FORUM HOME > TNM Circuits > NDW
NDW Week 51 - Calm Before The Storm

Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/19/04 at 03:57:12

NDW is back to its regular time since, for the first weekend in a couple weeks, I'm not overly busy. Keen! Anyway, this card might dissappoint fans of pure wrestling, but I think it holds up quite well from a storyline perspective since there are several major storyline twists. With all of that said, please enjoy the card.

*****

Edge & Matt Hardy vs. Chris "HAIL" Sabin & Deranged

Matt Hardy throws Deranged out of the ring.
Matt Hardy goes for a baseball slide, but Deranged moves out of the way.
Matt Hardy is out cold.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Deranged.
Deranged throws Matt Hardy back into the ring.
Deranged goes for the Blueprint, but Matt Hardy blocks it.
Deranged tags out to Chris Sabin.
Edge enters the ring and throws Deranged out of the ring.
Edge nails Chris Sabin with a clothesline.
Matt Hardy goes for a rolling reverse cradle, but Chris Sabin blocks it.
Chris Sabin and Deranged hit Matt Hardy with a double flying dropkick.
Deranged nails Matt Hardy with a spin kick.
Chris Sabin nails Matt Hardy with a tiger suplex.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, kickout.
Deranged goes for a roundhouse kick, but Matt Hardy counters it with a legsweep.
Edge leaves the ring.
Matt Hardy executes a fistdrop on Chris Sabin.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Matt Hardy locks Chris Sabin in a double reverse chinlock.
Chris Sabin tries to escape the hold.
Matt Hardy lets go after 14 seconds.
Matt Hardy executes a kick to the midsection on Chris Sabin.
Matt Hardy gives the sign for the Twist Of Fate.
Matt Hardy executes the Twist Of Fate on Chris Sabin.
Numerous fans are using Matt Hardy for target practice.
Matt Hardy goes for the pin.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, Deranged makes the save.
Matt Hardy runs into the ropes.
Chris Sabin misses with an elbow.
Chris Sabin goes for a kick to the midsection, but Matt Hardy counters it with
a legsweep.
Matt Hardy whips Chris Sabin into the ropes.
Matt Hardy locks Chris Sabin in a sleeperhold.
Chris Sabin is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Chris Sabin makes it to the ropes after being locked up for 5 seconds.
Matt Hardy kicks Chris Sabin.
Numerous fans are using Matt Hardy for target practice.
Matt Hardy kicks Chris Sabin.
Matt Hardy hits Chris Sabin with a back elbow.
Matt Hardy catches Chris Sabin in a front facelock.
Chris Sabin grabs the ropes after 9 seconds.
Matt Hardy uses a clothesline on Chris Sabin.
Matt Hardy goes for an inverted DDT, but Chris Sabin blocks it.
Chris Sabin takes Matt Hardy down with a kneelift.
Chris Sabin tags out to Deranged.
Edge enters the ring and lays out Chris Sabin.
Edge leaves the ring.
Matt Hardy hits Deranged with a kick to the midsection.
Matt Hardy gives the sign for the Twist Of Fate.
Matt Hardy executes the Twist Of Fate on Deranged.
Matt Hardy goes for the pin.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, in the ropes...

Deranged acts like a lunatic.
The crowd erupts.
Deranged uses a reverse hiptoss bomb on Edge.
Deranged covers Edge.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, kickout.
Deranged goes for the Psycho Cutter, but Edge blocks it.
Edge uses a power bomb on Deranged.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, three.
Deranged complains about a fast count.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Edge.

The winners are Edge and Matt Hardy. Time of match: 0:11:38

Edge and Matt Hardy defeated Chris Sabin and Deranged when Edge pinned Deranged
after a power bomb in 0:11:38.
Rating: **** 1/4

After Matt Hardy determined that Chris Sabin was the man who attacked him backstage several weeks ago, preventing his participation in the main event, he was determined to get revenge. With his issue with Edge finally settled, Hardy demanded a match against Sabin. Though Sabin is Edge's partner, he agreed that Sabin was out of line, and so a tag team match was signed, pitting Edge and Matt Hardy against Sabin and a partner of his choosing, who turned out to be Deranged.

This was an excellent match which really got the crowd into the show, and Hardy and Edge worked amazingly well together. Hardy hit the Twist of Fate no less than three times before Edge finally scored a pinfall over Deranged with the power bomb that has won several high profile matches for him so far in NDW.

A-Train vs. "Wildcat" Chris Harris

A-Train puts Chris Harris in a chokehold.
Rudy Charles warns A-Train to let go.
Rudy Charles counts: One, two, three, four.
Rudy Charles counts: One, two, three, four.
Rudy Charles counts: One, two, three, four.
A-Train catches Chris Harris in a choke against the ropes.
Rudy Charles warns A-Train to let go.
Rudy Charles counts: One, two, three, four.
A-Train hits Chris Harris with a kick to the head.
A-Train takes Chris Harris down with a sidewalk slam.
A-Train further incites the crowd.
A-Train goes for a kick to the head, but Chris Harris blocks it.
Chris Harris runs into the ropes.
Chris Harris goes for a clothesline, but A-Train ducks out of the way.
A-Train uses a Hotshot on Chris Harris.
A-Train uses the Derailer on Chris Harris.
A-Train is going for the pin.
Rudy Charles counts: One, two, three.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

The winner is A-Train. Time of match: 0:03:05

A-Train pinned Chris Harris after the Derailer in 0:03:05.
Rating: ** 3/4

A-Train absolutely killed Chris Harris here. Though Harris was in control early, A-Train stopped him in his tracks (no pun intended) with a series of illegal chokes. His opponent thus weakened, A-Train hit several power moves, then took Harris out with the Derailer. What a train wreck (pun intended)!

"The Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson vs. "The Amazing" Red

Ahmed Johnson executes the Pearl River Plunge on Red.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Ahmed Johnson goes for a scissor kick, but Red ducks out of the way.
Red goes for a clothesline, but Ahmed Johnson counters it with a Gorilla Press.
Ahmed Johnson executes a Gorilla Press on Red.
The crowd is booing Ahmed Johnson.
Ahmed Johnson runs into the ropes.
Red hits Ahmed Johnson with a shoulderblock.
Red goes for a tornado DDT, but Ahmed Johnson blocks it.
Ahmed Johnson hits a bodyslam on Red.
Ahmed Johnson uses a side suplex on Red.
Ahmed Johnson hits a kick to the midsection on Red.
Ahmed Johnson whips Red into the ropes.
Ahmed Johnson misses with a kick.
Ahmed Johnson executes a kick to the midsection on Red.
Ahmed Johnson runs into the ropes.
Red hits Ahmed Johnson with a kick.
Red hits a kick to the head on Ahmed Johnson.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Red goes for the 6-1-9, but Ahmed Johnson blocks it.
Ahmed Johnson hits a Gorilla Press on Red.
The crowd is booing Ahmed Johnson.
Ahmed Johnson executes a vertical suplex on Red.
Ahmed Johnson sets up Red on the table.
Ahmed Johnson executes the Pearl River Plunge through the table.
The table is broken in half.
Ahmed Johnson hits Red with a kick to the midsection.
Ahmed Johnson hits Red with an elbowsmash.
Ahmed Johnson executes a flying shoulderblock on Red.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.
Ahmed Johnson covers Red.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
A wave of boos is going through the crowd.

The winner is Ahmed Johnson. Time of match: 0:08:13

Ahmed Johnson pinned Red after a flying shoulderblock in 0:08:13.
Rating: * 3/4
[Johnny Ace interfered against Red.]

The Amazing Red was his usual high flying self here, absolutely schooling Ahmed Johnson on the finer points of his style. Then, Overpower's Johnny Ace interfered, tripping Red and allowing Johnson to score with the Pearl River Plunge. Though Red was able to kick out, the wind had been taken out of his sails, and after being put through a table with a second Plunge, a flying shoulderblock finally put an end to him.

Julio Dinero vs. Doug Basham in a Non-Title match

Doug Basham whips Julio Dinero into the ropes.
Julio Dinero uses a short lariat on Doug Basham.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, kickout.
Julio Dinero pumps up the crowd.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Julio Dinero hits Doug Basham with a power bomb.
Julio Dinero uses the ropes for leverage.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, kickout.
Julio Dinero hits a superkick on Doug Basham.
Julio Dinero goes for a cobra clutch, but Doug Basham blocks it.
Doug Basham takes Julio Dinero down with a forearm to the back.
Doug Basham hits Julio Dinero with a kick to the midsection.
Danny Basham comes to ringside.
Doug Basham runs into the ropes.
Alexis Laree trips Doug Basham.
Andrew Thomas threatens Julio Dinero with disqualification.
Andrew Thomas warns Alexis Laree.
Doug Basham goes for a forearm to the back, but Julio Dinero side-steps and
Doug Basham only hits air.
Andrew Thomas is back on the job.
Julio Dinero uses a jumping neck snap on Doug Basham.
Julio Dinero is going for the pin.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, shoulder up.
Julio Dinero whips Doug Basham into the ropes.
Alexis Laree pulls down the top rope.
Andrew Thomas threatens Julio Dinero with disqualification.
Julio Dinero goes outside.
Andrew Thomas counts: 1.
Shane Douglas comes from behind and distracts Doug Basham.
Julio Dinero executes a forearm to the back on Doug Basham.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Julio Dinero runs Doug Basham into the ringsteps.
Julio Dinero is being booed out of the building.
Alexis Laree comes from behind and distracts Doug Basham.
Julio Dinero uses a belly-to-belly suplex on Doug Basham.

Andrew Thomas counts: 2.
Andrew Thomas counts: 3.
Julio Dinero throws Doug Basham into the ringsteps.
Alexis Laree comes from behind and distracts Doug Basham.
Julio Dinero shoves Doug Basham into the guardrail.
Andrew Thomas counts: 4.
Julio Dinero runs Doug Basham into the ringpost.
Andrew Thomas counts: 5.
Andrew Thomas counts: 6.
Julio Dinero goes for a forearm smash, but Doug Basham blocks it.
Andrew Thomas counts: 7.
Julio Dinero is busted wide open.
Doug Basham goes for a swinging neckbreaker, but Julio Dinero counters it with
a side suplex.
Julio Dinero throws Doug Basham into the guardrail.
Julio Dinero uses a superkick on Doug Basham.
Andrew Thomas counts: 8.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Andrew Thomas counts: 9.
Andrew Thomas counts: 10.
The verdict: A DOUBLE COUNTOUT !

Doug Basham and Julio Dinero battled to a double countout in 0:06:34.
Rating: ** 1/2
[Alexis Laree interfered against Doug Basham.]

Doug Basham came into this match expecting a fight, but unfortunately it appeared that the Global Heavyweight Champion wasn't interested in anything more than another Overpower beatdown. With a heavy assist from Alexis Laree and his teammates, Julio Dinero knocked Doug Basham out of the ring and beat him silly, finishing the battle off strong with the STO as the referee threw out the match. Once again our champion uses underhanded means to destroy his opponent!

"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. Danny Basham

Danny Basham hits Jimmy Snuka with a snap mare.
Danny Basham is going for the cover.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Danny Basham whips Jimmy Snuka into the ropes.
Danny Basham gives him a sleeperhold, but Jimmy Snuka doesn't even care.
Danny Basham runs into the ropes.
Legend pulls down the top rope.
Jack Doan threatens Jimmy Snuka with disqualification.
Jack Doan counts: one, two, three, Jimmy Snuka distracts Jack Doan.
Legend hits Danny Basham with the Stone Cutter.
There are lots of chants for Danny Basham.
Jack Doan is back on the job: four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
Jimmy Snuka is eliciting a sizable round of boos.

The winner is Jimmy Snuka. Time of match: 0:03:50

Jimmy Snuka defeated Danny Basham by countout in 0:03:50.
Rating: 3/4*
[Legend interfered against Danny Basham.]

Both Bashams have been laid out on the outside and counted out tonight. In this match, Snuka and Legend took advantage of the fact that Danny's brother Doug had been knocked out by an STO from Julio Dinero earlier to use some discrete cheating of their own to pick up a win for Snuka. Legend pulled the rope down as Danny ran into it, then Snuka argued with the referee while Legend delivered his dangerous Stone Cutter on the outside, knocking Danny Basham out cold and giving the win to Superfly.

(Matt Hardy is seen walking backstage with Lita. As he walks, we see that he
is approaching Edge.)

Matt Hardy: Ah. There you are, Edge. After tonight's match, there's something
I have to say to you.

(Edge looks up.)

Edge: What is it, Matt?

Matt Hardy: I wanted to say thanks. We've been enemies for a long time, Edge,
and I appreciate that you put that behind you and helped me get some revenge
against your partner. That's why I wanted to ask you... the two of us did
amazingly well when we were on the same team. So... what I'm trying to say, is
I want you to end your partnership with Sabin. Together we could be
unstoppable, Edge. We could run this place, and nobody would be able to stand
against us. Not The Future, not Overpower, not America's Most Wanted...
nobody. What do you say?

(Edge shakes his head.)

Edge: Matt, I appreciate your offer, but Sabin and I are a team, and besides
that we're friends. The only reason I fought him tonight was out of respect to
you, and he knows that. After tonight, we're a team again, and we mean to win
Tag Team Turmoil together. I'm sorry.

(Matt scowls and turns his back on Edge, walking away.)

Matt Hardy: Not as sorry as I am, Edge. Our alliance is over. From this point
on, you'd better view me as a rival and as a threat to any title you contend
for. Because business is business, and that's all I'll be.

Sean O'Haire vs. "The Original Gangsta" New Jack

Sean O'Haire hits New Jack with a spinning heel kick.
The chants for Sean O'Haire are deafening.
Sean O'Haire works the crowd.
The crowd is behind Sean O'Haire all the way.
Sean O'Haire takes New Jack down with a stomp.
Sean O'Haire hits a spin kick on New Jack.
Sean O'Haire hits New Jack with a European uppercut.
Sean O'Haire whips New Jack into the ropes.
Sean O'Haire hits New Jack with a shoulderblock.
Sean O'Haire takes New Jack down with a European uppercut.
Sean O'Haire works the crowd.
The crowd is behind Sean O'Haire all the way.
Sean O'Haire throws New Jack out of the ring.
Sean O'Haire goes for a plancha, but New Jack moves out of the way.
Sean O'Haire is out cold.
The crowd breaks into a "New Jack, New Jack" chant.
New Jack throws Sean O'Haire back into the ring.
New Jack executes the Diving Headbutt on Sean O'Haire.
New Jack goes for the pin.
Brian Hebner counts: One, two, Nidia puts Sean O'Haire's foot on the rope.
New Jack punches Sean O'Haire.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
New Jack kicks Sean O'Haire.
Numerous fans are using New Jack for target practice.
New Jack chops Sean O'Haire.
New Jack hits Sean O'Haire with a bodyslam.
New Jack runs into the ropes.
Sean O'Haire misses with an elbow.
Sean O'Haire goes for an inverted DDT, but New Jack blocks it.
New Jack whips Sean O'Haire into the turnbuckle.
Sean O'Haire comes back and rocks New Jack with a clothesline.
Sean O'Haire hits New Jack with an armdrag takedown.
Sean O'Haire hits New Jack with a snap mare.
Sean O'Haire goes for a kneelift, but New Jack side-steps and Sean O'Haire
only hits air.

New Jack punches Sean O'Haire.
New Jack chops Sean O'Haire.
New Jack is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
New Jack uses a vertical suplex on Sean O'Haire.
New Jack goes for a vertical suplex, but Sean O'Haire blocks it.
Sean O'Haire goes for a spinning heel kick, but New Jack blocks it.
New Jack executes a bodyslam on Sean O'Haire.
New Jack goes for the Diving Headbutt, but Sean O'Haire counters it with
a roll away.
Sean O'Haire hits a spinning heel kick on New Jack.
Sean O'Haire nails New Jack with a Gorilla Press.
Sean O'Haire nails New Jack with a clothesline.
Sean O'Haire executes a European uppercut on New Jack.
Sean O'Haire locks New Jack in a choke against the ropes.
Brian Hebner warns Sean O'Haire to let go.
Brian Hebner counts: One, two, three, four, five.
Brian Hebner calls for the DQ.
A fan at ringside badmouths New Jack.

The winner is New Jack. Time of match: 0:09:24

New Jack defeated Sean O'Haire by disqualification in 0:09:24.
Rating: * 1/4
[Nidia interfered against New Jack.]

This was a very close match, and in the end it came down to experience in hardcore tactics. New Jack was able to avoid a plancha by O'Haire, then to score the Diving Headbutt for a nearfall, and then to clock O'Haire with a trash can. When O'Haire tried to battle back and locked New Jack in a choke against the ropes, he didn't release the hold soon enough for the referee, who called for the DQ. This was certainly a controversial ruling to say the least.

As promised, the brackets of Tag Team Turmoil 2005 have been finalized, so
while we take a brief break for intermission, we will announce the first round
pairings now.

The first pairing will see the Tag Team Champions Team USA facing off against
the new team of Ron Simmons and Balls Mahoney.

Next, Billy And Chuck will face Hardcore Hell in what's certain to be a hell
of a brawl.

Third, in a bit of a size mismatch, Flying Tigers will face off against A-Train
and Ahmed Johnson of Overpower.

The fourth matchup will see America's Most Wanted teaming up to face The
Undertaker and a partner to be announced in the near future.

Fifth, The Basham Brothers will take on The Future, who are a favorite of many
to win the entire tournament.

Sixth, Chris Sabin and Edge will team up once again as Best of the Best to face
Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas of Overpower. Ace and Douglas were our last Tag
Team Champions, so this one should be close.

Seventh, Ron "The Truth" Killings and his partner Psicosis will face Legend and
"Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. Legend and Snuka have been on a roll lately, so this
should be a close one as well.

Finally, Prince Nana has announced that he has acquired the services of a new
servant, and that they will team up to face Project Wunderkind in the last
pairing of the tournament.

Additionally, word has it that a well known promoter from Texas has displayed
interest in the results of this tourmanent, and may be bringing the winners in
for a short time to tour his territory. At the moment it doesn't look like
this will effect their NDW appearances at all, but we will keep you posted.

Thank you, and enjoy the rest of the show.

Prince Nana vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in a Top Contender's Match

Prince Nana takes Jim Duggan down with an elbowsmash.
Prince Nana takes Jim Duggan down with an avalanche.
The crowd is giving Prince Nana a standing ovation.
Prince Nana executes a butt-bump on Jim Duggan.
Prince Nana executes the Elevated DDT on Jim Duggan.
The crowd is giving Prince Nana a standing ovation.
Prince Nana goes for the pin.
Brian Hebner counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Jim Duggan chops Prince Nana.
Prince Nana punches Jim Duggan.
The crowd erupts.
Prince Nana kicks Jim Duggan.
Prince Nana goes for a forearm smash, but Jim Duggan blocks it.
Jim Duggan whips Prince Nana into the ropes.
Jim Duggan executes a three point stance on Prince Nana.
Jim Duggan uses a kick to the midsection on Prince Nana.
Jim Duggan takes Prince Nana down with a hiptoss.

Jim Duggan runs into the ropes.
Prince Nana executes an eye poke on Jim Duggan.
Prince Nana runs into the ropes.
Prince Nana gives him a lariat, but Jim Duggan doesn't budge.
Prince Nana hits an elbowsmash on Jim Duggan.
Prince Nana sends Jim Duggan into the turnbuckle.
Prince Nana goes for a chokehold, but Jim Duggan counters it with a facerake.
Jim Duggan runs into the ropes.
Prince Nana nails Jim Duggan with a lariat.
Prince Nana executes the Elevated DDT on Jim Duggan.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Prince Nana goes for the pin.
Brian Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

The winner is Prince Nana. Time of match: 0:12:14

Number-One-Contenders-Match:
Prince Nana pinned Jim Duggan with the Elevated DDT in 0:12:14.
Rating: -1/4*

Prince Nana took it to Jim Duggan from the beginning of this match, beating him from pillar to post as Hacksaw tried his best to recover. He even managed an Elevated DDT, but Hacksaw somehow came back and took control of the match, battering Nana with clotheslines and even hitting the three point stance several times. Nana would not be denied, however, and hit his Elevated DDT a second time for the win and number one contender status. He will face Julio Dinero next week.

Ever since leaving The Undertaker, Prince Nana has been on quite a tear. But even Nana looked uncertain as to whether this would give him enough momentum to defeat 'Taker in their high profile match later tonight...

(America's Most Wanted's music hits, and James Storm makes his way to the
ring.)

James Storm: I'm going to make this short and sweet. Ever since Chris Harris
and I came to New Deal Wrestling, we've been a major force both within the
tag team division and in singles competition. And Tag Team Turmoil will
give us the perfect chance to prove just how dominant we are by winning the
competition and being officially named the best tag team in New Deal Wrestling.
There are some other good teams, sure. The Future has taken us to our limit
many times. Sabin and Edge are both amazing athletes. But none of them have
been tag team champs as many times as us, and none of them has half the chance
we do in this tournament. So, when you see our hands being raised in victory,
you can say that you heard it here first!

Marcos vs. "Mr. Showtime" Chance Beckett vs. Johnny Ace

Johnny Ace goes for a slap, but Marcos blocks it.
Marcos hits a hiptoss on Johnny Ace.
Marcos executes a DDT on Johnny Ace.
There are lots of chants for Marcos.
Marcos sends Johnny Ace into the turnbuckle.
Marcos executes a flying axhandle on Johnny Ace.
There are lots of chants for Marcos.
Marcos executes a faceslam on Johnny Ace.
Marcos executes a clothesline on Johnny Ace.
Marcos goes for a clothesline, but Johnny Ace counters it with a hiptoss.
Johnny Ace hits Marcos with the Ace Crusher.
A fan at ringside badmouths Johnny Ace.
Johnny Ace executes an elbowdrop on Marcos.
Johnny Ace runs into the ropes.
Johnny Ace goes for a flying clothesline, but Marcos ducks out of the way.
Marcos goes for a flying axhandle, but Johnny Ace counters it with
a fist to the midsection.
Johnny Ace goes for a German suplex, but Marcos counters it with a facerake.
Marcos punches Johnny Ace.
Marcos chops Johnny Ace.
There are lots of chants for Marcos.
Marcos punches Johnny Ace.
The bell rings. The time limit has expired.

Triangle Match:
Marcos drew Chance Beckett and Johnny Ace in 0:20:00.
Rating: **

This match went to a fairly incolclusive draw. Surprisingly, Ace and Marcos worked together to isolate Chance Beckett for most of the early match, but eventually Beckett tagged himself out and refused to tag back in, so the match became a contest between the aging Johnny Ace and the young Marcos. Marcos proved to be impossible for his larger foe to catch, and eventually the time limit ran out and the match was declared a draw.

"The Beast of the Apocalypse" Damian 666 vs. Legend

Legend hits a bodyslam on Damian 666.
Legend nails Damian 666 with a swinging neckbreaker.
Numerous fans are using Legend for target practice.
Legend goes for a European uppercut, but Damian 666 blocks it.
Damian 666 goes for a blind foul, but Legend blocks it.
Legend hits a jumping DDT on Damian 666.
Legend hits Damian 666 with a lariat.
Legend whips Damian 666 into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka pulls down the top rope.
Charles Robinson calls for the DQ.
The crowd is going crazy.

The winner is Damian 666. Time of match: 0:07:29

Damian 666 defeated Legend by disqualification in 0:07:29.
Rating: * 1/2
[Jimmy Snuka interfered against Damian 666.]

Alert that Legend and Snuka had used underhanded tactics to win already this evening, the referee in this match watched this very even exchange very carefully, looking for the first sign of illegal behavior from Legend. Sure enough, Snuka made his way discretely to ringside and attempted to use the same technique which got him a victory earlier this evening, but this time the referee was expecting it and disqualified Legend as soon as Snuka pulled down the top rope.

Insane Dragon vs. "The Unstoppable Force" Bob Sapp

Bob Sapp puts Insane Dragon in the torture rack.
Insane Dragon is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Insane Dragon tries to fight the pain.
Insane Dragon breaks the hold after 27 seconds.
Insane Dragon nails Bob Sapp with a spinning leg lariat.
Insane Dragon whips Bob Sapp into the ropes, but Bob Sapp reverses it.
Bob Sapp hits a roundhouse right on Insane Dragon.
Bob Sapp executes the Diving Headbutt on Insane Dragon.
Mike Chioda counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

The winner is Bob Sapp. Time of match: 0:08:29

Bob Sapp pinned Insane Dragon with the Diving Headbutt in 0:08:29.
Rating: **

The Unstoppable Force returns for his first match after The Big One! Insane Dragon tried every high flying trick in his book, and for a while it seemed to be working. Then Sapp caught him, and in just about another minute it was over. It would appear that even after losing his Global Heavyweight Title, Bob Sapp has not lost a single step.

"The Prince of Darkness" The Undertaker vs. Prince Nana in the first ever Princehood vs. Princehood Match

The Undertaker executes a clothesline on Prince Nana.
The Undertaker nails Prince Nana with a back elbow.
The Undertaker works the crowd.
The Undertaker is being booed out of the building.
The Undertaker uses a punch on Prince Nana.
The Undertaker runs into the ropes.
Prince Nana hits The Undertaker with a shoulderblock.
Prince Nana takes The Undertaker down with a kick to the midsection.
Prince Nana executes the Elevated DDT on The Undertaker.
Prince Nana goes for the pin.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Prince Nana runs into the ropes.
The Undertaker hits Prince Nana with a kick.
The Undertaker nails Prince Nana with a back elbow.
The Undertaker takes Prince Nana down with a punch.
The Undertaker whips Prince Nana into the ropes.
Prince Nana hits The Undertaker with a clothesline.

The Undertaker whips Prince Nana into the ropes.
Prince Nana nails The Undertaker with a lariat.
Prince Nana takes The Undertaker down with an eye poke.
Prince Nana nails The Undertaker with an eye poke.
The Undertaker collides with Jimmy Korderas.
Prince Nana gives him an elbowsmash, but The Undertaker only stares at him.
The Undertaker hits an elbowsmash on Prince Nana.
The Undertaker punches Prince Nana.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Prince Nana kicks The Undertaker.
The crowd erupts.
Prince Nana chops The Undertaker.
The crowd erupts.
The Undertaker punches Prince Nana.
The crowd is vociferously booing The Undertaker.
The Undertaker hits Prince Nana with an elbowsmash.
Mike Chioda comes running down to the ring.
Prince Nana begs off.
The Undertaker executes the Tombstone on Prince Nana.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
The Undertaker goes for the pin.
Mike Chioda counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is vociferously booing The Undertaker.

The winner is The Undertaker. Time of match: 0:07:05

[Princehood vs. Princehood]:
The Undertaker pinned Prince Nana with the Tombstone in 0:07:05.
Rating: ***

Prince Nana was impressive in this match, really taking it to The Undertaker with an admirable fire. He even managed to hit his Elevated DDT on The Undertaker for the first time ever. All of this was for nothing, however, as Nana was just too battered from his earlier match to take down someone as dangerous as The Undertaker. After a quick Tombstone, this one was over, and Nana will no longer be referred to as a Prince within New Deal Wrestling.

Ron "The Truth" Killings & "The Madman From Tijuana" Psicosis vs. Ron Simmons & Balls Mahoney

Ron Killings kicks Ron Simmons.
Ron Simmons kicks Ron Killings.
The crowd is booing Ron Simmons.
Ron Simmons hits Ron Killings.
Ron Killings chops Ron Simmons.
The crowd is cheering on Ron Killings.
Ron Killings punches Ron Simmons.
Ron Killings is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Ron Simmons punches Ron Killings.
Ron Simmons hits an inverted atomic drop on Ron Killings.
Ron Simmons goes for a snap suplex, but Ron Killings counters it with
a small package.
Tim White counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is cheering on Ron Killings.

The winners are Ron Killings and Psicosis. Time of match: 0:15:02

Ron Killings and Psicosis defeated Ron Simmons and Balls Mahoney when Killings
pinned R. Simmons after a small package in 0:15:02.
Rating: * 1/2

Ron "The Truth" Killings and his partner Psicosis managed to pull out a hardfought victory over the new and dangerous pairing of Ron Simmons and Balls Mahoney, but it was far from decisive. Following the decision, Simmons laid Killings out with a spinebuster slam. Psicosis flew across the ring with a flying dropkick to Simmons, but as he got to his feet Balls Mahoney grabbed him and hit the Nutcracker Suite. With this, Simmons grabbed a microphone and shouted that he would be DAMNED if he and Mahoney didn't make an impact at Tag Team Turmoil! With a first round match against Team USA, they might do just that, as Sgt. Slaughter will be leaving NDW if Team USA fails to win Tag Team Turmoil.

Your Main Event:
Project Wunderkind vs. Team USA for the Global Tag Team Titles

Alex Wright goes for a kneelock submission, but Jim Duggan blocks it.
Jim Duggan tags out to Sgt. Slaughter.
Sgt. Slaughter whips Alex Wright into the ropes.
Alex Wright hits Sgt. Slaughter with a back heel kick.
Alex Wright nails Sgt. Slaughter with spinning headscissors.
Alex Wright covers Sgt. Slaughter.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Alex Wright complains about a slow count.
Sgt. Slaughter hits Alex Wright with an inside cradle.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Sgt. Slaughter locks Alex Wright in a bearhug.
Earl Hebner tells Alex Wright to respond or he'll stop the fight.
Alex Wright nods.
Earl Hebner asks Alex Wright if he's still there.
Alex Wright nods.
Earl Hebner checks Alex Wright's arm.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
Earl Hebner stops the match after 23 seconds.
The crowd is really behind Sgt. Slaughter.

The winners are Team USA. Time of match: 0:02:37

Team USA (Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter) defeated
Project Wunderkind (Alex Wright and Jay Briscoe) when Slaughter defeated
A. Wright when A. Wright passed out in a bearhug in 0:02:37.
Rating: * 3/4
(Team USA retained the Global Tag Team Titles.)

Things looked bad for Team USA right from the start. Project Wunderkind is younger than them, faster than them, and made up of two better wrestlers than them. And from the beginning where Jay Briscoe attacked the weary Jim Duggan (who had already had a match this evening) before the bell, it looked almost impossible that Team USA would be able to retain their titles.

And yet, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan was somehow able to escape Project Wunderkind long enough to tag in Sgt. Slaughter, who immediately locked Alex Wright into a bearhug. To the surprise of everyone (especially Jay Briscoe, who would surely have broken the hold if he thought it might happen), Alex Wright struggled for a while before finally passing out. Thus, Team USA picks up their second major tag team division victory with another bearhug from Slaughter.

Again red white and blue confetti fell from above as patriotic music played for Team USA's celebration. As we fade out, DUggan holds his two by four high while Slaughter waves the American Flag and the crowd chants "USA! USA! USA!"

Card rating: * 3/4

Match observations:

Match of the Evening: Edge & Matt Hardy vs. Chris Sabin & Deranged

Tonight was certainly eventful. Edge turned down an offer of alliance from Matt Hardy, Nana became the new top contender (which Edge might have something to say about) for the Global Heavyweight Title and lost the right to call himself a prince in one night, and Team USA retained their titles against all odds to the cheers of the adoring fans. Truly this was a great night to be a wrestling fan.

Next week is our final show before the two week Tag Team Turmoil 2005 tournament begins, and as such there should be quite a bit going on.

To start things off, Edge will team up with Ron "The Truth" Killings to face Xavier and Alex Wright in what should be an interesting preview of the tournament. Each of these four men comes from a team in one of the brackets in the second half of the tournament, so perhaps we can see where the advantage lies by observing this bout.

Nana has announced that he has acquired the services of a new servant, and there are rumors that he may even have raised taxes in Ghana to do so. Regardless, this new servant will make his debut next week and team with Nana as they face Legend & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka. Who will it be? And who will come out on top in this contest?

Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas of Overpower will team up to take on Billy And Chuck. Billy And Chuck have had some success in NDW so far, but haven't made it to the top yet. Will this match give them the start they need to dominate the tournament?

Furthermore, we will see a preview of Tag Team Turmoil when Flying Tigers face down A-Train and Ahmed Johnson. This is an actualy first round match from the tournament, so it should give both teams a chance to feel each other out. Additionally, Red is hoping to get a chance at revenge against Johnson after his loss tonight.

The Future will team up with Project Wunderkind against Team USA and America's Most Wanted in eight man tag team action. These four teams are considered by most to have the best chances of victory in the tournament, so they should deliver a hell of a match against each other here next week.

Finally, in our main event Julio Dinero will have his second title defense, this time against Nana. Nana has been on fire since breaking away from The Undertaker, but Dinero is not to be underestimated as so many would tell you. He knows every dirty trick in the book and won't hesitate to use them if they'll let him retain his title. Will Nana upset Dinero? Or will Dinero's reign continue?

Tune in to find out.

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
91Posted on 09/19/04 at 08:07:20

Hahaha, Team USA win again. Sure, it might have been a lame finish ( :P ) but a win's a win.

Meanwhile, I'm thinking there's more to this Edge/Hardy situation that there seems. Maybe Edge is still remembering his losing his ladder...
Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/19/04 at 08:45:03

I have to admit that I'm marking out as Team USA rules the Tag Team division with their feeble movesets and microscopic workrate scores.  Individually, these two just can't get it done, but together nobody can stop them.  I was sure Project Wunderkind would win the titles here, but *somehow* Team USA comes back from a major disadvantage to totally squash them!

As for the Edge/Hardy stuff... the feud itself is over.  But Edge turning Hardy down didn't sit well with Hardy, who might just look for someone else to fill that same role.  And if he does, it seems pretty likely that they would come into conflict with Edge.  Should be interesting.

This card was actually much longer than I like because NDW's roster is getting uncomfortably (to me, anyway) large.  I gave 7 guys the week off, and I still had about 13 matches, which is insane.  Perhaps luckily, after next week it's time for contract evaluations once again, so I expect to lose about a half dozen guys (doubtless my best and most popular wrestlers because TNM is evil like that.)  Unlike most people seem to, I creatively interpret Rick's rules to mean that all of my people should be on the same contract schedule.  Therefore, wrestlers tend to all pack up and go at once rather than over the course of six months.  This helps keep storylines more consistent (in my opinion) and can lead to a major roster shakeup which creates new storylines every six months.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"