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NDW Week 50 - One Shot At Glory

Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/09/04 at 07:15:14

Since I'm going to be going to the Ring of Honor show in New Jersey over the weekend, I'm posting this early yet again.  I hope none of you are too awfully dissappointed that you don't have to wait.  ;)  Anyway, I'm pleased by how this card came out, especially some of the stuff with Nana and his surprise one night only partner.

Hope you enjoy.

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"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Ron Simmons

Jim Duggan takes Ron Simmons down with an elbowsmash.
Jim Duggan goes for a vertical suplex, but Ron Simmons blocks it.
Ron Simmons hits a roundhouse right on Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons goes for a roundhouse right, but Jim Duggan blocks it.
Jim Duggan chops Ron Simmons.
The chants for Jim Duggan are deafening.
Ron Simmons hits Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Ron Simmons punches Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons further incites the crowd.
Ron Simmons hits a snap suplex on Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons takes Jim Duggan down with a kick to the midsection.
Ron Simmons executes the Dominator on Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Jim Duggan takes Ron Simmons down with a hiptoss.
Jim Duggan goes for a vertical suplex, but Ron Simmons blocks it.
Ron Simmons executes a forearm to the back on Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons takes Jim Duggan down with a back suplex.
Ron Simmons uses a kick to the midsection on Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons goes for the Dominator, but Jim Duggan blocks it.
Ron Simmons goes for a roundhouse right, but Jim Duggan reverses it.
Jim Duggan punches Ron Simmons.
Ron Simmons punches Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons goes for a powerslam, but Jim Duggan counters it with a lariat.
Jim Duggan nails Ron Simmons with a vertical suplex.
Jim Duggan whips Ron Simmons into the ropes, but Ron Simmons reverses it.
Ron Simmons hits Jim Duggan with a single-leg takedown.
Ron Simmons nails Jim Duggan with a headsmash into the turnbuckle.
Ron Simmons nails Jim Duggan with a single-leg takedown.
Ron Simmons takes Jim Duggan down with a fist to the midsection.
Ron Simmons takes Jim Duggan down with a forearm to the back.
Ron Simmons hits a chop on Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons uses a double-axhandle to the back on Jim Duggan.

Ron Simmons nails Jim Duggan with a bodyslam.
Ron Simmons hits a double-axhandle to the back on Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons takes Jim Duggan down with a forearm to the back.
Ron Simmons hits Jim Duggan with an elbowdrop.
Ron Simmons hits a forearm to the back on Jim Duggan.
Jim Duggan takes the two-by-four and uses it on him.
The crowd is behind Jim Duggan all the way.
He goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Jim Duggan throws Ron Simmons into the turnbuckle.
Jim Duggan charges into the corner.
Jim Duggan goes for a vertical suplex, but Ron Simmons blocks it.
Ron Simmons throws Jim Duggan out of the ring.
Earl Hebner counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, Jim Duggan
reenters the ring.
Ron Simmons executes a back suplex on Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons executes the Dominator on Jim Duggan.
Ron Simmons is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Ron Simmons goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

The winner is Ron Simmons. Time of match: 0:15:30

Ron Simmons pinned Jim Duggan with the Dominator in 0:15:30.
Rating: -**

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Ron Simmons started things off tonight as Duggan attempted to gain revenge for Simmons' unprovoked attack last week during Team USA's Tag Team Title match.  Unfortunately for the aging Duggan, Simmons proved to be too much for him, even withstanding a hit from Duggan's trusty two by four.  Simmons came back in short order and hit the second Dominator of the match for a victory here.  If Simmons wants to make a mark in NDW, it looks like he's going about it the right way.

America's Most Wanted vs. Legend & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka

James Storm is going for the pin.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, kickout.
James Storm tags out to Chris Harris.
Legend enters the ring, but gets cut off.
James Storm takes Jimmy Snuka down with a faceslam.
The chants for James Storm are deafening.
Chris Harris hits Jimmy Snuka with a flying elbowdrop.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Legend gets back up, but gets cut off.
James Storm takes Jimmy Snuka down with a dropkick.
Chris Harris goes for an inside cradle, but Jimmy Snuka blocks it.
James Storm leaves the ring.
Jimmy Snuka nails Chris Harris with a savate kick.
Jimmy Snuka whips Chris Harris into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka misses with a clothesline.
Chris Harris nails Jimmy Snuka with a clothesline.
Chris Harris whips Jimmy Snuka into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka hits Chris Harris with a kick.
Jimmy Snuka takes Chris Harris down with a bodyslam.
Jimmy Snuka runs into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka hits Chris Harris with a clothesline.
Jimmy Snuka takes Chris Harris down with a flying headbutt.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, James Storm doesn't make it in time... three.
Jimmy Snuka is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

The winners are Legend and Jimmy Snuka. Time of match: 0:03:57

Legend and Jimmy Snuka defeated
America's Most Wanted (James Storm and Chris Harris) when J. Snuka pinned
C. Harris after a flying headbutt in 0:03:57.
Rating: *** 1/4

Legend and Jimmy Snuka score a quick upset win here over America's Most Wanted, further cementing themselves as one of the top tag teams in NDW today.  With this victory, you have to believe their chances in Tag Team Turmoil 2005 are quite strong!

A-Train vs. Sgt. Slaughter

A-Train hits an atomic drop on Sgt. Slaughter.
A fan at ringside badmouths A-Train.
A-Train hits a back elbow on Sgt. Slaughter.
A-Train uses a kneelift on Sgt. Slaughter.
A-Train hits a Gorilla Press on Sgt. Slaughter.
A-Train locks Sgt. Slaughter in a double reverse chinlock.
Sgt. Slaughter is struggling to reach the ropes.
A-Train lets go after 15 seconds.
A-Train hits Sgt. Slaughter with a sidewalk slam.
A-Train hits Sgt. Slaughter with a Gorilla Press.
A-Train throws Sgt. Slaughter out of the ring.
Chad Patton counts: one, two, Sgt. Slaughter reenters the ring.
A-Train whips Sgt. Slaughter into the ropes, but Sgt. Slaughter reverses it.
A-Train hits a clothesline on Sgt. Slaughter.
A-Train uses a forearm to the back on Sgt. Slaughter.
A-Train goes for a double underhook suplex, but Sgt. Slaughter blocks it.
Sgt. Slaughter throws A-Train out of the ring.
Chad Patton counts: one, two, three, Sgt. Slaughter distracts Chad Patton.
Jim Duggan hits A-Train with a DDT.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Chad Patton is back on the job: four, five, six, seven, eight, Johnny Ace helps
A-Train back onto his feet.
Sgt. Slaughter whips A-Train into the ropes, but A-Train reverses it.
Sgt. Slaughter executes a clothesline on A-Train.
Sgt. Slaughter is going for the cover.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, kickout.
Sgt. Slaughter goes for a roundhouse right, but A-Train blocks it.
A-Train executes an armbar takedown on Sgt. Slaughter.
Numerous fans are using A-Train for target practice.
A-Train uses a bicycle kick on Sgt. Slaughter.
A-Train hits Sgt. Slaughter with a back elbow.
A-Train takes Sgt. Slaughter down with an eye gouge.
A-Train takes Sgt. Slaughter down with a clothesline.
Jim Duggan throws Sgt. Slaughter a frying pan.
Sgt. Slaughter tries to use it, but A-Train blocks the blow and
takes it away from him.
A-Train hits Sgt. Slaughter with it and goes for the pin.
A-Train pulls the tights.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, in the ropes...
A-Train hits Sgt. Slaughter with an atomic drop.
A-Train takes Sgt. Slaughter down with a back elbow.
A-Train runs into the ropes.
Sgt. Slaughter goes for a backbreaker, but A-Train counters it with a facerake.
A-Train hits Sgt. Slaughter with a Hotshot.
A-Train further incites the crowd.
A-Train nails Sgt. Slaughter with an armbar takedown.
A-Train further incites the crowd.
A-Train executes the Train Wreck on Sgt. Slaughter.
A-Train is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
A-Train goes for the pin.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, three.
A-Train further incites the crowd.

The winner is A-Train. Time of match: 0:08:56

A-Train pinned Sgt. Slaughter with the Train Wreck in 0:08:56.
Rating: -* 1/4
[Jim Duggan interfered against A-Train.]

A second match for Team USA yields a second defeat, this time at the hands of the dangerous A-Train of Overpower.  The last minutes of this match were intense as both Jim Duggan and Johnny Ace attempted to interfere on behalf of their associates, but in the end Slaughter was simply outclassed by A-Train, who was stronger, faster, and younger than him.  A Train Wreck ended this match with a brutal exclamation point.

Project Wunderkind vs. The Future

Chance Beckett goes for a monkey flip, but Alex Wright blocks it.
Alex Wright goes for an enzuigiri to the face, but Chance Beckett
ducks out of the way.
Chance Beckett hits a waistlock takedown on Alex Wright.
Chance Beckett puts Alex Wright in a Boston crab.
Alex Wright reaches the ropes after holding out for 8 seconds.
Chance Beckett takes Alex Wright down with a double arm DDT.
Chance Beckett hits a series of slaps on Alex Wright.
Chance Beckett hits a double arm DDT on Alex Wright.
All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers.
Chance Beckett is going for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The boos are resurfacing again.

The winners are The Future. Time of match: 0:08:03

The Future (Chance Beckett and Xavier) defeated
Project Wunderkind (Alex Wright and Jay Briscoe) when Beckett pinned A. Wright
after a double arm DDT in 0:08:03.
Rating: ***

This victory showed that while Project Wunderkind might have been able to grab top contender status, The Future is still a very real danger in the Tag Team division.  The match itself was very even until Beckett managed to score a pair of stiff double-arm DDTs in quick succession, knocking Alex Wright out cold.

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

The Undertaker uses a kick to the midsection on Danny Basham.
The Undertaker goes for a bodyslam, but Danny Basham counters it with
an elbowsmash.
Danny Basham whips The Undertaker into the ropes.
The Undertaker misses with a shoulderblock.
The Undertaker hits a flying clothesline on Danny Basham.
The Undertaker throws Danny Basham into the turnbuckle.
Danny Basham comes back, but is met with a kick to the midsection.
The Undertaker uses a sidewalk slam on Danny Basham.
The Undertaker is going for the pin.
Mike Chioda counts: One, two, shoulder up.
The Undertaker hits a punch on Danny Basham.
The Undertaker gives the sign for the choke slam.
The Undertaker uses a choke slam on Danny Basham.
The crowd is vociferously booing The Undertaker.
The Undertaker is going for the cover.
Mike Chioda counts: One, two, in the ropes...

Danny Basham runs into the ropes.
The Undertaker goes for a clothesline, but Danny Basham counters it with
a crucifix.
Mike Chioda counts: One, two, kickout.
Danny Basham runs into the ropes.
Danny Basham goes for a swinging neckbreaker, but The Undertaker
counters it with a side suplex.
The Undertaker whips Danny Basham into the ropes, but Danny Basham reverses it.
The Undertaker hits Danny Basham with a shoulderblock.
The Undertaker throws Danny Basham out of the ring.
Mike Chioda counts: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, Danny Basham
reenters the ring.
The Undertaker hits Danny Basham with a DDT.
The Undertaker executes an elbowsmash on Danny Basham.
The Undertaker nails Danny Basham with a bodyslam.
The Undertaker hits Danny Basham with a kick to the head.
The Undertaker uses a kick to the head on Danny Basham.
The Undertaker whips Danny Basham into the ropes, but Danny Basham reverses it.
The Undertaker hits Danny Basham with a kick.
The Undertaker takes Danny Basham down with an elbowdrop.
The Undertaker executes the Tombstone on Danny Basham.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
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: 0:12:33

The Undertaker pinned Danny Basham with the Tombstone in 0:12:33.
Rating: *** 1/4

The Undertaker put and end to Danny Basham here with ease, dominating him for pretty much the entire match.  When Basham did manage to get some offense in, 'Taker shrugged it off with little to no ill effects.  Apparently all Danny Basham's skills at brawling simply proved insufficient to defeat The Prince of Darkness here tonight.

Marcos vs. Insane Dragon

Marcos punches Insane Dragon.
Marcos has the crowd going wild.
Marcos takes Insane Dragon down with a facerake.
Jack Doan removes the chair from the ring.
Marcos runs into the ropes.
Insane Dragon misses with a clothesline.
Insane Dragon misses with a clothesline.
Marcos misses with an elbow.
Insane Dragon hits Marcos with a kick.
Insane Dragon whips Marcos into the ropes.
Marcos executes the Tilt-a-Whirl Inverted DDT on Insane Dragon.
The crowd is going crazy.
Marcos goes for the pin.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Marcos throws Insane Dragon out of the ring.
Marcos jumps onto him with a somersault plancha.
Marcos shoves Insane Dragon into the guardrail.

Insane Dragon runs into the ropes.
Marcos hits Insane Dragon with a clothesline.
Insane Dragon falls out of the ring.
Marcos goes through the ropes.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Marcos throws Insane Dragon back into the ring.
Marcos works the crowd.
The crowd is going crazy.
Marcos executes the Tilt-a-Whirl Inverted DDT on Insane Dragon.
The chants for Marcos are deafening.
Marcos goes for the pin.
There is no referee to count.
Nick Patrick comes running down to the ring.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, kickout.
Marcos nails Insane Dragon with a hiptoss.
Marcos uses a German suplex on Insane Dragon.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, kickout.
Marcos works the crowd.
The crowd is behind Marcos all the way.
Marcos locks Insane Dragon in a Boston crab.
Insane Dragon tries to escape the hold.
Insane Dragon tries to fight the pain.
Insane Dragon submits after 12 seconds.
The crowd erupts.

The winner is Marcos. Time of match: 0:13:00

Marcos made Insane Dragon submit to a Boston crab in 0:13:00.
Rating: ** 3/4

This was an entertaining spotfest between two of NDW's accomplished highfliers.  Marcos gave the match his all, and though Insane Dragon fought hard as well, the growing skill of Marcos and perhaps a little luck forced Dragon to submit after kicking out of a pair of Tilt-A-Whirl Inverted DDTs from his opponent.

(Edge's music hits, and he makes his way to the ring to a chorus of cheers.)

Edge: Well, last week at The Big One in San Francisco, I proved all the
doubters wrong by taking down Matt Hardy once and for all.  There is now no
doubt that I'm the better man for the time being... and it feels good.

(The crowd pops.)

Edge: I'm out here for a reason, though, and it isn't just to brag about past
victories.  No, I'm here because I'm ready... for another victory.  By winning
my match last week, I earned a title shot!  And I intend to collect.  But for
whatever reason, Psicosis has been booked for a shot tonight, despite the fact
that he hasn't done half of what I have.  Fair enough.  I suppose Dinero
deserves some time to prepare to lose his title.  But don't expect me to forget
about my title shot.  I want it, and I want it soon!  I earned it fair and
square, and unlike Dinero, I'm not content to wait three months.  So Dinero...
or whoever holds the title... be ready!

Doug Basham vs. "The Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson

They lock up.
Doug Basham hits a single-leg takedown on Ahmed Johnson.
Doug Basham uses a kneelift on Ahmed Johnson.
Doug Basham whips Ahmed Johnson into the ropes.
Doug Basham hits Ahmed Johnson with a kick.
Danny Basham comes to ringside.
Doug Basham hits Ahmed Johnson with a snap suplex.
The crowd is going crazy.
Doug Basham runs into the ropes.
Doug Basham uses a clothesline on Ahmed Johnson.
Doug Basham is going for the cover.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, kickout.
Doug Basham goes for a snap mare, but Ahmed Johnson blocks it.
Ahmed Johnson runs into the ropes.
Danny Basham pulls down the top rope.
Jack Doan threatens Doug Basham with disqualification.
Jack Doan counts: one, two, Doug Basham distracts Jack Doan.
Danny Basham hits Ahmed Johnson with an enzuigiri.
Jack Doan is back on the job: Ahmed Johnson reenters the ring.
Ahmed Johnson hits Doug Basham with a side suplex.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Ahmed Johnson hits a flying shoulderblock on Doug Basham.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Ahmed Johnson is going for the pin.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, kickout.
Ahmed Johnson whips Doug Basham into the ropes, but Doug Basham reverses it.
Doug Basham nails Ahmed Johnson with a spinebuster slam.
Jack Doan counts: One, kickout.
Doug Basham puts Ahmed Johnson in a front facelock.
Ahmed Johnson tries to escape the hold.
Ahmed Johnson is struggling to reach the ropes.
Ahmed Johnson makes it to the ropes after being trapped for 17 seconds.
Doug Basham whips Ahmed Johnson into the ropes.
Ahmed Johnson executes a flying clothesline on Doug Basham.
Ahmed Johnson hits Doug Basham with a backbreaker.
Ahmed Johnson whips Doug Basham into the ropes.
Doug Basham nails Ahmed Johnson with a clothesline.
Doug Basham runs into the ropes.
Ahmed Johnson hits Doug Basham with a punch.
Danny Basham throws Doug Basham brass knuckles, but Ahmed Johnson intercepts it.
Ahmed Johnson hits Doug Basham with it and goes for the pin.
Jack Doan threatens Ahmed Johnson with disqualification.
Ahmed Johnson whips Doug Basham into the ropes, but Doug Basham reverses it.
Ahmed Johnson uses a lariat on Doug Basham.
Ahmed Johnson takes Doug Basham down with a roundhouse right.
Ahmed Johnson goes for a backbreaker, but Doug Basham blocks it.
Doug Basham catches Ahmed Johnson in a wristlock.
Ahmed Johnson reaches the ropes after 9 seconds.
Doug Basham executes a bodyslam on Ahmed Johnson.
Doug Basham puts Ahmed Johnson in a double reverse chinlock.

Doug Basham knocks Ahmed Johnson into the ringsteps.
Doug Basham hits Ahmed Johnson with a forearm smash.
Doug Basham goes for a forearm smash but Ahmed Johnson pulls Jack Doan
in the way !
Danny Basham attacks Ahmed Johnson from behind.
Jack Doan ejects Danny Basham from ringside.
Doug Basham goes for a swinging neckbreaker but Ahmed Johnson pulls Jack Doan
in the way !
Ahmed Johnson hits a roundhouse right on Doug Basham.
Ahmed Johnson throws Doug Basham into the ringpost.
Ahmed Johnson whips Doug Basham into the guardrail.
Ahmed Johnson nails Doug Basham with a kick to the midsection.
Ahmed Johnson hits Doug Basham with a bodyslam.
Ahmed Johnson climbs back into the ring.
Doug Basham rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Ahmed Johnson works the crowd.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Ahmed Johnson takes Doug Basham down with a spinebuster slam.
Ahmed Johnson is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
Ahmed Johnson gives the sign for the Pearl River Plunge.
Ahmed Johnson executes the Pearl River Plunge on Doug Basham.
There is no referee to count.
Ahmed Johnson gets back up.
Ahmed Johnson nails Doug Basham with a back suplex.
Ahmed Johnson uses a spinebuster slam on Doug Basham.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Ahmed Johnson executes the Pearl River Plunge on Doug Basham.
Ahmed Johnson uses the ropes for leverage.
There is no referee to count.
Jack Doan is sporting a dazed look but is back on the job.
Jack Doan disqualifies Ahmed Johnson.
The chants for Doug Basham are deafening.

The winner is Doug Basham. Time of match: 0:09:03

Doug Basham defeated Ahmed Johnson by disqualification in 0:09:03.
Rating: -1/4*
[Danny Basham interfered against Ahmed Johnson.]

Ahmed Johnson destroyed Doug Basham here despite interference by Danny.  Unfortunately, Johnson's own tactics were controversial enough that he managed to get himself disqualified, which was a shame for him, since after a pair of spinebusters and a pair of Pearl River Plunges, the victory was more or less in the bag.

Flying Tigers & Billy And Chuck vs. Hardcore Hell, Prince Nana, and a surprise guest of Prince Nana's in a Tables Match

UMBELE!

Prince Nana goes for a lariat, but Funaki blocks it.
Funaki hits a fireman's carry on Prince Nana.
Funaki nails Prince Nana with a DDT.
There are lots of chants for Funaki.
Funaki works the crowd.
The crowd is really behind Funaki.
Funaki tags out to Chuck Palumbo.
Chuck Palumbo and Funaki hit Prince Nana with a double vertical suplex.
Chuck Palumbo and Funaki whip Prince Nana into the ropes.
They hit Prince Nana with a double kick to the midsection.
Funaki goes for a kick to the head, but Prince Nana blocks it.
New Jack nails Funaki with a lariat.
Funaki leaves the ring.
New Jack uses a bodyslam on Funaki.
New Jack executes the Diving Headbutt on Funaki.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
New Jack whips Funaki into the turnbuckle.

Prince Nana executes the Elevated DDT on Funaki.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Prince Nana hits Funaki with a hiptoss.
Prince Nana executes a butt-bump on Funaki.
Prince Nana uses a hiptoss on Funaki.
Prince Nana hits a vertical suplex on Funaki.
Prince Nana hits an elbowsmash on Funaki.
Prince Nana throws Funaki out of the ring.
Prince Nana rolls out under the bottom rope.
Kamala comes over to make it two-on-one.
Kamala goes for a savate kick, but Funaki counters it with a legsweep.
Funaki clears the announcers' table.
Funaki whips Prince Nana into the guardrail.
Funaki gets back into the ring.
Prince Nana follows him back in.
Prince Nana begs off.
Funaki whips Prince Nana into the ropes.

Prince Nana leaves the ring.
Slash takes Funaki down with a DDT.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Slash nails Funaki with an eye gouge.
Slash takes Funaki down with the Splash Mountain.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
The bell rings. The time limit has expired.
Andrew Thomas lets the match continue.
Slash takes Funaki down with a spinning backbreaker.
New Jack enters the ring.
Slash and New Jack hit Funaki with the Hardcore Headcrusher.
Slash executes a snap suplex on Funaki.
Slash uses a backdrop on Funaki.
Slash attempts to place Funaki on the turnbuckle, but Funaki blocks it.
Slash attempts to place Funaki on the turnbuckle, but Funaki blocks it.
Slash whips Funaki into the ropes.
Slash hits Funaki with an elbow.

Funaki goes for a backbreaker, but Slash blocks it.
Slash uses a spinning backbreaker on Funaki.
Slash executes a reverse neckbreaker on Funaki.
Slash is being booed out of the building.
Prince Nana enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Slash and Prince Nana hit Funaki with a double elbowsmash.
Slash and Prince Nana whip Funaki into the ropes.
They hit Funaki with a double kick to the midsection.
Prince Nana leaves the ring.
Slash hits a forearm to the back on Funaki.
Slash executes the Final Cut on Funaki.
Slash is being booed out of the building.
Slash nails Funaki with the Splash Mountain.
The crowd is vociferously booing Slash.
Slash hits Funaki with a DDT.
The crowd is vociferously booing Slash.
Slash whips Funaki into the ropes, but Funaki reverses it.

Prince Nana is struggling to reach the ropes.
Prince Nana grabs the ropes after holding out for 6 seconds.
Red sets up Prince Nana on the turnbuckle.
Red goes for a top-rope Frankensteiner, but Prince Nana counters it with
a power bomb.
Prince Nana goes for a vertical suplex, but Red reverses it.
Red hits Prince Nana with a hiptoss.
Red executes the InfraRed on Prince Nana.
The crowd is giving Red a standing ovation.
Red executes a tilt-a-whirl DDT on Prince Nana.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Red.
Red goes for a punch, but Prince Nana blocks it.
Prince Nana hits Red with a kneelift.
Slash enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Chuck Palumbo enters the ring and lays out Slash.
The crowd breaks into a "Chuck, Chuck, Chuck" chant.
Chuck Palumbo nails Prince Nana with a bodyslam.

New Jack kicks Billy Gunn.
Billy Gunn hits New Jack.
The crowd is going crazy.
New Jack punches Billy Gunn.
New Jack takes Billy Gunn down with a bodyslam.
New Jack gives the sign for the Diving Headbutt.
New Jack executes the Diving Headbutt on Billy Gunn.
New Jack hits a double-axhandle chop on Billy Gunn.
New Jack tags out to Prince Nana.
Funaki enters the ring, but gets cut off.
New Jack hits Billy Gunn with a clothesline.
Prince Nana goes for a belly-to-back suplex, but Billy Gunn counters it with
a facerake.
New Jack leaves the ring.
Billy Gunn executes a clothesline on Prince Nana.
Billy Gunn executes the Fame-Ass-Er on Prince Nana.
The crowd is going crazy.

Red comes over to make it two-on-one.
Red nails Kamala with a roundhouse kick.
Billy Gunn nails Kamala with an inside cradle.
Billy Gunn goes for a powerslam, but Kamala counters it with a lariat.
Slash comes over to make it two-on-one.
Kamala and Slash hit Billy Gunn with a double bodyslam.
Kamala uses a chop on Billy Gunn.
Kamala runs Billy Gunn into the ringsteps.
Slash comes over to make it two-on-one.
Red comes over and lays out Slash.
Billy Gunn uses a kick to the midsection on Kamala.
Red comes over to make it two-on-one.
Red uses a spinning leg lariat on Kamala.
Billy Gunn nails Kamala with an inside cradle.
Red nails Kamala with a springboard dropkick.
Billy Gunn hits Kamala with an inside cradle.
Billy Gunn sets up Kamala on the announcers' table.
Billy Gunn executes a suplex into a powerslam through the table.
The table is broken in half.
The crowd is going crazy.
The crowd is going crazy.

The winners are Billy And Chuck and Flying Tigers. Time of match: 0:39:57

Table Match:
Billy And Chuck (Billy Gunn and Chuck Palumbo) and Flying Tigers (Red and Funaki
) defeated Hardcore Hell (Slash and New Jack), Prince Nana and Kamala when
B. Gunn defeated Kamala by putting him through a table in 0:39:57.
Rating: * 3/4

It looks like Prince Nana's hired helper is none other than his fellow African, Kamala the Ugandan Giant!

Part basic brawl, part high speed spotfest, and part garbage match, this contest didn't really gel very well.  While it wasn't pretty, it was extremely taxing and brutal to all involved.  After nearly fourty minutes of brawling, Billy Gunn finally managed to suplex the massive Ugandan through a table, thus bringing this match to a merciful and and most likely sending Kamala running back to the jungles of Uganda.

Tag Team Turmoil 2005 is only a few short weeks away now.  After announcing it
last week at The Big One, we promised to release some details about it tonight,
and release details we shall.

The tournament will consist of 16 of the top tag teams in New Deal Wrestling
today, and will take place over two nights.  While the brackets are still being
arranged, we can safely say that the Tag Team Champions Team USA will be the
number one seed in this tournament to find out which team in NDW is the best.

Unfortunately, Sgt. Slaughter has declined to sign a contract with NDW, but
after negotiations, he has agreed to remain until the tournament.  He has also
promised that if Team USA is victorious, he will remain in NDW.  Otherwise, he
is looking forward to a long and fruitful retirement.

Thank you for your patience, and please enjoy the rest of the show.

Sean O'Haire & Damian 666 vs. Overpower (Johnny Ace & Shane Douglas)

Sean O'Haire takes Shane Douglas down with a spinning heel kick.
Sean O'Haire works the crowd.
Sean O'Haire has the crowd going wild.
Sean O'Haire goes for a flying axhandle, but Shane Douglas counters it with
a fist to the midsection.
Shane Douglas goes for a back suplex, but Sean O'Haire
turns in mid-air and lands on him.
Nick Patrick counts: One, kickout.
Sean O'Haire goes for a snap suplex, but Shane Douglas counters it with
a small package.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, kickout.
Johnny Ace enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Damian 666 enters the ring and throws Johnny Ace out of the ring.
Damian 666 leaves the ring.
Sean O'Haire goes for a snap mare, but Shane Douglas blocks it.
Shane Douglas executes a swinging neckbreaker on Sean O'Haire.
Shane Douglas gives the sign for the Franchiser.
Shane Douglas executes the Franchiser on Sean O'Haire.
Shane Douglas goes for the pin.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, Nidia puts Sean O'Haire's foot on the rope.
Shane Douglas whips Sean O'Haire into the ropes, but Sean O'Haire reverses it.
Sean O'Haire hits Shane Douglas with a clothesline.
Sean O'Haire nails Shane Douglas with a shoulderbreaker.
Sean O'Haire goes for a powerslam, but Shane Douglas counters it with
a sunset flip.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, kickout.
Shane Douglas sends Sean O'Haire into the turnbuckle.
Shane Douglas punches Sean O'Haire.
Shane Douglas further incites the crowd.
Sean O'Haire kicks Shane Douglas.
The crowd is going crazy.
Shane Douglas hits Sean O'Haire.
Shane Douglas further incites the crowd.
Shane Douglas punches Sean O'Haire.
Shane Douglas is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

Sean O'Haire executes a superkick on Shane Douglas.
Sean O'Haire hits a forearm to the back on Shane Douglas.
Sean O'Haire nails Shane Douglas with a vertical suplex.
Sean O'Haire sends Shane Douglas into the turnbuckle.
Sean O'Haire goes for a European uppercut, but Shane Douglas counters it with
a backslide.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Shane Douglas goes for a powerslam, but Sean O'Haire counters it with
a martial arts kick.
Sean O'Haire has the crowd going wild.
Sean O'Haire tags out to Damian 666.
Damian 666 leaves the ring.
He returns with a chair.
Damian 666 sets up the chair.
Damian 666 hits Shane Douglas with a power bomb onto the chair.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, kickout.
Damian 666 nails Shane Douglas with a moonsault.
Nick Patrick counts: One, kickout.
Damian 666 runs into the ropes.
Damian 666 goes for an Asai leg lariat, but Shane Douglas side-steps and
Damian 666 only hits air.
Shane Douglas uses a powerslam on Damian 666.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, Sean O'Haire doesn't make it in time... three.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

The winners are Overpower. Time of match: 0:15:42

Overpower (Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas) defeated Sean O'Haire and Damian 666
when Douglas pinned Damian 666 after a powerslam in 0:15:42.
Rating: *** 1/4
[Nidia interfered against Shane Douglas.]

Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas continue to prove that they can work wonders together.  These former Dynamic Dudes took it to the relatively new pairing of Sean O'Haire and Damian 666, utilizing superior teamwork to easily defeat their younger, faster opponents.  A simple powerslam to Damian by Douglas ended this one after a solid back and forth battle.

(Prince Nana can be seen leading a battered looking Kamala, dressed in full
headhunter garb including a spear, through the hallways.)

Prince Nana: Now my friend, the bad man I was telling you about should be right
through here.  I know that you are one of the finest warriors in all of Africa,
so I am certain that you can help me here.

(Kamala rubs his belly and smacks his lips.)

Kamala: Ugalabega?  Yum yum!

Prince Nana: Yes, right.  I suppose you can eat him once you kill him.  Just
don't tell anyone I was involved.

(Prince Nana rolls his eyes, then gestures to a lockerroom door.)

Prince Nana: He's right in there, Kamala!  Get him!

(Kamala raises his spear, kicks the door open, and gives a mighty battle cry.)

Kamala: UMBELE!

(Dashing into the lockerroom with his spear at the ready, Kamala is surprised
to find the man who destroyed him time and time again in the early 1990s, The
Undertaker.  His spear drops with a clank from nerveless fingers.)

Kamala: Guja?  Umbele?  Nana gama dooda!

(The portly Ugandan's protests are cut off as The Undertaker grabs him by the
throat, lifts him high over his head, and chokeslams him through a catering
table.  Kamala loses consciousness with all the dignity that a 360 pound African
with stars painted on his manboobs can muster.  Which isn't much.)

The Undertaker: You sent *that* after the Prince of Darkness?

(Prince Nana stares from outside The Undertaker's room.  Then runs away with
all the speed that his ample posterior allows.  Which, again, isn't much.)

Your Main Event:
"The Madman From Tijuana" Psicosis vs. Julio Dinero for the Global Heavyweight Title

Psicosis throws Julio Dinero out of the ring.
Psicosis rolls out under the bottom rope.
Balls Mahoney attacks Psicosis from behind.
Earl Hebner admonishes Balls Mahoney.
Julio Dinero throws Psicosis into the guardrail.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Julio Dinero goes for the Running Forearm Smash, but Psicosis
ducks out of the way.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Julio Dinero hits a forearm smash on Psicosis.
Julio Dinero goes for a fireman's carry, but Psicosis blocks it.
Ron Simmons hits Psicosis with a flying shoulderblock.
The crowd erupts.
Julio Dinero hits Psicosis with a kick to the midsection.
Ron Simmons comes from behind and distracts Psicosis.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Ron Simmons hits Psicosis with a flying shoulderblock.

Earl Hebner warns Psicosis to let go.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
Psicosis executes the Flying Legdrop on Julio Dinero.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Psicosis goes for a power bomb, but Julio Dinero blocks it.
Julio Dinero goes for a dragon suplex, but Psicosis counters it with a go-behind
.
Psicosis hits Julio Dinero with a dropkick.
Psicosis takes Julio Dinero down with a wheelbarrow suplex.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
Psicosis runs into the ropes.
Julio Dinero goes for an armdrag takedown, but Psicosis reverses it.
In turn, Julio Dinero counters it with a lariat.
Julio Dinero runs into the ropes.
Julio Dinero hits Psicosis with a clothesline.
Psicosis falls out of the ring.
Julio Dinero rolls out under the bottom rope.

Earl Hebner counts:  5.
Julio Dinero takes Psicosis down with an elbowsmash.
Julio Dinero knocks Psicosis into the ringsteps.
Julio Dinero executes a flying spinning leg lariat on Psicosis.
Earl Hebner counts:  6.
Julio Dinero runs Psicosis into the ringsteps.
Julio Dinero nails Psicosis with a kick to the midsection.
Earl Hebner counts:  7.
Julio Dinero throws Psicosis into the ringpost.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Julio Dinero hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Psicosis.
Julio Dinero throws Psicosis back into the ring.
Julio Dinero executes the STO on Psicosis.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Julio Dinero goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, kickout.
Julio Dinero hits Psicosis with a kick to the thigh.
Julio Dinero nails Psicosis with a belly-to-belly suplex.
Julio Dinero covers Psicosis.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Julio Dinero whips Psicosis into the ropes, but Psicosis reverses it.
Psicosis goes for a kick to the midsection, but Julio Dinero counters it with
a legsweep.
Julio Dinero uses the Running Forearm Smash on Psicosis.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Julio Dinero goes for a cobra clutch, but Psicosis blocks it.
Psicosis leaves the ring.
He returns with a chair.
Psicosis runs into the ropes and springs off the chair.
Psicosis hits Julio Dinero with a spinning leg lariat.
Psicosis takes Julio Dinero down with a dropkick.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Psicosis executes the Flying Legdrop on Julio Dinero.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.

Psicosis hits him with the fire extinguisher.
The crowd is behind Psicosis all the way.
Psicosis leaves the ring.
He returns with a chair.
Psicosis sets up the chair.
Psicosis uses a wheelbarrow suplex onto the chair on Julio Dinero.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Psicosis whips Julio Dinero into the ropes.
Julio Dinero takes Psicosis down with a short lariat.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
Julio Dinero nails Psicosis with spinning headscissors.
Julio Dinero pulls the tights.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winner is Julio Dinero. Time of match: 0:18:09

Julio Dinero pinned Psicosis after spinning headscissors in 0:18:09.
Rating: **** 1/2
(Julio Dinero retained the Global Heavyweight Title.)
[Balls Mahoney and Ron Simmons interfered against Psicosis.]

What the hell is Ron Simmons doing at ringside?  And why is Balls Mahoney there with him?

Whatever reason they had to be here, Julio Dinero managed to (just barely) walk away with his Global Heavyweight Title thanks to the repeated interference of Simmons and Mahoney.  As the leader of Overpower left the ring, holding his title high, Ron Simmons grabbed a microphone, shouting that he had been overlooked for long enough, and that he had found a new partner in Balls Mahoney to make sure that nobody would ever make the same mistake again.

As we fade out, Mahoney and Simmons stand over the fallen Psicosis in the ring as the crowd boos them out of the building.

Card rating: ** 1/2

Match observations:

Match of the Evening: Psicosis vs. Julio Dinero

First, Edge will be teaming up with his longtime archnemesis to face the man he claims attacked him two weeks ago.  Who was this man?  None other than Edge's occasional tag team partner Chris Sabin.  Sabin claims that he was just trying to help Edge out, but Edge claims he didn't need the help.  Thus, Edge and Hardy will face off against Chris Sabin and Deranged in what should be an interesting matchup.

Prince Nana and The Undertaker will face off against each other once again in a high stakes matchup.  Prince Nana has claimed that The Undertaker has no right to call himself a Prince of anything, while The Undertaker feels nothing but contempt for Prince Nana.  Thus, the loser of this match will be unable to refer to them as a prince ever again in New Deal Wrestling.  This may well be the first Princehood vs. Princehood match in wrestling history.

Also next week, a new contender for the Global Heavyweight Title will be decided.  "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will be taking on Prince Nana.  This will be Nana's second match on the card - will he be up to facing both of these formidable athletes?

Ron Simmons and Balls Mahoney made quite a statement this week by demolishing Psicosis and allowing Julio Dinero to pick up the pieces.  Ron "The Truth" Killings and Psicosis have therefore asked for a tag team match against this dangerous new pairing next week.  It should be a good one.

Finally, Team USA will compete against Project Wunderkind in a match for the Global Tag Team Titles.  Team USA has quite a handicap going into this match with Slaughter being on the verge of retirement and Duggan wrestling two high profile matches in one evening.  Can these two patriots retain their titles?  Do you believe in miracles?

Additionally, the full brackets for Tag Team Turmoil 2005 should be released next week.

See you then.

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Snabbit888Posted on 09/14/04 at 07:48:17

Interesting show, Eric.  The new tag team champions both suffer singles defeat, which doesn't bode well for them.  I predict that Project Wunderkind takes the titles from them.

The stuff with Kamala was fun and clever, if not a wee bit corny. :)

I like Edge wanting a title shot, and the main event was really really good.  Solid show.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/14/04 at 16:41:13

Yeah, Slaughter and Duggan came in with a couple of huge wins, but their initial momentum seems to be wearing off.  Project Wunderkind taking the titles wouldn't surprise me too much at all.

Then again, since Slaughter went and quit, I suspect TNM will leave the titles on them even after the tournament, just so I have to find new champs.  TNM is mean like that.

The Kamala bit was supposed to be corny.  It involves Kamala, after all. ;D  Originally Kamala was supposed to be a mystery wrestler, but TNM wouldn't let me select one as such.  I was all set to go with the next wrestler on my list when I decided Kamala would be much more fun.  Poor Kamala, though.  Bet he's glad he was here for one night only!

The whole storyline with Edge wanting his title shot and management not telling him when it would be came about when I misread the rules.  Originally I thought the winner of Edge vs. Matt Hardy would get a shot here.  Turns out it was the winner of the match Psicosis was in.  Oops.  So now Edge <i>will</i> get a title shot eventually... but only when the rules allow it.  So he has a reason to be upset, and has something to prove, especially with Nana and Duggan competing for top contender status next week.

As for the main event, I'm starting to like Dinero with the title.  He's clearly not a strong champion, but he seems to be playing the cheating heel very well, winning by KOing Sapp with the title belt at The Big One and with heavy interference and a handfull of tights here.  By the time he loses the title, people are going to be rabid to see it change hands.

Thanks for the feedback.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
91Posted on 09/14/04 at 17:43:28

Poor Slaughter and Duggan, I thought they were supposed to be the biggest stars in the promotion. :(
I also have to say I fancy Project Wunderkind for the belts (though that's the German in me talking). After that though, The Future look like bonified number one contenders.

Now, howsabout having the Nana/Undertaker match refereed by Iaukea? I personally liked the Kamala stuff, but then I'm a fan of dumb stuff like that. :)
Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/14/04 at 19:20:47

Heh.  If Sarge and Hacksaw started claiming they were NDW's top stars, I think The Future at the very least would dispute that.  It looks like you're probably right, though.  Project Wunderkind seem pretty likely to take the Tag Team Titles next week from Team USA.  Still, you can never tell.  Duggan and Slaughter can't be underestimated, as you can never tell when their weak offense will inexplicably result in a victory! ;)

As for The Future being top contenders, they aren't officially, no.  But they're definately a favorite in Tag Team Turmoil 2005 after dominating the division for six months, and if they manage to pull out a victory, they'll almost certainly get another shot at the titles.  AMW are also favored to take the tournament, but something tells me that we might be surprised by the result.  It's just a gut feeling at this point, though.  The brackets should be announced next week.

As for "The Artist Formerly Known As" Prince Iaukea reffing 'Taker vs. Nana... that would just be silly.  And I'm never silly! ::)

Glad you liked the Kamala bit.  Yes, it was dumb, but I enjoyed picturing the scene nonetheless.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"