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NDW Week 44 - Ragnarok

Critic of the DawnPosted on 07/23/04 at 21:25:46

I was a bit surprised by how the main event went because I apparently forgot to check that it was a ladder match when booking the finish (as usual, I just gave a time, not an actual winner).  So my ladder match was a bit less laddery than I generally like.  Still, I think I can work with it pretty well, and it leaves me with an interesting storyline to build into The Big One.

So... yeah.  Here's the show.

*****

The Future vs. America's Most Wanted in a Steel Cage Match for the Global Tag Team Titles

Xavier hits James Storm with a running knee strike.
Chance Beckett enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Chris Harris enters the ring, but gets cut off.
Xavier and Chance Beckett whip James Storm into the ropes.
They hit James Storm with a double clothesline.
Chance Beckett leaves the ring.
Xavier hits the Running Forearm Smash on James Storm.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Xavier tags out to Chance Beckett.
Xavier hits a German suplex on James Storm.
Chance Beckett goes for a flying somersault splash, but James Storm
rolls out of the way.
Xavier leaves the ring.
James Storm uses a DDT on Chance Beckett.
The chants for James Storm are deafening.
James Storm executes the 8 Second Ride on Chance Beckett.
The chants for James Storm are deafening.

Chance Beckett is on his way up.
Chris Harris pulls him back in.
Chance Beckett takes Chris Harris down with a fireman's carry.
Chance Beckett gets a camel clutch on Chris Harris.
Chris Harris is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Chris Harris grabs the ropes after being locked up for 5 seconds.
Chance Beckett tries to get out of the door.
Chance Beckett is halfway through the ring.
Chance Beckett is three quarters across the ring.
Chance Beckett is at the door.
Chance Beckett is on the way out.
Chance Beckett has escaped the cage.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winners are The Future. Time of match: 0:16:06

No-Countout-No-DQ-Cage Match:
The Future (Chance Beckett and Xavier) defeated
America's Most Wanted (James Storm and Chris Harris) by escaping the cage in
          0:16:07.
Rating: *** 1/2
(The Future won the Global Tag Team Titles.)

Here are your winners, and the NEW Global Tag Team Champions: Chance Beckett, Xavier... THE FUTURE!

Just as Xavier had promised The Future defeated America's Most Wanted tonight in a rematch of their Caged Fury bout several months ago.  This was a fastpaced and exciting opener which got the crowd whipped into a frenzy as holds and counterholds were traded inside the dangerous environment of the steel cage.  In the end, The Future got the victory after Beckett choked out his opponent with a camel clutch.  Once again AMW was distracted by making sure that he was okay, and The Future managed to escape the cage.

Jay Briscoe vs. Ron Simmons in a No-DQ Match

Ron Simmons nails Jay Briscoe with a fist to the midsection.
Ron Simmons takes Jay Briscoe down with a bodyslam.
Ron Simmons goes for a powerslam, but Jay Briscoe counters it with a sunset flip.
Jay Briscoe sets up Ron Simmons on the announcers' table.
Jay Briscoe executes the J-Driller through the table.
The table is broken in half.
Jay Briscoe whips Ron Simmons into the guardrail.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Jay Briscoe throws Ron Simmons into the ringpost.
A few fans are trying to get a shot in.
Jay Briscoe sets up a table.
Jay Briscoe hits Ron Simmons with a series of punches.
Jay Briscoe hits Ron Simmons with a clothesline.
Jay Briscoe hits Ron Simmons with a half nelson suplex.
Jay Briscoe reenters the ring.
Ron Simmons climbs back into the ring.
Jay Briscoe covers Ron Simmons.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, kickout.
Jay Briscoe gives him a snap suplex, but Ron Simmons only stares at him.
Jay Briscoe goes for a fireman's carry, but Ron Simmons blocks it.
Ron Simmons executes the Dominator on Jay Briscoe.
Ron Simmons is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Ron Simmons goes for the pin.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is cheering on Ron Simmons.

The winner is Ron Simmons. Time of match: 0:11:28

No-Countout-No-DQ-Match:
Ron Simmons pinned Jay Briscoe with the Dominator in 0:11:28.
Rating: ** 1/2
(Insane Dragon no-showed.)

Insane Dragon was scheduled to return to the ring tonight, but his doctor advised that we give him one more week to recover, so against his wishes he was replaced by Jay Briscoe tonight.

Ron Simmons is one hell of a tough old bastard, as he came back from a J-Driller through a table to pick up the victory here after only a few moments to recover.  Simmons definately has what it takes to be a major NDW player, and we hope that contract negotiations this week go well so we can see some more of him in the future.

Marcos vs. "The Prince of Darkness" The Undertaker in a No-DQ Match

The Undertaker nails Marcos with a clothesline.
The Undertaker works the crowd.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
The Undertaker uses a powerslam on Marcos.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, shoulder up.
The Undertaker complains about a slow count.
The Undertaker uses an elbowsmash on Marcos.
The Undertaker works the crowd.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
The Undertaker goes for a bodyslam turnbuckle smash, but Marcos blocks it.
Marcos hits a facerake on The Undertaker.
Marcos goes for a facerake, but The Undertaker blocks it.
The Undertaker executes a powerslam on Marcos.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, kickout.
The Undertaker gives the sign for the choke slam.
The Undertaker takes Marcos down with a choke slam.
The Undertaker is going for the cover.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

The Undertaker whips Marcos into the ropes, but Marcos reverses it.
The Undertaker hits a clothesline on Marcos.
The Undertaker hits Marcos with a legdrop.
The Undertaker hits Marcos with a powerslam.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, shoulder up.
The Undertaker whips Marcos into the ropes, but Marcos reverses it.
The Undertaker executes a flying clothesline on Marcos.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
The Undertaker executes the Tombstone on Marcos.
The Undertaker goes for the pin.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, three.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

The winner is The Undertaker. Time of match: 0:12:36

No-Countout-No-DQ-Match:
The Undertaker pinned Marcos with the Tombstone in 0:12:36.
Rating: ***

Marcos fought The Undertaker in a no-DQ match, and unsurprisingly the 'Taker utterly crushed him, shrugging off most of his offense and battering the rookie until a Tombstone mercifully ended the battle.  The Undertaker came out alone, fought alone, and returned to the back alone - not a good sign for the Royal Court...

Overpower (A-Train & Ahmed Johnson) vs. Billy And Chuck in a Falls Count Anywhere match

A-Train and Ahmed Johnson hit Chuck Palumbo with a double Gorilla Press.
The bell rings. The time limit has expired.

No-Countout-No-DQ-Falls-Count-Anywhere Match:
Overpower (A-Train and Ahmed Johnson) and
Billy And Chuck (Billy Gunn and Chuck Palumbo) battled to a draw in 0:20:00.
Rating: 1/4*

What a brawl!  These four men battled all over the arena, and nothing at all was settled.  As the bell rang announcing that the match was over, the four continued to batter each other bloody until referees interjected themselves and seperated the two teams.

Julio Dinero vs. Danny Basham in an I-Quit Match

Danny Basham follows him back in.
Julio Dinero nails Danny Basham with a power bomb.
Julio Dinero further incites the crowd.
Brian Hebner comes running down to the ring.
Julio Dinero uses a forearm to the back on Danny Basham.
Julio Dinero goes for a power bomb, but Danny Basham counters it with a backdrop
.
Danny Basham takes Julio Dinero down with a kick to the midsection.
Mike Chioda is back on the job.
Danny Basham goes for a roundhouse right, but Julio Dinero reverses it.
Julio Dinero catches Danny Basham in an armbar submission.
Danny Basham tries to fight the pain.
Danny Basham is inching his way towards the ropes.
Danny Basham reaches the ropes after 29 seconds.
Julio Dinero executes the STO on Danny Basham.
Julio Dinero throws Danny Basham out of the ring.
Julio Dinero goes outside.

Danny Basham reenters the ring.
Julio Dinero rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Danny Basham runs into the ropes.
Julio Dinero hits an armdrag takedown on Danny Basham.
Julio Dinero executes the STO on Danny Basham.
The crowd is vociferously booing Julio Dinero.
Julio Dinero whips Danny Basham into the ropes.
Julio Dinero hits Danny Basham with a dropkick.
Julio Dinero is being booed out of the building.
Julio Dinero whips Danny Basham into the ropes.
Alexis Laree trips Danny Basham.
Julio Dinero runs into the ropes.
Julio Dinero executes a short lariat on Danny Basham.
Julio Dinero executes an elbowsmash on Danny Basham.
Julio Dinero hits Danny Basham with a dragon suplex.
Julio Dinero hits Danny Basham with the Maximo Spin.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

Julio Dinero executes the STO on Danny Basham.
Julio Dinero is being booed out of the building.
Julio Dinero goes for a kick to the thigh, but Danny Basham counters it with
a dragon screw.
Danny Basham hits Julio Dinero with a dropkick.
Danny Basham nails Julio Dinero with a chop.
Danny Basham whips Julio Dinero into the ropes.
Danny Basham puts Julio Dinero in a bearhug.
Mike Chioda asks Julio Dinero if he's still there.
Julio Dinero nods.
Mike Chioda tells Julio Dinero to respond or he'll stop the fight.
Julio Dinero nods.
Julio Dinero tries to fight the pain.
Julio Dinero manages to grab the ropes after 25 seconds.
Danny Basham executes the Brain Damage on Julio Dinero.
Danny Basham hits Julio Dinero with a fist to the midsection.
Danny Basham locks Julio Dinero in a bearhug.

Julio Dinero is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Julio Dinero makes it to the ropes after 5 seconds.
Danny Basham executes a single-leg takedown on Julio Dinero.
Danny Basham takes Julio Dinero down with a thumb to the eye.
Danny Basham hits a fist to the midsection on Julio Dinero.
Danny Basham executes a kick to the midsection on Julio Dinero.
Danny Basham goes for a roundhouse right, but Julio Dinero counters it with
a punch.
Julio Dinero chops Danny Basham.
Numerous fans are using Julio Dinero for target practice.
Julio Dinero kicks Danny Basham.
Numerous fans are using Julio Dinero for target practice.
Julio Dinero executes the STO on Danny Basham.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Julio Dinero hits Danny Basham with a power bomb.
Julio Dinero throws Danny Basham into the turnbuckle, but Danny Basham
reverses it.
Danny Basham charges in with an avalanche, but Julio Dinero
moves out of the way.
Julio Dinero kicks Danny Basham.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Danny Basham chops Julio Dinero.
Danny Basham has the crowd going wild.
Danny Basham punches Julio Dinero.
Danny Basham hits Julio Dinero.
The crowd is going crazy.
Julio Dinero kicks Danny Basham.
Julio Dinero goes for an armbar submission, but Danny Basham blocks it.
Danny Basham gives the sign for the Brain Damage.
Danny Basham executes the Brain Damage on Julio Dinero.
Danny Basham has the crowd going wild.
Danny Basham goes for a dropkick, but Julio Dinero side-steps and Danny Basham
only hits air.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

Danny Basham is out cold.
Julio Dinero executes the STO on Danny Basham.
The crowd is vociferously booing Julio Dinero.
Julio Dinero catches Danny Basham in an octopus hold.
Mike Chioda sees that Danny Basham is out cold and stops the match after 16
seconds.
The crowd is vociferously booing Julio Dinero.

The winner is Julio Dinero. Time of match: 0:28:56

No-Countout-No-DQ-I-Quit Match:
Julio Dinero defeated Danny Basham when Danny Basham passed out in
an octopus hold in 0:28:56.
Rating: ***
[Alexis Laree interfered against Danny Basham.]

Julio Dinero comes out on top here, but Danny Basham never actually said that he quit.  Instead, after a lenghty battle, Dinero's valet Alexis Laree smashed Basham with a chair, stunning him.  Dinero connected with an STO seconds later, and Danny Basham was out like a light.  Dinero locked in an octopus hold on his unconscious foe, and the referee called for the bell to prevent him from being injured.

Quite a victory for Julio Dinero.  

Chris "HAIL" Sabin vs. Sean O'Haire vs. "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright in a No-DQ Match

Sean O'Haire uses a knee to the face on Chris Sabin.
Sean O'Haire executes the Widowmaker on Chris Sabin.
There are lots of chants for Sean O'Haire.
Sean O'Haire goes for the pin.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, Alex Wright makes the save.
Sean O'Haire puts Chris Sabin in a sleeperhold.
Chris Sabin inches his way towards the ropes after being locked up for 7
seconds.
Sean O'Haire whips Chris Sabin into the ropes.
Chris Sabin hits Sean O'Haire with an elbow.
Chris Sabin hits a faceslam on Sean O'Haire.
Chris Sabin works the crowd.
The crowd is behind Chris Sabin all the way.
Chris Sabin takes Sean O'Haire down with a sitout power bomb.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Sabin goes for a side headlock, but Sean O'Haire throws him off.
Sean O'Haire kicks Chris Sabin.
The crowd is going crazy.
Sean O'Haire chops Chris Sabin.
Sean O'Haire punches Chris Sabin.
Sean O'Haire hits a back elbow on Chris Sabin.
Sean O'Haire goes for a back elbow, but Chris Sabin ducks out of the way.
Chris Sabin runs into the ropes.
Chris Sabin hits Sean O'Haire with a shoulderblock.
Chris Sabin whips Sean O'Haire into the ropes.
Sean O'Haire hits Chris Sabin with a shoulderblock.
Sean O'Haire takes Chris Sabin down with a back elbow.
Sean O'Haire takes Chris Sabin down with a kick to the midsection.
Sean O'Haire gets a choke against the ropes on Chris Sabin.
Alex Wright makes the save.
The bell rings. The time limit has expired.

No-Countout-No-DQ-Triangle Match:
Chris Sabin drew Sean O'Haire and Alex Wright in 0:20:00.
Rating: *** 3/4

Another excellent triple threat match full of fastpaced action of all sorts.  And, once again, a match which went to a time limit draw.  This is the second week in a row that this has happened - it's clear that NDW is full of closely matched competition.

Legend & "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings & "The Madman from Tijuana" Psicosis in a No-DQ Match

They lock up.
Legend goes for a dropkick, but Psicosis side-steps and Legend only hits air.
The crowd is cheering on Psicosis.
Psicosis is going for the pin.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, kickout.
Psicosis hits a clothesline on Legend.
Psicosis goes for a boot choke, but Legend blocks it.
Legend executes a leg lariat on Psicosis.
The Undertaker and Prince Nana come to ringside.
Legend goes for an armdrag takedown, but Psicosis blocks it.
Psicosis uses a vertical facebuster on Legend.
Chad Patton counts: One, kickout.
Psicosis runs into the ropes.
The Undertaker hits Psicosis in the back with a chair.
Legend goes for the Stone Cutter, but Psicosis counters it with a throw-off.
Psicosis tags out to Ron Killings.
Jimmy Snuka enters the ring and throws Psicosis out of the ring.
Jimmy Snuka is eliciting a sizable round of boos.

Ron Killings takes Legend down with a spinning heel kick.
Ron Killings is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Ron Killings goes for a Japanese armdrag takedown, but Legend counters it with
a lariat.
Legend executes a backbreaker on Ron Killings.
Legend hits a stomp on Ron Killings.
Legend nails Ron Killings with an exploder suplex.
The crowd is vociferously booing Legend.
Legend tags out to Jimmy Snuka.
Legend nails Ron Killings with a jumping DDT.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Jimmy Snuka nails Ron Killings with a flying headbutt.
Chad Patton counts: One, two, three.
A fan at ringside badmouths Jimmy Snuka.

The winners are Legend and Jimmy Snuka. Time of match: 0:03:59

No-Countout-No-DQ-Match:
Legend and Jimmy Snuka defeated Ron Killings and Psicosis when J. Snuka pinned
Killings after a flying headbutt in 0:04:01.
Rating: ** 1/4
[The Undertaker interfered against Psicosis.]

That was a short one.  The interference of the Royal Court here distracted Ron Killings and Psicosis enough for Superfly Snuka and Legend to score with an effective combo for a quick pinfall victory.  But why the interference?  Is The Undertaker courting (no pun intended) Legend and Snuka for entrance into The Royal Court?

(We go backstage where Julio Dinero is still celebrating his victory over Danny
Basham.)

Julio Dinero: That was a great victory... but it's only the beginning.  I'm
ready now.  I'm ready for The Big One.  Before I might not have been, but now
I'm psyched.  Let me just tell you all, when I hit the STO and showed Danny
Basham the power of the dollar, I could feel him shuddering as he lost
consciousness.  And I liked it.  I could feel his muscles tearing as I locked
in the octopus stretch, and I loved it.  So Edge... Sapp... whichever one of
you that I have to face... be careful.  I'm not just some bastard who got
lucky!  I'm the next big thing!  I'm the brightest star in NDW!  And I'm the
next Global Heavyweight Champion!

Edge vs. Matt Hardy in a First Blood Match

Matt Hardy whips Edge into the ropes, but Edge reverses it.
Matt Hardy hits Edge with a clothesline.
Edge falls out of the ring.
Matt Hardy goes outside.
Matt Hardy throws Edge into the guardrail.
Edge is busted wide open.
Matt Hardy gives the Matt Hardy version 1.0 sign.
Ringside is quickly filling up with debris.
Matt Hardy whips Edge into the guardrail.
Matt Hardy clears the announcers' table.
Matt Hardy sets up Edge on the announcers' table.
Matt Hardy tries to drive Edge through the table with a DDT, but he blocks it.
Edge goes for the Edgecution, but Matt Hardy blocks it.
Edge hits a power bomb on Matt Hardy.
Edge knocks Matt Hardy into the ringsteps.
The crowd is behind Edge all the way.
Edge executes the Edgecution on Matt Hardy on the concrete floor.
The crowd is behind Edge all the way.
Edge hits Matt Hardy with a back suplex.
Edge runs Matt Hardy into the ringpost.
Edge hits a spinning heel kick on Matt Hardy.
Edge throws Matt Hardy into the ringsteps.
Lita comes from behind and distracts Edge.
Matt Hardy whips Edge into the guardrail.
Matt Hardy hits Edge with a neck snap.
Matt Hardy hits an inverted DDT on Edge.
Matt Hardy sets up Edge on the announcers' table.
Matt Hardy tries to drive Edge through the table with a sitout power bomb, but
he blocks it.
Edge climbs back into the ring.
Matt Hardy rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Jack Doan sees the blood and stops the match.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

The winner is Matt Hardy. Time of match: 0:04:38

First Blood No-Countout-No-DQ-Match:
Matt Hardy defeated Edge in 0:04:48.
Rating: ***

Matt Hardy picks up a quick victory here over Edge after slamming his head into the guardrail and busting him open.  However, he ate an Edgecution on the concrete for his trouble.  Even though the match lasted less than 5 minutes, both men were fairly heavily battered and bruised after the end.

This was quite unfortunate for Edge.  Not only does Matt Hardy pick up a victory over him, but he has to go into his title match against Bob Sapp this evening having lost blood.

(As a bloodied Edge makes his eay to the back, James Storm approaches.)

James Storm: Hey, Edge.  Tough break there.  You okay, man?

Edge: What?  Yeah, I'm fine.  Just a bit shaken up.  What's up, Storm?

James Storm: I just wanted to wish you luck against Bob Sapp.  He's a monster,
man.

Edge: So I hear.  But he's too big to do well in a ladder match.  So I think my
title is safe...

James Storm: Hey, about your title...

Edge: Yeah?

James Storm: I want a shot, Edge.  You know I'm good enough.

Edge: That's not my decision, James.  Talk to management.  I personally like
the idea, and I'll pass the word along.  But it's really their call.  I'm
sorry.

Slash, "The Original Gangsta" New Jack & "The Franchise" Shane Douglas vs. "The Amazing" Red, Funaki, & Deranged in a Tables Elimination Match

Deranged sets up a table.
Deranged hits New Jack with a punch.
Red comes over to make it two-on-one.
Deranged and Red hit New Jack with a double dropkick.
Slash comes over and lays out Red.
New Jack sets up Deranged on the table.
New Jack executes a diving headbutt through the table.
The table is broken in half.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

Deranged has been eliminated.
A few fans are trying to get a shot in.

New Jack takes Funaki down with a fist to the midsection.
New Jack hits a clothesline on Funaki.
Chad Patton slowly regains conciousness.
New Jack throws Funaki out of the ring.
New Jack goes outside.
New Jack clears the announcers' table.
New Jack sets up Funaki on the announcers' table.
New Jack executes an elbowdrop through the table.
The table is broken in half.
New Jack is being booed out of the building.

Funaki has been eliminated.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

Red clears the announcers' table.
Red throws Shane Douglas into the guardrail.
Red knocks Shane Douglas into the ringpost.
The crowd is behind Red all the way.
Red sets up Shane Douglas on the announcers' table.
Red executes an elbowdrop through the table.
The table is broken in half.

Shane Douglas has been eliminated.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Red.

Slash and New Jack whip Red into the ropes.
They hit Red with a double fist to the midsection.
New Jack leaves the ring.
Slash goes for a bodyslam, but Red blocks it.
Red goes for a tilt-a-whirl DDT, but Slash blocks it.
Slash hits a reverse neckbreaker on Red.
Slash executes the Final Cut on Red.
Slash takes Red down with a waistlock suplex.
Slash throws Red out of the ring.
Slash jumps onto him with a running somersault plancha.
Ringside is quickly filling up with debris.
New Jack comes over to make it two-on-one.
New Jack takes Red down with a clothesline.
Slash uses a waistlock suplex on Red.
New Jack executes a short clothesline on Red.
Slash executes a belly-to-back suplex on Red.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Slash knocks Red into the ringpost.
New Jack comes over to make it two-on-one.
Slash and New Jack hit Red with a double stomp.
Slash clears the announcers' table.
Slash stares out at the crowd.
A few fans are trying to get a shot in.
New Jack comes over to make it two-on-one.
New Jack hits a clothesline on Red.
Slash goes for a back suplex, but Red turns in mid-air and lands on him.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Red hits Slash with a legsweep.
Red sets up Slash on the announcers' table.
Red executes an elbowdrop through the table.
The table is broken in half.
The crowd is behind Red all the way.
Slash has been eliminated.
The chants for Red are deafening.

Red executes a legsweep on New Jack.
Red goes for the Red Star Press, but New Jack gets his knees up.
New Jack executes the Diving Headbutt on Red.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
New Jack hits Red with a double-axhandle chop.
New Jack quickly leaves the ring.
He retrieves the trash can.
New Jack goes for a short clothesline, but Red ducks out of the way.
Red kicks New Jack.
Red kicks New Jack.
The crowd erupts.
Red punches New Jack.
The crowd is giving Red a standing ovation.
Red hits a dropkick on New Jack.
Red gives the sign for the InfraRed.
Red executes the InfraRed on New Jack.
Red goes for a roundhouse kick, but New Jack blocks it.
New Jack takes a swing at Red with the trash can, but he gets out of the way.
Red snatches the trash can from him.
Red takes a swing at New Jack with the trash can, but he gets out of the way.
New Jack snatches the trash can from him.
New Jack takes a swing at Red with the trash can, but he gets out of the way.
Red snatches the trash can from him.
Red hits him with the trash can.
The crowd is giving Red a standing ovation.
Red runs into the ropes.
Red goes for a thrust kick to the head, but New Jack ducks out of the way.
New Jack nails Red with a Hotshot.
New Jack uses a Hotshot on Red.
New Jack runs into the ropes.
New Jack and Red get hit with a double clothesline.
New Jack takes Red down with a kick to the midsection.
New Jack hits a bodyslam on Red.
New Jack executes the Diving Headbutt on Red.

New Jack executes a headbutt on Red.
New Jack hits him with the ring bell.
New Jack goes for a kick to the midsection, but Red blocks it.
Red throws New Jack out of the ring.
Red rolls out under the bottom rope.
Red sets up a table.
Red sets up New Jack on the table.
Red executes an elbowdrop through the table.
The table is broken in half.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Red.

New Jack has been eliminated.
The crowd erupts.

Elimination Table No-Countout-No-DQ-Match:
Red, Funaki and Deranged beat Slash, New Jack and Shane Douglas 3 falls to 2:
        x New Jack beat Deranged via putting him through a table in 0:03:08
        x New Jack beat Funaki via putting him through a table in 0:14:52
        x Red beat Douglas via putting him through a table in 0:17:01
        x Red beat Slash via putting him through a table in 0:21:53
        x Red beat New Jack via putting him through a table in 0:35:04
Survivors: Red
Rating: ** 1/2

This match was all Red vs. New Jack, with the rest of the competitors being eliminated in short order.  Despite the hardcore experience of New Jack, The Amazing Red was just far too fast for him, and thus was finally able to put New Jack through a table after more than 35 minutes.

(The Future's music hits and the new tag team champions make their way to the
ring.)

Xavier: Well well well.  Just like I said, AMW had to kiss their titles goodbye
tonight.  And there's a reason for that.

Chance Beckett: The reason is that Xavier and I are the future of this sport.
Big guys like Harris and Storm are on their way out.  Smaller, faster, hard
hitting guys like Xavier an' me will rule this business in the next few years.

Xavier: Harris, Storm, all of this is nothing personal.  It's just business.
And it's a shame that you have to be the ones to fall so that we can forge a
path to a golden future.

Chance Beckett: That's why we're offering you a rematch next week.  And, just
to show we're good guys, we won't even try to impose a stipulation.  Just show
up, and we'll show you that our victory wasn't a fluke.

Xavier: The Future is now.

Bob Sapp vs. Edge in a Ladder Match for the Global Heavyweight Title

Bob Sapp tries to climb out of the cage.
Bob Sapp is on his way up.
Bob Sapp is at the top.
Bob Sapp is over the top.
Bob Sapp is on the way down.
Bob Sapp has escaped the cage.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

The winner is Bob Sapp. Time of match: 0:44:59

No-Countout-No-DQ-Match:
Bob Sapp defeated Edge in 0:45:01.
Rating: *****
(Bob Sapp won the Global Heavyweight Title.)

Cage?  What cage?

Well, apparently the ladder that NDW brought to the event was unexpectedly stolen from under the ring at some point, and this was only discovered about 5 minutes into the title match.  This prompted a change of sorts as the cage was once again lowered for a second cage match this evening.

Very bad news for Edge.  Instead of being able to take advantage of his speed advantage, Edge was trapped in a cage and absolutely savaged by The Unstoppable Force.  Still, he fought valiantly and refused to stay down even as he bled heavily.  It took 45 minutes for Sapp to finally put the gutsy champion down, climb out of the cage, and be presented with the Global Heavyweight Champion himself.

Ladies and gentlemen, here is your new Global Heavyweight Champion, Bob Sapp!

Card rating: *** 1/4

Match observations:

Match of the Evening: Bob Sapp vs. Edge

We have a new Global Heavyweight Champion!  But what happened with the main event?  Who took NDW's ladder and almost certainly cost Edge the match?  We'll begin to investigate this next week.

Also next week, Doug Basham will face off against A-Train in what is certain to be a hard hitting contest.  Hopefully Basham will be able to get a bit of revenge for his brother's loss.

Additionally, top contender Julio Dinero will team up with new Global Heavyweight Champion Bob Sapp to take on the team of Billy and Chuck.  Will Dinero and Sapp be able to coexist?  Or is there some connection between them?

The Dark Princes will be in action next week, taking on the pairing of Deranged and Marcos.  Is everything okay within the Royal Court?  Or will we see further breakdowns in communications?

Jay Brisco will face off against a newly debuting wrestler next week.  Who will it be?  Tune in to see!

The Amazing Red and New Jack had an impressive bout in the tables elimination match this evening.  Next week they will meet each other one on one, and Funaki will face Slash.

Finally, the Global Tag Team Titles will be on the line as The Future once again defends against America's Most Wanted.  You won't want to miss it.

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
91Posted on 07/23/04 at 23:17:56

Wow, that was quite a main event. Invariably that slight booking mistake could lead into quite an angle - we all know Edges successful history with ladder matches and he could have been a favourite before the switch, so the question really is - who stole the ladder? And the backup, they always have backups. ;)
Critic of the DawnPosted on 07/24/04 at 01:43:06

Edge was definately the favorite going into the match - Bob Sapp is 375 lbs, after all, and that isn't conducive to climbing ladders quickly.  In a cage, on the other hand, that 375 pounds becomes a massive asset.

So, yeah.  Edge was screwed here.  But by who?  Well, who do you think?  Who has something to gain from Edge's misfortune?  ;D

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
91Posted on 07/24/04 at 15:45:52

Well Sapp obviously. Then again, based on the events earlier in the evening, James Storm (or partner Chris Harris perhaps) or even Julio Dinero might have something to say about that. Possibly even Matt Hardy if Edge pissed him off enough during their match.
Critic of the DawnPosted on 07/24/04 at 19:36:53

Well, obviously Sapp gained from it.  He beat the hell out of Edge and won the Global Heavyweight Title.  However, subtlety is not exactly his forte, so he seems pretty unlikely.

James Storm (or Chris Harris) is a possibility I hadn't thought of.  I'll have to give it some thought.  THe problem with turning AMW heel, however, is that they're presently my top face tag team by far, and I'm not sure who I'd elevate to replace them.

Julio Dinero... well, he *is* trying to make an impact, and he *is* teaming up with Bob Sapp next week.  Some sort of connection there seems quite possible.

As for Matt Hardy, well, Hardy has been feuding with Edge for about 6 months now, and for the most part Edge has been coming out on top of those exchanges.  So he seems like a strong possibility as well.

Truth be told, I'm not sure who did it yet.  Whoever it was, it should lead well into The Big One.  I've got a few possible scenarios worked out already, so... yeah.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
xsouporheroxPosted on 07/24/04 at 20:49:08

I think it was Bob Sagat.