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NDW Week 37 - The End of the Road

Critic of the DawnPosted on 05/24/04 at 19:32:47

As the last card before the Rumble in the Bronx, this is quite obviously a big one.  The stakes are high in the main event, and even though it broke my long run of ****+ Main Events, it still lived up to expectations in a big way.  The Rumble in the Bronx is going to be huge, and I for one can't wait to see who comes out on top.

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Billy And Chuck vs. Slash & "The Original Gangsta" New Jack

Slash uses a flying bulldog on Chuck Palumbo.
Slash is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Slash runs into the ropes.
Chuck Palumbo misses with a clothesline.
Chuck Palumbo misses with an elbow.
Chuck Palumbo misses with an elbow.
Chuck Palumbo goes for an overhead belly-to-belly suplex, but Slash
counters it with a facerake.
Slash further incites the crowd.
Slash nails Chuck Palumbo with a flying bulldog.
Slash executes the Final Cut on Chuck Palumbo.
Slash goes for the pin.
Mike Chioda counts: One, two, three.
Slash is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

The winners are Slash and New Jack. Time of match: 0:15:31

Slash and New Jack defeated Billy And Chuck (Billy Gunn and Chuck Palumbo) when
Slash pinned C. Palumbo with the Final Cut in 0:15:31.
Rating: *** 1/2

New Jack and Slash come out on top of Billy and Chuck to start things off.  This was a back and forth brawl between four guys who really excel at that sort of fight, and the results were excellent.  If this truly was a preview of the Rumble in the Bronx, then we are in for a treat.

Sean O'Haire vs. "The Amazing" Red

Sean O'Haire is struggling to reach the ropes.
Sean O'Haire makes it to the ropes after holding out for 7 seconds.
Red uses a spinning leg lariat on Sean O'Haire.
Red executes a clothesline on Sean O'Haire.
Red takes Sean O'Haire down with a flying dropkick.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Red runs into the ropes.
Red hits Sean O'Haire with a kick.
Red gets the Cristo on Sean O'Haire.
Sean O'Haire tries to escape the hold.
Sean O'Haire is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Sean O'Haire is inching his way towards the ropes.
Sean O'Haire is writhing in pain.
Sean O'Haire submits after 13 seconds.
The crowd is giving Red a standing ovation.

The winner is Red. Time of match: 0:05:43

Red made Sean O'Haire submit to the Cristo in 0:05:43.
Rating: ***

What a victory by Red!  Not only did he defeat the highly regarded Sean O'Haire in a straight up match, he actually made him tap out to his Cristo submission hold!  Following the match, O'Haire grabbed a microphone, claiming that he had only tapped out because he plans to be in his top shape for the upcoming Rumble in the Bronx!

Deranged & Delirious vs. "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka & Legend

Jimmy Snuka hits a vertical suplex on Deranged.
Jimmy Snuka goes for an armdrag takedown, but Deranged blocks it.
Deranged hits the Psycho Cutter on Jimmy Snuka.
The crowd is giving Deranged a standing ovation.
Deranged kicks Jimmy Snuka.
The crowd erupts.
Jimmy Snuka punches Deranged.
Jimmy Snuka is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Jimmy Snuka chops Deranged.
Jimmy Snuka is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Jimmy Snuka throws Deranged out of the ring.
Mike Chioda counts: one, two, three, Jimmy Snuka distracts Mike Chioda.
Chance Beckett hits Deranged with a flying somersault splash.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Deranged is out cold.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Mike Chioda is back on the job: four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.

The winners are Legend and Jimmy Snuka. Time of match: 0:07:36

Legend and Jimmy Snuka defeated Deranged and Delirious when J. Snuka defeated
Deranged by countout in 0:07:36.
Rating: ** 1/2
[Chance Beckett interfered against Deranged.]

Chance Beckett interfered here, getting a measure of rervenge on Deranged, who has publically insulted him in the past.  Delirious ran him off with a series of high flying maneuvers, however, then Deranged said that he would be entering the Rumble in the Bronx in order to prove that he truly was worthy of a title shot!

"Wildcat" Chris Harris vs. Doug Basham vs. Insane Dragon vs. Jay Briscoe

Doug Basham nails Insane Dragon with a forearm to the back.
Doug Basham goes for a wristlock, but Insane Dragon reverses it.
Doug Basham is struggling to reach the ropes.
Doug Basham is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Doug Basham grabs the ropes after holding out for 9 seconds.
Insane Dragon tags out to Chris Harris.
Chris Harris hits a bulldog on Doug Basham.
Chris Harris goes for the Sharpshooter, but Doug Basham counters it with
a small package.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Doug Basham takes Chris Harris down with a snap suplex.
Doug Basham gets a bow-and-arrow submission on Chris Harris.
Jay Briscoe makes the save.
Doug Basham whips Chris Harris into the ropes.
Chris Harris catches Doug Basham totally by surprise.
Chris Harris executes the Catatonic on Doug Basham.
Chris Harris has the crowd going wild.
Chris Harris goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Chris Harris hits an armdrag takedown on Doug Basham.
Chris Harris hits a running powerslam on Doug Basham.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Harris goes for a running powerslam, but Doug Basham blocks it.
Doug Basham tags out to Insane Dragon.
Insane Dragon hits a chop on Chris Harris.
Insane Dragon takes Chris Harris down with a monkey flip.
Insane Dragon hits Chris Harris with a moonsault bodyblock.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
Insane Dragon goes for a somersault legdrop, but Chris Harris
rolls out of the way.
Chris Harris hits Insane Dragon with a flying cross body press.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Harris goes for flying headscissors, but Insane Dragon throws him off.
Insane Dragon nails Chris Harris with a spinning leg lariat.

Chris Harris tags out to Jay Briscoe.
Jay Briscoe hits Insane Dragon with the Michinoku Driver.
Jay Briscoe uses the ropes for leverage.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
Jay Briscoe throws Insane Dragon into the turnbuckle, but Insane Dragon
reverses it.
Jay Briscoe comes back and rocks Insane Dragon with a clothesline.
Jay Briscoe goes for a kick to the head, but Insane Dragon blocks it.
Insane Dragon nails Jay Briscoe with a swinging neckbreaker.
Insane Dragon executes a spinning leg lariat on Jay Briscoe.
Insane Dragon works the crowd.
Insane Dragon has the crowd going wild.
Insane Dragon uses an enzuigiri to the face on Jay Briscoe.
Insane Dragon hits a bicycle kick on Jay Briscoe.
Insane Dragon goes for a hiptoss, but Jay Briscoe blocks it.
The bell rings. The time limit has expired.

Four Corners Match:
Jay Briscoe drew Insane Dragon, Chris Harris and Doug Basham in 0:20:00.
Rating: *** 1/4

This match went to a time limit draw, but all four men put on an excellent show by displaying just why they were under NDW contracts.  Following the match, Chris Harris grabbed a microphone and declared that James Storm would be making his return at the Rumble in the Bronx.  The crowd popped big for this announcement.

Marcos vs. "The Unstoppable Force" Bob Sapp

Bob Sapp hits a legsweep on Marcos.
Bob Sapp whips Marcos into the ropes.
Bob Sapp misses with a shoulderblock.
Bob Sapp uses a dropkick on Marcos.
Bob Sapp hits a legsweep on Marcos.
Bob Sapp takes Marcos down with a series of mounted punches.
Bob Sapp hits a punch on Marcos.
Bob Sapp hits a series of punches on Marcos.
Bob Sapp executes the Diving Headbutt on Marcos.
James Beard counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is vociferously booing Bob Sapp.

The winner is Bob Sapp. Time of match: 0:08:21

Bob Sapp pinned Marcos with the Diving Headbutt in 0:08:21.
Rating: **

As Bob Sapp celebrated another easy victory, Marcos crawled slowly out of the ring.  Snatching a microphone, he announced between gasps for breath that he too would enter the Rumble in the Bronx.  Once again, Bob Sapp didn't appear too interested.

(We move backstage, where Red and Funaki await the camera.)

Red: A-Train, Julio Dinero, I just wanted to let you know that Funaki and I
hereby accept your challenge!  Prepare yourselves, because Funaki and I are
going to-

Funaki: Wait!  We cannot fight them with those stakes!

Red: Why not, Funaki?

Funaki: Because A-Train smells-

Red: Very very bad, yes.  We've been through this.

Funaki: Yes!  But that is not all!  Because of this, the only way we can fight
is if this is an... antipersperant on a pole match!

Red: Funaki, please... this is getting very stupid.

Funaki: A-Train, Julio, do you accept, or no?

A-Train vs. "The Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson

Ahmed Johnson punches A-Train.
Ahmed Johnson punches A-Train.
A small "Ahmed Johnson" chant is being started.
Ahmed Johnson runs into the ropes.
Ahmed Johnson uses a lariat on A-Train.
Ahmed Johnson goes for a gutwrench suplex, but A-Train counters it with
a low blow.
A-Train uses a knee to the face on Ahmed Johnson.
A-Train goes for a double underhook suplex, but Ahmed Johnson counters it with
a backdrop.
Ahmed Johnson uses a kick to the head on A-Train.
A small "Ahmed Johnson" chant is being started.
Ahmed Johnson is going for the cover.
Tim White counts: One, two, kickout.
Ahmed Johnson nails A-Train with a spinebuster slam.
A small "Ahmed Johnson" chant is being started.
Ahmed Johnson executes the Pearl River Plunge on A-Train.
Tim White counts: One, two, three.
A small "Ahmed Johnson" chant is being started.

The winner is Ahmed Johnson. Time of match: 0:07:36

Ahmed Johnson pinned A-Train with the Pearl River Plunge in 0:07:36.
Rating: -**

This match was exactly what was advertised.  A train wreck.  Ahmed Johnson came out on top of the powerful A-Train, much to the surprise and delight of the fans.  

(Chance Beckett's music hits and the Global Heavyweight Champion makes his
way down to the ring.)

Chance Beckett: I'm not here to waste your time with a long and boring speech
about how much better I am than Edge and all your other favorites - I let my
ringwork speak for itself.  Instead, I'm here to announce that I apparently
have to defend my title at the Rumble in the Bronx.  Therefore, I was looking
for a worthy contender.  In other words, anyone who isn't Deranged.  After some
thought, I realized that there was someone in NDW who has been asking for a
Title Shot for some time now.  And I think you know who he is!  So at the
Rumble in the Bronx, it's be Chance Beckett vs. Chris Sabin for the Global
Heavyweight Title!

(The crowd pops huge at the announcement of this title match.)

Danny Basham vs. Julio Dinero

Julio Dinero uses a fireman's carry on Danny Basham.
Julio Dinero hits a dropkick on Danny Basham.
Julio Dinero goes for a cobra clutch, but Danny Basham counters it with
an armdrag takedown.
A-Train throws Julio Dinero a baseball bat, but Danny Basham intercepts it.
Danny Basham hits Julio Dinero with it and goes for the pin.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is cheering on Danny Basham.

The winner is Danny Basham. Time of match: 0:02:16

Danny Basham pinned Julio Dinero after hitting him with a baseball bat in
          0:02:16.
Rating: * 1/2
[A-Train interfered against Danny Basham.]

This battle was short but brutal.  A-Train interfered heavily against Danny Basham, but in the end it backfired as Basham grabbed a foreign object and waffled Julio Dinero with it, knocking him out cold and picking up the victory.

(A video package plays, claiming that "The truth is out there" in an X-Files
style montage, which was suddenly interrupted as a heavy rap beat began to play
interspersed with shots of Ron "The Truth" Killings in action.  Finally, the
video closed on a single sentence.  "The Truth arrives at the Rumble in the
Bronx!")

Funaki vs. Xavier

Funaki shoves Xavier into the guardrail.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Danny Davis counts:  1.
Funaki throws Xavier into the ringpost.
There are chants of 'boring, boring'.
Funaki whips Xavier into the guardrail.
Danny Davis counts:  2.
Funaki gets back into the ring.
Xavier rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Xavier begs off.
Funaki executes the Rising Sun on Xavier.
Funaki goes for the pin.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Funaki hits a sitout power bomb on Xavier.
Danny Davis counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Funaki hits Xavier with a flying dropkick.
The crowd doesn't seem to care.

Xavier goes for a kneelift, but Funaki counters it with a legsweep.
Danny Davis crawls back into the ring.
Danny Davis gets up.
Danny Davis disqualifies Xavier.
You could hear a pin drop.

The winner is Funaki. Time of match: 0:15:00

Funaki defeated Xavier by disqualification in 0:15:00.
Rating: * 3/4

Funaki wins by Disqualification!  The crowd and Xavier are both shocked!  To add to the shock, Funaki grabs a microphone and declares (in broken English) that he was planning to enter and win the Rumble in the Bronx!

The Dynamic Dudes vs. The Dark Princes

The Undertaker makes it to the ropes after being trapped for 14 seconds.
Johnny Ace puts The Undertaker in a scorpion deathlock.
The Undertaker is valiantly trying to break the hold.
The Undertaker gets ahold of the ropes after being locked up for 9 seconds.
Johnny Ace nails The Undertaker with a stomp.
Johnny Ace gets a Fujiwara armbar on The Undertaker.
The Undertaker inches his way towards the ropes after holding out for 8 seconds.
Johnny Ace executes the Implant DDT on The Undertaker.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Johnny Ace hits a fisherman suplex on The Undertaker.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, Prince Nana makes the save.
The Undertaker goes for a bodyslam, but Johnny Ace counters it with
an elbowsmash.
Johnny Ace nails The Undertaker with a faceslam.
Johnny Ace runs into the ropes.
Johnny Ace hits The Undertaker with a flying clothesline.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Johnny Ace.
Johnny Ace runs into the ropes.
Johnny Ace executes a flying clothesline on The Undertaker.
The crowd erupts.
Johnny Ace hits The Undertaker with a faceslam.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Johnny Ace.
Johnny Ace whips The Undertaker into the ropes.
Insane Dragon trips The Undertaker.
Jack Doan threatens The Dynamic Dudes with disqualification.
Jack Doan warns Insane Dragon.
Jack Doan is back on the job.
Johnny Ace hits The Undertaker with a power bomb.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, Prince Nana doesn't make it in time... three.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winners are The Dynamic Dudes. Time of match: 0:09:20

The Dynamic Dudes (Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas) defeated
The Dark Princes (The Undertaker and Prince Nana) when Ace pinned Undertaker
after a power bomb in 0:09:20.
Rating: *** 1/4
[Insane Dragon interfered against The Undertaker.]

The Dynamic Dudes do it again!  This time, Johnny Ace pins The Undertaker with an assist from Insane Dragon of all people!  Johnny Ace began to celebrate... only to walk right into a Franchiser by Shane Douglas, who grabbed a microphone and demanded to know whether he had gotten the attention of NDW yet!  The Franchise has come to NDW, and he's not going to be happy if he isn't on top!

Chris "HAIL" Sabin vs. "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright

Alex Wright kicks Chris Sabin.
Alex Wright is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Alex Wright puts Chris Sabin in a front facelock.
Chris Sabin is struggling to reach the ropes.
Chris Sabin tries to escape the hold.
Chris Sabin breaks the hold with a low blow after 18 seconds.
Chris Sabin hits Alex Wright with a forearm to the back.
Alex Wright begs off.
Chris Sabin executes a backbreaker on Alex Wright.
Chris Sabin covers Alex Wright.
James Beard counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Sabin throws Alex Wright out of the ring.
James Beard counts: one, Chris Sabin distracts James Beard.
Funaki hits Alex Wright with a bulldog.
Alex Wright further incites the crowd.
Alex Wright is out cold.
The crowd is behind Chris Sabin all the way.
James Beard is back on the job: two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine,
ten.
The chants for Chris Sabin are deafening.

The winner is Chris Sabin. Time of match: 0:02:38

Chris Sabin defeated Alex Wright by countout in 0:02:38.
Rating: ** 1/2
[Funaki interfered against Alex Wright.]

That was... unexpected.  Apparently Red and Funaki were looking for a bit more action, so they waylaid Alex Wright outside of the ring during his match with Chris Sabin, causing him to win an easy countout victory.  Still, the fact that his victory came only with help doesn't bode well for next week's title match against Chance Beckett.

Your Main Event:
Matt Hardy vs. Edge, Winner takes the #30 Spot, Loser takes the #1 Spot

Earl Hebner warns Matt Hardy to let go.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three, four.
Matt Hardy hits a bodyslam on Edge.
Matt Hardy goes for an elbowdrop, but Edge rolls out of the way.
Edge executes the Spear on Matt Hardy.
Edge goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, Lita distracts Earl Hebner.
Edge goes for an inverted atomic drop, but Matt Hardy blocks it.
Matt Hardy takes Edge down with an inverted DDT.
Earl Hebner is back on the job.
Matt Hardy catches Edge in a wristlock.
Edge gets ahold of the ropes after 5 seconds.
Matt Hardy takes Edge down with a forearm to the back.
Matt Hardy whips Edge into the ropes, but Edge reverses it.
Matt Hardy misses with a clothesline.
Matt Hardy hits Edge with a kick.
Matt Hardy executes a stomp on Edge.

Edge kicks Matt Hardy.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Edge.
Edge punches Matt Hardy.
Matt Hardy chops Edge.
Edge chops Matt Hardy.
The crowd is giving Edge a standing ovation.
Edge chops Matt Hardy.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Edge.
Edge runs into the ropes.
Edge hits Matt Hardy with a kick.
Edge nails Matt Hardy with a chop.
Edge nails Matt Hardy with a power bomb.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

The winner is Edge. Time of match: 0:18:07

Edge pinned Matt Hardy after a power bomb in 0:18:07.
Rating: *** 3/4
[Lita interfered against Edge.]

Edge wins!  Edge wins!  Edge wins!

With this victory, Edge has secured for himself the coveted #30 spot in the Rumble in the Bronx, while Matt Hardy will face one hell of an uphill battle when he starts at #1!  Hardy looks furious at Lita, the Referee, and even himself for this major defeat, while Edge celebrates his great win!

But wait, Hardy has rolled back into the ring, and... Twist of Fate on the unsuspecting Edge!  Lita tosses him a microphone, and... he challenges Edge to a Falls Count Anywhere match at the Rumble in the Bronx!  He wants to soften up Edge before the match, even if it hurts his own chances of victory!  This is huge!  And we are out of time!

Card rating: ** 1/4

Match observations:

Match of the Evening: Edge vs. Matt Hardy

And here we are!  Next week is the much anticipated Rumble in the Bronx!

America's Most Wanted will team up together for the first time since James Storm's injury to defend their tag team titles against the duo of Slash and New Jack.  Will James Storm be up to the challenge, or will these hard hitting brawlers steal away the titles?

Edge will meet Matt Hardy in what promises to be an especially brutal Falls Count Anywhere match.  These men have plenty of reason to hate each other, but they also have every reason to be careful in this match!  Will hatred or caution win out?  Only one way to find out!

Overpower will take on Ahmed Johnson and Danny Basham in a match to end the lengthy rivalry between these two teams.  This should be a brutal one, so be sure to catch it!

Chris Sabin will finally get the Title Shot he's been asking for for months now as Chance Beckett defends the Global Heavyweight Title against him.  Both of these men are accomplished grapplers, so this should be a hell of a match!

Finally, we have the Rumble in the Bronx.  The participants announced thus far include Jimmy Snuka, New Jack, Julio Dinero, Ahmed Johnson, Danny Basham, A-Train, Matt Hardy, Edge, Chris Harris, Xavier, Chance Beckett, Billy Gunn, Chuck Palumbo, Alex Wright, Chris Sabin, The Undertaker, Slash, Legend, Insane Dragon, Deranged, James Storm, Marcos, Sean O'Haire, Funaki and the debuting Ron Killings.  There are still a few open spots, and rumor has it that a few former NDW stars may make an appearance!

There's only one way to find out!  See you next week!

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Rick GarrardPosted on 05/25/04 at 01:31:33

poor Chuck-a-Billy.  They can't seem to win.

Nice cover up for his loss by OHaire.

Chance Beckett with the outside interference thanks to The SuperFly!  GREAT!  The battle continues!

AMW is back next week!  And a 4 way dance here that has everyone wanting more.

Antiperspirant on a pole!?!?  This is getting silly.  :)  I like it.

Sabin vs Beckett.. should be good.

ATrain screwed up the interference.. and helped the wrong guy win.  Poor smelly ATrain.

The TRUTH is headed to NDW!  I like him in TNA.  

The Dynamic Dudes win!  unfreakinbelieveable!  These guys are kicking butt and taking names of the top stars.

hehe.. Red and Funaki stopped Alex Wright on the floor.  Hail Sabin wins en route to his title match next week.

Edge wins!  #30!  Edge Wins!  Poor Matt Hardy from best in the fed to pulling #1 at Rumble in the Bronx.  At least he's still got Lita.

Former NDW stars in the Rumble... hmm... wonder which ones will appear?  I can't wait to see this one.