World Championship Wrestling

March 20, 2004

WCW Nitro

November 24th

AKIRA vs Chris Stylez.

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

The Match: AKIRA hits a back kick, doubling Stylezover. Chris Stylez is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Spinning back kick from Chris Stylez. AKIRA reverses an irish whip...and Chris Stylez runs into the referee! Power drive elbow by Chris Stylez. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Cover, but there's no one to count for Chris Stylez! Stylez charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Flying elbow from AKIRA, grazing the target slightly. AKIRA uses a running dropkick into the corner. That was just...ugh. Hooks the leg for a two count. Flying knee to the face from AKIRA. For the record it was more of a Rusty Wizard than a Shining one. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Stylez backdrops AKIRA out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Chris Stylez. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! AKIRA elbows Chris Stylez in the face to break a hammerlock. Chris Stylez gets knocked to the ground by AKIRA, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Musasabi Body Press!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. AKIRA remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

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

Rating: 57%

Ted DiBiase is backstage, and announces that tonight we will see Raven and Keiji Mutoh fight one on one.

Rating: 80%

Backseat Boyz vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: Backseat Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Kashmere hits a dropkick on Todd Shane and gets right back up. Kashmere crushes Todd Shane with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Kashmere tags out to Trent Acid. Backseat Boyz whip Todd Shane into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Hard back suplex on Todd Shane. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Hooks the leg for a two count. Standing leg lariat by Trent Acid on Todd Shane. Todd Shane counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. 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. Todd Shane tags out to Mike Shane. Mike Shane hits a right hand on Trent Acid. Big clothesline from Mike Shane. Trent Acid is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Acid tags out to Johnny Kashmere. Super kick by Johnny Kashmere. Vicious kick to the teeth from Johnny Kashmere. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Kashmere hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Kashmere goes for a splash but Mike Shane puts the knees up. Powerslam from Mike Shane on Kashmere. Johnny Kashmere tries to get a big slam, but it is blocked when Mike Shane goes to the eyes! Mike Shane quickly scores with a field-goal kick between the legs! Johnny Kashmere collapses! The referee didn't see the illegal blow! 1...2...3! Johnny Kashmere got screwed!

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: 73%

The 4 members of The Order of Evil are backstage. They got on THE STICK~! and spent the interview putting themselves over.

Rating: 66%

Sabu vs The Messiah.

Match Background: None.

The Match: The Messiah charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Messiah powers out of a headlock. Messiah slams Sabu. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Sabu by Messiah. Remember when that was a legit finish? Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Sabu is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Messiah slams Sabu down and motions to the crowd. Messiah drops an elbow...but Sabu moves out of the way. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Messiah. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pin, but Messiah is out just before the three count. The Messiah charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Sabu just WAFFLES Messiah with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! The Messiah is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Fallaway slam by The Messiah puts down Sabu. Powerbomb on Sabu. Glenn Gilberti comes running down the aisle with a chair! Messiah and Sabu continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Glenn Gilberti slides in and blasts Sabu with a chair to the head! Gilberti climbs out of the ring, the damage done! The Messiah moves in for the kill. Here it comes - The Godsmack. 1....2...3, it's finished. Glenn Gilberti has a chair. Sabu 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. Gilberti sets the chair up, then picks up Sabu. He gets whipped into the ropes...and then drop toe holded, sending him face first into the chair! Glenn Gilberti has left Sabu down and bloodied in the ring after a brutal assault!

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

Rating: 75%Wrath vs Johnny Swinger.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Maximum Overdrive vs Diamond and Swinger feud.

The Match: Wrath with a spinning neckbreaker on Swinger. Full nelson slam on Swinger. Covers for a quick two count. Swinger reverses a Wrath hammerlock. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Wrath goes down. Flying elbow from Johnny Swinger connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond Dust from Johnny Swinger and Wrath is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Wrath takes a flying neckbreaker from Johnny Swinger. Wrath fights out of a grapple. Spear by Wrath. Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Swinger is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Running knee lift from Wrath. Wrath hits some punches. How generic. Swinger pushes out of a Wrath hold. Spin kick by Johnny Swinger to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Wrath walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Simon Diamond comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Wrath turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Diamond! Simon Diamond has left Wrath in big trouble. Wrath can barely stand. Swing Thing! 1....2....3. Swinger and Diamond are putting the boots to Wrath! Animal comes running down the aisle with a chair! He slides in, sending Diamond and Swinger running for cover. Animal bends down to help Wrath back up. Wait! Johnny Swinger slides back in and attacks! Animal fights back...but is then jumped by Diamond as well! Both Animal and Wrath are subjected to a beat down by Diamond and Swinger, leaving them down and out on the canvas.

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: 71%

Alicia Webb is in the ring, and takes a microphone. She challenges Ken Shamrock to come out and face her. Ken Shamrock comes running out, but falls prey to a vicious chair shot from Frank Shamrock, who had been hiding in the wings. Frank continues the beating as Alicia Webb walks down to get some shots in. Ken Shamrock got suckered in.

Rating: 64%

Dustin Rhodes vs Vader.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dustin strikes away at Vader, not doing much damage at all. Vader reverses a waistlock. Wack kick from Vader. Dustin reverses an irish whip...and Vader runs into the referee! Sloppy discus punch from Vader barely connects on Dustin. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Dustin blocks a punch. Dustin Rhodes strikes Vader with a hard blow. Dustin Rhodes hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Covers for a quick two count. 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. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Vader avoids a Dustin Rhodes avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Vader hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Dustin Rhodes pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Vader can barely stand. Bulldog!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Kevin Nash comes running down the aisle with a chair! Dustin Rhodes is just leaving the ring...and Nash scores with a brutal chair shot! Dustin Rhodes falls to the floor holding his head.

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.

Rating: 78%

Da Hit Squad vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: None.

The Match: O'Haire scoops and slams Steve Mack. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Sean O'Haire with a spinning neckbreaker on Mack. Spear! Mack is down! Tag to Danny Maff. D. Maff hits a right hand. D. Maff goes for a splash but O'Haire puts the knees up. Sean O'Haire connects with rights and lefts and Danny Maff is down! Tag to Chuck Palumbo. Palumbo and O'Haire whip D. Maff into the corner. Sean O'Haire whips Chuck Palumbo in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. D. Maff walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Chuck Palumbo scores with a standing spinebuster. Tag between Chuck Palumbo and Sean O'Haire. Danny Maff is in trouble. The Prophecy! 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: 61%

Raven is backstage. He always delivers the promo goodness. He talked trash about Keiji Mutoh. Good build up.

Rating: 92%

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Raven vs Keiji Mutoh.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. Raven and Mutoh 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: Keiji Mutoh sets up a chair, then bounces off it to hit a flying avalanche into the corner. VERY Sabu-like. Flying reverse elbow by Keiji Mutoh. Hooks the leg for a two count. Raven powers out of a Keiji Mutoh headlock. Mutoh is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Keiji Mutoh charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. There's a two count on the pin. Mutoh eats a trash can, but not the contents in it, obviously. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Keiji Mutoh charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Mutoh reverses a Raven hammerlock. Raven takes a NICE hurrancarana from Keiji Mutoh. Covers for a quick two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Keiji Mutoh, Raven got planted! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Keiji Mutoh hits a rolling kick on Raven. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Raven gets splashed through a table by Keiji Mutoh. Mutoh charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Raven slams Keiji Mutoh down and motions to the crowd. Spear! Mutoh is down! Keiji Mutoh can barely stand. Evenflow DDT! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: Smack dab in the middle of the star spectrum for an average match. **1/2.

Rating: 84%

Overall Show Rating: 73%

Attendance: 6,005

TV Rating: 1.01

March 20, 2004

WCW Worldwide

November 27th

Ken Anderson vs Jimmy Yang.

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

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Jimmy Yang on Anderson. Yang just WAFFLES Anderson with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Spin kick by Jimmy Yang to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. 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. Ken Anderson powers out of a Jimmy Yang headlock. Anderson uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Anderson crushes Yang with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Yang counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! SUPER frankensteiner on Anderson, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Power drive elbow by Jimmy Yang. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Anderson powers out of a headlock. Ken Anderson connects with a back heel kick on Yang and gets back up quickly. Yang reverses a Ken Anderson hammerlock. Anderson takes a flying neckbreaker from Jimmy Yang. Ken Anderson 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. *3/4

Rating: 61%

Alicia Webb is backstage with Frank Shamrock. Alicia Webb talked trash about Ken Shamrock, continuing the feud with Frank Shamrock. Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will always help build up a rivalry. Well, I guess sticks and stones would as well, but you know what I mean.

Rating: 81%

J.R. Ryder vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rob Conway gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Conway. Rob Conway misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Ryder just WAFFLES Conway with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Ryder whips Conway into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Tiger suplex on Conway. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Conway powers out of a headlock. J.R. Ryder takes a knee lift from Conway. *sigh* Running knee lifts always remind me of the late Curt Hennig. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Rob Conway! Covers for a quick two count. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Ryder! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Ryder counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Super kick by J.R. Ryder. Pin, but Conway is out just before the three count. Rob Conway once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. J.R. Ryder is in trouble. Here it comes - Piledriver. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 66%

The SAT vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: The SAT are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Running clothesline from Todd Shane was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Todd Shane hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Mike Shane. The Shane Twins whip Joel into the corner. Mike Shane whips Todd Shane in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Weak bodyslam on Joel by Mike Shane sets up a legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Joel receives some punishment by Mike Shane but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. Joel counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Tiger suplex on Mike Shane. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Joel tags out to Jose Maximo. Jose uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Flying cross body off the top rope! Mike Shane reverses a Jose Maximo hammerlock. Tag to Todd Shane. Todd Shane hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Flapjack from Todd Shane on Jose. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Jose hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Jose blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Jose crushes Todd Shane with a huge legdrop. The SAT have Todd Shane to themselves. Spanish Fly! 1....2....3! It's over.

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

Rating: 70%

CORNETTE’S COMMENTARY

Jim Cornette is standing in the set for his personal interview segment. He announces that tonight's guest is Glenn Gilberti, who comes out from the back. They do a straight interview about what Gilberti is planning to do in the near future.

Rating: 72%

B-Boy vs Tom Carter vs Austin Lee.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. The winner receives a Cruiserweight title shot on Nitro.

The Match: Lee hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Austin Lee connects with a back heel kick on Carter and gets back up quickly. B-Boy reverses a hip toss. Second rope flying axe handle, Lee goes down. One day, B-Boy might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Spinning bulldog in the corner and B-Boy is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Carter takes a flying neckbreaker from Austin Lee. Carter reverses a waistlock. B-Boy \ Carter whip Lee into the corner. B-Boy whips Tom Carter in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Back heel kick off the second rope, Lee goes down. Carter hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. B-Boy avoids a Tom Carter avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Second rope flying axe handle, Lee goes down. One day, B-Boy might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Austin Lee is in trouble. Here it comes - Shining Wizard. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 71%

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

Rating: 80%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE MATCH

Doug Williams vs Chuck Palumbo.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Television title. Doug Williams has been WCW World Television champion since 31 October 2004.

The Match: BAAACK Body drop by Doug gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Chuck Palumbo hits a bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Doug Williams once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Back suplex on Chuck. Big dropkick by Doug Williams, who got a ton of air on the move. There's a two count on the pin. Doug Williams brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Chuck in the ring! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Doug. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Chuck Palumbo reverses a hip toss. Nice piledriver on Doug. Covers for a quick two count. Chuck Palumbo scores with a standing spinebuster. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. BAAACK Body drop by Doug gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Doug is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Doug Williams once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. BIG clothesline on Chuck. Doug Williams plants Chuck with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Chuck Palumbo is in trouble. Revolution DDT! 1....2....3. Doug Williams remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.

Rating: 75%

Overall Show Rating: 72%

Attendance: 6,006

TV Rating: 0.87

March 21, 2004

WCW Nitro

December 1st

AKIRA vs Jimmy Yang.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Yang takes a chop from AKIRA. Yang powers out of a headlock. STIFF high kick on AKIRA by Jimmy Yang. Jimmy Yang misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Tiger suplex on AKIRA. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Cover, but there's no one to count for Jimmy Yang! AKIRA pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Yang takes a hard, stinging chop from AKIRA. One word: Ow. AKIRA hits a shitty missile dropkick on Yang. There's a two count on the pin. AKIRA with an enziguri! HBK isn't moving...uh oh. Oh, sorry, I had a flashback to the last time I got fooled. Pin, but Yang is out just before the three count. AKIRA drops an elbow...but Jimmy Yang moves out of the way. Yang crushes AKIRA with a running senton. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. AKIRA powers out of a Jimmy Yang headlock. Jimmy Yang gets knocked to the ground by AKIRA, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Musasabi Body Press! 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: 60%

Kevin Nash is in the ring, and he calls out Dustin Rhodes. Dustin runs down and hits the ring, and they brawl all the way back into the aisle, and eventually out of sight backstage.

Rating: 76%

Da Hit Squad vs Austin Lee and Chris Stylez.

Match Background: None.

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. Steve Mack reverses a hip toss. Bodyslam by Mack. Mack tags out to Danny Maff. Danny Maff with a spinning neckbreaker on Stylez. D. Maff slams Chris Stylez down and motions to the crowd. Stylez reverses a Danny Maff hammerlock. Implant DDT by Chris Stylez! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Tag between Chris Stylez and Austin Lee. Austin Lee strikes D. Maff. Hard back suplex on D. Maff. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Danny Maff powers out of a Austin Lee headlock. Bodyslam by D. Maff. Tag to Steve Mack. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Lee! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. BAAACK Body drop by Lee gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Austin Lee is in trouble. Here it comes - Underhook Powerbomb. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 64%

Maximum Overdrive are backstage. They were on hype duty tonight, this time for a match with Diamond and Swinger.

Rating: 72%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Paul London vs B-Boy.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. Paul London has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 31 October 2004.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and London goes down. Paul London is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. London hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. B-Boy reverses an irish whip...and Paul London runs into the referee! B-Boy walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Cover, but there's no one to count for Paul London! London walks into a drop toe hold. Implant DDT by B-Boy! I will always and forever mark out for that move. London takes a NICE hurrancarana from B-Boy. There's a two count on the pin. Tor-NADO DDT from B-Boy, London got planted! Pin, but London is out just before the three count. London backdrops B-Boy out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Paul London. London crushes B-Boy with a running senton. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! B-Boy pushes out of a Paul London hold. B-Boy moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Cross Special Brainbuster. 1....2...3, it's finished. B-Boy goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

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

Rating: 82%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: This will be a cage bout. Maximum Overdrive and Diamond and Swinger have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Diamond and Swinger have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 10 November 2004.

The Match: Back suplex on Wrath. Swinger gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Diamond. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Swinger ducks a wild right hand. SUPER frankensteiner on Animal, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Diamond and Swinger hook up Wrath, then hit a double suplex. Doctor Bomb connects and Wrath landed hard. Johnny Swinger and Animal climb the cage....but both end up crashing back to the canvas after a struggle! Wrath is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Wrath launches Diamond into the cage wall. Maximum Overdrive hook up Swinger, then hit a double suplex. Flying shoulder tackle by Animal sends Diamond CRASHING to the mat. Diamond kicks Wrath in the gut to reverse the momentum. Simon Diamond throws Animal into the cage. Simon Diamond moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Problem Solver. Johnny Swinger moves in for the kill. Swing Thing! Diamond and Swinger escape the cage for the win.

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

Rating: 78%

La Parka is in the ring, where he announces thru an interpreter that he will be retiring this month. Out comes AJ Styles, who immediately says that he wants to be the one to officially end the career of La Parka, and challenges him to a final match. La Parka accepts, and Styles says the match will go down at Starrcade.

Rating: 72%

Glenn Gilberti vs Nick Dinsmore.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Stun Gun from Nick Dinsmore! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Massive back suplex! Glenn Gilberti got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. There's a two count on the pin. Gilberti flips out of a Nick Dinsmore bodyslam attempt. Nick Dinsmore just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Gilberti. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Gilberti. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. There's a two count on the pin. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Dinsmore! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Nick Dinsmore charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Nick Dinsmore pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Nick Dinsmore hits a stalling suplex on Gilberti. Covers for a quick two count. Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Nick Dinsmore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! A Gut buster connects on Gilberti and hits hard. Big forearm by Nick Dinsmore makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Gilberti reverses a Nick Dinsmore hammerlock. Glenn Gilberti snap suplexes Dinsmore HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Gilberti is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Glenn Gilberti plants Dinsmore with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Sabu comes running down the aisle with a chair! Dinsmore goes to irish whip Glenn Gilberti into the ropes. Sabu prepares to swing the chair...but Glenn Gilberti reverses! Sabu accidentally smacks Dinsmore with a chair to the back! Glenn Gilberti moves in for the kill. Last Dance!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Glenn Gilberti 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 Dinsmore and Sabu to get some payback.

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

Rating: 75%

Raven is backstage. He got on THE STICK~! and talks about how he’s been dominant since fulfilling his destiny by becoming WCW World Champion. He also mentions that he’ll be watching the upcoming battle royal to see who his next victim is.

Rating: 88%

10 Man Battle Royal.

Match Background: Jerry Lynn is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 17 November 2004.

The Match: AJ Styles charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. AJ Styles was eliminated by Tank. (Elimination # 1) La Parka strikes Frank. Parka threw Frank Shamrock all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 2) Full nelson slam on Vader. Nash went for the elimination, but Vader held on to the ropes at the last possible second! Parka is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Nash threw La Parka all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 3) Vader hits a right hand on Kevin Nash. Dustin Rhodes threw Kevin Nash all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 4) Mutoh is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Tank Abbott with a spinning neckbreaker on Mutoh. Ken Shamrock snap suplexes Mutoh. Keiji Mutoh got tossed over the top rope to the floor HARD by Shamrock. (Elimination # 5) Tank Abbott takes a right hand to the temple from Dustin. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Tank Abbott got eliminated by Dustin. (Elimination # 6) STIFF high kick on Shamrock by Jerry Lynn. Tiger suplex on Shamrock. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Dustin gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Shamrock! Dustin Rhodes was eliminated by Vader. (Elimination # 7) Lynn hits a dropkick on Vader and gets right back up. Lynn threw Vader over the top rope, but Vader skinned the cat to save himself! Vader strikes Jerry Lynn. Vader tried to eliminate Jerry Lynn, who hung onto the top rope for dear life! Back suplex on Lynn. Big dropkick by Ken Shamrock, who got a ton of air on the move. Jerry Lynn strikes Vader. Lynn went for the elimination, but Vader held on to the ropes at the last possible second! Shamrock hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Vader threw Ken Shamrock all the way over the top rope to the floor. No question about that one. (Elimination # 8) Vader DDTs Lynn, but it just looked terrible. Vader turns Lynn inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. Lynn counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Vader got bundled out by Lynn.

My Opinion: Not good enough to earn an entire star. 3/4* for you.

Rating: 71%

Overall Show Rating: 73%

Attendance: 6,019

TV Rating: 0.95

March 21, 2004

WCW Worldwide

December 4th

Austin Lee vs Ken Anderson.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Anderson uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Anderson crushes Lee with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Lee backdrops Ken Anderson out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Austin Lee. Spinning back kick from Austin Lee. Hard back suplex on Anderson. 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. Anderson walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pin, but Anderson is out just before the three count. Anderson takes a flying neckbreaker from Austin Lee. Ken Anderson pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Lee is down! Covers for a quick two count. DDT from the top rope by Ken Anderson. That looked KILLER. Pin, but Lee is out just before the three count. Second rope flying axe handle, Lee goes down. One day, Anderson might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Spinning back kick from Ken Anderson. Austin Lee reverses a hip toss. Lee hits a dropkick on Ken Anderson and gets right back up. Tiger suplex on Anderson. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Ken Anderson is in trouble. Degenerate Driver!!! 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: 62%

A video is played, hyping the Ken Shamrock vs Frank Shamrock feud.

Rating: 67%

Sonjay Dutt vs Chance Beckett.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Beckett takes a flying neckbreaker from Sonjay Dutt. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Beckett is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Dutt goes for a splash but Beckett puts the knees up. Beckett just WAFFLES Dutt with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Flying elbow from Chance Beckett connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Power drive elbow by Chance Beckett. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Second rope flying axe handle, Dutt goes down. One day, Beckett might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Sonjay Dutt powers out of a Chance Beckett headlock. Lightning kick by Dutt on Beckett. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Sonjay Dutt and Beckett is out! Pin, but Beckett is out just before the three count. Implant DDT by Sonjay Dutt! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Dutt hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Beckett blocks a kick from Sonjay Dutt. Spin kick by Chance Beckett to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Vicious kick to the teeth from Chance Beckett. Sonjay Dutt is in trouble. Mafia Kick!!! 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: 72%

The Messiah is backstage. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Doug Williams. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Rating: 78%

The SAT vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: The SAT are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Jose Maximo kicks the leg, knocks Todd Shane down, and goes to work on it. Flying elbow from Jose Maximo connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Todd Shane fights out of a grapple. Wack kick from Todd Shane. Weak bodyslam by Todd Shane. Tag to Mike Shane. Jose Maximo takes a right hand to the temple from Mike Shane. Jose backdrops Mike Shane out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Jose Maximo. Tag between Jose Maximo and Joel Maximo. Jose Maximo scoops up Mike Shane. Joel bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Spin kick by Joel Maximo to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Covers for a quick two count. Super kick by Joel Maximo. Tag to Jose Maximo. Mike Shane 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. Jose Maximo gets taken down out of nowhere! Tag between Mike Shane and Todd Shane. Todd Shane with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Jose. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Jose Maximo slams Todd Shane, who rolls onto his stomach. What is Todd Shane doing? Jose Maximo picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Todd Shane up...but then falls backward, getting crushed by his opponent in the process! Todd Shane is on top! 1....2....3! Looking at the replay, it appears that Todd Shane had taken a chain out of his tights and wrapped it around his fist! Jose Maximo must have been punched with that chain while in mid-powerbomb! What a cheap shot!

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: 72%

Jim Cornette is standing in the set for his personal interview segment. He announces that tonight's guest is AJ Styles, who comes out from the back. They do a straight interview about what Styles is planning to do when he faces La Parka at Starrcade.

Rating: 82%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE MATCH

Doug Williams vs The Messiah.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Television title. Doug Williams has been WCW World Television champion since 31 October 2004.

The Match: The Messiah just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Doug. Messiah ducks a wild right hand. Doug is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Doug Williams charges, Messiah moves, and the referee is knocked silly! High Angle DDT by The Messiah just SPIKES Doug Williams down! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Doug Williams avoids a The Messiah avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Stun Gun from Doug Williams! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Doug Williams! Hooks the leg for a two count. Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Doug Williams. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Doug Williams misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Nice piledriver on Doug. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Doug counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. The Messiah can barely stand. Chaos Theory! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 83%

Keiji Mutoh vs Kid Kash.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Kash by Keiji Mutoh. Keiji Mutoh strikes Kash. Keiji Mutoh kicks the leg, knocks Kash down, and goes to work on it. Covers for a quick two count. Mutoh hits a dropkick on Kid Kash and gets right back up. Hooks the leg for a two count. Kid Kash powers out of a Keiji Mutoh headlock. Kash hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Hooks the leg for a two count. Kash crushes Mutoh with a huge legdrop. Keiji Mutoh powers out of a Kid Kash headlock. Tiger suplex on Kash. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Kid Kash is in trouble. Shining Wizard! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: The psychology was sound, the work was crisp, but a few awkward moments drag it down to about ****1/2.

Rating: 87%

Overall Show Rating: 76%

Attendance: 6,024

TV Rating: 0.88

March 21, 2004

WCW Nitro

December 8th

Raven is backstage. I've got a feeling this one is going to be good. He was laying a verbal Smackdown on Jerry Lynn.

Rating: 86%

Billy Fives vs Chris Stylez.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Stylez uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Super kick by Chris Stylez. Hooks the leg for a two count. Billy Fives powers out of a Chris Stylez headlock. Billy Fives kicks the leg, knocks Stylez down, and goes to work on it. Fives uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Covers for a quick two count. Springboard dropkick from Billy Fives. Nicely done. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Fives hits a dropkick on Chris Stylez and gets right back up. Chris Stylez reverses a hip toss. Stylez crushes Fives with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Fives. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Stylez uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Chris Stylez connects with a back heel kick on Fives and gets back up quickly. Fives backdrops Chris Stylez out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Billy Fives. Second rope flying axe handle, Stylez goes down. One day, Fives might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Tiger suplex on Stylez. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Chris Stylez can barely stand. Here it comes - Fallout Face First DDT. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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: 56%

Bill Alfonso is backstage with Sabu. Bill Alfonso talked trash about Glenn Gilberti, continuing the feud with Sabu. Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will always help build up a rivalry. Well, I guess sticks and stones would as well, but you know what I mean.

Rating: 67%

Backseat Boyz vs The Shane Twins vs The SAT.

Match Background: This will be an elimination bout. Backseat Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. The SAT are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. The winners of the match become number one contenders to Diamond and Swinger’s Tag Team titles.

The Match: Trent Acid strikes Mike Shane. Acid hits a dropkick on Mike Shane and gets right back up. Acid tags out to Jose Maximo. Jose 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. Mike Shane reverses a hip toss. Tag to Todd Shane. The Shane Twins whip Jose into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Tag between Jose Maximo and Joel Maximo. Standing leg lariat by Joel Maximo on Todd Shane. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Todd Shane is down! Todd Shane tags out to Johnny Kashmere. Joel Maximo hits a rolling kick on Kashmere. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Kashmere reverses a waistlock. Tiger suplex on Joel. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Cover gets three for Johnny Kashmere, Joel got pinned. Todd Shane DDTs Kashmere, but it just looked terrible. Todd Shane scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tag between Todd Shane and Mike Shane. The Shane Twins hook up Kashmere, then hit a double suplex. Covers for a quick two count. Mike Shane charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Kashmere tags out to Trent Acid. Tiger suplex on Mike Shane. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Mike Shane takes a NICE hurrancarana from Trent Acid. Acid tags out to Johnny Kashmere. Johnny Kashmere moves in for the kill. Cradle Breaker!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

My Opinion: Smack dab in the middle of the star spectrum for an average match. **1/2.

Rating: 61%

Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond are backstage in their locker room, hanging out, chatting about tonight's show and their eventual match against the Backseat Boyz.

Rating: 60%

Sabu vs Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Sabu slams Chris Kanyon. Kanyon backdrops Sabu out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Chris Kanyon. Sabu gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Sabu reverses an irish whip...and Chris Kanyon runs into the referee! Chris Kanyon scores with a big spinebuster. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Sabu is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. BAAACK Body drop by Kanyon gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Nice piledriver on Kanyon. Hooks the leg for a two count. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Kanyon powers out of a headlock. Big piledriver on Sabu. Pin, but Sabu is out just before the three count. Kanyon walks into a drop toe hold. Sabu floors Chris Kanyon...and climbs the turnbuckles. Off the top - Arabian Facebuster, forget about it. 1....2...3! Glenn Gilberti comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Glenn Gilberti spins Sabu around. Glenn Gilberti hits the Last Dance! Sabu has been left down on the canvas.

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

Rating: 64%

Dustin Rhodes vs Syxx-Pac.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Syxx-Pac strikes Dustin. Standing leg lariat by Syxx-Pac on Dustin. Implant DDT by Syxx-Pac! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Syxx-Pac uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Dustin Rhodes avoids a Syxx-Pac avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Dustin Rhodes hits a right hand on Syxx-Pac. Powerslam from Dustin Rhodes on Syxx-Pac. Covers for a quick two count. Syxx-Pac pushes out of a Dustin Rhodes hold. Syxx-Pac crushes Dustin with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Dustin. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Dustin blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Dustin strikes away at Syxx-Pac, not doing much damage at all. Syxx-Pac blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Syxx-Pac hits a dropkick on Dustin Rhodes and gets right back up. Kevin Nash comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Dustin Rhodes turns around. Kevin Nash spins Dustin around. Kevin Nash hits the Jacknife Powerbomb! Nash leaves the ring, the damage done! Cover gets three for Syxx-Pac, Dustin got pinned. Syxx-Pac shakes hands with Kevin Nash, showing that their plan worked perfectly.

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

Rating: 72%

Ken Shamrock is in the ring. Frank Shamrock comes out, and challenges him to a match at Starrcade. The challenge is accepted.

Rating: 65%

AJ Styles and Kid Kash vs La Parka and Keiji Mutoh.

Match Background: Parka will be retiring shortly. Parka and Styles are set to meet at Starrcade.

The Match: Styles walks into a high dropkick from La Parka, almost losing several teeth in the process. Spin kick by La Parka to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between La Parka and Keiji Mutoh. Parka \ Mutoh whip Styles into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Covers for a quick two count. Implant DDT by Keiji Mutoh! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Styles counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Styles crushes Mutoh with a sweet running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Styles tags out to Kid Kash. Flying reverse elbow by Kid Kash. Pin, but Mutoh is out just before the three count. Implant DDT by Kid Kash! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Mutoh blocks a kick from Kid Kash. Mutoh hits a dropkick on Kid Kash and gets right back up. Tag between Keiji Mutoh and La Parka. STIFF high kick on Kash by La Parka. Tag between Kid Kash and AJ Styles. Flying elbow from La Parka connects. AJ Styles slides out and grabs a chair! Parka goes to climb out of the ring...and takes a chair to the head! The referee has no hesitation in calling for the bell! Disqualification. I don't think the fight has finished. Styles \ Kash and Parka \ Mutoh have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view.

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. ***3/4.

Rating: 75%

Dustin Rhodes is backstage, talking to an unidentified person on a cell phone. We hear him tell them to be ready, as something is going to happen soon.

Rating: 83%

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Raven vs Nova.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Heavyweight title. Raven has been WCW World Heavyweight champion since 09 May 2004.

The Match: Hard back suplex on Raven. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Nova crushes Raven with a huge legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Nova misses a clothesline. STIFF~! chop lights up Nova who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Raven slams Nova down and motions to the crowd. Hooks the leg for a two count. Powerbomb on Nova. Pin, but Nova is out just before the three count. BIG clothesline on Nova. Nova avoids a Raven avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Raven takes a NICE hurrancarana from Nova. There's a two count on the pin. Vicious kick to the teeth from Nova. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Implant DDT by Nova! I will always and forever mark out for that move. STIFF high kick on Raven by Nova. Raven blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Bodyslam by Raven. Powerbomb on Nova. Nova charges, Raven moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Nova knocks Raven to the outside, then signals for the Spin Doctor. He reaches out of the ring for Raven...and gets clobbered with the ring bell! Right to the head! The referee wakes up to see Raven sliding in and making the pinfall: 1....2....3! Forget about it. Jerry Lynn comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Jerry Lynn spins Raven around. Jerry Lynn hits the Cradle Piledriver! Raven has been left down 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: 74%

Overall Show Rating: 69%

Attendance: 6,030

TV Rating: 1.10

March 22, 2004

WCW Worldwide

December 11th

AKIRA and Ken Anderson vs Chance Beckett and Chris Stylez.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on AKIRA by Chance Beckett. 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. Beckett tags out to Chris Stylez. Beckett \ Stylez whip AKIRA into the corner. Chance Beckett whips Chris Stylez in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Hooks the leg for a two count. Flying elbow from Chris Stylez connects. AKIRA blocks a kick from Chris Stylez. AKIRA uses a running dropkick into the corner. That was just...ugh. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Ken Anderson. Flying cross body off the top rope! Pin, but Stylez 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. Stylez backdrops Ken Anderson out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Chris Stylez. 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. Tag between Chris Stylez and Chance Beckett. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Anderson goes down. Anderson tags out to AKIRA. Spin kick by Chance Beckett to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. AKIRA gets knocked to the ground by Beckett, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Chance Encounter! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 63%

James Mitchell is backstage with Vader. James Mitchell was out there to hype a match for Vader against La Parka.

Rating: 69%

J.R. Ryder vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Massive back suplex! J.R. Ryder got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Belly to belly off the top rope! Rob Conway brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Ryder in the ring! Pin, but Ryder is out just before the three count. A Gut buster connects on Ryder and hits hard. Covers for a quick two count. Ryder pushes out of a Rob Conway hold. Second rope flying axe handle, Conway goes down. One day, Ryder might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Lightning kick by Ryder on Conway. Conway counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Back heel kick from Conway on Ryder. J.R. Ryder can barely stand. Piledriver! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 66%

CORNETTE’S COMMENTARY

Jim Cornette is standing in the set for his personal interview segment. He announces that tonight's guest is Tom Carter, who comes out from the back. They do a straight interview where Carter mentions going after the Cruiserweight title, but it is ended abruptly when B-Boy comes out of nowhere and attacks Tom Carter. The brawl is swift and violent, and ends with Carter down and out on the floor of the set. B-Boy walks off, having made his point.

Rating: 75%

Trent Acid vs Simon Diamond.

Match Background: Diamond and Swinger and Backseat Boyz are currently feuding. Neither team holds an in-ring victory since the feud started.

The Match: Spinning back kick from Trent Acid. Spinning back kick from Trent Acid. Diamond takes a flying neckbreaker from Trent Acid. Implant DDT by Trent Acid! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Diamond kicks Trent Acid in the gut to reverse the momentum. Diamond drives a thrust kick into the chest of Acid. Doctor Bomb connects and Acid landed hard. There's a two count on the pin. Trent Acid comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Trent Acid and Diamond is out! Pin, but Diamond is out just before the three count. Simon Diamond elbows Trent Acid in the face to break a hammerlock. Acid takes a back suplex. Trent Acid elbows Simon Diamond in the face to break a hammerlock. Acid hits a dropkick on Simon Diamond and gets right back up. Trent Acid moves in for the kill. Yakuza Kick!!! That shook the ring. Johnny Kashmere quickly comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Trent Acid turns around. Johnny Kashmere spins Acid around. Johnny Kashmere hits the Cradle Breaker! The referee calls for the DQ because of the interference of Kashmere! Diamond and Kashmere beat away on Trent Acid, leaving him spread-eagled on the canvas.

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: 72%

Sabu is in the ring, when Glenn Gilberti 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: 59%

Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Animal charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Spear by Sean O'Haire. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo. Palumbo and O'Haire whip Animal into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Running knee lift from Chuck Palumbo. Covers for a quick two count. Chuck scoops and slams Animal. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Animal flips out of a Chuck Palumbo bodyslam attempt. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Animal connects and Chuck Palumbo is down! Tag to Wrath. Running knee lift from Wrath. Spear by Wrath. Chuck flips out of a Wrath bodyslam attempt. Tag to Sean O'Haire. Sean O'Haire hits a bulldog off the ropes. Spear! Wrath is down! Pin, but Wrath is out just before the three count. Sean O'Haire hits some punches. How generic. Wrath ducks a wild right hand. Wrath hits a bulldog off the ropes. Sean O'Haire is all alone...Maximum Impact!! 1....2....3!

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

Rating: 77%

Vader vs La Parka.

Match Background: Parka will be retiring shortly.

The Match: Parka just WAFFLES Vader with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Vader pushes out of a La Parka hold. A weak headbutt on Parka by Vader causes nothing but pain for both. Parka reverses an irish whip...and Vader runs into the referee! Vader DDTs La Parka. Cover, but there's no one to count for Vader! La Parka reverses a hip toss. Parka uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Flying reverse elbow by La Parka. Covers for a quick two count. Power drive elbow by La Parka. 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! La Parka gets taken down out of nowhere! Powerslam from Vader on Parka. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Vader goes for a splash but Parka puts the knees up. AJ Styles comes running down the aisle with a chair! Vader goes to irish whip La Parka into the ropes. Styles jumps onto the apron with the chair...but La Parka reverses! Collision between Styles, Vader, and the chair! Vader staggers back into a roll up! 1...2...3! It's over! Vader and AJ Styles try to beat down La Parka, but end up getting run out of the ring by a furious La Parka. They leave quickly before they end up taking any more punishment.

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: 74%

Overall Show Rating: 69%

Attendance: 6,549

TV Rating: 0.81

March 22, 2004

WCW Nitro

December 15th

Jerry Lynn is in the ring, and he calls out Raven. Raven runs down and hits the ring, and they brawl all the way back into the aisle, and eventually out of sight backstage.

Rating: 80%

Colt Cabana vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Classic gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Conway! Colt Cabana just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Conway. Classic takes a chop from Conway. Covers for a quick two count. Classic gets caught with a short powerbomb from Conway. Hooks the leg for a two count. Colt Cabana fights out of a grapple. Classic drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Conway. There's a two count on the pin. Conway takes a quick lariat. Conway counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Rob Conway blasts Classic with a superkick. Rob Conway moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Piledriver. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: *1/2 rating is all it gets from me.

Rating: 56%

A video is played, hyping the Ken Shamrock vs Frank Shamrock feud.

Rating: 67%

Tom Carter, Joel Maximo, and Jose Maximo vs B-Boy, Mike Shane, and Todd Shane.

Match Background: Carter and B-Boy have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. B-Boy is the reigning WCW Cruiserweight champion, and has been since 01 December 2004.

The Match: B-Boy kicks the leg, knocks Carter down, and goes to work on it. Second rope flying axe handle, Carter goes down. One day, B-Boy might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Tag to Todd Shane. Carter takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Weak bodyslam by Todd Shane. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Mike Shane. The Shane Twins whip Carter into the corner. Todd Shane whips Mike Shane in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Mike Shane with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Carter. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Carter reverses a waistlock. Implant DDT by Tom Carter! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Tag to Joel Maximo. Joel Maximo hits a rolling kick on Mike Shane. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tor-NADO DDT from Joel Maximo, Mike Shane got planted! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Joel Maximo hits a rolling kick on Mike Shane. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tag to Jose Maximo. Jose hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Jose Maximo hits a rolling kick on Mike Shane. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Mike Shane powers out of a Jose Maximo headlock. Tag between Mike Shane and B-Boy. Hard back suplex on Jose. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Jose tags out to Tom Carter. Tom Carter strikes B-Boy. Flying reverse elbow by Tom Carter. B-Boy gets knocked to the ground by Carter. Here it comes...Stretch Plum! B-Boy taps!

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: 58%

Sabu vs Chuck Palumbo.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Sabu hits some punches. How generic. Sabu charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Chuck slams Sabu. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Chuck Palumbo scores with a standing spinebuster. Cover, but there's no one to count for Chuck Palumbo! Sabu comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Sabu with a spinning neckbreaker on Chuck. Chuck takes a NICE hurrancarana from Sabu. Covers for a quick two count. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Sabu charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Spear by Chuck Palumbo. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Sabu comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Sabu reverses an irish whip...and Chuck Palumbo runs into the referee! Sabu knocks Chuck to the outside, then signals for the Arabian Facebuster. He reaches out of the ring for Chuck Palumbo...and gets clobbered with the ring bell! Right to the head! The referee looks up to see Chuck sliding in and making the pinfall. The referee calls for the bell though! He's disqualifying Chuck Palumbo, he must have seen the ring bell shot! The match is over. Glenn Gilberti comes running down the aisle with a chair! Sabu is just about to leave the ring...and only just manages to duck in time to avoid Gilberti hitting a brutal chair shot! Sabu knocks the chair away. Sabu slams Gilberti down. Sabu climbs to the top rope and hits the Arabian Facebuster! Glenn Gilberti tried an ambush, but it has backfired.

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: 64%

Alicia Webb is backstage with Frank Shamrock. Alicia Webb was building up the feud between Ken Shamrock and Frank Shamrock. Good idea.

Rating: 75%

Frank Shamrock vs Nick Dinsmore.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Back suplex on Dinsmore. A Gut buster connects on Dinsmore and hits hard. Hooks the leg for a two count. Dinsmore pushes out of a Frank Shamrock hold. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Dinsmore. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Frank takes a back suplex. Frank 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. Frank reverses a waistlock. Doctor Bomb connects and Dinsmore landed hard. Frank Shamrock has Nick Dinsmore down on the canvas. Nick Dinsmore gets locked in the Cross Armbreaker! Submission victory! Frank Shamrock slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Dinsmore turns around...and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.

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. ***3/4.

Rating: 72%

Palumbo and O'Haire vs Backseat Boyz.

Match Background: Backseat Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Trent Acid charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Spear by Chuck Palumbo. Covers for a quick two count. Chuck tags out to Sean O'Haire. Sean O'Haire scoops up Acid. Chuck bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Trent Acid by O'Haire. Remember when that was a legit finish? There's a two count on the pin. STIFF~! chop lights up Acid who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Trent Acid avoids a Sean O'Haire avalanche by getting out of the damn way! O'Haire walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Tag between Trent Acid and Johnny Kashmere. Implant DDT by Johnny Kashmere! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Flying cross body off the top rope! O'Haire reverses a waistlock. O'Haire tags out to Chuck Palumbo. Massive backbreaker on Kashmere and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Chuck Palumbo scores with a big spinebuster. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. STIFF~! chop lights up Kashmere who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Chuck charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. SUPER frankensteiner on Chuck, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Backseat Boyz have Chuck Palumbo to themselves. T Gimmick! 1....2....3! It's over. Diamond and Swinger come running down the aisle and into the ring! Kashmere turns...and gets floored by a clothesline. Acid walks into a vicious boot to the face. Diamond and Swinger set him up, and nail the Problem Solver! Kashmere is grabbed...and he gets hit with the Problem Solver as well! Diamond and Swinger have done a number on them!

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

Rating: 74%

The camera shows the outside of the locker room of AJ Styles. Raven appears, knocks, then enters, closing the door behind him.

Rating: 94%

Dustin Rhodes vs Kid Kash.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Kash hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Kash counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Spinning back kick from Kid Kash. Dustin Rhodes charges, Kash moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Tor-NADO DDT from Kid Kash, Dustin got planted! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Dustin reverses a Kid Kash hammerlock. Kid Kash takes a right hand to the temple from Dustin. Powerslam from Dustin Rhodes on Kash. Covers for a quick two count. Dustin Rhodes scores with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Pin, but Kash is out just before the three count. Dustin Rhodes misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Dustin is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Kash charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Kid Kash is in trouble. Here it comes - Bulldog. 1....2...3, it's finished. Kevin Nash comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! Nash hits Dustin with a chair to the back! Dustin Rhodes goes down to the canvas, hurt.

My Opinion: Smack dab in the middle of the star spectrum for an average match. **1/2.

Rating: 73%

Raven and AJ Styles vs Jerry Lynn and La Parka.

Match Background: Parka will be retiring shortly. Raven and Lynn have been feuding recently. Neither has managed 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 17 November 2004.

The Match: Rude Awakening neckbreaker on La Parka by Raven. Remember when that was a legit finish? Parka 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. Tag between Raven and AJ Styles. Styles \ Raven hook up Parka, then hit a double suplex. Styles 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. AJ Styles connects with a back heel kick on Parka and gets back up quickly. Styles goes for a splash but Parka puts the knees up. Diamond Dust from La Parka and Styles is out! Tag between La Parka and Jerry Lynn. Styles takes a flying neckbreaker from Jerry Lynn. Styles takes a NICE hurrancarana from Jerry Lynn. AJ Styles comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Styles tags out to Raven. Lynn walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Lynn! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Lynn gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Jerry Lynn is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Raven is down! Jerry Lynn moves in for the kill. Cradle Piledriver!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! I don't think the fight has finished. Raven \ Styles and Lynn \ Parka have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view.

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: 76%

Overall Show Rating: 72%

Attendance: 6,509

TV Rating: 1.04

March 23, 2004

WCW Worldwide

December 18th

Billy Fives vs Sonjay Dutt.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Spin kick by Billy Fives to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Fives crushes Dutt with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Dutt counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Sonjay Dutt kicks the leg, knocks Fives down, and goes to work on it. Implant DDT by Sonjay Dutt! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Sonjay Dutt and Fives is out! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Fives takes a flying neckbreaker from Sonjay Dutt. Billy Fives pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Dutt is down! Covers for a quick two count. Springboard dropkick from Billy Fives. Nicely done. Pin, but Dutt is out just before the three count. Spin kick by Billy Fives to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Standing leg lariat by Billy Fives on Dutt. Dutt ducks a wild right hand. Hard back suplex on Fives. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Tor-NADO DDT from Sonjay Dutt, Fives got planted! Billy Fives gets knocked to the ground by Dutt, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Bombay Splash!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Billy Fives offers a handshake to Dutt...and he accepts it!

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.

Rating: 64%

A video is played, hyping the B-Boy vs Tom Carter feud.

Rating: 66%

AKIRA vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Big forearm by Rob Conway makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. AKIRA takes a butterfly suplex from Conway. Covers for a quick two count. AKIRA blocks a kick from Rob Conway. AKIRA hits a soaring kick on Conway. Rob Conway gets hip tossed by AKIRA. Conway walks into a spinning heel kick which almost causes a decapitation! Conway counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Reverse DDT on AKIRA. AKIRA can barely stand. Here it comes - Piledriver. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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: 65%

Jim Cornette is standing in the set for his personal interview segment. He announces that tonight's guest is Jerry Lynn, who comes out from the back. They do a straight interview about what Lynn is planning to do in the near future.

Rating: 72%

Da Hit Squad vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Spear by Chuck Palumbo. Tag between Steve Mack and Danny Maff. BAAACK Body drop by D. Maff gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Chuck tags out to Sean O'Haire. Big piledriver on D. Maff. Tag to Steve Mack. Spinebuster by Sean O'Haire. Sean O'Haire scores with a standing spinebuster. Steve Mack can barely stand. Here it comes - The Prophecy. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 67%

Diamond and Swinger are backstage. Hopefully Johnny Swinger can learn from Simon Diamond and become a little better at interviews. They talked trash about Backseat Boyz. Nothing more than the usual fanfare.

Rating: 69%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE MATCH

Doug Williams vs Tank Abbott.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Television title. Doug Williams has been WCW World Television champion since 31 October 2004.

The Match: Doug Williams snap suplexes Tank. Tank powers out of a headlock. Tank scoops and slams Doug Williams. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Tank Abbott misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Spear! Doug is down! Cover, but there's no one to count for Tank Abbott! Doug pushes out of a Tank Abbott hold. A Gut buster connects on Tank and hits hard. Vicious back suplex! Tank Abbott got nailed big time! Covers for a quick two count. Tank gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Tank ducks a wild right hand. Spear by Tank Abbott. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Doug blocks a punch. Joel Gertner has climbed up onto the apron! Doug turns...and falls for the distraction! Tank Abbott runs at Doug from behind...but misses! Tank Abbott collides with Joel Gertner! Doug Williams moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Chaos Theory. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: All it gets is a ***1/2 rating from me. Deal with it.

Rating: 81%

Keiji Mutoh vs Kevin Nash.

Match Background: None.

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. Mutoh crushes Nash with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Nash blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Nash scoops and slams Keiji Mutoh. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Keiji Mutoh charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Kevin Nash connects and Keiji Mutoh is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Bodyslam by Nash. Mutoh counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Flying reverse elbow by Keiji Mutoh. Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from Keiji Mutoh. Nicely done. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. 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. Keiji Mutoh kicks the leg, knocks Nash down, and goes to work on it. Nash pushes out of a Keiji Mutoh hold. Bodyslam by Nash. Kevin Nash scores with a standing spinebuster. Kevin Nash moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Jacknife Powerbomb. 1....2...3, it's finished. Dustin Rhodes comes running down the aisle with a chair! Kevin Nash is just leaving the ring...and Dustin scores with a brutal chair shot! Kevin Nash falls to the floor holding his head.

My Opinion: *1/2 rating is all it gets from me.

Rating: 71%

Overall Show Rating: 69%

Attendance: 6,509

TV Rating: 0.81

March 23, 2004

STARRCADE PREVIEW

It all started with a dream. Chad Dupree, a lifetime WCW fan, wanted to see the promotion he followed faithfully until its untimely demise in 2001 when it was bought out by Vince McMahon.

Now, almost 4 years later, WCW has returned to prominence. Despite the ups and downs involved with getting the promotion started again, WCW has survived and indeed has even thrived. As such, WCW is proud to bring back the grand-daddy of ALL pay-per-views, STARRCADE!

Starrcade will present the following matches for your viewing pleasure:

MAIN EVENT – WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Raven has survived night after night to hold on to the World title despite all the odds. His most prominent challengers to date have been Sting and Keiji Mutoh, two men who are no strangers to being at the top of the mountain, but at Starrcade he’ll have a new kind of challenge when he faces Jerry Lynn. Lynn, who became the number one contender after winning a battle royal, is a 2-time United States champion. When these two champions collide there will only be one winner: the fans!

DUSTIN RHODES VS. KEVIN NASH

It began one week when Sting was being stalked by someone in the shadows. Next week, Dustin Rhodes was being stalked but we wouldn’t have to wait long to find out who the stalker was because Kevin Nash revealed himself after a match in which Rhodes had just taken on Vader and was viciously powerbombed to the canvas. Since then, the two men have struck back at each other in various ways, but at Starrcade they’ll face off in the ring for the first time in a one-on-one match since Nash perpetrated the attack.

AJ STYLES VS. LA PARKA

La Parka is hanging up his wrestling boots at the end of the year, but before he does, he must defend his legacy against the attack of AJ Styles! Styles, tired of being looked over since losing the United States title, has challenged La Parka to take him on at Starrcade. Will La Parka go out on a winning note or will AJ Styles show the world just why he’s considered a blue chipper in the world of pro wrestling? Tune in to find out!

BROTHER VS. BROTHER

Ken Shamrock. Frank Shamrock. Both men have attained a great deal of fame in the world of mixed martial arts, but apparently Ken’s greater fame was damaging to his brother’s pride because we saw Frank’s manager, Alicia, lure Ken into a trap and then witnessed Frank lay his own brother out. At Starrcade, they’ll step into the ring to face each other for the first time anywhere in a match where only submissions will count. The question is not who will win this match, but rather… who will survive?

FATAL FOUR-WAY

Although Jerry Lynn is challenging for the World title at Starrcade, he still has his United States Championship to consider. As such, four men will face off to see who can earn the right to challenge Lynn for the title on the first Nitro after Starrcade. The competitors in the match will be: Nick Dinsmore, Kanyon, Nova, and Vampiro!

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

After defeating the highly-successful Maximum Overdrive to retain the coveted World Tag Team Championship, Diamond and Swinger have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in the tag team division. Their next challenge will come from the young and exciting team of Johnny Kashmere and Trent Acid, better known as The Backseat Boyz! Which team’s move will prove to be more effective: Diamond and Swinger’s Problem Solver or the Backseat Boyz’ T-Gimmick? We’ll find out soon!

GLENN GILBERTI VS. SABU

Glenn Gilberti has earned the wrath of the most suicidal, homicidal, and genocidal competitor in the history of professional wrestling. Week after week, the cowardly Gilberti has attacked Sabu from behind or has run off whenever he’s seen Sabu in his vicinity. There will be no more running on December 19th, however, because Gilberti and Sabu will meet inside the squared circle in a match where falls will count anywhere in the building!

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Cruiserweight phenomenon, B-Boy, defeated Paul London to win the Cruiserweight title, but Tom Carter has set his eyes on that same prize. These two men will put on what could be a show stopper when B-Boy defends his title against the Master of the Stretch Plum!

March 23, 2004

WCW Starrcade

December 19th

A video is played, hyping the Raven vs Jerry Lynn feud.

Rating: 85%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

B-Boy vs Tom Carter.

Match Background: Carter and B-Boy have been feuding recently. B-Boy has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. B-Boy has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 01 December 2004.

The Match: Spinning back kick from B-Boy. Spinning back kick from B-Boy. Spin kick by B-Boy to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. B-Boy hits a dropkick on Tom Carter and gets right back up. B-Boy drops an elbow...but Tom Carter moves out of the way. Flying elbow from Tom Carter connects. Super kick by Tom Carter. Hooks the leg for a two count. B-Boy powers out of a headlock. B-Boy crushes Carter with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Carter walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pin, but Carter is out just before the three count. Tom Carter fights out of a grapple. Tom Carter kicks the leg, knocks B-Boy down, and goes to work on it. B-Boy reverses a waistlock. Carter takes a flying neckbreaker from B-Boy. The time limit expires, and the referee declares the match a draw. Tom Carter offers a handshake to B-Boy...but he spits at Tom Carter and walks off!

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

Rating: 83%

Glenn Gilberti vs Sabu.

Match Background: This will be a falls count anywhere bout. This is a continuation of the Sabu vs Gilberti feud. So far, Sabu hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Gilberti since the feud started.

The Match: Sabu gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Gilberti! Suplex onto two upright chairs by Glenn Gilberti! Sabu 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. Glenn Gilberti with a spinning neckbreaker on Sabu. Sabu ducks a wild right hand. Sabu uses a big bag of popcorn to floor Gilberti. I wonder if butter adds impact. Full nelson slam on Gilberti. Hooks the leg for a two count. Sabu charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Sabu hits hard. There's a two count on the pin. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Gilberti who held onto that one for ages. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Glenn Gilberti misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Sabu ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. They brawl to the outside and into the crowd. Big punch, Sabu nailed Gilberti. Covers for a quick two count. Right hand from Sabuon the outside now. They wind up back in the squared circle. Glenn Gilberti once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Big dropkick by Glenn Gilberti, who got a ton of air on the move. Glenn Gilberti ducks a Sabu clothesline and does a quick roll up. Gilberti has a handful of tights! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! Glenn Gilberti 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 Sabu to get some payback.

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.

Rating: 74%

Nick Dinsmore vs Kanyon vs Nova vs Vampiro.

Match Background: This will be an elimination bout. The winner receives a shot at the United States title on Nitro.

The Match: Big forearm by Nick Dinsmore makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. A Gut buster connects on Nova and hits hard. Covers for a quick two count. Nova powers out of a headlock. Tag to Kanyon. Flying shoulder tackle by Kanyon sends Dinsmore CRASHING to the mat. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Powerbomb on Dinsmore. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Kanyon slams Nick Dinsmore down and motions to the crowd. Kanyon drops an elbow...but Nick Dinsmore moves out of the way. Tag between Nick Dinsmore and Vampiro. Spinebuster by Vampiro. Implant DDT by Vampiro! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Kanyon ducks a wild right hand. Bodyslam by Kanyon. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Kanyon connects and Vampiro is down! The ref gets into position, administers the three count, and it's over. Kanyon pins Vampiro. Kanyon walks into a high dropkick from Nova, almost losing several teeth in the process. Kanyon takes a flying neckbreaker from Nova. Hooks the leg for a two count. Flying cross body off the top rope! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Kanyon flips out of a Nova bodyslam attempt. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Kanyon connects and Nova is down! Tag between Kanyon and Nick Dinsmore. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Nick Dinsmore, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Cover gets three for Nick Dinsmore, Nova got pinned. Dinsmore drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Kanyon. Kanyon powers out of a headlock. Spear by Kanyon. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Dinsmore blocks a kick from Kanyon. Nick Dinsmore snap suplexes Kanyon HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Dinsmore is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Kanyon gets knocked to the ground by Dinsmore. Here it comes...Crossface! Kanyon taps!

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

Rating: 76%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Diamond and Swinger vs Backseat Boyz.

Match Background: Backseat Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Diamond and Swinger and Backseat Boyz have been feuding recently. Backseat Boyz hold the edge, as they have yet to be beaten in the ring by Diamond and Swinger during the feud. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Diamond and Swinger have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 10 November 2004.

The Match: Simon Diamond snap suplexes Kashmere. Simon Diamond snap suplexes Kashmere HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Diamond is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond tags out to Johnny Swinger. Diamond and Swinger whip Kashmere into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Covers for a quick two count. Kashmere takes a flying neckbreaker from Johnny Swinger. Kashmere counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Spinning bulldog in the corner and Swinger is down! There's a two count on the pin. Kashmere tags out to Trent Acid. Swinger takes a NICE hurrancarana from Trent Acid. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Acid hits a dropkick on Johnny Swinger and gets right back up. Acid goes for a splash but Swinger puts the knees up. Hard back suplex on Acid. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Tag to Simon Diamond. Big forearm by Simon Diamond makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Tag to Johnny Kashmere. Kashmere 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. Diamond whips Kashmere into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Johnny Kashmere floors Diamond, then signals for the Cradle Breaker. Meanwhile, Simon Diamond has something in his hands. Kashmere comes over...and gets nailed with a set of brass knuckles! The referee wakes up to see the pinfall: 1....2....3! It's over. Diamond and Swinger rush forward to attack! Backseat Boyz get caught by surprise and brutally beaten down to the canvas.

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

Rating: 82%

Ken Shamrock vs Frank Shamrock.

Match Background: This will be a submission bout. Shamrock and Frank have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud.

The Match: Ken Shamrock gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Shamrock. Frank gets caught with a short powerbomb from Shamrock. Shamrock drives a thrust kick into the chest of Frank. Frank Shamrock once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Shamrock hits hard. Shamrock reverses a Frank Shamrock hammerlock. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Frank hits hard. Frank gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Frank Shamrock once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Big forearm by Frank Shamrock makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Shamrock powers out of a headlock. Frank 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. Alicia Webb has climbed up onto the apron! Shamrock turns...and falls for the distraction! Frank Shamrock runs at Shamrock from behind...but misses! Frank Shamrock collides with Alicia Webb! Ken Shamrock has Frank Shamrock down...and locks in the Ankle Lock for the submission victory! Frank Shamrock has a temper tantrum, kicking the ropes and punching the turnbuckles.

My Opinion: Consider yourself lucky, a ****1/4 is hard to get and it was earned every step of the way. Let's see if you can do better now.

Rating: 88%

Dustin Rhodes vs Kevin Nash.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Dustin vs Nash feud. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud.

The Match: Running clothesline from Dustin Rhodes was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Dustin Rhodes hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. There's a two count on the pin. Nash powers out of a headlock. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Kevin Nash ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Fallaway slam by Kevin Nash puts down Dustin Rhodes. Hooks the leg for a two count. Spear! Dustin is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Dustin Rhodes by Nash. Remember when that was a legit finish? Dustin powers out of a headlock. Powerslam from Dustin Rhodes on Nash. There's a two count on the pin. Sloppy discus punch from Dustin Rhodes barely connects on Nash. Pin, but Nash is out just before the three count. Dustin Rhodes hits a right hand on Kevin Nash. Dustin Rhodes hits a right hand on Kevin Nash and follows it up with a couple more. Dustin Rhodes misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Kevin Nash with a spinning neckbreaker on Dustin. Spear! Dustin is down! Kevin Nash moves in for the kill. Jacknife Powerbomb! 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: 80%

Raven is backstage. I'm actually looking forward to this and you should too! He wanted to rip into Jerry Lynn. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating: 89%

Before the main event, Joey Styles informs the crowd that due to time constraints, the scheduled match between AJ Styles and La Parka will not take place tonight, but will definitely happen Wednesday on Nitro.

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Raven vs Jerry Lynn.

Match Background: Raven and Lynn have been feuding recently. So far, Raven hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Lynn since the feud started. This match is for the WCW World Heavyweight title. Raven has been WCW World Heavyweight champion since 09 May 2004.

The Match: Jerry Lynn hits a rolling kick on Raven. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Lynn crushes Raven with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Raven kicks Jerry Lynn in the gut to reverse the momentum. Raven hits a right hand. Fallaway slam by Raven puts down Jerry Lynn. Hooks the leg for a two count. Raven scores with a standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! BAAACK Body drop by Lynn gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Lynn powers out of a headlock. Lightning kick by Lynn on Raven. Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Raven. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Lynn hits a dropkick on Raven and gets right back up. Spinning back kick from Jerry Lynn. Raven pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Raven slams Jerry Lynn down and motions to the crowd. High Angle DDT by Raven just SPIKES Jerry Lynn down! Raven moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Evenflow DDT. 1....2...3, it's finished. Raven slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Lynn turns around...and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.

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

Rating: 88%

Overall Show Rating: 84%

Attendance: 14,858

Buy Rate: 1.20

March 23, 2004

WCW Nitro

December 22nd

Jerry Lynn is backstage. He was out there to tell Raven that he was going to discombobulate him. Great, now I've got to look that word up. Time to sit back and watch.

Rating: 69%

Tom Carter vs Chris Stylez.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Stylez goes down. Spin kick by Tom Carter to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Lightning kick by Carter on Stylez. DDT from the top rope by Tom Carter. That looked KILLER. Tom Carter floors Chris Stylez...and climbs the turnbuckles. Moonsault!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. B-Boy comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! Carter turns...and is dropped by a vicious chair shot! B-Boy has left Carter down and bloodied.

My Opinion: Let me practice my math. 13 quarter stars equal a ***1/4 rating, right? Yeah, it does. That's what you get.

Rating: 74%

Rob Conway comes out onto the ramp, and announces that he has brought an ally into the promotion. Out comes Rene Dupree, making his debut, cementing this new alliance.

Rating: 74%

Team Phenom vs Da Hit Squad.

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

The Match: D. Maff is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Dupree slams Danny Maff down and motions to the crowd. Powerbomb on D. Maff. D. Maff tags out to Steve Mack. Steve Mack hits some punches. How generic. Rene Dupree reverses a hip toss. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Rene Dupree ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Dupree tags out to Rob Conway. Team Phenom hook up Mack, then hit a double suplex. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Mack hits hard. TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Mack! Tag to Rene Dupree. Steve Mack is in big trouble...Phenomebomb!! 1....2....3! Team Phenom climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

My Opinion: It was close to a ** match, but I just can't stand too many blown spots. *3/4

Rating: 66%

Colt Cabana vs Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Kanyon slams Colt Cabana. Kanyon hits a right hand. Fallaway slam by Kanyon puts down Colt Cabana. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Colt Cabana by Kanyon. Remember when that was a legit finish? Classic powers out of a headlock. Kanyon gets caught with a short powerbomb from Classic. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Kanyon counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Kanyon hits a piledriver on Colt Cabana. That used to end matches, you know. There's a two count on the pin. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Classic blocks a punch. Kanyon gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Classic! Kanyon powers out of a headlock. Kanyon slams Colt Cabana down and motions to the crowd. Colt Cabana can barely stand. Here it comes - Flatliner. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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: 69%

Glenn Gilberti is backstage. He got on THE STICK~! and talked trash about Sabu, continuing their feud. To the death, I say!

Rating: 73%

J.R. Ryder vs The Messiah.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Ryder takes a headbutt from The Messiah. STIFF~! chop lights up Ryder who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Messiah hits a right hand. Covers for a quick two count. BIG clothesline on Ryder. There's a two count on the pin. Ryder backdrops The Messiah out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of J.R. Ryder. J.R. Ryder connects with a back heel kick on Messiah and gets back up quickly. Hooks the leg for a two count. Flying cross body off the top rope! Messiah flips out of a J.R. Ryder bodyslam attempt. The Messiah scores with a standing spinebuster. J.R. Ryder is in trouble. Here it comes - The Godsmack. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 75%

Diamond and Swinger are in the ring, celebrating their recent success. Out come Backseat Boyz, and they attack. The short brawl ends with Johnny Swinger being thrown off the platform they were using, and Simon Diamond getting put through a table at ringside. Backseat Boyz have made their point.

Rating: 70%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

Jerry Lynn vs Nick Dinsmore.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW United States title. Jerry Lynn has been WCW United States champion since 17 November 2004.

The Match: Double arm suplex by Nick Dinsmore connects as Lynn hits hard. Lynn takes a back suplex. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Dinsmore. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Jerry Lynn takes a butterfly suplex from Dinsmore. Lynn pushes out of a Nick Dinsmore hold. Dinsmore takes a flying neckbreaker from Jerry Lynn. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Dinsmore counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Lynn takes a quick lariat. Covers for a quick two count. Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Nick Dinsmore. Pin, but Lynn is out just before the three count. Lynn kicks Nick Dinsmore in the gut to reverse the momentum. Dinsmore walks into a high dropkick from Jerry Lynn, almost losing several teeth in the process. Dinsmore powers out of a headlock. A Gut buster connects on Lynn and hits hard. Raven comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Lynn turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Raven! Raven has left Lynn in big trouble. Nick Dinsmore has Jerry Lynn down on the canvas. Here it comes...Crossface! Jerry Lynn taps! Raven remains in the ring. Nick Dinsmore pushes the referee away. Nick Dinsmore drops Raven to the canvas. Nick Dinsmore quickly locks on the Crossface!

My Opinion: Good bout. In my estimation, it's about ***3/4.

Rating: 78%

Dustin Rhodes is in the ring. Out from the back comes Kevin Nash, and he slides in. They begin brawling. From the crowd comes Syxx-Pac, who joins in the attack on Dustin. The two-on-one attack leaves Dustin Rhodes down on the mat, hurt.

Rating: 80%

AJ Styles vs La Parka.

Match Background: La Parka will be retiring shortly. This match was originally set to happen at Starrcade but was moved to Nitro due to time constraints. AJ Styles challenged La Parka moments after La Parka announced he was retiring.

The Match: AJ Styles strikes Parka. Standing leg lariat by AJ Styles on Parka. STIFF high kick on Parka by AJ Styles. Hooks the leg for a two count. Spin kick by AJ Styles to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. There's a two count on the pin. La Parka reverses a hip toss. Styles walks into a high dropkick from La Parka, almost losing several teeth in the process. Covers for a quick two count. SUPER frankensteiner on Styles, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. AJ Styles fights out of a grapple. Tiger suplex on Parka. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! AJ Styles moves in for the kill. Styles Clash!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! AJ Styles remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

My Opinion: Let me practice my math. 13 quarter stars equal a ***1/4 rating, right? Yeah, it does. That's what you get.

Rating: 83%

Overall Show Rating: 74%

Attendance: 6,522

TV Rating: 1.04

March 25, 2004

WCW Worldwide

December 25th

Billy Fives vs Austin Lee.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Lee hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Austin Lee strikes Fives. Austin Lee hits a rolling kick on Fives. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Spin kick by Austin Lee to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Fives backdrops Austin Lee out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Billy Fives. 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. Super kick by Billy Fives. Covers for a quick two count. Billy Fives gets taken down out of nowhere! Fives takes a NICE hurrancarana from Austin Lee. Covers for a quick two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Fives goes down. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Fives reverses a waistlock. Spinning back kick from Billy Fives. Austin Lee once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Lee hits a dropkick on Billy Fives and gets right back up. Austin Lee moves in for the kill. Degenerate Driver! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 68%

A video is played, hyping the B-Boy vs Tom Carter feud.

Rating: 65%

Joel Gertner comes down to the ring and takes a microphone. He announces that he has signed a tag team, and that his new clients are The Shane Twins. Out come The Shane Twins, and they shake hands with their new manager, signaling the new alliance.

Rating: 56%

The Shane Twins vs The SAT.

Match Background: The SAT are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Jose 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 fights out of a grapple. Todd Shane strikes Jose Maximo with a hard blow. Tag to Mike Shane. Jose takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Mike Shane hits a right hand on Jose Maximo. Mike Shane gets taken down out of nowhere! Mike Shane takes a flying neckbreaker from Jose Maximo. Jose tags out to Joel Maximo. Joel hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Joel Maximo hits a rolling kick on Mike Shane. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Mike Shane avoids a Joel Maximo avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Running clothesline from Mike Shane was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Tag between Mike Shane and Todd Shane. Flapjack from Todd Shane on Joel. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Joel gets splashed in the corner. Joel Maximo can barely stand. Here it comes - Spinebuster. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 71%

AKIRA vs The Messiah.

Match Background: None.

The Match: The Messiah hits some punches. How generic. Fallaway slam by The Messiah puts down AKIRA. Spear by The Messiah. High Angle DDT by The Messiah just SPIKES AKIRA down! AKIRA can barely stand. Here it comes - The Godsmack. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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%

A video is played, hyping the Raven vs Jerry Lynn feud.

Rating: 73%

Doug Williams vs Chuck Palumbo.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Television title. Doug Williams has been WCW World Television champion since 31 October 2004.

The Match: Doug Williams connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Chuck Palumbo comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Chuck Palumbo hits some punches. How generic. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Powerbomb on Doug. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Doug flips out of a Chuck Palumbo bodyslam attempt. Stun Gun from Doug Williams! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Tiger bomb by Doug Williams, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Covers for a quick two count. TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Chuck! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Chuck kicks Doug Williams in the gut to reverse the momentum. Doug walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Doug Williams fights out of a grapple. Chuck Palumbo is in trouble. Revolution DDT!!! That shook the ring. 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: 74%

Overall Show Rating: 69%

Attendance: 6,512

TV Rating: 0.93

March 25, 2004

WCW Nitro

December 29th

Kenny Anderson vs Chance Beckett

Match Background: None.

The Match: Anderson walks into a high dropkick from Chance Beckett, almost losing several teeth in the process. STIFF high kick on Anderson by Chance Beckett. Flying elbow from Chance Beckett connects. Anderson takes a flying neckbreaker from Chance Beckett. Anderson pushes out of a Chance Beckett hold. Anderson hits a dropkick on Chance Beckett and gets right back up. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Beckett is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Beckett flips out of a Kenny Anderson bodyslam attempt. Anderson takes a NICE hurrancarana from Chance Beckett. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Anderson. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Kenny Anderson comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Kenny Anderson kicks the leg, knocks Beckett down, and goes to work on it. Beckett blocks a punch. Second rope flying axe handle, Anderson goes down. One day, Beckett might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Chance Beckett floors Kenny Anderson...and climbs the turnbuckles. Chance Encounter!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over.

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: 65%

Raven is backstage. I'm actually looking forward to this and you should too! He wanted to rip into La Parka. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Rating: 97%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

B-Boy vs Nova.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. B-Boy has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 01 December 2004.

The Match: B-Boy connects with a back heel kick on Nova and gets back up quickly. Nova blocks a punch. Nova hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Nova whips B-Boy into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Vicious kick to the teeth from Nova. Cover, but there's no one to count for Nova! Nova drops an elbow...but B-Boy moves out of the way. 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. Lightning kick by B-Boy on Nova. Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Nova. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Nova reverses a B-Boy hammerlock. B-Boy takes a NICE hurrancarana from Nova. Pin, but B-Boy is out just before the three count. Nova goes for a splash but B-Boy puts the knees up. Nova slams B-Boy, who rolls onto his stomach. What is B-Boy doing? Nova picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises B-Boy up...but then falls backward, getting crushed by his opponent in the process! B-Boy is on top! 1....2....3! Looking at the replay, it appears that B-Boy had taken a chain out of his tights and wrapped it around his fist! Nova must have been punched with that chain while in mid-powerbomb! What a cheap shot! Tom Carter comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! Carter misses B-Boy with a chair shot! B-Boy grabs the chair, and knocks Tom Carter to the canvas with it! Carter gets a taste of his own medicine!

My Opinion: The psychology was sound, the work was crisp, but a few awkward moments drag it down to about ****1/2.

Rating: 87%

Maximum Overdrive vs The Shane Twins

Match Background: None.

The Match: Wack kick from Mike Shane. Wrath gets splashed in the corner. Covers for a quick two count. Mike Shane tags out to Todd Shane. The Shane Twins whip Wrath into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Weak bodyslam on Wrath by Todd Shane sets up a legdrop. Wrath reverses a Todd Shane hammerlock. Full nelson slam on Todd Shane. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Animal. Todd Shane walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Bodyslam by Animal. Todd Shane pushes out of a Animal hold. Running clothesline from Todd Shane was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Todd Shane tags out to Mike Shane. Mike Shane strikes away at Animal, not doing much damage at all. Animal tags out to Wrath. Weak bodyslam on Wrath by Mike Shane sets up a legdrop. Joel Gertner is at ringside! Wrath wastes valuable time by yelling at Gertner! Mike Shane takes advantage of the distraction and nails Wrath from behind! Wrath gets knocked to the ground by Mike Shane. Powerslam! 1....2....3. The Shane Twins go into the crowd, where they celebrate their win.

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

Rating: 69%

Ted DiBiase is backstage. He announces that due to the various actions Kevin Nash has perpetrated the last few weeks, he is suspending him indefinitely.

Rating: 79%

Glenn Gilberti vs Sabu

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Sabu vs Gilberti feud. So far, Sabu hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Gilberti since the feud started.

The Match: Glenn Gilberti connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Sabu blocks a kick from Glenn Gilberti. Sabu hits a right hand. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Sabu goes for a splash but Gilberti puts the knees up. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Sabu by Gilberti. Remember when that was a legit finish? Sabu takes a quick lariat. Hooks the leg for a two count. TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Sabu! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Sabu counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Spinebuster by Sabu. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Glenn Gilberti is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Glenn Gilberti ducks a Sabu clothesline and does a quick roll up. Gilberti has a handful of tights! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! Glenn Gilberti 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 Sabu to get some payback.

My Opinion: I can be generous sometimes. Well, depends on your definition of generous. **1/4.

Rating: 75%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Diamond and Swinger vs Da Hit Squad

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Diamond and Swinger have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 10 November 2004.

The Match: SUPER frankensteiner on D. Maff, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Tag between Danny Maff and Steve Mack. Hard back suplex on Mack. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Tag to Simon Diamond. Tiger bomb by Simon Diamond, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Tag to Danny Maff. D. Maff takes a quick lariat. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Simon Diamond, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Danny Maff gets whipped into the corner by Diamond, and flips all the way over to the outside! D. Maff stays down on the outside, hurt. The referee reaches a ten count, and this one is over. Backseat Boyz come running down the aisle with chairs! They slide in behind Diamond and Swinger...and drop them with stereo chair shots! Backseat Boyz leave the ring, the damage done.

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

Rating: 69%

Dustin Rhodes is backstage. He was laying a verbal Smackdown on Syxx-Pac.

Rating: 87%

Dustin Rhodes vs Syxx-Pac

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dustin Rhodes hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Dustin Rhodes scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Dustin DDTs Syxx-Pac. Pin, but Syxx-Pac is out just before the three count. Syxx-Pac takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Hooks the leg for a two count. Syxx-Pac counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Syxx-Pac hits a rolling kick on Dustin. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Flying cross body off the top rope! Dustin reverses a waistlock. Powerslam from Dustin Rhodes on Syxx-Pac. Syxx-Pac can barely stand. Here it comes - Bulldog. 1....2...3, it's finished. Dustin Rhodes gives a murderous look toward Syxx-Pac...and attacks! Syxx-Pac gets dropped to the canvas, then battered with a barrage of rights and lefts. Dustin leaves the ring having left Syxx-Pac down and out.

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: 76%

Dustin Rhodes is walking backstage, when out of nowhere he gets grabbed and pulled behind some crates. We hear a crack, and someone's footsteps running off. The camera pans over, and Dustin Rhodes is out cold on the floor, a monkey wrench lying next to him, with no sign of the attacker.

Rating: 87%

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Raven vs La Parka

Match Background: Parka will be retiring shortly. This match is for the WCW World Heavyweight title. Raven has been WCW World Heavyweight champion since 09 May 2004.

The Match: La Parka kicks the leg, knocks Raven down, and goes to work on it. La Parka kicks the leg, knocks Raven down, and goes to work on it. Parka hits a dropkick on Raven and gets right back up. Hard back suplex on Raven. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Raven powers out of a headlock. Fallaway slam by Raven puts down La Parka. Full nelson slam on Parka. Hooks the leg for a two count. Parka blocks a punch. Flying reverse elbow by La Parka. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from La Parka and Raven is out! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Raven pushes out of a La Parka hold. 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. Parka blocks a punch. Parka hits a dropkick on Raven and gets right back up. Raven gets whipped into the corner by Parka, and flips all the way over to the outside! Raven stays down on the outside, hurt. The referee reaches a ten count, and this one is over. Jerry Lynn comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! Lynn misses Raven with a chair shot! Raven grabs the chair, and knocks Jerry Lynn to the canvas with it! Lynn gets a taste of his own medicine!

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: 84%

Overall Show Rating: 79%

Attendance: 6,538

TV Rating: 1.04

March 25, 2004

WCW Worldwide

January 1st

Da Hit Squad vs Team Phenom.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rene Dupree connects with rights and lefts and Danny Maff is down! Dupree slams Danny Maff down and motions to the crowd. Brutal sit out powerbomb on D. Maff! Tag to Steve Mack. Steve Mack connects with rights and lefts and Rene Dupree is down! Rene Dupree powers out of a Steve Mack headlock. Mack is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Tag between Rene Dupree and Rob Conway. Team Phenom whip Mack into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Reverse DDT on Mack. Belly to belly off the top rope! Conway tags out to Rene Dupree. Steve Mack is in big trouble...Phenomebomb!! 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: 68%

A video is played, hyping the B-Boy vs Tom Carter feud.

Rating: 57%

J.R. Ryder vs The Messiah.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Ryder 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 Messiah is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. The Messiah avoids a J.R. Ryder avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Ryder is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Flying shoulder tackle by Messiah sends Ryder CRASHING to the mat. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver by The Messiah! No one executes that move properly anymore. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! J.R. Ryder charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Ryder ducks a wild right hand. Super kick by J.R. Ryder. Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from J.R. Ryder. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! 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. Messiah walks into a high dropkick from J.R. Ryder, almost losing several teeth in the process. J.R. Ryder gets taken down out of nowhere! Bodyslam by Messiah. The Messiah scores with a standing spinebuster. J.R. Ryder is in trouble. The Godsmack! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 75%

Tom Carter vs Kid Kash.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Kash walks into a high dropkick from Tom Carter, almost losing several teeth in the process. Carter hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Implant DDT by Tom Carter! I will always and forever mark out for that move. 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. Kid Kash reverses a hip toss. 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 Carter is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Tom Carter comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Tor-NADO DDT from Tom Carter, Kash got planted! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Kash ducks a wild right hand. Kash just WAFFLES Carter with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Tom Carter pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. 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. Kid Kash gets knocked to the ground by Carter. Kid Kash gets locked in the Stretch Plum! Submission victory!

My Opinion: They definitely need to hook up again, I don't care what anyone says. ***1/2

Rating: 82%

Sabu vs Vampiro.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Sabu on Vampiro. Vampiro walks into a high dropkick from Sabu, almost losing several teeth in the process. BAAACK Body drop by Vampiro gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Sabu slams Vampiro down and motions to the crowd. Vampiro once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Spin kick by Vampiro to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Lightning kick by Vampiro on Sabu. Covers for a quick two count. Sabu counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Sabu crushes Vampiro with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Vampiro walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Vampiro blocks a kick from Sabu. STIFF high kick on Sabu by Vampiro. Sabu reverses a hip toss. Vampiro charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Sabu floors Vampiro...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, Arabian Facebuster! Glenn Gilberti quickly comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Sabu turns around. Glenn Gilberti spins Sabu around. Glenn Gilberti hits the Last Dance! The referee calls for the DQ because of the interference of Gilberti! Glenn Gilberti isn't finished with his attack yet! Sabu stands up...and walks into a boot to the gut from Glenn Gilberti. Last Dance!!! Sabu has been put down on the canvas! Glenn Gilberti shakes his head and raises three fingers instead. Sabu gets picked up...and hit with another Last Dance! Sabu is spread-eagled on the canvas. Gilberti again raises three fingers. Referees hit the ring, but are too scared to get too close. They can't stop this carnage...Last Dance, the third one in a row! Glenn Gilberti eventually leaves the ring, as medics come to attend to Sabu, who isn't moving.

My Opinion: Good bout. In my estimation, it's about ***3/4.

Rating: 77%

A video is played, hyping the Diamond and Swinger vs Backseat Boyz feud

Rating: 63%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE MATCH

Doug Williams vs Vader.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Television title. Doug Williams has been WCW World Television champion since 31 October 2004.

The Match: Doug Williams hits some punches. How generic. Doug Williams misses a clothesline. Vader hits Doug. Vader misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Vader turns Doug inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. Cover, but there's no one to count for Vader! Doug Williams powers out of a Vader headlock. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Doug. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Spinebuster by Doug Williams. Covers for a quick two count. Powerbomb on Vader. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Vader reverses a Doug Williams hammerlock. Powerslam from Vader on Doug. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Doug backdrops Vader out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Doug Williams. James Mitchell has climbed up onto the apron! Doug turns...and falls for the distraction! Vader runs at Doug from behind...but misses! Vader collides with James Mitchell! Doug Williams moves in for the kill. Chaos Theory!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Vader looks furious. The referee walks over...and gets blasted with a clothesline! Vader has lost it!

My Opinion: It was close to a ** match, but I just can't stand too many blown spots. *3/4

Rating: 71%

Backseat Boyz vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: Backseat Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Sean O'Haire with a spinning neckbreaker on Kashmere. Spear by Sean O'Haire. There's a two count on the pin. O'Haire tags out to Chuck Palumbo. Palumbo and O'Haire hook up Kashmere, then hit a double suplex. BAAACK Body drop by Kashmere gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Covers for a quick two count. Chuck Palumbo connects with rights and lefts and Johnny Kashmere is down! Johnny Kashmere reverses a hip toss. Chuck walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Tag to Trent Acid. Spin kick by Trent Acid to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Chuck takes a NICE hurrancarana from Trent Acid. Chuck Palumbo fights out of a grapple. Tag to Sean O'Haire. Massive backbreaker on Acid and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Acid! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Acid takes a headbutt from Sean O'Haire. Acid blocks a punch. Acid crushes O'Haire with a running senton. Backseat Boyz have Sean O'Haire to themselves. T Gimmick! 1....2....3! It's over.

My Opinion: They definitely need to hook up again, I don't care what anyone says. ***1/2

Rating: 81%

Overall Show Rating: 72%

Attendance: 6,501

TV Rating: 0.93

March 27, 2004

WCW Nitro

January 5, 2005

Jerry Lynn is backstage. He was building up the feud with Raven. Well, that's just...neat!

Rating: 75%

Sonjay Dutt vs BJ Whitmer

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

The Match: BJ Whitmer with a spinning neckbreaker on Dutt. Massive back suplex! Sonjay Dutt got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. There's a two count on the pin. Dutt counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Dutt hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Whitmer takes a flying neckbreaker from Sonjay Dutt. There's a two count on the pin. Whitmer walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pin, but Whitmer is out just before the three count. Flying elbow from Sonjay Dutt connects. Whitmer reverses a Sonjay Dutt hammerlock. Big piledriver on Dutt. Hooks the leg for a two count. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Dutt! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Stun Gun from BJ Whitmer! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Back suplex on Dutt. Dutt backdrops BJ Whitmer out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Sonjay Dutt. 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. Tiger suplex on Whitmer. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. BJ Whitmer gets knocked to the ground by Dutt, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Bombay Splash!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over.

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.

We see Dustin Rhodes arriving backstage.

Rating: 86%

The SAT vs Palumbo and O'Haire

Match Background: The SAT are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Nice piledriver on Joel. Tag between Joel Maximo and Jose Maximo. Jose Maximo charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Tag to Chuck Palumbo. Full nelson slam on Jose. Tag to Joel Maximo. Full nelson slam on Joel. Chuck Palumbo scores with a standing spinebuster. Joel Maximo hooks up a suplex, but it is blocked. Chuck scores with a low blow, then turns it into a small package! The referee didn't see the illegal blow! 1...2...3! Joel Maximo got screwed out of the victory!

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. ***3/4.

Rating: 78%

J.R. Ryder vs Frank Shamrock.

Match Background: None.

The Match: J.R. Ryder connects with a back heel kick on Frank and gets back up quickly. Frank backdrops J.R. Ryder out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Frank Shamrock. T-Bone suplex by Frank, Ryder got folded in half to the point that he was almost able to fellate himself. Mighty impressive, don't you think? BURNING HAMMER~! from Frank Shamrock is executed with perfect brutally! Frank Shamrock has J.R. Ryder down on the canvas. Here it comes...Guillotine Choke! J.R. Ryder taps! Ken Shamrock comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! Shamrock misses Frank with a chair shot! Frank Shamrock grabs the chair, and knocks Ken Shamrock to the canvas with it! Shamrock gets a taste of his own medicine!

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

Rating: 73%

Backseat Boyz are backstage. They wanted to rip into Diamond and Swinger.

Rating: 66%

Backseat Boyz vs Diamond and Swinger

Match Background: This will be a non-title hardcore bout. Backseat Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Diamond and Swinger and Backseat Boyz have been feuding recently. Diamond and Swinger are the reigning WCW World Tag Team champions, and have been since 10 November 2004.

The Match: Simon Diamond snap suplexes Kashmere HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Diamond is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Back heel kick off the second rope, Acid goes down. Diamond and Swinger whip Kashmere into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Simon Diamond slams Acid through a table. Johnny Kashmere powers out of a Johnny Swinger headlock. Diamond takes a flying neckbreaker from Trent Acid. Diamond gets splashed through a table by Trent Acid. Back heel kick off the second rope, Swinger goes down. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Diamond goes down. Simon Diamond sets up Acid as the partner goes to ringside and gets a steel chair. Johnny Swingercomes in and swings, but Trent Acid ducks and Simon Diamond gets blasted in the face with the chair instead! Simon Diamond can barely stand. Here it comes - Yakuza Kick. 1....2...3, it's finished. Backseat Boyz go into the crowd, where they celebrate their win.

My Opinion: Great match. Most people would give it ****3/4 or more, but I guess I'm a harsh grader. ****1/2 for you.

Rating: 89%

Glenn Gilberti comes out from the back, accompanied by a midget who is dressed to look like Sabu. They enter the ring, and proceed to cut an insulting interview. Sabu comes running out and hits the ring. The midget runs for cover as they brawl all around the ring, and out to ringside. Referees and other wrestlers have to come out and pull them apart.

Rating: 63%

Dustin Rhodes vs AJ Styles.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Styles hits a dropkick on Dustin Rhodes and gets right back up. Springboard reverse elbow by AJ Styles. Excellent move. Looks like Muta has giving out lessons. There's a two count on the pin. Dustin backdrops AJ Styles out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Dustin Rhodes. Dustin strikes away at AJ Styles, not doing much damage at all. Weak bodyslam on Styles by Dustin sets up a legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Side suplex from Dustin. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Big kick from Dustin staggers Styles but that's about it. Styles blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! VICIOUS lightning kick by Styles on Dustin. Hooks the leg for a 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! 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 back kick from AJ Styles. Dustin reverses a AJ Styles hammerlock. Dustin Rhodes with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Styles. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Dustin Rhodes scores with a poor standing spinebuster. AJ Styles is in trouble. Bulldog!!! That shook the ring. Scott Hall quickly comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Dustin Rhodes turns around. Scott Hall spins Dustin around. Scott Hall hits the Outsider's Edge! The referee calls for the DQ because of the interference of Hall! Scott Hall obviously hasn't finished his attack yet! Dustin Rhodes stands up. Scott Hall spins Dustin around. Scott Hall hits the Outsider's Edge! Scott Hall eventually leaves, having caused enough damage.

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

Rating: 81%

We see Scott Hall leaving the building.

Rating: 74%

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Raven vs Jerry Lynn.

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

The Match: Lynn uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Raven takes a NICE hurrancarana from Jerry Lynn. Hooks the leg for a two count. Raven kicks Jerry Lynn in the gut to reverse the momentum. Raven hits a right hand. Raven with a spinning neckbreaker on Lynn. There's a two count on the pin. Spear! Lynn is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Jerry Lynn by Raven. Remember when that was a legit finish? Lynn kicks Raven in the gut to reverse the momentum. Raven takes a NICE hurrancarana from Jerry Lynn. There's a two count on the pin. Springboard dropkick from Jerry Lynn. Nicely done. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Hard back suplex on Raven. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Raven walks into a high dropkick from Jerry Lynn, almost losing several teeth in the process. Raven blocks a punch. Raven slams Jerry Lynn down and motions to the crowd. Powerbomb on Lynn. The time limit expires, and the referee declares the match a draw. The fight has started up again! Raven attacks Lynn, and they brawl all around ringside, then into the crowd! They eventually disappear backstage, still fighting.

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

Rating: 86%

Overall Show Rating: 76%

Attendance: 6,545

TV Rating: 1.10

March 30, 2004

WCW Worldwide

January 8, 2005

BJ Whitmer vs Chance Prophet

Match Background: C. Prophet is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Big piledriver on C. Prophet. Chance Prophet can barely stand. Here it comes – Crade Piledriver. 1....2...3, it's finished.

My Opinion: Only gets *1/4 from me. Try harder next time.

Rating: 55%

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

A video is played, hyping the Sabu vs Glenn Gilberti feud.

Rating: 70%

Altar Boy Luke vs Kenny Anderson.

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

The Match: Altar Boy Luke strikes Anderson. Spinning back kick from Altar Boy Luke. 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. Hard back suplex on Anderson. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Anderson powers out of a headlock. 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 Kenny Anderson. Hooks the leg for a two count. Luke blocks a kick from Kenny Anderson. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Anderson is down! There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Anderson. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Anderson counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Luke goes down. Luke pushes out of a Kenny Anderson hold. Luke hits a dropkick on Kenny Anderson and gets right back up. Kenny Anderson gets knocked to the ground by Luke, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Holy Driver!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over.

My Opinion: Hmm. Only gets * from me.

Rating: 55%

Da Hit Squad vs Team Phenom.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rene Dupree with a spinning neckbreaker on Mack. Dupree hits a piledriver on Steve Mack. That used to end matches, you know. There's a two count on the pin. Dupree tags out to Rob Conway. Team Phenom whip Mack into the corner. Rob Conway whips Rene Dupree in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. A Gut buster connects on Mack and hits hard. There's a two count on the pin. Steve Mack just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Conway. Mack reverses a Rob Conway hammerlock. Death valley driver by Steve Mack! No one executes that move properly anymore. Tag between Steve Mack and Danny Maff. Flying shoulder tackle by D. Maff sends Conway CRASHING to the mat. Danny Maff hits a bulldog off the ropes. Conway blocks a punch. Tag to Rene Dupree. Massive backbreaker on D. Maff and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Rene Dupree connects and Danny Maff is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. D. Maff gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Danny Maff comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. D. Maff hits a piledriver on Rene Dupree. That used to end matches, you know. Rene Dupree sets up D. Maff as the partner goes to ringside and gets a steel chair. Rob Conwaycomes in and swings, but Danny Maff ducks and Rene Dupree gets blasted in the face with the chair instead! Danny Maff moves in for the kill. Burning Hammer! 1....2....3. Da Hit Squad 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: 66%

CORNETTE’S COMMENTARY

Jim Cornette is standing in the set for his personal interview segment. He announces that tonight's guest is Ken Shamrock, who comes out from the back. They try to do a straight interview, but the constant taunts from Cornette soon annoy Shamrock, and he attacks Jim Cornette! He lays Cornette out, but only after destroying most of of the set in the short brawl.

Rating: 70%

Colt Cabana vs Tank Abbott.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Big piledriver on Classic. Colt Cabana can barely stand. Here it comes - Right Hook. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 68%

Nick Dinsmore is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Doug Williams. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating: 69%

Nick Dinsmore vs Doug Williams.

Match Background: Nick Dinsmore is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 22 December 2004. Doug Williams is the reigning WCW World Television champion, and has been since 31 October 2004. Neither title is on the line in this match.

The Match: Nick Dinsmore snap suplexes Doug. Doug ducks a wild right hand. Doug scoops and slams Nick Dinsmore. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Dinsmore reverses an irish whip...and Doug Williams runs into the referee! Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Doug who held onto that one for ages. Cover, but there's no one to count for Doug Williams! Doug walks into a drop toe hold. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Dinsmore. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Doug walks into a jaw breaker. There's a two count on the pin. Dinsmore hits a great swinging DDT on Doug Williams. Dinsmore 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. Doug pushes out of a Nick Dinsmore hold. Doug Williams hits a stalling suplex on Dinsmore. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Dinsmore counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! The time limit expires, and the referee declares the match a draw. Nick Dinsmore offers a handshake to Doug...and he accepts it!

My Opinion: All it gets is a ***1/2 rating from me. Deal with it.

Rating: 77%

Overall Show Rating: 67%

Attendance: 6,509

TV Rating: 0.81

March 30, 2004

WCW Nitro

January 12, 2005

Scott Hall is backstage. He was building up the feud with Dustin Rhodes. Well, that's just...neat!

Rating: 81%

AKIRA vs Altar Boy Luke

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on AKIRA by Altar Boy Luke. Luke uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Covers for a quick two count. Altar Boy Luke misses a clothesline. AKIRA hits a dropkick on Altar Boy Luke. Actually, it barely touched! Altar Boy Luke gets hip tossed by AKIRA. AKIRA arm drags Luke over and locks on an armbar. Altar Boy Luke reverses a hip toss. SUPER frankensteiner on AKIRA, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. AKIRA gets knocked to the ground by Luke, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Off the top - Holy Driver, forget about it. 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: 60%

We see Jerry Lynn arriving backstage.

Rating: 61%

J.R. Ryder vs The Messiah

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Ryder who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Messiah slams J.R. Ryder. The Messiah connects with rights and lefts and J.R. Ryder is down! There's a two count on the pin. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on J.R. Ryder by Messiah. Remember when that was a legit finish? Covers for a quick two count. Messiah walks into a drop toe hold. Spinning back kick from J.R. Ryder. There's a two count on the pin. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Messiah is down! Ryder goes for a splash but Messiah puts the knees up. Death valley driver by The Messiah! No one executes that move properly anymore. The Messiah moves in for the kill. The Godsmack! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 75%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Diamond and Swinger vs Backseat Boyz

Match Background: This will be a special guest referee bout. Backseat Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Ted DiBiase will be the referee for this match. Diamond and Swinger and Backseat Boyz have been feuding recently. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Diamond and Swinger have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 10 November 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. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Swinger is down! There's a two count on the pin. Acid tags out to Johnny Kashmere. Backseat Boyz whip Swinger into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Kashmere 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. Johnny Kashmere strikes Swinger. Swinger blocks a punch. Power drive elbow by Johnny Swinger. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Tag between Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond. Diamond drives a thrust kick into the chest of Kashmere. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Simon Diamond! Diamond goes for a splash but Kashmere puts the knees up. Tag to Trent Acid. Acid crushes Diamond with a huge legdrop. Tor-NADO DDT from Trent Acid, Diamond got planted! Pin, but Diamond is out just before the three count. Trent Acid connects with a back heel kick on Diamond and gets back up quickly. Acid walks into a drop toe hold. Simon Diamond hits a stalling suplex on Acid. Acid holds Simon Diamond in place. Johnny Kashmere charges...but Diamond ducks, and Kashmere ends up flooring Acid! Trent Acid is in trouble. Problem Solver! 1....2....3. Diamond and Swinger signal to each other...and they attack Backseat Boyz! After a swift brawl, Acid and Kashmere are left down in the ring.

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

Rating: 85%

Glenn Gilberti has come down and taken a seat right in the middle of the ring. He says that he isn't moving until he gets some respect. Out comes Sabu who hits the ring and kicks off a brawl, eventually sending Glenn Gilberti running for cover.

Rating: 69%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

Nick Dinsmore vs AJ Styles.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW United States title. Nick Dinsmore has been WCW United States champion since 22 December 2004.

The Match: Styles takes a back suplex. Nick Dinsmore snap suplexes Styles. Nick Dinsmore snap suplexes Styles HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Dinsmore is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! AJ Styles takes a butterfly suplex from Dinsmore. AJ Styles avoids a Nick Dinsmore avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Styles hits a dropkick on Nick Dinsmore and gets right back up. Beautiful spinning arm drag out of the corner by Styles. There's a two count on the pin. Dinsmore counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Reverse DDT on Styles. Covers for a quick two count. Styles gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! AJ Styles is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. AJ Styles strikes Dinsmore. Styles drops an elbow...but Nick Dinsmore moves out of the way. Big dropkick by Nick Dinsmore, who got a ton of air on the move. Nick Dinsmore has AJ Styles down on the canvas. Crossface!!! AJ Styles taps out!

My Opinion: Some blown spots really drag this match down a notch, so its ***1/2 for you.

Rating: 83%

Backstage, a crowd is forming around Syxx-Pac, 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: 73%

Scott Hall vs Ken Shamrock.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Scott Hall connects with rights and lefts and Ken Shamrock is down! STIFF~! chop lights up Shamrock who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Bodyslam by Hall. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Ken Shamrock by Hall. Remember when that was a legit finish? Shamrock ducks a wild right hand. Stun Gun from Ken Shamrock! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Ken Shamrock hits a stalling suplex on Hall. Covers for a quick two count. Hall counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Massive backbreaker on Shamrock and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Covers for a quick two count. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Scott Hall connects and Ken Shamrock is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Ken Shamrock powers out of a Scott Hall headlock. Shamrock drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Hall. Scott Hall reverses a hip toss. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Ken Shamrock by Hall. Remember when that was a legit finish? Frank Shamrock comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Ken Shamrock turns around. Frank Shamrock drops Shamrock to the canvas. Frank Shamrock quickly locks on the Guillotine Choke! Frank leaves the ring, the damage done! The ref gets into position, administers the three count, and it's over. Scott Hall pins Shamrock. Hall and Frank are putting the boots to Ken Shamrock! Dustin Rhodes comes running down the aisle with a chair! He slides in, sending Hall \ Frank running for cover. Dustin Rhodes saved Shamrock from a major beating.

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

Rating: 79%

Raven is backstage. He always delivers the promo goodness. He was out there to hype a match against Jerry Lynn. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating: 86%

Raven and B-Boy vs Jerry Lynn and Tom Carter.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Raven vs Lynn feud. Carter and B-Boy have been feuding recently. B-Boy 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. B-Boy is the reigning WCW Cruiserweight champion, and has been since 01 December 2004.

The Match: Raven scoops and slams Jerry Lynn. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Fallaway slam by Raven puts down Jerry Lynn. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Raven and B-Boy. Raven \ B-Boy hook up Lynn, then hit a double suplex. There's a two count on the pin. Implant DDT by B-Boy! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Lynn powers out of a headlock. Lynn crushes B-Boy with a huge legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Lynn tags out to Tom Carter. Lightning kick by Carter on B-Boy. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Tom Carter 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 backdrops Tom Carter out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of B-Boy. B-Boy hits a dropkick on Tom Carter and gets right back up. B-Boy tags out to Raven. Carter takes a headbutt from Raven. Tag between Tom Carter and Jerry Lynn. Bodyslam by Raven. Jerry Lynn slams Raven, who rolls onto his stomach. What is Raven doing? Jerry Lynn 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! Jerry Lynn must have been punched with that chain while in mid-powerbomb! What a cheap shot! Raven \ B-Boy rush forward to attack! Lynn \ Carter get caught by surprise and brutally beaten down to the canvas.

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

Rating: 81%

Overall Show Rating: 76%

Attendance: 6,527

TV Rating: 1.07

March 30, 2004

WCW Worldwide

January 15, 2005

Altar Boy Luke vs Billy Fives

Match Background: None.

The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, Luke goes down. One day, Fives might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Luke takes a NICE hurrancarana from Billy Fives. There's a two count on the pin. Luke blocks a kick from Billy Fives. Standing leg lariat by Altar Boy Luke on Fives. 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 Fives. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Altar Boy Luke hits a rolling kick on Fives. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Luke charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Luke. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pin, but Luke is out just before the three count. Fives hits a dropkick on Altar Boy Luke and gets right back up. Spinning back kick from Billy Fives. Luke powers out of a headlock. Altar Boy Luke hits a rolling kick on Fives. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Springboard dropkick from Altar Boy Luke. Nicely done. Billy Fives gets knocked to the ground by Luke. Halo! 1....2....3.

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: 57%

A video is played, hyping the Frank Shamrock vs Ken Shamrock feud.

Rating: 72%

Tom Carter vs Austin Lee

Match Background: None.

The Match: Flying reverse elbow by Tom Carter. Austin Lee gets knocked to the ground by Carter. Here it comes...Stretch Plum! Austin Lee taps! B-Boy comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! Carter turns...and is dropped by a vicious chair shot! B-Boy has left Carter down and bloodied.

My Opinion: They definitely need to hook up again, I don't care what anyone says. ***1/2

Rating: 65%

Johnny Kashmere has come down to the ring. Diamond and Swinger make an appearance and attack, brutally beating him down to the canvas. After a few minutes, Trent Acid, wearing his street clothes, comes running out with a chair, and hits the ring. Johnny Swinger lures him into taking a wild swing, which leaves Acid open to a blindside attack from Simon Diamond. Soon, Backseat Boyz are both lying on the canvas, having been beaten down by Diamond and Swinger.

Rating: 66%

Kid Kash vs Paul London

Match Background: None.

The Match: Paul London kicks the leg, knocks Kash down, and goes to work on it. London just WAFFLES Kash with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Hard back suplex on Kash. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Spin kick by Paul London to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Kid Kash reverses a hip toss. 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. Flying cross body off the top rope! Covers for a quick two count. Kash drops an elbow...but Paul London moves out of the way. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Kash is down! There's a two count on the pin. DDT from the top rope by Paul London. That looked KILLER. Pin, but Kash is out just before the three count. Kash powers out of a headlock. Kid Kash strikes London. London counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Hard back suplex on Kash. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Kid Kash gets knocked to the ground by London, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Off the top - London Calling, forget about it. 1....2...3!

My Opinion: Absolutely solid match. A few minor things brought it down, so I'm tacking on a **** rating.

Rating: 77%

Alicia Webb is backstage with her client Frank Shamrock. Alicia explains that she knows Frank can beat his brother, and so she wants Frank Shamrock to put on a career-best performance. The scene fades out as the praise and motivation continues.

Rating: 78%

Colt Cabana vs Rene Dupree

Match Background: None.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Rene Dupree ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Colt Cabana reverses a hip toss. Dupree takes a back suplex. Classic whips Dupree into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Colt Cabana brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Dupree in the ring! Cover, but there's no one to count for Colt Cabana! Dupree counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Dupree slams Colt Cabana down and motions to the crowd. Spear by Rene Dupree. There's a two count on the pin. Spear! Classic is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Colt Cabana reverses a hip toss. Classic crushes Dupree with a huge legdrop. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Classic drops an elbow...but Rene Dupree moves out of the way. Rene Dupree moves in for the kill. Death Valley Driver!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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: 59%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE MATCH

Doug Williams vs The Messiah

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Television title. Doug Williams has been WCW World Television champion since 31 October 2004.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Doug who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Doug Williams once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Doug slams The Messiah. Doug whips Messiah into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Doug hits a great swinging DDT on The Messiah. Doug then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Messiah reverses a Doug Williams hammerlock. Fallaway slam by The Messiah puts down Doug Williams. Big piledriver on Doug. Covers for a quick two count. Powerbomb on Doug. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Doug Williams fights out of a grapple. Messiah walks into a jaw breaker. Pin, but Messiah is out just before the three count. Doug Williams misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Doug Williams is in trouble. The Godsmack!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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

Rating: 75%

Overall Show Rating: 69%

Attendance: 6,518

TV Rating: 0.94

March 30, 2004

WCW BUYS NWA: FLORIDA

Chad Dupree, on behalf of World Championship Wrestling, announced today that he had acquired the NWA: Florida territory and all its assets. Right now, WCW only intends to keep Danny Doring and Jerelle Clark under contract and will release the rest of NWA: Florida's roster to do as they wish. All of NWA: Florida's titles will be dissolved, save one: the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship. However, since WCW is not a member of the NWA, the title will be renamed at a later time. It is also possible that the Southern Championship will be dissolved if WCW cannot justify keeping it around, but we'll have more word on that later.

March 30, 2004

WCW Nitro

January 19, 2005

Austin Lee vs Jerrelle Clark.

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

The Match: Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Lee goes down. STIFF high kick on Lee by Jerrelle Clark. Spin kick by Jerrelle Clark to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Implant DDT by Jerrelle Clark! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Jerrelle walks into a drop toe hold. Second rope flying axe handle, Jerrelle goes down. One day, Lee might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Super kick by Austin Lee. Covers for a quick two count. Jerrelle Clark powers out of a Austin Lee headlock. Lightning kick by Jerrelle on Lee. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Jerrelle Clark and Lee is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Jerrelle drops an elbow...but Austin Lee moves out of the way. Austin Lee kicks the leg, knocks Jerrelle down, and goes to work on it. Jerrelle Clark once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Hard back suplex on Lee. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Austin Lee gets knocked to the ground by Jerrelle, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Off the top - 630 Somersault, forget about it. 1....2...3! Jerrelle Clark climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

My Opinion: Nothing special...nothing special at all. *1/4

Rating: 56%

Scott Hall and Frank Shamrock are in the ring. Dustin Rhodes and Ken Shamrock come out onto the sound stage, and issue a challenge for a match tonight. Hall \ Frank accept, and the two teams trade insults for a while before leaving.

Rating: 75%

Da Hit Squad vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Fallaway slam by Steve Mack puts down Todd Shane. Mack hits a piledriver on Todd Shane. That used to end matches, you know. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Steve Mack and Danny Maff. Da Hit Squad whip Todd Shane into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Danny Maff with a spinning neckbreaker on Todd Shane. Covers for a quick two count. Todd Shane takes a headbutt from Danny Maff. Todd Shane backdrops Danny Maff out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Todd Shane. Flapjack from Todd Shane on D. Maff. Todd Shane tags out to Mike Shane. D. Maff takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Weak bodyslam by Mike Shane. Danny Maff powers out of a Mike Shane headlock. D. Maff tags out to Steve Mack. Big piledriver on Mike Shane. High Angle DDT by Steve Mack just SPIKES Mike Shane down! Pin, but Mike Shane is out just before the three count. Mack scoops and slams Mike Shane. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Mike Shane reverses a Steve Mack hammerlock. Mike Shane hits a piledriver on Steve Mack. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Steve Mack gets knocked to the ground by Mike Shane. Here it comes - Powerslam, forget about it. 1....2...3!

My Opinion: Nothing special...nothing special at all. *1/4

Rating: 61%

Colt Cabana vs Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Classic who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Classic gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. BIG clothesline on Classic. Colt Cabana charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Classic counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Kanyon gets caught with a short powerbomb from Classic. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Colt Cabana! Covers for a quick two count. Kanyon powers out of a headlock. Massive backbreaker on Classic and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. There's a two count on the pin. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Classic! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Colt Cabana elbows Kanyon in the face to break a hammerlock. Colt Cabana strikes Kanyon. Kanyon powers out of a headlock. Bodyslam by Kanyon. Kanyon moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Flatliner. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 68%

A video is played, hyping the upcoming Glenn Gilberti vs Sabu match.

Rating: 65%

Glenn Gilberti vs Sabu.

Match Background: This will be a cage bout. Sabu and Gilberti have been feuding for quite some time now. So far, Sabu hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Gilberti since the feud started.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Gilberti who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Sabu launches Gilberti into the cage wall. Sabu climbs the cage, but gets pulled down by Gilberti! BAAACK Body drop by Gilberti gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Glenn Gilberti by Sabu. Remember when that was a legit finish? Glenn Gilberti comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Glenn Gilberti drives Sabu into the cage side. Doctor Bomb connects and Sabu landed hard. Glenn Gilberti and Sabu climb the cage....but both end up crashing back to the canvas after a struggle! Glenn Gilberti misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Sabu hits a piledriver on Glenn Gilberti. That used to end matches, you know. Springboard dropkick from Sabu. Nicely done. Glenn Gilberti comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Glenn Gilberti connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Sabu kicks Glenn Gilberti in the gut to reverse the momentum. Sabu climbs the cage, but gets pulled down by Gilberti! Sabu slams Glenn Gilberti down and motions to the crowd. Glenn Gilberti gets knocked to the ground by Sabu, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Arabian Facebuster! Gilberti climbs the cage...but gets pulled off by Sabu, who then climbs up and over! We have a winner! Sabu 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?

Rating: 76%

Backseat Boyz vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: Backseat Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Trent Acid on Chuck. 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. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Johnny Kashmere. Backseat Boyz whip Chuck into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Covers for a quick two count. Implant DDT by Johnny Kashmere! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Chuck counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Kashmere 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. Tag to Sean O'Haire. Full nelson slam on Kashmere. Pin, but Kashmere is out just before the three count. Sean O'Haire with a spinning neckbreaker on Kashmere. Kashmere counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! O'Haire takes a flying neckbreaker from Johnny Kashmere. Tag between Johnny Kashmere and Trent Acid. Trent Acid kicks the leg, knocks O'Haire down, and goes to work on it. Tag between Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo. 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. Chuck Palumbo can barely stand. Here it comes - Yakuza Kick. Johnny Swinger quickly comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Johnny Kashmere goes to make the intercept...but is jumped at ringside by Simon Diamond! Trent Acid turns around. Johnny Swinger spins Acid around. Johnny Swinger hits the Swing Thing! The referee calls for the DQ because of the interference of Swinger! Diamond and Swinger aren't satisfied! They decide to continue the assault on Backseat Boyz, stomping them into the mat until referees pull them away!

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

Rating: 83%

James Mitchell is backstage with Vader. James Mitchell wanted to rip into Nick Dinsmore. Uh oh. Looks like SOMEONE is a little upset tonight.

Rating: 68%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

Nick Dinsmore vs Vader.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW United States title. Nick Dinsmore has been WCW United States champion since 22 December 2004.

The Match: Double arm suplex by Nick Dinsmore connects as Vader hits hard. Vader counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! A weak headbutt on Dinsmore by Vader causes nothing but pain for both. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Vader turns Dinsmore inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Nick Dinsmore comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. 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. Massive back suplex! Vader got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Hooks the leg for a two count. TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Vader! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Nick Dinsmore gets taken down out of nowhere! Powerslam from Vader on Dinsmore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Nick Dinsmore comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Nick Dinsmore has Vader down on the canvas. Crossface!!! Vader taps out!

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: 71%

Jerry Lynn is in the ring, and he calls out Raven. Raven runs down and hits the ring, and they brawl all the way back into the aisle, and eventually out of sight backstage.

Rating: 84%

Dustin Rhodes and Ken Shamrock vs Scott Hall and Frank Shamrock.

Match Background: Dustin and Hall have been feuding recently. Neither has managed to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This is a continuation of the Shamrock vs Frank feud. Frank has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud.

The Match: Frank takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Powerslam from Dustin Rhodes on Frank. Covers for a quick two count. Dustin tags out to Ken Shamrock. Shamrock \ Dustin whip Frank into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Frank 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. Hooks the leg for a two count. Big forearm by Ken Shamrock makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Frank backdrops Ken Shamrock out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Frank Shamrock. BURNING HAMMER~! from Frank Shamrock is executed with perfect brutally! Frank tags out to Scott Hall. BAAACK Body drop by Shamrock gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Massive backbreaker on Shamrock and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Shamrock blocks a punch. Tag between Ken Shamrock and Dustin Rhodes. Dustin Rhodes hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Dustin Rhodes turns Hall inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Scott Hall takes a right hand to the temple from Dustin. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Hall reverses a waistlock. Spinebuster by Scott Hall. Dustin scores with a forearm, sending Hall down into the corner. The referee pulls Dustin Rhodes away to get the break. Wait! Hall has pulled something out of his tights. Dustin Rhodes walks over...and gets floored by a punch! 1....2....3! The referee never saw the brass knuckles! I don't think the fight has finished. Dustin \ Shamrock and Hall \ Frank 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. **1/2 rating.

Rating: 78%

Overall Show Rating: 71%

Attendance: 6,517

TV Rating: 1.01

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