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| ntnrerun | Posted on 01/12/09 at 03:53:13 The rosters shown here ran through December, 09. I shut this down temporarily to revamp it. New rosters will be found after the original cards. Thanks.   |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 01/12/09 at 03:54:37 Ted Turner delivers a speech from his office on the launch of the MTWA before the show began. Eric Bischoff is shown wandering about backstage greeting everyone. Steve Austin walks in and stands staring at Bischoff. Bischoff tries to talk to Austin about putting any past grudges behind them and starting over. He exchanges his hand to Austin. Austin responds by kneeing him in the groin, and delivering a Stone Cold Stunner. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 1]: Randy Savage pinned Ron Simmons with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:08:04. Rating: ** Maria Kanellis interviews Randy Savage. [WCW United States Title Tournament Round 1]: Randy Orton pinned Crush with the RKO in 0:05:53. Rating: ** 1/2 Maria Kanellis interviews Randy Orton. Eric Bischoff is shown recovering from Austin's attack in the medical center. [WCW Tag Team Titles Tournament Round 1]: Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray and Booker T) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when S. Ray pinned R. Gibson with the Slapjack in 0:09:59. Rating: * Maria Kanellis interviews Harlem Heat. In the ring, Steve Austin talks about his feelings on returning to WCW. He is interupted by Eric Bischoff. Bischoff walks out with a number of security guards. He informs Austin he is pressing charges against him for the earlier attack. The guards put Austin in handcuffs and lead him away. Bischoff announces a good friend of his was backstage tonight. Bischoff has decided to hire this guy and he will take Austin's place in the World Heavyweight Title tournament. He then introduces Hulk Hogan. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 1]: Hulk Hogan pinned Harley Race with the Big Leg Drop in 0:08:53. Rating: ** 1/4 Steve Austin is shown being put into a cop car. John Cena is backstage and cuts a promo on his goal of becoming the biggest star in WCW. He is interrupted by The Rock. The Rock wishes Cena luck in his match tonight. But, he points out Cena isn't in the World Heavyweight Title Tournament. [WCW United States Title Tournament Round 1]: John Cena pinned CM Punk after a DDT in 0:11:31. Rating: **** 1/4 Eric Bischoff is in his office backstage. His assistant informs him Ted Turner is on the phone, but Bischoff refuses to take the call. [WCW Tag Team Titles Tournament Round 1]: The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) when R. Steiner made LaFon submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:12:54. Rating: *** 1/2 Steve Austin is shown arriving at the police station. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 1]: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned The Rock after a diving headbutt in 0:15:56. Rating: **** John Cena is shown laughing at The Rock's loss backstage Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 01/12/09 at 03:56:06 Highlights of last week's Thunder airs. Eric Bischoff talks about the incident last week with Steve Austin. He announces he has suspended Austin indefinitely. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 1]: Goldberg pinned Vader after a flying clothesline in 0:09:22. Rating: *** Maria Kanellis interviews Goldberg. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 1]: Kenta Kobashi pinned Kane after a jack-knife power bomb in 0:09:14. Rating: *** 1/4 Ric Flair is on his way to the ring for a promo. Along the way, he makes a remark to Kenta Kobashi, that obviously has Kobashi upset. Once in the ring, Flair talks about the return of WCW and winning another Championship. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 1]: Rick Steamboat pinned Terry Funk with the Flying Cross Body Press in 0:11:03. Rating: ** 3/4 The Big Show cuts a promo on The Undertaker. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 1]: The Undertaker pinned The Big Show after a Flatliner in 0:10:13. Rating: ** 1/2 Backstage, Maria Kanellis interviews Hulk Hogan on his surprise appearance in WCW. [WCW Tag Team Titles Tournament Round 1]: The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when R. Rougeau pinned P. London with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:13:51. Rating: **** Eric Bischoff is shown in his office. He receives a phone call again this week from Ted Turner. Bischoff tells his assistant to inform him he'll call him back later. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 1]: Ric Flair made Magnum T.A. submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:16:27. Rating: *** 1/4 Ric Flair addresses the crowd after the show, proclaiming himself as the future Champion. Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 01/27/09 at 18:46:03 Highlights from last week's Thunder airs. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 2]: Kenta Kobashi defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via pinfall in 0:09:36. Rating: *** 1/2 Maria Kanellis interviews Kenta Kobashi on Ric Flair's comments last week. [WCW United States Title Tournament Round 1]: Dean Malenko pinned Barry Windham after a power bomb in 0:08:31. Rating: ** Carlito & Primo are shown in the locker room. They are upset that they went undrafted and placed on the WCW roster. They are determined to prove they belong. [WCW Tag Team Titles Tournament Round 1]: The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated Carlito/Primo (Carlito and Primo) when Hawk defeated Primo via pinfall in 0:11:02. Rating: * 3/4 A promo is shown for the debut of WCW Saturday Night on January 31st. Goldberg and The Undertaker run into each other backstage. They stare each other down. [WCW United States Title Tournament Round 1]: Brutus Beefcake pinned Mr. Kennedy after a side suplex in 0:08:01. Rating: ** 1/4 Maria Kanellis interviews Randy Savage about his match tonight. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 2]: Rick Steamboat pinned Randy Savage with the Flying Cross Body Press in 0:14:48. Rating: *** Eric Bischoff is shown conducting business in his office. His assistant enters to inform him he's gotten numerous messages from Ted Turner. Bischoff just ignores her. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Round 2]: Goldberg and The Undertaker battled to a double countout in 0:17:41. Rating: *** 1/2 As soon as the count reached 10, Undertaker gets in the ring. He was too late to beat the count, resulting in the double countout. Goldberg gets in behind him. When Undertaker turns around, Goldberg spears him. Goldberg then looks down at Undertaker before leaving the ring. As Goldberg is about to enter the locker room, he turns around and looks back at the ring. The Undertaker sits up and stares him down. Card rating: ** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 01/27/09 at 18:47:18 Highlights from last week's Thunder airs. [WCW Tag Team Titles Tournament Semi-Finals]: The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray and Booker T) when Hawk pinned S. Ray after a gutwrench suplex in 0:11:16. Rating: 1/4* Eric Bischoff is talking with Ric Flair in his office. Bischoff's cell phone goes off, he looks down and says it's Ted again. He continues to ignore Turner's phone calls. Before his match, John Cena does a rap knocking Brutus Beefcake. [WCW United States Title Tournament Semi-Finals]: John Cena pinned Brutus Beefcake after a jawbreaker in 0:10:16. Rating: 1/4* A promo for the debut of WCW Saturday Night airs. Randy Savage comes down to ringside to join the commentators for the next match. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi-Finals]: Kenta Kobashi pinned Rick Steamboat after a lariat in 0:10:51. Rating: *** 3/4 [Randy Savage interfered against Rick Steamboat.] During the match, Savage left the announcers table and attacked Steamboat when he was outside the ring. Backstage, Harley Race runs into Randy Orton. Race gives him some advice for the match. Orton arrogantly ignores him. [WCW United States Title Tournament Semi-Finals]: Dean Malenko made Randy Orton submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:12:30. Rating: *** 1/2 WWF & WCW Present Night Of Champions is previewed. [WCW Tag Team Titles Tournament Semi-Finals]: The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) when S. Steiner made R. Rougeau submit to the Steiner Recliner in 0:14:59. Rating: **** 1/2 Maria Kanellis interviews Hulk Hogan on his match against Ric Flair. [WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi-Finals]: Ric Flair pinned Hulk Hogan after a reverse neckbreaker in 0:17:41. Rating: * 3/4 Ric Flair celebrates after his win. He makes the title belt motion around his waist. Kenta Kobashi is shown watching on a monitor backstage. Card rating: *** |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 01/27/09 at 18:52:36 [Dark Match]: Eddie Guerrero and Edge defeated Mr. Perfect and Scott Hall when Edge pinned Hall with the Spear in 0:10:20. Rating: *** 3/4 [Dark Match]: Harley Race and Vader defeated The Rock and Goldberg when Race pinned The Rock after an elbowdrop in 0:07:08. Rating: ** 3/4 [Dark Match]: Sting and Lex Luger defeated Finlay and William Regal when Sting pinned Finlay with the Scorpion Death Drop in 0:10:07. Rating: ** 1/2 [P] [BR] A video package airs on the formation of the MTWA. Included are spots on the 3 Heavyweight Championship matches. Vince McMahon & Ted Turner stand in the ring. They thank all the fans for helping the MTWA get off to a successful start. WWF Smackdown commentators Michael Cole & Tazz are introduced. They briefly preview the Smackdown matches tonight. WWF Raw commentators Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler are introduced. They briefly preview the Raw matches tonight. WCW Commentators Larry Zbyszko & Scott Hudson are introduced. They discuss the WCW Matches tonight as John Cena makes his way to the ring. Before the match, John Cena does a rap about Malenko and the United States Championship. Match for the vacant WCW United States Championship: Dean Malenko made John Cena submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:13:03. Rating: **** 1/4 (Dean Malenko won the WCW United States Championship.) Vince McMahon meets with Raw GM Bobby Heenan & the Smackdown GMS Stephanie McMahon & Paul Heyman. Vince reminds them that he has a big announcement tomorrow night and expects the Smackdown GMS to be present. Match for the vacant WWF Tag Team Championship: The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid) defeated The Hardy Boys (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) when D.B. Smith pinned M. Hardy with the Running Powerslam in 0:13:47. Rating: *** 1/4 (The British Bulldogs won the WWF Tag Team Championship.) In the locker room, Owen Hart & Chris Jericho are shown discussing a plan for defeating Batista. Chris Jericho accompanies Owen Hart to the ring. Match for the vacant WWF Intercontinental Championship: Owen Hart pinned Batista after a DDT in 0:09:25. Rating: ** 3/4 (Owen Hart won the WWF Intercontinental Championship.) [Chris Jericho interfered against Batista.] Jericho's distraction during the match allowed Owen to land the DDT. A promo announcing WWF & WCW present Wrestlemania on April 5th airs. Match for the vacant WWF Television Championship: Rob Van Dam pinned Brian Pillman with the Five Star Frog Splash in 0:12:29. Rating: **** 1/4 (Rob Van Dam won the WWF Television Championship.) Eric Bischoff is shown in his office. Ted Turner enters. Bischoff greets him and claims he had been meaning to return his calls. Turner tells Bischoff to cut the bullshit. He informs Bischoff that he will be appearing on Thunder this Thursday. He informs Bischoff that they have a lot to talk about. Match for the vacant WCW Tag Team Championship: The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) when Hawk pinned R. Steiner with the Flying Clothesline in 0:16:10. Rating: * 1/2 (The Road Warriors won the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Bobby Heenan is chatting with Stephanie McMahon and Paul Heyman. Eric Bischoff enters. The WWF GMS harass him over pissing off Ted Turner. Match for the vacant WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship: Jushin Liger pinned Rey Misterio with the Running Lyger Bomb in 0:14:50. Rating: ***** (Jushin Liger won the WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship.) Jonathan Coachman interviews Rick Rude. A video package on the WWF Title Tournament is shown. Jonathan Coachman interviews Triple H. Match for the vacant WWF Championship: Rick Rude pinned Triple H with the Rude Awakening in 0:20:33. Rating: *** 1/2 (Rick Rude won the WWF Championship.) Maria Kanellis interviews Ric Flair. After the interview, Eric Bischoff comes by to wish Flair well. A video package on the WCW World Heavyweight Title Tournament is shown. Maria Kanellis attempts to interview Kenta Kobashi. He declines because he is so focused on his match. Match for the vacant WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Kenta Kobashi defeated Ric Flair when Ric Flair passed out in a front facelock in 0:21:29. Rating: **** 1/4 (Kenta Kobashi won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Steve Austin interfered against Ric Flair.] As the match was about to begin, Steve Austin ran in from the crowd. Security wasn't far behind, but Austin manage to get a few shots in on Flair. Mean Gene Okerlund interviews Ted Dibiase with IRS. As Bret Hart makes his way to the interview area, he is stopped by Owen Hart. Owen brags about his earlier accomplishment, but Bret ignores him before going on his way. Mean Gene Okerlund interviews Bret Hart. A video package on the WWF World Heavyweight Title Tournament is shown. Backstage, a camera follows Ted Dibiase as he makes his way from the locker room to where he will enter into the arena. Backstage, a camera follows Bret Hart as he makes his way from the locker room to where he will enter into the arena. Match for the vacant WWF World Heavyweight Championship: Ted DiBiase made Bret Hart submit to the Million Dollar Dream in 0:27:08. Rating: ***** (Ted DiBiase won the WWF World Heavyweight Championship.) After the match, confetti falls from the rafters. Owen Hart is shown backstage celebrating Bret's loss. Ted Dibiase puts on the Heavyweight Title for the first time. He is joined in the ring by IRS and Ted Dibiase Jr. as they celebrate. Card rating: *** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 02/15/09 at 21:38:01 Highlights of the Kobashi/Flair match from Night Of Champions airs. Backstage, a limo is shown pulling up. Ric Flair is shown getting out. Carlito/Primo (Carlito and Primo) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Carlito pinned R. Gibson with the Backcracker in 0:08:34. Rating: ** 1/2 Kenta Kobashi is in the ring. He talks about winning the Heavyweight Championship. Ric Flair comes to the ring. He talks about the luck of Kobashi and challenges him to a title shot. Kobashi agrees. CM Punk made Mr. Kennedy submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:09:16. Rating: *** 1/2 In his office, Eric Bischoff is shown on his cell phone. Ric Flair enters and Bischoff finishes. Bischoff informs Flair that he will get his title shot as the first main event match on WCW Saturday Night this week. The Rock pinned Kane after a spinebuster slam in 0:09:36. Rating: ** 3/4 Ric Flair's limo is shown leaving. Another limo passes arriving at the arena. A recap of Night Of Champions airs. The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) when J. Rougeau pinned LaFon after a reverse neckbreaker in 0:10:16. Rating: **** Eric Bischoff in his office on his cell phone. His assistant enters and tells him that Ted Turner is in the arena and wants Bischoff in the ring after the main event. Randy Savage pinned Brutus Beefcake with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:10:37. Rating: -1/2* Maria Kanellis interviews Goldberg on his match with Undertaker. Goldberg blames him for not moving forward in the Championship tournament. He promises that after he takes care of Undertaker, Kobashi will be next. Goldberg pinned The Undertaker after a bodyslam in 0:17:23. Rating: **** Ted Turner thanks the fans for their support thus far in the new MTWA. He then calls Eric Bischoff to the ring. Turner rips him a new one for ignoring all of his calls. Bischoff tries to explain his actions, but Turner will not hear it. Ted reminds him who the real boss is. Turner announces that he has reinstated Steve Austin and expects to see him in the ring this Saturday. Turner begins to leave, and then turns and tells Bischoff there is also one other thing he has to do this Saturday... Card rating: ** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 02/15/09 at 21:39:19 John Cena is in the ring and cuts a rap on his loss to Malenko. He ends by guaranteeing he will win tonight. Dean Malenko pinned John Cena after a tiger driver in 0:10:35. Rating: **** 1/4 (Dean Malenko retained the WCW United States Championship.) Steve Austin is shown arriving backstage. He is greeted by numerous members of the WCW Roster, welcoming him back. Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Ron Simmons with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:07:00. Rating: ** Eric Bischoff is shown in his office. Hulk Hogan enters. Bischoff informs Hogan that since Turner never authorized the hire, he is going to have to let him go. Hogan isn't pleased but takes the high road and wishes Bischoff well. Hogan also states that it isn't the worst thing to happen to him lately. Magnum T.A. pinned Barry Windham after a belly-to-back suplex in 0:08:01. Rating: ** 1/2 Thunder highlights air. Harley Race is shown backstage. He crosses paths with Randy Orton. Race tells him he has a lot of potential and offers to mentor him. Orton laughs it off and tells him he doesn't need a mentor, he's going to the top on his own. Rick Steamboat pinned Randy Orton with the Flying Cross Body Press in 0:12:02. Rating: *** Steve Austin comes to the ring with his wrestling gear on. He paces around the ring, waiting for his opponent. Eric Bischoff comes out on stage with a security team. He remarks that Ted Turner wanted to see Steve Austin in the ring. He says that Ted should be satisfied, because there he is, Steve Austin in the ring. Bischoff tells Austin that's all the time he gets tonight and orders him out of the ring. Bischoff heads to the back as Austin stands in the ring obviously pissed off. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when R. Steiner defeated Animal by countout in 0:13:48. Rating: 3/4* (The Road Warriors retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Kenta Kobashi is shown getting ready for his match tonight. Eric Bischoff enters the locker room. Flair tells him that was great what he did, reminding Austin who is calling the shots around here. Bischoff thanks Flair and wishes him well in his match. Ric Flair defeated Kenta Kobashi by disqualification in 0:17:43. Rating: **** 1/4 (Kenta Kobashi retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Steve Austin interfered against Ric Flair.] Near the end , Flair has Kobashi in the Figure Four Leg Lock. Austin runs in and attacks him, causing the DQ finish. Flair gets to his feet and Austin gives him the finger and then a Stunner. Austin then rolls Flair out of the ring. He signals for some beer. He chugs a couple and then signals for more. He hands one to Kobashi and they toast. The two of them then chug their beer. Kobashi salutes the crowd and then turns around and is standing toe to toe with Austin. The crowd expects another Stunner. Steve mouths the words another time. Card rating: ** 1/2 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 02/15/09 at 21:40:22 Eric Bischoff is shown arriving. He is fuming over Austin costing Flair the title. He enters his office to find Ted Turner waiting for him. Turner is upset over Bischoff's little stunt with Austin and demands to see him in a match tonight. Bischoff pauses for a second and says he'll throw the bastard to the wolves then. Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray and Booker T) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when S. Ray pinned P. London after a backbreaker in 0:09:16. Rating: *** Harley Race runs into Randy Orton backstage. Race asks Orton if he has thought any more about his offer. Orton ignores him. Race tells Orton he isn't offering to help him lose more matches, Orton has that down. Orton explodes on Race. Race tells him to watch his next match and he'll show him how it's done. Harley Race pinned Brutus Beefcake with the Piledriver in 0:07:42. Rating: * 1/4 Ric Flair is in Bischoff's office. Flair tells Bischoff he wants Austin's life to be a living hell. Bischoff promises it will be. Flair also says he wants Kobashi to pay too for appearing to be Austin's buddy. Bischoff asks Flair to choose an opponent for Kobashi tonight. The Undertaker made Crush submit to an armbar submission in 0:09:23. Rating: *** Saturday Night highlights air. Carlito & Primo discuss their next match. They talk about what a win over the Steiners would do for them. Carlito/Primo (Carlito and Primo) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) when Primo made S. Steiner submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:11:53. Rating: ** 1/2 Steve Austin is in the ring. Bischoff comes out on stage and tells him he begins paying tonight for what he did to Flair. He reveals Vader is his opponent tonight. Steve Austin pinned Vader after a back elbow in 0:09:38. Rating: ** 1/4 Backstage, Ric Flair approaches Terry Funk. He calls him a hardcore legend and asks if he wants to go out there and give Kobashi a beating he'll remember. Funk accepts. Kenta Kobashi pinned Terry Funk with the Burning Lariat in 0:13:58. Rating: **** 1/4 [Ric Flair interfered against Kenta Kobashi.] Before the match, as Kobashi was making his way to the ring, Flair ran out and attacked him. Card rating: ** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 02/15/09 at 21:41:28 Steve Austin is shown arriving backstage. He runs into Eric Bischoff and his security team. Biscoff tells him to be ready tonight, for a bigger opponent. The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when R. Rougeau pinned R. Gibson with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:10:02. Rating: ** 3/4 Eric Bischoff is shown getting caught up on the competition. He talks about the Smackdown General Managers creating the Money In The Bank match. Bischoff announces at No Way Out in March, he's going to come up with a new match himself. Randy Savage pinned Phil LaFon with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:08:01. Rating: ** 3/4 Ric Flair cuts a promo on Magum T.A. being a warm up for his next shot at Kobashi. Eric Bischoff is present and announces the title shot will happen next week. Flair promises it will be a Valentine's Day Massacre. Ric Flair made Magnum T.A. submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:11:26. Rating: **** 1/4 Thunder highlights air. CM Punk pinned Randy Orton after a bulldog in 0:13:40. Rating: **** 1/4 Harley Race runs into Randy Orton backstage. Race just shakes his head as Orton gives him a dirty look. Eric Bischoff comes out on stage to introduce The Big Show as Austin's opponent. Steve Austin pinned The Big Show after a back elbow in 0:08:21. Rating: ** 1/4 Maria Kanellis interviews Dean Malenko on facing Cena again tonight. John Cena announces he has no rap tonight, as he is focused on winning his Championship. Dean Malenko made John Cena submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:14:58. Rating: **** 1/4 (Dean Malenko retained the WCW United States Championship.) Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 02/23/09 at 00:19:06 Bam Bam Bigelow is shown in Eric Bischoff's office. Bischoff explains to Bam Bam how numerous members of the roster have disappointed him. He tells Bigelow he believes he can be the one to destroy Stone Cold. Bigelow looks forward to the challenge. Ron Simmons pinned Vader after a powerslam in 0:07:31. Rating: ** 3/4 Stone Cold Steve Austin is shown arriving. Bam Bam Bigelow runs out from nowhere and attacks him. Rick Steamboat pinned Stevie Ray with the Flying Cross Body Press in 0:07:05. Rating: ** 1/2 Saturday Night highlights air. Stone Cold is shown getting medical attention. Eric Bischoff enters and asks the doctors if Austin can wrestle tonight. Without letting them speak, Austin says hell yeah he can wrestle tonight. Goldberg pinned Mr. Kennedy with the Jackhammer in 0:07:05. Rating: ** 1/4 The history between Kenta Kobashi and Ric Flair is explored. Their match on this Saturday is previewed. The Rock pinned Booker T with the Rock Bottom in 0:10:08. Rating: *** 1/4 Carlito & Primo discuss their tag team titles shot. They promise tonight is the night they prove why they should had been drafted. The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) and Carlito/Primo (Carlito and Primo) battled to a draw in 0:20:00. Rating: ** 1/4 (The Road Warriors retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Eric Bischoff is shown talking to an someone who is off camera. He tells this person any assistance he can provide in stopping Austin is appreciated. Steve Austin defeated Bam Bam Bigelow by disqualification in 0:16:05. Rating: *** 1/2 [Ric Flair interfered against Steve Austin.] As Stone Cold took control of the match, Ric Flair ran in and gave him a low blow. Bigelow and Flair double team Austin, until Kenta Kobashi runs in to make the save. After clearing the ring, Austin & Kobashi stare each other down. Austin nods his head and tells Kobashi their even. Card rating: ** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 02/23/09 at 00:20:11 Steve Austin is shown arriving outside the arena. Security informs him, he won't be allowed to enter tonight. The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when J. Rougeau made R. Gibson submit to the Boston Crab in 0:09:18. Rating: *** 3/4 Eric Bischoff enters the locker room to talk with Ric Flair. Bischoff thanks Flair for being an ally against Austin. Austin is banned from the arena tonight. Flair thanks him and tells Bischoff this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Brutus Beefcake pinned Barry Windham after a side suplex in 0:07:04. Rating: ** 3/4 Thunder highlights air. Steve Austin is shown pacing outside, staring down the security guards. CM Punk made Randy Orton submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:10:02. Rating: *** 3/4 Harley Race is shown backstage. He asks Orton if he's ready to listen. Orton asks what he has to do. Race tells Orton to follow him. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) when R. Steiner made LaFon submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:11:10. Rating: *** 1/4 Kenta Kobashi is shown preparing for his match tonight. Maria Kanellis enters to get his thoughts on the match. The Undertaker pinned Kane after a back elbow in 0:10:03. Rating: **** Steve Austin is shown trying to fight his way through the security guards to get in to the arena. Once they subdue him, he's escorted off of the property. Eric Bischoff is shown pumping Flair up for tonight's match. Flair says when the show is over with, he will be the World Champion. Ric Flair made Kenta Kobashi submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:19:37. Rating: ***** (Ric Flair won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Eric Bischoff enters the ring and celebrates with Ric Flair. Card rating: *** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 02/23/09 at 00:21:41 Ric Flair cuts a promo on winning the World Heavyweight Championship. Jacques Rougeau defeated Scott Steiner when Scott Steiner passed out in the Boston Crab in 0:07:48. Rating: **** 1/4 Steve Austin storms into Eric Bischoff's office. He raises a ton of hell over being banned from the arena last Saturday. Bischoff talks about Austin's opponent tonight. Austin demands a rematch with Bigelow, so he can pin the son of a bitch. Bischoff agrees. Vader pinned Magnum T.A. with the Choke Slam in 0:08:09. Rating: *** Video airs of Harley Race training Randy Orton. Race promises Orton he will make him a Champion, if he can stay focused. Rick Steiner made Raymond Rougeau submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:09:18. Rating: *** 1/2 Saturday Night highlights air. Steve Austin and Ric Flair cross paths backstage. They stare each other down, but don't exchange words with one another. Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray and Booker T) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Booker pinned P. London with the Scissor Kick in 0:10:12. Rating: ** 3/4 Eric Bischoff is in the ring. He talks about the gimmicks the competition has been coming up with. Bischoff announces one of his own. At WCW No Way Out, 6 men will compete for a shot at the WCW World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania. They will compete inside of what he calls the Elimination Chamber. Up next, the first qualifying match. [Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match]: Goldberg pinned The Big Show after a flying clothesline in 0:12:40. Rating: *** 1/4 Bam Bam Bigelow tells Flair he can handle Austin on his own tonight. Flair tells him he won't get involved. Steve Austin pinned Bam Bam Bigelow with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:16:05. Rating: **** 1/2 Card rating: ** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 02/23/09 at 00:22:43 Kenta Kobashi is shown arriving. He enters Bischoff's office and demands his rematch. Bischoff informs him that Flair has the night off. Kobashi will have to wait until Thunder. John Cena pinned Robert Gibson with the F-U in 0:04:43. Rating: ** 3/4 Maria Kanellis talks to John Cena backstage after his match. He talks about his frustration with Malenko. Terry Funk pinned Ricky Morton after a bulldog in 0:06:17. Rating: ** 3/4 Carlito & Primo enter Eric Bischoff's office. They talk about taking the Road Warriors to a time limit draw. They ask for another shot tonight. Bischoff gives it to them. Dean Malenko made CM Punk submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:11:10. Rating: **** (Dean Malenko retained the WCW United States Championship.) During the match, John Cena is shown watching on a monitor backstage. Thunder highlights air. Harley Race and Randy Orton talk about Race's match with Kobashi. Kenta Kobashi defeated Harley Race by disqualification in 0:09:05. Rating: ** 1/2 [Randy Orton interfered against Kenta Kobashi.] Randy Orton ran in at the end to break up the pin count. Orton attacked Kobashi as Race stood by and watched. WCW No Way Out promo airs. The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated Carlito/Primo (Carlito and Primo) when Animal pinned Primo after a Gorilla Press in 0:12:26. Rating: * 1/2 (The Road Warriors retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Randy Savage and Rick Steamboat are shown getting ready for tonight's match. [Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match]: Randy Savage pinned Rick Steamboat with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:16:41. Rating: **** Card rating: ** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 03/15/09 at 18:20:24 A limo is shown arriving. Ric Flair steps out with an entourage of beautiful ladies. Brutus Beefcake defeated Mr. Kennedy when Mr. Kennedy passed out in the Barber's Chair in 0:07:15. Rating: ** Maria Kanellis interviews Kenta Kobashi about his rematch tonight. Ric Flair interrupts to put down Kobashi. The Rock pinned Crush with the Rock Bottom in 0:07:21. Rating: ** 1/2 A video airs showing construction beginning on the Elimination Chamber. [Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match]: Vader pinned Ron Simmons with the Choke Slam in 0:08:46. Rating: ** 1/4 Saturday Night highlights air. Harley Race is shown giving Randy Orton advice before his match. Randy Orton pinned CM Punk with the RKO in 0:10:12. Rating: **** 1/4 The Rougeaus and Steiners are shown getting ready for their match. The winner will face the Road Warriors for the tag titles at No Way Out. The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) when J. Rougeau made R. Steiner submit to the Boston Crab in 0:15:33. Rating: **** 1/2 Steve Austin is shown entering the locker room. He talks to Kobashi about his match with Flair. It is announced that Steve Austin will face Bam Bam Bigelow in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match Saturday Night. Ric Flair made Kenta Kobashi submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:19:46. Rating: ***** (Ric Flair retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Card rating: *** 1/2 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 03/15/09 at 18:21:33 Steve Austin in the ring cuts a promo on his match tonight. Carlito pinned Paul London with the Backcracker in 0:06:52. Rating: ** 3/4 Eric Bischoff is shown on his cell. He is talking to someone named Paul about doing some business. Bischoff tells him he'll think it over. Kane pinned Hawk with the Choke Slam From Hell in 0:05:49. Rating: * 3/4 Thunder highlights air. John Cena rejects Maria Kanellis' interview request. John Cena pinned Brian Kendrick with the F-U in 0:07:25. Rating: *** Eric Bischoff is shown in his office hanging out with Ric Flair. They discuss hanging out after the show. Maria Kanellis talks to Bam Bam Bigelow about his match tonight. Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray and Booker T) defeated The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) when S. Ray pinned Furnas after an elbowdrop in 0:10:10. Rating: *** Footage on the construction of the Elimination Chamber airs. Goldberg is shown getting ready for his match. Undertaker bumps into Goldberg backstage. Goldberg gets in Undertaker's face, but Undertaker doesn't respond. Randy Savage pinned Goldberg after a back suplex in 0:10:28. Rating: *** 3/4 Eric Bischoff is shown on his cell and remarks it's a done deal Paul. Kenta Kobashi enters and wants to have a word with Bischoff. [Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match] Steve Austin defeated Bam Bam Bigelow by countout in 0:17:22. Rating: *** After the match, Bam Bam Bigelow enters the ring and starts fighting Austin. Ric Flair runs in and helps Bigelow and they destroy Austin. Kobashi runs out to ringside and stands there, hesitating to get in. Kobashi enters the ring. Bigelow and Flair look at him, ready to fight. Bischoff comes out on stage. He announces that Kenta Kobashi will face Ric Flair at No Way Out. However, Kobashi has to leave Flair alone or he will lose that opportunity. Flair & Bigelow go back to attacking Austin. Kobashi turns and storms off. Card rating: ** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 03/15/09 at 18:22:55 Eric Bischoff announces he accepted a trade deal from Paul Heyman, one of the WWF Smackdown General Managers. He announces Rick Steamboat has been traded. The person he has been traded for will be revealed tomorrow night on WWF Smackdown. Bam Bam Bigelow is shown backstage. Steve Austin runs in and hits him with a chair. Austin then gives Bigelow a stunner. Magnum T.A. defeated Harley Race by disqualification in 0:07:14. Rating: * 3/4 [Randy Orton interfered against Magnum T.A..] Ric Flair is shown entertaining some girls in the locker room. Steve Austin runs in and attacks him. It ends with Austin giving Flair a stunner. Dean Malenko made Primo submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:09:31. Rating: **** 1/4 Eric Bischoff confronts Steve Austin. He informs him that he has to learn he can't do whatever he wants. Bischoff has security remove Austin from the building. Goldberg pinned Booker T with the Jackhammer in 0:07:22. Rating: *** 1/2 Maria Kanellis interviews Rick Steamboat on the news that he has been traded to WWF's Smackdown. Saturday Night highlights air. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when S. Steiner made P. London submit to the Steiner Recliner in 0:12:41. Rating: *** 3/4 Eric Bischoff is talking with Ric Flair to see if Flair is up for competing tonight. Flair accepts. Randy Orton talks with Harley Race about facing the Undertaker. [Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match]: The Undertaker defeated Randy Orton by disqualification in 0:13:42. Rating: *** 1/4 [Harley Race interfered against The Undertaker.] Harley Race attacked Undertaker outside the ring, leading to the DQ finish. He was double teamed, until Magnum T.A. made the save. Flair & Steamboat are shown preparing for the main event. Rick Steamboat and Ric Flair battled to a draw in 0:20:00. Rating: *** 1/4 Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 03/15/09 at 18:24:13 Eric Bischoff and his security team greet Steve Austin. Bischoff informs him in order to keep his spot in the Elimination Chamber, Austin must win a handicap match tonight. Against the Tag Team Champions, the Road Warriors. Ron Simmons pinned Barry Windham with the Dominator in 0:07:42. Rating: ** The Road Warriors are shown arguing with Bischoff for dragging them into his issues. At first, they refuse to co-operate. Bischoff tells them if they don't compete, he will strip them of the Tag Titles tonight. The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when R. Rougeau pinned R. Gibson with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:09:42. Rating: **** 1/4 Kenta Kobashi runs into Steve Austin. Kobashi apologizes for being unable to help last week. Austin tells him DTA - Don't Trust Anyone. Kenta Kobashi pinned Stevie Ray with the Burning Lariat in 0:06:39. Rating: ** Thunder highlights air. Footage airs from WWF Smackdown announcing the Rick Steamboat-Ken Shamrock trade. Brutus Beefcake defeated Crush via pinfall in 0:06:47. Rating: -* 3/4 Footage showing the completion of the Elimination Chamber airs. No Way Out is previewed. [Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match]: The Rock pinned Terry Funk with the Rock Bottom in 0:12:04. Rating: *** 3/4 Maria Kanellis interviews Steve Austin. Handicap-Match: Steve Austin defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when S. Austin pinned Animal with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:15:42. Rating: 3/4* Card rating: ** 1/2 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 03/15/09 at 18:25:25 Eric Bischoff in the ring. He announces the 6 competitors in the Elimination Chamber match will compete in Beat the Clock matches tonight. [Beat The Clock Match]: Randy Savage pinned Dean Malenko with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:09:37. Rating: ** 1/2 Ric Flair crosses paths with Kenta Kobashi. They exchange words about their match at No Way Out. [Beat The Clock Match]: Kenta Kobashi pinned Vader after a running clothesline in 0:09:55. Rating: **** No Way Out is previewed. Vader is shown having a fit backstage. [Beat The Clock Match]: The Rock pinned Mr. Kennedy with the Rock Bottom in 0:06:42. Rating: *** Ric Flair is shown hanging out with Eric Bischoff in his office. [Beat The Clock Match]: The Undertaker pinned Kane with the Tombstone in 0:11:58. Rating: *** 3/4 Saturday Night highlights air. Undertaker is backstage and is disappointed with his time. He crosses paths with Goldberg. Goldberg has some words with Undertaker. [Beat The Clock Match]: Goldberg pinned John Cena with the Jackhammer in 0:11:41. Rating: *** 3/4 Flair has a conversation with Bam Bam Bigelow in Bischoff's office. They come up with a plan to prevent Austin from having a good place in the Chamber. [Beat The Clock Match]: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Steve Austin with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:16:55. Rating: **** 3/4 [Ric Flair interfered against Steve Austin.] During the match, Ric Flair came down to ringside and distracted Austin. After the match, Flair & Bigelow double team Austin. Kenta Kobashi is shown watching on a monitor backstage. Card rating: **** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 03/15/09 at 18:26:52 Security escorts Steve Austin into Eric Bischoff's office. Austin demands a match against Ric Flair & Bam Bam Bigelow tonight. After a heated exchange, Bischoff says he'll let him know later. Paul London and Brian Kendrick defeated Carlito/Primo (Carlito and Primo) when P. London pinned Primo with the Calling London in 0:09:06. Rating: *** 1/2 Bischoff informs Austin that he can have his match tonight. He will team up with Kobashi against Flair & Bigelow. If they lose, Kobashi loses his title shot and Austin is out of the Chamber match. Austin accepts the terms. In the locker room, Harley Race continues to mentor Randy Orton. Randy Orton pinned Brutus Beefcake with the RKO in 0:07:11. Rating: ** Kenta Kobashi storms into the locker room. He argues with Austin for agreeing to Bischoff's terms without talking with him first. Austin guarantees victory tonight. Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray and Booker T) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) when S. Ray pinned R. Steiner after a punch in 0:10:23. Rating: * 1/4 Thunder highlights air. Maria Kanellis interviews Ken Shamrock. He talks about his reluctance to work for a boss like Bischoff. Bam Bam Bigelow interrupts and challenges Shamrock to a match tomorrow night. Shamrock accepts. Terry Funk pinned CM Punk after a DDT in 0:10:00. Rating: **** 1/4 Dean Malenko & The Road Warriors talk about their opponents. Maria Kanellis interviews Cena & The Rougeaus on their title matches tomorrow. The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) and John Cena defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) and Dean Malenko when J. Cena pinned D. Malenko with the F-U in 0:15:26. Rating: *** 1/2 No Way Out is previewed. The participants of the main event are shown getting ready. Kenta Kobashi and Steve Austin defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Ric Flair when K. Kobashi pinned R. Flair with the Burning Lariat in 0:17:03. Rating: **** 1/2 Card rating: *** |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 03/15/09 at 18:28:08 [Dark Match Before The PPV]: Paul London and Brian Kendrick defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when B. Kendrick pinned R. Morton with the Sliced Bread #2 in 0:09:47. Rating: *** 1/4 [Dark Match Before The PPV]: Brutus Beefcake pinned Kane after a side suplex in 0:06:39. Rating: ** A promo highlighting the big matches tonight air. Larry Zbyszko and Scott Hudson preview tonight's show. Mr. Kennedy pinned CM Punk with the Green Bay Plunge in 0:10:08. Rating: **** 1/4 A limo is shown arriving. Ric Flair and Bam Bam Bigelow exit. Eric Bischoff greets them. Terry Funk made Ron Simmons submit to the Spinning Toe Hold in 0:09:27. Rating: *** 1/4 Video airs getting the thoughts of the participants of the next match. The winner will go on to face the WCW Tag Team Champions at Wrestlemania. Triangle Match: The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated Carlito/Primo (Carlito and Primo) and Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray and Booker T) when R. Steiner made Booker submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:12:54. Rating: *** Harley Race is shown giving advice to Randy Orton on his match tonight. Randy Orton pinned Magnum T.A. with the RKO in 0:09:07. Rating: *** Video airs highlighting the history between Malenko & Cena. Maria Kanellis interviews Dean Malenko on tonight's match. In the ring, John Cena performs a rap slamming Malenko. Dean Malenko made John Cena submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:16:02. Rating: **** 1/4 (Dean Malenko retained the WCW United States Championship.) Ric Flair is shown talking with Bam Bam Bigelow backstage. Maria Kanellis interviews Ken Shamrock on his WCW debut match. Bam Bam Bigelow and Ken Shamrock battled to a double countout in 0:14:12. Rating: *** 1/2 Maria Kanellis interviews the Road Warriors. The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when J. Rougeau made Hawk submit to the Boston Crab in 0:18:23. Rating: *** (The Rougeau Brothers won the WCW Tag Team Championship.) A promo for WWF & WCW present Wrestlemania airs. The Rougeau Brothers are shown celebrating in the locker room. They are interviewed by Maria Kanellis. Video airs showing the history between Flair & Kobashi. Maria Kanellis interviews Kenta Kobashi about the match tonight. Kenta Kobashi is shown making his entrance. Maria Kanellis interviews Ric Flair on the match. Ric Flair made Kenta Kobashi submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:25:20. Rating: **** 1/4 (Ric Flair retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Video airs showing the construction of the Elimination Chamber. Video airs showing highlights from the Chamber qualifying matches and the Beat The Clock matches airs. A video package getting the thoughts of all of the Chamber competitors airs. Elimination Chamber Match: Steve Austin won a 6-man Elimination Chamber Match: x Steve Austin and Vader started out. x The Undertaker entered at 0:03:00 x Goldberg entered at 0:06:00 x Randy Savage entered at 0:09:00 x Goldberg defeated Vader after a flying lariat in 0:10:58 x The Rock entered at 0:12:00 x The Undertaker and Goldberg battled to a double pin in 0:15:42. x S. Austin defeated Savage after an inside cradle in 0:21:36 x S. Austin defeated The Rock with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:28:43 Rating: *** 3/4 During the match, after their elimination, Goldberg and Undertaker are shown fighting backstage. After the match, Steve Austin celebrates by drinking beer in the ring. Ric Flair comes out on stage. He and Austin stare each other down, while Austin motions to a Wrestlemania banner hanging up. Card rating: *** 1/2 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 04/06/09 at 05:56:11 Footage from the Elimination Chamber match airs. Magnum T.A. pinned Crush after a reverse neckbreaker in 0:06:39. Rating: ** Steve Austin in the ring. He talks about facing Flair for the title at Wrestlemania. Eric Bischoff comes to the ring and they exchange words. Bischoff informs Austin, if he loses a match between now and Wrestlemania, he loses his title shot. Kane pinned Robert Gibson with the Choke Slam From Hell in 0:05:47. Rating: ** 1/2 No Way Out highlights air. Ric Flair is shown arriving. Bobby Heenan is shown hanging out in Eric Bischoff's office. They talk about Paul Heyman & Stephanie McMahon, wondering if they will show up. The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray and Booker T) when Hawk pinned S. Ray with the Flying Clothesline in 0:11:35. Rating: 3/4* Harley Race & Randy Orton enter Eric Bischoff's office. Bischoff talks about how impressed he's been with Orton since he became Race's protege. Bischoff asks if they would be interested in teaming up to face Steve Austin tonight. Race & Orton accept. The Big Show pinned The Undertaker with the Showstopper in 0:10:08. Rating: ** 3/4 [Goldberg interfered against The Undertaker.] Goldberg distracted Undertaker, helping Big Show win. After the match, Goldberg got in the ring and speared Undertaker. Goldberg didn't stop there, and threw him out of the ring. He attacks him on the outside and throws him into the ring steps. Undertaker has been busted open. Goldberg delivers another spear to Undertaker on the outside. He then throws him onto the announcer's table and gives him a Tombstone Piledriver through it. Before the next match, the announcer's explain Dean Malenko will defend his United States Championship in a Fatal Four Way at Wrestlemania. The first qualifying match is next. [US Title Fatal Four Way Qualifying Match]: Randy Savage pinned Ken Shamrock with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:15:57. Rating: **** 3/4 [Bam Bam Bigelow interfered against Ken Shamrock.] Maria Kanellis interviews Steve Austin on his feelings on his match tonight. Handicap-Match: Steve Austin defeated Harley Race and Randy Orton when S. Austin pinned Race with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:16:59. Rating: *** 3/4 Card rating: ** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 04/06/09 at 05:57:26 Footage of Bischoff on Smackdown airs. Bischoff has an idea for a match at Wrestlemania. Raw vs Smackdown vs WCW. The winning brand will have their title match as the main event. Terry Funk made Ricky Morton submit to the Spinning Toe Hold in 0:08:49. Rating: *** 1/4 Ric Flair is shown arriving in a limo. Eric Bischoff talks with The Rock. He asks him to consider being WCW's representative if the triple threat is approved for Wrestlemania. The Rock pinned Barry Windham with the Rock Bottom in 0:10:03. Rating: *** Footage of the Flair/Kobashi match from No Way Out airs. Ric Flair talks in the ring about retaining the title. He talks about facing Austin at Wrestlemania. Brutus Beefcake pinned Goldberg after an inside cradle in 0:07:26. Rating: * 1/4 During the Beefcake/Goldberg match, the gong sounds. The lights go out. When they come back on, Undertaker is nowhere to be found. However, Beefcake catches Goldberg off guard for the pin. After the match, Goldberg destroys Beefcake and gives him a Tombstone Piledriver. Thunder highlights air. Randy Orton pinned Ron Simmons with the RKO in 0:10:40. Rating: *** 1/4 Maria Kanellis interviews the Rougeau Brothers on winning the Tag Team titles. The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when J. Rougeau made B. Kendrick submit to the Boston Crab in 0:13:38. Rating: **** 1/4 Backstage, Bam Bam Bigelow runs into Ken Shamrock. They exchange words and Bigelow shoves Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock tries to retaliate, but a group of officials jump in. Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kenta Kobashi by disqualification in 0:17:49. Rating: **** 1/4 [Ken Shamrock interfered against Bam Bam Bigelow.] Shamrock ran in and attacked Bigelow, leading to the DQ. Bigelow and Shamrock brawl to the back as the show goes off the air. Card rating: *** |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 04/06/09 at 05:58:58 Footage airs from Raw of the Raw/Smackdown/WCW match at Wrestlemania. Eric Bischoff in the ring, officially announces The Rock is WCW's representative. The Rock comes to the ring and cuts a promo on the match. He is interrupted by Sting. Sting reveals he is the Raw representative in the match. The Rock and Sting exchange words. They begin fighting, until security comes out and breaks it up. Bischoff has Sting thrown out. Paul London pinned Crush with the Calling London in 0:05:27. Rating: ** 1/2 Ric Flair runs into Ken Shamrock backstage. Flair sticks up for his friendBam Bam Bigelow and puts down Shamrock. Shamrock challenges Flair to a match tonight. Flair tells him he's not even in his league and the match will be an easy win. Dean Malenko made Mr. Kennedy submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:09:15. Rating: *** 1/4 Dean Malenko runs into John Cena backstage. Cena talks about how he is going to beat CM Punk tonight and take Malenko's title at Wrestlemania. Malenko points out Cena has failed every time to take the title. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated Carlito/Primo (Carlito and Primo) when S. Steiner made Primo submit to the Steiner Recliner in 0:11:58. Rating: *** 1/2 Saturday Night highlights air. [US Title Fatal Four Way Qualifying Match]: John Cena pinned CM Punk with the F-U in 0:12:10. Rating: **** 1/4 Steve Austin enters Eric Bischoff's office. Bischoff tells Austin to get ready and go to the ring, he has a match with Vader tonight. Steve Austin pinned Vader with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:10:39. Rating: *** 3/4 A profile of Ric Flair airs. He is shown with an entourage of beautiful ladies riding in a limo. Flair's in rin accomplishments are shown. Flair cuts a promo on Austin while sitting on a private plane. Ken Shamrock made Ric Flair submit to an armlock hammerlock submission in 0:16:21. Rating: **** 1/4 [Steve Austin interfered against Ric Flair.] [Bam Bam Bigelow interfered against Ken Shamrock.] Before the match, Bam Bam Bigelow ran down and attacked Shamrock outside the ring. A group of officials came out and escorted him to the back. Near the end of the match, Austin came out and got on the ring apron. He started arguing with Flair and gave him the finger. Shamrock then jumped Flair and got him to submit for the win. Flair jumps out of the ring and goes after Austin. Bam Bam Bigelow runs in from the crowd and attacks Shamrock. Kenta Kobashi runs in to make the save. Shamrock and Kobashi have a discussion, they then issue a challenge to Bigelow. They want to face him and a partner of his choice at Wrestlemania. Bigelow agrees. Card rating: *** 1/2 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 04/06/09 at 06:00:18 Footage airs showing The Rock on Smackdown. Mr. Kennedy pinned Brian Kendrick with the Green Bay Plunge in 0:05:04. Rating: ** 3/4 Maria Kanellis interviews Bam Bam Bigelow about his match at Wrestlemania. He said he has talked with a potential partner, but he won't reveal who it is yet. Randy Savage pinned Brutus Beefcake with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:07:34. Rating: DUD A profile of Steve Austin airs. It highlights his in ring accomplishments. Austin drives into the arena in a pick up truck. He gets out and talks about facing Ric Flair at Wrestlemania. Kenta Kobashi pinned Crush with the Burning Lariat in 0:07:21. Rating: *** 1/4 Thunder highlights air. The Undertaker cuts a promo on his Wrestlemania opponent, Goldberg. The Undertaker pinned Barry Windham with the Tombstone in 0:09:32. Rating: **** 1/4 After the match, the lights go out. When they come back on, Goldberg stands behind Undertaker. When Undertaker turns around, Goldberg delivers a spear. He then cuts a promo talking about Undertaker costing him numerous shots at the Heavyweight title. He also tells him, he has no fear of the dead man. Wrestlemania is previewed. The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) defeated The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) when LaFon pinned R. Rougeau with the Cobra Clutch Suplex in 0:12:11. Rating: *** 1/2 Harley race is in the locker room, when Ric Flair enters. They talk about Race's match with Austin. Steve Austin defeated Harley Race by disqualification in 0:15:48. Rating: ** 3/4 [Ric Flair interfered against Steve Austin.] Ric Flair runs out in the end and attacks Steve Austin outside the ring. The referee sees this and calls for the DQ. Card rating: ** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 04/06/09 at 06:01:32 Ric Flair & Steve Austin are shown arriving. Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) defeated Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray and Booker T) when R. Gibson made S. Ray submit to the Gibson Leglock in 0:07:42. Rating: * 1/4 Saturday Night highlights air. Goldberg pinned Ron Simmons with the Jackhammer in 0:08:15. Rating: * 1/4 After the match, Undertaker is shown in a cemetary. He talks about Wrestlemania. When he finishes, a freshly dug grave is shown, with a tombstone that reads Goldberg. Ken Shamrock made Terry Funk submit to the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:09:24. Rating: **** 1/4 Bam Bam Bigelow is shown watching the match. After the conclusion, Bigelow gets a phone call. He thanks the person for agreeing to be his partner. Harley Race gives Randy Orton advice on his qualifying match. [US Title Fatal Four Way Qualifying Match]: Randy Orton pinned Magnum T.A. with the RKO in 0:10:43. Rating: **** 1/4 Eric Bischoff runs into Steve Austin backstage. He informs him he is facing The Big Show next. He also warns Austin not to get involved in the main event. Steve Austin defeated The Big Show by countout in 0:10:32. Rating: ** 1/2 Wrestlemania is previewed. Dean Malenko defeated Ric Flair by disqualification in 0:12:52. Rating: ** 1/2 [John Cena interfered against Dean Malenko.] John Cena ran in and broke up Malenko's attempted pinfall on Flair. Cena and Malenko begin fighting. Randy Savage runs in and joins in the fight. The three of them brawl, until Randy Orton comes in and eventually gives everyone in the ring a RKO. The show ends with Orton standing in the ring looking down on his opponents. Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 04/06/09 at 06:02:56 Eric Bischoff talks with The Rock about his match at Wrestlemania. The Rock pinned Primo with the Rock Bottom in 0:06:52. Rating: **** 1/4 Wrestlemania preview: Rougeau Brothers vs. Steiner Brothers. Maria Kaneliis interviews The Road Warriors. They talk about working towards getting the Tag Titles back. The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Animal pinned P. London with the Powerslam in 0:10:10. Rating: *** 1/4 Eric Bischoff runs into Steve Austin. He talks to him about only having one more match to survive. Tonight he faces both Kane & The Big Show in a handicap match. Wrestlemania preview: The Undertaker vs. Goldberg. CM Punk defeated Carlito when Carlito passed out in the Anaconda Vice in 0:07:15. Rating: *** Thunder highlights air. Wrestlemania preview: Bam Bam Bigelow & Myster Partner vs. Ken Shamrock & Kenta Kobashi. Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Kenta Kobashi with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:10:39. Rating: **** 1/4 [Ken Shamrock interfered against Bam Bam Bigelow.] Shamrock attacked Bigelow before the match started. Wrestlemania preview: United States Championship Fatal Four Way. Dean Malenko comes down to provide commentary for the next match. Triangle Match: Randy Savage defeated John Cena and Randy Orton when Savage pinned J. Cena with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:12:58. Rating: *** 3/4 Wrestlemania preview: Ric Flair vs Steve Austin. Handicap-Match: Steve Austin defeated The Big Show and Kane when S. Austin pinned Kane after a kneelift in 0:15:26. Rating: *** [Ric Flair interfered against Steve Austin.] After the match, Ric Flair ran out and attacked Austin. Flair puts Austin in the figure four leg lock and refuses to let go. Eventually, a group of officials and referees break it up. Card rating: *** 1/2 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 04/06/09 at 06:04:22 Results will be posted in the MTWA - WWF thread this Tuesday afternoon. |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:45:30 Highlights of the Ric Flair/Steve Austin match air. Paul London and Brian Kendrick defeated Harlem Heat (Stevie Ray and Booker T) when B. Kendrick pinned S. Ray with the Sliced Bread #2 in 0:09:13. Rating: ** 3/4 Ric Flair talks about beating Austin at Wrestlemania. Eric Bischoff announces that this Saturday Night will be Ric Flair Appreciation Night. Wrestlemania highlights air. The commentators announce that Steve Austin's whereabouts are unknown at this time. Magnum T.A. pinned Harley Race after a Gorilla Press in 0:06:44. Rating: ** 1/4 New United States Champion Randy Orton is interviewed on his title win. John Cena interrupts and challenges Orton to face him tonight. Orton accepts. CM Punk made Carlito submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:10:27. Rating: **** Eric Bischoff runs into The Rock. Bischoff comments on how disappointed and embarassed he was that The Rock lost the match Bischoff created at Wrestlemania. He warns The Rock that he better get back on his good side, or he'll make sure to return the embarassment. The Rock watches in disgust as Bischoff walks away. The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated The Big Show and Kane when Animal pinned Show after an elbowdrop in 0:11:36. Rating: ** In the locker room, Randy Orton thanks Harley Race for all of his guidance in helping him win the United States title. Race prasies Orton and his recent achievements. Randy Orton pinned John Cena with the RKO in 0:14:00. Rating: **** (Randy Orton retained the WCW United States Championship.) The Rock is shown getting ready for his match. Randy Savage pinned The Rock with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:15:53. Rating: *** 3/4 Card rating: *** 1/2 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:46:37 Wrestlemania highlights air. Handicap-Match: Goldberg defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Goldberg pinned R. Gibson with the Jackhammer in 0:05:14. Rating: ** 1/4 After the match, Goldberg blasts the Undertaker on his win and demands he face him in a rematch. Ric Flair is shown arriving. Mr. Kennedy pinned Scott Steiner after a DDT in 0:06:38. Rating: ** 1/4 Backstage, Eric Bischoff talks to Ric Flair in the dressing room on tonight's celebration. WCW Thunder highlights air. Dean Malenko made Terry Funk submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:11:13. Rating: **** 1/4 Eric Bischoff warns Steve Austin to be respectful of tonight's festivities honoring Flair. If he interferes, Austin will be suspended. The Undertaker pinned Primo with the Tombstone in 0:08:17. Rating: *** 3/4 [Goldberg interfered against The Undertaker.] After the match, Goldberg runs in from out of nowhere and spears The Undertaker. Goldberg then picks him up and gives him the Jackhammer. He then repeats this 3 more times before a group of officials and referees manage to pull him out of there. Goldberg walks up to the top of the stage and looks back. Undertaker doesn't sit up. Maria Kanellis interviews Tito Ortiz on being Bam Bam Bigelow's mystery partner last weekend at Wrestlemania. Ortiz announces he's close to signing a contract to compete for the WCW brand. Ken Shamrock comes in and stares down Ortiz before storming off without saying a word. Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Ken Shamrock with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:10:28. Rating: *** 1/2 During the match, Tito Ortiz is shown watching backstage. Steve Austin and Vader battled to a draw in 0:10:00. Rating: *** At the 10 minute mark, Eric Bischoff came out and asked for the bell to be rung. Bischoff announced that he wanted to make sure there would be enough time for Flair's tribute and declared the match a draw. Austin & Vader then brawled to the backstage area. The show ended with the Ric Flair Apprecation Night. There was a video package showing highlights of his wrestling accomplishments. Eric Bischoff is in the ring, which has a bottle of champaigne on ice. He introduces Ric Flair. Flair delivers a speech on how honored he is by the tribute. Bischoff then toasts Flair. He is cut off by Austin's music playing. Austin runs in from the crowd behind Flair & Bischoff. When Flair turns around, Austin gives him the finger and nails him with the stunner. Bischoff then grabs the bottle of champaigne and hits Austin in the stomach with it. Austin falls to his knees. Bischoff calls for security. Austin gets up and rips the bottle out of Bischoff's hands and breaks it over his head. Bischoff tumbles to the ground. Flair gets to his feet and Austin gives him another stunner. Security hits the ring and Austin is dragged off in handcuffs as the show goes off the air. Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:47:41 Kenta Kobashi pinned Barry Windham with the Burning Lariat in 0:10:12. Rating: *** 1/4 Eric Bischoff announces Steve Austin has been suspended indefinitely for his actions on Saturday Night. Ric Flair enters. He goes nuts talking about Austin. He asks Bischoff not to suspend Austin, but to give him a match one on one at Spring Stampede. Bischoff thinks about it and reluctantly agrees. Randy Orton pinned Brutus Beefcake with the RKO in 0:05:09. Rating: DUD After the match, John Cena comes out and trash talks Orton. Cena talks about Orton sneaking in at Wrestlemania and stealing the title that should be Cena's. Orton talks about all the times Cena failed to win the United States title. He tells Cena that they aren't in the same league and Cena can't beat the people Orton beats. Ron Simmons pinned Crush with the Dominator in 0:07:51. Rating: * WCW Saturday Night highlights air. Maria Kanellis interviews The Rougeau Brothers about their tenure as Tag Team Champions. The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon when R. Rougeau pinned Furnas with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:10:56. Rating: *** 3/4 The Rock enters Eric Bischoff's office. Bischoff reminds The Rock that he knows something about him that The Rock wouldn't want the world to know. Being the nice guy that he is, Bischoff is going to give him one more chance and if he lets him down again, Bischoff has something humiliating in mind. Bam Bam Bigelow pinned The Rock with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:14:27. Rating: **** 1/4 Maria Kanellis interviews Ric Flair about his feud with Steve Austin. Backstage, The Rock crosses paths with Eric Bischoff. Bischoff shakes his head. Ric Flair made Magnum T.A. submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:17:16. Rating: *** 3/4 Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:48:55 A hearse is shown arriving backstage. Goldberg gets out. Ken Shamrock pinned Kane after a legsweep in 0:07:13. Rating: ** 1/2 Eric Bischoff greets Steve Austin as he returns. Bischoff tells him that he will not tolerate anymore nonsense and Austin will be kept on a short leash. WCW Thunder highlights air. Randy Savage pinned Brian Kendrick with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:07:11. Rating: ** 1/2 John Cena comes to the ring and adresses Orton's remarks that he isn't in the same league. Cena calls out Beefcake and challenges him to a match on the spot, to prove he can beat anybody Orton can. John Cena pinned Brutus Beefcake with the F-U in 0:08:31. Rating: DUD During the match, we hear of a commotion backstage. A camera reveals Goldberg has attacked The Undertaker. The two of them brawl all over the backstage area. Goldberg knocks The Undertaker out cold and drags him to the hearse. He throws him in the back and drives off. Maria Kanellis interviews Tito Ortiz on his debut tonight in singles competition. Shamrock shows up and challenges Ortiz to a match. Ortiz turns him down, telling him he's beaten him enough in the past and is here for new competition Tito Ortiz made Paul London submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:10:36. Rating: **** 1/4 Eric Bischoff announces the winner of tonight's main event will face the Rougeau Brothers for the Tag Team titles at Spring Stampede. Maria Kanellis interviews Steve Austin on recent events. Steve Austin pinned Booker T with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:10:17. Rating: *** 1/2 The hearse is shown arriving in a cemetary. Goldberg stops at a freshly dug grave and gets out. When he opens the back, Undertaker attacks him. The fight ends with Goldberg spearing Undertaker right into the grave. Goldberg gets out of the grave and Undertaker sits up. Goldberg nails him in the head with a shovel. He begins to bury Undertaker alive. The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) and The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) battled to a draw in 0:20:00. Rating: ** 1/4 Card rating: ** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:50:00 Eric Bischoff greets The Rock as he comes in. The Rock insults Bischoff. Bischoff reminds him he knows The Rock has a secret. Bischoff tells him The Rock is going to have a new segment on the show. The alternative is Bischoff telling the world what he knows. Rock agrees to do the segment. Dean Malenko pinned Crush after a side suplex in 0:06:37. Rating: ** 1/4 Eric Bischoff approaches Steve Austin backstage. Bischoff informs Austin his match with Vader has been moved to Saturday Night. Backstage, Dean Malenko runs into Randy Orton. They exchange words on their rematch coming up at Spring Stampede. WCW Saturday Night highlights air. Bischoff announces Due to the draw, The Steiner Brothers and The Road Warriors will face The Rougeau Brothers in a triangle match at Spring Stampede. Goldberg is shown in the locker room. The lights start to flicker. Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) defeated Booker T and Mr. Kennedy when R. Gibson made Mr. Kennedy submit to the Gibson Leglock in 0:07:27. Rating: *** 1/2 Eric Bischoff is on a kitchen set that has been constructed on stage. Bischoff introduces a new segment "Do You Smell What The Rock Is Cookin'?" He introduces The Rock, who slowly emerges wearing a chef's outfit. The Rock introduces his guest, Ric Flair. They discuss Flair's upcoming title defense against Steve Austin, as they bake. Steve Austin comes out and confronts Flair. He also heckles The Rock for following Bischoff's orders. Flair takes a pan and hits Austin in the head. Austin collapses, but is not knocked out cold. Flair puts Austin in the figure four leglock. The Rock breaks it up, pissing off Flair. Kenta Kobashi pinned Terry Funk after a flying shoulderblock in 0:08:56. Rating: **** 1/4 John Cena approaches Randy Orton about having beaten Brutus Beefcake. Orton laughs and still tells Cena he isn't in his league. Orton then exits for his match. Randy Orton pinned Magnum T.A. after a flying forearm in 0:09:41. Rating: *** After the match, Cena comes down to the ring to challenge Magnum T.A. to a match at Spring Stampede. Magnum accepts. Maria Kanellis interviews Goldberg. The lights backstage go out in the middle of the interview. When they come back on, Goldberg finds a casket has been left right in front of him. He storms off. CM Punk defeated Goldberg by countout in 0:09:12. Rating: *** [The Undertaker interfered against Goldberg.] During the match, a bell tolls. The lights go out. The casket is brought out on stage. Undertaker emerges. Goldberg leaves the ring and runs up to the top and begins fighting with Undertaker. Undertaker delivers a Tombstone Piledriver to Goldberg. He then throws him into the casket. While this is going on, Goldberg has been counted out. Ric Flair defeated Ron Simmons by disqualification in 0:17:43. Rating: *** [Steve Austin interfered against Ric Flair.] With Simmons in the Figure Four Leglock, Austin runs in and attacks Flair. The two of them fight and it ends with Austin giving him the Stunner. Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:51:12 Tonight's edition is a preview show for the WCW Spring Stampede Pay Per View tomorrow night. Randy Savage pinned Rick Steiner with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:08:20. Rating: *** 1/4 John Cena/Magnum T.A. match is previewed. Includes information on the Orton/Cena storyline. Cena does a promo. Randy Orton/Dean Malenko match is previewed. Interviews from Orton & Malenko air. The Rock/Randy Savage match is previewed. Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon defeated Kane and The Big Show when LaFon pinned Show after a DDT in 0:08:19. Rating: ** 1/4 WCW Thunder highlights air. Kenta Kobashi/Bam Bam Bigelow is previewed. The Rougeau Brothers/Steiner Brothers/Road Warriors match is previewed. A history of the feud between Undertaker & Goldberg airs. It is announced their match will be a casket match. Remarks from Goldberg and Undertaker air. Ken Shamrock made Barry Windham submit to the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:10:17. Rating: **** 1/4 The history between Ric Flair & Steve Austin is shown. Comments from Flair & AUstin air. Steve Austin defeated Vader by disqualification in 0:14:10. Rating: *** [Ric Flair interfered against Steve Austin.] Ric Flair runs into the match and attacks Austin from behind. Vader joins in and the two destroy Austin. Eventually, The Rock runs in and makes the save. Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:52:26 The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) defeated Booker T and Crush when LaFon pinned Crush with the Cobra Clutch Suplex in 0:08:46. Rating: *** 3/4 Ken Shamrock made Vader submit to the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:10:17. Rating: **** 1/4 A promo highlighting the big matches tonight air. Larry Zbyszko and Scott Hudson preview tonight's show. Throughout the evening, Maria Kanellis interviews participants for their thoughts on their matches tonight. Video packages also air explaining the currently storylines for: The John Cena and Randy Orton angle. Kenta Kobashi and Bam Bam Bigelow. The Undertaker and Goldberg. Steve austin and Ric Flair. John Cena pinned Magnum T.A. after a flying forearm in 0:09:04. Rating: *** 3/4 Carlito/Primo (Carlito and Primo) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Primo made P. London submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:10:25. Rating: **** Tito Ortiz made CM Punk submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:11:19. Rating: **** Randy Orton pinned Dean Malenko with the RKO in 0:13:58. Rating: **** 1/4 (Randy Orton retained the WCW United States Championship.) Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Kenta Kobashi with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:13:07. Rating: **** Triangle Match: The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) and The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when J. Rougeau made Animal submit to the Boston Crab in 0:19:55. Rating: ** 3/4 (The Rougeau Brothers retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Randy Savage pinned The Rock with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:16:19. Rating: *** Casket Match: Goldberg defeated The Undertaker in 0:22:38. Rating: *** Steve Austin pinned Ric Flair with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:35:36. Rating: ***** (Steve Austin won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Bam Bam Bigelow interfered against Steve Austin.] [The Rock interfered against Ric Flair.] Storyline Developments -Backstage, after defeating Magnum T.A. , John Cena calls out Randy Orton. Orton would later address Cena's challenge, declaring he is still not in the same league as Orton is. -Ken Shamrock runs into Tito Ortiz backstage. They stare each other down until Ortiz simply says your in the past, pal and walks away. -After defeating The Undertaker, the lights go on. We hear chanting music play as the druids come out and escort the casket away. -Bam Bam Bigelow escorted Ric Flair to the ring. Bigelow attacked Austin outside the ring, when the referee's back was turn. The second time it happened, The Rock finally ran out and fought Bigelow to the back. After the match, Austin celebrated in the ring with his traditional beer chugging. A pissed off Eric Bischoff walked out onto the stage and angrily looked on. |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:53:55 Highlights of the Ric Flair/Steve Austin match at Spring Stampede air. Kane pinned Magnum T.A. after a powerslam in 0:06:18. Rating: *** 1/4 New WCW World Heavyweight Champion Steve Austin talks about winning the title. Ric Flair storms out to the ring. He challenges Steve Austin to face him tonight. Austin accepts. Goldberg pinned Brutus Beefcake with the Jackhammer in 0:03:07. Rating: -3/4* Spring Stampede highlights air. In his office, Eric Bischoff talks with Flair. Bam Bam Bigelow enters. The three plot against Austin. Ron Simmons pinned Harley Race after a back suplex in 0:09:35. Rating: ** 1/4 John Cena talks about watching Randy Orton defeat Dean Malenko. Cena challenges Malenko to face him on Saturday Night. The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Furnas pinned P. London with the Frankensteiner in 0:10:39. Rating: *** The Rock pinned Booker T with the Rock Bottom in 0:13:17. Rating: **** Backstage, The Rock crosses paths with Austin. The Rock looks at the Championship belt. They part ways without saying a word to one another. Ric Flair defeated Steve Austin by disqualification in 0:19:28. Rating: *** 1/4 (Steve Austin retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [The Rock interfered against Ric Flair.] [Bam Bam Bigelow interfered against Steve Austin.] Bam Bam Bigelow accompanied Ric Flair to the ring. Near the end, with the referee distracted, Bigelow attacked Austin outside the ring. Once back in the ring, Flair put Austin in the Figure-Four Leglock. At this point, The Rock ran out and attacked Bigelow. He enters the ring and attacks Flair, causing the DQ. Rock exits the ring and begins fighting towards the back with Bigelow. Flair argues with the referee and doesn't notice Austin is on his feet behind him. Flair turns around is hit with the Stone Cold Stunner. Austin then takes his title and exits the ring. Card rating: *** |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:55:21 Ken Shamrock pinned The Big Show after a kneelift in 0:07:21. Rating: ** 3/4 Tito Ortiz made Scott Steiner submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:08:39. Rating: **** 1/4 CM Punk made Mr. Kennedy submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:09:30. Rating: *** 1/4 Randy Savage pinned Kenta Kobashi with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:12:16. Rating: *** 1/4 The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when J. Rougeau made Hawk submit to the Boston Crab in 0:13:11. Rating: *** (The Rougeau Brothers retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) John Cena defeated Dean Malenko by countout in 0:15:17. Rating: *** 1/2 Storyline Developments - Steve Austin is attacked by Ric Flair before the show begins. The Rock makes the save. -After defeating Dean Malenko, Randy Orton confronts John Cena. Orton points out his ability to pin Malenko twice, not needing a cheap victory by count out. -Spring Stampede highlights air. Thunder highlights air. -Ken Shamrock exchanges words once again with Tito Ortiz. Ortiz still refuses to face Shamrock, reminding him of his desire for new challenges. Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:56:54 Carlito and Primo defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Carlito pinned R. Morton with the Backcracker in 0:08:38. Rating: **** 1/4 Crush pinned Brutus Beefcake with the Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker in 0:05:25. Rating: DUD Terry Funk made Rick Steiner submit to the Spinning Toe Hold in 0:08:38. Rating: *** 1/4 Randy Orton pinned Ron Simmons with the RKO in 0:11:15. Rating: *** 1/2 (Randy Orton retained the WCW United States Championship.) Mr. Kennedy pinned Booker T with the Green Bay Plunge in 0:11:01. Rating: *** 3/4 The Rock and Steve Austin defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Ric Flair when S. Austin pinned R. Flair with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:19:42. Rating: **** 1/4 Storyline Developments -Eric Bischoff tears The Rock apart backstage for aiding Austin. Bischoff tells him another installment of Do You Smell What The Rock Is Cookin'? will air this Saturday. -After his loss, Ron Simmons runs into John Cena backstage. Cena attacks him and demands a match this Saturday. -Mr. Kennedy and Booker T have a heated argument backstage in regards to their working together as a tag team. The argument leads to their match tonight. -After the main event, Flair & Bigelow storm off from the ring. Austin celebrates by chugging beer in the ring. He offers one to The Rock, who reluctantly accepts. They toast one another before The Rock leaves Austin in the ring. Card rating: *** 1/2 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:58:16 Dean Malenko pinned Barry Windham after a double underhook suplex in 0:08:40. Rating: *** Goldberg pinned Magnum T.A. with the Jackhammer in 0:07:11. Rating: *** 1/2 John Cena pinned Ron Simmons with the F-U in 0:08:02. Rating: * The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated Kane and The Big Show when R. Steiner pinned Kane after a flying bulldog in 0:11:45. Rating: *** Steve Austin defeated Harley Race by disqualification in 0:12:08. Rating: ** 1/4 [Randy Orton interfered against Steve Austin.] The Rock pinned Ric Flair with the Rock Bottom in 0:18:46. Rating: **** 1/2 [Steve Austin interfered against Ric Flair.] Storyline Developments -Do You Smell What The Rock Is Cookin' segment: Eric Bischoff. Bischoff stops short of revealing what he knows about this secret The Rock is hiding. Bischoff warns The Rock he is no longer to help Steve Austin, or else. -After defeating Simmons, Cena challenges Orton to face him right here and now. Orton ignores the challenge. -Steve Austin exchanges words with Randy Orton backstage. Austin refers to Orton as the little league Champion. Orton lets Austin knows how he feels later in the night, when he attacks him in his match. Orton runs in near the end and delivers an RKO to Austin. -During the main event, Steve Austin comes down to ringside. His presence distracts Ric Flair, allowing The Rock to catch him off guard with a Rock Bottom. After the match, Flair storms out of the ring after Austin. Card rating: *** |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 22:59:45 Goldberg pinned Phil LaFon with the Jackhammer in 0:05:01. Rating: * 1/4 Tito Ortiz defeated Rick Steiner by countout in 0:07:37. Rating: **** The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Animal pinned P. London with the Powerslam in 0:10:23. Rating: **** Ken Shamrock pinned Vader after a spin kick in 0:10:19. Rating: **** Randy Orton defeated Kenta Kobashi by disqualification in 0:11:41. Rating: **** 1/4 [Steve Austin interfered against Randy Orton.] Steve Austin defeated Bam Bam Bigelow by disqualification in 0:15:15. Rating: *** (Steve Austin retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Ric Flair interfered against Steve Austin.] Storyline Developments -Ric Flair meets with Eric Bischoff and discusses Steve Austin. Flair demands Bischoff do something about Austin. Bischoff tells him he is close to a deal that will bring in some much needed backup and help take care of Austin permanently. -After his match, Kobashi is attacked by Cena. Afterward, Cena confronts Orton. Orton tells him he still doesn't believe Cena is in his league. -Steve Austin was about to win the match, when Ric Flair ran into the ring and broke up the pin count. Flair & Bigelow attacked Austin. Eric Bischoff announced that Austin will face Bigelow in a rematch this Saturday Night. Card rating: *** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 05/31/09 at 23:01:28 Goldberg pinned Doug Furnas with the Jackhammer in 0:05:07. Rating: *** 1/4 Randy Savage pinned Mr. Kennedy with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:07:33. Rating: ** 3/4 [Booker T interfered against Mr. Kennedy.] CM Punk made Barry Windham submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:08:58. Rating: *** 3/4 John Cena pinned Kenta Kobashi with the F-U in 0:11:12. Rating: **** 1/4 The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) when R. Rougeau pinned S. Steiner with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:14:06. Rating: **** (The Rougeau Brothers retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Steve Austin with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:17:52. Rating: ***** (Bam Bam Bigelow won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Arn Anderson, and Tully Blanchard interfered against Steve Austin.] Storyline Developments -Before the show begins, Eric Bischoff announces all members of the WCW roster will be banned from ringside during tonight's main event. -Booker T attacked Mr. Kennedy before his match. -John Cena confronts Randy Orton after winning his match. Orton still won't give him a title shot. Later, Cena attacks Harley Race in the locker room. Orton is upset when he receives word of the attack. -During the main event, Tully Blanchard ran in from the crowd. Security was right behind him and this distracted the referee. Arn Anderson than ran into the ring from the crowd and grabbed Austin's title belt. He hit Austin with it before leaving the ring and running into the crowd. Security gave chase to Anderson through the crowd. Bigelow used the opportunity to deliver his finisher and steal the WCW World Heavyweight Title from Steve Austin. Card rating: **** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 07/31/09 at 21:52:05 Sorry for the lack of updates. I will get caught up by the end of August. Ken Shamrock pinned Crush after a legsweep in 0:07:22. Rating: ** 3/4 Mr. Kennedy pinned Terry Funk with the Green Bay Plunge in 0:09:06. Rating: **** 1/4 Dan Severn made Barry Windham submit to the Bodyscissors Dragon Sleeper in 0:10:00. Rating: *** 1/2 The Rock pinned Harley Race after an overhead belly-to-belly suplex in 0:11:41. Rating: ** 3/4 The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated Carlito and Primo when Animal pinned Carlito with the Powerslam in 0:12:07. Rating: ** 1/2 Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Steve Austin with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:18:56. Rating: **** 1/4 (Bam Bam Bigelow retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Storyline Developments -Steve Austin confronts Bischoff on his pledge that the WCW roster would be banned from ringside. Bischoff explains that Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson weren't officially on the WCW roster at the time. Austin demands a rematch tonight, Bischoff grants it. -Bam Bam Bigelow is interviewed on winning the title. He reveals he will take on anyone, anywhere, anytime. Card rating: *** 1/2 Randy Savage pinned Phil LaFon with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:06:10. Rating: *** CM Punk made Kane submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:09:23. Rating: **** 1/4 Tito Ortiz made Magnum T.A. submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:09:33. Rating: *** 1/4 Ric Flair made Doug Furnas submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:11:19. Rating: **** 1/4 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Blanchard pinned B. Kendrick with the Slingshot Suplex in 0:13:41. Rating: *** 3/4 Dean Malenko defeated John Cena by countout in 0:16:37. Rating: **** 1/4 Storyline Developments -Do you smell what the Rock is cooking segment with Flair, Anderson & Blanchard. Flair announces they're reforming the Horseman and have begun their search for the fourth member. Austin crashes the interview. After heckling The Rock for continuing to go through with this ridiculous segment, he confronts Flair. Bischoff intervenes and announces Flair will face Austin at Slamboree in a #1 Contender's match. -Randy Orton comes down to ringside during the Malenko/Cena match. Cena leaves the ring and goes after him. The two brawl to the backstage area as Cena is counted out. -Tito Ortiz runs into Dan Severn backstage. Severn calls him a coward for his constant refusal to face Ken Shamrock. Ortiz explains again he has beaten Shamrock enough. Ortiz tells Severn he'll no problem beating him if he wants to get in the ring with him. Card rating: **** |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 08/30/09 at 03:54:31 Ron Simmons pinned The Big Show after a flying shoulderblock in 0:05:22. Rating: * Mr. Kennedy defeated Vader via pinfall in 0:07:37. Rating: ** The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when R. Steiner made R. Morton submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:10:45. Rating: ** 1/2 Goldberg pinned Dean Malenko with the Jackhammer in 0:11:34. Rating: **** 1/4 CM Punk made Randy Orton submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:12:11. Rating: **** 1/4 [John Cena interfered against Randy Orton.] Handicap-Match: The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated Steve Austin when Anderson pinned S. Austin with the Gourdbuster in 0:17:38. Rating: **** 1/4 [Ric Flair interfered against Steve Austin.] Storyline Developments -John Cena came to ringside during Randy Orton's match with CM Punk and distracted Orton, aiding Punk in getting the victory. -Eric Bischoff runs into Steve Austin backstage. Bischoff informs Austin he'll face Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard in a Handicap-Match tonight. -After the main event, Ric Flair runs in and attacks Steve Austin. Anderson & Blanchard join in, until The Rock runs down to make the save. Card rating: *** 3/4 Magnum T.A. pinned Terry Funk after a powerslam in 0:08:03. Rating: *** 1/2 Dan Severn made Primo submit to the Bodyscissors Dragon Sleeper in 0:08:00. Rating: *** The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) when J. Rougeau made LaFon submit to the Boston Crab in 0:12:46. Rating: **** 1/4 Ken Shamrock made Carlito submit to the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:12:55. Rating: **** 1/4 John Cena defeated CM Punk by disqualification in 0:12:27. Rating: **** 1/4 [Randy Orton interfered against John Cena.] The Rock pinned Bam Bam Bigelow after a DDT in 0:16:39. Rating: **** 1/4 Storyline Developments -Eric Bischoff discusses his disappointment with The Rock for getting involved in The Four Horsemen's business with Steve Austin. However, Bischoff does announce if The Rock can defeat Bam Bam Bigelow in a non title match tonight, he'll get a title shot at Slamboree. -During the Cena/CM Punk match, Randy Orton ran in and attacked Cena. Afterward, Orton gets on the mic and announces he's had enough of Cena and will face him at Slamboree. -Dan Severn runs into Tito Ortiz backstage. Severn challenges Ortiz to a match. Ortiz agrees. Ken Shamrock enters and gets in Ortiz's face for rejecting all of his challenges. Ortiz again points out his desire for new opponents and the fact he never got to face Severn in the past. Card rating: **** 1/4 Tully Blanchard pinned Animal with the Slingshot Suplex in 0:07:04. Rating: * 1/2 Ron Simmons pinned Randy Savage with the Dominator in 0:09:42. Rating: ** Arn Anderson pinned Hawk with the Gourdbuster in 0:08:47. Rating: ** 3/4 Steve Austin pinned Crush with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:09:15. Rating: *** John Cena pinned Dean Malenko with the F-U in 0:13:17. Rating: **** Handicap-Match: The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson, Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when R. Flair made B. Kendrick submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:19:09. Rating: **** 1/2 Storyline Developments -Ric Flair calls out Paul London & Brian Kendrick. He talks about how impressed he has been with them and his desire to face them in a Handicap-Match. They accept. Flair then calls out Anderson & Blanchard. Flair asks them if they misunderstood, he meant a 3 on 2 Handicap-Match. -Steve Austin and The Rock run into each other backstage. They stare each other down for a bit. Austin wishes The Rock well in his match with Bam Bam Bigelow. -After their match, Randy Savage confronts Ron Simmons and claims he got lucky. He demands a rematch this Sunday at Slamboree. Simmons accepts. Card rating: *** 1/2 Ken Shamrock defeated Kane via pinfall in 0:10:34. Rating: ** 3/4 Magnum T.A. defeated The Big Show via pinfall in 0:08:17. Rating: ** Four Corners Match: The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner), The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) and Carlito and Primo: x R. Steiner beat Primo via the Armlock Submission in 0:11:30 x Anderson beat Animal via the Gourdbuster in 0:12:17 x Blanchard beat S. Steiner via the Slingshot Suplex in 0:21:37 Rating: ** 3/4 Storyline Developments -Slamboree preview show. Previewed matches are: Tito Ortiz vs. Dan Severn Randy Orton vs. John Cena Steve Austin vs. Ric Flair Bam Bam Bigelow vs. The Rock -The Four Horsemen are interviewed and give their thoughts on their respective matches. Flair announces their new member will be introduced tomorrow night at Slamboree. -Steve Austin does a promo on his match with Flair. -The following are interviewed: Bam Bam Bigelow The Rock John Cena Randy Orton Goldberg The Rougeau Brothers The Steiner Brothers Randy Savage Ron Simmons Card rating: *** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 08/30/09 at 03:56:20 [Dark Match Before PPV] Paul London and Brian Kendrick defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when P. London pinned R. Gibson with the Calling London in 0:10:16. Rating: **** 1/4 [Dark Match Before PPV] Vader pinned Ken Shamrock with the Choke Slam in 0:08:19. Rating: **** 1/4 A promo highlighting the big matches tonight air. Larry Zbyszko and Scott Hudson preview tonight's show. Throughout the evening, Maria Kanellis interviews participants for their thoughts on their matches tonight. Video packages also air explaining the currently storylines for: The John Cena and Randy Orton angle. The Rock and Bam Bam Bigelow. Steve austin and Ric Flair. CM Punk pinned Barry Windham after a Soviet suplex in 0:09:48. Rating: **** Tito Ortiz made Dan Severn submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:12:22. Rating: **** 1/4 Randy Savage pinned Ron Simmons with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:10:55. Rating: * The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when Anderson pinned Hawk with the Gourdbuster in 0:15:24. Rating: ** 3/4 Goldberg pinned Mr. Kennedy with the Jackhammer in 0:12:00. Rating: *** 1/2 John Cena pinned Randy Orton with the F-U in 0:17:51. Rating: **** (John Cena won the WCW United States Championship.) The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) when J. Rougeau made S. Steiner submit to the Boston Crab in 0:18:32. Rating: *** 3/4 (The Rougeau Brothers retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Number-One-Contenders-Match: Ric Flair made Steve Austin submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:23:09. Rating: **** [Randy Orton interfered against Steve Austin.] Bam Bam Bigelow pinned The Rock with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:24:59. Rating: **** 1/2 (Bam Bam Bigelow retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Storyline Developments -Eric Bischoff tells Steve Austin the Four Horsemen will be banned from ringside tonight. -During the Austin/Flair match, Randy Orton comes down to ringside. Near the end of the match, Flair tosses Austin outside the ring. Flair distracts the referee, and Orton attacks Austin. It ends with him kicking Austin in the head and tossing him back in the ring. Flair then applies to Figure Four on Austin, and the referee eventually stops the match with Austin out cold, due to Orton's kick to the head. Austin is helped out of the ring by a group of officials. Meanwhile, Randy Orton and Ric Flair stand in the ring staring each other down. Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard come down to the ring. Flair and Orton flash each other the Horsemen signal. The Horsemen have their 4th member and celebrate Flair's win. Card rating: *** 3/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 08/31/09 at 03:51:15 John Cena pinned Harley Race with the F-U in 0:09:28. Rating: ** (John Cena retained the WCW United States Championship.) Kane pinned Magnum T.A. after a gutbuster in 0:08:04. Rating: *** 1/4 Vader pinned Ken Shamrock after a Vader attack in 0:09:05. Rating: **** Mr. Kennedy pinned Crush with the Green Bay Plunge in 0:09:25. Rating: ** 1/2 The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) defeated Carlito and Primo when LaFon pinned Carlito with the Cobra Clutch Suplex in 0:10:59. Rating: **** Randy Orton pinned Steve Austin with the RKO in 0:18:51. Rating: ***** [Arn Anderson, Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard interfered against Steve Austin.] [The Rock interfered against Randy Orton.] Storyline Developments -Randy Orton discusses the highs and lows of Slamboree. From losing the United States Championship to joining the Four Horsemen. -Steve Austin attacks Orton backstage. Harley Race jumps in and fights off Austin. Later, Austin challenges Orton to a match tonight and Orton accepts. -During the main event, Ric Flair distracts the referee. Anderson & Blanchard run in from the crowd and attack Austin. They then run back into the crowd before the ref turns around. After the match, Flair & Orton double team Austin until The Rock runs down. Card rating: **** Goldberg pinned Scott Steiner with the Jackhammer in 0:04:08. Rating: ** 1/2 The Rock pinned The Big Show after a DDT in 0:07:42. Rating: *** 3/4 Tito Ortiz made Rick Steiner submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:10:30. Rating: **** 1/4 Randy Savage pinned CM Punk with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:11:50. Rating: **** 1/4 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Blanchard pinned R. Gibson with the Slingshot Suplex in 0:12:04. Rating: *** 3/4 Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Ric Flair with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:18:20. Rating: **** (Bam Bam Bigelow retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Storyline Developments -Eric Bischoff announces Ric Flair will receive his title shot tonight. -Eric Bischoff is in his office when Steve Austin enters. The two exchange words and Austin attacks Bischoff. Eventually, the security run in. Later, Bischoff is shown being loaded into an ambulance. Austin is shown being led away in handcuffs. Card rating: **** Dean Malenko made Primo submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:07:35. Rating: *** 1/2 Dan Severn made Terry Funk submit to the Bodyscissors Dragon Sleeper in 0:09:43. Rating: ** 3/4 Ron Simmons pinned Carlito with the Dominator in 0:08:14. Rating: *** 1/4 CM Punk made Barry Windham submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:10:03. Rating: **** 1/4 The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when R. Steiner made Animal submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:13:10. Rating: ** Goldberg pinned Ken Shamrock with the Jackhammer in 0:16:02. Rating: **** 1/4 Storyline Developments -Ted Turner is present. He reveals Eric Bischoff will be out for at least 6 weeks. Steve Austin has also been suspended until further notice. Turner announces a temporary General Manager will be announced in the near future. -Do you smell what the Rock is cooking segement with Randy Orton. Orton and Rock exchange insults. Orton ends with trashing the Rock's legacy and current standing in the sport. After Orton leaves, Rock begins to walk away but stops. He snaps and destroys the kitchen set. Rock then announces someone has to step up and take Austin's place until he returns and Rock will continue his fight. -During the Ken Shamrock/Goldberg match, the lights kept flickering at random intervals and eventually went out temporarily. Card rating: *** Tito Ortiz made Phil LaFon submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:06:20. Rating: *** The Rock pinned Crush with the Rock Bottom in 0:07:37. Rating: *** 1/4 Randy Savage pinned Doug Furnas with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:08:02. Rating: *** John Cena pinned Kane after a forearm smash in 0:09:56. Rating: *** 3/4 [Randy Orton interfered against John Cena.] The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when R. Rougeau pinned R. Morton with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:10:15. Rating: ** 1/2 Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Ric Flair by disqualification in 0:18:40. Rating: *** 1/4 (Bam Bam Bigelow retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [The Rock interfered against Bam Bam Bigelow.] Storyline Developments -Ted Turner announces tonight's main event will see Ric Flair get another shot at Bam Bam Bigelow's title. -Throughout the evening, a number of wrestlers meet with Ted Turner to try to influence his decision on a temporary General Manager. -Ric Flair cuts a promo trashing Steve Austin for his attack on Eric Bischoff. -Randy Orton attacks John Cena backstage before his match. The Rock makes the save. -The Rock runs in and attacks Bam Bam Bigelow in the main event, leading to the DQ finish. Card rating: *** 1/2 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 08/31/09 at 04:35:07 Tully Blanchard pinned Paul London with the Slingshot Suplex in 0:07:42. Rating: *** Mr. Kennedy pinned Harley Race after a reverse neckbreaker in 0:07:39. Rating: *** Arn Anderson pinned Brian Kendrick with the Gourdbuster in 0:08:06. Rating: *** 3/4 The Big Show pinned Magnum T.A. after a cobra clutch backbreaker in 0:09:01. Rating: ** 1/4 The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Hawk pinned R. Gibson with the Flying Clothesline in 0:11:03. Rating: *** 1/2 The Rock defeated Ric Flair by disqualification in 0:19:23. Rating: *** 1/4 [Randy Orton, Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard interfered against The Rock.] Storyline Developments -As The Rock arrived, he was attacked by The Four Horsemen. John Cena and a group of officials and referees make the save. Later, Flair blasts Rock for causing him to lose the match with Bigelow last week. Flair challenges Rock to a match tonight. -The Rock and John Cena have a conversation backstage and form an alliance. -Ted Turner is backstage, he gets a call on his cell from someone he calls Vince. Ted remarks he hopes this person will accept the General Manager position until Bischoff is ready to come back. -Eric Bischoff is interviewed live via satellite. He really milks his "serious" injuries. He talks about his faith in Ted Turner picking a temp GM who will maintain his high standards. He swears that Austin won't realize how good he had it. Bischoff says if Austin is allowed back, he will make his life as miserable as possible. -Before the main event, Ted Turner announces the winner of The Rock/Ric Flair match will get a title shot against Bam Bam Bigelow. During the main event, The Four Horsemen are shown backstage attacking John Cena. Near the end of the match, they run in and attack the Rock leading to the DQ finish. Card rating: *** 1/4 Vader pinned Mr. Kennedy after a Vader attack in 0:07:05. Rating: *** 1/2 CM Punk made Crush submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:07:17. Rating: *** Goldberg pinned Dan Severn with the Jackhammer in 0:09:16. Rating: *** John Cena and Randy Orton battled to a no contest in 0:14:12. Rating: **** 1/4 (John Cena retained the WCW United States Championship.) [Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson interfered against John Cena.] [The Rock interfered against Randy Orton.] The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) when R. Steiner made R. Rougeau submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:13:47. Rating: **** 1/4 (The Steiner Brothers won the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Bam Bam Bigelow pinned The Rock with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:18:03. Rating: **** 1/2 (Bam Bam Bigelow retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Randy Orton interfered against The Rock.] Storyline Developments -Ted Turner announces tonight will be his last night, as a temporary General Manager has been hired. Due to issues still being worked out, this man will be introduced this Thursday on Thunder. He also announces tonight is Championship Saturday as all titles will be defended. -During the Dan Severn/Goldberg match, again the lights begin to flicker. After the match, the lights go out. The picture on the video screen is snow, with quick cuts of what appears to be a graveyard. We hear some bizarre chanting. The picture then goes black followed by a quick cut of lightning hitting a tombstone. A bell gongs. The lights come back on, Goldberg stands in the ring looking pissed off. -Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson were warned multiple times by the referee. When they tried once again to interfere against Cena, The Rock ran out. They started brawling outside the ring. Eventually, Orton and Cena exit the ring and join in. The referee has enough and declares the match a no contest. -Orton comes down to ringside during the main event and attacks The Rock when he's outside the ring and the referee's back in turn. After being thrown back in the ring, The Rock never recovered, allowing Bigelow to easily get the victory. Card rating: **** Goldberg pinned Animal with the Jackhammer in 0:05:15. Rating: ** 1/4 Ken Shamrock pinned Harley Race after a forearm smash in 0:08:35. Rating: **** 1/4 The Rock pinned Barry Windham with the Rock Bottom in 0:09:13. Rating: *** 3/4 Ric Flair made Dean Malenko submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:11:00. Rating: **** 1/4 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Blanchard pinned B. Kendrick with the Slingshot Suplex in 0:12:38. Rating: **** 1/4 Randy Orton pinned John Cena with the RKO in 0:17:46. Rating: ***** (Randy Orton won the WCW United States Championship.) [Harley Race interfered against John Cena.] Storyline Developments -Ted Turner introduces the temporary General Manager, Shane McMahon. Shane announces his first order of business is to reinstate Steve Austin immediately. Austin will face Bam Bam Bigelow in a title match this Saturday. Shane also announces due to the events of the John Cena/Randy Orton match last Saturday, they will have a rematch tonight with The Four Horsemen and The Rock banned from ringside. -After Goldberg's match, the lights go out. When they come back on, a casket is on stage. A bolt of lightning hits the casket and it explodes. The lights go out again. When they come back on, The Undertaker is standing in the ring behind Goldberg. When Goldberg turns around, Undertaker choke slams him. He then picks Goldberg up and delivers a last ride. -Harley Race interfered against John Cena, breaking up a pin count. The referee kicked him out from the ring area. In the end, Randy Orton would regain the United States Championship. Card rating: **** 1/2 CM Punk made Terry Funk submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:08:55. Rating: **** Magnum T.A. defeated The Big Show via pinfall in 0:07:30. Rating: * 1/4 Tito Ortiz defeated Dan Severn when Dan Severn passed out in the Rear Naked Choke in 0:10:22. Rating: **** 1/4 Carlito and Primo defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when Carlito pinned Animal with the Backcracker in 0:11:19. Rating: * 1/2 The Undertaker pinned Crush with the Tombstone in 0:09:26. Rating: ** 1/4 Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Steve Austin with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:19:04. Rating: **** 3/4 (Bam Bam Bigelow retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Storyline Developments -Steve Austin opens the show, talking about his return. The Four Horsemen are shown watching backstage. -Shane McMahon meets with The Four Horsemen. Flair lobbies for another title shot and doesn't believe Austin is worthy of one. Shane tells Flair, he's had two opportunities recently, and hasn't gotten the job done. Shane warns them not to get involved in tonight's match. -The Undertaker returns to action. -After the main event, The Four Horsemen and Bam Bam Bigelow attack Steve Austin. The Rock and John Cena run in to help. Card rating: *** Ron Simmons pinned Kane after a powerslam in 0:07:02. Rating: ** 1/2 John Cena pinned Harley Race after a sitout power bomb in 0:08:05. Rating: ** 3/4 Vader pinned Ken Shamrock after a moonsault in 0:09:03. Rating: *** 1/4 Mr. Kennedy pinned Randy Orton with the Green Bay Plunge in 0:10:56. Rating: **** 1/4 [John Cena interfered against Randy Orton.] The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) when R. Steiner made R. Rougeau submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:13:15. Rating: *** 1/4 (The Steiner Brothers retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Ric Flair made Steve Austin submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:19:11. Rating: **** [Randy Orton and Tully Blanchard interfered against Steve Austin.] Storyline Developments -John Cena confronts Harley Race for costing him his title. Race tells him to stop crying like a little bitch and face him like a man if he's mad. Cena challenges him to a match and Race accepts. -Shane McMahon announces a new #1 Contender's match to be held tonight. Steve Austin will take on Ric Flair. -The Rock attacks Randy Orton backstage before his match. To make matters worse, John Cena would attack him before his match, helping Mr. Kennedy beat Orton. Card rating: *** 3/4 Goldberg pinned Hawk with the Jackhammer in 0:05:32. Rating: ** Paul London and Brian Kendrick defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when P. London pinned R. Morton with the Calling London in 0:10:39. Rating: **** 1/4 Steve Austin pinned Crush with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:06:35. Rating: ** 1/2 The Rock defeated Tully Blanchard by disqualification in 0:10:37. Rating: *** [Randy Orton interfered against The Rock.] The Undertaker pinned Kane with the Tombstone in 0:11:34. Rating: **** 1/4 Ric Flair and Bam Bam Bigelow battled to a draw in 0:20:00. Rating: *** 1/2 (Bam Bam Bigelow retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Steve Austin interfered against Ric Flair.] Storyline Developments -The Undertaker talks about his time away from wrestling. He is interrupted when Goldberg attacks him. Shane McMahon comes out on stage and announces Undertaker will face Goldberg at the Great American Bash. -Randy Orton attacks The Rock backstage. Later on, he would run in and cause the DQ finish attacking The Rock in his match. -After the Bigelow/Flair match, Steve Austin runs in and stunners Flair. Card rating: *** 1/2 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 08/31/09 at 17:53:08 Handicap-Match: The Big Show defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Show pinned R. Gibson with the Showstopper in 0:07:53. Rating: ** 3/4 Randy Savage pinned Mr. Kennedy with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:08:38. Rating: *** The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) when J. Rougeau made LaFon submit to the Boston Crab in 0:09:19. Rating: **** 1/4 The Rock pinned Harley Race after a DDT in 0:09:48. Rating: *** 1/4 [Randy Orton interfered against The Rock.] Steve Austin defeated Arn Anderson by disqualification in 0:11:06. Rating: *** 1/2 [John Cena interfered against Arn Anderson.] [Tully Blanchard interfered against Steve Austin.] The Undertaker defeated Bam Bam Bigelow by disqualification in 0:16:08. Rating: *** 1/4 [Goldberg interfered against The Undertaker.] Storyline Developments -After his match with Harley Race, The Rock is attacked by Randy Orton. Shane McMahon comes out to reveal Randy Orton will defend the United States Championship against The Rock at Great American Bash. John Cena walks out and protests, stating he should be next in line for a title shot. Shane ponders for a moment and announces Randy Orton will defend his title against John Cena on Saturday Night, the winner will defend the title against The Rock at the Bash. Later on, backstage, Cena explains to The Rock that his protest was nothing personal. Rock says it's cool and tells him, even though their friends, he hopes they can battle it out at the Bash. -Goldberg ran in and destroyed the Undertaker during the main event, leading to the DQ finish. Goldberg would then leave the ring, when he gets to the top of the ramp, he looks back to see Undertaker sit up. Card rating: *** 1/2 Arn Anderson pinned Scott Steiner with the Gourdbuster in 0:07:06. Rating: *** Vader pinned Ron Simmons with the Choke Slam in 0:07:26. Rating: ** Rick Steiner and Tully Blanchard battled to a double pin in 0:08:09. Rating: 3/4* Goldberg defeated Magnum T.A. by disqualification in 0:10:36. Rating: *** [The Undertaker interfered against Goldberg.] Carlito and Primo and Paul London and Brian Kendrick battled to a draw in 0:20:00. Rating: *** 1/2 Randy Orton pinned John Cena with the RKO in 0:16:06. Rating: **** 3/4 (Randy Orton retained the WCW United States Championship.) [Ric Flair interfered against John Cena.] Storyline Developments -The Undertaker runs in during Goldberg's match and attacks him. He gives him a last ride. After that, he picks him up for a Tombstone Piledriver. -Shane McMahon announces Bam Bam Bigelow will defend the Heavyweight title against Steve Austin at the Great American Bash. To make sure there is no outside interference, the match will take place inside of a steel cage. -The Rock provides commentary during the Orton/Cena match. Ric Flair accompanies Randy Orton to ringside. Near the end of the match, he trips John Cena from outside the ring. Cena starts arguing with him and turns around to get hit with the RKO. The Rock goes chases Ric Flair to the back. Card rating: *** 1/4 Animal pinned Jacques Rougeau with the Powerslam in 0:08:27. Rating: **** Ken Shamrock defeated Crush when Crush passed out in the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:07:07. Rating: *** 3/4 Raymond Rougeau pinned Hawk with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:07:55. Rating: ** 1/2 Dean Malenko defeated Barry Windham when Barry Windham passed out in the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:10:25. Rating: **** 1/4 The Undertaker pinned Terry Funk with the Tombstone in 0:10:32. Rating: **** 1/4 Handicap-Match: The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson, Randy Orton, Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard) defeated John Cena, Steve Austin and The Rock when R. Orton pinned The Rock with the RKO in 0:19:13. Rating: *** 3/4 Storyline Developments -After The Undertaker's match, Goldberg storms the ring and two brawl. -Ric Flair argues with Shane McMahon for his belief that Austin is getting special treatment. John Cena runs in and attacks Flair. A group of officials break it up and Shane McMahon announces he's adding Cena vs. Flair to the Great American Bash. And to prove there is no favortism, he will make a 4 on 3 Handicap-Match for tonight. The Four Horsemen vs. Steve Austin, The Rock & John Cena. Card rating: *** 3/4 Vader pinned Mr. Kennedy with the Choke Slam in 0:09:08. Rating: *** 3/4 Kane and The Big Show defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Show pinned R. Gibson with the Showstopper in 0:07:55. Rating: ** 3/4 Ken Shamrock made Harley Race submit to the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:13:08. Rating: **** 1/4 Storyline Developments -The Great American Bash is previewed. -The following deliver promos on their matches: Bam Bam Bigelow Steve Austin The Rock John Cena The Four Horsemen Goldberg The Undertaker The Steiner Brothers Card rating: *** 1/4 [Dark Match Before PPV] Vader pinned Magnum T.A. with the Choke Slam in 0:08:20. Rating: *** 1/4 [Dark Match Before PPV] The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) defeated Kane and The Big Show when Furnas pinned Kane after a DDT in 0:07:09. Rating: ** 3/4 A promo highlighting the big matches tonight air. Larry Zbyszko and Scott Hudson preview tonight's show. Throughout the evening, Maria Kanellis interviews participants for their thoughts on their matches tonight. Video packages also air explaining the currently storylines for: Randy Orton and The Rock. John Cena and Ric Flair. The Undertaker and Goldberg. Steve Austin and Bam Bam Bigelow. Carlito and Primo defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Primo made P. London submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:10:20. Rating: **** 1/4 Randy Savage pinned CM Punk with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:13:27. Rating: **** 1/4 Tito Ortiz made Dean Malenko submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:13:35. Rating: **** 1/4 [Ken Shamrock interfered against Tito Ortiz.] The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) when Animal pinned J. Rougeau with the Powerslam in 0:14:06. Rating: *** Goldberg pinned The Undertaker with the Jackhammer in 0:17:06. Rating: **** 1/4 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) when Blanchard pinned S. Steiner with the Slingshot Suplex in 0:18:04. Rating: *** 1/2 (The Four Horsemen won the WCW Tag Team Championship.) John Cena pinned Ric Flair with the F-U in 0:20:18. Rating: ***** [The Rock interfered against Ric Flair.] [Randy Orton interfered against John Cena.] Randy Orton pinned The Rock with the RKO in 0:22:51. Rating: **** 1/4 (Randy Orton retained the WCW United States Championship.) Cage Match: Steve Austin defeated Bam Bam Bigelow by escaping the cage in 0:33:57. Rating: *** 1/4 (Steve Austin won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Storyline Developments -Ken Shamrock exchanged words with Tito Ortiz before Tito's match. After the match, Shamrock ran in and started fighting with Ortiz. -Before The Undertaker/Goldberg match, a bouquet of black roses was delivered to Undertaker. He would look at them briefly before throwing them out of the ring. -Randy Orton accompanied Ric Flair to the ring. The Rock accompanied John Cena to the ring. During the match, Randy Orton's attempt to interfere would backfire, as he would hit Ric Flair with his title belt. The Rock chases Orton to the back, and in the ring Cena delivers the F-U for the win. After this, Shane McMahon bans the Horsemen and Cena from ringside for the Orton/Rock match. -Shane receives a surprise visit from Vince McMahon backstage. Vince tells Shane he's proud of the job he's been doing so far. Card rating: **** |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 09/28/09 at 19:31:50 Ron Simmons pinned Crush with the Dominator in 0:04:49. Rating: * The Big Show defeated John Cena by countout in 0:07:09. Rating: * 3/4 [Randy Orton interfered against John Cena.] The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when J. Rougeau made P. London submit to the Boston Crab in 0:10:24. Rating: **** 1/4 Vader pinned The Rock with the Choke Slam in 0:10:20. Rating: **** The Undertaker pinned Barry Windham with the Tombstone in 0:11:31. Rating: *** 1/2 Handicap-Match: The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson, Randy Orton, Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard) defeated Steve Austin when R. Flair made S. Austin submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:16:47. Rating: *** 1/2 Storyline Developments -Eric Bischoff is backstage tonight. He has a heated confrontation with Shane McMahon. Bischoff claims Turner has put him in charge tonight. He announces The Four Horsemen vs. Steve Austin in a Handicap Match in the main event. Bischoff then has security escort Shane from the building. -Steve Austin talks about defeating Bam Bam Bigelow for the World Heavyweight Title. -In the locker room, after his match, a black heart shaped box containing chocolates is delivered to The Undertaker. He again rejects the gift. Card rating: *** 1/2 Dan Severn pinned Kane after a forearm smash in 0:06:47. Rating: *** 1/4 Mr. Kennedy pinned Terry Funk with the Green Bay Plunge in 0:07:10. Rating: ** 3/4 Carlito and Primo defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Primo made R. Morton submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:09:13. Rating: **** 1/4 Randy Savage pinned Ken Shamrock with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:10:48. Rating: *** 1/4 Tito Ortiz defeated CM Punk by disqualification in 0:11:16. Rating: **** 1/4 [Ken Shamrock interfered against Tito Ortiz.] Steve Austin defeated Bam Bam Bigelow by disqualification in 0:17:05. Rating: **** (Steve Austin retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Tully Blanchard, Ric Flair and Randy Orton interfered against Steve Austin.] Storyline Developments -Ted Turner is shown outside the arena, waiting for Eric Bischoff. When Bischoff arrives, Turner confronts him for lying on Thunder. Turner has not put Bischoff back in his General Manager position. Due to his actions, Turner sends Bischoff home for 30 days. -Bam Bam Bigelow lobbies Shane McMahon to give him his title rematch tonight, Shane accepts. -Ken Shamrock attacked Tito Ortiz during his match. Shamrock put him in the ankle lock submission and would refuse to break the hold. Eventually a number of officials and referees had to pull him off. Card rating: *** 3/4 Handicap-Match: The Big Show defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Show pinned B. Kendrick with the Showstopper in 0:06:57. Rating: *** 3/4 The Rock defeated Harley Race by disqualification in 0:08:45. Rating: * 1/2 [Randy Orton interfered against The Rock.] Dean Malenko made Barry Windham submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:10:47. Rating: **** Goldberg pinned Magnum T.A. with the Jackhammer in 0:09:43. Rating: *** 3/4 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) when Anderson pinned S. Steiner with the Gourdbuster in 0:13:33. Rating: *** 1/2 (The Four Horsemen retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) John Cena defeated Ric Flair by disqualification in 0:16:52. Rating: *** [Randy Orton interfered against John Cena.] Storyline Developments -John Cena challenges Randy Orton to defend his United States title against him. Orton goes to the ring accompanied by Ric Flair and Harley Race. Orton exchanges words with Cena. He then has a conversation with Flair and tells Cena if he can beat Flair tonight, he'll face him next week. -Tito Ortiz announces he's had enough of Ken Shamrock pestering him. Ortiz agrees he'll face Shamrock, if Shamrock wants to lose to him again. Card rating: *** 1/4 The Big Show pinned Brian Kendrick with the Showstopper in 0:04:58. Rating: *** 1/4 The Big Show pinned Paul London with the Showstopper in 0:05:05. Rating: *** 1/2 The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when Furnas pinned Hawk with the Frankensteiner in 0:11:02. Rating: *** Ron Simmons pinned Carlito with the Dominator in 0:08:09. Rating: *** The Undertaker pinned Primo with the Tombstone in 0:10:10. Rating: **** 1/4 John Cena and Randy Orton battled to a draw in 0:20:00. Rating: **** 1/4 (Randy Orton retained the WCW United States Championship.) Storyline Developments -After his match, The Undertaker receives another gift. This time it's a giant black teddy bear. Undertaker refuses the gift. -Shane McMahon announces Bam Bam Bigelow will be Steve Austin's opponent at Summerslam. -Ken Shamrock is interviewed. He's glad Ortiz has finally accepted his challenge and announces the match will take place at Summerslam. -Eric Bischoff is interviewed. He discusses his plans to come back with a vengeance at the end of the month. -After he defeats Brian Kendrick, The Big Show calls out Paul London for a match. Card rating: *** 3/4 Tito Ortiz made Robert Gibson submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:05:11. Rating: **** CM Punk made Crush submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:07:13. Rating: *** Dan Severn made Harley Race submit to the Bodyscissors Dragon Sleeper in 0:07:18. Rating: ** 1/4 Ric Flair made Ricky Morton submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:09:10. Rating: *** 3/4 The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) and The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) battled to a double pin in 0:16:47. Rating: **** 1/4 Steve Austin defeated Tully Blanchard by disqualification in 0:06:11. Rating: ** 3/4 [Arn Anderson interfered against Steve Austin.] [John Cena interfered against Tully Blanchard.] John Cena and Steve Austin defeated The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) when S. Austin defeated Anderson by disqualification in 0:14:24. Rating: *** 1/4 (The Four Horsemen retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) [Ric Flair interfered against Steve Austin.] Storyline Developments -Arn Anderon runs in and attacks Steve Austin during his match against Tully Blanchard. It's a two on one attack, until John Cena makes the save. Shane McMahon comes out and announces Anderson & Blanchard will defend the tag team titles against Steve Austin & John Cena right here and now. That match would end in a disqualification when Ric Flair would run in and attack Austin. Flair, Anderson & Blanchard would then fight Austin & Cena until The Rock runs out and makes it a fair fight. Card rating: *** 1/4 John Cena pinned Arn Anderson with the F-U in 0:08:57. Rating: **** 1/4 Kane and The Big Show defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Show pinned B. Kendrick with the Showstopper in 0:07:20. Rating: *** 3/4 Barry Windham pinned Ken Shamrock with the Superplex in 0:09:47. Rating: **** 1/4 [Tito Ortiz interfered against Ken Shamrock.] Goldberg pinned Dean Malenko with the Jackhammer in 0:11:09. Rating: **** 1/4 Mr. Kennedy defeated Ric Flair by disqualification in 0:13:01. Rating: **** 1/4 [The Rock interfered against Mr. Kennedy.] Randy Savage pinned The Undertaker with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:17:02. Rating: *** 3/4 Storyline Developments -Tito Ortiz runs into the ring after Ken Shamrock's match and knocks him out cold. -The Rock runs into the ring during the Mr. Kennedy/Ric Flair match. With Flair in control, Rock stares him down. He then delivers a People's Elbow to Kennedy, to allow Kennedy to win by DQ. -Steve Austin is interviewed on his match at Summerslam. He is attacked by Ric Flair. John Cena makes the save. Bam Bam Bigelow runs in to help Flair. A group of officials break it up. Shane McMahon comes out and announces Austin & Cena will team up to face Bigelow & Flair this Thursday on Thunder. -During The Undertaker's match, he is distracted by the delivery man bringing another gift for him. Savage would use the distraction to his advantage, allowing him to win the match. After the match, the delivery man would attempt to give Undertaker the gift. He would take the gift, a portrait of himself, and break it over the delivery man's head. Undertaker then gives him the delivery man a Tombstone Piledriver. Card rating: **** The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeated The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) when S. Steiner made R. Rougeau submit to the Steiner Recliner in 0:10:22. Rating: **** 1/4 Terry Funk made Dan Severn submit to the Spinning Toe Hold in 0:06:07. Rating: **** The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) when Blanchard pinned LaFon with the Slingshot Suplex in 0:08:21. Rating: *** (The Four Horsemen retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Randy Savage pinned Dean Malenko with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:12:27. Rating: *** 3/4 Randy Orton and The Rock battled to a double countout in 0:14:57. Rating: **** (Randy Orton retained the WCW United States Championship.) John Cena and Steve Austin defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Ric Flair when S. Austin pinned R. Flair with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:19:09. Rating: **** Storyline Developments -The Rock exchanges words with Randy Orton backstage. The two start brawling. Shane McMahon announces Orton will defend his title tonight against The Rock. He also makes an addition to Summerslam. The Rock and John Cena vs. Randy Orton and Ric Flair. -Due to their win, The Steiner Brothers will face Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard at Summerslam. -Ted Turner is shown arriving. He informs Shane they need to talk. -The WCW Matches being held at Summerslam are previewed. -Due to Atlanta Braves baseball, WCW Saturday Night will be pre-empted this week. Card rating: *** 3/4 Dean Malenko pinned Crush after a leg lariat in 0:06:10. Rating: **** 1/4 Magnum T.A. pinned Kane with the Belly-to-Belly Suplex in 0:07:18. Rating: *** Vader pinned Dan Severn with the Choke Slam in 0:08:37. Rating: ** 1/4 The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) when R. Rougeau pinned S. Steiner with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:12:18. Rating: **** Ron Simmons pinned Terry Funk with the Dominator in 0:10:11. Rating: *** Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Steve Austin with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:18:30. Rating: *** 1/2 Storyline Developments -Ted Turner, Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon are present in the ring. Turner announces Eric Bischoff will be returning as General Manager next Thursday. Turner thanks Shane McMahon for the job he did and talks about another announcement. WCW will now have two General Managers. Eric Bischoff on Thunder and Shane McMahon on Saturday Night. Because of this, the WCW will have a roster split. Turner and Vince McMahon have decided to sign 10 new wrestlers for the WCW branch of the MTWA. Each program's roster will compete of 25 guys. The World Heavyweight Champion and Tag Team Champions will compete on both programs. The United States title will be exclusive to Thunder and a new singles title will be created exclusively for Saturday Night. There will be a roster draft next Thursday on Thunder. -Bam Bam Bigelow demands another match against Steve Austin. Shane gives him a non title match tonight. Card rating: *** 1/4 Paul London and Brian Kendrick defeated Carlito and Primo when B. Kendrick pinned Primo with the Sliced Bread #2 in 0:09:45. Rating: **** CM Punk made Barry Windham submit to the Anaconda Vice in 0:08:21. Rating: **** 1/4 Ken Shamrock pinned The Big Show after a forearm smash in 0:07:50. Rating: ** 1/4 Mr. Kennedy pinned Randy Orton with the Green Bay Plunge in 0:12:40. Rating: **** [The Rock interfered against Randy Orton.] The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Animal pinned R. Gibson with the Powerslam in 0:10:43. Rating: ** 1/4 Randy Orton and The Rock battled to a no contest in 0:18:23. Rating: *** 3/4 [Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson interfered against The Rock.] [Steve Austin and John Cena interfered against Randy Orton.] Storyline Developments -Tito Ortiz heckles Ken Shamrock backstage on his loss at Summerslam. -The Rock joined the commentators during the Mr. Kennedy/Randy Orton match. The Rock distracted Orton during the match from ringside allowing Kennedy to get Orton with the Green Bay Plunge. After the match, Orton attacks The Rock at ringside. The two start brawling. When things calm down, Orton challenges The Rock to face him tonight. -During the main event, The interference of The Four Horsemen, Steve Austin and John Cena would result in the referee declaring the match a no contest. Shane McMahon would close the show announcing a Handicap Match for Thunder. The Four Horsemen vs. Steve Austin, The Rock and John Cena. Card rating: *** 1/4 |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 09/28/09 at 19:37:04 Randy Savage pinned Hawk with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:06:10. Rating: * 1/4 Tito Ortiz defeated Ron Simmons when Ron Simmons passed out in the Rear Naked Choke in 0:09:57. Rating: *** 1/2 Terry Funk pinned Animal after a bulldog in 0:06:07. Rating: ** The Undertaker pinned Harley Race with the Tombstone in 0:10:00. Rating: ** 1/2 Goldberg pinned CM Punk after a dropkick in 0:10:33. Rating: **** 1/4 Handicap-Match: The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson, Randy Orton, Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard) defeated John Cena and The Rock when R. Flair defeated The Rock by disqualification in 0:16:19. Rating: *** 1/2 [Steve Austin interfered against Ric Flair.] Storyline Developments -Before the show, The Four Horsemen attack Steve Austin. Austin would later be shown in an ambulance being taken to the hospital. -Eric Bischoff returns and introduces a new member of the roster and his personal bodyguard, Sid Justice. Justice dares Austin to start something with Bischoff, because Justice will finish it. -8 of the remaining 10 new wrestlers are introduced. They are: Bobby Lashley, David Hart Smith, Diamond Dallas Page, Earthquake, Eddie Gilbert, Kerry Von Erich, Kurt Angle and Typhoon. Later, a video would air showing the final new member of the WCW roster. He would introduce himself as Gothdust in a bizarre promo. -After The Undertaker's match, black glitter would fall from the ceiling. Undertaker didn't know what to make of it, but seemed annoyed. -Draft picks are announced throughout the evening. -Eric Bischoff announces the 4 on 3 Handicap Match will now be 4 on 2 due to Austin being injured. -During the main event, an ambulance is shown rushing back to the arena. After it arrives, Austin storms out from the driver's side. He would run in during the main event and attack Ric Flair, leading to the DQ finish. Card rating: *** 1/4 Carlito pinned Ricky Morton with the Backcracker in 0:06:14. Rating: *** 3/4 John Cena pinned Crush with the F-U in 0:06:15. Rating: * 3/4 Primo made Robert Gibson submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:07:54. Rating: **** The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) when Anderson pinned LaFon with the Gourdbuster in 0:12:41. Rating: *** 3/4 The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) when Hawk pinned J. Rougeau with the Flying Clothesline in 0:13:11. Rating: **** Steve Austin pinned Bam Bam Bigelow with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:17:30. Rating: **** (Steve Austin retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Storyline Developments -The roster split go into effect after tonight's show. Shane McMahon and Eric Bischoff are both present. Shane and Bischoff have a tense exchange. -Another video of Gothdust airs. He talks about certain prizes he has his eyes on. He ends by saying when he reaches his goal, he talks about resting, but not in peace. Card rating: *** 3/4 Bobby Lashley pinned Barry Windham with the Dominator in 0:08:17. Rating: * 3/4 Goldberg pinned The Big Show after a spinning mule kick in 0:06:40. Rating: ** 1/4 Diamond Dallas Page pinned Kane with the Diamond Cutter in 0:08:36. Rating: ** 3/4 Ric Flair made Mr. Kennedy submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:10:50. Rating: *** 3/4 The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) when Hawk defeated Typhoon by countout in 0:12:32. Rating: -** 3/4 The Rock defeated Sid Justice by disqualification in 0:16:50. Rating: ** 1/4 [Randy Orton interfered against The Rock.] Storyline Developments -Eric Bischoff confronts The Rock and apologizes to him for the skits. Bischoff tells him he's sorry, but not that sorry. Sid Justice attacks The Rock. The main event between The Rock and Sid Justice is announced. -Goldberg talks to Eric Bischoff about getting a shot at the Heavyweight Title. Bischoff talks about how impressive his recent success has been, but he needs to defeat more top opponents before he'll get his shot. -The Big Show's opponent was meant to be Scott Steiner. Goldberg attacked him on his way to the ring and challenged Big Show to face him instead. -The Rock and Randy Orton exchange words backstage. During the main event, Orton would run in and break up The Rock's pin attempt on Justice. Card rating: * 1/4 Scott Steiner pinned Harley Race after a double underhook power bomb in 0:07:02. Rating: *** Sid Justice pinned Magnum T.A. after a Gorilla Press in 0:07:11. Rating: * 1/2 Bobby Lashley pinned Kane with the Dominator in 0:08:57. Rating: ** 1/2 The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when R. Rougeau pinned R. Morton with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:11:21. Rating: **** Vader pinned John Cena after a running clothesline in 0:11:04. Rating: **** The Rock pinned Randy Orton with the Rock Bottom in 0:19:14. Rating: ***** (The Rock won the WCW United States Championship.) Storyline Developments -The Rock attacks Randy Orton backstage on his way into the arena. The main event is announced as Orton vs The Rock for the United State title. -Bischoff talks with Sid Justice backstage. He has booked Steve Austin to be here next week. Bischoff wants Justice to teach Austin a lesson. Card rating: **** The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Tenta pinned R. Gibson with the Earthquake Vertical Splash in 0:07:34. Rating: -1/2* Diamond Dallas Page pinned Barry Windham with the Diamond Cutter in 0:07:26. Rating: *** Goldberg pinned Ken Shamrock with the Jackhammer in 0:09:19. Rating: **** 1/4 The Rock pinned Randy Orton with the Rock Bottom in 0:11:43. Rating: **** (The Rock retained the WCW United States Championship.) The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when Anderson pinned Animal with the Gourdbuster in 0:12:34. Rating: ** 3/4 (The Four Horsemen retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) [Typhoon and Earthquake interfered against Animal.] Steve Austin and Ric Flair battled to a double pin in 0:17:58. Rating: **** 1/4 (Steve Austin retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Storyline Developments -Eric Bischoff, Sid Justice and Steve Austin cross paths backstage. Bischoff exchanges words with Austin, the whole time hiding behind Sid. Austin and Sid stare each other down. -The Four Horsemen reunite for the first time since the roster split. Bischoff announces to mark the occasion, all members will be involved in title matches tonight. -During the Horsemen/Road Warriors match, when the referees back was turned. The Natural Disasters came down to ringside and attacked Animal outside the ring. Hawk chased after the Disasters, leaving Animal alone in the closing moments of the match. -After the main event, Sid Justice came into the ring and attacked Austin. Sid delivers one power bomb after another. The Rock and John Cena attempt to make the save, but The Four Horsemen blocked their path and brawled with them in the aisle. Eventually, a group of official managed to get into the ring and break it up. Card rating: *** 3/4 David Hart Smith pinned Crush after a superplex in 0:06:08. Rating: * 1/2 Rick Steiner made Eddie Gilbert submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:08:23. Rating: ** 1/4 Kurt Angle defeated CM Punk when CM Punk passed out in a front facelock in 0:09:32. Rating: *** 1/2 Terry Funk made Kerry Von Erich submit to the Spinning Toe Hold in 0:11:45. Rating: *** Gothdust pinned Ron Simmons with the Shock Treatment in 0:10:10. Rating: ** 3/4 Randy Savage and Steve Austin battled to a draw in 0:20:00. Rating: **** (Steve Austin retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Storyline Developments -Due to the roster split, a new set of commentators has been hired for Saturday Night. Shane introduces Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura as the commentators. -Gothdust delivers a promo about his love of all things dark. -Kerry Von Erich and Terry Funk talk about the old days back in Texas before their match. -Vince McMahon, visiting Shane, runs into Steve Austin backstage. The two end up bonding over a mutual hatred of Eric Bischoff. Card rating: *** 1/4 Paul London and Brian Kendrick defeated Carlito and Primo when B. Kendrick pinned Primo with the Sliced Bread #2 in 0:09:32. Rating: **** 1/4 [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament R1]: Ron Simmons pinned Crush after an elbowdrop in 0:04:51. Rating: -1/4* [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament R1]: Randy Savage pinned David Hart Smith with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:07:54. Rating: *** [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament R1]: Gothdust pinned CM Punk with the Shock Treatment in 0:10:56. Rating: **** 1/4 [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament R1]: Kerry Von Erich pinned Terry Funk with the Discus Punch in 0:10:38. Rating: *** 1/2 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated Steve Austin and The Undertaker when Anderson pinned Undertaker after a faceslam in 0:16:32. Rating: *** 1/2 (The Four Horsemen retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Storyline Developments -Shane McMahon reveals the new exclusive title for Saturday Night will be known as the North American Heavyweight Championship. A 16 man tournament begins tonight to crown the first champion. -Austin gets into a fight backstage with Anderson and Blanchard. Shane decides to make a match tonight. Anderson and Blanchard will defend the tag titles against Steve Austin, and since his allies aren't on this program, he'll give him the next best thing - The Undertaker. -Gothdust tries to introduce himself to The Undertaker backstage, but is unsuccessful. -During the main event, Gothdust comes down to ringside. He begins flirting with Undertaker, Undertaker is blindsided by Anderson, who gets the win. After the match, Undertaker storms to the back, as Austin brawls with Anderson & Blanchard in the ring. Card rating: *** 1/4 The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) defeated Carlito and Primo when Furnas pinned Primo with the Frankensteiner in 0:08:38. Rating: *** 1/4 [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament R1]: Dean Malenko made Eddie Gilbert submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:09:20. Rating: **** 1/4 [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament R1]: Tito Ortiz made Dan Severn submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:09:43. Rating: **** 1/4 Steve Austin pinned Crush with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:07:15. Rating: ** 3/4 [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament R1]: Rick Steiner pinned Kurt Angle after a rollover in 0:12:02. Rating: **** 1/4 [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament R1]: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned The Undertaker with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:17:34. Rating: **** 1/2 [Gothdust interfered against The Undertaker.] Storyline Developments -Gothdust tries to apologize to The Undertaker. Undertaker choke slams him and walks away. -After being upset by Rick Steiner, Kurt Angle flips out in the ring. He lectures the fans on booing an American hero. -During the main event, Gothdust comes to ringside. He sets up a folding chair and sits down watching the match. At one point, with the referee knocked out, Gothdust takes the chair into the ring. Bigelow stares him down. Gothdust goes to hit him with the chair, but he moves out of the way, and Undertaker is hit instead. Bigelow then attacks Gothdust and throws him out of the ring. He wakes up the referee before delivering his finisher and winning the match. Gothdust runs away from ringside, as Undertaker sits up in the ring and glares at him.  Card rating: **** |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 12/04/09 at 02:48:28 Ken Shamrock made Barry Windham submit to the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:07:18. Rating: **** The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Mr. Kennedy when J. Rougeau made Page submit to the Boston Crab in 0:08:30. Rating: *** 1/2 Kane pinned Scott Steiner after a powerslam in 0:06:07. Rating: *** 1/2 Vader pinned Magnum T.A. with the Choke Slam in 0:09:20. Rating: *** 1/2 Sid Justice pinned John Cena with the Power Bomb in 0:10:34. Rating: ** Ric Flair made Bobby Lashley submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:18:14. Rating: ** Card rating: ** 3/4 Harley Race pinned Diamond Dallas Page after a gutwrench suplex in 0:05:03. Rating: * Randy Orton pinned Bobby Lashley with the RKO in 0:09:58. Rating: *** 1/4 Goldberg pinned Scott Steiner with the Jackhammer in 0:07:07. Rating: *** 1/2 The Rock defeated The Big Show via pinfall in 0:11:46. Rating: ** 3/4 (The Rock retained the WCW United States Championship.) The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when Anderson pinned Animal with the Gourdbuster in 0:14:16. Rating: ** 1/2 (The Four Horsemen retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Steve Austin defeated Ric Flair by disqualification in 0:17:28. Rating: *** 3/4 (Steve Austin retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Sid Justice interfered against Steve Austin.] Card rating: *** 1/4 Sid Justice pinned Ricky Morton with the Power Bomb in 0:01:10. Rating: * Barry Windham pinned Ken Shamrock with the Superplex in 0:09:04. Rating: **** Goldberg pinned Mr. Kennedy with the Jackhammer in 0:08:45. Rating: **** The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when Tenta pinned Animal with the Earthquake Vertical Splash in 0:12:10. Rating: -* 3/4 Steve Austin defeated Arn Anderson by disqualification in 0:11:19. Rating: *** 1/2 [Sid Justice interfered against Steve Austin.] John Cena pinned Randy Orton after an inside cradle in 0:19:07. Rating: **** 1/2 Card rating: *** Vader pinned Scott Steiner with the Choke Slam in 0:07:15. Rating: *** 1/2 Sid Justice pinned Robert Gibson with the Power Bomb in 0:01:49. Rating: * 1/4 The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) defeated The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) when Typhoon pinned J. Rougeau with the Big Splash in 0:10:48. Rating: * The Big Show pinned Magnum T.A. after a superplex in 0:09:19. Rating: ** 1/4 [Sid Justice interfered against Magnum T.A..] Kane pinned The Rock with the Choke Slam From Hell in 0:11:06. Rating: *** 3/4 [Randy Orton interfered against The Rock.] The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson, Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) and Steve Austin when R. Flair made S. Austin submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:20:40. Rating: *** [Sid Justice interfered against Steve Austin.] Card rating: ** 3/4 Storylines leading up to Halloween Havoc Eric Bischoff continues to have his bodyguard, Sid Justice, attack Steve Austin every chance he gets. The Four Horsemen will align themselves with Bischoff and Justice against Austin and his allies, The Rock and John Cena. Newcomer Bobby Lashley would attempt to make a name for himself challenging Horsemen members Ric Flair and Randy Orton during the last month. Randy Orton would be named the #1 Contender to the United States Championship. John Cena would argue his case to be the #1 Contender. Eventually, Orton and Cena would face each other, with the stipulation being if Cena wins, he would be added to The Rock/Orton match at Halloween Havoc. After Cena's victory, he would have some words with The Rock, that Cena's desire to hold the belt again is business, not personal. The Natural Disasters have been defeating every team in sight as they work towards getting a shot at the Tag Team titles. |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 12/04/09 at 02:55:46 Brian Kendrick pinned Carlito with the Sliced Bread #2 in 0:07:56. Rating: **** [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament Round 2]: Ron Simmons pinned Gothdust with the Dominator in 0:08:18. Rating: ** 3/4 [The Undertaker interfered against Gothdust.] Primo made Paul London submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:07:01. Rating: **** 1/4 Randy Savage pinned CM Punk with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:12:12. Rating: **** 1/2 Steve Austin pinned Eddie Gilbert with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:10:09. Rating: *** [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament Round 2]: Tito Ortiz made Dean Malenko submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:18:17. Rating: **** 1/4 Card rating: *** 3/4 Dan Severn pinned Crush after a legsweep in 0:05:08. Rating: ** Kurt Angle made David Hart Smith submit to the Ankle Lock in 0:09:33. Rating: **** 1/4 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) when Blanchard pinned LaFon with the Slingshot Suplex in 0:10:48. Rating: *** 3/4 (The Four Horsemen retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament Round 2]: Rick Steiner pinned Bam Bam Bigelow after a Steinerline in 0:10:24. Rating: **** The Undertaker pinned Terry Funk with the Tombstone in 0:10:48. Rating: *** 1/2 [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament Round 2]: Randy Savage pinned Kerry Von Erich with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:15:04. Rating: *** 1/4 Card rating: *** 1/2 Gothdust pinned Phil LaFon with the Shock Treatment in 0:05:05. Rating: ** 1/4 Eddie Gilbert pinned CM Punk with the Piledriver in 0:07:43. Rating: **** Paul London and Brian Kendrick defeated Carlito and Primo when P. London pinned Carlito with the Calling London in 0:10:16. Rating: **** 1/4 [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals]: Rick Steiner made Tito Ortiz submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:11:51. Rating: **** 1/4 Steve Austin and Tully Blanchard battled to a double countout in 0:09:34. Rating: ** 1/2 [Arn Anderson interfered against Steve Austin.] [WCW North American Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Finals]: Randy Savage pinned Ron Simmons with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:16:52. Rating: * 1/4 Card rating: ** 3/4 Kurt Angle defeated Doug Furnas when Doug Furnas passed out in the Ankle Lock in 0:06:25. Rating: **** 1/4 David Hart Smith pinned Crush after a superplex in 0:05:18. Rating: ** 3/4 Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Kerry Von Erich with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:09:10. Rating: *** The Undertaker pinned Eddie Gilbert with the Tombstone in 0:10:26. Rating: *** 1/2 Randy Savage pinned Dean Malenko with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:12:24. Rating: *** 3/4 Rick Steiner defeated Steve Austin by disqualification in 0:15:09. Rating: *** 1/4 [Tully Blanchard and Arn Anderson interfered against Steve Austin.] [Randy Savage interfered against Rick Steiner.] Card rating: *** 1/4 Storylines leading up to Halloween Havoc Steve Austin finds an unlikely ally in Saturday Night GM Shane McMahon, who informs Austin this show will be a safe haven for him. Of course, Horsemen Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard have a different opinion. Gothdust admits to having more than a crush on The Undertaker. The gifts continue to be delivered, along with love letters. Undertaker would show his lack of interest in Gothdust by attacking him, but Gothdust refuses to give up. Rick Steiner pulls off a number of upsets to get to the finals of the North American Heavyweight Title. Will his Cinderella run come to an end against Randy Savage in the finals at Halloween Havoc? |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 12/04/09 at 03:03:53 [Dark Match Before PPV] The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when J. Rougeau made R. Morton submit to the Boston Crab in 0:08:30. Rating: **** 1/4 [Dark Match Before PPV] Kerry Von Erich pinned Bam Bam Bigelow with the Discus Punch in 0:08:57. Rating: *** 3/4 A promo highlighting the big matches tonight air. Larry Zbyszko and Scott Hudson preview the Thunder portion of tonight's show. Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura preview the Saturday Night portion of tonight's show. Throughout the evening, Maria Kanellis interviews participants for their thoughts on their matches tonight. Kurt Angle made CM Punk submit to the Ankle Lock in 0:11:42. Rating: **** 1/4 The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when Typhoon pinned Animal with the Big Splash in 0:09:18. Rating: -* 3/4 Tito Ortiz made Dean Malenko submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:12:30. Rating: *** 3/4 Goldberg pinned Diamond Dallas Page with the Jackhammer in 0:10:18. Rating: ** 1/2 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick when Anderson pinned B. Kendrick with the Gourdbuster in 0:13:33. Rating: **** 1/4 (The Four Horsemen retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Barry Windham pinned Ken Shamrock with the Superplex in 0:11:31. Rating: **** 1/4 Rick Steiner made Randy Savage submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:16:56. Rating: *** (Rick Steiner won the WCW North American Heavyweight Championship.) Triangle Match: The Rock defeated John Cena and Randy Orton when The Rock pinned J. Cena with the Rock Bottom in 0:23:41. Rating: ***** (The Rock retained the WCW United States Championship.) Gothdust pinned The Undertaker with the Shock Treatment in 0:19:46. Rating: **** Sid Justice pinned Steve Austin with the Power Bomb in 0:17:11. Rating: *** 1/2 [Ric Flair interfered against Steve Austin.] Steve Austin pinned Sid Justice with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:10:12. Rating: ** 1/4 (Steve Austin retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) Storyline developments During the main event, Sid Justice, with help from Ric Flair, would pin Steve Austin to win the World Heavyweight Championship. However, Shane McMahon would come out and announce, due to Flair's interference, it was not a legal victory and he orders the match to resume, with Flair banned from the ringside. Rick Steiner proved his successful run wasn't a fluke, winning the North American Heavyweight Title. Backstage, a number of wrestlers from Saturday Night celebrate with Rick. Scott Steiner would join the party. But, something doesn't seem quite right. Scott seems a little jealous of Rick's success since moving over to Saturday Night, while Scott is stuck in the middle of a losing streak on Thunder. Ted Turner is a surprise visitor backstage. Informing Eric Bischoff he wants him and Steve Austin to be able to co-exist and announcing he called a friend of his who may stop by to talk to the two of them soon. |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 12/04/09 at 03:42:57 Bobby Lashley pinned Barry Windham with the Dominator in 0:07:15. Rating: *** 1/2 [Ken Shamrock interfered against Barry Windham.] Vader pinned Scott Steiner with the Choke Slam in 0:07:12. Rating: **** 1/4 Magnum T.A. pinned Harley Race after a piledriver in 0:08:11. Rating: ** 1/4 Goldberg defeated The Big Show via pinfall in 0:10:29. Rating: ** 1/2 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) when Anderson defeated Typhoon by countout in 0:11:49. Rating: -** 1/4 (The Four Horsemen retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Steve Austin defeated Sid Justice by disqualification in 0:15:08. Rating: * 1/2 (Steve Austin retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Ric Flair interfered against Steve Austin.] Card rating: * 1/4 Sid Justice pinned Mr. Kennedy with the Power Bomb in 0:06:14. Rating: * 1/2 Randy Orton pinned Diamond Dallas Page with the RKO in 0:08:51. Rating: *** 1/2 Ken Shamrock defeated Barry Windham when Barry Windham passed out in the Ankle Lock Submission in 0:10:55. Rating: **** 1/4 The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) when R. Rougeau pinned Animal with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:12:04. Rating: ** 1/2 The Rock pinned Kane with the Rock Bottom in 0:11:02. Rating: *** 1/2 (The Rock retained the WCW United States Championship.) Ric Flair pinned John Cena with the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:17:29. Rating: **** 1/4 Card rating: *** 3/4 The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) defeated Rock'n'Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) when Typhoon pinned R. Gibson with the Big Splash in 0:05:20. Rating: -1/4* John Cena pinned The Big Show after a flying forearm in 0:07:31. Rating: ** 1/4 Harley Race pinned Scott Steiner with the Piledriver in 0:08:04. Rating: ** The Rock pinned Randy Orton with the Rock Bottom in 0:13:08. Rating: **** 1/4 (The Rock retained the WCW United States Championship.) Magnum T.A. pinned Vader after a diving shoulderblock in 0:08:52. Rating: *** 1/2 No-DQ-Match: Steve Austin pinned Sid Justice with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:17:08. Rating: ** 1/4 (Steve Austin retained the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.) [Ric Flair and Randy Orton interfered against Steve Austin.] [The Rock interfered against Sid Justice.] Card rating: *** The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau) defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Mr. Kennedy when R. Rougeau pinned Mr. Kennedy with the Rougeau Bomb in 0:08:30. Rating: **** 1/4 Goldberg pinned Bobby Lashley with the Jackhammer in 0:08:13. Rating: ** 1/2 Sid Justice pinned The Rock with the Power Bomb in 0:09:54. Rating: ** 3/4 The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) when Animal pinned Anderson with the Powerslam in 0:10:09. Rating: ** Randy Orton and John Cena battled to a double countout in 0:12:57. Rating: **** 1/4 Ric Flair made Steve Austin submit to the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:17:42. Rating: **** 1/2 Card rating: *** 1/2 Storylines leading up to Survivor Series Eric Bischoff and Sid Justice are furious following the events at Halloween Havoc. Both men believing Shane McMahon robbed Sid of the title. Bischoff would give Justice a couple more shots at the title, even having The Four Horsemen assist Sid, but Austin would prevail both times. Ted Turner would have his friend, Dr. Phil, address Eric Bischoff and Steve Austin in an attempt to end their feud. Neither man would take Dr. Phil seriously, Austin going so far as to deliver a stunner on Dr. Phil. An act that Ted Turner didn't take very well, with Austin being hit with a heavy fine. The animosity between Ken Shamrock and Barry Windham would continue to grow, with each man being named captain of their teams at Survivor Series. Goldberg, wanting more worthy opponents, would confront and challenge The Big Show. Steve Austin and Ric Flair would be named captains of their Survivor Series teams. |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 12/04/09 at 04:00:03 David Hart Smith pinned Terry Funk with the Stampede Powerslam in 0:07:06. Rating: **** The Undertaker pinned Crush with the Tombstone in 0:07:30. Rating: ** 1/2 Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Kerry Von Erich with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:09:40. Rating: **** 1/4 Gothdust pinned Dan Severn with the Shock Treatment in 0:09:58. Rating: **** 1/4 The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) defeated The Can-Am Express (Doug Furnas and Phil LaFon) when Blanchard pinned LaFon with the Slingshot Suplex in 0:12:29. Rating: *** 1/4 (The Four Horsemen retained the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Rick Steiner defeated Randy Savage by disqualification in 0:15:07. Rating: ** 1/4 (Rick Steiner retained the WCW North American Heavyweight Championship.) [Kurt Angle interfered against Rick Steiner.] Card rating: *** 1/4 Tito Ortiz defeated Phil LaFon when Phil LaFon passed out in the Rear Naked Choke in 0:06:46. Rating: **** 1/4 Eddie Gilbert pinned CM Punk with the Piledriver in 0:08:38. Rating: **** 1/4 Dean Malenko made Doug Furnas submit to the Texas Cloverleaf in 0:07:50. Rating: **** 1/4 Steve Austin pinned Ron Simmons with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:11:02. Rating: ** Paul London and Brian Kendrick defeated Primo and Carlito when P. London pinned Carlito with the Calling London in 0:12:52. Rating: **** 1/2 Rick Steiner made Kurt Angle submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:19:01. Rating: ***** (Rick Steiner retained the WCW North American Heavyweight Championship.) [Randy Savage interfered against Rick Steiner.] Card rating: **** David Hart Smith pinned Crush after a headlock takedown in 0:05:10. Rating: ** 1/4 Rick Steiner made Primo submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:07:27. Rating: ** 3/4 CM Punk defeated Terry Funk when Terry Funk passed out in the Anaconda Vice in 0:09:14. Rating: **** Randy Savage pinned Dan Savern with the Flying Elbowdrop in 0:10:31. Rating: *** Steve Austin pinned Carlito with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:11:19. Rating: **** 1/4 Gothdust pinned The Undertaker with the Shock Treatment in 0:17:15. Rating: **** 1/2 Card rating: **** Tito Ortiz made Ron Simmons submit to the Rear Naked Choke in 0:06:40. Rating: *** 1/2 Gothdust pinned Dean Malenko with the Shock Treatment in 0:09:25. Rating: *** Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Kerry Von Erich with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:09:05. Rating: **** Kurt Angle pinned The Undertaker after a forearm smash in 0:12:00. Rating: **** 1/4 [Gothdust interfered against The Undertaker.] Paul London and Brian Kendrick defeated The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard) when B. Kendrick pinned Blanchard with the Sliced Bread #2 in 0:14:06. Rating: *** 3/4 (Paul London and Brian Kendrick won the WCW Tag Team Championship.) Rick Steiner made Randy Savage submit to the Armlock Submission in 0:16:24. Rating: ** 3/4 (Rick Steiner retained the WCW North American Heavyweight Championship.) Card rating: *** 1/2 Storylines leading up to Survivor Series Rick Steiner announces he will defend his title anywhere, any time. Savage would immediately challenge him to a rematch. Kurt Angle would also step up to challenge Steiner. Steiner and Angle would be named team captains for their teams at Survivor Series. Angle's first partner chosen would be Randy Savage, forming what will most likely be a short term alliance, given both men wanting to win the North American Heavyweight Title. Gothdust would continue his pursuit of The Undertaker, damn the consequences, going as far as to kiss Undertaker during his match against Kurt Angle, allowing Angle to get the win. After the match, Undertaker would attack Gothdust backstage, with Gothdust seeming to enjoy getting beaten on by Taker. Paul London and Brian Kendrick would breakthrough and win the Tag Team Titles. Now that Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard are no longer eligible to compete on both programs, what effect will this have on The Four Horsemen? |
| ntnrerun | Posted on 01/31/10 at 02:09:53 Press Release 1/1/10 Ted Turner announced today, after meeting with partner Vince McMahon over the holidays, they will be temporarily halting the WCW portion of the MTWA. While Vince McMahon has been pleased with the results of the WWF in it's first year, Turner hasn't been satisfied with the way the WCW has progressed. At this time, all titles have been declared vacant. Turner will use the next 30 days to evaluate talent currently on the WCW roster, as well as talent from outside the WCW. Turner plans to work closely with Eric Bischoff and Shane McMahon as they shape the new course for WCW wrestling in 2010 and beyond. The plan is to relaunch with WCW Thunder on February 4th, followed by WCW Saturday Night on February 6th. No word yet what effect this will have on the WCW No Way Out PPV, which had been scheduled for February 21st. Update: 4/27/10 Obviously, it took longer for me to get to this than expected. The new relaunch date for WCW is Thursday, April 1st. Following Wrestlemania. Some WWF wrestlers will move to WCW, and vice versa. I'll have a list of the new rosters posted here, as well as a list of the changes made by the end of the week. |