WCW Saved from the Ashes

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

February 5th 2001
Next PPV SuperBrawl Revenge February 25th 2001

Booker T is in the ring, when Randy Savage comes out onto the stage. They trade insults back and forth, building toward a match between the two.

Segment Rating 4*

Curt Hennig vs Lance Storm.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Hennig drives a thrust kick into the chest of Storm. Vicious back suplex! Lance Storm got nailed big time! Hooks the leg for a two count. Lance Storm is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Lance Storm strikes Hennig. Storm hits a dropkick on Curt Hennig and gets right back up. There's a two count on the pin. Tor-NADO DDT from Lance Storm, Hennig got planted! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Flying elbow from Lance Storm connects. Curt Hennig reverses a hip toss. Full nelson slam on Storm. Covers for a quick two count. Curt Hennig brings out a jumping powerbomb to nearly murder Storm in the ring! Pin, but Storm is out just before the three count. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Hennig. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Storm gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Hennig! Storm reverses a waistlock. Second rope flying axe handle, Hennig goes down. One day, Storm might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Back heel kick off the second rope, Hennig goes down. Curt Hennig gets knocked to the ground by Storm. Here it comes...Canadian Maple Leaf! Curt Hennig taps! Curt Hennig extends his hand to Storm...and it is accepted! They shake!

Match Rating 3.5*

Shane Helms is walking backstage when Stevie Ray comes from behind and attacks him with a chair. Stevie Ray walks off after hitting a few more chair shots, leaving Helms down on the floor.

Segment Rating 3*

Christopher Daniels vs Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Chris Kanyon snap suplexes Daniels HARD to the canvas! And again! A pair of clotheslines follow and...yep, Kanyon is a HOUSE...EN...FUEGO~! Daniels walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Hooks the leg for a two count. Christopher Daniels fights out of a grapple. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Kanyon goes down. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. There's a two count on the pin. Vicious chokeslam byChristopher Daniels! I'd compare it to Akira Taue, but then that would start another argument on the TSM Forums. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Kanyon reverses a Christopher Daniels hammerlock. Spinebuster by Chris Kanyon. Covers for a quick two count. Spear! Daniels is down! Pin, but Daniels is out just before the three count. BAAACK Body drop by Daniels gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Kanyon hits a right hand. Chris Kanyon misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Second rope flying axe handle, Kanyon goes down. One day, Daniels might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Tiger suplex on Kanyon. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Christopher Daniels moves in for the kill. Angel's Wings! 1....2....3. Christopher Daniels remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

Paul Heyman comes down to the ring and takes a microphone. He announces that he has made a big new signing, and that his new client is Chuck Palumbo. Out comes Chuck Palumbo, and he shakes hands with his new manager, signaling their alliance.

Segment Rating 3*

Chuck Palumbo vs Jeff Jarrett.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Jarrett is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Jarrett counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Jarrett slams Chuck Palumbo. Jarrett whips Palumbo into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Powerbomb on Palumbo. Cover, but there's no one to count for Jeff Jarrett! Palumbo pushes out of a Jeff Jarrett hold. Bodyslam by Palumbo. Spear by Chuck Palumbo. There's a two count on the pin. Death valley driver by Chuck Palumbo! No one executes that move properly anymore. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Jarrett pushes out of a Chuck Palumbo hold. Reverse DDT on Palumbo. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Palumbo counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Jeff Jarrett is in trouble. Here it comes - Jungle Kick. 1....2...3, it's finished. Chuck Palumbo climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 3*

Shawn Stasiak is backstage. He continued their rivalry by getting on THE STICK~! and ripping into Dean Malenko. I'm happy that they're giving the feud enough time to develop.

Segment Rating 3*

Stevie Ray vs Jim Neidhart.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Uninspiring brawling from Jim Neidhart. Check them brawlin' stats, boy. Jim Neidhart gets taken down out of nowhere! Wack kick from Ray. Anvil reverses an irish whip...and Stevie Ray runs into the referee! Stevie Ray scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Cover, but there's no one to count for Stevie Ray! Jim Neidhart elbows Stevie Ray in the face to break a hammerlock. Boring brawling from Jim Neidhart is the cure for insomnia. BIG clothesline from Anvil. 'BIG' because it missed by a mile! There's a two count on the pin. Side suplex from Anvil. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Stevie Ray reverses a hip toss. Weak bodyslam by Ray. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Jim Neidhart once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Shane Helms comes running down the aisle with a chair! Anvil whips Stevie Ray into the ropes. Helms jumps onto the apron with the chair! Collision between Helms, Ray, and the chair! Stevie Ray staggers back into a roll up! 1...2...3! It's over! Shane Helms has a chair. Stevie Ray stands up...and gets floored by a shot to the head. Another two shots smack down across his back, leaving him unmoving on the canvas. Helms sets the chair up, then picks up Stevie Ray. He gets whipped into the ropes...and then drop toe holded, sending him face first into the chair! Shane Helms has left Ray down and bloodied in the ring after a brutal assault!

Match Rating 2.5*

Road Warriors are backstage. They continued the feud by ripping into KroniK. Hooray for properly booked feuds!

Segment Rating 3.5*

Bryan Clarke, Brian Adams, and Dean Malenko vs Road Warrior Animal, Road Warrior Hawk, and Shawn Stasiak.

Match Background: Malenko and Stasiak have been feuding recently. Stasiak has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. KroniK and Road Warriors have been feuding recently. Road Warriors have yet to beat their rivals in the ring since the feud began. Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001. KroniK are the reigning WCW Tag Team champions, and have been since 15 January 2001.

The Match: Dean Malenko connects with a back heel kick on Stasiak and gets back up quickly. Hard back suplex on Stasiak. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Tag to Bryan Clarke. Stasiak gets splashed in the corner. Bryan Clarke hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. There's a two count on the pin. Tag to Brian Adams. KroniK hook up Stasiak, then hit a double suplex. Brian Adams strikes Shawn Stasiak with a hard blow. Stasiak reverses a waistlock. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Brian Adams by Stasiak. Remember when that was a legit finish? Tag between Shawn Stasiak and Road Warrior Animal. Road Warrior Animal strikes Brian Adams with a hard blow. Side suplex from Animal. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Road Warrior Animal strikes Brian Adams with a hard blow. Tag between Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk. Adams hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Adams takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Adams powers out of a headlock. Tag to Dean Malenko. Malenko uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Tag between Road Warrior Hawk and Shawn Stasiak. Stasiak hits a right hand. Spear by Shawn Stasiak. Dean Malenko grabs Shawn Stasiak from behind and shoves him into the ropes, then scores with a roll-up...but Stasiak rolls through with the move! He used a pull of the tights to get Malenko over! 1....2...3! The referee was out of position and didn't see it!

Match Rating 3*

Randy Savage is in the ring, and he calls out Booker T. Booker runs down and hits the ring, and they brawl all the way back into the aisle, and eventually out of sight backstage.

Segment Rating 4*

Show Rating 3*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

February 8th 2001
Next PPV SuperBrawl Revenge February 25th 2001

After an altercation last week, Thunder brings you tonight some mixed tag action, as Billy Kidman and Torrie Wilson team up to take on the team of Tammy Sytch and Chris Candido.

Christopher Daniels vs Rey Misterio Jr..

Match Background: Rey Misterio Jr. is the reigning WCW Cruiserweight champion, and has been since 04 January 2001.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Daniels by Rey Misterio Jr.. Daniels walks into a high dropkick from Rey Misterio Jr., almost losing several teeth in the process. Implant DDT by Rey Misterio Jr.! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Rey Jr. hits a dropkick on Christopher Daniels and gets right back up. Daniels reverses a waistlock. Daniels hits a dropkick on Rey Misterio Jr. and gets right back up. Beautiful spinning arm drag out of the corner by Daniels. There's a two count on the pin. Rey Misterio Jr. fights out of a grapple. Rey Jr. crushes Daniels with a sweet running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Rey Misterio Jr., Daniels is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Daniels reverses a waistlock. Spinning back kick from Christopher Daniels. Daniels walks into a drop toe hold. Spin kick by Rey Misterio Jr. to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Christopher Daniels can barely stand. Flying Hurricanrana!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Jushin Thunder Liger comes running down the aisle with a chair! Rey Misterio Jr. is just leaving the ring...and Liger scores with a brutal chair shot! Rey Misterio Jr. falls to the floor holding his head.

Match Rating 4*

Candido \ Tammy are backstage. They were out there to hype a match against Torrie \ Kidman. Sounds like fun.

Segment Rating 2.5*

Steve Corino is backstage. He always delivers the promo goodness. He was out there to hype a match against Tajiri. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Segment Rating 4*

Steven Richards is backstage with Tajiri. Steven Richards wanted to rip into Steve Corino. Uh oh. Looks like SOMEONE is a little upset tonight.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Tajiri vs Steve Corino.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Tajiri takes a butterfly suplex from Corino. Tajiri walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. There's a two count on the pin. Tajiri is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Tajiri just WAFFLES Corino with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Flying elbow from Tajiri connects. There's a two count on the pin. Springboard dropkick from Tajiri. Nicely done. Pin, but Corino is out just before the three count. Tajiri uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Steve Corino avoids a Tajiri avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Reverse DDT on Tajiri. Covers for a quick two count. Steve Corino scores with a big spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Tajiri gets caught with a short powerbomb from Corino. Back suplex on Tajiri. Tajiri blocks a kick from Steve Corino. Tajiri hits a dropkick on Steve Corino and gets right back up. Corino walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one of those though? Steve Corino is in trouble. Here it comes - Kick Of Death. 1....2...3, it's finished. Tajiri goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4*

Shane Helms is backstage. He wanted to rip into Chavo Guerrero Jr.. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs Shane Helms.

Match Background: Shane Helms is the reigning WCW Television champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Chavo Guerrero Jr. hits a rolling kick on Helms. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Superkick by Chavo Guerrero Jr. practically knocks out all of Shane Helms's teeth! Hooks the leg for a two count. Chavo Guerrero Jr. misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. STIFF high kick on Chavo by Shane Helms. Shane Helms hits a rolling kick on Chavo. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Covers for a quick two count. Springboard dropkick from Shane Helms. Nicely done. Pin, but Chavo is out just before the three count. Flying elbow from Shane Helms connects. Chavo reverses a waistlock. Chavo crushes Helms with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. SHINING WIZARD~! on Helms by Chavo! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Hard back suplex on Helms. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Helms walks into a high dropkick from Chavo Guerrero Jr., almost losing several teeth in the process. Helms blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Springboard dropkick from Shane Helms. Nicely done. Chavo Guerrero Jr. can barely stand. Nightmare On Helms Street! 1....2....3. Shane Helms climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4*

Dean Malenko is backstage. See Ratings. Hear Dean Malenko talk. See Ratings fall. He was out there to hype a match against Jushin Thunder Liger. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Segment Rating 2*

Dean Malenko vs Jushin Thunder Liger.

Match Background: Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Malenko hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. STIFF high kick on Liger by Dean Malenko. Flying elbow from Dean Malenko connects. Implant DDT by Dean Malenko! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Liger blocks a punch. Second rope flying axe handle, Malenko goes down. One day, Liger might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Malenko is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Malenko powers out of a headlock. Liger takes a NICE hurrancarana from Dean Malenko. There's a two count on the pin. Power drive elbow by Dean Malenko. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Jushin Thunder Liger comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Liger just WAFFLES Malenko with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Malenko counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Flying elbow from Dean Malenko connects. Rey Misterio Jr. comes running down the aisle with a chair! Malenko goes to irish whip Jushin Thunder Liger into the ropes. Rey Jr. hits Liger with a chair to the back! Jushin Thunder Liger gets knocked to the ground by Malenko. Jushin Thunder Liger gets locked in the Texas Clover Leaf! Submission victory! Rey Misterio Jr. has a chair. Jushin Thunder Liger stands up...and gets floored by a shot to the head. Another two shots smack down across his back, leaving him unmoving on the canvas. Rey Jr. sets the chair up, then picks up Jushin Thunder Liger. He gets whipped into the ropes...and then drop toe holded, sending him face first into the chair! Rey Misterio Jr. has left Liger down and bloodied in the ring after a brutal assault!

Match Rating 4*

Kidman \ Torrie are backstage. If it were up to me, i'd let Torrie Wilson do this interview alone, while Kidman makes funny faces in the background. At least that would have been entertaining. They were on hype duty tonight, this time for a match with Candido \ Tammy.

Segment Rating 2.5*

Billy Kidman and Torrie Wilson vs Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch.

Match Background: None.

The Match: A powerslam so weak, my grandmother could have performed it, is actually pulled off by Tammy on Kidman. Kidman ducks a wild right hand. Kidman hits a dropkick on Tammy Sytch and gets right back up. Kidman tags out to Torrie Wilson. Torrie Wilson hits a weak elbow on Tammy Sytch. Thrust kick from Torrie is sold like death, although it clearly missed. That just hurts a match, really. Tammy Sytch comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Torrie takes a couple of weak clotheslines. Tammy tags out to Chris Candido. Chris Candido strikes Torrie. Second rope flying axe handle, Torrie goes down. One day, Candido might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Candido goes for a splash but Torrie puts the knees up. A powerslam so weak, my grandmother could have performed it, is actually pulled off by Torrie on Candido. Tag between Torrie Wilson and Billy Kidman. Vicious kick to the teeth from Billy Kidman. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Chris Candido gets knocked to the ground by Kidman, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Off the top - Shooting Star Press, forget about it. 1....2...3! Kidman \ Torrie remain in the ring, celebrating their victory.

Match Rating 2.5*

Show Rating 3*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

February 12th 2001
Next PPV SuperBrawl Revenge February 25th 2001

Brian Adams vs Road Warrior Animal.

Match Background: KroniK and Road Warriors have been feuding recently. Road Warriors have yet to beat their rivals in the ring since the feud began.

The Match: Wack kick from Animal. Animal drops an elbow...but Brian Adams moves out of the way. Road Warrior Animal takes a right hand to the temple from Adams. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Adams whips Animal into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Brian Adams scores with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Adams charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Big kick from Animal staggers Adams but that's about it. Road Warrior Animal hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Flapjack from Animal on Adams. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Adams pushes out of a Road Warrior Animal hold. Big clothesline from Adams. Pin, but Animal is out just before the three count. Brian Adams gets taken down out of nowhere! Road Warrior Hawk comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Brian Adams turns around. Road Warrior Hawk drops Adams to the canvas. Road Warrior Hawk quickly locks on the Hangmans Neckbreaker! Hawk leaves the ring, the damage done! Cover gets three for Road Warrior Animal, Adams got pinned. Animal and Hawk are beating the hell out of Brian Adams! Bryan Clarke sprints down the aisle and slides into the ring! He goes toe-to-toe with Road Warrior Animal, exchanging punches, while Brian Adams comes back, sending Hawk out of the ring with a clothesline. KroniK have cleared the ring, driving off Animal and Hawk!

Match Rating 3*

Randy Savage is backstage. He was building up the feud with Booker T. Well, that's just...neat!

Segment Rating 4*

Bryan Clarke vs Road Warrior Hawk.

Match Background: KroniK and Road Warriors have been feuding recently.

The Match: Wack kick from Clarke. Road Warrior Hawk avoids a Bryan Clarke avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Uninspired brawling from Road Warrior Hawk. Bryan Clarke charges, Hawk moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Flapjack from Hawk on Clarke. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Road Warrior Hawk gets taken down out of nowhere! Hawk takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Weak bodyslam by Clarke. There's a two count on the pin. Sloppy discus punch from Bryan Clarke barely connects on Hawk. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Hawk counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Powerslam from Road Warrior Hawk on Clarke. Pin, but Clarke is out just before the three count. Road Warrior Hawk misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Bryan Clarke moves in for the kill. Meltdown!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Bryan Clarke gives a murderous look toward Road Warrior Hawk...and attacks! Hawk gets dropped to the canvas, then battered with a barrage of rights and lefts. Clarke leaves the ring having left Hawk down and out.

Match Rating 3.5*

Dean Malenko is in the ring, and he calls out Shawn Stasiak. Stasiak runs down and hits the ring, and they brawl all the way back into the aisle, and eventually out of sight backstage.

Segment Rating 3*

New Age Outlaws vs Outsiders.

Match Background: New Age Outlaws are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Outsiders are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Scott Hall hits a bulldog off the ropes. Tag between Road Dogg and Billy Gunn. BAAACK Body drop by Billy gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Hall tags out to Kevin Nash. Kevin Nash DDTs Billy, but it just looked terrible. Tag to Road Dogg. Big clothesline from Nash. Sloppy discus punch from Kevin Nash barely connects on Road Dogg. Road Dogg hooks up a suplex, but it is blocked. Nash scores with a low blow, then turns it into a small package! The referee didn't see the illegal blow! 1...2...3! Road Dogg got screwed out of the victory! Outsiders climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

Match Rating 3*

Shane Helms is walking backstage when he is spotted by Stevie Ray, who attacks. They brawl around the arena for a while, until Stevie Ray gets a clear upper hand and sends Helms into retreat.

Segment Rating 2.5*

Hulk Hogan vs X-Pac.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Hogan by X-Pac. Hulk Hogan is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. BIG clothesline from Hogan. 'BIG' because it missed by a mile! Hogan DDTs X-Pac. X-Pac gets knocked to the ground by Hogan. Legdrop Of Doom! 1....2....3. Hulk Hogan remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 2.5*

Booker T is backstage. He continued their rivalry by getting on THE STICK~! and ripping into Randy Savage. I'm happy that they're giving the feud enough time to develop.

Segment Rating 4*

Buff Bagwell vs Dean Malenko.

Match Background: Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Buff is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Buff Bagwell pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Malenko hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Weak bodyslam on Malenko by Buff sets up a legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Buff Bagwell scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Pin, but Malenko is out just before the three count. Malenko takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Malenko counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Malenko crushes Buff with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Dean Malenko, Buff got planted! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Hard back suplex on Buff. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. STIFF high kick on Buff by Dean Malenko. Buff Bagwell comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Dean Malenko takes a right hand to the temple from Buff. Flapjack from Buff on Malenko. Shawn Stasiak comes running down the aisle with a chair! Buff and Dean Malenko continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Shawn Stasiak slides in and blasts Dean Malenko with a chair to the head! Stasiak climbs out of the ring, the damage done! Dean Malenko gets knocked to the ground by Buff, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Off the top - Buff Blockbuster, forget about it. 1....2...3! Shawn Stasiak pushes the referee aside, then continues to assault Malenko! Right hands rain down on Dean Malenko, pounding him into the canvas. Satisfied with his work, Shawn Stasiak turns and leaves the ring, the damage done.

Match Rating 3*

Paul Heyman is backstage with Chuck Palumbo. He hyped Palumbo up, talking about what he was going to do. That's what managers are paid for...

Segment Rating 4*

Booker T vs Scott Steiner.

Match Background: Booker T is the reigning WCW World champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Big kick from Poppa Pump staggers Booker but that's about it. Scott Steiner DDTs Booker, but it just looked terrible. There's a two count on the pin. Scott Steiner misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Booker T hits some punches. How generic. Scott Steiner charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. There's a two count on the pin. Booker T scores with a standing spinebuster. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Flying shoulder tackle by Booker sends Poppa Pump CRASHING to the mat. Scott Steiner powers out of a Booker T headlock. Big clothesline from Poppa Pump. Hooks the leg for a two count. Flapjack from Poppa Pump on Booker. Pin, but Booker is out just before the three count. Booker gets splashed in the corner. Booker receives some punishment by Scott Steiner but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. Booker T powers out of a Scott Steiner headlock. Booker T with a spinning neckbreaker on Poppa Pump. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Booker T connects and Scott Steiner is down! Scott Steiner is in trouble. Here it comes - Book End. 1....2...3, it's finished. Randy Savage comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Randy Savage slams Booker down. Randy Savage climbs to the top rope and hits the Savage Elbow! Booker T has been left down on the canvas.

Match Rating 3.5*

Show Rating 3*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

February 15th 2001
Next PPV SuperBrawl Revenge February 25th 2001

Torrie Wilson is backstage with Billy Kidman. Torrie Wilson was on hype duty tonight, this time for a match between Billy Kidman and Chavo Guerrero Jr.. I hope it's good...

Segment Rating 3*

Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs Billy Kidman.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Billy Kidman connects with a back heel kick on Chavo and gets back up quickly. STIFF high kick on Chavo by Billy Kidman. Flying elbow from Billy Kidman connects. Implant DDT by Billy Kidman! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Kidman drops an elbow...but Chavo Guerrero Jr. moves out of the way. Chavo hits a dropkick on Billy Kidman and gets right back up. GORGEOUS Spinning bulldog in the corner and Kidman is down. Covers for a quick two count. Billy Kidman fights out of a grapple. Kidman crushes Chavo with a huge legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Billy Kidman and Chavo is out! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Chavo Guerrero Jr. is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Chavo hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Kidman counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Billy Kidman floors Chavo Guerrero Jr....and climbs the turnbuckles. Shooting Star Press!!! 1....2....3!! It's all over. Billy Kidman remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

Chris Candido is backstage. He was out there to hype a match against Dean Malenko. Good way to get the fans interested in what is coming up.

Segment Rating 3*

Chris Candido vs Dean Malenko.

Match Background: Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: STIFF high kick on Malenko by Chris Candido. Chris Candido connects with a HARD right hand, sending the opponent down to the mat again. Stun Gun from Chris Candido! I still can't believe that was Austin's finisher at one point. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Candido. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Dean Malenko fights out of a grapple. Malenko hits a dropkick on Chris Candido and gets right back up. SUPER frankensteiner on Candido, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. There's a two count on the pin. Malenko charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Vicious back suplex! Dean Malenko got nailed big time! Hooks the leg for a two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Chris Candido, Malenko got planted! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Malenko reverses a waistlock. Dean Malenko connects with a back heel kick on Candido and gets back up quickly. Candido counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Flying elbow from Chris Candido connects. Dean Malenko tries to get a big slam, but it is blocked when Candido goes to the eyes! Chris Candido quickly scores with a field-goal kick between the legs! Dean Malenko collapses! The referee didn't see the illegal blow! 1...2...3! Dean Malenko got screwed! Chris Candido leaves the ring and heads off down the aisle at speed. Candido has the victory, and isn't hanging around for Dean Malenko to look for revenge.

Match Rating 3.5*

Christopher Daniels is backstage. He wanted to rip into Rey Misterio Jr.. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Rey Misterio Jr. vs Christopher Daniels.

Match Background: Rey Misterio Jr. is the reigning WCW Cruiserweight champion, and has been since 04 January 2001.

The Match: Hard back suplex on Rey Jr.. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Lightning kick by Daniels on Rey Jr.. Covers for a quick two count. Rey Jr. pushes out of a Christopher Daniels hold. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Daniels goes down. Hard back suplex on Daniels. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Covers for a quick two count. SHINING WIZARD~! on Daniels by Rey Jr.! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rey Jr. uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Christopher Daniels elbows Rey Misterio Jr. in the face to break a hammerlock. SUPER frankensteiner on Rey Jr., who hit hard. Covers for a quick two count. Slingshot senton by Daniels, crushing the chest cavity of Rey Jr.. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Hard back suplex on Rey Jr.. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Standing leg lariat by Christopher Daniels on Rey Jr.. Rey Misterio Jr. pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Implant DDT by Rey Misterio Jr.! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Slingshot senton by Rey Jr., crushing the chest cavity of Daniels. Christopher Daniels is in trouble. Flying Hurricanrana!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Rey Misterio Jr. climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4*

Shane Helms is backstage. He wanted to rip into Jushin Thunder Liger. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Jushin Thunder Liger vs Shane Helms.

Match Background: Shane Helms is the reigning WCW Television champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Liger takes a flying neckbreaker from Shane Helms. Flying cross body off the top rope! Covers for a quick two count. Liger counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Jushin Thunder Liger strikes Helms. Liger uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond Dust from Jushin Thunder Liger and Helms is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Liger walks into a drop toe hold. Lightning kick by Helms on Liger. Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Shane Helms and Liger is out! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Flying elbow from Shane Helms connects. Spinning back kick from Shane Helms. Jushin Thunder Liger once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Liger uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Helms walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Shane Helms can barely stand. Shotei! 1....2....3. Jushin Thunder Liger goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4.5*

Steven Richards is backstage with Tajiri. Steven Richards was out there to hype a match for Tajiri against Steve Corino.

Segment Rating 3*

Tajiri vs Steve Corino.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Tajiri connects with a back heel kick on Corino and gets back up quickly. Steve Corino fights out of a grapple. Double arm suplex by Steve Corino connects as Tajiri hits hard. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Steve Corino connects and Tajiri is down! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Tajiri once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Tajiri hits a dropkick on Steve Corino and gets right back up. Lightning kick by Tajiri on Corino. Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope and Corino goes flying! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Corino blocks a kick from Tajiri. Steve Corino hits a bulldog off the ropes. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Tajiri pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Tajiri gets whipped into the corner. Corino charges in, but into a pair of raised boots. Tajiri uses a roll up, with feet on the second rope! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! Tajiri remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 4*

Sinister Minister is in the ring, and takes a microphone. He challenges Rey Misterio Jr. to come out and face him. Rey Misterio Jr. comes running out, but falls prey to a vicious chair shot from Jushin Thunder Liger, who had been hiding in the wings. Liger continues the beating as Sinister Minister walks down to get some shots in. Rey Misterio Jr. got suckered in.

Segment Rating 3*

Show Rating 3.5*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

February 19th 2001
Next PPV SuperBrawl Revenge February 25th 2001

Dean Malenko vs Stevie Ray.

Match Background: Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Malenko gets splashed in the corner. Stevie Ray DDTs Malenko, but it just looked terrible. Hooks the leg for a two count. Dean Malenko comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Malenko hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Implant DDT by Dean Malenko! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, Ray goes down. Pin, but Ray is out just before the three count. Spin kick by Dean Malenko to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Ray ducks a wild right hand. Ray hits a piledriver on Dean Malenko. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Hooks the leg for a two count. Side suplex from Ray. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Running clothesline from Stevie Ray was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Stevie Ray hits a right hand on Dean Malenko and follows it up with a couple more. Stevie Ray misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Spin kick by Dean Malenko to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Ray walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Dean Malenko has Stevie Ray down on the canvas. Texas Clover Leaf!!! Stevie Ray goes limp! Shawn Stasiak quickly comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Dean Malenko turns around. Shawn Stasiak spins Malenko around. Shawn Stasiak hits the Fisherman's Suplex! The referee calls for the DQ because of the interference of Stasiak! Ray and Stasiak are beating the hell out of Dean Malenko! Shane Helms sprints down the aisle and slides into the ring! He goes toe-to-toe with Stevie Ray, exchanging punches, while Dean Malenko comes back, sending Stasiak out of the ring with a clothesline. Helms \ Malenko have cleared the ring, driving off Ray and Stasiak!

Match Rating 3*

Booker T is backstage. He continued their rivalry by getting on THE STICK~! and ripping into Randy Savage. I'm happy that they're giving the feud enough time to develop.

Segment Rating 4*

Dean Malenko and Shane Helms vs Shawn Stasiak and Stevie Ray.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Malenko vs Stasiak feud. This is a continuation of the Helms vs Ray feud. Ray has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001. Shane Helms is the reigning WCW Television champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Running clothesline from Stevie Ray was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Stevie Ray hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Stevie Ray and Shawn Stasiak. Stasiak \ Ray whip Malenko into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Dean Malenko by Stasiak. Remember when that was a legit finish? There's a two count on the pin. Malenko takes a headbutt from Shawn Stasiak. Malenko reverses a waistlock. Vicious kick to the teeth from Dean Malenko. Malenko tags out to Shane Helms. Hard back suplex on Stasiak. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Super kick by Shane Helms. Helms goes for a splash but Stasiak puts the knees up. Stasiak tags out to Stevie Ray. Stevie Ray hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Stevie Ray scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Helms hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Ray goes for a splash but Helms puts the knees up. SUPER frankensteiner on Ray, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Stevie Ray is in trouble. Nightmare On Helms Street!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Malenko \ Helms climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

New Age Outlaws are walking backstage, when nWo come out of nowhere and attack. They destroy New Age Outlaws, and leave them down on the concrete floor, hurt.

Segment Rating 3*

Bulldog and The Anvil vs KroniK.

Match Background: KroniK are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. KroniK are the reigning WCW Tag Team champions, and have been since 15 January 2001.

The Match: Uninspired brawling from British Bulldog. British Bulldog hits a right hand on Brian Adams. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between British Bulldog and Jim Neidhart. Bulldog and The Anvil whip Adams into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. Covers for a quick two count. Punch by Anvil, missing Adams COMPLETELY. I'm just glad thatAdams didn't sell it. Adams counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Big clothesline from Adams. Covers for a quick two count. Adams tags out to Bryan Clarke. Bryan Clarke DDTs Anvil, but it just looked terrible. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Bryan Clarke strikes Jim Neidhart with a hard blow. Bryan Clarke misses a clothesline. Weak slam from Anvil sets Clarke for something, but if it was as weak as that slam, then Clarke has no worries. Anvil tags out to British Bulldog. Clarke receives some punishment by British Bulldog but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. Tag to Brian Adams. Big kick from Bulldog staggers Adams but that's about it. As Anvil and Adams get into a brawl on the outside, Road Warrior Animal comes running down into the ring! Animal has a chair, and drops Bulldog and Adams with devastating blows, causing the referee to call for the bell. This match has been ruled a no contest! Bulldog and The Anvil and KroniK don't look like they've finished! They continue to brawl in and around the ring, not stopping until a host of referees run down the aisle to break them up.

Match Rating 3*

Diamond Dallas Page is in the ring. Rob Van Dam comes out, and challenges him to a match tonight. The challenge is accepted.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Diamond Dallas Page vs Rob Van Dam.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rob Van Dam kicks the leg, knocks DDP down, and goes to work on it. Rob Van Dam kicks the leg, knocks DDP down, and goes to work on it. RVD hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. There's a two count on the pin. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Hooks the leg for a two count. RVD walks into a drop toe hold. Wack kick from DDP. Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond Dallas Page hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. RVD blocks a kick from Diamond Dallas Page. Back heel kick off the second rope, DDP goes down. Rob Van Dam moves in for the kill. Van Daminator!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Rob Van Dam remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

X-Pac is backstage, when nWo come out of nowhere and attack him. They destroy him and leave him down on the concrete floor, hurt.

Segment Rating 3.5*

The Rhodes vs Road Warriors.

Match Background: Road Warriors are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Animal gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Fallaway slam by Dustin Rhodes puts down Road Warrior Animal. Covers for a quick two count. Rhodes tags out to Dusty Rhodes. The Rhodes hook up Animal, then hit a double suplex. Hooks the leg for a two count. Road Warrior Animal takes a right hand to the temple from Dusty. Animal ducks a wild right hand. Road Warrior Animal DDTs Dusty, but it just looked terrible. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Road Warrior Hawk. Road Warrior Hawk hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Road Warrior Hawk with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Dusty. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Dusty Rhodes reverses a hip toss. Dusty Rhodes with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Hawk. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Tag to Dustin Rhodes. Rhodes scoops and slams Road Warrior Hawk. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Tag between Road Warrior Hawk and Road Warrior Animal. Dustin Rhodes with a spinning neckbreaker on Animal. KroniK come running down the aisle and into the ring! Animal turns...and is dropped with a double DDT! Animal in big trouble. Road Warrior Animal can barely stand. Running Bulldog! 1....2....3. KroniK aren't satisfied! They decide to continue the assault on Road Warriors, stomping them into the mat until referees pull them away!

Match Rating 3.5*

Randy Savage is backstage. He continued their rivalry by getting on THE STICK~! and ripping into Booker T. I'm happy that they're giving the feud enough time to develop.

Segment Rating 4.5*

Ric Flair, Scott Steiner, and Randy Savage vs Booker T, Sting, and Goldberg.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Booker vs Savage feud. Savage has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. Booker T is the reigning WCW World champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Booker T connects with rights and lefts and Randy Savage is down! Booker slams Randy Savage down and motions to the crowd. Tag to Goldberg. Goldberg strikes Randy Savage with a hard blow. Powerslam from Goldberg on Savage. Covers for a quick two count. Goldberg tags out to Sting. Goldberg \ Sting whip Savage into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Sting slams Randy Savage down and motions to the crowd. Savage blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Savage slams Sting down. Sting is sure in trouble now. Savage tags out to Scott Steiner. Big kick from Poppa Pump staggers Sting but that's about it. Scott Steiner scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Sting takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Poppa Pump tags out to Ric Flair. Sting just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Flair. Big dropkick by Ric Flair, who got a ton of air on the move. Sting once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Tag to Booker T. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Ric Flair by Booker. Remember when that was a legit finish? Tag to Randy Savage. Uninspired brawling from Randy Savage. Booker blocks a punch. Randy Savage is in trouble. Here it comes - Book End. 1....2...3, it's finished.

Match Rating 3.5*

Show Rating 3*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

February 23rd 2001
Next PPV SuperBrawl Revenge February 25th 2001

Rey Misterio Jr. is in the ring. Jushin Thunder Liger comes out, and challenges him to a match at Superbrawl Revenge. The challenge is accepted.

Segment Rating 4*

Chavo Guerrero Jr. is backstage. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Billy Kidman. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Segment Rating 3.5*

Steve Corino is in the ring, and he calls out Tajiri. Tajiri runs down and hits the ring, and they brawl all the way back into the aisle, and eventually out of sight backstage.

Segment Rating 4*

Steve Corino vs Tajiri.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Tajiri kicks the leg, knocks Corino down, and goes to work on it. Tajiri strikes Corino. Second rope flying axe handle, Corino goes down. One day, Tajiri might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Corino takes a flying neckbreaker from Tajiri. Corino flips out of a Tajiri bodyslam attempt. Bodyslam by Corino. Spinebuster by Steve Corino. Hooks the leg for a two count. Steve Corino misses a clothesline. Tajiri crushes Corino with a sweet running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Back heel kick off the second rope and Corino goes flying! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Corino kicks Tajiri in the gut to reverse the momentum. Corino slams Tajiri. Corino charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Hard back suplex on Corino. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Tajiri moves in for the kill. Kick Of Death! 1....2....3. Tajiri goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4*

Shane Helms is backstage. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Dean Malenko. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Segment Rating 3*

Dean Malenko vs Shane Helms.

Match Background: Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001. Shane Helms is the reigning WCW Television champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Spinning back kick from Dean Malenko. Malenko hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Flying elbow from Dean Malenko connects. Hard back suplex on Helms. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Helms reverses a waistlock. Shane Helms hits a rolling kick on Malenko. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Helms crushes Malenko with a huge legdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Malenko blocks a kick from Shane Helms. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Helms is down! Hooks the leg for a two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Dean Malenko. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Shane Helms reverses a hip toss. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Malenko goes down. Shane Helms misses a clothesline. Malenko uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! The bell rings, and this match has come to a time limit draw. Dean Malenko extends his hand to Helms...and it is accepted! They shake!

Match Rating 4*

Christopher Daniels is backstage. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Chris Candido. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Segment Rating 3.5*

Chris Candido vs Christopher Daniels.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Candido walks into a high dropkick from Christopher Daniels, almost losing several teeth in the process. Daniels just WAFFLES Candido with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Spin kick by Christopher Daniels to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Implant DDT by Christopher Daniels! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Candido ducks a wild right hand. A Gut buster connects on Daniels and hits hard. Daniels takes a quick lariat. Hooks the leg for a two count. Daniels counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! VICIOUS lightning kick by Daniels on Candido. Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Candido. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, Bloody Hell! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Daniels goes for a splash but Candido puts the knees up. Spinning back kick from Chris Candido. Daniels counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Daniels hits a dropkick on Chris Candido and gets right back up. Chris Candido can barely stand. Angel's Wings!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Christopher Daniels goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 3.5*

Torrie Wilson is backstage with Billy Kidman. Torrie Wilson was out there to hype a match for Kidman against Chavo Guerrero Jr..

Segment Rating 3.5*

Billy Kidman vs Chavo Guerrero Jr..

Match Background: None.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Chavo Guerrero Jr. on Kidman. Billy Kidman elbows Chavo Guerrero Jr. in the face to break a hammerlock. Billy Kidman connects with a back heel kick on Chavo and gets back up quickly. Kidman whips Chavo into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Vicious kick to the teeth from Billy Kidman. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Chavo Guerrero Jr. elbows Billy Kidman in the face to break a hammerlock. Kidman takes a flying neckbreaker from Chavo Guerrero Jr.. Chavo crushes Kidman with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Vicious chokeslam byChavo Guerrero Jr.! I'd compare it to Akira Taue, but then that would start another argument on the TSM Forums. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Billy Kidman fights out of a grapple. SUPER frankensteiner on Chavo, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Chavo counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Chavo Guerrero Jr. gets whipped into the corner. Kidman charges in, but into a pair of raised boots. Chavo uses a roll up, with feet on the second rope! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! Chavo Guerrero Jr. climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 3.5*

Jushin Thunder Liger and Rey Misterio Jr. are in the ring on opposite sides of a table, about to sign a contract to face each other in an upcoming match. Jushin Thunder Liger signs it. Rey Jr. also signs it, but is immediately attacked by Liger, who drives the table into his ribs. Rey Misterio Jr. can barely stand. Liger Bomb! Jushin Thunder Liger walks off, having won this battle.

Segment Rating 4*

Show Rating 3.5*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

PREVIEW

WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Randy Savage vs Booker T(C)

WCW United States Championship
Shawn Stasiak vs Dean Malenko(C)

WCW Tag Team Championship
Road Warriors vs Kronik(C)

WCW Television Championship
Stevie Ray vs Shane Helms

WCW Cruiserweight Championship
Jushin Thunder Liger vs Rey Misterio Jr

6-Man Tag Team Match
nWo vs Degenerates

RVD vs Sting

Goldberg vs Scott Steiner

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

February 25th 2001

Pre Show:

Stacy Keibler and Torrie Wilson are both in the ring in robes, ready for a bikini contest. Stacy goes first, and poses for the crowd. Torrie goes next, and struts around the ring. The judge listens to the crowd reaction and then declares Stacy Keibler the winner. She celebrates while Torrie Wilson stands in the corner looking furious.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Stevie Ray vs Shane Helms.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Helms vs Ray feud. Ray has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW Television title. Shane Helms has been WCW Television champion since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Stevie Ray hits a right hand on Shane Helms and follows it up with a couple more. Helms hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Big kick from Ray staggers Helms but that's about it. Stevie Ray strikes Shane Helms with a hard blow. Helms reverses a waistlock. Second rope flying axe handle, Ray goes down. One day, Helms might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Ray is down! Covers for a quick two count. Helms charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Stevie Ray DDTs Helms, but it just looked terrible. Hooks the leg for a two count. Stevie Ray scores with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Helms counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Shane Helms kicks the leg, knocks Ray down, and goes to work on it. Ray blocks a punch. Helms gets splashed in the corner. Shane Helms falls through the ropes after a hard shot from Ray. He seemed to hit his head on the apron on the way down. The referee reaches a ten count, and this one is over. Shane Helms leaves and walks back down the aisle. Wait...Stevie Ray comes running as well, and Helms gets dropped with a clothesline, followed by a load of stomps. He is left lying in the aisle.

Match Rating 3*

Road Warriors vs KroniK.

Match Background: Road Warriors are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. KroniK are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This is a continuation of the KroniK vs Road Warriors feud. This match is for the WCW Tag Team titles. KroniK have been WCW Tag Team champions since 15 January 2001.

The Match: Animal hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Big kick from Clarke staggers Animal but that's about it. Covers for a quick two count. Tag between Bryan Clarke and Brian Adams. KroniK whip Animal into the corner. Bryan Clarke whips Brian Adams in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Covers for a quick two count. Brian Adams with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Animal. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Animal reverses a waistlock. Weak bodyslam by Animal. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Road Warrior Hawk. Hawk hits a piledriver on Brian Adams. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Road Warrior Hawk with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Adams. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Brian Adams once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Hawk gets splashed in the corner. Tag between Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke. Hawk hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Tag to Road Warrior Animal. Bryan Clarke strikes Road Warrior Animal with a hard blow. Road Warrior Animal gets whipped into the corner by Clarke, who charges in with a clothesline. Animal grabs the referee and pulls him in the way! The referee calls for the DQ as he collapses to the mat in pain. Road Warrior Animal gets out of the ring and walks off, having taken the cheap way out. I don't think the fight has finished. Road Warriors and KroniK have begun brawling again! They wind up brawling all the way down the aisle and out of view.

Match Rating 3.5*

Rob Van Dam vs Sting.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rob Van Dam strikes Sting. Standing leg lariat by Rob Van Dam on Sting. RVD hits a dropkick on Sting and gets right back up. Sting takes a flying neckbreaker from Rob Van Dam. Rob Van Dam gets taken down out of nowhere! Rob Van Dam charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Spear by Sting. Hooks the leg for a two count. Sting misses a clothesline. GORGEOUS Spinning bulldog in the corner and Sting is down. Hooks the leg for a two count. Diamond Dust from Rob Van Dam, Sting is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Sting avoids a Rob Van Dam avalanche by getting out of the damn way! RVD gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Sting misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. RVD hits a dropkick on Sting and gets right back up. Rob Van Dam gets a roll-up...and grabs a handful of tights as well! The referee doesn't see it: 1....2...3!! Rob Van Dam climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4*

Jushin Thunder Liger vs Rey Misterio Jr..

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Rey Jr. vs Liger feud. Liger has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. Rey Misterio Jr. has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 04 January 2001.

The Match: Spinning back kick from Rey Misterio Jr.. Rey Misterio Jr. kicks the leg, knocks Liger down, and goes to work on it. Rey Misterio Jr. hits a rolling kick on Liger. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Liger takes a flying neckbreaker from Rey Misterio Jr.. Rey Misterio Jr. misses a clothesline. Implant DDT by Jushin Thunder Liger! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Lightning kick by Liger on Rey Jr.. Hooks the leg for a two count. Rey Jr. kicks Jushin Thunder Liger in the gut to reverse the momentum. Rey Jr. crushes Liger with a running senton. Covers for a quick two count. Slingshot senton by Rey Jr., crushing the chest cavity of Liger. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Liger reverses a Rey Misterio Jr. hammerlock. STIFF high kick on Rey Jr. by Jushin Thunder Liger. Rey Jr. blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Flying elbow from Rey Misterio Jr. connects. Sinister Minister has climbed up onto the apron! Rey Jr. turns...and falls for the distraction! Jushin Thunder Liger runs at Rey Jr. from behind...but misses! Jushin Thunder Liger collides with Sinister Minister! Jushin Thunder Liger is in trouble. Here it comes - Flying Hurricanrana. 1....2...3, it's finished. Rey Misterio Jr. goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4.5*

nWo vs Degenerates.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Wack kick from Billy. Running clothesline from Billy Gunn was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Tag between Billy Gunn and Road Dogg. Running clothesline from Road Dogg was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Road Dogg hits a piledriver on Scott Hall. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag between Road Dogg and X-Pac. D-Generation X hook up Hall, then hit a double suplex. Second rope flying axe handle, Hall goes down. One day, X-Pac might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. X-Pac drops an elbow...but Scott Hall moves out of the way. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on X-Pac by Hall. Remember when that was a legit finish? Tag between Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. Weak bodyslam on X-Pac by Nash sets up a legdrop. Kevin Nash scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Kevin Nash hits a right hand on X-Pac. Tag between Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan. BORING *** brawling from Hogan. Punch by Hogan, missing X-Pac COMPLETELY. I'm just glad thatX-Pac didn't sell it. X-Pac powers out of a Hulk Hogan headlock. Tag between X-Pac and Billy Gunn. Hogan gets splashed in the corner. Tag between Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall. Hall slams Billy Gunn. Billy Gunn is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Scott Hall is in trouble. Fame-***-Er! 1....2....3.

Match Rating 3*

Shawn Stasiak vs Dean Malenko.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Malenko vs Stasiak feud. This match is for the WCW United States title. Dean Malenko has been WCW United States champion since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Flying shoulder tackle by Stasiak sends Malenko CRASHING to the mat. Spear by Shawn Stasiak. Hooks the leg for a two count. Malenko counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Dean Malenko kicks the leg, knocks Stasiak down, and goes to work on it. Implant DDT by Dean Malenko! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Hooks the leg for a two count. Springboard dropkick from Dean Malenko. Nicely done. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Implant DDT by Dean Malenko! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Shawn Stasiak pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Massive backbreaker on Malenko and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Covers for a quick two count. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Shawn Stasiak just KILLS Dean Malenko! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Flying shoulder tackle by Stasiak sends Malenko CRASHING to the mat. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Shawn Stasiak ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Dean Malenko is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Malenko hits a dropkick on Shawn Stasiak and gets right back up. Tiger suplex on Stasiak. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Dean Malenko floors Shawn Stasiak. Here it comes...Texas Clover Leaf! Shawn Stasiak taps! Dean Malenko is still in the ring celebrating. Shawn Stasiak pushes the referee away. Shawn Stasiak spins Malenko around. Shawn Stasiak hits the Fisherman's Suplex!

Match Rating 3.5*

Goldberg vs Scott Steiner.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Poppa Pump receives some punishment by Goldberg but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. Scott Steiner comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Scott Steiner hits Goldberg. Goldberg charges, Poppa Pump moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Scott Steiner scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Cover, but there's no one to count for Scott Steiner! Goldberg reverses a Scott Steiner hammerlock. Goldberg hits a right hand on Scott Steiner. Powerslam from Goldberg on Poppa Pump. Covers for a quick two count. Goldberg turns Poppa Pump inside-out with a clothesline. Reminds me of Willow's 'Bored Now' skin ripping finisher. Inside joke, don't worry about it. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Poppa Pump reverses a waistlock. Scott Steiner DDTs Goldberg, but it just looked terrible. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Goldberg blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Goldberg moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Spear. 1....2...3, it's finished. Goldberg remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

Randy Savage vs Booker T.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Booker vs Savage feud. Savage has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW World title. Booker T has been WCW World champion since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Savage is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Savage gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Bodyslam by Booker. Booker T with a spinning neckbreaker on Savage. Booker T gets taken down out of nowhere! Randy Savage hits a right hand on Booker T. Weak bodyslam by Savage. There's a two count on the pin. Booker blocks a kick from Randy Savage. Nice piledriver on Savage. Hooks the leg for a two count. Spear! Savage is down! Pin, but Savage is out just before the three count. Savage kicks Booker T in the gut to reverse the momentum. Uninspired brawling from Randy Savage. Booker backdrops Randy Savage out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Booker T. BAAACK Body drop by Savage gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Randy Savage has lost it! He floors Booker T and starts raining down punches like a psycho! The referee tries to break it up...and gets thrown to one side. The referee is calling for the DQ! Savage has caused a DQ through his hatred of Booker T. Savage grabs the referee, then nails him with a right hand! Dozens of people hit the ring to stop any further incident.

Match Rating 3.5*

Show Rating 3.5*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

February 26th 2001
Next PPV Greed March 25th 2001

Shane Helms vs Shawn Stasiak.

Match Background: Shane Helms is the reigning WCW Television champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Stasiak slams Shane Helms. Helms reverses a waistlock. Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Stasiak goes down. Helms whips Stasiak into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Diamond Dust from Shane Helms and Stasiak is out! Cover, but there's no one to count for Shane Helms! Shawn Stasiak is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Shawn Stasiak with a spinning neckbreaker on Helms. Nice piledriver on Helms. Hooks the leg for a two count. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Shawn Stasiak just KILLS Shane Helms! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Shawn Stasiak misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Helms crushes Stasiak with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Stasiak kicks Shane Helms in the gut to reverse the momentum. Stevie Ray comes running down the aisle and onto the apron! Helms turns...and is dropped throat-first onto the top rope by Ray! Stevie Ray has left Helms in big trouble. Shawn Stasiak moves in for the kill. Fisherman's Suplex!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Stasiak \ Ray are beating down on Shane Helms! The music of Dean Malenko hits, and he comes running down the aisle into the ring. Stasiak and Ray bail out of the ring, leaving Shane Helms down in the ring. Dean Malenko may have saved Shane Helms from a brutal beating.

Match Rating 3.5*

Booker T is in the ring, and he calls out Randy Savage. There is no response, so Booker T walks off backstage to find him.

Segment Rating 4*

Dusty Rhodes vs Kevin Nash.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dusty receives some punishment by Kevin Nash but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. A weak headbutt on Dusty by Nash causes nothing but pain for both. Dusty Rhodes takes a right hand to the temple from Nash. Big kick from Nash staggers Dusty but that's about it. Dusty Rhodes once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Dusty slams Kevin Nash down. Nash is sure in trouble now. Dusty Rhodes DDTs Nash, but it just looked terrible. There's a two count on the pin. Kevin Nash is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Weak bodyslam by Nash. There's a two count on the pin. Sloppy discus punch from Kevin Nash barely connects on Dusty. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Dusty counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Dusty Rhodes hits Nash. Kevin Nash reverses a hip toss. Kevin Nash strikes Dusty Rhodes with a hard blow. Dusty Rhodes hooks up a suplex, but Nash flips out and lands on his feet, and quickly grabs the tights to score with a school boy pin! 1...2..3! The referee somehow missed the blatant cheating! Kevin Nash remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

Paul Heyman is backstage with Chuck Palumbo. Paul Heyman wanted to rip into Chris Kanyon. Uh oh. Looks like SOMEONE is a little upset tonight.

Segment Rating 4*

Chuck Palumbo vs Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: STIFF~! chop lights up Kanyon who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Chuck Palumbo gets taken down out of nowhere! Palumbo takes a headbutt from Chris Kanyon. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Powerbomb on Palumbo. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Chuck Palumbo is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Fallaway slam by Chuck Palumbo puts down Chris Kanyon. Full nelson slam on Kanyon. Hooks the leg for a two count. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Chuck Palumbo just KILLS Chris Kanyon! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Chris Kanyon elbows Chuck Palumbo in the face to break a hammerlock. Nice piledriver on Palumbo. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Chris Kanyon gets taken down out of nowhere! Chuck Palumbo moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Powerslam. 1....2...3, it's finished. Chuck Palumbo remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

KroniK are backstage. They continued the feud by ripping into Road Warriors. Hooray for properly booked feuds!

Segment Rating 3*

Diamond Dallas Page vs Scott Hall.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Hall hits a right hand. Diamond Dallas Page pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. A weak headbutt on Hall by DDP causes nothing but pain for both. Diamond Dallas Page misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! DDP DDTs Scott Hall. Hooks the leg, but the referee is still out! Hall ducks a wild right hand. Scott Hall with a spinning neckbreaker on DDP. Big piledriver on DDP. Covers for a quick two count. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Scott Hall connects and Diamond Dallas Page is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Diamond Dallas Page powers out of a Scott Hall headlock. DDP hits a piledriver on Scott Hall. I know I wouldn't let someone that bad give me a piledriver. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Hall blocks a kick from Diamond Dallas Page. Diamond Dallas Page tries to get a big slam, but it is blocked when Hall goes to the eyes! Scott Hall quickly scores with a field-goal kick between the legs! Diamond Dallas Page collapses! The referee didn't see the illegal blow! 1...2...3! Diamond Dallas Page got screwed! Scott Hall climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4*

Ric Flair is backstage. I've got a feeling this one is going to be good. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Booker T. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Segment Rating 4.5*

Dean Malenko and Shane Helms vs Shawn Stasiak and Stevie Ray.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Malenko vs Stasiak feud. This is a continuation of the Helms vs Ray feud. Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001. Shane Helms is the reigning WCW Television champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: BAAACK Body drop by Helms gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Spinebuster by Shawn Stasiak. Covers for a quick two count. Stasiak tags out to Stevie Ray. Ray \ Stasiak whip Helms into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Shane Helms takes a right hand to the temple from Ray. Hooks the leg for a two count. Stevie Ray hits Helms. Helms blocks a punch. Springboard dropkick from Shane Helms. Nicely done. Tag between Shane Helms and Dean Malenko. Hard back suplex on Ray. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. SUPER frankensteiner on Ray, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Malenko goes for a splash but Ray puts the knees up. Tag between Stevie Ray and Shawn Stasiak. Full nelson slam on Malenko. Shawn Stasiak scores with a big spinebuster. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Shawn Stasiak ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Malenko counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Stasiak takes a NICE hurrancarana from Dean Malenko. Dean Malenko has Shawn Stasiak down on the canvas. Shawn Stasiak gets locked in the Texas Clover Leaf! Submission victory! Malenko \ Helms go into the crowd, where they celebrate their win.

Match Rating 3.5*

KroniK are walking backstage when they are spotted by Road Warriors. They attack, and after a short brawl, KroniK have been left down on the floor, hurt.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Booker T vs Ric Flair.

Match Background: Booker T is the reigning WCW World champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Booker T connects with rights and lefts and Ric Flair is down! Flair counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Booker gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Flair! Booker reverses an irish whip...and Ric Flair runs into the referee! Delayed BRAINBUSTAH~! by Flair who held onto that one for ages. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Flair charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Flying shoulder tackle by Booker sends Flair CRASHING to the mat. Flair walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. There's a two count on the pin. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Booker goes for a splash but Flair puts the knees up. Doctor Bomb connects and Booker landed hard. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Booker reverses a Ric Flair hammerlock. Ric Flair is in trouble. Book End! 1....2....3. Randy Savage comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Randy Savage slams Booker down. Randy Savage climbs to the top rope and hits the Savage Elbow! Booker T has been left down on the canvas.

Match Rating 4*

Show Rating 3.5*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

BREAKING NEWS



After his loss on Nitro to Booker T, many backstage said Ric Flair seemed to not be happy, and after a long meeting with owners Ted Dibiase and Bret Hart, we are shocked to announce that there has been an agreement to terminate Ric Flairs contract.

This ends a storied career in WCW for an all time great, however this also opens the door for someone to step in into a huge hole that has now been lefts.

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

March 1st 2001
Next PPV Greed March 25th 2001

Sinister Minister is backstage with Jushin Thunder Liger. Sinister Minister was building up the feud between Rey Misterio Jr. and Jushin Thunder Liger. Good idea.

Segment Rating 3*

Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs Tajiri.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Tajiri hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Chavo counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Chavo Guerrero Jr. connects with a back heel kick on Tajiri and gets back up quickly. Tajiri reverses an irish whip...and Chavo Guerrero Jr. runs into the referee! Back heel kick off the second rope, Tajiri goes down. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Tajiri reverses a Chavo Guerrero Jr. hammerlock. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Superkick by Tajiri practically knocks out all of Chavo Guerrero Jr.'s teeth! There's a two count on the pin. Diamond Dust from Tajiri, Chavo is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Chavo reverses a waistlock. Beautiful spinning arm drag out of the corner by Chavo. Pin, but Tajiri is out just before the three count. Tajiri powers out of a Chavo Guerrero Jr. headlock. Chavo Guerrero Jr. is in trouble. Kick Of Death! 1....2....3. Tajiri remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 4*

Shane Helms is in the ring, carrying the WCW Television belt. Christopher Daniels comes down and gets in the ring. After a few words, Daniels grabs the belt and waffles the champion with it, knocking him out. Christopher Daniels poses above him, the belt in his hands.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Shane Helms vs Christopher Daniels.

Match Background: Shane Helms is the reigning WCW Television champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Helms walks into a high dropkick from Christopher Daniels, almost losing several teeth in the process. Shane Helms powers out of a Christopher Daniels headlock. Shane Helms strikes Daniels. The ref is bumped, as goes down after accidentally getting caught by an elbow to the face. Vicious kick to the teeth from Shane Helms. Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Daniels blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Daniels hits a dropkick on Shane Helms and gets right back up. Superkick by Christopher Daniels practically knocks out all of Shane Helms's teeth! There's a two count on the pin. DDT from the top rope by Christopher Daniels. That looked KILLER! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Helms powers out of a headlock. Helms crushes Daniels with a huge legdrop. Pin, but Daniels is out just before the three count. Christopher Daniels once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Christopher Daniels ducks a Helms clothesline and does a quick roll up. Daniels has a handful of tights! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! Christopher Daniels climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4*

Steve Corino is backstage. I'm actually looking forward to this and you should too! He wanted to rip into Dean Malenko. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Segment Rating 4*

Dean Malenko vs Steve Corino.

Match Background: Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: A Gut buster connects on Malenko and hits hard. Nice piledriver on Malenko. There's a two count on the pin. Dean Malenko reverses a hip toss. Malenko just WAFFLES Corino with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Flying elbow from Dean Malenko connects. Covers for a quick two count. Vicious kick to the teeth from Dean Malenko. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Second rope flying axe handle, Corino goes down. One day, Malenko might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Steve Corino is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Gutwrench into a powerbomb, aka the Doctor Bomb and Malenko hits hard. Covers for a quick two count. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Malenko gets caught with a short powerbomb from Corino. Steve Corino connects with rights and lefts and Dean Malenko is down! Malenko blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Dean Malenko hits a rolling kick on Corino. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Vicious kick to the teeth from Dean Malenko. Steve Corino can barely stand. Tornado DDT!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Dean Malenko remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 4*

X-Pac is in the ring. Billy Kidman comes out, and challenges him to a match tonight. The challenge is accepted.

Segment Rating 2*

X-Pac vs Billy Kidman.

Match Background: None.

The Match: X-Pac just WAFFLES Kidman with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! X-Pac strikes Kidman. X-Pac hits a rolling kick on Kidman. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. X-Pac hits a dropkick on Billy Kidman and gets right back up. Kidman blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! X-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from Billy Kidman. Kidman crushes X-Pac with a huge legdrop. Hooks the leg for a two count. Kidman charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. SUPER frankensteiner on Kidman, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Kidman. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Billy Kidman fights out of a grapple. Kidman hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. X-Pac backdrops Billy Kidman out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of X-Pac. X-Pac hits a rolling kick on Kidman. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Billy Kidman slugs X-Pac, sending him down into the corner. While Kidman fires up the crowd, X-Pac is removing the turnbuckle pad! Billy Kidman comes over...but X-Pac grabs him by the tights and uses the leverage to slingshot Billy Kidman face first into the exposed steel turnbuckle! X-Pac rolls up the stunned Billy Kidman: 1....2...3! How did the referee not see that? X-Pac climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 3.5*

Chris Candido is coming down to the ring when Evan Karagias leaps over the security railings and attacks, making his return to the promotion. He beats Candido into the ring. Chris Candido gets knocked to the ground by Karagias, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Through the air, Flying Press! Evan Karagias leaves, having made a big impact.

Segment Rating 3*

Chris Candido vs Evan Karagias.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Candido uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Lightning kick by Candido on Karagias. Covers for a quick two count. Karagias blocks a kick from Chris Candido. Candido walks into a high dropkick from Evan Karagias, almost losing several teeth in the process. Implant DDT by Evan Karagias! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Covers for a quick two count. Power drive elbow by Evan Karagias. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Implant DDT by Evan Karagias! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Candido flips out of a Evan Karagias bodyslam attempt. Lightning kick by Candido on Karagias. Hooks the leg for a two count. Northern Lights Bomb very nearly crushes the spine of Karagias! Pin, but Karagias is out just before the three count. Karagias tastes a high angle back suplex. If Spike Lee can sue TNN over the Spike TV nonsense, then Kurt Angle should be able to sue SOMEONE for that. Karagias gets caught with a belly to belly suplex from Candido! Karagias kicks Chris Candido in the gut to reverse the momentum. Karagias hits a dropkick on Chris Candido and gets right back up. Springboard dropkick from Evan Karagias. Nicely done. Evan Karagias floors Chris Candido...and climbs the turnbuckles. Through the air, Flying Press! 1....2....3. Evan Karagias remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

Jushin Thunder Liger is in the ring. Rey Misterio Jr. comes out, and attacks. Rey Misterio Jr. gets the upper hand. Jushin Thunder Liger is in trouble. Liger Bomb!!! That shook the ring. Rey Misterio Jr. stole the finisher of Jushin Thunder Liger and used it on him!

Segment Rating 4*

Show Rating 3.5*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

March 5th 2001
Next PPV Greed March 25th 2001

New Age Outlaws vs Road Warriors.

Match Background: New Age Outlaws are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. Road Warriors are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Animal hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Big kick from Billy staggers Animal but that's about it. There's a two count on the pin. Billy tags out to Road Dogg. New Age Outlaws whip Animal into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. There's a two count on the pin. Running clothesline from Road Dogg was actually MIGHTY sloppy. Road Dogg goes for a splash but Animal puts the knees up. Road Warrior Animal DDTs Road Dogg, but it just looked terrible. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Road Warrior Hawk. Road Warrior Hawk hits a sloppy double axe handle off the top. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Road Warrior Hawk hits a right hand on Road Dogg. Road Dogg pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Road Dogg slams Road Warrior Hawk down. Hawk is sure in trouble now. Tag between Road Dogg and Billy Gunn. Wack kick from Billy. Hawk tags out to Road Warrior Animal. Billy Gunn hits a right hand on Road Warrior Animal. KroniK come running down the aisle and into the ring! Animal turns...and is dropped with a double DDT! Animal in big trouble. Road Warrior Animal is in trouble. Fame-***-Er! 1....2....3. KroniK aren't satisfied! They decide to continue the assault on Road Warriors, stomping them into the mat until referees pull them away!

Match Rating 3.5*

Booker T is in the ring, and he calls out Randy Savage. Savage runs down and hits the ring, and they brawl all the way back into the aisle, and eventually out of sight backstage.

Segment Rating 4.5*

Shane Helms vs Stevie Ray.

Match Background: This is a continuation of the Helms vs Ray feud. Shane Helms is the reigning WCW Television champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Helms receives some punishment by Stevie Ray but with that horrid offense, we're the only ones truly being punished. Ray charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Standing leg lariat by Shane Helms on Ray. Stevie Ray charges, Helms moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Ray walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Cover, but there's no one to count for Shane Helms! Stevie Ray pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Stevie Ray with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Helms. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Weak bodyslam by Ray. There's a two count on the pin. Ray DDTs Shane Helms. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Shane Helms elbows Stevie Ray in the face to break a hammerlock. Helms crushes Ray with a running senton. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Ray counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Stevie Ray gets a roll-up...and grabs a handful of tights as well! The referee doesn't see it: 1....2...3!! The fight has started up again! Shane Helms attacks Ray, and they brawl all around ringside, then into the crowd! They eventually disappear backstage, still fighting.

Match Rating 3*

Dean Malenko is walking backstage when Shawn Stasiak comes from behind and attacks him with a chair. Shawn Stasiak walks off after hitting a few more chair shots, leaving Malenko down on the floor.

Segment Rating 3*

The Rhodes vs Steiner Brothers.

Match Background: Steiner Brothers are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Dustin Rhodes ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. BAAACK Body drop by Steiner gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Dusty Rhodes. The Rhodes whip Steiner into the corner. Dustin Rhodes whips Dusty Rhodes in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Hooks the leg for a two count. Steiner takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Steiner backdrops Dusty Rhodes out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Rick Steiner. Big clothesline from Steiner. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Scott Steiner. Scott Steiner DDTs Dusty, but it just looked terrible. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Dusty Rhodes takes a right hand to the temple from Poppa Pump. Dusty Rhodes avoids a Scott Steiner avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Dusty slams Scott Steiner down. Poppa Pump is sure in trouble now. Tag between Dusty Rhodes and Dustin Rhodes. Rhodes slams Scott Steiner. Poppa Pump tags out to Rick Steiner. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Rick Steiner by Rhodes. Remember when that was a legit finish? Rick Steiner is in big trouble...Double Bionic Elbow!! 1....2....3! The Rhodes climb opposite turnbuckles, working the crowd as they celebrate their victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

Hulk Hogan is in the ring, and makes an open challenge for anyone to come out and face him. Out from the back comes the debuting John Cena. He hits the ring and attacks. Hulk Hogan is in trouble. FU!!! That shook the ring. Hogan got beaten down by the debuting John Cena.

Segment Rating 4.5*

Hulk Hogan vs John Cena.

Match Background: Cena is making his debut at this show.

The Match: Flying shoulder tackle by Cena sends Hogan CRASHING to the mat. Hooks the leg for a two count. Nice piledriver on Hogan. There's a two count on the pin. John Cena misses a clothesline. Hulk Hogan hits a BIG clothesline for two! Hulk Hogan DDTs Cena in a move that is so poorly executed, you can actually see that John Cena's head didn't touch the mat at all. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! John Cena fights out of a grapple. Massive backbreaker on Hogan and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Hooks the leg for a two count. John Cena misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Hulk Hogan knocks Cena down to the canvas with a clothesline. John Cena hooks up a suplex, but Hogan flips out and lands on his feet, and quickly grabs the tights to score with a school boy pin! 1...2..3! The referee somehow missed the blatant cheating! John Cena offers a handshake to Hogan...and he accepts it! No! Hulk Hogan levels Cena with a cheap shot right hand! Hulk Hogan floors Cena. Hulk Hogan signals - Legdrop Of Doom! John Cena has been floored after the match.

Match Rating 3*

Paul Heyman is backstage with Chuck Palumbo. He got on THE STICK~! and spent the interview putting Palumbo over, like a manager should.

Segment Rating 4.5*

Shawn Stasiak vs Shane Douglas.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Shane Douglas strikes Shawn Stasiak. Stasiak flips out of a Shane Douglas bodyslam attempt. Douglas takes a headbutt from Shawn Stasiak. Shane Douglas charges, Stasiak moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Cover, but there's no one to count for Shawn Stasiak! Stasiak walks into a drop toe hold. Douglas suplexes Stasiak to the canvas and floats over. Powerslam from Shane Douglas on Stasiak. There's a two count on the pin. Chin crusher by Shane Douglas, the execution wasn't great though. I'd like to see a good Chin Crusher, that just sounds devastating. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Douglas drops an elbow...but Shawn Stasiak moves out of the way. Full nelson slam on Douglas. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Shane Douglas is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Dean Malenko comes running down the aisle with a chair! Douglas whips Shawn Stasiak into the ropes. Malenko jumps onto the apron with the chair! Collision between Malenko, Stasiak, and the chair! Shawn Stasiak staggers back into a roll up! 1...2...3! It's over! Dean Malenko pushes the referee aside, then continues to assault Stasiak! Right hands rain down on Shawn Stasiak, pounding him into the canvas. Satisfied with his work, Dean Malenko turns and leaves the ring, the damage done.

Match Rating 3*

KroniK are walking backstage when they are spotted by Road Warriors. They attack, and after a short brawl, KroniK have been left down on the floor, hurt.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Booker T vs Rob Van Dam.

Match Background: Booker T is the reigning WCW World champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: BIG clothesline on RVD. Booker T hits a bulldog off the ropes. Covers for a quick two count. RVD flips out of a Booker T bodyslam attempt. RVD just WAFFLES Booker with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Rob Van Dam, Booker is out! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Rob Van Dam hits a rolling kick on Booker. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Booker powers out of a headlock. Booker hits a piledriver on Rob Van Dam. That used to end matches, you know. Hooks the leg for a two count. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Booker T connects and Rob Van Dam is down! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Booker slams Rob Van Dam down and motions to the crowd. Booker hits a right hand. Booker walks into a drop toe hold. Flying elbow from Rob Van Dam connects. Back heel kick off the second rope, Booker goes down. Randy Savage comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Booker T turns around. Randy Savage slams Booker down. Randy Savage climbs to the top rope and hits the Savage Elbow! Savage leaves the ring, the damage done! Cover gets three for Rob Van Dam, Booker got pinned. Randy Savage has a chair. Booker T stands up...and gets floored by a shot to the head. Another two shots smack down across his back, leaving him unmoving on the canvas. Savage sets the chair up, then picks up Booker T. He gets whipped into the ropes...and then drop toe holded, sending him face first into the chair! Randy Savage has left Booker down and bloodied in the ring after a brutal assault!

Match Rating 4*

Show Rating 3.5*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

March 8th 2001
Next PPV Greed March 25th 2001

Tonight the long standing feud over the Cruiserweight Championship comes to an end, as champion Rey Misterio Jr defends the title against Jushin Thunder Liger in a dangerous LADDER MATCH!

Also, speculation has been running all day as Degenerates member X-Pac appears to have been in meetings with co-owner Ted Dibiase all day, what could this be about?

The camera shows the outside of the locker room of Ted DiBiase. X-Pac appears, knocks, then enters, closing the door behind him.

Segment Rating 3*

Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs Shane Helms.

Match Background: Shane Helms is the reigning WCW Television champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Chavo hits a dropkick on Shane Helms and gets right back up. Springboard reverse elbow by Chavo Guerrero Jr.. Excellent move. Looks like Muta has giving out lessons. Covers for a quick two count. Helms kicks Chavo Guerrero Jr. in the gut to reverse the momentum. STIFF high kick on Chavo by Shane Helms. Helms uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Covers for a quick two count. Tiger suplex on Chavo. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Implant DDT by Shane Helms! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Chavo blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! VICIOUS lightning kick by Chavo on Helms. Covers for a quick two count. Slingshot senton by Chavo, crushing the chest cavity of Helms. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Second rope flying axe handle, Helms goes down. One day, Chavo might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. STIFF high kick on Helms by Chavo Guerrero Jr.. Helms blocks a punch. Flying elbow from Shane Helms connects. Tiger suplex on Chavo. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Shane Helms moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Nightmare On Helms Street. 1....2...3, it's finished. Shane Helms goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4*

Evan Karagias is backstage. He wanted to rip into Chris Candido. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Segment Rating 2.5*

Chris Candido vs Evan Karagias.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Candido drives a thrust kick into the chest of Karagias. Karagias takes a NICE hurrancarana from Chris Candido. Covers for a quick two count. Evan Karagias elbows Chris Candido in the face to break a hammerlock. Candido walks into a high dropkick from Evan Karagias, almost losing several teeth in the process. Implant DDT by Evan Karagias! I will always and forever mark out for that move. There's a two count on the pin. Vicious kick to the teeth from Evan Karagias. Pin, but Candido is out just before the three count. Karagias hits a dropkick on Chris Candido and gets right back up. Chris Candido pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Lightning kick by Candido on Karagias. Hooks the leg for a two count. Karagias gets hit with SPLASH MOUNTAIN~! out of the corner! Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Candido uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Double arm suplex by Chris Candido connects as Karagias hits hard. Evan Karagias once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. Karagias uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Back heel kick off the second rope, Candido goes down. Chris Candido gets knocked to the ground by Karagias, who is already climbing the turnbuckle. Off the top - Flying Press, forget about it. 1....2...3! Evan Karagias climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 3.5*

Christopher Daniels is backstage. He wanted to rip into Dean Malenko. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Christopher Daniels vs Dean Malenko.

Match Background: Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Malenko goes down. Daniels just WAFFLES Malenko with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Second rope flying axe handle, Malenko goes down. One day, Daniels might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Hard back suplex on Malenko. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Malenko flips out of a Christopher Daniels bodyslam attempt. Daniels takes a flying neckbreaker from Dean Malenko. Malenko crushes Daniels with a running senton. Hooks the leg for a two count. Daniels reverses a Dean Malenko hammerlock. Flying cross body off the top rope! Covers for a quick two count. DDT from the top rope by Christopher Daniels. That looked KILLER! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Malenko pushes out of a Christopher Daniels hold. Dean Malenko connects with a back heel kick on Daniels and gets back up quickly. Daniels kicks Dean Malenko in the gut to reverse the momentum. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Dean Malenko is in trouble. Angel's Wings!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Christopher Daniels remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 4*

Torrie Wilson is backstage with Billy Kidman. Torrie Wilson wanted to rip into Steve Corino. Uh oh. Looks like SOMEONE is a little upset tonight.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Steve Corino vs Billy Kidman.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Big forearm by Steve Corino makes me want to go to the mirror and check MY teeth. Hard impact Russian Leg Sweep by Corino. According to some other reviewers around here, 'legsweep' is one word. Covers for a quick two count. Steve Corino misses a clothesline. Spin kick by Billy Kidman to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Billy Kidman connects with a back heel kick on Corino and gets back up quickly. Hard back suplex on Corino. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Steve Corino is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Steve Corino hits a stalling suplex on Kidman. Billy Kidman is in trouble. Old School Expulsion! 1....2....3. Steve Corino climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 3.5*

Sinister Minister is backstage with Jushin Thunder Liger. Sinister Minister talked trash about Rey Misterio Jr., continuing the feud with Jushin Thunder Liger. Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will always help build up a rivalry. Well, I guess sticks and stones would as well, but you know what I mean.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Jushin Thunder Liger vs Rey Misterio Jr..

Match Background: This will be a ladder bout. Rey Jr. and Liger have been feuding for quite some time now. Liger has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. Rey Misterio Jr. has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 04 January 2001.

The Match: Splash from the top of the ladder, reminiscent of HBK at Wrestlemania 10! SUPER frankensteiner on Rey Jr., who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Rey Jr. reverses a waistlock. Liger walks into a high dropkick from Rey Misterio Jr., almost losing several teeth in the process. Flying elbow from Rey Misterio Jr. connects. Ladder assisted standing moonsault, Liger gets CRUSHED! Hard back suplex on Liger. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Liger powers out of a headlock. Rey Jr. takes a NICE hurrancarana from Jushin Thunder Liger. Power drive elbow by Jushin Thunder Liger. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Flying elbow from Jushin Thunder Liger connects. Dropkick from the middle of the ladder by Liger. Rey Misterio Jr. comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Spin kick by Rey Misterio Jr. to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Liger walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one of those though? They both begin to climb the ladder. Once they reach the top, an exchange of punches starts! Rey Jr. grabs Liger...and sends him crashing to the canvas! Rey Misterio Jr. grabs the prize for the victory. X-Pac comes running down the aisle with a chair, and gets into the ring! X-Pac hits Rey Jr. with a chair to the back! Rey Misterio Jr. goes down to the canvas, hurt.

Match Rating 4.5*

X-Pac vs Rey Misterio Jr..

Match Background: This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. Rey Misterio Jr. has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 04 January 2001.

The Match: THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. GORGEOUS Spinning bulldog in the corner and X-Pac is down. There's a two count on the pin. X-Pac powers out of a headlock. X-Pac hits a right hand on Rey Misterio Jr. and follows it up with a couple more. Flying elbow from X-Pac connects. Covers for a quick two count. Rey Jr. walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Hard back suplex on Rey Jr.. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Rey Misterio Jr. once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. SUPER frankensteiner on X-Pac, who hit hard. There's a two count on the pin. Springboard dropkick from Rey Misterio Jr.. Nicely done. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Second rope flying axe handle, X-Pac goes down. One day, Rey Jr. might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. STIFF high kick on X-Pac by Rey Misterio Jr.. X-Pac powers out of a headlock. X-Pac hits a rolling kick on Rey Jr.. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Springboard dropkick from X-Pac. Nicely done. X-Pac grapples with Rey Misterio Jr., and positions himself so that the referee can't see...and hits a low blow! He rolls up the stunned Rey Misterio Jr.: 1....2....3!! What a cheap shot! X-Pac slides out of the ring to the floor, then turns and leaves through the crowd. He's happy to have the win, and evidently isn't going to hang around for Rey Jr. to get some payback.

Match Rating 3.5*

Show Rating 3.5*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

March 12th 2001
Next PPV Greed March 25th 2001

Tonight, Nitro turns gold, as Owner Bret Hart made the following announcement:

"Tonight, we put an end to the current fights over the WCW Championships as Nitro will come at you with 4 championship matches right here on live television!"

Chuck Palumbo vs Chris Kanyon.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Chuck Palumbo by Kanyon. Remember when that was a legit finish? Palumbo walks into a jaw breaker. There's a two count on the pin. Palumbo powers out of a headlock. Chuck Palumbo hits some punches. How generic. Palumbo slams Chris Kanyon down and motions to the crowd. Hooks the leg for a two count. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Chris Kanyon by Palumbo. Remember when that was a legit finish? Chuck Palumbo misses a clothesline. Tiger bomb by Chris Kanyon, which is nowhere near as cool as a botched Pedigree but gets the job done. Hooks the leg for a two count. High Angle DDT by Chris Kanyon just SPIKES Chuck Palumbo down! Pin, but Palumbo is out just before the three count. Chris Kanyon with a spinning neckbreaker on Palumbo. Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Chris Kanyon ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Chris Kanyon misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Fallaway slam by Chuck Palumbo puts down Chris Kanyon. Chuck Palumbo scores with a big spinebuster. Chris Kanyon can barely stand. Jungle Kick! 1....2....3. Chuck Palumbo remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

Paul Heyman is backstage with Chuck Palumbo. He got on THE STICK~! and spent the interview putting Palumbo over, like a manager should.

Segment Rating 4*

John Cena vs Billy Gunn.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Billy is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. BAAACK Body drop by Billy gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Hooks the leg for a two count. Billy Gunn comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Weak bodyslam on Cena by Billy sets up a legdrop. Uninspired brawling from Billy Gunn. Cena gets splashed in the corner. John Cena reverses a hip toss. Massive backbreaker on Billy and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Billy Gunn is in trouble. FU!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! John Cena remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 3*

Shane Helms is backstage. He got on THE STICK~! and talked trash about Stevie Ray, continuing their feud. To the death, I say!

Segment Rating 3*

Stevie Ray vs Shane Helms.

Match Background: Helms and Ray have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW Television title. Shane Helms has been WCW Television champion since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Standing leg lariat by Shane Helms on Ray. Spinning back kick from Shane Helms. Spin kick by Shane Helms to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Ray counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Ray slams Shane Helms down. Helms is sure in trouble now. Powerslam from Stevie Ray on Helms. There's a two count on the pin. Helms pushes out of a Stevie Ray hold. Lightning kick by Helms on Ray. Covers for a quick two count. Tor-NADO DDT from Shane Helms, Ray got planted! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Helms charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Helms hits a punch, but takes one right back. Again! A slugfest erupts in the ring! Stevie Ray misses a clothesline. Shane Helms hits a rolling kick on Ray. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Stevie Ray is in trouble. Nightmare On Helms Street!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Shane Helms goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 3*

Dean Malenko is backstage. See Ratings. Hear Dean Malenko talk. See Ratings fall. He got on THE STICK~! and talked trash about Shawn Stasiak, continuing their feud. To the death, I say!

Segment Rating 3*

Shawn Stasiak vs Dean Malenko.

Match Background: This will be a cage bout. Malenko and Stasiak have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW United States title. Dean Malenko has been WCW United States champion since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Shawn Stasiak launches Malenko into the cage wall. Full nelson slam on Malenko. Malenko pushes out of a Shawn Stasiak hold. Dean Malenko strikes Stasiak. Malenko uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Dean Malenko throws Stasiak into the cage. Flying elbow from Dean Malenko connects. Dean Malenko climbs the cage, but gets pulled down by Stasiak! Stasiak counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Big piledriver on Malenko. Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Shawn Stasiak connects and Dean Malenko is down! Shawn Stasiak with a spinning neckbreaker on Malenko. Shawn Stasiak drives Malenko into the cage side. Malenko pushes out of a Shawn Stasiak hold. Implant DDT by Dean Malenko! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Tor-NADO DDT from Dean Malenko, Stasiak got planted! Dean Malenko floors Shawn Stasiak. Texas Clover Leaf!!! Shawn Stasiak goes limp! Dean Malenko climbs the cage, Stasiak can only look on in despair. Malenko escapes for the win! Dean Malenko remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 3.5*

Road Warriors are backstage. They was building up the feud with KroniK. I respect you, Booker Man.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Road Warriors vs KroniK.

Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout. Road Warriors are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. KroniK are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. KroniK and Road Warriors have been feuding for quite some time now. This match is for the WCW Tag Team titles. KroniK have been WCW Tag Team champions since 15 January 2001.

The Match: Road Warrior Animal with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Adams. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Road Warrior Hawk scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Road Warriors whip Adams into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Animal rams Clarke into a table. Adams counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Bryan Clarke strikes Road Warrior Animal with a hard blow. Bryan Clarke scoop slams Animal onto and through a table. Brian Adams scores with a crappy looking standing spinebuster. Could have been done a hell of a lot better though. Road Warrior Animal takes a right hand to the temple from Clarke. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Road Warrior Animal is all alone...High Times!! 1....2....3! KroniK go into the crowd, where they celebrate their win.

Match Rating 3.5*

Booker T is backstage. He got on THE STICK~! and talked trash about Randy Savage, continuing their feud. To the death, I say!

Segment Rating 4.5*

Booker T vs Randy Savage.

Match Background: This will be an I Quit bout. Booker and Savage have been feuding for quite some time now. Savage has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW World title. Booker T has been WCW World champion since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Trying to channel the spirit of Misawa, Booker T ends up chanelling Lex Luger instead and nails a running forearm to the face, minus the steel plate, of course. Booker slams Randy Savage down and motions to the crowd. BIG clothesline on Savage. Savage pushes out of a Booker T hold. Randy Savage hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Savage drops an elbow...but Booker T moves out of the way. Massive backbreaker on Savage and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Death valley driver by Booker T! No one executes that move properly anymore. Booker goes for a splash but Savage puts the knees up. A weak headbutt on Booker by Savage causes nothing but pain for both. Savage walks into a drop toe hold. Bodyslam by Booker. Savage blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Randy Savage climbs to the top rope...but Booker gets back up, and climbs out onto the apron! Savage gets grabbed...and gets pressed from the top rope all the way to the outside, through the announcer's table! Booker climbs out with a microphone and asks Randy Savage...who has no choice but to quit! The impact of that last fall was too great. Booker T remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.

Match Rating 4*

Show Rating 3.5*

[WeirdViper]

Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes

March 15th 2001
Next PPV Greed March 25th 2001

We see X-Pac arriving backstage.

Segment Rating 3*

Jushin Thunder Liger vs Billy Kidman.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Spinning back kick from Billy Kidman. Standing leg lariat by Billy Kidman on Liger. Kidman hits a dropkick on Jushin Thunder Liger and gets right back up. Implant DDT by Billy Kidman! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Jushin Thunder Liger fights out of a grapple. Hard back suplex on Kidman. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. SUPER frankensteiner on Kidman, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Hooks the leg for a two count. Kidman backdrops Jushin Thunder Liger out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Billy Kidman. Kidman crushes Liger with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Liger. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pin, but Liger is out just before the three count. Liger flips out of a Billy Kidman bodyslam attempt. Liger hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Liger drops an elbow...but Billy Kidman moves out of the way. Kidman uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Jushin Thunder Liger gets whipped into the corner by Kidman, who charges in with a clothesline. Liger grabs the referee and pulls him in the way! The referee calls for the DQ as he collapses to the mat in pain. Jushin Thunder Liger gets out of the ring and walks off, having taken the cheap way out. Rey Misterio Jr. comes running down the aisle, and gets into the ring! Rey Misterio Jr. spins Liger around. Rey Misterio Jr. hits the Flying Hurricanrana! Jushin Thunder Liger has been left down on the canvas.

Match Rating 4*

Chavo Guerrero Jr. is backstage. He was on Hype Central (HYPE CENTRAL!!!) tonight, this time for a match with Evan Karagias. Can you believe that I just marked out for Lance Wright? How many people even remember that guy?

Segment Rating 3.5*

Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs Evan Karagias.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Dropkick connects to the butt of the jaw and Karagias goes down. STIFF high kick on Karagias by Chavo Guerrero Jr.. Spin kick by Chavo Guerrero Jr. to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Chavo Guerrero Jr. hits a rolling kick on Karagias. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Karagias reverses a Chavo Guerrero Jr. hammerlock. Hard back suplex on Chavo. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Flying cross body off the top rope! Hooks the leg for a two count. Chavo flips out of a Evan Karagias bodyslam attempt. VICIOUS lightning kick by Chavo on Karagias. Hooks the leg for a two count. SHINING WIZARD~! on Karagias by Chavo! Pin, but Karagias is out just before the three count. Chavo Guerrero Jr. gets taken down out of nowhere! Evan Karagias kicks the leg, knocks Chavo down, and goes to work on it. Chavo blocks a kick from Evan Karagias. Chavo uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Evan Karagias is in trouble. Here it comes - Tornado DDT. 1....2...3, it's finished. Chavo Guerrero Jr. climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 3.5*

The camera shows the outside of the locker room of Christopher Daniels. Sinister Minister appears, knocks, then enters, closing the door behind him.

Segment Rating 3*

Chris Candido vs Dean Malenko.

Match Background: Dean Malenko is the reigning WCW United States champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: A Gut buster connects on Malenko and hits hard. Vicious back suplex! Dean Malenko got nailed big time! There's a two count on the pin. Dean Malenko powers out of a Chris Candido headlock. Standing leg lariat by Dean Malenko on Candido. Spin kick by Dean Malenko to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Covers for a quick two count. Candido walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Dean Malenko hits a rolling kick on Candido. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this maneuver again with his ****ty execution of it. Candido blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Vicious back suplex! Dean Malenko got nailed big time! There's a two count on the pin. Malenko walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Big dropkick by Chris Candido, who got a ton of air on the move. STIFF high kick on Malenko by Chris Candido. Chris Candido misses a clothesline. Implant DDT by Dean Malenko! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Power drive elbow by Dean Malenko. That sounds like a feature on a 4 x 4, doesn't it. Dean Malenko has Chris Candido down on the canvas. Texas Clover Leaf!!! Chris Candido taps out! Dean Malenko climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4*

Steven Richards is backstage with Tajiri. He hyped Tajiri up, talking about what he was going to do. That's what managers are paid for...

Segment Rating 3.5*

Christopher Daniels and Jushin Thunder Liger vs Filthy Animals.

Match Background: None.

The Match: Spin kick by Jushin Thunder Liger to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Liger crushes Rey Jr. with a running senton. There's a two count on the pin. Tag between Jushin Thunder Liger and Christopher Daniels. Daniels \ Liger whip Rey Jr. into the corner. Christopher Daniels whips Jushin Thunder Liger in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. Implant DDT by Christopher Daniels! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Covers for a quick two count. Daniels hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Rey Misterio Jr. reverses a hip toss. Springboard dropkick from Rey Misterio Jr.. Nicely done. Tag to Billy Kidman. Kidman hits a dropkick on Christopher Daniels and gets right back up. Flying cross body off the top rope! Daniels counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Tag between Christopher Daniels and Jushin Thunder Liger. Super kick by Jushin Thunder Liger. Kidman walks into a face crusher variation. Has anyone's face ever really been crushed by one though? Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! STIFF high kick on Kidman by Jushin Thunder Liger. Jushin Thunder Liger misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Kidman crushes Liger with a running senton. Billy Kidman has Jushin Thunder Liger down on the canvas and is ascending the corner. Off the top - Shooting Star Press, forget about it. 1....2...3! Filthy Animals remain in the ring, celebrating their victory.

Match Rating 4.5*

Steve Corino is backstage. He always delivers the promo goodness. He wanted to rip into Shane Helms. Not literally, of course. That would just be nasty. Instead, this was a good way to build up to an eventual match.

Segment Rating 4*

Steve Corino vs Shane Helms.

Match Background: Shane Helms is the reigning WCW Television champion, and has been since 28 January 2001.

The Match: Shane Helms strikes Corino. Shane Helms connects with a back heel kick on Corino and gets back up quickly. Hard back suplex on Corino. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. THERE IT IS! A legdrop to the BACK OF THE HEAD! I swear, that makes any match just a little bit better. I don't mind telling you that every time I see it, that's for sure. Corino blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! A Gut buster connects on Helms and hits hard. Nice piledriver on Helms. Hooks the leg for a two count. Shane Helms comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Spinning bulldog in the corner and Corino is down! There's a two count on the pin. Tiger suplex on Corino. No Misawa references from me, I swear. Oh, dammit. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Corino ducks a wild right hand. STIFF~! chop lights up Helms who covers up to try and stop the agonizing PAIN! Helms backdrops Steve Corino out of a piledriver attempt. That took a lot out of Shane Helms. Spin kick by Shane Helms to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Shane Helms moves in for the kill. Vertebreaker!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Shane Helms climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory

Match Rating 4*

X-Pac is in the ring, carrying the WCW Cruiserweight belt. Tajiri comes down and gets in the ring. After a few words, Tajiri grabs the belt and waffles the champion with it, knocking him out. Tajiri poses above him, the belt in his hands.

Segment Rating 3.5*

Show Rating 3.5*