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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Oct 3, 2021 11:13:49 GMT -5
Another year of this alternate universe down… only seventeen to go!! (admittedly, by the time I get to 2021, it could be 2022 lol)
The Big 3 were actually a lot of fun to write this time. WCW finally seems to be coming together. And WAR GAMES is back!!!
WWE and ECW are working out well, I’m having fun with ECW, especially. It’s worth noting, I’ve never actually seen ROH, so while I’m booking a lot of their characters and feuds, I’m going based on what I’ve read only. Anything else is just the direction I chose to go in.
TNA… damn that was depressing. FOUR members of their roster at the start of the year had passed away by the end. And I know that’s not the end of the tragedies I have to write about…
As usual, here’s the list of who left each promotion this year (I went back and forth before ultimately deciding to include the names who passed away on both lists):
WWE: Raven, John Cena, D’Lo Brown, Crash Holly, Jeff Hardy, Bull Buchanan, Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Kimo, Ekmo, Goldust and Nathan Jones
(Al Snow, Jacqueline, Chris Nowinski and Ron Simmons take on backstage roles)
WCW: Ric Flair, Mark Shraeder, Disco Inferno, Alex Wright, Hotstuff Hernandez, Sonny Siaki, Redd Dawg and Kaz Hayashi
ECW: Danny Doring, Roadkill, Simon Diamond, Johnny Swinger, Jack Victory, Chris Divine, Quiet Storm, Steve Bradley, Monsta Mack, EZ Money, Dawn Marie, Elax. Lit, Justin Credible, and Bam Bam Bigelow
(Mikey Whipwreck assumes a backstage role, working as a trainer, while Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman become part-time wrestlers)
TNA: Curt Hennig, Scott Hall, Jorge Estrada, Mike Shane, Todd Shane, Road Warrior Hawk, Road Warrior Animal, Robert Gibson, Ricky Morton, Joe E. Legend, Sean Waltman, Psicosis, Juventud Guerrera, Malice, Brian Lawler, Lenny Lane, Lodi, Bruce, Perry Saturn, Mike Lockwood, Chyna, and Don Callis
And the following wrestlers sadly passed away in 2003: Curt Hennig, Hiromichi Fuyuki, Miss Elizabeth, Freddie Blassie, Giant Ochiai, Anthony Durante, Stu Hart, Road Warrior Hawk, Mike “Crash Holly” Lockwood, Moondog Spot, Jerry “Malice” Tuite, Mike Lozanski, and Danny Fargo
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Oct 5, 2021 22:17:39 GMT -5
Working on WWE 2004 now. I'm pretty sure it'll be easy to spot the exact moment I said "f*** it" and just started copying every PPV verbatim when I could lol Like, it's even more blatant than in the previous years, but good lord, take away Cena, RVD, Booker, Eddie, Rey and the other Cruiserweights and that roster was CRAP.
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Nov 14, 2021 16:35:49 GMT -5
Update: This is not dead, by any means. I had to get a new laptop, which stalled my progress on this. Then I needed some time to decide what to do with WCW, but I started working on it today and I'm quite pleased with the first two PPVs.
ECW will require some thought, just because I've been away from this for over a month. I know what I want to do, but I need to get back into a groove with it and I should be all set.
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Nov 17, 2021 14:16:49 GMT -5
The Evolution of Attitude 2004 2003 was unquestionably the year of Brock Lesnar. Brock won the World Title at WrestleMania and held it until Kane, in a fit of rage after being forced to unmask, cashed in his Money in the Bank to win the title. Triple H would go on to capture the title at Armageddon, by pinning Kurt Angle in a Fatal 4-Way. Going into 2004, all signs point to Brock vs. Triple H at WrestleMania 20. But 2003 took it’s toll on a number of the company’s top stars. And in 2004, WWE would suffer for their hard work in the prior year…
Heading into the Royal Rumble, Kane is invoking his rematch clause to challenge Triple H for the World Title. Brock Lesnar has already called his shot at Kane, but promises to win his second Royal Rumble in a row and win his third World Title at WrestleMania.
After winning the battle royal at Armageddon, Chris Jericho came up short in his title shot the next night on Raw. But Jericho’s buddy, Christian got involved, setting up a match between Orton and Christian, where Christian won by disqualification, thanks to Jericho’s interference. It was then announced that at the Rumble, Orton will face both Christian and Jericho in a Triple Threat Match.
The Basham Brothers have been on an incredible run, defeating the likes of Haas and Benjamin, The Dudley Boyz and Jericho and Christian en route to retaining their titles since winning them at No Mercy. At the Royal Rumble, they will defend against Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty.
After coming up short at Armageddon, Victoria challenges Molly Holly to a rematch. Molly, however, isn’t about to just give Victoria another title shot. Instead, she says Victoria must defeat Gail Kim at the Royal Rumble, in order to earn a rematch for the title.
Goldberg comes out on Raw and challenges anyone to a match at the Royal Rumble. The challenge is accepted by Evolution’s Batista, looking to make a name for himself.
Royal Rumble results Heat: Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan def. La Resistance (Cappottelli and Hennigan’s debut) Scotty Too Hotty and Rikishi def. Tag Team Champions The Basham Brothers to win the titles Victoria def. Gail Kim Christian def. Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton and Chris Jericho to win the title (Mick Foley attacked Orton, taking him out of the match. Christian pinned Jericho after the Unprettier, following an inadvertent distraction from Jericho’s friend, Trish Stratus, who had come out to cheer Jericho on) Goldberg def. Batista World Champion Triple H def. Kane to retain (the lights went out and a gong was heard. When the lights came back up, Triple H Pedigreed him to win) Chris Benoit won the Royal Rumble match, last eliminating Big Show
After Chris Benoit’s surprising Rumble win, Brock Lesnar, who was eliminated before the final four, targets him, wanting to put him out of action and take his spot in the WrestleMania main event. At No Way Out, the two will meet one-on-one. As for the World Title, Triple H’s long-time rival Shawn Michaels makes a run at the title, fighting Triple H to a double pin finish on an episode of Raw. This leads to a Last Man Standing Match being signed for No Way Out.
Goldberg, undefeated since coming to WWE in 2003, announces that he will be leaving when his contract is up at WrestleMania. Now firmly a heel in the eyes of the fans, he challenges any WWE Superstar to face him at No Way Out. The challenge is accepted by Kane, looking to do anything he can to get back into the World Title picture. However, a dark specter hangs over Kane, an omen of the dead coming back to haunt him…
At the Royal Rumble, Christian captured the Intercontinental Title, by pinning Chris Jericho in a Triple Threat Match. Despite his issues with Mick Foley, Randy Orton still wants his title back. A one-on-one match between Christian and Orton is announced for No Way Out. As for Foley, he will be in action at No Way Out, taking on Ric Flair and Batista in a Hardcore Handicap Match.
New Tag Team Champions Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty find themselves still contending with the former Champions, The Basham Brothers. At No Way Out, Linda Miles will join her boys for a Handicap Match for the titles. As for Victoria, she captures the Women’s Title from Molly Holly on Raw. At No Way Out, Molly will team with Gail Kim to face Victoria and Nidia. The three Royal Rumble runners-up, Kurt Angle, Big Show and John Bradshaw Layfield, find themselves in a Triple Threat Match at No Way Out. And in a Tag Team Turmoil match, The Dudley Boyz, Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin, La Resistance, Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan, and Billy Gunn and Hardcore Holly, fight for a shot at the Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania.
No Way Out results Heat: Val Venis def. Garrison Cade Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin def. The Dudley Boyz, La Resistance, Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan, and Hardcore Holly and Billy Gunn, in a Tag Team Turmoil match (Cappottelli pinned Sylvain Grenier, Holly pinned Cappottelli, Bubba Ray pinned Gunn, and Benjamin pinned D-Von Dudley) Kurt Angle def. Big Show and John Bradshaw Layfield Tag Team Champions Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty def. The Basham Brothers and Linda Miles to retain (Linda Miles’ last wrestling appearance, as she retires two months later) Molly Holly and Gail Kim def. Victoria and Nidia Mick Foley def. Ric Flair and Batista in a Hardcore Handicap Match Intercontinental Champion Christian def. Randy Orton to retain (after the match, Chris Jericho asked Christian for a title shot. Christian agreed, but then nailed Jericho in the back of the head with the belt. Trish Stratus came out to check on Jericho, only to take an Unprettier for her troubles) Chris Benoit def. Brock Lesnar Goldberg def. Kane (the lights went out and a gong sounded. When the lights came back on, Goldberg Speared Kane, then hit the Jackhammer for the win) World Champion Triple H and Shawn Michaels fought to a no-contest in a Last Man Standing Match
Going into WrestleMania, Triple H is World Champion, Chris Benoit is the number one contender via his Royal Rumble win, and Shawn Michaels is on the outside looking in – until he Superkick’s Benoit during the contract signing and signs his own name on the contract. A Triple Threat Match is then announced for WrestleMania, with Triple H facing both men for the title.
After two months of mysterious messages, Kane challenges The Undertaker to a match at WrestleMania. While Undertaker does not appear on TV before the event, he sends another sign to Kane during a match with Kurt Angle on Raw, accepting the challenge.
Goldberg says he can’t be defeated, WWE doesn’t have a man alive who can pin him. Kurt Angle comes out and says that maybe he can’t pin Goldberg, but he’s sure he can make him tap out. The match is on for WrestleMania!
In a Handicap Match at WrestleMania, Mick Foley and The Rock will reunite to take on Randy Orton, Batista and Ric Flair. Foley has vowed to leave WWE if he can’t beat Orton…
Intercontinental Champion Christian has become the most hated man in the company, quite the accomplishment when he shares the locker room with Triple H, Brock Lesnar, Kane, John Bradshaw Layfield and Randy Orton. Chris Jericho has demanded a match with Christian at WrestleMania, which Christian accepted.
Molly Holly, desperate to regain the Women’s Title, agrees to put her hair on the line against Victoria for the title.
At No Way Out, Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin earned a shot at the Tag Team Titles. While Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty just want a good match, Haas and Benjamin start to show more of a meanstreak in their matches, with a win-at-all-costs attitude, which could spell trouble for the Champions…
At No Way Out, Matt Cappottelli and Hardcore Holly shared a ring for the first time since Tough Enough 3. Holly battered Cappottelli en route to pinning him. Now, the two will go one-on-one at WrestleMania, in a classic rookie vs. veteran battle.
Other matches will include John Bradsahw Layfield vs. Maven, Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs. Garrison Cade, Gail Kim and Lita vs. Nidia and Ivory, and The Dudley Boyz vs. The Basham Brothers vs. La Resistance.
WrestleMania XX results Heat: Albert def. Orlando Jordan Matt Cappottelli def. Hardcore Holly Gail Kim and Lita def. Nidia and Ivory Matt Hardy Version 1.0 def. Billy Gunn Tag Team Champions Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty def. Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin to retain Women’s Champion Victoria def. Molly Holly to retain in a Title vs. Hair match The Dudley Boyz def. The Basham Brothers and La Resistance Intercontinental Champion Christian def. Chris Jericho to retain (Trish Stratus low-blowed Jericho, allowing Christian to get the win) Randy Orton, Batista and Ric Flair def. The Rock and Sock Connection (Foley was forced to leave WWE as a result of this loss; The Rock’s last WWE match until 2012) Kurt Angle def. Goldberg (Angle submitted Goldberg with the Ankle Lock; Goldberg’s final WWE match) The Undertaker def. Kane Chris Benoit def. World Champion Triple H and Shawn Michaels to win the title
The night after WrestleMania, Brock Lesnar attacked Chris Benoit at the start of Raw, challenging him to a title match that night. In the main event, Benoit went on to retain. This would be Brock’s final WWE match, as Brock leaves to tryout for the Minnesota Vikings.
Going into Backlash, Chris Benoit is the World Champion, set to defend in his own hometown, in a rematch against the same two men he beat to win the title at WrestleMania. Knowing he’ll be booed at Backlash, Michaels begins to adopt a more aggressive style, figuring he’ll give people a “reason to boo me”.
Randy Orton is riding high after vanquishing Mick Foley and The Rock at WrestleMania. Calling himself a “Legend Killer”, Orton targets Stone Cold Steve Austin. Austin has not wrestled in over a year, but has promised to make Orton regret the day he crossed The Rattlesnake…
John Bradshaw Layfield challenges The Undertaker to a match at Backlash, believing that he has the tools to take down “The Deadman”, then go on to become World Champion…
After Trish Stratus’ betrayal at WrestleMania, Chris Jericho seeks revenge on her and Christian. This leads to a Handicap Match for the Intercontinental Title at Backlash.
Haas and Benjamin, frustrated after failing to capture the Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania, snap, attacking Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty the next night on Raw. Haas and Benjamin will get their rematch for the titles at Backlash.
After being defeated by his brother at WrestleMania, Kane snaps, attacking Matt Hardy, Lita, Val Venis and Nidia during a mixed tag team match on Raw. Kane seems to take a particular liking to Lita, while Matt challenges Kane to a match at Backlash…
As always, after WrestleMania, there are big returns and debuts to “freshen up” the show. This year, the returns are Edge and William Regal, who both missed most of 2003 with severe medical issues, and Matt Morgan is the big debut. Edge quickly finds himself in a conflict with the new General Manager of WWE, Kurt Angle (appointed due to Angle needing to step away from the ring to allow injuries to heal), which leads to Angle sending Big Show after Edge at Backlash.
Regal, meanwhile, returns in a managerial position, as he takes Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan under his wing, While Regal views having to manage “rookies” as a severe demotion, he has to admit that they have talent, they just need to learn how to best use it.
Matt Morgan quickly begins racking up a winning streak, including a win over Billy Gunn on an episode of Smackdown. Heading into the spring/summer, many expect big things for the man who calls himself “The Blue Print Of The Perfect Athlete”.
Backlash results Heat: Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan def. The Basham Brothers Matt Morgan def. Funaki Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin def. Tag Team Champions Rikishi and Scotty Too Hotty to win the titles (Rikishi’s last major match in WWE, as he leaves in June) Kane and Matt Hardy fought to a no-contest Edge def. Big Show Chris Jericho def. Intercontinental Champion Christian and Trish Stratus in a Handicap Match to win the title The Undertaker def. John Bradshaw Layfield by disqualification (Orlando Jordan interfered, helping Layfield beat The Undertaker down) Randy Orton def. Stone Cold Steve Austin (Austin is stretchered out after taking the RKO during the match) World Champion Chris Benoit def. Shawn Michaels and Triple H to retain
Coming out of Backlash, Shawn Michaels is the new Number One Contender for the World Title, with Triple H firmly out of the title picture. Michaels spends weeks taunting Benoit, promising that one-on-one, he’s his match. As for Triple H, he and his Evolution teammates find themselves contending with The Dudley Boyz and Edge, who were disgusted by Randy Orton’s recent actions, particularly hospitalizing Steve Austin. Orton, who considers their opponents part of a legendary tag team war, relishes the opportunity to add a few more notches to his proverbial belt…
At Backlash, Orlando Jordan joined forces with John Bradshaw Layfiield as his “Chief Of Staff”. The Undertaker is now hot on their trail, as he battles Jordan at Judgment Day.
Kane and Matt Hardy battled to a double disqualification at Judgment Day, after they took their fight into the crowd and eventually out of the building. The next night on Raw, Kane told Lita that she could save Matt. Lita left with Kane, but Matt has been in a rage ever since, especially since Lita won’t tell him what she did. Hardy takes out his anger on Maven, who was merely trying to deescalate an argument between the two. Now, at Judgment Day, Hardy and Maven will go one-on-one.
After Chris Jericho forced Trish Stratus to submit to the Walls of Jericho at Backlash, Christian brought in a “Problem Solver”, in the form of Tyson Tomko. Tomko helped Christian defeat Jericho to regain the Intercontinental Title on Raw, but at Judgment Day, Tomko will not be a factor when Jericho challenges Christian for the title one more time in a Steel Cage Match.
William Regal, despite his reservations, has managed to turn Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan into a well-oiled machine. With Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas now three-time Tag Team Champions, Regal starts pushing his men towards a match with the Champions. At Judgment Day, they will get their first chance at the titles, but Haas and Benjamin have promised to show no mercy…
After making Victoria tap out three weeks in a row in tag team action, Gail Kim will challenge for the Women’s Title at Judgment Day.
Taking exception to Matt Morgan’s cocky attitude, Hardcore Holly challenges him to a match at Judgment Day.
In addition to Tyson Tomko, there are two more new debuts in WWE between Backlash and Judgment Day. Mordicai, a modern-day zealot of sorts, who talks about the WWE needing a “rapture”, and Kenzo Suzuki, a Japanese Superstar who the fans quickly take a liking to.
After losing to Edge at Judgment Day, Big Show is berated by Kurt Angle, causing him to snap at the World’s Largest Athlete. Show attacks Angle, Chokeslamming him off the stage, putting him in the hospital. As a result, Show is suspended indefinitely. Angle returns two weeks later, now in a wheelchair and flanked by a bodyguard, in the form of former WCW talent Johnny Stamboli.
Judgment Day results Heat: Kenzo Suzuki def. Garrison Cade Chris Jericho def. Intercontinental Champion Christian in a Steel Cage Match to win the title (Christian suffers a knee injury during this match and will miss several months) Mordicai def. Scotty Too Hotty Matt Morgan def. Hardcore Holly Maven def. Matt Hardy (Matt and Lita argued, allowing Maven to roll up Matt for the win) Tag Team Champions Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas def. Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan to retain The Undertaker def. Orlando Jordan (after the match, JBL attacked The Undertaker) Women’s Champion Victoria def. Gail Kim to retain Edge and The Dudley Boyz def. Triple H, Randy Orton and Batista World Champion Chris Benoit def. Shawn Michaels to retain
It’s once again the time of year where the WWE Superstars compete in the King of the Ring Tournament, where the winner will challenge the World Champion at SummerSlam. This year’s quarterfinal matches are Edge vs. Matt Hardy, Orlando Jordan vs. Matt Morgan, Chris Jericho vs. Tyson Tomko (replacement for Christian), and Randy Orton vs. Maven.
Kane wins a battle royal and will challenge Chris Benoit for the World Title at King of the Ring. In the build to the match, Kane also puts Shawn Michaels out of action with a Pillmanizer to the neck.
Following a skirmish on Raw, The Dudley Boyz challenge Ric Flair and Batista to face them in a Tables Match.
Trish Stratus has taken to mocking Lita over Kane’s infatuation with her. This is the backdrop for the Women’s Title match, which will see both women, as well as Molly Holly, challenge Victoria at King of the Ring.
Tag Team Champions Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin have a new manager in the form of Jackie Gayda, who’s regular client, Rico, went down with an injury at the end of the May. Under her guidance, the Champs will once again defend their titles against Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan, who will have William Regal by their side.
King of the Ring results Heat: Kenzo Suzuki and Mordicai def. The Basham Brothers Edge def. Matt Hardy in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match Matt Morgan def. Orlando Jordan in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match (The Undertaker attacked Jordan and John Bradshaw Layfield after the match) Chris Jericho def. Tyson Tomko in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match Randy Orton def. Maven in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match Tag Team Champions Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas def. Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan to retain (Jackie distracted Hennigan, leaving Cappottelli to fall prey to a German Suplex/Superkick combo by the Champions) Edge def. Matt Morgan by disqualification in a King of the Ring Semifinal Match Randy Orton def. Chris Jericho in a King of the Ring Semifinal Match Trish Stratus def. Women’s Champion Victoria, Molly Holly and Lita to win the title Ric Flair and Batista def. The Dudley Boyz in a Tables Match Randy Orton def. Edge to win the King of the Ring Tournament World Champion Chris Benoit def. Kane to retain (Matt Hardy attacked Kane while the referee was knocked out, allowing Benoit to hit the Diving Headbutt for the win)
Heading into Vengeance, Triple H has challenged Chris Benoit to a match for the World Title, under the pretense of “softening him up” before his title defense against Randy Orton at SummerSlam. As for Orton, he and Edge will both challenge Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Title at Vengeance.
Shortly after King of the Ring, it’s revealed that Lita is pregnant. Kane continues to stalk her, leading Matt Hardy to attack the Big Red Machine, setting up a No-Disqualifications Match at Vengeance.
After being attacked by The Undertaker at King of the Ring, John Bradshaw Layfield challenges him to a match at Vengeance. Kurt Angle, however, decrees that Orlando Jordan will be suspended in a cage hanging above the ring during the match.
Victoria will try to get her Women’s Title back when she faces Trish Stratus, while Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin will defend the Tag Team Titles against Ric Flair and Batista. Maven will take on the debuting Heidenreich. Kurt Angle’s enforcer, Johnny Stamboli, will face Billy Gunn, and the newly formed team of Kenzo Suzuki and Mordicai will take on Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan, who have been struggling since losing to Haas and Benjamin at King of the Ring.
Vengeance results Heat: Matt Morgan def. Garrison Cade Johnny Stamboli def. Billy Gunn Kenzo Suzuki and Mordicai def. Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan (after the match, Hennigan laid out Cappottelli, then walked away when Regal tried to ask him what his problem was) Heidenreich def. Maven Tag Team Champions Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin def. Ric Flair and Batista to retain Women’s Champion Trish Stratus def. Victoria to retain Matt Hardy def. Kane in a No-Disqualifications Match (Lita hit Kane with a chair, causing him to step back into a Twist of Fate) Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho def. Randy Orton and Edge to retain John Bradshaw Layfield def. The Undertaker (Heidenreich attacked The Undertaker, allowing Layfield to get the win) World Champion Chris Benoit def. Triple H to retain (after the match, Evolution beat down Benoit, with Orton standing tall over the Champion to end the show)
Coming out of Vengeance, Randy Orton has begun proclaiming himself as the next World Champion, much to the chagrin of Triple H. Chris Benoit finds himself the victim of numerous 4-on-1 attacks by Evolution in the build up. Another Evolution member looking ahead to a big title match at SummerSlam is Batista, who will be challenging Chris Jericho for the title. Six days before the PPV, Orton, Batista and Triple H defeat Benoit, Jericho and Maven in the main event of Raw.
On an episode of Raw shortly after Vengeance, Edge challenges Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Title, only for Kurt Angle to blatantly screw Edge out of the win. After this incident, Vince McMahon fires Angle as General Manager, replacing him with Teddy Long. Angle is then placed in a match against Edge at SummerSlam.
At Vengeance, Heidenreich debuted as John Bradshaw Layfield’s monster-for-hire, attacking The Undertaker and costing him his match against Layfield. At SummerSlam, Undertaker will be out for revenge. As for Undertaker’s brother, Kane, he is out for something else. With the revelation that Lita is pregnant and the child is Kane’s, he and Matt Hardy will now meet at SummerSlam in a Death-Do-Us-Part Match, where the winner will get to marry Lita.
Tag Team Champions Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin will defend against Kenzo Suzuki and Mordicai, at SummerSlam. Meanwhile, the former number one contenders, Matt Cappottelli and John Hennigan, look to settle their differences in singles competition.
Rounding out the card, Matt Morgan will take on Maven, and Trish Stratus will lead the team of herself, Victoria, Gail Kim, Molly Holly, Nidia, Jazz and Ivory against the seven Diva Search Finalists, in a game of Diva Dodgeball.
SummerSlam results Heat: Tyson Tomko def. Val Venis John Hennigan def. Matt Cappottelli (Melina, Hennigan’s ex-girlfriend, interfered, distracting Cappottelli, allowing Hennigan to hit a swinging neckbreaker for the win) Tag Team Champions Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin def. Kenzo Suzuki and Mordicai to retain Matt Morgan def. Maven Kane def. Matt Hardy in a Death-Do-Us-Part Match (Lita tried to hit Kane with a chair, but he moved and Lita hit Hardy instead) Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho def. Batista to retain Team Diva Search def. Team Diva in a Diva Dodgeball Match (Carmella failed to show up, leaving the Diva Search Team at a disadvantage, but none of the other girls were eliminated) Heidenreich def. The Undertaker (Orlando Jordan, John Bradshaw Layfield, and Layfield’s new security detail, The Basham Brothers, interfered, allowing Heidenreich to get the win) Kurt Angle def. Edge World Champion Chris Benoit def. Randy Orton to retain (Triple H tried to interfere, but he and Orton collided on the apron, allowing Benoit to then lock in the Crossface for the win)
Coming out of SummerSlam, Triple H and Randy Orton are both gunning for the World Title. Teddy Long announces a Triple Threat Match between them and Chris Benoit for Unforgiven.
As for Kurt Angle and Edge, after Angle cheated hi way to defeat Edge at SummerSlam, Edge starts displaying a darker attitude. He challenges Angle to a rematch at Unforgiven, which Teddy Long makes official, as a Lumberjack Match.
After SummerSlam, Heidenreich violently attacks Michael Cole and is suspended for his actions. The Undertaker then focuses his efforts on John Bradshaw Layfield and his Cabinet. At Unforgiven, Undertaker battles all four members in a Gauntlet Match.
Christian makes his return after being out for several months following his cage match with Chris Jericho at Judgment Day. His first order of business is to target Jericho, looking to regain his Intercontinental Title. The two rivals will meet at Unforgiven, this time in a Ladder Match.
Kane and Lita are married the night after SummerSlam, with Matt Hardy being written out via Chokeslam into a flaming pit. The following week, Lita reveals her wedding gift to her husband is a match against the returning Shawn Michaels at Unforgiven.
After Melina debuted at SummerSlam, aiding John Hennigan (now known as Johnny Nitro) in beating Matt Cappottelli, Nidia came to Matt’s aid. At Unforgiven, the two couples will meet in a Mixed Tag Team Match.
A new tag team has hit the WWE, Chris Cage and Idol Stevens, collectively known as Audacity and Arrogance. The two quickly earn a shot at the Tag Team Titles at Unforgiven. Trish Stratus will defend her Women’s Title against former Champion, Victoria. And Matt Morgan will face Val Venis.
Unforgiven results Heat: La Resistance def. Hardcore Holly and Billy Gunn Matt Morgan def. Val Venis Women’s Champion Trish Stratus def. Victoria to retain (after the match, Tomko attacked Victoria, but Steven Richards made the save, leading to an impromptu match) Tyson Tomko def. Steven Richards Audacity and Arrogance def. Tag Team Champions Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin to win the titles (after the match, Jackie Gayda berated Benjamin, before leaving with Haas) Johnny Nitro and Melina def. Matt Cappottelli and Nidia in a Mixed Tag Team Match (after the match, William Regal returned to confront Nitro, but was low-blowed by Melina) Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho def. Christian to retain in a Ladder match The Undertaker def. The Cabinet in a Gauntlet Match (Undertaker def. Danny Basham, Undertaker def. Doug Basham, Undertaker def. Orlando Jordan, Undertaker def. John Bradshaw Layfield by disqualification) Shawn Michaels def. Kane Edge def. Kurt Angle in a Lumberjack Match Triple H def. World Champion Chris Benoit and Randy Orton to win the title
New World Champion Triple H finds himself at odds with Evolution stablemate Randy Orton. Eventually, after Orton beats Chris Benoit to earn a title shot at No Mercy, Triple H gives the order to kick him out of Evolution. Now, at No Mercy, it will mentor vs. mentee for the World Title.
The Undertaker’s feud with John Bradshaw Layfield reaches it’s apex, as the two will meet in a Last Ride Match at No Mercy. The only way to win is to shove your opponent into the back of a hearse, then drive it over the finish line…
Big Show returns and immediately targets Kurt Angle, the man who fired him. Angle and Johnny Stamboli try to fight Show off, along with Angle’s new accomplice, former WCW Tag Team Champion Chuck Palumbo. Show defeats both of Angle’s stooges, however, then challenges Angle to a one-on-one match at No Mercy.
The night after Unforgiven, Kane has a match against a wrestler named Gene Snitsky. Kane is rolling along, until he grabs a chair and looks to use it. Lita stops him, but as the two argue, Snitsky hit’s Kane in the back with the chair, causing him to fall on top of Lita. Lita ends up losing her baby, while Kane vows to “destroy” Snitsky at No Mercy…
In other matches, Chris Jericho will defend the Intercontinental Title against Edge and Batista in a Triple Threat match, Audacity and Arrogance will defend the Tag Titles in a rematch against Haas and Benjamin, Chris Benoit battles Ric Flair, Trish Stratus defends the Women’s Title in a six pack challenge, Matt Cappottelli and Johnny Nitro settle their issue once and for all in a No-Holds-Barred Match, Diva Search Winner Christy Hemme battles bitter runner-up Carmella in a Lingerie Pillow Fight.
No Mercy results Heat: Matt Morgan def. Funaki Matt Cappottelli def. Johnny Nitro in a No-Holds-Barred Match Tag Team Champions Audacity and Arrogance def. Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas to retain (after the match, Haas and Jackie Gayda turned on Benjamin, beating him down) Chris Benoit def. Ric Flair Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho def. Batista and Edge to retain Women’s Champion Trish Stratus def. Molly Holly, Gail Kim, Nidia, Jazz and Victoria to retain (last appearances for Gail Kim, Jazz and Nidia) Gene Snitsky def. Kane (after the match, Snitsky Pillmanized Kane’s neck with a chair, putting him out of action) Big Show def. Kurt Angle by disqualification (Johnny Stamboli and Chuck Palumbo attacked Big Show) Christy Hemme def. Carmella DeCaesare in a Lingerie Pillow Fight (last appearance for Carmella) John Bradshaw Layfield def. The Undertaker in a Last Ride Match (Heidenreich was hiding in the back of the Hearse and attacked The Undertaker, before shoving him in, allowing Layfield to get the win) World Champion Triple H def. Randy Orton to retain (as a result of this match, Orton cannot challenge for the title as long as Triple H is Champion)
On November 4th, WWE release Billy Gunn, Test, Ivory, Nidia, Jazz, Gail Kim, Rico, and Albert.
Heading into Survivor Series, Chris Benoit and Edge are both gunning for the World Title, even after Edge turns heel by attacking Benoit during a tag team match. A Triple Threat Match is announced for Survivor Series.
Kurt Angle will lead a team against Big Show in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match. Angle’s team will consist of himself, Johnny Stamboli, Chuck Palumbo and Gene Snitsky, while Big Show’s team will consist of himself, Kenzo Suzuki, Mordicai and Maven.
Randy Orton challenges Ric Flair to a match, looking to get a bit of revenge after being kicked out of Evolution.
Lita makes her return after her miscarriage and attacks Trish, before challenging her to a match at Survivor Series.
After hiding in the Hearse at No Mercy, Heidenreich is reinstated. He and Undertaker will meet at Survivor Series, in a Steel Cage Match.
Chris Jericho defends the Intercontinental Title on Raw, against Shelton Benjamin, who gets a surprise win to capture the title. Jericho wants his rematch, and he will get it at Survivor Series.
Tag Team Champions Audacity and Arrogance will defend against Christian and Tomko.
Survivor Series results Heat: Carlito def. Matt Cappottelli (Matt Morgan helped Carlito get the win, forming a new alliance) Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin def. Chris Jericho to retain (after the match, Charlie Haas attacked Benjamin) Tag Team Champions Audacity and Arrogance def. Christian and Tomko to retain The Undertaker def. Heidenreich in a Steel Cage Match Kurt Angle, Johnny Stamboli, Chuck Palumbo and Gene Snitsky def. Big Show, Mordicai, Kenzo Suzuki and Maven in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match (Stamboli pinned Suzuki, Angle pinned Mordicai, Show pinned Palumbo, Snitsky pinned Maven, Show pinned Snitsky, Show pinned Stamboli, Angle pinned Show) Randy Orton def. Ric Flair Women’s Champion Trish Stratus def. Lita by disqualification to retain (Lita attacked Trish with a chair, breaking her nose) World Champion Triple H, Chris Benoit and Edge fought to a no-contest (Benoit had Edge in the Crossface, but Edge rolled him up. However, as the referee made the three count, Edge tapped out)
Heading into Armageddon, the World Title is vacant, following a controversial ending to the main event of Survivor Series. As a result, Teddy Long announces the return of the Elimination Chamber, where Triple H, Chris Benoit, Edge, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho and Batista will meet for the vacant title, with Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee.
After breaking Trish’s nose at Survivor Series, in retaliation for the months of taunting, when she could do nothing about it, Lita will finally get a shot at Trish for the Women’s Title at Armageddon.
Having defeated Heidenreich at Survivor Series, Undertaker looks to settle unfinished business with John Bradshaw Layfield at Armageddon, in a Last Man Standing Match.
Big Show and Kurt Angle look to settle their issues at Armageddon, in a Street Fight.
After attacking his former tag team partner at Survivor Series, Charlie Haas challenges Shelton Benjamin to an Intercontinental Title match at Armageddon.
Other matches announced are Carlito and Matt Morgan vs. Matt Cappottelli and his new tag team partner, Johnny Jeter, Audacity and Arrogance defending the Tag Team Titles against Christian and Tomko, Mordicai and Kenzo Suzuki, and Johnny Stamboli and Chuck Palumbo, Gene Snitsky facing Maven, and a “Dixie Dogfight” between the two Tough Enough Finalists, Daniel Puder and Mike “The Miz” Mizanin.
Armageddon results Heat: Johnny Nitro def. Val Venis Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli def. Tag Team Champions Audacity and Arrogance, Kenzo Suzuki and Mordicai, and Christian and Tomko, to win the titles Mike Mizanin def. Daniel Puder in a “Dixie Dogfight” (this was a faux-boxing match) The Thrillseekers def. Carlito and Matt Morgan Gene Snitsky def. Maven (after the match, Kane returned to attack Snitsky) Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin def. Charlie Haas to retain Big Show def. Kurt Angle in a Street Fight The Undertaker def. John Bradshaw Layfield in a Last Man Standing Match (after the match, Heidenreich attacked The Undertaker, stuffed him in a casket, and used an ax to batter the casket) Lita def. Women’s Champion Trish Stratus to win the title Triple H def. Chris Benoit, Edge, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho and Batista in an Elimination Chamber Match to win the vacant World Title (Jericho pinned Edge, Batista pinned Benoit, Batista pinned Jericho, Orton pinned Batista, Triple H pinned Orton to win the match)
Daniel Puder is announced as the winner of Tough Enough, and is attacked by Kurt Angle, after an earlier incident where Puder almost made Angle tap out (legit) on Smackdown. Despite not winning, Mike Mizanin will soon begin appearing on television, as well.
Steve Austin leaves the company, following disputes with Vince McMahon over how he was to return to TV. Allegedly, Vince wanted him to lose to Randy Orton again, then put Gene Snitsky over to prepare him for Kane.
As the year comes to an end, vignettes air for a new character named Muhammad Hassan, and his advisor, Khosrow Daivari, who claim they’ve been victims of prejudice ever since 9/11.
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Nov 17, 2021 14:19:48 GMT -5
From The Ashes 2004 2003 saw WCW begin to turn it’s fortunes around. Despite surviving a potential closure in 2001 and a creative drought in 2002, 2003 saw the return of WCW’s long-term storytelling and world building. While far from being as cinematic as WWE or even ECW, there were at least long-running feuds and angles to keep people turning in, as well as a push to make the TV product less of a sales pitch for the PPV and more of a key factor in it’s own right. In 2004, Eric Bischoff would begin to pull back a bit, but unlike in 1999, while not attending every show or inputting on every angle or match, he would continue to pay attention to the product from afar, and his influence would still be seen…
At the start of the year, Sean O’Haire is the World Champion, having defeated Mike Awesome at Starrcade to retain. A new challenger would emerge in the form of former ECW World Champion Justin Credible. While Credible’s past is mentioned and recognized, we see the maturity of the product, as they don’t mock his former company, instead putting over the need to be tough to survive in that company. Mike Awesome, still eager to be World Champion, takes exception to Credible’s perceived cutting of the line and demands a one on one match with him, to decide the Number One Contender. On a special edition of Nitro, entitled The Clash, Awesome manages to defeat Credible, earning him another shot at O’Haire at SuperBrawl.
As for the United States Championship, it’s AJ Styles who steps up to challenge Chavo Guerrero at SuperBrawl. After spending most of 2003 moving up from the Cruiserweight ranks, Styles now seeks to solidify himself as a major player in WCW with a Championship win.
Following their victory in War Games, Team Canada are now on the hunt for Championship gold. With the World and United States Championship scenes presently crowded, their attention becomes focused on the Tag Team and Cruiserweight divisions. Bobby Rude and Eric Young challenge Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore on an episode of Nitro, but come up short. This opens the door for The Natural Born Thrillers to cash in their rematch at SuperBrawl.
As for the Cruiserweight division, Tyson Dux is the number four ranked challenger, but that changes at The Clash, when he defeats The Amazing Red, Shark Boy and Matt Stryker in a Number One Contenders Round Robin Match to earn his title shot at SuperBrawl. Frankie Kazarian, the reigning Champion since last year’s Bash at the Beach, will have his hands full with the wily Team Canada member at SuperBrawl.
Outside the Championship ranks, the other members of Team Canada still look to make their mark on the company. Lance Storm challenges his ex-tag team partner, Justin Credible, to a match at SuperBrawl, while Legend, Rude and Young will face Amazing Red and The SAT in six man tag team competition.
In other developments, after a big victory over Harlem Heat at Starrcade, TJ Wilson and Davey Boy Smith Jr. are looking to make a serious run at the Tag Team Championship. Another team looking to get back in the hunt is Rey Mysterio Jr. and Billy Kidman, who have resumed their partnership after a lack of upward trajectory over the last year as singles talents. Mysterio’s contract is up in July and it’s unknown yet whether he will resign or seek other opportunities. For now, however, it will be a battle of two exciting tag teams at Superbrawl.
Rounding out the PPV card, Jamie Knoble, Teddy Hart, Shane Helms, Matt Stryker, Sonjay Dutt and Scoot Andrews will meet in a six-way match, while Chuck Palumbo and Kanyon go one-on-one in an exhibition contest.
SuperBrawl results Kanyon def. Chuck Palumbo Sonjay Dutt def. Jamie Knoble, Teddy Hart, Shane Helms, Matt Stryker and Scoot Andrews TJ Wilson and Davey Boy Smith Jr. def. Rey Mysterio Jr. and Billy Kidman (after the match, Harlem Heat attacked Wilson and Smith) The Amazing Red and The SAT def. Team Canada Tyson Dux def. Cruiserweight Champion Frankie Kazarian to win the title Justin Credible def. Lance Storm Tag Team Champions Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore def. The Natural Born Thrillers to retain AJ Styles def. United States Champion Chavo Guerrero Jr. to win the title World Champion Sean O’Haire def. Mike Awesome to retain
NWA-TNA Bound For Glory results Apolo def. Ryan Wilson Redd Dawg and Sonny Siaki def. Chad Collyer and Ryan Northcut Kimo and Ekmo def. Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten Hector Garza def. Kaz Hayashi, Kid Romeo, Onyx, Kaos and Crowbar 3 Live Kru (BG James and Ron Killings) def. The Harris Brothers Jerry Lynn def. TNA X Division Champion Christian York and Sabu to win the title Ken Shamrock def. D’Lo Brown America’s Most Wanted def. NWA Tag Team Champions Sinn and Slash to win the titles Kevin Nash and Scott Hall def. Diamond Dallas Page and Konnan Hulk Hogan def. NWA World Champion Jeff Jarrett to win the title
Following SuperBrawl, there is a massive shift of power in the wrestling industry. On March 21, 2004, NWA-TNA holds it’s Bound For Glory event, it’s first three-hour Sunday night PPV. At the event, Hulk Hogan captures the NWA World Championship by defeating Jeff Jarrett, after an assist from Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Eric Bischoff. On Monday Nitro the following night, Bischoff would announce that the nWo is back. Furthermore, NWA-TNA, as it’s own entity, is done. Because Fuscient Media made Panda Energy an offer they could not refuse and now, WCW owns TNA. As a result, the TNA roster is absorbed into the WCW roster, but a number of cuts are made:
New Jack, Vampiro, Crowbar, Kid Romeo, Glen Gilberti, Johnny Stamboli, The Harris Brothers and Goldie Locks are all released from the TNA roster. On the WCW side, Chuck Palumbo, John Walters, Evan Karagias and Cassidy O’Reilly are let go. As well, Diamond Dallas Page and Ken Shamrock resume their retirements, not wanting to go back to full-time schedules.
Building up to Spring Stampede in April, a Title Unification Match is announced between WCW World Champion Sean O’Haire and NWA World Champion Hollywood Hogan. Mike Sanders, Shawn Stasiak and Mark Jindrak reunite with O’Haire as The Natural Born Thrillers, to neutralize the presence of Hall and Nash.
Team Canada continue to run roughshod on WCW, as Lance Storm makes it clear that he wants the winner of the unification match. Of course, Mike Awesome and Justin Credible are also part of the hunt, which sets the stage for a Triangle Match at Spring Stampede. However, just two weeks before the event, Jeff Jarrett returns to WCW and makes his intentions to go for the title known. As a result, Eric Bischoff changes the number one contenders match to a Four Corners Match, with the winner facing the World Champion on the following night’s Nitro.
AJ Styles finds himself being challenged for the United States Championship by Kanyon. After turning back the former Champion, Chavo Guerrero, on Nitro, Styles is attacked by Kanyon, setting the stage for their match at Spring Stampede.
With the NWA-TNA merger, America’s Most Wanted are set for a title unification match against Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway, while TNA X Division Champion Jerry Lynn will battle Cruiserweight Champion Tyson Dux.
Back on the Team Canada front, Joe E. Legend, Eric Young and Bobby Rude find themselves going against 3 Live Kru, in a six man tag team contest.
Other matches announced for the event: D’Lo Brown vs. Shane Helms, Sonny Siaki and Redd Dawg vs. Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio Jr., Harlem Heat vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson, and a fifteen man cruiserweight battle royal.
Spring Stampede results Sonjay Dutt won a 15-man battle royal, last eliminating Michael Modest Sonny Siaki and Redd Dawg def. Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio Jr. (Apolo interfered, helping Siaki and Redd Dawg get the win) D’Lo Brown def. Shane Helms Team Canada def. 3 Live Kru Harlem Heat def. Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson Jerry Lynn def. Tyson Dux to unify the X Division and Cruiserweight Championships United States Champion AJ Styles def. Kanyon to retain America’s Most Wanted def. Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway to unify the WCW and NWA Tag Team Championships Lance Storm def. Mike Awesome, Jeff Jarrett and Justin Credible in a Number One Contenders Match Hulk Hogan def. Sean O’Haire to unify the WCW and NWA World Titles - After the match, Team Canada attacked Hogan, then Storm threatened to attack Brooke Hogan in the crowd, unless Hogan gave him his title shot immediately. Hogan accepted. Lance Storm def. World Champion Hulk Hogan to win the title (final appearance of Hogan, Hall and Nash’s short-term deal)
At Spring Stampede, the former TNA title-holders cleaned up in the unification matches, and even in matches pitting former TNA talent against WCW talent, TNA won five out of eight matches. But the most shocking moment of the night was unquestionably Lance Storm threatening to assault 16-year-old Brooke Hogan in order to get Hulk Hogan to defend his newly-won World Title against him. On Nitro, Storm and Team Canada are the most hated men in the company, as the crowd cheers The Natural Born Thrillers when they run out to attack and challenge them. At The Great American Bash, Sean O’Haire will have the opportunity to regain the title when he challenges Lance Storm.
Harlem Heat are back, after a big win at Spring Stampede over Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson. On Nitro, they challenged America’s Most Wanted to defend the titles against them, a match which will take place at the Great American Bash.
Another title match set for the Great American Bash will see AJ Styles put the United States Championship on the line against D’Lo Brown. Brown has made it clear that he came to WCW looking for the opportunity he wasn’t being given in WWE. Styles, on the other hand, wants to make an example of D’Lo as he continues to move up the ranks.
After the unification of the Cruiserweight and X Division Championships, Eric Bischoff announces that the Cruiserweight title will be retired in favor of the X Division gold, as the X Division style is more suited to his vision of WCW. At The Great American Bash, Jerry Lynn will defend the title against Sonjay Dutt, who won a battle royal at Spring Stampede to earn the opportunity.
Mike Awesome and Justin Credible, both still pursuing a World Championship match, continue to battle one another for momentum. At the Great American Bash, the two will meet in a No-Holds-Barred match, with the winner becoming the number one contender for the title.
With so many three-man tag teams establishing themselves in the company, Eric Bischoff announces the revival of the WCW Six-Man Tag Team Championship. A tournament is announced to begin in July, but at the Great American Bash, we will see a preview as Team Canada’s Joe E. Legend, Eric Young and Bobby Rude take on The Dynasty (Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson).
Other matches announced for the card: Billy Kidman vs. Apolo, Ron Killings vs. Kanyon, Kimo and Ekmo vs. The Naturals (Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas), and New Japan’s Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Michael Modest.
Great American Bash results Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Michael Modest The Naturals def. Kimo and Ekmo X Division Champion Jerry Lynn def. Sonjay Dutt to retain (after the match, Lynn continued to beat on Dutt, until Sabu ran down for the save) Ron Killings def. Kanyon Apolo def. Billy Kidman Team Canada def. The Dynasty Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted def. Harlem Heat to retain United States Champion AJ Styles def. D’Lo Brown to retain Justin Credible def. Mike Awesome in a No-Holds-Barred Number One Contenders Match World Champion Lance Storm def. Sean O’Haire to retain
Heading into Bash at the Beach, Justin Credible and Lance Storm are set to do battle for the WCW World Championship. The former tag team partners war for weeks on end, leading Eric Bischoff to announce that the match will be a Street Fight.
As for the rest of Team Canada, they resume their quest to hold all the gold. Joe E. Legend inserts himself into the rivalry between AJ Styles and D’Lo Brown, setting the stage for a Triangle Match for the United States Championship at Bash at the Beach.
The Six Man Tag Team Championship Tournament begins in July, with 3 Live Kru defeating OMEGA, Team Canada (with new member Petey Williams) defeating The Natural Born Thrillers, Amazing Red and The SAT defeating Triple X, and Redd Dawg, Sonny Siaki and Apolo defeating The Dynasty, to advance to the semifinals. Team Canada defeat The SAT, and Redd Dawg, Siaki and Apolo defeat 3LK, to advance to the final at Bash at the Beach.
After saving his protege from being injured by Jerry Lynn, Sabu demands a shot at the X Division Championship. A match between Sabu and Lynn will take place at Bash at the Beach.
In the Tag Team Division, America’s Most Wanted find themselves being challenged by their old rivals, Sinn and Slash. At Bash at the Beach, the two teams will meet up for the gold.
Sean O’Haire and Mike Awesome renew their rivalry as they seek to get back in the World Title hunt. A match between the two is set for Bash at the Beach.
Other matches set for the event: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Matt Stryker, Kanyon vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr., the debuting Jason Jett vs. Jamie Knoble, and Billy Kidman vs. Scoot Andrews.
In other news, Rey Mysterio Jr. leaves the company in mid-July, returning to AAA, while assessing his options in the US.
Bash at the Beach results Billy Kidman def. Scoot Andrews Jason Jett def. Jamie Knoble X Division Champion Jerry Lynn def. Sabu to retain Redd Dawg, Sonny Siaki and Apolo def. Team Canada to win the Six Man Tag Team Championship Chavo Guerrero Jr. def. Kanyon Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted def. Sinn and Slash to retain Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Matt Stryker United States Champion AJ Styles def. D’Lo Brown and Joe E. Legend to retain Mike Awesome def. Sean O’Haire World Champion Lance Storm def. Justin Credible to retain
As the summer draws to a close, some new faces burst onto the scene, in the form of Horshu (Luther Reigns in another universe), Aaron Aguilera, Lance Hoyt, and Jerelle Clark.
Leading into Halloween Havoc, Team Canada is on the warpath. Lance Storm has multiple challengers after his gold, setting up a Four Corners Match between Storm, Justin Credible, Mike Awesome and Sean O’Haire. As well, Storm’s former manager, Dawn Marie, makes her WCW debut, promising to bring in the man who will take the title from Storm, if he survives Halloween Havoc…
Joe E. Legend challenges AJ Styles again, this time one-on-one, while Bobby Rude and Eric Young challenge America’s Most Wanted. And Petey Williams challenges Jerry Lynn for the X Division Championship.
The remaining Champions in WCW, Redd Dawg, Sonny Siaki and Apolo, find themselves being challenged by The Natural Born Thrillers at Halloween Havoc.
In non-title action, Billy Kidman is set to face D’Lo Brown in a match with Championship implications.
Rounding out the show: Horshu vs. Jimmy Yang, Lance Hoyt vs. Kanyon, Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Shannon Moore, Jason Jett vs. Sonjay Dutt, and Kimo and Ekmo vs. Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch.
Halloween Havoc results Kimo and Ekmo def. Johnny Storm and Jody Fleisch Jason Jett def. Sonjay Dutt Bobby Rude and Eric Young def. Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted to win the titles Billy Kidman def. D’Lo Brown Petey Williams def. X Division Champion Jerry Lynn to win the title Lance Hoyt def. Kanyon Six Man Tag Team Champions Redd Dawg, Sonny Siaki and Apolo def. The Natural Born Thrillers to retain (Aaron Aguilera helped the Champions pick up the win) Horshu def. Jimmy Yang Joe E. Legend def. United States Champion AJ Styles to win the title World Champion Lance Storm def. Mike Awesome, Justin Credible and Sean O’Haire to retain
Dawn Marie interrupts Team Canada’s Championship celebration to introduce her new client, the man who will take the World Title from Lance Storm: Jeff Hardy. Making his WCW debut, Dawn has managed to secure her client a World Title shot at Starrcade, in his debut match. Storm is livid, especially since the rest of Team Canada find themselves preoccupied.
Eric Bischoff announces the return of War Games, where Team Canada (Joe E. Legend, Petey Williams, Eric Young and Bobby Rude) will take a strange quartet of men who’s only connection is their desire to be World Champion, and that they’ve had to deal with Team Canada impeding their progress most of the year: Sean O’Haire, Mike Awesome, Justin Credible and Billy Kidman.
Sabu returns to get revenge on Jerry Lynn, setting up a Full Metal Mayhem Match, where ladders, chairs, tables and chains are not only legal, they’re encouraged.
AJ Styles and D’Lo Brown are set to meet once more, with the winner earning a future World Title shot.
A special Japanese showcase is announced, as Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura and Katsuyori Shibata join forces to challenge Redd Dawg, Sonny Siaki and Apolo for the Six Man Tag Team Championship.
Rounding out the card: Jason Jett vs. Shark Boy, America’s Most Wanted vs. Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore, a six man tag team gauntlet style match, Lance Hoyt vs. Horshu, Harlem Heat vs. Kimo and Ekmo, and Kanyon vs. Jamie Knoble.
Starrcade results The Dynasty def. 3 Live Kru, The Natural Born Thrillers, OMEGA, The SAT, Lance Diamond, Johnny Swinger and David Young, and Triple X in a Gauntlet Match Jason Jett def. Shark Boy America’s Most Wanted def. Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore Horshu def. Lance Hoyt Kanyon def. Jamie Knoble Harlem Heat def. Kimo and Ekmo AJ Styles def. D’Lo Brown Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura and Katsuyori Shibata def. Six Man Tag Team Champions Redd Dawg, Sonny Siaki and Apolo to win the title (Siaki walked out on his partners, allowing Apolo to get pinned) Sabu def. Jerry Lynn in a Full Metal Mayhem Match Sean O’Haire, Mike Awesome, Justin Credible and Billy Kidman def. Team Canada in a War Games Match Jeff Hardy def. World Champion Lance Storm to win the title
The night after Starrcade. Booker T confronts Jeff Hardy. He challenges him for the title, saying that if he can’t win his sixth World Championship, he’ll leave WCW. Hardy goes on to retain, putting an end to Booker T’s WCW tenure. After the show goes off the air, Eric Bischoff and the rest of the WCW roster come out to give Booker a standing ovation and thank him for eleven years of service to WCW. (Booker T’s final WCW appearance)
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Nov 17, 2021 14:25:04 GMT -5
Extreme Rebirth 2004 ECW has become a solid number three, potentially number two company in the wrestling industry. Boasting a stacked roster and two World Championships, the company has been able to facilitate a steady main event scene, with nobody truly struggling for TV time. Under the creative reins of Paul Heyman and Gabe Sapolski, the company has thrived for the last three years. But 2004 is the year Paul Heyman decided to take a much needed break from wrestling. Leaving Sapolski and new minority stockholder Carey Silkin to grab the reins and steer ECW into a new era…
The year begins with Doug Williams as the triumphant World Pure Champion, after a hard-fought victory over Christopher Daniels. But there’s no rest for the new Champion, as already, his first challenger has called his shot, in the form of Eddie Guerrero. Guerrero was successful in defeating Rob Van Dam at Final Battle and points out how he never received a rematch for the title after losing it to Daniels. At Guilty as Charged, Williams will defend against Guerrero.
As for the World Extreme Champion, Low Ki, his next challenger is the monster, Abyss. Abyss has been racking up an impressive winning streak, including a two minute decimation of CW Anderson at Final Battle. Now, The Sinister Minister has directed his charge to take the gold from The World Warrior, in what looks to be massive mismatch at Guilty as Charged.
Since losing the World Pure Championship at Final Battle, Christopher Daniels has not been seen. Allison Danger continues to manage Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer, however, under the Prophecy name. The two have earned a shot at the World Tag Team Championship and will challenge The Carnage Crew at Guilty As Charged.
As for the other members of The Prophecy, Rhino has basically shed all association with the group, as he becomes embroiled in a rivalry with Homicide. The two crossed paths after Rhino’s failed attempt to capture the World Extreme Championship, as Rhino has once again snapped, becoming the unhinged beast who once reigned atop ECW. At Guilty As Charged, will Homicide be able to put the Man-Beast down, or will Rhino once again rampage through ECW?
(Xavier, as well as Donovan Morgan, leave ECW for most of 2004 to work in Japan, as well as other independents)
Steve Corino returns after suffering injuries at the hands of Rhino, only to be confronted by Samoa Joe, who accuses him of doing a “shitty job” keeping The Impact Players intact. The Impact Players don’t even exist anymore, Joe claims. Joe challenges Corino to a match at Guilty as Charged, looking to show his mentor how far he’s come, on his own…
After a nearly year-long feud, Raven and CM Punk have finally gone their separate ways. Raven has stepped back from the ring, assuming a part-time schedule like Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman, while managing The Gathering of Jimmy Jacobs and Julio Dinero. Under Raven’s guidance, the two have challenged Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley to a match at Guilty as Charged, looking to climb the tag team ranks.
As for Punk, he believes that he has earned his way into the main event scene, but Commissioner Ricky Steamboat points out that he spent most of the last year dealing with Raven and losing the majority of those matches. Punk is rightly offended, but Steamboat tells Punk to work his way up the ranks. For starters, he will face rising star John Cena at Guilty as Charged, a chance for both men to impress Steamboat….
With his Embassy stable reduced to just himself and Jimmy Rave, Prince Nana is now on an aggressive recruitment drive, looking to rebuild. After turning down their offer to join, Bryan Danielson finds himself booked to face Rave at Guilty as Charged.
At Final Battle, Nova and Jack Evans teamed up in a loss to Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley. Following that loss, Evans refused to shake hands with their opponents, despite Nova’s insistence. Evans challenges Nova to a match, but Nova instead wants to continue to mentor Evans. At Guilty as Charged, the two will team up as part of a six team Scramble match, against The Backseat Boyz, The Briscoe Brothers, Spanky and Paul London, Cheech and Cloudy, and Dixie and Izzy.
Roderick Strong and Austin Aries both make their debuts on Hardcore TV, respectively losing matches to Kid Kash and Joey Matthews.
Guilty as Charged results Spanky and Paul London def. Jack Evans and Nova, The Backseat Boyz, The Briscoe Brothers, Cheech and Cloudy, and Dixie and Izzy in a Scramble Match Bryan Danielson def. Jimmy Rave (after the match, Tajiri, CW Anderson, and the debuting Jade Chung attacked Danielson, revealing themselves as the new members of The Embassy) John Cena def. CM Punk Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley def. The Gathering (after the match, Raven caned Jimmy Jacobs and Julio Dinero as punishment for losing) Samoa Joe def. Steve Corino Homicide def. Rhino (Rhino’s last appearance in ECW for several years) Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer def. World Tag Team Champions The Carnage Crew to win the titles World Pure Champion Doug Williams def. Eddie Guerrero to retain World Extreme Champion Low Ki def. Abyss to retain
After his victory over Steve Corino at Guilty as Charged, Samoa Joe targets Doug Williams, attacking him and stealing the World Pure Championship. At Supercard of Extreme, the two will meet one-on-one for the title.
As for Low Ki’s World Extreme Championship, his trainer and best friend, Homicide has challenged him for the title. Both men respect one another, but with the title at stake, they’re both willing to put their friendship aside.
CM Punk confronts Ricky Steamboat, demanding the opportunity he believes he deserves. Steamboat once again refuses, saying Punk hasn’t proven he deserves anything. In retaliation for his comments, The Second City Saints trash Steamboat’s office. As punishment, Steamboat books them in a match at Supercard of Extreme, against The Embassy.
As for the man who defeated Punk at Guilty as Charged, John Cena now finds himself contending with Eddie Guerrero, who is hellbent on not being left behind as new stars rise up the card. At Supercard of Extreme, the two will go one-on-one.
The Prophecy have captured the Tag Team Championship, even while their leader remains absent. But now, they must contend with a team who has been on a hot streak as of late, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin. After picking up wins at Final Battle and Guilty as Charged, the two now get their chance to challenge for the World Tag Team Championship at Supercard of Extreme.
Bryan Danielson was victorious at Guilty as Charged, despite a post-match attack by The Embassy. Rather than spend time dealing with the faction, Danielson has instead turned his focus back to earning a shot at a World Title. At Supercard of Extreme, Danielson, Nigel McGuinness, Abyss and Joey Matthews will meet in a four way dance, with the winner earning a shot at the title of his choosing.
Nova continues to try and mentor Jack Evans, in spite of Evans’ insistence that he doesn’t need guidance. At Supercard of Extreme, Evans will face Kid Kash, at Nova’s request, wanting to see just what Evans is capable of.
Ricky Steamboat announces a six way Scramble Match for Supercard of Extreme, between Paul London, Spanky, Austin Aries, Roderick Strong, Hydro, and newcomer Delirious.
Supercard of Extreme results Spanky def. Paul London, Austin Aries, Roderick Strong, Hydro and Delirous in a Scramble Match Kid Kash def. Jack Evans (after the match, Nova tried to help Evans to the back, but Evans snapped and laid out Nova, ending their partnership) Nigel McGuinness def. Bryan Danielson, Abyss and Joey Mathews in a Four Way Dance (Abyss pinned Matthews, Danielson knocked Abyss out with repeated elbow strikes, McGuinness pinned Danielson) World Tag Team Champions The Prophecy def. Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin to retain Eddie Guerrero def. John Cena The Second City Saints def. The Embassy (Colt Cabana pinned Tajiri after a Flying Apple to get the win) World Extreme Champion Low Ki def. Homicide to retain Samoa Joe def. World Pure Champion Doug Williams to win the title
With Samoa Joe as the new World Pure Champion, Nigel McGuinness elects to challenge him for the title at Living Dangerously. Having come up short against Low Ki for the World Extreme Title last year, McGuinness claims that when it comes to pure wrestling, nobody else is on his level. At Living Dangerously, he will end Joe’s reign before it even gets started…
CM Punk goes to Ricky Steamboat after the Second City Saints’ win at Supercard of Extreme, demanding Steamboat do what’s right and reward them. Steamboat agrees, granting Colt Cabana, who scored the fall, a shot at Low Ki’s World Extreme Championship at Living Dangerously. Punk is irate, but Steamboat books him and Ace Steel in a match against The Briscoe Brothers at the PPV as well.
As for The Prophecy and their World Tag Team Championship, Paul London and Spanky step up to challenge for the gold. Maff and Whitmer continue to preach the message of the group, but without the presence of Christopher Daniels, it rings a bit on the hollow side…
After an impressive win over Eddie Guerrero at Supercard of Honor, John Cena seeks out new competition, which leads to the return of Rob Van Dam. Van Dam says Cena impressed him when they met at November To Remember, but now that Cena is flying solo without The Embassy, RVD wants another crack at him. Cena shakes RVD’s hand, accepting the challenge for Living Dangerously.
After losing the World Pure Championship at Supercard of Extreme, Doug Williams immediately looks to get back in the title hunt, by challenging Bryan Danielson to a match at Living Dangerously. Danielson and Williams were allies at times last year during their feud with The Prophecy, but now, they are opponents as they both seek to capture Championship gold.
Following last month’s four way dance, Abyss and Joey Matthews have become embroiled a rivalry, mostly consisting of Abyss destroying Matthews and Matthews getting up to take more. At Living Dangerously, the two will meet once more, in an Extreme Rules Match.
After Jack Evans turned on Nova at Supercard of Extreme, the former partners are set to go one-on-one at Living Dangerously.
A special tag team attraction for Living Dangerously will pit Austin Aries and Roderick Strong against Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin.
Living Dangerously results Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin def. Austin Aries and Roderick Strong Nova def. Jack Evans Abyss def. Joey Matthews in an Extreme Rules Match John Cena def. Rob Van Dam World Tag Team Champions The Prophecy def. Spanky and Paul London to retain Bryan Danielson def. Doug Williams The Briscoe Brothers def. CM Punk and Ace Steel World Extreme Champion Low Ki def. Colt Cabana to retain World Pure Champion Samoa Joe def. Nigel McGuinness to retain
Samoa Joe is celebrating his big win over Nigel McGuinness, when CM Punk comes out to confront him. He straight up challenges him for the title and Joe accepts. Ricky Steamboat scolds Punk for his actions, but does make the match official for Barely Legal.
John Cena, after dispatching both the first World Pure Champion and the first World Extreme Champion, challenges Low Ki to a match for his title at Barely Legal. Ki, always ready for a fight, accepts the challenge.
The Prophecy continue to dominate as Tag Team Champions, with The Briscoes being the next team to challenge them. In 2003, The Briscoes came up short in multiple title shots, at Barely Legal they look to finally seal the deal…
Bryan Danielson continues to fight his way through the ECW roster, challenging Nigel McGuinness to a match at Barely Legal. Danielson hopes that by beating a previous title challenger, he can put himself in a position to face the winner of Joe/Punk. McGuinness accepts, but warns that he’s nobody’s stepping stone.
Homicide and Steve Corino renew their hostilities following Living Dangerously, when the two are part of a non-title three way dance on Hardcore TV, in which The Prophecy defeat The Rottweilers and Corino and Kid Kash. After the match, Homicide and Corino had to be held apart, leading to a match between the two being set up for Barely Legal.
Rob Van Dam challenges Abyss to an Extreme Rules match, after seeing the destruction Abyss has wrought on the ECW roster in recent months. The Sinister Minister warns that RVD is picking a fight that he can’t win...
A number of multi-man showcase matches are announced for Barely Legal: In a four way dance, Austin Aries vs. Delirious vs. Doug Williams vs. Kid Kash; In a six team scramble, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley vs. Paul London and Spanky vs. Izzy and Dixie vs. Cheech and Cloudy vs. The Gathering vs. Jimmy Rave and Tajiri; and in a three-way dance, Jack Evans vs. Nova vs. Trent Acid.
Barely Legal results Nova def. Trent Acid and Jack Evans in a three way dance (Acid pinned Evans, Nova pinned Acid) Paul London and Spanky def. Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, Izzy and Dixie, Cheech and Cloudy, The Gathering, and Jimmy Rave and Tajiri in a Scramble Match Doug Williams def. Austin Aries, Delirious and Kid Kash in a Four Way Dance (Aries pinned Delirious, Williams pinned Kash, Williams pinned Aries) Abyss def. Rob Van Dam in an Extreme Rules Match Steve Corino def. Homicide (after the match, two men in hoodies and bandannas attacked Corino, then left with Homicide) Nigel McGuinness def. Bryan Danielson The Briscoe Brothers def. World Tag Team Champions The Prophecy to win the titles (after the match, Christopher Daniels made his return. The Prophecy braced themselves to be berated, but instead, Daniels encouraged them to shake hands with The Briscoes. Whitmer, Maff and Alison Danger walked away in disbelief, as Daniels offered his own congratulations to the new Champions) World Extreme Champion Low Ki def. John Cena to retain (Eddie Guerrero returned after being gone for several months, costing Cena the match) World Pure Champion Samoa Joe and CM Punk fought to a sixty minute time limit draw (afterwards, Joe extended his hand, but Punk kicked it away, telling Joe they weren’t finished yet…)
Despite CM Punk’s claim that he and Joe aren’t finished, Ricky Steamboat announces that Nova will be getting the next shot at the World Pure Title. Punk confronts Steamboat, going so far as to question Nova’s qualifications. Steamboat tells Punk that Nova won his last two PPV matches, something Punk has not done. Incensed, Punk demands a match with Steamboat at Respect Is Earned. Steamboat says he’s retired, but if Punk wants a chance to prove himself, Steamboat will give him a chance, because he will face all three members of The Embassy in three separate singles matches. If he wins all three, Steamboat will consider granting him a rematch with Joe…
As for the World Extreme Championship, The Sinister Minister instructs Abyss to attack Low Ki, setting up a return match from Guilty as Charged. Low Ki promises that the results will be exactly the same at Respect Is Earned…
After costing John Cena the World Extreme Title at Barely Legal, Eddie Guerrero explains that John Cena has no respect. He used Eddie and RVD to make his name in ECW and Eddie couldn’t stand by and let him win the title without “paying his dues”. So at Respect Is Earned, Eddie is going to beat respect into Cena…
Nigel McGuinness now has two victories over Bryan Danielson. Danielson, unable to accept multiple defeats, demands another match with the Brit. But Nigel, with nothing to prove (in his mind), refuses to accept. But eventually, Danielson goads him into accepting, with the prospect of getting to beat Danielson twice in one night, in a Two-Out-Of-Three Falls Match.
Homicide introduces the two newest members of The Rottweilers, Rocky Romero and Ricky Reyes, The Havana Pitbulls. Steve Corino wants revenge for what happened at Barely Legal, so he recruits The Carnage Crew for a six man tag team match at Respect Is Earned.
At Barely Legal, Christopher Daniels made his surprising return, by actually showing respect for The Briscoes. While the new World Tag Team Champions are weary of this change in the Fallen Angel, they have to focus on Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer, who have opted to invoke their rematch at Respect Is Earned, in a Street Fight. As for Daniels, it’s not just the Briscoes who are questioning his change of heart. Doug Williams, having no love lost for Daniels, challenges him to a match. Daniels accepts, promising that win or lose, when it’s said and done, he will shake Williams’ hand.
An additional match is announced for Respect Is Earned, a Scramble Match between Delirious, Spanky, Paul London and The Ring Crew Express, and Special K’s Izzy, Dixie, Cheech, Cloudy and Hydro.
Respect Is Earned results (Before the Scramble match can officially begin, Alex Shelley, Austin Aries, Roderick Strong and Jack Evans storm the ring and beat down all ten men. Shelley declares that they are tired of being treated like special attractions, when they are the future of ECW. They are Generation Next and they are going to take what they believe they are owed) Bryan Danielson def. Nigel McGuinness in a two out of three falls match (McGuinness pinned Danielson after a Tower of London; Danielson pinned McGuinness with an O’Connor Roll; Danielson forced McGuinness to submit to the Cattle Mutilation; after the match, McGuinness begrudgingly shook Danielson’s hand) Homicide and The Havana Pitbulls def. Steve Corino and The Carnage Crew (Ricky Steamboat addressed the formation of Generation Next at the beginning of the show. He says that he won’t stand for anyone going into business for themselves and books an eight man tag team match for later in the night, pitting Generation Next against Kid Kash, Trent Acid, Super Crazy and Joey Matthews) CM Punk def. Tajiri World Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers def. The Prophecy in a Street Fight to retain the titles Eddie Guerrero def. John Cena (Rob Van Dam interfered, hitting Cena with a chair while Guerrero distracted the referee; afterwards, Guerrero and Van Dam shook hands) CM Punk def. CW Anderson (after the match, Jimmy Rave attacked Punk, injuring his leg ahead of their match later in the night) (Chris Sabin was backstage with Ricky Steamboat. He said he was completely floored by Alex Shelley’s actions, but he wants to be on the team facing Generation Next later on. Steamboat agrees, replacing Super Crazy with Sabin) Abyss def. World Extreme Champion Low Ki to win the title Doug Williams def. Christopher Daniels (after the match, Daniels honored his word and shook Williams’ hand) CM Punk def. Jimmy Rave (after the match, Ricky Steamboat stood on the ramp, applauding Punk’s performance) World Pure Champion Samoa Joe def. Nova to retain (after the match, CM Punk attacked Joe, then demanded another match with him next month at Hardcore Heaven) Generation Next def. Kid Kash, Trent Acid, Joey Matthews and Chris Sabin
At Respect Is Earned, CM Punk made it clear that he wants another shot at Samoa Joe and the World Pure Championship. Commissioner Ricky Steamboat admits that he respects Punk’s performance at Respect Is Earned, but then he went and attacked Samoa Joe. Joe tells Steamboat that he doesn’t care about whatever issues he and Punk have, Joe wants Punk at Hardcore Heaven. Steamboat agrees to let the match happen, but he will be the special guest referee.
Another development at Respect Is Earned concerned the formation of Generation Next, led by Alex Shelley. After forming at the start of the show, they went on to win the final match of evening, standing tall, the self-proclaimed future of ECW. Shelley’s former tag team partner, Chris Sabin, confronts Shelley, not understanding why he would do this. He thought they could really be a great tag team, but instead, Shelley threw it away. At Hardcore Heaven, the two will go one-on-one in a grudge match.
Abyss is the new World Extreme Champion, after ending the reign of Low Ki. Ki has made it clear that he wants his rematch. The Sinister Minister warns him that his continued obsession with Abyss will only lead to ruin…
At Respect Is Earned, Eddie Guerrero defeated John Cena, with the help of Rob Van Dam, who shocked everyone by aiding his hated rival from last year. Van Dam explains that he got tired of sitting by and watching new stars take his spot. He and Eddie don’t see eye-to-eye on many things, but they agree that they won’t let John Cena take their spots. At Hardcore Heaven, Van Dam and Cena will meet in a Fight Without Honor.
Homicide has expanded The Rottweilers to include The Havana Pitbulls and manager Julius Smokes. At Respect Is Earned, the group defeated Steve Corino and his partners, The Carnage Crew. Corino, not one to back down from a fight, aligns with World Tag Team Champions The Briscoes, for another match with The Rottweilers at Hardcore Heaven.
Ricky Steamboat announces the first-ever Survival Of The Fittest Tournament. At Hardcore Heaven, twelve men will take part in six singles matches, with the winners advancing to a six-way final later in the night. The first round matches will be Austin Aries vs. Delirious, Nova vs. Eddie Guerrero, Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong, Jimmy Rave vs. Nigel McGuinness, Doug Williams vs. Colt Cabana, and Trent Acid vs. Christopher Daniels.
Hardcore Heaven results Nigel McGuinness def. Jimmy Rave in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Austin Aries def. Delirious in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Colt Cabana def. Doug Williams in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Bryan Danielson def. Roderick Strong in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Christopher Daniels def. Trent Acid in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match (after the match, Daniels shook Acid’s hand) Eddie Guerrero def. Nova in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match World Extreme Champion Abyss def. Low Ki to retain (Abyss hit a Black Hole Slam on Ki on a table covered in thumbtacks; Ki was taken out on a stretcher) The Rottweilers def. Steve Corino and The Briscoe Brothers John Cena def. Rob Van Dam in a Fight Without Honor Alex Shelley def. Chris Sabin Bryan Danielson def. Nigel McGuinness, Austin Aries, Colt Cabana, Christopher Daniels and Eddie Guerrero in the Survival Of The Fittest Final (McGuinness pinned Guerrero after a Tower of London; Aries forced Cabana to submit to the Horns of Aries; Danielson forced McGuinness to submit to the Cattle Mutilation; Daniels pinned Aries after Angel’s Wings; Danielson pinned Daniels after Dragon Suplex; BJ Whitmer and Dan Maff tried to interfere on Daniels’ behalf, but he ordered them to leave. After the match, Danielson and Daniels shook hands in a show of respect) World Pure Champion Samoa Joe and CM Punk fought a sixty minute time limit draw (late in the match, Punk and Steamboat collided inadvertently when Joe dodged a Punk knee in the corner. Punk would go on to hit a hammerlock DDT on Joe, but with Steamboat down, there was nobody to make the pin. With less than a minute left on the time limit, Joe got the Coquina Clutch locked in, but Punk launched off the ropes, catching Joe in a rollup, but as Steamboat start counting, the bell sounded, indicating a draw)
After yet another time limit draw, CM Punk calls out Ricky Steamboat, blaming him for Punk not being Champion. For his part, Steamboat does agree that Punk probably should be Champion right now, but that accidents happen. He doesn’t blame Punk for their collision, but he makes it clear that he called it down the middle. Punk leaves in a huff, but Generation Next make their way to the ring and get in Steamboat’s face. Shelley says that they deserve opportunities, but Steamboat won’t even acknowledge them. Steamboat retorts that he will not stand for being bullied and warns them to leave or there will be consequences. They pretend to leave, only to turn around and attack Steamboat. Samoa Joe and Bryan Danielson run out, but are beaten down, until CM Punk and Christopher Daniels make the save. The following week, Steamboat announces that at Heatwave, Generation Next will have to deal with those four men in an eight man elimination tag team match.
After dispatching Low Ki once again, putting the World Warrior on the shelf in the process, Abyss is looking for a new challenger. Following his win over Rob Van Dam at Hardcore Heaven, not to mention looking impressive all year long, Ricky Steamboat grants John Cena another shot at the World Extreme Championship at Heatwave.
After being on the winning end of a six man tag team match against The Briscoes at Hardcore Heaven, The Havana Pitbulls challenge them to a match for the World Tag Team Championship at Heatwave.
After a victory on Hardcore TV, Nigel McGuinness is jumped from behind by Eddie Guerrero. Guerrero is furious over McGuinness eliminating him from the Survival Of The Fittest final and challenges him to a one-on-one match at Heatwave.
Hydro turns in an impressive performance on Hardcore TV, hanging for nearly 20-minutes with Alex Shelley. Shelley offers him a spot in Generation Next, but Hydro opts to remain with Special K for the time being. At Heatwave, Hydro will team with Brian XL as part of a six team scramble, facing Paul London and Spanky, The Prophecy, The Gathering, Jimmy Rave and Delirious of The Embassy, and Tony Mamaluke and Little Sal of the FBI.
Doug Williams is coming off a series of losses and his frustration is starting to show through. In a match with Kid Kash on Hardcore TV, he wrestles much more aggressively than he has in quite some time. Despite winning, he continues to attack Kash, leading Chris Sabin to come out to try and defuse the situation. Instead, Williams gets in Sabin’s face and challenges him to a match at Heatwave.
With a singles match and two six man tags failing to resolve anything, Steve Corino and Homicide will meet once again at Heatwave, this time in a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
After both men had impressive performances at Hardcore Heaven, a match is signed for Heatwave between Delirious and Colt Cabana.
Heatwave results Delirious def. Colt Cabana The Prophecy def. Special K, Paul London and Spanky, The Gathering, The Embassy and The FBI in a Scramble Match Chris Sabin def. Doug Williams (after the match, Williams refused to shake Sabin’s hand, instead spitting in his face before storming to the back in a rage) Homicide def. Steve Corino in a Falls Count Anywhere Match Eddie Guerrero def. Nigel McGuinness World Tag Team Champions The Briscoes def. The Havana Pitbulls to retain John Cena def. World Extreme Champion Abyss to win the title Generation Next def. Samoa Joe, Bryan Danielson, Christopher Daniels and CM Punk in an eight man elimination tag team match (Daniels pinned Jack Evans; Austin Aries pinned Danielson; Punk pinned Roderick Strong; Aries pinned Samoa Joe; Alex Shelley pinned Daniels; Aries pinned Punk)
At Heatwave, Generation Next defeated four of ECW’s best in an elimination match. Notably, Austin Aries scored three out of the four eliminations for his team, including pinning the World Pure Champion, Samoa Joe. Aries asks for a title shot, but CM Punk confronts him, reminding everyone that he and Joe still have unfinished business. Ricky Steamboat agrees with Punk, but has to admit that Aries also deserves a title shot after his performance at Heatwave. So at Glory By Honor, Samoa Joe will defend the World Pure Title against both Punk and Aries in a 3-Way Dance.
There is a new World Extreme Champion, as John Cena defeated Abyss to capture the title. This brings Eddie Guerrero out, however. Eddie defeated Cena back at Respect Is Earned, now he wants a title shot. Cena says he will be a fighting Champion, and he will defend the title against Eddie at Glory By Honor.
Last month, Alex Shelley and Special K’s Hydro had a fantastic match on Hardcore TV. After the match, Shelley offered Hydro a spot in Generation Next, but Hydro declined. Hydro has now challenged Shelley to another match, at Glory By Honor.
After defeating The Havana Pitbulls at Heatwave, The Briscoes once again have to contend with The Prophecy, who won a six team scramble at Heatwave to earn a title shot. But Maff and Whitmer have been preoccupied with Christopher Daniels apparent change in philosophy. Daniels has been encouraging them to shake hands with their opponents, as well as practicing what he preaches. The Prophecy isn’t sure whether he’s being sincere, but nonetheless, they will attempt to take back their titles at Glory By Honor.
Homicide defeated his rival Steve Corino at Heatwave and now looks to move on to his next challenge. Enter The Dragon. Bryan Danielson calls himself the Best In The World, both in pure wrestling and hardcore “garbage”. He and Homicide will meet one-on-one at Glory By Honor…
After losing to Chris Sabin at Heatwave, Doug Williams showed massive disrespect towards his opponent, refusing a handshake and spitting in his face. Williams would continue with the unsportsmanlike behavior on Hardcore TV, assaulting Delirious after the maniacal masked wrestler picks up an upset win over Williams. At Glory By Honor, the two will meet in a grudge match.
Rounding out the card, there will be a showcase match pitting Roderick Strong and Jack Evans against Paul London and Spanky, and a four-way dance between Nigel McGuinness, Chris Sabin, Jimmy Rave and Joey Matthews.
Glory By Honor results Generation Next def. Paul London and Spanky Jimmy Rave def. Nigel McGuinness, Chris Sabin and Joey Matthews in a four-way dance (McGuinnes pinned Matthews, Rave pinned Sabin, Rave pinned McGuinness) Doug Williams def. Delirious Bryan Danielson def. Homicide (after the match, The Havana Pitbulls attacked Danielson) Alex Shelley def. Hydro (after the match, Shelley offered Hydro a spot in Generation Next, but Hydro once again refuses. This time, Shelley, Roderick Strong and Jack Evans beat Hydro down) World Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers def. The Prophecy to retain (after the match, Christopher Daniels tried to get Maff and Whitmer to shake hands with the Briscoes, but instead, Alison Danger instructed them to attack Daniels) World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Eddie Guerrero to retain World Pure Champion Samoa Joe def. Austin Aries and CM Punk in a three-way dance to retain (Aries pinned Punk, Joe forced Aries to submit)
Ricky Steamboat announces that rather than continue to give CM Punk and Austin Aries title shots, they are going to have to fight to earn another shot at Samoa Joe. At Death Before Dishonor, Punk and Aries will meet in a two-out-of-three falls match to determine the number one contender for the World Pure Championship.
As for the title at Death Before Dishonor, Samoa Joe will defend the gold against the man he beat to win the title, Doug Williams. Williams recently snapped, spitting in the face of Chris Sabin and viciously attacking Delirious. Joe will not be facing the same man he beat back in February…
Having turned back the challenge of Eddie Guerrero, John Cena wants to know who his next challenger will be for the World Extreme Championship. His question is answered when Jimmy Rave and The Embassy confront him. Rave says he’s tired of being overlooked and since he just won a four-way dance at Glory By Honor, he’s calling his shot.
The Embassy also have two new members joining the group. First, John Walters makes his ECW debut, defeating Joey Matthews. After the match, Prince Nana came out to offer him a contract, which Walters accepted. As for the second new member, Nana has promised they will make their presence felt at Death Before Dishonor. Meanwhile, Walters will team up CW Anderson and Tajiri to face Chris Sabin, Paul London and Spanky in a six man tag team match at the PPV.
After defeating London and Spanky at Glory By Honor, Roderick Strong and Jack Evans attack The Briscoes, then challenge them to a match for the World Tag Team Championship at Death Before Dishonor.
The other member of Generation Next, Alex Shelley, still has unfinished business with the man formerly known as Hydro. Samoa Joe came out on Hardcore TV, following a hardfought match between Hydro and Kid Kash, to give the youngster some encouragement. He told him he had all the tools, but needed to get serious. The following week, Hydro left Special K and changed his name to Jay Lethal. Now, at Death Before Dishonor, it will be Lethal vs. Shelley III.
At Glory By Honor, Allison Danger ordered Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer to attack their former leader, Christopher Daniels. With The Prophecy now officially no more, Daniels recruits his old rival, Bryan Danielson, to team with him against his former allies at Death Before Dishonor.
While Danielson is busy helping The Fallen Angel, the man he beat at Glory By Honor, Homicide, challenges the monster, Abyss. The Sinister Minister thinks Homicide has a deathwish, until the Rottweiler attacks Abyss, blinding him with bleach, then using a screwdriver to maim the monster. At Death Before Dishonor, their match will be Fight Without Honor…
A four-way dance is announced for Death Before Dishonor, featuring Nigel McGuinness, Colt Cabana, Delirious and the debuting Matt Sydal.
In a Scramble Match, it will be Dixie and Izzy, Cheech and Cloudy, The Gathering, The Carnage Crew, The FBI and The Havana Pitbulls.
Death Before Dishonor results Cheech and Cloudy def. Dixie and Izzy, The Gathering, The Carnage Crew, The FBI and The Havana Pitbulls in a Scramble Match Matt Sydal def. Nigel McGuinness, Colt Cabana and Delirious in a four-way dance (McGuinness pinned Cabana, Sydal pinned McGuinness, Sydal pinned Delirious; Sydal was accompanied by a young lady named Daizee Haze) Abyss def. Homicide in Fight Without Honor (after the match, Homicide and The Havana Pitbulls beat Abyss down) Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer def. Bryan Danielson and Christopher Daniels (Alison Danger slipped Maff a pair of brass knucks, which he used to knock Daniels out for the win) Jay Lethal def. Alex Shelley John Walters, Tajiri and CW Anderson def. Chris Sabin, Paul London and Spanky (Matt Sydal and Daizee Haze interfered, helping The Embassy get the win. Prince Nana then welcomed them as the newest members of the group) World Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers def. Roderick Strong and Jack Evans to retain World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Jimmy Rave (The Embassy tried to interfere in the match, but Cena fought them all off to get the win) World Pure Champion Samoa Joe def. Doug Williams to retain CM Punk def. Austin Aries in a two-out-of-three falls match to become the number one contender for the World Pure Championship (Punk pinned Aries after a Devil Lock DDT; Aries made Punk submit to the Horns of Aries; Punk pinned Aries after a Pepsi Plunge)
At Death Before Dishonor, CM Punk defeated Austin Aries to earn a third one-on-one match with Samoa Joe for the World Pure Championship. Ricky Steamboat, desiring to see a clean finish and deserving winner, has announced that there will be no time limit on this match, there WILL be a winner and an undisputed World Pure Champion.
As for Aries, he takes out his frustration over losing to Punk on Punk’s friend, Colt Cabana. This sets up a match between the two for Anarchy Rules. Cabana has shown himself in the past to be a formidable opponent in his own right, Aries will certainly have his work cut out for him…
John Cena continues to defend the World Extreme Championship against all-comers. After another successful defense on Hardcore TV, Rob Van Dam attacks Cena. The last time RVD was seen was a loss to Cena earlier in the year. Van Dam says he established that title Cena is wearing and he wants it back, so he can put it back on top, where it belongs. At Anarchy Rules, he’ll get his chance.
The Briscoes have been a dominant force in the tag team division over the last several months, defeating every team in front of them. At Anarchy Rules, they will face a unique challenge in Special K’s Cheech and Cloudy, who won a six team scramble at Death Before Dishonor to earn this shot.
At Death Before Dishonor, Abyss defeated Homicide in a wild brawl, only for The Rottweilers to leave the monster laying. The Sinister Minister went out and got The Carnage Crew to have his charges back at Anarchy Rules, where it will be a six man tag team match.
Christopher Daniels was knocked out by Dan Maff at Death Before Honor, allowing Maff and BJ Whitmer to beat Daniels and Danielson. Daniels challenges Maff to a one-on-one contest at Anarchy Rules.
Delirious challenges his old rival on the independent circuit, Matt Sydal, to a match. Claiming Sydal’s changed, he wants to bring back the Sydal he knows. The Embassy mock the masked maniac, with Sydal accepting the challenge, promising to do Prince Nana proud.
After a huge coming out party at Death Before Dishonor, Jay Lethal looks ahead to his next challenge, a disgruntled Doug Williams. After failing to reclaim the World Pure Championship, The Anarchist is on a path of destruction. At Anarchy Rules, Lethal and Williams will meet, one-on-one…
Chris Sabin hasn’t forgotten about his former tag team partner, Alex Shelley, betraying him to form Generation Next. At Anarchy Rules, in a six man tag team contest, Sabin will once again join forces with Paul London and Spanky to battle Shelley, Roderick Strong and Jack Evans.
Nigel McGuinness has been in something of a rut since he and Bryan Danielson ended their rivalry earlier this year. Looking to get back into title contention, Nigel challenges Danielson to a friendly match at Anarchy Rules, which Danielson accepts.
Anarchy Rules results Chris Sabin, Paul London and Spanky def. Generation Next Doug Williams def. Jay Lethal Nigel McGuinness def. Bryan Danielson Matt Sydal def. Delirious Abyss and The Carnage Crew def. The Rottweilers Christopher Daniels def. Dan Maff by disqualification (BJ Whitmer broke up a Daniels pin attempt on Maff, then the two beat Daniels down) World Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers def. Cheech and Cloudy to retain Austin Aries def. Colt Cabana World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Rob Van Dam to retain World Pure Champion Samoa Joe def. CM Punk to retain (after the match, Punk and Joe shook hands, Punk finally acknowledging that he respects Joe)
Heading into November To Remember, Nigel McGuinness steps up once again to challenge Samoa Joe for the World Pure Championship. Nigel cites his win over Bryan Danielson at Anarchy Rules, as well as his impressive track record in 2004, as reason why he should get a title shot. Joe accepts, but promises Nigel will have a very familiar experience in this match…
CM Punk comes on on Hardcore TV and shows proper respect to Ricky Steamboat. Generation Next confront Punk, leading to an eight man tag team match being announced for November To Remember. Punk’s partners will be his good friend Colt Cabana, Alex Shelley’s former tag team partner, Chris Sabin, and Generation Next rival, Jay Lethal.
Doug Williams demands a shot at John Cena’s World Extreme Championship, pointing out how he’s destroyed everyone in his path for the last four months. Cena accepts the challenge, but promises to take the fight to Williams at November To Remember.
The rivalry between Abyss and Homicide comes to a head at November To Remember, when the two meet in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match. Homicide has agreed to leave Rocky Romero and Ricky Reyes in the back, as this will be a one-on-one, winner take all contest.
At Anarchy Rules, Matt Sydal got the better of Delirious in their match. Delirious wants a rematch, however, knowing that he can beat Sydal. Sydal accepts, promising to use Delirious as a stepping stone to greatness in ECW…
Christopher Daniels challenges BJ Whitmer to a match, following Whitmer’s interference in Daniels’ match with Dan Maff at Anarchy Rules. Whitmer accepts, but insists on a Fight Without Honor, so that he won’t be held accountable for anything that happens at November To Remember…
Raven has led Jimmy Jacobs and Julio Dinero to numerous victories on Hardcore TV in recent weeks. Now, he and his men want a shot at the World Tag Team Championship. The Briscoes accept the challenge and the match is on for November To Remember.
Rounding out the card, an eight team scramble is announced, featuring Cheech and Cloudy, Izzy and Dixie, The Carnage Crew, The Havana Pitbulls, The FBI, Spanky and Paul London, Kid Kash and Nova, and The Embassy’s John Walters and Jimmy Rave.
November To Remember results Jimmy Rave and John Walters def. Cheech and Cloudy, Izzy and Dixie, The Carnage Crew, The Havana Pitbulls, The FBI, Spanky and Paul London, and Kid Kash and Nova in a Scramble Match World Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers def. The Gathering to retain (after the match, Raven berated his charges for losing. Dinero submitted himself to be caned, but Jimmy Jacobs refused. Instead, he shoved Raven, then waylaid Dinero with the cane, before exiting through the crowd) BJ Whitmer def. Christopher Daniels in a Fight Without Honor (Dan Maff and Alison Danger interfered, assisting Whitmer in the win. After the match, as the three beat Daniels down, Low Ki made his return, saving his long-time rival from further injury) Delirious def. Matt Sydal Homicide def. Abyss in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Doug Williams to retain Generation Next def. CM Punk, Colt Cabana, Chris Sabin and Jay Lethal World Pure Champion Samoa Joe def. Nigel McGuinness to retain (after the match, Austin Aries came out and demanded a title shot at Final Battle, which Joe accepted)
At November To Remember, Austin Aries called his shot at the World Pure Championship. Now the match is set for Final Battle, as Samoa Joe defends the gold against Aries.
John Cena successfully defended the World Extreme Championship at November To Remember against Doug Williams. Now, Cena wants a new challenge and has handpicked Delirious as his challenger for Final Battle. Delirious is gracious about being chosen, but tells Cena he wants the title. Cena says he wouldn’t have it any other way, and the match is on.
Chris Sabin challenges Alex Shelley to a Ladder War at Final Battle, wanting to finally settle their issues once and for all. Shelley accepts, but it seems like Generation Next is getting tired of Shelley’s bluster, especially when Aries is the one in a position to leave Final Battle with the gold…
As for the other two members of Generation Next, Roderick Strong and Jack Evans will battle the reunited Second City Saints of CM Punk and Colt Cabana, in a Number One Contenders Match.
As for the World Tag Team Championship, Jimmy Rave and John Walters are next in line, after winning the Scramble at November To Remember. At Final Battle, they challenge The Briscoes for the gold.
Yet another tag team contest signed for the event will see Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer take on the ultimate odd couple team of Christopher Daniels and Low Ki. Ki says that while he respects Daniels for his change of attitude, they still have unfinished business. But that will come after they deal with Maff and Whitmer. At Final Battle, it will be a Fight Without Honor to settle the score once and for all.
Another score needing to be settled at Final Battle is that between Bryan Danielson and Homicide. After Danielson beat Homicide back at Glory By Honor, The Havana Pitbulls and Homicide beat him down. At Final Battle, the two will meet in an Extreme Rules Match to end their rivalry for good.
At November To Remember, Jimmy Jacobs not only defied Raven, he attacked his now-former partner Julio Dinero. At Final Battle, the former friends will meet in a grudge match.
Nigel McGuinness will be the first to admit that 2004 wasn’t the banner year he hoped it would be. But if Final Battle is his last chance this year to make an impression, then he wants another chance to defeat Eddie Guerrero. Guerrero accepts and the match is on for Final Battle.
Rounding out the event is a four-way dance, featuring Doug Williams, Matt Sydal, Jay Lethal and Joey Matthews.
Final Battle results Jay Lethal def. Doug Williams, Matt Sydal and Joey Matthews in a four-way dance (Sydal pinned Matthews, Lethal pinned Sydal, Lethal pinned Williams) Nigel McGuinness def. Eddie Guerrero World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Delirious to retain (Ricky Steamboat introduced a special guest at Final Battle, the Hardcore Legend Mick Foley! Foley came out, did his cheap pop and put over the likes of John Cena, Delirious, Maff and Whitmer and others. But when he went to leave, Abyss waylaid him on the ramp! A Blackhole Slam off the stage ensured that Foley left the building on a stretcher, while The Sinister Minister’s cackles reverberated through the arena…) Jimmy Rave and John Walters def. World Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers to win the titles Jimmy Jacobs def. Julio Dinero (Raven turned on Dinero and assisted Jacobs in getting the win; Dinero’s last ECW appearance) Chris Sabin def. Alex Shelley in a Ladder War (after the match, Generation Next came out to help Shelley, only to turn on their now-former leader, as Aries took over command of the group) The Second City Saints def. Roderick Strong and Jack Evans in a Number One Contenders Match Homicide def. Bryan Danielson in an Extreme Rules Match Christopher Daniels and Low Ki def. Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer in a Fight Without Honor Austin Aries def. World Pure Champion Samoa Joe to win the title
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Nov 17, 2021 14:42:09 GMT -5
So… we did some stuff in 2004 lol
WWE, as I hinted at, I just gave up on trying to be original, because honestly, I can’t really fix anything. I can make minor tweaks, but when you look at the roster available to me, there wasn’t much worth trying to make better. And no, Snitsky as Kane’s son would not have improved that lol
WCW is definitely the big talking point here. The TNA merger was not originally part of my plan at the beginning of this, I really was going to run TNA as a fourth promotion. Ultimately, I realized that WCW can easily outclass TNA, therefore, the call to merge into one company and take the talent I thought I could make something work with. Jeff Hardy as World Champion in 2004/2005 is going to be a controversial choice, but really, there was nobody else to pick. Storm is winding down, Justin Credible is not great, Sean O’Haire and Mike Awesome have had their time and Kidman just isn’t a main eventer. Trust me, I’ve tried and it just isn’t working. So Jeff is the best choice, even with his baggage. Plus it’s WCW. This is peak WCW booking…
ECW… not much to say. Generation Next was the perfect choice to finally get things rolling along. The Punk/Joe saga was a lot of fun to craft. My biggest disappointment is RVD and Eddie Guerrero being pushed so far down the card, but I feel like both guys went as far as they could. RVD will likely hang around a bit longer, though. Of course, Eddie…
2005 is going to be very interesting, because there will be some interesting roster swaps that will freshen things up. And a number of really bold choices that I’m excited to try out.
As usual, here’s the list of who left each promotion this year:
WWE: Scott Steiner, Linda Miles, Goldberg, The Rock, Mick Foley, Brock Lesnar, Terri, Rikishi, Ivory, Test, Rico, Billy Gunn, Jazz, Nidia, Gail Kim, Albert, Carmella DeCaseare and Steve Austin
WCW/TNA: New Jack, Vampiro, Crowbar, Kid Romeo, Glen Gilberti, Johnny Stamboli, The Harris Brothers, Vince Russo, Goldie Locks, Diamond Dallas Page, Ken Shamrock, Chuck Palumbo, John Walters, Evan Karagias, Cassidy O’Reilly, Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Rey Mysterio Jr. and Booker T
(Stevie Ray resumes working backstage for WCW)
ECW: Xavier, Donovan Morgan, Johnny Kashmere, Paul Heyman, Alexis Laree, Tent Acid and Julio Dinero
And the following wrestlers sadly passed away in 2004: Jack Tunney, Hercules, James Dudley, Big Bossman and Mariana Komlos
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Nov 17, 2021 14:57:11 GMT -5
Rosters heading into 2005
WWE Roster Triple H – WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton Batista Shawn Michaels Edge Chris Jericho Chris Benoit Kurt Angle Daniel Puder The Undertaker Heidenreich John Bradshaw Layfield Big Show Ric Flair Shelton Benjamin – WWE Intercontinental Champion Charlie Haas Kane Gene Snitsky Muhammad Hassan The Miz Maven Johnny Nitro Orlando Jordan Hardcore Holly Steven Richards Funaki Viscera Val Venis Scotty Too Hotty Matt Hardy Garrison Cade Mark Henry Johnny Stamboli and Chuck Palumbo – WWE World Tag Team Champions Audacity and Arrogance (Chris Cage and Aaron Stevens) Christian and Tomko Mordicai and Kenzo Suzuki The Thrillseekers (Matt Cappottelli and Johnny Jeter) Carlito and Matt Morgan The Basham Brothers (Doug Basham and Danny Basham) La Resistance (Rene Dupree and Sylvain Grenier) The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) Lita – WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus Victoria Molly Holly Jackie Gayda Christy Hemme Melina Maria Kanellis Michelle McCool Candice Michelle Amy Weber Joy Giovanni Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley William Regal Khosrow Daivari Teddy Long Vince McMahon Shane McMahon Jim Ross Jerry Lawler Tazz Michael Cole Jonathan Coachman Josh Matthews
WCW Roster Jeff Hardy – WCW World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles Lance Storm Sean O’Haire Mike Awesome Justin Credible Sting Jeff Jarrett Joe E. Legend – WCW United States Champion Billy Kidman D’Lo Brown Chavo Guerrero Jr. Kanyon Horshu Lance Hoyt Hugh Morrus Ryan Wilson Ryan Northcut Chad Collyer Sonny Siaki Petey Williams – WCW X Division Champion Jerry Lynn Sabu Sonjay Dutt Tyson Dux Jason Jett Frankie Kazarian Matt Stryker Shark Boy Michael Modest Jamie Knoble Air Paris Jimmy Yang Elix Skipper Scoot Andrews Team Canada (Bobby Rude and Eric Young) – WCW World Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) Rob Conway and Mr. Wrestling Nick Dinsmore Gridiron Giants (Monty Brown and Bob Sapp) Danny Doring and Roadkill Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch Sinn and Slash Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten Kimo and Ekmo The Naturals (Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas) Mikey Batts and Jerrelle Clark Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura and Katsuyori Shibata – WCW Six-Man Tag Team Champions Apolo, Redd Dawg and Aaron Aguilera The Dynasty (Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson) The SAT (Amazing Red, Joel Maximo and Jose Maximo) The Natural Born Thrillers (Mike Sanders, Shawn Stasiak and Mark Jindrak) Triple X (Kaz Hayashi, Onyx and Kaos) 3 Live Kru (Ron “The Truth” Killings, BG James and Konnan) OMEGA (Shane Helms, Shannon Moore and Christian York) David Young, Lance Diamond and Johnny Swinger Dawn Marie Stacy Keibler Torrie Wilson Traci Brooks Nattie Neidhart Trinity Elektra Eric Bischoff Tony Schiavone Scott Hudson Mike Tenay Dusty Rhodes Arn Anderson
ECW Roster Austin Aries – ECW World Pure Champion John Cena – ECW World Extreme Champion Samoa Joe Alex Shelley Delirious Chris Sabin Bryan Danielson Homicide Christopher Daniels Low Ki Jimmy Jacobs Nigel McGuinness Eddie Guerrero Doug Williams Jay Lethal Matt Sydal Joey Matthews Abyss Rob Van Dam Steve Corino Ace Steel Nova Kid Kash Super Crazy CW Anderson Tajiri Matt Hyson The Embassy (Jimmy Rave and John Walters) – ECW World Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) Generation Next (Roderick Strong and Jack Evans) Second City Saints (CM Punk and Colt Cabana) BJ Whitmer and Dan Maff Special K (Brian XL, Izzy, Dixie, Angel Dust, Cheech, Cloudy and Deranged) Spanky and Paul London The FBI (Little Guido Maritato, Tony Mamaluke, Vito LoGrasso and Little Sal) The Carnage Crew (H.C. Loc and Tony DeVito) Havana Pitbulls (Rocky Romero and Ricky Reyes) Ring Crew Express (Dunn and Marcos) Michael Shane and Hernandez The Sinister Minister Prince Nana Sal E. Graziano Raven Julius Smokes Francine Allison Danger Lacey Becky Bayless Lucy Jade Chung Daizee Haze The Sandman Tommy Dreamer Mick Foley Ricky Steamboat Joey Styles Joel Gertner
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Nov 17, 2021 22:03:40 GMT -5
Looking at my WCW roster... about a third of that roster either should be retired by 2005 or DO retire in 2005... on one hand, ouch, gonna have a gutted roster. On the other hand, people are gonna get elevated.
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Dec 4, 2021 21:42:23 GMT -5
So, I'm starting to work on 2005. I have a pretty good idea of where WCW and ECW are going. WWE, I'm still looking things over, because the beginning of the year is a bit hairy, since so much of the No Way Out card is killed dead by Smackdown's stars being in other companies lol
I also have no idea where Rey Mysterio is eventually going to end up...
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Post by Tiffany Stratton's Daddy on Dec 4, 2021 23:26:17 GMT -5
Bro I tried this concept a while ago, making four or five different companies compelling. You're doing an insane job man! Keep it up.
This makes me want to bring a BTB of my own here haha
2005 is where I started watching wrestling so I'm intrigued if you make it live up to the hype
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Dec 8, 2021 1:25:15 GMT -5
Posting title histories for the sake of making it easier to find (note: I apparently screwed up with the US Title with O'Haire and Awesome, so I went with Awesome winning back the title on Nitro)
Championship Histories WWF/WWE World Heavyweight Championship 1. Stone Cold Steve Austin (starts booking as Champion) 2. Kurt Angle (def. Stone Cold Steve Austin at Unforgiven 2001) 3. Stone Cold Steve Austin (def. Kurt Angle (c), The Rock and Chris Jericho at Vengeance 2001) 4. Triple H (def. Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania X8) 5. The Rock (def. Triple H (c) and The Undertaker at Vengeance 2002) 6. Brock Lesnar (def. The Rock at SummerSlam 2002) 7. Kurt Angle (def. Brock Lesnar (c) and Chris Benoit on Raw) 8. Brock Lesnar (def. Kurt Angle at WrestleMania XIX) 9. Kurt Angle (def. Brock Lesnar at Unforgiven 2003) 10. Kane (def. Kurt Angle on Raw) 11. Triple H (def. Kane (c), Brock Lesnar and Kurt Angle at Armageddon 2003) 12. Chris Benoit (def. Triple H (c) and Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XX) 13. Triple H (def. Chris Benoit (c) and Randy Orton at Unforgiven 2004) *Title vacated in November 2004, following a controversial finish to a Triple H/Chris Benoit/Edge match at Survivor Series* 14. Triple H (def. Randy Orton, Batista, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho and Edge in an Elimination Chamber Match at Armageddon 2004)
WWF/WWE Intercontinental Championship 1. Chris Jericho (starts booking as Champion) 2. Triple H (def. Chris Jericho on Smackdown) 3. Jeff Hardy (def. Triple H on Smackdown) 4. Triple H (def. Jeff Hardy on Raw) 5. Kane (def. Triple H at Judgment Day 2001) 6. The Undertaker (def. Kane at SummerSlam 2001) 7. Kurt Angle (def. The Undertaker at No Way Out 2002) 8. Edge (def. Kurt Angle at Judgment Day 2002) 9. Chris Jericho (def. Edge on Raw) 10. Shawn Michaels (def. Chris Jericho at WrestleMania XIX) 11. Randy Orton (def. Shawn Michaels at SummerSlam 2003) 12. Christian (def. Randy Orton (c) and Chris Jericho at Royal Rumble 2004) 13. Chris Jericho (def. Christian (c) and Trish Stratus in a Handicap Match at Backlash 2004) 14. Christian (def. Chris Jericho on Raw) 15. Chris Jericho (def. Christian at Judgment Day 2004) 16. Shelton Benjamin (def. Chris Jericho on Raw)
WWF/WWE Tag Team Championship 1. Edge and Christian (start booking as Champions) 2. The Undertaker and Kane (def. Edge and Christian on Smackdown) 3. Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H (def. The Undertaker and Kane at Backlash 2001) 4. Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit (def. Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H on Raw) 5. The Dudley Boyz (def. Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho on Smackdown) 6. The Hardy Boyz (def. The Dudley Boyz at No Mercy 2001) 7. The Dudley Boyz (def. The Hardy Boyz at Survivor Series 2001) 8. Razor Ramon and Diesel (def. The Dudley Boyz at WrestleMania X8) 9. Billy Gunn and Test (def. Diesel and X-Pac (subbing for Razor Ramon) at Judgment Day 2002) 10. Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit (def. Billy Gunn and Test at SummerSlam 2002) 11. The Dudley Boyz (def. Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit at Survivor Series 2002) 12. Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin (def. The Dudley Boyz (c), Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit, and William Regal and Christian at Armageddon 2002) 13. La Resistance (def. Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin at King of the Ring 2003) 14. Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin (def. La Resistance on Smackdown) 15. The Dudley Boyz (def. Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin at Unforgiven 2003) 16. The Basham Brothers (def. The Dudley Boyz at No Mercy 2003) 17. Scotty Too Hotty and Rikishi (def. The Basham Brothers at Royal Rumble 2004) 18. Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin (def. Scotty Too Hotty and Rikishi at Backlash 2004) 19. Audacity and Arrogance (def. Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin at Unforgiven 2004) 20. Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli (def. Audacity and Arrogance (c), Mordicai and Kenzo Suzuki, and Christian and Tyson Tomko at Armageddon 2004)
WWF/WWE Women’s Championship 1. Chyna (starts booking as Champion) 2. Lita (def. Chyna at Judgment Day 2001) 3. Trish Stratus (def. Lita at Fully Loaded 2001) 4. Jazz (def. Trish Stratus on Raw) 5. Trish Stratus (def. Jazz on Smackdown) 6. Molly Holly (def. Trish Stratus at King of the Ring 2002) 7. Trish Stratus (def. Molly Holly at SummerSlam 2002) 8. Victoria (def. Trish Stratus at Survivor Series 2002) 9. Trish Stratus (def. Victoria (c) and Jazz at WrestleMania XIX) 10. Jazz (def. Trish Stratus at Backlash 2003) 11. Gail Kim (def. Jazz at King of the Ring 2003) 12. Molly Holly (def. Gail Kim (c) and Trish Stratus at Unforgiven 2003) 13. Victoria (def. Molly Holly on Raw) 14. Trish Stratus (def. Victoria (c), Molly Holly and Lita at King of the Ring 2004) 15. Lita (def. Trish Stratus at Armageddon 2004)
WWF/WWE Light Heavyweight Championship 1. Crash Holly (starts booking as Champion) 2. X-Pac (def. Crash Holly on Heat (Backlash 2001 Pre-Show)) 3. Jeff Hardy (def. X-Pac on Heat (King of the Ring 2001 Pre-Show)) 4. Matt Hardy (def. Jeff Hardy at WrestleMania X8) *Title retired in September 2002*
WWF European Championship 1. Eddie Guerrero (starts booking as Champion) 2. Matt Hardy (def. Eddie Guerrero on Smackdown) 3. The Undertaker (def. Matt Hardy at Unforgiven 2001) *Title unified with Intercontinental Championship at Unforgiven 2001*
WWF Hardcore Championship 1. Kane (starts booking as Champion) 2. Big Show (def. Kane on Smackdown) 3. Test (def. Big Show at Backlash 2001) 4. Big Show (def. Test at Judgment Day 2001) 5. Test (def. Big Show at Judgment Day 2001) 6. Big Show (def. Test at King of the Ring 2001) 7. Raven (def. Big Show at King of the Ring 2001) 8. Test (def. Raven (c) and Big Show at Fully Loaded 2001) 9. The Undertaker (def. Test on Raw) *Title unified with Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam 2001*
WCW World Heavyweight Championship 1. Scott Steiner (starts booking as Champion) 2. Booker T (def. Scott Steiner at The Big Bang) 3. Mike Awesome (def. Booker T at Starrcade 2001) 4. Billy Kidman (def. Mike Awesome at Bash at the Beach 2002) 5. Booker T (def. Billy Kidman at Halloween Havoc 2002) 6. Sean O’Haire (def. Booker T at Great American Bash 2003) 7. Hulk Hogan (def. Sean O’Haire at Spring Stampede 2004) 8. Lance Storm (def. Hulk Hogan at Spring Stampede 2004) 9. Jeff Hardy (def. Lance Storm at Starrcade 2004)
WCW United States Championship 1. Booker T (starts booking as Champion) 2. Lance Storm (def. Booker T on Nitro) 3. Chavo Guerrero Jr. (def. Lance Storm at Envy) 4. Lance Storm (def. Chavo Guerrero Jr. at Starrcade 2001) 5. Sean O’Haire (def. Lance Storm at Spring Breakout) 6. Mike Awesome (def. Sean O’Haire at Fall Brawl 2002) 7. Sean O’Haire (def. Mike Awesome at Mayhem 2002) 8. Mike Awesome (def. Sean O’Haire on Nitro) 9. Chavo Guerrero Jr. (def. Mike Awesome at Halloween Havoc 2003) 10. AJ Styles (def. Chavo Guerrero Jr. at SupeBrawl 2004) 11. Joe E. Legend (def. AJ Styles at Halloween Havoc 2004)
WCW World Tag Team Championship 1. Sean O’Haire and Chuck Palumbo (start booking as Champions) 2. Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio Jr. (def. Sean O’Haire and Chuck Palumbo at Envy) 3. Sonny Siaki and Redd Dawg (def. Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio (c), Kronik, and Chris Harris and James Storm at Starrcade 2001) 4. TenCozy (def. Sonny Siaki and Redd Dawg at Bash at the Beach 2002) 5. Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm (def. TenCozy at Fall Brawl 2002) 6. Danny Doring and Roadkill (def. Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm at Spring Stampede 2003) 7. Shawn Stasiak and Mark Jindrak (def. Danny Doring and Roadkill on Nitro) 8. The Gridiron Giants (def. Shawn Stasiak and Mark Jindrak at Bash at the Beach 2003) 9. Rob Conway and Mr. Wrestling Nick Dinsmore (def. The Gridiron Giants (c), Shawn Stasiak and Mark Jindrak, and Evan Karagias and Shannon Moore at Starrcade 2003) 10. America’s Most Wanted (def. Rob Conway and Mr. Wrestling Nick Dinsmore at Spring Stampede 2004) 11. Bobby Rude and Eric Young (def. America’s Most Wanted at Halloween Havoc 2004)
TNA/WCW X Division Championship 1. Psicosis (def. Juventud Guerrera, Crowbar and Kid Romeo to win vacant title in June 2002) 2. Sean Waltman (def. Psicosis in September 2002) 3. Juventud Guerrera (def. Sean Waltman (c) and Psicosis in October 2002) 4. Jerry Lynn (def. Juventud Guerrera in February 2003) 5. Christian York (def. Jerry Lynn (c) and Apolo in August 2003) 6. Jerry Lynn (def. Christian York (c) and Sabu at Bound For Glory) *becomes WCW X Division Championship at Spring Stampede 2004* 7. Petey Williams (def. Jerry Lynn at Halloween Havoc 2004)
WCW Six Man Tag Team Championship 1. Sonny Siaki, Redd Dawg and Apolo (def. Petey Williams, Eric Young and Bobby Rude in tournament final at Bash at the Beach 2004) 2. Shinsuke Nakamura, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Katsuyori Shibata (def. Sonny Siaki, Redd Dawg and Apolo at Starrcade 2004)
WCW Cruiserweight Championship 1. Shane Helms (starts booking as Champion) 2. Scoot Andrews (def. Shane Helms (c) and Michael Modest at Mayhem 2001) 3. Amazing Red (def. Scoot Andrews (c), Mark Shraeder, Elix Skipper, and Frankie Kazarian at Bash at the Beach 2002) 4. AJ Styles (def. Amazing Red at SuperBrawl 2003) 5. Frankie Kazarian (def. AJ Styles at Bash at the Beach 2003) 6. Tyson Dux (def. Frankie Kazarian at SuperBrawl 2004) 7. Jerry Lynn (def. Tyson Dux at Spring Stampede 2004) *Title unified with TNA X Division Championship at Spring Stampede 2004*
WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Champions 1. Elix Skipper and Kid Romeo (start booking as Champions) 2. Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio Jr. (def. Elix Skipper and Kid Romeo at Nitro: Night of Champions) 3. Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm (def. Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio Jr. on Nitro) 4. Teddy Hart and Shark Boy (def. Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm at Great American Bash 2002) 5. The SAT (def. Teddy Hart and Shark Boy (c), The Hotshots and The Jung Dragons at Starrcade 2002) 6. Shannon Moore and Evan Karagias (def. The SAT at Spring Stampede 2003) *Titles quietly retired in April 2004*
NWA World Heavyweight Championship 1. Ken Shamrock (def. Malice to win vacant title in June 2002) 2. Ron “The Truth” Killings (def. Ken Shamrock in August 2002) 3. Jeff Jarrett (def. Ron “The Truth” Killings in November 2002) 4. Hulk Hogan (def. Jeff Jarrett at Bound For Glory) *Title unified with WCW World Title at Spring Stampede 2004*
NWA World Tag Team Championship 1. Mike and Todd Shane (start booking as Champions) 2. America’s Most Wanted (def. Mike and Todd Shane in September 2002) 3. Triple X (def. America’s Most Wanted in March 2003) 4. The Road Warriors (def. Triple X in April 2003) 5. Triple X (def. Road Warrior Animal and Kaz Hayashi (subbing for Road Warrior Hawk) in April 2003) 6. Sinn and Slash (def. Triple X in October 2003) 7. America’s Most Wanted (def. Sinn and Slash at Bound For Glory) *Titles unified with WCW Tag Team Championship at Spring Stampede 2004*
ECW World Pure Championship 1. Eddie Guerrero (def. American Dragon in tournament final at Respect is Earned 2002) 2. Christopher Daniels (def. Eddie Guerrero at Final Battle 2002) 3. Doug Williams (def. Christopher Daniels at Final Battle 2003) 4. Samoa Joe (def. Doug Williams at Supercard of Extreme 2004) 5. Austin Aries (def. Samoa Joe at Final Battle 2004)
ECW World Extreme Championship 1. Rob Van Dam (def. Rhino in tournament final at Respect is Earned 2002) 2. Samoa Joe (def. Rob Van Dam at Supercard of Extreme 2003) 3. Low Ki (def. Samoa Joe at Death Before Dishonor 2003) 4. Abyss (def. Low Ki at Respect is Earned 2004) 5. John Cena (def. Abyss at Heatwave 2004)
ECW World Tag Team Championship 1. Danny Doring and Roadkill (start booking as Champions) 2. Tajiri and Mikey Whipwreck (def. Danny Doring and Roadkill on Hardcore TV) 3. Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond (def. The Unholy Alliance on Hardcore TV) 4. The Badstreet Boys (def. Johnny Swinger and Simon Diamond at Guilty as Charged 2002) 5. Da Hit Squad (def. The Badstreet Boys at Living Dangerously 2002) 6. Little Guido and Tony Mamaluke (def. Da Hit Squad at Death Before Dishonor 2002) 7. The Backseat Boyz (def. Little Guido and Tony Mamaluke at November To Remember 2002) 8. Izzy and Dixie (def. The Backseat Boyz (c), The Carnage Crew, Paul London and Spanky, and Little Guido and Tony Mamaluke at Barely Legal 2003) 9. Mikey Whipwreck and Abyss (def. Izzy and Dixie at Hardcore Heaven 2003) 10. The Carnage Crew (def. Mikey Whipwreck and Abyss at November to Remember 2003) 11. Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer (def. The Carnage Crew at Guilty as Charged 2004) 12. The Briscoes (def. Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer at Barely Legal 2004) 13. Jimmy Rave and John Walters (def. The Briscoes at Final Battle 2004)
ECW World Heavyweight Championship 1. Rhino (starts booking as Champion) 2. Rob Van Dam (def. Rhino at Massacre on 34th Street) *Title retired in May 2002 in favor of ECW World Extreme Championship*
ECW World Television Championship 1. Rhino (starts booking as Champion) 2. CW Anderson (def. Rhino on Hardcore TV) 3. EZ Money (def. CW Anderson at Massacre on 34th Street) 4. The American Dragon (def. EZ Money at Living Dangerously 2002) *Title retired in May 2002 in favor of ECW World Pure Championship*
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Dec 11, 2021 18:51:50 GMT -5
The Evolution of Attitude 2005 In 2004, WWE relied on many of the old tropes they employed during the Attitude Era. But, while the soap opera-style storyline of Kane, Lita, Matt Hardy and Snitsky wasn’t lighting the world on fire, the company did have a pair of guys who were breaking out, in Batista and Edge. 2005 would be a pivotal year, as the two had to show whether they would sink or swim…
Coming out of Armageddon’s Elimination Chamber main event, Triple H is once the WWE World Champion. However, Teddy Long states that the ban on Randy Orton challenging for the title is voided, due to this being a new title reign for Triple H. As a result, the two will meet for the title at the Royal Rumble.
At Armageddon, Edge was the first man eliminated from the Chamber, after he was Superkicked by Shawn Michaels. Edge went on to attack Michaels on Raw, setting the stage for a first-time showdown between the two at the Royal Rumble.
The score between The Undertaker and Heidenreich will be settled once and for all at the Royal Rumble, when the two meet in a Casket Match. Heidenreich’s fear of caskets becomes a key part of the build to the match, as he even loses a match to Funaki by count out, after he flees from a casket wheeled to ringside by the druids…
Trish Stratus announces that she will be invoking her rematch clause for the Women’s Championship at the Royal Rumble, facing Lita in a rematch from Armageddon.
As for the Royal Rumble match itself, the frontrunners for this year’s installment seem to be Batista, Edge, Shawn Michaels, JBL and Kurt Angle, Big Show, and the debuting Rey Mysterio…
Royal Rumble results Heat: Matt Cappottelli def. Johnny Nitro to qualify for the Royal Rumble Match Edge def. Shawn Michaels Trish Stratus def. Women’s Champion Lita to win the title The Undertaker def. Heidenreich in a Casket Match World Champion Triple H def. Randy Orton to retain Batista won the Royal Rumble, last eliminating Edge
After Ric Flair and Batista’s interference at the Royal Rumble, Teddy Long announces that at No Way Out, there will be no way out for Triple H, when he defends the World Title against Randy Orton in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match! But Triple H now has not only Orton to worry about, but also Batista, who won the Royal Rumble, and a World Title shot at WrestleMania…
At the Rumble, Kurt Angle was on a roll, with six eliminations, when Daniel Puder made his entrance. Puder has been challenging Angle since winning Tough Enough, after he nearly submitted the Olympic Gold Medalist, despite Angle’s claims to the contrary. At No Way Out, the two will meet one-on-one for the first time in a sanctioned match…
At No Way Out, Kane will seek revenge on Gene Snitsky for causing him and Lita to lose their unborn child, when they meet in a Last Man Standing Match.
Former friends Chris Benoit and Edge will meet one-on-one at No Way Out.
Shelton Benjamin will defend the Intercontinental Championship in a triple threat match against Chris Jericho and Christian.
At the Royal Rumble, Rey Mysterio made his debut during the match and lasted to the final four. The following night on Raw, Carlito and Matt Morgan confront Rey, but Shawn Michaels comes to his aid, setting up a special tag team attraction for No Way Out…
After Big Show eliminated JBL from the Royal Rumble, the Cabinet came out and attacked Show, eliminating him from the match illegally. At No Way Out, Show will face JBL in a grudge match.
Since arriving in WWE, Muhammad Hassan has claimed to have been discriminated against by America. Jerry Lawler, tired of hearing him complain, challenges Hassan to a match at No Way Out.
No Way Out results Heat: Tag Team Champions Johnny Stamboli and Chuck Palumbo def. Kenzo Suzuki and Mordicai to retain (last appearance for Mordicai until 2006) Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin def. Christian and Chris Jericho to retain Big Show def. JBL (The Cabinet tried to interfere, but Big Show fought them off, en route to victory) Muhammad Hassan def. Jerry Lawler (Daivari hit Lawler with a chain, allowing Hassan to lock in the Camel Clutch for the win) Chris Benoit def. Edge Shawn Michaels and Rey Mysterio def. Carlito and Matt Morgan Kane def. Gene Snitsky in a Last Man Standing Match Kurt Angle def. Daniel Puder (Angle pinned Puder with a small package two minutes into the match, when referee Jim Korderas fast-counted) World Champion Triple H def. Randy Orton in a Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match to retain - After the match, Batista and Ric Flair congratulated Triple H, but Batista then gave them the “thumbs down” before attacking both men, then holding up the World Title over Triple H’s prone form to end the show…
On the Road to WrestleMania, Triple H throws every obstacle he can at Batista. The Animal manages to overcome the likes of Kane, Snitsky, Heidenreich and Viscera in the weeks leading to the big event, as he promises to take the title from his former mentor…
The issue between Kurt Angle and Daniel Puder is far from over after No Way Out, as Puder decries the blatant cheating by Angle and the referee. Puder demands a rematch at WrestleMania, but in a Submissions match, and with a handpicked referee, one of the men who trained him for MMA, Frank Shamrock!
Randy Orton, wanting to do something truly special at WrestleMania, says he wants to “kill” another legend on the grandest stage of them all. This leads to Orton demanding the chance to end the Streak, by challenging The Undertaker to a match…
After a successful outing teaming together at No Way Out, Shawn Michaels challenges Rey Mysterio to a match at WrestleMania. Saying that Rey is seen as one of the best highfliers in the business and so was Michaels at one point, Shawn views this as a dream match and it will open the show at WrestleMania!
Chris Jericho, seeking a chance for a “WrestleMania Moment”, campaigns to bring back the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. At WrestleMania, it will be Jericho, Edge, Chris Benoit, Kane, Shelton Benjamin and Christian fighting for a guaranteed Championship match anytime over the next year…
Trish Stratus runs down the Diva Search, after many contestants become part of the WWE roster. She reminds everyone that she earned her place in the company, without winning a contest. Diva Search winner Christy Hemme takes exception and challenges Trish for the Women’s Championship at WrestleMania. In the weeks leading up, Trish attacks other Diva Search contestants, including putting Amy Weber and Rochelle Lowen on the shelf indefinitely.
Big Show challenges Sumo Grand Champion Akebono to a Sumo Showdown at WrestleMania.
WrestleMania XXI results Pre-Show: JBL wins a battle royal Shawn Michaels def. Rey Mysterio (the two men shake hands after the match) Edge def. Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Christian, Shelton Benjamin and Kane in a Money in the Bank Ladder Match The Undertaker def. Randy Orton - Muhammad Hassan comes out to protest not having a match at WrestleMania, but Hulk Hogan interrupts. The new Hall of Famer is attacked by Hassan and Daivari, but rescued by Shawn Michaels! Women’s Champion Trish Stratus def. Christy Hemme to retain Kurt Angle def. Daniel Puder in a Submissions Match (Frank Shamrock is the guest referee; Angle forces Puder to submit to the Ankle Lock after around fifteen minutes. Puder and Angle shake hands after the match; Daniel Puder’s final appearance in WWE) Akebono def. Big Show in a Sumo Showdown Batista def. World Champion Triple H to win the title
Shortly before WrestleMania, Matt Hardy revealed on his blog that Lita had been cheating on him with Edge. As a result, Lita is taken off TV. The week after WrestleMania, Matt Hardy is released by WWE. As well, Molly Holly leaves the company in a mutual decision and retires.
The night after WrestleMania, Randy Orton challenges Batista for the World Title on Raw. Batista retains, but is attacked by Triple H after the match. At Backlash, Triple H will receive his rematch for the gold.
Muhammad Hassan is out for revenge after being embarrassed by Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania. Hassan defeats Michaels on Raw in an upset, then goes on to challenge Michaels and Hogan to face him and Daivari at Backlash.
Following Edge’s Money in the Bank win, Chris Benoit seeks revenge after Edge bludgeoned his arm with a chair en route to his victory. At Backlash, the two will settle the score in a Street Fight.
Chris Jericho comes after the Intercontinental Championship, sparking a rivalry with Shelton Benjamin. While Jericho is still beloved by the fans, he never misses a chance to insult Benjamin, even bringing out his band Fozzy to help him call Shelton “a little bitch” at Madison Square Garden.
Rey Mysterio begins a rivalry with Kurt Angle, after upsetting Angle on an episode of Smackdown. At Backlash, the two will meet in a rematch.
Booker T makes his long-awaited WWE debut the night after the WrestleMania and quickly becomes caught up in a feud with JBL. JBL says Booker was a hero elsewhere, but in WWE, “people like him” don’t win World Titles. Booker lays out JBL after that and promises to shut him up for good at Backlash.
Lita returns to TV, booed mercilessly by the fans. Trish Stratus is quick to confront her, leading to Lita sending her husband, Kane after her. Trish employs Viscera as her backup, leading to a mixed tag team match at Backlash.
As always, following WrestleMania, there are many debuts to freshen up the roster. The Heartthrobs make their debut as challengers for the Tag Team Titles, but are defeated by Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli in short order. At Backlash, Palumbo and Stamboli will defend the titles in a Tag Team Turmoil match against all-comers.
Another new debut is “The Masterpiece” Chris Masters, who makes an immediate impact by breaking Stevie Richards’ nose in his first match.
Backlash results Heat: Chris Masters def. Val Venis Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin def. Chris Jericho to retain Booker T def. JBL Kurt Angle def. Rey Mysterio Kane and Lita def. Viscera and Trish Stratus Edge def. Chris Benoit in a Street Fight Johnny Nitro and The Miz def. Tag Team Champions Johnny Stamboli and Chuck Palumbo, The Thrillseekers, Audacity and Arrogance, The Bashams, La Resistance and The Heartthrobs to win the titles Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels def. Muhammad Hassan and Daivari World Champion Batista def. Triple H to retain
Teddy Long organizes the Gold Rush Tournament to decide the next number one contender for the World Title. In the first round, Shawn Michaels defeats Shelton Benjamin, Kane defeats Christian, Edge defeats Chris Jericho, and Chris Benoit defeats Triple H. In the semifinals, Kane defeats Benoit and Edge defeats Michaels. In the final, Edge defeats Kane after Lita betrays her husband to help Edge win. At Judgment Day, Edge will now challenge Batista for the World Title.
Following his first round loss, Triple H takes a sabbatical from WWE. Ric Flair tries to make amends with Batista during this time, even offering to be backup when Edge recruits Christian and Tyson Tomko to have his back in their title match. Batista is skeptical of this change, but cautiously accepts Flair’s assistance…
At Backlash, Booker T made his successful WWE debut, defeating JBL. After the match, Booker’s wife, Sharmell, who was in the front row, celebrated with her man. Kurt Angle would later claim he had an attraction to Sharmell, but it was all a trick to lure Booker into a sneak attack. Angle says he wants to make sure Booker knows his place in WWE, which is at the back of the line, behind Champions like Angle. At Judgment Day, the two will meet one on one…
Muhammad Hassan sets his sights on the Intercontinental Title at Judgment Day, leading to a match with Shelton Benjamin being announced.
Old WCW rivals Chris Jericho and Rey Mysterio have a run-in backstage, when Jericho asks Rey about his mask and about their “old buddy Juventud”. Later, Jericho challenges Mysterio to a match at Judgment Day.
Chris Benoit finds himself in a rivalry with JBL, after Benoit defeats Orlando Jordan in a routine match on Raw. At Judgment Day, the two will meet one on one in a “tough guy’s contest”, as Jim Ross calls it on commentary.
Carlito insults Big Show on his new show, Carlito’s Cabana. When Show retaliates, Matt Morgan attacks him, setting up Show vs. Morgan at Judgment Day.
New Tag Team Champions The Miz and Johnny Nitro are challenged by Nitro’s old partner Matt Cappottelli and Johnny Jeter, The Thrillseekers, for Judgment Day.
Judgment Day results Heat: Christian def. Hardcore Holly Rey Mysterio def. Chris Jericho Tag Team Champions The Miz and Johnny Nitro def. The Thrillseekers to retain JBL def. Chris Benoit Matt Morgan def. Big Show (Carlito spat apple in Big Show’s face, allowing Morgan to hit the F-5) Muhammad Hassan def. Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin by disqualification (Benajmin is caught with the title belt, which Hassan originally brought into the ring to use as a weapon) Kurt Angle def. Booker T World Champion Batista def. Edge to retain
The night after Judgment Day, Batista and Ric Flair defeat Edge and Christian in a tag team main event. After the match, Flair low-blow’s Batista, then Triple H returns to attack him. After this assault, a Hell in a Cell Match is announced for King of the Ring.
The night after Judgment Day, Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle get into a confrontation, setting up the first-ever match between the two for King of the Ring...
The annual King of the Ring Tournament will see a quarterfinals of Christian vs. Rey Mysterio, Carlito vs. Big Show, Chris Benoit vs. Edge, and Chris Jericho vs. Booker T. As usual, the winner will receive a World Title match at SummerSlam.
In other action at the event, Muhammad Hassan will challenge Shelton Benjamin for the Intercontinental Championship, in a match where the title can change hands by disqualification.
King of the Ring results Heat: Tag Team Champions The Miz and Johnny Nitro def. The Thrillseekers in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match to retain Rey Mysterio def. Christian in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match Carlito def. Big Show in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match (Matt Morgan attacked Big Show behind the referee’s back, allowing Carlito to get the pin) Edge and Chris Benoit fought to a time limit draw in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match (after the match, Kane attacked Edge) Chris Jericho def. Booker T in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match (as a result of the draw in the previous match, Jericho advanced to the finals) Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin def. Muhammad Hassan to retain Rey Mysterio def. Carlito in a King of the Ring Semifinal Match Kurt Angle def. Shawn Michaels Chris Jericho def. Rey Mysterio to become the 2005 King of the Ring World Champion Batista def. Triple H in a Hell in a Cell Match to retain
On July 8th, WWE releases the following wrestlers: Charlie Haas, Jackie Gayda, Joy Giovanni, Kenzo Suzuki, Maven, Chuck Palumbo, Johnny Stamboli, Matt Morgan, Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley.
With Triple H taking time off following King of the Ring, Christian steps up to challenge Batista for the World Title at Vengeance. Tomko serves as an addition obstacle for Batista to overcome, while Chris Jericho makes sure both men know that he’s next in line at SummerSlam…
A few weeks before Vengeance, Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan team up to face La Resistance on Raw. They win, but after the match, Michaels stuns Hogan with Sweet Chin Music as they’re celebrating. Michaels says that both he and Hogan have been labeled as icons, but there can only be one TRUE icon. Hogan is out of action, but Big Show steps in to defend his friend, challenging Michaels to a match at Vengeance.
Muhammad Hassan continues to complain about mistreatment by Americans, but is interrupted by the sound of a gong, signaling the return of The Undertaker. Hassan later takes part in the most controversial moment of the year, when he leads a group of masked men in an attack on The Undertaker, including choking him out with piano wire, before carrying Daivari from the ring like a martyr. This is Hassan’s last appearance on TV before Vengeance, but The Undertaker has promised just that…
After Edge stole Kane’s wife and spent weeks mocking him, Kane is out for revenge. The two are set to meet in a Stretcher Match at Vengeance. Edge enlists Snistsky as an ally and protector for Lita during the feud.
After coming up short against Chris Jericho in the King of the Ring final, Rey Mysterio challenges Jericho to a rubber match at Vengeance.
Carlito steps up to challenge Shelton Benjamin for the Intercontinental Championship.
Booker T and Chris Benoit join forces to face The Miz and Johnny Nitro for the Tag Team Championship, winning the titles on an episode of Smackdown. A rematch is announced for Vengenace.
Vengeance results Heat: Chris Masters def. Stevie Richards Carlito def. Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin to win the title Chris Jericho def. Rey Mysterio Edge def. Kane in a Stretcher Match (Snitsky and Lita attacked Kane, allowing Edge to get him on the stretcher long enough to win; Kane attacked all three after the match) Tag Team Champions Chris Benoit and Booker T def. The Miz and Johnny Nitro to retain The Undertaker def. Muhammad Hassan (after the match, Undertaker delivered a Last Ride to Hassan off the stage to the floor; Muhammad Hassan’s final appearance) Shawn Michaels def. Big Show World Champion Batista def. Christian to retain
The night after Vengeance, Chris Jericho attacks Batista on Raw, laying him out with the World Title. Over the next several weeks, Jericho employs the services of Heidenreich as his bodyguard, only for Batista to put Heidenreich out of commission the week before the PPV. Jericho will be going it alone when he challenges Batista for the title at SummerSlam.
Hulk Hogan returns and challenges Shawn Michaels to a match at SummerSlam. It will be Icon vs. Icon in one of the most anticipated matches in SummerSlam history.
Randy Orton returns from shoulder surgery and attacks The Undertaker. This sets up a WrestleMania rematch between the two for SummerSlam.
Kane continues to stalk Edge, leading to a steel cage match at SummerSlam, where there will be no escape…
Kurt Angle begins doing “Gold Medal Challenges” on Raw, where local talents are invited to try and last five minutes with Angle in the ring. One young man, a former New York City schoolteacher named Matt Striker (not the WCW wrestler), steps up to answer the challenge and actually lasts the five minutes. Angle snaps after this, attacking Striker, then demanding a match with him at SummerSlam.
After his loss to Batista at Vengeance, Christian takes out some pent-up aggression on Rey Mysterio, leading to a match being signed for SummerSlam.
JBL fires The Bashams from The Cabinet, following a loss to Chris Benoit and Booker T. JBL and Orlando Jordan then challenge the Champions to a match at SummerSlam.
A rematch for the Intercontinental Championship rounds out the card, as Carlito defends against Shelton Benjamin once again.
SummerSlam results Heat: The Thrillseekers def. Audacity and Arrogance Intercontinental Champion Carlito def. Shelton Benjamin to retain Kurt Angle def. Matt Striker Tag Team Champions Chris Benoit and Booker T def. JBL and Orlando Jordan to retain Rey Mysterio def. Christian Kane def. Edge in a Steel Cage Match - After the match, as Lita helped Edge to his feet, Matt Hardy ran in from the crowd and attacked Edge, until security pulled him away (the PPV audience didn’t see this, as the show abruptly cut to a Diva Search segment, highlighting the 2005 winner, Ashley Massaro) Randy Orton def. The Undertaker (Bob Orton Jr. interfered, helping Randy win) World Champion Batista def. Chris Jericho to retain (Chris Jericho’s last WWE appearance until 2007) Hulk Hogan def. Shawn Michaels
Daniel Puder, who was sent back to OVW after WrestleMania, is released before the end of the first year of his Tough Enough contract.
The night after SummerSlam, Shawn Michaels apologizes for turning his back on the fans, while still taking some digs at Hulk Hogan. Chris Masters later confronts Michaels, leading to a match at Unforgiven.
JBL hires Jillian Hall as an image consultant. With her help, he quickly earns a World Title shot at Unforgiven, against Batista.
Randy and Bob Orton celebrate defeating The Undertaker at SummerSlam, but soon are haunted by The Dead Man, who has promised revenge at Unforgiven, when he and Orton meet in a Street Fight.
After Matt Hardy’s surprise return at SummerSlam, he continues to haunt Edge at every turn. Eventually, Mr. McMahon reveals that he rehired Hardy, who will face Edge at Unforgiven.
Kurt Angle and Rey Mysterio renew their feud from earlier in the year, as they will go one-on-one at SummerSlam.
New tag team Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch quickly earn a Tag Team Championship match, and will challenge Chris Benoit and Booker T at Unforgiven.
Ric Flair returns to TV and challenges Carlito for the Intercontinental Championship at Unforgiven.
After Victoria and Candice Michelle attack 2005 Diva Search winner Ashley, Trish Stratus returns to assist her, leading to a tag team match at Unforgiven.
In addition to Cade and Murdoch, Mr. Kennedy debuts and begins picking up victories, while William Regal returns with a new protege in Paul Burchill.
Unforgiven results Heat: Mr. Kennedy def. Funaki Intercontinental Champion Carlito def. Ric Flair to retain Kurt Angle def. Rey Mysterio Matt Hardy and Edge fought to a no-contest (the two began brawling outside the ring and into the crowd. Eventually, the referee had no choice but to throw out the match) Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch def. Tag Team Champions Chris Benoit and Booker T to win the titles Shawn Michaels def. Chris Masters Trish Stratus and Ashley Massaro def. Victoria and Candice Michelle The Undertaker def. Randy Orton in a Street Fight World Champion Batista def. JBL to retain
The night after Unforgiven, Kurt Angle wins a triple threat match over Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker to earn a shot the World Title at No Mercy. Over the next few weeks, Angle makes Batista tap out on three separate occasions, putting his reign in jeopardy…
Undertaker’s loss in the triple threat comes thanks to Randy Orton, who attacked The Dead Man with a chair. The following week, Undertaker beat Orton by disqualification, after Bob Orton interferes. Now, at No Mercy, Undertaker will face father and son in a Handicap Casket Match.
Triple H returns to help Ric Flair beat Carlito and Chris Masters in a tag team match, only to then attack The Nature Boy, brutalizing and bloodying him. Triple H then challenges Flair to a match at No Mercy. Flair returns two weeks later to accept, but demands a cage match, which Triple H agrees to.
Rey Mysterio pins JBL during a tag team match pitting Rey and Big Show and JBL and Orlando Jordan. The following week, JBL, acting on the advice of his “image consultant” Jillian Hall, challenges Rey to a one-on-one match at No Mercy.
After losing the Tag Team Championship, Chris Benoit and Booker T both pursue the Intercontinental Championship, along with Christian, setting the stage for a fatal 4-way for the title at No Mercy.
The Edge/Matt Hardy/Lita triangle continues, but becomes more complicated by the addition of Kane, who returns and attacks both men. At No Mercy, the three men will now meet in a Triple Threat Street Fight.
Mickie James, a huge fan of Trish Stratus, debuts on Raw after Unforgiven, helping Trish Stratus defeat Victoria. In the coming weeks, Mickie’s behavior begins to border on obsessive, but Trish finds that she makes a great shield. At No Mercy, Trish and Mickie will join forces to face Victoria and Candice Michelle.
New Tag Team Champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch find themselves defending the titles against The Thrillseekers, as Matt Cappottelli and Johnny Jeter continue to try and grab the brass ring.
Rounding out the show, Hardcore Holly will face the cocky Mr. Kennedy, while the rookie powerhouse Bobby Lashley takes on Orlando Jordan.
No Mercy results Heat: Shelton Benjamin def. Nick Nemeth by disqualification (Matt Striker attacked Benjamin) Tag Team Champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch def. The Thrillseekers to retain Bobby Lashley def. Orlando Jordan Edge def. Kane and Matt Hardy in a Triple Threat Street Fight Trish Stratus and Mickie James def. Victoria and Candice Michelle Chris Benoit def. Intercontinental Champion Carlito, Booker T and Christian to win the title (Christian’s final PPV appearance for WWE until 2009) JBL def. Rey Mysterio Randy Orton and Cowboy Bob Orton def. The Undertaker in a Casket Match (after the match, The Ortons set the casket on fire) Mr. Kennedy def. Hardcore Holly Ric Flair def. Triple H in a Steel Cage Match Kurt Angle def. World Champion Batista by disqualification (Batista snapped during the match, powering out of the Ankle Lock and assaulting Angle with a chair, forcing the referee to call for the bell)
Christian’s contract expires on November 1st and he opts not to renew, leaving the company.
Kurt Angle demands a rematch with Batista at Survivor Series. Saying that he can see the wear and tear on the Champion’s body, he wants to strike while he’s at his most vulnerable. While General Manager Teddy Long isn’t keen on this idea, Mr. McMahon quickly greenlights the match for the Thanksgiving Classic.
At No Mercy, Ric Flair was victorious over Triple H in their Steel Cage Match, but at Survivor Series, the winner will be the Last Man Standing...
Edge and Matt Hardy vow to end their war once and for all at Survivor Series, when two meet in a Ladder Match for Edge’s Money in the Bank briefcase.
Only one Traditional Survivor Series Match is signed for this year. JBL will lead a team of himself, Carlito, Chris Masters and Randy Orton against Rey Mysterio’s team of Kane, Big Show and Shawn Michaels.
Sharmell begins browbeating her husband, Booker T, over his inability to find singles success. She tries to get him to embrace his dark side, but he resists. Sharmell does set up a match between Booker and Chris Benoit for the Intercontinental Championship, at Survivor Series, however…
Melina wins a battle royal on Raw, last eliminating Trish Stratus, before challenging Trish to a match for the Women’s Championship at Survivor Series.
Survivor Series results Heat: Paul Burchill def. Scotty Too Hotty Booker T def. Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit to win the title (Sharmell interfered, sliding the belt to Booker, then distracting the referee. Booker seemed conflicted at first, then smiled and cracked Benoit with the belt to get the win) Women’s Champion Trish Stratus def. Melina to retain Edge def. Matt Hardy in a Ladder Match to keep the Money in the Bank briefcase Triple H def. Ric Flair in a Last Man Standing Match Rey Mysterio, Kane, Big Show and Shawn Michaels def. JBL, Carlito, Chris Masters and Randy Orton in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match (JBL pinned Kane; Big Show pinned Masters; Mysterio pinned JBL; Carlito pinned Big Show; Michaels pinned Orton, after a gong sounded, startling him; Mysterio pinned Carlito – Sole Survivors: Rey Mysterio and Shawn Michaels) World Champion Batista def. Kurt Angle to retain
Carlito and Chris Masters attack Batista on Raw, then challenge him to a handicap match for the World Title at Armageddon. Teddy Long steps in, however, and makes it a Triple Threat Match instead…
The feud between Randy Orton and The Undertaker will finally come to a head at Armageddon, in a Last Ride Match…
After coming up short at Survivor Series, Kurt Angle needs to get back on the winning track, so he challenges Shawn Michaels to a match at Armageddon. Michaels accepts, looking to even the score after losing their encounter at King of the Ring…
Big Show confronts Triple H after The Game’s victory over Ric Flair at Survivor Series. Calling Triple H out on his actions against a living legend, Triple H responds by breaking Show’s hand with a sledgehammer, then challenging him to a match at Armageddon.
As for Flair, he targets Edge after Edge makes several comments about Flair’s real-life DUI incident. A match is set for Armageddon.
Rey Mysterio and JBL will meet in a Falls Count Anywhere Match at Armageddon, in an attempt to end their feud once and for all.
After Booker T and Sharmell cheated to defeat Chris Benoit at Survivor Series, the couple has also managed to block Benoit’s attempts to secure a one-on-one rematch for the title. But Teddy Long announces that Benoit and Shelton Benjamin will team up to face Booker T and Matt Striker at Armageddon, and if Benoit and Benjamin win, Benoit will get his rematch the following night on Raw…
A Fatal 4-Way is announced for the Tag Team Championship, between Cade and Murdoch, Johnny Nitro and The Miz, The Thrillseekers, and The Heartthrobs, for Armageddon.
Mickie James and Victoria meet on Raw to determine the number one contender for the Women’s Championship. Mickie wins, setting up her dream match with her favorite wrestler for the title at Armageddon…
Rounding out the card, Bobby Lashley will face William Regal and Paul Burchill in a Handicap Match.
Armageddon results Heat: The Tolands def. La Resistance Rey Mysterio def. JBL in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match (after the match, JBL and Jillian Hall were stalked by the mysterious “Boogeyman”) Ric Flair def. Edge (Edge got himself disqualified after a low blow five minutes into the match) Johnny Nitro and The Miz def. Tag Team Champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch, The Thrillseekers and The Heartthrobs to win the titles Women’s Champion Trish Stratus def. Mickie James to retain Chris Benoit and Shelton Benjamin def. Booker T and Matt Striker (as a result, Benoit earned an Intercontinental Title shot on Raw the following night) Shawn Michaels def. Kurt Angle Bobby Lashley def. William Regal and Paul Burchill in a Handicap Match Triple H def. Big Show The Undertaker def. Randy Orton in a Last Ride Match World Champion Batista def. Carlito and Chris Masters in a Triple Threat Match to retain (after the match, the returning Mark Henry attacked Batista, laying him out with three World’s Strongest Slams in a row. Mr. McMahon then announced that there would be one more match taking place, as Edge was cashing in his Money in the Bank contract!) Edge def. World Champion Batista to win the title
The year comes to a close with Edge as the new Champion and Batista’s immediate future in question, due a pectoral injury, the severity of which cannot be fully assessed until the new year…
Booker T and Chris Benoit have their match for the Intercontinental Championship, but it ends inconclusively, with both men’s shoulder down during the pin. As a result, Teddy Long announces a Best of Seven Series to take place starting in January, to crown the new Champion.
Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels, tied at one win apiece in their series, will face off in an Iron Man match on the first Raw of 2006…
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From The Ashes 2005 2004 was a year of evolution for WCW. Eric Bischoff seemed to have finally found his third wind as a promoter, merging his company with Total Nonstop Action (while the NWA title was “unified” with the WCW title, in reality, the belts simply went back to the NWA itself, vacated). But the merger, while beneficial, was not without it’s complications. For one thing, the rosters of both companies weren’t exactly loaded with spring chickens. And the young talent they did have was unproven, save for a few exceptions. 2005 was going to be a test for the company and for Bischoff. Could he create hot acts that the fans would relate to…?
The year begins with the announcement that WCW will be returning to monthly PPVs, beginning with January’s Final Resolution. The main event is set, as AJ Styles is cashing in the World Title shot he earned at Starrcade, challenging Jeff Hardy for the gold.
With Lance Storm being the first Team Canada member to drop a title, his stock as leader has dropped drastically. Storm vows to regain the title at SuperBrawl, but in the meantime, he has another encounter with former tag team partner Justin Credible at Final Resolution.
As for the Team Canada members with gold, Joe E. Legend’s next challenger for the United States title will be Billy Kidman. After Kidman’s team won Wargames, and Kidman already earned a title shot back at Halloween Havoc, the title match is on for Final Resolution.
Bobby Rude and Eric Young will defend the Tag Team Titles against the former Champions, America’s Most Wanted. Harris and Storm have been chasing the Champs since Halloween Havoc and to up the stakes, Eric Bischoff announces the match will take place inside a steel cage.
Petey Williams, the X Division Champion, finds himself dealing with two challengers in Jason Jett and Sabu. Jett has been impressive since his debut, and Sabu recently ended his feud with Jerry Lynn at Starrcade. Both men are now looking to capture gold in WCW…
Mike Awesome and Sean O’Haire managed to coexist at Wargames, but the long rivalry between the two needs to end, so Eric Bischoff announces that at Final Resolution, the two will meet one final time in a Loser-Leaves-WCW match…
Kanyon begins a feud with D’Lo Brown, after Kanyon costs Brown a match against the debuting Trytan (Ryan Wilson’s new gimmick) on Nitro. Kanyon announces that Trytan is his new protege. At Final Resolution, Trytan will be in Kanyon’s corner when he takes on D’Lo in singles action.
After several months away, Chavo Guerrero Jr. returns and immediately targets Sonjay Dutt. He says guys like Dutt need to learn to pay their dues and he’s just the man to collect…
Chris Candido returns to WCW as a player/coach for The Naturals. At Final Resolution, the trio will team up to battle The Dynasty. The Dynasty earned a shot at the Six-Man Tag Team Titles, but that will have to wait until Nakamura and Shibata return to the US in the spring.
Another new trio is that of Sonny Siaki, Kimo and Ekmo. After Siaki abandoned Redd Dawg and Apolo at Starrcade, he found a new pair of allies. At Final Resolution, his former partners will have a chance for revenge, when Aaron Aguilera joins Redd Dawg and Apolo to battle the Samoan trio.
Final Resolution results America’s Most Wanted def. Tag Team Champions Bobby Rude and Eric Young in a Steel Cage Match to win the titles Sonjay Dutt def. Chavo Guerrero Jr. (Guerrero attacked Dutt after the bell) Chris Candido and The Naturals def. The Dynasty (Lance Hoyt helped the team get the victory, joining a new alliance) Kanyon def. D’Lo Brown (Horshu interfered, joining forces with Kanyon and Trytan) Sonny Siaki, Kimo and Ekmo def. Redd Dawg, Apolo and Aaron Aguilera X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Sabu and Jason Jett to retain Mike Awesome def. Sean O’Haire in a Loser-Leaves-WCW Match (O’Haire’s final match, as he retires to focus on mixed martial arts) Billy Kidman def. United States Champion Joe E. Legend to win the title Lance Storm def. Justin Credible World Champion Jeff Hardy def. AJ Styles to retain
Scoot Andrews announces his retirement from pro wrestling in February.
Lance Storm attacks Jeff Hardy on Nitro, vowing to regain the title from him at SuperBrawl. However, tensions begin to rise between the members of Team Canada, following their multiple title losses. Petey Williams, the only Champion left in the faction, brings in Scott D’Amore as his personal coach, but D’Amore also begins managing Roode and Young.
Jeff Jarrett returns to WCW, flanked by The Gridiron Giants as his backup. Jarrett begins a rivalry with Mike Awesome, claiming that the reason he left WCW in 2001 was because he didn’t want to “make Awesome look good”. When this gets heat backstage and with the fans, Jarrett backpedals and says that he wants to use Awesome as a stepping stone to get back to the World Title, when they meet at SuperBrawl.
Team Canada are unable to secure rematches for their titles at SuperBrawl. Instead, Joe E. Legend turns his focus onto Justin Credible, challenging Lance Storm’s former partner to a match at the PPV.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. challenges Billy Kidman to a United States title match at SuperBrawl, claiming he respects Kidman and just wants them to have a great match…
Sinn and Slash issue a challenge to their old rivals, America’s Most Wanted, for a match at SuperBrawl, for the Tag Team Titles. Storm and Harris quickly accept, eager to renew their old rivalry.
Petey Williams issues an open challenge to anyone who wants a title shot. Sean Waltman makes his first WCW appearance in nearly eight years to challenge Williams for the X-Division title at SuperBrawl.
D’Lo Brown recruits Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore to team with him at SuperBrawl against the trio of Kanyon, Trytan and Horshu.
Rounding out the show: Jamie Knoble will take on Matt Stryker, Frankie Kazarian and Jason Jett in a four way match; Michael Modest and his new partner, Donovan Morgan, will take on Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten; and Teddy Hart of The Dynasty battles Elix Skipper.
SuperBrawl results Donovan Morgan and Michael Modest def. Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten Jamie Knoble def. Matt Stryker, Frankie Kazarian and Jason Jett (Matt Stryker’s final appearance) Elix Skipper def. Teddy Hart (Simon Diamond interfered, helping Skipper get the win) X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Sean Waltman to retain Kanyon, Trytan and Horshu def. D’Lo Brown, Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted and Sinn and Slash fought to a no-contest (The Naturals, Chris Candido and Lance Hoyt interfered, attacking both teams) United States Champion Billy Kidman def. Chavo Guerrero Jr. to retain Justin Credible def. Joe E. Legend Jeff Jarrett def. Mike Awesome World Champion Jeff Hardy def. Lance Storm to retain (after the match, AJ Styles attacked both men)
A number of quiet departures take place in February and March. Kaz Hayashi returns to Japan, while Onyx leaves WCW to join NWA Wildside, effectively breaking up Triple X. Sabu leaves the company following a contract dispute with Eric Bischoff, while Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm return to the UK. Tyson Dux spends most of his time in Border City Wrestling, though he remains a freelancer for WCW as needed. Finally, The Natural Born Thrillers are no more, as Shawn Stasiak and Mike Sanders both retire to pursue other ventures.
After AJ Styles’ actions at the conclusion of SuperBrawl, a triangle match is announced for Destination X, between Jeff Hardy, Styles and Lance Storm, for the World Title.
Jeff Jarrett gloats about his victory over Mike Awesome at SuperBrawl, saying he outsmarted the “big dummy”. Jarrett soon finds himself contending with a returning Kevin Nash, who says Jarrett is a mark for himself. Jarrett tries to mock the irony of the statement, only to again back off when fans complain about the “shoot” comments. At Destination X, Nash and Jarrett will meet one-on-one…
Kimo and Ekmo attack Billy Kidman on Nitro, following a title defense by the US Champion. Sonny Siaki then challenges Kidman to a match at Destination X.
After Chris Candido, The Naturals and Lance Hoyt attacked both teams in the title match at SuperBrawl, America’s Most Wanted, Sinn and Slash challenge the quartet to a match at Destination X.
X Division Champion Petey Williams is informed by Eric Bischoff that he will be defending his title at the appropriately named Destination X in a five man “Ultimate X” match, in which the title will be suspending across two intersecting wires above the ring, forming an “X”. Over the next few weeks, Williams’ challengers are determined in qualifiers: Sonjay Dutt defeats Chavo Guerrero Jr., Jason Jett defeats Air Paris, Shark Boy defeats Jimmy Yang, and Frankie Kazarian defeats Jamie Knoble.
Elix Skipper joins Simon Diamond and David Young as a new stable known as The Diamonds in the Rough. The Dynasty challenge them to a match at Destination X, seeking revenge for Diamond costing Teddy Hart his match with Skipper at SuperBrawl.
D’Lo Brown challenges Kanyon to a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match at Destination X, looking to end their issue for good.
In a special attraction, B.G. James and Ron Killings will face Team Canada’s Bobby Rude and Eric Young. And rounding out the show, Redd Dawg and Apolo will take on Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan, while Justin Credible takes on Mark Jindrak.
Destination X results Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan def. Redd Dawg and Apolo Justin Credible def. Mark Jindrak Team Canada def. B.G. James and Ron Killings (“The Outlaw” Kip James interfered, costing James and Killings the match) The Dynasty def. The Diamonds in the Rough D’Lo Brown def. Kanyon in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match Chris Candido, Lance Hoyt and The Naturals def. Sinn, Slash and America’s Most Wanted Shark Boy def. X Division Champion Petey Williams, Sonjay Dutt, Jason Jett and Frankie Kazarian in an Ultimate X Match to win the title United States Champion Billy Kidman def. Sonny Siaki to retain Kevin Nash def. Jeff Jarrett by disqualification (The Gridiron Giants interfered, causing the referee to throw the match out; Scott Steiner returned to WCW to help Nash fight them off) AJ Styles def. World Champion Jeff Hardy and Lance Storm to win the title
AJ Styles is the new World Champion, but both Hardy and Storm want their rematch. On Nitro, Hardy defeats Storm to earn the title shot at Spring Stampede. After the match, Joe E. Legend leads Team Canada in overthrowing Storm, kicking him out of Team Canada. At Spring Stampede, Storm will face Legend in a grudge match.
At Destination X, Scott Steiner returned to WCW to aid Kevin Nash against The Gridiron Giants. At Spring Stampede, the two teams will meet in tag team action.
After defeating AMW in eight man tag team action at Destination X, The Naturals have earned a title shot at Spring Stampede. Meanwhile, Sinn and Slash will face Chris Candido and Lance Hoyt.
Justin Credible attacks Billy Kidman backstage, then challenges him to a match for the US Title. Kidman accepts, promising to lay a beating on Credible.
New X Division Champion Shark Boy finds himself dealing with the challenge of former Champion, Petey Williams, leading to a one-on-one rematch at Spring Stampede.
Jerry Lynn is spotted watching Sean Waltman’s match with Air Paris on Nitro. After Waltman wins, Lynn challenges him to a match at Spring Stampede, in a friendly skirmish between two old friends…
B.G. James confronts Kip James after his surprise appearance at Destination X. Kip says that he had his reasons for showing up when he did. Ron Killings, however, demands a match with Kip at Spring Stampede, which is accepted.
Rounding out the show, The Dynasty will face Sonny Siaki, Kimo and Ekmo, and Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan will take on OMEGA’s Shannon Moore and Shane Helms.
Spring Stampede results The Dynasty def. Sonny Siaki, Kimo and Ekmo Sinn and Slash def. Chris Candido and Lance Hoyt (Candido breaks his leg during this match; Candido’s final match) X Division Champion Shark Boy def. Petey Williams to retain Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan def. Shannon Moore and Shane Helms “The Outlaw” Kip James def. Ron Killings The Naturals def. Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted to win the titles Jerry Lynn def. Sean Waltman (Lynn held the ropes for leverage during the pin) United States Champion Billy Kidman def. Justin Credible to retain Kevin Nash and Scott Steiner def. The Gridiron Giants (Bob Sapp’s final appearance) Lance Storm def. Joe E. Legend World Champion AJ Styles def. Jeff Hardy to retain
Chris Candido sadly passes away days after Spring Stampede, due to complications following surgery to repair his broken leg.
Lance Storm challenges AJ Styles to a World Title match at Hard Justice. Styles accepts, promising to walk out still the Champ. Meanwhile, Storm dedicates the match to the memory of Chris Candido.
Scott Steiner challenges Jeff Jarrett to a singles match at Hard Justice. Steiner explains that while he and Jarrett were friends at one point, Jarrett walks over everyone he can to get ahead. Steiner promises to make sure Jarrett won’t walk over him…
New Tag Team Champions The Naturals are very emotional when they dedicate their reign to Chris Candido. America’s Most Wanted come out and respectfully request their rematch for Hard Justice, which is accepted with handshakes, as both teams say “may the best team win”.
Monty Brown, still aligned with Jeff Jarrett, is given his first PPV singles match, when he takes on Jeff Hardy at Hard Justice.
Kip James challenges Billy Kidman to a US Title match at Hard Justice, following his victory over Ron Killings at Spring Stampede.
After waiting months, The Dynasty will finally receive their shot at the Six-Man Tag Team Championship at Hard Justice, when Shinsuke Nakamura, Katsuyori Shibata and Hiroshi Tanahashi return to the United States.
Frankie Kazarian challenges Shark Boy for the X Division Championship at Hard Justice.
After Jerry Lynn cheated to beat him at Spring Stampede, Sean Waltman challenges his “friend” to a rematch at Hard Justice.
Shocker will make his WCW debut at Hard Justice, taking on Jimmy Yang in an exhibition match.
Rounding out the card: 3 Live Kru vs. Team Canada; D’Lo Brown vs. Justin Credible; Michael Modest and Donvan Morgan vs. Mikey Batts and Jerelle Clark; and Trytan vs. Kaos
Hard Justice results Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan def. Mikey Batts and Jerelle Clark Trytan def. Kaos 3 Live Kru def. Team Canada Justin Credible def. D’Lo Brown The Dynasty def. Six-Man Tag Team Champions Shinsuke Nakamura, Katsuyori Shibata and Hiroshi Tanahashi to win the titles Shocker def. Jimmy Yang Monty Brown def. Lance Hoyt (Hoyt replaced Jeff Hardy, who no-showed the event) X Division Champion Shark Boy def. Frankie Kazarian to retain United States Champion Billy Kidman def. “The Outlaw” Kip James to retain (Konnan interfered, costing James the match) Sean Waltman def. Jerry Lynn (Waltman low-blowed Lynn behind the referee’s back to get the win) Tag Team Champions The Naturals def. America’s Most Wanted to retain Jeff Jarrett def. Scott Steiner Lance Storm def. World Champion AJ Styles to win the title
Jeff Hardy is suspended for 90 days for no-showing Hard Justice.
Lance Storm is given a warm reception by the fans as he celebrates his World Title win on Nitro, alongside Johnny Candido and Tammy Sytch. Jeff Jarrett interrupts, demanding a shot at the title at the Great American Bash. Storm at first says Jarrett doesn’t deserve it, but after Jarrett lays out Candido with a guitar and threatens to do the same to Tammy, Storm accepts.
Monty Brown, no longer showing any association with Jeff Jarrett, runs down Jeff Hardy, calling him a coward for missing their match. Shane Helms steps in, calling Jeff fearless. At the Great American Bash, Helms and Brown will go one on one.
AJ Styles, no longer World Champion, takes out his frustrations on Jeremy Borash during a backstage interview, until D’Lo Brown steps in. Brown tells Styles to pick on someone who can fight back. Styles then challenges him to a match at the Great American Bash.
Sinn and Slash attack The Naturals, then challenge them to a Tag Team Championship match at The Great American Bash. Meanwhile, a four corners match is announced, involving America’s Most Wanted, Team Canada, 3 Live Kru’s Konnan and Ron Killings, and Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan, to determine the next challengers for the titles.
Trytan is named the number one contender for the United States Championship at the Great American Bash, while Kanyon and Horshu promise that their teammate will be the next Champion.
Jason Jett earns a shot at the X Division Championship, as Shark Boy’s improbable title reign continues.
With Jerry Lynn and Sean Waltman tied at one win apiece, the two will meet in a Lights Out Match, where anything goes…
Rounding out the show: Teddy Hart takes on Frankie Kazarian; “The Outlaw” Kip James battles Lance Hoyt, and The Diamonds in the Rough take on Apolo, Redd Dawg and Aaron Aguilera.
Great American Bash results Apolo, Redd Dawg and Aaron Aguilera def. The Diamonds in the Rough Teddy Hart def. Frankie Kazarian Lance Hoyt def. “The Outlaw” Kip James Team Canada def. America’s Most Wanted, 3 Live Kru and Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan in a Number One Contenders Match X Division Champion Shark Boy def. Jason Jett Monty Brown def. Shane Helms Sean Waltman def. Jerry Lynn in a Lights Out (Lynn’s last match until 2007) Tag Team Champions The Naturals def. Sinn and Slash to retain AJ Styles def. D’Lo Brown United States Champion Billy Kidman def. Trytan to retain Jeff Jarrett def. World Champion Lance Storm to win the title (Joe E. Legend interfered, laying out Storm with the belt while Jarrett had the referee distracted)
More departures: After being off TV for months, Mike Awesome officially leaves WCW and retires. Shinsuke Nakamura and Katsuyori Shibata return to Japan. Dawm Marie retires to focus on becoming a mom. Sinn and Slash, Ryan Northcut, Christian York and The Maximo brothers all leave the company.
Jeff Jarrett is all smiles when he walks out wearing the WCW World Title, in his fifth reign as Champion. He claims that nobody wanted to see him as Champion, including Eric Bischoff. While Jarrett’s “shoot” comments usually fall flat, this time, the fans react with vociferous boos towards Jarrett and chants for Lance Storm, AJ Styles and Jeff Hardy. However, it’s Monty Brown, Jarrett’s former ally, who comes out. He challenges Jarrett to a title match at Bash at the Beach, but Jarrett gets cold feet. Eric Bischoff later grants “The Alpha Male” his match at the PPV…
Joe E. Legend cost Lance Storm the World Title at the Great American Bash. Storm calls out Legend on Nitro, sparking a wild pull-apart brawl. Eric Bischoff later announces the two will meet at Bash at the Beach in a Street Fight.
AJ Styles, fresh off a win over D’Lo Brown at the Great American Bash, is looking to get back in the World Title hunt. But Lance Hoyt, who defeated Kip James at the same event, challenge him, looking to elevate himself with a win…
Hiroshi Tanahashi returns to WCW on a limited basis and challenges Billy Kidman to a US Title match at Bash at the Beach. The fans rally behind Tanahashi here, causing a change in attitude for Kidman, much to the chagrin of his wife and manager, Torrie Wilson…
Team Canada earned the right to challenge for the Tag Team Championship at Bash at the Beach, by defeating three other teams. In the lead-up to the match, Bobby Rude and Eric Young (backed by Petey Williams and new recruit A-1) try to get the jump on the Champions, only for America’s Most Wanted to have The Naturals’ backs. Meanwhile, AMW are set to face 3 Live Kru in a Number One Contenders match at the PPV.
As for the X Division Championship, Petey Williams wants his title back and challenges Shark Boy to a match at Bash at the Beach. Meanwhile, a number one contenders Ultimate X Match is announced for the PPV, involving Frankie Kazarian, Shocker, Amazing Red, Sonjay Dutt and the debuting Matt Bentley (formerly known as Michael Shane).
Sonny Siaki, Kimo and Ekmo challenge The Dynasty for the Six Man Tag Team Titles.
Rounding out the show, Chavo Guerrero will face D’Lo Brown, while Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan take on Apolo and Redd Dawg.
Bash at the Beach results Amazing Red def. Frankie Kazarian, Shocker, Sonjay Dutt and Matt Bentley in an Ultimate X Match Six-Man Tag Team Champions The Dynasty def. Sonny Siaki, Kimo and Ekmo to retain Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan def. Apolo and Redd Dawg Chavo Guerrero Jr. def. D’Lo Brown America’s Most Wanted def. Konnan and BG James (“The Outlaw” Kip James interfered, laying out Konnan right in front of James, who succumbed to the Death Sentence, giving AMW the win) Petey Williams def. X Division Champion Shark Boy to win the title United States Champion Billy Kidman def. Hiroshi Tanahashi to retain (Kidman used the belt as a weapon behind the referee’s back) Lance Hoyt def. AJ Styles Tag Team Champions The Naturals def. Team Canada to retain Lance Storm def. Joe E. Legend in a Street Fight World Champion Jeff Jarrett def. Monty Brown (Rhino made his WCW debut, Goring Brown on the outside, then throwing him back in for Jarrett to pin)
Lance Storm challenges Jeff Jarrett to a title match at Sacrifice, but keeping in line with the name of the event, Jarrett demands Storm put his career on the line in exchange for the title being on the line. Storm accepts, with Eric Bischoff adding the stipulation that if anyone interferes in the match, they will be fired, as well as the participant they interfere on the behalf of automatically losing the match.
After Rhino made his debut by costing Monty Brown the World Title, Brown is out for revenge. The two will meet in a grudge match at Sacrifice.
Lance Hoyt earns a US Title match at Sacrifice, which Billy Kidman protests, not wanting to defend his title against someone of Hoyt’s stature. Torrie Wilson question’s her husband’s manhood, which angers the Champion, who promises to take it out on Hoyt at Sacrifice…
Looking to get back on the winning track, AJ Styles challenges Hiroshi Tanahashi to a match at Sacrifice. Tanahashi accepts, looking forward to beating a former World Champion…
The friendly rivalry between The Naturals and America’s Most Wanted becomes a bit more antagonistic after Bash at the Beach. AMW make it clear that they want the titles back and they will do whatever it takes to regain the gold…
Amazing Red earned a shot at the X Division Championship at Bash at the Beach, but it was not without a cost. Red injured his leg during the match, after taking a bad bump off the high wires. Red still insists on challenging Williams at Sacrifice, but undoubtedly his leg will be a major target…
Team Canada set their focus on the Six-Man Tag Team titles. Gail Kim joins the company as Bobby Rude’s new girlfriend, and also serves as a counterbalance to the presence of Nattie Neidhart at ringside…
After Kip James cost 3 Live Kru a match at Bash at the Beach, Konnan wants to get his hands on The Outlaw. However, the question mark is where do BG James’ loyalties lie…?
Rounding out the show: Justin Credible and D’Lo Brown team up to face Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan, Frankie Kazarian, Jason Jett, Sonjay Dutt and Matt Bentley will meet in a four corners match, and Shocker takes on Jamie Knoble.
Sacrifice results Sonjay Dutt def. Frankie Kazarian, Jason Jett and Matt Bentley Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan def. Justin Credible and D’Lo Brown Shocker def. Jamie Knoble Team Canada def. Six Man Tag Team Champions The Dynasty to win the titles X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Amazing Red to retain (Red’s last match for several years) “The Outlaw” Kip James def. Konnan (BG James tried to hit Kip with a chair, but Kip ducked, causing Konnan to get hit instead) Lance Hoyt def. United States Champion Billy Kidman to win the title Rhino def. Monty Brown Tag Team Champions The Naturals def. America’s Most Wanted to retain AJ Styles def. Hiroshi Tanahashi World Champion Jeff Jarrett def. Lance Storm to retain (as a result of this loss, Lance Storm must retire) - After the match, as Jarrett celebrates, Jeff Hardy makes his return, attacking the Champion and making it clear that he wants the title back…
After Jeff Hardy made his surprise return at Sacrifice, he has made it clear that he wants the World Title. At Unbreakable, he’ll get his chance when he faces Jeff Jarrett in the main event…
After losing to Rhino at Sacrifice, Monty Brown wants another shot at The War Machine, which he’ll get at Unbreakable, when the two meet in a No-Holds-Barred Match.
A backstage encounter between AJ Styles and Kanyon leads to Trytan and Horshu helping to attack Styles. AJ gets some unlikely assistance from Justin Credible and D’Lo Brown, setting up a six man tag team match for Unbreakable.
Former United States Champion Billy Kidman wants his title back, going so far as to ambush Lance Hoyt after a match on Nitro. Torrie, fed up with Kidman’s behavior, dumps him. Now, Kidman wants revenge on Hoyt for taking his title and (in his mind) taking his wife.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. challenges Hiroshi Tanahashi to a match, hoping to raise his stock with a win over the Japanese star.
America’s Most Wanted attack The Naturals on Nitro and demand another shot at the Tag Team Titles. The Naturals accept, promising to take the fight to AMW at Unbreakable.
Sonjay Dutt challenges Petey Williams for the X Division Championship at Unbreakable, while a five-way match is announced for the number one contendership, between Jason Jett, Shark Boy, Frankie Kazarian, Jamie Knoble and Matt Bentley.
The Dynasty request their rematch with Team Canada. To counteract Scott D’Amore’s presence, Bret Hart returns to WCW to coach his nephews for the match.
Konnan and Ron Killings, without BG James, will take on Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan. Kip James has promised to be present and says that BG James is on his side. Konnan and Killings will have to have eyes in the back of their heads at Unbreakable...
Unbreakable results Matt Bentley def. Jason Jett, Shark Boy, Frankie Kazarian and Jamie Knoble in a Number One Contenders Match The Dynasty def. Six-Man Tag Team Champions Team Canada to win the titles Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan def. Konnan and Ron Killings (Kip James cost Konnan and Killings the match; afterwards, BG James confronted Kip, but walked off without confirming his allegiances) AJ Styles, Justin Credible and D’Lo Brown def. Kanyon, Horshu and Trytan X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Sonjay Dutt to retain Chavo Guerrero Jr. def. Hiroshi Tanahashi (Tanahashi’s last appearance until 2006) United States Champion Lance Hoyt def. Billy Kidman to retain (Kidman’s last WCW match) Monty Brown def. Rhino in a No-Holds-Barred Match Tag Team Champions The Naturals def. America’s Most Wanted to retain (after the match, AMW attack The Naturals and put them through tables) Jeff Hardy def. World Champion Jeff Jarrett by disqualification (Rhino interfered to help Jarrett; Monty Brown made the save, but then laid out Hardy as well)
Following Monty Brown’s involvement at the end of the World Title match at Unbreakable, Eric Bischoff announces a Triangle Match for the title at Halloween Havoc, as Jeff Jarrett defends against both Brown and Jeff Hardy.
Kevin Nash returns to confront Jarrett, but Rhino stands as a roadblock between them. At Halloween Havoc, Nash will have to go through Rhino to get his shot at Jarrett.
America’s Most Wanted will get one more chance to win back the Tag Team Titles, when they challenge The Naturals at Halloween Havoc, in a Tables Match.
Chavo Guerrero Jr. attacks Lance Hoyt backstage, making his intentions to take the US Title from him clear. At Halloween Havoc, the two will meet one-on-one for the gold.
Matt Bentley will get his shot at the X Division Championship at Halloween Havoc against Petey Williams, while in a Number One Contenders Match, Shocker will face Frankie Kazarian.
The rivalry between The Dynasty and Team Canada comes to a head at Halloween Havoc, in a Hockey Brawl for the titles.
At Halloween Havoc, Eric Bischoff has announced that BG James will face “The Outlaw” Kip James. Kip claims he and BG are tight, Konnan doesn’t trust either man, and BG has remained silent on the matter. It will come to a head at Halloween Havoc…
Rounding out the show: AJ Styles vs. Sonny Siaki; Sonjay Dutt and Shark Boy vs. Jamie Knoble and Jason Jett; and Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan vs. Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore.
Halloween Havoc results Jamie Knoble and Jason Jett def. Sonjay Dutt and Shark Boy AJ Styles def. Sonny Siaki Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan def. Rob Conway and Nick DInsmore Six-Man Tag Team Champions The Dynasty def. Team Canada in a Hockey Brawl to retain Shocker def. Frankie Kazarian in a Number One Contenders Match United States Champion Lance Hoyt def. Chavo Guerrero Jr. to retain - BG James and Kip James did not have their match; instead, BG offers Kip a spot with 3 Live Kru, which Konnan protests. Kip declines, while BG and Konnan argue, with Killings playing peacekeeper X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Matt Bentley to retain America’s Most Wanted def. Tag Team Champions The Naturals in a Tables Match to win the titles Kevin Nash def. Rhino World Champion Jeff Jarrett def. Jeff Hardy and Monty Brown in a Triangle Match to retain (America’s Most Wanted interfered, helping Jarrett pin Hardy for the win)
By virtue of his victory over Rhino at Halloween Havoc, Kevin Nash is now able to face Jeff Jarrett for the World Title at Genesis. Scott Steiner also returns and says he has Nash’s back, even teaming with him to defeat Jarrett and Rhino on Nitro.
On Nitro, Monty Brown and Jeff Hardy team up to take on America’s Most Wanted, only for Brown to attack Hardy, saying he didn’t forget about Jeff being a coward back in May. Hardy says he’s not afraid of Brown and challenges him to a match at Genesis.
AJ Styles, tired of being left out of the World Title picture, confronts Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett sends Rhino to deal with him, but warns The War Machine not to lose again…
The Naturals will receive their rematch for the Tag Team Titles at Genesis, taking on America’s Most Wanted in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match.
Chavo Guerrero, not satisfied after losing to Lance Hoyt at Halloween Havoc, demands a rematch. Hoyt is only too happy to accept and the match is set for Genesis.
Shocker is the number one contender for the X Division Championship and will face Petey Williams for the gold at Genesis. In addition, a six way number one contenders match is announced, involving Sonjay Dutt, Matt Bentley, Jason Jett, Frankie Kazarian, Jamie Knoble and Shark Boy.
Rounding out the card: 3 Live Kru will face Team Canada; Donovan Morgan and Michael Modest will face TJ Wilson and Harry Smith; and Kanyon will face Justin Credible.
Genesis results - The show opens with a ten bell salute to Eddie Guerrero, who sadly passed away the morning of the show. It is announced that the US Title match between Lance Hoyt and Chavo Guerrero Jr. has been canceled. Donovan Morgan and Michael Modest def. TJ Wilson and Harry Smith Kanyon def. Justin Credible 3 Live Kru def. Team Canada (Kip James helped 3LK win, then Konnan and Ron Killings officially welcomed him into the group) Frankie Kazarian def. Sonjay Dutt, Matt Bentley, Jason Jett, Jamie Knoble and Shark Boy in a Number One Contenders Match Shocker def. X Division Champion Petey Williams to win the title AJ Styles def. Rhino (after the match, Jeff Jarrett comes out and breaks a guitar over Rhino’s head, ending their partnership) Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted def. The Naturals in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match to retain Monty Brown def. Jeff Hardy World Champion Jeff Jarrett def. Kevin Nash to retain (Scott Steiner turned on Nash, aiding Jarrett in his win. After the match, Jarrett and Steiner beat down Nash, but Hardy makes the save. Monty Brown runs out, followed by AJ Styles, Rhino, and America’s Most Wanted. Jarrett’s group has a five-on-four advantage, until a countdown comes up on the video wall. Christian Cage makes his WCW debut, saving Hardy and company, ending the show with the faces standing tall)
At Genesis, the battle lines were drawn. It’s December, there are two teams of five with a beef, that can mean only one thing… WAR GAMES!!!!! At Starrcade, Jeff Jarrett will lead America’s Most Wanted, Scott Steiner and Monty Brown into battle against Jeff Hardy, Kevin Nash, Rhino, AJ Styles and the newly-debuted Christian Cage.
Lance Hoyt’s match at Genesis was canceled due to circumstances outside of anyone’s control. Hoyt promises Chavo Guerrero Jr. the first title match when he returns. In the meantime, he offers an open challenge, which is accepted by Sonny Siaki. The match is thrown out when Kimo and Ekmo attack Hoyt. But D’Lo Brown and Justin Credible make the save. This sets up a six man tag for Starrcade.
In a match that will have Tag Team Title implications, former Champions The Naturals will face the undefeated Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan.
Now four members strong, the newly-rechristened 4 Live Kru will face the four members of Team Canada in an elimination match.
New X Division Champion Shocker will defend against Frankie Kazarian, while a Number One Contenders Ultimate X Match will take place, featuring Matt Bentley, Sonjay Dutt, and Jason Jett.
Six Man Tag Team Champions The Dynasty will defend the gold against Kanyon, Trytan and Horshu.
And rounding out the show, Jamie Knoble will face Shark Boy, and Andrew “Test” Martin makes his WCW debut, going up against Mark Jindrak.
Starrcade results - At the start of the show, it’s announced that Jeff Hardy is not at the building Sonjay Dutt def. Matt Bentley and Jason Jett in an Ultimate X Match Six-Man Tag Team Champions The Dynasty def. Kanyon, Trytan and Horshu to retain Andrew “Test” Martin def. Mark Jindrak Sonny Siaki, Kimo and Ekmo def. Lance Hoyt, D’Lo Brown and Justin Credible - Backstage, Eric Bischoff informs Christian Cage that his team will be allowed a replacement if they can find anyone on short notice Shark Boy def. Jamie Knoble Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan def. The Naturals X Division Champion Shocker def. Frankie Kazarian to retain Team Canada def. 4 Live Kru in an elimination match (Kip James pinned A-1; Konnan turned on Kip and BG, laying them both out with chair shots, resulting in his own disqualification; Bobby Rude pinned BG James; Eric Young pinned Kip James; Ron Killings pinned Eric Young; Petey Williams pinned Ron Killings) - Just before the main event is set to take place, Christian, AJ Styles, Rhino and Kevin Nash introduce their fifth man… IT’S STIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!! AJ Styles, Rhino, Kevin Nash, Christian Cage and Sting def. Jeff Jarrett, Scott Steiner, Chris Harris, James Storm and Monty Brown in a Wargames Match
Jeff Hardy is suspended indefinitely for no-showing Starrcade.
On Nitro, Sting announces his retirement from wrestling. Eric Bischoff announces the start of an eight man tournament to determine a number one contender for the World Title. By year’s end, AJ Styles defeats Petey Williams, Scott Steiner defeats Rhino, Monty Brown defeats Kevin Nash, and Christian Cage defeats Joe E. Legend in what turns out to be Legend’s final appearance in WCW. In January, Styles will face Steiner and Cage will face Brown, with the winners advancing to the final to decide who faces Jarrett at Final Resolution…
Konnan announces that he’s getting a crew together to deal with the renamed James Gang.
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Extreme Rebirth 2005 In 2004, ECW continued to establish itself as the home of not just extreme warfare, but also the place to find great wrestling action. But more than that, the company was proving itself to be the home of second chances. Eddie Guerrero reignited his career in 2002, and in 2004, John Cena became the World Extreme Champion, over a year after WWE decided to say, “thanks, but no” to the former Prototype. Now portraying a fringe “tweener” character, Cena is one half of ECW’s foundation. The other half, Austin Aries, had a career year as well in 2004. Forming the Generation Next stable, Aries, alongside Alex Shelley, Jack Evans and Roderick Strong, the group ruled atop ECW during the second half of the year, while the year ended with Aries capturing the World Pure Championship at Final Battle. With two new stars at the top, ECW looked to continue it’s momentum into 2005…
Austin Aries, Jack Evans and Roderick Strong come out on Hardcore TV at the start of the year and claim victory over the ECW roster. Aries proudly holds up the World Pure Title, issuing a challenge to anyone who wants a piece of him. Alex Shelley comes out and confronts his former teammates, but gets beat down. Chris Sabin makes the save for his former tag team partner, but neither man is ready to make up. In the aftermath, Ricky Steamboat announces that Aries will defend the World Pure Championship against Sabin at Guilty as Charged. As for Shelley, his mission to get revenge on Generation Next will begin with a one-on-one match against Jack Evans.
After winning his feud with Bryan Danielson at Final Battle, Homicide sets his sights on John Cena and the World Extreme Championship. Cena welcomes the challenge, but Homicide decides to send a message by attacking Cena with a chair, then using a pair of tweezers to carve into the Champion’s forehead. At Guilty as Charged, Cena has promised to go to a place he’s never been before in order to defend his title…
Former World Pure Champion Samoa Joe, the first man to hold both of ECW’s World Titles, takes a step back after being dethroned at Final Battle. Seeing potential in former Special K member Jay Lethal, Joe takes the young wrestler under his wing. At Guilty as Charged, the two will meet one-on-one in an exhibition match, where Joe has told Lethal to “show me what you’re made of, kid”.
In 2004, Christopher Daniels turned over a new leaf, when he ditched The Prophecy and began following the Code of Honor. At Final Battle, teaming with Low Ki, Daniels defeated his former allies BJ Whitmer and Dan Maff. However, Ki hasn’t entirely forgiven Daniels for his past transgressions and challenges “The Fallen Angel” to a match at Guilty as Charged. But a new wrinkle is added, when Bryan Danielson attacks both men during their respective matches on Hardcore TV. Danielson says Daniels is shady and everyone can see it, while Ki is allied with Homicide, who was a thorn in Danielson’s side for much of 2004. Ricky Steamboat steps in to make a three-way dance for Guilty as Charged.
At Final Battle, The Embassy finally achieved Championship success when Jimmy Rave and John Walters captured the Tag Team Championship from The Briscoes. CM Punk and Colt Cabana, The Second City Saints, defeated Roderick Strong and Jack Evans at Final Battle, putting them in line for a title shot, in a match that will take place at Guilty as Charged.
Jimmy Jacobs vanquished his former partner, Julio Dinero at Final Battle, leaving him as the only member of Raven’s Gathering. But one man Raven seems to have his eye on is Delirious. But after the unhinged wrestler turns down the offer, Jacobs attacks him, leading to a match being announced for Guilty as Charged.
Eddie Guerrero did not have the best year in 2004, dropping far down the ladder in terms of being a contender. Hoping to find his spark once more, Eddie challenges company workhorse Nova to a singles contest. Meanwhile, Rob Van Dam, also down on his luck as of late, will take part in a four-way dance against Nigel McGuinness, Doug Williams, and newcomer Claudio Castagnoli.
A six team scramble is announced to round out the show, involving The Havana Pitbulls, The Briscoes, Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer, Special K’s Izzy and Dixie, The FBI’s Tony Mamaluke and Little Sal, and Paul London and Spanky.
Elsewhere, The Sinister Minister gloats about Abyss’ attacking Mick Foley at Final Battle. He claims that Abyss took out the Hardcore Legend and now HE is the new Hardcore Legend…
Guilty as Charged results Rob Van Dam def. Nigel McGuinness, Doug Williams and Claudio Castagnoli in a 4-Way Dance (McGuinness pinned Castagnoli, Williams forced McGuinness to submit, RVD pinned Williams) Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer def. The Havana Pitbulls, The Briscoe Brothers, Izzy and Dixie, The FBI, and Paul London and Spanky in a Scramble Match Eddie Guerrero def. Nova Jimmy Jacobs def. Delirious CM Punk and Colt Cabana def. Tag Team Champions Jimmy Rave and John Walters to win the titles Samoa Joe def. Jay Lethal World Pure Champion Austin Aries def. Chris Sabin to retain Alex Shelley def. Jack Evans World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Homicide to retain Low Ki def. Bryan Danielson and Christopher Daniels in a 3-Way Dance (Daniels pinned Danielson, Low Ki forced Daniels to submit)
At the beginning of February, The Ring Crew Express, Michael Shane, Hernandez and The Carnage Crew depart ECW.
At Guilty as Charged, Low Ki defeated Christopher Daniels and Bryan Danielson in the 3-Way Dance main event. As a result, Ki uses this to leverage a World Extreme Championship match against John Cena at Supercard of Extreme. As for Daniels and Danielson, Danielson doubles down on his accusations of Daniels being shady, going so far as to join Joey Styles and Joel Gertner on commentary and burying Daniels. The bad blood boils over, with Daniels demanding a Fight Without Honor against Danielson at Supercard of Extreme.
Generation Next win a six man tag team match on Hardcore TV against a trio of enhancement talents from the House of Hardcore training school. Afterwards, Aries mocks the students, then offers them the chance to join a winning team. Eddie Guerrero comes out and gets in Aries’ face, telling him that guys like him paved the way for Generation Next. He challenges Aries to a match for the World Pure Championship at Supercard of Extreme. Meanwhile, Roderick Strong steps up to face Alex Shelley at Supercard of Extreme, as the last obstacle standing between Shelley and Aries.
Former World Tag Team Champions Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer earned a title shot by winning a Scramble match against The Second City Saints. Alison Danger, who has been down on her team since they lost at Final Battle, warns her men that they better win the titles at Supercard of Extreme…
The Sinister Minister continues to proclaim Abyss as the new Hardcore Legend after his beating of Mick Foley. This draws Tommy Dreamer out, claiming that hardcore isn’t just about how badly you can hurt your opponent or yourself, it’s about heart and courage. Dreamer then challenges Abyss to a match at Supercard of Extreme.
At Guilty as Charged, we saw the ECW debut of Claudio Castagnoli, who participated in a 4-Way Dance. Despite being the first eliminated, he impressed enough that he was invited back for Hardcore TV, where he lost to Matt Sydal in a close match. Afterwards, the man who eliminated him from the 4-Way Dance, Nigel McGuinness, came out to challenge him to a singles match for Supercard of Extreme.
On the heels of his 4-Way Dance victory, Rob Van Dam finds himself in the crosshairs of The Embassy. At Supercard of Extreme, RVD will face Matt Sydal, who, as always, will have Daizee Haze in his corner…
At Guilty as Charged, Samoa Joe defeated Jay Lethal in their exhibition match. Afterwards, Joe praised Lethal’s performance and offered to mentor him. Lethal accepted the offer, forming a new tag team. At Supercard of Extreme, Joe and Lethal will make their debut as a team, taking on The Briscoes.
After losing in the Scramble at Guilty as Charged, Izzy and Dixie exchanged words, having to be separated by the other members of Special K. On Hardcore TV, after losing to The Briscoes, Deranged and Angel Dust similarly exchanged words. Lacey is trying to get her guys on the same page and has set up an eight man tag team match for Supercard of Extreme, where Special K will face Chris Sabin, Joey Matthews, Spanky and Paul London.
Supercard of Extreme results Chris Sabin, Joey Matthews, Spanky and Paul London def. Izzy, Dixie, Angel Dust and Deranged (after the match, Izzy and Deranged attacked Dixie and Angel Dust, while Lacey walked out in disgust) Matt Sydal def. Rob Van Dam (Daizee Haze handed Sydal a pair brass knucks, which Sydal used to knock out RVD for the win) Samoa Joe and Jay Lethal def. The Briscoe Brothers Nigel McGuinness def. Claudio Castagnoli (after the match, McGuinness and Castagnoli shook hands) Abyss def. Tommy Dreamer in an Extreme Rules Match Tag Team Champions CM Punk and Colt Cabana def. Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer to retain Christopher Daniels def. Bryan Danielson in a Fight Without Without Honor World Pure Champion Austin Aries def. Eddie Guerrero to retain Alex Shelley def. Roderick Strong World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Low Ki to retain
Paul Heyman returns to ECW, working behind the scenes. It will be a few months more before he appears in an onscreen capacity…
At Supercard of Extreme, Alex Shelley defeated Roderick Strong, earning the chance to face Austin Aries for the World Pure Championship. On Hardcore TV, Shelley confronts Aries, calling him out for being greedy and needing to be the leader. Aries says Shelley was a weak link in Generation Next, and that they’re stronger without him. Shelley promises to take the title from Aries at Living Dangerously.
Coming off a big win over Low Ki at Supercard of Extreme, John Cena is still going strong as World Extreme Champion. Prince Nana once again is ready to challenge his former charge, as Matt Sydal will face Cena for the title at Living Dangerously.
At Supercard of Extreme, Abyss defeated Tommy Dreamer in an Extreme Rules match, but in typical Tommy Dreamer fashion, he came out on Hardcore TV and challenged Abyss to a rematch. At Living Dangerously, they will meet in an ECW classic, the Stairway to Hell match…
On Hardcore TV, Alison Danger fires Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer after they failed to win the Tag Team Titles at Supercard of Extreme. Maff and Whitmer go on to attack Punk and Cabana, but are run off by Samoa Joe and Jay Lethal. This leads to a match being signed for Living Dangerously. As for the Champs, they will find themselves defending the titles against former Champions The Briscoes.
Steve Corino and Francine return after a long absence from ECW. Homicide is quick to confront his longstanding rival and challenge him to a match at Living Dangerously.
Nigel McGuinness wrestles Rocky Romero on Hardcore TV, in a match marred by Ricky Reyes’ interference. But Claudio Castagnoli makes the save for Nigel. At Living Dangerously, the pair will team up to face The Havana Pitbulls.
Christopher Daniels’ quest for redemption leads him to a match with Eddie Guerrero. Guerrero says that he respects that Daniels wants to be better than he was, but that it doesn’t happen overnight. Guerrero does challenge him for Living Dangerously, telling him to give him the type of match like they had at Final Battle 2002. But win or lose, do it honorably…
Rob Van Dam continues his feud with The Embassy, when he challenges Jimmy Rave to a match at Living Dangerously.
A frustrated Bryan Danielson begins attacking anyone in his path. After continuing to assault a House of Hardcore student after a win on Hardcore TV, Chris Sabin comes out to get Danielson to stop. Instead, Danielson attacks Sabin, leading to a match between the two for Living Dangrously.
After a civil war broke out between Special K at Supercard of Honor, a match is signed for Living Dangerously, as Dixie and Angel Dust will take on Izzy and Deranged, but the wildcard is Lacey, who’s allegiance are unknown…
Living Dangerously results Izzy and Deranged def. Dixie and Angel Dust (Lacey interfered, helping Izzy and Deranged get the win) Bryan Danielson def. Chris Sabin (Danielson kept hitting Sabin with elbows to the face until the referee stopped the match) Jimmy Rave def. Rob Van Dam (Delirious joins The Embassy by helping Rave get the win) The Havana Pitbulls def. Nigel McGuinness and Claudio Castagnoli (McGuinness walked out on Castagnoli, allowing The Pitbulls to get the win) Christopher Daniels def. Eddie Guerrero (after the match, the two shook hands and embraced) Tag Team Champions CM Punk and Colt Cabana def. The Briscoes to retain Steve Corino def. Homicide (CW Anderson interfered, attacking Homicide while Francine distracted the referee, allowing Corino to get the win; after the match, Low Ki made the save for his trainer, Homicide) World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Matt Sydal to retain Dan Maff and BJ Whitmer def. Samoa Joe and Jay Lethal World Pure Champion Austin Aries def. Alex Shelley to retain Abyss def. Tommy Dreamer in a Stairway to Hell Match (after the match, Abyss continued to attack Dreamer, until Mick Foley ran out, trash can in hand, to make the save. The Sinister Minister pulled his charge out of the ring, but was laughing at Foley as they walked up ramp…)
At the end of March, Dan Maff leaves wrestling following a falling out with his trainer, Homicide, who has threatened to boycott any promotion which employs Maff. In addition, Becky Bayless leaves ECW, while Brian XL transitions to a behind the scenes role.
At Living Dangerously, Mick Foley made his return to ECW to save Tommy Dreamer from Abyss. The Sinister Minister was outraged that Foley had managed to return. At Respect Is Earned, it will be a first-time-ever dream match between Foley and Abyss.
After defeating Eddie Guerrero at Living Dangerously, Christopher Daniels sets his sights on Austin Aries’ World Pure Championship. Guerrero gets involved in the build, as he helps Daniels prepare for the match. On an episode of Hardcore TV, Guerrero and Daniels defeat Aries and Roderick Strong, when Guerrero pins Aries. Guerrero will also join the commentary team for the title match at Respect Is Earned.
After snapping at Living Dangerously, Bryan Danielson holds Hardcore TV hostage to vent his frustrations with the company, as well as with himself. While he does blame Ricky Steamboat for giving people like Austin Aries and Christopher Daniels title opportunities over him, he also holds himself responsible, for not taking what he deserves. He then demands a World Title match, which brings out John Cena. Cena agrees to defend the World Extreme Championship against Danielson at Respect Is Earned.
The fallout of Dan Maff leaving the company results in the Havana Pitbulls being named the number one contenders for the Tag Team Championship, and they will face CM Punk and Colt Cabana at Respect Is Earned. As for Maff’s former partner, BJ Whitmer, he has to deal with Alison Danger hiring The FBI to take him out. At Respect Is Earned, Whitmer will face Vito Lograsso.
Steve Corino finally scored a win in his feud with Homicide, thanks to CW Anderson, who has allied with Corino. Homicide and Low Ki then challenge Corino and Anderson to a Fight Without Honor at Respect Is Earned.
Delirious joined The Embassy at Living Dangerously, helping Jimmy Rave defeat Rob Van Dam. At Respect Is Earned, Delirious will get his shot at The Whole F’N Show…
Despite coming up short against Austin Aries at Living Dangerously, Alex Shelley continues his feud with Generation Next, enlisting Joey Matthews to team with him against Roderick Strong and Jack Evans.
Claudio Castagnoli and Nigel McGuinness’ tag team was short-lived, after McGuinness walked out on Castagnoli at Living Dangerously. Castagnoli wants revenge and he will face McGuinness one-on-one at Respect Is Earned.
Finally, a Four-Way-Dance is announced, featuring Samoa Joe and Jay Lethal, The Briscoes, Paul London and Spanky, and Izzy and Deranged, now going by the name Lacey’s Angels.
Respect Is Earned results The Briscoe Brothers def. Lacey’s Angels, Samoa Joe and Jay Lethal, and Paul London and Spanky in a 4-Way Dance (Jay Briscoe pinned Izzy; Samoa Joe forced Paul London to submit; Mark Briscoe pinned Jay Lethal) Claudio Castagnoli def. Nigel McGuinness (Castagnoli pinned McGuinness off of a roll-up, but McGuinness attacked Castagnoli after the match) Roderick Strong and Jack Evans vs. Joey Matthews and Alex Shelley BJ Whitmer def. Vito Lograsso (after the match, The FBI ganged up on Whitmer, but Jimmy Jacobs and Raven made the save) Steve Corino and CW Anderson def. Homicide and Low Ki in a Fight Without Honor (Corino pinned Homicide after piledriving him through a table) Delirious def. Rob Van Dam (Daizee Haze pushed Van Dam off the top rope as went for the Five Star Frog Splash, then Delirious hit Shadows Over Hell to pick up the win) The Havana Pitbulls def. Tag Team Champions CM Punk and Colt Cabana to win the titles World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Bryan Danielson to retain (Danielson had Cena in Cattle Mutilation and seemed to have the match won, but Cena was able to just barely reach the ropes, before tapping. Danielson thought he’d won, but as the referee tried to explain, Cena scooped him up for the FU to get the win) Abyss and Mick Foley fought to a no-contest (Foley started bleeding early in the match and by the end, both men were a mess, as the referee finally made the judgment call to end it) World Pure Champion Austin Aries def. Christopher Daniels to retain (Eddie Guerrero was on commentary. After the referee got knocked out, Roderick Strong and Jack Evans tried to interfere, but Eddie helped Daniels fight them off. Eddie then grabbed the belt, which Strong had brought into the ring, only to hit Daniels with it! Aries pinned Daniels to win, but afterwards, Eddie attacked him, laying him out with a brainbuster. The show ended with Eddie standing tall over both men, gazing hungrily at the belt, which laid between them on the mat…)
John Walters and The Sandman are quietly removed from the roster on ECW’s website. Walters retires, while Sandman takes a position working backstage, while not ruling out a potential return to the ring at some point.
In the main event at Respect Is Earned, Eddie Guerrero made it clear that he is coming for the World Pure Title. Christopher Daniels also makes a case for another shot, since Eddie’s interference caused him to lose. Meanwhile, Austin Aries bitches about having two people chasing him for the gold at the same time. Despite Aries’ protests, however, Ricky Steamboat sanctions a 3-Way Dance to take place at Hardcore Heaven.
John Cena may have retained his World Extreme Championship at Respect Is Earned, but only by the skin of his teeth. On Hardcore TV, Bryan Danielson attacks Cena during a match and locks him in Cattle Mutilation. Cena taps out as Danielson screams that he should be Champion. After this, a match is made for Hardcore Heaven, where there will be no rope breaks and no excuses. There will be a clear winner and a clear loser…
Mick Foley and Abyss had a bloody brawl at Respect Is Earned, with no winner being declared. The Sinister Minister brings Abyss out on Hardcore TV and puts him in a match, to show that his man cannot be slowed down by pain. Foley sends in a video, where he talks about being “hardcore”, but Abyss is on a whole different level. So Foley says he needs to go to a different place in order to beat him. At Hardcore Heaven, it won’t be Abyss vs. Mick Foley… it will Abyss vs. CACTUS JACK!!!!
The Havana Pitbulls are the new Tag Team Champions, following their victory over CM Punk and Colt Cabana at Respect Is Earned. Their first challengers are already lined up, as The Briscoes look to challenge their old rivals at Hardcore Heaven for the gold.
Meanwhile, the former Champions decide it’s time to go their separate ways for the time being, as they resume singles competition. For Punk, that means he’ll be facing Jimmy Rave at Hardcore Heaven. As for Cabana, he’ll be taking on Claudio Castagnoli.
After defeating Homicide and Low Ki at Respect Is Earned, Steve Corino and CW Anderson have been smugger than ever. But while Homicide is nursing injuries after this loss, Low Ki is back on the next Hardcore TV, ready to fight. At Hardcore Heaven, he’ll get his wish when he faces Corino one-on-one.
After months of issues with The Embassy, Rob Van Dam decides to bring in an equalizer, in the form of the suicidal, homicidal, genocidal, death-defying SABU!!!! At Hardcore Heaven, the long-time friends reunite to face Matt Sydal and Delirious.
Jimmy Jacobs and Raven came to the aid of BJ Whitmer at Hardcore Heaven, rescuing him from a three-on-one attack by The FBI. At Hardcore Heaven, the three men will join forces to face Vito Lograsso, Little Sal and Tony Mamaluke.
Two additional matches round out the card. Jay Lethal, with Samoa Joe in his corner, will face newcomer El Generico, while Paul London and Spanky battle Lacey’s Angels.
Hardcore Heaven results Paul London and Spanky def. Lacey’s Angels Jay Lethal def. El Generico Colt Cabana def. Claudio Castagnoli (Nigel McGuinness interfered, attacking Castagnoli on the outside, before throwing him back in, where Colt won after a Colt.45) BJ Whitmer, Jimmy Jacobs and Raven def. The FBI CM Punk def. Jimmy Rave Rob Van Dam and Sabu def. Matt Sydal and Delirious Low Ki def. Steve Corino (CW Anderson tried to interfere, but Homicide ran out to make the save) Tag Team Champions The Havana Pitbulls def. The Briscoe Brothers to retain Cactus Jack def. Abyss in a Street Fight World Pure Champion Austin Aries def. Christopher Daniels and Eddie Guerrero in a 3-Way Dance to retain (Guerrero pinned Daniels, Aries forced Guerrero to submit) World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Bryan Danielson to retain (after the match, Danielson shook Cena’s hand and bowed to the crowd, before exiting the arena)
On ECW.com, Bryan Danielson announces that he will be taking a break from wrestling, citing his frustration at being unable to capture a World Championship.
John Cena has put Bryan Danielson behind him, but now has to deal with both a new challenger, as well as an unspecified threat. The new challenger is Mick Foley, who tells Cena that he’s been impressed by him. But he wants to see if Cena is hardcore. They will meet for the World Extreme Championship at Death Before Dishonor. But, Paul Heyman returns to television, targeting Cena in several promos, as he warns him that he’s just a fad, while wrestling only has one truly big thing…
Austin Aries is still World Pure Champion, having vanquished Eddie Guerrero and Christopher Daniels for the second time, each. But CM Punk, recalling their feud last summer, challenges him, wanting to finally win the big one. Aries hems and haws, but Ricky Steamboat once again steps in to make the match official for Death Before Dishonor.
At Hardcore Heaven, Homicide returned after being on the shelf for a month, thanks to Steve Corino. At Death Before Dishonor, Homicide and Low Ki will team up to once again face Corino and Anderson, but this time the match will take place inside a steel cage.
The issue between Eddie Guerrero and Christopher Daniels has reached the point where it needs to be settled. At Death Before Dishonor, the two will meet in a grudge match, looking to end it once and for all.
Thanks to their win over Lacey’s Angels at Hardcore Heaven, Paul London and Spanky earn a shot at the Tag Team Championship, when they face the Havana Pitbulls at Death Before Dishonor.
At Hardcore Heaven, Nigel McGuinness helped Colt Cabana defeat his nemesis, Claudio Castagnoli. Cabana, however, did not take kindly to interference in his match. As a result, he has challenged McGuinness to a match at Death Before Dishonor.
Also announced for the card, a six man tag team match pitting Jimmy Rave, Matt Sydal and Delirious of The Embassy against The Briscoes and Kid Kash; Samoa Joe continues to coach Jay Lethal, who will take on the returning Chris Sabin; BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs will battle Lacey’s Angels; and Rob Van Dam and Sabu will take on Generation Next’s Jack Evans and Roderick Strong.
Death Before Dishonor results Jack Evans and Roderick Strong def. Rob Van Dam and Sabu The Briscoe Brothers and Kid Kash def. The Embassy (after the match, Matt Sydal argued with Prince Nana, until Delirious and Jimmy Rave attacked Sydal. Daizee Haze tried to protect her friend, but Delirious hit the Shadows Over Hell on her, as the two were officially kicked out of The Embassy) Colt Cabana def. Nigel McGuinness (after the match, Claudio Castagnoli came out to taunt McGuinness, sparking a brawl between the two) Tag Team Champions The Havana Pitbulls def. Paul London and Spanky to retain Christopher Daniels def. Eddie Guerrero World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Mick Foley to retain Homicide and Low Ki def. Steve Corino and CW Anderson in a Steel Cage Match CM Punk def. World Pure Champion Austin Aries to win the title (after a ref bump, Roderick Strong and Jack Evans try to interfere, but are stopped by Colt Cabana and Ace Steel. However, Punk grabs the belt, which Evans had tossed to Aries, and uses it to lay Aries out. Punk gets the win, then spits on Aries’ prone body, earning him a fair number of boos for blatantly disrespecting the Code of Conduct…)
At Death Before Dishonor, CM Punk finally captured the World Pure Championship, after several tries last year. But to do it, he had to violate the Code of Conduct. Punk comes out on Hardcore TV, wearing a suit, the belt draped over his shoulder, to a reaction of pure vitriol, not heard from an ECW crowd since the days of Mike Awesome. He tells the fans that he tried playing by the rules and where did it get him? After failing to unseat Samoa Joe on multiple occasions, then being forced to “slum it” in the tag team division, as he puts it, he realized that nice guys finish last. So in the tradition of Christopher Daniels and Austin Aries, not only will he not follow the Code of Conduct, he will openly revolt against it. This brings out Daniels, who warns Punk of the slippery slope he’s going down. Punk slap’s Daniels, sparking a brawl that has to be broken up by officials. As a result, a match between Punk and Daniels is signed for Heatwave.
After defeating Mick Foley at Death Before Dishonor, John Cena has earned the respect of the Hardcore Legend, who openly endorses Cena as the “new” face of hardcore wrestling. Paul Heyman comes out once again to confront Cena, but this time warns him that he’s bringing someone into the company who Cena will learn to fear. Heyman refers to him as a beast and says that when he arrives, Cena’s reign will be on borrowed time. Homicide and Low Ki then come out to confront Cena and Foley, leading to an Extreme Rules tag team match being announced for Heatwave, Cena and Foley vs. Homicide and Low Ki.
At Death Before Dishonor, Matt Sydal was kicked out of The Embassy, but Prince Nana reveals the newest members of The Embassy on Hardcore TV, Alex Shelley and Joey Matthews. This draws out Generation Next, who stand against The Embassy and Shelley. As a result, a six man tag team match is announced for Heatwave, as Austin Aries, Roderick Strong and Jack Evans take on Shelley, Matthews and Jimmy Rave. In addition, Sydal will face former tag team partner Delirious in a grudge match.
After picking up several big wins, including beating Lacey’s Angels at Death Before Dishonor, BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs, under the tutelage of Raven, are granted a shot at the Tag Team Championship against The Havana Pitbulls at Heatwave.
Samoa Joe has been coaching Jay Lethal over the last several months and his efforts have resulted in Lethal becoming a serious contender for one of ECW’s World Championships. Another man who’s stock has been on the rise recently is Colt Cabana, who picked up impressive wins at the last two PPVs. At Heatwave, the two men will meet one-on-one in a match that could very well have Championship implications for the winner.
At Hardcore Heaven, Nigel McGuinness cost Claudio Castagnoli his match with Colt Cabana. One month later, at Death Before Dishonor, Castagnoli attacked McGuinness following his own loss to Cabana. Now, at Heatwave, the two will go one-on-one in a grudge match.
Other matches on tap for the PPV include Eddie Guerrero taking on Chris Sabin; The Briscoes facing The FBI’s Tony Mamaluke and Little Sal; and a four way dance between El Generico, Spanky, Paul London and newcomer Adam Pearce.
Heatwave results Paul London def. El Generico, Spanky and Adam Pearce in a 4-Way Dance (Spanky pinned Generico; Pearce pinned Spanky; London pinned Pearce) Eddie Guerrero def. Chris Sabin The FBI def. The Briscoes Nigel McGuinness def. Claudio Castagnoli Matt Sydal def. Delirious (Prince Nana ordered Jade Chung to interfere, but she was stopped by Daizee Haze) BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs def. Tag Team Champions The Havana Pitbulls to win the titles Jay Lethal def. Colt Cabana Jimmy Rave, Alex Shelley and Joey Matthews def. Austin Aries, Roderick Strong and Jack Evans (Prince Nana once again forced Jade Chung to interfere. This time, Roderick Strong caught her, but she seemed smitten with him. However, the distraction allowed Rave to get the win over Strong for The Embassy) World Pure Champion CM Punk def. Christopher Daniels to retain John Cena and Mick Foley def. Homicide and Low Ki in an Extreme Rules Match (after the match, Paul Heyman, who had joined on commentary, entered the ring. He congratulated Cena and Foley, but then informed them that a new day was dawning for ECW. The lights went out and when they came back on, BROCK LESNAR was in the ring! Lesnar attacked both men, F-5ing Foley on the concrete floor, before putting Cena through a table, then holding up the World Extreme Championship…)
At Heatwave, the most shocking debut in the history of ECW took place, when Brock Lesnar stood in an ECW ring for the first time ever. On Hardcore TV, Paul Heyman declared that Lesnar is here to restored the “extreme” in ECW. Lesnar is his trump card, his secret weapon to taking back HIS company. When Ricky Steamboat confronts Heyman, he tries to remind him that he gave up his power so he could pursue other ventures. And while he is always welcome in ECW, it’s a bit presumptuous of him to think that he can walk back in and usurp control. Heyman responds that he built the company from ashes, with a ragtag group of guys who weren’t very talented. Now, he has a man who can do it all. He just needs the opportunity. He needs to be allowed to be himself, which he wasn’t in his last company. But now, Paul Heyman and his client, BRRRROOOOOOOCCCCCCKKKKKKK… LESNAR…. Will bring ECW back to the days of Taz challenging shoot fighters. With Lesnar in ECW, things will be taken… to the EXTREME…
As for John Cena and his World Extreme Championship, he’s challenged for Glory By Honor by a returning Steve Corino. Corino says that while Cena may have done fine against Homicide and Low Ki, he was now going to have to contend with the King of Old School. Cena responded by saying that 2005 has been the year of John Cena. He has redefined what being extreme is all about. And at Glory By Honor, he will define Old School, as well…
Coming off a win over Colt Cabana at Heatwave, Jay Lethal is now the number one contender for the World Pure Championship. CM Punk is coming off of a successful first title defense against Christopher Daniels and is cocky as ever. Not even giving the illusion of being concerned about this defense, despite Lethal being coached by Samoa Joe, the Champion dismisses Lethal as a stopgap before he faces someone of true status next month. Lethal promises that Punk will regret making the mistake of underestimating him, when he beats him for the title…
At Heatwave, BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs captured the Tag Team Championship from The Havana Pitbulls. On the following week’s Hardcore TV, The Briscoes came out to make the first challenge for the titles. Whitmer and Jacobs accepted, setting the stage for Glory By Honor…
At Heatwave, The Embassy scored a huge win over Generation Next in six man tag team action, although Delirious did lose earlier in the evening to Matt Sydal. On Hardcore TV, Austin Aries extended an invitation to Sydal and Daizee Haze to join Generation Next. Sydal and Haze accepted the offer, then challenged The Embassy to another six man tag at Glory By Honor. It will be Sydal teaming with Roderick Strong and Jack Evans to face Jimmy Rave, Joey Matthews and Delirious. Meanwhile, Aries will once again face his former friend, Alex Shelley, in singles competition.
Nigel McGuinness defeated Claudio Castagnoli at Heatwave, putting an end to their feud. Now, both men look to move on, as McGuinnes will take on Spanky at Glory By Honor, while Castagnoli has the biggest match of ECW run thus far, when he takes on Eddie Guerrero.
Colt Cabana had an impressive showing against Jay Lethal at Heatwave, but couldn’t quite seal the deal. But at Glory By Honor, he’ll get a chance to work his way back when he faces Homicide in singles action.
With his regular tag team partner competing in singles action at Glory By Honor, Paul London decides that he also wants to go solo for a bit. He’ll get his chance at the PPV when he faces Chris Sabin.
Filling out the show will be Christopher Daniels taking on long-time rival Doug Williams, and a four way dance, featuring Lacey’s Angels, The Havana Pitbulls, The FBI and Up In Smoke.
Glory By Honor results Up In Smoke def. Lacey’s Angels, The Havana Pitbulls and The FBI in a 4-Way Dance (Ricky Reyes pinned Izzy; Little Sal pinned Rocky Romero; Cheech pinned Tony Mamaluke) Paul London def. Chris Sabin Roderick Strong, Jack Evans and Matt Sydal def. Jimmy Rave, Joey Matthews and Delirious (Jade Chung turned on The Embassy and officially aligned with Strong and the rest of Generation Next) Nigel McGuinness def. Spanky Christopher Daniels def. Doug Williams Tag Team Champions BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs def. The Briscoe Brothers to retain Eddie Guerrero def. Claudio Castagnoli Colt Cabana def. Homicide (after the match, Homicide attacked Cabana with a chair, beating him down until Cabana had to be stretchered out of the arena) Alex Shelley def. Austin Aries (Prince Nana blinded Aries with an unknown substance, allowing Shelley to get the win) World Pure Champion CM Punk def. Jay Lethal to retain (after the match, Lethal offered a handshake, but Punk rolled out of the ring, shaken by the match, but still cocky after retaining his title) World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Steve Corino to retain (after the match, Cena challenged Brock Lesnar, but Paul Heyman came out instead. Heyman said that Cena’s time will come, but next month, at Survival of the Fittest, Brock Lesnar will make his in-ring debut when he faces Tommy Dreamer…)
After Glory By Honor, Rocky Romero leaves ECW to work in Japan.
Tommy Dreamer confronts Paul Heyman on Hardcore TV, telling him that he’s disrespecting the spirit of ECW by backing a horse from another company. Heyman points out that Lesnar’s credentials scream “ECW”, but Dreamer says Brock is going to get an education in hardcore at Survival Of The Fittest.
CM Punk is challenged for Survival Of The Fittest by Eddie Guerrero. Guerrero says he put the World Pure Championship on the map as the first Champion, and CM Punk is spitting on what Eddie stands for by treating the title like he is. Punk calls Eddie “old news” and promises to put to rest Eddie’s “tired, played out beliefs” at Survival Of The Fittest.
Up In Smoke are named the new number one contenders for the Tag Team Championship, following their win in the 4-way dance at Glory By Honor. At Survival Of The Fittest, they will receive their first title shot ever against BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs.
The second Survival Of The Fittest Tournament will headline the PPV. John Cena announces that he is entering the tournament and intends to win it, to prove himself as a worthy opponent for Brock Lesnar. The qualifying matches are announced as follows: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe vs. Jay Lethal, Roderick Strong vs. Alex Shelley, Nigel McGuinness vs. Paul London, Austin Aries vs. Delirious, and Colt Cabana vs. John Cena.
After his attack on Colt Cabana at Glory By Honor, Homicide is suspended for thirty days by Ricky Steamboat.
Survival Of The Fittest results Samoa Joe def. Jay Lethal in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Alex Shelley def. Roderick Strong in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match (Jimmy Rave interfered, attacking Strong behind the referee’s back) Christopher Daniels def. Claudio Castagnoli in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Nigel McGuinness def. Paul London in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Austin Aries def. Delirious in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Colt Cabana def. John Cena in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Tag Team Champions BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs def. Up In Smoke to retain World Pure Champion CM Punk def. Eddie Guerrero to retain Colt Cabana def. Samoa Joe, Alex Shelley, Christopher Daniels, Nigel McGuinness and Austin Aries to win the Survival Of The Fittest Tournament (Aries forced Shelley to submit to the Horns of Aries; Joe forced Aries to submit to the Coquina Clutch; McGuinness pinned Daniels after a Tower Of London; Cabana pinned Joe after a Colt.45; Cabana forced McGuinness to submit to the Billy Goat’s Curse) Brock Lesnar def. Tommy Dreamer in an Extreme Rules Match (after the match, Mick Foley attacked Lesnar, before challenging him to a match at Anarchy Rules)
On Hardcore TV, CM Punk comes out and declares himself to be the “best in the world”, to a loud chorus of boos from the audience. Ricky Steamboat comes out and agrees that Punk is very good, but is he the best? There’s someone who might contest that… “Ride of the Valkyries” hits, as BRYAN DANIELSON walks out, having not been seen since May. Danielson says he’s spent four months, PLUS, sitting at home, watching Punk desecrate the good name of ECW and professional wrestling by spitting on the Code of Conduct. At Anarchy Rules, Danielson says he will restore order to the name of ECW…
After defeating John Cena, then winning Survival Of The Fittest, Colt Cabana is granted a shot at the World Extreme Championship at Anarchy Rules. Cena admits he took Cabana a bit lightly last time, but he won’t make that mistake again. At Anarchy Rules, Cena will retain his title…
Mick Foley calls out Paul Heyman on Hardcore TV to address Brock Lesnar. Foley says that Brock used him to make a name for himself at Heatwave, but all he did was piss Foley off. At Anarchy Rules, he doesn’t know what side of him he’s bringing to face Brock, but he does know that Brock will think twice about using him as a stepping stone…
The feud between Generation Next and The Embassy continues, after Austin Aries and Alex Shelley both qualified for Survival Of The Fittest, defeating Delirious and Roderick Strong, respectively. Later, Aries made Shelley submit to eliminate him from the final. At Anarchy Rules, The Embassy and Generation Next will meet in an eight-man war.
The FBI win a number one contenders match on Hardcore TV, earning a title shot at Anarchy Rules. In the run up, BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs defeat Little Guido and Vito Lograsso, only to be attacked by their upcoming challengers, Tony Mamaluke and Little Sal.
Nigel McGuinness has been on a hot-streak since ending his feud with Claudio Castagnoli. Christopher Daniels, still looking to redeem himself on the road back to the main event, challenges Nigel, hoping to jump the line by beating one of the top players.
After splitting from his tag team with Spanky, Paul London looks to find solo success in ECW. He challenges former World Pure Champion Eddie Guerrero to a match at Anarchy Rules, looking for that one big win.
After coming up short in his World Pure Title match, then failing to qualify for Survival Of The Fittest, Jay Lethal is beginning to show signs of frustration with his position in ECW. Samoa Joe suggests they try making a run at the Tag Team Championship. At Anarchy Rules, the pair will face Lacey’s Angels.
Alison Danger returns to ECW after being absent for several months. She reveals that she has been meeting with ECW officials about establishing a women’s division, citing the lack of serious options for female wrestlers in the United States. She introduces Dave Prazak, who will be the voice of SHIMMER, ECW’s new all-women’s show. At Anarchy Rules, there will be a showcase match, pitting Sara Del Rey, Mercedes Martinez and Danger against Cheerleader Melissa, MsChif and Daffney (formerly known as Lucy)
Rounding out the card is an exhibition match between Claudio Castagnoli and Ricky Reyes.
Anarchy Rules results Jay Lethal and Samoa Joe def. Lacey’s Angels (after the match, Lacey fires Izzy and Deranged, promising to bring in new, “better” Angels to do her bidding) Claudio Castagnoli def. Ricky Reyes Sara Del Rey, Alison Danger and Mercedes Martinez def. Cheerleader Melissa, MsChif and Daffney (Lexie Fyfe and Malia Hosaka interfered, helping Danger get the pin on MsChif) Paul London def. Eddie Guerrero Nigel McGuinness def. Christopher Daniels Tony Mamaluke and Little Sal def. Tag Team Champions BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs to win the titles Jimmy Rave, Delirious, Alex Shelley and Joey Matthews def. Austin Aries, Roderick Strong, Jack Evans and Matt Sydal (Daizee Haze betrays Generation Next and joins forces with the Embassy, low-blowing Aries and Sydal, before hitting the Mind Trip on Jade Chung) World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Colt Cabana to retain (after the match, Homicide returns from his suspension, attacking Cabana and busting him wide open) Brock Lesnar def. Mick Foley Bryan Danielson def. World Pure Champion CM Punk
John Cena calls out Homicide for attacking Colt Cabana at Anarchy Rules, after he just took Cena to his limit. Homicide calls Cabana weak, then challenges Cena, figuring he must be weaker, since he lost to Cabana back in September. Cena accepts the challenge, promising to once again vanquish his challenger.
After an impressive showing against Eddie Guerrero at Anarchy Rules, Paul London is granted a shot at the World Pure Championship at November To Remember. His old training partner, Bryan Danielson, the new Champion, welcomes the challenge, but warns that London is simply the first of many victims to come…
At Anarchy Rules, Samoa Joe and Jay Lethal defeated Lacey’s Angels, earning them a shot at the new Tag Team Champions Tony Mamaluke and Little Sal. As for Izzy and Deranged, they were cut loose by Lacey after yet another loss. But they will compete at November To Remember, as part of a four way dance, along with The Briscoes, BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs, and the debuting Juventud Guerrera and Psicosis.
After the betrayal of Generation Next at the hands of Daizee Haze, the war between GenNext and The Embassy only heats up. It reaches a boiling point after Jimmy Rave and Haze attack Jade Chung in the parking lot, leading to the first-ever Steel Cage Warfare match being announced for November To Remember.
At Anarchy Rules, Lexie Fyfe and Malia Hosaka made their debuts for the SHIMMER division by costing MsChif’s team a six woman tag team match. MsChif and Cheerleader Melissa have now challenged the two to a match at November To Remember. In other SHIMMER developments, Mercedes Martinez and Sara Del Rey, who’s partnership was already a tense one, come to blows after a match against Lacey and Rain. As a result, Del Rey challenges Martinez to a match at November To Remember.
Additional matches announced: Eddie Guerrero vs. Ricky Reyes, Nigel McGuinness vs. Adam Pearce, and Christopher Daniels vs. Claudio Castagnoli.
November To Remember results Eddie Guerrero def. Ricky Reyes (Guerrero’s final match) MsChif and Cheerleader Melissa def. Lexie Fyfe and Malia Hosaka Nigel McGuinness def. Adam Pearce BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs def. Izzy and Deranged, The Brisoces, and Juventud Guerrera and Psicosis in a 4-Way Dance (Jay Briscoe pinned Guerrera; Deranged pinned Mark Briscoe; Whitmer pinned Deranged, after Lacey interfered; after the match, Lacey introduced Whitmer and Jacobs as the new Lacey’s Angels) Sara Del Rey def. Mercedes Martinez Tag Team Champions The FBI def. Samoa Joe and Jay Lethal to retain Christopher Daniels def. Claudio Castagnoli Austin Aries, Roderick Strong, Jack Evans and Matt Sydal def. Jimmy Rave, Alex Shelley, Joey Matthews and Delirious in a Steel Cage Warfare Match (Jade Chung made a surprise appearance to help neutralize Haze, as well as get some revenge on Prince Nana. After the match, as Generation Next celebrated, Jade used Jimmy Rave as her footstool, payback for months of abuse by The Embassy) World Pure Champion Bryan Danielson def. Paul London to retain World Extreme Champion John Cena def. Homicide to retain (Steve Corino attacked Homicide during the match, leading to Cena hitting the FU off the top rope through a stack of tables to get the win) - After the match, Brock Lesnar came out and attacked Cena, hitting an F-5 through an unused table. Heyman then told Cena that they would see him at Final Battle…
Eddie Guerrero tragically passes away on November 13th, one week after his final PPV match against Ricky Reyes. The November 15th episode of Hardcore TV is dedicated to Guerrero.
The Brock Lesnar/John Cena dream match is set for the biggest event of the year, Final Battle 2005. The World Extreme Championship is on the line, as Brock competes in his first ECW Championship match ever.
Nigel McGuinness is named the number one contender for the World Pure Championship, following an impressive winning streak throughout 2005. Bryan Danielson is ready to renew his rivalry with Nigel, but warns that he’s just next. Meanwhile, on Twitter, Chris Hero, who works for Combat Zone Wrestling, a New Jersey based independent, tweets out challenges to Danielson, all of which have so far gone unanswered…
CM Punk returns to ECW for the first time after losing the World Pure Championship. He calls out Colt Cabana, for not having his back when he needed him. Cabana says that Punk never asked him for help, and where has Punk been while Homicide has been beating the hell out of him? A grudge match between the former partners is announced for Final Battle.
A working relationship between ECW and Pro Wrestling NOAH is announced. As part of that relationship, two inter-promotional dream matches are announced, pitting Samoa Joe against Kenta Kobashi, while Kobashi’s student, KENTA, takes on Low Ki.
At November To Remember, Lacey aligned with BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs, who become the new Lacey’s Angels. At Final Battle, the former Angels, Izzy and Deranged, will face the new Angels in a grudge match.
On Hardcore TV, The Dudley Boyz make their surprise return to ECW after more than six years. Rob Van Dam and Sabu challenge their old rivals to a classic ECW-style match for Final Battle.
Austin Aries and Roderick Strong win a gauntlet match to earn a shot at the Tag Team Championship at Final Battle.
Ricky Steamboat announces the Eddie Guerrero Memorial Tournament for Final Battle. It will be a sixteen man tournament, consisting of four first round elimination matches, with the winners advancing to a four way final. The winner of that will earn the match of his choosing in 2006. The announced brackets are: Christopher Daniels vs. Jimmy Rave vs. Naomichi Marifuji vs. Jack Evans; Matt Sydal vs. Jonny Storm vs. Jay Lethal vs. Spanky; Paul London vs. Delirious vs. Adam Pearce vs. Chris Sabin; and Jody Fleisch vs. Ricky Reyes vs. El Generico vs. Claudio Castagnoli.
A four corners match is announced on SHIMMER, between Sara Del Rey, Cheerleader Melissa, Nikki Roxx and Mercedes Martinez, with the winner earning entry and a first round bye in the SHIMMER Championship Tournament.
Final Battle results Christopher Daniels def. Jimmy Rave, Naomichi Marifuji and Jack Evans in the Eddie Guerrero Memorial Tournament (Evans pinned Rave; Marifuji pinned Evans; Daniels pinned Marifuji) Austin Aries and Roderick Strong def. Tag Team Champions Tony Mamaluke and Little Sal to win the titles Jay Lethal def. Matt Sydal, Jonny Storm and Spanky in the Eddie Guerrero Memorial Tournament (Lethal pinned Storm; Sydal pinned Spanky; Lethal pinned Sydal) Lacey’s Angels def. Izzy and Deranged (Izzy and Deranged’s final appearance) Adam Pearce def. Paul London, Delirious and Chris Sabin in the Eddie Guerrero Memorial Tournament (Pearce pinned London; Pearce pinned Delirious; Pearce pinned Sabin) Sara Del Rey def. Cheerleader Melissa, Nikki Roxx and Mercedes Martinez to earn a first round bye in the upcoming SHIMMER Championship Tournament (Melissa pinned Roxx; Del Rey pinned Melissa; Del Rey pinned Martinez) Ricky Reyes def. Jody Fleisch, El Generico and Claudio Castagnoli in the Eddie Guerrero Memorial Tournament (Castagnoli pinned Fleisch; Castagnoli pinned Generico; Reyes pinned Castagnoli) KENTA def. Low Ki The Dudley Boyz def. Rob Van Dam and Sabu CM Punk def. Colt Cabana Christopher Daniels def. Jay Lethal, Adam Pearce and Ricky Reyes to win the Eddie Guerrero Memorial Tournament (Pearce pinned Lethal; Reyes pinned Pearce; Daniels pinned Reyes) - Homicide attacked Steve Corino, who was being interviewed in the ring. Colt Cabana ran out to make the save, but Homicide poured Drano down his throat… World Pure Champion Bryan Danielson def. Nigel McGuinness to retain Samoa Joe def. Kenta Kobashi (after the match, Jay Lethal came out to congratulate his mentor, but instead attacked him) Brock Lesnar def. World Extreme Champion John Cena to win the title
As the year comes to a close, Azrieal, Dixie, CW Anderson and Doug Williams leave the company. As well, Tajiri returns to Japan to be with his family.
After Final Battle ended, Bryan Danielson took part in a post-show press conference. During the event, Chris Hero forced his way to the stage to confront Danielson. Hero laid down a challenge for the World Pure Championship, which Danielson accepted, for the January 3rd, 2006 edition of Hardcore TV…
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Dec 11, 2021 19:55:41 GMT -5
So WWE was a bit more interesting to write, since I was pretty much putting Batista in a dual role as both himself and John Cena, while giving him a mix of both men’s opponents. Thank goodness for King of the Ring, as it makes an easy fix for getting someone into the SummerSlam main event, and yes, it’s sticking around for the forseeable future.
WCW is taking shape, even if that shape is very much TNA-like lol I mentioned it in the Raw thread last Monday, but I had every intention to NOT give Jarrett the title. Then I got to that PPV and realized… yeah, it kinda works and, even more shockingly, makes sense. The formation of Planet Jarrett and the Frontline are the things I’m proudest of for this installment. Just because of how good that moment felt when it all sort of came together and I just had to write it out.
ECW was the culmination of a number of ideas I had early on in the writing process. Brock showing up in ECW was in my mind while I was working on 2003, it was just a matter of which year to do it. Ultimately, 2005 felt right, especially with what’s coming up. SHIMMER being ECW’s women’s division was my plan starting around the writing of 2002 and I was very pleased to get to that moment. I feel like I didn’t give CM Punk the title run he deserved in 2005, but the good thing is that this is far from finished and there’s plenty of time for him to get a proper title reign somewhere down the line. But for now, long live The American Dragon.
Something I need to touch on: releases and deaths. From the get go, I made it clear when someone left a company and I’ve included an in memoriam at the end of each year. Where it gets iffy is the period from 2003 until maybe 2011, where there are a lot of mass releases and some very prominent deaths. On releases, there end up being points where I need to lose certain people from the roster, for various reasons, the biggest being to keep a sense of realism in this. It would be easy to just book the wildest shows of my dreams and nobody leaves, gets fired or dies, but that’s not how the real world works, and it wouldn’t be very interesting for me, personally. So releases will continue to happen, in order for me to keep things fresh.
As for the deaths of Eddie Guerrero and Chris Candido, and another one coming up in 2007… they happened. I can’t ignore them, just because they’re in different companies. And it would feel cheap to say they just retired and never wrestled again, plus I think it diminishes their death in real life. I just read an EWR diary that featured Mr. Perfect in WWE in 2002, in a pretty prominent TV role for most of the year. Then, around December, rumors started to come out that he was becoming a problem backstage, in January he was released and then, in February, the author acknowledged his death. It was sad, but it was also the reality of the situation.
With Candido, it was a bit awkward to have to bring him into WCW, just so he could break his leg in a match, but at the same time, if I didn’t stay true to what happened, I would’ve been cheapening the real life impact. As for Eddie, I knew from the beginning I was going to reach this point eventually. I feel like I gave him a hell of a run, though. Even knowing I was going to have to write him out permanently, he deserved to be booked strong right up until the end.
I am NOT looking forward to 2007, though. I can honestly say, with out hyperbole, that it is going to suck.
As usual, who left which promotion in 2005:
WWE: Amy Weber, Rochelle Lowen, Matt Hardy, Molly Holly, Charlie Haas, Jackie Gayda, Joy Giovanni, Kenzo Suzuki, Maven, Chuck Palumbo, Johnny Stamboli, Matt Morgan, Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley, Muhammad Hassan, Heidenreich, Daniel Puder, Christian, Christy Hemme
WCW: Sean O’Haire, Elektra, Scoot Andrews, Johnny Swinger, Matt Stryker, Kaz Hayashi, Onyx, Sabu, Jonny Storm, Jody Fleisch, Tyson Dux, Shawn Stasiak, Mike Sanders, Bob Sapp, Chris Candido, Mike Awesome, Shinsuke Nakamura, Katsuyori Shibata, Dawn Marie, Sinn, Slash, Ryan Northcut, Christian York, Jose Maximo, Joel Maximo, Amazing Red, Billy Kidman, Joe E. Legend
(Hugh Morrus, Lance Storm and Jerry Lynn move into backstage roles)
ECW: Michael Shane, Shawn Hernandez, H.C. Loc, Tony DeVito, Marcos, Dunn, Dan Maff, Becky Bayless, John Walters, Rocky Romero, Eddie Guerrero, Azrieal, Dixie, Izzy, Deranged, Tajiri, Doug Williams, CW Anderson
(Brian XL and The Sandman move into backstage roles)
And sadly, these wrestlers passed away in 2005: Pez Whatley, Chris Candido, Daniel Quirk, Shinya Hashimoto, Alfred Hayes, Chris Tolos, Chri$ Ca$h, Moondog King, Reginald Lisowski, Eddie Guerrero
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Dec 11, 2021 20:01:51 GMT -5
Rosters heading into 2006:
WWE Roster Edge – WWE World Heavyweight Champion Batista Mark Henry Chris Masters Carlito The Undertaker Randy Orton Shawn Michaels Kurt Angle Triple H Big Show Ric Flair Kane John Bradshaw Layfield Rey Mysterio VACANT – WWE Intercontinental Champion Booker T Chris Benoit Shelton Benjamin Matt Striker Bobby Lashley Matt Hardy Orlando Jordan Gene Snitsky The Boogeyman Tomko Nick Nemeth Steven Richards Funaki Viscera Val Venis Scotty Too Hotty Mr. Kennedy Hardcore Holly The Miz and Johnny Nitro – WWE World Tag Team Champions The Thrillseekers (Matt Cappottelli and Johnny Jeter) Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch William Regal and Paul Burchill Audacity and Arrogance (Chris Cage and Aaron Stevens) The Heartthrobs (Romeo Roselli and Antonio Thomas) The Tolands (Tank Toland and Chad Toland) The Basham Brothers (Doug Basham and Danny Basham) La Resistance (Rene Dupree and Sylvain Grenier) Trish Stratus – WWE Women’s Champion Ashley Massaro Mickie James Victoria Candice Michelle Melina Maria Kanellis Michelle McCool Lita Sharmell Jillian Hall Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley Khosrow Daivari Hulk Hogan Teddy Long Vince McMahon Shane McMahon Jim Ross Jerry Lawler Tazz Michael Cole Jonathan Coachman Josh Matthews
WCW Roster Jeff Jarrett – WCW World Heavyweight Champion Sting Scott Steiner Kevin Nash Monty Brown AJ Styles Rhino Christian Cage Jeff Hardy Lance Hoyt – WCW United States Champion Chavo Guerrero Jr. Andrew “Test” Martin Ron “The Truth” Killings Kaos Mark Jindrak Chad Collyer Shocker – WCW X Division Champion Petey Williams Matt Bentley Frankie Kazarian Sonjay Dutt Shark Boy Jason Jett Jamie Knoble Sean Waltman Jimmy Yang Julio Dinero Air Paris America’s Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) – WCW World Tag Team Champions The Naturals (Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas) D’Lo Brown and Justin Credible Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan Rob Conway and Mr. Wrestling Nick Dinsmore Shane Helms and Shannon Moore Danny Doring and Roadkill Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten Mikey Batts and Jerrelle Clark The Shane Twins The Dynasty (Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson) – WCW Six-Man Tag Team Champions Team Canada (Bobby Rude, Eric Young and A-1) Sonny Siaki, Kimo and Ekmo The James Gang (BG James and Kip James) Kanyon, Trytan and Horshu The Diamonds in the Rough (David Young, Lance Diamond and Elix Skipper) Apolo, Redd Dawg and Aaron Aguilera Stacy Keibler Torrie Wilson Nattie Neidhart Traci Brooks Trinity Gail Kim Scott D’Amore Konnan Bret Hart Eric Bischoff Tony Schiavone Scott Hudson Mike Tenay Dusty Rhodes Arn Anderson
ECW Roster Bryan Danielson – ECW World Pure Champion Brock Lesnar – ECW World Extreme Champion Nigel McGuinness John Cena Samoa Joe Jay Lethal CM Punk Colt Cabana Kenta Kobashi (NOAH) Low Ki KENTA (NOAH) Christopher Daniels Jack Evans Naomichi Marufuji (NOAH) Jimmy Rave Matt Sydal Jonny Storm Spanky Paul London Delirious Adam Pearce Chris Sabin Claudio Castagnoli El Generico Jody Fleisch Ricky Reyes Homicide Steve Corino Mick Foley Abyss Nova Kid Kash Ace Steel Super Crazy Matt Hyson Alex Payne Pelle Primeau Mitch Franklin Shane Hagadorn Davey Andrews Generation Next (Roderick Strong and Austin Aries) – ECW World Tag Team Champions The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) Rob Van Dam and Sabu Lacey’s Angels (BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs) The FBI (Little Guido Maritato, Tony Mamaluke, Vito LoGrasso and Little Sal) The Embassy (Alex Shelley and Joey Matthews) The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) Juventud Guerrera and Psicosis Up In Smoke (Cheech and Cloudy) The Sinister Minister Prince Nana Sal E. Graziano Raven Julius Smokes Francine Lacey Jade Chung Daizee Haze Paul Heyman Tommy Dreamer Ricky Steamboat Joey Styles Joel Gertner
SHIMMER Allison Danger Daffney Sara Del Rey Mercedes Martinez Cheerleader Melissa MsChif Rain Nikki Roxx Lexie Fyfe and Malia Hosaka Dave Prazak
*I decided to include contracted enhancement talent and people I may not have properly introduced on the rosters, because most companies do have lower-tier people for TV matches, which what these folks are there for, at least for now.
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Dec 12, 2021 19:07:55 GMT -5
Just want to say that 2006 WWE is proving to be a challenge lol I had a plan, but as I started writing it, I realized that I was building to a very underwhelming WrestleMania. I'm working on a second draft of No Way Out, which is promising, but I don't know if it's quite there, yet...
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Dec 15, 2021 16:57:03 GMT -5
So, WWE and WCW are coming along OK, but I'm not feeling this direction for ECW. I'm not really comfortable doing the CZW invasion, for the simple fact that I don't really know anything about CZW. Anything I do is not going to do the company or the characters justice. And I'm at the point where I'm really just copying ROH beat-for-beat. I kind of have an idea for a backup plan, and I won't be retconning Hero's challenge. Because I do have plans to use him. But I'm going in a different direction that I think will be for the best.
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Wade Wilson
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Dec 29, 2021 0:41:38 GMT -5
Update: 2006 is coming along nicely. Just finished King of the Ring and tomorrow after work, I'll start working on getting up to the Great American Bash and whatever ECW's June PPV is this year.
I'm doing it a little differently this time, booking each fed three months at a time. The big reason is to accurately line up releases and debuts, since there were a few times someone could've shown up in another fed, but didn't, because I was going one company at a time. This way allows me to keep things a bit more realistic and helps me stick to my plans better.
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