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NDW Week 10 - A New Challenger

Critic_of_the_DawnPosted on 04/13/04 at 20:44:43

I'm very happy with Matt Hardy as a champion thus far.  He's managed to defeat The Undertaker twice in a row, which does a hell of a lot to build up both his credibility and that of the belt.  He's consistently having great matches as well.

My Tag Team champs aren't quite as wonderful, however.  While they're extremely dominant and thus bringing lots of credibility to the title, they're not having exceptional matches with anyone and aren't really getting over as much as I might have hoped.  This has made me a bit impatient to see them lose the titles to a more deserving duo, but then again, that desire to see them lose makes watching their matches more exciting.  So... even though they're faces in NDW, they're heels to me.

Anyway, here's the card.

*****

Jamie Noble vs. Chris "HAIL" Sabin in a Number One Contender's Match

Chris Sabin hits Jamie Noble with a DDT.
The crowd breaks into a "Let's Go Sabin" chant.
Chris Sabin uses a flapjack on Jamie Noble.
Chris Sabin hits Jamie Noble with a leaping swinging DDT.
James Beard counts: One, two, kickout.
Chris Sabin uses a tiger suplex on Jamie Noble.
James Beard counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Chris Sabin whips Jamie Noble into the ropes.
Chris Sabin uses a Japanese armdrag takedown on Jamie Noble.
Chris Sabin runs into the ropes.
Jamie Noble locks Chris Sabin in a Fujiwara armbar.
Chris Sabin summons one last burst of energy.
Chris Sabin submits after 14 seconds.
The crowd is vociferously booing Jamie Noble.

The winner is Jamie Noble. Time of match: 0:15:04

Number-One-Contenders-Match:
Jamie Noble made Chris Sabin submit to a Fujiwara armbar in 0:15:04.
Rating: **** 1/4
[Xavier interfered against Chris Sabin.]

Jamie Noble picked up the win after an excellent match against the highly favored Chris "HAIL" Sabin.  Though Sabin survived the dreaded Trailer Hitch for a long minute bofore fighting free, he was eventually locked in an armbar that he no longer had the strength to escape and was forced to tap out.  Xavier involved himself in the match as well, attempting to pass Noble a fire extinguisher to use on Sabin.  Following the match, Xavier stood over Sabin, shouting down at him that only he deserved a title shot, and that this was what happened when he stuck his nose where it didn't belong.

Next week, Matt Hardy will defend his title against Jamie Noble.

Matt Hardy vs. Edge

Matt Hardy executes the Twist Of Fate on Edge.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Matt Hardy goes for the pin.
Matt Hardy uses the ropes for leverage.
James Beard counts: One, two, three.
Matt Hardy is being booed out of the building.

The winner is Matt Hardy. Time of match: 0:10:46

Matt Hardy pinned Edge with the Twist Of Fate in 0:10:46.
Rating: *** 3/4
[Matt Sydal interfered against Edge.]

Global Heavyweight Champion Matt Hardy defeated his longtime rival Edge in about 11 minutes in a non-title match with the Twist of Fate.  Matt Sydal played a factor in the verdict, however, striking Edge in the back with a chair and allowing Hardy to gain the upper hand.

(Nearly a minute after Matt Hardy has left the ring, Edge stirs and grabs a
microphone.)

Edge: Sydal, this thing between you and I has gone on long enough.  I have
never been as serious as I am today... You and I are going to settle this feud
once and for all.  Next week, you and I are going to have one last match.  In
that match, a singles match with The Royal Court barred from ringside, there
will be only one winner.  The winner wins the right to stay here in New Deal
Wrestling.  The loser leaves.  If you really think you're that much better than
me... prove it.

Sean O'Haire & Funaki vs. Wasted Youth

Funaki uses a dropkick on Insane Dragon.
Funaki runs into the ropes.
Insane Dragon misses with a kick.
Insane Dragon hits a chop on Funaki.
Insane Dragon runs into the ropes.
Insane Dragon hits Funaki with a clothesline.
Insane Dragon hits Funaki with a DDT.
A fan at ringside badmouths Insane Dragon.
Insane Dragon tags out to Deranged.
Deranged nails Funaki with a standing moonsault.
Jimmy Korderas counts: One, two, three.
The chants for Deranged are deafening.

The winners are Wasted Youth. Time of match: 0:13:34

Wasted Youth (Deranged and Insane Dragon) defeated Sean O'Haire and Funaki when
Deranged pinned Funaki after a standing moonsault in 0:13:34.
Rating: ** 1/4
(Red no-showed.)

Wasted Youth worked well as a unit here, although how much of that is due to them being on the same page and how much due to Funaki and O'Haire not being normal partners isn't clear.  What is clear is that after the match Insane Dragon seemed peeved that Deranged picked up the win, and left the ring without joining him in his celebration.

Chris Hero vs. "Mr. Showtime" Chance Beckett

Chance Beckett throws Chris Hero out of the ring.
Chance Beckett goes through the ropes.
Charles Robinson counts:  1.
Chance Beckett shoves Chris Hero into the guardrail.
Charles Robinson counts:  2.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Chance Beckett whips Chris Hero into the guardrail.
Charles Robinson counts:  3.
Chance Beckett goes for a bicycle kick, but Chris Hero blocks it.
Chris Hero throws Chance Beckett into the guardrail.
Charles Robinson counts:  4.
Chris Hero executes the Hero's Welcome on Chance Beckett on the concrete floor.
The crowd erupts.
Chance Beckett is out cold.
Chris Hero throws Chance Beckett back into the ring.
Chris Hero gives the sign for the Hero's Welcome.
Chris Hero executes the Hero's Welcome on Chance Beckett.
Chris Hero goes for the pin.
Charles Robinson counts: One, two, three.
The crowd erupts.

Chris Hero pinned Chance Beckett with the Hero's Welcome in 0:09:17.
Rating: ***

Chris Hero defeats Chance Beckett in a solid match.  The tide turned when Hero hit the Hero's Welcome on the outside of the ring, then rolled Beckett back in and hit it once more for the victory.

The Collosal Connection vs. The Royal Court (Matt Sydal & Prince Nana)

Kevin Nash and The Undertaker hit Matt Sydal with a double roundhouse right.
The Undertaker leaves the ring.
Kevin Nash hits a chop on Matt Sydal.
Kevin Nash executes a fist to the midsection on Matt Sydal.
Kevin Nash hits Matt Sydal with a forearm smash.
Kevin Nash executes the Jackknife Power Bomb on Matt Sydal.
Andrew Thomas counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

The winners are The Collosal Connection. Time of match: 0:12:33

The Collosal Connection (Kevin Nash and The Undertaker) defeated
The Royal Court (Matt Sydal and Prince Nana) when Nash pinned Sydal with the
Jackknife Power Bomb in 0:12:33.
Rating: **
[Daizee Haze interfered against The Undertaker.]

The Collosal Connection picks up a win here over The Royal Court in a brutal match.

(As Prince Nana helps a stunned Matt Sydal to the back, Jerry Lawler grabs a
microphone.)

Jerry Lawler: Hey Edge.  I know you're somewhere in the back, so wipe that grin
from your huge-chinned face for a few minutes and listen to me.  Now you've
been a thorn in the side of The Royal Court ever since we formed, Edge.  And
now you've offered us a chance to get rid of you.  All we have to do is give
you a match against Sydal, the man who has beaten you twice in singles matches.
I think you've got a deal, Edge.  But I suggest you have a farewell speech
memorized, because there's no way Sydal can lose against you.

The Briscoe Brothers vs. America's Most Wanted for the Global Tag Team Titles

Mark Briscoe takes Chris Harris down with a forearm smash.
Mark Briscoe takes Chris Harris down with a tornado DDT.
You could hear a pin drop.
Mark Briscoe runs into the ropes.
Chris Harris misses with an elbow.
Mark Briscoe misses with a shoulderblock.
Chris Harris hits Mark Briscoe with a shoulderblock.
Chris Harris takes Mark Briscoe down with a superkick.
Earl Hebner counts: One, two, three.
A few fans are cheering on Chris Harris.

The winners are America's Most Wanted. Time of match: 0:30:04

America's Most Wanted (James Storm and Chris Harris) defeated
The Briscoe Bros. (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) when C. Harris pinned
M. Briscoe after a superkick in 0:30:04.
Rating: *** 1/4
(America's Most Wanted retained the Global Tag Team Titles.)

Here are your winners, and STIIILLLLL Global Tag Team Champions... America's Most Wanted!

After a long and furious tag team battle, Chris Harris picks up the pinfall victory over Mark Briscoe with a superkick.

Card rating: ** 3/4

Match observations:

Match of the evening: Jamie Noble vs. Chris Sabin

Next week Matt Hardy faces his newest challenger, the former Tag Team Champion and the master of the Trailer Hitch, Jamie Noble.  Noble has thus far proven himself to be one of New Deal Wrestling's most dangerous competitors, and Hardy has successfully taken on all challengers for his title.  This match between the two should be a classic.

Also next week, Matt Sydal will face Edge in a Loser Leaves Town Match.  Regardless of who wins, the face of New Deal Wrestling will be changed forever.  Tune in next week to find out how!

*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
rgarrardPosted on 04/14/04 at 01:41:43

week 11 is shaping up to be a great card!  With Jamie "By God" Noble getting the title shot at Hardy... and with Nash and Taker winning this week... and with a loser leaves NDW match!  Next week has the markings of a classic week in NDW history for sure!