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NDW Week 49 - The Big One

Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/02/04 at 05:41:05

This is it.  The biggest card in NDW's history.  I've really been looking forward to it, so I kinda like the fact that I'm posting it a bit early.  Since I'm going to be away for the holiday weekend, I figured it'd be nice to post before I go.  So here I am.  And here it is.  Enjoy.

*****

Edge vs. Matt Hardy in a Ladder Match to crown a new Top Contender

Edge nails Matt Hardy with a bodyslam.
Edge locks Matt Hardy in a double reverse chinlock.
Matt Hardy escapes from the hold after being trapped for 5 seconds.
Edge executes a swinging neckbreaker on Matt Hardy.
Edge goes for a flapjack, but Matt Hardy blocks it.
Matt Hardy climbs to the top of the ladder.
Matt Hardy nails Edge with an inverted DDT.
Matt Hardy hits Edge with a reverse neckbreaker.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Matt Hardy executes an eye gouge on Edge.
Matt Hardy goes for a neck snap, but Edge blocks it.
Edge takes Matt Hardy down with a headsmash into the turnbuckle.
Edge punches Matt Hardy.
Edge kicks Matt Hardy.
Edge executes a bodyslam on Matt Hardy.
Edge gives the sign for the spear.
Edge executes a spear on Matt Hardy.

Edge hits Matt Hardy with an inverted atomic drop.
Edge gives the sign for the spear.
Edge uses a spear on Matt Hardy.
Edge goes for a vertical suplex, but Matt Hardy slides down his back.
Matt Hardy goes for a wristlock, but Edge reverses it.
Matt Hardy escapes from the hold after being trapped for 12 seconds.
Edge takes Matt Hardy down with a kick to the midsection.
Edge hits Matt Hardy with a chop.
Edge hits Matt Hardy with an elbowsmash.
Edge tries to climb the ladder.
Edge is on his way up.
Edge is half-way up.
Edge is almost on top of the ladder.
Edge is in grabbing distance.
Edge has retrieved the top contender's contract.
The crowd is behind Edge all the way.

The winner is Edge. Time of match: 0:09:08


Ladder Match:
Edge defeated Matt Hardy in 0:09:12.
Rating: *** 1/4

Hell of a match, even if it felt like it should have gone at least 15 more minutes.  Edge and Hardy are so evenly matched, but this is Edge's specialty match and he was therefore more familiar with it than Hardy, who has been in a few ladder matches himself.  The climax of the match hit when Hardy hit Edge with an inverted DDT off of the top of the ladder.  He seemed to hurt himself as much as Edge, however, and shortly thereafter Edge grabbed the contract, making himself the top contender.  Hardy wearily rolled out of the ring and grabbed a microphone.

(Matt Hardy grabs a microphone as Edge starts to leave the ring.)

Matt Hardy: Wait... Edge!

(Edge turns, but Hardy is out of breath and takes a moment to speak.)

Matt Hardy: I just wanted to say...  You proved that you were the better man
here tonight.  And I might not like that, but I respect it.  Any lesser
wrestler would have been out cold after that DDT from the top, but you came
back from it and took me out.  So Edge...

(Matt Hardy approaches his nemesis.)

Matt Hardy: With that in mind...

(Edge looks wary and ready to defend himself.)

Matt Hardy: I'd like to shake your hand.  Thank you.  We've had a hell of a run
against each other.

(Edge looks around at the crowd, which begins to chant "Shake his hand!  Shake
his hand!"  After a moment of hesitation, he reaches out and the two shake as
the crowd pops.)

Matt Hardy: Good luck when you get your shot, Edge.  You deserve that title.
But once you have it... keep me in mind when you're scheduling your title
defenses.

Sean O'Haire & "The Beast of the Apocalypse" Damian 666 vs. Overpower (A-Train & Ahmed Johnson)

Damian 666 and Sean O'Haire hit A-Train with a double chop.
Sean O'Haire leaves the ring.
Damian 666 goes for an eye gouge, but A-Train blocks it.
A-Train whips Damian 666 into the ropes.
Damian 666 misses with a shoulderblock.
A-Train takes Damian 666 down with an armbar takedown.
A-Train is going for the pin.
Tim White counts: One, two, kickout.
A-Train takes Damian 666 down with the Derailer.
A-Train is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
A-Train is going for the cover.
Tim White counts: One, two, Sean O'Haire doesn't make it in time... three.
A-Train is eliciting a sizable round of boos.

The winners are Overpower. Time of match: 0:03:38

Overpower (A-Train and Ahmed Johnson) defeated Sean O'Haire and Damian 666 when
A-Train pinned Damian 666 after the Derailer in 0:03:38.
Rating: 1/4*

Overpower wins its first out of four matches this evening with A-Train and Ahmed Johnson absolutely brutalizing Sean O'Haire and Damian 666.  A quick Derailer by A-Train took out Damian, the smallest wrestler in this match, at just over the three and a half minute mark.  O'Haire was furious and charged Overpower, but quickly fell victim to a Pearl River Plunge by Ahmed Johnson.

This is not a good sign for the foes of Overpower this evening...

"The Prince of Darkness" The Undertaker vs. Prince Nana

Brian Hebner counts:  2.
The Undertaker sets up a table.
The Undertaker shoves Prince Nana into the guardrail.
Brian Hebner counts:  3.
The Undertaker throws Prince Nana into the guardrail.
Brian Hebner counts:  4.
The Undertaker runs Prince Nana into the ringpost.
All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers.
The Undertaker goes for a DDT, but Prince Nana counters it with a backdrop.
Prince Nana takes The Undertaker down with a chop.
Prince Nana goes for a butt-bump, but The Undertaker ducks out of the way.
The Undertaker sets up Prince Nana on the table.
The Undertaker executes the Tombstone through the table.
The table is broken in half.
The boos are resurfacing again.
The Undertaker executes a powerslam on Prince Nana.
The Undertaker hits Prince Nana with a bodyslam.

Prince Nana gives him a chokehold, but The Undertaker only stares at him.
Prince Nana gives him an elbowsmash, but The Undertaker doesn't budge.
The Undertaker goes for a roundhouse right, but Prince Nana reverses it.
Prince Nana runs into the ropes.
Prince Nana takes The Undertaker down with a lariat.
Prince Nana goes for the Elevated DDT, but he can't do it.
The Undertaker counters it with a backdrop.
The Undertaker hits Prince Nana with a kneelift.
The Undertaker executes an elbowsmash on Prince Nana.
Prince Nana begs off.
The Undertaker uses a powerslam on Prince Nana.
Brian Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
The Undertaker goes for a legdrop, but Prince Nana rolls out of the way.
Prince Nana is going for the cover.
Prince Nana pulls the tights.
Brian Hebner counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Prince Nana throws Brian Hebner out of the ring.

Brian Hebner is out cold.
Prince Nana uses an eye poke on The Undertaker.
Chad Patton takes over as referee.
Prince Nana whips The Undertaker into the ropes.
The Undertaker and Prince Nana get hit with a double clothesline.
The Undertaker hits Prince Nana with a powerslam.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, kickout.
The Undertaker puts Prince Nana in the Takin' Care of Business.
Prince Nana is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Prince Nana makes it to the ropes after being locked up for 9 seconds.
The Undertaker executes a punch on Prince Nana.
The Undertaker takes Prince Nana down with a clothesline.
Brian Hebner crawls back into the ring.
Brian Hebner is back on the job.
Brian Hebner disqualifies Prince Nana.
The crowd is wildly cheering The Undertaker with only a few scattered boos
audible.

The winner is The Undertaker. Time of match: 0:15:02

The Undertaker defeated Prince Nana by disqualification in 0:15:02.
Rating: ** 1/2

The Undertaker gets the victory over Prince Nana here, but only via Disqualification.  Prince Nana surprisingly controlled much of this match with a series of headbutts, avalanches, and butt bumps.  Nana thought he had the match won, but The Undertaker proved to be just too big for him to put away with his Elevated DDT.  This frustrated Nana, who eventually used that very move on referee Brian Hebner, getting himself disqualified in the process.

You have to believe that this feud isn't even close to being over with a non-finish like that.

Legend & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. The Basham Brothers

Jimmy Snuka punches Danny Basham.
Jimmy Snuka hits a bodyslam on Danny Basham.
Jimmy Snuka uses a splash on Danny Basham.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, kickout.
Jimmy Snuka whips Danny Basham into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka hits Danny Basham with a backdrop.
Jimmy Snuka whips Danny Basham into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka hits Danny Basham with a shoulderblock.
Jimmy Snuka uses a flying headbutt on Danny Basham.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, Doug Basham doesn't make it in time... three.
Danny Basham complains about a fast count.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

The winners are Legend and Jimmy Snuka. Time of match: 0:15:41

Legend and Jimmy Snuka defeated
The Basham Brothers (Doug Basham and Danny Basham) when J. Snuka pinned
Danny Basham after a flying headbutt in 0:15:41.
Rating: *** 1/2

Snuka and Legend barely eke out a victory here.  The Bashams dominated both of these disrespectful men for most of the match, but Snuka turned it around in just three seconds by taking Danny down with a shoulderblock, then going up top and hitting a flying headbutt.  Legend tied up Doug, and a threecount was administered.  Tough break for the Bashams.

Xavier & Insane Dragon vs. Project Wunderkind in a Top Contender's match

Xavier executes a cobra clutch suplex on Jay Briscoe.
Xavier acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.
Insane Dragon hits a moonsault bodyblock on Jay Briscoe.
Tim White counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Insane Dragon and Xavier whip Jay Briscoe into the ropes.
They attempt to hit Jay Briscoe with a double clothesline, but he counters
it with a duck-down move.
Jay Briscoe hits them with a double clothesline.
Xavier leaves the ring.
Jay Briscoe nails Insane Dragon with a vertical suplex.
Jay Briscoe tags out to Alex Wright.
Alex Wright and Jay Briscoe whip Insane Dragon into the ropes.
They hit Insane Dragon with a double kick to the midsection.
Alex Wright and Jay Briscoe whip Insane Dragon into the ropes.
They hit Insane Dragon with a double elbowsmash.
Jay Briscoe leaves the ring.
Alex Wright uses an armdrag takedown on Insane Dragon.
Alex Wright executes the Reverse Neckbreaker on Insane Dragon.
Alex Wright doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's getting.
Alex Wright goes for the pin.
Tim White counts: One, two, three.
The boos are resurfacing again.

The winners are Project Wunderkind. Time of match: 0:04:07

Project Wunderkind (Alex Wright and Jay Briscoe) defeated
Xavier and Insane Dragon when A. Wright pinned I. Dragon with the
Reverse Neckbreaker in 0:04:07.
Rating: ***

Project Wunderkind pick up a fast victory here, pinning Xavier's hired gun Insane Dragon in just over 4 minutes with a sick Reverse Neckbreaker from Alex Wright.

What's this... it's Chance Beckett!  As Insane Dragon staggers to his feet, Beckett springs off of the ropes, lands behind him, and delivers a reverse DDT!  That's the Chance Encounter, folks!  It looks like Beckett is back, and he's pissed at Dragon for costing him a shot at the tag team titles!

"Wildcat" Chris Harris vs. Chris "HAIL" Sabin vs. "The Tennessee Cowboy" James Storm

James Storm hits Chris Harris with a fireman's carry into a flapjack.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
James Storm executes the 8 Second Ride on Chris Harris.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for James Storm.
James Storm goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, Chris Sabin makes the save.
James Storm hits Chris Harris with a dropkick.
James Storm whips Chris Harris into the ropes.
Chris Harris hits James Storm with a clothesline.
Chris Harris is going for the cover.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Harris throws Earl Hebner over the top rope.
Earl Hebner is out cold.
Chris Harris goes for a slingshot, but James Storm side-steps and Chris Harris
only hits air.
James Storm uses a waistlock takedown on Chris Harris.
James Storm sends Chris Harris into the turnbuckle, but Chris Harris
reverses it.

James Storm executes a spinebuster on Chris Sabin.
James Storm hits Chris Sabin with an elbowsmash.
James Storm nails Chris Sabin with a forearm to the back.
James Storm hits a powerslam on Chris Sabin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, kickout.
James Storm uses an enzuigiri on Chris Sabin.
The crowd is giving James Storm a standing ovation.
James Storm uses a forearm to the back on Chris Sabin.
James Storm nails Chris Sabin with an enzuigiri.
James Storm executes the 8 Second Ride on Chris Sabin.
James Storm goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The crowd breaks into a "Cowboy, Cowboy" chant.

The winner is James Storm. Time of match: 0:23:02

Triangle Match:
James Storm defeated Chris Harris and Chris Sabin when J. Storm pinned C. Sabin
with the 8 Second Ride in 0:23:02.
Rating: **** 1/4

This exhibition match between three of New Deal Wrestling's top babyfaces really wowed the west coast crowd.  Harris and Storm of AMW and Chris "HAIL" Sabin traded holds, submissions, and high flying moves for so long that the referee allowed the match to go on past the normal time limit.  Finally, Storm hit Sabin with his Eight Second Ride, bringing an end to the most exciting match of the evening thus far.

(Overpower is seen together backstage.)

Julio Dinero: Okay.  We've picked up our first win of the evening.  The rest
of this show is ours.  Tonight, Overpower is going to truly come into our own
as the greatest force within New Deal Wrestling today.  And it starts next.
Are you two ready to beat those washed up, flag-waving has-beens into next
week?

Johnny Ace: Definately.

Shane Douglas: We've got this match in the (CENSORED) bag.

Julio Dinero: Just in case, though, I've purchased a little insurance policy...

Ahmed Johnson: WAAGH?  DAAGH DAAGH NAAGH BAAGH-AGH!

A-Train: It's just in case the geezers try something, Ahmed.  Don't worry about
it.

Ahmed Johnson: SAAGHWAGH!

Johnny Ace: ...what?

(Everyone looks at Johnny Ace as if he's done something wrong.)

Johnny Ace: What?  I didn't understand him.

Shane Douglas: That's (CENSORED) ignorant, man.

A-Train: Seriously.  What'd he ever do to you?

(Ace sighs as Julio continues.)

Julio Dinero: And then Shane Douglas will destroy Deranged.

Shane Douglas: That dancing moron?  No sweat.

Julio: And I will fulfill my destiny by becoming the new Global Heavyweight
Champion!  Nobody can stop me!  I've got Sapp's number... and I don't want any
help from any of you!  I'm going to do this on my own, and prove that I am the
greatest professional wrestler alive today!

(Everyone applauds, except for Johnny Ace, who looks skeptical.  Ahmed Johnson
nudges him and he begins to hesitantly clap as well, perhaps wondering what
exactly he has signed himself up for.)

Team USA (Sgt. Slaughter & Jim Duggan) vs. Overpower (Johnny Ace & Shane Douglas) for the Global Tag Team Titles

Jim Duggan runs into the ropes.
Ron Simmons hits Jim Duggan in the back with a chair.
Mike Sparks threatens Overpower with disqualification.
Shane Douglas goes for the Franchiser, but Jim Duggan counters it with
an elbowsmash.
Jim Duggan is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Jim Duggan goes for a vertical suplex, but Shane Douglas reverses it.
Shane Douglas takes Jim Duggan down with a snap suplex.
Shane Douglas gives the Triple Threat sign.
A fan at ringside badmouths Shane Douglas.
Shane Douglas nails Jim Duggan with an eye gouge.
Shane Douglas punches Jim Duggan.
Shane Douglas is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Shane Douglas kicks Jim Duggan.
Shane Douglas punches Jim Duggan.
Shane Douglas is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Shane Douglas goes for a neck snap, but Jim Duggan blocks it.

Sgt. Slaughter runs into the ropes.
Johnny Ace hits Sgt. Slaughter with an elbow.
Johnny Ace hits Sgt. Slaughter with a slap.
Johnny Ace runs into the ropes.
Johnny Ace hits a flying clothesline on Sgt. Slaughter.
The crowd is booing Johnny Ace.
Johnny Ace catches Sgt. Slaughter in a scorpion deathlock.
Sgt. Slaughter makes it to the ropes after being locked up for 5 seconds.
Johnny Ace executes the Implant DDT on Sgt. Slaughter.
Mike Sparks counts: One, kickout.
Johnny Ace executes a power bomb on Sgt. Slaughter.
Mike Sparks counts: One, two, kickout.
Johnny Ace runs into the ropes.
Johnny Ace misses with a clothesline.
Johnny Ace hits Sgt. Slaughter with a kick.
Johnny Ace takes Sgt. Slaughter down with a Northern Lights suplex.
Mike Sparks counts: One, two, kickout.

Shane Douglas chops Jim Duggan.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Shane Douglas chops Jim Duggan.
Shane Douglas gives the sign for the Franchiser.
Shane Douglas executes the Franchiser on Jim Duggan.
Shane Douglas goes for the pin.
Mike Sparks counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Shane Douglas whips Jim Duggan into the ropes, but Jim Duggan reverses it.
Jim Duggan goes for a bodyslam, but Shane Douglas counters it with an elbowsmash
.
Shane Douglas goes for a flying axhandle, but Jim Duggan counters it with
a punch.
Jim Duggan goes for an atomic drop, but Shane Douglas blocks it.
Shane Douglas uses an eye gouge on Jim Duggan.
Shane Douglas hits Jim Duggan.
Jim Duggan punches Shane Douglas.
The crowd is really behind Jim Duggan.
Jim Duggan kicks Shane Douglas.
Jim Duggan runs into the ropes.
Shane Douglas executes a monkey flip on Jim Duggan.
Johnny Ace enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Sgt. Slaughter enters the ring, but gets cut off.
Johnny Ace hits Jim Duggan with a kick to the head.
The crowd is booing Johnny Ace.
Shane Douglas goes for an inside cradle, but Jim Duggan blocks it.
Johnny Ace leaves the ring.
Jim Duggan nails Shane Douglas with a bodyslam.
Jim Duggan executes the Old Glory on Shane Douglas.
Jim Duggan has the crowd going wild.
Jim Duggan goes for the pin.
Mike Sparks counts: One, two, kickout.
Jim Duggan uses an atomic drop on Shane Douglas.
Jim Duggan goes for a kick to the midsection, but Shane Douglas blocks it.
Shane Douglas hits Jim Duggan.

Jim Duggan tags out to Sgt. Slaughter.
Shane Douglas enters the ring and throws Jim Duggan out of the ring.
Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas hit Sgt. Slaughter with a double vertical suplex.
Shane Douglas leaves the ring.
Johnny Ace sends Sgt. Slaughter into the turnbuckle.
Johnny Ace runs shoulder-first into the corner.
Shane Douglas enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas whip Sgt. Slaughter into the ropes.
They hit Sgt. Slaughter with a double clothesline.
Shane Douglas leaves the ring.
Johnny Ace runs into the ropes.
Johnny Ace hits Sgt. Slaughter with a clothesline.
Sgt. Slaughter falls out of the ring.
Johnny Ace goes outside.
Johnny Ace shoves Sgt. Slaughter into the guardrail.
Johnny Ace goes for a bodyslam, but Sgt. Slaughter counters it with a facerake.
Sgt. Slaughter hits Johnny Ace with a sunset flip.
Mike Sparks counts:  1.
Sgt. Slaughter whips Johnny Ace into the guardrail.
Sgt. Slaughter reenters the ring.
Johnny Ace climbs back into the ring.
Sgt. Slaughter puts Johnny Ace in a bearhug.
Johnny Ace is struggling to reach the ropes.
Johnny Ace is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Johnny Ace is inching his way towards the ropes.
Johnny Ace summons one last burst of energy.
Mike Sparks asks Johnny Ace if he's had enough.
Johnny Ace nods.
Mike Sparks stops the fight after 19 seconds.
The crowd is behind Sgt. Slaughter all the way.

The winners are Team USA. Time of match: 0:19:23

Team USA (Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter) defeated
Overpower (Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas) when Slaughter made Ace submit to
a bearhug in 0:19:23.
Rating: *
(Team USA won the Global Tag Team Titles.)
[Ron Simmons interfered against Jim Duggan.]

Team USA made their way to the ring to the cheers of the crowd, a 2 by 4 in the hands of Duggan and an American flag in those of Slaughter.  During the match that followed, nobody seemed to notice how bad Team USA was, they just wanted to cheer the patriotic duo.

Team USA's hopes of victory were nearly dashed when Ron Simmons ran in with a steel chair, smacking Duggan with it and nearly knocking him out cold.  Nonetheless, Team USA kept coming, and eventually Slaughter locked Johnny Ace in a bearhug, forcing him to tap out.  As Team USA celebrated, red, white and blue confetti was released from the ceiling as the crowd went wild.

Flying Tigers vs. Hardcore Hell

Red goes for a punch, but New Jack blocks it.
Earl Hebner counts:  4.
New Jack is handed a baseball bat.
New Jack hits him with the baseball bat.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
New Jack sets up Red on the announcers' table.
New Jack executes a flying headbutt through the table.
The table is broken in half.
New Jack nails Red with a forearm to the back.
New Jack reenters the ring.
Red rolls back in under the bottom rope.
New Jack is going for the pin.
New Jack pulls the tights.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
New Jack hits him with .
New Jack catches Red in a choke against the ropes.
Earl Hebner warns New Jack to let go.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three, four, five.
Earl Hebner calls for the DQ.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winners are Flying Tigers. Time of match: 0:02:42

Flying Tigers (Red and Funaki) defeated Hardcore Hell (Slash and New Jack) when
Red defeated New Jack by disqualification in 0:02:42.
Rating: ** 3/4

Hardcore Hell took the DQ loss here, but they apparently weren't interested in a match so much as a fight.  In 3 short minutes, they put Red through a table, powerbombed Funaki, and choked out Red until the referee called for the bell to break up the beat down.  This one will go down in the records as a victory for Flying Tigers, but it was not a pleasant one by any means.

"The Franchise" Shane Douglas vs. Deranged

Deranged goes for an eye gouge, but Shane Douglas blocks it.
Shane Douglas takes Deranged down with a backbreaker.
Shane Douglas goes for an eye gouge, but Deranged blocks it.
Deranged places Shane Douglas on the turnbuckle.
Deranged goes for a top-rope Frankensteiner, but Shane Douglas counters it with
a power bomb.
Tim White counts: One, two, kickout.
Shane Douglas is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Shane Douglas runs into the ropes.
Shane Douglas hits Deranged with an elbow.
Shane Douglas goes for a sleeperhold, but Deranged blocks it.
Deranged goes for a superkick, but Shane Douglas ducks out of the way.
Shane Douglas hits Deranged with a series of jabs.
Shane Douglas goes for an atomic drop, but Deranged counters it with a facerake.
Deranged takes Shane Douglas down with a punch.
Deranged hits a springboard dropkick on Shane Douglas.
Deranged executes the Blueprint on Shane Douglas.
Tim White counts: One, two, three.
Shane Douglas complains about a fast count.
The crowd is behind Deranged all the way.

The winner is Deranged. Time of match: 0:05:08

Deranged pinned Shane Douglas with the Blueprint in 0:05:08.
Rating: **

Overpower suffers its second defeat of the night at the hands of Deranged, who was simply too fast for the fatigued Shane Douglas to keep up with.  Though he fought well, after only five minutes Deranged was able to score with the Blueprint for the quick victory.

Things are looking much less promising for Julio Dinero now...

(As Deranged leaves the ring, a video package begins to play, showcasing many
of the top moments in New Deal Wrestling's Tag Team division.)

Tonight you've seen some of the greatest tag teams in the world today, and
witnessed a startling upset victory by a pair of veterans who are respected
by all.  But, in a division this size, how does one tell which tag team is
the best?  Next month, New Deal Wrestling presents Tag Team Turmoil 2005, a
tournament for this exact purpose.  Which team will reign supreme?  Time
will tell...

(With that, Julio Dinero's music hits, and our main event begins.)

Your Main Event:
Julio Dinero vs. "The Unstoppable Force" Bob Sapp for the Global Heavyweight Title

Bob Sapp executes the Diving Headbutt on Julio Dinero.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Bob Sapp runs into the ropes.
Bob Sapp hits Julio Dinero with a shoulderblock.
Bob Sapp runs into the ropes.
Julio Dinero nails Bob Sapp with a short lariat.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Julio Dinero nails Bob Sapp with a short lariat.
Julio Dinero uses the ropes for leverage.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, he sees it.
Earl Hebner threatens Julio Dinero with disqualification.
Julio Dinero pumps up the crowd.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Julio Dinero takes Bob Sapp down with a diving shoulderblock.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Julio Dinero pumps up the crowd.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

Julio Dinero knocks Bob Sapp into the ringsteps.
Alexis Laree comes from behind, but Bob Sapp nails Alexis Laree.
Julio Dinero shoves Bob Sapp into the guardrail.
Earl Hebner counts:  1.
Julio Dinero uses a superkick on Bob Sapp.
Alexis Laree comes from behind, but Bob Sapp nails Alexis Laree.
Julio Dinero nails Bob Sapp with a spin kick.
Earl Hebner counts:  2.
Bob Sapp is busted wide open.
Julio Dinero nails Bob Sapp with a short lariat.
Earl Hebner counts:  3.
Julio Dinero whips Bob Sapp into the guardrail.
Earl Hebner counts:  4.
Julio Dinero gets back into the ring.
Bob Sapp follows him back in.
Julio Dinero runs into the ropes.
Bob Sapp takes Julio Dinero down with a legsweep.
Bob Sapp catches Julio Dinero in an armbar submission.
Julio Dinero gets ahold of the ropes after holding out for 14 seconds.
Bob Sapp executes the Diving Headbutt on Julio Dinero.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, Alexis Laree distracts Earl Hebner.
Bob Sapp executes a mounted elbowsmash on Julio Dinero.
Bob Sapp grabs the Global Heavyweight Title belt and waits for Julio Dinero
to get up.
Bob Sapp charges at Julio Dinero.
Bob Sapp tries to hit Julio Dinero with the Global Heavyweight Title belt but
Julio Dinero ducks out of the way.
Bob Sapp drops the Global Heavyweight Title belt.
Julio Dinero grabs the belt.
Julio Dinero hits Bob Sapp over the head with the belt.
Earl Hebner crawls over to count the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

The winner is Julio Dinero. Time of match: 0:08:55

Julio Dinero pinned Bob Sapp after hitting him with the title belt in 0:08:55.
Rating: * 3/4
(Julio Dinero won the Global Heavyweight Title.)
[Alexis Laree interfered against Bob Sapp.]

Here is your winner... and NEW Global Heavyweight Champion... Julio Dinero!

Julio Dinero picks up the victory here, but only through the heavy interference of Alexis Laree, who usually doesn't make her presence felt in Dinero's matches.  Bob Sapp absolutely crushed him from bell to bell, but after repeated interference by Laree made it clear that drastic measures were in order, he went for his title belt.  Unfortunately, Dinero was apparently ready for this, dodged the blow, took the belt, and knocked Bob Sapp out cold with it, pinning him down as the fans in San Francisco practically rioted.  As his music hit, Overpower came to the ring and hoisted him up on their shoulders.  It looks as if Dinero's predictions have come true!  Who can stop Overpower now?

Card rating: ** 1/4

Match observations:

Match of the Evening: Chris Harris vs. Chris Sabin vs. James Storm

The Big One didn't dissappoint, as the evening was full of shocking developments, not the least of which was Julio Dinero's unexpected victory over Bob Sapp.  Sapp was heavily favored going into this match, but it seems that he may have underestimated Overpower enough that he lost his title.

We return to the east coast next week with what should be an excellent card.

To start things off, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan has challenged Ron Simmons to a one on one match.  Both of these men are seasoned veterans with a hardhitting brawling style of wrestling, so this should be quite a brutal contest.

The Future are irate that they lost a chance to contend for the tag team titles, so they have challenged Project Wunderkind to a rematch.  Wright and Briscoe have accepted, but stated that they will not place the top contender status on the line.

Flying Tigers will team up with Billy and Chuck to take on the pairing of Hardcore Hell and Prince Nana in an 8-Man Tag Team Tables Match.  Prince Nana has claimed that he will bring in a special tag team partner for one night only.  Who will it be?  Who will come out on top?  Will The Undertaker have anything to say?  Find out!

Finally, Julio Dinero will defend his newly won Global Heavyweight Title against none other than Psicosis.  Will the Lunchadore score gold?  Or will Dinero come out on top?  And when will Edge get his shot at the title?

We'll find out next week.  See you then.

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Rick GarrardPosted on 09/02/04 at 07:51:47

I shall reply with off the top of my head thoughts as I read the card for.... The Big One!

Edge wins the ladder match... is the feud over?  Only time will tell.


Overpower with a big win over Damian 666 and Sean "I didn't touch that woman, I swear" O'Haire.  Overpower is the truly dominant stable of the NDW now.


Nana is a smart man.  Smart enough to knock out Hebner when he knew he wasn't gonna get the pin tonight.  :)


Poor Doug and Danny... jobbing to Snuka and
Legend on such a major show.


Wunderkind wins... and the return of Chance Beckett is HUGE!  Dragon is so gonna pay!


AMW vs Sabin in a triangle match... interesting.. Good to see you "max out" the rating on that match.  ;)


Overpower... quite possibly one of the best interview segements I've seen.  Ahmed is so lifelike and Ace is funny in that he's the only one that admits to not understanding Ahmed.


New Tag Team Champs!  Slaughter and Duggan in the feel-good moment of NDW's Big One.  But what was Simmons thinking interfering?  And will he bring in Too Cold Scorpio like he once did in WCW?


Looks like the Flying Tigers and Hardcore Hell gave us proof that the crowd was a hardcore crowd for this card, as they got a good rating for such a short match.


Poor [censored] Shane [censored] Douglas.  :)


Tag Team Turmoil 2005... it's coming!  Oughta be a good two weeks of tag team wrestling.  Should be interesting to see which 32 wrestlers end up teaming with each other for this extravaganza.


What a finish in the main event.  That was a classic ending... Sapp takes his title.. and runs with it at Dinero..
Dinero ducks... and Sapp gets clobbered with the belt while Hebner is just coming to in time to make the pin count.  Classic!  


8 man tables!  Nana brings in a one time only hardcore partner... and Psicosis goes for the gold vs Dinero... And THIS show was the Big ONE?  :)  Things are looking good for NDW!





americamamushiPosted on 09/02/04 at 08:47:37

Dude, you do Ahmed Johnson better than Ahmed Johnson does Ahmed Johnson ;D
Critic of the DawnPosted on 09/02/04 at 08:59:13

Thank you both.  ;D

I really enjoyed running this card.  I've been looking forward to it for quite some time, and even though a lot of the matches were pretty short, it was still a hell of a lot of fun to watch and comment on.  Also, I'm really getting a kick out of having Johnny Ace play the straight man in the Overpower bits where Ahmed Johnson talks.  I expect I'll be doing more of them as time goes on, although I don't want to overexpose the comic bit.  

The thing which surprised me most was Dinero's victory.  This is unbooked, and Sapp has consistently dominated everone.  Plus, Dinero can't even hit his finisher on Sapp because Sapp is so huge.  This was really the only way Dinero could have won, and I get a kick out of the fact that he did.  It helps to promote him as a crafty and dangerous heel, which helps him a lot.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"