World Championship Wrestling

March 3, 2004

WCW Nitro

September 8th

Kevin Nash is in the ring, and he calls out Keiji Mutoh. Mutoh appears, and Nash tells him that he has a problem with the way the battle royal at Mayhem end and before Mutoh gets a shot at Raven he challenges him to put the No. 1 contender spot on the line tonight. Mutoh gets the gist of what Nash is after and agrees to the match with a nod.

Rating: 66%

Billy Fives vs Chance Beckett.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Billy Fives connects with a back heel kick on Beckett and gets back up quickly. Billy Fives connects with a back heel kick on Beckett and gets back up quickly. Billy Fives kicks the leg, knocks Beckett down, and goes to work on it. Covers for a quick two 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. Hooks the leg for a two count. Fives goes for a splash but Beckett puts the knees up. Chance Beckett kicks the leg, knocks Fives down, and goes to work on it. Covers for a quick two count. Flying reverse elbow by Chance Beckett. Chance Beckett gets taken down out of nowhere! Power drive elbow by Billy Fives. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Billy Fives moves in for the kill. Fallout Face First DDT!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Chance Beckett has a temper tantrum, kicking the ropes and punching the turnbuckles.

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

Rating: 66%

Colt Cabana vs J.R. Ryder.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by J.R. Ryder on Classic. J.R. Ryder misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Colt Cabana snap suplexes Ryder. Colt Cabana misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Colt Cabana brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Ryder in the ring! Cover, but there's no one to count for Colt Cabana! Ryder reverses a waistlock. Second rope flying axe handle, Classic goes down. One day, Ryder might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Ryder crushes Classic with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Classic walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Colt Cabana elbows J.R. Ryder in the face to break a hammerlock. Massive back suplex! J.R. Ryder got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Pin, but Ryder is out just before the three count. Ryder kicks Colt Cabana in the gut to reverse the momentum. J.R. Ryder gets a roll-up...and grabs a handful of tights as well! The referee doesn't see it: 1....2...3!! J.R. Ryder leaves the ring and heads off down the aisle at speed. Ryder has the victory, and isn't hanging around for Colt Cabana to look for revenge.

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

Rating: 66%

Backstage, a crowd is forming around Ken Shamrock, 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: 70%

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 HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Johnny Kashmere 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. There's a two count on the pin. Kashmere tags out to Trent Acid. Backseat Boyz hook up Mike Shane, then hit a double suplex. There's a two count on the pin. Acid hits a dropkick on Mike Shane and gets right back up. Mike Shane backdrops Trent Acid out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Mike Shane. Big clothesline from Mike Shane. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Mike Shane and Todd Shane. Big clothesline from Todd Shane. Pin, but Acid is out just before the three count. Todd Shane with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Acid. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Todd Shane drops an elbow...but Trent Acid moves out of the way. Acid hits a dropkick on Todd Shane and gets right back up. Tag to Johnny Kashmere. Spinning back kick from Johnny Kashmere. Tag between Todd Shane and Mike Shane. Kashmere uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Mike Shane is all alone...T Gimmick!! 1....2....3!

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

Rating: 71%

Paul London vs Syxx-Pac.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Syxx-Pac strikes London. Syxx-Pac hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Hard back suplex on London. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. 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. Paul London avoids a Syxx-Pac avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Syxx-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from Paul London. London crushes Syxx-Pac with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Syxx-Pac reverses a waistlock. Lightning kick by Syxx-Pac on London. Covers for a quick two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Syxx-Pac, London got planted! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! London counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! STIFF high kick on Syxx-Pac by Paul London. Paul London gets taken down out of nowhere! Syxx-Pac hits a dropkick on Paul London and gets right back up. Kid Kash comes running down the aisle with a chair! Syxx-Pac goes to irish whip Paul London into the ropes. Kash hits London with a chair to the back! Syxx-Pac moves in for the kill. Here it comes – Syxx-Factor. 1....2...3, it's finished. Syxx-Pac shakes hands with Kid Kash, showing that their plan worked perfectly.

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: 80%

Sean O'Haire is backstage. He continued their rivalry by getting on THE STICK~! and ripping into Wrath. I'm happy that they're giving the feud enough time to develop.

Rating: 79%

Wrath vs Sean O'Haire.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire feud.

The Match: Wrath slams Sean O'Haire. O'Haire backdrops Wrath out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Sean O'Haire. O'Haire hits a right hand. Wrath reverses an irish whip...and Sean O'Haire runs into the referee! High Angle DDT by Sean O'Haire just SPIKES Wrath down! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Wrath blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Bodyslam by Wrath. Wrath hits a bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg for a two count. High Angle DDT by Wrath just SPIKES Sean O'Haire down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! O'Haire backdrops Wrath out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Sean O'Haire. Spinebuster by Sean O'Haire. Pin, but Wrath is out just before the three count. Wrath reverses a waistlock. Chuck Palumbo comes running down the aisle with a chair! O'Haire and Wrath continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Chuck Palumbo slides in and prepares to swing the chair...but Wrath moves! Chuck accidentally blasts O'Haire with a chair to the head! Wrath throws Chuck out of the ring! Wrath moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Meltdown. 1....2...3, it's finished. O'Haire and Chuck are beating the hell out of Wrath! Animal sprints down the aisle and slides into the ring! He goes toe-to-toe with Sean O'Haire, exchanging punches! He goes down quickly though when Chuck clips the knee from behind! Palumbo and O'Haire put the boots to Animal, and leave him down on the canvas next to Wrath. What a demolition!

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

Rating: 75%

Dustin Rhodes and La Parka vs Vampiro and The Messiah.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Dustin vs Vampiro feud.

The Match: Vampiro receives some punishment by Dustin Rhodes but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. Dustin Rhodes hits a right hand on Vampiro. Hooks the leg for a two count. Dustin tags out to La Parka. Dustin \ Parka hook up Vampiro, then hit a double suplex. Hooks the leg for a two count. La Parka hits a rolling kick on Vampiro. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Vampiro pushes out of a La Parka hold. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Parka is down! There's a two count on the pin. Tag to The Messiah. Spinebuster by The Messiah. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on La Parka by Messiah. Remember when that was a legit finish? Parka kicks The Messiah in the gut to reverse the momentum. Parka uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Tag between La Parka and Dustin Rhodes. The Messiah takes a right hand to the temple from Dustin. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Tag between The Messiah and Vampiro. Vampiro takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Vampiro sets up Dustin as the partner goes to ringside and gets a steel chair. The Messiahcomes in and swings, but Dustin Rhodes ducks and Vampiro gets blasted in the face with the chair instead! Vampiro can barely stand. Shattered Dreams!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Dustin \ Parka climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

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

Rating: 77%

CORNETTE’S COMMENTARY

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

Rating: 84%

Keiji Mutoh vs Kevin Nash.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Spinning bulldog in the corner and Nash is down! Tor-NADO DDT from Keiji Mutoh, Nash got planted! Diamond Dust from Keiji Mutoh and Nash is out! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Spin kick by Keiji Mutoh to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. There's a two count on the pin. Kevin Nash is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Running knee lift from Kevin Nash. Big piledriver on Mutoh. Mutoh blocks a kick from Kevin Nash. Nash takes a NICE hurrancarana from Keiji Mutoh. Kevin Nash is in trouble. Shining Wizard!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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

Rating: 68%

Overall Show Rating: 72%

Attendance: 5,049

TV Rating: 1.04

March 4, 2004

WCW Nitro

September 15th

Vader is in the ring. Ken Shamrock comes out, and challenges him to a match tonight. The challenge is accepted.

Rating: 63%

B-Boy vs Nova.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Nova crushes B-Boy with a huge legdrop. B-Boy is in trouble. Spin Doctor! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 79%

Doug Williams vs Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Kanyon gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Doug! Doug Williams snap suplexes Kanyon. A Gut buster connects on Kanyon and hits hard. A Gut buster connects on Kanyon and hits hard. Doug Williams gets taken down out of nowhere! Fallaway slam by Chris Kanyon puts down Doug Williams. Spinebuster by Chris Kanyon. There's a two count on the pin. Doug Williams reverses a hip toss. Kanyon takes a quick lariat. There's a two count on the pin. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Doug Williams, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Pin, but Kanyon is out just before the three count. Doug charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Kanyon scoops and slams Doug Williams. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Kanyon drops an elbow...but Doug Williams moves out of the way. Flying shoulder tackle by Doug sends Kanyon CRASHING to the mat. Chris Kanyon is in trouble. Revolution DDT!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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%

Kid Kash is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Paul London. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating: 73%

Kid Kash and Chance Beckett vs Paul London and Sonjay Dutt.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Kash vs London feud. Kid Kash is the reigning WCW Cruiserweight champion, and has been since 20 July 2004.

The Match: Paul London connects with a back heel kick on Kash and gets back up quickly. Implant DDT by Paul London! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Covers for a quick two count. London tags out to Sonjay Dutt. London \ Dutt whip Kash into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. There's a two count on the pin. Spin kick by Sonjay Dutt to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Kash blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Spinning bulldog in the corner and Dutt is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Kid Kash and Chance Beckett. SUPER frankensteiner on Dutt, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Pin, but Dutt is out just before the three count. Spin kick by Chance Beckett to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Sonjay Dutt pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Sonjay Dutt hits a rolling kick on Beckett. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Tag to Paul London. Paul London connects with a back heel kick on Beckett and gets back up quickly. Tag between Chance Beckett and Kid Kash. Implant DDT by Paul London! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Paul London has Kid Kash down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Through the air, London Calling! 1....2....3. Kash \ Beckett don't look like they're finished by any means...and they rush forward to attack London \ Dutt, and send them to the outside. Threats are exchanged as the chaos ends.

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

Rating: 74%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

AJ Styles vs Sabu vs Jerry Lynn vs Glenn Gilberti.

Match Background: This will be a four corners bout. Lynn and Styles have been feuding recently. This match is for the WCW United States title. AJ Styles has been WCW United States champion since 29 August 2004.

The Match: AJ Styles strikes Lynn. Implant DDT by AJ Styles! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Covers for a quick two count. Styles walks into a drop toe hold. Tag between Jerry Lynn and Glenn Gilberti. AJ Styles takes a butterfly suplex from Gilberti. Glenn Gilberti misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Gilberti hits a great swinging DDT on AJ Styles. Gilberti then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Gilberti. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Styles flips out of a Glenn Gilberti bodyslam attempt. Styles tags out to Sabu. Spear by Sabu. BAAACK Body drop by Gilberti gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Gilberti reverses a Sabu hammerlock. Big dropkick by Glenn Gilberti, who got a ton of air on the move. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Glenn Gilberti, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Tag to AJ Styles. Flying elbow from AJ Styles connects. Back heel kick off the second rope, Sabu goes down. Sabu hooks up a suplex, but Styles flips out and lands on his feet, and quickly grabs the tights to score with a school boy pin! 1...2..3! The referee somehow missed the blatant cheating!

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

Rating: 78%

A video is played, hyping the Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire feud.

Rating: 71%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. Maximum Overdrive and Palumbo and O'Haire have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Palumbo and O'Haire have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 27 July 2004.

The Match: Wrath uses a big bag of popcorn to floor O'Haire. I wonder if butter adds impact. BIG clothesline on Chuck. Wrath slams Sean O'Haire onto the table. Chuck flips out of a Animal bodyslam attempt. Running knee lift from Chuck Palumbo. Palumbo and O'Haire whip Wrath into the corner. Chuck Palumbo whips Sean O'Haire in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Spear by Sean O'Haire. Sean O'Haire hits a double axehandle off the table onto Animal. Wrath comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Full nelson slam on O'Haire. Nice piledriver on Chuck. Chuck Palumbo is in big trouble...Maximum Impact!! 1....2....3! Maximum Overdrive climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

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

Rating: 81%

Ken Shamrock vs Vader.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Shamrock vs Vader feud.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Shamrock who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Shamrock reverses a waistlock. Big forearm by Ken Shamrock makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Vader reverses an irish whip...and Ken Shamrock runs into the referee! Shamrock hits a great swinging DDT on Vader. Shamrock then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Vader counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Vader with a spinning neckbreaker on Shamrock. Shamrock 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. Vader scores with a standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Ken Shamrock powers out of a Vader headlock. Vicious back suplex! Vader got nailed big time! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Vader reverses a Ken Shamrock hammerlock. James Mitchell is at ringside! Shamrock wastes valuable time by yelling at Minister! Vader takes advantage of the distraction and nails Shamrock from behind! Ken Shamrock can barely stand. Vader Bomb! 1....2....3. The fight has started up again! Ken Shamrock attacks Vader, and they brawl all around ringside, then into the crowd! They eventually disappear backstage, still fighting.

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

Rating: 79%

Raven is walking backstage.

Rating: 96%

Raven and Kevin Nash vs Sting and Muta.

Match Background: Sting and Muta used to be a regular team, but have been inactive for a while. Whether this match will lead to a reformation as an active unit remains to be seen. Raven and Mutoh are currently feuding. 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.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Mutoh who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Raven with a spinning neckbreaker on Mutoh. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Raven and Kevin Nash. Raven \ Nash whip Mutoh into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Kevin Nash with a spinning neckbreaker on Mutoh. Nash charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Flying cross body off the top rope! Covers for a quick two count. Mutoh tags out to Sting. Spear by Sting. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Kevin Nash by Sting. Remember when that was a legit finish? Sting misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Kevin Nash with a spinning neckbreaker on Sting. Nash tags out to Raven. 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. Tag between Sting and Keiji Mutoh. Running knee lift from Raven. The referee loses control, and all four wrestlers are in the ring now! Seeing as how he can't restore order, the ref calls for the bell. This is a double DQ. Raven \ Nash and Sting and Muta don't look like they've finished! They continue to brawl in and around the ring, not stopping until a host of referees run down the aisle to break them up.

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: 82%

Overall Show Rating: 77%

Attendance: 5,025

TV Rating: 1.04

March 5, 2004

WCW Nitro

September 22nd

Billy Fives vs Chris Stylez.

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

The Match: Hard back suplex on Stylez. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Lightning kick by Fives on Stylez. Covers for a quick two count. Stylez powers out of a headlock. Stylez just WAFFLES Fives with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Second rope flying axe handle, Fives goes down. One day, Stylez might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Covers for a quick two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Chris Stylez. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Stylez hits a dropkick on Billy Fives and gets right back up. Billy Fives is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Stylez is down! There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Billy Fives and Stylez is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Hard back suplex on Stylez. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Billy Fives strikes Stylez. Chris Stylez avoids a Billy Fives avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Flying elbow from Chris Stylez connects. Back heel kick off the second rope, Fives goes down. Billy Fives can barely stand. Here it comes - Hangman's Neckbreaker. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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: 54%

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

Rating: 76%

NUMBER ONE CONTENDERS MATCH

Backseat Boyz vs The SAT vs Diamond and Swinger.

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 winning team becomes the number one contenders to the World Tag Team titles.

The Match: Acid walks into a high dropkick from Johnny Swinger, almost losing several teeth in the process. Spin kick by Johnny Swinger to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Tag between Johnny Swinger and Jose Maximo. Second rope flying axe handle, Acid goes down. One day, Jose might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Covers for a quick two count. Acid kicks Jose Maximo in the gut to reverse the momentum. Acid tags out to Johnny Kashmere. Johnny Kashmere scoops up Jose. Acid bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Tag to Joel Maximo. Joel hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Kashmere takes a NICE hurrancarana from Joel Maximo. Tag to Simon Diamond. 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. Diamond reverses a Joel Maximo hammerlock. Diamond hits a great swinging DDT on Joel Maximo. Diamond then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! ONE...TWO...THREE. Diamond defeats Joel. Kashmere crushes Diamond with a huge legdrop. Diamond Dust from Johnny Kashmere and Diamond is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Kashmere tags out to Trent Acid. Backseat Boyz whip Diamond into the corner. Trent Acid whips Johnny Kashmere in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. There's a two count on the pin. Acid charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Tag to Johnny Swinger. Tiger suplex on Acid. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Lightning kick by Swinger on Acid. Tag to Simon Diamond. Trent Acid can barely stand. Here it comes - Problem Solver. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 63%

We see Paul London warming up backstage.

Rating: 58%

Kid Kash vs Paul London.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Kash vs London feud. Kid Kash is the reigning WCW Cruiserweight champion, and has been since 20 July 2004. This match is non-title.

The Match: Kash walks into a high dropkick from Paul London, almost losing several teeth in the process. Kid Kash powers out of a Paul London headlock. Kid Kash kicks the leg, knocks London down, and goes to work on it. Kash whips London into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Tiger suplex on London. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! London counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Second rope flying axe handle, Kash goes down. One day, London might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Kash takes a NICE hurrancarana from Paul London. Hooks the leg for a two count. Power drive elbow by Paul London. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pin, but Kash is out just before the three count. Kash counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Super kick by Kid Kash. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Paul London fights out of a grapple. Kid Kash gets knocked to the ground by London, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. London Calling!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Paul London goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

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

Rating: 78%

Dustin Rhodes vs Vampiro.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Dustin vs Vampiro feud.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Dustin by Vampiro. Dustin Rhodes powers out of a Vampiro headlock. Dustin strikes away at Vampiro, not doing much damage at all. Dustin whips Vampiro into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Dustin DDTs Vampiro. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Vampiro comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Implant DDT by Vampiro! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Flying reverse elbow by Vampiro. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Vampiro and Dustin is out! Pin, but Dustin is out just before the three count. Vampiro misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Weak bodyslam by Dustin. Pin, but Vampiro is out just before the three count. Vampiro powers out of a headlock. Dustin scores with a forearm, sending Vampiro down into the corner. The referee pulls Dustin Rhodes away to get the break. Wait! Vampiro 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! Vampiro leaves the ring and heads off down the aisle at speed. Vampiro has the victory, and isn't hanging around for Dustin Rhodes to look for revenge.

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

Rating: 72%

Maximum Overdrive are walking backstage when they are spotted by Diamond and Swinger. They attack, and after a short brawl, Maximum Overdrive have been left down on the floor, hurt.

Rating: 65%

Jerry Lynn vs Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Jerry Lynn on Kanyon. Kanyon walks into a high dropkick from Jerry Lynn, almost losing several teeth in the process. 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 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. Chris Kanyon is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. BAAACK Body drop by Lynn gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Spear by Chris Kanyon. Hooks the leg for a two count. Jerry Lynn avoids a Chris Kanyon avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Kanyon takes a NICE hurrancarana from Jerry Lynn. Covers for a quick two count. Power drive elbow by Jerry Lynn. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Kanyon blocks a punch. Kanyon scoops and slams Jerry Lynn. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Lynn kicks Chris Kanyon in the gut to reverse the momentum. Jerry Lynn hits a rolling kick on Kanyon. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. AJ Styles comes running down the aisle with a chair! Kanyon goes to irish whip Jerry Lynn into the ropes. Styles prepares to swing the chair...but Jerry Lynn reverses! Styles accidentally smacks Kanyon with a chair to the back! Chris Kanyon is in trouble. Cradle Piledriver! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 67%

Sabu vs Vader.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Sabu who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Vader connects with rights and lefts and Sabu is down! Bodyslam by Vader. BIG clothesline on Sabu. Sabu once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Hard back suplex on Vader. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Sabu hits a piledriver on Vader. That used to end matches, you know. There's a two count on the pin. Sabu drops an elbow...but Vader moves out of the way. Vader hits a piledriver on Sabu. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg for a two count. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Vader connects and Sabu is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Sabu counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Sabu connects with rights and lefts and Vader is down! Vader counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Vader slams Sabu down and motions to the crowd. Vader moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Vader Bomb. 1....2...3, it's finished. Ken Shamrock comes running down the aisle with a chair and into the ring! Vader turns...and is dropped by a vicious chair shot! Ken Shamrock has left Vader down and bloodied.

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: 63%

Raven is backstage. I've got a feeling this one is going to be good. He talked trash about Keiji Mutoh. Good build up.

Rating: 86%

Keiji Mutoh vs Raven.

Match Background: This will be a non-title hardcore bout. Raven and Mutoh 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

The Match: Raven hits Mutoh with a plastic dinosaur! Big piledriver on Mutoh. There's a two count on the pin. Keiji Mutoh powers out of a Raven headlock. Standing leg lariat by Keiji Mutoh on Raven. Raven takes a flying neckbreaker from Keiji Mutoh. Covers for a quick two count. Flying cookie sheet shot by Mutoh, blasting Raven in the face with it. Pin, but Raven is out just before the three count. Flying elbow from Keiji Mutoh connects. Raven reverses a waistlock. Spinebuster by Raven. Covers for a quick two count. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Raven connects and Keiji Mutoh is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! BIG clothesline on Mutoh. Raven scoop slams Mutoh onto and through a table. Mutoh kicks Raven in the gut to reverse the momentum. Hard back suplex on Raven. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Springboard dropkick from Keiji Mutoh. Nicely done. Raven gets knocked to the ground by Mutoh, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Off the top - Moonsault Press, forget about it. 1....2...3! Keiji Mutoh is still in the ring celebrating. Raven pushes the referee away. Raven spins Mutoh around. Raven hits the Evenflow DDT!

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

Rating: 72%

Overall Show Rating: 68%

Attendance: 5,030

TV Rating: 1.07

snuffbox · March 5, 2004

Keep it comin CRD...this has been pretty good/entertaining. :cheers:

March 5, 2004

Thanks. I'm doing my best to keep things going smoothly and somewhat original.

snuffbox · March 5, 2004

Not only do I think this is original...but its also quite believable for a WCW/Turner promotion. Creative, interesting, realistic, unique...presently my favorite EWR diary

March 6, 2004

WCW Nitro

September 29th

Chris Stylez vs Nova.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Nova just WAFFLES Stylez with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Flying elbow from Nova connects. Lightning kick by Nova on Stylez. Diamond Dust from Nova and Stylez is out! Chris Stylez is in trouble. Spin Doctor! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 70%

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

Rating: 82%

Colt Cabana vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rob Conway connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Back suplex on Classic. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Conway. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Classic gets caught with a short powerbomb from Conway. Colt Cabana reverses a hip toss. Conway gets caught with a short powerbomb from Classic. Conway walks into a jaw breaker. Hooks the leg for a two count. Classic charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Classic takes a quick lariat. Covers for a quick two count. Rob Conway plants Classic with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Classic blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! STIFF high kick on Conway by Colt Cabana. Conway kicks Colt Cabana in the gut to reverse the momentum. Conway hits an arm drag on Classic, follows it up with about 3 more and locks in an armbar for good measure. Colt Cabana is in trouble. Piledriver! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 61%

The SAT vs The Shane Twins.

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

The Match: Todd Shane takes a flying neckbreaker from Jose Maximo. Lightning kick by Jose on Todd Shane. Jose tags out to Joel Maximo. Joel hits a dropkick on Todd Shane and gets right back up. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Joel Maximo and Todd Shane is out! Tag to Jose Maximo. The SAT whip Todd Shane into the corner. Joel Maximo whips Jose Maximo in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Pin, but Todd Shane is out just before the three count. Todd Shane reverses a hip toss. Todd Shane tags out to Mike Shane. Mike 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. Powerslam from Mike Shane on Jose. Tag between Mike Shane and Todd Shane. Mike Shane scoops up Jose. Todd Shane bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Todd Shane slams Jose Maximo down. Jose is sure in trouble now. Todd Shane DDTs Jose, but it just looked terrible. Tag between Todd Shane and Mike Shane. Mike Shane hits a right hand on Jose Maximo. Jose Maximo reverses a hip toss. Tag between Jose Maximo and Joel Maximo. Super kick by Joel Maximo. The SAT have Mike Shane to themselves. Spanish Fly! 1....2....3! It's over. The SAT climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

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

Rating: 69%

Dustin Rhodes is in the ring. Vampiro comes out, and attacks. Vampiro gets the upper hand. Dustin Rhodes is in trouble. Bulldog!!! That shook the ring. Vampiro stole the finisher of Dustin Rhodes and used it on him!

Rating: 72%

AJ Styles vs Jerry Lynn.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Lynn vs Styles feud. This match is for the WCW United States title. AJ Styles has been WCW United States champion since 29 August 2004.

The Match: AJ Styles kicks the leg, knocks Lynn down, and goes to work on it. Styles just WAFFLES Lynn with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Implant DDT by AJ Styles! 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. Styles drops an elbow...but Jerry Lynn moves out of the way. Second rope flying axe handle, Styles goes down. One day, Lynn might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Flying reverse elbow by Jerry Lynn. Covers for a quick two count. AJ Styles fights out of a grapple. VICIOUS lightning kick by Styles on Lynn. There's a two count on the pin. Slingshot senton by Styles, crushing the chest cavity of Lynn. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Styles goes for a splash but Lynn puts the knees up. Standing leg lariat by Jerry Lynn on Styles. Styles blocks a punch. Implant DDT by AJ Styles! I will always and forever mark out for that move. The referee tries to separate the two grapplers...and gets knocked over and trampled on as they brawl! That's enough, the referee calls for the bell - double DQ! The fight has started up again! AJ Styles attacks Lynn, and they brawl all around ringside, then into the crowd! They eventually disappear backstage, still fighting.

My Opinion: A ****3/4 rating for a great match. Close, but not 5 stars.

Rating: 93%

Maximum Overdrive vs Frank Shamrock and Glenn Gilberti.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Maximum Overdrive have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 15 September 2004.

The Match: Frank Shamrock snap suplexes Animal HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Frank is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Animal hits hard. Covers for a quick two count. Frank tags out to Glenn Gilberti. Gilberti / Frank whip Animal into the corner. Glenn Gilberti whips Frank Shamrock in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Animal gets caught with a short powerbomb from Gilberti. Covers for a quick two count. Glenn Gilberti gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Gilberti. Animal powers out of a Glenn Gilberti headlock. Powerbomb on Gilberti. Tag to Wrath. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Glenn Gilberti by Wrath. Remember when that was a legit finish? Gilberti walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Gilberti blocks a punch. Tag between Glenn Gilberti and Frank Shamrock. Vicious back suplex! Wrath got nailed big time! Frank Shamrock plants Wrath with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Frank drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Wrath. Wrath fights out of a grapple. Nice piledriver on Frank. Frank Shamrock is all alone...Maximum Impact!! 1....2....3! Diamond and Swinger come running down into the ring. They nail Animal from behind, then grab Wrath and hit the Problem Solver! With him out of the way, the drag Animal to the outside...and promptly put him straight through the announcer's table with a double slam! Diamond and Swinger have destroyed Maximum Overdrive!

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

Rating: 76%

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

Rating: 80%

Dustin Rhodes vs Kevin Nash.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Nash hits a right hand. Dustin gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Nash slams Dustin Rhodes down and motions to the crowd. Fallaway slam by Kevin Nash puts down Dustin Rhodes. Kevin Nash misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Big kick from Dustin staggers Nash but that's about it. Weak bodyslam by Dustin. Hooks the leg for a two count. Dustin charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Full nelson slam on Dustin. Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Dustin is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Dustin ducks a wild right hand. Wack kick from Dustin. Nash ducks a wild right hand. Kevin Nash with a spinning neckbreaker on Dustin. Vampiro comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Dustin Rhodes turns around. Vampiro spins Dustin around. Vampiro hits the Nail In The Coffin! Vampiro leaves the ring, the damage done! Cover gets three for Kevin Nash, Dustin got pinned. Vampiro isn't finished with his attack yet! Dustin Rhodes stands up...and walks into a boot to the gut from Vampiro. Nail In The Coffin!!! Dustin Rhodes has been put down on the canvas! Vampiro shakes his head and raises three fingers instead. Dustin gets picked up...and hit with another Nail In The Coffin! Dustin Rhodes is spread-eagled on the canvas. Vampiro again raises three fingers. Referees hit the ring, but are too scared to get too close. They can't stop this carnage...Nail In The Coffin, the third one in a row! Vampiro eventually leaves the ring, as medics come to attend to Dustin, who isn't moving.

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: 77%

The Order of Evil are all backstage in their locker room, hanging out. They all high-five Vampiro after his successful attack on Dustin Rhodes.

Rating: 68%

Sting vs Keiji Mutoh.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Sting ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Mutoh gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Sting hits a right hand. Covers for a quick two count. Sting with a spinning neckbreaker on Mutoh. Covers for a quick two count. Sting drops an elbow...but Keiji Mutoh moves out of the way. Keiji Mutoh kicks the leg, knocks Sting down, and goes to work on it. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lightning kick by Mutoh on Sting. Sting fights out of a grapple. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Sting connects and Keiji Mutoh is down! Raven just slid into the ring out of nowhere! Raven has a chair, and drops Sting and Mutoh with devastating blows, causing the referee to call for the bell. This match has been ruled a no contest! Raven has a chair. Sting turns and takes a brutal shot to the head. Mutoh is next to take a hard shot. Raven has demolished everyone!

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: 75%

Overall Show Rating: 74%

Attendance: 5,049

TV Rating: 1.06

March 6, 2004

WCW ANNOUNCES NEW SHOW/TITLE

World Championship Wrestling and the Empire Sports Network have reaced terms to start airing a new show, WCW Worldwide, on Saturday nights. As such, WCW has commissioned a new title, the World Television title, and expects to use this title as the focal point of Worldwide.

March 8, 2004

WCW Worldwide

Oct. 2nd

Ted DiBiase is backstage, holding the WCW World Television belt. He announces that he is reinstating the title.

Rating: 71%

Sonjay Dutt vs Austin Lee.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Lee walks into a high dropkick from Sonjay Dutt, almost losing several teeth in the process. Sonjay Dutt connects with a back heel kick on Lee and gets back up quickly. Flying elbow from Sonjay Dutt connects. Sonjay Dutt hits a rolling kick on Lee. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Lee powers out of a headlock. Austin Lee hits a rolling kick on Dutt. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Lee crushes Dutt with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Dutt counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! SUPER frankensteiner on Lee, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Sonjay Dutt and Lee is out! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Sonjay Dutt misses a clothesline. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Dutt goes down. Dutt pushes out of a Austin Lee hold. Dutt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Sonjay Dutt has Austin Lee down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Off the top - Bombay Splash, forget about it. 1....2...3!

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

Rating: 59%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Colt Cabana vs Chance Beckett.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Hard back suplex on Classic. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Beckett crushes Classic with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Colt Cabana comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Standing leg lariat by Colt Cabana on Beckett. A Gut buster connects on Beckett and hits hard. Hooks the leg for a two count. DDT from the top rope by Colt Cabana. That looked KILLER. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Colt Cabana hits a rolling kick on Beckett. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Beckett counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Flying reverse elbow by Chance Beckett. Covers for a quick two count. DDT from the top rope by Chance Beckett. That looked KILLER. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Beckett uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Classic walks into a high dropkick from Chance Beckett, almost losing several teeth in the process. Classic pushes out of a Chance Beckett hold. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Classic. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Colt Cabana. Chance Beckett is in trouble. Colt 45!!! 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: 66%

Chris Kanyon is in the ring with a microphone. He gives out an open challenge, which is answered when J.R. Ryder comes out from the back and hits the ring. Kanyon backs off, but ends up getting hammered with punches and sent from the ring. He leaves the ringside area as J.R. Ryder backs up the face turn by playing to the crowd.

Rating: 68%

Nova vs Syxx-Pac.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Hard back suplex on Syxx-Pac. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Nova crushes Syxx-Pac with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Syxx-Pac backdrops Nova out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Syxx-Pac. Spinning back kick from Syxx-Pac. 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. Back heel kick off the second rope, Nova goes down. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Syxx-Pac hits a dropkick on Nova and gets right back up. Nova pushes out of a Syxx-Pac hold. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Nova. Pin, but Syxx-Pac is out just before the three count. Hard back suplex on Syxx-Pac. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. STIFF high kick on Syxx-Pac by Nova. Syxx-Pac is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Nova takes a flying neckbreaker from Syxx-Pac. Power drive elbow by Syxx-Pac. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Syxx-Pac grapples with Nova, and positions himself so that the referee can't see...and hits a low blow! He rolls up the stunned Nova: 1....2....3!! What a cheap shot!

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: 84%

The SAT vs Lords Of The Ring.

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

The Match: Joel Maximo strikes Conway. Spin kick by Joel Maximo to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Jose Maximo. The SAT whip Conway into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Implant DDT by Jose Maximo! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Jose charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Jose walks into a jaw breaker. There's a two count on the pin. Conway tags out to Nick Dinsmore. Tiger bomb by Nick Dinsmore, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Pin, but Jose is out just before the three count. Big dropkick by Nick Dinsmore, who got a ton of air on the move. Jose blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Second rope flying axe handle, Dinsmore goes down. One day, Jose might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Jose tags out to Joel Maximo. Joel hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Tag to Rob Conway. Flying elbow from Joel Maximo connects. Rob Conway sets up Joel as the partner goes to ringside and gets a steel chair. Nick Dinsmorecomes in and swings, but Joel Maximo ducks and Rob Conway gets blasted in the face with the chair instead! Rob Conway can barely stand. Here it comes - Maximizer. 1....2...3, it's finished. Dinsmore and Conway remain in the ring, arguing. Rob Conway looks really angry. Nick Dinsmore pushes Conway away and walks off, looking furious.

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

Rating: 73%

The Messiah is backstage. He was laying a verbal Smackdown on Tom Carter.

Rating: 77%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

The Messiah vs Tom Carter.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Back suplex on Carter. Messiah scoops and slams Tom Carter. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? BIG clothesline on Carter. Running knee lift from The Messiah. Carter powers out of a headlock. Flying elbow from Tom Carter connects. Super kick by Tom Carter. Covers for a quick two count. Messiah counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Big piledriver on Carter. Hooks the leg for a two count. Spear! Carter is down! Pin, but Carter is out just before the three count. Carter reverses a The Messiah hammerlock. Messiah walks into a high dropkick from Tom Carter, almost losing several teeth in the process. Carter charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Big dropkick by The Messiah, who got a ton of air on the move. Tom Carter can barely stand. Here it comes - The Godsmack. 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: 70%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

AJ Styles vs Jerry Lynn vs Frank Shamrock.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. This is a continuation of the Lynn vs Styles feud. This match is for the WCW United States title. AJ Styles has been WCW United States champion since 29 August 2004.

The Match: Jerry Lynn connects with a back heel kick on Styles and gets back up quickly. Lynn just WAFFLES Frank with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Jerry Lynn misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Spin kick by AJ Styles to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Styles takes a quick lariat. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Flying elbow from Jerry Lynn connects. Frank counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Styles \ Frank whip Lynn into the corner. AJ Styles whips Frank Shamrock in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Slingshot senton by Styles, crushing the chest cavity of Lynn. Frank Shamrock snap suplexes Styles. Styles powers out of a headlock. AJ Styles hits a rolling kick on Lynn. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Jerry Lynn hooks up a suplex, but Styles flips out and lands on his feet, and quickly grabs the tights to score with a school boy pin! 1...2..3! The referee somehow missed the blatant cheating!

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

Rating: 83%

Overall Show Rating: 73%

Attendance: 5,034

TV Rating: 0.93

March 9, 2004

WCW Nitro

October 6th

Billy Fives vs Chris Stylez.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Chris Stylez connects with a back heel kick on Fives and gets back up quickly. Standing leg lariat by Chris Stylez on Fives. Implant DDT by Chris Stylez! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Spin kick by Chris Stylez to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Billy Fives pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Flying elbow from Billy Fives connects. Stylez takes a NICE hurrancarana from Billy Fives. There's a two count on the pin. Fives charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Stylez crushes Fives with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Vicious kick to the teeth from Chris Stylez. Pin, but Fives is out just before the three count. Billy Fives pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Billy Fives strikes Stylez. Stylez backdrops Billy Fives out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Chris Stylez. Spin kick by Chris Stylez to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Billy Fives can barely stand. Here it comes - Hangman's Neckbreaker. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 61%

A video is played, hyping the Raven vs Keiji Mutoh feud.

Rating: 75%

The Shane Twins vs Thunder and Lightning.

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

The Match: Todd Shane strikes Lightning. Lightning takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. There's a two count on the pin. Lightning pushes out of a Todd Shane hold. A weak headbutt on Todd Shane by Lightning causes nothing but pain for both. Powerslam from Lightning on Todd Shane. Lightning tags out to Thunder. BIG clothesline on Todd Shane. Thunder walks into a drop toe hold. Tag between Todd Shane and Mike Shane. The Shane Twins whip Thunder into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Mike Shane slams Thunder down. Thunder is sure in trouble now. Hooks the leg for a two count. Powerslam from Mike Shane on Thunder. Mike Shane tags out to Todd Shane. Side suplex from Todd Shane. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Thunder comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Tag to Lightning. Big kick from Lightning staggers Todd Shane but that's about it. Todd Shane is in trouble. Chokeslam! 1....2....3.

My Opinion: I'll give a 3/4 star rating, but only if you promise to improve as a booker.

Rating: 59%

We see Raven arriving backstage.

Rating: 92%

Doug Williams vs Frank Shamrock.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Back suplex on Frank. Doug Williams gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Doug. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Doug. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. BIG clothesline on Frank. Frank Shamrock powers out of a Doug Williams headlock. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Frank. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Tiger bomb by Frank Shamrock, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Hooks the leg for a two count. Doug backdrops Frank Shamrock out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Doug Williams. Vicious back suplex! Frank Shamrock got nailed big time! Covers for a quick two count. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Doug who held onto that one for ages. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Frank reverses a Doug Williams hammerlock. Doug Williams just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Frank. Frank Shamrock misses a clothesline. 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. Doug Williams moves in for the kill. Revolution DDT!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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

Rating: 78%

Diamond and Swinger vs Backseat Boyz.

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

The Match: Spin kick by Johnny Kashmere to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Kashmere crushes Diamond with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Johnny Kashmere and Trent Acid. Backseat Boyz hook up Diamond, then hit a double suplex. Hard back suplex on Diamond. 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. Trent Acid connects with a back heel kick on Diamond and gets back up quickly. Diamond reverses a waistlock. Diamond hits a great swinging DDT on Trent Acid. Diamond then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Tag to Johnny Swinger. Hard back suplex on Acid. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Acid is down! Johnny Swinger misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Tag between Trent Acid and Johnny Kashmere. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Swinger is down! Diamond Dust from Johnny Kashmere and Swinger is out! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Kashmere hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Swinger flips out of a Johnny Kashmere bodyslam attempt. Lightning kick by Swinger on Kashmere. Johnny Kashmere slugs Johnny Swinger, sending him down into the corner. While Kashmere fires up the crowd, Swinger is removing the turnbuckle pad! Johnny Kashmere comes over...but Swinger grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Johnny Kashmere face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Johnny Swinger rolls up the stunned Johnny Kashmere, and even puts his feet on the second rope to add insult to injury! 1....2...3! What a display of cheating from Johnny Swinger. Maximum Overdrive come running down the aisle and into the ring! Swinger turns...and gets floored by a clothesline. Diamond walks into a vicious boot to the face. Maximum Overdrive set him up, and nail the Maximum Impact! Swinger is grabbed...and he gets hit with the Maximum Impact as well! Maximum Overdrive have done a number on them!

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

Rating: 77%

CORNETTE’S COMMENTARY

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

Rating: 66%

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

Rating: 67%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

Ken Shamrock vs AJ Styles.

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

The Match: Styles gets caught with a short powerbomb from Shamrock. Doctor Bomb connects and Styles landed hard. Hooks the leg for a two count. Styles counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. AJ Styles kicks the leg, knocks Shamrock down, and goes to work on it. Second rope flying axe handle, Shamrock goes down. One day, Styles might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Covers for a quick two count. Shamrock walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one of those though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Implant DDT by AJ Styles! I will always and forever mark out for that move. AJ Styles misses a clothesline. Vicious back suplex! AJ Styles got nailed big time! Hooks the leg for a two count. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Shamrock who held onto that one for ages. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Ken Shamrock snap suplexes Styles HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Shamrock is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! AJ Styles just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Shamrock. AJ Styles is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Spin kick by AJ Styles to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Back heel kick off the second rope, Shamrock goes down. Vader comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Ken Shamrock turns around. Vader spins Shamrock around. Vader hits the Vader Bomb! Vader leaves the ring, the damage done! Cover gets three for AJ Styles, Shamrock got pinned. Vader obviously hasn't finished his attack yet! Ken Shamrock stands up. Vader spins Shamrock around. Vader hits the Vader Bomb! Vader eventually leaves, having caused enough damage.

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

Rating: 84%

We see Raven leaving the building.

Rating: 86%

Keiji Mutoh vs Sting.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Sting by Keiji Mutoh. Keiji Mutoh strikes Sting. Spin kick by Keiji Mutoh to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Implant DDT by Keiji Mutoh! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Mutoh walks into a drop toe hold. Keiji Mutoh charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Big piledriver on Mutoh. Covers for a quick two count. Keiji Mutoh comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Flying reverse elbow by Keiji Mutoh. Hooks the leg for a two count. Sting walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Mutoh drops an elbow...but Sting moves out of the way. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Sting ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Mutoh reverses a Sting hammerlock. Implant DDT by Keiji Mutoh! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Sting is in trouble. Shining Wizard!!! That shook the ring. Raven quickly comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Keiji Mutoh turns around. Raven spins Mutoh around. Raven hits the Evenflow DDT! The referee calls for the DQ because of the interference of Raven! Raven pushes the referee aside, then continues to assault Mutoh! Right hands rain down on Keiji Mutoh, pounding him into the canvas. Satisfied with his work, Raven turns and leaves the ring, the damage done.

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: 74%

Overall Show Rating: 74%

Attendance: 5,017

TV Rating: 0.95

March 13, 2004

WCW Worldwide

October 9th

Billy Fives vs B-Boy.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Spinning back kick from B-Boy. Fives flips out of a B-Boy bodyslam attempt. B-Boy walks into a high dropkick from Billy Fives, almost losing several teeth in the process. B-Boy reverses an irish whip...and Billy Fives runs into the referee! Tiger suplex on B-Boy. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! B-Boy reverses a Billy Fives hammerlock. Fives takes a flying neckbreaker from B-Boy. Lightning kick by B-Boy on Fives. Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Fives goes down. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Billy Fives comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. B-Boy takes a NICE hurrancarana from Billy Fives. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! B-Boy flips out of a Billy Fives bodyslam attempt. Billy Fives can barely stand. Cross Special Brainbuster!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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: 69%

J.R. Ryder is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Chris Kanyon. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Rating: 69%

The SAT vs Thunder and Lightning.

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

The Match: Jose Maximo takes a right hand to the temple from Lightning. Weak bodyslam by Lightning. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Lightning and Thunder. Thunder and Lightning hook up Jose, then hit a double suplex. Bodyslam by Thunder. Hooks the leg for a two count. Thunder hits some punches. How generic. Jose Maximo once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. DDT from the top rope by Jose Maximo. That looked KILLER. Tag to Joel Maximo. 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. Joel crushes Thunder with a running senton. Thunder backdrops Joel Maximo out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Thunder. Tag between Thunder and Lightning. Lightning hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Lightning DDTs Joel Maximo. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Lightning hits a right hand on Joel Maximo and follows it up with a couple more. Joel Maximo is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Joel crushes Lightning with a huge legdrop. The SAT have Lightning to themselves. Spanish Fly! 1....2....3! It's over. The SAT go into the crowd, where they celebrate their win.

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

Rating: 68%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Doug Williams vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Doug drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Conway. Conway counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Rob Conway gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Conway. Conway whips Doug into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Rob Conway. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Doug counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Flying shoulder tackle by Doug sends Conway CRASHING to the mat. Vicious back suplex! Rob Conway got nailed big time! Covers for a quick two count. Belly to belly off the top rope! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Doug Williams gets taken down out of nowhere! Back heel kick from Conway on Doug. Pin, but Doug is out just before the three count. Doug Williams reverses a hip toss. Doug Williams moves in for the kill. Chaos Theory!!! 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: 66%

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

Rating: 63%

Tom Carter vs Nick Dinsmore.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, Dinsmore goes down. One day, Carter might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Flying reverse elbow by Tom Carter. Covers for a quick two count. Dinsmore backdrops Tom Carter out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Nick Dinsmore. Back suplex on Carter. Nick Dinsmore snap suplexes Carter HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Dinsmore is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Hooks the leg for a two count. Nick Dinsmore brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Carter in the ring! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Stun Gun from Nick Dinsmore! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Nick Dinsmore misses a clothesline. Flying reverse elbow by Tom Carter. Covers for a quick two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Tom Carter, Dinsmore got planted! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. 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. Tom Carter connects with a back heel kick on Dinsmore and gets back up quickly. Dinsmore powers out of a headlock. Nick Dinsmore snap suplexes Carter HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Dinsmore is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Nick Dinsmore brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Carter in the ring! Nick Dinsmore has Tom Carter down on the canvas. Crossface!!! Tom Carter taps out!

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

Rating: 63%

Maximum Overdrive are walking backstage when they are spotted by Diamond and Swinger. They attack, and after a short brawl, Maximum Overdrive have been left down on the floor, hurt.

Rating: 62%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Chris Kanyon vs J.R. Ryder.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Chris Kanyon hits some punches. How generic. Chris Kanyon connects with rights and lefts and J.R. Ryder is down! Kanyon slams J.R. Ryder down and motions to the crowd. Chris Kanyon with a spinning neckbreaker on Ryder. Ryder blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Ryder hits a dropkick on Chris Kanyon and gets right back up. Lightning kick by Ryder on Kanyon. Hooks the leg for a two count. Ryder goes for a splash but Kanyon puts the knees up. Spinebuster by Chris Kanyon. Covers for a quick two count. High Angle DDT by Chris Kanyon just SPIKES J.R. Ryder down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! J.R. Ryder fights out of a grapple. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Kanyon goes down. J.R. Ryder gets taken down out of nowhere! Running knee lift from Chris Kanyon. Chris Kanyon moves in for the kill. Flatliner! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 71%

Dustin Rhodes and Paul London vs Vampiro and Kid Kash.

Match Background: Dustin and Vampiro have been feuding for quite some time now. This is a continuation of the Kash vs London feud. Kid Kash is the reigning WCW Cruiserweight champion, and has been since 20 July 2004.

The Match: Dustin walks into a high dropkick from Vampiro, almost losing several teeth in the process. 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. Vampiro tags out to Kid Kash. Vampiro \ Kash whip Dustin into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Kid Kash hits a rolling kick on Dustin. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Dustin Rhodes pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Dustin Rhodes hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Paul London. SUPER frankensteiner on Kash, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Paul London hits a rolling kick on Kash. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Kid Kash pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Kash uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Kash tags out to Vampiro. Standing leg lariat by Vampiro on London. Tag to Dustin Rhodes. Vampiro hits a dropkick on Dustin Rhodes and gets right back up. Vampiro ducks a Dustin clothesline and does a quick roll up. Vampiro has a handful of tights! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! Vampiro \ Kash rush forward to attack! Dustin \ London get caught by surprise and brutally beaten down to the canvas.

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: 81%

Overall Show Rating: 69%

Attendance: 5,047

TV Rating: 0.89

March 15, 2004

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March 16, 2004

WCW Nitro

October 13th

Sonjay Dutt vs Chris Stylez.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, Stylez goes down. One day, Dutt might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Stylez is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Stylez blocks a kick from Sonjay Dutt. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Dutt goes down. Flying elbow from Chris Stylez connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Dutt. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. 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~! Dutt counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Stylez takes a NICE hurrancarana from Sonjay Dutt. There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Stylez. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Second rope flying axe handle, Stylez goes down. One day, Dutt might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. STIFF high kick on Stylez by Sonjay Dutt. Stylez blocks a punch. Dutt takes a flying neckbreaker from Chris Stylez. Power drive elbow by Chris Stylez. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Dutt scores with a forearm, sending Stylez down into the corner. The referee pulls Sonjay Dutt away to get the break. Wait! Stylez has pulled something out of his tights. Sonjay Dutt walks over...and gets floored by a punch! 1....2....3! The referee never saw the brass knuckles!

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

Rating: 66%

Keiji Mutoh is walking backstage when he is spotted by Raven, who attacks. They brawl around the arena for a while, until Raven gets a clear upper hand and sends Mutoh into retreat.

Rating: 72%

The SAT vs Lords Of The Ring.

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

The Match: Dinsmore drives a thrust kick into the chest of Joel. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Joel hits hard. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Rob Conway. Lords Of The Ring whip Joel into the corner. Rob Conway whips Nick Dinsmore in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Rob Conway arm drags Joel over and locks on an armbar. Hooks the leg for a two count. Big forearm by Rob Conway makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Joel kicks Rob Conway in the gut to reverse the momentum. Tiger suplex on Conway. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Joel tags out to Jose Maximo. Jose hits a dropkick on Rob Conway and gets right back up. Flying cross body off the top rope! Conway reverses a waistlock. Tag to Nick Dinsmore. Vicious back suplex! Jose Maximo got nailed big time! Nick Dinsmore brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Jose in the ring! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Big forearm by Nick Dinsmore makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Dinsmore walks into a drop toe hold. Flying reverse elbow by Jose Maximo. Dinsmore grabs Jose Maximo for Rob Conway, who swings... but Jose ducks, and ends up nailing Dinsmore instead! Jose Maximo moves in for the kill. Maximizer! 1....2....3. Rob Conway looks angry. Nick Dinsmore seems to have injured his knee, and is holding onto the ropes for support. Conway walks over, then brutally kicks the leg of Dinsmore out from under...er...his leg. Looks like this partnership is over!

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

CORNETTE’S COMMENTARY

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

Rating: 68%

Doug Williams vs Syxx-Pac.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Doug Williams snap suplexes Syxx-Pac. Syxx-Pac blocks a kick from Doug Williams. STIFF high kick on Doug by Syxx-Pac. Doug Williams charges, Syxx-Pac moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Diamond Dust from Syxx-Pac and Doug is out! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Doug powers out of a headlock. Syxx-Pac charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Doctor Bomb connects and Syxx-Pac landed hard. Covers for a quick two count. Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Doug Williams. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Syxx-Pac fights out of a grapple. Lightning kick by Syxx-Pac on Doug. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Doug Williams comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Doug Williams moves in for the kill. Chaos Theory! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 76%

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

Rating: 78%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCh

Kid Kash vs Paul London.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Kash vs London feud. This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. Kid Kash has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 20 July 2004.

The Match: Kid Kash strikes London. London reverses a waistlock. Paul London strikes Kash. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Tor-NADO DDT from Paul London, Kash got planted! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Kid Kash comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Kash uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Super kick by Kid Kash. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Kid Kash and London is out! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Paul London elbows Kid Kash in the face to break a hammerlock. Flying cross body off the top rope! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Kash flips out of a Paul London bodyslam attempt. Paul London slugs Kid Kash, sending him down into the corner. While London fires up the crowd, Kash is removing the turnbuckle pad! Paul London comes over...but Kash grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Paul London face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Kid Kash rolls up the stunned Paul London, and even puts his feet on the second rope to add insult to injury! 1....2...3! What a display of cheating from Kid Kash. Kid Kash 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 London to get some payback.

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: 90%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: Maximum Overdrive and Diamond and Swinger have been feuding recently. Neither team holds an in-ring victory since the feud started. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Maximum Overdrive have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 15 September 2004.

The Match: Double arm suplex by Simon Diamond connects as Wrath hits hard. Wrath gets caught with a short powerbomb from Diamond. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Johnny Swinger. Diamond and Swinger whip Wrath into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Covers for a quick two count. Wrath takes a flying neckbreaker from Johnny Swinger. Wrath reverses a waistlock. Spinebuster by Wrath. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Wrath and Animal. Full nelson slam on Swinger. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Animal with a spinning neckbreaker on Swinger. Swinger reverses a waistlock. Hard back suplex on Animal. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Tag to Simon Diamond. Animal gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Diamond! Animal tags out to Wrath. Diamond drives a thrust kick into the chest of Wrath. Wrath falls through the ropes after a hard shot from Diamond. He seemed to hit his head on the apron on the way down. The referee reaches a ten count, and this one is over. Diamond and Swinger rush forward to attack! Maximum Overdrive get caught by surprise and brutally beaten down to 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: 76%

A video is played, hyping AJ Styles.

Rating: 69%

Keiji Mutoh vs Vader.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Vader walks into a high dropkick from Keiji Mutoh, almost losing several teeth in the process. Standing leg lariat by Keiji Mutoh on Vader. Second rope flying axe handle, Vader goes down. One day, Mutoh might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Flying elbow from Keiji Mutoh connects. Vader blocks a punch. Fallaway slam by Vader puts down Keiji Mutoh. Vader hits a piledriver on Keiji Mutoh. That used to end matches, you know. Covers for a quick two count. Mutoh blocks a kick from Vader. Lightning kick by Mutoh on Vader. Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Vader goes down. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Vader is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Vader ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Keiji Mutoh 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. Vader is in trouble. Shining Wizard! Raven quickly comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Keiji Mutoh turns around. Raven spins Mutoh around. Raven hits the Evenflow DDT! The referee calls for the DQ because of the interference of Raven! Raven has a chair. Keiji Mutoh 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. Raven sets the chair up, then picks up Keiji Mutoh. He gets whipped into the ropes...and then drop toe holded, sending him face first into the chair! Raven has left Mutoh down and bloodied in the ring after a brutal assault!

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

Rating: 73%

Overall Rating: 74%

Attendance: 5,005

TV Rating: 1.03

March 16, 2004

WCW Worldwide

October 16th

Tom Carter vs Austin Lee.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Carter just WAFFLES Lee with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Tom Carter connects with a back heel kick on Lee and gets back up quickly. Tom Carter hits a rolling kick on Lee. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Lee takes a flying neckbreaker from Tom Carter. Lee counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Implant DDT by Austin Lee! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Lee crushes Carter with a huge legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Lee drops an elbow...but Tom Carter moves out of the way. Flying reverse elbow by Tom Carter. Hooks the leg for a two count. Lee walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Lee kicks Tom Carter in the gut to reverse the momentum. STIFF high kick on Carter by Austin Lee. Carter pushes out of a Austin Lee hold. Implant DDT by Tom Carter! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Tom Carter has Austin Lee down on the canvas. Stretch Plum!!! Austin Lee taps out!

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

Rating: 70%

Rob Conway is backstage. He talked trash about Nick Dinsmore. Good build up.

Rating: 66%

Thunder and Lightning are in the ring. The Shane Twins come out onto the sound stage, and issue a challenge for a match tonight. Thunder and Lightning accept, and the two teams trade insults for a while before leaving.

Rating: 44%

The Shane Twins vs Thunder and Lightning.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. Thunder and Lightning are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Big kick from Todd Shane staggers Thunder but that's about it. Mike Shane turns Lightning inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. The Shane Twins whip Thunder into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Todd Shane scoop slams Lightning onto and through a table. Thunder counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Lightning strikes Todd Shane with a hard blow. Lightning rams Todd Shane into a table. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Mike Shane! Uninspired brawling from Lightning. Todd Shane can barely stand. Here it comes - Chokeslam. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 59%

Nick Dinsmore vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Vertical suplex by Rob Conway. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Dinsmore hits hard. Hooks the leg for a two count. Nick Dinsmore powers out of a Rob Conway headlock. Conway takes a back suplex. Conway gets caught with a short powerbomb from Dinsmore. There's a two count on the pin. Nick Dinsmore brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Conway in the ring! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Dinsmore. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Conway blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Doctor Bomb connects and Dinsmore landed hard. There's a two count on the pin. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Conway who held onto that one for ages. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Stun Gun from Rob Conway! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Double arm suplex by Rob Conway connects as Dinsmore hits hard. Conway goes for a splash but Dinsmore puts the knees up. Stun Gun from Nick Dinsmore! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Nick Dinsmore. Nick Dinsmore has Rob Conway down on the canvas. Rob Conway gets locked in the Crossface! Submission victory! Nick Dinsmore remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

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%

A video is played, hyping the upcoming Classic \ Doug vs Kanyon \ Messiah match.

Rating: 58%

Nova vs Glenn Gilberti.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Flying elbow from Nova connects. Flying reverse elbow by Nova. Covers for a quick two count. Glenn Gilberti pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Nova takes a back suplex. Nova gets caught with a short powerbomb from Gilberti. Covers for a quick two count. Gilberti hits a great swinging DDT on Nova. Gilberti then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Glenn Gilberti snap suplexes Nova HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Gilberti is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Nova ducks a wild right hand. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Gilberti. 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. Second rope flying axe handle, Gilberti goes down. One day, Nova might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Spinning back kick from Nova. Glenn Gilberti is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. A Gut buster connects on Nova and hits hard. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Glenn Gilberti, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Nova gets knocked to the ground by Gilberti. Village People Elbow!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over.

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: 80%

Colt Cabana and Doug Williams vs Chris Kanyon and The Messiah.

Match Background: The competitors in this match are all semi-finalists in the tournament to crown a new World Television Champion.

The Match: Doug takes a headbutt from Chris Kanyon. Bodyslam by Kanyon. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to The Messiah. Kanyon \ Messiah whip Doug into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. There's a two count on the pin. Doug Williams charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. The Messiah gets taken down out of nowhere! Doctor Bomb connects and Messiah landed hard. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Colt Cabana. Doctor Bomb connects and Messiah landed hard. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Classic hits a dropkick on The Messiah and gets right back up. Classic walks into a drop toe hold. BAAACK Body drop by Classic gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Messiah tags out to Chris Kanyon. Classic is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Tag between Colt Cabana and Doug Williams. Doug Williams charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Chris Kanyon grapples with Doug Williams, and positions himself so that the referee can't see...and hits a low blow! He rolls up the stunned Doug Williams: 1....2....3!! What a cheap shot! Kanyon \ Messiah remain in the ring, celebrating their victory.

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

Rating: 73%

Overall Show Rating: 65%

Attendance: 5,019

TV Rating: 0.94

March 17, 2004

WCW Nitro

October 20th

Dustin Rhodes and Doug Williams vs Vampiro and Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: Dustin and Vampiro have been feuding for quite some time now.

The Match: Running clothesline from Dustin Rhodes was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Big clothesline from Dustin. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Dustin Rhodes and Doug Williams. Doug Williams scoops up Kanyon. Dustin bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. A Gut buster connects on Kanyon and hits hard. There's a two count on the pin. Kanyon takes a headbutt from Doug Williams. Kanyon counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Chris Kanyon scores with a standing spinebuster. Tag to Vampiro. Flying elbow from Vampiro connects. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Doug is down! Doug counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Tag to Dustin Rhodes. Dustin hits a piledriver on Vampiro. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Side suplex from Dustin. Pin, but Vampiro is out just before the three count. Vampiro hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Vampiro reverses a hip toss. Flying cross body off the top rope! Dustin Rhodes slams Vampiro, who rolls onto his stomach. What is Vampiro doing? Dustin Rhodes picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Vampiro up...but then falls backward, getting crushed by his opponent in the process! Vampiro is on top! 1....2....3! Looking at the replay, it appears that Vampiro had taken a chain out of his tights and wrapped it around his fist! Dustin Rhodes must have been punched with that chain while in mid-powerbomb! What a cheap shot! Vampiro \ Kanyon signal to each other...and they attack Dustin \ Doug! After an swift brawl, Dustin and Doug are left down in the ring.

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

Rating: 74%

Raven is backstage. I've got a feeling this one is going to be good. He got on THE STICK~! and talked trash about Keiji Mutoh, continuing their feud. To the death, I say!

Rating: 88%

Billy Fives vs Syxx-Pac.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Syxx-Pac on Fives. Fives takes a flying neckbreaker from Syxx-Pac. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Fives is down! Power drive elbow by Syxx-Pac. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Syxx-Pac moves in for the kill. Bronco Buster! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 76%

Paul London is in the ring, and has set up a ladder as part of his demonstration of what he is going to do in his upcoming ladder match. Kid Kash comes out of the crowd and attacks, and uses the ladder to brutally beat Paul London down.

Rating: 78%

Sabu vs Sean O'Haire.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Sabu by O'Haire. Remember when that was a legit finish? Spear by Sean O'Haire. There's a two count on the pin. Sabu blocks a punch. Sabu hits some punches. How generic. BAAACK Body drop by O'Haire gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Covers for a quick two count. Sabu scores with a big spinebuster. Pin, but O'Haire is out just before the three count. Bodyslam by Sabu. Sabu gets taken down out of nowhere! Full nelson slam on Sabu. Hooks the leg for a two count. Sean O'Haire scores with a big spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Flying shoulder tackle by O'Haire sends Sabu CRASHING to the mat. Sean O'Haire hits some punches. How generic. Sabu fights out of a grapple. Implant DDT by Sabu! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Sabu scores with a big spinebuster. Sabu floors Sean O'Haire...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, Moonsault! 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: 72%

AJ Styles, Johnny Swinger, and Simon Diamond vs Jerry Lynn, Animal, and Wrath.

Match Background: Maximum Overdrive and Diamond and Swinger have been feuding recently. Diamond and Swinger hold the edge, as they have yet to be beaten in the ring by Maximum Overdrive during the feud. This is a continuation of the Lynn vs Styles feud. AJ Styles is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 29 August 2004. Maximum Overdrive are the reigning WCW World Tag Team champions, and have been since 15 September 2004.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Lynn by AJ Styles. Implant DDT by AJ Styles! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Styles tags out to Simon Diamond. Lynn gets caught with a short powerbomb from Diamond. Massive back suplex! Jerry Lynn got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger. Simon Diamond scoops up Lynn. Swinger bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Lynn takes a flying neckbreaker from Johnny Swinger. Lynn reverses a waistlock. Lynn uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Lynn tags out to Animal. BAAACK Body drop by Swinger gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Spear! Swinger is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Animal slams Johnny Swinger down and motions to the crowd. Animal tags out to Wrath. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Wrath ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Fallaway slam by Wrath puts down Johnny Swinger. Swinger counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Swinger tags out to AJ Styles. Wrath takes a flying neckbreaker from AJ Styles. Tag to Jerry Lynn. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Styles goes down. AJ Styles reverses a hip toss. Jerry Lynn slams Styles, who rolls onto his stomach. What is AJ Styles doing? Jerry Lynn picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Styles up...but then falls backward, getting crushed by his opponent in the process! AJ Styles is on top! 1....2....3! Looking at the replay, it appears that Styles had taken a chain out of his tights and wrapped it around his fist! Jerry Lynn must have been punched with that chain while in mid-powerbomb! What a cheap shot!

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

Rating: 75%

Kid Kash is in the ring. Paul London comes out, and challenges him to a match at Halloween Havoc. The challenge is accepted.

Rating: 67%

La Parka vs Kevin Nash.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Flying elbow from La Parka connects. Parka crushes Nash with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Nash flips out of a La Parka bodyslam attempt. Parka is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Fallaway slam by Kevin Nash puts down La Parka. Covers for a quick two count. Powerbomb on Parka. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Kevin Nash with a spinning neckbreaker on Parka. Parka reverses a waistlock. Nash takes a NICE hurrancarana from La Parka. Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from La Parka. Nicely done. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Second rope flying axe handle, Nash goes down. One day, Parka might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Standing leg lariat by La Parka on Nash. Nash flips out of a La Parka bodyslam attempt. Bodyslam by Nash. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Parka! La Parka can barely stand. Here it comes - Jacknife Powerbomb. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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: 77%

Sting vs Tank Abbott.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Bodyslam by Tank. Tank hits a piledriver on Sting. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tank Abbott misses a clothesline. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Sting ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Flying shoulder tackle by Sting sends Tank CRASHING to the mat. Covers for a quick two count. High Angle DDT by Sting just SPIKES Tank Abbott down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Sting with a spinning neckbreaker on Tank. Sting goes for a splash but Tank puts the knees up. Spinebuster by Tank Abbott. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tank Abbott scores with a standing spinebuster. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tank slams Sting down and motions to the crowd. Sting is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Sting kicks Tank Abbott in the gut to reverse the momentum. Sting slams Tank Abbott down and motions to the crowd. Sting scores with a standing spinebuster. Sting has Tank Abbott down on the canvas. Scorpion Deathlock!!! Tank Abbott taps out!

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: 82%

Ken Shamrock is in the ring. Vader comes out, and attacks. Vader gets the upper hand. Vader floors Ken Shamrock. Ankle Lock!!! Ken Shamrock goes limp! Vader stole the finisher of Ken Shamrock and used it on him!

Rating: 79%

WCW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Raven vs Nick Dinsmore.

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

The Match: Raven hits a piledriver on Nick Dinsmore. That used to end matches, you know. Nick Dinsmore is in trouble. Evenflow DDT!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Keiji Mutoh comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Keiji Mutoh spins Raven around. Keiji Mutoh hits the Shining Wizard! Raven has been left down on the canvas.

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: 75%

Overall Show Rating: 76%

Attendance: 5,005

TV Rating: 1.03

March 17, 2004

WCW Worldwide

October 23rd

Sonjay Dutt vs Jimmy Yang.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dutt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Super kick by Sonjay Dutt. There's a two count on the pin. Jimmy Yang avoids a Sonjay Dutt avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Yang just WAFFLES Dutt with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Dutt takes a flying neckbreaker from Jimmy Yang. Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Dutt. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Hard back suplex on Dutt. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Sonjay Dutt once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Dutt crushes Yang with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Yang walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Dutt uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Yang walks into a high dropkick from Sonjay Dutt, almost losing several teeth in the process. Yang blocks a kick from Sonjay Dutt. Yang uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Springboard dropkick from Jimmy Yang. Nicely done. Jimmy Yang has Sonjay Dutt down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Off the top - Yang Time, forget about it. 1....2...3!

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: 68%

A video is played, hyping the Kid Kash vs Paul London feud.

Rating: 65%

Backseat Boyz vs The Shane Twins.

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

The Match: Todd Shane takes a flying neckbreaker from Johnny Kashmere. Super kick by Johnny Kashmere. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Johnny Kashmere and Trent Acid. Trent Acid scoops up Todd Shane. Kashmere bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Acid 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. Acid just WAFFLES Todd Shane with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Todd Shane counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Todd Shane scores with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Tag to Mike Shane. Acid takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Big clothesline from Mike Shane. Acid reverses a Mike Shane hammerlock. Acid tags out to Johnny Kashmere. Flying cross body off the top rope! Power drive elbow by Johnny Kashmere. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pin, but Mike Shane is out just before the three count. Johnny Kashmere strikes Mike Shane. Mike Shane backdrops Johnny Kashmere out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Mike Shane. Powerslam from Mike Shane on Kashmere. Johnny Kashmere slugs Mike Shane, sending him down into the corner. While Kashmere fires up the crowd, Mike Shane is removing the turnbuckle pad! Johnny Kashmere comes over...but Mike Shane grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Johnny Kashmere face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! Mike Shane rolls up the stunned Johnny Kashmere, and even puts his feet on the second rope to add insult to injury! 1....2...3! What a display of cheating from Mike Shane. I don't think the fight has finished. Backseat Boyz and The Shane Twins have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view.

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

Rating: 70%

Diamond and Swinger are backstage. They just gave the mic to the wrong person tonight. They talked trash about Maximum Overdrive, continuing their feud. Now, THIS was a good, solid way of hyping it up.

Rating: 74%

WCW WORLD TELEVISION TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Colt Cabana vs Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Chris Kanyon hits some punches. How generic. Colt Cabana once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Standing leg lariat by Colt Cabana on Kanyon. Classic whips Kanyon into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Classic who held onto that one for ages. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Chris Kanyon once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Running knee lift from Chris Kanyon. Spear by Chris Kanyon. There's a two count on the pin. Spear! Classic is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Classic backdrops Chris Kanyon out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Colt Cabana. Super kick by Colt Cabana. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Kanyon counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Colt Cabana is in trouble. Flatliner! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 69%

Nick Dinsmore vs Frank Shamrock.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Big forearm by Nick Dinsmore makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Frank Shamrock pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Frank Shamrock snap suplexes Dinsmore. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Frank Shamrock, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Frank drops an elbow...but Nick Dinsmore moves out of the way. 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. Doctor Bomb connects and Frank landed hard. There's a two count on the pin. TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Frank! Pin, but Frank is out just before the three count. Dinsmore charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Frank Shamrock! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Nick Dinsmore fights out of a grapple. Alicia Webb has climbed up onto the apron! Dinsmore turns...and falls for the distraction! Frank Shamrock runs at Dinsmore from behind...but misses! Frank Shamrock collides with Alicia Webb! Frank Shamrock gets knocked to the ground by Dinsmore. Here it comes...Crossface! Frank Shamrock taps!

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: 79%

Jerry Lynn is in the ring. AJ Styles comes down carrying the WCW United States belt, and gets in the ring. After a few words, Styles uses the belt to deck Jerry Lynn! AJ Styles poses above him, the belt safely in his hands.

Rating: 71%

WCW WORLD TELEVISION TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH

Doug Williams vs The Messiah.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Double arm suplex by Doug Williams connects as Messiah hits hard. Messiah reverses a Doug Williams hammerlock. The Messiah hits some punches. How generic. The Messiah misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! The Messiah scores with a big spinebuster. Cover, but there's no one to count for The Messiah! Doug Williams is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Doug. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Tiger bomb by Doug Williams, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Hooks the leg for a two count. Doug Williams brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Messiah in the ring! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Messiah pushes out of a Doug Williams hold. Doug walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Pin, but Doug is out just before the three count. Doug blocks a kick from The Messiah. The Messiah is in trouble. Chaos Theory! 1....2....3. Chris Kanyon comes running down the aisle with a chair! Doug Williams is just leaving the ring...and Kanyon scores with a brutal chair shot! Doug Williams falls to the floor holding his head.

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

Rating: 78%

Overal Show Rating: 72%

Attendance: 5,024

TV Rating: 0.93

March 17, 2004

WCW Nitro

October 27th

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

Rating: 79%

Tom Carter vs Chris Stylez.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, Carter goes down. One day, Stylez might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Chris Stylez gets taken down out of nowhere! Stylez walks into a high dropkick from Tom Carter, almost losing several teeth in the process. Spin kick by Tom Carter to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. There's a two count on the pin. Tor-NADO DDT from Tom Carter, Stylez got planted! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Flying elbow from Tom Carter connects. Chris Stylez comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Power drive elbow by Chris Stylez. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Carter takes a flying neckbreaker from Chris Stylez. Chris Stylez strikes Carter. Tom Carter fights out of a grapple. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Tor-NADO DDT from Tom Carter, Stylez got planted! Chris Stylez gets knocked to the ground by Carter, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Moonsault! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 61%

James Mitchell is backstage with Vader. James Mitchell was on hype duty tonight, this time for a match between Vader and Ken Shamrock. I hope it's good...

Rating: 63%

The SAT vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

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

The Match: Sean O'Haire connects with rights and lefts and Jose Maximo is down! BIG clothesline on Jose. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Sean O'Haire just KILLS Jose Maximo! Tag between Jose Maximo and Joel Maximo. Joel Maximo connects with a back heel kick on O'Haire and gets back up quickly. Sean O'Haire powers out of a Joel Maximo headlock. Joel gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Tag between Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo. Palumbo and O'Haire hook up Joel, then hit a double suplex. Spinebuster by Chuck Palumbo. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Chuck tags out to Sean O'Haire. Joel Maximo can barely stand. The Prophecy!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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

Rating: 65%

J.R. Ryder vs Tank Abbott.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Tank Abbott hits some punches. How generic. Tank goes for a splash but Ryder puts the knees up. Ryder just WAFFLES Tank with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! J.R. Ryder misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Back heel kick off the second rope, Tank goes down. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Tank backdrops J.R. Ryder out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Tank Abbott. J.R. Ryder charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Ryder walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. There's a two count on the pin. Spear! Ryder is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! J.R. Ryder once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Tank is down! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Tank Abbott elbows J.R. Ryder in the face to break a hammerlock. J.R. Ryder can barely stand. Right Hook! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 59%

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

Rating: 100%

Jerry Lynn vs Glenn Gilberti.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Lynn takes a back suplex. Glenn Gilberti misses a clothesline. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Gilberti goes down. Lynn whips Gilberti into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Tor-NADO DDT from Jerry Lynn, Gilberti got planted! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Gilberti blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Vertical suplex by Glenn Gilberti. Massive back suplex! Jerry Lynn got snapped in half, but not literally because that would just end the match now wouldn't it. Covers for a quick two count. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Glenn Gilberti, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Jerry Lynn is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Gilberti takes a NICE hurrancarana from Jerry Lynn. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Gilberti ducks a wild right hand. AJ Styles comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Lynn turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Styles! AJ Styles has left Lynn in big trouble. Jerry Lynn is in trouble. Last Dance!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Glenn Gilberti shakes hands with AJ Styles, showing that their plan worked perfectly.

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: 72%

Diamond and Swinger are in the ring when Maximum Overdrive come out. They enter the ring and make a challenge for a match. Diamond and Swinger accept, and after a few traded insults, the two teams begin brawling. Referees eventually hit the ring and separate them, with neither team having gotten a clear advantage.

Rating: 58%

Sting vs La Parka vs AJ Styles.

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

The Match: Styles hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Sting slams AJ Styles. Sting walks into a drop toe hold. Sting takes a NICE hurrancarana from La Parka. Super kick by La Parka. Covers for a quick two count. High Angle DDT by Sting just SPIKES La Parka down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! La Parka powers out of a Sting headlock. Lightning kick by Parka on Sting. Vicious chokeslam byAJ Styles! I'd compare it to Akira Taue, but then that would start another argument on the TSM Forums. La Parka hooks up a suplex, but it is blocked. Styles scores with a low blow, then turns it into a small package! The referee didn't see the illegal blow! 1...2...3! La Parka got screwed out of 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: 77%

We see Doug Williams warming up backstage.

Rating: 51%

Raven vs Doug Williams.

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

The Match: Raven connects with rights and lefts and Doug Williams is down! Doug flips out of a Raven bodyslam attempt. Back suplex on Raven. Raven reverses an irish whip...and Doug Williams runs into the referee! DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Doug Williams just KILLS Raven! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Raven powers out of a headlock. BAAACK Body drop by Doug gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Raven hits a piledriver on Doug Williams. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg for a two count. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Raven just KILLS Doug Williams! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Doug Williams pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Doug Williams hits a stalling suplex on Raven. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Raven blocks a kick from Doug Williams. Doug Williams is in trouble. Evenflow DDT! 1....2....3. Keiji Mutoh comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Keiji Mutoh spins Raven around. Keiji Mutoh hits the Shining Wizard! Raven has been left down on the canvas.

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

Rating: 73%

Overall Show Rating: 69%

Attendance: 5,013

TV Rating: 1.03

snuffbox · March 17, 2004

More good shows.

Will there be a Halloween Havoc?

March 17, 2004

There will be a Halloween Havoc after the next edition of Worldwide.

March 17, 2004

WCW Worldwide

October 30th

Sonjay Dutt vs B-Boy.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Spinning back kick from Sonjay Dutt. Sonjay Dutt gets taken down out of nowhere! B-Boy just WAFFLES Dutt with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Power drive elbow by B-Boy. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Sonjay Dutt is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Second rope flying axe handle, B-Boy goes down. One day, Dutt might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. B-Boy takes a NICE hurrancarana from Sonjay Dutt. Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Sonjay Dutt and B-Boy is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Dutt goes for a splash but B-Boy puts the knees up. Lightning kick by B-Boy on Dutt. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Sonjay Dutt once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Sonjay Dutt has B-Boy down on the canvas. Sonjay Star Press!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over.

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

Rating:

A video is played, hyping the Maximum Overdrive vs Diamond and Swinger feud.

Rating: 65%

A video is played, hyping the Kid Kash vs Paul London feud.

Rating: 64%

Nick Dinsmore vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Big forearm by Nick Dinsmore makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Big forearm by Nick Dinsmore makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Rob Conway takes a butterfly suplex from Dinsmore. Vertical suplex by Nick Dinsmore. Rob Conway fights out of a grapple. Dinsmore 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. Rob Conway hits a stalling suplex on Dinsmore. There's a two count on the pin. Dinsmore reverses a waistlock. Tiger bomb by Nick Dinsmore, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Covers for a quick two count. Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Dinsmore who held onto that one for ages. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Nick Dinsmore gets taken down out of nowhere! Back suplex on Dinsmore. Nick Dinsmore is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Conway 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. Nick Dinsmore has Rob Conway down on the canvas. Here it comes...Crossface! Rob Conway taps!

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

Rating: 72%

Sean O'Haire vs Jerry Lynn.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Jerry Lynn strikes O'Haire. Jerry Lynn strikes O'Haire. Second rope flying axe handle, O'Haire goes down. One day, Lynn might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Flying elbow from Jerry Lynn connects. Lynn walks into a drop toe hold. Jerry Lynn charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Spinebuster by Sean O'Haire. Covers for a quick two count. Sean O'Haire misses a clothesline. Lightning kick by Lynn on O'Haire. Covers for a quick two count. Power drive elbow by Jerry Lynn. 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! Lynn goes for a splash but O'Haire puts the knees up. O'Haire hits a right hand. Sean O'Haire misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Lynn uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Sean O'Haire can barely stand. Cradle Piledriver! 1....2....3. AJ Styles comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! Styles hits Lynn with a chair to the back! Jerry Lynn goes down to the canvas, hurt.

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

Rating: 77%

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

Rating: 71%

Ken Shamrock and Sabu vs Vader and The Messiah.

Match Background: Shamrock and Vader have been feuding for quite some time now.

The Match: Stun Gun from Ken Shamrock! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Tiger bomb by Ken Shamrock, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Ken Shamrock and Sabu. Sabu \ Shamrock whip Messiah into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Sabu hits a rolling kick on Messiah. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Hooks the leg for a two count. Standing leg lariat by Sabu on Messiah. Sabu gets taken down out of nowhere! The Messiah scores with a standing spinebuster. Tag between The Messiah and Vader. Flying shoulder tackle by Vader sends Sabu CRASHING to the mat. Spinebuster by Vader. Vader misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Sabu tags out to Ken Shamrock. Tiger bomb by Ken Shamrock, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Vader gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Vader just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Shamrock. Vader pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Massive backbreaker on Shamrock and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Vader floors Shamrock near the ropes and makes the pin. Vader is using the ropes for leverage! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! Vader \ Messiah nod at each other...and they attack Shamrock \ Sabu! The element of surprise works in their favour, and they have soon left Shamrock \ Sabu down and out on the canvas.

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

Rating: 75%

Overall Show Rating: 70%

Attendance: 6,007

TV Rating: 0.94

March 17, 2004

WCW Halloween Havoc

October 31st

Pre-Show

A video is played, hyping the upcoming Raven vs Keiji Mutoh match.

Rating: 69%

Nick Dinsmore vs The Messiah.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dinsmore drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Messiah. The Messiah avoids a Nick Dinsmore avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Dinsmore gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. The Messiah scores with a big spinebuster. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Messiah walks into a drop toe hold. Big dropkick by Nick Dinsmore, who got a ton of air on the move. Vicious back suplex! The Messiah got nailed big time! Hooks the leg for a two count. Messiah gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Messiah backdrops Nick Dinsmore out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of The Messiah. Full nelson slam on Dinsmore. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Dinsmore pushes out of a The Messiah hold. Nick Dinsmore moves in for the kill. German Suplex!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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

Rating: 76%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE TOURNAMENT FINALS

Chris Kanyon vs Doug Williams.

Match Background: This match is for the WCW World Television title.

The Match: Kanyon gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Doug! Chris Kanyon reverses a hip toss. Kanyon scoops and slams Doug Williams. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Chris Kanyon scores with a big spinebuster. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Doug kicks Chris Kanyon in the gut to reverse the momentum. Flying shoulder tackle by Doug sends Kanyon CRASHING to the mat. Doug Williams hits a stalling suplex on Kanyon. Hooks the leg for a two count. Brutal sit out powerbomb on Kanyon! Pin, but Kanyon is out just before the three count. Kanyon reverses a waistlock. 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 pushes out of a Chris Kanyon hold. Chris Kanyon can barely stand. Revolution DDT! 1....2....3. Doug Williams climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

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

Rating: 78%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: Maximum Overdrive and Diamond and Swinger have been feuding recently. Diamond and Swinger hold the edge, as they have yet to be beaten in the ring by Maximum Overdrive during the feud. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Maximum Overdrive have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 15 September 2004.

The Match: Stun Gun from Simon Diamond! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Animal takes a quick lariat. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Johnny Swinger. Diamond and Swinger whip Animal into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. 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. Spinning back kick from Johnny Swinger. Animal comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Tag between Animal and Wrath. Running knee lift from Wrath. Big piledriver on Swinger. Swinger kicks Wrath in the gut to reverse the momentum. Tag between Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond. Tiger bomb by Simon Diamond, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Wrath gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Simon Diamond snap suplexes Wrath. Wrath kicks Simon Diamond in the gut to reverse the momentum. Full nelson slam on Diamond. Simon Diamond gets whipped into the corner by Wrath, who charges in with a clothesline. Diamond grabs the referee and pulls him in the way! The referee calls for the DQ as he collapses to the mat in pain. Simon Diamond gets out of the ring and walks off, having taken the cheap way out. Diamond and Swinger look like they aren't done...and they attack Maximum Overdrive! After an exchange of blows, Wrath and Animal are laid out in the ring.

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: 79%

Dustin Rhodes vs Vampiro.

Match Background: This will be an I Quit bout. Dustin and Vampiro have been feuding for quite some time now.

The Match: A weak headbutt on Vampiro by Dustin causes nothing but pain for both. Vampiro takes a right hand to the temple from Dustin. Weak bodyslam on Vampiro by Dustin sets up a legdrop. Vampiro flips out of a Dustin Rhodes bodyslam attempt. Flying cross body off the top rope! Dustin pushes out of a Vampiro hold. Dustin Rhodes DDTs Vampiro, but it just looked terrible. Sloppy discus punch from Dustin Rhodes barely connects on Vampiro. Vampiro is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Dustin goes down. Vampiro charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Vampiro takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Dustin floors Vampiro and locks in a STF! The referee asks Vampiro....and we have a submission! The match is over. Dustin Rhodes remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

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: 81%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Kid Kash vs Paul London.

Match Background: This will be a ladder bout. Kash and London have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. Kid Kash has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 20 July 2004.

The Match: Dropkick from the middle of the ladder by Kash. Flying reverse elbow by Kid Kash. Kid Kash misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Paul London connects with a back heel kick on Kash and gets back up quickly. Spin kick by Paul London to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Paul London with a whip into the ladder. Paul London hits a rolling kick on Kash. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Kash ducks a wild right hand. SUPER frankensteiner on London, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Power drive elbow by Kid Kash. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Kid Kash with a whip into the ladder. Kash charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. DDT from the top rope by Paul London. That looked KILLER. They both begin to climb the ladder. Once they reach the top, an exchange of punches starts! London grabs Kash and throws him off into the ropes! His leg gets caught, trapping him. Paul London grabs the prize for the win. Paul London remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

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

Rating: 88%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

AJ Styles vs Jerry Lynn.

Match Background: Lynn and Styles have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW United States title. AJ Styles has been WCW United States champion since 29 August 2004.

The Match: Lynn hits a dropkick on AJ Styles and gets right back up. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. AJ Styles elbows Jerry Lynn in the face to break a hammerlock. STIFF high kick on Lynn by AJ Styles. Flying elbow from AJ Styles connects. Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from AJ Styles. Nicely done. Pin, but Lynn is out just before the three count. Styles hits a dropkick on Jerry Lynn and gets right back up. Lynn ducks a wild right hand. Super kick by Jerry Lynn. There's a two count on the pin. Springboard dropkick from Jerry Lynn. Nicely done. Pin, but Styles is out just before the three count. Hard back suplex on Styles. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Jerry Lynn connects with a back heel kick on Styles and gets back up quickly. AJ Styles powers out of a Jerry Lynn headlock. Styles hits a dropkick on Jerry Lynn and gets right back up. Tiger suplex on Lynn. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! AJ Styles misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Jerry Lynn slams Styles, who rolls onto his stomach. What is AJ Styles doing? Jerry Lynn picks him up and signals for a powerbomb. He raises Styles up...but then throws him off. Jerry Lynn saw that Styles had a chain and was ready to hit him with it. A kick to the gut stuns Styles, and the chain gets taken by Lynn, who wraps it around his fist. Knock-out punch! AJ Styles is out cold, KOed by his own weapon! The referee gets up to see the pinfall - 1....2....3! Another referee comes running down the aisle, and points out to the first official that Jerry Lynn used a steel chain to get this victory. The referee reverses the decision! Jerry Lynn has been disqualified! Lynn is pounding the canvas with punches, shouting about how unfair everything is.

My Opinion: A ****3/4 rating for a great match. Close, but not 5 stars.

Rating: 93%

Ken Shamrock vs Vader.

Match Background: Shamrock and Vader have been feuding for quite some time now.

The Match: Vader with a spinning neckbreaker on Shamrock. Spear by Vader. There's a two count on the pin. Shamrock counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Vader just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Shamrock. A Gut buster connects on Vader and hits hard. Hooks the leg for a two count. Belly to belly off the top rope! Pin, but Vader is out just before the three count. Shamrock drives a thrust kick into the chest of Vader. Vader pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Spear by Vader. Covers for a quick two count. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Vader connects and Ken Shamrock is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! BAAACK Body drop by Shamrock gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Vader scoops and slams Ken Shamrock. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Shamrock blocks a punch. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Shamrock. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Wicked suplex out of the corner from Ken Shamrock, is executed so well, it hurt MY back. James Mitchell has climbed up onto the apron! Shamrock turns...and falls for the distraction! Vader runs at Shamrock from behind...but misses! Vader collides with James Mitchell! Ken Shamrock floors Vader. Here it comes...Ankle Lock! Vader taps! Ken Shamrock goes on the rampage, firing off stiff shots to both Vader and James Mitchell, who take the hint and swiftly leave the ring for their own safety.

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: 79%

Raven vs Keiji Mutoh.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Raven vs Mutoh feud. So far, Raven hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Mutoh 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: Hard back suplex on Raven. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Lightning kick by Mutoh on Raven. Hooks the leg for a two count. Raven flips out of a Keiji Mutoh bodyslam attempt. Raven hits some punches. How generic. Raven with a spinning neckbreaker on Mutoh. There's a two count on the pin. Raven scores with a standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Bodyslam by Raven. Mutoh powers out of a headlock. Super kick by Keiji Mutoh. Hooks the leg for a two count. Power drive elbow by Keiji Mutoh. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Mutoh hits a dropkick on Raven and gets right back up. Keiji Mutoh connects with a back heel kick on Raven and gets back up quickly. Raven elbows Keiji Mutoh in the face to break a hammerlock. BAAACK Body drop by Mutoh gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Raven just KILLS Keiji Mutoh! Keiji Mutoh tries to get a big slam, but it is blocked when Raven goes to the eyes! Raven quickly scores with a field-goal kick between the legs! Keiji Mutoh collapses! The referee didn't see the illegal blow! 1...2...3! Keiji Mutoh got screwed! Raven 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 Mutoh to get some payback.

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: 82%

Overall Show Rating: 83%

Attendance: 13,849

Buy Rate: 1.17

snuffbox · March 17, 2004

Very good Halloween Havoc... :headbang:

March 18, 2004

awesome stuff man, keep it up, nice shows

March 18, 2004

WCW Nitro

November 3rd

Keiji Mutoh comes out and points to the back. Out from the back comes Gary Hart, apparently making his debut as the new manager of Keiji Mutoh.

Rating: 56%

Colt Cabana vs The Messiah.

Match Background: None.

The Match: The Messiah connects with rights and lefts and Colt Cabana is down! Classic blocks a punch. STIFF high kick on Messiah by Colt Cabana. Colt Cabana misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Classic hits a great swinging DDT on The Messiah. Classic then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Classic charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Colt Cabana charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Classic 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. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by The Messiah connects and Colt Cabana is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Classic kicks The Messiah in the gut to reverse the momentum. Super kick by Colt Cabana. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Messiah ducks a wild right hand. Colt Cabana is in trouble. The Godsmack! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 63%

B-Boy vs Tom Carter.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Carter hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Carter hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Carter uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Carter hits a dropkick on B-Boy and gets right back up. B-Boy powers out of a Tom Carter headlock. Hard back suplex on Carter. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Lightning kick by B-Boy on Carter. There's a two count on the pin. Carter flips out of a B-Boy bodyslam attempt. B-Boy takes a NICE hurrancarana from Tom Carter. Covers for a quick two count. Springboard dropkick from Tom Carter. Nicely done. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. B-Boy counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. B-Boy kicks the leg, knocks Carter down, and goes to work on it. Carter kicks B-Boy in the gut to reverse the momentum. Implant DDT by Tom Carter! I will always and forever mark out for that move. B-Boy gets knocked to the ground by Carter. B-Boy gets locked in the Stretch Plum! Submission victory!

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

Rating: 66%

Backseat Boyz vs The SAT vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: This will be a triangle 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 Match: STIFF high kick on Joel by Johnny Kashmere. Flying elbow from Johnny Kashmere connects. Tag between Johnny Kashmere and Todd Shane. Joel gets splashed in the corner. There's a two count on the pin. Joel kicks Todd Shane in the gut to reverse the momentum. Tag between Joel Maximo and Jose Maximo. The SAT hook up Todd Shane, then hit a double suplex. Todd Shane tags out to Mike Shane. Jose receives some punishment by Mike Shane but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. Mike Shane DDTs Jose, but it just looked terrible. Tag to Trent Acid. Acid gets splashed in the corner. Trent Acid pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Trent Acid moves in for the kill. Acid Bomb!!! 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: 59%

Sting is walking backstage, when he suddenly stops and looks around. He shrugs and walks off. The camera pans to the side to see a shadowy figure emerge from behind some crates where Sting was moments ago, then walk off.

Rating: 95%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Paul London vs Nova.

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

The Match: Spin kick by Nova to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Spinning bulldog in the corner and London is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Paul London avoids a Nova avalanche by getting out of the damn way! London hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Implant DDT by Paul London! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from Paul London. Nicely done. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Paul London hits a rolling kick on Nova. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Paul London misses a clothesline. SUPER frankensteiner on London, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. DDT from the top rope by Nova. That looked KILLER. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Second rope flying axe handle, London goes down. One day, Nova might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Nova strikes London. London pushes out of a Nova hold. Hard back suplex on Nova. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Diamond Dust from Paul London and Nova is out! Nova gets knocked to the ground by London, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Off the top - London Calling, forget about it. 1....2...3! Kid Kash comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Kid Kash spins London around. Kid Kash hits the Money Maker! Paul London has been left down on the canvas.

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: 71%

AJ Styles vs Jerry Lynn.

Match Background: Lynn and Styles have been feuding for quite some time now. AJ Styles is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 29 August 2004. This match is non-title.

The Match: AJ Styles strikes Lynn. Styles charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Styles walks into a high dropkick from Jerry Lynn, almost losing several teeth in the process. Lynn whips Styles into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Tiger suplex on Styles. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Styles flips out of a Jerry Lynn bodyslam attempt. AJ Styles hits a rolling kick on Lynn. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Lightning kick by Styles on Lynn. Covers for a quick two count. Slingshot senton by Styles, crushing the chest cavity of Lynn. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Jerry Lynn is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Flying reverse elbow by Jerry Lynn. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Styles pushes out of a Jerry Lynn hold. The bell rings. The referee declares that the time limit has expired, and the match is a draw. Jerry Lynn offers a handshake to Styles...and he accepts it! No! AJ Styles levels Lynn with a cheap shot right hand! AJ Styles spins Lynn around. AJ Styles hits the Styles Clash! Jerry Lynn has been floored after the match.

My Opinion: As close to a ***** match as possible...but unfortunately, it was missing something, so I can only give it ****3/4.

Rating: 81%

Raven is backstage. He always delivers the promo goodness. He was laying a verbal Smackdown on Keiji Mutoh.

Rating: 96%

Keiji Mutoh vs Glenn Gilberti.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Stun Gun from Glenn Gilberti! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Vicious back suplex! Keiji Mutoh got nailed big time! Covers for a quick two count. Keiji Mutoh elbows Glenn Gilberti in the face to break a hammerlock. Keiji Mutoh strikes Gilberti. Mutoh hits a dropkick on Glenn Gilberti and gets right back up. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Gilberti. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Mutoh uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Glenn Gilberti is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Reverse DDT on Mutoh. Hooks the leg for a two count. Belly to belly off the top rope! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Vertical suplex by Glenn Gilberti. Mutoh gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Mutoh backdrops Glenn Gilberti out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Keiji Mutoh. Implant DDT by Keiji Mutoh! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Springboard dropkick from Keiji Mutoh. Nicely done. Keiji Mutoh moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Shining Wizard. 1....2...3, it's finished. Raven comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Keiji Mutoh is ready though, and strikes first! Keiji Mutoh spins Raven around. Keiji Mutoh hits the Shining Wizard! Raven has been left down on the canvas. The attempted ambush has backfired.

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

Rating: 68%

Ken Shamrock vs Vader.

Match Background: This will be a last man standing bout. Shamrock and Vader have been feuding for quite some time now.

The Match: Frying pan shot by Vader. Weak bodyslam by Vader. Ken Shamrock pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Double arm suplex by Ken Shamrock connects as Vader hits hard. 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. The referee gets to a five count....and Vader gets back up. Suplex onto two upright chairs by Ken Shamrock! 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. Vader is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Vader hits a piledriver on Ken Shamrock. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. The referee gets to a five count....and Ken Shamrock gets back up. Vader turns Shamrock inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. The referee gets to a seven count....and Ken Shamrock gets back up. Shamrock takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Vader rams Shamrock into a table. Shamrock flips out of a Vader bodyslam attempt. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Shamrock. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Ken Shamrock brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Vader in the ring! Ken Shamrock has Vader down on the canvas. Here it comes...Ankle Lock! Vader is almost unconscious with pain! The referee counts to 10, this match is over! Ken Shamrock climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

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

Rating: 67%

Overall Show Rating: 71%

Attendance: 6,047

TV Rating: 1.04

March 19, 2004

WCW Worldwide

November 6th

Thunder and Lightning vs The Shane Twins.

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

The Match: Mike Shane gets splashed in the corner. Powerslam from Lightning on Mike Shane. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Thunder. Thunder and Lightning whip Mike Shane into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Thunder slams Mike Shane down and motions to the crowd. Covers for a quick two count. Mike Shane gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Thunder goes for a splash but Mike Shane puts the knees up. Mike Shane turns Thunder inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. Mike Shane tags out to Todd Shane. Thunder gets splashed in the corner. Todd Shane hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Thunder counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Tag between Thunder and Lightning. Powerslam from Lightning on Todd Shane. Flapjack from Lightning on Todd Shane. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Todd Shane hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Lightning gets taken down out of nowhere! Weak bodyslam by Todd Shane. Lightning can barely stand. Here it comes - Spinebuster. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 59%

Backseat Boyz are backstage. They were out there to hype a match against Diamond and Swinger. Sounds like fun.

Rating: 75%

J.R. Ryder vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Ryder gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Conway! Ryder counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Ryder hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Ryder whips Conway into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Tiger suplex on Conway. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Cover, but there's no one to count for J.R. Ryder! Rob Conway fights out of a grapple. A Gut buster connects on Ryder and hits hard. Rob Conway hits a stalling suplex on Ryder. Hooks the leg for a two count. Belly to belly off the top rope! Pin, but Ryder is out just before the three count. Rob Conway misses a clothesline. Ryder crushes Conway with a huge legdrop. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Rob Conway once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. J.R. Ryder can barely stand. Belly To Belly 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: 65%

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

Rating: 76%

Nick Dinsmore vs Vampiro.

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. Vampiro crushes Dinsmore with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Dinsmore reverses a Vampiro hammerlock. Nick Dinsmore snap suplexes Vampiro. Nick Dinsmore snap suplexes Vampiro HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Dinsmore is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Covers for a quick two count. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Vampiro! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Vampiro 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. Vampiro counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Vampiro crushes Dinsmore with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Dinsmore goes down. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Vampiro hits a dropkick on Nick Dinsmore and gets right back up. Vampiro strikes Dinsmore. Dinsmore counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Vampiro takes a butterfly suplex from Dinsmore. TIGER DRIVER~! '91 nearly crushes the spine of Vampiro! Nick Dinsmore floors Vampiro. Crossface!!! Vampiro taps out!

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

Rating: 76%

Gary Hart is backstage with Keiji Mutoh. Gary Hart was building up the feud between Raven and Keiji Mutoh. Good idea.

Rating: 65%

Diamond and Swinger vs Backseat Boyz.

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

The Match: Hard back suplex on Swinger. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. SUPER frankensteiner on Swinger, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Trent Acid and Johnny Kashmere. Johnny Kashmere scoops up Swinger. Acid bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Hooks the leg for a two count. Standing leg lariat by Johnny Kashmere on Swinger. Johnny Swinger comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Back heel kick off the second rope, Kashmere goes down. Tag between Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond. Diamond drives a thrust kick into the chest of Kashmere. Doctor Bomb connects and Kashmere landed hard. Kashmere powers out of a headlock. Tag between Johnny Kashmere and Trent Acid. Super kick by Trent Acid. Vicious kick to the teeth from Trent Acid. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Standing leg lariat by Trent Acid on Diamond. Diamond backdrops Trent Acid out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Simon Diamond. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Simon Diamond! Diamond and Swinger have Trent Acid to themselves. Problem Solver! 1....2....3! It's over.

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%

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: Fallaway slam by The Messiah puts down Doug Williams. Doug walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. There's a two count on the pin. Doug powers out of a headlock. Doug drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Messiah. Big dropkick by Doug Williams, who got a ton of air on the move. Hooks the leg for a two count. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Doug Williams just KILLS The Messiah! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Big dropkick by Doug Williams, who got a ton of air on the move. Messiah blocks a kick from Doug Williams. Spear by The Messiah. There's a two count on the pin. High Angle DDT by The Messiah just SPIKES Doug Williams down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Messiah slams Doug Williams down and motions to the crowd. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, The Messiah ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Doug blocks a kick from The Messiah. Messiah 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. Doug Williams scores with a standing spinebuster. The Messiah can barely stand. Here it comes - Revolution DDT. 1....2...3, it's finished.

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

Rating: 80%

Overall Show Rating: 72%

Attendance: 6,002

TV Rating: 0.86

March 19, 2004

WCW NEWS & NOTES

The tag team of Thunder & Lightning have been released from their contracts with World Championship Wrestling. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

We are currently in negotiations with former WCW United States Champion, Scott Hall. Although Kevin Nash and Syxx-Pac are already part of our organization, we have no plans to bring back the nWo so rest easy before any rumors get started.

Sting has been sidelined with a torn calf, putting plans for a feud between he and Kevin Nash on hold until further notice.

We are extremely pleased with our Nitro and Worldwide shows. Industry insiders and fans alike have applauded our choice to make the World Television Championship the focus of Worldwide.

WCW returns to pay-per-view with Starrcade on December 19th. Be sure to tune in for what promises to be an outstanding show.

March 19, 2004

WCW Nitro

November 10th

Raven makes his way to the ring. He always delivers the promo goodness. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Dustin Rhodes. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Rating: 95%

Da Hit Squad vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: D. Maff is making his debut at this show. Mack is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Danny Maff takes a right hand to the temple from Mike Shane. Weak bodyslam by Mike Shane. There's a two count on the pin. Mike Shane tags out to Todd Shane. The Shane Twins whip D. Maff into the corner. Todd Shane whips Mike Shane in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Todd Shane strikes Danny Maff with a hard blow. There's a two count on the pin. Todd Shane strikes Danny Maff. Todd Shane misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Danny Maff just KILLS Todd Shane! D. Maff tags out to Steve Mack. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Todd Shane by Mack. Remember when that was a legit finish? Mack hits a piledriver on Todd Shane. That used to end matches, you know. Todd Shane pushes out of a Steve Mack hold. Tag to Mike Shane. Mike Shane hits a piledriver on Steve Mack. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Mike Shane scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Mike Shane strikes away at Steve Mack, not doing much damage at all. Mack reverses a waistlock. Spear by Steve Mack. Mike Shane can barely stand. Underhook Powerbomb! 1....2....3. Da Hit Squad climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

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

Rating: 59%

Ted DiBiase is backstage, and announces that tonight we will see Paul London and Kid Kash fight one on one to settle their differences.

Rating: 82%

Tom Carter vs Chance Beckett.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Tom Carter strikes Beckett. Tom Carter connects with a back heel kick on Beckett and gets back up quickly. Beckett takes a flying neckbreaker from Tom Carter. Tom Carter hits a rolling kick on Beckett. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Beckett flips out of a Tom Carter bodyslam attempt. Second rope flying axe handle, Carter goes down. One day, Beckett might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Lightning kick by Beckett on Carter. There's a two count on the pin. Carter backdrops Chance Beckett out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Tom Carter. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Tom Carter. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Beckett flips out of a Tom Carter bodyslam attempt. Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Carter goes down. Chance Beckett misses a clothesline. Implant DDT by Tom Carter! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Tom Carter floors Chance Beckett. Here it comes...Stretch Plum! Chance Beckett taps!

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

Rating: 78%

Glenn Gilberti vs Sabu.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Sabu slams Glenn Gilberti down and motions to the crowd. Sabu hits a bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Gilberti reverses a Sabu hammerlock. Sabu just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Gilberti. Gilberti drives a thrust kick into the chest of Sabu. Covers for a quick two count. Glenn Gilberti plants Sabu with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Stun Gun from Glenn Gilberti! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Sabu flips out of a Glenn Gilberti bodyslam attempt. Sabu crushes Gilberti with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Powerbomb on Gilberti. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Flying shoulder tackle by Sabu sends Gilberti CRASHING to the mat. Sabu connects with a back heel kick on Gilberti and gets back up quickly. Gilberti blocks a kick from Sabu. Bodyslam by Gilberti. Sabu gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Glenn Gilberti grapples with Sabu, and positions himself so that the referee can't see...and hits a low blow! He rolls up the stunned Sabu: 1....2....3!! What a cheap shot! 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: **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: 75%

Maximum Overdrive are backstage. They were out there to hype a match against Diamond and Swinger. Sounds like fun.

Rating: 68%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Maximum Overdrive vs Diamond and Swinger.

Match Background: Maximum Overdrive and Diamond and Swinger have been feuding recently. This match is for the WCW World Tag Team titles. Maximum Overdrive have been WCW World Tag Team champions since 15 September 2004.

The Match: Animal takes a back suplex. Vertical suplex by Simon Diamond. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond tags out to Johnny Swinger. Diamond and Swinger whip Animal into the corner. Simon Diamond whips Johnny Swinger in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Covers for a quick two count. Implant DDT by Johnny Swinger! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Animal blocks a punch. Spear by Animal. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Animal and Wrath. Big piledriver on Swinger. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Johnny Swinger charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Swinger pushes out of a Wrath hold. Implant DDT by Johnny Swinger! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Swinger tags out to Simon Diamond. Wrath gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Diamond! Tag between Wrath and Animal. Vertical suplex by Simon Diamond. Animal grabs Simon Diamond from behind and shoves him into the ropes, then scores with a roll-up...but Diamond rolls through with the move! He used a pull of the tights to get Animal over! 1....2...3! The referee was out of position and didn't see it! Diamond and Swinger signal to each other...and they attack Maximum Overdrive! After an swift brawl, Animal and Wrath are left down in the ring.

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

Rating: 79%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Paul London vs Kid Kash.

Match Background: Kash and London have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. Paul London has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 31 October 2004.

The Match: Hard back suplex on London. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Lightning kick by Kash on London. Covers for a quick two count. London counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Paul London connects with a back heel kick on Kash and gets back up quickly. Spin kick by Paul London to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. There's a two count on the pin. Tor-NADO DDT from Paul London, Kash got planted! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Paul London hits a rolling kick on Kash. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. London walks into a drop toe hold. Kash crushes London with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on London. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Kash uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Kash hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. London powers out of a headlock. London uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Back heel kick off the second rope, Kash goes down. Paul London floors Kid Kash...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, London Calling! 1....2....3. Paul London goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

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: 91%

Dustin Rhodes is walking backstage, when he suddenly stops and looks around. He shrugs and walks off. The camera pans to the side to see a shadowy figure emerge from behind some crates where Dustin Rhodes was moments ago, then walk off.

Rating: 82%

AJ Styles and Vampiro vs Jerry Lynn and La Parka.

Match Background: Lynn and Styles have been feuding for quite some time now. AJ Styles is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 29 August 2004.

The Match: AJ Styles hits a rolling kick on Parka. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Beautiful spinning arm drag out of the corner by Styles. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between AJ Styles and Vampiro. Vampiro \ Styles hook up Parka, then hit a double suplex. Vampiro hits a rolling kick on Parka. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Covers for a quick two count. Parka walks into a high dropkick from Vampiro, almost losing several teeth in the process. Vampiro misses a clothesline. Power drive elbow by La Parka. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Tag between La Parka and Jerry Lynn. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Flying reverse elbow by Jerry Lynn. Vampiro ducks a wild right hand. Tag between Vampiro and AJ Styles. Styles crushes Lynn with a sweet running senton. Lynn walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one of those though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Styles hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Lynn pushes out of a AJ Styles hold. Lynn crushes Styles with a running senton. Jerry Lynn moves in for the kill. Tornado DDT!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! The fight has started up again! Styles \ Vampiro attacks Lynn \ Parka, and they brawl all around ringside, then into the crowd! They eventually disappear backstage, still fighting.

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

Rating: 82%

Raven vs Dustin Rhodes.

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

The Match: Raven hits some punches. How generic. Dustin Rhodes fights out of a grapple. Wack kick from Dustin. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Dustin Rhodes scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Raven pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Running knee lift from Raven. Nice piledriver on Dustin. Hooks the leg for a two count. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Raven connects and Dustin Rhodes is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Raven walks into a drop toe hold. Dustin Rhodes hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Raven ducks a wild right hand. Kevin Nash comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Dustin turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Nash! Kevin Nash has left Dustin in big trouble. Dustin Rhodes can barely stand. Evenflow DDT! 1....2....3. Kevin Nash isn't finished with his attack yet! Dustin Rhodes stands up...and walks into a boot to the gut from Kevin Nash. Jacknife Powerbomb!!! Dustin Rhodes has been put down on the canvas! Kevin Nash shakes his head and raises three fingers instead. Dustin gets picked up...and hit with another Jacknife Powerbomb! Dustin Rhodes is spread-eagled on the canvas. Nash again raises three fingers. Referees hit the ring, but are too scared to get too close. They can't stop this carnage...Jacknife Powerbomb, the third one in a row! Kevin Nash eventually leaves the ring, as medics come to attend to Dustin, who isn't moving.

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

Rating: 85%

Overall Show Rating: 80%

Attendance: 6,034

TV Rating: 1.07

March 19, 2004

WCW Worldwide

November 13th

Billy Fives vs Jimmy Yang.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Jimmy Yang kicks the leg, knocks Fives down, and goes to work on it. Jimmy Yang kicks the leg, knocks Fives down, and goes to work on it. Implant DDT by Jimmy Yang! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Implant DDT by Jimmy Yang! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Fives pushes out of a Jimmy Yang hold. Implant DDT by Billy Fives! I will always and forever mark out for that move. SUPER frankensteiner on Yang, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Hooks the leg for a two count. Fives goes for a splash but Yang puts the knees up. Flying cross body off the top rope! There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Jimmy Yang and Fives is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Fives ducks a wild right hand. Billy Fives strikes Yang. Yang counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Fives takes a flying neckbreaker from Jimmy Yang. Billy Fives gets knocked to the ground by Yang, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Yang Time!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over.

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: 67%

A video is played, hyping the Maximum Overdrive vs Diamond and Swinger feud.

Rating: 64%

Colt Cabana vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Colt Cabana gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Classic. Standing leg lariat by Colt Cabana on Conway. Conway 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. Conway gets caught with a short powerbomb from Classic. Rob Conway pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. A Gut buster connects on Classic and hits hard. Doctor Bomb connects and Classic landed hard. There's a two count on the pin. Rob Conway gets taken down out of nowhere! Tiger bomb by Colt Cabana, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Hooks the leg for a two count. Colt Cabana plants Conway with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Conway kicks Colt Cabana in the gut to reverse the momentum. Conway drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Classic. Rob Conway misses a clothesline. Conway 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. Colt Cabana moves in for the kill. Colt 45!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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

Rating: 63%

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

Rating: 81%

Da Hit Squad vs Palumbo and O'Haire.

Match Background: None.

The Match: O'Haire hits a right hand. Bodyslam by O'Haire. Spear! Mack is down! Tag to Danny Maff. D. Maff hits a right hand. Sean O'Haire once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. O'Haire scoops and slams Danny Maff. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Tag to Chuck Palumbo. Palumbo and O'Haire hook up D. Maff, then hit a double suplex. Full nelson slam on D. Maff. Death valley driver by Chuck Palumbo! No one executes that move properly anymore. Chuck tags out to Sean O'Haire. Sean O'Haire moves in for the kill. The Prophecy!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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

Rating: 69%

We see Doug Williams warming up backstage.

Rating: 56%

J.R. Ryder vs Glenn Gilberti.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Glenn Gilberti gets up and gives a Belly to belly suplex to Gilberti. J.R. Ryder avoids a Glenn Gilberti avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Gilberti walks into a high dropkick from J.R. Ryder, almost losing several teeth in the process. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. DDT from the top rope by J.R. Ryder. That looked KILLER. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Gilberti reverses a J.R. Ryder hammerlock. Flying shoulder tackle by Gilberti sends Ryder CRASHING to the mat. Big piledriver on Ryder. Covers for a quick two count. Belly to belly off the top rope! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Gilberti charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Gilberti is down! Pin, but Gilberti is out just before the three count. Gilberti blocks a kick from J.R. Ryder. Glenn Gilberti moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Last Dance. 1....2...3, it's finished. Sabu comes running down the aisle with a chair! Glenn Gilberti is just leaving the ring...and Sabu scores with a brutal chair shot! Glenn Gilberti falls to the floor holding his head.

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: 73%

WORLD TELEVISION TITLE MATCH

Doug Williams vs Frank Shamrock.

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. STIFF~! chop lights up Frank who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! BIG clothesline on Frank. 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. Doug goes for a splash but Frank puts the knees up. Doug 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 Shamrock hits a stalling suplex on Doug. There's a two count on the pin. Doug Williams avoids a Frank Shamrock avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Spear by Doug Williams. There's a two count on the pin. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Frank! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Frank Shamrock elbows Doug Williams in the face to break a hammerlock. Doug Williams just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Frank. Doug counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! BAAACK Body drop by Frank gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Doug Williams moves in for the kill. Chaos Theory! 1....2....3.

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

Rating: 82%

Overall Show Rating: 70%

Attendance: 6,032

TV Rating: 0.86

March 19, 2004

WCW Nitro

November 17th

Raven \ Nash are backstage. They talked trash about Mutoh \ Dustin. Nothing more than the usual fanfare.

Rating: 78%

Sonjay Dutt vs Austin Lee.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Sonjay Dutt strikes Lee. Dutt walks into a drop toe hold. Austin Lee kicks the leg, knocks Dutt down, and goes to work on it. Sonjay Dutt charges, Lee moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Springboard dropkick from Austin Lee. Nicely done. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Austin Lee misses a clothesline. Spin kick by Sonjay Dutt to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. SUPER frankensteiner on Lee, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Springboard dropkick from Sonjay Dutt. Nicely done. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Lee reverses a Sonjay Dutt hammerlock. Super kick by Austin Lee. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Dutt counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Sonjay Dutt floors Austin Lee...and climbs the turnbuckles. Off the top - Bombay Splash, forget about it. 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: 63%

Ted DiBiase is backstage, and announces that tonight we will see AJ Styles and Jerry Lynn fight one-on-one in an Iron Man match.

Rating: 75%

WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH

Da Hit Squad vs Diamond and Swinger.

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: Bodyslam by Mack. Diamond 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 Steve Mack and Danny Maff. Da Hit Squad whip Diamond into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. D. Maff slams Simon Diamond down and motions to the crowd. Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Diamond reverses a waistlock. Front legsweep slam aka The Stroke by Simon Diamond. Tag between Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger. Johnny Swinger hits a rolling kick on D. Maff. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. D. Maff takes a NICE hurrancarana from Johnny Swinger. Johnny Swinger misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Tag between Danny Maff and Steve Mack. Nice piledriver on Swinger. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Steve Mack just KILLS Johnny Swinger! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! STIFF~! chop lights up Swinger who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Johnny Swinger fights out of a grapple. Mack takes a NICE hurrancarana from Johnny Swinger. Johnny Swinger gets a roll-up...and grabs a handful of tights as well! The referee doesn't see it: 1....2...3!! Maximum Overdrive come running down the aisle and into the ring! Swinger turns...and gets floored by a clothesline. Diamond walks into a vicious boot to the face. Maximum Overdrive set him up, and nail the Maximum Impact! Swinger is grabbed...and he gets hit with the Maximum Impact as well! Maximum Overdrive have done a number on them!

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

Rating: 68%

We see Dustin Rhodes arriving backstage.

Rating: 83%

CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE MATCH

Paul London vs Syxx-Pac.

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

The Match: Syxx-Pac hits a dropkick on Paul London and gets right back up. Syxx-Pac crushes London with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. London kicks Syxx-Pac in the gut to reverse the momentum. STIFF high kick on Syxx-Pac by Paul London. Hard back suplex on Syxx-Pac. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from Paul London. Nicely done. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Syxx-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from Paul London. Syxx-Pac is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. London takes a NICE hurrancarana from Syxx-Pac. Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on London. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Flying elbow from Syxx-Pac connects. London walks into a high dropkick from Syxx-Pac, almost losing several teeth in the process. London blocks a punch. Second rope flying axe handle, Syxx-Pac goes down. One day, London might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Tor-NADO DDT from Paul London, Syxx-Pac got planted! Syxx-Pac gets knocked to the ground by London, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. London Calling!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over.

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: 82%

Sabu comes down to the ring. He goes down on his knees in the middle of the ring, points to they sky and the lights go out. When the lights come back up, they reveal Bill Alfonso, apparently making his debut as the new manager of Sabu.

Rating: 64%

UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH

AJ Styles vs Jerry Lynn.

Match Background: This will be an iron man bout. Lynn and Styles have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW United States title. AJ Styles has been WCW United States champion since 29 August 2004.

The Match: FIRST FALL: Lynn takes a flying neckbreaker from AJ Styles. Styles crushes Lynn with a sweet running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Lynn pushes out of a AJ Styles hold. Styles walks into a high dropkick from Jerry Lynn, almost losing several teeth in the process. Second rope flying axe handle, Styles goes down. One day, Lynn might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Covers for a quick two count. Styles walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Styles takes a flying neckbreaker from Jerry Lynn. Lynn charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Styles crushes Lynn with a sweet running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. SHINING WIZARD~! on Lynn by Styles! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Hard back suplex on Lynn. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Standing leg lariat by AJ Styles on Lynn. Styles walks into a drop toe hold. Lynn uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Springboard dropkick from Jerry Lynn. Nicely done. The ref gets into position, administers the three count, and it's over. Jerry Lynn pins Styles. SECOND FALL: Lynn just WAFFLES Styles with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Jerry Lynn kicks the leg, knocks Styles down, and goes to work on it. Second rope flying axe handle, Styles goes down. One day, Lynn might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Hard back suplex on Styles. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. AJ Styles elbows Jerry Lynn in the face to break a hammerlock. Styles hits a dropkick on Jerry Lynn and gets right back up. SUPER frankensteiner on Lynn, who hit hard. Hooks the leg for a two count. Jerry Lynn is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Lynn crushes Styles with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Jerry Lynn, Styles got planted! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Styles counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Lightning kick by Styles on Lynn. ONE...TWO...THREE. Styles defeats Lynn. THIRD FALL: Spinning back kick from Jerry Lynn. Styles blocks a punch. AJ Styles kicks the leg, knocks Lynn down, and goes to work on it. Lynn reverses an irish whip...and AJ Styles runs into the referee! Springboard dropkick from AJ Styles. Nicely done. Cover, but there's no one to count for AJ Styles! Lynn reverses a AJ Styles hammerlock. 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. Lynn crushes Styles with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tiger suplex on Styles. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Styles counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Styles crushes Lynn with a sweet running senton. Pin, but Lynn is out just before the three count. AJ Styles misses a clothesline. AJ Styles is in trouble. Cradle Piledriver! 1....2....3. END OF BOUT. Jerry Lynn goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

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

Rating: 85%

Ken Shamrock is walking down to the ring when he spots top actress and all-round goddess Charisma Carpenter in the front row. He walks over and says hello, and they hug.

Rating: 76%

Raven and Kevin Nash vs Keiji Mutoh and Dustin Rhodes.

Match Background: Raven and Mutoh have been feuding for quite some time now. Dustin and Nash 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.

The Match: Fallaway slam by Raven puts down Dustin Rhodes. Full nelson slam on Dustin. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Raven and Kevin Nash. Nash \ Raven hook up Dustin, then hit a double suplex. BIG clothesline on Dustin. Covers for a quick two count. Nash slams Dustin Rhodes. Dustin Rhodes comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Flapjack from Dustin on Nash. Tag to Keiji Mutoh. 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 Mutoh on Nash. Kevin Nash fights out of a grapple. Tag to Raven. Raven hits a piledriver on Keiji Mutoh. That used to end matches, you know. Powerbomb on Mutoh. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! 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. Keiji Mutoh powers out of a Raven headlock. Mutoh crushes Raven with a huge legdrop. Keiji Mutoh has Raven down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Through the air, Moonsault Press! 1....2....3. Raven \ Nash don't look like they're finished by any means...and they rush forward to attack Mutoh \ Dustin, and send them to the outside. Threats are exchanged as the chaos ends.

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: 76%

Overall Show Rating: 75%

Attendance: 6,015

TV Rating: 1.04

March 19, 2004

WCW Worldwide

November 20th

Billy Fives and Sonjay Dutt vs Chance Beckett and Chris Stylez.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the BUTT of the jaw and Fives goes down. Stylez hits a dropkick on Billy Fives and gets right back up. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Chance Beckett. Stylez \ Beckett hook up Fives, then hit a double suplex. Covers for a quick two count. Beckett uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Billy Fives comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Fives crushes Beckett with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Fives tags out to Sonjay Dutt. Flying reverse elbow by Sonjay Dutt. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Implant DDT by Sonjay Dutt! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Beckett reverses a Sonjay Dutt hammerlock. 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. Beckett tags out to Chris Stylez. STIFF high kick on Dutt by Chris Stylez. Tag to Billy Fives. Implant DDT by Chris Stylez! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Chris Stylez moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Hangman's Neckbreaker. 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%

Bill Alfonso is backstage with Sabu. Bill Alfonso was building up the feud between Glenn Gilberti and Sabu. Good idea.

Rating: 69%

Tom Carter vs Rob Conway.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Tom Carter connects with a back heel kick on Conway and gets back up quickly. Tom Carter connects with a back heel kick on Conway and gets back up quickly. Spin kick by Tom Carter to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Tom Carter hits a rolling kick on Conway. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his shitty execution of it. Conway kicks Tom Carter in the gut to reverse the momentum. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Conway. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Rob Conway uses a running dropkick into the corner. That was just...ugh. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tom Carter reverses a hip toss. Carter crushes Conway with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Tom Carter. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Conway backdrops Tom Carter out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Rob Conway. Conway drives a HARD forearm into the chest of Carter. Carter pushes out of a Rob Conway hold. Carter hits a dropkick on Rob Conway and gets right back up. Tom Carter has Rob Conway down on the canvas. Rob Conway gets locked in the Stretch Plum! Submission victory!

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: 71%

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

Rating: 83%

Da Hit Squad vs Backseat Boyz vs The Shane Twins.

Match Background: This will be a triangle bout. Backseat Boyz are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: D. Maff slams Todd Shane down and motions to the crowd. Todd Shane takes a headbutt from Danny Maff. Tag to Steve Mack. Running knee lift from Steve Mack. Spinebuster by Steve Mack. Mack tags out to Danny Maff. Danny Maff scoops up Todd Shane. Mack bounces off the ropes and hits a flying Hart Attack clothesline. Pin, but Todd Shane is out just before the three count. Todd Shane tags out to Mike Shane. Big kick from Mike Shane staggers D. Maff but that's about it. Covers for a quick two count. D. Maff tags out to Trent Acid. Spinning back kick from Trent Acid. Tag to Steve Mack. Lightning kick by Acid on Mack. Acid tags out to Johnny Kashmere. Diamond Dust from Johnny Kashmere and Mack is out! Pin, but Mack is out just before the three count. Mack tags out to Mike Shane. Mike Shane hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Trent Acid. Back heel kick off the second rope, Mike Shane goes down. Mike Shane can barely stand. Acid Bomb!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!!

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

Rating: 64%

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

Rating: 86%

Nick Dinsmore vs Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Big forearm by Nick Dinsmore makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Chris Kanyon avoids a Nick Dinsmore avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Kanyon scoops and slams Nick Dinsmore. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Chris Kanyon misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! Chris Kanyon scores with a big spinebuster. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Kanyon drops an elbow...but Nick Dinsmore moves out of the way. A Gut buster connects on Kanyon and hits hard. BRAINBUSTAH~! by Nick Dinsmore! There's a two count on the pin. Belly to belly off the top rope! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Kanyon blocks a kick from Nick Dinsmore. Full nelson slam on Dinsmore. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Chris Kanyon misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Nick Dinsmore floors Chris Kanyon. Here it comes...Crossface! Chris Kanyon taps!

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

Rating: 73%

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 connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Tank takes a headbutt from Doug Williams. Vertical suplex by Doug Williams. Flying shoulder tackle by Doug sends Tank CRASHING to the mat. Tank reverses a Doug Williams hammerlock. Tank Abbott with a spinning neckbreaker on Doug. Full nelson slam on Doug. There's a two count on the pin. Doug Williams comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Tank walks into a jaw breaker. There's a two count on the pin. Doug hits a great swinging DDT on Tank Abbott. Doug then hits a pair of HARD clotheslines and a BAAACK Bodydrop! ULTIMATE HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Pin, but Tank is out just before the three count. Tank Abbott reverses a hip toss. Tank hits a right hand. Doug Williams avoids a Tank Abbott avalanche by getting out of the damn way! BAAACK Body drop by Tank gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. 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 - Revolution DDT. 1....2...3, it's finished. Doug Williams goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

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

Rating: 81%

Overall Show Rating: 74%

Attendance: 6,038

TV Rating: 0.95

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