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NDW Week 2 - Tag Team Turmoil

Critic_of_the_DawnPosted on 04/05/04 at 21:28:44

I was fairly surprised by how things turned out in this card.  The teams that advanced to the finals weren't the ones I would have expected, and the result of the match was not what I had expected.  Still, things turned out okay in the end, as you'll see.

*****

Prince Nana & Matt Hardy vs. Wasted Youth

They lock up.
Matt Hardy goes for a reverse neckbreaker, but Deranged blocks it.
Deranged uses a chop on Matt Hardy.
Deranged runs into the ropes.
Matt Hardy hits Deranged with an elbow.
Matt Hardy hits an elbowsmash on Deranged.
Matt Hardy goes for a bodyslam, but Deranged counters it with a small package.
James Beard counts: One, two, kickout.
Deranged complains about a slow count.
Matt Hardy hits Deranged with an inside cradle.
James Beard counts: One, shoulder up.
Matt Hardy whips Deranged into the ropes.
Deranged uses a spinning headscissors into an armdrag on Matt Hardy.
Deranged tags out to Insane Dragon.
Prince Nana enters the ring and throws Deranged out of the ring.
Prince Nana executes an eye poke on Insane Dragon.
Matt Hardy hits a flying legdrop on Insane Dragon.
James Beard counts: One, two, three.
Matt Hardy is starting to get under the crowd's skin.

Prince Nana and Matt Hardy defeated Wasted Youth (Deranged and Insane Dragon)
when M. Hardy pinned I. Dragon after a flying legdrop in 0:01:15.
Rating: * 1/2

Prince Nana and Matt Hardy overcome Wasted Youth, one of the teams favored to win the tournament in just over a minute by using nefarious tactics.

Chris Hero & Marcos vs. Xavier & "Mr. Showtime" Chance Beckett

Xavier uses a spinebuster slam on Chris Hero.
Brian Hebner counts: One, two, kickout.
Xavier complains about a slow count.
Xavier nails Chris Hero with the Running Forearm Smash.
Brian Hebner counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Xavier nails Chris Hero with a high knee.
Xavier gives the sign for the Kiss Your X Goodbye.
Xavier executes the Kiss Your X Goodbye on Chris Hero.
A few fans are booing Xavier.
Xavier goes for the pin.
Brian Hebner counts: One, two, three.
Quite a few boos are audible.

The winners are Xavier and Chance Beckett. Time of match: 0:16:13

Xavier and Chance Beckett defeated Chris Hero and Marcos when Xavier pinned Hero
with the Kiss Your X Goodbye in 0:16:13.
Rating: ** 3/4

Xavier and Chance Beckett, collectively referring to themselves as "The Future," took advantage of the fact that Chris Hero had been paired with the inexperienced Marcos to gain the victory after a hardfought match.

Funaki & "The Amazing" Red vs. The Briscoe Brothers

Jay Briscoe throws Red out of the ring.
Jay Briscoe goes outside.
Jay Briscoe hits a snap suplex on Red.
Nick Patrick counts:  1.
Jay Briscoe goes for a lariat, but Red counters it with a crucifix.
Red throws Jay Briscoe into the guardrail.
Red goes for a roundhouse kick, but Jay Briscoe ducks out of the way.
Jay Briscoe throws Red back into the ring.
Jay Briscoe gives the sign for the J-Driller.
Jay Briscoe executes the J-Driller on Red.
The crowd is booing Jay Briscoe.
Jay Briscoe goes for the pin.
Nick Patrick counts: One, two, Funaki makes the save.
Red executes a kick to the midsection on Jay Briscoe.
Red nails Jay Briscoe with a roundhouse kick.
The crowd is behind Red all the way.
The bell rings. The time limit has expired.

Funaki and Red and The Briscoe Bros. (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe)
battled to a draw in 0:20:00.
Rating: *** 1/4

A draw in the Quarterfinals! Neither team was able to gain the victory before the time limit expired, although the Briscoe Brothers got extremely close with just seconds remaining.  Therefore, the winner of the next match will have a free ride to the finals, and therefore have an excellent chance of picking up the tag team gold.

Kevin Nash & The Undertaker vs. Jamie Noble & Sean O'Haire

Jamie Noble misses with a kick.
Jamie Noble misses with a clothesline.
Jamie Noble takes The Undertaker down with an armbar takedown.
Jamie Noble uses a forearm to the back on The Undertaker.
Jamie Noble hits a kick to the knee on The Undertaker.
Jamie Noble gives him a DDT, but The Undertaker only stares at him.
Jamie Noble goes for a falcon arrow, but The Undertaker counters it with
a vertical suplex.
In turn, Jamie Noble counters it with a small package.
Brian Hebner counts: One, two, three.
Jamie Noble is eliciting a sizable round of boos.

The winners are Jamie Noble and Sean O'Haire. Time of match: 0:06:36

Jamie Noble and Sean O'Haire defeated Kevin Nash and The Undertaker when Noble
pinned Undertaker after a small package in 0:06:36.
Rating: * 1/4

What an upset!  Jamie Noble and Sean O'Haire come out on top against the team of The Undertaker & Kevin Nash, who appeared to be unstoppable - at least on paper.  Matches don't happen on paper, however, they happen in the ring, and in the end Noble's excellent technical wrestling allowed him to reverse a suplex into a small package for a quick 3 count!

(The Undertaker and Kevin Nash head to the back, frustrated by their sudden
embarassing defeat at the hands of Sean O'Haire and Jamie Noble.)

Kevin Nash: What the hell was that, 'Taker?  You just lost us our shot at the
gold.  I mean, look at us.  We're two of the most dominant big men in the
history of the sport, and we didn't even get past the quarterfinals!  What the
hell is up with that?

(Undertaker glares at Kevin Nash, then speaks in a low, ominous voice.)

The Undertaker: They got lucky, Nash.  That is all.  Their luck will not hold
forever, and before long we *will* be the champions.  This is a minor setback,
nothing more.

Kevin Nash: I'd like to think that, but you didn't even lose to the big one!

The Undertaker: Kevin... you have nothing to fear.  In the end, our foes will
all Rest... In... Peace...

Prince Nana & Matt Hardy vs. Xavier & Chance Beckett

Xavier takes Matt Hardy down with a superplex.
Chance Beckett nails Matt Hardy with a flying somersault splash.
Chance Beckett acknowledges the portion of the crowd which is cheering him.
Xavier leaves the ring.
Chance Beckett executes a snap suplex on Matt Hardy.
Chance Beckett goes for a half Boston, but Matt Hardy blocks it.
Matt Hardy hits Chance Beckett with a headsmash into the turnbuckle.
Matt Hardy whips Chance Beckett into the ropes, but Chance Beckett reverses it.
Matt Hardy executes a clothesline on Chance Beckett.
Matt Hardy hits Chance Beckett with a punch.
Matt Hardy takes Chance Beckett down with a neck snap.
Matt Hardy puts Chance Beckett in a boot choke.
Jack Doan warns Matt Hardy to let go.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, three, four.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, three, four.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, three, four.
Matt Hardy executes the Twist Of Fate on Chance Beckett.
Matt Hardy goes for the pin.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is wildly cheering Matt Hardy with only a few scattered boos audible.

Prince Nana and Matt Hardy defeated Xavier and Chance Beckett when M. Hardy
pinned Beckett with the Twist Of Fate in 0:02:56.
Rating: ** 3/4

Another quick victory by Nana and Hardy cements their place in the finals of the Tag Team Title Tournament.  Even though they've had 2 matches this evening, they've had less total time in the ring than their opponents.  Therefore, this should be an excellent title match.

Jamie Noble and Sean O'Haire won via default.

(Amidst the rafters in the ceiling of the Arena, Edge kneels, staring down at
the action below.)

Edge: Jerry Lawler...  I've known you for years, and I even watched you as a
child.  You were always a clever man, Jerry.  It dissappoints me that you
don't understand that it's your time to move on.  What purpose can you possibly
have in overstaying your welcome here?  You can't wrestle half as well as you
once could.  But instead of helping the next generation, you're holding on to
your past glory in a vain attempt to recapture it once again.

(Chris Sabin can be seen making his way unsteadily toward where Edge is
perched)

Edge: And Matt Sydal.  I underestimated you.  You're a brave man... or a
foolish one.  It's difficult to say.  You have a great deal of potential, Matt.
Don't throw it away by letting Lawler manipulate you for his own ends...

Chris Sabin: God Edge, what the hell are you doing up here?  Who do you think
you are, Sting?  Maybe Raven if you keep talking like that?

Edge: Oh, hey Chris.  I'm trying to get more serious about things.  Hopefully
I'll do better that way.

Chris Sabin: Are you still stressing about losing to Sydal?  That kid's a
psycho, Edge.  He caught you off guard.  Now quit all of this angsty stuff and
let's get down from here and get ready for our match.

Edge: As you wish...

Chris Sabin: Edge...

Edge: Yeah, okay.  Sorry.

Match for the vacant Global Tag Team Titles: Matt Hardy & Prince Nana vs. Jamie Noble & Sean O'Haire

Prince Nana leaves the ring.
Matt Hardy goes for an inverted DDT, but Jamie Noble blocks it.
Jamie Noble executes a forearm smash on Matt Hardy.
Jamie Noble sends Matt Hardy into the turnbuckle, but Matt Hardy reverses it.
Matt Hardy runs shoulder-first into the corner.
Matt Hardy whips Jamie Noble into the ropes.
Jamie Noble hits Matt Hardy with a kick.
Jamie Noble takes Matt Hardy down with a kick to the knee.
Jamie Noble goes for a hiptoss, but Matt Hardy counters it with a cradle suplex.
Matt Hardy takes Jamie Noble down with an eye gouge.
Matt Hardy takes Jamie Noble down with a back elbow.
Matt Hardy nails Jamie Noble with a clothesline.
Matt Hardy goes for a reverse neckbreaker, but Jamie Noble counters it with
a backward kick.
Jamie Noble hits Matt Hardy with a swinging neckbreaker.
Jamie Noble covers Matt Hardy.
Jamie Noble pulls the tights.
Jack Doan counts: One, two, he sees it.
Jack Doan disqualifies Jamie Noble and Sean O'Haire.

Prince Nana and Matt Hardy defeated Jamie Noble and Sean O'Haire when M. Hardy
defeated Noble by disqualification in 0:04:58.
Rating: * 1/2
(The Global Tag Team Titles remained vacant.)

What happened?  The match to determine New Deal Wrestling's first Tag Team Champions was going so well, then it was thrown out when Jamie Noble tried to use the tights to gain the victory!  Next week there will be a major announcement with regards to the Tag Team Titles.  A Tag Team Title match of some sort is definately not out of the question!


Your Main Event for this evening: Jerry Lawler & Matt Sydal vs. Edge & Chris Sabin in a First Blood Match

They're brawling inside the ring area.
Jerry Lawler goes for a bodyslam, but Chris Sabin blocks it.
Chris Sabin throws Jerry Lawler into the ringpost.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Chris Sabin.
Edge comes over to make it two-on-one.
Edge goes for a clothesline, but Jerry Lawler counters it with a crucifix.
Jerry Lawler hits Chris Sabin with a double underhook suplex.
Jerry Lawler throws Chris Sabin back into the ring.
Earl Hebner sees the blood on Jerry Lawler's face and stops the match.
The crowd erupts.

The winners are Edge and Chris Sabin. Time of match: 0:26:24

Edge and Chris Sabin defeated Jerry Lawler and Matt Sydal in 0:26:26.
Rating: ***

Edge and Chris Sabin came out on top in their First Blood Tag Team match against Jerry Lawler and Matt Sydal.  Lawler was reportedly furious, while Sydal was... well... irrational is probably the best word for it.  Lawler has demanded a singles match next week against Edge, the man that busted him open.  Chris "HAIL" Sabin was impressed by Sydal, and wants to see for himself just how dangerous this unstable young talent can be.

Card rating: ** 1/4

Match of the evening:  Funaki & Red vs. The Briscoe Brothers

Next week, the issue of who will hold the Tag Team Titles will be laid to rest.  Additionally, Edge will take on Jerry Lawler, and Chris Sabin will face Matt Sydal.  Tune in next week to see all this and more!


*****

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
DarkAndEvilBastardPosted on 04/10/04 at 03:11:42

Just so you know...the Edge stuff was tremendous...=)

I like the mix of wrestlers!

Tommy
Critic_of_the_DawnPosted on 04/10/04 at 04:09:05

Glad you liked it.  ;D  One of the things I regret is not really following up much on it.  As such, it comes across more as poking fun at WWE's inability to give him a character (is he an angsty goth?  An intense and almost unstoppable wrestler?  A goofy surfer-type?  Who knows!) than as a coherant character of my own.  I like how the promo turned out, but like I said, one promo in a vaccuum does not a good character make.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"