Re: WCW Saved from the Ashes
April 29th 2001
Shane Helms vs Billy Gunn.
Match Background: This is a continuation of the Helms vs Billy feud. So far, Helms hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Billy since the feud started. This match is for the WCW Television title. Billy Gunn has been WCW Television champion since 19 March 2001.
The Match: Billy Gunn hits a right hand on Shane Helms and follows it up with a couple more. Uninspired brawling from Billy Gunn. Shane Helms takes a right hand to the temple from Billy. Helms takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Helms pushes out of a Billy Gunn hold. 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. Flying reverse elbow by Shane Helms. Covers for a quick two count. Billy Gunn comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Billy Gunn hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Flapjack from Billy on Helms. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Shane Helms comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Shane Helms strikes Billy. Billy Gunn pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Billy slams Shane Helms down. Helms is sure in trouble now. Road Dogg comes running down the aisle with a chair! Billy and Shane Helms continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Road Dogg slides in and blasts Shane Helms with a chair to the head! Road Dogg climbs out of the ring, the damage done! Shane Helms can barely stand. Here it comes - Fame-***-Er. 1....2...3, it's finished. Billy and Road Dogg beat away on Shane Helms, leaving him spread-eagled on the canvas.
Match Rating 3.5*
Chris Kanyon vs CM Punk vs Jeff Jarrett.
Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout.
The Match: Jeff Jarrett just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Punk. Fire extinguisher shot sends him crashing to the mat. Jeff Jarrett elbows Chris Kanyon in the face to break a hammerlock. Kanyon walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Massive backbreaker on Punk and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Covers for a quick two count. Belly to belly off the top rope! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Jarrett counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Singapore cane shot by Jarrett staggers the opponent. BACKDROP DRIVAH~! and Jarrett lands HARD! CM Punk moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Pepsi Plunge. 1....2...3, it's finished.
Match Rating 4*
Tajiri vs X-Pac.
Match Background: This will be a ladder bout. X-Pac and Tajiri have been feuding for quite some time now. Tajiri has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. X-Pac has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 08 March 2001.
The Match: X-Pac dives off the middle of the ladder with a clothesline that connects. X-Pac crushes Tajiri with a running senton. Tajiri counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Spinning back kick from Tajiri. Tajiri uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Flying elbow by Tajiri from the top of the ladder! OOHHH, YEAH! X-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from Tajiri. X-Pac counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Tajiri takes a NICE hurrancarana from X-Pac. Diamond Dust from X-Pac and Tajiri is out! X-Pac uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Dropkick from the middle of the ladder by X-Pac. Tajiri once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. X-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from Tajiri. Springboard dropkick from Tajiri. Nicely done. They both begin to climb the ladder. Once they reach the top, an exchange of punches starts! Tajiri grabs X-Pac and throws him off into the ropes! His leg gets caught, trapping him. Tajiri grabs the prize for the win. Tajiri remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.
Match Ending 4*
Diamond Dallas Page vs Lance Storm.
Match Background: None.
The Match: Standing leg lariat by Lance Storm on DDP. Lance Storm misses a clothesline. Uninspired brawling from Diamond Dallas Page. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Sloppy discus punch from Diamond Dallas Page barely connects on Storm. Cover, but there's no one to count for Diamond Dallas Page! DDP goes for a splash but Storm puts the knees up. Storm hits a dropkick on Diamond Dallas Page and gets right back up. Storm crushes DDP with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, DDP goes down. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Diamond Dallas Page comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Diamond Dallas Page hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Storm counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Lance Storm floors Diamond Dallas Page. Here it comes...Canadian Maple Leaf! Diamond Dallas Page taps! Lance Storm goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory
Match Rating 3.5*
Bulldog and The Anvil vs KroniK.
Match Background: KroniK are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This is a continuation of the KroniK vs Bulldog and The Anvil feud. This match is for the WCW Tag Team titles. KroniK have been WCW Tag Team champions since 15 January 2001.
The Match: Bryan Clarke hits Bulldog. Bryan Clarke strikes British Bulldog with a hard blow. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Brian Adams. KroniK whip Bulldog into the corner. Bryan Clarke whips Brian Adams in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. There's a two count on the pin. Brian Adams strikes British Bulldog with a hard blow. Adams walks into a drop toe hold. Powerslam from British Bulldog on Adams. Hooks the leg for a two count. Bulldog tags out to Jim Neidhart. Powerslam from Jim Neidhart on Adams. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Punch by Anvil, missing Adams COMPLETELY. I'm just glad thatAdams didn't sell it. Adams powers out of a headlock. Anvil gets splashed in the corner. Tag to Bryan Clarke. Uninspired brawling from Bryan Clarke. Tag between Jim Neidhart and British Bulldog. Running clothesline from Bryan Clarke was actually MIGHTY sloppy. British Bulldog hooks up a suplex, but it is blocked. Clarke scores with a low blow, then turns it into a small package! The referee didn't see the illegal blow! 1...2...3! British Bulldog got screwed out of the victory! KroniK remain in the ring, celebrating their victory.
Match Rating 3.5*
Goldberg vs Sting vs Scott Steiner.
Match Background: This will be a triangle bout.
The Match: Scott Steiner hits a right hand on Sting and follows it up with a couple more. Scott Steiner hits Goldberg. Sting pushes out of a Scott Steiner hold. Sting with a spinning neckbreaker on Poppa Pump. Powerslam from Goldberg on Sting. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Scott Steiner with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Goldberg. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Goldberg powers out of a headlock. Sting \ Goldberg whip Poppa Pump into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Sting just KILLS Scott Steiner! Goldberg strikes away at Sting, not doing much damage at all. Sting pushes out of a Goldberg hold. Flying shoulder tackle by Sting sends Poppa Pump CRASHING to the mat. Sting has Scott Steiner down on the canvas. Here it comes...Scorpion Deathlock! Scott Steiner taps!
Match Rating 3.5*
Dean Malenko vs Rhino.
Match Background: This will be a tables bout. Malenko and Rhino have been feuding for quite some time now. So far, Malenko hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Rhino since the feud started. This match is for the WCW United States title. Rhino has been WCW United States champion since 25 March 2001.
The Match: Dean Malenko pulls Rhino onto the table for a powerbomb, but he uses a backdrop to get out of the predicament. SUPER frankensteiner on Rhino, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Rhino reverses a Dean Malenko hammerlock. Malenko is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. BIG clothesline on Malenko. Rhino goes to slam Malenko through a table, but he manages to escape. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Dean Malenko by Rhino. Remember when that was a legit finish? Rhino drops an elbow...but Dean Malenko moves out of the way. Rhino takes a NICE hurrancarana from Dean Malenko. Tor-NADO DDT from Dean Malenko, Rhino got planted! Flying elbow from Dean Malenko connects. Dean Malenko pulls Rhino onto the table for a piledriver, but he uses a backdrop to survive. Malenko charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Rhino slams Dean Malenko down and motions to the crowd. High Angle DDT by Rhino just SPIKES Dean Malenko down! Rhino climbs onto the table with Dean Malenko and uses a powerslam to break the table for the win! Rhino goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory
Match Rating 4*
nWo vs Dustin Rhodes, Dusty Rhodes, and John Cena.
Match Background: None.
The Match: John Cena hits some punches. How generic. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Hulk Hogan by Cena. Remember when that was a legit finish? Tag to Dusty Rhodes. Hogan takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Dusty Rhodes DDTs Hogan, but it just looked terrible. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Dustin Rhodes. The Rhodes whip Hogan into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Running knee lift from Dustin Rhodes. Hogan blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Hulk Hogan punches away at Dustin Rhodes. Tag to Scott Hall. Hall slams Dustin Rhodes down. Rhodes is sure in trouble now. Scott Hall scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Big kick from Hall staggers Rhodes but that's about it. Tag between Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. Dustin Rhodes takes a right hand to the temple from Nash. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Nash slams Dustin Rhodes down. Rhodes is sure in trouble now. Kevin Nash misses a clothesline. Rhodes tags out to John Cena. Cena slams Kevin Nash down and motions to the crowd. Nash tags out to Hulk Hogan. Hulk Hogan connects with some weak punches on John Cena. Cena powers out of a headlock. Hulk Hogan gets knocked to the ground by Cena. Hulk Hogan gets locked in the STFU! Submission victory!
Match Rating 3*
Rob Van Dam vs Booker T.
Match Background: Booker and RVD have been feuding for quite some time now. RVD 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: RVD hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Rob Van Dam gets taken down out of nowhere! RVD is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Booker whips RVD into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Booker T connects and Rob Van Dam is down! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Rob Van Dam is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Spin kick by Rob Van Dam to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Superkick by Rob Van Dam practically knocks out all of Booker T's teeth! Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Rob Van Dam, Booker is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rob Van Dam misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Booker hits a piledriver on Rob Van Dam. That used to end matches, you know. Pin, but RVD is out just before the three count. RVD flips out of a Booker T bodyslam attempt. Booker T gets whipped into the corner by RVD, and flips all the way over to the outside! Booker stays down on the outside, hurt. The referee reaches a ten count, and this one is over. Rob Van Dam slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Booker turns around...and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.
Match Rating 4*
Show Rating 3.5*
April 29th 2001
Shane Helms vs Billy Gunn.
Match Background: This is a continuation of the Helms vs Billy feud. So far, Helms hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Billy since the feud started. This match is for the WCW Television title. Billy Gunn has been WCW Television champion since 19 March 2001.
The Match: Billy Gunn hits a right hand on Shane Helms and follows it up with a couple more. Uninspired brawling from Billy Gunn. Shane Helms takes a right hand to the temple from Billy. Helms takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Helms pushes out of a Billy Gunn hold. 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. Flying reverse elbow by Shane Helms. Covers for a quick two count. Billy Gunn comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Billy Gunn hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. There's a two count on the pin. Flapjack from Billy on Helms. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Shane Helms comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Shane Helms strikes Billy. Billy Gunn pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Billy slams Shane Helms down. Helms is sure in trouble now. Road Dogg comes running down the aisle with a chair! Billy and Shane Helms continue fighting, unaware of the intrusion. Road Dogg slides in and blasts Shane Helms with a chair to the head! Road Dogg climbs out of the ring, the damage done! Shane Helms can barely stand. Here it comes - Fame-***-Er. 1....2...3, it's finished. Billy and Road Dogg beat away on Shane Helms, leaving him spread-eagled on the canvas.
Match Rating 3.5*
Chris Kanyon vs CM Punk vs Jeff Jarrett.
Match Background: This will be a hardcore bout.
The Match: Jeff Jarrett just WALKS into a stiff lariat clothesline from Punk. Fire extinguisher shot sends him crashing to the mat. Jeff Jarrett elbows Chris Kanyon in the face to break a hammerlock. Kanyon walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Massive backbreaker on Punk and I get happy flashbacks to Bret Hart's Five Moves of DOOM. Covers for a quick two count. Belly to belly off the top rope! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Jarrett counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Singapore cane shot by Jarrett staggers the opponent. BACKDROP DRIVAH~! and Jarrett lands HARD! CM Punk moves in for the kill. Here it comes - Pepsi Plunge. 1....2...3, it's finished.
Match Rating 4*
Tajiri vs X-Pac.
Match Background: This will be a ladder bout. X-Pac and Tajiri have been feuding for quite some time now. Tajiri has yet to get an in-ring victory in this feud. This match is for the WCW Cruiserweight title. X-Pac has been WCW Cruiserweight champion since 08 March 2001.
The Match: X-Pac dives off the middle of the ladder with a clothesline that connects. X-Pac crushes Tajiri with a running senton. Tajiri counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Spinning back kick from Tajiri. Tajiri uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Flying elbow by Tajiri from the top of the ladder! OOHHH, YEAH! X-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from Tajiri. X-Pac counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Tajiri takes a NICE hurrancarana from X-Pac. Diamond Dust from X-Pac and Tajiri is out! X-Pac uses a basement dropkick to the knee and it looks like it might be TIME TO GO TO SCHOOL~! Dropkick from the middle of the ladder by X-Pac. Tajiri once again takes the advantage after blocking a few punches and connecting with some forearms. X-Pac takes a flying neckbreaker from Tajiri. Springboard dropkick from Tajiri. Nicely done. They both begin to climb the ladder. Once they reach the top, an exchange of punches starts! Tajiri grabs X-Pac and throws him off into the ropes! His leg gets caught, trapping him. Tajiri grabs the prize for the win. Tajiri remains in the ring, celebrating the victory.
Match Ending 4*
Diamond Dallas Page vs Lance Storm.
Match Background: None.
The Match: Standing leg lariat by Lance Storm on DDP. Lance Storm misses a clothesline. Uninspired brawling from Diamond Dallas Page. The referee bumps after catching a wild right hand and is down. Sloppy discus punch from Diamond Dallas Page barely connects on Storm. Cover, but there's no one to count for Diamond Dallas Page! DDP goes for a splash but Storm puts the knees up. Storm hits a dropkick on Diamond Dallas Page and gets right back up. Storm crushes DDP with a huge legdrop. Covers for a quick two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, DDP goes down. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Diamond Dallas Page comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Diamond Dallas Page hits an ugly looking bulldog off the ropes. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Storm counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Lance Storm floors Diamond Dallas Page. Here it comes...Canadian Maple Leaf! Diamond Dallas Page taps! Lance Storm goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory
Match Rating 3.5*
Bulldog and The Anvil vs KroniK.
Match Background: KroniK are one of the most experienced teams in the promotion. This is a continuation of the KroniK vs Bulldog and The Anvil feud. This match is for the WCW Tag Team titles. KroniK have been WCW Tag Team champions since 15 January 2001.
The Match: Bryan Clarke hits Bulldog. Bryan Clarke strikes British Bulldog with a hard blow. Hooks the leg for a two count. Tag to Brian Adams. KroniK whip Bulldog into the corner. Bryan Clarke whips Brian Adams in for a hard clothesline to follow-up. There's a two count on the pin. Brian Adams strikes British Bulldog with a hard blow. Adams walks into a drop toe hold. Powerslam from British Bulldog on Adams. Hooks the leg for a two count. Bulldog tags out to Jim Neidhart. Powerslam from Jim Neidhart on Adams. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Punch by Anvil, missing Adams COMPLETELY. I'm just glad thatAdams didn't sell it. Adams powers out of a headlock. Anvil gets splashed in the corner. Tag to Bryan Clarke. Uninspired brawling from Bryan Clarke. Tag between Jim Neidhart and British Bulldog. Running clothesline from Bryan Clarke was actually MIGHTY sloppy. British Bulldog hooks up a suplex, but it is blocked. Clarke scores with a low blow, then turns it into a small package! The referee didn't see the illegal blow! 1...2...3! British Bulldog got screwed out of the victory! KroniK remain in the ring, celebrating their victory.
Match Rating 3.5*
Goldberg vs Sting vs Scott Steiner.
Match Background: This will be a triangle bout.
The Match: Scott Steiner hits a right hand on Sting and follows it up with a couple more. Scott Steiner hits Goldberg. Sting pushes out of a Scott Steiner hold. Sting with a spinning neckbreaker on Poppa Pump. Powerslam from Goldberg on Sting. Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Scott Steiner with a badly-executed spinning neckbreaker on Goldberg. One more performed that badly and this match will end on a bad note, if you get my drift. Goldberg powers out of a headlock. Sting \ Goldberg whip Poppa Pump into the ropes and hit a double back elbow. DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by Sting just KILLS Scott Steiner! Goldberg strikes away at Sting, not doing much damage at all. Sting pushes out of a Goldberg hold. Flying shoulder tackle by Sting sends Poppa Pump CRASHING to the mat. Sting has Scott Steiner down on the canvas. Here it comes...Scorpion Deathlock! Scott Steiner taps!
Match Rating 3.5*
Dean Malenko vs Rhino.
Match Background: This will be a tables bout. Malenko and Rhino have been feuding for quite some time now. So far, Malenko hasn't managed to get a pin or submission over Rhino since the feud started. This match is for the WCW United States title. Rhino has been WCW United States champion since 25 March 2001.
The Match: Dean Malenko pulls Rhino onto the table for a powerbomb, but he uses a backdrop to get out of the predicament. SUPER frankensteiner on Rhino, who hit hard and is loopy as a result. Rhino reverses a Dean Malenko hammerlock. Malenko is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. BIG clothesline on Malenko. Rhino goes to slam Malenko through a table, but he manages to escape. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Dean Malenko by Rhino. Remember when that was a legit finish? Rhino drops an elbow...but Dean Malenko moves out of the way. Rhino takes a NICE hurrancarana from Dean Malenko. Tor-NADO DDT from Dean Malenko, Rhino got planted! Flying elbow from Dean Malenko connects. Dean Malenko pulls Rhino onto the table for a piledriver, but he uses a backdrop to survive. Malenko charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Rhino slams Dean Malenko down and motions to the crowd. High Angle DDT by Rhino just SPIKES Dean Malenko down! Rhino climbs onto the table with Dean Malenko and uses a powerslam to break the table for the win! Rhino goes into the crowd, where he celebrates his victory
Match Rating 4*
nWo vs Dustin Rhodes, Dusty Rhodes, and John Cena.
Match Background: None.
The Match: John Cena hits some punches. How generic. Rude Awakening neckbreaker on Hulk Hogan by Cena. Remember when that was a legit finish? Tag to Dusty Rhodes. Hogan takes a vertical suplex, but pops right back up. Dusty Rhodes DDTs Hogan, but it just looked terrible. Covers for a quick two count. Tag to Dustin Rhodes. The Rhodes whip Hogan into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Running knee lift from Dustin Rhodes. Hogan blocks the suplex attempt and is able to hit the suplex instead! Hulk Hogan punches away at Dustin Rhodes. Tag to Scott Hall. Hall slams Dustin Rhodes down. Rhodes is sure in trouble now. Scott Hall scores with a poor standing spinebuster. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! Big kick from Hall staggers Rhodes but that's about it. Tag between Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. Dustin Rhodes takes a right hand to the temple from Nash. I bet those hurt more than Sgt. Slaughter's Noogies. Nash slams Dustin Rhodes down. Rhodes is sure in trouble now. Kevin Nash misses a clothesline. Rhodes tags out to John Cena. Cena slams Kevin Nash down and motions to the crowd. Nash tags out to Hulk Hogan. Hulk Hogan connects with some weak punches on John Cena. Cena powers out of a headlock. Hulk Hogan gets knocked to the ground by Cena. Hulk Hogan gets locked in the STFU! Submission victory!
Match Rating 3*
Rob Van Dam vs Booker T.
Match Background: Booker and RVD have been feuding for quite some time now. RVD 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: RVD hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Rob Van Dam gets taken down out of nowhere! RVD is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. Booker whips RVD into the turnbuckles...and the ref is crushed! Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Booker T connects and Rob Van Dam is down! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Rob Van Dam is able to duck a clothesline attempt and connect with a counter clothesline. Spin kick by Rob Van Dam to the face sends the opponent FLYING across the ring. Superkick by Rob Van Dam practically knocks out all of Booker T's teeth! Covers for a quick two count. Diamond Dust from Rob Van Dam, Booker is out! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! Rob Van Dam misses a big legdrop after stalling too long. Booker hits a piledriver on Rob Van Dam. That used to end matches, you know. Pin, but RVD is out just before the three count. RVD flips out of a Booker T bodyslam attempt. Booker T gets whipped into the corner by RVD, and flips all the way over to the outside! Booker stays down on the outside, hurt. The referee reaches a ten count, and this one is over. Rob Van Dam slides to the outside and grabs a chair, then climbs back into the ring. Booker turns around...and gets planted with a huge chair shot to the head! He is left down and out on the canvas.
Match Rating 4*
Show Rating 3.5*
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