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GPW Impact 3/17/05 (Week 9)

JustinPosted on 02/13/05 at 20:34:32

This week's show starts off with Evolution's music playing as Ric Flair, Batista, & the new GPW World Heavyweight Champion: Randy Orton make their way to the ring.
RF: All hail the new GPW World Heavyweight Champion: "The Legend Killer" Randy Orton!
RO: (laughs) I love it when a plan comes together. Last week, everyone was worried that Batista would be too much of a team player & Triple H would retain the World Heavyweight Title. Everyone worried that Evolution would not be stopped. Well, they were almost right. Batista was the team player that everyone feared he would be. Except this time, he was on the winning team. And Evolution still cannot be stopped. Now alot of you out there are asking "Why? Why did Randy Orton rejoin Evolution? How is this possible?" Well, it's real simple. For too long Triple H thought that Evolution was just about him & having him keep the World Heavyweight Title. For too long, Ric Flair was forced to kiss up to a man that didn't respect him. For too long, Batista was forced to to find ways to help Triple H retain a title that he couldn't defend on his own anymore. For too long, Triple H needed to be the centerpiece, the crown jewel of Evolution, forsaking the other members for his own ego. Now Evolution stands united for the first time in a long time. And all it took was out thinking the "Cerebral Assassin". Chalk up another legend, crushed by "The Legend Killer". Now I already know the next question on everyone's mind: "How long until Batista & Flair get tired of being in Randy Orton's shadow?" Well let's go to the source for the answer. (he hands Batista the microphone)
B: It's real easy....it's not gonna happen. Triple H made Evolution all about him. Now, we stand here as equals. No one member better than the rest. Even though Randy has the World Title, he knows why he has it, & who helped him get it. (Orton mouths a thank you to Batista as he gets the mic back)
RO: Now, you can be sure that IF Triple H was here tonigh, he'd be out here crying about how he was screwed. But, I don't think we'll be seeing him for a while after the beating he took last week. You see, Evolution is an unbeatlable, unstoppable force, and I defy anyone to prove me wrong.
"So you think you're untouchable.....WORD LIFE" John Cena's music plays as "the Doctor of Thuganomics" steps onto the runway.
JC: Yo, yo, yo, now you kow that Triple H ain't the only one you double crossed last week, Randy. I thought we had a plan dawg? We was supposed to be the final 2 and you go and have that big ape watch your back instead of me? Aight, well then I guess there's only one thing to do about it. How about me & you get it on, 1 on 1 for that gold strap?
RO: John, if you think you have what it takes to take down "the Legend Killer", bring it on! But not now. I'll be the one to deside if & when you get that shot.
JC: If you don't wanna give me a shot....I guess I'll just take it then.
Cena drops the mic & charges the ring. Batista cuts him off as he slides under the ropes. Flair joins Batista in stomping Cena down. Orton has them pick up his would-be challenger and just before he can deliver the RKO, Chris Jericho & Rob Van Dam charge to the ring carrying steel cahirs. Evolution clears out as the camera fades to commercial on our 2 young heros helping the fallen Cena.


Chris Sabin & Seth Skyfire vs The World's Coolest Tag Team

Finish of the match:
Michael Shane hits Chris Sabin with a backdrop.
Chris Sabin falls out of the ring.
Andrew Thomas counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, Chris Sabin
reenters the ring.
Michael Shane locks Chris Sabin in a boot choke.
Andrew Thomas warns Michael Shane to let go.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, three.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, three, four.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, three.
Michael Shane is going for the cover.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Michael Shane gets a sleeperhold on Chris Sabin.
Chris Sabin is struggling to reach the ropes.
Chris Sabin is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Chris Sabin tries to escape the hold.
Chris Sabin grabs the ropes after being trapped for 17 seconds.
Michael Shane nails Chris Sabin with a chop.
Frankie Kazarian enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Frankie Kazarian leaves the ring.
Michael Shane executes a back suplex on Chris Sabin.
Michael Shane gives the sign for the Picture Perfect Elbow.
Frankie Kazarian enters the ring.
Michael Shane and Frankie Kazarian hit Chris Sabin with the Modern Art.
Michael Shane goes for the pin.
Michael Shane is being booed out of the building.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, Seth Skyfire doesn't make it in time... three.
The crowd is vociferously booing Michael Shane.

The winners are The World's Coolest Tag Team. Time of match: 0:16:34

The World's Coolest Tag Team (Michael Shane and Frankie Kazarian) defeated Chris Sabin and Seth Skyfire when M. Shane pinned C. Sabin after the Modern Art in 0:16:34.
Rating: *** 1/2

After the match Chris Sabin looks at Seth Skyfire angrily & walks out of the ring without his partner.

The camera cuts backstage quickly as we are informed of an alterication between GPW Tag Champs: AMW & The Steiner Brothers.The camera man arrives just as officials have seperated the 2 teams.
SS: You 2 punks couldn't carry our jock straps. Everyone in this business knows how dominant me & my brother are as team.
CH: You were dominant back in the day, but now you just look like 2 old men who don't know when to quit.
GPW Commissioner: Steve Rogers gets between all 4 men.
SR: You 4 want to settle this arguement that bad? Well then next week, it'll be AMW vs The Steiner Brothers for the GPW World Tag Team Title. The most dominant team from WCW vs the most dominant team of the new millenium so far. And just to give the fans something to talk about....tonight it'll be The Steiners & Edge vs AMW & Shawn Michaels! Now I suggest you all go get ready or else.
The camera cuts back to the ring for the next match.

Harry Smith vs Jeff Jarrett

Finish of the match:
Jeff Jarrett hits Harry Smith with a low blow.
Jeff Jarrett executes a swinging neckbreaker on Harry Smith.
Jeff Jarrett uses a DDT on Harry Smith.
The crowd is vociferously booing Jeff Jarrett.
Jeff Jarrett whips Harry Smith into the ropes.
Harry Smith misses with an elbow.
Jeff Jarrett misses with a clothesline.
Jeff Jarrett hits Harry Smith with a kick.
Jeff Jarrett nails Harry Smith with a DDT.
Jeff Jarrett goes for a sleeperhold, but Harry Smith blocks it.
Harry Smith hits Jeff Jarrett with a fireman's carry.
Harry Smith runs into the ropes.
Jeff Jarrett nails Harry Smith with a facerake.
Jeff Jarrett throws Harry Smith out of the ring.
Jeff Jarrett jumps onto him with a baseball slide.
Jeff Jarrett reenters the ring.
Harry Smith follows him back in.
Jeff Jarrett catches Harry Smith totally by surprise.
Jeff Jarrett executes the Stroke on Harry Smith.
Jeff Jarrett is being booed out of the building.
Jeff Jarrett goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winner is Jeff Jarrett. Time of match: 0:11:41

Jeff Jarrett pinned Harry Smith with the Stroke in 0:11:41.
Rating: ** 1/2

Evolution walks into Commissioner Rogers' office.
RF: What are you gonna do about Jericho & RVD almost killing us with those chairs?
SR: Nothing. Why?
RO: Come on now Mr. Commissioner, there has do be something you can do. A fine? Suspension?
SR: You know Randy? For you, I will do something. I'll give Flair & Batista alittle shot at revenge. Ric, you'll get a match tonight against Chris Jericho. And Batista, you're up next against RVD. Oh yeah and you Randy, you're off this week. But next week, you WILL defend the World Title against John Cena.
RO: No way. I won't defend against Cena.
SR: Yes you will, or I'll strip you of that title so fast your head'll spin. Now get out.

Rob Van Dam vs Batista

Finish of the match:
Rob Van Dam throws Batista out of the ring.
Rob Van Dam jumps onto him with a springboard plancha.
Rob Van Dam whips Batista into the guardrail.
Rob Van Dam shoves Batista into the guardrail.
Mike Sparks counts: 1.
Rob Van Dam takes Batista down with a monkey flip.
Mike Sparks counts: 2.
Rob Van Dam runs Batista into the ringsteps.
The crowd is going crazy.
Ric Flair comes from behind and distracts Rob Van Dam.
Batista is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Batista throws Rob Van Dam into the guardrail.
Batista goes for a short clothesline, but Rob Van Dam ducks out of the way.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Batista executes the Batista Bomb on Rob Van Dam on the concrete floor.
Batista is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Rob Van Dam is out cold.
Batista throws Rob Van Dam back into the ring.
Batista executes the Batista Bomb on Rob Van Dam.
Mike Sparks counts: One, two, three.
Batista is eliciting a sizable round of boos.

The winner is Batista. Time of match: 0:09:47

Batista pinned Rob Van Dam with the Batista Bomb in 0:09:47.
Rob Van Dam suffered a broken arm. He will be out for approximately 5 cards.
Rating: ** 1/2
[Ric Flair interfered against Rob Van Dam.]

After the match, officials rush to the ring to check on RVD's condition & help him to the back.

The Hardy Boyz vs Lance Storm & Chris Candido

Finish of the match:
Matt Hardy hits an elbowsmash on Chris Candido.
Jeff Hardy enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy hit Chris Candido with a double DDT.
Lance Storm enters the ring, but gets cut off.
Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy hit Chris Candido with a double clothesline.
Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy hit Chris Candido with a double DDT.
Jeff Hardy leaves the ring.
Matt Hardy uses an eye gouge on Chris Candido.
Matt Hardy hits a back elbow on Chris Candido.
Matt Hardy executes an eye gouge on Chris Candido.
Jeff Hardy enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy whip Chris Candido into the ropes.
They hit Chris Candido with a double kick to the midsection.
Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy whip Chris Candido into the ropes.
They hit Chris Candido with a double clothesline.
Jeff Hardy leaves the ring.
Matt Hardy nails Chris Candido with an eye gouge.
Matt Hardy tags Jeff Hardy.
Matt Hardy nails Chris Candido with the Ace Crusher.
Jeff Hardy executes Swanton Bomb and goes for the pin.
Jeff Hardy has the crowd going wild.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, three.
Jeff Hardy has the crowd going wild.

The winners are The Hardy Boyz. Time of match: 0:08:51

The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy) defeated
Chris Candido and Lance Storm when J. Hardy pinned Candido after the Swanton Bomb in 0:08:51.
Rating: ***
[Lita interfered against Chris Candido.]
[Lita interfered against Lance Storm.]

Footage is shown from earlier tonight of Jericho & RVD running in to save John Cena and then of Commssioner Rogers making the match between Y2J & Ric Flair tonight.

Chris Jericho vs Ric Flair

Finish of the match:
Ric Flair uses a chop on Chris Jericho.
Ric Flair uses a hiptoss on Chris Jericho.
Ric Flair is going for the pin.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, kickout.
Ric Flair hits Chris Jericho with a kneebreaker.
Ric Flair goes for the Figure-Four Leglock, but Chris Jericho blocks it.
Ric Flair hits a kick to the midsection on Chris Jericho.
Ric Flair goes for a thumb to the eye, but Chris Jericho blocks it.
Ric Flair begs off.
Chris Jericho goes for a dropkick, but Ric Flair side-steps and Chris Jericho
only hits air.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Ric Flair goes for a back elbow, but Chris Jericho ducks out of the way.
Chris Jericho whips Ric Flair into the ropes, but Ric Flair reverses it.
Ric Flair uses a chop on Chris Jericho.
Ric Flair runs into the ropes.
Ric Flair hits Chris Jericho with a kick.
Ric Flair executes the Figure-Four Leglock on Chris Jericho.
Danny Davis asks Chris Jericho if he's still there.
Chris Jericho nods.
Danny Davis asks Chris Jericho if he's had enough.
Chris Jericho shakes his head.
Danny Davis tells Chris Jericho to respond or he'll stop the fight.
Chris Jericho nods.
Chris Jericho is writhing in pain.
Danny Davis checks Chris Jericho's arm.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
Danny Davis stops the match after 30 seconds.
Ric Flair is being booed out of the building.

The winner is Ric Flair. Time of match: 0:16:25

Ric Flair defeated Chris Jericho when Chris Jericho passed out in the Figure-Four Leglock in 0:16:25.
Rating: *** 3/4

After the match, officials come to teh ring to check on Jericho. A stretcher is brought out to help take him to the back.

Sabu vs Perry Saturn

Finish of the match:
Sabu punches Perry Saturn.
The crowd erupts.
Sabu punches Perry Saturn.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Sabu.
Sabu throws Perry Saturn out of the ring.
Rudy Charles counts: one, two, Perry Saturn reenters the ring.
Sabu nails Perry Saturn with a bodyslam.
Sabu hits Perry Saturn with a ropeflip moonsault.
Rudy Charles counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Sabu hits a vertical suplex on Perry Saturn.
Sabu catches Perry Saturn in an armbar submission.
Perry Saturn manages to grab the ropes after being locked up for 5 seconds.
Sabu hits Perry Saturn with a headlock takedown.
Sabu nails Perry Saturn with an Asai moonsault.
Rudy Charles counts: One, two, kickout.
Sabu nails Perry Saturn with a headlock takedown.
Sabu goes for a springboard dropkick, but Perry Saturn side-steps and Sabu only hits air.
Perry Saturn uses an elbowdrop on Sabu.
Perry Saturn goes for a flying elbowdrop, but Sabu rolls out of the way.
Sabu executes the Triple Jump Moonsault on Perry Saturn.
Rudy Charles counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Sabu.

The winner is Sabu. Time of match: 0:13:56

Sabu pinned Perry Saturn with the Triple Jump Moonsault in 0:13:56.
Rating: *** 1/4

A video i shown of the alterication between the Steiners & AMW earlier tonight, and of the rivalry between Shawn Michaels & Edge over the past month.

6 Man Tag Team Match
America's Most Wanted & Shawn Michaels vs The Steiner Brothers & Edge

Finish of the match:
Chris Harris takes Rick Steiner down with a full nelson slam.
Chris Harris nails Rick Steiner with a DDT.
Chris Harris sends Rick Steiner into the turnbuckle.
Chris Harris charges into the corner.
Chris Harris hits Rick Steiner with a chop.
Chris Harris hits a flying clothesline on Rick Steiner.
The crowd is starting to get behind Chris Harris.
Chris Harris uses a kick to the midsection on Rick Steiner.
Chris Harris executes a power bomb on Rick Steiner.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Harris nails Rick Steiner with spinning headscissors.
Chris Harris runs into the ropes.
Rick Steiner hits Chris Harris with a Steinerline.
Rick Steiner throws Chris Harris out of the ring.
Rick Steiner goes outside.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Rick Steiner goes for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Chris Harris
counters it with a facerake.
A small "Chris Harris" chant is being started.
Chad Patton counts: 1.
Chad Patton counts: 2.
Chad Patton counts: 3.
James Storm comes over to make it two-on-one.
Chris Harris and James Storm hit Rick Steiner with a double DDT.
Chris Harris throws Rick Steiner back into the ring.
Chris Harris hits a vertical suplex on Rick Steiner.
Chris Harris tags James Storm.
James Storm lifts Rick Steiner up.
Chris Harris nails Rick Steiner with the Death Sentence and goes for the pin.
The crowd is starting to get behind Chris Harris.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is really behind Chris Harris.

The winners are America's Most Wanted and Shawn Michaels. Time of match: 0:13:31

America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) and Shawn Michaels defeated The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) and Edge when C. Harris pinned R. Steiner after the Death Sentence in 0:13:31.
Rating: ***


Card rating: *** 1/4

Card overview:

Match of the night:
Ric Flair vs Chris Jericho
Rating: ***3/4

Thanks to the brutal beating the Batista gave him, RVD suffered a broken arm & will miss at least a month. Luckily, Chris Jericho didn't suffer any perminant damage from the Figure Four.

Ric Flair again puts on another great performance. You have to admit, even at his age he can still hang with the younger stars.

AMW showed that even the global superteam of the Steiner Brothers must respect them in the ring, by picking up a victory in 6 man competition tonight. But next wee, with the titles on the line it may be a different story.

John Cena has made it known he still wants the GPW World Title even though his now former friend Randy Orton hold the belt. Next week, he gets his first shot at "The Legend Killer" and the gold. Can he get passed the new version of Evolution to win it all?

I know that we wanted to give you an update on Triple H, but we have not been able to contact him as of yet.

Next week:
Hopefully, we will have an update on Triple H
Randy Orton defends the GPW World Heavyweight Title against John Cena
AMW puts the gold on the line against The Steiner Brothers
A Triple Threat match will be held to determine new #1 contenders to the GPW World Tag Team Title.
Plus much much more!
91Posted on 02/13/05 at 20:47:55

It's stuff like broken arms and other such injuries that seem so irritating on the surface and yet can do wonders for angles and such - I'm sure the plan in there somewhere was for Batista to be pushed as a monster. How convenient then that he's such a monster that he breaks peoples arms, especially someone as popular as RVD. That's quite a nice direction for him that's literally been handed to you there.
VertigoPosted on 02/13/05 at 21:05:47

I agree with 91. And Jericho getting stretchered out after Figure-4. This new Evolution is proving to be extremely dominant and even frightening.

Chalk up another one for Sabu. He's working his way up.

In the main event, you have AMW & JOHN CENA listed as winners...
JustinPosted on 02/13/05 at 23:14:58

oops my bad about the ME winners I missed the line when i copied it & typed it myself....guess I had Cena on the brain.

Thanks for the heads up.
rey619Posted on 02/13/05 at 23:32:15

Good card again Justin, I take back what I said about the somewhat obvious Evolution turn.. I think you handled it brilliantly. It will be exciting to see if Trips come back as heel or face.. personally, I can't see Triple H as a face...

Steiners vs AMW is a must see for any tape collection.

Seems like you are bringing in a few new faces, that's good. I don't know much about Skyfire, but Smith is great. What export do you use? I have only been able to find one (over at TNMUK), but in that he had 11 moves and weighed 150 lbs.. which is wrong by at least 70 lbs. If you have a decent one I would be grateful for it as I really want to introduce him into my circuits..