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NDW Week 30 - The Rematch

Critic of the DawnPosted on 05/03/04 at 18:53:01

Nothing like your main event malfunctioning to put you in a tough spot as to how to proceed.  I must've restarted that match 5 or 10 times in hopes of getting a legitimate result, but nothing was forthcoming.  Strange, because the random wrestler random submission booked finish has worked for me before.  The title didn't change hands or anything, so it was fairly easy to interpret the results creatively without getting too far from reality.  Anyway, this week features America's Most Wanted getting their rematch against the future in what turned out to be one of the best matches in NDW history...

*****

The Dark Princes vs. Edge & Chris "HAIL" Sabin

The Undertaker leaves the ring.
The Undertaker hits Chris Sabin with a back elbow.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
The Undertaker gives the sign for the Tombstone.
The Undertaker executes the Tombstone on Chris Sabin.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
The Undertaker goes for the pin.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, Edge doesn't make it in time... three.
Numerous fans are using The Undertaker for target practice.

The winners are The Dark Princes. Time of match: 0:22:37

The Dark Princes (The Undertaker and Prince Nana) defeated Edge and Chris Sabin
when Undertaker pinned Sabin with the Tombstone in 0:22:37.
Rating: *** 3/4

The Undertaker and Prince Nana take out Edge and Chris Sabin in a long and brutal tag team match.  This one could have gone either way, but in the end the Undertaker was able to scoop up Sabin and spike him into the mat with a Tombstone.  Prince Nana got into Edge's way, preventing him from breaking up the count, and so 'Taker and Nana got the victory.

Sean O'Haire vs. Chuck Palumbo

Sean O'Haire executes a spinning mule kick on Chuck Palumbo.
Sean O'Haire throws Chuck Palumbo out of the ring.
Sean O'Haire goes for a plancha, but Chuck Palumbo moves out of the way.
Sean O'Haire is out cold.
Chuck Palumbo throws Sean O'Haire back into the ring.
Chuck Palumbo whips Sean O'Haire into the ropes.
Chuck Palumbo executes the Jungle Kick on Sean O'Haire.
The crowd erupts.
Chuck Palumbo goes for the pin.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winner is Chuck Palumbo. Time of match: 0:15:00

Chuck Palumbo pinned Sean O'Haire with the Jungle Kick in 0:15:00.
Rating: *** 1/2

Chuck Palumbo takes down NDW veteran Sean O'Haire in this rematch from two weeks ago.  The two traded punches and kicks for quite a while before O'Haire missed a dive to the outside and stunned himself enough for Palumbo to score with a Jungle Kick for the victory.

(Prince Nana and The Undertaker are backstage)

Prince Nana: You stole the spotlight out there, sir.  You put us in danger of
losing because you wouldn't tag out to me.

The Undertaker: I fail to see your concern, Nana.  Our team was victorious, was
it not?  I knew I had things in hand, and I didn't know whether you could do
the same.  Why was my judgement flawed?

Prince Nana: Because The Royal Court is supposed to be a team, not a big guy
stomping on the will of his partners!

The Undertaker: I deliver you a victory where Lawler delivered deafeat after
defeat.  Why do you find my leadership objectionable?

Prince Nana: Because The King at least cared about his friends and partners!
You only care about yourself, and-

The Undertaker: Enough.  You don't know my motives or my plans.  Thus I find it
amusing that you pretend that you do.  Now leave me.  I must ponder our
strategy...

Slash & New Jack vs. Doug Basham & Insane Dragon

New Jack executes a headbutt on Insane Dragon.
New Jack takes Insane Dragon down with a short clothesline.
New Jack is going for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
New Jack runs into the ropes.
New Jack hits Insane Dragon with a kick.
New Jack covers Insane Dragon.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, in the ropes...
New Jack uses a vertical suplex on Insane Dragon.
New Jack goes for a clothesline, but Insane Dragon counters it with a crucifix.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Insane Dragon runs into the ropes.
Insane Dragon goes for a swinging neckbreaker, but New Jack counters it with
a side suplex.
New Jack hits Insane Dragon with a Hotshot.
New Jack executes the Diving Headbutt on Insane Dragon.
New Jack is starting to get under the crowd's skin.
New Jack goes for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
New Jack goes for a kick to the midsection, but Insane Dragon blocks it.
Insane Dragon hits a bodyslam on New Jack.
Insane Dragon uses a swinging neckbreaker on New Jack.
The crowd is starting to get behind Insane Dragon.
Insane Dragon hits an enzuigiri on New Jack.
Insane Dragon takes New Jack down with an enzuigiri.
A small "Insane Dragon" chant is being started.
Insane Dragon hits New Jack with a bodyslam.
Insane Dragon leaves the ring.
He returns with a chair.
Insane Dragon runs into the ropes and springs off the chair.
Insane Dragon takes New Jack down with a dropkick to the knee.
Insane Dragon whips New Jack into the ropes, but New Jack reverses it.
New Jack hits Insane Dragon with a kick.
New Jack nails Insane Dragon with a stomp.

Insane Dragon whips New Jack into the ropes.
Insane Dragon hits New Jack with a backdrop.
New Jack falls out of the ring.
Insane Dragon jumps onto him with a springboard 450 Bodyblock.
You can hear a few scattered fans cheering for Insane Dragon.
Insane Dragon shoves New Jack into the guardrail.
Insane Dragon climbs back into the ring.
New Jack follows him back in.
Insane Dragon takes New Jack down with a monkey flip.
Insane Dragon is going for the pin.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Insane Dragon executes a punch on New Jack.
Insane Dragon uses a moonsault bodyblock on New Jack.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
You can hear a few scattered fans cheering for Insane Dragon.

The winners are Doug Basham and Insane Dragon. Time of match: 0:18:08

Doug Basham and Insane Dragon defeated Slash and New Jack when I. Dragon pinned
New Jack after a moonsault bodyblock in 0:18:08.
Rating: ** 1/2

With both teams intact this evening, New Jack and Slash were able to fight long and hard against Doug Basham and Insane Dragon.  Though both sides came close to the win many times, in the end Dragon and Basham got the win when Dragon took down The Original Gangsta with a moonsault bodyblock.

(The Amazing Red and Funaki are getting ready for their match backstage when
a large, hairy figure approaches.)

A-Train: I just wanted to tell the two of you...  Once our match begins... you
two are going to be my (CENSORED)!

Red: You don't know what you're talking about, or who you're talking to!  Just
last week I pinned Matt Hardy!  Compared to him, you're slow, fat...

Funaki: And you smell very very bad!

(A-Train glowers and advances on Funaki, but Julio Dineros holds him back.)

Julio Dinero: Easy there, big man!  There's plenty of time to squash these two
like a pair of bugs in our match.  They've got no chance to win... hell,
they'll be lucky to survive!

Deranged vs. "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright

Deranged uses an eye gouge on Alex Wright.
Deranged runs into the ropes.
Alex Wright misses with a shoulderblock.
Alex Wright misses with a clothesline.
Deranged misses with a shoulderblock.
Deranged goes for the Blueprint, but Alex Wright blocks it.
Deranged goes for a moonsault bodyblock, but Alex Wright side-steps and Deranged
only hits air.
Alex Wright goes for a dragon suplex, but Deranged blocks it.
Deranged nails Alex Wright with a hiptoss.
Alex Wright begs off.
Deranged executes a roundhouse kick on Alex Wright.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Deranged hits Alex Wright with a moonsault bodyblock.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Deranged.

The winner is Deranged. Time of match: 0:01:50

Deranged pinned Alex Wright after a moonsault bodyblock in 0:01:50.
Rating: **

Deranged takes Alex Wright by surprise with a moonsault bodyblock and picks up the win before Wright can react.

(Matt Hardy comes out to the ring for his match, but then Edge's music hits!
Edge makes his way to the ring and stares down Matt Hardy.)

Edge: I hear you've been looking for me, old friend.

Matt Hardy: Well well, if it isn't Edge!  Have you come here to try to
intimidate the Sensai of Mattitude, Edge?  Because it won't work!  I have the
kind of Mattributes you can only dream about!

Edge: Mattributes?  Is that what they're calling cowardice these days?

Matt Hardy: Cowardice!  Look who's talking!  I may have attacked a few people,
but at least I didn't run from confrontation!  Especially after you were the
one that started this whole mess.

Edge: With good reason.  You're a disgrace to the business, Hardy.

Matt Hardy: Is that so?  If you really believe that, then I suggest we solve
our differences.  Inside a steel cage, no less!  Unless, that is... you don't
have the Mattributes!

Edge: It'd be a pleasure to bust you open and make you eat your words, Hardy.
You're on!  In 2 weeks, I'll see you inside the cage!

Matt Hardy, A-Train & Julio Dinero vs. "Mr. Ass" Billy Gunn, "The Amazing" Red & Funaki

A-Train executes a double-arm choke slam on Funaki.
A-Train covers Funaki.
Mike Chioda counts: One, two, Billy Gunn doesn't make it in time... three.
A-Train is eliciting a sizable round of boos.

The winners are Matt Hardy, A-Train and Julio Dinero. Time of match: 0:19:18

Matt Hardy, A-Train and Julio Dinero defeated Red, Funaki and Billy Gunn when
A-Train pinned Funaki after a double-arm choke slam in 0:19:18.
Rating: ***

Derailer!  1-2-3!  Funaki is out cold at the hands of A-Train.  But what's this?  Red goes up top...  Flying dropkick!  A-Train trips over  the fallen Funaki and lands hard!  And... STO to Red by Julio Dinero!  Gunn runs in and hits the Fame-Asser on Dinero, then turns... right into the Twist of Fate by Matt Hardy!  Hardy is the only man left standing!

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

James Storm goes for a flying cross body press, but Chance Beckett
moves out of the way.
Chance Beckett throws James Storm into the ringsteps.
Chance Beckett executes a reverse neckbreaker on James Storm.
Earl Hebner counts:  1.
Chance Beckett takes James Storm down with a series of slaps.
Chance Beckett gets back into the ring.
James Storm climbs back into the ring.
Chance Beckett covers James Storm.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is vociferously booing Chance Beckett.

The winners are The Future. Time of match: 0:35:47

The Future (Chance Beckett and Xavier) defeated
America's Most Wanted (James Storm and Chris Harris) when Beckett defeated
James Storm via pinfall in 0:35:47.
Rating: *****
(The Future retained the Global Tag Team Titles.)

Outstanding match!  Quite possibly the match of the year, and easily the best Tag Team Match in NDW history.  America's Most Wanted took The Future to their limits, taking them down time after time and maintaining an advantage throughout the match.  As the match drew to a close, however, James Storm make a few mistakes on the outside that allowed Chance Beckett to use the terrain against him.  By the time Storm had been rolled back into the ring, he was too bruised and battered to kick out.

As we go off the air, we can see Chance Beckett and Xavier standing over their fallen adversaries and holding the belts high.  Who can defeat these two?  Who can stop Xavier?

Card rating: *** 1/2

Match observations:

Match of the Evening: America's Most Wanted vs. The Future

We are two weeks removed from Caged Fury, and the card is already beginning to take form.  However, be sure to tune in next week to see what other developments will take place as we build toward that show.

Speaking of next week, Chris Sabin will be facing the formidable A-Train in singles competition!  Funaki learned this week that upsetting the big, hairy (and probably smelly) giant is not a wise idea - will Chris Sabin take that to heart?  Or will the big man claim another victim?

Also next week, Julio Dinero will take on Funaki in a rematch from 2 weeks ago.  This time, Julio will be fresh and ready for a fight, and if this week's 6-Man Tag Team Match was any indication, this should be a pretty heated contest.

After picking up the victory and defending their tag team titles this week, Chance Beckett has challenged Chris Harris to a singles match.  This should be an extremely intense battle, as there is clearly no love lost between The Future and AMW.

Speaking of The Future and AMW, James Storm has challenged Xavier for the Global Heavyweight Title!  After fighting to a draw with Harris 2 weeks ago and barely pulling out the victory this week, Xavier feels he has something to prove, for he accepted the match without any hesitation at all.  Don't miss it!

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Rick GarrardPosted on 05/04/04 at 01:51:41

Damn that Hardy... two weeks in a row on Mr Ass.  

Xavier vs Storm next week!  Yes...

And Hardy vs Edge in the cage at Caged Fury!  nothing like a good buildup card!