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**Seventh Match: DDP (Heel) vs. Johnny B Badd (Face)**
Diamond Dallas Page, accompanied by his signature swagger, steps into the ring as the crowd showers him with boos. Johnny B Badd isn't far behind, glittering robe and all, as he strides down the ramp to a mixed reaction. The tension is palpable; however, it's clear that this feud may have run its course.
**Match Summary:**
Both wrestlers square off in the center of the ring, starting with a lock-up that DDP quickly turns into a wristlock. Johnny B Badd reverses it into a hammerlock, but DDP counters with a hip toss. The bout sees a string of relatively uninspiring moves; it's clear the chemistry is lacking.
DDP tries to spice things up with a short-arm clothesline followed by an elbow drop, while Johnny B Badd attempts to rally the crowd with a dropkick and a head scissors takedown.
Towards the end, DDP attempts to land the Diamond Cutter, but Johnny B Badd counters. However, DDP, always the opportunist, rolls him up in a schoolboy pin, using the ropes for leverage unbeknownst to the referee. The referee counts the three, and DDP steals the win.
**Winner: DDP**
**Rating: 3.25 stars**
**Commentary:**
Tony Schiavone: "A win for DDP, but you have to admit, this feud seems to have lost its spark. They just didn't seem to click tonight."
Bobby Heenan: "Absolutely, Tony. You can only push a narrative so far if the chemistry isn't there. Maybe it's time for both of them to move on."
Given the lack of heat, it appears this feud might be coming to an unspectacular end. The wrestlers themselves seem aware of it as they exit, each possibly pondering what's next for them. This could be a feud that gets blown off soon, perhaps as early as the next episode of Nitro.
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