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NDW Week 36 - Changing Lanes

Critic of the DawnPosted on 05/20/04 at 17:29:39

We're getting closer to the Rumble in the Bronx, and things are obviously heating up.  The Rumble itself is taking shape, and the NDW roster continues to rapidly expand.  This week marks the first attempt by Edge and Chris Harris to defend AMW's Tag Team Titles, as well as the continuation of quite a few feuds.  So... like... here it is.

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"Mr. Showtime" Chance Beckett, Matt Hardy & "The Unstoppable Force" Bob Sapp vs. Edge, Chris "HAIL" Sabin & "Wildcat" Chris Harris

Matt Hardy runs into the ropes.
Matt Hardy goes for a clothesline, but Chris Sabin counters it with a crucifix.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, kickout.
Chris Harris enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Bob Sapp enters the ring and throws Chris Harris out of the ring.
Bob Sapp uses a power bomb on Chris Sabin.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Matt Hardy executes the Mattitude Adjustment Flying Legdrop on Chris Sabin.
Matt Hardy pulls the tights.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Bob Sapp leaves the ring.
Matt Hardy executes a sitout power bomb on Chris Sabin.
Matt Hardy uses the ropes for leverage.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, Chris Harris doesn't make it in time... three.
Matt Hardy further incites the crowd.

The winners are Chance Beckett, Matt Hardy and Bob Sapp. Time of match: 0:10:26

Chance Beckett, Matt Hardy and Bob Sapp defeated
Best of the Best (Edge and Chris Sabin) and Chris Harris when M. Hardy pinned
C. Sabin after a sitout power bomb in 0:10:26.
Rating: *** 3/4

We start things off with a bang this week as Edge, Chris Sabin and Chris Harris take on Matt Hardy, Chance Beckett and Bob Sapp.  True to his nickname, Bob Sapp proved to be an unstoppable force in this match, weakening his opponents seriously and scoring an assist after stunning Sabin with a stiff power bomb.  Matt Hardy capitalized with his Mattitude Adjustment Flying Legdrop, then a second power bomb for the victory.

"Superfly" Jimmy Snucka vs. "Mr. Ass" Billy Gunn vs. Chuck Palumbo

Billy Gunn hits Chuck Palumbo with a single-leg takedown.
Billy Gunn hits Chuck Palumbo with a clothesline.
Billy Gunn nails Chuck Palumbo with a dropkick.
Billy Gunn locks Chuck Palumbo in a double reverse chinlock.
Chuck Palumbo makes it to the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.
Billy Gunn takes Chuck Palumbo down with a Gorilla Press.
Billy Gunn goes for a splash, but Chuck Palumbo rolls out of the way.
Chuck Palumbo executes a Hotshot on Billy Gunn.
Chuck Palumbo has the crowd going wild.
Chuck Palumbo whips Billy Gunn into the ropes.
Chuck Palumbo executes the Big Wack Superkick on Billy Gunn.
Chuck Palumbo goes for the pin.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going crazy.

The winner is Chuck Palumbo. Time of match: 0:18:27


Triangle Match:
Chuck Palumbo defeated Billy Gunn and Jimmy Snuka when C. Palumbo pinned B. Gunn
with the Big Wack Superkick in 0:18:27.
Rating: **

This proved to be a friendly competition between Billy Gunn and Chuck Palumbo.  Whenever the veteran Jimmy Snucka would attempt to involve himself, they would quickly show him the same respect he has shown NDW by allying against him.  In the end, Palumbo was victorious, and Billy Gunn got Whacked, but Palumbo quickly helped him up and the two shook hands as the crowd roared their approval.

Deranged vs. Sean O'Haire

Earl Hebner counts:  1.
Nidia comes from behind and distracts Deranged.
Sean O'Haire executes the Widowmaker on Deranged on the concrete floor.
Sean O'Haire hits Deranged with a kick to the midsection.
Earl Hebner counts:  2.
Earl Hebner counts:  3.
Sean O'Haire climbs back into the ring.
Deranged climbs back into the ring.
Sean O'Haire runs into the ropes.
Sean O'Haire misses with a clothesline.
Deranged misses with a clothesline.
Sean O'Haire hits Deranged with a kick.
Sean O'Haire covers Deranged.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is vociferously booing Sean O'Haire.

The winner is Sean O'Haire. Time of match: 0:13:34

Sean O'Haire defeated Deranged via pinfall in 0:13:34.
Rating: ***

Sean O'Haire successfully uses his massive size advantage over Deranged to pick up a victory, but it wasn't easy.  In the end, a Widowmaker on the concrete floor was required to knock the fight out of Deranged.  Once this was done, however, a simple kick knocked the noticably dazed cruiser down and allowed O'Haire to pick up the pinfall victory.

(Chance Beckett's music hits, and he makes his way to the ring.)

Chance Beckett: Well well well.  The Future is golden once again, and Mr.
Showtime is your new Global Heavyweight Champion.  And you thought Xavier and
I weren't for real.  I suppose I can't blame you.  We took six whole months to
position ourselves to sweep through the card, but once things were in place...
victory was just a matter of time.  We've been pretty damn successful, I think.
Xavier forced Chris Hero out of NDW to deal with "family problems."  He and I
beat America's Most Wanted time after time after time!  And now, I've taken
the Global Heavyweight Title from your hero, Edge.  What can I say?  It was
Showtime.  Edge took a chance facing me... but it ended up being a Chance that
took his title!

(The crowd boos thunderously)

Chance Beckett: But I'm not here to gloat.  I'm here to address a certain
individual who just got his ass kicked.  Deranged?  Who's laughing now?  Why,
I think it's me.  Hahaha!  Yep.  Definately me.  Now, you may be hoping you
can swing a title shot because you've been antagonizing me, Deranged.  Sorry,
but no dice.  If you don't give me respect, you don't get it in return.  No
shot for you!

A-Train vs. Danny Basham

Danny Basham reaches the ropes after 5 seconds.
A-Train whips Danny Basham into the ropes, but Danny Basham reverses it.
A-Train goes for a knee to the face, but Danny Basham side-steps and A-Train
only hits air.
Danny Basham works the crowd.
You can hear a few scattered fans cheering for Danny Basham.
Danny Basham throws A-Train into the turnbuckle, but A-Train reverses it.
A-Train charges in with an avalanche.
A-Train goes for a Hotshot, but Danny Basham counters it with a lariat.
In turn, A-Train counters it with a Gorilla Press.
A-Train uses a headbutt on Danny Basham.
A-Train goes for a double reverse chinlock, but Danny Basham counters it with
a facerake.
Danny Basham executes a fist to the midsection on A-Train.
Julio Dinero throws A-Train a road sign.
A-Train hits Danny Basham with it and goes for the pin.
Rudy Charles counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is booing A-Train.

The winner is A-Train. Time of match: 0:03:08

A-Train pinned Danny Basham after hitting him with a road sign in 0:03:08.
Rating: 1/2*
[Julio Dinero interfered against Danny Basham.]

Julio Dinero interferes, giving A-Train the easy victory over Danny Basham with the assistance of a handy stop sign.

Delirious vs. Legend in an Unsanctioned Match

Legend chops Delirious.
Legend is getting a pissed look amidst all the boos.
Delirious chops Legend.
The crowd is wildly cheering Delirious with only a few scattered boos audible.
Legend punches Delirious.
Delirious chops Legend.
The crowd is wildly cheering Delirious with only a few scattered boos audible.
Delirious chops Legend.
Delirious punches Legend.
Delirious goes for a piledriver, but Legend counters it with
a slingshot into the turnbuckle.
Legend takes Delirious down with an enzuigiri.
The crowd seems to be rallying behind Legend.
Legend poses for the crowd.
The crowd seems to be rallying behind Legend.
Legend uses a fist to the midsection on Delirious.
Legend executes the Stone Cutter on Delirious.
The crowd seems to be rallying behind Legend.
Legend goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Legend takes Delirious down with a legdrop.
Legend executes an elbowsmash on Delirious.
Legend executes a kneedrop on Delirious.
Legend executes a German suplex on Delirious.
Both combatants' shoulders are on the mat.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, Legend lifts a shoulder, three.
The cheers for Legend are drowning out the boos.

The winner is Legend. Time of match: 0:16:59

[Unsanctioned Match]: No-Countout-No-DQ-Match:
Legend pinned Delirious after a German suplex in 0:16:59.
Rating: *** 1/4
[MsChif interfered against Legend.]

Once again NDW has brought in two of the top independent wrestlers for a non-sanctioned match, and once again the results have been very good.  Delirious and Legend are both excellent workers who should both do very well in NDW.

Following the match, Legend grabbed a microphone and announced that he was so impressed with NDW that he was going to have to throw his hat into the Rumble in the Bronx!

The Dark Princes vs. A mystery team

Is that Shane Douglas?  And... Johnny Ace!?!  Could this be some sort of Dynamic Dudes reunion!?!

Shane Douglas misses with a clothesline.
Shane Douglas hits Prince Nana with a shoulderblock.
Prince Nana begs off.
Shane Douglas executes the Franchiser on Prince Nana.
The crowd is going crazy.
Shane Douglas goes for the pin.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

The winners are Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas. Time of match: 0:13:40

Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas defeated
The Dark Princes (The Undertaker and Prince Nana) when Douglas pinned Nana
with the Franchiser in 0:13:40.
Rating: *** 1/4

And...  what the hell...  It's Shane Douglas and Johnny Ace!  I think that we might just have a Dynamic Dudes reunion right here!  And they've come out on top of The Dark Princes, which is no easy feat!  But why are these two back together?  And will we see the return of the skateboards?  Only time will tell!

"The Amazing" Red & Funaki vs. Project Wunderkind

A-Train hits Funaki in the back with a chair.
Mike Chioda calls for the DQ.
The crowd is going crazy.

The winners are Red and Funaki. Time of match: 0:00:58

Red and Funaki defeated Project Wunderkind (Alex Wright and Jay Briscoe) when
Funaki defeated J. Briscoe by disqualification in 0:00:58.
Rating: **
[A-Train interfered against Funaki.]

Well, that didn't last long.  Poor Funaki is down once again after a stiff chairshot from A-Train.  Project Wunderkind bails from the ring as they lay out Red with a second chairshot and Julio Dinero grabs a microphone.

(The crowd boos loudly.)

Julio Dinero: Funaki, Red...  Consider this our acceptance of your challenge.
I look forward to seeing you bald, Funaki!

A-Train: And I look forward to hearing Red announced as "The Amazing Plaid!"

Julio Dinero: But... they haven't accepted those stipulations yet.  And they're
sort of unconsious at the moment, Train.  So why bother?  We're going to win
either way.

A-Train: Because there's more bad stuff for us if we lose than them!  It's not
fair, and I'm not going to risk my precious man-fur unless it is!  So there!

(Julio throws down the microphone and stalks to the back with a sigh.)

"The Pearl River Powerhouse" Ahmed Johnson vs. Julio Dinero

Ahmed Johnson goes for a gutwrench suplex, but Julio Dinero counters it with
a low blow.
Julio Dinero goes for an avalanche, but Ahmed Johnson side-steps and
Julio Dinero only hits air.
A small "Ahmed Johnson" chant is being started.
Ahmed Johnson nails Julio Dinero with a legdrop.
Ahmed Johnson takes Julio Dinero down with a short clothesline.
Ahmed Johnson executes an elbowdrop on Julio Dinero.
Ahmed Johnson executes the Pearl River Plunge on Julio Dinero.
James Beard counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is cheering on Ahmed Johnson.

The winner is Ahmed Johnson. Time of match: 0:12:36

Ahmed Johnson pinned Julio Dinero with the Pearl River Plunge in 0:12:36.
Rating: * 1/4

The Pearl River Powerhouse shows how he got his name by overpowering Overpower member Julio Dinero throughout the match and eventually putting him away with a sick Pearl River Plunge.  After weeks of back and forth fighting between these two teams, neither one seems to be able to get an advantage!

Xavier vs. Insane Dragon

Xavier throws Insane Dragon into the turnbuckle, but Insane Dragon reverses it.
Xavier begs off.
Insane Dragon nails Xavier with a DDT.
Insane Dragon goes for an enzuigiri, but Xavier ducks out of the way.
Xavier hits the Running Forearm Smash on Insane Dragon.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Xavier executes the Kiss Your X Goodbye on Insane Dragon.
Xavier goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
A few fans are booing Xavier.

The winner is Xavier. Time of match: 0:11:57

Xavier pinned Insane Dragon with the Kiss Your X Goodbye in 0:11:57.
Rating: * 3/4
[Doug Basham interfered against Xavier.]

Xavier mercifully ends this match by putting Insane Dragon away with the Kiss Your X Goodbye.  As he departs, Insane Dragon staggers to the announce table and swipes a microphone, shouting that he, too, would enter the Rumble in the Bronx because he had a knack for battle royals.

(Edge is backstage preparing to defend the Tag Team Titles when Matt Hardy
barges into his lockerroom.)

Matt Hardy: Ah, Edge!  Just the man I wanted to see!

Edge: What do you want, Hardy?  Can't you see I have another match?

Matt Hardy: I have a little proposition for you, Edge.  I've talked to
management and already had this approved...  You just need to agree.  If you've
got the Mattitude for it, that is.

Edge: The Mattitude for what, exactly?  I'm not agreeing to anything unless you
tell me what you're talking about, Hardy.

Matt Hardy: Picture this.  Me against you again next week.  The winner enters
the Rumble in the Bronx as #30.  And the loser is the first man out.  How about
it, Edge?

Edge: You're on.  I'll kick your ass again, Hardy, and then I'll get *MY* title
back!

Slash & "The Original Gangsta" New Jack vs. Edge & "Wildcat" Chris Harris for the Tag Team Titles

Chris Harris uses flying headscissors on New Jack.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is giving Chris Harris a standing ovation.

The winners are Chris Harris and Edge. Time of match: 0:12:36

Chris Harris and Edge defeated Slash and New Jack when C. Harris pinned New Jack
after flying headscissors in 0:12:36.
Rating: ****
(Chris Harris and Edge retained the Global Tag Team Titles.)

Edge and Chris Harris somehow pull off a quick victory over Slash and New Jack to retain AMW's Tag Team Gold despite an earlier loss on the card.  The end came out of nowhere, but nevertheless we are left with the image of Chris Harris holding up both tag team titles and dedicating the victory to his injured teammate James Storm.

Card rating: ** 1/2

Match observations:

Match of the Evening: Slash & New Jack vs. Edge & Chris Harris

So the first challenge to AMW's Titles is gone.  According to the doctors, there will likely be another before James Storm is capable of returning to the ring, so we can't celebrate just yet.

Next week is, of course, our last stop on the road to the Rumble in the Bronx.  Expect the unexpected as more entrants are announced and more matches for the card are made.

To start things off, Slash and New Jack will team up to face Billy and Chuck.  Both of these teams have entered the Rumble in the Bronx, so perhaps this will give us something of a preview of what's to come.

The Undertaker was seriously angered by Prince Nana's loss last week, so he has challenged The Dynamic Dudes to a rematch.  Will Ace and Douglas come out on top?  Or will The Dark Princes add them to their long list of fallen foes?

The feud between Overpower and Danny Basham & Ahmed Johnson continues.  Next week A-Train will face Ahmed Johnson in a match which will redefine the word "trainwreck", and Danny Basham will take on Julio Dinero.

Debuting superstar Legend will team up with Jimmy Snucka to take on the pairing of Delirious and Deranged in what should be a suitably insane tag team match.

Finally, as announced, Edge will take on Matt Hardy to determine the #30 spot in the Rumble in the Bronx.  The winner will enter last, while the loser will enter first.  This will have a major effect on the outcome, so tune in to see!

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Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Rick GarrardPosted on 05/21/04 at 06:56:52

Hardy vs Edge for 1 and 30!  

Rumble in the Bronx is gonna be HUGE!  :)