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LIW Summer Storms - 8/20/05

Critic of the DawnPosted on 01/30/05 at 02:07:38

Some interesting events happened in this card that I'm not entirely pleased by. Still, things are looking pretty solid as a whole, and I liked the way the show ended. The whole format that I've been using with LIW (with the Newslines) has been a lot of fun for me, in that it lets me give a bit more development to characters than is generally practical in a show with as many matches as mine tend to.

...

Yeah. So I'm excited about the next card. You'll find out why soon enough.

Also, it occurs to me that if the "International Thug Syndicate" was officially known as "The International Thug Syndicate," its acronym would be TITS. Hehe. Tits. It's funny because it means boobies!

*****

Harlem Heat vs. Edge & Christian vs. The Harris Twins vs. Team USA

Jim Duggan no-shows and is replaced by Mikey Whipwreck.

Christian takes Booker T down with an inverted DDT.
Christian throws Booker T out of the ring.
Christian goes for a plancha, but Booker T moves out of the way.
Christian is out cold.
Booker T throws Christian back into the ring.
Booker T runs into the ropes.
Booker T goes for the Axe Kick, but Christian counters it with a side step.
Christian whips Booker T into the ropes.
Booker T and Christian get hit with a double clothesline.
Christian begs off.
Booker T tags out to Mikey Whipwreck.
Mikey Whipwreck uses a single-leg takedown on Christian.
Mikey Whipwreck uses a kick to the thigh on Christian.
Mikey Whipwreck uses a double underhook faceslam on Christian.
The crowd is really behind Mikey Whipwreck.
Mikey Whipwreck covers Christian.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, in the ropes...

Martin Kester counts: 4.
Sgt. Slaughter is busted wide open.
Booker T runs into the ropes.
Booker T goes for the Axe Kick, but Sgt. Slaughter counters it with a side step.
Sgt. Slaughter is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Sgt. Slaughter hits a stomachbreaker on Booker T.
Sgt. Slaughter shoves Booker T into the guardrail.
Sgt. Slaughter climbs back into the ring.
Booker T rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Sgt. Slaughter takes Booker T down with a kick to the midsection.
Sgt. Slaughter nails Booker T with a stomachbreaker.
Sgt. Slaughter goes for the Camel Clutch, but Booker T blocks it.
Sgt. Slaughter tags out to Christian.
Christian goes for a kneelift, but Booker T side-steps and Christian
only hits air.
Booker T uses a flying forearm on Christian.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, kickout.
Booker T takes Christian down with a spin kick.
Booker T hits a back heel kick on Christian.
Booker T uses a spinebuster slam on Christian.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Booker T hits a chop on Christian.
Booker T hits a flying forearm on Christian.
Booker T pulls the tights.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, kickout.
Booker T throws Martin Kester over the top rope.
Martin Kester is out cold.
Booker T hits the Harlem Hangover on Christian.
Booker T hits Christian with the Book End.
Booker T covers Christian.
There is no referee to count.
Booker T takes Christian down with a backbreaker.
Booker T executes a chop on Christian.
Booker T hits a clothesline on Christian.

Don Harris executes a back suplex on Edge.
Don Harris uses a power bomb on Edge.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Edge hits an elbowsmash on Don Harris.
Edge gives him a back suplex, but Don Harris doesn't budge.
Edge goes for a back suplex, but Don Harris counters it with a bulldog.
Don Harris whips Edge into the ropes, but Edge reverses it.
Edge hits Don Harris with a kick.
Edge whips Don Harris into the ropes.
Don Harris hits Edge with a shoulderblock.
Don Harris goes for a Canadian backbreaker, but Edge counters it with a backdrop.
Edge executes a spinning heel kick on Don Harris.
Christian enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Edge and Christian hit Don Harris with a double kneelift.
Christian leaves the ring.
Edge nails Don Harris with an armdrag takedown.

Sgt. Slaughter gives him a vertical suplex, but Don Harris doesn't budge.
Don Harris tags out to Ron Harris.
Ron Harris nails Sgt. Slaughter with a facerake.
The crowd breaks into a "Which One's Which" chant.
Ron Harris hits a facerake on Sgt. Slaughter.
Ron Harris whips Sgt. Slaughter into the ropes, but Sgt. Slaughter reverses it.
Sgt. Slaughter misses with a clothesline.
Ron Harris hits a flying clothesline on Sgt. Slaughter.
Ron Harris goes for a kneebreaker, but Sgt. Slaughter blocks it.
Sgt. Slaughter tags out to Mikey Whipwreck.
Sgt. Slaughter enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Don Harris enters the ring and throws Sgt. Slaughter out of the ring.
The crowd breaks into a "Which One's Which" chant.
Ron Harris and Don Harris whip Mikey Whipwreck into the ropes.
They hit Mikey Whipwreck with a double backdrop.
Don Harris leaves the ring.
Ron Harris whips Mikey Whipwreck into the ropes.

They hit Mikey Whipwreck with a double fist to the midsection.
Stevie Ray goes for a kick to the head, but Mikey Whipwreck blocks it.
Sgt. Slaughter executes an enzuilariato on Stevie Ray.
Stevie Ray leaves the ring.
Sgt. Slaughter tags out to Ron Harris.
Ron Harris executes a ropeburn on Stevie Ray.
Ron Harris uses a Hotshot on Stevie Ray.
Ron Harris uses an elbowsmash on Stevie Ray.
Don Harris enters the ring.
Ron Harris and Don Harris hit Stevie Ray with the H-Bomb.
Ron Harris goes for the pin.
A portion of the crowd is cheering Ron Harris.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, three.
A portion of the crowd is cheering Ron Harris.

The winners are The Harris Twins. Time of match: 0:46:18

Four Corners Match:
The Harris Twins (Ron Harris and Don Harris) defeated
Edge And Christian (Edge and Christian), Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray)
and Mikey Whipwreck and Sgt. Slaughter when Violent R pinned S. Ray after the
H-Bomb in 0:46:18.
Rating: * 1/2
(Jim Duggan no-showed.)

Jim Duggan no-showed tonight's show without notice, forcing Mikey Whipwreck to step in to substitute for him.

Wow! Things started out tonight with a match that was absolutely brutal in all senses of the word. The four teams assembled here are easily the most dangerous in LIW today, and they proved it in a hellacious match. No team seemed able to gain the upper hand as the teams battled around the arena until, finally, the Harris Twins were able to catch Stevie Ray with the H-Bomb, allowing Ron Harris to pick up a very impressive victory here over a very dangerous foe.

The Harris Twins vs. Michael Shane & Frankie Kazarian

Don Harris kicks Michael Shane.
Michael Shane punches Don Harris.
The crowd is starting to get behind Michael Shane.
Michael Shane chops Don Harris.
Michael Shane tags out to Frankie Kazarian.
Michael Shane goes for a lariat, but Don Harris counters it with
a Fujiwara armbar.
Michael Shane is inching his way towards the ropes.
Michael Shane tries to fight the pain.
Michael Shane grabs the ropes after 23 seconds.
Michael Shane leaves the ring.
Don Harris goes for a bodyslam, but Frankie Kazarian blocks it.
Frankie Kazarian gives him a kneelift, but Don Harris only stares at him.
Don Harris takes Frankie Kazarian down with a back suplex.
Don Harris runs into the ropes.
Don Harris goes for the Big Boot, but Frankie Kazarian counters it with a lariat.

Frankie Kazarian uses a slap on Ron Harris.
Frankie Kazarian locks Ron Harris in a front facelock.
Ron Harris is struggling to reach the ropes.
Ron Harris tries to escape the hold.
Ron Harris reaches the ropes after being locked up for 19 seconds.
Michael Shane enters the ring.
Michael Shane and Frankie Kazarian hit Ron Harris with the Modern Art.
Frankie Kazarian goes for the pin.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Frankie Kazarian goes for a kneelift, but Ron Harris side-steps and
Frankie Kazarian only hits air.
Ron Harris goes for a legdrop, but Frankie Kazarian rolls out of the way.
Frankie Kazarian works the crowd.
Frankie Kazarian is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Frankie Kazarian hits a spinning heel kick on Ron Harris.
Frankie Kazarian is going for the pin.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, in the ropes...

Frankie Kazarian whips Don Harris into the ropes, but Don Harris reverses it.
Frankie Kazarian hits Don Harris with a spinning heel kick.
Frankie Kazarian tags out to Michael Shane.
Michael Shane hits Don Harris with a bodyslam.
Michael Shane hits Don Harris with a roundhouse right.
Michael Shane nails Don Harris with a clothesline.
Michael Shane gives him a chop, but Don Harris doesn't budge.
Michael Shane takes Don Harris down with a bodyslam.
Michael Shane sends Don Harris into the turnbuckle.
Michael Shane runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Don Harris
moves out of the way.
Michael Shane begs off.
Don Harris executes a bodyslam on Michael Shane.
Don Harris nails Michael Shane with a roundhouse right.
Don Harris goes for a forearm smash, but Michael Shane blocks it.
Michael Shane runs into the ropes.
Don Harris misses with a kick.
Don Harris executes the Big Boot on Michael Shane.
The crowd breaks into a "Which One's Which" chant.
Don Harris goes for the pin.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, Frankie Kazarian doesn't make it in time...
three.
Don Harris further incites the crowd.

The winners are The Harris Twins. Time of match: 0:14:42

The Harris Twins (Ron Harris and Don Harris) defeated
Michael Shane and Frankie Kazarian when Heavy D pinned M. Shane with the
Big Boot in 0:14:42.
Rating: ** 1/2

This was the debut of the new LIW team of Michael Shane and Frankie Kazarian, and who did they have to face but the terrifying Harris Twins? Even though Heavy D and Violent R were already very tired from their marathon match which started things off tonight, they proved to be just too big for Shane and Kazarian to take. Ron Harris even somehow managed to kick out of the Modern Art before tagging in Don, who ended things with a swift Big Boot to Michael Shane. What impact!

(We go backstage now, where Booker T and Atlantis are trying to talk to a
battered Stevie Ray.)

Booker T: Hey, Stevie! Wake up, Sucka! The match is over!

Atlantis: We suffered our first defeat tonight, homes...

Booker T: ...yeah. But that wasn't your fault, dawg. You did all you could.
But after losin' that match, we needta start planning if we're gonna take the
tag team titles.

Stevie Ray: ...

Atlantis: Hey, check this... I've got a match against Tanaka tonight! Once I
deliver an ITS ass-whooping to him, it's gonna be pretty obvious that we
deserve a shot at the titles!

Booker T: Yeah yeah, that's what we gotta do. So you gotta win this one,
'lantis. We all countin' on you! Right bro?

Stevie Ray: ...

Atlantis: Is he okay, Book?

Booker T: Hell yeah! He ain't been quiet this long in years! I'm sure he's
fine, dawg.

Stevie Ray: ...It'sa me, Mario!

(Atlantis and Booker T stare at each other.)

Booker T: He didn't say that... TELL ME he did NOT say THAT.

Atlantis: I think he said that, homes...

Stevie Ray: Where'sa the princess?

Atlantis: I can't believe this... He landed on his head or somethin'?

Stevie Ray: I'a said, WHERE'SA THE PRINCESS?

Booker T: Damn, I dunno man, she in another castle or somethin'!

Atlantis: So what now?

Booker T: Stick to the plan, dawg. He'll snap out of this. Happens all the
time. One time when we was kids, he thought he was Road Runna for three
weeks. He gonna be just fine...

"The Deutschland Destroyer" Alex Wright vs. Frank Shamrock in a non-title match

Alex Wright goes for a front-layout suplex, but Frank Shamrock counters it with
a small package.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Frank Shamrock catches Alex Wright in a single-leg takedown into a leglock.
Alex Wright manages to grab the ropes after being locked up for 5 seconds.
Alex Wright begs off.
Frank Shamrock locks Alex Wright in a Fujiwara armbar.
Alex Wright manages to grab the ropes after holding out for 5 seconds.
Frank Shamrock executes the Ankle Lock Submission on Alex Wright.
Ted Blandford asks Alex Wright if he's still there.
Alex Wright nods.
Ted Blandford checks Alex Wright's arm.
He lifts it... it stays up !
Alex Wright fights his way out of the hold after 20 seconds.
Alex Wright punches Frank Shamrock.
Alex Wright is starting to get more cheers than boos.
Alex Wright punches Frank Shamrock.
Alex Wright acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.

Frank Shamrock hits Alex Wright with a slap.
MsChif enters the ring and hits Frank Shamrock with a chair.
Alex Wright is starting to get more cheers than boos.
Alex Wright runs into the ropes.
Frank Shamrock hits Alex Wright with a fist to the midsection.
Alex Wright begs off.
Frank Shamrock runs into the ropes.
Frank Shamrock misses with a shoulderblock.
Frank Shamrock hits Alex Wright with a kick.
Frank Shamrock locks Alex Wright in a kneelock submission.
Alex Wright is struggling to reach the ropes.
Alex Wright inches his way towards the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.
Frank Shamrock whips Alex Wright into the ropes, but Alex Wright reverses it.
Alex Wright hits Frank Shamrock with a spinning mule kick.
Alex Wright puts Frank Shamrock in a front facelock.
Ted Blandford asks Frank Shamrock if he's had enough.
Frank Shamrock shakes his head.

Frank Shamrock tries to escape the hold.
Alex Wright lets go after 22 seconds.
Alex Wright sets up Frank Shamrock on the turnbuckle.
Alex Wright uses a belly-to-belly superplex on Frank Shamrock.
Alex Wright is getting a pissed look amidst all the boos.
Alex Wright whips Frank Shamrock into the ropes, but Frank Shamrock reverses it.
Frank Shamrock misses with an elbow.
Alex Wright misses with an elbow.
Frank Shamrock catches Alex Wright in a Fujiwara armbar.
Alex Wright is struggling to reach the ropes.
Alex Wright is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Alex Wright tries to escape the hold.
Alex Wright is inching his way towards the ropes.
Alex Wright is barely hanging in there.
Ted Blandford asks Alex Wright if he should stop the fight.
Alex Wright shakes his head.
Alex Wright tries to fight the pain.
Alex Wright submits after 32 seconds.
All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers.

The winner is Frank Shamrock. Time of match: 0:12:43

Frank Shamrock made Alex Wright submit to a Fujiwara armbar in 0:12:43.
Rating: *** 1/4

Frank Shamrock did just what the booking committee told him to do, which was to come to the ring and stretch Alex Wright. Submission holds chained together in a lethal chain that not even the interference of MsChif could save Alex Wright from. Finally, trapped in an armbar in the middle of the ring, the Deutschland Destroyer had no choice but to tap out to Shamrock's submission hold.


(We move not to New Europe's locker room, where Alex Wright's shoulder is taped
up with ice on it. MsChif looks concerned, while Jonny Storm paces and El
Mephisto broods. Chris Sabin is nowhere to be seen.)

Jonny Storm: That wasn't good... We need to keep our momentum going, Alex! I
can't have you losing to every wrestler we can't get to throw the match, Alex!

MsChif: You have no idea of how much s**t this puts all of us in. We're on
track to rule this cruddy little promotion, Wright. You hold the gold... and
you lost! What the hell is wrong with you?

Alex Wright: I know, I know... it's like he wasn't even trying to win the
match, he was trying to hurt me...

(El Mephisto shakes his head)

Jonny Storm: That's what he does. You have to-

(The door bursts open and Frank Shamrock strides cockily in.)

Frank Shamrock: Ah. There you are. I hope I didn't hurt you too badly,
because I'm here to officially challenge you for the New York State Heavyweight
Title next month.

MsChif: Absolutely not. You already had a shot at the champ. You won,
congrats, but it's over. You think just because you can beat the champ-

Jonny Storm: -who is just getting over food poisoning, by the way. Bad
sausage.

Alex Wright: I am?

Jonny Storm: Shut up, Alex...

MsChif: Right. The champion was not well, so you got lucky. I'm sure your
victory will help you to rise up through the ranks, but you do NOT deserve a
title shot for such a... tainted... victory.

Frank Shamrock: I thought you might say that. That's why I just told Senior
Referee Ted Blandford to tell the booking committee that I wanted the gold.
After all the crap you've pulled, I expect they'll give me the match pretty
quickly. After all... you don't make the matches. They do.

Jonny Storm: Look, surely we can come to some kind of a deal? You could have
quite a future once pro-wrestling takes off again in Europe...

"Big Sexy" Kevin Nash vs. El Mephisto

Kevin Nash isn't present... Kid Kash will take his place.

They lock up.
El Mephisto begs off.
Kid Kash runs into the ropes.
MsChif trips Kid Kash.
Steven Silvers threatens El Mephisto with disqualification.
Steven Silvers warns MsChif.
Kid Kash uses a Frankensteiner from the top rope on El Mephisto.
There is no referee to count.
Kid Kash covers El Mephisto.
There is no referee to count.
Kid Kash takes El Mephisto down with a slingshot splash.
Steven Silvers crawls over to count the pin.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, kickout.
Kid Kash hits El Mephisto with the Doctor Bomb.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, MsChif distracts Steven Silvers.
Kid Kash takes El Mephisto down with a dropkick.
Steven Silvers is back on the job.

Kid Kash hits El Mephisto with a kick.
Kid Kash goes for a springboard somersault dropkick, but El Mephisto blocks it.
El Mephisto goes for a spinning leg lariat, but Kid Kash ducks out of the way.
Kid Kash whips El Mephisto into the ropes, but El Mephisto reverses it.
MsChif pulls down the top rope.
Steven Silvers threatens El Mephisto with disqualification.
Steven Silvers counts: one, two, three, Kid Kash reenters the ring.
El Mephisto chops Kid Kash.
A portion of the crowd is cheering El Mephisto.
El Mephisto punches Kid Kash.
A portion of the crowd is booing El Mephisto.
Kid Kash kicks El Mephisto.
Kid Kash places El Mephisto on the turnbuckle.
Kid Kash hits a belly-to-back superplex on El Mephisto.
Kid Kash whips El Mephisto into the ropes, but El Mephisto reverses it.
Kid Kash and El Mephisto get hit with a double clothesline.
Kid Kash sets up El Mephisto on the turnbuckle.

El Mephisto runs into the ropes.
El Mephisto uses a back heel kick on Kid Kash.
El Mephisto takes Kid Kash down with a Northern Lights suplex.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, kickout.
El Mephisto runs into the ropes.
Kid Kash hits El Mephisto with a backdrop.
El Mephisto falls out of the ring.
Steven Silvers counts: one, two, three, El Mephisto reenters the ring.
Kid Kash grabs a hold of El Mephisto's mask.
Kid Kash tears away on the mask.
Kid Kash has lifted the mask to chin-level.
El Mephisto stops Kid Kash.
Kid Kash hits El Mephisto with a belly-to-back suplex.
Kid Kash runs into the ropes.
Kid Kash hits El Mephisto with a shoulderblock.
Kid Kash executes the Money Maker on El Mephisto.
The crowd is wildly cheering Kid Kash with only a few scattered boos audible.
Kid Kash goes for the pin.
Kid Kash pulls the tights.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, three.
The boos are resurfacing again.

The winner is Kid Kash. Time of match: 0:10:16

Kid Kash pinned El Mephisto with the Money Maker in 0:10:16.
Rating: ***
[MsChif interfered against Kid Kash.]
(Kevin Nash no-showed.)

Kevin Nash was originally scheduled to face El Mephisto here, but had to cancel due to comittments in Japan. After his involvement in the controversial title match last month, however, El Mephisto was conveniently not informed. So after spending weeks preparing for a lumbering but powerful foe, he found himself facing just the opposite in Kid Kash, who dispatched him easily with the Money Maker.

"Dangan" Masato Tanaka vs. "Mexico's Most Wanted" Atlantis

Atlantis goes for a hiptoss, but Masato Tanaka counters it with a facerake.
Masato Tanaka executes a back suplex on Atlantis.
Masato Tanaka runs into the ropes.
Masato Tanaka hits Atlantis with a kick.
Masato Tanaka whips Atlantis into the ropes.
Atlantis hits Masato Tanaka with an elbow.
Atlantis is going for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, kickout.
Atlantis catches Masato Tanaka in a Swastika.
Masato Tanaka is struggling to reach the ropes.
Masato Tanaka reaches the ropes after being trapped for 15 seconds.
Atlantis goes for a bodyslam, but Masato Tanaka blocks it.
Masato Tanaka hits Atlantis with an elbowsmash.
Masato Tanaka executes a flying forearm on Atlantis.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Atlantis executes a dropkick on Masato Tanaka.
Atlantis goes for a flying cross body press, but Masato Tanaka
rolls through with the move.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.

Atlantis goes for an abdominal stretch, but Masato Tanaka counters it with
a hiptoss.
Masato Tanaka uses a forearm smash on Atlantis.
Masato Tanaka goes for the Roaring Elbow, but Atlantis counters it with
a duck-down move.
Atlantis kicks Masato Tanaka.
Atlantis chops Masato Tanaka.
The crowd is booing Atlantis.
Masato Tanaka chops Atlantis.
There are lots of chants for Masato Tanaka.
Masato Tanaka punches Atlantis.
Masato Tanaka sends Atlantis into the turnbuckle, but Atlantis reverses it.
Atlantis runs shoulder-first into the corner.
Atlantis runs into the ropes.
Atlantis hits Masato Tanaka with a kick.
Atlantis goes for a Boston crab, but Masato Tanaka blocks it.
Masato Tanaka attempts to place Atlantis on the turnbuckle, but Atlantis
blocks it.

Atlantis sends Masato Tanaka into the turnbuckle, but Masato Tanaka reverses it.
Atlantis comes back, but is met with a clothesline.
Masato Tanaka uses the Running Forearm Smash on Atlantis.
There is no referee to count.
Masato Tanaka goes for the Diamond Dust, but Atlantis blocks it.
Atlantis gives him a Frankensteiner, but Masato Tanaka doesn't budge.
Atlantis hits Masato Tanaka with spinning headscissors.
Atlantis hits a bodyslam on Masato Tanaka.
Atlantis works the crowd.
The crowd breaks into a "Where's Your City" chant.
Atlantis gives the sign for the Atlantida.
Atlantis executes the Atlantida on Masato Tanaka.
There is no referee there to ask Masato Tanaka.
Masato Tanaka is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Alan Tso gets up.
Masato Tanaka is barely hanging in there.
Alan Tso checks Masato Tanaka's arm.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
Alan Tso stops the match after 33 seconds.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

The winner is Atlantis. Time of match: 0:14:38

Atlantis defeated Masato Tanaka when Masato Tanaka passed out in the Atlantida
in 0:14:38.
Rating: **** 1/4

Atlantis came out and did just what he needed to do for the International Thug Syndicate - he took the fight to Masato Tanaka, using every trick in the book to gain and keep the advantage over the dangerous Japanese wrestler, who fought like a man possessed to try to regain the advantage. Even when Atlantis locked in his deadly Atlantida hold, Tanaka refused to tap out, allowing himself to pass out rather than submit.

With this victory, ITS has made yet another case for why they deserve a shot at the tag team titles.

Octagon, Mikey Whipwreck & A partner vs. Rico, Lance Storm & Kid Kash

Octagon hits a hiptoss on Rico.
Octagon uses a chop on Rico.
Octagon hits Rico.
Octagon chops Rico.
Octagon is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Octagon goes for a bodyslam, but Rico counters it with a small package.
Rico uses the ropes for leverage.
Martin Kester counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Rico takes Octagon down with a thrust kick to the head.
Numerous fans are using Rico for target practice.
Rico tags out to Lance Storm.
Lance Storm runs into the ropes.
Lance Storm hits Octagon with a clothesline.
Lance Storm hits a handspring clothesline on Octagon.
Lance Storm uses a flying dropkick on Octagon.
Lance Storm goes for a thumb to the eye, but Octagon blocks it.
Octagon uses a superkick on Lance Storm.
Octagon throws Lance Storm out of the ring.
Octagon goes for a silla, but Lance Storm moves out of the way.
Octagon is out cold.
Lance Storm further incites the crowd.
Lance Storm throws Octagon back into the ring.
Lance Storm executes the Straightshooter on Octagon.
Martin Kester sees that Octagon is out cold and stops the match after 19
seconds.
Lance Storm is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

The winners are Rico, Lance Storm and Kid Kash. Time of match: 0:05:48

Rico, Lance Storm and Kid Kash defeated
Octagon, Mikey Whipwreck and Mark Jindrak when L. Storm defeated Octagon when
Octagon passed out in the Straightshooter in 0:05:48.
Rating: ** 1/4

Mark Jindrak turned out to be the partner of Octagon and Whipwreck. However, a poorly conceived dive by Octagon knocked himself out, allowing Lance Storm to gain an easy submission victory before Jindrak could even tag in. Jindrak, who dwarfed the other wrestlers in the ring in this match, leaped over the ropes just after the bell sounded and laid Storm out with a hard right hand. Rico tried to charge in with his Sudden Impact kick, but Jindrak caught him and hit the Mark of Excellence, a modified Soviet Suplex. Kid Kash looked around nervously, then headed for the back mumbling something about not getting paid enough for this.

"The Enforcer" Arn Anderson vs. "The Ragin' Cajun" Lash LeRoux in a Loser Leaves Town match

Arn Anderson hits Lash LeRoux.
Arn Anderson executes a side suplex on Lash LeRoux.
The crowd is behind Arn Anderson all the way.
Arn Anderson hits Lash LeRoux.
The crowd is behind Arn Anderson all the way.
Arn Anderson chops Lash LeRoux.
The crowd is giving Arn Anderson a standing ovation.
Arn Anderson chops Lash LeRoux.
Arn Anderson goes for a faceslam, but Lash LeRoux blocks it.
Lash LeRoux attempts to place Arn Anderson on the turnbuckle, but Arn Anderson
blocks it.
Lash LeRoux chops Arn Anderson.
The chants for Lash LeRoux are deafening.
Lash LeRoux hits Arn Anderson.
Lash LeRoux punches Arn Anderson.
The crowd is going crazy.
Lash LeRoux goes for a Frankensteiner from the top rope, but Arn Anderson
side-steps and Lash LeRoux only hits air.
Arn Anderson gets a half Boston on Lash LeRoux.
Lash LeRoux inches his way towards the ropes after being locked up for 8
seconds.
Arn Anderson executes the Spinebuster on Lash LeRoux.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Arn Anderson nails Lash LeRoux with a faceslam.
Arn Anderson covers Lash LeRoux.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Arn Anderson goes for an atomic drop, but Lash LeRoux counters it with
a facerake.
Lash LeRoux goes for a Frankensteiner, but Arn Anderson counters it with
a power bomb.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Arn Anderson.

The winner is Arn Anderson. Time of match: 0:10:57

MatchLoser-Leaves-Town Match:
Arn Anderson pinned Lash LeRoux after a power bomb in 0:10:57.
Rating: *** 1/4

Lash LeRoux came out fighting in this very competitive match, but unfortunately he didn't have the strength needed to back up his temper. Once he got away from his high flying offense and tried to outbrawl The Enforcer, Anderson quickly gained control of the match, scoring with the Spinebuster for a nearfall. Too late LeRoux tried to return to his strengths, and after taking just a moment too long to set up a Frankensteiner from the top rope, Double A was able to reverse it into a power bomb for the victory here. With this defeat, Lash LeRoux will no longer be able to compete in LIW.

Arn Anderson offers his hand to help Lash up, but LeRoux apparently wants nothing to do with it. He pauses on his way towards the back, however, then returns to the ring and shakes Arn's hand. Arn pats LeRoux on the back and shares a few words of advice which will hopefully serve Lash well, and then walks to the back with him for the last time.

"The British Sensation" Jonny Storm vs. Cactus Jack vs. Simon Diamond

Jonny Storm hits Cactus Jack.
The crowd breaks into a "Jonny Sucks! Jonny Sucks!" chant.
Jonny Storm punches Cactus Jack.
Jonny Storm takes Cactus Jack down with a jawbreaker.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Jonny Storm nails Cactus Jack with a clothesline.
Jonny Storm puts Cactus Jack in a wristlock.
Cactus Jack is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Simon Diamond makes the save.
Cactus Jack takes Jonny Storm down with a choke slam.
Cactus Jack hits a lariat on Jonny Storm.
Cactus Jack goes for a knee to the face, but Jonny Storm blocks it.
Jonny Storm goes for a wristlock, but Cactus Jack counters it with a punch.
Cactus Jack goes for a bodyslam, but Jonny Storm blocks it.
Jonny Storm whips Cactus Jack into the ropes.
Cactus Jack misses with a kick.
Jonny Storm hits Cactus Jack with a shoulderblock.

Jonny Storm goes for a forearm to the back, but Cactus Jack side-steps and
Jonny Storm only hits air.
The crowd is giving Cactus Jack a standing ovation.
Cactus Jack takes Jonny Storm down with an elbowdrop.
Cactus Jack runs into the ropes.
Jonny Storm takes Cactus Jack down with spinning headscissors.
Jonny Storm hits Cactus Jack with a kick to the head.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Jonny Storm takes Cactus Jack down with a faceslam.
Jonny Storm nails Cactus Jack with a faceslam.
Jonny Storm hits a forearm to the back on Cactus Jack.
Jonny Storm hits a flying somersault sitdown splash on Cactus Jack.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, kickout.
Jonny Storm nails Cactus Jack with a slap.
Jonny Storm hits a DDT on Cactus Jack.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Jonny Storm hits Cactus Jack with a flying senton.
Jonny Storm pulls the tights.
Timothy Greer counts: One, kickout.
Jonny Storm executes the Super Rewind Huracanrana on Cactus Jack.
The crowd is vociferously booing Jonny Storm.
Jonny Storm goes for the pin.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, Simon Diamond makes the save.
Cactus Jack takes Jonny Storm down with a fist to the midsection.
Cactus Jack puts Jonny Storm in a choke against the ropes.
Timothy Greer warns Cactus Jack to let go.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, three, four.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, three, four.
Timothy Greer counts: One, two, three, four.
Timothy Greer calls for the DQ.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winner is Jonny Storm. Time of match: 0:19:20

Triangle Match:
Jonny Storm defeated Cactus Jack and Simon Diamond when J. Storm defeated Jack
by disqualification in 0:19:20.
Rating: *** 1/2
[MsChif interfered against Simon Diamond.]

This match primarily consisted of Jonny Storm and Cactus Jack trying to tear each other apart. Each time Simon Diamond would try to exert his will in the match, they would both turn on him and batter him until he tagged himself out of the match. Diamond still had designs on winning, however, and so he broke up the three count when Jonny Storm managed to score the Super Rewind Hurricanrana. Cactus Jack didn't appear especially fazed by the move, however, and moments later he locked Jonny Storm in an illegal choke which he refused to release, prompting the referee to call for the DQ.

New Europe quickly hit the ring, doing their best to pry Cactus Jack off of Jonny Storm, but only when Chris Sabin appeared did Jack relinquish the hold.

(Cactus Jack releases the chokehold and moves to the side of the ring.)

Cactus Jack: So you're the scrawny little bastard that New Europe is paying
to face me? Well, maybe they didn't tell you just who you're dealing with...
Foley isn't here anymore, kid. You're dealing with the sickest son of a bitch
in professional wrestling now... ME. Cactus Jack! BANG BANG!

Chris Sabin: This is nothing personal Mick. Or Cactus. Or whatever you want
to be called. I've always been a fan of yours, so when we lock up later
tonight... it's going to be hard. It's going to be hard to beat someone I've
looked up to my entire life senseless. So I just thought I'd tell you.
Business is business, Mick. After the show, though, I'll buy you a drink if
you're up for it.

(Cactus Jack looks less than pleased by Sabin's words.)

Cactus Jack: Listen son, I very much doubt that you're going to be buying
anyone anything anytime soon. Because when I'm done with you, I fully intend
to ensure that you're having every bit as much trouble breathing as your
disrespectful friend here...

(Cactus Jack gestures to Jonny Storm, who is being helped to the back by
MsChif)

Cactus Jack: ...and besides. Once Don Juan picks up the pieces of Jonny Storm
that I left, I think you're going to be a bit busy with planning a visit to the
barber shop!

Chris Sabin: Business is business, Jack. And my business tonight is to take
you out. So be ready. I'm not going to hold back, and if you do I'll be very
dissappointed...

"Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner vs. Wataru Sakata in a Texas Death Match

Wataru Sakata executes a kick to the midsection on Scott Steiner.
Wataru Sakata executes a kneelift on Scott Steiner.
Wataru Sakata goes for a palm blow, but Scott Steiner blocks it.
Scott Steiner hits Wataru Sakata with a T-Bone Suplex.
Scott Steiner executes the Steiner Recliner on Wataru Sakata.
Wataru Sakata tries to fight the pain.
Wataru Sakata tries to fight the pain.
Wataru Sakata breaks the hold after 26 seconds.
Wataru Sakata runs into the ropes.
Wataru Sakata hits Scott Steiner with a high knee.
Wataru Sakata whips Scott Steiner into the ropes.
Wataru Sakata hits Scott Steiner with a kick.
Wataru Sakata uses a palm blow on Scott Steiner.
Wataru Sakata runs into the ropes.
Scott Steiner hits Wataru Sakata with a kick.
Scott Steiner takes Wataru Sakata down with a T-Bone Suplex.
Scott Steiner goes for the Steiner Recliner, but Wataru Sakata blocks it.

Scott Steiner executes the Steiner Recliner on Wataru Sakata.
Steven Silvers asks Wataru Sakata if he should stop the fight.
Wataru Sakata shakes his head.
Steven Silvers checks Wataru Sakata's arm.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
Steven Silvers stops the match after 19 seconds.
Steven Silvers counts: one, two, Wataru Sakata gets back to his feet.
The crowd is giving Wataru Sakata a standing ovation.
Scott Steiner uses a backbreaker on Wataru Sakata.
Scott Steiner hits a power bomb on Wataru Sakata.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, three.
Steven Silvers counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine,
Wataru Sakata gets back to his feet.

Scott Steiner inches his way towards the ropes after being trapped for 5
seconds.
Wataru Sakata whips Scott Steiner into the ropes, but Scott Steiner reverses it.
Scott Steiner misses with a kick.
Scott Steiner hits Wataru Sakata with a backdrop.
Scott Steiner gives the sign for the Steiner Recliner.
Scott Steiner executes the Steiner Recliner on Wataru Sakata.
Wataru Sakata is writhing in pain.
Steven Silvers checks Wataru Sakata's arm.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it stays up !
Wataru Sakata fights his way out of the hold after 20 seconds.
Wataru Sakata sends Scott Steiner into the turnbuckle.
Wataru Sakata runs shoulder-first into the corner.
Wataru Sakata punches Scott Steiner.
Scott Steiner punches Wataru Sakata.

Wataru Sakata gives him a kick to the midsection, but Scott Steiner
doesn't even care.
Scott Steiner whips Wataru Sakata into the guardrail.
Scott Steiner nails Wataru Sakata with a power bomb.
Scott Steiner gets back into the ring.
Wataru Sakata follows him back in.
Scott Steiner covers Wataru Sakata.
Steven Silvers counts: One, two, three.
Steven Silvers counts: one, two, Wataru Sakata gets back to his feet.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Scott Steiner uses a forearm to the back on Wataru Sakata.
Scott Steiner hits a Gorilla Press on Wataru Sakata.
Scott Steiner gives the sign for the Steiner Recliner.
Scott Steiner executes the Steiner Recliner on Wataru Sakata.
Wataru Sakata is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Wataru Sakata is writhing in pain.
Wataru Sakata submits after 13 seconds.
Steven Silvers counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.

The crowd breaks into a "Big Poppa Dump" chant.

The winner is Scott Steiner. Time of match: 0:18:47

Texas Death Match:
Scott Steiner made Wataru Sakata submit to the Steiner Recliner in 0:18:47.
Rating: *** 1/4

Scott Steiner's open challenge to a Texas Death match was accepted by Wataru Sakata, who gives up over 100 pounds to the monstrous Big Poppa Pump. While Sakata's martial arts and submissions proved enough to win the tag team titles, in a match against someone as powerful as Steiner they proved woefully insufficient. Steiner's stock has surely risen with this decisive victory.

Chris "HAIL!" Sabin vs. Cactus Jack in a No-DQ match

Cactus Jack throws Chris Sabin back into the ring.
Cactus Jack gives the sign for the Double Arm DDT.
Cactus Jack whips Chris Sabin into the ropes.
Cactus Jack goes for the Double Arm DDT, but Chris Sabin blocks it.
Cactus Jack uses a clothesline on Chris Sabin.
Cactus Jack nails Chris Sabin with a clothesline.
Cactus Jack slides out of the ring.
He brings a keyboard into the ring.
Cactus Jack whips Chris Sabin into the ropes.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin with a kick.
Cactus Jack hits him with the keyboard.
The crowd is giving Cactus Jack a standing ovation.
Cactus Jack goes for a facerake, but Chris Sabin blocks it.
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with a forearm smash.
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with a flying dropkick.
Chris Sabin is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Chris Sabin executes a power bomb on Cactus Jack.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.

Chris Sabin kicks Cactus Jack.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin.
The crowd erupts.
Chris Sabin kicks Cactus Jack.
Chris Sabin further incites the crowd.
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with a fist to the midsection.
Chris Sabin hits Cactus Jack with a faceslam.
Chris Sabin hits a rana on Cactus Jack.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Sabin gets an armbar submission on Cactus Jack.
Cactus Jack tries to escape the hold.
Cactus Jack makes it to the ropes after being locked up for 32 seconds.
Chris Sabin goes for the Future Shock, but he can't do it.
Cactus Jack counters it with a small package.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Cactus Jack runs into the ropes.
Cactus Jack executes a lariat on Chris Sabin.

Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin with a double underhook suplex.
Cactus Jack nails Chris Sabin with a side suplex.
Cactus Jack is going for the cover.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Cactus Jack puts Chris Sabin in a choke against the ropes.
Chris Sabin gets ahold of the ropes after being locked up for 9 seconds.
Cactus Jack uses a series of forearm smashes on Chris Sabin.
The crowd erupts.
Cactus Jack hits an eye gouge on Chris Sabin.
Cactus Jack whips Chris Sabin into the ropes.
Chris Sabin misses with a kick.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin with an elbow.
Cactus Jack whips Chris Sabin into the ropes.
Cactus Jack executes the Double Arm DDT on Chris Sabin.
The crowd is giving Cactus Jack a standing ovation.
Cactus Jack goes for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.

Chris Sabin whips Cactus Jack into the guardrail.
Chris Sabin throws Cactus Jack back into the ring.
Chris Sabin sends Cactus Jack into the turnbuckle, but Cactus Jack reverses it.
Cactus Jack runs shoulder-first into the corner.
Cactus Jack gives the sign for the Double Arm DDT.
Cactus Jack executes the Double Arm DDT on Chris Sabin.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Cactus Jack.
Cactus Jack goes for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Cactus Jack puts Chris Sabin in a chokehold.
Chris Sabin inches his way towards the ropes after holding out for 6 seconds.
Cactus Jack locks Chris Sabin in a sleeperhold.
Chris Sabin makes it to the ropes after 5 seconds.
Cactus Jack whips Chris Sabin into the ropes.
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with a rana.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Sabin runs into the ropes.
Chris Sabin hits a rana on Cactus Jack.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Chris Sabin nails Cactus Jack with a flying dropkick.
Chris Sabin is being booed out of the building.
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with a kneelift.
Chris Sabin hits Cactus Jack with a backbreaker.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Chris Sabin goes for the Future Shock, but he can't do it.
Cactus Jack gets a chokehold on Chris Sabin.
Chris Sabin is inching his way towards the ropes.
Chris Sabin gets ahold of the ropes after 15 seconds.
Cactus Jack whips Chris Sabin into the ropes, but Chris Sabin reverses it.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin with a clothesline.
Cactus Jack hits Chris Sabin with a clothesline.
Cactus Jack gives the sign for the piledriver.
Cactus Jack goes for a piledriver, but Chris Sabin counters it with a backdrop.
Chris Sabin hits Cactus Jack with a flying dropkick.

Cactus Jack sends Chris Sabin into the turnbuckle, but Chris Sabin reverses it.
Chris Sabin hits a fist to the midsection on Cactus Jack.
Chris Sabin whips Cactus Jack into the ropes.
Cactus Jack goes for a knee to the face, but Chris Sabin blocks it.
Chris Sabin uses a backbreaker on Cactus Jack.
Chris Sabin runs into the ropes.
Chris Sabin misses with a clothesline.
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with a rana.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Chris Sabin executes a fireman's carry to knee neckbreaker on Cactus Jack.
Chris Sabin hits a kneedrop on Cactus Jack.
Chris Sabin goes for a side headlock, but Cactus Jack throws him off.
Cactus Jack gives the sign for the Double Arm DDT.
Cactus Jack executes the Double Arm DDT on Chris Sabin.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Cactus Jack goes for the pin.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, kickout.
Cactus Jack goes for a kick to the midsection, but Chris Sabin blocks it.
Chris Sabin throws Cactus Jack out of the ring.
Chris Sabin jumps onto him with a plancha.
Chris Sabin throws Cactus Jack back into the ring.
Chris Sabin nails Cactus Jack with a kneelift.
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with an inside cradle.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Chris Sabin takes Cactus Jack down with a chop.
Chris Sabin executes a forearm smash on Cactus Jack.
Chris Sabin goes for the Future Shock, but he can't do it.
Cactus Jack counters it with a small package.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Cactus Jack goes for a facerake, but Chris Sabin blocks it.
Chris Sabin goes for a tiger suplex, but Cactus Jack blocks it.
Cactus Jack runs into the ropes.
Cactus Jack goes for a lariat, but Chris Sabin counters it with a crucifix.
Alan Tso counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Chris Sabin goes for a power bomb, but Cactus Jack counters it with a backdrop.
Cactus Jack whips Chris Sabin into the ropes.
Chris Sabin hits Cactus Jack with an elbow.
Chris Sabin gets an armbar submission on Cactus Jack.
Cactus Jack is inching his way towards the ropes.
Cactus Jack summons one last burst of energy.
Cactus Jack submits after 14 seconds.
The crowd is vociferously booing Chris Sabin.

The winner is Chris Sabin. Time of match: 0:21:09

No-DQ-Match:
Chris Sabin made Cactus Jack submit to an armbar submission in 0:21:09.
Rating: **** 3/4

Chris Sabin made his debut here against Cactus Jack, and from the beginning it was clear that this match was going to be special. Cactus Jack laid into Sabin with a fury, showing no sign of being worn out from his earlier match. Sabin, on the other hand, fought back as best he could, using speed when possible to counter Jack's power and brawling advantage, to say nothing of the size advantage that made it impossible for Sabin to pull off the Future Shock. This forced Sabin to improvise, and at length he found a workable solution, trapping Cactus Jack in an armbar. After all the time he had been in the ring tonight, Cactus Jack had no choice but to do what he almost never does - tap out!

"The British Sensation" Jonny Storm vs. Don Juan in a "Hair vs. Power" match

Don Juan hits Jonny Storm with a lariat.
Don Juan nails Jonny Storm with a chop.
Don Juan runs into the ropes.
Don Juan hits Jonny Storm with a kick.
Don Juan hits a legdrop on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan takes Jonny Storm down with spinning headscissors.
Don Juan throws Jonny Storm into the turnbuckle.
Don Juan runs shoulder-first into the corner.
Don Juan whips Jonny Storm into the ropes.
Jonny Storm hits a backspin DDT on Don Juan.
Numerous fans are using Jonny Storm for target practice.
Jonny Storm whips Don Juan into the ropes.
MsChif trips Don Juan.
Ted Blandford threatens Jonny Storm with disqualification.
Ted Blandford warns MsChif.
Ted Blandford is back on the job.
Jonny Storm hits Don Juan.
Jonny Storm is being booed out of the building.
Jonny Storm punches Don Juan.
The crowd is vociferously booing Jonny Storm.
Jonny Storm uses an armdrag takedown on Don Juan.
Jonny Storm uses a fist to the midsection on Don Juan.
Jonny Storm nails Don Juan with the Sky High.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Jonny Storm goes for an armbar submission, but Don Juan blocks it.
Don Juan executes a dropkick on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan runs into the ropes.
MsChif trips Don Juan.
Ted Blandford threatens Jonny Storm with disqualification.
Ted Blandford warns MsChif.
Ted Blandford is back on the job.
Don Juan nails Jonny Storm with a lariat.
Don Juan hits Jonny Storm with a bodyslam.
Don Juan goes for a flying forearm, but Jonny Storm ducks out of the way.
Jonny Storm whips Don Juan into the ropes.
Don Juan hits Jonny Storm with a shoulderblock.
Don Juan hits Jonny Storm with the Ace Crusher.
The crowd is behind Don Juan all the way.
Don Juan uses a hammerlock on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan executes the Cradle Piledriver on Jonny Storm.
The chants for Don Juan are deafening.
Don Juan goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, shoulder up.
Don Juan whips Jonny Storm into the ropes.
Don Juan misses with a shoulderblock.
Jonny Storm hits Don Juan with a clothesline.
Don Juan falls out of the ring.
Jonny Storm rolls out under the bottom rope.
Jonny Storm runs Don Juan into the ringpost.
Jonny Storm throws Don Juan into the guardrail.
Jonny Storm works the crowd.
Ringside is quickly filling up with debris.
Jonny Storm goes for the Super Rewind Huracanrana, but Don Juan
counters it with a power bomb.
The crowd is behind Don Juan all the way.
Don Juan throws Jonny Storm back into the ring.
Don Juan executes a hammerlock on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan uses a forearm smash on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan goes for a forearm smash, but Jonny Storm blocks it.
Jonny Storm punches Don Juan.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Don Juan chops Jonny Storm.
The crowd is going crazy.
Don Juan punches Jonny Storm.
Jonny Storm hits Don Juan.
The crowd breaks into a "Jonny Sucks! Jonny Sucks!" chant.
Jonny Storm punches Don Juan.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Jonny Storm uses a backspin DDT on Don Juan.
The crowd is vociferously booing Jonny Storm.

Jonny Storm knocks Don Juan into the ringsteps.
Jonny Storm nails Don Juan with a roundhouse right.
Ted Blandford counts: 1.
Jonny Storm gets back into the ring.
Don Juan climbs back into the ring.
Jonny Storm goes for a side suplex, but Don Juan blocks it.
Don Juan executes the Cradle Piledriver on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Don Juan throws Jonny Storm out of the ring.
Ted Blandford counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, Jonny Storm
reenters the ring.
Don Juan uses a bodyslam on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan hits Jonny Storm with a Northern Lights suplex.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Don Juan goes for a lariat, but Jonny Storm counters it with a hiptoss.
Jonny Storm is going for the cover.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.

Don Juan punches Jonny Storm.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Don Juan hits Jonny Storm with an inverted DDT.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Don Juan.
Don Juan throws Jonny Storm out of the ring.
Don Juan rolls out under the bottom rope.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Don Juan.
MsChif comes from behind, but Don Juan nails MsChif.
Jonny Storm uses spinning headscissors on Don Juan.
Ted Blandford counts: 1.
MsChif comes from behind and distracts Don Juan.
Jonny Storm executes the Super Rewind Huracanrana on Don Juan
on the concrete floor.
Numerous fans are using Jonny Storm for target practice.
Ted Blandford counts: 2.
Jonny Storm throws Don Juan into the guardrail.
Ted Blandford counts: 3.
Jonny Storm goes for the Super Rewind Huracanrana, but Don Juan
counters it with a power bomb.
Don Juan climbs back into the ring.
Jonny Storm climbs back into the ring.
Don Juan hits spinning headscissors on Jonny Storm.
The crowd is giving Don Juan a standing ovation.
Don Juan goes for a flying forearm, but Jonny Storm ducks out of the way.
Jonny Storm hits Don Juan with a forearm to the back.
Jonny Storm hits Don Juan with a slap.
Jonny Storm uses spinning headscissors on Don Juan.
Jonny Storm nails Don Juan with a kneedrop.
Jonny Storm is going for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Jonny Storm uses a springboard moonsault on Don Juan.
Ted Blandford counts: One, kickout.
Jonny Storm goes for a clothesline, but Don Juan counters it with a hiptoss.
Don Juan executes the Cradle Piledriver on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, in the ropes...

Don Juan executes a kick to the midsection on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan takes Jonny Storm down with a fist to the midsection.
Don Juan executes a jawbreaker on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan hits Jonny Storm with a legdrop.
Don Juan uses a dragon screw on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan goes for a dragon screw, but Jonny Storm counters it with an enzuigiri.
Jonny Storm executes the Super Rewind Huracanrana on Don Juan.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Jonny Storm goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Jonny Storm executes a dropkick on Don Juan.
Jonny Storm runs into the ropes.
Jonny Storm hits Don Juan with a kick.
Jonny Storm goes for a springboard moonsault, but Don Juan rolls out of the way.
Don Juan uses a chop on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan hits a dropkick on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan nails Jonny Storm with the Ace Crusher.
Don Juan executes the Cradle Piledriver on Jonny Storm.
The crowd is giving Don Juan a standing ovation.
Don Juan goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Don Juan takes Jonny Storm down with an inverted DDT.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Don Juan.
Don Juan whips Jonny Storm into the ropes.
Jonny Storm hits Don Juan with a clothesline.
Jonny Storm hits a side suplex on Don Juan.
Jonny Storm is going for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Jonny Storm runs into the ropes.
Jonny Storm misses with an elbow.
Jonny Storm misses with a kick.
Jonny Storm hits Don Juan with a clothesline.
Don Juan falls out of the ring.
Jonny Storm rolls out under the bottom rope.
Jonny Storm executes a jawbreaker on Don Juan.
Ted Blandford counts: 1.
Ted Blandford counts: 2.
Jonny Storm nails Don Juan with a jawbreaker.
Jonny Storm whips Don Juan into the guardrail.
Jonny Storm goes for a kick to the midsection, but Don Juan counters it with
a dragon screw.
MsChif comes from behind and distracts Don Juan.
Jonny Storm throws Don Juan into the guardrail.
Ted Blandford counts: 3.
Jonny Storm goes for the Super Rewind Huracanrana, but Don Juan
counters it with a power bomb.
Ted Blandford counts: 4.
Don Juan reenters the ring.
Jonny Storm follows him back in.
Don Juan takes Jonny Storm down with spinning headscissors.
Don Juan throws Jonny Storm into the turnbuckle, but Jonny Storm reverses it.

Don Juan throws Jonny Storm into the guardrail.
Don Juan whips Jonny Storm into the guardrail.
Don Juan executes a dropkick on Jonny Storm.
Ted Blandford counts: 1.
Don Juan whips Jonny Storm into the guardrail.
Don Juan throws Jonny Storm back into the ring.
MsChif enters the ring and hits Don Juan with a chair.
Jonny Storm executes the Super Rewind Huracanrana on Don Juan.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Jonny Storm goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Jonny Storm runs into the ropes.
Don Juan hits Jonny Storm with an elbow.
Don Juan executes the Cradle Piledriver on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, kickout.
Don Juan goes for a bodyslam, but Jonny Storm counters it with an elbowsmash.

Don Juan throws Jonny Storm out of the ring.
Don Juan rolls out under the bottom rope.
Don Juan gets back into the ring.
Jonny Storm follows him back in.
Don Juan hits Jonny Storm with an inverted DDT.
Don Juan uses a lariat on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan executes a hammerlock on Jonny Storm.
Don Juan whips Jonny Storm into the ropes.
Jonny Storm hits Don Juan with a clothesline.
Jonny Storm executes the Super Rewind Huracanrana on Don Juan.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Jonny Storm goes for the pin.
Ted Blandford counts: One, two, three.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

The winner is Jonny Storm. Time of match: 0:26:21

[Hair vs. Power]:
Jonny Storm pinned Don Juan with the Super Rewind Huracanrana in 0:26:21.
Rating: **** 1/4
[MsChif interfered against Don Juan.]

Somehow after the terrible beating he received at the hands of Cactus Jack, Jonny Storm managed to muster up enough strength to defeat Don Juan here in the main event. Of course, the fact that Paul London (who was sitting at ringside) "accidentally" spilled his smoothy on Don Juan as he was brawling outside of the ring, and the fact that MsChif was doing her best to distract Don Juan both surely played a role.

Still, New Europe not only dodged a bullet here, it has achieved a victory which will allow them to choose the next challenger to Alex Wright's New York State Heavyweight Title. With this victory and Sabin's defeat of Foley, New Europe is still riding high, and the booking committee's best efforts to disciplign them have so far come to naught.

See you next time!

Card rating: *** 3/4

Match of the Evening: Chris Sabin vs. Cactus Jack

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
TerryFunkaPosted on 01/30/05 at 16:57:27

new europe wins again good stuff, is Atlantis Toad ? whos luigi?
Critic of the DawnPosted on 02/01/05 at 19:59:39

LIW Newsline - 8/30/05

Summer Storms proved to be quite eventful and was attended by more fans than any other LIW show to date.  Long Island Wrestling will attempt to top this when we return to Long Island on September 10, where we will present a supercard full of the best action that we can bring you, and both titles will be on the line.  This show will be called The Gauntlet for reasons which will become clear shortly.

Before we get to that, however, we wish Lash LeRoux the best.  After losing to his former partner Arn Anderson a little over a week ago, LeRoux has managed to land on his feet by signing a longterm contract with TNA.  We wish him the best of luck there.

Back to The Gauntlet.  Because of the actions of New Europe thus far in controlling who could have a shot at the title, the booking committee has determined that it needs to be a bit more proactive with determining who is the top contender.  To this end, LIW will be holding a six man Gauntlet series at our next show to crown the top contender.  Two men will start off in the ring, with the winner going on to face the next man in the series, and so on until only one man remains.  The booking committee is already considering requests for inclusion, and will grant it to those they deem worthy.

The concept of the four corners tag team match seemed to draw quite a bit of fan support leading into Summer Storms, so another is planned.  This time the teams will be Michael Shane & Frankie Kazarian, Lance Storm & Kid Kash, Team USA, and Harlem Heat.  Once again, the team that comes out on top will do a lot to position themselves as major contenders for the tag team titles.

MsChif contacted the booking committee via fax last night, announcing that Alex Wright was impressed by Frank Shamrock's performance against him even though he was wrestling with food poisoning.  As such, New Europe has selected Frank Shamrock to compete for the New York State Heavyweight Title at The Gauntlet.  We smell a rat.  Frank Shamrock has been contacted and told in no uncertain terms that if he throws the match and joins New Europe like El Mephisto did, he will be summarily fired.  Shamrock assures us that he fully intends to win, and that any tricks New Europe tries to pull will not work.  One can only hope.

As soon as the Gauntlet Series was announced to LIW's wrestlers, the International Thug Syndicate began petitioning the booking committee for "Mexico's Most Wanted" Atlantis to be given a place in the Gauntlet.  After some consideration, it has been determined that his performance against former ECW World Champion Masato Tanaka was strong enough that he should indeed be given a shot.  Thus, Atlantis is the first confirmed entrant in the Gauntlet.

As if two title matches and a Gauntlet were not enough to look forward to, LIW is very proud to announce that it has worked out a deal with the Dragon's Gate promotion in Japan for the phenomenal athletes CIMA and Dragon Kid to compete in LIW in the main event of the evening.  They will be facing off against Edge & Christian, which is easily one of the top North American tag teams of the past 10 years.

LIW Top Five:
Champion: Alex Wright

1) Frank Shamrock - Frank Shamrock made New York State Heavyweight Champion Alex Wright tap out at Summer Storms, and in doing so apparently impressed New Europe enough that they granted him a shot at the title.  The booking committee and the LIW fans will both be watching this match closely to make sure that there is no controversy like there was in El Mephisto vs. Alex Wright two months back.

2) Atlantis - Atlantis blasts into the top five with a huge victory over Masato Tanaka.  Not only did Atlantis defeat Tanaka, he knocked him out outright with the Atlantida submission hold.  With a spot already guaranteed in the Gauntlet, the International Thug Syndicate has quite a resource here.

3) Chris Sabin - New Europe's assassin debuts with a huge submission victory over Cactus Jack.  Cactus Jack is considered to be all but impervious to pain, and the fact that Sabin was able to force him to tap (you can count the number of times he's done that in his career on one hand) shows just how wise New Europe was to bring him in.

4) Octagon - Octagon maintains the number four spot despite being knocked out in his six man tag team match.  Octagon remains arguably the finest high flier in LIW today, and has been a fixture in the Top Five for months now.

5) Jonny Storm - Cactus Jack again gets the best of Jonny Storm at Summer Storms, beating him senseless.  If Cactus hadn't gotten himself disqualified, there's no way Storm would have won his triangle match with both Cactus and Simon Diamond in competition.  His main event victory over Don Juan keeps him in the Top Five, however.

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Snabbit888Posted on 02/02/05 at 19:49:09

Wow... big night for the Harris Brothers.  You have to figure after beating 4 teams tonight (even if one was makeshift) that they have to be the top contenders for the tag titles.

Stevie Ray thinks he's Mario!  That doth rule.  How distracting will it be for TITS?  Hee hee.  I said...

Fuckin' Frank Shamrock.  I hate him, I hate him a lot.  And now he's going to be getting a title shot?  If he becomes your champion, I'm going to kill you with muffins.

Kevin Nash no-shows already?  You seem to be getting a lot of no-shows.

Atlantis gets a big win for TITS.  It's getting harder not to justify a title shot for the Heat.

Lash lost?  BOO!  BOO I SAY!  Arn Anderson is so... uncapable of wrestling.  Stupid TNM.

Cactus Jack loses it and gets disqualified by choking out Jonny Storm.  That works.  But now he's double booked with Sabin.  Argh.

Not a good night for the tag champions, eh?

Sabin makes Foley submit!  Ol' Cactus had wrestled a lengthy match prior, so let's see if Sabin can do that again when they're both fresh.

Jonny Storm keeps his hair, Paul London spills his smoothy, and I laugh heartily at that thought.
americamamushiPosted on 02/02/05 at 20:42:15

On 01/30/05 at 02:07:38, Critic of the Dawn wrote: Also, it occurs to me that if the "International Thug Syndicate" was officially known as "The International Thug Syndicate," its acronym would be TITS.  Hehe.  Tits.  It's funny because it means boobies!
*Bows to Eric*  You sir, are the king.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 02/03/05 at 23:47:06

Wow... big night for the Harris Brothers.  You have to figure after beating 4 teams tonight (even if one was makeshift) that they have to be the top contenders for the tag titles.
They're definately at the top of the rankings, and should receive a shot fairly soon if the rules allow it.  Not just yet, however...

Stevie Ray thinks he's Mario!  That doth rule.  How distracting will it be for TITS?  Hee hee.  I said...
I was feeling random and odd while I was writing that promo.  Somehow it just sort of works.  Also.  TITS.  Hehe.

Kevin Nash no-shows already?  You seem to be getting a lot of no-shows.
Two no-shows in one evening is a lot, especially since I'm just using the standard no-show seed of 80.  It feels pretty authentic, though, considering this is supposed to be an indy fed.  So no complaints from me.

Atlantis gets a big win for TITS.  It's getting harder not to justify a title shot for the Heat.
Lots of people look like credible threats to the titles.  That's something that I'm really liking about this circuit.  Some guys are clearly a longshot, but because things are unbooked, you're never QUITE sure if the titles are safe.

Lash lost?  BOO!  BOO I SAY!  Arn Anderson is so... uncapable of wrestling.  Stupid TNM.
I was very surprised by this, considering Lash had a higher push than Anderson.  I was counting on Arn retiring, but he didn't seem interested.  So.  He's still around, while Lash goes to TNA.

Cactus Jack loses it and gets disqualified by choking out Jonny Storm.  That works.  But now he's double booked with Sabin.  Argh.
Cactus Jack got a little too hardcore for his own good in that match, allowing Jonny Storm to get yet another win over him.  As for the double booking, it couldn't be helped.  I minimize it when possible.

Not a good night for the tag champions, eh?
Apparently not.  Atlantis was amazing, and Steiner is just a beast.  Sakata never should have accepted the challenge.

Sabin makes Foley submit!  Ol' Cactus had wrestled a lengthy match prior, so let's see if Sabin can do that again when they're both fresh.
Another confrontation between these two is definately likely.  No complaining about Double Booking allowed for the Gauntlet Series, though. ;)

Jonny Storm keeps his hair, Paul London spills his smoothy, and I laugh heartily at that thought.
Paul London borrowed a line from Gene Snitsky after it happened.  "It was NOT MY FAULT!"

*Bows to Eric*  You sir, are the king.
Thankyaverymuch!  Uh-huh!

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
TerryFunkaPosted on 02/04/05 at 18:36:34

Wait if Kevin Nash is seen wearing a super shredder costume that explains where he was
Critic of the DawnPosted on 02/04/05 at 20:10:04

LIW Newsline - 9/1/05

We are rapidly approaching The Gauntlet which will be held on September 10, and we are pleased to bring you several more announcements about the upcoming card as well as a breakdown of the New York State Heavyweight Title match which will occur at that show. Thank you for all your support thus far, and here's hoping that The Gauntlet proves to be as memorable as we think it will.

Ron Harris is reportedly extremely excited that he and Don have been making such an impact in LIW. One thing he is a bit upset about, however, is the fact that he hasn't had a chance to make an impact in singles competition as of yet. Therefore, he has requested a singles match. The booking committee has selected Mikey Whipwreck as his opponent, and reports indicate that Mikey required a change of pants after hearing of the match.

Though Mark Jindrak has not yet wrestled in LIW (he was never tagged in in his match at Summer Storms), someone in the booking committee apparently thinks highly enough of him that his request for entry in the Gauntlet Series has been granted.

New Europe's MsChif has also requested that both El Mephisto and Jonny Storm be entered in the Gauntlet Series. However, due to El Mephisto's past actions, he has been informed in no uncertain terms that he will not be granted another title shot again in the forseeable future. Jonny Storm, on the other hand, has consistently delivered performances of a high enough calibre that he cannot be denied entry. Thus, the British Sensation has joined the Gauntlet Series

When he heard that Jonny Storm had entered the Gauntlet Series, Cactus Jack immediately demanded entry, promising that he would make sure that Jonny Storm did not become the Top Contender. Because of New Europe's controversial actions in the past, and because that he is one of America's most famous wrestlers, Cactus Jack has also been granted a spot.

Octagon has also requested a spot in the Gauntlet Series, and after some consideration, the booking committee has decided to include him. Octagon is one of LIW's most talented high fliers and a damned good submissions specialist as well, and has been extremely successful in singles action thus far. Thus, he has been added to round out the list of contenders.

Finally, the last entry in the Gauntlet Series is none other than Chris Sabin. Sabin wrestles for New Europe, but has made it clear that his position there is based purely on the fact that they are re-investing much of the championship winnings from Alex Wright into his contract. Interestingly, when we asked MsChif if New Europe wanted to enter Sabin, she told us that it was not included in New Europe's plans yet. Chris Sabin filed an application seperately the next day, and due to his impressive debut match (which many are calling the Match of the Year), it has been granted.

Thus, the Gauntlet Series will include Atlantis, Mark Jindrak, Jonny Storm, Cactus Jack, Octagon and Chris Sabin, with the winner being recognised as the top contender for the New York State Heavyweight Title.

A tag team title match was promised, however Ron Harris' decision to pursue a singles match has thrown a monkey wrench in the booking committee's original plans for a rematch of the finals of Tag Team Turmoil's tournament. Instead, it has been determined that Masato Tanaka and Wataru Sakata will team with Don Juan to face El Mephisto, Jonny Storm, and Chris Sabin of New Europe in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Word has reached us that Tanaka and Sakata were serious enough about their promise to defend the New York State Tag Team Titles with honor that they have announced that they will be defending the titles in this match. If New Europe wins, they will surrender the titles to whichever combination of participating members that the faction decides should hold them.

Here is an in-depth rundown of the two contenders in the New York State Heavyweight Title match at The Gauntlet.

The Challenger:
Frank Shamrock
5'10" 195 lbs
Signiture Move: Ankle Lock Submission

Frank Shamrock, the adopted brother of former NWA World Heavyweight Champion and WWF Intercontinental Champion Ken Shamrock, is quite a submission specialist in his own right. Known by mixed martial arts afficianados as "King of the Cage," Frank Shamrock brings a lethal combination of stiff strikes and effective submission holds to the tables for this important match. At Summer Storms he proved just how effective they could be when he made the New York State Heavyweight Champion Alex Wright tap out to a Fujiwara Armbar in the center of the ring. Shamrock's strategy of relying on submission holds has proved effective in the past, but he will have to be on his toes, because Wright has certainly not taken his defeat sitting down.

The Champion:
"The Deutschland Destroyer" Alex Wright
6'2" 222 lbs
Signiture Move: Bavarian Neckbreaker

Alex Wright came into the arena at Summer Storms expecting an easy victory over Frank Shamrock, but what he got was a hell of a surprise. Shamrock took the overconfident champion down and stretched him on the mat until he had no choice but to submit to a tightly cinched in armbar. After such a humiliating defeat, Wright needs to come into this contest with a strategy. Wright has both a height and weight advantage over Shamrock, and has an arsenal full of suplexes to bring to bear. He also has a decided speed advantage over Shamrock, who rarely leaves the mat because he is so strong there. Therefore, to retain his championship, Alex Wright is going to have to use every advantage he has. As tempting as it might be to brawl with the smaller Shamrock, that proved a cardinal mistake in their last match. Wright is going to have to use his speed at first to stay out of Shamrock's grip. Once Shamrock has been worn down a bit, Wright needs to target the head and neck of Shamrock with suplexes and the like, softening him up enough to hit the Bavarian Neckbreaker. If he can hit that move, the fight should be in the bag.

Matches confirmed for The Gauntlet
* Ron Harris vs. Mikey Whipwreck
* Michael Shane & Frankie Kazarian vs. Lance Storm & Kid Kash vs. Team USA vs. Harlem Heat
* Gauntlet Series for top contendership featuring Atlantis, Mark Jindrak, Jonny Storm, Cactus Jack, Octagon and Chris Sabin
* Don Juan, Masato Tanaka & Wataru Sakata vs. New Europe for the New York State Tag Team Titles
* Frank Shamrock vs. Alex Wright for the New York State Heavyweight Title

Also confirmed for the show are Kevin Nash, Arn Anderson, Rico, Scott Steiner, Simon Diamond & Don Harris.

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
TerryFunkaPosted on 02/04/05 at 21:57:32

my predictions are

* Ron Harris vs. Mikey Whipwreck
Ron Harris is too big for Mikey to stand a chance

* Michael Shane & Frankie Kazarian vs. Lance Storm & Kid Kash vs. Team USA vs. Harlem Heat

The Heat will take this one

* Gauntlet Series for top contendership featuring Atlantis, Mark Jindrak, Jonny Storm, Cactus Jack, Octagon and Chris Sabin

I think Jonny Storm will take it

* Don Juan, Masato Tanaka & Wataru Sakata vs. New Europe for the New York State Tag Team Titles

New Europe will take it with London costing Don Juans team the match some how

* Frank Shamrock vs. Alex Wright for the New York State Heavyweight Title

Frank Shamrock will take it