Week 1
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John Morrison came out holding his U.S. Title over his shoulder, getting a loud ovation as he would grin to himself, standing in the middle of the ring with a mic in hand.
"I take it you're happy to see me? I won't take up too much of your time as we have a show to do tonight, I came out here to throw out a challenge. See, I may be the guru of greatness, the shaman of sexy, the duke of desire, and all those other names that like my sex appeal, stretch on and on and on. There is, one name, that is not on my list, one name, that belongs on my list, and I know this particular individual is going to be a little bit busy, but should he have time to check his schedule -- but I'm talking to...The Showstopper, The Main Event, Mr. Wrestlemania himself HBK Shawn Michaels. Last year at SuperCard, you were unable to 'steal' the show, this year, why not try your luck at the NWA's biggest rising star to date! I guarentee you, if you choose to face me at SuperCard, we will blow the roof off and steal that show. Make way palace of wisdom because the Aura of Awesome is about to come home, new, Showstop-"
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Drew McIntyre would think otherwise as he would slowly start to make his way down to the ring, he had something obviously on his mind as he took a mic from a ring hand.
"I think first, you need to focus on what's in front of you. I know for the past month we've kind of, formed this uneasy alliance to fend off against the NWA Elite, but that doesn't change the fact that I still get my rematch, and I'm cashing it in at Clash of the Champions."
"Oh is that so Drew? Well then, since I am the Champion afterall, I get to chose the stipulation so how about you and I face off in a ladder match?"
Fans like that idea as Drew would grin at him, slowly exiting the ring as Morrison still had a match against Ted DiBiase Jr, whom was still a bit sore from losing to him at Slamboree. Dispite his best efforts, Morrison was able to capture the win though couldn't celebrate fast enough as Drew would hit him with a Future Shock DDT, smirking down at him and left the ring, Morrison not at all happy with this.
Jarrett was watching the match via tv in the back, commenting on how the young guns were already fighting amongst themselves and they would have an easy time finishing them off though Jarrett had a huge announcement later on planned in the evening, grabbing his guitar and walked off camera.
The next match up would see Rey Mysterio team up with Ultimo Dragon as they went one on one against Taka and Hakushi. Fast paced tag action indeed Mysterio and Dragon were able to stay on the ball and able to catch the win over Dynasty though it wasn't easy in the ten minutes that they battled on.
Promptly after Beth Phoenix had a match up against Luna Vachon whom looked thirsty for gold, though the Glamazon defeated her in a matter of two minutes, using her superior strength to destroy her, wanting her shot at gold.
The next match soon after would see Chris Benoit defend the Pure Title in a stiff fifteen minute bout against again William Regal whom nearly had the title won though Benoit was able to counter out of the Regal Cutter and defeated him with a German Suplex, retaining his title, though the real question was if he would be defending his title at Clash of the Champions, and if he was, whom would he be facing, though right after the match it was announced that Benoit would be placed in the G1 Tournament.
As Nitro started to go to commercial a huge Main Event was announced as Jeff Hardy, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre and John Cena were going to square off against Jeff Jarrett, The Anderson's and Vader in an 8-Man Tag match, this being part of Jarret's surprise as he was aiming to attack the heart of the young blood team in NWA,.
Nitro came back on air though we were interrupted by Cody Rhodes and DiBiase arguing in the back over the loss at Slamboree.
"You stupid bastard you think you're going to get a second chance, ha, that's where you're wrong Ted, I already am planning on getting a singles title WAY before you even get close to one."
"Oh really? Rhodes incase you didn't notice, this isn't a beauty pagent and you're far in the running."
"Far from running? Oh my god Ted I am the very reflection of perfection, I am everyones fantasy, the Dream Come True, I'm successful, I'm talented and I'm hot, you can't buy potential like this."
"Oh I don't need to buy it, I already have it inbred with me, while you have to work your way to the top, I was already born on the top with a diamond rattle and a mazaratti, at least my dad is more famous than your dad."
"Oh no you didn't."
Cody would then slap him hard over the face as DiBiase would lunge at him, security forced to break it up as DM got right in the mix, forcing them to break apart.
"Alright alright enough of this you two. You're attacking each other behind the stage, at the airport, on facebook and twitter, enough is enough. I was going to save this for later tonight but the hell with it, BOTH of you are in G1, now unless you two don't calm down, you'll be pulled out of it, am I clear?"
Both of them would nod as they walked away, DM fixing his tie a bit, going to walk off camera as he was pinned up against the wall by Beth Phoenix.
"Gah...what the?"
"What do I have to do in order to get a title shot?"
"Ah...g...give me a week and I'll think of something."
Beth would drop him and walked off, DM coughing a bit, not needing an angry Glamazon on his hands as Nitro Cut to Commercial.
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In 1974, New Japan Pro Wrestling created the G1 Climax, a week long tournament to determine the best of the best in New Japan and has continued this tournament since it's induction -- first called World League, MSG League, International Wrestling Grand Prix and World Cup Tournament, The name G1 was later finaled in 1991 meaning Grand One. In the first G1 Tournament, 8 Men were selected to battle for the week, broken up into blocks, the winner of course in the finals would see Keiji Mutoh losing to Masahiro Chono -- This Tournament has continued on and is now being revived in NWA as 32 Men in an Epic Two Night event with a chance at the World Title.
Nitro came back on the air as Todd Grisham would talk briefly about Supercard, giving some highlights of the evening, Steamboat against HBK, The Tag Team Battle Royale, Bourne against Liger, Danielson against McGuinnes and the Main Event, The Undertaker against Sting -- With Morrison already laying down a challenge to HBK, lord only knew what or whom else would step up and make a challenge. Though it would have to wait as the next match up would see Justin Gabriel defending his Cruiserweight Title against The Hurricane in a fast paced ten minute match, gaining the win wiping the sweat from his brow.
The next match would make the crowd erupt as Dean Malenko entered the ring though didn't quite expect to face Ricky Steamboat whom got the loudest ovation that arena heard due to his Starrcade match. Malenko and Steamboat would tear the roof apart and Ricky had no rust at all as they went a full twenty minutes, Steamboat defeating him via pin fall, Ricky shaking his hand as he was a heavy favorite to win G1 as he would head to the back. Nitro would go to a quick commercial as Lord Alfred Hayes caught up with Ricky wanting a quick word with him.
"Rick Steamboat, it is a pleasure to be standing here next to you, my question is what is in the future of the Dragon Rick Steamboat?"
"My plans Alfred, well I think it's been far too long since Rick Steamboat has gone without a title around his waist, so therefore, my plans are to win G1 and become the new World Champion no matter whom holds it."
They were then interrupted by Jeff Jarret whom came into view.
"Well well Ricky, a pleasure to see you, last time I saw you I think it was War Games two years ago when you were a horsemen for a day, well that didn't quite last long but I didn't come here to quarrel. I came over here to congradulate you on your Starrcade match and of course that I understand your plight, not being a champion with all the hard work and dedication you've put yourself through in the NWA past and present. And you know, guys like you and me are diamonds in the rough and we need to stick together. Hell, you already saw what happens when you allow younger talent take control, they show you no respect...I mean...look what CM Punk did to you and tried to get away with, and look whom walked away. And now he's trying to destroy what we worked hard to build -- so I say why not fight against-"
Jarrett was then interrupted by CM Punk whom had stitches on his head and a patch from last night.
"Excuse me Jarrett, but did I hear that right? Trying to take over NWA...heh, in case you didn't notice, we already have taken over and in fact I proved that last night defeating you in the center of that ring, I gave you AND Misawa to face Bourne at Clash of the Champions but both of you couldn't get the job done. Now I'm beaten up and worn down but I have a match against you and three misfits that couldn't get the job done either in their own respective right. Me and Ricky may have our differences but one thing we agree on is that we can't stand you."
"Oh yeah? You just wait until our Main Event, Ricky, I want you to think about what you helped build and what you're allowing to have happen."
Jeff and Punk would walk off camera, Ricky looking one direction, than the other and just sighed, slowly starting to walk off camera as he would bump right into Misawa. They would exchange a long stare as Chono and Hakushi came into focus along with Sasuke and Fuji. Ricky would look at all of them with strong competative eyes as Misawa would speak up.
"Let him pass...he is...one of us...."
Slowly they would step aside, Ricky just looking at Misawa and the rest of them, slowly walking down the hall then turned around, looking at them and backed away off camera, camera focusing upon Misawa as we went back to ringside. Prior to the Main event we had one more match that had pitted Dashing Cody Rhodes squaring off against DDP. Dispite Rhodes trying to wrestle against him, DDP was able to score the win via Diamond Cutter, Rhodes, rolling out of the ring all sorts of pissed off.
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"Quiet y'all, in just a moment we'll get to your match, you see as the weeks pass on, soon you'll start to realize that NWA Elite is the correct choice, the correct brand to cheer for, not the CM Punk's, not the Evan Bourne's and certainly not those Japanesse wrestlers that are only good at making electronics that break in five minutes. Next week I'm going to hold an open challenge to any man whom actually thinks they can-"
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"Yo yo hold up there hold up. Before this match gets started I have something I need to get off my chest, then once I'm done I'll beat all four of you just like I have the rest. You stand there in the ring, acting as if you a god, you can preach to the choir all you want but still no one will see you at Super Card. You surround yourself with an army, two guys that still haven't acquired brass, and the main reason why is because LOD beat their ass. And your big bodyguard is the mountain himself, the man they call Vader, yo, you still ain't no threat to me, last time we fought you were chokin' on my light sabre. And then there's you Jarrett, making all your pleas and demands, problem is no one is listening to a damn thing you say, hell even your wife Karen Angle is a John Cena Fan. Then there's you Jarrett, last time we were face to face in ring you took that guitar over my head, the tradgic part, I made a huge return, and your push is still dead. Who the hell do you think you are, claimin' to bring us into the company then turning that into hate, you keep those words up Jarrett and I'll beat your ass from TNA to DragonsGate. You want a challenge next week Jarrett, go ahead and spin the wheel and take your pick, no matter what match you decide to put yourself in, I'll shove that guitar up your ass and beat you with my dick. Go ahead ref, ring the bell cause my point has been made, but one last thing Jarrett, you try and bash me remember, I unlike you Main Evented Both Wrestlemania, and Starrcade."
Cena would enter the ring going nose to nose with Jarrett though Cena got back up with Punk, Drew and Hardy coming in to start the match. Neither side was going to give in, granted Team NWA was arguing with itself, Team NWE (Jarret) was a well oiled machine and was able to fend off any of the tricks the younger team attempted. Hardy and Punk woudl fight over control while Cena and Drew where trying to strong arm the team but it wasn't working. To make matters even worse Punk and Hardy were still exhaused from their matches, unable to really capitalize on the match opportunity. Team NWElite would continue to dominate the match until Cena started a rally, seeming to rejuvinate the team back to where they needed to be, gaining the upper hand. It wouldn't take long as Cena tried to gain the win though Jarrett got pay back for the rap and cracked a steel chair over his head, busting him open as the ref threw the match out. Punk, Hardy and Drew would enter to fight back though Mr. Perfect would toss the balance off as all four of them started to get beaten down. Morrison flew down to the ring to assist, trying the best he could though Jarrett's camp was winning the battle until the lights cut out.
The lights cut on and Sting was in the middle of the ring, slowly raising his head and had his ballbat in hand, taking a look at Punk then Jarrett idly, swinging the bat and nailed Punk over the ribs then head, one by one he was taking out team NWA, none of them stood a chance against Sting as the crowd roared against him, not at all amused. Jarrett would clap, this was his big announcement that Sting had joined with Team NWE and the fans were irate at this point. Jarrett would then raise Sting's black gloved hand as Sting would turn his head and dropped him with a clothesline. Team NWE was about to interject when Sting held the bat out, no one dared get into the ring as he would reach into his jacket pocket, pulling something out a mic as he slowly brought it to his lips.
"I want....my rematch....and if I have to go to Wrestlemania to get my answer.....I will."
Sting would drop the mic, reaching into his pocket and pulled out what appeared to be a ticket heading to WWF's Wrestlemania, though, what in the world was he doing with it and what was it that Sting meant though he was dead serious about it as the camera's would fade to black.
Week 2
Nitro would open up with a small recap of last week, the main focus being on Sting as he was not in the building anywhere and no matter what the GM's tried, they could not get a hold of him which was really starting to make management a bit nervous. Though it was announced that the opening bout would feature a tag team battle royale, the winners would face Demolition at Clash of the Champions, the teams coming out.
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"Now hold on," Rhodes would speak into the mic, "I know some of you are wondering why I....Cody Rhodes, is entering this tag team battle royale. Well I was fortunate enough to contact a tag partner whom feels exactly how I do when it comes to being Dashing. Hell, I'm Dashing and he's just plain sexy, Big Sexy that is!"
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Big Daddy Co....Dust would start to come down to the ring, Rhodes just looking on in shock as Goldust would enter the ring, fixing his crotch some and rose his fist in typical Nash fashion, Rhodes just holding his head in his hands, this not being the one he contacted, in fact, Rhodes just got Nashed.
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Well now things were going to heat up with LOD seeming to come back from the dead and entered the ring as the match was on, DiBiase and Rhodes eliminating each other, The Radicalz getting tossed out by the Anderson's and LOD forcing out Hakushi and Sasuke as it came down to the final two teams. The intensity would build as the Anderson's and LOD would fight on, literally beating the crap out of each other though neither side could eliminate the other, no matter how hard they may have tried. Eric Bishoff came down to lend the Anderson's a hand, having Ole a steel chair though that back fired on them as Hawk would rip the chair from his hand and blasted it over his head then clotheslined him out of the ring, LOD getting the win as they were awarded their shot against Demolition as the crowd went nuts, a return for LOD and already a title shot as the crowd would scream out LOD, a great start Nitro indeed as we cut to the back.
CM Punk was walking down the hall with Drew in tow, or at least he would have been if he hadn't had bumped into Jeff Hardy prior, they were having an arguement as cameras caught up.
"Who the hell died and made you the voice of all of us man? For months you verbally assaulted us and the fans and NOW you're the voice of reason?"
"Don't start with me Hardy, we all know out of all of us I'm the ONLY one that had the balls to step up against Jarrett and his band of 'Elite' or whatever he calls them. You just watch your step."
"Or what? You'll take me out like you tried to seven months ago? Face it, you need me on this team and you're no more valuable than I am."
"I'm a two time World Champion Jeff and a former U.S. Champion, I think I have a little more pull than you do. Tonight John Cena is battling against Jarrett, like it or not he's one of us so we have to watch his back tonight. After I defeat Bourne and get my title back, my first order is to order Jarrett and all of the 'Elite' Out of the NWA."
"That's IF you defeat Bourne."
They went nose to nose though Drew was the voice of reason seperating them though Jeff walked off, he didn't trust Punk and it was very easy to see, Punk just wrinkling his nose as this was getting personal.
The next match on the card saw Rey Mysterio teaming up again with Ultimo Dragon as they faced off against Mitsuhara Misawa making a rare appearance and Masahiro Chono. Both sides fought real hard, neither side really having the edge even if the experience went to Misawa. Little by little Dragon and Mysterio were taking control, being the faster of the group as they kept Chono down with an array of double team parrys and attacks, having them on the run as Mysterio would set up, hitting the 619 and prepared for the West Coast Pop, leaping off the rope as Dragon kicked him in the gut and countered with an Asai DDT, rolling out of the ring as Chono would then cover Rey for 3. The crowd was a little bit in shock as Dragon would enter the ring, looking down at Mysterio as Misawa would shake his hand, Dragon then leaving with both of them as he appeared to be the next recruit with Dynasty.
Nitro would cut to a fast break advertising Clash of the Champions as once we came back, Team NWE was in a heated battle with Dynasty, lord knew what STARTED the fight though security had to break it up, granted DM knew both sides were going to fight anyway as he would book a HELL of a match as Vader would square off against Masahiro Chono later that night, the fans couldn't wait for that match, granted Chono had already wrestled earlier that night.
The next match would be Justin Gabriel would be in mixed tag action with Natalya as they faced off against Paul Burchil and 'Jolly' Molly Holly. They would battle it out for a good solid ten minutes, Burchill almost getting the win as Gabriel was able to counter out of the C4, dropping him with a spin kick to the jaw and would have caught the win if there wasn't some commotion on the outside as Beth Phoenix came down to the ring and pulled Natalya from the apron and slammed her through the announce table. Gabriel would slide out of the ring to confront her but she simple picked him up with ease and slammed him down upon the floor, rolling into the ring and dropped Burchill with a burning clothesline then pulled Molly Holly in the ring by the hair and dropped her with a glam slam. The ref was forced to throw the match out as Beth would raise her arms up and left the ring. Hell, it was easy to see what she wanted as Natalya would cough a bit, pulling herself up from the wreckage, Beth gazing down with angry eyes.
1992 would see the second G1 Tournament though this year it consisted of 16 Men battling it out for four days. Such names such as Rick Rude, , Jim Neidhart, Barry Windam, Arn Anderson and Steve Austin had attended the Tournament along with Bam Bam Bigelow. Dispite everyones best efforts, the final match would see Ravishing Rick Rude square off against Masahiro Chono. For nearly 30 minutes these men would battle in an in ring classic though it was Masahiro whom scored the victory for the second year in a row. The G1 Tournament, an Epic 2 Night Event that will see 32 men battle it out for a chance at the World Title, can only be seen live on Pay Per View and only seen in the NWA.
Nitro came back from commercial as we were shown exclusive footage as Natalya was helped to the back though the next match would see Chris Benoit again defend his Pure Heavyweight Title though this time it was up against Bam Bam Bigelow, both of them shaking hands prior to the match and they would have at it. Dispite BamBam having the power and speed, Benoit was able to take him down with a flying headbutt and retained his title, leaving ringside.
Backstage Mysterio was angry, having a chair in hand as he was looking for Ultimo Dragon and he was dammed pissed, after a few hallways he did find him though he was stopped by security, yelling out in Broken Spanglish, Dragon doing the same, both of them wanting a fight it seemed as Rey yelled out.
"You better pray I don't get my hands on you because I was just told I'm in G1 pendeho."
Dragon would spit at him some, growling out at him with Dynasty holding him back as he yelled out.
"So am I."
A double announcement into G1 as Rey was pulled back, Dragon just smirking back at him as they pulled him back. The next match up on the card would see The Patriot square off against Perry Saturn from the Radicalz and they battled in a high angle submission match with Patriot scoring a win with a massive shoulderblock to the face, scoring the victory in a ten minute match. Patriot rolled from the ring fixing his mask as he looked up at the tron, seeing that HE was now entered into G1, having a smirk to himself and walked off.
In the back Natalya was nursing her neck some as Gabriel was concerned though he was pushed out of the way as Beth Phoenix came inside to finish the job, Nattie would fight back, tackling her through the door though Beth started to fight back, Nattie though starting to get some backup as Mischif would assault Beth from behind, Beth slowly started to back off, not seeming to want a piece of Mischif whom would help Nattie to her feet as Nitro cut to commercial. During the break it was announced that Mischif would square off against Beth Phoenix, the winner getting a shot at the Women's Title.
It was time for the Semi Main Event as Vader went one on one with Masahiro Chono and needless to say this was one of the stiffest, hardest matches NWA ever produced as neither side refused to give in as for fifteen minutes these two would battle it out, Vader taking a hard shot to the face and would finish Chono off with a steel chair, busting him open. Vader didn't care as he woudl beat upon him and finished him off with a powerbomb, leaving Chono to lay there in pain as he left the ring, Nitro cutting to one more commercial.
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"Hi I'm Ted Dibiase and I know that not everyone can be as rich as me and during these troubled times I know it's hard to make a buck, however I have a few steps to help turn your misfortune into well earned luck. First, buy yourself some decent attire, nothing silky just plain cottons and dark colors, it'll attract onsetters, also it helps if you smell nice but never put too much on, it's off setting. The next thing is to practice your sexy walk, you can practice this at home or under your box whichever is comfortable, sway those hips because guys will be looking. Next, find yourself a good street corner and put the vibe out, though never engage, let the male come to you and ask, on a good night in the right place, you can clear 50 to 200 Dollars per person for only about an hour of your time. Lastly make sure you call yourself an Escourt, it's the proper term for a working girl and just remember, if he can't pay, then you won't play. I'm Ted DiBiase making everyone just one cent richer by the day and you never know -- you may just see me lurking around -- but until then, like my father used to say -- Everyone's Got a Price."
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"Yo Yo yo yo yo! So last week Jeff Jarrett threw out a challenge, and he didn't expect John Cena, well you fans are in for a real treat cause I'm going ot beat his ass all ova this Arena! He walks around and says he's the King of the Mountain and reminds us of how he got there, sadly Jeff your last good match was back in '98 when X-Pac Shaved your hair. I'm John Cena and I represent Thug Life, after I beat you Jarrett you can go back home to your imbred kids and tappin' out to Kurt's wife. You got yourself a new army and singing the same songs you often sang and you try to come and take John Cena out with five men and here I come with a whole entire Chain Gang! When Jarrett comes out I want you people to chant, I even need you people at home to play a role, on the east side chant Jarrett is and on the west scream out 'An ASSHOLE!. Tonight it not about etiquet or technique or even class, tonight it's about John Cena lashing out a beatin' and like the shiek says it's about f-n' your ass. Ref get this match started cause Jarrett's excution has begun, oh and another thing Jeff, another thing you're not and I am...is entered into G1."
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"Whoa whoa whoa -- hold on a minute. You stand in that ring all loose lipped with your rhymes, this isn't the John Cena show, it's Jeff Jarrett's Time. Cena you're too generic, watchin' you wrestle is like moppin' a floor, didn't anyone tell you that white rappers went out in 2004? You come out here and think your real tough, wearing a backward hat, chain and wrappin, once I get in that ring, John your ass is gon be tappin. I've beaten legends in my time, your list doesn't even compair, I'm like a tuxedo of talent, you're just used up underwear. You talk about your creditentials John, they don't even stack up to mine, why not be a real competitor and put your career on the line. All my talents made me rich, read up on ma history and it'll show, Cena I'm like Jesus to this business, you just a 2 dollar ho. Tonight will be the last time you see John Cena, it's his five moves of Doom against a Wrestling Dictonary, and truth is John I'm gonna beat your ass in that ring, cause y'all can't...see...me."
They went eye to eye as Cena struck first, clocking Jeff over the face, beating the hell out of him. Cena and Jarrett would battle on for the remander of Nitro which spanned about twenty minutes, Jarrett showing why he was King of the Mountain though Cena refused to give up so easily. Jeff would try to get Cena to tap though he refused to give in, starting to use the powergame against him, eventually getting him up for the FU though Jarrett would gouge his eye and grabbed the guitar, aiming to blast Cena and kicked the ref aside. He pulled the guitar back though Jeff Hardy would pull it out from his hands and swung hard, Jarrett ducking as Jeff accidentally blasted Cena over the head. Hardy would swear audibly as Vader and the Andersons and Perfect would hit the ring though Morrison, Drew and Punk flew down to assist, starting a massive brawl all over again. It would end up with Punk grabbing a steel chair and had Jarrett in his sights though he was stopped by of all people Ricky Steamboat whom was asking him 'what are you doing?" Punk was looking to blast Jarrett's head off as Jarrett pushed Steamboat out of the way and tackled Punk to the mat.
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Oh god, Rising Sun Dynasty would start to fill the ring, Chono more so raging mad about the match against Vader as all of them came with japanesse kendo sticks, starting to beat the ever loving crap out of everyone in the ring, Steamboat being the only one untouched. Hell even Mr. Fuji, Bishoff and Steph were getting into a battle on the floor as Jarrett and Punk were left in the ring, Chono looking to blast their heads off as Ricky was stuck in the middle, asking him to back off.
The light cut out and came back on as Sting was in the middle of the ring, standing behind Steamboat with a ball bat in his hand, Jarrett and Punk rolling out of the ring saved as Chono would do the same, Sting having a stand off as Steamboat would turn around, locking eyes with Sting whom gave him those same dark eyes that he did two months ago. Both of them looked ready to fight at the drop of a hat as everyone was wondering what side of the table both of them were playing on though Nitro would slowly fade...to black.
Shockwave Saturday Night Results
John Cena defs. Hakushi
Paul Burchill def. William Regal
Justin Gabriel def. Hurricane Helms
Main Event Match - Jeff Hardy w/ Lita def. BamBam Bigelow w/ Luna Vachon - Star of the week, Team XTreme.
Week 3
Nitro started with a huge announcement as Demolition were going to sign the contract papers with LOD and their match would be announced and as well CM Punk was going to team up with Evan Bourne to face off against Jeff Jarrett and Vader as well as Misawa and Masahiro Chono in a triple Tag Match as well as the Main Event being the #1 Contenders Match for the Angel's Title.
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"Now hold on just a second there Gabriel, before we have our match," DiBiase said, "Look I know you're a champion and all but it's not like you're raking in the big bucks or anything, and I know being an immigrant in America is tough work so I'm going to offer you this. I'm willing to give you 5 thousand dollars of my own money if you just lay down and let me pin you tonight -- I actually can't be too bothered tonight to wrestle as I'm late for an appointment -- I'm hosting this huge beach party and I just can't be late so what do ya say?"
Gabriel would look at the money, flipping through it some.
"I know you're probably used to Shaka Zulu being on your money, or stones or rocks or whatever you people do for money but I guarentee it's all there."
Gabriel would look at him, taking the money and tossed it right in his face. DiBiase would swing at him as Gabriel would duck and clocked him over the head with a vicious round house kick that knocked DiBiase out cold. The bell would sound as Gabriel then slowly moved DiBiase over, climbing the top rope and would hit the 450, covering him for the three. Wow that was fast as Gabriel left the ring, Rhodes was in the back watching the match and just started laughing at Ted's horrible attempt though his laughs were cut short as Goldust would enter the room with him.
"Gah, what the hell are you doing in here?"
"What are you talking about Cody? Didn't you feel it last week? The Heat, the passion, the desire that you need a tag team partner and that I'm the perfect fit."
"No, no I'm so done with tag team wrestling, I'm not being tight casted into just tag teams, I'm a singles wrestler now and there is nothing you can do that can change my mind."
"Then why did you enter the battle royale last week? Don't sit there and tell me you actually 'miss' your ex tag team partner and just HAD to see him again."
"NO. Jesus Dustin I did it just to piss him off. Look just get away from me god."
Rhodes would walk off as Goldust would smirk to himself, he was getting to him that was for sure.
The next match would see William Regal and Serena in mixed tag action square off against John Morrision and Natayla. These four competitors would battle it out for a good solid 20 minutes, the faces were getting the upper hand as Natayla took Serena to the floor, Morrision finishing Regal off with a NitroBlast and scored the victory though it was very short lived as the Anderson's stormed the ring, beating the hell out of John Morrison, Regal eventually joining in the fray as all three of them started to beat upon him as Jeff Hardy, John Cena and Drew McIntyre stormed the ring and started to even the sides out, Regal and the Anderson's slowly backing out of the ring as Morrison pulled to his feet, glad the cavalry arrived though went to hand him the U.S. Title then dropped it at his feet, warning him that they still had a match reguardless of the alliance they had, both of them going nose to nose as Cena and Hardy would pull them apart, the show going to commercial.
Nitro came back as Lord Alfred Hayes was with Justin Gabriel.
"Hello I'm standing here with reigning Cruiserweight Champion Justin Gabriel whom has been lighting up the division week after week. Justin first may I ask how you are feeling so far remaining champion?"
"I feel great, over the last year I've been called rookie, green and everything in between and yet here I stand champion. Justin Gabriel is no joke, I'm the real deal, backstage and on the road, I'm a fun loving guy, in the ring, it's all business and the sooner everyone finds that out, the sooner they can avoid getting knocked out."
"Speaking of which you seem to have an amazing roundhouse kick that you have been using a lot lately on the road -- it seems that currently you're being called in some circles with having the deadliest feet in NWA, some say it's almost modeled after Hardcore Legend RVD."
"Well, I don't know about RVD, I know that if we ever tossled it would be a sensational match, but my feet is all but a warning to everyone that I face in the ring. You don't start treating me with respect and act out, then I'll embarrass you and knock you out. Plain and simple, I'm a major player in this company and if you don't believe me, just ask Kidman and DiBiase."
"Justin Gabriel thank you for your time."
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"Hi I'm Cody Rhodes and it's come to my attention that all you men out there need a lesson and need to know how...to be Dashing. In this book, 100 Ways to Dashing, I'll explain how you to can be a true success just like me, and it's at NWAShop.com for only 5.99, after you read this book, you'll be ready to go on a date and there is nothing more embarrassing than blowing your chances of success. First find yourself a suit and a tie, no Wal-Mart brand will due but don't go overboard either, gentle silks and dark colors, make sure you shave and put on some subtle yet sexy cologne. Pick her up -- if that is not an option, offer to meet her and escort her to a nice resturaunt, I prefer Italian or Chinesse but make sure you can afford it and it's for only Adult Dining. Help her sit down, gaze into her eyes, engross in conversation but never get full of yourself, also, order for her, women love that. If you need to excuse yourself to the bathroom, do so with first saying 'excuse me' and head of, this will give you a great chance to manscape and freshen up. Once you come back, finish your meal and offer her desert or drinks, if she says yes, then it's a go. Take her out, someplace nice but with either music or books, women love that, warm her up with your charms and see if you can melt her in your hands -- if she's stiff, just drop a tablet of Flunitrazepam and just give it a moment, once she's relaxed, she's all yours. Remember to be gentle, mind your P's and Q's and always protect yourself. I'm Dashing Cody Rhodes, bringing you one step closer -- To Dashing."
After that...infomercial Nitro got back to wrestling as Jarrett was in the back welcoming Regal into the NWE, going over strategy as the next match on the card was Rey Mysterio going one on one with The Great Sasuke in a ten minute bout. Death defying didn't mean a thing to these cruiserweights as they did moves were probably illegal against the laws of gravity but it didn't matter as Mysterio was able to catch the win via Mysteriorana, tossing Sasuke out of the ring for good measure, he wanted Ultimo Dragon and it was easy to tell that just by the way he wrestled.
Next match up on the card would pit Drew McIntyre squaring off against Hakushi from the Rising Sun Dynasty. Both of them locked up having a decent ten minute bout though the whole time everyone was curious if either side would have interference, Drew winning with a Future Shock DDT, rolling out of the ring and had title aspirations.
In the back, Chris Benoit was roaming the hall, actually some congradulations over his match with Nigel McGuinness, able to retain the Pure Heavyweight Title though he was stopped by Mitsuhara Misawa. Both of them would exchange a long look as Misawa would look to the Pure Heavyweight Title then to Benoit whom would do the same.
"Congradulation on your defense, I think, my next target....is you."
Benoit would look right up at him.
"Try me."
Misawa would smirk at him, tapping that Pure Title with his palm and would slowly walk off, Benoit following him as he would snort some, turning his head and would bump right into Chono whom would stare a hole right through him.
"Heh, Pegasis...Kiddo."
"I'll see you at G1..."
Benoit would walk off as Chono slowly removed his glasses, looking down the hall almost in a rage then placed them back on, walking off and Nitro cut to commercial.
The 1993 G1 Climax was once again a 16-man single-elimination tournament, held from August 3 to August 7, 1993. NJPW invited several non-NJPW wrestlers to participate in the 1993 tournament, including Hiromichi Fuyuki, Ashura Hara, Takashi Ishikawa and The Great Kabuki from WAR, and Yoshiaki Fujiwara from Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi, this would be the first All Japanesse Tournament ever held. For 5 nights these 16 men would battle it out to the bitter end as the Finals would see new comer Hiroshi Hase sqaure off against Tatsumi Fujinami in a strong 20 minute match. In the end, Tatsumi 'The Dragon' Fujinami, grandfather of The Dragon Sleeper and Suplex and Dradition Wrestling Promotion, won the tournament and would continue to wrestle even to this day at the age of 57. The G1 Climax, on this day, made a twenty year veteran into a legend and as we approach the G1 Climax in the NWA, whom will win the prestigious tournament and have a shot at the World Title? It can only be seen here...in the NWA.
Nitro came back from commercial as DM in the middle of the ring with the contract ready.
"Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you, Demolition and The Legion of Doom."
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Both sides were ready to fight though DM would force them to go over the contract, Demolition picking the match earlier that night as it would be announced in a moment, DM giving them the floor to talk, Demolition taking the floor first.
"Well I guess, it's all said and done isn't it? Finally we're going to see whom the better team is after all these years aren't we? I just hope that you two can live with yourself when it's all over."
"Live with ourselves, making it sound like you've already won boys. Don't you forget that we're the Legion of Doom, The Road Warriors, we've beaten teams and Legions of Men within an inch of their life and it's going to take more than two Leather Clag wearing gimps to beat us."
"Gimps? Excuse me but you can talk about how many men you've beaten, we hold the record for longest reigning tag team that very few can achieve, hell, we accomplished what you two failed to attempt TWICE and that's defeat Priceless for these tag team titles."
"Number one, the first time we fought them, they disqualified themselves and the second time, the Anderson's got involved and we beat the shit out of them. You know why they call us the Legion of Doom, it's because when we step out from that curtain, whomever we face knows they're dead. The only thing you two were able to do was rip off of our gimmick."
"Rip off, RIP OFF! I'll Rip your Face Off!"
They were ready to fight right there and then as DM reluctantly got in the middle of it, telling them to save it for the match at Clash of the Champions, having to break the news.
"What all four of these men are trying to say is that they are going to have a hell of a match for the NWA Tag Team Titles and it will be in Tornado Tag Format. Gentleman I wish all of you, goodluck."
Both teams went nose to nose and were ready to fight as Nitro quickly cut to commercial. Once we came back, Jeff Jarrett and Vader were already in the ring, waiting for their opponents, Jarrett grinning all the while though Chono and Misawa weren't grinning at all, Chono already getting into the face of Vader.
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Fans had a mixed reaction with CM Punk though the roof nearly collapsed with Evan Bourne making a return post Slamboree, giving Punk a look as they still were opponents as they entered the ring. The bell sounded as Punk and Jarrett started the match off, Punk having most of the advantage as Jarrett tagged out, Punk and Vader going at it. Vader obviously dominated the match until Punk stumbled to Dynasty's side, tagging in Chono on accident whom had no problem going up against Vader. Chono and Vader would battle on close to five minutes before Chono tagged Misawa in and Vader Jarrett though Jeff quickly tagged in CM Punk, laughing at him and left the ring, Punk climbing inside and went nose to nose with Misawa. They would start to battle it out, only for a moment or so as Misawa started to take control, pushing Punk back as he would accidentally tag in Bourne whom hoped into the ring. The crowd would mark out as Bourne and Misawa would then start to have a match, Bourne showing he wasn't a push over though Misawa started to take control, Bourne able to fight back as Misawa was hit back, Vader tagging himself in as he went after Bourne, actually getting tricked a bit though it didn't take long for the rest of NWE to start to come down to the ring though they were attacked from behind by Team NWA. A massive brawl ensued though Bourne was able to tag Punk in as they would double team Vader down, the ref pushing Punk back to the corner since he didn't see the tag, Bourne climbing the rope but was blasted over the back with the Guitar, the ref calling for the bell. Soon both sides would spill into the ring and the war was on though Misawa and Chono had left ringside, tonight it wasn't their fight as they would let them tear each other apart, Team NWA was able to drive NWE out as Punk picked up Bourne and clocked him with the GTS then rolled from the ring.
"What the hell was that for?"
"Just because they're on the same side doesn't excuse Bourne from the Title Match Grish."
Punk was in the crowd, mouthing that next week he wanted to know their match stipulation and he was taking his title back, Bourne just looked on, holding his jaw as Nitro went to one final commercial. Once it came back Lord Alfred Hayes tried to get a word with Bourne but he wasn't in the mood to comment, no one knew for sure exactly what side Punk was really on and if they could trust him as a leader though it was obvious to see that the younger team was falling apart.
Finally it was time for the Main Event as Beth Phoenix would square off against Mischif, a chance, for the Women's Title though Nattie got a front row seat, watching these two women battle it out for the remainder of Nitro. Beth was the dammed aggressor while Mischif kept to her submission game, Nattie able to call each submission hold easily, watching on. As the match progressed they would take it to the floor, both women having no problem there though a quick counter into a steel post, Mischif was able to roll into the ring prior to a ten count and scored the victory, Beth went to storm the ring though Nattie backed Mischif up with a steel chair, to which Beth backed off, heading to the back, Nattie though having a mic in hand.
"Well it looks like I'll be facing you at Clash of the Champions, instead of keeping the fans waiting on the match type I'm going to pick, I think you already chose it for me. Mischif, I'm no flash in the pan and I"m proud of my background, and that's why I want to face you, in a submission match."
Both girls went eye to eye though they would also shake the others hand, finally Nitro would close out without a battle ensuing as it would quietly fad to black.
Shockwave Saturday Night Results
Perry Saturn draws with William Regal
Raven destroys Hurricane Helms
Justin Gabriel Knocks Out Stevie Richards
Main Event - Beth Phoenix destroys Three local competitors - Star of the week - Beth Phoenix
Week 4
Nitro opened up with Justin Gabriel hitting the ring ready to take on another challenger, it was reported that last week, DiBiase was still recovering from his knock out, Gabriel looked fresh and ready to go.
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"Good evening World, hold on just a moment. It seems that everyone is getting into this new fad called a 'rap battle' lately so, since I'm multi talented, I've decided to give it a try. Cody Rhodes is a lyrical genius and a fan of the ladies you see, oh and by the way girls, the ones I'm seeing after the show tonight, your dirty desires are safe with me. Ahem. I'm Cody Rhodes a man of many talents, I can wrestle and sing and attract women, hell I throw other mens game off balance. Former tag team champion, 16 months running, though the past is dead, and it singles gold that I"m gunning. So tonight I'm laying down a challenge, to the cruiserweight champion no doubt, Justin you and I can light up the crowd this Sunday, hell it don't matter how you slice it I'll still end up winning in the bout. Now I have to admit you're a ball of thunder, with a lot of flashy moves that are cool, but the more I look at you, Justin, that haircut of yours, just makes you look like a fool. I suggest you borrow my pamphlet, Top 100 ways to look great, least that way you'll be more intersting rather just some smelly forigner on a date. Whoa whoa settle down there hey, I'm not here to make judgement of what's right and what is, things could be much worse Gabe, you could be that white chunky no talent curtain jerker in that other promotion called The Miz. Man have you seen that guy lately, he actually comes out with a Fohawk, you think he's ugly with the lights on, you should see him in the dark. All his stupid catch phrases acting like he really has fans, truth is he spends a lot of time at home with his hands. Enough about no talent ref it's time to ring the bell, me and Gabriel are about to put on a show, and just for the record, you all just got schooled by...Dashing....Cody Rhodes."
The match was on for a little while as Rhodes tried his best to try and put the W over Gabriel but he was all just too fast, Gabriel actually connecting with a hard shot across the face that of course angered Rhodes to the point where he forceably hit a low blow on Gabriel, the match getting tossed out. Rhodes didn't care as he would grab the Cruiserweight Title and clocked him over the head, yelling out that he just knocked him out, leaving the ringside area. The next match after that after getting a huge announcement that Benoit had an answer for Misawa and he was going to give it later that night. The match would see Rey Mysterio thinking he was going to square off against Ultimo Dragon but instead had a bout against Hakushi. This wouldn't deter him as much as they still had a good match for ten or so minutes, Hakushi though able to score the win and he was announced to also have been entered into G1.
The next match promptly after would see in rare form Jeff Hardy square off against Ultimo Dragon. These two perhaps had the match of the night as with a little bit of help from Mysterio whom distracted Dragon for those crucial seconds, Hardy able to secure the win as it was obvious that Mysterio had joined Team NWA.
In the back Justin Gabriel was not in the best of moods as he was looking for Rhodes whom had left the building in anger, though he was stopped by Kevin Kelly whom wanted to try and get a word in.
"Listen here, tonight I was embarrassed by the Ladies Man Cody Rhodes, he wants a match against me he's got it. At Clash of the Champions I beat his friend Billy Kidman in 2 minutes 32 seconds, I'm willing to give Rhodes Ten Minutes to see if he can beat me. And just for the record Rhodes, remember I don't have to beat you with the 450."
He would then hit a roundhouse kick right to a locker door, kicking it right off the hinges as he would start to walk off, Gabriel was pissed. The next match soon after would see William Regal have a rematch from Shockwave Saturday night as he would square off with Perry Saturn though was able to avoid most of the submission attemps and beat him with the Regal Cutter, Regal then announced via tron that he was also entered into G1, Regal showing his sentiments by punching Saturn out in the middle of the ring, leaving ringside as Nitro cut to commercial.
The 1994 G1 Climax returned to the round-robin format, this time with two blocks of six. It was held from August 3 to August 7, 1994. Guest natives included Yoshiaki Fujiwara from Pro Wrestling Fujiwara Gumi and Yoshiaki Yatsu from Social Progress Wrestling Federation, others included Keiji Mutoh, Masahiro Chono, Power Warrior and Riki Choshu. For four nights these men would battle it out as in an upset, Power Warrior scored the win in Block A and Masahiro Chono Block B, these two men would square off for 22 minutes as once again, Masahiro Chono won G1 making it his third win. The G1 Tournament being revived here in the NWA as the countdown begins whom will be victorious as the Tournament draws near and can only be seen live, here, At NWA.
Nitro came back on air as the next bout would see Chris Benoit have an awesome fifteen minute match with Taka Michonoku whom came very close to winning the title though Benoit was able to score the win via submission. He rose his hand up as Lord Alfred Hayes entered the ring for a post match interview.
"Mr. Benoit, there is a lot on our minds though the whole world is waiting on your answer to Misawa."
"Misawa...you don't challenge me to a title match....I challenge you."
The crowd erupted as Benoit left the ring, the match was set as Chris Benoit would defend against Mitsuhara Misawa and he looked ready for a battle indeed as he stepped through the curtain. Todd Grisham would then talk briefly about last years Clash of the Champions and how this year was already shaping up, the main event still hanging in the balance as we didn't know what kind of match Bourne was going to pick, many people on website forums had their own opinions though no one knew for sure though a camera did catch up, seeing Evan Bourne in the building, he had a look of determination on his face though fans would have to wait a little bit longer.
Next match on the card would see John Morrision teaming up with Natayla as they were in mixed tag action against Bam Bam Bigelow and Luna Vachon. For twenty solid minutes they would battle it out, neither side really having an advantage though with a Sharpshooter/Nitro Blast combination as they scored the win, momentum for the champions indeed as they left the ring.
Cameras would catch up, seeing CM Punk in his locker room, lacing up his boots as he wasn't scheduled for a match but it always helped to be prepared as he had a serious look upon his face, looking over towards his second in command and confidant Drew McIntyre whom was grinning to himself, having a note from the General Managers office, it was official as he would laugh almost evilily as he was entered into G1, first he was going to acquire the U.S. Title then win G1 and then face Punk for the World Title, it sounded like a plan indeed as he would leave the locker room, Punk just looking on.
The next match would actually feature Drew McIntyre as he would square off against the Man they call Vader, neither one of them backing down from long stares as it quickly turned into a fisticuffs bout then a wrestling match with power moves. For ten minutes these two men would brawl and battle it out, Vader looking for the win in the later half though Drew had pulled off the turnbuckle pad, distracting the ref and would blast Vader with a low blow and dropped him with the Future Shock DDT, actually attaining the win, truely earning his G1 spot.
Nitro would cut to a quick commercial, more so hyping up the Super Event Supercard and for everyone to stay tuned. Nitro would resume though fans were jeering like crazy as Jeff Jarrett was in the ring, having a mic in hand.
"Alright alright enough of all that noise. I'm out here on protest due to mismanagement and horrible representation. I, Jeff Jarrett, since the G1 Tournament has been announced, is still not entered, yet that Captain America rip off Patriot is. Ya got some japanesse guys in there and a mexican yet I'm not. Hell you have that Eminem/Vanilla Ice Rip off John Cena in there, yet I'm not. John Cena, the man I brought into this business and made a star and yes shown little to no respect towards me. A man that has less wrestling moves than a fetus, a man whom sings nursery rhymes just to sound intimidating when the only thing scary about him is the fact he actually has a job. The worst part is that you people actually cheer him like he's the second coming of wrestling. Hell I'm the Wrestling Jesus and you fans-
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"Oh my god, go figure, it's John Cena, and let me guess you're out here to get the lowdown on a throwdown right? I-"
"Shut.....up. Two weeks ago you started rapping and that it was real cute but Imma tell you something right outta the chute. You can bash me and the boys in the back, throw under the noose to hang, but I'm telling you right now, you don't ever insult the chain gang. We're not doin' this for weeks, months or even years at a time Jarrett, I came out for blood and calling you out in a match, career vs. career on the line. You may be a wrestling gem and swear to the heavens you'll take us out at your vow, but your time is up Jarrett, and our time is now. I'm givin' you one chance to prove to the world, at Clash of the Champions, to try and take me out, though I swear by the end of the night we'll never...see...you....again. How bout it?"
Jarrett would take a step back, thinking about it for a moment, smirking at him.
"You're on Cena...and may the best...man...win."
They would shake on it as some of the fans cheered, others a bit nervous as it was the leader of the NWE against perhaps the most popular ally of the NWA in a match to the finish, Jarrett slowly leaving the ring with a grin upon his face as Cena would look around the ring, hearing the fans behind him, knowing it was for more than just a title now, it was for keeps as Nitro cut to one final commercial. Once it came back, DM was in the ring.
"Ladies and Gentleman it is time for the official contract signing between champion and challenger so please...come to the ring."
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Bourne and Punk stood in the middle of the ring, gazing at each other both looking ready for a fight right there and then, their fued that started at this very event last year would culiminate to New Blood Rising, continue at World War, settle at Starrcade and now coming to a head and finale at again, Clash of the Champions, the ironry, it was for the World Heavyweight Title and things were starting to heat up. Punk would glance at the contract then took a mic.
"Funny how this has all come full circle hasn't it Bourne. Right now we're in the middle of a turf war between Jeff Jarrett and Misawa and yet you and me still have one final score to settle at the very event where it all began. Last month I put my rematch clause on the line against both men and walked away the winner which again only proves my wrestling worth to the world and why I truely earned my rematch, not just out of neccessity. Bourne, this may be your stipulation but it's MY rematch so I'm going to enclose this. If I lose, no big thing, but if you lose Evan, there is NO rematch at all. We're not going to bounce around this title like a cheap prop, this is a one match deal, are we clear?"
Bourne would look at his World Title, he had to fight a war just to attain it and now he was going to have to make a deal perhaps with the devil to keep it, but he would nod on that stipulation of Punk's, agreeing that rematch after rematch was pointless and this would be a one match deal, Punk signing his name on the contract with a grin and politely handing the pen over to Bourne whom would sign his name on the dotted line. It was made official as both men were about to fight for the final time. Punk would smirk at him, just waiting to hear what match Bourne chose as he took a mic.
"You know, you're right about what you said Punk, and I can't sit here and say that you're not one of the best wrestlers in the NWA if not the world, but, I proved you wrong, twice, perhaps third time is a charm for you Punk, but perhaps also, lightning will strike thrice. If this is going to be, as you stated our last match, then it has to be something that I have never been in, something I have never competed in and you over your two year tenure here in the NWA has, you might say you have an advantage going into it. Punk, you and I are going to face each other.....in a 20 Foot High Steel Cage."
The fans went absolutely ballistic, Punk was 1 for 2 when it came to cage matches, losing one to Cena and winning the other against Chono, Ironically again, for the World Title and now it would be against Evan Bourne as both men would shake hands, not taking their eyes off the other as it was set in stone as Nitro would fade to black.
The matches are set for the evening but whom will walk away victorious? Justin Gabriel defends his Cruiserweight Title against Cody Rhodes, Demolition fend off against the Legion of Doom in a tornado Tag Match, The Angels with Clash as Natayla will face Mischif in a submission match, The Shaman of Sexy John Morrison pits his U.S. Title on the Line against Drew McIntyre in a Ladder Match, The Gem of the NWA faces off against the Chain Gang Leader as it's Career vs. Career, Jarrett vs. Cena and in the Main Event Evan Bourne defends the World Title against CM Punk for the Final Encounter in a 20 foot high Steel Cage. All this can be seen live Only on Pay Per View.
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