slugs Raven, sending him down into the corner. While Sting fires up the crowd, Raven is removing the turnbuckle pad! Sting comes over...but Raven grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Sting face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Raven rolls up the stunned Sting, and even puts his feet on the second rope to add insult to injury! 1....2...3! What a display of cheating from Raven. Sting goes nuts, screaming and yelling at everyone within earshot.

My Opinion: A ***¾ rating! Yay!

Rating: 92%

Overall Show Rating: 81%

Attendance: 5,166

Buy Rate: 0.32

February 29, 2004

WCW NITRO FINDS NEW HOME

World Championship and cable network F/X have come to terms on a deal that will allow WCW Nitro to return to television starting with the next show! Not only that, but they will be in their old TNT timeslot of Wednesdays at 8 P.M.

WCW officials, as well as Chad Dupree, are said to be very excited about this deal and are glad that F/X has opted to give them a chance.

March 1, 2004

WCW Nitro

August 4th

Tom Carter vs Chance Beckett.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Tom Carter on Beckett. Chance Beckett pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Beckett just WAFFLES Carter with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Tom Carter charges, Beckett moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Carter walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Beckett drops an elbow...but Tom Carter moves out of the way. Carter hits a dropkick on Chance Beckett and gets right back up. Super kick by Tom Carter. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Beckett. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Beckett backdrops Tom Carter out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Chance Beckett. Super kick by Chance Beckett. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Carter kicks Chance Beckett in the gut to reverse the momentum. Chance Beckett gets knocked to the ground by Carter, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Moonsault! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: Almost got a **** match, but was lacking in certain areas, so i'm knocking off a quarter of a star. Yes, there is such a thing as a quarter star. ***¾.

Rating:

A video is played, hyping the Vampiro vs Dustin Rhodes feud.

Rating: 80%

Chris Kanyon vs Colt Cabana.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Classic hits a dropkick on Chris Kanyon and gets right back up. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Kanyon kicks Colt Cabana in the gut to reverse the momentum. STIFF~! chop lights up Classic who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Kanyon slams Colt Cabana down and motions to the crowd. Hooks the leg for a two count. High Angle DDT by Chris Kanyon just SPIKES Colt Cabana down! Pin, but Classic is out just before the three count. Chris Kanyon with a spinning neckbreaker on Classic. Colt Cabana once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Tiger bomb by Colt Cabana, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. There's a two count on the pin. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Colt Cabana, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! A Gut buster connects on Kanyon and hits hard. Classic just WAFFLES Kanyon with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Chris Kanyon powers out of a Colt Cabana headlock. Chris Kanyon with a spinning neckbreaker on Classic. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Chris Kanyon connects and Colt Cabana is down! Chris Kanyon moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Flatliner. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: **¼ rating for this one. Scott Keith may say that it's 'Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling', but not for me, buddy. Got to work harder to impress me.

Rating: 67%

Animal talks to Bryan Clark, who is off-screen. Animal says that they can’t let Palumbo and O’Haire get away with stealing the titles from them like that. He then says that what Palumbo and O’Haire need is to feel their… wrath. At that moment, Clark steps into view and reveals his new look and we see that Wrath is printed on his singlet. Fade out.

Rating: 59%

Backseat Boyz vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Johnny Swinger hits a rolling kick on Acid. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Super kick by Johnny Swinger. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Simon Diamond. Diamond and Swinger whip Acid into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Vertical suplex by Simon Diamond. Covers for a quick two count. Trent Acid just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Diamond. Diamond goes for a splash but Acid puts the knees up. Power drive elbow by Trent Acid. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Tag to Johnny Kashmere. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Kashmere crushes Diamond with a huge legdrop. Diamond blocks a punch. Diamond tags out to Johnny Swinger. Kashmere takes a NICE hurrancarana from Johnny Swinger. Kashmere walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pin, but Kashmere is out just before the three count. Johnny Swinger connects with a back heel kick on Kashmere and gets back up quickly. Kashmere blocks a punch. Flying reverse elbow by Johnny Kashmere. Backseat Boyz have Johnny Swinger to themselves. T Gimmick! 1....2....3! It's over.

My Opinion: A ***¾ rating! Yay!

Rating: 79%

WCW CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Kid Kash vs Nova.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. Kid Kash has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 20 July 2004.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Kid Kash on Nova. Kash hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Second rope flying axe handle, Nova goes down. One day, Kash might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Kash hits a dropkick on Nova and gets right back up. Nova is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Kash takes a flying neckbreaker from Nova. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Kash is down! There's a two count on the pin. Kash blocks a kick from Nova. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Nova is down! There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Nova. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Nova blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Standing leg lariat by Nova on Kash. Nova misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Spin kick by Kid Kash to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Nova can barely stand. Here it comes - Bank Roll. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: They definitely need to hook up again, I don't care what anyone says. ***½

Rating: 81%

Dustin Rhodes vs Vampiro.

Match Background: Dustin and Vampiro have been feuding recently.

The Match: Vampiro takes a right hand to the temple from Dustin. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Vampiro once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Vampiro kicks the leg, knocks Dustin down, and goes to work on it. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Power drive elbow by Vampiro. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Cover, but there's no one to count for Vampiro! Dustin Rhodes pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Dustin Rhodes strikes Vampiro with a hard blow. Dustin hits a piledriver on Vampiro. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Covers for a quick two count. Dustin DDTs Vampiro. Pin, but Vampiro is out just before the three count. Dustin charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Dustin is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Vampiro gets taken down out of nowhere! The referee watches as the two wrestlers go to the outside and start brawling around ringside. He completes a ten count, and they are still outside, having ignored the count. This match is over via double count out. I don't think the fight has finished. Dustin Rhodes and Vampiro have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view.

My Opinion: Nothing offensive, but nothing too special either. **½ rating.

Rating: 81%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: Maximum Overdrive and Palumbo and O'Haire have been feuding recently. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Palumbo and O'Haire have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 27 July 2004.

The Match: Running knee lift from Chuck Palumbo. Spear by Chuck Palumbo. Covers for a quick two count. Chuck tags out to Sean O'Haire. Palumbo and O'Haire hook up Wrath, then hit a double suplex. Fallaway slam by Sean O'Haire puts down Wrath. There's a two count on the pin. STIFF~! chop lights up Wrath who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Sean O'Haire misses a clothesline. High Angle DDT by Wrath just SPIKES Sean O'Haire down! Wrath tags out to Animal. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Sean O'Haire by Animal. Remember when that was a legit finish? O'Haire walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. O'Haire pushes out of a Animal hold. O'Haire tags out to Chuck Palumbo. Massive backbreaker on Animal and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Chuck Palumbo scores with a standing spinebuster. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Chuck Palumbo connects with rights and lefts and Animal is down! Animal powers out of a Chuck Palumbo headlock. Full nelson slam on Chuck. Chuck Palumbo gets whipped into the corner by Animal, who charges in with a clothesline. Chuck grabs the referee and pulls him in the way! The referee calls for the DQ as he collapses to the mat in pain. Chuck Palumbo gets out of the ring and walks off, having taken the cheap way out. Palumbo and O'Haire look like they aren't done...and they attack Maximum Overdrive! After an exchange of blows, Animal and Wrath are laid out in the ring.

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **¼.

Rating: 74%

AJ Styles vs Sabu.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Sabu by AJ Styles. Standing leg lariat by AJ Styles on Sabu. Implant DDT by AJ Styles! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Sabu takes a flying neckbreaker from AJ Styles. Sabu elbows AJ Styles in the face to break a hammerlock. Sabu hits a dropkick on AJ Styles and gets right back up. Super kick by Sabu. Covers for a quick two count. AJ Styles comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Styles crushes Sabu with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Vicious chokeslam byAJ Styles! I'd compare it to Akira Taue, but then that would start another argument on the TSM Forums. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Sabu counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Sabu slams AJ Styles. Sabu walks into a drop toe hold. Second rope flying axe handle, Sabu goes down. One day, Styles might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Sabu slams Styles, who rolls onto his stomach. What is AJ Styles doing? Sabu picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Styles up...but then falls backward, getting crushed by his opponent in the process! AJ Styles is on top! 1....2....3! Looking at the replay, it appears that Styles had taken a chain out of his tights and wrapped it around his fist! Sabu must have been punched with that chain while in mid-powerbomb! What a cheap shot! AJ Styles goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

My Opinion: Oh, look out...almost ***, but not quite. **¾.

Rating: 76%

Sting is backstage. I'm actually looking forward to this and you should too! He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Keiji Mutoh. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Rating: 87%

Sting vs Keiji Mutoh.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Sting slams Keiji Mutoh. Sting hits a right hand. Flying shoulder tackle by Sting sends Mutoh CRASHING to the mat. BAAACK Body drop by Mutoh gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Mutoh counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Second rope flying axe handle, Sting goes down. One day, Mutoh might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Lightning kick by Mutoh on Sting. Covers for a quick two count. Keiji Mutoh misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Big piledriver on Mutoh. There's a two count on the pin. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Sting just KILLS Keiji Mutoh! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Keiji Mutoh once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Standing leg lariat by Keiji Mutoh on Sting. Sting backdrops Keiji Mutoh out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Sting. Fallaway slam by Sting puts down Keiji Mutoh. Sting has Keiji Mutoh down on the canvas. Keiji Mutoh gets locked in the Scorpion Deathlock! Submission victory! Raven comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! Raven hits Sting with a chair to the back! Sting goes down to the canvas, hurt.

My Opinion: This match gets two stars from me. Nothing more, nothing less. **

Rating: 73%

Overall Show Rating: 75%

Attendance: 4,043

TV Rating: 1.03

March 1, 2004

WCW Nitro

August 11th

Ted DiBiase is backstage, and announces that tonight we will see Raven defend his World Heavyweight Champion against Sting, Ken Shamrock, and Vader in a four corners match.

Rating: 71%

Sonjay Dutt vs Austin Lee.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Lee hits a dropkick on Sonjay Dutt and gets right back up. Flying reverse elbow by Austin Lee. Covers for a quick two count. Dutt blocks a punch. Lee walks into a high dropkick from Sonjay Dutt, almost losing several teeth in the process. Dutt hits a dropkick on Austin Lee and gets right back up. There's a two count on the pin. Lee walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Spin kick by Sonjay Dutt to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Austin Lee is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. SUPER frankensteiner on Dutt, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Covers for a quick two count. Power drive elbow by Austin Lee. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Lee hits a dropkick on Sonjay Dutt and gets right back up. Lee just WAFFLES Dutt with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Sonjay Dutt powers out of a Austin Lee headlock. Hard back suplex on Lee. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Back heel kick off the second rope, Lee goes down. Sonjay Dutt has Austin Lee down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Off the top - Bombay Splash, forget about it. 1....2...3!

My Opinion: Nothing special...nothing special at all. *¼

Rating: 58%

The SAT vs Backseat Boyz vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout.

The Match: THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. STIFF high kick on Diamond by Johnny Kashmere. Tag to Trent Acid. Implant DDT by Trent Acid! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Diamond takes a NICE hurrancarana from Trent Acid. Acid tags out to Johnny Kashmere. Backseat Boyz whip Diamond into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tag between Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Jose Maximo. Spinning back kick from Jose Maximo. Swinger tags out to Trent Acid. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Acid is down! Jose tags out to Joel Maximo. Diamond Dust from Joel Maximo and Acid is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Tag to Johnny Swinger. SUPER frankensteiner on Joel, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Joel Maximo and Jose Maximo. Diamond Dust from Jose Maximo and Swinger is out! Johnny Swinger is in trouble. Here it comes - Maximizer. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: Smack dab in the middle of the star spectrum for an average match. **½.

Rating: 71%

Palumbo and O'Haire are backstage. They talked trash about Maximum Overdrive, continuing their feud. Now, THIS was a good, solid way of hyping it up.

Rating: 74%

Doug Williams vs Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Kanyon takes a back suplex. Kanyon is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Doug Williams with a spinning neckbreaker on Kanyon. Doug Williams snap suplexes Kanyon HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Doug is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Kanyon counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! BIG clothesline on Doug. Nice piledriver on Doug. Hooks the leg for a two count. Doug Williams elbows Chris Kanyon in the face to break a hammerlock. Spear by Doug Williams. Covers for a quick two count. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Kanyon! Pin, but Kanyon is out just before the three count. Kanyon flips out of a Doug Williams bodyslam attempt. Doug takes a back suplex. Chris Kanyon misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. A Gut buster connects on Kanyon and hits hard. Doug Williams moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Revolution DDT. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: I'll give this a ***¼ rating. If I left it up to you, you'd probably think it was the greatest match ever! Keep trying...

Rating: 73%

Jim Cornette is standing in the set for his personal interview segment, Cornette’s Commentary. He announces that tonight's guest is Dustin Rhodes, who comes out from the back. They do a straight interview, but it is ended abruptly when Vampiro comes out of nowhere and attacks Dustin Rhodes. The brawl is swift and violent, and ends with Dustin down and out on the floor of the set. Vampiro walks off, having made his point.

Rating: 76%

Paul London vs Syxx-Pac.

Match Background: The winner of this match receives a shot at Kid Kash’s Cruiserweight title.

The Match: Paul London connects with a back heel kick on Syxx-Pac and gets back up quickly. Paul London kicks the leg, knocks Syxx-Pac down, and goes to work on it. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Syxx-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from Paul London. Syxx-Pac reverses a waistlock. Spin kick by Syxx-Pac to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Flying reverse elbow by Syxx-Pac. Covers for a quick two count. Paul London avoids a Syxx-Pac avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Super kick by Paul London. Covers for a quick two count. Springboard dropkick from Paul London. Nicely done. Pin, but Syxx-Pac is out just before the three count. Syxx-Pac is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. London walks into a high dropkick from Syxx-Pac, almost losing several teeth in the process. London counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Syxx-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from Paul London. Paul London floors Syxx-Pac...and climbs the turnbuckles. London Calling!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Kid Kash comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! London turns...and is dropped by a vicious chair shot! Kid Kash has left London down and bloodied.

My Opinion: Ohh, looky. A **¾ match!

Rating: 75%

Palumbo and O'Haire are in the ring. Maximum Overdrive come out onto the sound stage, and issue a challenge for a cage match at Mayhem. Palumbo and O'Haire accept, and the two teams trade insults for a while before leaving.

Rating: 74%

Keiji Mutoh vs Glenn Gilberti.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Keiji Mutoh strikes Gilberti. Glenn Gilberti is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Gilberti drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Mutoh. Gilberti whips Mutoh into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Mutoh! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Keiji Mutoh elbows Glenn Gilberti in the face to break a hammerlock. Mutoh uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Mutoh crushes Gilberti with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Gilberti walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Gilberti counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Mutoh hits hard. Pin, but Mutoh is out just before the three count. Mutoh counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Keiji Mutoh moves in for the kill. Shining Wizard! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: I'm capable of giving out high star ratings...but only for matches that really deserve it. This one didn't. **¼.

Rating: 74%

James Mitchell is backstage with his client Vader. Mitchell explains that he knows tonight will be a big night, and so he wants Vader to put on a career-best performance. The scene fades out as the praise and motivation continues.

Rating: 68%

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Raven vs Sting vs Ken Shamrock vs Vader.

Match Background: This will be a four corners bout. This is a continuation of the Sting vs Raven feud. Shamrock and Vader have been feuding recently. Vader has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW World Heavyweight title. Raven has been WCW World Heavyweight champion since 09 May 2004.

The Match: Shamrock is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Bodyslam by Raven. Covers for a quick two count. Ken Shamrock pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Tag to Vader. Running knee lift from Vader. Vader misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Death valley driver by Vader! No one executes that move properly anymore. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! BIG clothesline on Raven. Raven pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Tag to Sting. Nice piledriver on Vader. Flying shoulder tackle by Sting sends Vader CRASHING to the mat. Vader powers out of a Sting headlock. Flying shoulder tackle by Vader sends Sting CRASHING to the mat. Spear! Sting is down! Tag to Raven. Sting charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Sting slams Raven, who rolls onto his stomach. What is Raven doing? Sting picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Raven up...but then falls backward, getting crushed by his opponent in the process! Raven is on top! 1....2....3! Looking at the replay, it appears that Raven had taken a chain out of his tights and wrapped it around his fist! Sting must have been punched with that chain while in mid-powerbomb! What a cheap shot!

My Opinion: *** rating for an above average match.

Rating: 85%

Overall Show Rating: 73%

Attendance: 5,005

TV Rating: 1.03

March 1, 2004

WCW Nitro

August 18th

Raven is in the ring. Sting comes out, and challenges him to a match at Mayhem. The challenge is accepted.

Rating: 98%

Chance Beckett vs Sonjay Dutt vs Tom Carter.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout.

The Match: Sonjay Dutt strikes Beckett. Carter walks into a high dropkick from Sonjay Dutt, almost losing several teeth in the process. Sonjay Dutt gets taken down out of nowhere! Beckett uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Flying reverse elbow by Tom Carter. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Carter pushes out of a Sonjay Dutt hold. Chance Beckett scoops up Dutt. Carter bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Tiger suplex on Dutt. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Carter just WAFFLES Beckett with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Tom Carter misses a clothesline. Hard back suplex on Dutt. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Chance Beckett has Sonjay Dutt down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Through the air, Chance Encounter! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: I'm capable of giving out high star ratings...but only for matches that really deserve it. This one didn't. **¼.

Rating: 65%

We see Ken Shamrock arriving backstage.

70%

Thunder and Lightning vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: Thunder and Lightning are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Todd Shane slams Thunder down. Thunder is sure in trouble now. Todd Shane DDTs Thunder, but it just looked terrible. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Mike Shane. The Shane Twins whip Thunder into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Weak bodyslam on Thunder by Mike Shane sets up a legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Thunder takes a right hand to the temple from Mike Shane. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Mike Shane misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Mike Shane! Tag to Lightning. Lightning with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Mike Shane. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Lightning hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Mike Shane backdrops Lightning out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Mike Shane. Tag between Mike Shane and Todd Shane. Todd Shane hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Todd Shane DDTs Lightning. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Todd Shane hits a right hand on Lightning and follows it up with a couple more. Lightning powers out of a headlock. Lightning hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Lightning moves in for the kill. Chokeslam! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: I'll give a ¾ star rating, but only if you promise to improve as a booker.

Rating: 60%

Doug Williams vs The Messiah.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Messiah scoops and slams Doug Williams. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? The Messiah hits some punches. How generic. Running knee lift from The Messiah. Doug Williams charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Doug backdrops The Messiah out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Doug Williams. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Doug. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Spear by Doug Williams. Covers for a quick two count. The Messiah powers out of a Doug Williams headlock. The Messiah hits a bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Spear! Doug is down! Pin, but Doug is out just before the three count. Doug kicks The Messiah in the gut to reverse the momentum. Doug drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Messiah. Messiah ducks a wild right hand. BAAACK Body drop by Doug gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. The Messiah moves in for the kill. The Godsmack!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: Good bout. In my estimation, it's about ***¾.

Rating: 75%

Jim Cornette is standing in the set for his personal interview segment, Cornette’s Commentary. He announces that tonight's guests are Kid Kash and Paul London. They make separate entrances, and stand on either side of Cornette. It doesn't take long before insults are flying, and soon Jim Cornette is shoved aside, and the two workers brawl, taking most of the set with them. Cornette does not look happy as he surveys the damage to the set.

Rating: 69%

La Parka vs Frank Shamrock.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Parka gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Frank! Parka takes a back suplex. La Parka takes a butterfly suplex from Frank. Big dropkick by Frank Shamrock, who got a ton of air on the move. La Parka fights out of a grapple. Spin kick by La Parka to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Super kick by La Parka. Hooks the leg for a two count. Parka charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Parka walks into a jaw breaker. There's a two count on the pin. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Frank who held onto that one for ages. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! La Parka once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Spinning back kick from La Parka. Frank backdrops La Parka out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Frank Shamrock. Frank Shamrock snap suplexes Parka HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Frank is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Frank Shamrock floors La Parka. La Parka gets locked in the Guillotine Choke! Submission victory!

My Opinion: Slightly above average match. Only gets a **¾ rating from me.

Rating: 79%

Wrath has come down to the ring. Palumbo and O'Haire make an appearance and attack, brutally beating him down to the canvas. After a few minutes, Animal, wearing his street clothes, comes running out with a chair, and hits the ring. Palumbo and O'Haire take one shot each from the steel weapon, and soon decamp to the safety of the aisle. We have reached a stalemate - Wrath has been laid out, but Palumbo and O'Haire got ran off in convincing fashion by Animal.

Rating: 60%

Keiji Mutoh vs Tank Abbott.

Match Background: None.

The Match: BIG clothesline on Mutoh. Spinebuster by Tank Abbott. There's a two count on the pin. Keiji Mutoh comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Keiji Mutoh connects with a back heel kick on Tank and gets back up quickly. Spin kick by Keiji Mutoh to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. There's a two count on the pin. Springboard dropkick from Keiji Mutoh. Nicely done. Pin, but Tank is out just before the three count. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Tank Abbott reverses a hip toss. Big piledriver on Mutoh. Hooks the leg for a two count. Death valley driver by Tank Abbott! No one executes that move properly anymore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! BAAACK Body drop by Mutoh gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Mutoh takes a headbutt from Tank Abbott. Tank Abbott misses a clothesline. Spin kick by Keiji Mutoh to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Tiger suplex on Tank. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Keiji Mutoh moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Shining Wizard. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: This match gets two stars from me. Nothing more, nothing less. **

Rating: 72%

Vader is in the ring, when Ken Shamrock comes out from the back. They trade insults, and look ready to begin fighting when numerous referees, other backstage officials, and wrestlers come running out and hold them apart so that they can't go at it.

Rating: 64%

Raven, AJ Styles, and Vampiro vs Sting, Jerry Lynn, and Dustin Rhodes.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Sting vs Raven feud. Dustin and Vampiro have been feuding recently. Lynn and Styles have been feuding recently. Styles has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. Raven is the reigning WCW World Heavyweight champion, and has been since 09 May 2004. Jerry Lynn is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 21 April 2004.

The Match: Raven connects with rights and lefts and Sting is down! BIG clothesline on Sting. Tag to Vampiro. Flying shoulder tackle by Vampiro sends Sting CRASHING to the mat. Flying reverse elbow by Vampiro. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Vampiro and AJ Styles. Vampiro \ Styles whip Sting into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Implant DDT by AJ Styles! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Sting is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Sting with a spinning neckbreaker on Styles. Tag to Jerry Lynn. Implant DDT by Jerry Lynn! I will always and forever mark out for that move. DDT from the top rope by Jerry Lynn. That looked KILLER. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Implant DDT by Jerry Lynn! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Lynn tags out to Dustin Rhodes. AJ Styles takes a right hand to the temple from Dustin. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Big kick from Dustin staggers Styles but that's about it. AJ Styles comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Tag between AJ Styles and Raven. Bodyslam by Raven. Tag between Dustin Rhodes and Sting. Sting scoops and slams Raven. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Full nelson slam on Raven. Sting has Raven down on the canvas. Scorpion Deathlock!!! Raven taps out!

My Opinion: Solid bout, but they could do a lot better. ***

Rating: 82%

Overall Show Rating: 73%

Attendance: 5,031

TV Rating: 1.06

March 2, 2004

WCW Nitro

August 25th

Chris Kanyon vs Colt Cabana vs Doug Williams vs J.R. Ryder.

Match Background: This will be a four corners bout.

The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, Doug goes down. One day, Ryder might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Ryder just WAFFLES Doug with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Covers for a quick two count. SUPER frankensteiner on Doug, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Doug pushes out of a J.R. Ryder hold. A Gut buster connects on Ryder and hits hard. Hooks the leg for a two count. Massive back suplex! J.R. Ryder got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Covers for a quick two count. J.R. Ryder reverses a hip toss. J.R. Ryder kicks the leg, knocks Kanyon down, and goes to work on it. Ryder tags out to Chris Kanyon. Chris Kanyon with a spinning neckbreaker on Doug. Kanyon walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Fallaway slam by Chris Kanyon puts down Doug Williams. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Chris Kanyon just KILLS Doug Williams! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Kanyon tags out to Colt Cabana. Classic hits a dropkick on Doug Williams and gets right back up. Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Colt Cabana. Covers for a quick two count. Spin kick by Colt Cabana to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious back suplex! Doug Williams got nailed big time! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Tag to J.R. Ryder. Ryder crushes Classic with a huge legdrop. Hard back suplex on Classic. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Classic walks into a high dropkick from J.R. Ryder, almost losing several teeth in the process. Ryder charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Ryder! J.R. Ryder is in trouble. Colt 45! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: **¼ rating for this one. Scott Keith may say that it's 'Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling', but not for me, buddy. Got to work harder to impress me.

Rating: 67%

We see Raven arriving backstage.

Rating: 90%

Sonjay Dutt vs B-Boy.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Spinning back kick from B-Boy. B-Boy misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Spinning back kick from Sonjay Dutt. Dutt whips B-Boy into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Back heel kick off the second rope, B-Boy goes down. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! B-Boy ducks a wild right hand. B-Boy uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Lightning kick by B-Boy on Dutt. Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Dutt goes down. Pin, but Dutt is out just before the three count. Dutt counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Spinning bulldog in the corner and B-Boy is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! B-Boy powers out of a Sonjay Dutt headlock. Sonjay Dutt can barely stand. Cross Special Brainbuster!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: **¼ rating for this one. Scott Keith may say that it's 'Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling', but not for me, buddy. Got to work harder to impress me.

Rating: 65%

Kid Kash is backstage. He talked trash about Paul London. Good build up.

Rating: 68%

Sabu vs Vampiro.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Sabu who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Vampiro slams Sabu. Bodyslam by Vampiro. Second rope flying axe handle, Sabu goes down. One day, Vampiro might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Sabu blocks a kick from Vampiro. Sabu uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Full nelson slam on Vampiro. Covers for a quick two count. Vampiro counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Spinning bulldog in the corner and Sabu is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Sabu! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Sabu counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Sabu strikes Vampiro. Vampiro flips out of a Sabu bodyslam attempt. Flying elbow from Vampiro connects. Sabu can barely stand. Nail In The Coffin! 1....2....3. Dustin Rhodes comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! Vampiro turns...and narrowly avoids vicious chair shot! Vampiro spins Dustin around. Vampiro hits the Nail In The Coffin! Vampiro has left Dustin down on the canvas.

My Opinion: Nothing offensive, but nothing too special either. **½ rating.

Rating: 72%

Paul London and Nova vs Kid Kash and Syxx-Pac.

Match Background: Kash and London have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. Kid Kash is the reigning WCW Cruiserweight champion, and has been since 20 July 2004.

The Match: Nova takes a flying neckbreaker from Kid Kash. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Kid Kash and Syxx-Pac. Syxx-Pac \ Kash whip Nova into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Second rope flying axe handle, Nova goes down. One day, Syxx-Pac might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Hooks the leg for a two count. Syxx-Pac kicks the leg, knocks Nova down, and goes to work on it. Nova powers out of a headlock. Tor-NADO DDT from Nova, Syxx-Pac got planted! Nova tags out to Paul London. London uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Lightning kick by London on Syxx-Pac. Syxx-Pac is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Tag to Kid Kash. Spinning bulldog in the corner and London is down! Back heel kick off the second rope, London goes down. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and London goes down. Paul London elbows Kid Kash in the face to break a hammerlock. London crushes Kash with a running senton. London scores with a forearm, sending Kash down into the corner. The referee pulls Paul London away to get the break. Wait! Kash has pulled something out of his tights. Paul London walks over...and gets floored by a punch! No, the referee saw the brass knuckles! We have DQ decision! Kash \ Syxx-Pac look like they aren't done...and they attack London \ Nova! After an exchange of blows, London and Nova are laid out in the ring.

My Opinion: A badly blown spot prevents me from giving out more snowflakes. ***¾

Rating: 80%

Jim Cornette is standing in the set for his personal interview segment. He announces that tonight's guests are Sean O'Haire and Animal. They make separate entrances, and stand either side of Cornette. The interview goes off without any violence, although both workers make some strong remarks about the other, and tensions are high when the interview ends.

Rating: 77%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

Glenn Gilberti vs Jerry Lynn.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW United States title. Jerry Lynn has been WCW United States champion since 21 April 2004.

The Match: Gilberti walks into a high dropkick from Jerry Lynn, almost losing several teeth in the process. Lynn hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Spin kick by Jerry Lynn to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Jerry Lynn hits a rolling kick on Gilberti. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Gilberti blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! A Gut buster connects on Lynn and hits hard. Reverse DDT on Lynn. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lynn blocks a punch. Lynn crushes Gilberti with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Springboard dropkick from Jerry Lynn. Nicely done. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Glenn Gilberti is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Glenn Gilberti snap suplexes Lynn. Lynn reverses a waistlock. Hard back suplex on Gilberti. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Jerry Lynn moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Cradle Piledriver. 1....2...3, it's finished. AJ Styles comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! Styles hits Lynn with a chair to the back! Jerry Lynn goes down to the canvas, hurt.

My Opinion: I really shouldn't drink when I'm reviewing matches. Especially with Scotsman, I can't drink nearly as much, so I try too hard. It was either ** or ****, but I guess I'll have to compromise and say ***.

Rating: 78%

Sting is walking backstage.

Rating: 87%

Raven and Sting are in the ring on opposite sides of a table, about to sign a contract to face each other in an upcoming match. Raven signs it. Sting also signs it, but is immediately attacked by Raven, who drives the table into his ribs. Sting can barely stand. Here it comes - Evenflow DDT. Raven walks off, having won this battle.

Rating: 98%

Overall Show Rating: 80%

Attendance: 5,017

TV Rating: 0.95

March 3, 2004

WCW Mayhem

August 29th

A video is played, hyping the Sting vs Raven feud.

Rating: 88%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Paul London vs Kid Kash.

Match Background: Kash and London have been feuding recently. So far, Kash hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over London since the feud started. This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. Kid Kash has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 20 July 2004.

The Match: Kid Kash connects with a back heel kick on London and gets back up quickly. Kash just WAFFLES London with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Kash uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Second rope flying axe handle, London goes down. One day, Kash might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Paul London is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Flying elbow from Paul London connects. Lightning kick by London on Kash. There's a two count on the pin. Paul London gets taken down out of nowhere! Kash crushes London with a huge legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Tor-NADO DDT from Kid Kash, London got planted! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! London counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! London hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Kash ducks a wild right hand. Kash uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Kid Kash gets a roll-up...and grabs a handful of tights as well! The referee doesn't see it: 1....2...3!! Kid Kash leaves the ring and heads off down the aisle at speed. Kash has the victory, and isn't hanging around for Paul London to look for revenge.

My Opinion: I'd love to see a rematch and see if they can top this. ****

Rating: 86%

Dustin Rhodes vs Vampiro.

Match Background: This will be an I Quit bout. This is a continuation of the Dustin vs Vampiro feud.

The Match: Dustin hits a piledriver on Vampiro. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Vampiro once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. STIFF~! chop lights up Dustin who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Bodyslam by Vampiro. Dustin Rhodes charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Dustin blocks a punch. Dustin hits a piledriver on Vampiro. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Side suplex from Dustin. Dustin Rhodes strikes Vampiro with a hard blow. Vampiro pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Flying shoulder tackle by Vampiro sends Dustin CRASHING to the mat. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. James Mitchell is at ringside, trying to distract the referee! Dustin wastes valuable time by yelling at Minister! Vampiro takes advantage of the distraction and nails Dustin from behind! Vampiro floors Dustin Rhodes and locks in a figure-four leglock! The referee asks Dustin....and we have a submission! The match is over. Vampiro and Minister beat away on Dustin Rhodes, leaving him spread-eagled on the canvas.

My Opinion: I'll give it a **1/2 rating, but that's because I didn't mark out once...but nothing was too bad.

Rating: 80%

NO. 1 CONTENDER BATTLE ROYAL

20 Man Battle Royal.

Match Background: The winner of this match becomes the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Title.

The Match: Nova hits a rolling kick on Doug. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Doug Williams got bundled out by Nova. (Elimination # 1) Glenn Gilberti hits a stalling suplex on Messiah. Gilberti went for the elimination, but The Messiah held on to the ropes at the last possible second! J.R. Ryder just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Gilberti. J.R. Ryder got tossed over the top rope to the floor HARD by Gilberti. (Elimination # 2) Tank hits a right hand. Tom Carter was eliminated by Tank. (Elimination # 3) Jimmy Yang connects with a back heel kick on Swinger and gets back up quickly. Yang hits a dropkick on Johnny Swinger and gets right back up. Fallaway slam by Tank Abbott puts down Jimmy Yang. Tank threw Jimmy Yang all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 4) Syxx-Pac hits a dropkick on Colt Cabana and gets right back up. Syxx-Pac threw Colt Cabana all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 5) Glenn Gilberti connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Glenn Gilberti. Spinebuster by Tank Abbott. Tank threw Keiji Mutoh over the top rope, but Keiji Mutoh skinned the cat to save himself! Standing leg lariat by Nova on Gilberti. Hard back suplex on Gilberti. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Chris Kanyon by Sabu. Remember when that was a legit finish? Kanyon is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Sabu kicks the leg, knocks Swinger down, and goes to work on it. Flying shoulder tackle by Sabu sends Swinger CRASHING to the mat. Nova uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Nova threw Kevin Nash over the top rope, but Kevin Nash skinned the cat to save himself! Kevin Nash connects with rights and lefts and Johnny Swinger is down! Johnny Swinger got eliminated by Nash. (Elimination # 6) Diamond takes a headbutt from The Messiah. BIG clothesline on Diamond. Kanyon scoops and slams Keiji Mutoh. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Bodyslam by Kanyon. Tank Abbott connects with rights and lefts and The Messiah is down! High Angle DDT by Tank Abbott just SPIKES The Messiah down! Massive back suplex! Keiji Mutoh got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Frank threw Keiji Mutoh over the top rope, but Keiji Mutoh skinned the cat to save himself! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Nova threw The Messiah all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 7) Gilberti walks into a high dropkick from La Parka, almost losing several teeth in the process. Glenn Gilberti got eliminated by Parka. (Elimination # 8) Mutoh walks into a high dropkick from Nova, almost losing several teeth in the process. Back heel kick off the second rope, Mutoh goes down. Parka hits a dropkick on Rob Conway and gets right back up. Rob Conway got tossed over the top rope to the floor HARD by Parka. (Elimination # 9) Tank hits a right hand. Running knee lift from Tank Abbott. BAAACK Body drop by Diamond gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Tank threw Simon Diamond all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 10) Sabu slams Chance Beckett down and motions to the crowd. Sabu threw Chance Beckett all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 11) Syxx-Pac connects with a back heel kick on Nova and gets back up quickly. Nova got bundled out by Syxx-Pac. (Elimination # 12) Frank Shamrock snap suplexes Parka. La Parka got bundled out by Frank. (Elimination # 13) STIFF high kick on Frank by Keiji Mutoh. Second rope flying axe handle, Frank goes down. One day, Mutoh might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Sabu charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Sabu got bundled out by Kanyon. (Elimination # 14) Kanyon takes a back suplex. Frank drives a thrust kick into the chest of Kanyon. Tank takes a flying neckbreaker from Keiji Mutoh. Keiji Mutoh kicks the leg, knocks Tank down, and goes to work on it. Frank Shamrock connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Syxx-Pac got bundled out by Frank. (Elimination # 15) Spinebuster by Tank Abbott. Tank threw Keiji Mutoh over the top rope, but Keiji Mutoh skinned the cat to save himself! Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Chris Kanyon ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Running knee lift from Chris Kanyon. Mutoh just WAFFLES Frank with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Frank Shamrock got tossed over the top rope to the floor HARD by Mutoh. (Elimination # 16) Flying shoulder tackle by Tank sends Kanyon CRASHING to the mat. Kanyon is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Kanyon hits a right hand. Powerbomb on Mutoh. BAAACK Body drop by Kanyon gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Chris Kanyon got tossed over the top rope to the floor HARD by Nash. (Elimination # 17) Keiji Mutoh kicks the leg, knocks Nash down, and goes to work on it. Mutoh went for the elimination, but Kevin Nash held on to the ropes at the last possible second! Mutoh gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Keiji Mutoh charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Second rope flying axe handle, Nash goes down. One day, Mutoh might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Mutoh went for the elimination, but Kevin Nash held on to the ropes at the last possible second! Keiji Mutoh hits a rolling kick on Nash. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Keiji Mutoh kicks the leg, knocks Nash down, and goes to work on it. Tank hits a piledriver on Kevin Nash. That used to end matches, you know. Tank went for the elimination, but Kevin Nash held on to the ropes at the last possible second! Standing leg lariat by Keiji Mutoh on Tank. Tank Abbott got eliminated by Mutoh. (Elimination # 18) Nash walks into a high dropkick from Keiji Mutoh, almost losing several teeth in the process. Keiji Mutoh hits a rolling kick on Nash. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Keiji Mutoh moves in for the kill. Shining Wizard! Kevin Nash got bundled out by Mutoh.

My Opinion: *1/2 rating. Hey, you wanted to make it harder on yourself, right?

Rating: 61%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

AJ Styles vs Jerry Lynn.

Match Background: Lynn and Styles have been feuding recently. Styles has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW United States title. Jerry Lynn has been WCW United States champion since 21 April 2004.

The Match: THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Flying reverse elbow by Jerry Lynn. Hooks the leg for a two count. Styles blocks a kick from Jerry Lynn. Styles just WAFFLES Lynn with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Second rope flying axe handle, Lynn goes down. One day, Styles might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Covers for a quick two count. Back heel kick off the second rope and Lynn goes flying! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. AJ Styles hits a rolling kick on Lynn. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Lynn kicks AJ Styles in the gut to reverse the momentum. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Styles is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Styles. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Second rope flying axe handle, Styles goes down. One day, Lynn might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Styles walks into a high dropkick from Jerry Lynn, almost losing several teeth in the process. AJ Styles pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Styles hits a dropkick on Jerry Lynn and gets right back up. Back heel kick off the second rope and Lynn goes flying! Jerry Lynn is in trouble. Styles Clash! 1....2....3. Jerry Lynn extends his hand to Styles...but it is ignored!

My Opinion: This match was SO close from being perfect...but I'd feel almost...dirty giving it the full monty, so I'm only going to give it ****3/4.

Rating: 93%

Ken Shamrock vs Vader.

Match Background: Shamrock and Vader have been feuding recently. Vader has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud.

The Match: Shamrock takes a headbutt from Vader. Shamrock takes a headbutt from Vader. Ken Shamrock charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Vader slams Ken Shamrock down and motions to the crowd. Ken Shamrock once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Vader tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Ken Shamrock! Hooks the leg for a two count. Vader flips out of a Ken Shamrock bodyslam attempt. Massive backbreaker on Shamrock and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Shamrock is down! Pin, but Shamrock is out just before the three count. Shamrock blocks a kick from Vader. Vader gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Shamrock! Vader once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Vader with a spinning neckbreaker on Shamrock. Ken Shamrock can barely stand. Here it comes - Vader Bomb. 1....2...3, it's finished. Vader slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Shamrock turns around...and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.

My Opinion: Ohh, looky. A **3/4 match!

Rating: 80%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Palumbo and O'Haire vs Maximum Overdrive.

Match Background: This will be a cage bout. This is a continuation of the Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire feud. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Palumbo and O'Haire have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 27 July 2004.

The Match: Wrath is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Animal connects with rights and lefts and Chuck Palumbo is down! Sean O'Haire with a spinning neckbreaker on Wrath. Chuck backdrops Animal out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Chuck Palumbo. Chuck Palumbo hits a bulldog off the ropes. Palumbo and O'Haire whip Wrath into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Sean O'Haire hits a bulldog off the ropes. Chuck Palumbo climbs the cage, but gets pulled down by Animal! Wrath counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Wrath drives O'Haire into the cage side. Wrath scoops up Chuck. Animal bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. BAAACK Body drop by O'Haire gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Sean O'Haire reverses a hip toss. Sean O'Haire throws Animal into the cage. Animal can barely stand. The Prophecy! Wrath is in trouble. Jungle Kick! Palumbo and O'Haire escape the cage for the win. Palumbo and O'Haire go into the crowd, where they celebrate their win.

My Opinion: **1/4 rating for this one. Scott Keith may say that it's 'Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling', but not for me, buddy. Got to work harder to impress me.

Rating: 78%

Raven is backstage. I'm actually looking forward to this and you should too! He was out there to hype a match against Sting. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating: 86%

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Raven vs Sting.

Match Background: Sting and Raven have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW World Heavyweight title. Raven has been WCW World Heavyweight champion since 09 May 2004.

The Match: Sting takes a headbutt from Raven. Sting is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. BAAACK Body drop by Sting gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Sting charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Sting blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Sting slams Raven down and motions to the crowd. Raven walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. There's a two count on the pin. Raven kicks Sting in the gut to reverse the momentum. Raven hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Death valley driver by Raven! No one executes that move properly anymore. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Raven misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Sting slams Raven. Raven counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! BAAACK Body drop by Sting gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Sting scores with a forearm, sending Raven down into the corner, squashing the referee. Raven has pulled something out of his tights! Sting walks over...and ducks the brass knuckles punch! The knux come off. Sting floors Raven, and picks up the knuckles himself. Raven rises...and gets a taste of his own medicine as Sting uses the knuckles to knock Raven out. The referee gets up to see Sting making the cover: 1....2....3! Another referee comes running down the aisle, and points out to the first official that Sting used an illegal weapon. The referee reverses the decision! Sting has been disqualified! Raven leaves the ring and heads off down the aisle at speed. Raven has the victory, and isn't hanging around for Sting to look for revenge.

My Opinion: A ***3/4 rating! Yay!

Rating: 94%

Overall Show Rating: 84%

Attendance: 12,053

Buy Rate: 1.03

March 3, 2004

WCW Nitro

September 1st

Ted DiBiase is in his office backstage, and announces that tonight we will see Raven and Sting fight one on one. Commissioner DiBiase also says that in order to resolve the issue between these two once and for all, he’s going to act as the special referee for the match.

Rating: 71%

Tom Carter vs Jimmy Yang.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Hard back suplex on Carter. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Yang crushes Carter with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Carter reverses a waistlock. Tom Carter strikes Yang. Spin kick by Tom Carter to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Tom Carter and Yang is out! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Spin kick by Tom Carter to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Jimmy Yang reverses a hip toss. Yang crushes Carter with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Jimmy Yang. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Hard back suplex on Carter. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Jimmy Yang connects with a back heel kick on Carter and gets back up quickly. Carter counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Flying elbow from Tom Carter connects. Diamond Dust from Tom Carter and Yang is out! Tom Carter has Jimmy Yang down on the canvas. Jimmy Yang gets locked in the Stretch Plum! Submission victory!

My Opinion: I really shouldn't drink when I'm reviewing matches. Especially with Scotsman, I can't drink nearly as much, so I try too hard. It was either ** or ****, but I guess I'll have to compromise and say ***.

Rating: 68%

The SAT vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Mike Shane hits Jose. Jose gets splashed in the corner. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Todd Shane. Mike Shane scoops up Jose. Todd Shane bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Hooks the leg for a two count. Jose Maximo takes a right hand to the temple from Todd Shane. Todd Shane misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. SUPER frankensteiner on Todd Shane, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Jose Maximo and Joel Maximo. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Todd Shane is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Joel Maximo hits a rolling kick on Todd Shane. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Todd Shane pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Joel takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Tag to Mike Shane. Mike Shane hits a right hand on Joel Maximo and follows it up with a couple more. Tag to Jose Maximo. Weak bodyslam on Jose by Mike Shane sets up a legdrop. Jose Maximo gets knocked to the ground by Mike Shane. Here it comes - Powerslam, forget about it. 1....2...3!

My Opinion: Solid bout, but they could do a lot better. ***

Rating: 69%

Paul London is walking backstage, when he meets Kid Kash. They trade insults, get in each others faces, but eventually walk off without coming to blows.

Rating: 66%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

AJ Styles vs Doug Williams.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW United States title. AJ Styles has been WCW United States champion since 29 August 2004.

The Match: AJ Styles connects with a back heel kick on Doug and gets back up quickly. Doug counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Doug Williams snap suplexes Styles. AJ Styles charges, Doug moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Belly to belly off the top rope! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Doug walks into a drop toe hold. Implant DDT by AJ Styles! I will always and forever mark out for that move. GORGEOUS Spinning bulldog in the corner and Doug is down. Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond Dust from AJ Styles, Doug is out! Pin, but Doug is out just before the three count. AJ Styles gets taken down out of nowhere! Doug hits a piledriver on AJ Styles. That used to end matches, you know. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Styles blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Doug Williams is in trouble. Styles Clash! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: Slightly above average match. Only gets a **3/4 rating from me.

Rating: 75%

After the match AJ Styles has a short celebration ceremony in honor of his recent success.

Rating: 70%

La Parka vs Glenn Gilberti.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Parka takes a headbutt from Glenn Gilberti. Gilberti drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Parka. Vertical suplex by Glenn Gilberti. Parka tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Parka blocks a punch. Flying elbow from La Parka connects. Flying reverse elbow by La Parka. There's a two count on the pin. Parka charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Doctor Bomb connects and Parka landed hard. There's a two count on the pin. Belly to belly off the top rope! Pin, but Parka is out just before the three count. Gilberti charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Standing leg lariat by La Parka on Gilberti. Gilberti backdrops La Parka out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Glenn Gilberti. La Parka takes a butterfly suplex from Gilberti. Glenn Gilberti floors La Parka. Here it comes - Village People Elbow, forget about it. 1....2...3!

My Opinion: **1/4 rating for this one. Scott Keith may say that it's 'Perfectly Acceptable Wrestling', but not for me, buddy. Got to work harder to impress me.

Rating: 76%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. This is a continuation of the Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire feud. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Palumbo and O'Haire have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 27 July 2004.

The Match: Chuck Palumbo hits some punches. How generic. Flying shoulder tackle by Chuck sends Animal CRASHING to the mat. Tag between Chuck Palumbo and Simon Diamond. Animal takes a butterfly suplex from Diamond. Covers for a quick two count. Animal fights out of a grapple. Animal tags out to Wrath. Maximum Overdrive whip Diamond into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Tag between Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger. Standing leg lariat by Johnny Swinger on Wrath. Flying cross body off the top rope! Wrath tags out to Sean O'Haire. Second rope flying axe handle, O'Haire goes down. One day, Swinger might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. O'Haire powers out of a headlock. Johnny Swinger is in trouble. The Prophecy!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: Oh, look out...almost ***, but not quite. **3/4.

Ken Shamrock vs Tank Abbott.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Double arm suplex by Ken Shamrock connects as Tank hits hard. Ken Shamrock snap suplexes Tank. Ken Shamrock snap suplexes Tank HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Shamrock is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Big dropkick by Ken Shamrock, who got a ton of air on the move. Tank counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! BIG clothesline on Shamrock. Full nelson slam on Shamrock. There's a two count on the pin. Tank Abbott misses a clothesline. Tank takes a quick lariat. There's a two count on the pin. Ken Shamrock plants Tank with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Pin, but Tank is out just before the three count. Ken Shamrock misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Tank Abbott hits some punches. How generic. Ken Shamrock powers out of a Tank Abbott headlock. Vertical suplex by Ken Shamrock. Tank Abbott gets knocked to the ground by Shamrock. Here it comes...Ankle Lock! Tank Abbott is almost unconscious with pain! Vader slides into the ring out of nowhere! Shamrock takes a stiff punch to the face and falls to the canvas. The referee calls for the DQ as Vader continues to attack Shamrock. Vader has a chair. Ken Shamrock stands up...and gets floored by a shot to the head. Another two shots smack down across his back, leaving him unmoving on the canvas. Vader sets the chair up, then picks up Ken Shamrock. He gets whipped into the ropes...and then drop toe holded, sending him face first into the chair! Vader has left Shamrock down and bloodied in the ring after a brutal assault!

My Opinion: Solid bout, but they could do a lot better. ***

Rating: 79%

Sting is backstage. I've got a feeling this one is going to be good. He was out there to hype a match against Raven. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating: 93%

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Raven vs Sting.

Match Background: This will be a special guest referee bout. Ted DiBiase will be the referee for this match. Sting and Raven have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW World Heavyweight title. Raven has been WCW World Heavyweight champion since 09 May 2004.

The Match: Raven charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Raven walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Hooks the leg for a two count. Raven blocks a kick from Sting. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Raven ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. BAAACK Body drop by Sting gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. There's a two count on the pin. Raven scores with a standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Sting charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Raven goes for a splash but Sting puts the knees up. Raven walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Covers for a quick two count. Powerbomb on Raven. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Raven charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Raven is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Raven pushes out of a Sting hold. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Sting by Raven. Remember when that was a legit finish? Spear! Sting is down! Sting can barely stand. Evenflow DDT!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: A badly blown spot prevents me from giving out more snowflakes. ***3/4

Rating: 93%

Overall Show Rating: 77%

Attendance: 5,002

TV Rating: 1.08

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