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NDW Week 48 - Peaceful Coexistence?

Critic of the DawnPosted on 08/28/04 at 19:39:20

This is the last card before The Big One, and I am pretty hyped.  Everything is going very nicely in the build to the big card, and even beyond that things are looking good.  I'm a bit surprised by the team that debuted this week, by the way.  It definately was not who I would have expected by a long shot.

Anyway, here's the card.  Enjoy it.

*****

Doug Basham vs. "The Madman of Tijuana" Psicosis

Doug Basham runs into the ropes.
Doug Basham misses with a shoulderblock.
Doug Basham hits Psicosis with a swinging neckbreaker.
The crowd is behind Doug Basham all the way.
Doug Basham takes Psicosis down with a thumb to the eye.
Doug Basham sends Psicosis into the turnbuckle.
Doug Basham charges in with a clothesline, but Psicosis moves out of the way.
Psicosis takes Doug Basham down with a vertical facebuster.
Psicosis gives the sign for the Flying Legdrop.
Psicosis goes for the Flying Legdrop, but Doug Basham counters it with
a roll away.
Doug Basham catches Psicosis in a chokehold.
Danny Davis warns Doug Basham to let go.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, three, four.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, three, four, five.
Danny Davis warns Doug Basham.
Doug Basham uses a snap suplex on Psicosis.
Doug Basham puts Psicosis in a boot choke.
Danny Davis warns Doug Basham to let go.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, three.
Doug Basham takes Psicosis down with a single-leg takedown.
Doug Basham runs into the ropes.
Psicosis misses with a clothesline.
Psicosis hits Doug Basham with a clothesline.
Doug Basham falls out of the ring.
Danny Davis counts: one, two, three, four, five, Doug Basham reenters the ring.
Psicosis sets up Doug Basham on the turnbuckle.
Psicosis nails Doug Basham with a top-rope Frankensteiner.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, kickout.
Psicosis uses a dropkick on Doug Basham.
Psicosis executes the Flying Legdrop on Doug Basham.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, three.
Psicosis has the crowd going wild.

The winner is Psicosis. Time of match: 0:06:55

Psicosis pinned Doug Basham with the Flying Legdrop in 0:06:55.
Rating: ****

Psicosis missed his Flying Legdrop once, but was able to hit it on his second attempt for a pinfall victory over Doug Basham, who has been on the receiving end of more than a few defeats lately.  Nevertheless, these two men worked an excellent match in the time alloted.

Overpower (Shane Douglas & Johnny Ace) vs. mystery opponents in a Non-Title Match

And... it's... "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter!?!

Jim Duggan executes an elbowdrop on Johnny Ace.
Earl Hebner counts:  2.
Jim Duggan executes a clothesline on Johnny Ace.
Earl Hebner counts:  3.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Jim Duggan hits a kick to the midsection on Johnny Ace.
Sgt. Slaughter comes over to make it two-on-one.
Shane Douglas comes over and lays out Sgt. Slaughter.
Shane Douglas gives him a belly-to-belly suplex, but Jim Duggan only stares at
him.
Johnny Ace hits Jim Duggan with a flying dropkick.
Johnny Ace climbs back into the ring.
Jim Duggan rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Johnny Ace goes for a diving shoulderblock, but Jim Duggan ducks out of the way.
Jim Duggan nails Johnny Ace with a bodyslam.
Jim Duggan executes the Old Glory on Johnny Ace.
Jim Duggan goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

The winners are Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter. Time of match: 0:17:03

Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter defeated Overpower (Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas)
when Duggan pinned Ace with the Old Glory in 0:17:03.
Rating: 1/2*

What are those drums... is it... oh no...

It's "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Sergeant Slaughter!  These two patriotic veterans really took it to Overpower here, actually scoring a pinfall victory over them to a huge pop from the fans, who couldn't care less that neither man has had a match about ** in the last decade.  Since Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas are the Tag Team Champions, this victory makes the new team of Slaughter and Duggan the top contenders to face them at The Big One!  What a shock!

"Wildcat" Chris Harris vs. Chris "HAIL" Sabin vs. "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka

They lock up.
Chris Sabin punches Chris Harris.
Chris Sabin chops Chris Harris.
Chris Sabin nails Chris Harris with a Japanese armdrag takedown.
Legend comes to ringside.
Chris Sabin nails Chris Harris with a chop.
Chris Sabin whips Chris Harris into the ropes.
Legend trips Chris Harris.
James Beard calls for the DQ.
The chants for Chris Harris are deafening.

The winner is Chris Harris. Time of match: 0:00:22

Triangle Match:
Chris Harris defeated Chris Sabin and Jimmy Snuka when C. Harris defeated
C. Sabin by disqualification in 0:00:22.
Rating: *
[Legend interfered against Chris Harris.]

Whoa!  This match is over before it even started!  Snuka's partner in crime Legend trips up Chris Harris and gets Snuka DQ'ed, then teams up with him to beat on Chris Harris and Chris Sabin until James Storm comes running out for the save!  AMW set Snuka up for the Death Sentence... but Legend pulls him to safety and they hightail it out of there!  Looks like we might just have another match for The Big One here!

Prince Nana vs. "The Tennessee Cowboy" James Storm

James Storm hits Prince Nana with a spinebuster.
Chad Patton counts:  1.
James Storm runs Prince Nana into the ringsteps.
James Storm uses a roundhouse right on Prince Nana.
James Storm executes a series of punches on Prince Nana.
Chad Patton counts:  2.
James Storm gets back into the ring.
Prince Nana climbs back into the ring.
James Storm hits an inverted atomic drop on Prince Nana.
James Storm hits Prince Nana with a forearm to the back.
James Storm uses a powerslam on Prince Nana.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, shoulder up.
James Storm executes spinning headscissors on Prince Nana.
James Storm executes a rana on Prince Nana.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, kickout.
James Storm hits Prince Nana with a rana.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winner is James Storm. Time of match: 0:09:47

James Storm pinned Prince Nana after a rana in 0:09:47.
Rating: *** 3/4

Prince Nana looked to be in surprisingly good spirits during this match, and indeed he was in a form we haven't seen from him in quite some time, coming very near to a victory early on with a power bomb and generally dominating the match with effective power moves and stiff strikes.  James Storm stole the victory with a quick rana, however.

(Following the match, Prince Nana heads backstage and moves to what looks like
a post match interview.  But, for whatever reason, Matt Hardy can be seen lying
limply on the ground on the set.  Trainers hurry to the scene, but he appears
to be knocked out cold.  Looks like Matt Hardy's team in the main event will
have to find a replacement for him, and Prince Nana will have to wait to make
his announcement.)

Deranged & Marcos vs. Overpower (A-Train & Ahmed Johnson)

Marcos puts Ahmed Johnson in a chokehold.
Danny Davis warns Marcos to let go.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, three, four.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, three.
Marcos covers Ahmed Johnson.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, kickout.
Marcos runs into the ropes.
Julio Dinero hits Marcos in the back with a chair.
Danny Davis disqualifies Overpower.
The crowd is giving Marcos a standing ovation.

The winners are Deranged and Marcos. Time of match: 0:08:55

Deranged and Marcos defeated Overpower (A-Train and Ahmed Johnson) when Marcos
defeated A. Johnson by disqualification in 0:08:55.
Rating: * 1/4
[Julio Dinero interfered against Marcos.]

The high fliers dominate their larger opponents, much to the surprise and delight of the fans!  In the end, Julio Dinero was apparently not pleased with the performance of his lackies, so he ran down and took out Marcos with a chairshot to the back, earning his men a DQ.  With this accomplished, Overpower quickly overwhelms Deranged and Marcos, leaving both lying on the canvas!

Legend vs. Danny Basham

Legend uses an atomic drop on Danny Basham.
Legend uses an elbowsmash on Danny Basham.
Legend hits a swinging neckbreaker on Danny Basham.
Numerous fans are using Legend for target practice.
Legend executes the Stone Cutter on Danny Basham.
Legend goes for the pin.
Rudy Charles counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is vociferously booing Legend.

The winner is Legend. Time of match: 0:15:32

Legend pinned Danny Basham with the Stone Cutter in 0:15:32.
Rating: ***

Danny Basham sprinted to the ring at the start of this one, apparently enraged that Legend had gotten away with his attack on Harris and Sabin earlier today.  Unfortunately for him, Legend outfought him in a 15 minute brawl and ultimately scored with his devestating Stone Cutter for the pinfall victory.  Legend grabbed the microphone after the match and demanded a Legend/Snuka v. Basham Brothers match at The Big One!  Looks like AMW will have to find another match.

(We go once again to the backstage interview area, which has now been cleared
of unconscious Matt Hardys.  Prince Nana sits on a chair.)

Prince Nana: Good evening.  I am here now to make a major announcement.  The
Royal Court, which is the oldest stable in NDW today... is no more.  I have had
all I can take of The Undertaker only looking out for himself!  So I have left!
Furthermore, I will be facing him next week at The Big One in San Francisco!  I
don't care whether you want to see the match or not, this is personal.  I will
show The Undertaker that I am worthy of his respect, and that he has made a
grave mistake in driving me away!

Xavier & Insane Dragon vs. Sean O'Haire & "The Beast of the Apocalypse" Damian 666

Xavier runs into the ropes.
Xavier hits Damian 666 with a clothesline.
Xavier hits Damian 666 with a hiptoss.
Xavier hits a spinebuster slam on Damian 666.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Xavier hits Damian 666 with a running knee strike.
Xavier hits a spinebuster slam on Damian 666.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Xavier takes Damian 666 down with an Asai moonsault.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, three.
Quite a few boos are audible.

The winners are Xavier and Insane Dragon. Time of match: 0:15:03

Xavier and Insane Dragon defeated Sean O'Haire and Damian 666 when Xavier
pinned Damian 666 after an Asai moonsault in 0:15:03.
Rating: **

Xavier and Insane Dragon (who was substituting for Chance Beckett, presently out with an elbow injury) really took it to the new pairing of Sean O'Haire and Damian 666.  Though neither team had much experience working together, the skill of Xavier was sufficient to pick up the victory for his side following an Asai Moonsault to Damian 666.

"The Amazing" Red vs. Funaki vs. Ron Simmons vs. Chuck Palumbo

James Beard warns Chuck Palumbo to let go.
James Beard counts: One, two, three.
Chuck Palumbo tags out to Funaki.
Funaki whips Ron Simmons into the turnbuckle.
Funaki charges into the corner.
Funaki tags out to Red.
Red throws Ron Simmons into the turnbuckle.
Ron Simmons comes back, but is met with an elbow.
Red whips Ron Simmons into the ropes.
Ron Simmons goes for a clothesline, but Red ducks out of the way.
Red runs into the ropes.
Red hits Ron Simmons with a kick.
Red hits Ron Simmons with a roundhouse kick.
Red executes the InfraRed on Ron Simmons.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Red.
Red goes for the pin.
James Beard counts: One, two, in the ropes...

Ron Simmons uses a single-leg takedown on Chuck Palumbo.
Ron Simmons uses a clothesline on Chuck Palumbo.
Ron Simmons runs into the ropes.
Ron Simmons hits Chuck Palumbo with a flying shoulderblock.
There are lots of chants for Ron Simmons.
Ron Simmons uses a roundhouse right on Chuck Palumbo.
Ron Simmons climbs to the top turnbuckle, but Chuck Palumbo throws him
to the mat.
Chuck Palumbo runs into the ropes.
Chuck Palumbo nails Ron Simmons with a clothesline.
Chuck Palumbo goes for a headsmash into the turnbuckle, but Ron Simmons
reverses it.
Ron Simmons nails Chuck Palumbo with a single-leg takedown.
Ron Simmons hits Chuck Palumbo with a snap suplex.
Ron Simmons whips Chuck Palumbo into the ropes, but Chuck Palumbo reverses it.
Chuck Palumbo goes for the Jungle Kick, but Ron Simmons counters it with
a duck-down move.
Ron Simmons is getting a good reaction from the crowd.

Red misses with a shoulderblock.
Red goes for a clothesline, but Ron Simmons counters it with a Gorilla Press.
Ron Simmons is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Ron Simmons is going for the cover.
James Beard counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Ron Simmons sends Red into the turnbuckle.
Ron Simmons runs shoulder-first into the corner.
Ron Simmons executes the Dominator on Red.
Ron Simmons is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Ron Simmons goes for the pin.
James Beard counts: One, two, Chuck Palumbo makes the save.
Red runs into the ropes.
Ron Simmons and Red get hit with a double clothesline.
Ron Simmons takes Red down with a flying shoulderblock.
Ron Simmons executes a powerslam on Red.
James Beard counts: One, two, three.
Ron Simmons is getting a good reaction from the crowd.

The winner is Ron Simmons. Time of match: 0:29:19

Four Corners Match:
Ron Simmons defeated Red, Funaki and Chuck Palumbo when R. Simmons pinned Red
after a powerslam in 0:29:19.
Rating: ** 3/4

What can be said about this match?  In the 30 minutes it lasted, we saw such varied scenes as Palumbo and Simmons brawling on the outside, The Amazing Red taking on his tag team partner Funaki in a high speed cruiserweight style exchange, and more.  Finally, Ron Simmons managed to get the victory after the Dominator and a powerslam to Red.  Red is very highly ranked, so this victory will do wonders for Simmons' spot.

"The Original Gangsta" New Jack vs. "Mr. Ass" Billy Gunn

Billy Gunn kicks New Jack.
The crowd is really behind Billy Gunn.
Billy Gunn kicks New Jack.
The crowd is really behind Billy Gunn.
Billy Gunn hits New Jack.
The crowd is really behind Billy Gunn.
Billy Gunn hits a dropkick on New Jack.
Billy Gunn runs into the ropes.
Billy Gunn hits New Jack with a kick.
Billy Gunn nails New Jack with a roundhouse right.
Billy Gunn goes for a jab, but New Jack blocks it.
New Jack hits a bodyslam on Billy Gunn.
New Jack executes the Diving Headbutt on Billy Gunn.
The crowd is vociferously booing New Jack.
New Jack goes for the pin.
James Beard counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
New Jack takes Billy Gunn down with a fist to the midsection.

Billy Gunn runs into the ropes.
New Jack hits Billy Gunn with a shoulderblock.
New Jack makes an "X" with his arms.
The crowd breaks into a "He's Hardcore" chant.
New Jack goes for a punch, but Billy Gunn reverses it.
Billy Gunn takes New Jack down with a Hotshot.
The crowd is starting to get behind Billy Gunn.
Billy Gunn hits New Jack with a vertical suplex.
Billy Gunn kicks New Jack.
A small "Billy Gunn" chant is being started.
Billy Gunn chops New Jack.
A small "Billy Gunn" chant is being started.
Billy Gunn goes for a kneelift, but New Jack side-steps and Billy Gunn
only hits air.
New Jack hits a clothesline on Billy Gunn.
New Jack goes to the outside.
He grabs brass knuckles.
New Jack hits him with the knuckles.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
New Jack executes the Diving Headbutt on Billy Gunn.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
New Jack goes for the pin.
James Beard counts: One, two, three.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winner is New Jack. Time of match: 0:16:29

New Jack pinned Billy Gunn with the Diving Headbutt in 0:16:29.
Rating: * 1/4

This was a very even brawl between two noted brawlers until New Jack went for brass knuckles, knocked out Gunn with them, hit the Diving Headbutt for good measure, and pinned him for a quick three.  After such a crooked victory, a match between Hardcore Hell and Billy And Chuck seems likely some time in the future.

"The Prince of Darkness" The Undertaker vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings

The Undertaker hits Ron Killings with a bodyslam.
The Undertaker uses a legdrop on Ron Killings.
The Undertaker works the crowd.
The Undertaker is being booed out of the building.
The Undertaker whips Ron Killings into the ropes.
Ron Killings misses with a clothesline.
Ron Killings uses an ax kick on The Undertaker.
Ron Killings is going for the pin.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is really behind Ron Killings.

The winner is Ron Killings. Time of match: 0:01:36

Ron Killings pinned The Undertaker after an ax kick in 0:01:36.
Rating: * 1/2

What an upset!  Ron "The Truth" Killings takes out The Prince of Darkness in just over a minute and a half with an axe kick!  The Undertaker's mind must have been on his situation with Prince Nana for him to lose so quickly - and that's nothing against Killings!  Ron Killings is, after all, a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion.  But the Undertaker has never lost so quickly in NDW.  Needless to say, this is a huge victory for Ron Killings.

(We go now to a video package.)

One is the most dominant wrestler in New Deal Wrestling today...

(Images of Bob Sapp standing victorious over Edge holding the Global
Heavyweight Title overhead are shown.)

The other is a sadistic, manipulative man with a taste for power...

(Julio Dinero is shown in the center of the ring after his shocking Rumble in
the Bronx victory.)

But what happens when The Unstoppable Force...

(We shift back to a series of shots of Bob Sapp hitting power moves on
opponents.  Deranged is locked in a Torture Rack, Shane Douglas is power
bombed, and a variety of people are hit with his devestating Diving Headbutt.)

Meets a man who will do anything to win?

(Scenes of Overpower beating down opponents dating back six months are shown,
then more recent footage of Dinero hitting the STO to several foes on the
concrete floor.  Finally, we see Dinero standing over a bloodied Bob Sapp
holding a steel chair high.)

Find out next week, at The Big One...

(The video closes with an aerial approach to San Francisco at night.)

Your Main Event:
Matt Hardy, Alex Wright and Jay Briscoe vs. Edge, "The Unstoppable Force" Bob Sapp and Julio Dinero

It looks like Slash will be replacing Matt Hardy since he was laid out earlier this evening.

Edge throws Jay Briscoe out of the ring.
Edge goes for a flying cross body press, but Jay Briscoe moves out of the way.
Edge is out cold.
Jay Briscoe throws Edge back into the ring.
Jay Briscoe brings the table into the ring.
Jay Briscoe executes the J-Driller on Edge.
Jay Briscoe goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
Jay Briscoe sets up Edge on the table.
Jay Briscoe executes the J-Driller through the table.
The table is broken in half.
Jay Briscoe hits Edge with a short lariat.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Edge tags out to Julio Dinero.
Alex Wright enters the ring and lays out Edge.
All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers.
Jay Briscoe and Alex Wright whip Julio Dinero into the ropes.

Alex Wright tags out to Jay Briscoe.
Alex Wright goes for a spinning leg lariat, but Edge ducks out of the way.
Alex Wright hits Jay Briscoe.
Edge places Jay Briscoe on the turnbuckle.
Edge goes for a top-rope Frankensteiner, but Jay Briscoe counters it with
a power bomb.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, shoulder up.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Alex Wright leaves the ring.
Jay Briscoe hits Edge with a vertical facebuster.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Jay Briscoe hits a dragon suplex on Edge.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Jay Briscoe hits a fireman's carry on Edge.
Jay Briscoe hits a kick to the head on Edge.
Jay Briscoe tags Alex Wright.
Jay Briscoe and Alex Wright hit Edge with the Wonderweapon.
Alex Wright goes for the pin.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Alex Wright whips Edge into the ropes.
Alex Wright nails Edge with spinning headscissors.
Alex Wright hits an inverted power bomb on Edge.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Alex Wright tags out to Jay Briscoe.
Alex Wright leaves the ring.
Jay Briscoe takes Edge down with a vertical facebuster.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, Bob Sapp makes the save.
Edge punches Jay Briscoe.
Jay Briscoe punches Edge.
Jay Briscoe hits Edge.
Jay Briscoe kicks Edge.
Numerous fans are using Jay Briscoe for target practice.
Edge kicks Jay Briscoe.

Edge hits Jay Briscoe with a flying dropkick.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Edge.
Edge whips Jay Briscoe into the ropes.
Jay Briscoe hits Edge with a kick.
Jay Briscoe hits Edge with a vertical suplex.
Jay Briscoe uses a headlock takedown on Edge.
Jay Briscoe runs into the ropes.
Edge uses a clothesline on Jay Briscoe.
Edge puts Jay Briscoe in a double reverse chinlock.
Jay Briscoe is struggling to reach the ropes.
Jay Briscoe gets ahold of the ropes after 29 seconds.
Edge whips Jay Briscoe into the ropes.
Jay Briscoe misses with a clothesline.
Edge misses with a clothesline.
Jay Briscoe uses a lariat on Edge.
Jay Briscoe tags Alex Wright.
Jay Briscoe and Alex Wright hit Edge with the Wonderweapon.
Alex Wright goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is vociferously booing Alex Wright.

The winners are Project Wunderkind and Slash. Time of match: 0:20:02

Project Wunderkind (Alex Wright and Jay Briscoe) and Slash defeated
Edge, Bob Sapp and Julio Dinero when A. Wright pinned Edge after the
Wonderweapon in 0:20:02.
Rating: **** 1/2

Matt Hardy's replacement appears to be Slash.

What a match between these six athletes!  Slash, Wright and Briscoe worked together like a well oiled machine, while it was all Edge, Sapp and Dinero could do not to explode into a fight at any given moment.  Because of this, little effort was made to coordinate their plans, and Project Wunderkind and Slash were able to simply overwhelm their foes using quick tags.

Eventually, Julio Dinero and Bob Sapp came to blows and began to brawl outside the ring, leaving Edge unable to tag out.  He fought valiantly, hitting several Spears to no avail.  Finally, after Project Wunderkind hit him with the second Wonderweapon of the evening, even Edge couldn't kick out again.

Outside of the ring, Sapp appears to be getting the best of Dinero despite Dinero trying to use Sapp's title as a weapon.  Then, in a totally predictable moment, Overpower came pouring out of the back and cleared the ring.  Sapp was quickly laid out, then Dinero spiked him into the ground with an STO onto a steel chair!

As Edge stirs, A-Train and Ahmed Johnson enter the ring and begin to stomp away at him.  Suddenly, Matt Hardy's music hits and the Sensai of Mattitude sprints to the ring with a steel chair, clearing it in several seconds.  Grabbing a microphone, he shouts out "Edge is mine, and I want him able to compete next week!"  As Edge staggers to his feet, Hardy continues.  "But THIS is for ambushing me in the back!"

Twist of Fate!  Edge is out cold!  And we are out of time!  We'll see you at The Big One!

Card rating: ** 1/2

Match observations:

Match of the Evening: Slash, Jay Briscoe and Alex Wright vs. Edge, Bob Sapp and Julio Dinero

The Big One is next week, and just as its name would indicate, it's going to be huge!

Edge and Matt Hardy have been at each others throats for six months now.  Finally, though, we will see the end to this lengthy feud as they face off in a ladder match with a 60 minute time limit.  Will Matt Hardy finally gain revenge against Edge, or will Edge shut Hardy up once and for all?  Whoever wins, it should be good.  Plus, as added incentive, the winner of this match will become the top contender for the first Global Heavyweight Title defense after The Big One!

Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter surprised fans by being the new team brought in by management!  Not only was their appearance a surprise, but so was their victory over Tag Team Champions Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas!  They have therefore earned a title shot next week, and Overpower will have to bring their A Game if they want to retain their titles against these patriotic veterans.

Also next week, The Future will face off against Project Wunderkind.  This match will determine the new top contenders to the Tag Team Titles after The Big One, so it's definately a high stakes matchup.  Unfortunately, it isn't certain whether Chance Beckett will be healthy enough to compete, so Xavier may well need to find a substitute once again.

Sean O'Haire and Damian 666 put on quite a showing this week, and they have therefore earned themselves a match at The Big One, where they will face A-Train and Ahmed Johnson.  This one could get ugly in more ways than one!

The Amazing Red and Funaki will be taking on Hardcore Hell next week.  These two teams have faced each other a number of times, and they have always delivered exciting matches.  This one should be no exception.

Shane Douglas has agreed to wrestle twice at The Big One, with his second match being against exciting high flier Deranged.  Will the Franchise be able to win two matches in one evening?

The Basham Brothers will face off against Legend and Jimmy Snuka in an attempt to teach the arrogant duo some respect for New Deal Wrestling.  Will they come out on top, or will Legend and Snuka continue to tear through the undercard?

Prince Nana has officially left The Royal Court, and he has demanded a match against The Undertaker.  Management has granted this match, which the prideful Prince Nana hopes will ease the sting of the fall of the Court with a noteworthy victory.  Who will be victorious?  Order the PPV to find out!

Finally, in our main event, Bob Sapp will put the Global Heavyweight Title on the line against the sadistic Julio Dinero.  Dinero will do anything to hold the gold, but Bob Sapp has proved to be nearly unstoppable in the ring.  Will Julio Dinero realize his destiny by taking the title?  Or will Sapp roll over him like he has so many others?

There's only one way to find out.  Please join us for our very first Pay Per View live from San Francisco.  We'll see you at The Big One.

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
91Posted on 08/28/04 at 22:36:40

Were Duggan and Slaughter a result of the "mystery wrestler" button? Could have been the Rock'n'Roll Express, could have been the Bulldogs, could have been the Road Warriors... oh well. ;)

Anyway, main made up for all that, and the one that really intrigues me now is Edge vs Hardy. Edge is the obvious favourite, this is his specialty match, but I have a sneaking suspicion Hardy might take this.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 08/29/04 at 00:26:18

Yep.  The good old trusty M key gave me Duggan and Slaughter.  The scary thing is that with a 50 workrate, Duggan is the better worker on the team.  I suspect that I'm either going to have a lot of fun with Team USA, or that I'm going to absolutely hate them.  And, of course, they get a title shot at NDW's biggest show ever despite NDW's strong tag team division full of credible contenders.  Naturally. ;D  Stupid M key...

As for Edge vs. Hardy, Hardy has been in his share of ladder matches as well, just not in NDW.  Glad you like their feud, though.  It's been going strong for 20 weeks, and as such it needed much less to make it an attraction than the main event.  Luckily, I feel like I've built enough interest for that.  I've got no clue who's going to win this one, and really, that's the way I like it.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Snabbit888Posted on 08/29/04 at 07:00:48

You really have some interesting stuff going here.  Edge/Hardy is a really good feud, and you have no idea how much I'm marking out for Team USA.  The Big One has shaped up to be a nice little card.  Looking forward to it.