Post by Board Admin on Apr 4, 2010 12:09:33 GMT
Spring Stampede Promo
Venue : Hartford Civic Centre
Theme : Bat Country - Avenged Sevenfold
Tag Line : Welcome To The Show!
Nitro opens up with a bang fresh after the Super Card Event though there were many questions buzzing around. Some being about Sting, some behing about Jeff Hardy, some being about the status of titles, everyone was in a mix and the rumors were flying left and right. However one rumor that was going to be answered.
[Play Jarrett]
Jarrett was in the ring, he didn't look at all pleased taking a huge loss at Clash of the Champions, he did however have a responce from it.
"Alright shut up, I've heard it for a month now and I'm sick and tired of it. You people think that just because I lost means I'm going to leave this business? I am a man of my word BUT I said anyone on the Roster...Goldberg wasn't on the roster when I made that challenge, therefore, that match does not count."
The fans were enraged at that, tossing debris into the ring as Jarrett yelled out.
"You can roll the tape if you want, Goldberg was not official until AFTER the SuperCard event, NWA may have acquired him but he was not official on taht night, therefore, I am still, employeed in this business and tonight i"m going to set an example. The execs and the politics tried to screw me out of this business so I'm going to strike back, there are others in this company that have been screwed and forced to deal with garbage so I'm going to bring them all together and fight back against all of them. My first member to join....Planet Jarrett...Charlie Haas."
[Play Haas]
Haas came down to the ring, a bit of a surprise as he would enter taking the mic from Jarrett, hearing the crowd rag on him.
"Say what you want about Charlie Haas, but you people dont' know the truth. I'm one of the best damn wrestlers here and I was forced to play stupid gimmicks for you people and all I got was jobed out at Starrcade to yet...another Gimmick. Once I saw Royalty leave Jarrett, I knew, he and I were in the same boat, so, we're teaming up and taking over...and if you don't like it...too bad."
Jarrett would take the mic from him.
"This is but one small step towards the right direction. You hate us now but you'll understand later and you'll see when I capture the NWA World Title from that misfit Jeff Hardy, you don't believe me? Watch me."
With that, Jarrett and Haas would leave the ring hearing the rally of jeers though it didn't bother Jarrett at all, telling Haas they had bright lights heading their way in the future.
The Hunt for DiBiase's Million Dollar Belt was still on as DiBiase had scoured the locker room, running into his first suspect, kicking the door down with Priceless in tow. The Wrestler rose and was pushed against the lockers as DiBiase yelled out.
"Alright where is it? I know you took it."
The cameras would slowly pan into the locker room focusing on...Eddie Guerrero as they would push against him.
"Hey hold up essy I din steal nothing holmes I wasn't even in the building man."
"Are you lying to me Guerrero?"
"No essay no I'm telling the truth man I don't have that title."
They would let him go, slowly walking off to continue the search though Chavo entered the locker room asking what was up. Eddie said in short they were looking for the belt and blamed him for stealing it, which he didn't, though DiBiase's wallet was a different story.
Match 1 - Punk vs. Perfect vs. Guerrero - Triple Threat Match
[Play out Punk]
Punk stood in the ring, hearing the mixed reaction from the crowd. Punk would hold his US. Title over his shoulder clearing his throat.
"In case you all mised it, SuperCard was only last Sunday and already I am hearing the fallout and the stories and the rumors running about. Let me set the record straight, last night, while I did not win my event that evening I was able to eliminate four, count them, four men from the match, your other two champions, well lets face it, Hardy just had to not get tossed out of the ring and Bourne fell a bit flat. So even though all three of us are losers, at least, I had victories on my end, hell, my tag partner Chris Sabin did little to nothing in the match and didn't eliminate a soul. Now, what I said at the last Pay Per View is that I am willing to prove my salt here in NWA and that's defend my U.S. Title again any former U.S. Champion at Spring Stampede and I am living up to that word because I am the perfect champion and will continue to-"
[Play out Perfect]
Mr. Perfect would come down the aisle, stepping into the ring going nose to nose with Punk as he would take the mic from him.
"Excuse me Punk....but I think you just made a falsified statement. When it comes to the word Perfect, you're staring at the epitomy of Perfect. Punk, if what you say is true and you want to defend it against a former U.S. Champion, you're looking at the Perfect opponent."
Punk would stand a little unease, taking the mic back from him.
"Henning, as good as you are, you are everything you say you are, but Perfect, is not one of them. Even you have your flaws and if I have to expose them to the world, Henning, I will."
Perfect then got right in his face, speaking up.
"Try it."
Punk looked ready to start a fight with Perfect, his body starting to shake slightly when someone's theme would hit.
[Play Eddie]
Guererro came out all smiles and celebration as he would dance his way into the ring. Punk was a little bit confused as Eddie jumped into the ring.
"Hold on there boys, let me jus say, did you know that I used to be a former U.S. Champion? Well I jus came out here to say that I wanna throw my name into the hat."
Punk would look at him wrinkling his nose as he adjusted the title on his shoulder.
"It seems you want a shot yourself Eddie, though I have to admit as great as our match will be, I seemed to already be booked with Henning, he stepped up first.'
"Oh ya..ya I see Holmes, I mean if you're afraid."
Punk would then get in his face.
"Look Guerrero I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid of you or anyone else on this roster. You want a shot at my title...you and Mr. Perfect got it in a Triple Threat Match. You boys bring your A Game because CM Punk is going to retain his U.S. Title once again."
Match 2 - Evan Bourne vs. Ultimo Dragon - Crusierweight Title
Bourne, though getting a round of applause from several of the NWA loyal and also from the locker room with his bout against Jushin Liger, knew that if he was going to ever surpass that, he had to step up his game and prove that he was even more than just a guy that was noted for spots and flips. He wanted a match at Spring Stampede that was going to set the tone as his reign as NWA Crusierweight Champion. He did however hear the rants from Punk whom proclaimed he had a better showing at SuperCard. While he could only defend his match with Liger, he already knew the best way to blow everything out of the water. He knew that there was no way he would ever Main Event the show, but he knew there was something he could do better, having a long sit down with General Manager DM.
No one really knew what the conversation was about though Bourne did get the stamp of approval, telling him to go on with his announcement. Bourne would walk through the halls though was stopped along the way by Kevin Kelly whom was trying to conduct an interview with him, though before Bourne could even get a word in, Stephanie McMahon had but in, speaking her mind towards Bourne.
"Well, if it isn't Evan Bourne, the man that came so close to victory at Super Card. You know Bourne, everyone lately has been putting you down but after your match with Liger....I think...there are big things in your future."
Steph would walk off as Bourne would look on, shaking his head and would head to the ring. Bourne appeared to have butterflies within his stomach, he was nervous about something as he stood in the ring. The fans gave him a standing ovation chanting his name over and over again.
"Thank you...while I was unsucessful in my match I gave Liger 1000% of my body to him and at least I know that I at least can say I am within his league. You fans never know we may just rematch next year, but until that happens, Spring Stampede is right around the corner and I need to showcase a match that is going to blow everything out of the water. At Clash of the Champions I had a grand slam of a match against John Morrison, though I need to solidify my status as Crusierweight Champion and prove that I"m not a flash in the pan. Spring Stampede was Evan Bourne's first event here in the NWA and on that event, sadly I lost. This year, I am going to avenge that loss against the opponent whom I went again at Spring Stampede...so without further adieu..."
[Play Dragon]
Ultimo Dragon of course, they had the second to last match at the event as he would enter the ring. Dragon would reach out and shake his palm as the match was on, it was going to be a rematch of Stampede as Bourne was going to have the rematch of the century. The only question was...whom was going to win in the rematch of last year?
Match 3 - Lita vs. Natalya - NWA Women's Championship
Lita came off of not just a huge win at Clash of the Champions but she got the win for her team at Super Card she was just on a roll. She knew that Spring Stampede was just around the corner and though she only made an appearance last year, this year she wanted to set the record straight. Last year at Stampede it was Vampriss against Widow which set the tone for the women's division, this year she wanted to not only change the tone but also, become the face of the Women's Division.
Lita decided the best way to determine the next woman's number one contender was to check the roster and see whom on the road had the most wins and grant them an opportunity. She would spend the next three weeks watching each and every women's match that she could, entering the ring after the matches and rose the hand of the winner, perhaps giving them incentive to continue to win, the possibilities were endless as the top four women appeared to be Widow, Jazz, Natalya and Molly Holly. There was even a poll on NWA.com as to whom the fans would choose to face Lita at Spring Stampede as it appeared they, the fans mind you had chosen Melina to be her opponent, something Lita, had to take under consideration.
Lita on the final week of Nitro came down to the ring to address the fans, hearing their choices and of course what she decided earlier within the month.
"Ladies and Gentlemen for the last three weeks I have been racked with decisions and heard all of you, here at the NWA, being women's champion means that you are a part of something, we're not a bunch of girls that roll around as eye candy, we perform for you and have matches that you can be proud of, that's why at Spring Stampede, the Queen of XTreme is going to show she's not just a Hardcore Junkie but also prove she is a formidable wrestling champion which brings up the reason why I'm out here. There are four women in the back whom are just itching to have a shot at the title and tonight they are going to have a fight and the winner of the match will face me at Spring Stampede."
Lita would leave the ring, sitting by the announcers to call the match as Natalya, Jazz, Widow and what should have been Molly Holly was actually taken out before she got into the ring by Vampriss whom stormed the ring. Molly was knocked out on the floor but the ref had no choice, ringing the bell though Widow flew right at Vampriss, restarting their rivalry as the two powerhouses would face each other. Lita and the fans would watch on, each girl proving they wanted their shot, Jazz seeming the hungriest as she came so close last time and wanted just one more shot. It was getting down to the wire where any of them had a shot for the title with several near falls until Vampriss went to her cheating ways to start and gain an advantage over the girls, spitting towards Lita telling her she was goign to get her title back though was given a hard spear by Jazz. Jazz rose up, angry as all hell, nailing Widow with a dominator and went to finish the job when Natayla would trip her down, locking her in the Sharpshooter as Jazz was forced to tap out.
Natayla would slam her legs down, rising to her feet and rose her hand in victory as Lita would slide into the ring, raising her hand up and wished her luck at their match at Spring Stampede as for the first time ever, Natayla would face Lita one on one.
Match 4 - Goldberg vs. Charlie Haas
Jarrett whom was still spouting revenge over what happened at Clash of the Champions was going to prove just how serious he was about taking over, swearing revenge on the one whom screwed him at the event, Goldberg. Jarrett however insisted that, while he was still recovering from serious injury that he had sustained at Starrcade due to Sting, he would not be involved, but, instead would Haas in his place to prove his worth within the ranks of Planet Jarrett as they had called out Goldberg. For two weeks straight they had called him out though he didn't show, the reason being since he was on tour for the NWA to help promote the promotion. Jarrett would egg him on over and over again but again didn't get a responce, he did however set the challenge for him to show up at Spring Stampede and if he didn't, it would say in the tablets of history that Charlie Haas beat Goldberg at Spring Stampede via forfiet.
Match 5 - Vader/Bambam vs. Hurricane/Burchill vs. Malenko/Benoit vs. LOD - Tag Team Elimination for #1 Contendership.
It was announced on NWA.com that four tag teams had been chosen to fight in a massive tag Team match with the winners getting a shot against Priceless at the next Pay Per View for the Tag Team Titles. Priceless was actually, quite upset over the fact that out of all the tag teams that were at Super Card, they, whom were the longest reigning tag team champions out of all FOUR Promotions were not even invited or acknowledged. Cody and Ted were more so rolling it off of their shoulders as Kevin Kelly caught up with them, wanting their thoughts about it.
"Super Card? Who cares? They have a tag match featuring the best tag teams in history and yet, we, the longest reigning tag champions in all four brands, weren't even invited? I tell you one thing, who ever booked that match sure needs to get their head out of their ass and realize that when you skip Priceless you just bankrupted your match."
"Hold on their Ted, see you have to understand, yes we are tag champions, yes we are the longest reigning but really, look at the teams that were in that thing...Demolition..that team went out in 92', Beer Money...yeah they'll never get over....The Hardy Boyz, Team 3D, Edge and Christian...yeah the attitude Era died back in 02'...oh yes and lets not forget they actually put Shiek and Volkof in the match over us...when you think about it, I can see why they didn't want us in there...we'd destroy them."
"You know I heard a rumor that Jarrett and Owen were supposed to be in it as well."
"Talk about a Fall from grace tag team."
Both of them would exchange a laugh with each other, going back to Kelly.
"Oh yeah and whom won that match anyway...Oooh Yeah...The Legion of Doom."
The mention of the team made the crowd go nuts.
"Oh yeah didn't we beat them?"
"Yeah Cody we did, but no matter, maybe they'll get their chance in the tag team Elimination match and we can prove to the world that again, we are the best tag team in history."
In the locker room, the Four Horsemen were relishing the idea of getting a shot at the tag team titles, knowing full well should they win the match Priceless was as good as done. Flair would lead his troops into their own dressing room when they stopped, telling them to go inside as he would walk forward, slowly walking down the hall and would come face to face..with Sting. Sting would look to him without a single word as Flair would be the first to break the silence.
"You know Stinger...I've known you a lot of years and I respect you for what you did at Super Card...but...don't let it change the fact of who you are and what you are. You're a Horsemen and it's time to get back to business, time to bring some gold into this group, time to show everyone what we're made of."
Match 6 - Jeff Hard vs. Kane - Human Torch Match
Hardy, after being attacked after his match at Clash of the Champions was fortunate enough to make Super Card however still he was a bit leary eyed and in a bit of pain. The doctors released statements that he was cleared to wrestle due to the fact there was no damage to his eye, only having slight burns upon his face. Upon replay of the incidcent, the flame came within inches of Hardy's face thus causing more of a shock reaction rather being burned. Jeff though was out somewhat for revenge as he came down to the ring to make a statement.
"My match against Raven went to the absolute limit and I'm proud to say I am still YOUR World Champion, however there is one problem I have, and that is with, the Big Red Machine...Kane. Kane you attacked me after my match to make a statement and it's obvious what kind of statement that is. You want a shot at my title...come get it."
The fans yelled out, Hardy was being serious, not telling any jokes or commenting about the fan support, he wanted Kane as he would set the title down almost as if drawing a battle line, yelling for him to come from the curtain as Hardy picked the mic back up.
"Come on Kane I know you're in the building somewhere, unless I need to be at a complete disadvantage or something. Come on Kane, I may get my ass kicked but I am not giong to be afraid of you."
[Play Kane]
Kane came down to the ring with a purpose, he wasn't about to let Jeff Hardy get the last word as he would enter the ring when Hardy would attack him, slugging at him until Kane pushed him off. Hardy bounced off of the ropes until Kane grabbed him by the throat, raising him up for the chokeslam when Hardy fought out, turning him around and would nail him with a jaw jacker then hit him out of the ring, showing his ring dominance. Kane was livid as he would grab a steel chair, going back for the ring when officials quickly flew down to the ring to seperate the two when Kane easily pushed them aside and Hardy charged in for the fight. Hardy was able to avoid a chair shot and weasle the chair away from Kane's grasp, blasting him over the head ten times it must have seemed until he dropped down, Hardy quickly hitting the top rope and nailed the swanton, rolling out of the ring with his World Title in hand when Kane would sit up, going after Hardy whom was pulled to the back.
On tour in Japan, Hardy had the unique chance to team up with Muta in a tag bout against Raven and Thorn. In a tag match classic Hardy was going to get the upper hand upon Raven one more time when the lights dimmed out and Kane made his presence known, coming through the ring and entered, attacking Hardy from behind. Kane was relentless indeed attacking Jeff, pulling off two turnbuckle pads and rammed Hardy into them, placing him on the top rope and slammed him down upon the mat. To make matters even worse, Kane would grab a steel chair, waiting patiently and would blast Hardy over the head with it, knocking him nearly unconscious as he rose the chair up to finish the job when Muta grabbed the chair from him. The two of them had a staredown for the ages as Kane would exit the ring, leaving his 'calling card' by setting the posts on fire, leaving a message for Jeff Hardy.
On the final week of Nitro, Jeff Hardy and CM Punk were in a tag match going against Evan Bourne and Ultimo Dragon to help promote Spring Stampede. It was easy to tell there was tension in the ring though they would battle their best putting differences aside. Half way through the match, Stephanie McMahon came down to the ring to get a better look at the match participants, seeming to study them individually. Hardy had Bourne down upon the mat, climbing the top rope for the Swanton Bomb when the lights went out and the posts would explode though Hardy had quickly removed himself from the top rope as Kane started to make his way down.
Kane would take down Dragon and Punk with ease, going after Hardy with anger, knowing he was exhausted though Hardy would start to fight back, almost getting the best of Kane with a Twist of Fate until Kane blocked, knocking him down with a chokeslam, slowly leaning down and would speak loud enough for the camera to pick up.
"Hardy......Spring Stampede......Human....Torch....Match."
Venue : Hartford Civic Centre
Theme : Bat Country - Avenged Sevenfold
Tag Line : Welcome To The Show!
Nitro opens up with a bang fresh after the Super Card Event though there were many questions buzzing around. Some being about Sting, some behing about Jeff Hardy, some being about the status of titles, everyone was in a mix and the rumors were flying left and right. However one rumor that was going to be answered.
[Play Jarrett]
Jarrett was in the ring, he didn't look at all pleased taking a huge loss at Clash of the Champions, he did however have a responce from it.
"Alright shut up, I've heard it for a month now and I'm sick and tired of it. You people think that just because I lost means I'm going to leave this business? I am a man of my word BUT I said anyone on the Roster...Goldberg wasn't on the roster when I made that challenge, therefore, that match does not count."
The fans were enraged at that, tossing debris into the ring as Jarrett yelled out.
"You can roll the tape if you want, Goldberg was not official until AFTER the SuperCard event, NWA may have acquired him but he was not official on taht night, therefore, I am still, employeed in this business and tonight i"m going to set an example. The execs and the politics tried to screw me out of this business so I'm going to strike back, there are others in this company that have been screwed and forced to deal with garbage so I'm going to bring them all together and fight back against all of them. My first member to join....Planet Jarrett...Charlie Haas."
[Play Haas]
Haas came down to the ring, a bit of a surprise as he would enter taking the mic from Jarrett, hearing the crowd rag on him.
"Say what you want about Charlie Haas, but you people dont' know the truth. I'm one of the best damn wrestlers here and I was forced to play stupid gimmicks for you people and all I got was jobed out at Starrcade to yet...another Gimmick. Once I saw Royalty leave Jarrett, I knew, he and I were in the same boat, so, we're teaming up and taking over...and if you don't like it...too bad."
Jarrett would take the mic from him.
"This is but one small step towards the right direction. You hate us now but you'll understand later and you'll see when I capture the NWA World Title from that misfit Jeff Hardy, you don't believe me? Watch me."
With that, Jarrett and Haas would leave the ring hearing the rally of jeers though it didn't bother Jarrett at all, telling Haas they had bright lights heading their way in the future.
The Hunt for DiBiase's Million Dollar Belt was still on as DiBiase had scoured the locker room, running into his first suspect, kicking the door down with Priceless in tow. The Wrestler rose and was pushed against the lockers as DiBiase yelled out.
"Alright where is it? I know you took it."
The cameras would slowly pan into the locker room focusing on...Eddie Guerrero as they would push against him.
"Hey hold up essy I din steal nothing holmes I wasn't even in the building man."
"Are you lying to me Guerrero?"
"No essay no I'm telling the truth man I don't have that title."
They would let him go, slowly walking off to continue the search though Chavo entered the locker room asking what was up. Eddie said in short they were looking for the belt and blamed him for stealing it, which he didn't, though DiBiase's wallet was a different story.
Match 1 - Punk vs. Perfect vs. Guerrero - Triple Threat Match
[Play out Punk]
Punk stood in the ring, hearing the mixed reaction from the crowd. Punk would hold his US. Title over his shoulder clearing his throat.
"In case you all mised it, SuperCard was only last Sunday and already I am hearing the fallout and the stories and the rumors running about. Let me set the record straight, last night, while I did not win my event that evening I was able to eliminate four, count them, four men from the match, your other two champions, well lets face it, Hardy just had to not get tossed out of the ring and Bourne fell a bit flat. So even though all three of us are losers, at least, I had victories on my end, hell, my tag partner Chris Sabin did little to nothing in the match and didn't eliminate a soul. Now, what I said at the last Pay Per View is that I am willing to prove my salt here in NWA and that's defend my U.S. Title again any former U.S. Champion at Spring Stampede and I am living up to that word because I am the perfect champion and will continue to-"
[Play out Perfect]
Mr. Perfect would come down the aisle, stepping into the ring going nose to nose with Punk as he would take the mic from him.
"Excuse me Punk....but I think you just made a falsified statement. When it comes to the word Perfect, you're staring at the epitomy of Perfect. Punk, if what you say is true and you want to defend it against a former U.S. Champion, you're looking at the Perfect opponent."
Punk would stand a little unease, taking the mic back from him.
"Henning, as good as you are, you are everything you say you are, but Perfect, is not one of them. Even you have your flaws and if I have to expose them to the world, Henning, I will."
Perfect then got right in his face, speaking up.
"Try it."
Punk looked ready to start a fight with Perfect, his body starting to shake slightly when someone's theme would hit.
[Play Eddie]
Guererro came out all smiles and celebration as he would dance his way into the ring. Punk was a little bit confused as Eddie jumped into the ring.
"Hold on there boys, let me jus say, did you know that I used to be a former U.S. Champion? Well I jus came out here to say that I wanna throw my name into the hat."
Punk would look at him wrinkling his nose as he adjusted the title on his shoulder.
"It seems you want a shot yourself Eddie, though I have to admit as great as our match will be, I seemed to already be booked with Henning, he stepped up first.'
"Oh ya..ya I see Holmes, I mean if you're afraid."
Punk would then get in his face.
"Look Guerrero I'm not afraid, I'm not afraid of you or anyone else on this roster. You want a shot at my title...you and Mr. Perfect got it in a Triple Threat Match. You boys bring your A Game because CM Punk is going to retain his U.S. Title once again."
Match 2 - Evan Bourne vs. Ultimo Dragon - Crusierweight Title
Bourne, though getting a round of applause from several of the NWA loyal and also from the locker room with his bout against Jushin Liger, knew that if he was going to ever surpass that, he had to step up his game and prove that he was even more than just a guy that was noted for spots and flips. He wanted a match at Spring Stampede that was going to set the tone as his reign as NWA Crusierweight Champion. He did however hear the rants from Punk whom proclaimed he had a better showing at SuperCard. While he could only defend his match with Liger, he already knew the best way to blow everything out of the water. He knew that there was no way he would ever Main Event the show, but he knew there was something he could do better, having a long sit down with General Manager DM.
No one really knew what the conversation was about though Bourne did get the stamp of approval, telling him to go on with his announcement. Bourne would walk through the halls though was stopped along the way by Kevin Kelly whom was trying to conduct an interview with him, though before Bourne could even get a word in, Stephanie McMahon had but in, speaking her mind towards Bourne.
"Well, if it isn't Evan Bourne, the man that came so close to victory at Super Card. You know Bourne, everyone lately has been putting you down but after your match with Liger....I think...there are big things in your future."
Steph would walk off as Bourne would look on, shaking his head and would head to the ring. Bourne appeared to have butterflies within his stomach, he was nervous about something as he stood in the ring. The fans gave him a standing ovation chanting his name over and over again.
"Thank you...while I was unsucessful in my match I gave Liger 1000% of my body to him and at least I know that I at least can say I am within his league. You fans never know we may just rematch next year, but until that happens, Spring Stampede is right around the corner and I need to showcase a match that is going to blow everything out of the water. At Clash of the Champions I had a grand slam of a match against John Morrison, though I need to solidify my status as Crusierweight Champion and prove that I"m not a flash in the pan. Spring Stampede was Evan Bourne's first event here in the NWA and on that event, sadly I lost. This year, I am going to avenge that loss against the opponent whom I went again at Spring Stampede...so without further adieu..."
[Play Dragon]
Ultimo Dragon of course, they had the second to last match at the event as he would enter the ring. Dragon would reach out and shake his palm as the match was on, it was going to be a rematch of Stampede as Bourne was going to have the rematch of the century. The only question was...whom was going to win in the rematch of last year?
Match 3 - Lita vs. Natalya - NWA Women's Championship
Lita came off of not just a huge win at Clash of the Champions but she got the win for her team at Super Card she was just on a roll. She knew that Spring Stampede was just around the corner and though she only made an appearance last year, this year she wanted to set the record straight. Last year at Stampede it was Vampriss against Widow which set the tone for the women's division, this year she wanted to not only change the tone but also, become the face of the Women's Division.
Lita decided the best way to determine the next woman's number one contender was to check the roster and see whom on the road had the most wins and grant them an opportunity. She would spend the next three weeks watching each and every women's match that she could, entering the ring after the matches and rose the hand of the winner, perhaps giving them incentive to continue to win, the possibilities were endless as the top four women appeared to be Widow, Jazz, Natalya and Molly Holly. There was even a poll on NWA.com as to whom the fans would choose to face Lita at Spring Stampede as it appeared they, the fans mind you had chosen Melina to be her opponent, something Lita, had to take under consideration.
Lita on the final week of Nitro came down to the ring to address the fans, hearing their choices and of course what she decided earlier within the month.
"Ladies and Gentlemen for the last three weeks I have been racked with decisions and heard all of you, here at the NWA, being women's champion means that you are a part of something, we're not a bunch of girls that roll around as eye candy, we perform for you and have matches that you can be proud of, that's why at Spring Stampede, the Queen of XTreme is going to show she's not just a Hardcore Junkie but also prove she is a formidable wrestling champion which brings up the reason why I'm out here. There are four women in the back whom are just itching to have a shot at the title and tonight they are going to have a fight and the winner of the match will face me at Spring Stampede."
Lita would leave the ring, sitting by the announcers to call the match as Natalya, Jazz, Widow and what should have been Molly Holly was actually taken out before she got into the ring by Vampriss whom stormed the ring. Molly was knocked out on the floor but the ref had no choice, ringing the bell though Widow flew right at Vampriss, restarting their rivalry as the two powerhouses would face each other. Lita and the fans would watch on, each girl proving they wanted their shot, Jazz seeming the hungriest as she came so close last time and wanted just one more shot. It was getting down to the wire where any of them had a shot for the title with several near falls until Vampriss went to her cheating ways to start and gain an advantage over the girls, spitting towards Lita telling her she was goign to get her title back though was given a hard spear by Jazz. Jazz rose up, angry as all hell, nailing Widow with a dominator and went to finish the job when Natayla would trip her down, locking her in the Sharpshooter as Jazz was forced to tap out.
Natayla would slam her legs down, rising to her feet and rose her hand in victory as Lita would slide into the ring, raising her hand up and wished her luck at their match at Spring Stampede as for the first time ever, Natayla would face Lita one on one.
Match 4 - Goldberg vs. Charlie Haas
Jarrett whom was still spouting revenge over what happened at Clash of the Champions was going to prove just how serious he was about taking over, swearing revenge on the one whom screwed him at the event, Goldberg. Jarrett however insisted that, while he was still recovering from serious injury that he had sustained at Starrcade due to Sting, he would not be involved, but, instead would Haas in his place to prove his worth within the ranks of Planet Jarrett as they had called out Goldberg. For two weeks straight they had called him out though he didn't show, the reason being since he was on tour for the NWA to help promote the promotion. Jarrett would egg him on over and over again but again didn't get a responce, he did however set the challenge for him to show up at Spring Stampede and if he didn't, it would say in the tablets of history that Charlie Haas beat Goldberg at Spring Stampede via forfiet.
Match 5 - Vader/Bambam vs. Hurricane/Burchill vs. Malenko/Benoit vs. LOD - Tag Team Elimination for #1 Contendership.
It was announced on NWA.com that four tag teams had been chosen to fight in a massive tag Team match with the winners getting a shot against Priceless at the next Pay Per View for the Tag Team Titles. Priceless was actually, quite upset over the fact that out of all the tag teams that were at Super Card, they, whom were the longest reigning tag team champions out of all FOUR Promotions were not even invited or acknowledged. Cody and Ted were more so rolling it off of their shoulders as Kevin Kelly caught up with them, wanting their thoughts about it.
"Super Card? Who cares? They have a tag match featuring the best tag teams in history and yet, we, the longest reigning tag champions in all four brands, weren't even invited? I tell you one thing, who ever booked that match sure needs to get their head out of their ass and realize that when you skip Priceless you just bankrupted your match."
"Hold on their Ted, see you have to understand, yes we are tag champions, yes we are the longest reigning but really, look at the teams that were in that thing...Demolition..that team went out in 92', Beer Money...yeah they'll never get over....The Hardy Boyz, Team 3D, Edge and Christian...yeah the attitude Era died back in 02'...oh yes and lets not forget they actually put Shiek and Volkof in the match over us...when you think about it, I can see why they didn't want us in there...we'd destroy them."
"You know I heard a rumor that Jarrett and Owen were supposed to be in it as well."
"Talk about a Fall from grace tag team."
Both of them would exchange a laugh with each other, going back to Kelly.
"Oh yeah and whom won that match anyway...Oooh Yeah...The Legion of Doom."
The mention of the team made the crowd go nuts.
"Oh yeah didn't we beat them?"
"Yeah Cody we did, but no matter, maybe they'll get their chance in the tag team Elimination match and we can prove to the world that again, we are the best tag team in history."
In the locker room, the Four Horsemen were relishing the idea of getting a shot at the tag team titles, knowing full well should they win the match Priceless was as good as done. Flair would lead his troops into their own dressing room when they stopped, telling them to go inside as he would walk forward, slowly walking down the hall and would come face to face..with Sting. Sting would look to him without a single word as Flair would be the first to break the silence.
"You know Stinger...I've known you a lot of years and I respect you for what you did at Super Card...but...don't let it change the fact of who you are and what you are. You're a Horsemen and it's time to get back to business, time to bring some gold into this group, time to show everyone what we're made of."
Match 6 - Jeff Hard vs. Kane - Human Torch Match
Hardy, after being attacked after his match at Clash of the Champions was fortunate enough to make Super Card however still he was a bit leary eyed and in a bit of pain. The doctors released statements that he was cleared to wrestle due to the fact there was no damage to his eye, only having slight burns upon his face. Upon replay of the incidcent, the flame came within inches of Hardy's face thus causing more of a shock reaction rather being burned. Jeff though was out somewhat for revenge as he came down to the ring to make a statement.
"My match against Raven went to the absolute limit and I'm proud to say I am still YOUR World Champion, however there is one problem I have, and that is with, the Big Red Machine...Kane. Kane you attacked me after my match to make a statement and it's obvious what kind of statement that is. You want a shot at my title...come get it."
The fans yelled out, Hardy was being serious, not telling any jokes or commenting about the fan support, he wanted Kane as he would set the title down almost as if drawing a battle line, yelling for him to come from the curtain as Hardy picked the mic back up.
"Come on Kane I know you're in the building somewhere, unless I need to be at a complete disadvantage or something. Come on Kane, I may get my ass kicked but I am not giong to be afraid of you."
[Play Kane]
Kane came down to the ring with a purpose, he wasn't about to let Jeff Hardy get the last word as he would enter the ring when Hardy would attack him, slugging at him until Kane pushed him off. Hardy bounced off of the ropes until Kane grabbed him by the throat, raising him up for the chokeslam when Hardy fought out, turning him around and would nail him with a jaw jacker then hit him out of the ring, showing his ring dominance. Kane was livid as he would grab a steel chair, going back for the ring when officials quickly flew down to the ring to seperate the two when Kane easily pushed them aside and Hardy charged in for the fight. Hardy was able to avoid a chair shot and weasle the chair away from Kane's grasp, blasting him over the head ten times it must have seemed until he dropped down, Hardy quickly hitting the top rope and nailed the swanton, rolling out of the ring with his World Title in hand when Kane would sit up, going after Hardy whom was pulled to the back.
On tour in Japan, Hardy had the unique chance to team up with Muta in a tag bout against Raven and Thorn. In a tag match classic Hardy was going to get the upper hand upon Raven one more time when the lights dimmed out and Kane made his presence known, coming through the ring and entered, attacking Hardy from behind. Kane was relentless indeed attacking Jeff, pulling off two turnbuckle pads and rammed Hardy into them, placing him on the top rope and slammed him down upon the mat. To make matters even worse, Kane would grab a steel chair, waiting patiently and would blast Hardy over the head with it, knocking him nearly unconscious as he rose the chair up to finish the job when Muta grabbed the chair from him. The two of them had a staredown for the ages as Kane would exit the ring, leaving his 'calling card' by setting the posts on fire, leaving a message for Jeff Hardy.
On the final week of Nitro, Jeff Hardy and CM Punk were in a tag match going against Evan Bourne and Ultimo Dragon to help promote Spring Stampede. It was easy to tell there was tension in the ring though they would battle their best putting differences aside. Half way through the match, Stephanie McMahon came down to the ring to get a better look at the match participants, seeming to study them individually. Hardy had Bourne down upon the mat, climbing the top rope for the Swanton Bomb when the lights went out and the posts would explode though Hardy had quickly removed himself from the top rope as Kane started to make his way down.
Kane would take down Dragon and Punk with ease, going after Hardy with anger, knowing he was exhausted though Hardy would start to fight back, almost getting the best of Kane with a Twist of Fate until Kane blocked, knocking him down with a chokeslam, slowly leaning down and would speak loud enough for the camera to pick up.
"Hardy......Spring Stampede......Human....Torch....Match."
