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NWA: West Coast Escape From L.A. 4/10/05 (PPV)

JustinPosted on 04/10/05 at 16:02:22

Card Information:
Held in: THE STAPLES CENTER
Location: LOS ANGLES,CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
Date/Time: April 10/05 at 7:00pm
Matches/Interviews booked: 12
Arena Capacity: 10000
Attendance: 10000
A Sold Out Arena.
Ticket Buy Rate: 100%
PPV ratings: 3.35%
Approximently Viewers: 5025000

A video is played to hype tonight's event, highlighting all of the matches scheduled to Velvet Revolver's "Set Me Free".

Dark Match:
Chris Cage and Sonny Siaki defeated Kid Kash and Lance Hoyt when C. Cage pinned
Kash with the Flying Cross Body Press in 0:13:32.
Rating: ** 1/4

Backstage: Mark Johnson is with Raven, Seven & Vampire Warrior.
MJ: Raven, you and your new team have been laying waste to Steve Corino every chance you get. Will tonight be any different?
R: For Steve Corino, the answer toi your question will always remain the same until the day of his final judgment. Corino lives his life in anger & frustration. I, myself, live for anger & frustration. And tonight, will only fuel my existance further as frustration sets in deeper in Corino's soul. You can see it as he grows more & more desperate. His desperation grows from his fear. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. The Dark Side is made up of these. Quote the Raven: "Nevermore".

Raven pinned Frankie Kazarian with the Raven Effect in 0:07:51.
Rating: *** 1/4
[Steve Corino interfered against Raven.]

After the match:
Seven & Vampire Warrior run down & save Raven from a beating by Corino. In turn all 3 beat Corino down instead, unitl officials come from the back to seperate the action. What condidtion will "The King Of Old School" be in for his match later?

Footage is shown from this past Friday's Crush of Elix Skipper's missed suicide dive that resulted in his countout loss to Charlie Haas.

Elix Skipper pinned Charlie Haas with the Sudden Death in 0:09:43.
Rating: *** 1/4

Mark Johnson is backstage with Matt Morgan.
MJ: Matt Morgan, you've just returned from a serious injury. Do you think it's wise to go into the "Monsters Challenge" with Seven & "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner?
MM: For weeks now I've been sidelined, and I haven't been this ready for something in my career. Nothing is gonna stop me from winning the "Monster's Challenge" and proving that I am truely "The Blueprint" for the future.

[Monster's Challenge]: No-Time-Limit-No-Countout-No-DQ-Triangle Match:
Matt Morgan defeated Scott Steiner and Seven when M. Morgan pinned S. Steiner  with the Choke Slam in 0:40:11.
Matt Morgan suffered a neck injury. He will be out for approximately 2 cards.
Rating: *** 1/4
[Raven interfered against Matt Morgan.]

After the match:
Matt Morgan  left the ring clutching his neck and headed straight back to the locker room skipping the usual post-match celebration.

Footage is hsown from this past Friday's Crush of M-N-M winning the 3 way tag team match over GWA Tag Team Champions: Konnan & B.G. James.

3 Live Kru (B.G. James and Konnan) defeated M-N-M (Joey Matthews and Johnny Nitro) when B.G. James pinned J. Nitro with the Pumphandle Slam in 0:27:41.
Rating: ** 3/4

Footage is shown from this past Friday's Crush of Steve Corino receiving a "bloodbath". The camerea cuts to Mark Johnson, who is with Corino.
MJ: Steve, earlier tonight, you were jumped once again by Vampire Warrior & Seven. Are you sure you're okay to compete?
SC: I'm alittle sore, but, there is no way I'm letting them get away with everything they've done.
MJ: Raven said you were desperate earlier tonight. He also made reference to his new group possibly being called "The Dark Side".
SC: Raven can make all the "Star Wars" related comments he wnts. But, I've always lived my life on the dark side. And in this match with Vampire Warrior, I'm gonna show him how dark the dark side can be.

Steve Corino pinned Vampire Warrior with the Old School Expulsion in 0:14:27.
Rating: *** 1/2
[Raven interfered against Steve Corino.]

After the match:
Raven & Seven again jumped Corino, who valiantly tried to fight them off. But the numbers were too much when Vampire Warrior regained his composure and joined in. For the third straight time Raven's group left Corino a bloody heap in the ring.

Footage is shown from the #1 Contender Tournament of the match between Tazz & Mike Awesome.

Mike Awesome pinned Tazz with the Awesome Bomb in 0:04:09.
Rating: ** 3/4

Footage is shown of the long history between Rey Mysterio Jr. & Juventud Guerrera all the way up to last Friday's Crush when Juvi won the GWA Cruiserweight Title.

Mexican Death No-Time-Limit-No-Countout-No-DQ-Falls-Count-Anywhere Match:
Juventud Guerrera pinned Rey Misterio Jr. with the Juvi Driver in 0:39:09.
Rating: *****

Footage is shown from last Friday's Crush of the Debut of Sean O'Haire as he & Garrison Cade beat down the Western States Tag Team Champions: DDP & Dustin Rhodes. Mark Johnson is backstage with the champions.
MJ: DDP, 2 days ago, you & Dustin Rhodes were introduced to Garison Cade's new partner: Sean O'Haire.
DDP: Look, monkey boy, if I need a history lesson, I'll go to a library. Garrison Cade, you have done nothing in the business but run your mouth. Tonight, me & Dustin are going to shut it perminantly.
DR: These Western States Tag Titles mean more to us than anything right now. There is no way we're dropping them to you 2 punks. Sean O'Haire you caught us by surprise last Friday. But tonight, when it's face to face,...
DDP: you will feel the BANG!

Garrison Cade and Sean O'Haire defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Dustin Rhodes  when O'Haire pinned DDP with the Prophecy in 0:14:05.
Rating: ***
(Garrison Cade and Sean O'Haire won the Western States Tag Team Title.)

Footage is shown of the rivalry between Kurt Angle & Matt Striker. Backstage; Angle is with Mark Johnson.
KA: Gimme that mike, I don't need you for this. Striker, tonight I finally put an end to you & all your efforts to become a superstar at my expense. The only way to win tionight is to make me tap. And there is no way in hell, you are that good. I, on the other hand, am an Olympic Gold medalist, a former WWE & WCW World Champions. I've held more titles in 5 years than you will ever hold in your lifetime. And tonight, I hope you're ready to dance, 'cause I'm gonna make you tap.

No-Time-Limit-No-Countout-No-DQ-Submission I-Quit Match:
Kurt Angle made Matt Striker submit to the Ankle Lock in 0:16:01.
Rating: ***

Footage is shown of  Shane Douglas becoming the #1 contender to the Western States Title. +Ron Killings is backstage with the rest of 3 Live Kru.
BJ: Alright "Truth" you're up next in that cage with "The Franchise". You ready?
K: 'Course he's ready, yo. "Suntan" you got this one locked up. Can't nobody stop the Kru.
RK: Dawgs, I got this. Shane Douglas has never faced me and I know he can't beat me. Can't nobody handle "The Truth"!

The camera cuts to Shane Douglas' locker room, where the challenger is finishing up on getting ready. When the door opens & in walks the championship committee.
SD: I don't have alot of time, what do you guys want?
TB: We just want to wish you luck Shane.
SD: Thanks, now get out so I can finish up.
AA: hey, you better show us some respect. If it weren't for us, you wouldn't even have tis shot.
SD: Arn, you must be getting senile. I earned this shot when I won the tournament.
AA: But, we can deside to take that shot away whenevr we choose.
DR: What are you saying Arn?
AA: I'm saying that if "The Franchise" here doesn't play by our rules if he wins the title tonight. He'll be in for a bumpy ride.
SD: If I win? First of all, it's WHEN I win. And what do you mean "play ball"?
TB: We'll talk about that later. First win that title from that...... rapper guy.
DR: I know you were not just gonna use the "N-word" Tully.
TB: Dusty, just go back to the office & and take a nap. Me & Arn have this all under control.
DR: That's it! I've had it! (Dusty starts to go after Tully, but, Arn gets between them)
AA: Easy you 2, we'll settle this later. Right now, Shane, the cage is down. It's time for you to show these people that you are still "The Franchise".
SD: You know I am. Not get out of my way so I can get my hands on that gold.

Cage Match:
Shane Douglas defeated Ron Killings by escaping the cage in 0:17:37.
Rating: ****
(Shane Douglas won the Western States Title.)


Card rating: *** 1/2

Card overview:

We all know of Raven's love of sci-fi/fantasy, so it should be no surprise that his new group is now known as The Dark Side. They consistantly battered Steve Corino tonight, not once, but twice. Will their superior numbers hep them keep their advantage. Will anyone step forward to help "The King of Old School"?

Elix Skipper came back from his count out loss last Friday to pin Charlie Haas in a very exciting contest. These 2 are sure to meet up again soon.

Matt Morgan has reinjured his neck again on his way to winning the "Monsters Challenge". At least this time it's not so severe and he should be back in action real soon.

GWA Tag Champs: Konnan & B.G. James proved why they are on top of the world by beating M-N-M tonight. Is there any team in the GWA that can stop them?

Steve Corino got a small measure of revenge against VAmpire Warrior. But like we said before, The Dark Side's number advantage is getting to be too much for him.

Juventud Guerrera's GWA Cruiserweight Title win last Friday must have given him enough of a confidence boost to help him get by his old nemesis Rey Mysterio Jr. tonight. Is this feud finally over? Or now that the GWA Cruiserweight Title is involved, was tonight merely just the battle in an on going war?

We have new Western States Tag Team Champions in Garrison Cade & Sean O'Haire. The 2 young lions were able to fend off the more experienced champions & take their titles. Will DDP & Dustin be back for a rematch? Or have they suffered too humiliating a defeat to try again?

The war between Kurt Angle & Matt Striker finally appears to be over. And Angle has come out on top, making Striker tap out to the dreaded Ankle Lock. Has Striker had enough of the former Olympian? What's next for Kurt Angle if this feud is over?

How high will the tensions within the championship committee run before it finally boils over into a physical confrontation? Was Tully making a racial remark? Can we truely believe that Arn Anderson is trying to play peacemaker? Something has to be done to calm the situation & soon.

Shane Douglas has regained his status as "The Franchise" by capturing the Western States Title. He & Ron Killings put on one hell of a match that saw both men bloody before it was over. But what was meant when Tully Blanchard told him to "play ball"?

Next week on Crush:
An update on the situation with the championship committee
Ron Killings will get an immediate rematch with the new Western States Champion: "The Franchise" Shane Douglas.
Chris Cage & Sonny Siaki will face 3LK's B.G. James & Konnan to determine #1 contenders to the Western States Tag Team Title.
More on the Steve Corino/Dark Side feud
plus all the NWA: WC stars in action.
jekyll316Posted on 04/11/05 at 02:49:38

This is the first card of yours I have read, sounds real interesting so far.

Who is Corino going to recruit to take on the Dark Side?  Or is it going to take multiple beatings before he realizes he needs someone's help?  Maybe Kurt Angle, and they could form an old school team.

Speaking of Angle, with a roster like that, how is he not at the top of the card with the World Title.  He would take Shane any day of the week!!  But Shane Douglas can be a good champion too with the proper mic time.

The fight between Tully and Dusty?  I'd like to see where this goes, maybe a heel, face, and tweener members of the championship committee always screwing each other over?

Well, look forward to future cards, good luck!