FORUM HOME > TNM Circuits > NDW
NDW Week 52 - Final Battle 2004

Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/25/04 at 06:57:08

ARGHSJDKSOSERLSDGH! I hate contract time! It always messes with continuity and stuff... SO ANNOYING WHEN...

...

;D

Actually, that hasn't happened yet. You can hear me whinge about that next week. For now, we have the all important final card before Tag Team Turmoil 2005, and I think it went fairly well all things considered. Enjoy.

*****

"The All Around Best" Xavier & "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright vs. Edge & Ron "The Truth" Killings

Alex Wright hits a front-layout suplex on Edge.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Alex Wright uses a standing moonsault on Edge.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Alex Wright uses a flying bodypress on Edge.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Edge uses a forearm smash on Alex Wright.
Edge takes Alex Wright down with a bodyslam.
Edge attempts to place Alex Wright on the turnbuckle, but Alex Wright blocks it.
Edge takes Alex Wright down with a headsmash into the turnbuckle.
Edge hits Alex Wright with a vertical suplex.
Edge whips Alex Wright into the ropes.
Edge gives the sign for the spear.
Edge uses a spear on Alex Wright.
Edge is going for the pin.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is behind Edge all the way.

The winners are Edge and Ron Killings. Time of match: 0:10:22

Edge and Ron Killings defeated Xavier and Alex Wright when Edge pinned A. Wright
after a spear in 0:10:22.
Rating: ** 3/4

Quite a match to start things off with. Though neither team was used to working together, both seemed to click fairly well. Killings and Edge dominated through the early minutes of the match, giving quite a beating to Xavier (and that isn't easy). However, Xavier and Alex Wright turned things around, working together like a veteran team, tagging out quickly while wearing down Edge, clearly the strong link on his team's chain. It looked like it might be over when Wright hit a flying cross body press off the top, but Edge somehow powered out, then in short order laid Wright out with a Spear out of nowhere for the three! The crowd goes wild! What a way to start an evening!

(Following his victory, Edge remains in the ring. One of the men at ringside
passes him a microphone.)

Edge: Now that I got that out of the way... it's time for business. It's time
to talk about why I haven't gotten my title shot yet. It's time to talk about
why nobody in management has even told me when I can expect a shot at the
title. Now, I don't mind waiting a few weeks for my shot. Dinero had to wait
for a couple months. But at least he knew when and where he was going to
fight. He had time to plan, time to get ready. And he used that time to come
up with a plot to steal the title. That's not for me. When I get my shot, I'm
going to win the title fair and square for the third time. That doesn't mean
I won't need to get ready, though. Every damn wrestler on this roster, even
our champion, is too dangerous to underestimate. And it's irresponsible of me
to go into a match without a plan. So come on. I need something to work with
here! The fans want it! You know it'd be a big draw. So make the
announcement already... before I begin to get impatient...

Legend & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. Nana & his new servant

What's that... is that the Midnight Express' old music?

It's... It's Trent Acid! Nana has purchased Trent Acid's contract and brought him back to NDW after many months have passed since his brief appearance in our early days!

Jimmy Snuka tags out to Legend.
Legend uses a backbreaker on Trent Acid.
Legend doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's getting.
Legend hits Trent Acid with a lariat.
Legend hits an armdrag takedown on Trent Acid.
Legend runs into the ropes.
Legend misses with a shoulderblock.
Legend hits Trent Acid with a clothesline.
Legend goes for an exploder suplex, but Trent Acid counters it with
an armdrag takedown.
Trent Acid tags out to Nana.
Trent Acid goes for a superkick, but Legend ducks out of the way.
Trent Acid hits Nana.
Legend goes for the pin.
Legend uses the ropes for leverage.
Tim White counts: One, two, Trent Acid makes the save.
Trent Acid leaves the ring.
Nana runs into the ropes.

Tim White counts: 4.
Tim White counts: 5.
Tim White counts: 6.
Legend runs Nana into the ringsteps.
Legend takes Nana down with a swinging neckbreaker.
Tim White counts: 7.
Legend whips Nana into the guardrail.
Legend poses for the crowd.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Tim White counts: 8.
Legend climbs back into the ring.
Nana rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Legend tags out to Jimmy Snuka.
Legend leaves the ring.
Jimmy Snuka goes for a headbutt, but Nana blocks it.
Nana uses a kick to the midsection on Jimmy Snuka.
Nana executes the Elevated DDT on Jimmy Snuka.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Nana goes for the pin.
Tim White counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Jimmy Snuka hits a reverse neckbreaker on Nana.
Jimmy Snuka is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Jimmy Snuka hits Nana with an armdrag takedown.
Jimmy Snuka whips Nana into the ropes, but Nana reverses it.
Nana executes a hiptoss on Jimmy Snuka.
Nana whips Jimmy Snuka into the turnbuckle.
Nana charges in with a butt-bump.
Nana is going for the cover.
Tim White counts: One, two, kickout.
Nana whips Jimmy Snuka into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka hits Nana with a shoulderblock.
Jimmy Snuka is going for the pin.
Jimmy Snuka pulls the tights.
Tim White counts: One, two, kickout.
Jimmy Snuka tags out to Legend.

In turn, Trent Acid counters it with a facerake.
Trent Acid attempts to place Jimmy Snuka on the turnbuckle, but Jimmy Snuka
blocks it.
Trent Acid attempts to place Jimmy Snuka on the turnbuckle, but Jimmy Snuka
blocks it.
Trent Acid whips Jimmy Snuka into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka hits Trent Acid with a kick.
The bell rings. The time limit has expired.
Tim White lets the match continue.
Jimmy Snuka nails Trent Acid with a chop.
Jimmy Snuka whips Trent Acid into the ropes, but Trent Acid reverses it.
Trent Acid hits Jimmy Snuka with a kick.
Trent Acid executes a chop on Jimmy Snuka.
Nana enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Nana leaves the ring.
Trent Acid uses an inverted DDT on Jimmy Snuka.
Trent Acid hits an inverted DDT on Jimmy Snuka.

Nana comes over to make it two-on-one.
Tim White counts: 1.
Trent Acid throws Legend back into the ring.
Trent Acid hits Legend.
The cheers for Trent Acid are drowning out the boos.
Trent Acid kicks Legend.
Legend kicks Trent Acid.
The crowd is wildly cheering Legend with only a few scattered boos audible.
Legend punches Trent Acid.
The boos are resurfacing again.
Trent Acid chops Legend.
The cheers for Trent Acid are drowning out the boos.
Legend punches Trent Acid.
Trent Acid nails his opponent with a Yakuza Kick from out of nowhere.
The crowd seems to be rallying behind Trent Acid.
He goes for the pin.
Tim White counts: One, two, three.
The crowd seems to be rallying behind Trent Acid.

The winners are Nana and Trent Acid. Time of match: 0:24:20

Nana and Trent Acid defeated Legend and Jimmy Snuka when Acid pinned Legend
with his special move in 0:24:20.
Rating: *** 1/4

Prince Nana's new servant is... Trent Acid! Apparently Acid impressed Nana during his brief stay with NDW so many months ago, to the point that Nana purchased his contract! And, as Legend falls to a Yakuza Kick out of nowhere, it would seem that this was a very wise investment by Nana. Snuka and Legend have been heavily favored to do well at Tag Team Turmoil 2005, but with the likes of Trent Acid on his side, Nana would seem to have an excellent chance as well!

Insane Dragon vs. "The Madman From Tijuana" Psicosis

He returns with a chair.
Psicosis sets up the chair.
Psicosis hits Insane Dragon with a power bomb onto the chair.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, kickout.
Psicosis runs into the ropes.
Psicosis goes for a clothesline, but Insane Dragon counters it with a crucifix.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, kickout.
Insane Dragon uses a moonsault bodyblock on Psicosis.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, kickout.
Insane Dragon hits a dropkick on Psicosis.
Insane Dragon nails Psicosis with an enzuigiri to the face.
Insane Dragon throws Psicosis out of the ring.
Insane Dragon goes for a springboard 450 Bodyblock, but Psicosis
moves out of the way.
Insane Dragon is out cold.
Psicosis gets back into the ring.
Insane Dragon rolls back in under the bottom rope.

Psicosis knocks Insane Dragon into the ringpost.
The crowd erupts.
Psicosis sets up Insane Dragon on the announcers' table.
Psicosis executes a power bomb through the table.
The table is broken in half.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Psicosis.
Charles Robinson counts: 4.
Psicosis takes Insane Dragon down with a bodyslam.
Charles Robinson counts: 5.
Psicosis sets up a table.
Psicosis executes a spinning leg lariat on Insane Dragon.
Psicosis climbs back into the ring.
Insane Dragon rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Psicosis is going for the pin.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

The winner is Psicosis. Time of match: 0:12:24

Psicosis defeated Insane Dragon via pinfall in 0:12:24.
Rating: ** 1/2

The fastpaced evening continued with an exciting luncha-style bout between two of NDW's noted high fliers, Psicosis and Insane Dragon. This one was back and forth and all over the place, with chairs, tables, and all sorts of other violence, and by the time it was over the crowd had to take a few minutes to catch their breath. The match ended shortly after a powerbomb through the Spanish announce table at ringside by Psicosis. Rolling Insane Dragon back into the ring, he picked up an easy three.

Overpower (Johnny Ace & Shane Douglas) vs. Billy And Chuck

Chuck Palumbo throws Johnny Ace out of the ring.
Nick Patrick counts: one, two, three, four, Johnny Ace reenters the ring.
Chuck Palumbo uses a springboard dropkick on Johnny Ace.
Chuck Palumbo nails Johnny Ace with a kick to the midsection.
Chuck Palumbo hits Johnny Ace with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex.
Chuck Palumbo has the crowd going wild.
Chuck Palumbo runs into the ropes.
Chuck Palumbo misses with a clothesline.
Chuck Palumbo hits Johnny Ace with a shoulderblock.
Chuck Palumbo catches Johnny Ace in a neck crank.
Johnny Ace inches his way towards the ropes after holding out for 6 seconds.
Chuck Palumbo hits a fallaway slam on Johnny Ace.
Chuck Palumbo is going for the cover.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Chuck Palumbo whips Johnny Ace into the ropes.
Nunzio trips Johnny Ace.
Nick Patrick threatens Billy And Chuck with disqualification.
Nick Patrick warns Nunzio.

Billy Gunn nails Johnny Ace with a bodyslam.
Billy Gunn takes Johnny Ace down with a Hotshot.
The crowd is behind Billy Gunn all the way.
Chuck Palumbo enters the ring.
Billy Gunn and Chuck Palumbo hit Johnny Ace with the ChuckaBilly Bomb.
Billy Gunn goes for the pin.
The crowd is behind Billy Gunn all the way.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, Shane Douglas makes the save.
Billy Gunn hits a Hotshot on Johnny Ace.
The crowd is behind Billy Gunn all the way.
Billy Gunn nails Johnny Ace with a bodyslam.
Billy Gunn hits a single-leg takedown on Johnny Ace.
Billy Gunn uses a vertical suplex on Johnny Ace.
Billy Gunn takes Johnny Ace down with a vertical suplex.
Billy Gunn goes for a Gorilla Press, but Johnny Ace counters it with
a small package.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, kickout.

Shane Douglas uses a backbreaker on Chuck Palumbo.
Shane Douglas uses a bodyslam on Chuck Palumbo.
Shane Douglas covers Chuck Palumbo.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, kickout.
Shane Douglas executes a neck snap on Chuck Palumbo.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Shane Douglas executes the Franchiser on Chuck Palumbo.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Shane Douglas goes for the pin.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, Billy Gunn doesn't make it in time... three.
Shane Douglas is being booed out of the building.

The winners are Overpower. Time of match: 0:17:43

Overpower (Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas) defeated
Billy And Chuck (Billy Gunn and Chuck Palumbo) when Douglas pinned C. Palumbo
with the Franchiser in 0:17:43.
Rating: *** 3/4
[Nunzio interfered against Johnny Ace.]

Billy And Chuck were hoping for a victory here to boost their momentum going into Tag Team Turmoil 2005 next week, and for a long time it looked like they'd get exactly that. They even managed to score with a double powerbomb they call the ChuckaBilly Bomb, but Douglas and Ace worked too well as a team, and the pinfall was broken up. Just minutes later, Shane Douglas scored with the Franchiser, knocking Chuck Palumbo out cold and giving Overpower a hell of a boost going into the tournament next week.

Doug Basham vs. Ron Simmons

Ron Simmons nails Doug Basham with a vertical suplex.
Ron Simmons throws Doug Basham out of the ring.
Ron Simmons goes outside.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Ron Simmons goes for a vertical suplex, but Doug Basham reverses it.
The crowd is giving Doug Basham a standing ovation.
Doug Basham shoves Ron Simmons into the guardrail.
Doug Basham hits a single-leg takedown on Ron Simmons.
Jimmy Korderas counts: 1.
Doug Basham climbs back into the ring.
Ron Simmons follows him back in.
Doug Basham executes a sidewalk slam on Ron Simmons.
Doug Basham covers Ron Simmons.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, kickout.
Doug Basham throws Ron Simmons into the turnbuckle.
Ron Simmons comes back, but is met with a clothesline.
Doug Basham runs into the ropes.
Ron Simmons hits Doug Basham with a spinebuster slam.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Ron Simmons executes the Dominator on Doug Basham.
The crowd is vociferously booing Ron Simmons.
Ron Simmons goes for the pin.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, three.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winner is Ron Simmons. Time of match: 0:16:38

Ron Simmons pinned Doug Basham with the Dominator in 0:16:38.
Rating: *** 1/2

This was a hell of a stiff, brutal brawl between two men who excel at the art. Doug Basham and Ron Simmons went back and forth for over fifteen minutes, but in the end the veteran Simmons was able to take control of the match with his brutal spinebuster, then finish Basham with the Dominator. This victory comes as a direct result of Simmons' recent change in attitude. Ever since he stopped playing to the fans and teamed up with Balls Mahoney, he's been a major force to be reckoned with in NDW. Will his luck hold into Tag Team Turmoil?

Marcos vs. Slash vs. "The Original Gangsta" New Jack

Slash hits a Russian legsweep on Marcos.
Slash further incites the crowd.
Slash takes Marcos down with a flying dropkick.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Slash takes Marcos down with a reverse neckbreaker.
Numerous fans are using Slash for target practice.
Slash uses a flying bulldog on Marcos.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Slash hits a Russian legsweep on Marcos.
Slash is going for the cover.
Slash pulls the tights.
James Beard counts: One, he sees it.
James Beard threatens Slash with disqualification.
Slash runs into the ropes.
Marcos misses with a clothesline.
Marcos goes for the Tilt-a-Whirl Inverted DDT, but Slash counters it with
a Hotshot.
The crowd is vociferously booing Slash.

Slash takes New Jack down with a clothesline.
Slash takes New Jack down with a kick to the midsection.
Slash punches New Jack.
Slash punches New Jack.
New Jack chops Slash.
New Jack executes a vertical suplex on Slash.
New Jack goes for a kick to the midsection, but Slash blocks it.
Slash goes for a power bomb, but New Jack counters it with a backdrop.
In turn, Slash counters it with a sunset flip.
Slash uses the ropes for leverage.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Slash whips New Jack into the ropes.
Slash hits New Jack with a dropkick.
Slash executes a jumping neck snap on New Jack.
The cheers for Slash are drowning out the boos.
Slash hits New Jack with a jumping neck snap.
The cheers for Slash are drowning out the boos.
Slash hits New Jack with a waistlock suplex.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, kickout.
The bell rings. The time limit has expired.

Triangle Match:
Slash drew Marcos and New Jack in 0:20:00.
Rating: ** 1/2

Draw. How dissappointing. In past matches such as this, Slash and New Jack have worked together against their common foe, defeating them in short order. Each seemed determined to gain the victory for themselves here tonight, however, to the point that in the final minutes of the match Marcos tagged out while Slash and New Jack battered each other senseless. When the bell rang ending the match, referees had to rush the ring to seperate these two partners... not a good omen, given the importance of next week!

Team USA & America's Most Wanted vs. The Future & Project Wunderkind in an 8-Man Tag Team Match

Alex Wright and Xavier whip James Storm into the ropes.
They hit James Storm with a double kick to the midsection.
Xavier leaves the ring.
Alex Wright hits James Storm with a headbutt.
Alex Wright whips James Storm into the ropes.
Alex Wright hits James Storm with a kick.
Alex Wright dances for the crowd.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Alex Wright goes for a headbutt, but James Storm blocks it.
James Storm tags out to Sgt. Slaughter.
Sgt. Slaughter nails Alex Wright with a spinebuster slam.
Mike Chioda counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Sgt. Slaughter tags out to Jim Duggan.
Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter hit Alex Wright with a double elbowdrop.
Sgt. Slaughter leaves the ring.
Jim Duggan goes for an inverted atomic drop, but Alex Wright blocks it.
Alex Wright uses a German suplex on Jim Duggan.
Mike Chioda counts: One, two, KICKOUT.

Xavier gives him a kneelift, but Jim Duggan only stares at him.
Mike Chioda counts: 7.
Xavier goes for a spinebuster slam, but Jim Duggan counters it with
a swinging neckbreaker.
There are lots of chants for Jim Duggan.
Mike Chioda counts: 8.
Jim Duggan hits an elbowdrop on Xavier.
Jim Duggan uses a vertical suplex on Xavier.
Jim Duggan runs Xavier into the ringpost.
There are lots of chants for Jim Duggan.
Jim Duggan goes for a hiptoss, but Xavier counters it with a lariat.
Xavier whips Jim Duggan into the guardrail.
Mike Chioda counts: 9.
Xavier executes a single-leg takedown on Jim Duggan.
Mike Chioda counts: 10.
The verdict: A DOUBLE COUNTOUT !

The Future (Chance Beckett and Xavier) and Project Wunderkind (Alex Wright and J
ay Briscoe) and America's Most Wanted (James Storm and Chris Harris) and Team US
A (Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter) battled to a double countout in 0:09:32.
Rating: * 3/4

We have chaos here in the arena as the scheduled eight man tag team match between the four top teams in the tournament spills out of the ring and into the aisle. This seems to be every team for itself, with no regard for alliances or friendships! Just like next week, the riot that has broken out here is every tag team for itself!

(While referees try to restore order, we go backstage to Overpower's locker
room. Julio Dinero sits quietly, studying his title as the others laugh as
they witness some of their fiercist competition destroying each other.)

Shane Douglas: Look at those (CENSORED) mother(CENSORED)! They're (CENSORED)
(CENSORED) each other the (CENSORED) up! Talk about a cluster(CENSORED)!

A-Train: I don't think I've ever heard that word said so many times in a single
breath in my life...

(The group laughs)

Ahmed Johnson: AUGH, AUGH DAUGH NAUGH! SHAWGH AUGHWAUGH DAWGH HAUG A BAWGH
PAUGHAUGH MAWGH!

(The group laughs again, with the exception of Johnny Ace.)

Johnny Ace: ...excuse me?

(Sudden silence. They all stare at Ace.)

Shane Douglas: Dude. That's (CENSORED) (CENSORED) up right there.

A-Train: Seriously. Why do you keep messing with Ahmed? He's a good guy, and
an asset to the team.

Ahmed Johnson: AUGH BAUGHCAWGH AUGH BLAWGH, AUGHN AUGH?

Johnny Ace: ...no, seriously. I can't understand a word you're saying. I'm
sorry. Maybe I've been hit in the head a few too many times and my hearing is
bad... or something...

A-Train: What the hell? Your hearing is fine! Why the hell do you keep
messing with Ahmed, man?

Shane Douglas: Seriously dude. Chill the (CENSORED) out. What are you, some
kind of (CENSORED) racist? Because that's (CENSORED) (CENSORED) right there.

Johnny Ace: I'm not a racist! I just can't understand what Ahmed Johnson is
saying!

(Ahmed Johnson looks hurt, then walks away without another word.)

A-Train: Aw, now look what you did! Our match is next! Ahmed, waaaaait!

(A-Train departs after his tag team partner.)

Shane Douglas: I don't believe it. My own mother(CENSORED) partner is a
(CENSORED) racist.

Johnny Ace: I'm telling you, I'm not a racist! Are you trying to say you can
understand him?

(Shane Douglas suddenly looks uncomfortable)

Shane Douglas: ...Yes.

Johnny Ace: Then what the hell did the man say? Can you really tell me that?
Or are you just full of bull-

(Julio Dinero interrupts)

Julio Dinero: Enough! I have to defend my title tonight, guys! I need to
concentrate because no matter what, I *will not* lose to that fatass Nana!
"Oh, look at the new fire in him," they say! "He broke away from the
Undertaker, how bold!" I got news for all of you out there. That ain't fire
in Nana's belly. That's gas. I am the real deal in NDW, the Global
Heavyweight Champion, and if Nana thinks that standing up to a zombie is enough
to take the title from me, then he's never felt the Power of the Dollar!
Because nobody can stop me! Not Bob Sapp, not Edge, not Psicosis, and
certainly not that fatass Nana!

(Douglas and Ace stare at each other as Dinero rants, and seem unsure as to
what to say as we fade out.)

Overpower (A-Train & Ahmed Johnson) vs. Flying Tigers

Red punches A-Train.
The crowd erupts.
A-Train kicks Red.
A-Train is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
A-Train kicks Red.
A-Train is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
A-Train hits Red.
A-Train hits Red with the Derailer.
A-Train is going for the cover.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, Funaki doesn't make it in time... three.
A-Train further incites the crowd.

The winners are Overpower. Time of match: 0:05:50

Overpower (A-Train and Ahmed Johnson) defeated Flying Tigers (Red and Funaki)
when A-Train pinned Red after the Derailer in 0:05:50.
Rating: 3/4*

Red and Funaki were doing exceedingly well here in this match, until BOOM, Red met A-Train and A-Train came out on top. All it took was A-Train's Derailer, and Red was out like a light. Considering that this match was a preview of an actual first round match next week, Flying Tigers had best work on their game plan if they hope to advance in the tournament!

"The Prince of Darkness" The Undertaker vs. Danny Basham

Danny Basham throws The Undertaker into the turnbuckle.
Danny Basham runs into the ropes.
The Undertaker hits Danny Basham with a kick.
The Undertaker executes a kick to the head on Danny Basham.
The crowd is vociferously booing The Undertaker.
The Undertaker goes for a DDT, but Danny Basham throws him off.
Danny Basham runs into the ropes.
Danny Basham takes The Undertaker down with a flying forearm.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, kickout.
Danny Basham hits a flying forearm on The Undertaker.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, kickout.
Danny Basham gives the sign for the Brain Damage.
Danny Basham executes the Brain Damage on The Undertaker.
The crowd is behind Danny Basham all the way.
Danny Basham goes for the pin.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Danny Basham executes a kneelift on The Undertaker.
Danny Basham runs into the ropes.
The Undertaker misses with a shoulderblock.
The Undertaker misses with a shoulderblock.
Danny Basham misses with an elbow.
The Undertaker uses a powerslam on Danny Basham.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, kickout.
The Undertaker takes Danny Basham down with a stomp.
The Undertaker gives the sign for the choke slam.
The Undertaker goes for a choke slam, but Danny Basham counters it with
an elbowsmash.
Danny Basham whips The Undertaker into the ropes, but The Undertaker
reverses it.
Danny Basham hits The Undertaker with an elbow.
Danny Basham is going for the pin.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, three.
The chants for Danny Basham are deafening.

The winner is Danny Basham. Time of match: 0:09:48

Danny Basham defeated The Undertaker via pinfall in 0:09:48.
Rating: *** 1/2

Danny Basham upsets The Undertaker here to win a huge high profile victory! Two weeks ago, these two athletes faced each other, and when Danny Basham attempted to outbrawl The Undertaker, he met with predictable results. This week, Basham fought smarter, relying on submission holds right off the bat to wear down his foe. Undertaker, for his part, didn't seem to have his heart in it, and was lacking some of the fire he had as the leader of the Royal Court. Perhaps Nana's success without him is weight on his mind. Regardless, 'Taker managed to kick out of the Brain Damage through pure instinct, but after such a strong blow to the head, all it took was an elbowsmash to finally knock the Prince of Darkness out cold for a pinfall victory.

"The Unstoppable Force" Bob Sapp vs. Balls Mahoney

Bob Sapp takes Balls Mahoney down with a roundhouse right.
Bob Sapp works the crowd.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Bob Sapp puts Balls Mahoney in a short arm scissors.
Balls Mahoney is struggling to reach the ropes.
Balls Mahoney grabs the ropes after 5 seconds.
Bob Sapp uses a forearm smash on Balls Mahoney.
Bob Sapp executes the Diving Headbutt on Balls Mahoney.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winner is Bob Sapp. Time of match: 0:12:39

Bob Sapp pinned Balls Mahoney with the Diving Headbutt in 0:12:39.
Rating: * 1/2

It's rare for Bob Sapp to face a wrestler who he doesn't have a major size advantage over, but in the case of Balls Mahoney, this was exactly what he faced. In Mahoney's credit, the two went at each other from the start, trading stiff powerbombs with neither seeming able to gain an advantage. Then Sapp switched his strategy, and it went downhill for Mahoney. Punch after punch after punch smashed into the face of poor Balls, eventually battering him down long enough for Sapp to finish him off with his devestating Diving Headbutt. Chalk up one more victory to Bob Sapp.

(AMW's music hits, and James Storm and Chris Harris make their way to the
ring.)

James Storm: Ladies and gentlemen, I just have to tell you... I'm incredibly
excited about next week's Tag Team Turmoil 2005. Chris Harris and I have
been teaming for a long time, and ever since we started, we've ruled the tag
team division. With what's at stake in this tournament, you can bet we'll be
coming out on top.

Chris Harris: Ya might wonder what exactly is at stake. Well, besides proving
to the world that you are the official best tag team in NDW today, the winning
team will receive a contract to appear in a major texan wrestling company's
shows.

James Storm: Now if... when we win this thing, it doesn't mean we're going
anywhere. We're not leaving NDW any time soon if we have anything to say
about it. What it is, though, is guaranteed work, and an opportunity to show
yet another part of the country that America's Most Wanted is the hottest team
out there today! So tune in, cos we promise you won't be disappointed!

Chris Harris: And we guarantee a victory!

Your Main Event:
Nana vs. Julio Dinero for the Global Heavyweight Title

Nana goes for a sitdown splash, but Julio Dinero rolls out of the way.
Julio Dinero puts Nana in a spinning toe hold.
Nana makes it to the ropes after holding out for 5 seconds.
Julio Dinero executes a belly-to-belly suplex on Nana.
Numerous fans are using Julio Dinero for target practice.
Julio Dinero gets a bow-and-arrow submission on Nana.
Nana grabs the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.
Julio Dinero executes the Maximo Spin on Nana.
The crowd is vociferously booing Julio Dinero.
Julio Dinero hits Nana with a flying spinning leg lariat.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Julio Dinero gets a bow-and-arrow submission on Nana.
Nana inches his way towards the ropes after 5 seconds.
Julio Dinero executes the STO on Nana.
Julio Dinero goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Julio Dinero catches Nana in a spinning toe hold.
Nana inches his way towards the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.
Julio Dinero takes Nana down with a flying spinning leg lariat.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Julio Dinero takes Nana down with a belly-to-belly suplex.
Julio Dinero pumps up the crowd.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Julio Dinero whips Nana into the ropes.
Nana goes for a lariat, but Julio Dinero blocks it.
Nana begs off.
Julio Dinero uses a short lariat on Nana.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Julio Dinero whips Nana into the ropes.
Alexis Laree trips Nana.
Earl Hebner threatens Julio Dinero with disqualification.
Earl Hebner warns Alexis Laree.
Earl Hebner is back on the job.
Julio Dinero takes Nana down with a dragon suplex.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.

Julio Dinero whips Nana into the ropes.
Julio Dinero misses with a kick.
Julio Dinero misses with an elbow.
Nana misses with a clothesline.
Nana executes a lariat on Julio Dinero.
Nana argues with some ringside fans.
The crowd is behind Nana all the way.
Nana hits Julio Dinero with an eye poke.
Nana executes a kick to the midsection on Julio Dinero.
Nana goes for the Elevated DDT, but Julio Dinero counters it with
a kick to the groin.
Julio Dinero goes for a power bomb, but Nana blocks it.
Nana takes Julio Dinero down with an avalanche.
The chants for Nana are deafening.
Nana kicks Julio Dinero.
The crowd is behind Nana all the way.
Julio Dinero hits Nana.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

Nana whips Julio Dinero into the ropes.
Nana hits Julio Dinero with a chop.
Nana hits Julio Dinero.
Julio Dinero hits Nana.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Julio Dinero chops Nana.
Julio Dinero is being booed out of the building.
Nana kicks Julio Dinero.
Nana punches Julio Dinero.
The crowd erupts.
Nana executes a hiptoss on Julio Dinero.
Nana goes for an eye poke, but Julio Dinero blocks it.
Julio Dinero executes the STO on Nana.
Julio Dinero goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Julio Dinero catches Nana in an octopus hold.
Nana manages to grab the ropes after 5 seconds.
Nana begs off.
Julio Dinero uses a forearm to the back on Nana.
Julio Dinero executes an elbowsmash on Nana.
Julio Dinero nails Nana with a dropkick.
Julio Dinero is going for the cover.
Earl Hebner counts: One, kickout.
Julio Dinero locks Nana in a cobra clutch.
Nana is inching his way towards the ropes.
Nana is writhing in pain.
Nana submits after 15 seconds.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winner is Julio Dinero. Time of match: 0:08:17

Julio Dinero made Nana submit to a cobra clutch in 0:08:17.
Rating: *** 1/2
(Julio Dinero retained the Global Heavyweight Title.)
[Alexis Laree interfered against Nana.]

Dinero once again pulls off a tainted victory, this time evading Nana's devestating Elevated DDT with a kick to the groin. This, along with some interference by Alexis Laree, allowed Dinero to hit his STO, but it wasn't enough! Desperate, Dinero jumped on Nana's back as he started to rise, locking in a cobra clutch. After two matches this evening and taking a stiff STO just moments before, Nana was unable to escape and eventually tapped out to the hold, allowing Dinero to hold onto his title for at least one more week.

As we go off the air for the last time in 2004, Julio Dinero once again celebrates with the Global Heavyweight Title. His methods may not be honest, but they seem to be brutally effective.

Until next time, goodnight.

Card rating: ** 1/2

Match observations:

Match of the Night: Overpower vs. Billy And Chuck

Tag Team Turmoil. A year ago, it was the first major show held by NDW, and Jamie Noble and Sean O'Haire were crowned as the first tag team champions. These two men would go on to rule the tag team division for months to come, feuding with America's Most Wanted and only leaving the title hunt because Jamie Noble left NDW. Whichever team can come out on top will almost certainly experience a similar degree of success, both in NDW and with the Texas promotion that has expressed its interest. It is said that the promoter of that territory will actually be backstage next week, but he has asked that his identity not be revealed. Will he play a factor at all? Tune in to find out.

Here, once again, are the brackets for Tag Team Turmoil 2005 - once again, next week will see all first and second round matches from the tournament.

Team USA
vs.
Ron Simmons & Balls Mahoney

Billy And Chuck
vs.
Hardcore Hell

Flying Tigers
vs.
A-Train & Ahmed Johnson

America's Most Wanted
vs.
The Undertaker & A Partner TBA

The Basham Brothers
vs.
The Future

Best of the Best
vs.
Johnny Ace & Shane Douglas

Ron Killings & Psicosis
vs.
Legend & Jimmy Snuka

Prince Nana & Trent Acid
vs.
Project Wunderkind

In addition to all of this, Julio Dinero will square off against Bob Sapp in a non-title rematch of the main event of The Big One. Sapp is definately looking for revenge, but Dinero has proven himself to be an extremely effective cheater.

Who will win? And who will advance in the tournament? Tune in to find out!

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Snabbit888Posted on 09/25/04 at 08:09:48

Ha ha.  Johnny Ace rules.  That interview was golden.  The highlight of a good card.
americamamushiPosted on 09/25/04 at 09:38:40

:D poor little Ahmed... Johnny Ace is such a bastard sometimes... ;)

It's funny, every time Ahmed says something I picture him sounding exactly like Strong Mad from homestarrunner.com.
Rick GarrardPosted on 09/25/04 at 16:20:17

It's either Chuck and Billy or Simmons and Balls that will walk out the winners of Turmoil.  :)  At least that's my prediction on the swervability of TNM for this one.

And yes Aughmed Jughson.. quite the talker in NDW.  Johnny Ace is so gonna get he and Shane in trouble with Ahmed and ATrain ... should be quite a fight if it ever happens.  I just hope that going into next week, we don't lose Dinero, as his title reign is very old school cowardly heelish right now.  And it's very effective because when he does finally lose the title, it is going to be a BIG moment in NDW history.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/27/04 at 07:06:10

Hah!  I never thought I'd see the day when Ahmed Johnson was getting such a wonderful reaction from people on the internet.  Thanks a bunch.  I really get a kick out of writing those scenes, and I think I've still got quite a bit of mileage in the whole thing.  It's definately NDW's funniest running gag, in my opinion.

I'm not sure who'll win the tournament, obviously, but that's because I haven't run it yet.  I've got a feeling it might be Undertaker and his partner, though.  Just feels right to me...

As for Contract renewals and the like... there were 5 wrestlers (6 if you count Sgt. Slaughter) who declined to renew their contracts.  I won't say which ones yet, but they cover a wide cross section of the card and include at least one highly placed wrestler.  You'll see which ones it was soon enough.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
91Posted on 09/27/04 at 19:11:38

In case I hadn't made this clear beforehand, you've found a way to make Ahmed Johnson entertaining. That by default makes you smarter than Stephen Hawkings and Kevin Costner put together.