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NDW Week 58 - The Final Approach
| Critic of the Dawn | Posted on 12/11/04 at 07:02:02 Wow. It's been over 2 weeks since I posted my last card. You can tell I've been busy, can't you? Suffice it to say that with my brother-in-law still wrongfully imprisoned by the Department of Homeland Security, NDW hasn't been my top priority. Yes, I know. I should get my priorities straight. ::) ***** Best of the Best vs. Oldschool Edge and Chris Sabin whip Jimmy Snuka into the ropes. They hit Jimmy Snuka with a double elbowsmash. Chris Sabin leaves the ring. Edge takes Jimmy Snuka down with a swinging neckbreaker. The crowd is behind Edge all the way. Edge whips Jimmy Snuka into the ropes. Jimmy Snuka hits Edge with a clothesline. Edge falls out of the ring. Jimmy Snuka goes outside. Jimmy Snuka executes the Superfly Splash on Edge on the concrete floor. Jimmy Snuka is being booed like there is no tomorrow. Jack Doan counts: 1. Jack Doan counts: 2. Jimmy Snuka gets back into the ring. Edge rolls back in under the bottom rope. Jimmy Snuka runs into the ropes. Edge misses with an elbow. Jimmy Snuka uses a vertical suplex on Chris Sabin. Legend nails Chris Sabin with a split legged moonsault. Legend is being booed out of the building. Jimmy Snuka leaves the ring. Legend whips Chris Sabin into the ropes. Chris Sabin hits Legend with a clothesline. Legend falls out of the ring. Chris Sabin goes through the ropes. Chris Sabin gets back into the ring. Legend climbs back into the ring. Legend begs off. Chris Sabin hits Legend with a forearm to the back. Edge enters the ring. Edge and Chris Sabin hit Legend with the Brutalizer. Chris Sabin goes for the pin. Jack Doan counts: One, two, three. The crowd erupts. The winners are Best of the Best. Time of match: 0:16:07 Best of the Best (Edge and Chris Sabin) defeated Oldschool (Jimmy Snuka and Legend) when C. Sabin pinned Legend after the Brutalizer in 0:16:07. Rating: **** 3/4 Wow! What a way to start an evening! Edge and Sabin definately had something to prove after their defeat last week at the hands of Matt Hardy and The Undertaker, but Oldschool put up a hell of a fight in an epic 16 minute tag team encounter. Snuka was wrestling on a level that we haven't seen for many years, and even went so far as to hit a Superfly Splash from the apron onto Edge several minutes into the match. Edge and Sabin managed to come back from this early disadvantage, however, and hit the Brutalizer (a Spike DDT) for the victory. If there were any doubts about Edge and Sabin's tag team skills, they have been laid to rest. Coming up later tonight, Slash will face his former partner New Jack in a singles match. Kevin Nash, Shane Douglas and Johnny Ace of Overpower will face Dusty Rhodes and America's Most Wanted from Team TCW with Chuck Palumbo as the special guest referee. The Basham Brothers will face off against Ron Simmons and Balls Mahoney, and Damian 666 will face The Undertaker. Sean O'Haire will also take on Matt Hardy - this match and Undertaker/Damian will be an interesting preview of next week's Tag Team Title match. Finally, in two Crowning Qualifying Matches, A-Train will face Funaki, and The Undertaker will face Psicosis! Stay tuned! (Edge remains in the ring after the others leave, and gestures for a microphone as the crowd cheers.) Edge: Thank you! Tonight Chris Sabin and I came out here to steal the show, and that's just what we did. We proved that we really are the Best of the Best! (The crowd pops) Edge: And that's great and all. But there's something more important on the horizon. The Global Heavyweight Title! I'm the only man in NDW's short history to hold the title twice, which is why I'm the favorite to win the tournament! None of the other contenders so far have even held the belt once! That's why I'm a lock to win the title once again! So once I am crowned, and once I hoist my Global Heavyweight Title belt high for the third- (Edge is interrupted as Matt Hardy's music hits and the Sensai of Mattitude makes his way to the ring with Lita.) Matt Hardy: Edge, Edge, Edge... What you're neglecting to tell people is that soon both The Undertaker and Myself will be in the Tournament! And after the beating you took last week at our hands... well... your chances don't look too hot! Of course, I'm sure you have trouble grasping that fact, as intelligence isn't one of your strongest Mattributes! (Edge takes a step forward and jaws with Hardy.) Edge: Isn't it a bit early for you to be threatening me? You and your butt buddy haven't even qualified for the Tournament yet! (Lita gasps, and Matt looks furious.) Matt Hardy: You'll pay for that, Edge. Looks like after all our fights I still haven't beaten any respect into you! And I will! (The crowd pops in expectation of an upcoming confrontation.) Matt Hardy: But not now. Not today. I've already got a match tonight against Sean O'Haire, so you'll just have to wait! But mark my words, Edge! You won't be walking out of The Crowning with the Global Heavyweight Title. I guarantee it! Slash vs. "The Original Gangsta" New Jack They lock up. Billy Gunn comes to ringside. New Jack punches Slash. Numerous fans are using New Jack for target practice. New Jack chops Slash. The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos. New Jack hits a bodyslam on Slash. Billy Gunn throws Slash a baseball bat, but New Jack intercepts it. New Jack hits Slash with it and goes for the pin. Tim White counts: One, two, thr... kickout. New Jack punches Slash. New Jack punches Slash. The crowd is vociferously booing New Jack. New Jack punches Slash. The crowd is vociferously booing New Jack. New Jack executes a bodyslam on Slash. New Jack runs into the ropes. New Jack whips Slash into the guardrail. Tim White counts: 1. New Jack sets up a table. New Jack whips Slash into the guardrail. They're brawling inside the ring area. Tim White counts: 2. Slash throws New Jack into the guardrail. Slash goes for a reverse neckbreaker, but New Jack blocks it. Tim White counts: 3. New Jack sets up Slash on the table. New Jack executes a flying headbutt through the table. The table is broken in half. New Jack is being booed out of the building. New Jack runs Slash into the ringsteps. New Jack is handed a frying pan. New Jack takes a swing at Slash with the frying pan, but he gets out of the way. New Jack goes for a stomp, but Slash rolls out of the way. Tim White counts: 6. Slash gets back into the ring. New Jack rolls back in under the bottom rope. New Jack brings the table into the ring. New Jack sets up Slash on the table. New Jack executes a diving headbutt through the table. The table is broken in half. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. New Jack chops Slash. The crowd is vociferously booing New Jack. New Jack hits Slash. New Jack takes Slash down with a kick to the midsection. New Jack throws Slash out of the ring. New Jack goes through the ropes. New Jack knocks Slash into the ringsteps. The decibel level in the building is unbelievable. New Jack sets up a table. New Jack sets up Slash on the table. New Jack executes a diving headbutt through the table. The table is broken in half. New Jack is being booed out of the building. New Jack nails Slash with a bodyslam. Tim White counts: 1. New Jack throws Slash back into the ring. New Jack is going for the cover. Tim White counts: One, two, Billy Gunn distracts Tim White. New Jack executes the Diving Headbutt on Slash. New Jack goes for the pin. There is no referee to count. Billy Gunn enters the ring and breaks the pin with an elbowdrop. Billy Gunn puts Slash on top of New Jack. Slash kicks New Jack. The crowd is giving Slash a standing ovation. Slash hits New Jack. The crowd is on its feet cheering for Slash. Slash nails New Jack with a slap. Slash uses a double-axhandle chop on New Jack. Slash goes for a reverse neckbreaker, but New Jack counters it with a backward kick. The crowd is vociferously booing New Jack. New Jack punches Slash. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. New Jack kicks Slash. New Jack kicks Slash. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. Slash punches New Jack. The crowd is going into a frenzy. Slash hits New Jack. The crowd is going into a frenzy. Slash hits a reverse neckbreaker on New Jack. The crowd is on its feet cheering for Slash. Tim White is back on the job. New Jack smashes a guitar over his head. New Jack is being booed out of the building. New Jack executes the Diving Headbutt on Slash. The crowd breaks into a "He's Hardcore" chant. New Jack goes for the pin. New Jack pulls the tights. Tim White counts: One, two, three. New Jack is being booed out of the building. The winner is New Jack. Time of match: 0:09:53 New Jack pinned Slash with the Diving Headbutt in 0:09:53. Rating: **** [Billy Gunn interfered against New Jack.] Another amazing match! This may not have been a hardcore match, but both Slash and New Jack treated it like it was. With Billy Gunn's help, Slash was able to go toe to toe with the Original Gangsta, but once tables became involved it was all over. After being put through not one but two tables and coming back for more, Slash finally went down after New Jack borrowed a page from Jeff Jarrett's book and smashed a guitar over his head to set up the Diving Headbutt! Both men are bleeding heavily! This feud clearly isn't even close to being over! Overpower (Kevin Nash, Shane Douglas & Johnny Ace) vs. Team TCW (Dusty Rhodes, Chris Harris & James Storm) with Special Guest Referee Chuck Palumbo Johnny Ace uses a kick to the midsection on Dusty Rhodes. Johnny Ace tags out to Kevin Nash. Kevin Nash and Johnny Ace whip Dusty Rhodes into the ropes. They attempt to hit Dusty Rhodes with a double fist to the midsection, but he counters it with a double clothesline. Johnny Ace leaves the ring. Dusty Rhodes goes for a roundhouse right, but Kevin Nash reverses it. In turn, Dusty Rhodes counters it with a punch. Dusty Rhodes throws Kevin Nash out of the ring. Chuck Palumbo counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, Kevin Nash reenters the ring. Dusty Rhodes whips Kevin Nash into the ropes. Dusty Rhodes hits Kevin Nash with a kick. Dusty Rhodes goes for an earringer, but Kevin Nash counters it with a backdrop. Kevin Nash takes Dusty Rhodes down with a bodyslam. Kevin Nash takes Dusty Rhodes down with a kneelift. Kevin Nash runs into the ropes. Dusty Rhodes misses with an elbow. Dusty Rhodes hits Kevin Nash with a clothesline. Kevin Nash falls out of the ring. Chuck Palumbo counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, Dusty Rhodes distracts Chuck Palumbo. Head Hunter #1 hits Kevin Nash with a spinebuster slam. The chants for Kevin Nash are deafening. Chuck Palumbo is back on the job: seven, eight, nine, ten. Dusty Rhodes is being booed like there is no tomorrow. The winners are Team TCW. Time of match: 0:05:12 Match with Special Referee Chuck Palumbo: Team TCW (Chris Harris, Dusty Rhodes and James Storm) defeated Overpower (Johnny Ace, Kevin Nash and Shane Douglas) when Dusty Rhodes defeated Nash by countout in 0:05:12. Rating: * 1/4 [Head Hunter #1 interfered against Kevin Nash.] This was Kevin Nash's first match back in NDW after many months away, to say nothing of his first match as the new leader of Overpower. And in this match with Chuck Palumbo as the special guest referee, he might have been expecting many things. What he wasn't expecting was a stiff Spinebuster from a huge islander on the outside of the ring, and as Chuck Palumbo didn't see it, Nash was counted out. The Head Hunters descend on the fallen Nash as Rhodes and America's Most Wanted face down Ace and Douglas! Overpower is in serious trouble! But wait! Here come A-Train and Ahmed Johnson to even the odds! Chuck Palumbo looks back and forth between the two brawling sides as if trying to decide between them... then simply slides out of the ring and leaves them to their battle. Eventually, NDW officials manage to seperate them. This has got to stop! (The Amazing Red is backstage.) Red: I've had a long and difficult road here in NDW... As one of the smallest men on the roster, I've always been the underdog in every match I've had here. But somehow, time after time I come out on top. Maybe I'm too fast for my opponents. Maybe I'm just better than them. I don't know. What I do know is that the world is ready for a high-flying champion! Historically, men like me, who use a high risk style, have always seemed to come up short in World Title shots. Well, in two weeks at The Crowning, I intend to reverse that trend. I intend to win the Global Heavyweight Title and prove that while I may not be the biggest, I'm definately the best! The Basham Brothers vs. Ron Simmons & Balls Mahoney Earl Hebner counts: 4. Danny Basham reenters the ring. Ron Simmons climbs back into the ring. Danny Basham takes Ron Simmons down with a Russian legsweep. Danny Basham has the crowd going wild. Danny Basham catches Ron Simmons in a Fujiwara armbar. Ron Simmons tries to escape the hold. Ron Simmons breaks the hold after 11 seconds. Ron Simmons tags out to Balls Mahoney. Balls Mahoney hits Danny Basham with a bodyslam. Balls Mahoney tags out to Ron Simmons. Doug Basham enters the ring and throws Balls Mahoney out of the ring. Danny Basham and Doug Basham whip Ron Simmons into the ropes. They hit Ron Simmons with a double clothesline. Doug Basham leaves the ring. Danny Basham executes a flying forearm on Ron Simmons. Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three. The crowd is giving Danny Basham a standing ovation. The winners are The Basham Brothers. Time of match: 0:13:08 The Basham Brothers (Doug Basham and Danny Basham) defeated Ron Simmons and Balls Mahoney when Danny Basham pinned R. Simmons after a flying forearm in 0:13:08. Rating: ** 3/4 This was nothing more than a huge brawl between two hard hitting teams. Simmons and Mahoney had a size and strength advantage here, but the Basham Brothers had wrestling skill and conditioning on their side. In the end, they were able to leverage their youth into a victory here, essentially playing rope-a-dope until Simmons and Mahoney tired themselves out, then taking them apart with strikes and submissions. This victory will definately help The Basham Brothers to advance in the Tag Team Division. "The Beast of the Apocalypse" Damian 666 vs. "The Prince of Darkness" The Undertaker The Undertaker chops Damian 666. The Undertaker chops Damian 666. The Undertaker executes a bodyslam on Damian 666. The Undertaker punches Damian 666. The crowd breaks into a "You're Not Dead" chant. The Undertaker chops Damian 666. The Undertaker gives the sign for the Choke Slam From Hell. The Undertaker nails Damian 666 with the Choke Slam From Hell. The Undertaker is being booed out of the building. The Undertaker covers Damian 666. Danny Davis counts: One, two, three. Damian 666 complains about a fast count. The decibel level in the building is unbelievable. The winner is The Undertaker. Time of match: 0:01:55 The Undertaker pinned Damian 666 after the Choke Slam From Hell in 0:01:55. Rating: * 1/2 "The Beast of the Apocalypse" Damian 666, the Hardcore Lunchadore, was confident coming into this match. Confident that he could defeat the Prince of Darkness. Unfortunately for him, The Undertaker took ever hit from Damian without flinching, then leveled his opponent with a quick Choke Slam From Hell for an easy victory in 2 minutes. This victory allows The Undertaker to be fairly fresh when he has to face off against Psicosis later tonight in our Main Event. Damian and O'Haire, on the other hand, will have to do better than this next week if they want to win the Tag Team Titles. (We go now to a taped segment filmed in the arena before tonight's show.) Billy Gunn: The Crowning is probably one of the most important things I've seen since coming to NDW. And the neat thing is that every single wrestler on the roster is going to have a chance to enter the tournament. Ron Killings: The NDW fans will see the Truth next week, as I take my place in The Crowning by winning the Battle Royal! Marcos: I've come a long way from being just a member of the Ring Crew with big dreams. New Deal Wrestling has let me live my dream of being a professional wrestler! And next week, when I win the Battle Royal, I'll show everyone what it means to me! Jim Duggan: HOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I'm gonna win the Battle Royal, and then I'll take the Title at The Crowning for America! USA! USA! USA! Nana: I've made a lot of mistakes here in NDW. I disgraced myself and my country, and I've paid for all my mistakes. NDW no longer recognises me as a Prince. When I win the Battle Royal, however, I will win back the respect I have lost, and when I have gold around my waist, I will be the kind of hero that my Country needs! Trent Acid: I haven't really had much of a chance in NDW yet. But now that I'm back, I intend to make the most of this. People have written me off as nothing more than a victim for Matt Hardy next week. And Matt Hardy has underestimated me. We'll see if he still does after I kick some sense into him! Insane Dragon: Has it been a year already? My finest hour came last year when I won the Battle Royal and entered The Crowning as a wildcard. I intend to repeat that this year, but this year I *will not* stop until I hold the Global Heavyweight Title! Head Hunter #2: (Simply glares at the camera, then pointedly pats his TCW Tag Team Championship belt) Sean O'Haire vs. Matt Hardy Matt Hardy misses with an elbow. Sean O'Haire misses with a clothesline. Matt Hardy and Sean O'Haire get hit with a double clothesline. Matt Hardy hits Sean O'Haire with a flying cross body press. Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, shoulder up. Matt Hardy climbs to the top turnbuckle, but Sean O'Haire nails him in the stomach. Matt Hardy falls onto the top turnbuckle. The chants for Sean O'Haire are deafening. Matt Hardy falls back into the ring. Sean O'Haire executes the Widowmaker on Matt Hardy. The crowd erupts. Sean O'Haire goes for the pin. Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, Lita distracts Andrew Thomas. Sean O'Haire goes for a powerslam, but Matt Hardy counters it with a swinging neckbreaker. The crowd is vociferously booing Matt Hardy. Matt Hardy goes for a fistdrop, but Sean O'Haire rolls out of the way. Sean O'Haire is going for the pin. There is no referee to count. Lita enters the ring and hits Sean O'Haire with a chair. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. Sean O'Haire is out cold. Matt Hardy is being booed out of the building. Matt Hardy executes a sitout power bomb on Sean O'Haire. There is no referee to count. Nidia enters the ring and hits Matt Hardy with a chair. Sean O'Haire goes for a splash, but Matt Hardy gets his knees up. Matt Hardy executes the Twist Of Fate on Sean O'Haire. Matt Hardy goes for the pin. There is no referee to count. Nidia enters the ring and hits Matt Hardy with a chair. The crowd is on its feet cheering for Sean O'Haire. Matt Hardy is out cold. Sean O'Haire goes for the pin. There is no referee to count. Andrew Thomas is back on the job. Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, thr... kickout. Sean O'Haire runs into the ropes. Matt Hardy hits Sean O'Haire with a clothesline. Sean O'Haire falls out of the ring. Matt Hardy goes through the ropes. Matt Hardy uses a spinning leg lariat on Sean O'Haire. Andrew Thomas counts: 1. Matt Hardy reenters the ring. Sean O'Haire rolls back in under the bottom rope. Nidia tries to interfere, but Lita prevents her from doing so. Matt Hardy whips Sean O'Haire into the ropes. Sean O'Haire goes for a spinning heel kick, but Matt Hardy ducks out of the way. Matt Hardy runs into the ropes. Matt Hardy hits Sean O'Haire with a clothesline. Sean O'Haire falls out of the ring. Sean O'Haire chops Matt Hardy. The crowd is going into a frenzy. Matt Hardy punches Sean O'Haire. The decibel level in the building is unbelievable. Matt Hardy whips Sean O'Haire into the ropes. Matt Hardy misses with a kick. Matt Hardy hits Sean O'Haire with a bodyslam. Matt Hardy hits an elbowdrop on Sean O'Haire. Nidia enters the ring and hits Matt Hardy with a chair. Matt Hardy is out cold. Andrew Thomas disqualifies Sean O'Haire. The ring is quickly filling up with debris. The winner is Matt Hardy. Time of match: 0:18:10 Matt Hardy defeated Sean O'Haire by disqualification in 0:18:10. Rating: *** 1/4 [Nidia interfered against Matt Hardy.] [Lita interfered against Sean O'Haire.] What a train wreck! This was a fairly even match for most of the contest, but when O'Haire started to gain the advantage, things got a bit hairy. First Lita distracted the official after O'Haire hit the Widowmaker, then she actually interfered with a chairshot, which prompted Nidia to grab a chair of her own and rush in in defense of her man. After several chairshots by both, the referee, who had been knocked down several minutes earlier, recovered in time to see Nidia and her chair. The DQ followed, giving Matt Hardy a victory here. Will he be in any position to both qualify for The Crowning and defend his title next week after such a beating, however? A-Train vs. Funaki in a Crowning Qualifying Match Tim White counts: 3. A-Train nails Funaki with a powerslam. Tim White counts: 4. They're brawling inside the ring area. Tim White counts: 5. Funaki runs A-Train into the ringpost. The crowd is starting to get behind Funaki. Funaki whips A-Train into the guardrail. Funaki hits a fist to the midsection on A-Train. Funaki hits a back elbow on A-Train. Funaki hits a fist to the midsection on A-Train. Tim White counts: 6. They're brawling inside the ring area. Funaki takes A-Train down with a chop. They're brawling inside the ring area. A-Train hits a Hotshot on Funaki. A-Train throws Funaki back into the ring. A-Train nails Funaki with the Derailer. A-Train is going for the pin. Tim White counts: One, two, three. A-Train is getting a good reaction from the crowd. The winner is A-Train. Time of match: 0:06:13 [Crowning Qualifying Match]: A-Train pinned Funaki after the Derailer in 0:06:13. Rating: * After a fairly short and decisive contest, A-Train hits his Derailer on Funaki, assuring his victory and a spot in The Crowning for Overpower. Funaki, for his part, looks quite dissapointed, but raises a jubilant A-Train's hand for the victory here... only to grimace, as A-Train apparently smells very very bad. Jay Briscoe & "The Amazing" Red vs. The Future Jay Briscoe nails Chance Beckett with a flying senton. Red hits Chance Beckett with a Yakuza kick. Jay Briscoe uses a flying senton on Chance Beckett. Jay Briscoe sets up Chance Beckett on the announcers' table. Jay Briscoe executes the J-Driller through the table. The table is broken in half. Jay Briscoe throws Chance Beckett back into the ring. Jay Briscoe is going for the cover. Mike Sparks counts: One, kickout. Jay Briscoe tags out to Red. Xavier enters the ring and lays out Jay Briscoe. Xavier is being booed like there is no tomorrow. Chance Beckett and Xavier hit Red with a double vertical suplex. Xavier leaves the ring. Chance Beckett executes a series of slaps on Red. Numerous fans are using Chance Beckett for target practice. Chance Beckett goes for a reverse neckbreaker, but Red blocks it. Xavier hits the 450 on Jay Briscoe. Xavier pulls the tights. Mike Sparks counts: One, two, Sean O'Haire puts Jay Briscoe's foot on the rope. Xavier whips Jay Briscoe into the ropes, but Jay Briscoe reverses it. Jay Briscoe misses with an elbow. Jay Briscoe hits Xavier with a kick. Jay Briscoe takes Xavier down with a front-layout superplex. Jay Briscoe has the crowd going wild. Jay Briscoe hits Xavier with a flying senton. Mike Sparks counts: One, two, shoulder up. Jay Briscoe works the crowd. There are lots of chants for Jay Briscoe. Jay Briscoe hits a German suplex on Xavier. Mike Sparks counts: One, kickout. Jay Briscoe goes for the Splash Mountain, but Xavier counters it with an elbowsmash. Xavier hits Jay Briscoe with a high knee. Chance Beckett and Xavier whip Red into the ropes. They attempt to hit Red with a double elbowsmash, but he counters it with a duck-down move. Red hits them with a double clothesline. Xavier leaves the ring. Red hits a springboard dropkick on Chance Beckett. The chants for Red are deafening. Red uses a Frankensteiner from the top rope on Chance Beckett. Mike Sparks counts: One, two, shoulder up. Red nails Chance Beckett with a roundhouse kick. Red hits a single-leg takedown on Chance Beckett. Red uses a roundhouse kick on Chance Beckett. Red executes the InfraRed on Chance Beckett. The crowd is going into a frenzy. Red goes for the pin. Mike Sparks counts: One, two, in the ropes... Red takes Chance Beckett down with a high speed sunset flip. Mike Sparks counts: One, two, three. The crowd erupts. The winners are Jay Briscoe and Red. Time of match: 0:09:43 Jay Briscoe and Red defeated The Future (Xavier and Chance Beckett) when Red pinned Beckett after a high speed sunset flip in 0:09:43. Rating: **** [Sean O'Haire interfered against Xavier.] Dementia had a vested interest in The Future losing, so perhaps that's why they chose to interfere here tonight, costing The Future what would surely have been a victory after Xavier hit The 450. Most of this match was simply Briscoe and Red outwrestling The Future, however. Beckett somehow kicked out of the InfraRed, but as he struggled to his feet, Red took him right back down with a High Speed Sunset Flip for the victory here in another excellent match. Head Hunter #1 vs. "The Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson Ahmed Johnson runs into the ropes. Ahmed Johnson executes a flying clothesline on Head Hunter #1. Ahmed Johnson nails Head Hunter #1 with a kick to the head. The crowd is really behind Ahmed Johnson. Ahmed Johnson gives the sign for the Pearl River Plunge. Ahmed Johnson goes for the Pearl River Plunge, but he can't do it. Head Hunter #1 executes a back suplex on Ahmed Johnson. Head Hunter #1 whips Ahmed Johnson into the ropes. Head Hunter #1 hits Ahmed Johnson with a clothesline. Head Hunter #1 whips Ahmed Johnson into the ropes. Ahmed Johnson hits Head Hunter #1 with a shoulderblock. Ahmed Johnson uses an elbowsmash on Head Hunter #1. Ahmed Johnson works the crowd. The crowd is really behind Ahmed Johnson. Ahmed Johnson executes a short clothesline on Head Hunter #1. There are lots of chants for Ahmed Johnson. Ahmed Johnson works the crowd. The crowd is really behind Ahmed Johnson. Head Hunter #1 locks Ahmed Johnson in a bearhug. Ahmed Johnson is valiantly trying to break the hold. Ahmed Johnson is struggling to reach the ropes. Ahmed Johnson is inching his way towards the ropes. Ahmed Johnson grabs the ropes after 39 seconds. Head Hunter #1 uses a series of punches on Ahmed Johnson. Head Hunter #1 sends Ahmed Johnson into the turnbuckle. Head Hunter #1 charges in with an avalanche. Head Hunter #1 hits a punch on Ahmed Johnson. Head Hunter #1 takes Ahmed Johnson down with a clothesline. Head Hunter #1 goes for a facerake, but Ahmed Johnson blocks it. Ahmed Johnson gives the sign for the Pearl River Plunge. Ahmed Johnson goes for the Pearl River Plunge, but he can't do it. Head Hunter #1 counters it with a backdrop. Head Hunter #1 whips Ahmed Johnson into the ropes. Ahmed Johnson misses with an elbow. Head Hunter #1 hits Ahmed Johnson with a kick to the midsection. Ahmed Johnson hits Head Hunter #1 with a kick to the midsection. Ahmed Johnson takes Head Hunter #1 down with a kneelift. Ahmed Johnson takes Head Hunter #1 down with a short clothesline. Ahmed Johnson whips Head Hunter #1 into the ropes, but Head Hunter #1 reverses it. Head Hunter #1 hits Ahmed Johnson with a kick. Head Hunter #1 takes Ahmed Johnson down with a punch. Head Hunter #1 runs into the ropes. Head Hunter #1 hits Ahmed Johnson with a shoulderblock. Head Hunter #1 uses a back suplex on Ahmed Johnson. Head Hunter #1 takes Ahmed Johnson down with a back suplex. Head Hunter #1 runs into the ropes. Head Hunter #1 goes for a clothesline, but Ahmed Johnson ducks out of the way. Ahmed Johnson whips Head Hunter #1 into the ropes. Head Hunter #1 hits Ahmed Johnson with a shoulderblock. Head Hunter #1 uses a spinebuster slam on Ahmed Johnson. Chad Patton counts: One, two, thr... kickout. Head Hunter #1 executes the 430 Pound Moonsault on Ahmed Johnson. Chad Patton counts: One, two, three. Head Hunter #1 is being booed out of the building. The winner is Head Hunter #1. Time of match: 0:17:25 Head Hunter #1 pinned Ahmed Johnson with the 430 Pound Moonsault in 0:17:25. Rating: -* 1/4 Head Hunter #1 showed clearly why The Head Hunters are the TCW Tag Team Champions here by using his sheer size to overwhelm Ahmed Johnson. Johnson tried several times to hit his deadly Pearl River Plunge on the Head Hunter, but the big Dominican would not be budged. Finally, after absorbing an ungodly amount of punishment, The Head Hunter hit a spinebuster and followed it with an awe-inspiring 430 Pound Moonsault for the victory! Your Main Event: "The Prince of Darkness" The Undertaker vs. "The Madman From Tijuana" Psicosis in a Crowning Qualifying Match Psicosis takes The Undertaker down with a clothesline. Psicosis uses a blind foul on The Undertaker. The crowd is behind Psicosis all the way. Psicosis gives him a facerake, but The Undertaker doesn't even care. Psicosis gives him a front-layout superplex, but The Undertaker only stares at him. Psicosis throws The Undertaker out of the ring. Psicosis rolls out under the bottom rope. Psicosis whips The Undertaker into the guardrail. Earl Hebner counts: 1. Psicosis clears the announcers' table. Psicosis sets up The Undertaker on the announcers' table. Psicosis executes the Flying Legdrop through the table. The table didn't break. The crowd is behind Psicosis all the way. Psicosis shoves The Undertaker into the guardrail. Psicosis reenters the ring. The Undertaker climbs back into the ring. The Undertaker brings the table into the ring. The Undertaker kicks Psicosis. The Undertaker is being booed like there is no tomorrow. Psicosis punches The Undertaker. The crowd is behind Psicosis all the way. Psicosis kicks The Undertaker. The crowd is behind Psicosis all the way. Psicosis hits The Undertaker. The crowd is going into a frenzy. Psicosis sets up The Undertaker on the announcers' table. Psicosis executes a legdrop through the table. The table is broken in half. The crowd is going into a frenzy. Psicosis whips The Undertaker into the ropes, but The Undertaker reverses it. The Undertaker hits Psicosis with a clothesline. The Undertaker covers Psicosis. Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout. The Undertaker goes for a roundhouse right, but Psicosis counters it with an armbreaker. In turn, The Undertaker counters it with a facerake. The Undertaker executes a back elbow on Psicosis. The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos. The Undertaker goes for a back elbow, but Psicosis ducks out of the way. Psicosis takes The Undertaker down with a front-layout superplex. The crowd erupts. Psicosis runs into the ropes. The Undertaker hits Psicosis with a kick. The Undertaker goes for a kneelift, but Psicosis side-steps and The Undertaker only hits air. Psicosis hits The Undertaker with a dropkick to the back of the head. The crowd is on its feet cheering for Psicosis. Psicosis runs into the ropes. Psicosis hits The Undertaker with a kick. Psicosis sends The Undertaker into the turnbuckle. Psicosis charges in with a leg lariat. Psicosis uses a dropkick to the face on The Undertaker. Psicosis leaves the ring. He returns with a chair. Psicosis runs into the ropes and springs off the chair. Psicosis takes The Undertaker down with a flying spinning leg lariat. The crowd is giving Psicosis a standing ovation. Psicosis executes the Flying Legdrop on The Undertaker. Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three. The crowd erupts. The winner is Psicosis. Time of match: 0:06:43 [Crowning Qualifying Match]: Psicosis pinned The Undertaker with the Flying Legdrop in 0:06:43. Rating: *** 1/2 HUGE upset! Psicosis takes advantage of the fact that this was The Undertaker's second match this evening by putting 'Taker through a table and just generally wrestling circles around him. After administering a short beating, Psicosis took a gamble which payed off bigtime by going for his Flying Legdrop. Three seconds later, and Psicosis was in The Crowning 2005! Moments later, an irate Undertaker sits up, gains his feet, and grabs an unsuspecting Psicosis by the throat! Choke Slam From Hell! The Undertaker may have lost tonight, but he certainly made an impact! And we are out of time! Card rating: ** Match observations: Match of the Evening: Best of the Best vs. Oldschool Six wrestlers have now qualified for The Crowning, where the new Global Heavyweight Champion will be determined in a one night tournament. So far, Edge, The Amazing Red, "The Tennessee Cowboy" James Storm, Sean O'Haire, A-Train, and "The Madman From Tijuana" Psicosis will be in action for the tournament. Only two openings remain to be filled. And next week, both of these slots will be determined. The Undertaker and Matt Hardy are reportedly furious that Undertaker had to wrestle two matches this week and consequently lost his spot in the Crowning. Furthermore, they are worried that they may lose their tag team titles due to Matt Hardy also wrestling in a Qualifying Match that night. Therefore, they have demanded that the evening start with a match between Dementia and The Basham Brothers, who proved very impressive this week or else they would refuse to defend their titles. In the interest of fairness, NDW has granted their request. The match that is causing The Ultimate Alliance so much nervousness is, of course, Matt Hardy's Qualifying Match against Trent Acid next week. Trent Acid remains an unproven commodity in NDW, so Matt Hardy is more worried that this will wear him down than over his ability to win. Acid, on the other hand, would love to make his name at Hardy's expense. In six man tag action, Billy Gunn, Slash and Jay Briscoe will be facing New Jack and The Future in what could be a very interesting battle. Will New Jack and Slash be able to keep it in the ring here next week? Tune in and find out! Also next week, Shane Douglas and Johnny Ace of Overpower will team up against America's Most Wanted, who will be representing Team TCW. Once again, Chuck Palumbo, the man who these teams are fighting over, will be the special guest referee. Who will come out on top? And will Palumbo finally choose a side? If so, which one will it be? A-Train and Ahmed Johnson of Overpower will face Flying Tigers one final time next week. These two teams have faced off a number of times in the past, and after the Qualifying Match between A-Train and Funaki, they both agreed that a match for old times sake would be worthwhile. It may be a very long time before you see this match again, so don't miss it! In the first of our two main events next week, The Ultimate Alliance will defend the Global Tag Team Titles against Dementia. Both of these teams will see some action prior to the match itself, so anything could happen here! Will O'Haire and Damian win gold? Or are Hardy and 'Taker too much for them? Finally, the final slot in The Crowning will be filled by the winner of a Battle Royal! Confirmed for this Battle Royal are The Head Hunters, Chuck Palumbo, Insane Dragon, Dusty Rhodes, Ron Simmons and Balls Mahoney, Oldschool, Kevin Nash, Johnny Ace, Ahmed Johnson, Shane Douglas, Slash, Jay Briscoe, Nana, Jim Duggan, Damian 666, Marcos, Ron Killings, The Basham Brothers, Billy Gunn, Chris Harris, The Future and Chris Sabin. There are some big names in this Battle Royal as well as several former Global Heavyweight Champions. Who will emerge victorious? There's only one way to find out! See you next week! ***** Eric "Critic of the Dawn" |
| TerryFunka | Posted on 12/11/04 at 21:14:01 I gotta go with Chris Sabin in the battle royal.You got a few alliances in there that could prove to be their own downfall caring more about the number game then their own well being. |
| Critic of the Dawn | Posted on 12/11/04 at 21:36:07 Since I run my circuit unbooked, your guess as to the winner is as good as mine. If I had to pick a winner, I'd say... hmm... Ron Killings. He's really been on quite a tear lately, and I think a victory in the Battle Royal and a spot in The Crowning would help to elevate him as a major contender in the singles division. Eric "Critic of the Dawn" |
| TerryFunka | Posted on 12/11/04 at 21:57:02 What you gotta consider though is you have quite a few wrestlers double booked and it takes stamina to last in the ring that long. |
| meetzorak | Posted on 12/12/04 at 21:00:45 I'm gonna say Dusty Rhodes or one of the Headhunters knowing TNM. |
| Critic of the Dawn | Posted on 12/13/04 at 16:51:05 That's a good point. Both of the Battle Royals in NDW up to this point have ended with fairly inocuous midcarders winners. Insane Dragon of all people won the first one, and Julio Dinero won the Rumble In the Bronx, forcing me to push him to the top. So yeah, someone like Dusty or The Headhunters wouldn't be that much of a surprise. Thankfully, if say, Head Hunter #2 won the Battle Royal, he still has to go through three other men before becoming champion. So it's unlikely that if a jobber wins he's getting the gold. Eric "Critic of the Dawn" |
| meetzorak | Posted on 12/14/04 at 01:03:29 Not to brust your hope bubble but just you saying that will make one of the headhunters world champion. TNM is known to do just what you don't wan't. ;D Good luck Headhunter 2#! |