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NDW Week 47 - Here Comes A New Challenger!

Critic of the DawnPosted on 08/23/04 at 04:08:08

Wow. This card was pretty eventful, and after all that happened I felt a bit guilty about skipping last week. It couldn't be helped, however, as I've been moving my data over to a new computer and I wanted to have everything set up correctly. Turns out that there are still a few minor issues, but nothing I can't handle. Unless something surprising happens, NDW should continue to release a card a week. In that case, it'll be 2 weeks until The Big One, which has me pretty excited. The card is definately taking shape.

Anyway, here we go.

*****

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

Ahmed Johnson runs shoulder-first into the corner.
Ahmed Johnson runs into the ropes.
Doug Basham misses with a clothesline.
Doug Basham hits Ahmed Johnson with an elbow.
Doug Basham hits Ahmed Johnson with a spinebuster slam.
Charles Robinson counts: One, kickout.
Doug Basham hits Ahmed Johnson with a stomp.
Doug Basham hits Ahmed Johnson with a snap mare.
Doug Basham takes Ahmed Johnson down with a dropkick to the back of the head.
The crowd is behind Doug Basham all the way.
Doug Basham executes a bodyslam on Ahmed Johnson.
Julio Dinero throws Ahmed Johnson a frying pan.
Ahmed Johnson tries to use it, but Doug Basham blocks the blow and
takes it away from him.
Doug Basham hits Ahmed Johnson with it and goes for the pin.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Ahmed Johnson hits a kneelift on Doug Basham.

Ahmed Johnson uses a scissor kick on Doug Basham.
Ahmed Johnson is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
Ahmed Johnson uses a Gorilla Press on Doug Basham.
Ahmed Johnson runs into the ropes.
Ahmed Johnson hits Doug Basham with a kick.
Ahmed Johnson takes Doug Basham down with a scissor kick.
Ahmed Johnson hits Doug Basham with a DDT.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Ahmed Johnson takes Doug Basham down with a DDT.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Ahmed Johnson executes a side suplex on Doug Basham.
Ahmed Johnson runs into the ropes.
Ahmed Johnson goes for a lariat, but Doug Basham counters it with
a Fujiwara armbar.
Charles Robinson asks Ahmed Johnson if he should stop the fight.
Ahmed Johnson shakes his head.
Charles Robinson asks Ahmed Johnson if he's had enough.
Ahmed Johnson shakes his head.
Charles Robinson tells Ahmed Johnson to respond or he'll stop the fight.
Ahmed Johnson doesn't respond.
Charles Robinson stops the fight after 20 seconds.
The crowd is giving Doug Basham a standing ovation.

The winner is Doug Basham. Time of match: 0:06:35

Doug Basham defeated Ahmed Johnson when Ahmed Johnson passed out in
a Fujiwara armbar in 0:06:35.
Rating: 3/4*
[Julio Dinero interfered against Doug Basham.]

Overpower came into this with a lot to prove, but Doug Basham managed to overcome Ahmed Johnson when the interference of his stablemates backfired. A cast iron skillet was passed to Johnson, but Basham ducked the swing, took it, and brained Ahmed Johnson with it. This took a lot of the wind out of Johnson's sails, and was instrumental in allowing Basham to trap him in a Fujiwara Armbar long enough for Johnson to pass out.

(Matt Hardy's entrance music hits, and the Sensei of Mattitude makes his way
alone to the ring with a microphone.)

Matt Hardy: Edge! Get out here! I've discovered something that might interest
you. So if you're not too busy chasing red herrings, get your ass out to this
ring!

(Edge's music hits, and he makes his way to the ring and jaws with Hardy.)

Edge: I'm not in the mood to play, Matt. What do you want?

Matt Hardy: I thought you'd want to know. I solved the great mystery! I know
who stole the ladder and cost you your title! Would you like to know who it
was, Edge?

Edge: You know damn well I want to know. Spit it out before I beat it out of
you.

Matt Hardy: It's a pity that you don't have more patience, but we're not here
to talk about your lack of positive Mattributes. I'm here to tell you who
stole your ladder. And I'm through stalling. Now I'm going to ask the thief
to make her way to the ring!

(Lita's music hits, and she dances her way toward the ring to a chorus of
boos. Edge watches her approach furiously.)

Matt Hardy: You see, Edge, I told you that I didn't take your ladder! That was
true. But it took a lot of Mattitude to pull off something like that! And the
only one here with as much Mattitude as me...

Lita: ...Is me!

(Edge, fuming, advances on Lita who backs away nervously.)

Edge: Why'd you do it, Lita?

Lita: Because you've been making Matt's life miserable since you started your
little feud with him. I was just evening the score by taking something
precious to you!

(Edge grabs Lita by the hair.)

Edge: You're going to pay for that, you little bitch!

(Suddenly, Edge is cut off by a kick to the groin by Lita, then taken down by
a Twist of Fate by Matt Hardy.)

Matt Hardy: Don't *ever* touch Lita, Edge. Let me tell you. All of this was
just the beginning. At The Big One, I'm going to end this once and for all.
I will finally give you the beating you deserve, and if management will approve
it, it's going to be a Ladder Match!

The Dark Princes vs. Chris "HAIL" Sabin & Chuck Palumbo

The Undertaker sets up Chuck Palumbo on the table.
The Undertaker tries to drive Chuck Palumbo through the table with the Tombstone
but he blocks it.
Chuck Palumbo takes The Undertaker down with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex.
Chuck Palumbo takes The Undertaker down with a back elbow.
Chuck Palumbo catches The Undertaker in a double reverse chinlock.
The Undertaker breaks the hold after 7 seconds.
The Undertaker executes a headbutt on Chuck Palumbo.
The Undertaker sets up Chuck Palumbo on the table.
The Undertaker executes the Tombstone through the table.
The table is broken in half.
Prince Nana enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
The Undertaker and Prince Nana whip Chuck Palumbo into the ropes.
They hit Chuck Palumbo with a double clothesline.
Prince Nana leaves the ring.
The Undertaker hits Chuck Palumbo with a powerslam.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, in the ropes...

Prince Nana enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
The Undertaker and Prince Nana whip Chuck Palumbo into the ropes.
They hit Chuck Palumbo with a double backdrop.
Prince Nana leaves the ring.
The Undertaker uses a kneelift on Chuck Palumbo.
The Undertaker uses a sidewalk slam on Chuck Palumbo.
The Undertaker gives the sign for the choke slam.
The Undertaker goes for a choke slam, but Chuck Palumbo counters it with
a kick to the midsection.
Chuck Palumbo goes for a kick to the head, but The Undertaker
ducks out of the way.
The Undertaker executes the Oldschool Ropewalk Flying Forearm on Chuck Palumbo.
The Undertaker hits a kick to the head on Chuck Palumbo.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
The Undertaker uses a clothesline on Chuck Palumbo.
The Undertaker hits a punch on Chuck Palumbo.
The Undertaker executes the Tombstone on Chuck Palumbo.
The Undertaker goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, Chris Sabin makes the save.
Chuck Palumbo whips The Undertaker into the ropes, but The Undertaker
reverses it.
Chuck Palumbo uses a clothesline on The Undertaker.
Chuck Palumbo whips The Undertaker into the ropes.
The Undertaker uses a clothesline on Chuck Palumbo.
The Undertaker whips Chuck Palumbo into the ropes, but Chuck Palumbo
reverses it.
Chuck Palumbo nails The Undertaker with a back elbow.
The bell rings. The time limit has expired.

Chris Sabin and Chuck Palumbo and
The Dark Princes (The Undertaker and Prince Nana) battled to a draw in 0:20:00.
Rating: ***
(Billy Gunn no-showed.)

Billy Gunn was unable to compete tonight due to a schedule conflict, but Chris "HAIL" Sabin was able to take his place against the always dangerous duo of The Undertaker and Prince Nana. While Palumbo and Sabin had no experience tagging together, they worked well enough together to allow the match to end with a time limit draw.

The real news came after the match, however. As Palumbo and Sabin left the ring, The Undertaker got in Prince Nana's face about failing to prevent the count near the end of the match from being broken up. Nana protested that he couldn't possibly have made it... and The Undertaker laid him out with a Choke Slam! The Royal Court has exploded right here in front of us! What a night!

Ron Simmons vs. Insane Dragon

Insane Dragon hits Ron Simmons with a bicycle kick.
Insane Dragon whips Ron Simmons into the ropes.
Insane Dragon uses a spinning leg lariat on Ron Simmons.
Insane Dragon nails Ron Simmons with a chop.
Insane Dragon uses an enzuigiri to the face on Ron Simmons.
A few fans are booing Insane Dragon.
Insane Dragon works the crowd.
A few fans are booing Insane Dragon.
Insane Dragon executes the Dragon Driver on Ron Simmons.
James Beard counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Insane Dragon hits an enzuigiri to the face on Ron Simmons.
Insane Dragon hits Ron Simmons with an enzuigiri to the face.
Insane Dragon whips Ron Simmons into the ropes.
Insane Dragon nails Ron Simmons with an enzuigiri.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Insane Dragon whips Ron Simmons into the ropes.
Ron Simmons takes Insane Dragon down with a flying shoulderblock.
There is no crowd reaction.
Ron Simmons goes for a clothesline, but Insane Dragon ducks out of the way.
Insane Dragon chops Ron Simmons.
Insane Dragon punches Ron Simmons.
Insane Dragon is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
Ron Simmons punches Insane Dragon.
There are chants of 'boring, boring'.
Insane Dragon hits Ron Simmons.
Quite a few boos are audible.
Insane Dragon hits Ron Simmons with a moonsault bodyblock.
Insane Dragon uses the ropes for leverage.
James Beard counts: One, two, three.
A fan at ringside badmouths Insane Dragon.

The winner is Insane Dragon. Time of match: 0:17:00

Insane Dragon pinned Ron Simmons after a moonsault bodyblock in 0:17:00.
Rating: 3/4*

Despite more than a 100 pound weight disadvantage, Insane Dragon managed to gain a victory here against the seasoned veteran Ron Simmons. Simmons fought hard, but was simply unable to keep up with Dragon's blazing speed, high flying skills and hard enzuigiris.

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

Damian 666 whips Xavier into the turnbuckle.
Damian 666 charges in with a clothesline, but Xavier lifts his leg.
Xavier nails Damian 666 with an Asai moonsault.
Mike Sparks counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Damian 666 begs off.
Xavier goes for a forearm to the back, but Damian 666 side-steps and Xavier
only hits air.
Damian 666 covers Xavier.
Mike Sparks counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Damian 666 nails Xavier with a spinebuster slam.
Mike Sparks counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Damian 666 sets up Xavier on the turnbuckle.
Damian 666 executes the Valagueza on Xavier.
The crowd erupts.
Damian 666 goes for the pin.
Mike Sparks counts: One, two, kickout.
Damian 666 executes a dropkick on Xavier.

Xavier throws Damian 666 into the guardrail.
Xavier throws Damian 666 back into the ring.
Xavier executes the Kiss Your X Goodbye on Damian 666.
Xavier goes for the pin.
Mike Sparks counts: One, two, three.
Xavier further incites the crowd.

The winner is Xavier. Time of match: 0:16:29

Xavier pinned Damian 666 with the Kiss Your X Goodbye in 0:16:29.
Rating: *** 1/4

Xavier came out on top here against newcomer Damian 666, although the match was much closer than anyone would have expected. Indeed, Damian managed to score with his finisher, but Xavier showed the tenacity that makes him so dangerous by kicking out and then beating Damian on the outside before making him Kiss his X Goodbye.

(Bob Sapp's music hits and the champ makes his way out to the ring. Sapp has
a bandage on his forehead where Dinero busted him open with a chair last week.)

Bob Sapp: A lot of people are talking. A lot of people are saying it was
stupid of me to make so many enemies right before The Big One. Some are even
saying that if it weren't for Lita stealing the ladder, I wouldn't be champion
today. Personally, I don't give a damn what people are saying. I came here to
dominate the competition, and Dinero... you just became competition. You can
throw all the big scary lackies at me that you want, because I am bigger and I
am badder than anyone else out there today. And that includes all of your
clowns. I am an unstoppable force, Dinero. You are a tag team wrestler who
got lucky in the Rumble in the Bronx and then got caught up in your own hype.
Face it Dinero. You aren't in my league. And at The Big One, at New Deal
Wrestling's biggest show ever, I will prove that by taking you to a world of
pain you've never experienced. Be ready.

Danny Basham vs. Jay Briscoe vs. "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka

Jimmy Snuka hits a reverse neckbreaker on Danny Basham.
Jimmy Snuka takes Danny Basham down with a savate kick.
Jimmy Snuka is eliciting a sizable round of boos.
Jimmy Snuka executes the Superfly Splash on Danny Basham.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, Jay Briscoe makes the save.
Danny Basham gets a side headlock on Jimmy Snuka.
Jay Briscoe makes the save.
Danny Basham hits Jimmy Snuka with a roundhouse right.
Danny Basham uses a snap mare on Jimmy Snuka.
Danny Basham catches Jimmy Snuka in a bearhug.
Jimmy Snuka gets ahold of the ropes after 8 seconds.
Danny Basham uses a kneelift on Jimmy Snuka.
Danny Basham hits Jimmy Snuka with a dropkick.
Danny Basham executes a flying forearm on Jimmy Snuka.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, kickout.
Danny Basham runs into the ropes.
Jimmy Snuka misses with a clothesline.
Danny Basham misses with a kick.
Danny Basham takes Jimmy Snuka down with a knee to the face.
Danny Basham takes Jimmy Snuka down with a flying headbutt.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Jimmy Snuka executes a reverse neckbreaker on Danny Basham.
A fan at ringside badmouths Jimmy Snuka.
Jimmy Snuka is going for the cover.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, Jay Briscoe doesn't make it in time... three.
A fan at ringside badmouths Jimmy Snuka.

The winner is Jimmy Snuka. Time of match: 0:17:34

Triangle Match:
Jimmy Snuka defeated Danny Basham and Jay Briscoe when J. Snuka pinned
Danny Basham after a reverse neckbreaker in 0:17:34.
Rating: ***

Jimmy Snuka picks up another victory here, this time pinning Danny Basham with a reverse neckbreaker after Jay Briscoe broke up a pin attempt after the Superfly Splash. Briscoe dominated most of this match, but was ultimately tagged out and unable to tag back in before the decision.

Sean O'Haire vs. "Mr. Showtime" Chance Beckett

Sean O'Haire works the crowd.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Sean O'Haire goes for a dropkick, but Chance Beckett side-steps and Sean O'Haire
only hits air.
Chance Beckett puts Sean O'Haire in a half Boston.
Sean O'Haire is struggling to reach the ropes.
Sean O'Haire reaches the ropes after being trapped for 8 seconds.
Chance Beckett gives him a series of slaps, but Sean O'Haire only stares at him.
Chance Beckett executes a reverse neckbreaker on Sean O'Haire.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Chance Beckett covers Sean O'Haire.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, three.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

The winner is Chance Beckett. Time of match: 0:06:53

Chance Beckett pinned Sean O'Haire after a reverse neckbreaker in 0:06:53. Chanc
e Beckett suffered an elbow injury. He will be out for approximately 2 cards.
Rating: ** 3/4
[Nidia interfered against Chance Beckett.]

This match should probably have gone much longer, but it appears that Chance Beckett hurt his elbow partway through. Nevertheless, he was able to fight on and score with a reverse neckbreaker out of nowhere to defeat Sean O'Haire.

Trainers are examining his injury, and should be able to tell how bad it will be by the end of the show.

"Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright vs. "The Unstoppable Force" Bob Sapp in a non-title match

Bob Sapp follows him back in.
Alex Wright goes for the Reverse Neckbreaker, but he can't do it.
Bob Sapp hits Alex Wright with a legsweep.
Bob Sapp takes Alex Wright down with a mounted punch.
Bob Sapp runs into the ropes.
Bob Sapp hits Alex Wright with an elbow.
Bob Sapp hits Alex Wright with a single-leg takedown.
Bob Sapp locks Alex Wright in an armbar submission.
Alex Wright makes it to the ropes after holding out for 6 seconds.
Bob Sapp uses a legsweep on Alex Wright.
Bob Sapp executes the Diving Headbutt on Alex Wright.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is giving Bob Sapp a standing ovation.

The winner is Bob Sapp. Time of match: 0:11:39

Bob Sapp pinned Alex Wright with the Diving Headbutt in 0:11:39.
Rating: ** 1/4

Bob Sapp took on Alex Wright here in non-title action, and things shockingly appeared to be going in favor of Wright throughout the early match. The momentum shifted with a long torture rack by Sapp, and apparently this hurt Alex Wright badly enough that he couldn't hit his Reverse Neckbreaker. Shortly after this failed attempt, Bob Sapp put Wright away with his Diving Headbutt.

(Chris Harris and James Storm are seen backstage.)

Chris Harris: Apparently management has brought in a new team to face us for
our Global Tag Team Titles tonight. A team that they think will take us to
our limits.

James Storm: Well, we just wanted to say that whoever you are, we will beat
you. AMW is the hottest team running today, and no matter who you are or how
good you are, you're no match for us. But good luck to you. It'll be a
pleasure to face some new competition.

Flying Tigers vs. Hardcore Hell

Red springs to his feet.
Red uses a springboard leaping swinging DDT on New Jack.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Red.
Red whips New Jack into the ropes, but New Jack reverses it.
New Jack takes Red down with a roundhouse right.
New Jack goes for a headbutt, but Red blocks it.
Red executes a Frankensteiner from the top rope on New Jack.
Tim White counts: One, kickout.
Red executes a legsweep on New Jack.
Red hits New Jack with the Red Star Press.
Red poses for the crowd.
The crowd erupts.
Red uses a roundhouse kick on New Jack.
The crowd is giving Red a standing ovation.
Red tags Funaki.
Funaki lifts New Jack up.
Red nails New Jack with the Air Raid and goes for the pin.
The crowd erupts.
Tim White counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

The winners are Flying Tigers. Time of match: 0:07:46

Flying Tigers (Red and Funaki) defeated Hardcore Hell (Slash and New Jack) when
Red pinned New Jack after the Air Raid in 0:07:46.
Rating: ** 3/4

Funaki and Red absolutely dominated this match against Hardcore Hell, utilizing their speed to repeatedly take down their larger opponents until Funaki and Red managed to score with the Air Raid for a quick victory.

Overpower (Julio Dinero, Shane Douglas & A-Train) vs. Deranged, Marcos & Psicosis in a 6-Man Tag Team Match

Shane Douglas tags out to A-Train.
Deranged enters the ring, but gets cut off.
A-Train and Shane Douglas whip Psicosis into the ropes.
A-Train and Shane Douglas hit Psicosis with a double Hotshot.
A-Train and Shane Douglas whip Psicosis into the ropes.
They hit Psicosis with a double fist to the midsection.
A-Train and Shane Douglas whip Psicosis into the ropes.
They hit Psicosis with a double backdrop.
Shane Douglas leaves the ring.
A-Train uses an armbar takedown on Psicosis.
A-Train takes Psicosis down with an armbar takedown.
A-Train covers Psicosis.
James Beard counts: One, two, three.
A-Train is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

The winners are Overpower. Time of match: 0:11:38


Overpower (A-Train, Julio Dinero and Shane Douglas) defeated
Deranged, Marcos and Psicosis when A-Train pinned Psicosis after
an armbar takedown in 0:11:38.
Rating: ** 3/4

Julio Dinero was a house afire here, dominating both Marcos and Deranged before tagging out to A-Train, who finished off Psicosis in short order. In just over 11 minutes, Overpower has convincingly defeated 3 of NDW's top high fliers. Dinero grabs a microphone as Overpower's music plays and announces that everyone, Bob Sapp included, has just witnessed the Power of the Dollar.

Your Main Event:
A Mystery Team vs. America's Most Wanted for the Global Tag Team Titles

It's Shane Douglas... and Johnny Ace? What's Johnny Ace doing back with Shane Douglas? And why is he wearing Overpower colors?

Johnny Ace executes the Implant DDT on Chris Harris.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Johnny Ace nails Chris Harris with a Northern Lights suplex.
Earl Hebner counts: One, kickout.
Johnny Ace uses a legdrop on Chris Harris.
Johnny Ace takes Chris Harris down with a bodyslam.
Johnny Ace takes Chris Harris down with a Northern Lights suplex.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Johnny Ace runs into the ropes.
Johnny Ace hits Chris Harris with a flying clothesline.
The crowd is going crazy.
Johnny Ace goes for a DDT, but Chris Harris counters it with a small package.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Harris nails Johnny Ace with a chop.
Chris Harris hits a double-axhandle to the back on Johnny Ace.
Chris Harris executes a chop on Johnny Ace.
Chris Harris throws Johnny Ace out of the ring.
Chris Harris goes outside.

Chris Harris and James Storm whip Johnny Ace into the ropes.
They hit Johnny Ace with a double clothesline.
James Storm leaves the ring.
Chris Harris goes for a DDT, but Johnny Ace counters it with a small package.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
Johnny Ace has the crowd going wild.

The winners are Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas. Time of match: 0:14:13

Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas defeated
America's Most Wanted (James Storm and Chris Harris) when Ace pinned C. Harris
after a small package in 0:14:13.
Rating: ***
(Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas won the Global Tag Team Titles.)

What the... but Johnny Ace doesn't work for NDW anymore! Shane Douglas turned on him! Douglas must have been able to convince him to return, because he was here, and even worse, he was wearing an Overpower T-Shirt!

America's Most Wanted were very close to a victory here, but Ace managed to score a roll up out of nowhere, and in three seconds the Global Tag Team Titles belonged to Overpower! Following the match, Dinero, Johnson and A-Train made their way out to the ring and celebrated with their allies.

Is this a prelude of The Big One? Will Dinero pull out an upset like Douglas and Ace did? We are out of time!

Card rating: ** 3/4


Match observations:

Match of the Evening: Xavier vs. Damian 666

What a night of shocks! First Matt Hardy revealed that Lita had stolen the ladder at his bidding, and that he would face Edge at The Big One in a Ladder Match. Then The Royal Court exploded, with Undertaker losing his cool and Choke Slamming Prince Nana. And finally, Johnny Ace returned to NDW as part of Overpower and actually won the Global Tag Team Titles with Shane Douglas!

Next week is the final show before The Big One in San Francisco, and as such it should be huge.

Doug Basham will start things off when he faces Psicosis in what should be a fun little match. Psicosis and Doug Basham have both been having trouble with Overpower lately, so they've got a good deal in common.

Sean O'Haire will again team up with his new partner Damian 666 against The Future. Unfortunately, Chance Beckett seems to be too hurt to compete, so Xavier will have to find a replacement. Will he be able to, and if so who will it be?

Overpower's Shane Douglas and Johnny Ace were once a team in WCW by the name of The Dynamic Dudes. This duo has reunited under the banner of Overpower and now holds the Global Tag Team Titles. NDW management has promised another surprise and has booked another new team to face this pairing in a non-title match. Who will they come up with this time? Can it top this week's surprise?

Deranged and Marcos will team up against the duo of A-Train and Ahmed Johnson in a match pitting sheer power against blazing speed. Will Overpower gain another victory here? We shall see.

Finally, NDW management has ruled that Bob Sapp must team up with Julio Dinero and Edge to face Matt Hardy, Jay Briscoe and Alex Wright in a six-man tag team match. Can Sapp, Dinero and Edge coexist? Or will the team crumble? There's only one way to find out!

See you next week.

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
JustinPosted on 08/23/04 at 14:12:53

Cool show... I loved the return of Johnny Ace.

Your storylines are pretty well written too.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 08/23/04 at 17:36:55

It was definately a surprise to me that TNM chose The Dynamic Dudes as the mystery team, especially since Shane Douglas already works for NDW and Johnny Ace actually did briefly at one point as well until Douglas turned on him and joined Overpower.  I guess Douglas was able to convince Ace that Overpower was the next big thing.  Needless to say, it took me a few minutes to decide how to explain that one. ;D

Thanks for the compliment about the storylines here.  One of the neat things about using a ruleset is that a lot of them pretty much write themself.  The really fun ones are the ones you have to scramble to explain, though - the whole ladder theft thing is an example of this.

Overall, this was a very eventful card - even more than I had expected since Ace made a surprise return.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
91Posted on 08/23/04 at 19:50:04

So it was Lita all along... what a cow. On reflection, it was an obvious one, but I was too predisposed with looking at the roster of wrestlers you were using for an answer.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 08/24/04 at 05:33:36

Heh.  Even I tend to sometimes forget that Matt Hardy has Lita to do his dirty work since she doesn't interfere too heavily in his matches.  I thought having Matt Hardy do the deed would be a bit too obvious, so instead he denied it even though it was technically his idea.

Actually, this was only one of two possible outcomes.  If James Storm had won the Global Heavyweight Title, the culprit actually would have been Julio Dinero, and Bob Sapp would have been in on the crime all along.  Edge would have been denied a match at The Big One due to Dinero already holding the contract for it due to his Rumble in the Bronx win.  The Edge/Hardy match would therefore have been declared a top contender's ironman match instead of a ladder match.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
JustinPosted on 08/24/04 at 13:44:18

BTW CotD, did you get the exports i sent you?

And how do you like the PWA so far? LEave some comments there if you like.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 08/24/04 at 17:29:05

I did, yes.  Thank you very much.

PWA is looking good thus far.  I'll do that.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"