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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Jan 7, 2022 20:23:17 GMT -5
The Evolution of Attitude 2006 2005 could best be described as “the Year of The Animal”, as Batista dominated the main event scene for most of the year. But this year also saw the rise of Edge, who took on the role of the company’s new top heel. But as the year drew to a close, a year’s worth of wear and tear caught up with Batista, as he was a wounded animal heading into Armageddon. The decision was made to have Edge cash in his Money in the Bank and win the belt, so that Batista could be properly assessed by medical professionals...
Batista’s injury proves serious enough that he will have to miss ring time. Edge comes out to gloat about putting Batista on the shelf, but Ric Flair confronts him. Edge got himself disqualified in their match at Armageddon. Flair calls Batista twice the Champion Edge will ever be, then challenges him to a title match at the Royal Rumble. Teddy Long decides to up the ante, by making it a TLC match, much to Edge’s chagrin…
After being stalked by “The Boogeyman”, who has delivered presents in the form of a limo full of worms, and devouring the mole right off of Jillian Hall’s face, JBL challenges him to a match at the Royal Rumble…
Booker T takes the early lead in his series with Chris Benoit, two to zero, after a pair of assists from his wife, Sharmell. At the Royal Rumble, the two will compete in match number three of their best of seven series…
After losing a hardfought battle to Trish Stratus at Armageddon, Mickie James is still obsessed with Trish, even if her obsession begins manifesting in unhealthy ways, such as kissing her under the mistletoe and ambushing her in the shower (even though she did compliment her… assets). Trish’s protege, Ashley, doesn’t take too kindly to Mickie’s antics however, sparking a rivalry between the two. Mickie, who views Ashley as competition for Trish’s attention, challenges her to a match at the Royal Rumble, with Trish as the special guest referee…
A new stable arrives on the scene, The Spirit Squad!! Kenny, Mikey and Mitch are on a mission to inject WWE with spirit!! And they’re always recruiting!! Like Nicky!! The former Nick Nemeth, down after yet another loss, embraces the energy and spirit and dons the green and white!! KENNY! MITCH! NICKY! MIKEY! THEY ARE… THE SPIRIT SQUAD!!
On the first Monday Night Raw of 2006, Shawn Michaels and Kurt Angle go one fall apiece to tie in their 30 minute Iron Man match. Nothing is settled, as the two shove each other after the match, before having to be separated by officials. Both men go on to announce their entry into the Royal Rumble match. Other front runners include Rey Mysterio, Big Show, Randy Orton, Triple H, and Mark Henry.
Royal Rumble results Heat: Kenny and Mikey def. The Heartthrobs Chris Benoit def. Booker T in Match #3 of the Best of Seven Series for the Intercontinental Championship Mickie James def. Ashley Massaro (Trish Stratus was the special guest referee) The Boogeyman def. JBL World Champion Edge def. Ric Flair in a TLC match to retain Kurt Angle wins the Royal Rumble match, last eliminating Shawn Michaels
Matt Cappottelli is diagnosed with a brain tumor and forced to take time off to have it treated. Ultimately, he will never return to the ring…
Kurt Angle won the Royal Rumble, earning the chance to challenge Edge for the World Title at WrestleMania. However, Angle still has unfinished business with Shawn Michaels, leading to a match being signed for No Way Out.
As for Edge, he is challenged by The Undertaker. Naturally, Edge wants no part of The Dead Man, but the match is made official for No Way Out.
Chris Benoit defeats Booker T in match four of their series, tying it up. At No Way Out, the fifth match will take place, with both men looking to claim the lead…
During the Royal Rumble match, Rey Mysterio eliminated Randy Orton from the match. Afterwards, the Legend Killer was incensed and attacked Mysterio in the aisle one the Luchadore had been eliminated himself. Now, the two are set to face off one-on-one at No Way Out.
On an episode of Raw, Johnny Nitro, The Miz and Melina come out to gloat about all the teams they’ve defeated and claim there’s nobody left. Enter Big Show, who challenges Nitro to a singles match. With help from Miz and Melina, Nitro actually manages to beat Show, but the following week, as Nitro faces Kane, Show comes out to save him from a two-on-one from the Champs. Now, at No Way Out, Nitro and Miz must defend their titles against Big Show and Kane…
Candice Michelle is going to be on the cover of Playboy Magazine. She decides that she wants to bring the Women’s Title with her for the photoshoot, so she challenges Trish Stratus to a match for the title at No Way Out.
Bobby Lashley has been on an impressive undefeated streak since arriving in WWE. At No Way Out, he finds himself dealing with one of his toughest challenges to date when he faces JBL.
Who’s got spirit?? The Spirit Squad’s got spirit!! Kenny!! Mitch!! Nicky!! Mikey!! They’ve been spreading their message of spirit across WWE since arriving at the start of the year!! And they recently came across a young man who’s down in the dumps!! Johnny Jeter is upset over losing his tag team partner, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel!! Will Johnny put on the green and white costume and show some spirit…??
No Way Out results Heat: Shelton Benjamin def. Johnny Jeter (after the match, The Spirit Squad came out to give Jeter a pep talk!! And he accepted the costume!! KENNY!! JOHNNY!! MITCH!! NICKY!! MIKEY!! THEY ARE… THE SPIRIT SQUAD!!) Booker T def. Chris Benoit in Match #5 of the Best of Seven Series for the Intercontinental Championship JBL def. Bobby Lashley (Gunner Scott made his debut by attacking Lashley before the bell. Lashley fought him off, but later in the match, Scott returned and hit Lashley with a chain wrapped around his fist, allowing JBL to get the win) Big Show and Kane def. Tag Team Champions Johnny Nitro and The Miz to win the titles Randy Orton def. Rey Mysterio Kurt Angle def. Shawn Michaels (afterwards, the two shook hands and embraced; as Angle was walking to the back, however, Triple H laid him out with a sledgehammer shot to the face) Women’s Champion Trish Stratus def. Candice Michelle to retain World Champion Edge def. The Undertaker to retain (Mark Henry came out while Lita distracted the referee and hit Undertaker with a World’s Strongest Slam, allowing Edge to steal the win; after the match, Triple H came out and confronted Edge, motioning that he wants the title)
Separate backstage incidents result in the releases of The Hearttrobs and The Tolands.
Triple H demands to be included in the World Championship match at WrestleMania. At first, Teddy Long refuses, until Kurt Angle returns to TV and demands Triple H be added to the match. Edge protests, but after Lita questions his manhood, he agrees to the match.
After his loss at No Way Out, Shawn Michaels has a backstage run-in with Vince McMahon. This results in Vince remembering Shawn’s transgressions back in the 90’s, and deciding to punish him for them. After Shawn manages to survive The Basham Brothers and William Regal and Paul Burchill, Vince books him against his son, Shane McMahon, at WrestleMania, in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match.
The Money in the Bank Ladder Match is announced for a return at WrestleMania. This year, it will be Shelton Benjamin (with his Mama at ringside), Ric Flair, Bobby Lashley, Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton and Matt Hardy vying for the coveted briefcase and the guaranteed title shot it contains…
The night after No Way Out, Chris Benoit defeats Booker T to tie their series at three matches apiece. The following week on Smackdown, Benoit defeats Booker T to capture the vacant Intercontinental Championship. There’s a slight bit of controversy behind the match, as the lights flash red, with The Boogeyman’s music playing, distracting Booker when he goes for the Book-End. Later, The Boogeyman begins stalking Booker T and Sharmell, leading to a handicap match being signed for WrestleMania.
As for Benoit, he’s challenged by JBL, now with his new bodyguard, Gunner Scott, in his corner. Jillian Hall begins a grassroots campaign to sell JBL to the other continents as a Champion they can be proud of…
At No Way Out, Mark Henry cost The Undertaker the WWE Championship against Edge. Now, Undertaker wants revenge and they will meet in a Casket Match at WrestleMania.
After Kane and Big Show won the Tag Team Championship at No Way Out, Carlito and Chris Masters were the first team to step up and challenge them. At WrestleMania, these two teams will face off for the titles…
After months of mind games and obsession, Mickie James finally tells Trish how she feels about her. When Trish rebuffs her advances, however, Mickie snaps and attacks the Women’s Champion. After kidnapping and attacking Ashley, then laying out Trish and giving her a bloody kiss, the match is set for WrestleMania, Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James for the Women’s Championship.
WrestleMania 22 results Tag Team Champions Kane and Big Show def. Carlito and Chris Masters to retain Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit def. JBL to retain The Undertaker def. Mark Henry in a Casket Match The Boogeyman def. Booker T and Sharmell in a Handicap Match Randy Orton def. Rey Mysterio, Shelton Benjamin, Ric Flair, Matt Hardy, and Bobby Lashley to win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match Mickie James def. Women’s Champion Trish Stratus to win the title Shawn Michaels def. Shane McMahon in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match Kurt Angle def. World Champion Edge and Triple H to win the title
Chris Cage is released due to unprofessional conduct. His tag team partner, Aaron Stevens, is sent back to OVW, but will be released later in the year…
Kurt Angle finds himself dealing with several challengers following WrestleMania. Edge, the former Champion, wants his rematch. Triple H wasn’t pinned in the Triple Threat. The Undertaker still wants his rematch after getting screwed at No Way Out. Teddy Long announces a Triple Threat Match to determine the challenger for Backlash, which is won by Edge, thanks to interference by the debuting Great Khali. At Backlash, Edge and Angle will collide one-on-one for the gold.
Daivari returns to WWE as The Great Khali’s manager. Blaming Undertaker for vanquishing his meal ticket, Daivari has sworn revenge and Khali will help him get it. After Khali’s attack, Undertaker disappears, but Tatanka, who returned during the Royal Rumble, steps up to challenge the newcomer at Backlash.
As for Triple H, he finds himself caught up in Vince McMahon’s war against Shawn Michaels, when Vince requests his services for Backlash. It will be Shawn Michaels vs. Shane McMahon, Vince McMahon and Triple H in a Handicap Match.
After winning Money in the Bank at WrestleMania, Randy Orton’s feud with Rey Mysterio continues. Rey defeats Orton on the Smackdown following WrestleMania, but Orton retaliates with a post-match beatdown, resulting in Teddy Long handing down a sixty day suspension for “unprofessional conduct”. As for Rey, he finds himself transitioned into a feud with Booker T, who is looking to save face after getting pinned by The Boogeyman at WrestleMania. But despite his efforts, Booker can’t seem to shake the spectre of The Boogeyman…
Following his loss to Chris Benoit at WrestleMania, JBL fires Jillian Hall as his image consultant. JBL then challenges Benoit to a rematch at Backlash. On the Raw before the PPV, Gunner Scott attacks the Intercontinental Champion, injuring his ribs going into the title rematch…
At WrestleMania, Kane and Big Show defeated Carlito and Chris Masters to retain the Tag Team Championship. After the match, the challengers argued over who caused them to lose, but on Raw the next night, they attack the Champions, signaling that they apparently worked out their issues. At Backlash, they will get another shot at the titles.
Since the Royal Rumble, Shelton Benjamin has undergone a change in his attitude. No longer the humble college standout, he has morphed into a mama’s boy, even having his Mama accompany him to the ring and interfere in his matches. Shocked by his former partner’s new demeanor, Charlie Haas returns to WWE to talk some sense into Benjamin, but Mama goads the two into a match against one another at Backlash.
At WrestleMania, Mickie James captured the Women’s Championship from Trish Stratus. The next night on Raw, she takes to actually dressing like Trish. The following week, Trish dresses as Mickie, earning the Champion’s ire. A rematch is set between the two at Backlash.
The night after WrestleMania, Ric Flair is confronted by the debuting Armando Alejandro Estrada, who has his client, Sylvester Terkay, attack Flair. A match between the two is announced for Backlash…
Backlash results Rey Mysterio def. Booker T (during the match, the lights went out, then red lights came on as The Boogeyman’s music played. Rey was able to surprise Booker T with the 619 for the win, but after the match, as Booker and Sharmell were in the ring, trying to collect themselves, they received a shower of worms from the rafters) Trish Stratus def. Women’s Champion Mickie James by disqualification (Mickie attacked Trish on the outside with a chair; Trish injured her shoulder when being thrown from the ring) Charlie Haas def. Shelton Benjamin Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit def. JBL to retain (after the match, JBL berated Gunner Scott, who laid out his employer with a lariat) Sylvester Terkay def. Ric Flair (Flair’s last WWE appearance) Tag Team Champions Kane and Big Show def. Carlito and Chris Masters to retain (after the match, Masters locked Carlito in the Masterlock and refused to let go until he was pried off by officials) Shane McMahon, Vince McMahon and Triple H def. Shawn Michaels in a Handicap Match (Kenny!! Johnny!! Mitch!! Nicky!! Mikey!! Vince McMahon’s own personal Spirit Squad was ringside to cheer on the boss for this match!! And thanks to some helpful interference and distracting of the ref, Vince was able to pin Michaels, after a Pedigree by Triple H!!) The Great Khali def. Tatanka (after the match, Khali was continuing his assault on Tatanka, when the lights went out. When they came back on, Tatanka was gone and Undertaker was in his place! Undertaker rocked Khali with punches, before getting knocked out with a Brain Chop. But as Khali celebrated, Undertaker sat up! Daivari got Khali to leave the ring, The Undertaker staring the giant down the entire time…) World Champion Kurt Angle def. Edge to retain
In addition to Ric Flair leaving the company, due to a reported pay dispute and dissatisfaction with how he’s been used, Tomko and Orlando Jordan are also released from the company.
Following Vince McMahon’s victory at Backlash, Triple H asks for a World Title match, but Vince says beating Shawn Michaels was only step one. He wants to destroy him. So at Judgment Day, Vince announces a match between Triple H and Michaels, under No-Holds-Barred rules…
But Vince does reward The Spirit Squad for their help at Backlash!! As a thank you for loaning some of their team spirit to the chairman, Kenny and Mikey are granted a Tag Team Title shot the next night on Raw!! And with a bit of teamwork, they capture the gold, which they will defend with Johnny, Mitch and Nicky under Freebird Rules!! At Judgment Day, Kane and Big Show will get their rematch, but can they stand up against the power of team spirit??!!
At Backlash, Rey Mysterio turned in an impressive performance in defeating Booker T, and as such, Teddy Long names him the new Number One Contender for the World Title. Edge is not happy about this, as he feels he should get another shot at the gold. Teddy stands firm, however, signing Mysterio vs. Kurt Angle for the title at Judgment Day.
As for Edge, he finds himself dealing with Bobby Lashley, after an altercation between the two on Smackdown. Teddy Long makes the match official for Judgment Day.
At Backlash, The Undertaker returned from being attacked by The Great Khali and sent a message to the Punjabi Giant. At Judgment Day, the two men will meet one-on-one…
After being attacked by his former tag team partner, Chris Masters, at Backlash, Carlito challenges Masters to a one-on-one contest at Judgment Day.
Also following up from Backlash, JBL demands a match with his former bodyguard, Gunner Scott, after Scott left him laying.
After The Boogeyman cost him his match with Rey Mysterio at Backlash, Booker T challenges him to a one-on-one match at Judgment Day, claiming he no longer fears The Boogeyman…
The night after Backlash, Shelton Benjamin, feeling embarrassed after his loss to Charlie Haas, which Mama has browbeaten him over, attacks Chris Benoit. The following week, he challenges him to an Intercontinental Championship match at Judgment Day.
After being injured in her match with Mickie James at Backlash, Trish Stratus promises to introduce a new protege to help her get even with Mickie. A few weeks later, Beth Phoenix debuts. Beth seems to have a past with Mickie and holds a grudge against the Champion. At Judgment Day, Beth will team with Maria Kanellis to take on Victoria and Candice Michelle, with Trish and Mickie in each respective team’s corner.
Judgment Day results Carlito def. Chris Masters (Carlito slipped out of a Masterlock attempt and rolled up Masters, pinning him with his feet on the ropes) Shelton Benjamin def. Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit to win the title (Mama Benjamin handed Shelton her purse, which was loaded with a brick, to use on Benoit to get the win) Beth Phoenix and Maria Kanellis w/ Trish Stratus def. Victoria and Candice Michelle w/ Mickie James Bobby Lashley def. Edge Booker T def. The Boogeyman Tag Team Champions The Spirit Squad (represented by KENNY!! and JOHNNY!!) def. Kane and Big Show to retain the titles The Great Khali def. The Undertaker (Undertaker was unable to lift Khali for the Tombstone, and fell victim to a Brain Chop, giving Khali the win) Gunner Scott def. JBL World Champion Kurt Angle def. Rey Mysterio to retain (after the match, the two men shook hands) Shawn Michaels def. Triple H in a No-Holds-Barred Match (Shane McMahon tried to interfere, but accidentally hit Triple H with a chair, allowing Michaels to get the win. After the match, Triple H Pedigreed Shane, then gave Vince McMahon a crotch chop)
In January, WWE implemented a Wellness Policy, in response to the premature passing of Eddie Guerrero last November. In late-May, this policy begins to impact the on-screen product:
After losing a decisive rematch to Carlito on Raw two weeks after Judgment Day, Chris Masters disappears from TV.
Chris Benoit is injured by Mark Henry on an episode of Smackdown and written off of TV.
The annual King of the Ring Tournament is upon us and as has become tradition, the winner will receive a World Title shot at SummerSlam. This year’s field of eight competing at the PPV is Carlito, Shelton Benjamin, Bobby Lashley, Booker T, Matt Hardy, Gunner Scott, Mark Henry and Sylvester Terkay. (In one of the qualifying matches, Lashley defeats JBL; after the match, JBL quits WWE, writing him out due to a severe back injury)
Rey Mysterio defeats Edge to earn another World Title shot at King of the Ring. But the big news for the main event scene is Teddy Long’s announcement that Batista will be returning at Vengeance in July! And his first match back has been made official, as he will take on the man who took the World Title from him last year, Edge!
At Judgment Day, Triple H was defeated by Shawn Michaels, thanks to the interference of Shane McMahon. After the match, Triple H attacked Shane for costing him the match. The next night, Vince McMahon promised to make Triple H’s life a living hell. At King of the Ring, Triple H will face father and son in a Handicap Match.
At Judgment Day, Kane and Big Show failed to regain the Tag Team Titles from The Spirit Squad. The next night on Raw, Kane had a King of the Ring Qualifier against Shelton Benjamin, which he lost due to Mama’s interference. The following week, Big Show lost his qualifier to Mark Henry, when Kane tried to get involved, but accidentally struck Big Show. Afterwards, Show confronted Kane, setting up a match for King of the Ring.
After suffering a shocking loss to The Great Khali at Judgment Day, The Undertaker goes searching for a new source of power to combat this unstoppable force. He meets The Freakin’ Deacon, who offers his assistance, for a price – The Undertaker’s soul. When Undertaker refuses, Deacon’s servant, Kevin Thorn, attacks him. This sets up a match for King of the Ring.
A Women’s Title match between Mickie James and Beth Phoenix is scheduled for King of the Ring, but canceled when Beth breaks her jaw during a match against Victoria two weeks prior.
King of the Ring results Sylvester Terkay def. Matt Hardy in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match Bobby Lashley def. Shelton Benjamin in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match Booker T def. Carlito in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match Gunner Scott def. Mark Henry by disqualification in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match (Henry had the match won with a World’s Strongest Slam, but didn’t go for the pin, instead continuing his assault. At first, the referee stopped the match and declared Henry the winner, but reversed his decision when Henry continued to attack Scott. Henry put Scott through the announce table after the match, severely injuring his ribs) Big Show def. Kane (Show Chokeslammed Kane three times, before pinning him with a foot on the chest) - Gunner Scott was declared unable to continue in the King of the Ring Tournament, giving Booker T a bye to the final Bobby Lashley def. Sylvester Terkay in the King of the Ring Semifinal Match (Terkay got Lashley in a keylock, but Lashley powered out and hit the Dominator to get the win) The Undertaker def. Kevin Thorn (after the match, Thorn and The Freakin’ Deacon attacked The Undertaker, then stuffed him in a bodybag and dragged him out of the arena) Rey Mysterio def. World Champion Kurt Angle to win the title (Rey rolled through the Ankle Lock to pin Angle’s shoulders for a three count. At first, Angle teased attacking Rey, but then handed him the World Title belt and shook his hand) - JBL comes out before the King of the Ring final and announces that he will be joining Smackdown’s broadcast team beginning next week Booker T def. Bobby Lashley to win the 2006 King of the Ring Tournament Triple H def. Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon in a Handicap Match (The Spirit Squad tried to interfere, but were stopped by Shawn Michaels; after the match, Michaels and Triple H embraced, then delivered dual crotch chops to The McMahons, signaling the return of DX!)
Rey Mysterio is the new World Champion after defeating Kurt Angle at King of the Ring. On Raw the following night, Mark Henry attacks Rey after he defeats Matt Striker in a non-title match. The following week, Teddy Long declares Henry the number one contender, who will challenge Rey for the title at Vengeance. However, five days before the show, Henry tears his patella tendon during a tag team match, requiring surgery.
Batista is finally back and he is set to face the man who beat him for the World Title last year, Edge. However, after Mark Henry’s injury, Teddy Long announces that Batista and Edge will now challenge Rey Mysterio for the World Title in a triple threat match.
DX is back together and at war with The McMahons. Vince utilizes his handpicked cheerleaders, The Spirit Squad, who will face Shawn Michaels and Triple H in a Handicap Elimination Match at Vengeance…
The night after King of the Ring, Randy Orton returns, attacking Kurt Angle, setting up a one-on-one contest for Vengeance.
Booker T was crowned King Booker after winning the King of the Ring tournament. Now speaking with a British accent, William Regal and Paul Burchill are Booker’s royal knights, until Burchill goes down with an injury. But with Regal still having his back, Booker prepares to face Bobby Lashley in a rematch of the King of the Ring Final at Vengeance.
After Kevin Thorn’s match with The Undertaker at King of the Ring, Thorn and The Freakin’ Deacon attacked The Undertaker, stuffing him in a bodybag and kidnapping him. The story gets stranger still, as the duo then attacks The Great Khali on Smackdown. The following week, The Deacon challenges Khali to a match at Vengeance.
With the help of his Mama, Shelton Benjamin regained the Intercontinental Championship at Judgment Day. His former tag team partner and friend, Charlie Haas, goes on to challenge Benjamin, setting up a match for the title at Vengeance.
Johnny Nitro and The Miz are quietly split up, as Miz begins hosting the 2006 Diva Search competition, leaving Nitro to feud with Carlito, as the two attempt to earn a shot at the Intercontinental Title. The two will meet in a singles contest at Vengeance.
Two days prior to Vengeance, it’s announced by Dave Meltzer that The Great Khali and Bobby Lashley are unable to compete, due to “elevated enzymes of the liver”. Their matches are not officially canceled by WWE.
Vengeance results Johnny Nitro def. Carlito (Melina tripped Carlito, allowing Nitro to get the win; after the match, Trish Stratus returned from injury and helped Carlito fight off the Hollywood couple) - King Booker comes out for his match with Bobby Lashley, but Lashley is deemed unable to compete by Teddy Long. Instead, Booker will face a different opponent… Matt Hardy! King Booker def. Matt Hardy (Queen Sharmell slid Booker his scepter, then distracted the referee, allowing him to hit Hardy with it to score the win) Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin def. Charlie Haas to retain (Mama Benjamin distracted the referee, allowing Benjamin to low-blow Haas, then hit the T-Bone Suplex for the win) - Backstage, The Great Khali is ambushed by Big Show, taking him out of the match with Kevin Thorn and The Freakin’ Deacon. Show then goes to the ring and demands an opponent, any opponent. The lights go out… *GONG* The Undertaker def. Big Show by disqualification (Kevin Thorn and The Freakin’ Deacon attacked The Undertaker, and with Big Show’s help, beat him down) Randy Orton def. Kurt Angle DX def. The Spirit Squad in a Handicap Elimination Match (Triple H pinned Mitch; Shawn Michaels pinned Mikey; Michaels pinned Johnny; Triple H pinned Nicky; Triple H pinned Kenny) World Champion Rey Mysterio def. Batista and Edge to retain
After Vengeance, Kurt Angle is placed on a “medical suspension”.
Heading into SummerSlam, King Booker is the number one contender to challenge Rey Mysterio for the World Title. Booker’s “knight”, William Regal, attacks Rey on the King’s behalf during the run-up to the match, but at SummerSlam, Rey hopes to get revenge…
Randy Orton brags about putting Kurt Angle out of action, then begins listing the other legends he’s “killed” in the past. But there’s one legend he NEEDS to add to that list, he says. Hulk Hogan. At first, Hogan refuses the challenge, but then Orton RKO’s him on the hood of his car, leading to Hogan accepting the challenge for SummerSlam.
After both men came up short in their attempt to win the World Title at Vengeance, Batista and Edge will meet one-on-one at SummerSlam.
The Undertaker and The Great Khali find themselves as unlikely allies going into SummerSlam, where they will take on Big Show, Kevin Thorn and The Freakin’ Deacon in a Handicap Match.
Carlito and Trish Stratus will team up at SummerSlam to face Johnny Nitro and Melina in a mixed tag team match.
Shelton Benjamin issues an open challenge for the Intercontinental Title at SummerSlam.
After surviving Vince McMahon’s shock troops at Vengeance, DX will face Vince and Shane in a No-Disqualifications Match at SummerSlam.
On the Raw before SummerSlam, Lita defeats Mickie James to win the Women’s Title.
SummerSlam results Carlito and Trish Stratus def. Johnny Nitro and Melina (after the match, Trish announced her retirement) The Undertaker and The Great Khali def. Big Show, The Freakin’ Deacon and Kevin Thorn in a handicap match (after the match, The Great Khali attacked The Undertaker, renewing their rivalry) Randy Orton def. Hulk Hogan (Hogan’s last major WWE appearance for nearly eight years) Jeff Hardy def. Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin to win the title Batista def. Edge DX def. Vince and Shane McMahon in a No-Disqualifications Match (The McMahons sent The Spirit Squad, Mr. Kennedy, and Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch after DX. Sylvester Terkay was also sent out to interfere, but Kane returned and fought him off. Triple H went on to pin Vince after a Pedigree) King Booker def. World Champion Rey Mysterio to win the title
Kurt Angle is released at the beginning of September.
At SummerSlam, King Booker was crowned the new World Champion, defeating Rey Mysterio after Rey’s knee gave out on him during an attempt to hit the 619. Rey announces that he’s invoking his rematch clause at Unforgiven, but his well-being is called into question. Teddy Long agrees to let the match take place, so long as Rey signs a waiver to absolve WWE of responsibility if he is injured.
DX begin a rivalry with Edge and Randy Orton following SummerSlam. Vince McMahon, looking for a way to put DX out of action, goads Edge into calling out the pair. Randy Orton goes on to get involved, laying out Triple H with an RKO, while Edge spear’s Shawn Michaels. This leads to Edge vs. Michaels and Orton vs. Triple H for Unforgiven.
Batista ends up in a rivalry with Big Show, setting up a match for Unforgiven.
The Undertaker, seeking to end his feud with The Great Khali once and for all, challenges his rival to a Last Man Standing Match at Unforgivien.
After preventing Sylvester Terkay from interfering in the DX/McMahons match at SummerSlam, Kane is set to face Armando Estrada’s monster at Unforgiven.
Jeff Hardy made his return to WWE at SummerSlam, winning the Intercontinental Title. At Unforgiven, he will have to put that title on the line in a Fatal 4-Way match against former Champion Shelton Benjamin, Carlito, and Johnny Nitro.
Trish Stratus announced her retirement at SummerSlam, but Lita goads her into one last match at Unforgiven, for the Women’s Championship.
The Highlanders become the number one contenders for the Tag Team Championship, and are set to face The Spirit Squad at Unforgiven.
Montel Vontavious Porter makes his debut, as someone Teddy Long is eager to sign to a WWE contract…
Vignettes begin airing for a new tag team known as Cryme Tyme, a racial stereotype tag team who’s “training exercises” often involve petty crime.
Unforgiven results Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy def. Shelton Benjamin, Carlito and Johnny Nitro in a Fatal 4-Way Match to retain Kane and Sylvester Terkay fought to a no-contest Tag Team Champions The Spirit Squad def. The Highlanders to retain Edge def. Shawn Michels The Undertaker def. The Great Khali in a Last Man Standing Match Big Show def. Batista Trish Stratus def. Women’s Champion Lita to win the title (Trish’s last match until 2011) Triple H def. Randy Orton by disqualification (Edge interfered, causing the DQ; Michaels made the save and DX stood tall) World Champion King Booker def. Rey Mysterio to retain (Booker used his scepter to smash Rey’s knee, then hit the Book End for the win; Rey’s last match until August 2007)
Gunner Scott is released.
King Booker brags about putting Rey Mysterio on the shelf, but his celebration is short lived when Bobby Lashley returns, looking to get his long-awaited rematch against the King. Teddy Long books a number one contenders match between Lashley and Big Show, which Lashley wins, earning the title shot at No Mercy.
As for Big Show, after defeating Batista at Unforgiven, he’s riding high. But Batista brings him back down to earth by costing him his number one contenders match. As a result, a rematch between the two is set for No Mercy.
At Unforgiven, DX battled Edge and Randy Orton in separate singles matches, with Edge beating Shawn Michaels, while Orton was disqualified against Triple H. At No Mercy, the two sides will meet for the first time in tag team action. Randy Orton reminds people that he has the Money in the Bank briefcase, which guarantees him a World Title shot whenever he chooses…
Mr. Kennedy demands Teddy Long give him better competition. Teddy informs him that, at No Mercy, he will be going one on one… WITH THE UNDERTAKER!!!!
After fighting to a no-contest last month, Kane and Sylvester Terkay are still at war with one another. A rematch is set for No Mercy, this time in a No-Disqualifications Match.
Trish Stratus retired at Unforgiven after defeating her longtime rival Lita to win the Women’s Title. With the title declared vacant, a tournament takes place to crown the new Champion. In the quarterfinals, Mickie James defeats Victoria, Melina defeats Maria Kanellis, Lita defeats Candice Michelle, and Jillian Hall defeats Michelle McCool. In the semifinals, Mickie defeats Melina and Lita defeats Jillian, setting up the final between Mickie and Lita at No Mercy.
Carlito challenges Jeff Hardy to a match for the Intercontinental Title at No Mercy, after Johnny Nitro screwed Carlito out of the pin at Unforgiven. Hardy agrees, saying let the best man win.
Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas reunite, now calling themselves The World’s Greatest Tag Team. At No Mercy, they will be part of a Tag Team Turmoil match for the Tag Team Titles. The Spirit Squad will be the last team to enter the match, which also includes The Highlanders, Viscera and Val Venis, La Resistance, Trevor Murdoch and Lance Cade, and Kevin Thorn and The Freakin’ Deacon.
MVP signs his contract and will make his in-ring debut at No Mercy.
No Mercy results Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy def. Carlito to retain (after the match, the two shook hands, but Johnny Nitro attacked Carlito backstage later in the show) Kane def. Sylvester Terkay in a No-Disqualifications Match Lita def. Mickie James to win the vacant Women’s Championship Batista def. Big Show (Big Show’s last WWE appearance until 2008) MVP def. Funaki Mr. Kennedy def. The Undertaker by disqualification (Kennedy brought in a chair while the referee was knocked out. As the match progressed, Undertaker got his hands on the chair and hit Kennedy with it, as the referee came to, causing the disqualification. Afterwards, Undertaker laid out multiple referees while Kennedy fled) Tag Team Champions The Spirit Squad (represented by Johnny and Nicky) won Tag Team Turmoil to retain (after the match, Cryme Tyme made their debut, stealing the title belts and calling their shot) Edge and Randy Orton def. DX (Orton laid out Triple H with the Money in the Bank briefcase to get the win) World Champion King Booker def. Bobby Lashley to retain
Batista confronts King Booker, looking to get his World Title back. Booker uses his knights William Regal and the recently debuted Dave Taylor as roadblocks, but Teddy Long makes the match official for Survivor Series.
DX and Edge and Randy Orton will lead Survivor Series teams against each other, as DX joins forces with The Hardy Boyz and Carlito to Edge, Orton, Johnny Nitro, Chris Masters and The Miz.
After busting open The Undertaker at No Mercy, Mr. Kennedy is forced to reap what he sows, as he must face The Dead Man in a First Blood Match.
Kane begins feuding with MVP, who is forced to face The Big Red Machine after fan backlash over his lackluster debut at No Mercy. The two men are named captains of Survivor Series teams, where MVP will lead The World’s Greatest Tag Team, Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch against Kane, Elijah Burke, The Highlanders and a returning Chris Benoit.
Lita announces that she will be retiring at Survivor Series and, like Trish Stratus, she intends to go out as Women’s Champion. But Mickie James is granted a rematch for the title, which will take place at Survivor Series and threatens to spoil Lita’s plans…
Cryme Tyme have arrived and they already have the Tag Team Titles. Not officially, of course, but stolen from The Spirit Squad. At Survivor Series, Shad Gaspard and JTG will get the chance to challenge for the gold officially when they face the male cheerleaders.
Survivor Series results DX, The Hardy Boyz and Carlito def. Edge, Randy Orton, Johnny Nitro, The Miz and Chris Masters in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match (Matt Hardy pinned Masters; Shawn Michaels pinned The Miz; Nitro pinned Carlito; Jeff Hardy pinned Nitro; Triple H pinned Edge; Orton was counted out) Mickie James def. Women’s Champion Lita to win the title (Lita’s last match until 2018) Tag Team Champions The Spirit Squad (represented by Kenny and Mikey) def. Cryme Tyme to retain (Nicky, Johnny and Mitch interfered, helping their teammates get the win) Mr. Kennedy def. The Undertaker in a First Blood Match Kane, Chris Benoit, Elijah Burke and The Highlanders def. MVP, Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch and The World’s Greatest Tag Team in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match (Kane pinned Cade; Kane was disqualified; Shelton Benjamin pinned Robbie McAllister; Burke pinned Murdoch; Charlie Haas pinned Rory McAllister; Burke pinned Haas; Benjamin pinned Burke; Benoit forced Benjamin to submit; Benoit pinned MVP) - Before the main event got underway, Randy Orton came to the ring with his Money in the Bank briefcase and announced he was cashing in, making the match a triple threat Randy Orton def. World Champion King Booker and Batista to win the title
At Survivor Series, Randy Orton surprised everyone when he cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and defeated King Booker and Batista to win the World Title. Teddy Long, seeing a Champion with a lot of enemies, takes advantage by announcing the return of the Elimination Chamber at Armageddon, where Orton will defend against Booker, Batista, Shawn Michaels, Triple H and his ally Edge. Orton and Edge’s relationship completely falls apart in the build to Armageddon, as it’s clear the match will be every man for himself.
The Mr. Kennedy/Undertaker feud seems poised to come to a head at Armageddon, as the two are set to face off in a Last Ride match.
Johnny Nitro defeats Carlito in a Number One Contenders match. At Armageddon, he has a match for the Intercontinental Title, against Jeff Hardy.
Kane and MVP’s feud continues, with MVP blinding Kane with a fireball. This leads Teddy Long to announce an Inferno match at Armageddon.
Cryme Tyme, wanting another chance to win the Tag Team Titles, ask for, and receive a five-on-two handicap match against The Spirit Squad at Armageddon.
New Women’s Champion Mickie James is immediately targeted by Victoria, who blazes a path of destruction through the division, en route to a title shot at Armageddon.
Additional matches announced for the card include Matt Hardy vs. The Miz and Carlito vs. Chris Masters, which play off of their Survivor Series match, and Chris Benoit, Elijah Burke and Bobby Lashley taking on William Regal, Dave Taylor, and Hardcore Holly.
Armageddon results Kane def. MVP in an Inferno Match Carlito def. Chris Masters Cryme Tyme def. Tag Team Champions The Spirit Squad in a 5-on-2 Handicap Match to win the titles Matt Hardy def. The Miz Chris Benoit, Bobby Lashley and Elijah Burke def. William Regal, Dave Taylor and Hardcore Holly Johnny Nitro def. Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy to win the title The Undertaker def. Mr. Kennedy in a Last Ride Match Women’s Champion Mickie James def. Victoria to retain World Champion Randy Orton def. Batista, King Booker, Triple H, Edge and Shawn Michaels in an Elimination Chamber Match to retain (Michaels pinned Booker; Edge pinned Triple H; Batista pinned Michaels; Batista pinned Edge; Orton pinned Batista)
Tazz’s contract expires and he opts not to renew it, leaving WWE.
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Jan 7, 2022 20:28:03 GMT -5
From The Ashes 2006 2005 saw WCW go in different directions, while staying true to the tropes that brought them to the dance. The super-stable, the larger-than-life heroes, both those tropes held up in 2005, with Planet Jarrett rising up to usurp Team Canada as the top unit in the company, while Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, Rhino, Christian Cage, and Sting emerged as a resistance force to the unstoppable juggernaut that is Jarrett’s contingent. In 2006, much of the focus of WCW’s TV product would be on Jarrett’s perceived stranglehold on the Championship, and the combined efforts by the babyfaces to take him down…
Stacy Keibler announces her retirement from wrestling, as well as the fact that she will be appearing on Dancing With The Stars. WCW will air recaps of Stacy’s performances each week during Nitro.
Christian Cage and Scott Steiner advance to the finals of the Number One Contenders tournament, defeating Monty Brown and AJ Styles, respectively. In the final, Cage defeats Steiner, earning a World Title match at Final Resolution. Jarrett enlists the help of Team Canada in the build to Final Resolution, first by trying to get Scott D’Amore to bring Cage into Team Canada, and when that fails, siccing the group on him in a full-fledged gang-style beatdown, leaving Cage a broken, battered man heading into Final Resolution…
After being booted from Planet Jarrett, then facing off against his former teammates at Starrcade, Rhino now finds himself a hunted man in 2006. Jarrett sends Scott Steiner after The War Machine, looking to take care of his rival once and for all.
After being eliminated in the semifinals of the World Title Number One Contenders tournament, AJ Styles and Monty Brown are set to square off in a consolation match, with the winner becoming the number one contender for the World Title at SuperBrawl.
Chavo Guerrero returns to Nitro to a nice ovation from the crowd. He thanks them for their support over the last couple of months, then addresses Lance Hoyt. He says he has a lot of respect for the United States Champion, but at Final Resolution, he’s taking back the title. Sonny Siaki, flanked by Kimo and Ekmo, comes out and says that he should be the one getting the title shot, since they beat Hoyt and company at Starrcade. Chavo says his time will come, but he needs to wait his turn. At Final Resolution, Chavo’s got this…
After a year of racking up wins, Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan will finally get their shot at the Tag Team Championship, when they face America’s Most Wanted at Final Resolution.
Konnan reintroduces Hernandez to the WCW audience. At Final Resolution, the two of them will face The James Gang…
Sonjay Dutt is announced as the number one contender for the X Division Championship at Final Resolution. In addition, a number one contenders Ultimate X match is announced, between Petey Williams, Frankie Kazarian, Matt Bentley and newcomers Puma and Kenny Omega.
Despite the break up of 3 Live Kru, Ron “The Truth” Killings still has unfinished business with Team Canada, leading to a match between Killings and Bobby Rude being announced for Final Resolution.
Rounding out the card, The Naturals will take on Eric Young and A-1, while Andrew “Test” Martin goes one-on-one with Jason Jett.
Final Resolution results Petey Williams def. Frankie Kazarian, Matt Bentley, Puma and Kenny Omega in an Ultimate X Match Eric Young and A-1 def. The Naturals (Dustin Rhodes, making his return to WCW, is seen watching the match from the aisle) Andrew “Test” Martin def. Jason Jett The James Gang def. Konnan and Hernandez by disqualification (Redd Dawg and Jazz interfered, helping Hernandez and Konnan beat down Kip James and BG James) X Division Champion Shocker def. Sonjay Dutt to retain Ron “The Truth” Killings def. Bobby Rude Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted def. Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan to retain Monty Brown def. AJ Styles United States Champion Lance Hoyt and Chavo Guerrero fought to a no-contest (Sonny Siaki, Kimo and Ekmo attacked both men) Scott Steiner def. Rhino Christian Cage def. World Champion Jeff Jarrett to win the title
Apolo officially leaves WCW, following a contract dispute. Online, Konnan reveals that Apolo and Redd Dawg were going to be his backup, but Hernandez had to be drafted in as a replacement.
With Christian Cage as the new World Champion, Jeff Jarrett is on a mission to get the title back. He tries to get Monty Brown to give him his title shot, but Brown refuses, causing tension between them. In the meantime, Eric Bischoff announces that Tony Schiavone will be the new Commissioner of WCW. Tony’s first move is to announce a four corners elimination match for SuperBrawl, between Jeff Jarrett, Rhino, AJ Styles and Scott Steiner. The winner will challenge the World Champion at Destination X.
After interrupting the US Title match at Final Resolution, Sonny Siaki demands a shot at the gold. Chavo Guerrero still wants his rematch, and Hoyt wants to prove he’s a worthy champion. A Triangle Match is announced for SuperBrawl.
D’Lo Brown and Justin Credible issue a challenge to America’s Most Wanted for the Tag Team Championship. Chris Harris and James Storm accept, calling the two “washed up never-weres” who they can’t wait to retire…
Petey Williams earned the right to challenge for the X Division Championship by winning Ultimate X. At SuperBrawl, he and Shocker will meet in a rematch from Genesis, where Shocker originally won the title.
Konnan’s new team of Redd Dawg and Hernandez, along with Redd Dawg’s wife, Jazz, becomes known as The Latin American Xchange or LAX. Their feud with the James Gang continues, as the new pair will face BG James and Kip James at SuperBrawl.
After coming up short against Ron Killings at SuperBrawl, Bobby Rude decides to join forces with Eric Young and A-1 in an attempt to recapture the Six Man Tag Team Championship. They will face The Dynasty for the titles at SuperBrawl.
Ron Killings finds himself in a feud with Elix Skipper of The Diamonds in the Rough. After Killings defeats David Young on Nitro, Skipper and Lance Diamond attacked him. This sets up a match between Killings and Skipper for SuperBrawl.
At Final Resolution, Dustin Rhodes made his return to the company and was seen scouting the match between The Naturals and Team Canada. After the match, he approached The Naturals and offered an alliance. As the “original” Natural, he feels the alliance would make sense. Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas agree, and they will have Dustin in their corner when they take on Kanyon and Trytan at SuperBrawl.
With an influx of new talent for the X Division, Tony Schiavone announces a ten man X Division Gauntlet match for SuperBrawl. In the match: Shark Boy, Jason Jett, Kenny Omega, Puma, Matt Bentley, Tyson Dux, Incognito, Milano Collection A.T., Jamie Knoble and Sonjay Dutt.
SuperBrawl results Milano Collection A.T. def. Shark Boy, Jason Jett, Kenny Omega, Puma, Matt Bentley, Tyson Dux, Incognito, Jamie Knoble and Sonjay Dutt in a Number One Contenders Gauntlet Match Six Man Tag Team Champions The Dynasty def. Team Canada to retain (after the match, Bobby Rude and A-1 blame Eric Young for the loss) Kanyon and Trytan def. The Naturals (Horshu interfered, costing The Naturals the match. Afterwards, a disappointed looking Dustin scolded The Naturals) Petey Williams def. X Division Champion Shocker to win the title Ron “The Truth” Killings def. Elix Skipper D’Lo Brown and Justin Credible def. Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted to win the titles United States Champion Lance Hoyt def. Sonny Siaki and Chavo Guerrero to retain LAX def. The James Gang (Jazz sprayed mace in Kip James’ eyes, blinding him and causing him to accidentally hit the Fame-Asser on BG, allowing Redd Dawg to get the win) AJ Styles def. Jeff Jarrett, Rhino and Scott Steiner in a Number One Contenders Match (Rhino pinned Jarrett; Steiner pinned Rhino; Styles pinned Steiner) World Champion Christian Cage def. Monty Brown to retain (after the match, Jeff Jarrett ran out and attacked Christian, but Rhino made the save. America’s Most Wanted joined the fray, but Ron Killings and AJ Styles came out to even things up. Scott Steiner and Team Canada also came out, but then the lights went out, a crow cawed, and Sting’s music hit. When the lights came up, Sting was in the ring! Sting hit every member of Planet Jarrett that he could with his bat, but Jarrett was able to escape…)
Sting returned at SuperBrawl and is after Jeff Jarrett. He explains that he can’t sit back and be retired when the company he helped to build is being attacked by the likes of Jeff Jarrett, who Sting calls a “belt mark”. He challenges Jarrett to a match, but Jarrett refuses to face him one-on-one. Instead, he offers an eight man elimination tag team match for Destination X: Jarrett, Scott Steiner and America’s Most Wanted vs. Sting and three partners. If Sting’s team wins, Jarrett will face him one-on-one at Spring Stampede. Sting agrees, choosing Rhino, Ron Killings and Andrew “Test” Martin as his partners.
At SuperBrawl, AJ Styles earned a shot at the World Title by surviving a four corners elimination match. Christian Cage welcomes the challenge from his ally in the war with Planet Jarrett, but Styles says their friendship is on hold until after Destination X. Cage agrees, as the two end up in several brawls on the road to the PPV.
At SuperBrawl, Lance Hoyt retained the United States Championship against Chavo Guerrero and Sonny Siaki in a triangle match. Siaki, however, believes he should be Champion and has Kimo and Ekmo attack Hoyt, then challenges him to a rematch, one-on-one. Hoyt agrees and the match is on for Destination X.
After Team Canada failed to capture the Tag Team Championship at SuperBrawl, Bobby Rude and A-1 blamed the loss on Eric Young. Now, Young is paranoid and worried he’s going to get fired. Scott D’Amore gets Rude and Young a shot at the Tag Team Titles, but warns Young not to screw up this time…
Milano Collection A.T. won the gauntlet match at SuperBrawl, earning him an X Division Title match against Petey Williams at Destination X. Another match is booked for the X Division, a steel cage concept match called the X-Scape Match. Six men will compete, with elimination occurring by pin or submission, until it’s down to two. The winner is then the man who can escape over the top of the cage. The six men competing are Kenny Omega, Sonjay Dutt, Incognito, Puma, the debuting Doug Williams, and Matt Bentley.
BG James challenges a member of LAX to meet him in a singles match at Destination X, as Kip is still blinded. Hernandez accepts the challenge and the match is set for Destination X.
Fit Finlay returns to the ring after being retired for more than six years. After amassing a small winning streak on Nitro, he will now face Shark Boy at Destination X.
Dustin Rhodes was not happy after The Naturals lost their match at SuperBrawl. He goes on to challenge Kanyon, Trytan and Horshu to a six man tag, which will take place at Destination X.
Frankie Kazarian decides to step up to the US Title ranks. His first real challenge there will be a match at Destination X against the returning Chuck Palumbo.
Destination X results Sonjay Dutt def. Kenny Omega, Incognito, Puma, Doug Williams and Matt Bentley in an Xscape Match (Bentley pinned Puma; Williams pinned Omega; Williams pinned Incognito; Dutt pinned Bentley; Dutt escaped the cage to win) Frankie Kazarian def. Chuck Palumbo Fit Finlay def. Shark Boy Hernandez def. BG James (Redd Dawg and Konnan interfered; Kip James, no longer blinded, ran out to make the save, helping BG run LAX off) X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Milano Collection A.T. to retain Kanyon, Trytan and Horshu def. The Naturals and Dustin Rhodes (Kanyon pinned Andy Douglas to win the match; after the match, Dustin Rhodes again scolded The Naturals and told them they need to work harder) Bobby Rude and Eric Young def. D’Lo Brown and Justin Credible to win the titles (Young did most of the work for the team, but Rude was the one who pinned Brown; last WCW match for Brown and Credible) Sonny Siaki def. United States Champion Lance Hoyt to win the title (Kimo and Ekmo ran interference, allowing Siaki to get the win) World Champion Christian Cage def. AJ Styles to retain Sting, Rhino, Ron Killings and Andrew “Test” Martin def. Jeff Jarrett, Scott Steiner and America’s Most Wanted in an elimination match (Steiner pinned Killings; Martin pinned James Storm; Jarrett pinned Martin; Rhino pinned Chris Harris; Steiner pinned Rhino; Steiner was disqualified for hitting Sting with a chair, busting him open; Sting pinned Jarrett with an inside cradle to win the match)
On Nitro, Christian and AJ Styles shake hands one night after stealing the show at Destination X. However, the moment is cut short when Planet Jarrett attacks the duo in the ring. Later in the night, Styles and Cage defeat America’s Most Wanted, before challenging Scott Steiner and Monty Brown to a match at Spring Stampede.
Sting earned his match with Jeff Jarrett by winning the eight man tag team match at Destination X. Jarrett, feeling the need for additional backup against the Icon, hires The Shane Twins to beat him up two weeks before the PPV. On the following Nitro, Sting suffers further injuries to his ribs in a hardcore match against Johnny Stamboli, returning to the company after over a year away. Jarrett certainly has the advantage going into the PPV…
After two straight months of losing to Kanyon, Horshu and Trytan, Dustin Rhodes chastises The Naturals for their failures. He gives them one last chance to impress him and “earn” the Naturals name. At Spring Stampede, they will challenge Eric Young and Bobby Rude for the Tag Team Titles, but if they lose, they can no longer call themselves The Naturals. As for Young, despite winning the titles at Destination X, he is still paranoid over the prospect of being fired. All of Team Canada, save for Gail Kim, ostracize him, adding to his paranoia and worry…
At Destination X, Kimo and Ekmo helped Sonny Siaki capture the United States Championship from Lance Hoyt. Hoyt is now on a mission to regain his title, challenging Siaki once more at Spring Stampede.
With Kip James making his return at Destination X, no longer suffering from blindness, The James Gang challenges Hernandez and Redd Dawg to a match at Spring Stampede.
At Destination X, Sonjay Dutt earned the right to challenge for the X Division Championship at Spring Stampede, by winning the first-ever Xscape Match. Now, he will face X Division Champion Petey Willaims at Spring Stampede for the gold. In addition, Tony Schiavone announces a four corners match for the PPV, between Puma, Shocker, Matt Bentley and Doug Williams.
Scott D’Amore is looking to recruit for Team Canada. Tyson Dux, at one time a member of the stable, is seen talking with D’Amore backstage, while recent newcomer Kenny Omega’s matches have been observed by D’Amore at ringside. D’Amore finally makes the decision that at Spring Stampede, the two will meet one-on-one and he will make his decision from that match.
Fit Finlay’s comeback continues at Spring Stampede, when he takes on Chavo Guerrero Jr.
Rounding out the show, America’s Most Wanted will take on Rhino and Andrew “Test” Martin in a match that spun off from last month’s eight man tag, Frankie Kazarian will take on Milano Collection A.T., and Kanyon will face Ron “The Truth” Killings.
Spring Stampede results Tyson Dux def. Kenny Omega (after the match, D’Amore shakes hands with Dux, before A-1 and Omega attack him. The Dynasty run out to chase them away) Doug Williams def. Puma, Shocker and Matt Bentley in a four corners match America’s Most Wanted def. Rhino and Andrew “Test” Martin (Rhino and Martin had a miscommunication, leading to their losing) Fit Finlay def. Chavo Guerrero Jr. Frankie Kazarian def. Milano Collection A.T. (Milano’s last appearance for eight months, as he returns to Japan) Redd Dawg and Hernandez def. The James Gang Ron “The Truth” Killings def. Kanyon X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Sonjay Dutt to retain Tag Team Champions Bobby Rude and Eric Young def. The Naturals to retain (Eric Young managed to put Andy Douglas down, but Rude tagged himself in to make the pin. After the match, Dustin Rhodes berated Douglas and Stevens for losing, before promising to bring in a team of winners…) United States Champion Sonny Siaki def. Lance Hoyt to retain Scott Steiner and Monty Brown def. Christian Cage and AJ Styles Sting def. Jeff Jarrett
Trytan leaves WCW after being denied a bigger push. Jeff Hardy and Sean Waltman, who’s futures have been in limbo since late last year, are released.
After pinning Christian Cage at Spring Stampede, Scott Steiner is named the number one contender for the World Title heading into Sacrifice. As for AJ Styles, he begins a feud with Jeff Jarrett, after coming out to confront Jarrett while is complaining about his loss to Sting. Jarrett claims conspiracy, while Styles calls Jarrett a whiner and vows to shut him up come Sacrifice…
After winning his grudge match with Jeff Jarrett at Spring Stampede, Sting says that he has another run as World Champion left in him. Tony Schiavone heeds his request to be booked against Championship-caliber opponents and signs Sting vs. Monty Brown for Sacrifice.
After a communication breakdown cost them their match with America’s Most Wanted, Rhino and Andrew “Test” Martin are at odds with one another, leading to a match between the two at Sacrifice.
Ron “The Truth” Killings makes a run at the US Title, challenging Sonny Siaki to a match at Sacrifice.
For Team Canada, there has been a resurgence in their ranks, thanks to Petey Williams’ domination of the X Division, Bobby Rude and Eric Young reigning as Tag Team Champions, and the addition of Kenny Omega to the group. Scott D’Amore announces that Omega, A-1 and “trial member” Johnny Devine will face The Dynasty for the Six Man Tag Team Titles at Sacrifice.
As for the team’s other titles, Young and Rude will put the Tag Team Titles on the line against Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan, while Williams will defend the X Division Title against Doug Williams.
Following LAX’s win over The James Gang at Spring Stampede, Kip James and BG James bring in “Bullet” Bob Armstrong to neutralize Konnan’s presence in their rematch at Sacrifice.
Dustin Rhodes keeps his promise to introduce a new tag team to WCW, bringing in his younger half-brother, Cody, and his partner, Shawn Spears. At Sacrifice, Cody and Spears will take on the former Naturals, Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens.
Rounding out the card, Fit Finlay will take on Lance Hoyt in what promises to be a hard-hitting affair, while Frankie Kazarian battles Kanyon.
Sacrifice results Cody Rhodes and Shawn Spears def. Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Doug Williams to retain Frankie Kazarian def. Kanyon Fit Finlay and Lance Hoyt fought to a double disqualification Six Man Tag Team Champions The Dynasty def. A-1, Kenny Omega and Johnny Devine to retain (after the match, A-1 and Omega beat Devine down until Tyson Dux ran in to make the save) US Champion Sonny Siaki def. Ron “The Truth” Killings to retain The James Gang def. LAX (Konnan and Jazz tried to interfere, but Bob Armstrong knocked Konnan out, before giving Jazz a spanking on the ring apron) Andrew “Test” Martin def. Rhino Tag Team Champions Bobby Rude and Eric Young def. Donovan Morgan and Michael Modest to retain Sting def. Monty Brown Jeff Jarrett def. AJ Styles World Champion Christian Cage def. Scott Steiner to retain
The tag team division takes a slight hit, as Mikey Batts, Jerrelle Clark, Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney, Danny Doring and Roadkill all part ways with the company.
At Sacrifice, Christian managed to retain the World Title against Scott Steiner, but the following night, Tony Schiavone announces his next title defense will take place at the Great American Bash, when he defends against Jeff Jarrett, Sting and Andrew “Test” Martin in a four corners match.
Jarrett, hellbent on regaining the World Title, sends Scott Steiner to deal with AJ Styles, who he sees as a thorn in his side that needs to be removed. At the Great American Bash, Styles and Steiner will go one-on-one.
After retaining the United States Title at Sacrifice, Sonny Siaki looks ahead to his next challenge, which comes in the form of Frankie Kazarian. Kazarian has spent the first half of 2006 working his way up the ranks and now, he has his chance to solidify himself as a Champion in the heavyweight division.
After sitting out Sacrifice, America’s Most Wanted come out on Nitro and demand a shot at the Tag Team Titles. Team Canada step up, but Scott D’Amore and Bobby Rude abandon Young to eat a Death Sentence from the multi-time Champions. At the Great American Bash, Young and Rude will defend their titles against James Storm and Chris Harris.
LAX and The James Gang have split their last two matches. Now, the two will settle their score in a Street Fight at the Great American Bash.
Petey Williams’ dominance of the X Division continued at Sacrifice when he retained his title against Doug Williams. His next challenge will come from Incognito, who outlasts six other opponents in a gauntlet match to earn the shot. In addition, a number one contenders match is announced between Puma and Matt Bentley.
After fighting to a double disqualification at Sacrifice, Finlay and Lance Hoyt are not letting up in their feud, leading to a rematch being announced for the Great American Bash, under “relaxed rules”, which means the referee is basically there to render a decision and prevent the competitors from getting too carried away…
At Sacrifice, Johnny Devine was dismissed as a potential member of Team Canada after he, Kenny Omega and A-1 failed to win the Six Man Tag Team Titles. Tyson Dux made the save and, on Nitro, challenged Kenny Omega to a match at the Great American Bash.
Dustin Rhodes officially bestows the “Naturals” name on Cody Rhodes and Shawn Spears, following their win over Andy Douglas and Chase Stevens at Sacrifice. The “New Naturals” will have their first test as a team at the Great American Bash, when they take on Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway.
Rounding out the card, Sonjay Dutt will face Doug Williams, and two new teams will be in action, as Aaron Aguilera and Kaos, “Los Pochos Guapos”, will take on Robert Anthony and Mark Jindrak, “Team Ego”.
Great American Bash results Sonjay Dutt def. Doug Williams Team Ego def. Los Pochos Guapos (Kaos took the pin while Aguilera was distracted flirting with a “mamacita” in the front row) Puma def. Matt Bentley in a Number One Contenders Match Lance Hoyt def. Fit Finlay in a “Relaxed Rules” match “The New Naturals” def. Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway Kenny Omega def. Tyson Dux (Tyson Dux’s last appearance) United States Champion Sonny Siaki def. Frankie Kazarian to retain The James Gang def. Hernandez and Redd Dawg in a Street Fight (Jazz tried to interfere, but was stopped by the debuting Christy Hemme) X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Incognito to retain America’s Most Wanted def. Tag Team Champions Bobby Rude and Eric Young to win the titles AJ Styles def. Scott Steiner Jeff Jarrett def. World Champion Christian Cage, Sting and Andrew “Test” Martin in a four corners match to win the title
Christian announces that he’s invoking his rematch clause for the World Title at Bash at the Beach. Planet Jarrett double-down their efforts on Cage, but Sting acts as backup to assist “The Instant Classic”. Sting, in the meantime, will team with AJ Styles at the PPV to face Scott Steiner and Monty Brown.
Rhino and Andrew “Test” Martin renew their hostilities from Sacrifice. Rhino takes issue with being used as a stepping stone by Martin, who in turn, believes it’s his time and Rhino needs to stay out of his way. As a result, a match between the two is announced for Bash at the Beach.
After coming up short in his US Title match at the Great American Bash, Frankie Kazarian continues his hunt for the title. After defeating Kimo (in what would be his final WCW appearance before being released in August) and Ekmo in singles matches, Sonny Siaki reluctantly agrees to grant Kazarian another title shot at Bash at the Beach.
Fit Finlay attacks Lance Hoyt in the aisle as Hoyt is on his way to the ring on Nitro. Finlay says Hoyt may have beat him, but you can’t keep a REAL man down. Finlay challenges Hoyt to a match at Bash at the Beach, but this time, it will be a Falls Count Anywhere Match.
After winning the Tag Team Titles at the Great American Bash, America’s Most Wanted are challenged by Donovan Morgan and Michael Modest, who are making their third attempt to capture the titles. As for the former Champions, Team Canada berate Eric Young for losing the titles. Bobby Rude asks Scott D’Amore (in the middle of a match, to boot) if he can become a singles guy. D’Amore agrees and reshuffles Team Canada, making Rude the singles guy, A-1 and Kenny Omega the tag team, and Young is made D’Amore’s gopher.
Rude will compete at Bash at the Beach, taking on Ron “The Truth” Killings. As for Omega and A-1, they will be facing Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas.
After Christy Hemme’s debut at the Great American Bash, acting as a counter to LAX’s Jazz, a six person tag team match is announced for Bash at the Beach, with Hemme and The James Gang taking on Jazz, Redd Dawg and Hernandez.
Puma, the new number one contender for the X Division Title, will face Petey Williams at Bash at the Beach.
Rounding out the card, The New Naturals will face Los Pochos Guapos, while The Dynasty will team with Sonjay Dutt and Incognito to face Doug Williams, Team Ego, Jason Jett and Chad Collyer in a ten man tag team match
Bash at the Beach results The Dynasty, Sonjay Dutt and Incognito def. Doug Williams, Team Ego, Jason Jett and Chad Collyer The New Naturals def. Los Pochos Guapos (Kaos was pinned after Aaron Aguilera got distracted by a “mamacita” in the front row) X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Puma to retain The James Gang and Christy Hemme def. Redd Dawg, Hernandez and Jazz Kenny Omega and A-1 def. Chase Stevens and Andy Douglas (Stevens and Douglas’ last appearance) Ron “The Truth” Killings def. Bobby Rude (Eric Young was instructed by Scott D’Amore to interfere in the match, but Young accidentally hit Rude, allowing Killings to hit the Lie Detector for the win) Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted def. Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan to retain Fit Finlay def. Lance Hoyt in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match Frankie Kazarian def. United States Champion Sonny Siaki by disqualification (Ekmo broke up Kazarian’s pin on Siaki, causing the ref to call for the bell. Siaki grabbed the belt and left through the crowd afterwards) Rhino def. Andrew “Test” Martin AJ Styles and Sting def. Scott Steiner and Monty Brown World Champion Jeff Jarrett def. Christian Cage to retain (Josh Barnett, making his WCW debut, interfered, hitting Christian with the belt after the referee got knocked out. Jarrett then hit Cage with a guitar to get the win)
On Nitro, Jeff Jarrett, flanked by the rest of Planet Jarrett, welcomes Josh Barnett into the fold. Barnett, an accomplished MMA fighter, has been training Jarrett to work a more hard-hitting, “real” style. AJ Styles, who has been calling Jarrett out for months, steps up to challenge him for the title, but Jarrett says he has to go through Barnett first. This leads to Sting stepping up as Styles’ partner to face Jarrett and Barnett at Hard Justice.
Rhino and Andrew “Test” Martin are tied a match apiece in their series at this point. This leads to a rubber match being signed for Hard Justice, in a Last Man Standing Match.
Scott Steiner and Monty Brown, jealous that America’s Most Wanted have the Tag Titles while they’re just Jarrett’s muscle, attack the Champions. As Planet Jarrett falls apart behind Jarrett’s back, Steiner and Brown will face Chris Harris and James Storm for the titles at Hard Justice.
The rivalry between Sonny Siaki and Frankie Kazarian, for the United States Title, is set to come to a head at Hard Justice. After Siaki was intentionally disqualified at Bash at the Beach, Kazarian has demanded another shot. Tony Schiavone steps in and makes it official, Kazarian vs. Siaki at Hard Justice, in a Ladder Match.
After losing to Ron Killings at Bash at the Beach, Bobby Rude takes out his frustration on Eric Young, forcing Young to wrestle his matches for him, against opponents such as Rhino and Lance Hoyt. Killings comes to Young’s defense, setting the stage for a rematch between Killings and Rude at Hard Justice.
The feud between Fit Finlay and Lance Hoyt continues to escalate in violence, leading Tony Schiavone to declare that the only way to contain them is to lock them inside a cage, leading to a Steel Cage Match being signed for Hard Justice)
Doug Williams mocks Christian Cage after he failed to defeat Jeff Jarrett for the World Title at Bash at the Beach. Cage says that he can beat Williams and challenges him to a match at Hard Justice.
The action in the tag team division picks up, leading to several matches being announced for Hard Justice: Team Ego will take on The James Gang in a Number One Contenders Match; Los Pochos Guapos will face Hernandez and Redd Dawg; and The Dynasty will defend the Six-Man Tag Team Titles against Dustin Rhodes and The New Naturals.
Petey Williams says he’s beaten everyone the X Division has to offer. Enter Kevin Nash, who says he’s been observing the X Division for some time and promises to bring in a challenger worthy of facing Petey at Hard Justice…
Ray Gordy, son of Terry Gordy, will make his debut at Hard Justice, facing Team Canada’s Kenny Omega in singles action.
Hard Justice results Lance Hoyt def. Fit Finlay in a Steel Cage Match Dustin Rhodes and The New Naturals def. Six Man Tag Team Champions The Dynasty to win the titles Kenny Omega def. Ray Gordy Hernandez and Redd Dawg def. Los Pochos Guapos by count out (Kaos attacked Aaron Aguilera while he was flirting with a “mamacita” at ringside, causing them to get counted out) Christian Cage def. Doug Williams The James Gang def. Team Ego in a Number One Contenders Match X Division Champion Petey Williams def. “Thunderbolt” Chip Mattingly to retain (Kevin Nash touted Mattingly as a “seven time world’s X Division Champion and the creator of the “Thunderbolt Slam”) X Division Champion Petey Williams def. El Squirtle (El Squirtle was a guy wearing a Squirtle Pokemon costume) X Division Champion Petey Williams def. Horatio “Triple X” Hayes (in another universe, Hayes is known as Fat Oily Guy) Bobby Rude def. Ron “The Truth” Killings (Eric Young entered the ring while the referee was distracted by Scott D’Amore. It appeared he was going to hit Rude, but instead, he swerved and hit Killings with a chair. As Young tried to mouth an apology, Rude threw him from the ring and covered Killings for the win) Frankie Kazarian def. United States Champion Sonny Siaki in a Ladder Match to win the title Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted def. Scott Steiner and Monty Brown to retain Andrew “Test” Martin def. Rhino in a Last Man Standing Match AJ Styles and Sting def. Jeff Jarrett and Josh Barnett
Kanyon and Horshu depart from WCW, the latter choosing to retire two months later.
After defeating Jeff Jarrett and Josh Barnett at Hard Justice, AJ Styles and Sting are riding high. Tony Schiavone, wanting to reward them, signs a Number One Contenders Match between the two for No Surrender, with the winner getting Jarrett for the World Title at Halloween Havoc. Sting is ecstatic to be in the World Title picture, but Styles is a little put out over having to face Sting for the title shot he feels he’s earned…
As for Jarrett, he will be defending the World Title at No Surrender, against Andrew “Test” Martin, following Martin’s win over Rhino at Hard Justice. Martin defeats Josh Barnett on an episode of Nitro during the lead up to the match…
After failing to win the Tag Team Titles at Hard Justice, Monty Brown and Scott Steiner come to blows, leading to a match between the two at No Surrender.
Enraged by his inability to gain any traction in WCW, Rhino snaps, disrupting a preliminary match on Nitro to vent his frustrations. Christian Cage comes out to try and calm his friend down, only for Rhino to Gore him. The following week, Cage challenges Rhino to a match at No Surrender.
After earning a title shot at Hard Justice, The James Gang look to challenge America’s Most Wanted for the Tag Team Titles at No Surrender. Meanwhile, in other tag team division news, Hernandez and Redd Dawg are set to face Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson of The Dynasty.
After months of chasing, Frankie Kazarian is finally the United States Champion. Sonny Siaki, however, announces that he’s invoking his rematch clause at No Surrender, in a Two-Out-Of-Three Falls Match.
Having finally ended his feud with Fit Finlay at Hard Justice, Lance Hoyt is challenged by a returning Chavo Guerrero Jr., who is looking to get back on track after some time off following the passing of his uncle last year. Hoyt accepts the challenge with a respectful handshake.
Gail Kim asks Eric Young why he puts up with the abuse he gets from Bobby Rude and Scott D’Amore. Young says that he doesn’t want to get fired. Kim tells Young he’s a sweet guy who deserves better, giving him a confidence boost. Ron Killings, however, isn’t as kind, demanding a piece of Young after he cost him his match with Rude at Hard Justice. D’Amore accepts the challenge on Young’s behalf, and tells him that Rude is done with Killings and will not be getting involved in the match.
Kevin Nash tells Petey Williams that he was just testing him at Hard Justice. But he really does have a guy that he knows can take the title from him. This brings out Super Crazy (who’s ECW contract expired in July) to challenge Williams to a match at No Surrender.
Rounding out the show: Former partners collide when Aaron Aguilera takes on Kaos; Fit Finlay faces Ray Gordy; and in tag team action, Team Ego faces Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan.
No Surrender results Team Ego def. Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan Kaos def. Aaron Aguilera Fit Finlay def. Ray Gordy Hernandez and Redd Dawg def. Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson Super Crazy def. X Division Champion Petey Williams to win the title Lance Hoyt def. Chavo Guerrero Jr. Ron “The Truth” Killings def. Eric Young (after the match, Scott D’Amore and Bobby Rude berated Young, but Gail Kim came out to comfort him, until Rude dragged her away) United States Champion Frankie Kazarian def. Sonny Siaki in a Two-Out-Of-Three Falls Match to retain (Siaki pinned Kazarian after a Super Samoan Drop; Kazarian pinned Siaki with a sit-out Powerbomb; Kazarian pinned Siaki after hitting the Flux Capacitor) Rhino def. Christian Cage Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted def. The James Gang to retain (after the match, Hernandez and Redd Dawg attacked America’s Most Wanted) Scott Steiner def. Monty Brown World Champion Jeff Jarrett def. Andrew “Test” Martin to retain (Josh Barnett, Scott Steiner and Rhino all interfered to help Jarrett get the win) Sting def. AJ Styles in a Number One Contenders Match (Sting makes Styles submit to the Scorpion Deathlock; after the match, Styles shakes Sting’s hand and wishes him luck at Halloween Havoc)
Sting is the number one contender for the World Title at Halloween Havoc, where he will face Jeff Jarrett for the gold. Jarrett pulls out all the stops, sending Scott Steiner, Josh Barnett and Rhino after him, but Sting is able to overcome it all as he prepares to go for his first World Title in seven years…
As for the rest of Planet Jarrett, Steiner, Rhino and Barnett will have to contend with their respective rivals in Monty Brown, Christian Cage and AJ Styles, in a no-disqualifications six man tag team match.
After attacking America’s Most Wanted at No Surrender, Hernandez and Redd Dawg state their intentions to challenge for the Tag Team Championship. Infuriated by the attack, Chris Harris and James Storm accept the challenge for a match at Halloween Havoc.
On Nitro, Gail Kim confronts Bobby Rude and Scott D’Amore over their treatment of Eric Young, but they reveal that they own Young’s contract, so they can do anything they want to him. Rude announces his intentions to challenge for the US Title, putting him in a rivalry with Frankie Kazarian. D’Amore threatens to fire Young if he doesn’t do the right thing at Halloween Havoc…
Lance Hoyt wants a new challenge for Halloween Havoc, which brings out Andrew “Test” Martin. After years of comparisons, the two will meet one-on-one at Halloween Havoc.
Looking to bounce back after his loss to Frankie Kazarian, Sonny Siaki sets his sights on Ron “The Truth” Killings, looking to use him to elevate himself back up the card.
Super Crazy has finally ended the X Division Title reign of Petey Williams. Williams announces that he’s cashing in his rematch at Halloween Havoc, but Tony Schiavone announces a battle royal for the show as well, to determine the next number one contender.
Rounding out the card: The New Naturals vs. TJ Wilson and Davey Boy Smith Jr.; Kaos vs. Ray Gordy; Kenny Omega and A-1 vs. The James Gang; and Fit Finlay vs. Nick Dinsmore.
Halloween Havoc results Teddy Hart won a battle royal to become the number one contender to the X Division Title Fit Finlay def. Nick Dinsmore The New Naturals def. TJ Wilson and Davey Boy Smith Jr. Kaos def. Ray Gordy The James Gang def. Kenny Omega and A-1 X Division Champion Super Crazy def. Petey Williams to retain Sonny Siaki def. Ron “The Truth” Killings United States Champion Frankie Kazarian def. Bobby Rude to retain (Scott D’Amore ordered Eric Young to interfere, but Young took too long lining up his shot and accidentally hit Rude with the belt. Young shrugged as Kazarian hit the Flux Capacitor for the win, then left the ring with Gail Kim on his arm, smiling) Lance Hoyt def. Andrew “Test” Martin (Martin’s last appearance) Hernandez and Redd Dawg def. Tag Team Champions America’s Most Wanted to win the titles AJ Styles, Christian Cage and Monty Brown def. Josh Barnett, Rhino and Scott Steiner in a no-disqualifications match - Before the main event, Tony Shciavone introduced a special guest, returning to WCW… THE NATURE BOY, RIC FLAIR!! Flair said that he was back in WCW and hoped Sting wins the title, because he wants to go one more round… Sting def. World Champion Jeff Jarrett to win the title
The Shane Twins and Chad Collyer leave WCW.
Rhino defeats Christian Cage, Monty Brown and Scott Steiner in a four corners match to become the number one contender for the World Title. Sting is in a celebratory mood after winning the title and apparently vanquishing Jeff Jarrett (who takes time off to care for his sick wife). But Rhino is quick to snap Sting back to the reality of being Champion, that you’re always being chased. The War Machine promises to capture the gold at Genesis…
AJ Styles quest for a title shot is disrupted by Kaos, who is looking to make a name for himself. The brash youngster challenges Styles to a match at Genesis, looking to raise his stock by beating a former Champion and the next guy in line, as Kaos puts it.
Despite a successful run as partners at Halloween Havoc, Christian Cage and Monty Brown have some simmering resentment towards one another, which is threatening to boil over. At Genesis, the two will meet one-on-one in what both claim will be a “sporting exhibition”.
Redd Dawg and Hernandez are the new Tag Team Champions, but America’s Most Wanted aren’t finished with them yet. The former Champions want their rematch, and they’ll get it in a no-disqualifications match at Genesis.
At Halloween Havoc, Eric Young seemingly broke free from Team Canada, but Scott D’Amore came out on Nitro to pop his bubble. D’Amore owns Young’s contract and says that if he doesn’t do as he says, he’s fired. Young says that as long as he has Gail Kim by his side, he doesn’t care. Fire him, he says. D’Amore is unphased and takes a different approach with Young. He explains that he also owns Gail’s contract and says he can make her life very uncomfortable if he feels so inclined. This causes Young to back down and D’Amore announces that at Genesis, Frankie Kazarian will defend the US Title against Bobby Rude and Young in a handicap match. He says Young knows what he has to do if he wants Gail to remain happy and healthy…
Josh Barnett wants some competition and is obliged by Fit Finlay, who’s always spoiling for a fight.
Lance Hoyt gets involved in a rivalry with Scott Steiner, who fears Hoyt taking “his” spot. He attacks him backstage, then challenges him to a match at Genesis.
Teddy Hart, the new number one contender for the X Division Title, will challenge Super Crazy at Genesis. In addition, a six way match to decide the number one contender will take place, between Puma, Johnny Devine, Matt Bentley, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Incognito and Sonjay Dutt.
Rounding out the card: Ray Gordy vs. Sonny Siaki; Ron “The Truth” Killings and The James Gang vs. Dustin Rhodes and The New Naturals in a non-title match; Team Ego vs. Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway; and newly debuted CW Anderson vs. Chuck Palumbo.
Genesis results Incognito def. Puma, Johnny Devine, Matt Bentley, Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Sonjay Dutt in a Number One Contenders Match Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore def. Team Ego CW Anderson def. Chuck Palumbo Dustin Rhodes and The New Naturals def. Ron “The Truth” Killings and The James Gang Sonny Siaki def. Ray Gordy Josh Barnett def. Fit Finlay X Division Champion Super Crazy def. Teddy Hart to retain Scott Steiner def. Lance Hoyt AJ Styles def. Kaos Bobby Rude and Eric Young def. United States Champion Frankie Kazarian in a handicap match to win the title for Rude (Rude pinned Kazarian after Scott D’Amore ordered Young to hit Kazarian with a chair repeatedly) Christian Cage def. Monty Brown (Tyson Tomko made his debut, helping Christian get the win) Tag Team Champions Hernandez and Redd Dawg def. America’s Most Wanted in a no-disqualifications match to retain World Champion Sting def. Rhino to retain (after the match, Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko attacked Sting, then Christian signaled that he wants the title)
Shocker leaves WCW to return to Mexico. Trinity retires from wrestling.
At Genesis, Christian Cage and his old bodyguard, Tyson Tomko, attacked Sting after his successful title defense against Rhino. Cage wants his title back and was tired of waiting for his shot. At Starrcade, he promises to end Sting’s reign.
AJ Styles resumes his pursuit of the World Title as he is set to face Rhino and Monty Brown in a triangle match between three top contenders.
At Genesis, Bobby Rude captured the United States Title, thanks to Eric Young being forced to comply with Team Canada’s wishes. Frankie Kazarian, the former Champion, wants revenge, but instead of his title shot, D’Amore makes Young wrestle him. As for Rude and the title shot, old rival Ron “The Truth” Killings is granted a title shot instead.
America’s Most Wanted want another shot at the titles, but Konnan says his guys are done with them. Chris Harris and James Storm coax them into accepting a challenge, but Konnan wants it made official that if AMW lose, they must break up. AMW agree, as long as the match takes place inside a cage, which Konnan agrees to.
Despite losing to Scott Steiner at Genesis, Lance Hoyt attacks Steiner on Nitro, demanding another crack at him. Steiner agrees, making the match official for Starrcade.
Incognito, as the new number one contender for the X Division Title, will challenge Super Crazy at Starrcade. In addition, there will be a three-way Ultimate X Match between Puma, Kaos and Sonjay Dutt. And Teddy Hart will face fellow Canadian Petey Williams.
Rounding out the card: Josh Barnett will take on Ray Gordy; CW Anderson faces Chavo Guerrero Jr.; Fit Finlay vs. Aaron Aguilera; and a four corners match between Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore, The New Naturals, Kenny Omega and A-1, and The James Gang.
Starrcade results Tag Team Champions Hernandez and Redd Dawg def. America’s Most Wanted in a Steel Cage Match to retain (Hernandez pinned Chris Harris after a Border Toss. As a result, AMW were forced to split up. Harris and James Storm shook hands, before Storm laid out Harris, ending their team and their friendship) Fit Finlay def. Aaron Aguilera Petey Williams def. Teddy Hart Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore def. The New Naturals, Kenny Omega and A-1, and The James Gang in a four corners match CW Anderson def. Chavo Guerrero Jr. Kaos def. Puma and Sonjay Dutt in an Ultimate X Match Josh Barnett def. Ray Gordy Frankie Kazarian def. Eric Young (after the match, Scott D’Amore berates Young, but Gail Kim screams at him to stop. D’Amore slaps Kim, inciting Young, who attacks his manager) X Division Champion Super Crazy def. Incognito to retain Lance Hoyt def. Scott Steiner United States Champion Bobby Rude def. Ron “The Truth” Killings to retain (after the match, Rude demanded Eric Young come to the ring. Rude assaulted Young, then ordered him to apologize to Scott D’Amore, or he’d do the same thing to Gail Kim, but worse. Reluctantly, Young apologized for attacking D’Amore. Rude nodded in approval, but then dropped Gail with a fisherman’s buster anyway!) AJ Styles def. Monty Brown and Rhino in a triangle match World Champion Sting def. Christian Cage to retain (Tyson Tomko tried to interfere, but AJ Styles, accompanied by Ric Flair, came out to fight him off. Sting went on to make Christian submit to the Scorpion Deathlock)
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Extreme Rebirth 2006 2005 brought one of the biggest surprises in the history of ECW, when Brock Lesnar joined the company. By the end of the year, he was World Extreme Champion. But going into 2006, it’s understood that Brock as Champion cannot be a permanent situation. For one thing, Brock has already requested time off in the spring to get married. There have also been rumblings, much to the chagrin of Paul Heyman, that Brock wants to pursue a career in Mixed Martial Arts. But, one thing that ECW has going for it, a secret weapon, so to speak, is Chris Hero and Combat Zone Wrestling. Paul Heyman has never been shy about acknowledging outside companies, they even worked with WWE in the late 90’s. But the rumblings in the wrestling business are that this is the Paul Heyman version of a raid. One thing is certain as the calendar turned from December to January: ECW was in for a serious shakeup…
On the first Hardcore TV of 2006, Bryan Danielson defends the World Pure Championship against Chris Hero, who is representing CZW. Danielson retains in the match, but Hero and his second, Necro Butcher, attack the Champion after the match. The locker room empties to run the two off, but in the chaos, CM Punk attacks Danielson and locks him in a submission hold, until officials restrain him. Afterwards, Punk challenges Danielson to a rematch for the Pure Title at Guilty as Charged…
Paul Heyman announces that Brock Lesnar will not defend the World Extreme Title at Guilty as Charged, but has authorized Heyman to organize a number one contenders match, where the winner will challenge Brock for the title at the following PPV. Heyman, after taking a week to consider the options available, announces that at Guilty as Charged, there will be a 3-Way Dance between Samoa Joe, Homicide and John Cena to determine Brock’s first opponent.
New Tag Team Champions Generation Next announce their intentions to elevate the Tag Team Championship to the main event scene. The first team to step up and challenge them is the new Lacey’s Angels of BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs. While Lacey and Whitmer are focused on business, Jimmy Jacobs states that “win or lose, aren’t we all winners?”
As plans for the SHIMMER Title tournament continue, a one-on-one match is announced for Guilty as Charged, between MsChif and newcomer Portia Perez. The winner of that match will receive a first round bye, just like Sara Del Rey.
Frustrated with his position on the card, Adam Pearce goes to Ricky Steamboat, hoping to work himself into a title shot. Instead, Steamboat points out Pearce’s less-than-stellar win-loss record. But Steamboat offers him a chance to prove himself at Guilty As Charged, when he goes one-on-one with Claudio Castagnoli.
At Final Battle, Jay Lethal turned on his mentor, Samoa Joe, attacking him after his classic battle with Kenta Kobashi. Now, Lethal is on a mission to prove that he doesn’t need Samoa Joe. At Guilty As Charged, Lethal will go it alone when he faces Paul London.
KENTA remains in the US following Final Battle, competing in ECW, including having a fantastic match on Hardcore TV against El Generico. At Guilty as Charged, the Japanese megastar will have a chance to show his abilities when he takes on The Embassy’s Alex Shelley.
Christopher Daniels, fresh off of winning the Eddie Guerrero Memorial Tournament, is questioned about how he intends to use the match he won. He talks about how the Eddie Guerrero story was all about redemption. He wants to stay true to that with his own story, so when he utilizes his match, it will be at a time when he can redeem himself for the sins he’s committed in the past. Nigel McGuinness confronts Daniels, telling him that if he’d won the tournament, he would’ve had a title match on the very next show. He challenges Daniels to a match at Guilty As Charge.
In tag team competition, The Dudley Boyz will face Jimmy Rave and Delirious of The Embassy. And in a four way dance, it will be El Generico vs. Chris Sabin vs. Ricky Reyes vs. Spanky.
Guilty As Charged results Ricky Reyes def. El Generico, Chris Sabin and Spanky in a 4-Way Dance (Spanky pinned Sabin; Reyes pinned Generico; Reyes pinned Spanky) The Dudley Boyz def. Jimmy Rave and Delirious Jay Lethal def. Paul London Portia Perez def. MsChif (Perez pinned MsChif after interference by Lexie Fyfe and Malia Hosaka) KENTA def. Alex Shelley Claudio Castagnoli def. Adam Pearce (after the match, Pearce spit at Ricky Steamboat, who was ringside to watch the match) Christopher Daniels def. Nigel McGuinness Homicide def. Samoa Joe and John Cena in a Number One Contenders 3-Way Dance (Homicide pinned Joe after Jay Lethal attacked Joe with a chair; Homicide pinned Cena after a Cop Killah) Tag Team Champions Austin Aries and Roderick Strong def. Lacey’s Angels (Aries forces Jacobs to submit to the Last Chancery; after the match, Jacobs shakes hands with Aries and Strong, but Whitmer and Lacey walk off in disgust) World Pure Champion Bryan Danielson def. CM Punk to retain (Paul Heyman came to ringside to watch the match; after the match, Chris Hero and Necro Butcher attacked Danielson, until Christopher Daniels ran out to chase them off. Daniels then issued a challenge for Hero and Butcher to meet them at Redemption)
At Redemption in February, Christopher Daniels and Bryan Danielson will join forces to take on the “invading” team of Chris Hero and Necro Butcher. Ricky Steamboat acknowledges on TV that Hero and Butcher are not employed by ECW, but he trusts the wrestlers under his jurisdiction. So he is allowing the match to take place at Redemption.
At Guilty As Charged, Homicide earned a shot at the World Extreme Championship against Brock Lesnar. It’s no secret that Lesnar is not long for the Land of Extreme, but Paul Heyman still promises that his client will walk out of Redemption as the Champion.
In the fallout from the 3-Way Dance that Homicide won to earn his title shot, Samoa Joe demands a match with his former protege, Jay Lethal. Lethal brags about costing Joe the title shot, and promises victory at Redemption.
Paul Heyman was seen watching CM Punk’s match at Redemption, for the World Pure Championship. While Punk denies any dealings with Heyman, nobody believes him. In particular, John Cena confronts him, warning him about Heyman. Punk once again denies having any involvement, leading Cena to challenge Punk to a match at Redemption. And he’ll figure out that way if Punk is telling the truth…
The Dudley Boyz issue a challenge to Austin Aries and Roderick Strong for the Tag Team Championship. They hold the record for the most reigns in ECW history, a record they plan to extend at Redemption…
At Guilty As Charged, Adam Pearce showed blatant disrespect towards Commissioner Ricky Steamboat, spitting at “The Dragon” after losing his match to Claudio Castagnoli. As a result, Steamboat fines Pearce $10,000 and keeps him off the card for Redemption. Furious, Pearce promises he’ll be at the show anyway, and he’s not coming alone…
The SHIMMER Championship Tournament begins, with Sara Del Rey and Portia Perez having byes through the first round. In the first round matches, Lexie Fyfe defeats MsChif with an assist from Malia Hosaka; Rebecca Knox defeats Rain; Daizee Haze defeats Serena Deeb; Nikki Roxx defeats Alison Danger; Mercedes Martinez def. Daffney; and Cheerleader Melissa defeats Malia Hosaka. In the quarterfinals, Del Rey defeats Fyfe, Haze defeats Knox, Martinez defeats Roxx, and Melissa defeats Perez. In the semfinals, Del Rey defeats Haze and Melissa defeats Martinez, setting up the first-ever SHIMMER Championship match for Redemption.
Following up from the SHIMMER tournament, MsChif challenges Malia Hosaka to a No-Disqualifications match at Redemption, looking for revenge after Hosaka and Lexie Fyfe orchestrated her elimination from the tournament.
Looking to get the bad taste out of his mouth after suffering a loss to Christopher Daniels last month, Nigel McGuinness asks for a match, any match, at Redemption. Low Ki, who admits he’s been a non-factor for quite some time, accepts the challenge and the match is signed for Redemption.
Lacey is not happy with Jimmy Jacobs’ tendency to not take their matches seriously. She begins to put special focus on him, as she hopes to make him and BJ Whitmer into a credible threat and get the Tag Team Championship back around their waists. She get her men a match booked at Redemption, taking on the men who beat them for the titles last year, The FBI.
Rounding out the card is a “six-way mayhem” match, between Alex Shelley, Matt Sydal, El Genrico, Paul London, Jay Briscoe and Ricky Reyes.
Redemption results Ricky Reyes def. Alex Shelley, Matt Sydal, El Generico, Paul London and Jay Briscoe in a “Six Man Mayhem” Match Nigel McGuinness def. Low Ki Malia Hosaka def. MsChif in a No-Disqualifications match (Lexie Fyfe interfered, helping Hosaka put MsChif through a table to win the match) Tony Mamaluke and Little Guido def. BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs (Jacobs brought a guitar with him to the ring and late in the match, sat on the apron strumming, as Whitmer was double-teamed and pinned. Afterwards, Whitmer went to attack Jacobs, but Lacey stopped him. She told him to give her time, she’d make a man out of him...) Jay Lethal def. Samoa Joe (Lethal pinned Joe after delivering a low blow that went undetected by the referee, then catching him in a small package) Sara Del Rey def. Cheerleader Melissa to win the SHIMMER Championship CM Punk def. John Cena (afterwards, Cena shook Punk’s hand and apologized for not trusting him) World Extreme Champion Brock Lesnar def. Homicide (Colt Cabana returned and cost Homicide the match. Afterwards, Cabana demands a Chicago Street Fight with Homicide at Living Dangerously) Tag Team Champions Austin Aries and Roderick Strong def. The Dudley Boyz to retain - Before the main event, Adam Pearce came out to the ring. After running down Ricky Steamboat for his bias against him, Pearce announced that he had gone out and found a man who help him get the opportunities he deserves, his new manager… JIM CORNETTE!! Cornette comes out and shakes hands with Pearce, then announces that he and Steamboat will be having a face-to-face meeting in the ring on Hardcore TV, to handle this situation and get Adam Pearce’s career back on track… Chris Hero and Necro Butcher def. Bryan Danielson and Christopher Daniels (Claudio Castagnoli helped Hero and Butcher win; afterwards, Hero declared that The Kings of Wrestling have arrived…)
Redemption saw the ECW debut of The Kings of Wrestling, Chris Hero’s CZW partnership with Claudio Castagnoli. On Hardcore TV, Hero says that they’re not coming alone, because this isn’t about tag team domination or CZW vs. ECW. This is about the Kings, to which Claudio adds, “Kings reign supreme.” Christopher Daniels issues a challenge to Hero for a one-on-one match at Living Dangerously, which is accepted.
Bryan Danielson, meanwhile, wants revenge on Claudio Castagnoli for his betrayal at Redemption, going so far as to offer the World Pure Championship as bait. Castagnoli accepts the challenge, but warns Danielson that he just handed the Kings the title on a silver platter…
The third member of The Kings of Wrestling, Necro Butcher, will also see action at Living Dangerously, as he takes on Low Ki in singles competition.
The main event of Living Dangerously is made official on Hardcore TV. After months of being brutalized, maimed and nearly murdered, Colt Cabana will have his chance for revenge when he faces Homicide in a Chicago Street Fight. With the hometown crowd behind him, Cabana promises to finally pay back Homicide what’s owed to him…
Jim Cornette and Adam Pearce call out Ricky Steamboat. Cornette admits Pearce crossed a line by spitting at Steamboat and they both apologize for that. But Cornette wants to know why Steamboat refuses to give Pearce opportunities. Steamboat argues that he has given him plenty of opportunities, but Pearce is the one who can’t follow-through. Pearce is noticeably frustrated and looks ready to strike Steamboat, which Ricky notices. He dares Pearce to do it, promising to ban him for life if he does. Cornette tells Steamboat he’s playing dirty politics, Steamboat replies that he’s the law and order in ECW. He then books Pearce in a match at Living Dangerously, against Samoa Joe.
Feeling that Bryan Danielson has been ignoring the serious contenders, due to his rivalry with The Kings of Wrestling, Ricky Steamboat announces a number one contenders match for Living Dangerously, between Nigel McGuinness, CM Punk, Jay Lethal and Ricky Reyes.
John Cena confronts Paul Heyman, wanting another shot at the World Extreme Title. Heyman points out Cena lost last month, to Heyman’s “close, personal friend” CM Punk. Heyman tells Cena that he can earn a title shot, but he has to beat Heyman’s chosen representative, KENTA. Cena agrees to the terms. Punk later denies any association with Heyman, which Cena believes this time, but others within ECW warn Cena about trusting The Straight-Edge competitor…
Looking to elevate the standing of the Tag Team Championship, Austin Aries and Roderick Strong issue a challenge to any team from anywhere in the world. Their challenge is accepted by Dragon Gate’s Shingo Takagi and Naruki Doi, who will face Generation Next at Living Dangerously.
Mercedes Martinez confronts Sara Del Rey on Hardcore TV, challenging for the SHIMMER Championship at Living Dangerously. In other SHIMMER action, MsChif and Cheerleader Melissa will join forces to face Lexie Fyfe and Malia Hosaka in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match.
Lacey’s Angels have not had the best of luck since aligning with Lacey last year. Lacey and BJ Whitmer have put the blame on Jimmy Jacobs, who they feel doesn’t take things seriously. As of late, Jacobs has spent all his free time writing songs, much to Lacey’s consternation. She goes to Ricky Steamboat and gets him to book a mach for Jacobs at Living Dangerously, where he will face El Generico. Lacey warns him that he better get serious if he wants to keep her as a manager…
Rounding out the card are two singles matches, one pitting newcomer Davey Richards against The Embassy’s Delirious, and Jack Evans against Delirious’ fellow Embassy member Alex Shelley.
Living Dangerously results Jack Evans def. Alex Shelley Cheerleader Melissa and MsChif def. Lexie Fyfe and Malia Hosaka in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match El Generico def. Jimmy Jacobs (after the match, Lacey slaps Jacobs and calls him a loser, before walking out on him) Delirious def. Davey Richards SHIMMER Champion Sara Del Rey def. Mercedes Martinez to retain Necro Butcher def. Low Ki Nigel McGuinness def. CM Punk, Jay Lethal and Ricky Reyes in a Number One Contenders Match (Punk pinned Lethal; McGuinness pinned Reyes; McGuinness pinned Punk) Chris Hero def. Christopher Daniels (Arik Cannon made his debut, helping Hero get the win) Adam Pearce def. Samoa Joe (Jay Lethal interfered, hitting Joe with a chair while Cornette had the referee distracted) Tag Team Champions Austin Aries and Roderick Strong def. Shingo Takagi and Naruki Doi to retain John Cena def. KENTA in an Extreme Rules Match World Pure Champion Bryan Danielson def. Claudio Castagnoli to retain Colt Cabana def. Homicide in a Chicago Street Fight (Cabana won after a Colt .45 through a table; after the match, Homicide shook Cabana’s hand and finally showed his rival respect, ending their feud)
At Living Dangerously, John Cena earned the right to challenge for the World Extreme Championship at Supercard of Extreme. In the build up, the question of CM Punk’s allegiances come into question once again. When Punk is named the special guest referee, Paul Heyman brags that the fix is in. Punk denies the allegations, but everyone from Colt Cabana down to Pelle Primeau warns Cena that Punk is not to be trusted…
The Kings of Wrestling had a mixed night at Living Dangerously, winning two of their three matches, but their one loss was Claudio Castagnoli being defeated by Bryan Danielson in his attempt at the World Pure Championship. Despite that, Arik Cannon made his ECW debut, helping Chris Hero defeat Christopher Daniels. At Supercard of Extreme, a six man tag team match will pit Hero, Castagnoli and Cannon against Daniels and two partners. Homicide is the first man to step up, saying that he helped build ECW in to what it is and he’s not going to let the Kings of Wrestling waltz into his house and run roughshod. The third member of the team is a surprise, as Homicide’s long-time rival Colt Cabana agrees to join the team. There is a bit of skepticism if Cabana and Homicide can get along, which the Kings look to exploit…
Bryan Danielson has been on a role as World Pure Champion, with dominating performances thus far. After winning a four way dance at Living Dangerously, Nigel McGuinness has yet again earned a shot at Danielson’s title. The two will meet one-on-one once more at Supercard of Extreme.
At Living Dangerously, Austin Aries and Roderick Strong defeated one of the top tag teams in Japan, Shingo Takagi and Naruki Doi. But another Japanese pair is ready to challenge the Champions at Supercard of Extreme: KENTA and Naomichi Marufuji. With Paul Heyman representing the pair on the mic, the two will let their in-ring actions do their talking, as they look to bring the gold back to Pro Wrestling NOAH…
Last year, at Final Battle, Jay Lethal turned on his mentor, Samoa Joe. Since then, Joe has sought revenge, only for Lethal to be a repeated thorn in his side. The issue will finally come to a head at Supercard of Extreme, in a Fight Without Honor.
Cheerleader Melissa comes out on SHIMMER challenges Sara Del Rey to a title match at Supercard of Extreme. Both woman share a mutual respect for one another, but they both promise to go to great lengths to walk out with the title…
Other matches announced for the PPV include The Kings of Wrestling’s Necro Butcher taking on Generation Next’s Matt Sydal, The Briscoes facing Up In Smoke, a four way dance between McChif, Nikki Roxx, Lacey and Rain, and Adam Pearce facing Paul London.
Supercard of Extreme results The Briscoes def. Up In Smoke MsChif def. Rain, Nikki Roxx and Lacey in a 4-Way Dance (Lacey pinned Roxx; Lacey pinned Rain; MsChif pinned Lacey) Adam Pearce def. Paul London SHIMMER Champion Sara Del Rey def. Cheerleader Melissa to retain Necro Butcher def. Matt Sydal World Pure Champion Bryan Danielson def. Nigel McGuinness to retain Samoa Joe def. Jay Lethal in a Fight Without Honor Tag Team Champions Austin Aries and Roderick Strong def. KENTA and Naomichi Marufuji to retain Christopher Daniels, Homicide and Colt Cabana def. Chris Hero, Arik Cannon and Claudio Castagnoli World Extreme Champion Brock Lesnar def. John Cena to retain (CM Punk was the special referee; Punk called it down the middle. After the match, Punk laid out Lesnar and Cena with Devil Lock DDTs and challenged them for the title next month)
At Supercard of Extreme, CM Punk made his move, attacking both John Cena and Brock Lesnar, then challenging them to a 3-Way Dance for the World Extreme Title at Hardcore Heaven. Word gets out that Brock is pursuing a career in MMA and intends to leave ECW to train. In addition, Brock is set to get married this month, leading to speculation about his future as Champion…
Bryan Danielson retained his World Pure Title against perennial challenger Nigel McGuinness. Now, he will have contend with the challenge of Colt Cabana, who is coming off a big win over Homicide, as well as scoring the pin on Chris Hero in the ECW vs. The Kings of Wrestling six man tag at Supercard of Extreme. Now, Cabana looks for his first taste of singles gold at Hardcore Heaven…
The feud between Christopher Daniels and The Kings of Wrestling continues after Supercard of Extreme, when Daniels challenges Claudio Castagnoli to a singles match at Hardcore Heaven.
In addition, Chris Hero and Arik Cannon will team up to face The Briscoes in tag team competition, while Necro Butcher battles Samoa Joe in a huge battle. On an episode of Hardcore TV, Eddie Kingston debuts as a member of The Kings of Wrestling, and Hero promises there’s more where they came from…
Austin Aries and Roderick Strong continue to defend the Tag Team Titles, as they strive to elevate the belts to main event status. At Hardcore Heaven, they will face RVD and Sabu in what many are calling a dream match. RVD hasn’t been particularly motivated as of late, but the promos leading up to this match have him showing a fire not seen since his days as World Extreme Champion…
Cheerleader Melissa and Mercedes Martinez are both fighting to get another shot at Sara Del Rey’s SHIMMER Championship. Commissioner Ricky Steamboat announces that at Hardcore Heaven, the two will meet in a Number One Contenders Match. As for the Champion, she will defend her title at the PPV against MsChif, who survived a four way dance at Supercard of Extreme to earn the opportunity.
Back at Living Dangerously, Lacey walked out on Jimmy Jacobs, after a number of failed attempts to get him to “man up”. In the mean time, Jimmy has been lost, spending most of his time on the apron while partner BJ Whitmer does all the work. Whitmer, fed up with Jacobs, challenges him to a match at Hardcore Heaven. Lacey has said she will be at the show, but doesn’t say who’s side she is on, even if all signs point to Whitmer’s…
On Hardcore TV, Adam Pearce wins a match against House of Hardcore graduate Alex Payne. After the match, Pearce and his manager, Jim Cornette, continue to attack Payne, until Homicide comes out and makes the save. Warning Pearce to pick on someone equal to him, Pearce challenges Homicide to a match at Hardcore Heaven.
After observing the rookie in a hard-fought loss to Jimmy Rave, KENTA decides to mentor Davey Richards. The two will join forces as part of a 4-way dance, facing the reunited Paul London and Spanky, Jimmy Rave and Alex Shelley of The Embassy, and Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch.
Hardcore Heaven results KENTA and Davey Richards def. Paul London and Spanky, Jimmy Rave and Alex Shelley, and Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch in a 4-Way Dance (Shelley pinned Storm; Spanky pinned Rave; KENTA pinned London) Cheerleader Melissa and Mercedes Martinez fought to a no-contest in a Number One Contenders Match The Briscoes def. Chris Hero and Arik Cannon BJ Whitmer def. Jimmy Jacobs (before the match, Jacobs played a song for Lacey, who was on commentary, apologizing for letting her down, and professing his love for her. Whitmer won the match decisively, but afterwards, Lacey checked on Jimmy and kissed him on the cheek) SHIMMER Champion Sara Del Rey def. MsChif to retain Adam Pearce def. Homicide (Steve Corino made his return, helping Pearce pick up the win. Afterwards, Pearce, Corino and Jim Cornette handcuffed Homicide to the ring ropes and beat him with chairs) World Pure Champion Bryan Danielson def. Colt Cabana to retain Necro Butcher def. Samoa Joe (Butcher won thanks to interference from Eddie Kingston) Tag Team Champions Austin Aries and Roderick Strong def. Rob Van Dam and Sabu to retain Claudio Castagnoli def. Christopher Daniels (B-Boy comes through the crowd and helps Castagnoli get the win, joining The Kings of Wrestling) John Cena def. World Extreme Champion Brock Lesnar and CM Punk in a 3-Way Dance to win the title (Lesnar pins Punk after an F-5; Cena pins Lesnar after an FU)
Joey Matthews is sent home from a Hardcore TV taping after showing up in no condition to perform. Nova retires from in-ring competition and takes a job as a road agent.
John Cena is the new World Extreme Champion, following his victory over Brock Lesnar and CM Punk in a 3-Way Dance. With Brock not even appearing on Hardcore TV after the loss, CM Punk is the man who steps up to challenge Cena at Death Before Dishonor. Paul Heyman comes out and endorses Punk as the man to beat Cena, but neither man pays him much mind as they prepare for this all-important title match.
Former Tag Team Champions The Briscoes come out and challenge Austin Aries and Roderick Strong to a title match at Death Before Dishonor. In the build up to the match, both teams beat high level competition in The Dudley Boyz, Juventud Geurrera and Psyschosis, and Paul London and Spanky. Ricky Steamboat, impressed by both teams, announces ahead of the show that the Tag Team Championship Match will main event the PPV.
The war between The Kings of Wrestling and ECW escalates, leading to a Steel Cage Warfare match being announced for Death Before Dishonor. Representing ECW will be Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, Bryan Danielson, Rob Van Dam and Sabu, going up against The Kings of Wrestling’s Chris Hero, Necro Butcher, Eddie Kingston, B-Boy and the debuting Super Dragon.
The long-running feud between Homicide and Steve Corino has once again been rekindled, with Corino joining forces with Adam Pearce and Jim Cornette. Homicide challenges the two to a match at Death Before Dishonor, promising to bring a surprise partner…
Colt Cabana issues a challenge to Claudio Castagnoli for Death Before Dishonor, setting up another ECW vs. Kings of Wrestling battle.
Lacey and Jimmy Jacobs are now an item, putting further strain on Jacobs’ partnership with BJ Whitmer. Lacey, hoping to smooth things over, gets a match signed for Death Before Dishonor, pitting Lacey’s Angels against Paul London and Spanky.
At Hardcore Heaven, Cheerleader Melissa and Mercedes Martinez fought to a no-contest in their number one contenders match. As a result, it’s announced that Sara Del Rey will defend the SHIMMER Championship against both women at Death Before Dishonor, in a 3-Way Dance.
With both men looking to bounce back after recent major losses, a match is signed between Jay Lethal and Nigel McGuinnes.
At Hardcore Heaven, KENTA and Davey Richards had their first successful outing as a tag team, winning a 4-Way Dance. At Death Before Dishonor, they will face one of the teams they defeated, in Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm.
Rounding out the show: a 4-way dance between Rebecca Knox, Daizee Haze, Nikki Roxx and Serena Deeb, and a six man Scramble Match, involving El Generico, Ricky Reyes, Chris Sabin, Delirious, Jack Evans, and the debuting Matt Cross.
Death Before Dishonor results Delirious def. El Generico, Ricky Reyes, Chris Sabin, Jack Evans and Matt Cross in a Scramble Match Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm def. KENTA and Davey Richards Daizee Haze def. Rebecca Knox, Nikki Roxx and Serena Deeb in a 4-Way Dance (Haze pinned Roxx; Deeb pinned Knox; Haze pinned Deeb) Paul London and Spanky def. Lacey’s Angels (Jacobs was distracted by Lacey cheering them on, causing him to get knocked into the guardrail. London and Spanky then hit their Sliced Bread #2 into the Shooting Star Press combo for the win) Cheerleader Melissa def. SHIMMER Champion Sara Del Rey and Mercedes Martinez in a 3-Way Dance to win the title (Del Rey pinned Martinez; Melissa forced Del Rey to submit) Colt Cabana def. Claudio Castagnoli Jay Lethal def. Nigel McGuinness The Kings of Wrestling def. Team ECW in Steel Cage Warfare (Bryan Danielson attacked Samoa Joe, then walked out of the cage, leaving Team ECW at a 5-on-4 disadvantage, leading to a win for The Kings, after Hero pinned Sabu following a Roaring Elbow) Homicide and Low Ki def. Steve Corino and Adam Pearce World Extreme Champion John Cena def. CM Punk to retain (after the match, Paul Heyman came out and got in Cena’s face. Cena lifted Heyman for the FU, but Bryan Danielson attacked him. After busting Cena open with grounded elbow strikes, Danielson and Heyman shook hands before leaving together) Tag Team Champions Austin Aries and Roderick Strong def. The Briscoes to retain
Paul Heyman announces that he will be representing Bryan Danielson as his agent going forward. And in his first act, he has gotten a match signed for Heatwave, between Danielson and John Cena, to crown a Unified World Champion. Explaining that ECW isn’t big enough for two World Champions anymore, Heyman says that we will finally find out who is ECW’s top guy…
At Death Before Dishonor, The Kings of Wrestling scored a big win in Steel Cage Warfare over Team ECW. Christopher Daniels, still feuding with The Kings, challenges Super Dragon to a match at Heatwave. As for Chris Hero, he and Claudio Castagnoli decide to make a go of it in the tag team division, challenging Rob Van Dam and Sabu to a match at the PPV. And Necro Butcher will go one-on-one with Colt Cabana, in an attempt to avenge Claudio’s loss to Colt at Death Before Dishonor.
After defeating Lacey’s Angels at Death Before Dishonor, Paul London and Spanky are named the number one contenders for the Tag Team Titles. At Heatwave, they will face Austin Aries and Roderick Strong.
The war between Homicide and Steve Corino makes for some very unlikely bedfellows. Already, Adam Pearce and Jim Cornette have aligned with Corino in a losing effort at Death Before Dishonor, but CM Punk aligns himself with the pair as well. But Homicide and Low Ki get back up from the most unlikely source, their long-time rival, Samoa Joe. At Heatwave, it will be a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match between these combustible elements…
Davey Richards, looking to test himself, challenges his mentor, KENTA, to a match at Heatwave, which is accepted.
BJ Whitmer, fed up with Jimmy Jacobs and Lacey, attacks his former partner, laying him out after a tag team loss to The Briscoes on Hardcore TV. Whitmer then challenges Jacobs to a match at Heatwave.
New SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa’s first challenger is Daizee Haze, who is coming off a win in a four-way dance at Death Before Dishonor. Haze promises to bring home the gold for The Embassy.
Rounding out the card: The Briscoes vs. Jimmy Rave and Alex Shelley vs. Up In Smoke vs. Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch; Sara Del Rey, Nikki Roxx and MsChif vs. Mercedes Martinez, Portia Perez, and the debuting LuFisto; and a Scramble Match, featuring El Generico, Chris Sabin, Ricky Reyes, Jay Lethal, the debuting Nate Webb, and the returning Xavier.
Heatwave results Jay Lethal def. El Generico, Chris Sabin, Ricky Reyes, Nate Webb and Xavier in a Scramble Match Mercedes Martinez, Portia Perez and LuFisto def. Sara Del Rey, Nikki Roxx and MsChif The Briscoes def. Jimmy Rave and Alex Shelley, Up In Smoke, and Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch in a 4-Way Dance (Shelly pinned Cloudy, Mark Briscoe pinned Fleisch, Jay Briscoe pinned Rave; Rave and Shelley argued after the match) Jimmy Jacobs def. BJ Whitmer (Jacobs got the win after Lacey used hairspray to blind Whitmer) SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa def. Daizee Haze to retain KENTA def. Davey Richards The Kings of Wrestling def. Rob Van Dam and Sabu Steve Corino, Adam Pearce and CM Punk def. Homicide, Low Ki and Samoa Joe in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match Christopher Daniels def. Super Dragon Tag Team Champions Austin Aries and Roderick Strong def. Paul London and Spanky to retain Necro Butcher def. Colt Cabana World Pure Champion Bryan Danielson def. World Extreme Champion John Cena to unify the titles
Bryan Danielson is the new Unified World Champion, having defeated John Cena to unify the World Pure and World Extreme Titles. He quickly finds himself being challenged by two men who dominated both titles, in Samoa Joe and CM Punk. A three-way dance is signed for Gut Check, much to the dismay of Danielson and his agent, Paul Heyman.
Despite coming up short in the title unification match at Heatwave, John Cena is invited to join The Kings of Wrestling. But Cena, being the upstanding talent he is, rejects the offer, causing him to be attacked by the group. Christopher Daniels and Colt Cabana make the save, setting up a six man tag for Gut Check, as Cena, Daniels and Cabana will take on Necro Butcher, Super Dragon and Arik Cannon.
Looking for an edge in his longstanding feud with Homicide, Steve Corino brings in the big guns, in the form of Abyss, not seen in more than a year. The Sinister Minister is nowhere to be found, as Corino brags that he controls the monster now. At Gut Check, Homicide will be in for the fight of his life…
After winning the 4-Way Dance at Heatwave, The Briscoes have earned another shot at the Tag Team Titles. Austin Aries and Roderick Strong, looking to up the ante after they main evented Death Before Dishonor, challenge them to make it a Ladder Match, which The Briscoes accept.
After defeating ECW legends Rob Van Dam and Sabu at Heatwave, The Kings of Wrestling set their sites on The Dudley Boyz, setting up a match between the two teams for Gut Check.
A battle royal is held to determine the number one contender for the SHIMMER Title, with Portia Perez coming out on top. She and Cheerleader Melissa will go one-on-one at Gut Check, while the Sara Del Rey/Mercedes Martinez rivalry continues as the two meet in a 2-out-of-3 falls match.
Spawning off of the Homicide/Steve Corino feud, Adam Pearce and Low Ki are set to go one-on-one at Gut Check.
After meeting one-on-one at Heatwave, KENTA and Davey Richards reform their team to take on Alex Shelley and Jimmy Rave at Gut Check.
Rounding out the card, a four way dance between Xavier, El Generico, Matt Cross and Delirious, Jay Lethal taking on BJ Whitmer, and Nigel McGuinness vs. Ricky Reyes.
Gut Check results Jay Lethal def. BJ Whitmer (Lacey distracted the referee and Lethal, allowing Jimmy Jacobs to sneak in and lay out Whitmer with his own tire iron, allowing Lethal to get the win) Xavier def. El Generico, Matt Cross and Delirious in a 4-Way Dance (Delirous pinned Cross; Delirious pinned Generico; Xavier forced Delirious to submit) Nigel McGuinness def. Ricky Reyes Adam Pearce def. Low Ki (House of Hardcore graduate Shane Hagadorn interfered in the match, assisting Pearce in getting the win) Sara Del Rey def. Merecedes Martinez in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match (Del Rey pinned Martinez after a Royal Butterfly; Martinez pinned Del Rey after a Tiger Driver; Del Rey made Martinez submit to a single leg Boston Crab) The Kings of Wrestling def. The Dudley Boyz SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa def. Portia Perez to retain (after the match, Melissa was attacked by the debuting Amazing Kong) Homicide def. Abyss in a Hardcore Match Necro Butcher, Super Dragon and Arik Cannon def. John Cena, Christopher Daniels and Colt Cabana Tag Team Champions Austin Aries and Roderick Strong def. The Briscoes in a Ladder Match to retain (after the match, The Kings of Wrestling attacked all four men, then Hero and Claudio stole the belts) Unified World Champion Bryan Danielson def. Samoa Joe and CM Punk in a 3-Way Dance to retain (Punk pinned Joe; Danielson forced Punk to submit)
Christopher Daniels confronts Bryan Danielson on Hardcore TV, not having forgotten about the Unified World Champion’s betrayal at Death Before Dishonor. Daniels wants revenge and announces that he has already spoken to Commissioner Ricky Steamboat. At Glory By Honor, Daniels will be cashing in his Eddie Guerrero Memorial Tournament prize for a shot at the Unified World Title!
The Kings of Wrestling made new enemies out of Austin Aries, Roderick Strong and The Briscoes at Gut Check, when they attacked both teams after their grueling ladder match. At Glory By Honor, Aries and Strong will defend the Tag Team Titles against Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli, while The Briscoes join forces with Colt Cabana and John Cena to face Necro Butcher, Eddie Kingston, B-Boy and Super Dragon in an eight man elimination match.
Homicide, having defeated Steve Corino’s cronies at every turn, demands a match with Corino at Glory By Honor. The challenge is accepted, but Corino insists on the match being contested under “Pure Rules”.
A number one contenders match is announced for Glory By Honor, between the two most recent challengers, Samoa Joe and CM Punk.
After costing BJ Whitmer his match at Gut Check, Jimmy Jacobs is set to face his former partner once again at Glory By Honor.
Amazing Kong put the SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa on notice at Gut Check. Kong will be in action at Glory By Honor, facing Serena Deeb, while Rebecca Knox becomes the number one contender for the SHIMMER Title.
At Gut Check, Shane Hagadorn aligned with Adam Pearce, helping him defeat Low Ki. Pearce, a student of Japanese wrestling, refers to Hagadorn as his “young boy”, basically a gopher to one of the veterans. KENTA takes exception to Pearce adopting his country’s traditions and challenges Pearce to a match at Glory By Honor.
Rounding out the card are three matches to determine participants in next month’s Survival of the Fittest Tournament: El Generico vs. Ricky Reyes, Jimmy Rave vs. Matt Cross, and Alex Shelley vs. Nigel McGuinness.
Glory By Honor results Nigel McGuinness def. Alex Shelley (Jimmy Rave tried to help Shelley, but it backfired, allowing McGuinness to hit the Tower of London for the win) El Generico def. Ricky Reyes Matt Cross def. Jimmy Rave (Alex Shelley put Cross’ foot on the ropes when Rave had the match won; Cross went on to score the win) Amazing Kong def. Serena Deeb Adam Pearce def. KENTA (Davey Richards tried to stop Shane Hagadorn from interfering, but inadvertently distracted KENTA, allowing Pearce to pick up the win) SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa def. Rebecca Knox to retain BJ Whitmer def. Jimmy Jacobs (Lacey tried to interfere, but Whitmer thwarted her, then hit Jacobs with his tire iron behind the referee’s back to get the win) CM Punk def. Samoa Joe in a Number One Contenders Match The Briscoes, Colt Cabana and John Cena def. Necro Butcher, Eddie Kingston, B-Boy and Super Dragon in an Elimination Match (Butcher pinned Mark Briscoe; Cena pinned B-Boy; Jay Briscoe forced Super Dragon to submit; Butcher pinned Colt Cabana; Cena pinned Kingston; Butcher pinned Jay Briscoe; Cena pinned Butcher) Steve Corino def. Homicide (Low Ki turned on Homicide, helping Corino defeat his mentor) Tag Team Champions Austin Aries and Roderick Strong def. The Kings of Wrestling to retain Christopher Daniels def. Unified World Champion Bryan Danielson to win the title
After eleven years with ECW, Francine leaves the company and professional wrestling.
Commissioner Steamboat announces that the winner of this year’s Survival of the Fittest Tournament will face the World Champion at November To Remember. This year’s qualifiers will be: Nigel McGuinness vs. Arik Cannon; Austin Aries vs. Adam Pearce; El Generico vs. Bryan Danielson; Samoa Joe vs. Matt Cross; Super Dragon vs. John Cena; and Roderick Strong vs. Colt Cabana.
CM Punk became the number one contender to the Unified World Title by beating Samoa Joe at Glory By Honor. At Survival of the Fittest, he will challenge Christopher Daniels for the gold.
The Kings of Wrestling and The Briscoes will meet in a Number One Contenders Match at Survival of the Fittest.
At Glory By Honor, Low Ki turned against his mentor, Homicide, helping Steve Corino defeat his rival. Ki explained that he’s tired of fighting Homicide’s battles for him, because he’s not good enough. At Survival of the Fittest, the two will meet in a Fight Without Honor.
Rain challenges Cheerleader Melissa to a SHIMMER Title match at Survival of the Fittest.
Survival Of The Fittest results Arik Cannon def. Nigel McGuinness in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Austin Aries def. Adam Pearce in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Bryan Danielson def. El Generico in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Samoa Joe def. Matt Cross in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match John Cena def. Super Dragon in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Colt Cabana def. Roderick Strong in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa def. Rain to retain Low Ki def. Homicide in a Fight Without Honor The Kings of Wrestling def. The Briscoes in a Number One Contenders Match Unified World Champion Christopher Daniels def. CM Punk to retain Colt Cabana def. Arik Cannon, Austin Aries, Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe and John Cena to win the Survival Of The Fittest Tournament (Cannon pinned Danielson after a Glimmering Warlock; Joe forced Aries to submit to the Coquina Clutch; Cena pinned Joe after a FU; Cannon pinned Cena after a Burning Hammer, following interference by Necro Butcher; Cabana forced Cannon to submit to the Billy Goat’s Curse)
The Survival of the Fittest winner, Colt Cabana, prepares to challenge Christopher Daniels for the Unified World Title at November To Remember.
After being cost the Survival of the Fittest match, John Cena demands a shot at Necro Butcher at November To Remember.
The feud between The Kings of Wrestling and Generation Next continues as the two teams will headline November To Remember for the titles.
Homicide challenges Low Ki to a rematch at November To Remember, this time in a Barbed Wire Match.
The Briscoes, still at odds with The Kings of Wrestling, will team with Generation Next’s Jack Evans and Matt Sydal to take on Super Dragon, Arik Cannon, Eddie Kingston and B-Boy.
The fractures in The Embassy continue to grow bigger, as Jimmy Rave and Alex Shelley cannot get along. The two will team with fellow member Delirious at November To Remember, to face El Generico, Matt Cross and the debuting Kevin Steen.
CM Punk comes out on Hardcore TV to protest the state of the company. Punk used to be World Champion, now he can’t even get a booking without being in a blood feud. This brings out Bryan Danielson and Paul Heyman to confront Punk, saying the only thing “punk” about Punk is that he’s a “punk-ass bitch”. This sets up a match for November To Remember.
Adam Pearce draws the ire of Samoa Joe by claiming that he’s the most technically sound hardcore bruiser in ECW. Joe, who’s spent the last four years building his name as one to be feared, challenges Pearce to a match at November To Remember.
Lacey wins a battle royal to earn a shot at Cheerleader Melissa’s SHIMMER Title at November To Remember. Meanwhile, Amazing Kong, Sara Del Rey, Portia Perez and Mercedes Martinez will collide in a Number One Contenders 4-Way Dance.
November To Remember results El Generico, Matt Cross and Kevin Steen def. Jimmy Rave, Alex Shelley and Delirious (Rave and Shelley began brawling at ringside, leaving Delirious to fall to a package piledriver from Steen) Amazing Kong def. Sara Del Rey, Portia Perez and Mercedes Martinez in a 4-Way Dance (Perez pinned Martinez; Del Rey pinned Perez; Kong pinned Del Rey) Adam Pearce def. Samoa Joe (Shane Hagadorn distracted Joe, allowing Pearce to win with a flash roll-up) CM Punk def. Bryan Danielson (Paul Heyman betrays Danielson during the match and aligns with Punk; Danielson takes time off after this match to heal injuries and work in Japan, until August 2007) SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa def. Lacey to retain The Briscoes, Matt Sydal and Jack Evans def. Super Dragon, Arik Cannon, Eddie Kingston and B-Boy by disqualification (Nate Webb interfered on behalf of the Kings, causing the DQ) Necro Butcher def. John Cena Unified World Champion Christopher Daniels def. Colt Cabana to retain Homicide def. Low Ki in a Barbed Wire Match (after the match, Steve Corino attacked Homicide, choking him with barbed wire until he gashed Homicide’s throat, causing him to be taken away in an ambulance; Low Ki’s last ECW appearance until 2011) The Kings of Wrestling def. Tag Team Champions Austin Aries and Roderick Strong to win the titles
Jade Chung quietly leaves the company towards the end of the year, after not being seen in six months and not being involved in an angle for over a year.
Going into Final Battle, Christopher Daniels comes out on Hardcore TV and issues an open challenge for a member of The Kings of Wrestling to face him at Final Battle. Necro Butcher accepts the challenge, leading to a huge ECW vs. Kings of Wrestling main event at ECW’s biggest show of the year.
Austin Aries and Roderick Strong are eager to get their titles back, while The Briscoes are hoping to capture the gold as well. Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli try to prevent either team from getting back in contention, but it backfires when Ricky Steamboat announces a 3-Way Dance at Final Battle.
After a couple of weeks off of TV, Homicide returns and challenges Steve Corino to a Loser-Leaves-ECW Match at Final Battle.
After Adam Pearce stole a win over Samoa Joe at Final Battle, Joe is on the warpath. After he destroys Shane Hagadorn on Hardcore TV, Joe demands Pearce at Final Battle. Ricky Steamboat makes the match official.
Ricky Steamboat announces Steel Cage Warfare at Final Battle, when John Cena, Colt Cabana, The Dudley Boyz and Nigel McGuinness represent ECW against The Kings of Wrestling’s Arik Cannon, Super Dragon, Eddie Kingston, B-Boy and Nate Webb.
The long-anticipated SHIMMER Title match will finally take place at Final Battle when Cheerleader Melissa defends against Amazing Kong. In other action, Lacey and Rain, who have been shown to be friends, will team up against Amber O’Neal and Krissy Vaine, Team Blondage.
The Embassy finally implodes, as Alex Shelley and Jimmy Rave will meet at Final Battle.
KENTA and Davey Richards will take on Rob Van Dam and Sabu in a special tag team challenge at Final Battle.
Rounding out the card: a Scramble Match between Paul London and Spanky, The FBI (Little Guido and Tony Mamaluke), Up In Smoke, Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch, and Matt Sydal and Jack Evans; Kevin Steen vs. El Generico; and Matt Cross vs. Jay Lethal.
Final Battle results The show opens in the ring with Joey Styles and Joel Gertner. Styles says that he is proud to introduce the newest member of the ECW broadcast team, as they will be expanding to a three-man booth, with Styles, Gertner and… TAZ!!!!!! The former World Champion gets a standing ovation from the crowd as the show cuts to the opening hype video. Matt Sydal and Jack Evans def. Paul London and Spanky, The FBI, Up In Smoke, and Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch in a Scramble Match Jay Lethal def. Matt Cross (during the match, a man with curly hair, dressed rather garishly, is seen watching the match from the front row, taking notes. After Lethal wins, he stands up and applauds. As Lethal is leaving, the man motions him over and hands him a business card. “Think it over and give me call, pal! Think of all the ham-and-eggers we could take out as a team!”) El Generico def. Kevin Steen (the two shook hands and embraced after the match) The Minnesota Homewrecking Crew def. Team Blondage Alex Shelley def. Jimmy Rave (final ECW appearance of Jimmy Rave; Prince Nana’s last appearance for two years) Rob Van Dam and Sabu def. KENTA and Davey Richards (late in the match, KENTA was reaching for the tag, but Richards dropped him throat first across the top rope and walked out) Amazing Kong def. SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa to win the title Samoa Joe def. Adam Pearce John Cena, Colt Cabana, The Dudley Boyz and Nigel McGuinness def. Arik Cannon, Super Dragon, Eddie Kingston, B-Boy and Nate Webb in Steel Cage Warfare Tag Team Champions The Kings of Wrestling def. Austin Aries and Roderick Strong, and The Briscoes in a 3-Way Dance to retain (Chris Hero pinned Roderick Strong; Claudo Castagnoli pinned Mark Briscoe) Homicide def. Steve Corino in a Loser-Leaves-ECW match (Corino’s last appearance for three years) - Before the main event, CM Punk and Paul Heyman came out to complain about Punk not being on the card. Dressed in street clothes, Punk mocks the locker room, saying that everyone was probably too scared. “Is there anyone back there who can be considered a REAL man?” Suddenly, music we’ve never heard before is played over the PA. The words, “IT’S REAL. IT’S DAMN REAL” appear on the big screen. Then KURT ANGLE walks out to a standing ovation. Angle and Punk have a staredown, but Punk and Heyman leave before the situation can come to blows. Necro Butcher def. Unified World Champion Christopher Daniels to win the title
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Jan 7, 2022 21:00:36 GMT -5
So, this is a year I feel pretty proud of.
With WWE, while I kept a lot of it the same as what happened, I feel like there were enough changes to make it interesting. Fun fact: due to the way I did the booking, I actually forgot about Randy Orton’s Money in the Bank when he returned from suspension. But I think the Survivor Series cash-in works. The Freakin’ Deacon/Kevin Thorn team was literally an idea I pulled out of my ass when I was trying to figure out what the hell I was going to do with Doc Gallows, since Ray Gordy ended up in WCW. Expect to see more of them in 2007.
WCW has really come together. Admittedly, I’m borrowing a lot from TNA, but I feel like I put my own twist on some things. And where things are building to is going to be fun. The Bobby Rude/Eric Young storyline was my favorite, since it’s very different from what TNA did, but it’s rooted in the same principles, that Young is afraid he’s going to get fired. But the changes I made are going to help set up some things going forward.
ECW actually is more of a mess than I would like. I had no clue what I was doing with Hero at first. I wanted him around now, though, because I have plans for him over the next several years. The stuff with Brock is going somewhere. Punk with Heyman came about purely because I screwed up. When I was writing the final three months, I thought I’d put Heyman with Punk, not Danielson. Luckily, I had the match at November To Remember already booked, so when I had to change it before posting it, it was an easy change. I went back and forth on where Angle was going to end up, but ultimately, I felt ECW has more interesting options for feuds.
Now, even though I’ve said I have plans going forward, I’m going to be straight up: I am not looking forward to writing 2007. And it should be obvious why. I’ll probably be able to get the first half of the year done OK, but once I hit June, it’s going to SUCK.
As usual, who left which promotion in 2006:
WWE: Matt Cappottelli, Antonio Thomas, Romeo Roselli, Tank Toland, Chad Toland, Chris Cage, Ric Flair, Tomko, Orlando Jordan, Kurt Angle, Trish Stratus, Gunner Scott, Lita, Big Show, Tazz
WCW: Stacy Keibler, Apolo, D’Lo Brown, Justin Credible, Milano Collection A.T., Trytan, Jeff Hardy, Sean Waltman, Balls Mahoney, Axl Rotten, Jerrelle Clark, Mikey Batts, Danny Doring, Roadkill, Tyson Dux, Kimo, Andy Douglas, Chase Stevens, Kanyon, Horshu, Andrew “Test” Martin, Mike Shane, Todd Shane, Chad Collyer, Shocker, Trinity
(Lance Diamond and David Young take jobs working backstage)
ECW: Kenta Kobashi, Naomichi Marufuji, Super Crazy, Francine, Low Ki, Jade Chung, Jimmy Rave, Prince Nana, Steve Corino
(Nova takes a job working backstage)
And sadly, these wrestlers passed away in 2006: El Texano, Black Cat, Johnny Grunge, Sammy Steamboat, Apache Bull Ramos, John Tenta, Harry Elliot, Bob Orton Sr., Antonio Pena, Joey Maggs and Don Jardine
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Jan 7, 2022 21:06:15 GMT -5
Rosters heading into 2007
WWE Roster Randy Orton – WWE World Heavyweight Champion King Booker Batista Triple H Shawn Michaels Edge The Undertaker Mr. Kennedy The Great Khali Mark Henry Rey Mysterio Johnny Nitro – WWE Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy Kane MVP Carlito Matt Hardy Bobby Lashley Chris Masters The Miz Chris Benoit Elijah Burke Sylvester Terkay Matt Striker Gene Snitsky Steven Richards Funaki Tatanka Scotty Too Hotty Hardcore Holly The Boogeyman Cryme Tyme (Shad Gaspard and JTG) – WWE World Tag Team Champions The Spirit Squad (Kenny, Johnny, Mitch, Nicky and Mikey) The World’s Greatest Tag Team (Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas) The Highlanders (Rory McAllister and Robbie McAllister) Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch The Freakin’ Deacon and Kevin Thorn William Regal and Dave Taylor Viscera and Val Venis La Resistance (Rene Dupree and Sylvain Grenier) The Basham Brothers (Doug Basham and Danny Basham) Mickie James – WWE Women’s Champion Victoria Melina Ashley Massaro Layla El Candice Michelle Maria Kanellis Michelle McCool Jillian Hall Kristal Marshall Queen Sharmell Beth Phoenix Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley Khosrow Daivari Armando Alejandro Estrada Hulk Hogan Teddy Long Vince McMahon Shane McMahon Jim Ross Jerry Lawler Michael Cole John Bradshaw Layfield Jonathan Coachman Josh Matthews
WCW Roster Sting – WCW World Heavyweight Champion Christian Cage AJ Styles Rhino Monty Brown Lance Hoyt Scott Steiner Kevin Nash Ric Flair Jeff Jarrett Bobby Rude – WCW United States Champion Eric Young Ron “The Truth” Killings Frankie Kazarian Chris Harris James Storm Josh Barnett Fit Finlay Sonny Siaki CW Anderson Ray Gordy Tyson Tomko Aaron Aguilera Ekmo Chavo Guerrero Jr. Super Crazy – WCW X Division Champion Kaos Incognito Teddy Hart Puma Sonjay Dutt Petey Williams Matt Bentley Johnny Devine Doug Williams Elix Skipper Jason Jett Shark Boy Jamie Knoble Jimmy Yang Julio Dinero Air Paris Hernandez and Redd Dawg – WCW World Tag Team Champions Rob Conway and Mr. Wrestling Nick Dinsmore Team EGO (Mark Jindrak and Robert Anthony) The James Gang (BG James and Kip James) Kenny Omega and A-1 The Dynasty (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson) Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli Shane Helms and Shannon Moore Dustin Rhodes and The New Naturals (Cody Rhodes and Shawn Spears) – WCW Six-Man Tag Team Champions Torrie Wilson Nattie Neidhart Traci Brooks Gail Kim Jazz Christy Hemme Scott D’Amore Konnan Bret Hart Eric Bischoff Tony Schiavone Scott Hudson Mike Tenay Dusty Rhodes Arn Anderson
ECW Roster Necro Butcher – ECW Unified World Champion (KOW) Christopher Daniels Homicide Samoa Joe CM Punk Kurt Angle Adam Pearce Colt Cabana John Cena Nigel McGuinness Arik Cannon (KOW) Super Dragon (KOW) Eddie Kingston (KOW) B-Boy (KOW) Nate Webb (KOW) Jay Lethal Matt Cross El Generico Kevin Steen Alex Shelley Delirious KENTA Davey Richards Shane Hagadorn BJ Whitmer Jimmy Jacobs Abyss Xavier Ricky Reyes Chris Sabin Brock Lesnar Kid Kash Ace Steel Matt Hyson Alex Payne Pelle Primeau Mitch Franklin Davey Andrews Rhett Titus Bobby Dempsey Joey Matthews Bryan Danielson The Kings of Wrestling (Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli) – ECW World Tag Team Champions (KOW) Generation Next (Roderick Strong and Austin Aries) The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) Rob Van Dam and Sabu Jack Evans and Matt Sydal Paul London and Spanky Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch Up In Smoke (Cheech and Cloudy) The FBI (Little Guido Maritato, Tony Mamaluke, Vito LoGrasso and Little Sal) Juventud Guerrera and Psicosis The Sinister Minister Sal E. Graziano Julius Smokes Paul Heyman Larry Sweeney James E. Cornette Tommy Dreamer Raven Mick Foley Ricky Steamboat Joey Styles Joel Gertner Taz
SHIMMER Amazing Kong – SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa Portia Perez Mercedes Martinez Sara Del Rey Rebecca Knox Serena Deeb Daizee Haze Nikki Roxx MsChif LuFisto Allison Danger Daffney Ariel Cindy Rogers Lorelei Lee Josie The Experience (Lexie Fyfe and Malia Hosaka) Team Blondage (Amber O’Neal and Krissy Vaine) The Minnesota Homewrecking Crew (Lacey and Rain) Dave Prazak
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Jan 7, 2022 21:28:00 GMT -5
And, since we're on a new page, updated title 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) 15. Batista (def. Triple H at WrestleMania XXI) 16. Edge (def. Batista at Armageddon 2005) 17. Kurt Angle (def. Edge (c) and Triple H at WrestleMania 22) 18. Rey Mysterio (def. Kurt Angle at King of the Ring 2006) 19. King Booker (def. Rey Mysterio at SummerSlam 2006) 20. Randy Orton (def. King Booker (c) and Batista at Survivor Series 2006)
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) 17. Carlito (def. Shelton Benjamin at Vengeance 2005) 18. Chris Benoit (def. Carlito (c), Booker T and Christian at No Mercy 2005) 19. Booker T (def. Chris Benoit at Survivor Series 2005) *Title vacated in December 2005, following a controversial finish to a match between Booker T and Chris Benoit* 20. Chris Benoit (def. Booker T on Smackdown) 21. Shelton Benjamin (def. Chris Benoit at Judgment Day 2006) 22. Jeff Hardy (def. Shelton Benjamin at SummerSlam 2006) 23. Johnny Nitro (def. Jeff Hardy at Armageddon 2006)
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) 21. Johnny Nitro and The Miz (def. Johnny Stamboli and Chuck Palumbo (c), The Thrillseekers, Audacity and Arrogance, The Bashams, La Resistance and The Heartthrobs at Backlash 2005) 22. Chris Benoit and Booker T (def. Johnny Nitro and The Miz on Smackdown) 23. Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch (def. Chris Benoit and Booker T at Unforgiven 2005) 24. Johnny Nitro and The Miz (def. Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch (c), The Thrillseekers and The Heartthrobs at Armageddon 2005) 25. Kane and Big Show (def. Johnny Nitro and The Miz at No Way Out 2006) 26. The Spirit Squad (def. Kane and Big Show on Raw) 27. Cryme Tyme (def. The Spirit Squad in a 5-on-2 Handicap Match at Armageddon 2006)
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) 16. Trish Stratus (def. Lita at Royal Rumble 2005) 17. Mickie James (def. Trish Stratus at WrestleMania 22) 18. Lita (def. Mickie James on Raw) 19. Trish Stratus (def. Lita at Unforgiven 2006) *Title vacated in September 2006, following Trish’s retirement* 20. Lita (def. Mickie James in a tournament final at No Mercy 2006) 21. Mickie James (def. Lita at Survivor Series 2006)
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) 10. AJ Styles (def. Jeff Hardy (c) and Lance Storm at Destination X 2005) 11. Lance Storm (def. AJ Styles at Hard Justice 2005) 12. Jeff Jarrett (def. Lance Storm at Great American Bash 2005) 13. Christian Cage (def. Jeff Jarrett at Final Resolution 2006) 12. Jeff Jarrett (def. Christian Cage at Great American Bash 2006) 13. Sting (def. Jeff Jarrett at Halloween Havoc 2006)
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) 12. Billy Kidman (def. Joe E. Legend at Final Resolution 2005) 13. Lance Hoyt (def. Billy Kidman at Sacrifice 2005) 14. Sonny Siaki (def. Lance Hoyt at Destination X 2006) 15. Frankie Kazarian (def. Sonny Siaki at Hard Justice 2006) 16. Bobby Rude (def. Frankie Kazarian in a handicap match (w/ Eric Young) at Genesis 2006)
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) 12. America’s Most Wanted (def. Bobby Rude and Eric Young at Final Resolution 2005) 13. The Naturals (def. America’s Most Wanted at Spring Stampede 2005) 14. America’s Most Wanted (def. The Naturals at Halloween Havoc 2005) 15. D’Lo Brown and Justin Credible (def. America’s Most Wanted at SuperBrawl 2006) 16. Bobby Rude and Eric Young (def. D’Lo Brown and Justin Credible at Destination X 2006) 17. America’s Most Wanted (def. Bobby Rude and Eric Young at Great American Bash 2006) 18. Hernandez and Redd Dawg (def. America’s Most Wanted at Halloween Havoc 2006)
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) 8. Shark Boy (def. Petey Williams (c), Sonjay Dutt, Jason Jett and Frankie Kazarian at Destination X 2005) 9. Petey Williams (def. Shark Boy at Bash at the Beach 2005) 10. Shocker (def. Petey Williams at Genesis 2005) 11. Petey Williams (def. Shocker at SuperBrawl 2006) 12. Super Crazy (def. Petey Williams at No Surrender 2006)
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) 3. Davey Boy Smith Jr., Teddy Hart and TJ Wilson (def. Shinsuke Nakamura, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Katsuyori Shibata at Hard Justice 2005) 4. Bobby Rude, Eric Young and A-1 (def. Davey Boy Smith Jr., Teddy Hart and TJ Wilson at Sacrifice 2005) 5. Davey Boy Smith Jr., Teddy Hart and TJ Wilson (def. Bobby Rude, Eric Young and A-1 at Unbreakable 2005) 6. Dustin Rhodes, Cody Rhodes and Shawn Spears (def. Davey Boy Smith Jr., Teddy Hart and TJ Wilson at Hard Justice 2006)
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 Unified World Championship 1. Bryan Danielson (def. John Cena to unify the ECW World Pure Championship and the ECW World Extreme Championship at Heatwave 2006) 2. Christopher Daniels (def. Bryan Danielson at Glory By Honor 2006) 3. Necro Butcher (def. Christopher Daniels at Final Battle 2006)
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) 14. CM Punk and Colt Cabana (def. Jimmy Rave and John Walters at Guilty as Charged 2005) 15. Ricky Reyes and Rocky Romero (def. CM Punk and Colt Cabana at Respect Is Earned 2005) 16. BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs (def. Ricky Reyes and Rocky Romero at Heatwave 2005) 17. Tony Mamaluke and Little Sal (def. BJ Whitmer and Jimmy Jacobs at Anarchy Rules 2005) 18. Austin Aries and Roderick Strong (def. Tony Mamaluke and Little Sal at Final Battle 2005) 19. Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli (def. Austin Aries and Roderick Strong at November To Remember 2006)
SHIMMER Championship 1. Sara Del Rey (def. Cheerleader Melissa in tournament final at Redemption) 2. Cheerleader Melissa (def. Sara Del Rey (c) and Mercedes Martinez at Death Before Dishonor 2006) 3. Amazing Kong (def. Cheerleader Melissa at Final Battle 2006)
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*
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) 6. CM Punk (def. Austin Aries at Death Before Dishonor 2005) 7. Bryan Danielson (def. CM Punk at Anarchy Rules 2005) *Title unified with ECW World Extreme Championship at Heatwave 2006)*
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) 6. Brock Lesnar (def. John Cena at Final Battle 2005) 7. John Cena (def. Brock Lesnar (c) and CM Punk at Hardcore Heaven 2006) *Title unified with ECW World Pure Championship at Heatwave 2006)*
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Jan 8, 2022 19:34:02 GMT -5
Also, can we just reflect on the fact that the year ended with Randy Orton, Sting and Necro Butcher as the World Champions??
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Jan 30, 2022 20:15:00 GMT -5
So, 2007 is coming along very slowly. I'm going one fed at a time, since the overlap isn't so great that I need to go incrementally. However, I am finding that with all the shit that happened that year, especially in WWE, it's a massive headache to try and keep straight. The World Title situation gets particularly frustrating towards the fall and honestly, we're better off just pretending Unforgiven doesn't happen because good lord, I'm struggling to make this show work with the extra depleted roster I have at my disposal.
I can't wait to move on to WCW and ECW, because I have a bunch of ideas for the year that I'm excited to set into motion. WCW, in particular, is going to be very interesting because I've already mapped out a throughline to at least The Great American Bash. It's quickly becoming my favorite fed of the three, which is a stark contrast to 2002, when I was close to having the company go under because it was such a hassle to book. I'm glad I stuck with it, because stuff like Team Canada's dominance, AJ Styles' rise, my version of the Sting/Jarrett TNA feud and now the current rise up the card of Bobby Rude/slow burn angle with Eric Young, have been some of my favorite things to write.
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Feb 4, 2022 11:16:33 GMT -5
Just wanted to say this: Brian Kendrick was going to have a major role in ECW for the year coming up, but I've opted to not use him. His absence will be explained during the writeup and I've already found a replacement for one of the two roles he was to play. For the other one, it might not happen now. But it just feels wrong, even in a fantasy booking project, to prominently feature someone in light of what we know (I was unaware of his comments previously, as were others, before anyone says it was common knowledge) and I don't want to give the impression that I'm OK with the comments he has made, or his "apology".
I'm posting this now, because I just started writing and hit the first point where he was to be utilized.
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Feb 6, 2022 23:55:35 GMT -5
2007 is done! Will post it tomorrow, as I don't feel like doing all the formatting tonight.
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The Evolution of Attitude 2007 2006 was a strange year for WWE. In terms of creating new stars, they put the focus on men who’s bodies were breaking down, while relegating competitors like Edge and Randy Orton to supporting roles. But that changed at Survivor Series, when Randy Orton cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become WWE World Champion for the first time. And now, Orton has no shortage of challengers in front of him. But, while 2007 opens with the promise of a bright future, the year ahead is rife with changes for WWE. Changes that will rock the company – and the wrestling world at large – to it’s core…
A couple of weeks into the new year, WWE announce the releases of several developmental talents, but also of main roster competitors Tatanka, Sylvester Terkay and The Basham Brothers.
Going into the Royal Rumble, the predominant stories are the hunt for Randy Orton’s World Title, and the continued rivalry between Batista and King Booker. At the Rumble, a 4-Way match is announced for the World Title, with Orton defending against Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Edge. And in a singles match with Rumble implications, King Booker and Batista will go one-on-one. The winner will enter the match last, while the winner enters first…
At Armageddon, Cryme Tyme captured the Tag Team Titles by defeating The Spirit Squad in a 5-on-2 Handicap Match. But the Squad aren’t taking this loss lying down. Teddy Long announces their rematch at the Royal Rumble, but it will be a straight two-on-two match. Furthermore, the three members of the Spirit Squad not competing will be entered in the Royal Rumble. But if they interfere in the match, they will be fired on the spot. Kenny decrees that he will be in the Rumble match and names Johnny and Nicky to regain the titles for the group…
At Armageddon, Johnny Nitro defeated Jeff Hardy to capture the Intercontinental Title. But Jeff is granted an opportunity to reclaim the title at the Royal Rumble, in a Ladder Match.
Mickie James survived Victoria at Armageddon, but the former two-time Champion is on the warpath to regain the gold for a third time. At the Royal Rumble, the two will meet once again, in a Hardcore Match.
Mr. McMahon returns to television but has taken a strange obsession with fellow millionaire Donald Trump. He claims superiority, including being named Forbes Magazine’s Man of the Year. Enlisting The Great Khali as his new enforcer, McMahon seeks to undermine Trump at every turn, even going so far as to declare the Raw after the Rumble as “Fan Appreciation Night”.
In addition to Batista and King Booker, other favorites to win the Royal Rumble include The Undertaker, Mr. Kennedy, The Great Khali, Bobby Lashley, and MVP.
Royal Rumble results King Booker def. Batista (Sir Regal and Sir Taylor interfered while Queen Sharmell distracted the referee, allowing Booker to get the win; King Booker will enter the Royal Rumble Match at number 30, while Batista must enter at number 1) Jeff Hardy def. Intercontinental Champion Johnny Nitro in a Ladder Match to win the title Tag Team Champions Cryme Tyme def. The Spirit Squad (Johnny and Nicky) to retain Women’s Champion Mickie James def. Victoria in a Hardcore Match to retain World Champion Randy Orton def. Shawn Michaels, Edge and Triple H in a Fatal 4-Way Match to retain (during the match, Triple H tore his quadriceps muscle) Batista won the Royal Rumble Match, last eliminating The Undertaker
At the Royal Rumble, Batista earned the right to challenge for the World Title at WrestleMania. But before that can happen, there is still No Way Out. With the main event of WrestleMania being set in stone, Teddy Long announces a six man tag team match for the PPV, with Batista, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker facing Randy Orton, Edge and King Booker.
Mr. Kennedy and Bobby Lashley end up as rivals after Kennedy mocks Lashely for getting eliminated in the Royal Rumble quicker than Kennedy did (Kennedy entered after Lashley had already been eliminated, and Kennedy’s ring time was exactly five seconds more than Lashley’s). Lashley goes on to challenge Kennedy to a match at No Way Out.
After losing the Intercontinental Title back to Jeff Hardy at the Royal Rumble, Johnny Nitro announces he’s cashing in his rematch. At No Way Out, the two will meet one last time, in a Steel Cage Match.
MVP seeks respect from his fellow Superstars and from the WWE Universe. In order to gain that respect, he targets Chris Benoit, attacking and goading him into facing him one-on-one at No Way Out.
Mr. McMahon introduces “Ms. USA” (actually a catalog model by the name of Barbie Blank), mocking the scandal involving Tara Conner. McMahon forces her to apologize for drinking and seems about to coerce into an untoward situation, when Carlito comes to her rescue. Unfortunately for him, he quickly becomes a sacrificial lamb for The Great Khali, luring out Kane, who takes exception to McMahon calling Khali WWE’s premiere monster. At No Way Out, Kane and Khali will go one-on-one. For Carlito, the silver lining is that he gets Ms. USA, now going by the name Kelly Kelly, as his valet.
Cryme Tyme find themselves being challenged by the newest tag team to join WWE, Deuce and Domino. Managed by Domino’s sister and Deuce’s girlfriend, Cherry, the 50’s throwback greasers send a message to the Champs by attacking them with hubcaps, setting up this match for No Way Out.
Melina wins a battle royal to earn a shot at the Women’s Title at No Way Out. She and Mickie James engage in a rather intense rivalry en route to the PPV, including a backstage brawl that has to be broken up by officials, and a Melina run-in attack, where she busts Mickie’s head with a glass vase, causing the Champion to require stitches.
After failing to regain the Tag Team Titles, The Spirit Squad implodes, with Kenny blaming the rest of the group for the loss, as well as for not helping him win the Royal Rumble. At No Way Out, the five members of the group will meet in a Fatal 5-Way Match.
No Way Out results Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy def. Johnny Nitro in a Steel Cage Match to retain Kenny Doane def. Johnny Jeter, Nic Nemeth, Mike Mondo and Nick Mitchell in a Fatal 5-Way Match The Great Khali def. Kane Tag Team Champions Cryme Tyme def. Deuce and Domino to retain Chris Benoit def. MVP Women’s Champion Mickie James def. Melina to retain Bobby Lashley def. Mr. Kennedy Batista, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker def. Randy Orton, Edge and King Booker
Former Evolution teammates Batista and Randy Orton are on a collision course for WrestleMania. The World Title hangs in the balance as one of the two will walk out of Detroit with the biggest prize in the business.
After weeks of taking shots at Donald Trump, Mr. McMahon is surprised when Trump actually shows up on Raw. Trump challenges Vince to put up a wrestler against Trump’s chosen wrestler. McMahon agrees, but the losing billionaire must have his head shaved. McMahon chooses The Great Khali, while Trump picks Lashley.
Since the night after the Royal Rumble, Edge has been doing everything in his power to get under the skin of The Undertaker. But now, Edge must contend with The Dead Man on the one stage he has never been defeated, WrestleMania…
With Triple H on the shelf for about six months, DX is officially disbanded, leaving Shawn Michaels on his own. He comes up against King Booker after the two are on opposite sides at No Way Out, leading to a singles match between the two being signed for WrestleMania.
After being defeated at No Way Out, MVP comes at Chris Benoit harder than ever. This leads to them facing one another at WrestleMania, in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match.
Melina and Mickie James escalate their rivalry following No Way Out, setting up a Hardcore Match between the two at WrestleMania.
The Money in the Bank Ladder Match has become a WrestleMania tradition in recent years. This year, eight men will vie for the guaranteed contract, good anytime for one year: Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Kane, Mr. Kennedy, Carlito, Kenny Doane, Chris Masters and Johnny Nitro.
WrestleMania 23 results Mr. Kennedy def. Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Kane, Carlito, Kenny Doane, Chris Masters and Johnny Nitro in a Money in the Bank Ladder Match MVP def. Chris Benoit in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match (Benoit forced MVP to submit to the Crossface; MVP pinned Benoit with a small package; MVP pinned Benoit after a Playmaker) Shawn Michaels def. King Booker Bobby Lashley def. The Great Khali in the Battle of the Billionaires (Stone Cold Steve Austin was the special referee. As a result of the stipulations, McMahon was forced to have his head shaved. Afterwards, Austin celebrated with Lashley and Donald Trump, before giving Trump a Stone Cold Stunner. Last WWE appearance for Donald Trump) The Undertaker def. Edge Melina def. Women’s Champion Mickie James in a Street Fight to win the title (Ashley Massaro was the guest ring announcer; after the match, she and Melina got into a catfight) Batista def. World Champion Randy Orton to win the title
Coming out of WrestleMania, there is the usual shaking up of the status quo. In the main event scene, Batista is challenged by The Undertaker. At Backlash, the two will meet for the title in the main event.
As for Randy Orton, he targets Shawn Michaels en route to trying to get his title back.
Edge, in the meanwhile, is the wildcard, having no clear rival or goal, aside from getting the World Title back. Mr. Kennedy comes out and announces he will be cashing in his prize at WrestleMania. Edge, however, attacks Kennedy, then challenges him to a match for the briefcase at Backlash.
On WWE’s European tour, Chris Masters issues a challenge for anyone in the crowd to try and break the Masterlock. Santino Marella, from Italy, is the man to step up and challenge him. Masters attacks Santino with a chair when he comes close to breaking it, setting up a match at Backlash.
Having defeated Chris Benoit at WrestleMania, MVP sets his sights on Jeff Hardy’s Intercontinental Title. At Backlash, the two will meet for the gold.
Mr. McMahon goes after Bobby Lashley out of spite for Lashley representing Donald Trump at WrestleMania and causing him to get his head shaved. On Raw, Shane McMahon attacks Lashley, setting up a Street Fight at Backlash.
Snitsky returns to TV, now bald and sporting terrible teeth. After putting Hardcore Holly on the shelf, he sets his sights on Kane, setting up a match at Backlash.
William Regal and Dave Taylor set their sights on the Tag Team Titles, leading to a match with Cryme Tyme at Backlash.
Ashley Massaro challenges Melina to a Women’s Title match for Backlash.
Backlash results Tag Team Champions Cryme Tyme def. William Regal and Dave Taylor to retain Santino Marella def. Chris Masters Snitsky def. Kane Mr. Kennedy def. Edge to retain the Money in the Bank briefcase Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy def. MVP to retain Shawn Michaels def. Randy Orton Bobby Lashley def. Shane McMahon in a Street Fight Women’s Champion Melina def. Ashley Massaro to retain The Undertaker def. World Champion Batista to win the title
Scotty Too Hotty and Nick “Mitch” Mitchell are released.
Upheaval in the main event scene is the main story heading into Judgment Day. The Undertaker captured the World Title at Backlash, but was injured in the process. As a result, he will need surgery. A rematch is set to take place on Smackdown, but earlier in that same week, Edge defeats Mr. Kennedy to win the Money in the Bank briefcase, while Kennedy is also injured. On Smackdown, Undertaker retains against Batista due to a draw, but is then attacked by a returning Mark Henry. Edge then comes out and cashes in the Money in the Bank contract to win the gold. Now, at Judgment Day, Batista will challenge Edge for the gold.
Even though Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton at Backlash, Orton attacked Michaels and gave him a concussion with a “punt” kick to the face. Michaels, however, still challenges Orton to a rematch at Judgment Day.
Mr. McMahon’s next move against Bobby Lashley is putting him in a Handicap match with himself, Shane McMahon and The Great Khali, at Judgment Day.
Kane challenges Mark Henry after Henry attacked The Undertaker and cost him the World Title.
MVP challenges Jeff Hardy to a rematch for the Intercontinental Title at Judgment Day.
Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch challenge Cryme Tyme for the Tag Team Titles.
Mickie James issues another challenge to Melina for the Women’s Title at Judgment Day.
Kenny Doane, looking to make a name for himself, challenges Chris Benoit.
Judgment Day results Tag Team Champions Cryme Tyme def. Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch to retain Mark Henry and Kane fought to a no-contest MVP def. Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy to win the title Chris Benoit def. Kenny Doane Randy Orton def. Shawn Michaels (Orton delivers another punt to Michaels, who is taken out on a stretcher) Women’s Champion Melina def. Mickie James to retain Mr. McMahon, Shane McMahon and The Great Khali def. Bobby Lashley World Champion Edge def. Batista to retain
Batista challenges Edge to a rematch for the World Title at King of the Ring.
This year’s King of the Ring Tournament could be a very important night, as the claim to the World Title is wide open, with so many top stars on the shelf. The first round brackets of the 2007 tournament will feature: Jeff Hardy vs. Johnny Nitro; Matt Hardy vs. Chris Masters; Chris Benoit vs. MVP; and Kenny Doane vs. Santino Marella
Bobby Lashley challenges Mr. McMahon to a street fight at King of the Ring.
On an episode of Raw, Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch cheat to win the Tag Team Titles from Cryme Tyme. A rematch is set for King of the Ring.
Candice Michelle picks up some non-title wins over Melina, earning her a Women’s Title shot at King of the Ring.
King of the Ring results - At the top of the show, it’s announced that Chris Benoit is not there and that MVP will receive a bye to the semifinals. Santino Marella def. Kenny Doane in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match Matt Hardy def. Chris Masters in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match Jeff Hardy def. Johnny Nitro in a King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match Candice Michelle def. Women’s Champion Melina to win the title MVP def. Santino Marella in a King of the Ring Semifinal Match Jeff Hardy def. Matt Hardy in a King of the Ring Semifinal Match Tag Team Champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch def. Cryme Tyme to retain Bobby Lashley def. Mr. McMahon in a Street Fight Jeff Hardy def. MVP to win the 2007 King of the Ring Tournament World Champion Edge def. Batista in a Steel Cage Match to retain
Tragedy strikes the wrestling world the weekend of King of the Ring, Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their son, Daniel, are found dead in their Atlanta home. WWE cancels Raw the following night, after learning of the deaths and hastily puts together a tribute to Benoit. Unfortunately, as the show is airing, the horrifying details behind the deaths come out, revealing that Benoit actually killed his wife and his son, before finally taking his own life. Vince McMahon makes prerecorded statements at the beginning of the following Smackdown and Raw, condemning the tragedy and distancing the company from Benoit. Unfortunately, the ramifications of this horrific crime will be felt throughout the entire wrestling business, both for better and, at first, unfortunately, for worse…
A major refresh of storylines begins on TV. In the main event scene, Bobby Lashley issues a challenge to Edge for the World Championship, while Batista finds himself dealing with Snitsky. But another shakeup happens just days before Vengeance, when Edge suffers a pectoral injury, which will require surgery. As a result, Teddy Long announces that at the Great American Bash, there will be an Elimination Chamber Match to determine the new Champion. Participating will be Lashley, Batista, Snitsky, Jeff Hardy (utilizing his SummerSlam title opportunity here), Randy Orton and the returning Mr. Kennedy (being offered a make good by Teddy Long after losing his Money in the Bank, as Kennedy comes back as a babyface).
New Intercontinental Champion MVP begins a feud with Carlito, who now has his own harem of “Coollettes” in Kelly Kelly, Layla El and Brooke Adams. Carlito defeats Kenny Doane en route to earning a title shot at Vengeance.
Matt Hardy feuds with Doane following Doane’s number one contenders match loss. Commentary puts over how Matt could be targeting the IC Title, since his brother has moved up to the World Title ranks.
Continuing their feud from back at Judgment Day, Kane and Mark Henry are set to face off at Vengeance in a Lumberjack Match.
John Morrison and perennial fan-favorite Elijah Burke begin a rivalry. Morrison is the former Johnny Nitro, having changed his name and image, to a more Jim Morrison-esque character, one that clashes with Burke’s clean living image.
Santino Marella has been flirting with Maria Kanellis in backstage segments over the last few months. But The Miz, a self-proclaimed chick magnet, tries to jump in and steal the ditzy interviewer from Marella. This brings out Santino’s jealous side and he adopts a more aggressive style heading into his and Miz’s match at Vengeance.
Looking to move on from Cryme Tyme, Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch announce the Redneck Invitational, a single elimination tournament to determine who will challenge them at SummerSlam. In the quarterfinals, Cryme Tyme defeats The Freakin’ Deacon and Kevin Thorn; Deuce and Domino defeat Viscera and Val Venis; The World’s Greatest Tag Team defeated The Highlanders; and newcomers Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins upset William Regal and Dave Taylor. In the seminfinals, Cryme Tyme defeat Deuce and Domino, and the World’s Greatest Tag Team defeat Ryder and Hawkins, to advance to the final.
Melina announces that she is exercising her rematch clause for the Women’s Championship at Vengeance.
Vengeance results The Miz def. Santino Marella by disqualification (Marella kept punching Miz in the corner after the referee pulled him off twice. Marella then shoved the ref, leading to the disqualification) Cryme Tyme def. The World’s Greatest Tag Team in the finals of the Redneck Invitational John Morrison def. Elijah Burke Women’s Champion Candice Michelle def. Melina to retain Matt Hardy def. Kenny Doane Intercontinental Champion MVP def. Carlito to retain Marl Henry def. Kane in a Lumberjack Match Randy Orton def. Batista, Bobby Lashley, Snitsky, Jeff Hardy and Mr. Kennedy in an Elimination Chamber Match to win the vacant World Championship (Batista pinned Snitsky; Lashley pinned Kennedy; Orton pinned Hardy; Batista pinned Lashley; Orton pinned Batista) (Lashley’s last WWE match until 2018)
Rene Dupree, per his own request, is released. Shortly after, Sylvain Grenier is released as well. Following Vengeance, Jeff Hardy is suspended for thirty days for a violation of the WWE Wellness Policy.
Batista defeats Mr. Kennedy and Snitsky in a triple threat number one contenders match to earn a shot at the World Title at SummerSlam vs. Randy Orton. Kennedy and Snitsky continue to feud after that match, leading to a one-on-one match between them at SummerSlam.
Two returns are heavily hyped for SummerSlam. Rey Mysterio is coming back and he wants a piece of the man who put him on the shelf, King Booker. The other return is Triple H, who finds himself contending with The Great Khali, who looks to move up the ranks to contend for the World Title.
Matt Hardy challenges MVP to a US Title match at SummerSlam. Unfortunately, MVP is diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson Syndrome, a heart condition that puts him out of action for several weeks. Instead, MVP begins challenging Matt to a number of challenge events, including arm wrestling, boxing (in which he gets Evander Holyfield as his replacement), and basketball. The week of SummerSlam, MVP issues a challenge for the winners of the Cade and Murdoch vs. Cryme Tyme Tag Team Title match, but Teddy Long insists he have a partner. Matt Hardy ends up being the next man to enter Long’s office and is granted the title shot.
Carlito and John Morrison end up in a rivalry, while Brooke and Layla begin showing an affection towards The Miz, much to the chagrin of Kelly Kelly. Carlito and Morrison are set to face off at SummerSlam, while Miz will be facing the returning Boogeyman.
A battle royal is announced to determine the number one contender for the Women’s Title. Participants include Melina, Mickie James, Jillian Hall, Maria Kanellis, Michelle McCool, The Coollettes, Kristal Marshall, Victoria, and the returning Beth Phoenix.
SummerSlam results John Morrison def. Carlito Beth Phoenix won a number one contenders women’s battle royal The Boogeyman def. The Miz Mr. Kennedy def. Snitsky Rey Mysterio def. King Booker (King Booker’s last WWE match until 2011) - MVP challenged Matt Hardy to a beer drinking contest. Hardy, however, declined to compete, before bringing out Stone Cold Steve Austin, in a rare guest appearance, to replace him. Austin proceeded to Stun MVP before the contest truly got underway. Cryme Tyme def. Tag Team Champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch by count out Triple H def. The Great Khali World Champion Randy Orton def. Batista to retain
A federal raid of Orlando-based Signature Pharmacy results in the release of records implicating professional athletes in a doping ring. Batista, Charlie Haas, Chris Masters, Edge, Funaki, John Morrison, Mr. Kennedy, King Booker, Randy Orton, Santino Marella and William Regal are all named as clients and as such, are suspended under the rules of the WWE Wellness Policy. This throws the onscreen product into chaos, as plans are changed on the fly, to cover for the missing talent. As well, Cryme Tyme are released after an incident at a house show.
A rematch between Randy Orton and Batista for the World Title has to be scrapped when both men are suspended. Controversially, Orton is not stripped of the title, the company not wanting the title vacated twice in two months. Instead, the focus for Unforgiven is placed on the return of The Undertaker, who will face Mark Henry in a grudge match.
Mr. McMahon and Triple H renew hostilities after SummerSlam, with McMahon not pleased that Triple H defeated his new monster. Vince decides to send another monster after The Game, in the form of Snitsky.
MVP and Matt Hardy manage to capture the Tag Team Titles on Smackdown. A rematch with Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch is announced for Unforgiven.
Jeff Hardy returns from suspension and begins a feud with Kenny Doane. Doane expresses his intent to use Jeff as a stepping stone, while Jeff has a reaction of “dude, I’m standing right here!” The two will meet at Unforgiven.
Beth Phoenix earned her shot at the Women’s Title last month at SummerSlam, at Unforgiven, she will challenge Candice Michelle for the gold.
Matt Striker, after being humiliated by The Boogeyman, debuts his insurance policy, Big Daddy V (formerly known as Viscera). At Unforgiven, Daddy V and The Boogeyman will go one on one.
The Miz begins to sway the allegiances of The Coollettes, as Layla and Brooke show a clear bias towards the Chick Magnet. At Unforgiven, Miz and Carlito will go one on one, with Kelly, Layla and Brooke in a neutral corner.
Dave Taylor introduces Paul Burchill and Drew McIntyre as his new proteges, promising to lead them to tag team gold. At Unforgiven, the pair will take on Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins.
Shelton Benjamin and Kane will meet one on one at Unforgiven, rounding out the card.
Unforgiven results Tag Team Champions Matt Hardy and MVP def. Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch to retain Big Daddy V def. The Boogeyman The Miz def. Carlito (Layla and Brooke betrayed Carlito and helped Miz pick up the win) Jeff Hardy def. Kenny Doane Kane def. Shelton Benjamin Beth Phoenix def. Women’s Champion Candice Michelle to win the title Triple H def. Snitsky Drew McIntyre and Paul Burchill def. Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins The Undertaker def. Mark Henry
Several releases occur over a period of a few weeks between PPVs. Kristal Marshall is cut for refusing to work an angle with Edge. King Booker and Queen Sharmell request their release, citing burnout. And Khosrow Daivari is released for unknown reasons.
With the return of Randy Orton and Batista at the beginning of October, the main event scene becomes a bit more complex. Batista, Triple H, The Undertaker and Mr. Kennedy all feel they deserve a title shot. In addition, Shawn Michaels returns and makes it clear that he wants Orton. After Teddy Long suffers a heart attack at his wedding, William Regal is named the new WWE Commissioner. Regal books Batista, Triple H, Kennedy and Undertaker in an “elimination chase” series, where one man is eliminated each week. Batista wins the series, defeating Undertaker in the final round, to earn the title shot at No Mercy. As for Michaels, he will be waiting in the wings for Orton at Survivor Series…
As for Triple H, his war with Vince McMahon continues, as Vince does not want him anywhere near the World Title. At No Mercy, Triple H is set to go up against The Great Khali and Snitsky in a triple threat match.
Kane and Big Daddy V become engaged in a conflict, as a battle of the monsters is announced for No Mercy.
Rey Mysterio ends up in a verbal war with JBL, who is still behind the announce table on Smackdown. JBL provides Rey with an opponent for No Mercy, however, in the form of Mark Henry.
Upon his return from suspension, John Morrison targets Jeff Hardy, looking to use him as a springboard to the main event scene.
After Layla and Brooke’s betrayal at Unforgiven, Carlito and Kelly want revenge against their former friends. At No Mercy, it will be Carlito and Kelly vs. The Miz and Layla in a mixed tag team match.
Rounding out the show are two title matches, as MVP and Matt Hardy defend the Tag Team Titles against Drew McIntyre and Paul Burchill, while Candice receives her Women’s Title rematch against Beth Phoenix.
No Mercy results Jeff Hardy def. John Morrison Carlito and Kelly Kelly def. The Miz and Layla Kane def. Big Daddy V by count out Tag Team Champions MVP and Matt Hardy def. Drew McIntyre and Paul Burchill to retain Rey Mysterio def. Mark Henry (after the match, JBL attacked Mysterio in the ring) Triple H def. The Great Khali and Snitaky in a triple threat match Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix def. Candice Michelle to retain Batista def. World Champion Randy Orton to win the title (Shawn Michaels interfered after a referee bump, nailing Orton with Sweet Chin Music and allowing Batista to get the win)
Brooke Adams and Chris Masters are released a few days apart from one another, both for behavioral issues. In Masters’ case, this takes place just days after he is suspended for the second time in three months due to a Wellness Policy violation.
Batista is once again World Champion, after defeating Randy Orton at No Mercy. But, with The Undertaker back, it’s time for the two to finish what they started earlier in the year, with a Hell in a Cell match for the gold at Survivor Series.
Shawn Michaels cost Randy Orton the World Title at No Mercy, out of revenge for putting him out of action. Now, at Survivor Series, the two will meet in a grudge match.
As always, a number of Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Matches are announced. In the first, it will be Triple H leading The Hardys and Carlito against Snitsky, John Morrison, MVP and The Miz. Two days before the event, on Smackdown, however, MVP and Matt Hardy lose the Tag Team Titles to Miz and Morrison. After the match, MVP attacks Matt, putting him on the shelf with a knee injury. As a result, Triple H’s team will be at a one man disadvantage going into the match.
In the other match, Mr. Kennedy will lead Kane, Rey Mysterio and the Boogeyman against The Great Khali, Big Daddy V, Mark Henry and… Santino Marella. Santino has been haunted by the Boogeyman for weeks, while Maria enjoys gummy worms in the background.
Kenny Doane and Victoria have formed an alliance in recent weeks, with Doane helping Victoria to defeat Michelle McCool multiple times. McCool enlists Elijah Burke as an ally, leading to a mixed tag team match at Survivor Series.
Hardcore Holly returns in October, mainly competing on Sunday Night Heat. In early November, he comes at odds with Kevin Thorn and The Freakin’ Deacon, who gang up on him for weeks. Holly forms an odd partnership with the long-suffering Steven Richards, setting the stage for Survivor Series.
On Raw, Candice Michelle suffers a broken clavicle in a match with Beth Phoenix, putting her out of action. As a result, there is no clear number one contender for the Women’s Title. This leads to Commissioner Regal announcing a five-way match between Mickie James, Melina, Jillian Hall, Kelly Kelly and Layla to determine the next challenger for Phoenix’s title.
Survivor Series results Hardcore Holly and Steven Richards def. Kevin Thorn and The Freakin’ Deacon The Great Khali, Big Daddy V, Mark Henry and Santino Marella def. Mr. Kennedy, Kane, Rey Mysterio and The Boogeyman in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match (The Boogeyman was counted out; Mysterio pinned Marella; Henry pinned Mysterio; Daddy V pinned Kane; Khali pinned Kennedy; Sole Survivors: The Great Khali, Big Daddy V and Mark Henry) Elijah Burke and Michelle McCool def. Kenny Doane and Victoria Shawn Michaels def. Randy Orton Triple H, Jeff Hardy and Carlito def. Snitsky, John Morrison, MVP and The Miz in a Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match (Snitsky pinned Carlito; Hardy pinned The Miz; Triple H pinned Morrison; Hardy pinned MVP; Triple H pinned Snitsky; Sole Survivors: Triple H and Jeff Hardy) Mickie James def. Melina, Jillian Hall, Kelly Kelly and Layla to become the number one contender for the Women’s Championship World Champion Batista def. The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell Match to retain (Edge, disguised as a cameraman, attacked The Undertaker, allowing Batista to win)
Matt Hardy is sidelined with a ruptured appendix, which will put him on the shelf for several months.
In the weeks leading to Survivor Series, a serious of mysterious vignettes began airing during Raw and Smackdown. The night following the PPV, we finally get an answer as to what they mean, when Chris Jericho makes his return to the company. Jericho targets Randy Orton, the man he says has had a reign of terror in the company while Jericho was gone. At Armageddon, the two will go one on one.
After Edge’s shocking return during the Hell in a Cell Match at Survivor Series, the stage is set for a triple threat showdown at Armageddon, between Batista, Edge and The Undertaker for the World Title.
William Regal announces a number one contenders match between Triple H and Jeff Hardy, with the winner challenging for the World Title at the Royal Rumble.
Shawn Michaels and Mr. Kennedy form a partnership after Survivor Series, making a run at the Tag Team Titles. At Armageddon, they will battle John Morrison and The Miz for the gold.
Kane and Big Daddy V look to settle the score at Armageddon, when they meet in a Last Man Standing Match.
Rey Mysterio and Mark Henry will go one-on-one at Armageddon. JBL has been quite vocal in his support of The World’s Strongest Man in recent weeks, so Rey will have an uphill battle dealing with both his opponent and the rogue commentator.
Carlito steps up to challenge MVP for the Intercontinental Title at Armageddon.
After months of avoiding his destiny, Santino Marella will have nowhere to hide at Armageddon, when he is forced to face The Boogeyman in a steel cage match.
Mickie James earned her shot at the Women’s Title at Survivor Series, at Armageddon, she looks to try and dethrone The Glamazon and walk out with the gold for a third time.
Armageddon results The Boogeyman def. Santino Marella in a Steel Cage Match Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix def. Mickie James to retain Intercontinental Champion MVP def. Carlito to retain Rey Mysterio def. Mark Henry by disqualification (JBL attacked Mysterio, causing the referee to call for the bell) Tag Team Champions John Morrison and The Miz def. Mr. Kennedy and Shawn Michaels to retain Chris Jericho def. Randy Orton Jeff Hardy def. Triple H in a Number One Contenders Match Edge def. World Champion Batista and The Undertaker in a triple threat match to win the title (Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder, dressed like Edge, interfered, helping him win the title)
Hulk Hogan’s contract expires and he leaves the company, with plans to start up a celebrity wrestling reality show…
Mikey Mondo, Johnny Jeter and Nic Nemeth are demoted to Florida Championship Wrestling, WWE’s new developmental territory.
As the year comes to a close, JBL announces his return to the ring, as he feuds with Rey Mysterio.
Ashley Massaro returns to WWE after being part of Survivor China, where she placed 15th. Her first match back is as a surprise partner for Mickie James and Maria against Beth Phoenix, Melina and Jillian Hall.
A newcomer by the name of Colin Delaney begins appearing on WWE TV, losing to the likes of Big Daddy V, The Great Khali, Snitsky and Mark Henry on a weekly basis. With each loss, he appears more bandaged up and more pathetic looking, as he takes his beatings.
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From The Ashes 2007 In 2006, WCW was The Sting Show. The legend and first-ballot Hall of Famer had a career resurgence, feuding with Jeff Jarrett and winning the World Title. As the year closed, fans were buzzing about the multiple intriguing stories the company had in place, including a slow-burn angle with Eric Young being bullied by his Team Canada teammates. In 2007, the company would look to build on its momentum, as there was talk of a huge angle being in the works for early in the year…
Michael Modest and Donovan Morgan opt to leave WCW once their contracts run out and return to Japan.
At Starrcade, AJ Styles earned a shot at the World Title with a win over Rhino and Monty Brown in a triangle match. Later that same night, accompanied by Ric Flair, he prevented Tyson Tomko from interfering in the World Title match between Sting and Christian Cage. Now, AJ is set to challenge The Icon of WCW at Final Resolution.
Lance Hoyt picked up a major win at Starrcade when he defeated Scott Steiner. He now has his sights set on the World Title, but Christian Cage makes it clear that he still wants the title. At Final Resolution, the two will meet in a number one contenders match.
James Storm shocked the wrestling world when he brutally attacked his long-time tag team partner Chris Harris at Starrcade. After losing their match to LAX, which forced America’s Most Wanted to split up, Storm laid out Storm with a vicious Superkick. Storm walks out on Nitro, drinking from a bottle of whiskey, and runs down his former friend. Ron “The Truth” Killings confronts Storm, chastising him for his actions. Storm goes to attack Killings, but instead takes a Lie Detector. At Final Resolution, the two men will go one-on-one.
At Starrcade, Bobby Rude heinously attacked Gail Kim with a Fisherman’s Buster, after forcing Eric Young to apologize for attacking Scott D’Amore earlier in the night. Frankie Kazarian tries to talk to Young about standing up for himself, but is attacked by Team Canada. Gail Kim comes out on Nitro, intending to quit Team Canada, only to learn that her contract is with Scott D’Amore, not WCW. Young, fed up with the way he and his friends are being treated, challenges Rude to a match at Final Resolution: if Young wins, he and Gail are free from Team Canada. But if Rude wins, Young will be fired. Rude and D’Amore accept the challenge.
Monty Brown challenges Rhino to a match at Final Resolution, as both men look to regain momentum towards a World Title match.
Commissioner Tony Schiavone announces the return of Hiroshi Tanahashi, who hasn’t competed in WCW since 2005. At Final Resolution, he will take on Sonny Siaki in his first match on American soil in almost fourteen months.
Competition in the X Division heats up, as Kaos earned a title shot by winning the Ultimate X match at Starrcade. At Final Resolution, he will challenge Super Crazy for the gold. In addition, Petey Williams will face Incognito, while Teddy Hart, Doug Williams, Sonjay Dutt and the debuting Low Ki will compete in a four corners elimination match.
Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway earned their way to a shot at the Tag Team Titles by winning a 4-Way match at Starrcade. At Final Resolution, they will get their title shot vs. LAX. In other tag team division developments, The New Naturals will battle The James Gang as the growing rivalry between the two continues.
Rounding out the card, CW Anderson takes on Fit Finlay and Ray Gordy battles Aaron Aguilera.
Final Resolution results Low Ki def. Doug Williams, Teddy Hart and Sonjay Dutt in a four corners elimination match (Williams pinned Hart; Dutt pinned Williams; Ki forced Dutt to submit) The New Naturals def. The James Gang (Cody Rhodes pinned BG James after a chairshot while Dustin Rhodes distracted the referee) Ray Gordy def. Aaron Aguilera Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Sonny Siaki Petey Williams def. Incognito Tag Team Champions LAX def. Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore to retain CW Anderson def. Fit Finlay Kaos def. X Division Champion Super Crazy to win the title Monty Brown def. Rhino James Storm def. Ron “The Truth” Killings Bobby Rude def. Eric Young (as a result of the loss, Young was fired) Christian Cage def. Lance Hoyt (Tyson Tomko tripped up Hoyt near the ropes, allowing Cage to hit the Unprettier for the win) World Champion Sting and AJ Styles fought to a no-contest (Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko attacked both men)
After Christian Cage’s interference in the World Title match at Final Resolution, Sting and AJ Styles both want a piece of him, leading to a tag team match, in which they defeat Christian and Tomko. However, as Christian earned a title shot at Final Resolution, he is still due a shot at SuperBrawl. Tony Schiavone announces that the title will be contested in a triangle match at SuperBrawl.
After Eric Young’s firing at Final Resolution, Frankie Kazarian challenges Bobby Rude to a US Title match at SuperBrawl. With Young gone, Team Canada’s treatment of Gail Kim has gotten progressively worse. To add insult to injury, Rude brings in Traci Brooks as his valet, while Gail is demoted to Traci’s bag girl.
At Final Resolution, LAX were able to retain their titles against Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore. They now face a new challenge in the form of TJ Wilson and Davey Boy Smith Jr.. Nattie Neidhart serves as a counterbalance to Jazz’s frequent interference in LAX matches, making the playing field for this title match level for a change.
After winning several big matches back to back, Petey Williams is once again named the number one contender for the X Division Title. Kaos is the new Champion following Final Resolution and at SuperBrawl, he will have to deal with the three-time former Champion.
After defeating Ron “The Truth” Killings at Final Resolution, James Storm is on cloud nine. But Killings comes for a rematch at SuperBrawl, which Storm accepts.
After a successful debut at Final Resolution, Low Ki will battle the former X Division Champion, Super Crazy, at SuperBrawl.
Another person who had a good first outing at Final Resolution was Hiroshi Tanahashi. After defeating Sonny Siaki, the New Japan King is set to take on Rhino at SuperBrawl.
Lance Hoyt is still on the hunt to become World Champion. Monty Brown, who defeated Rhino at Final Resolution, also wants a shot at the title. This sets up a match between the two for SuperBrawl.
CW Anderson has been on a role since his WCW debut. At SuperBrawl, he looks to keep it going when he faces Sonny Siaki.
After being eliminated first in the four corners match at Final Resolution, Teddy Hart feels like he’s in a slump. But Kevin Nash, master motivator, is there to offer his guidance. Hart will face Doug Williams at SuperBrawl. In addition, Sonjay Dutt, Puma and Incognito will meet in a triangle match.
Rounding out the card, The New Naturals will face The James Gang in a grudge match, while Ray Gordy will take on Johnny Stamboli.
SuperBrawl results Sonjay Dutt def. Puma and Incognito in a triangle match CW Anderson def. Sonny Siaki Teddy Hart def. Doug Williams Ray Gordy def. Johnny Stamboli Low Ki def. Super Crazy X Division Champion Kaos def. Petey Williams to retain Hiroshi Tanashahi def. Rhino The James Gang def. The New Naturals Ron “The Truth” Killings def. James Storm Tag Team Champions LAX def. The Dynasty to retain (Redd Dawg hit TJ Wilson with a chain behind the referee’s back, allowing Hernandez to get the pin) United States Champion Bobby Rude def. Frankie Kazarian to retain Lance Hoyt def. Monty Brown AJ Styles def. World Champion Sting and Christian Cage in a triangle match to win the title (Ric Flair pulled Sting off of Cage when he was making the pin, allowing Styles to slip in and pin Cage to win the title)
Jason Jett and Julio Dinero both leave the company at the beginning of March.
AJ Styles is the new World Champion after defeating Sting and Christian Cage at SuperBrawl. Sting calls out Ric Flair for his involvement, but Flair claims he just got a bit excited. Sting and Cage have a Number One Contenders match that night on Nitro, with Sting winning to earn a title shot at Destination X. After the match, however, Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway attack Sting. Styles chases them off, then the following week, he and Sting team up against the pair, with Conway submitting to the Scorpion Deathlock to give Sting and Styles the win.
Christian and Tomko make a run at the Tag Team Titles, defeating The Dynasty, Team EGO and The James Gang in consecutive weeks on Nitro to earn a shot at LAX at Destination X.
James Storm introduces Miss Jacqueline Moore as his new valet. He also challenges Ron “The Truth” Killings to a rematch at Destination X, this time in a bar fight.
Bobby Rude, Scott D’Amore and Traci Brooks continue to degrade and mistreat Gail Kim. D’Amore starts ordering her to get on all fours after Rude’s wins, so that Rude can use her as a footstool. Furious at the way Rude treats a lady, Ray Gordy confronts him and challenges him to a match for the US Title at Destination X.
Lance Hoyt defeated Monty Brown last month at SuperBrawl, putting him into contention for a World Title shot. But before that happens, he has a match with Hiroshi Tanahashi to worry about, at Destination X.
The James Gang and The New Naturals, after trading wins for several months, will settle the score at Destination X in a Double Dog Collars Match. Meanwhile, The James Gang’s former manager, Christy Hemme, announces that she is bringing a new team to WCW…
After winning his triangle match at SuperBrawl, Sonjay Dutt is named the number one contender for the X Division Title at Destination X. In addition, a five way Ultimate X match is announced, between Petey Williams, Low Ki, Super Crazy, Puma and Teddy Hart.
Rounding out the card, Frankie Kazarian will take on Doug Williams, Chavo Guerrero Jr. will face Sonny Siaki, and Team EGO will face The Dynasty.
Destination X results Puma def. Petey Williams, Low Ki, Super Crazy and Teddy Hart in an Ultimate X Match Team EGO def. The Dynasty Sonny Siaki def. Chavo Guerrero Jr. X Division Champion Kaos def. Sonjay Dutt to retain Franki Kazarian def. Doug Williams The New Naturals def. The James Gang in a Double Dog Collars Match (after the match, Antonio Thomas and Romeo Roselli, with Christy Hemme cheering them on, attack BG and Kip James) Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Lance Hoyt United States Champion Bobby Rude def. Ray Gordy to retain (after the match, Eric Young returned to WCW and attacked Rude. As security hauled him from the ring, Tony Schiavone announced that he had rehired Young and he will face Rude next month in a Steel Cage match at the new Lockdown event) James Storm def. Ron “The Truth” Killings in a Bar Fight (after the match, Chris Harris ran in from the crowd and attacked Storm) Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko def. Tag Team Champions LAX to win the titles (Scott Steiner interfered, helping Cage pin Hernandez for the titles) World Champion AJ Styles def. Sting to retain (Sting got Styles in the Scorpion Deathlock, but Flair distracted the referee. Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway ran in and attacked Sting, who fought them off. But Arn Anderson slid AJ the belt, which he hit Sting with to get the win. After the match, CW Anderson joined them in the ring for a beat down on Sting. The show ended with Flair and Arn looking on proudly as Styles, Conway, Dinsmore and Anderson each held up four fingers while standing over Sting’s battered carcass)
At Destination X, WCW saw the rebirth of the most fearsome unit in wrestling, The Four Horsemen. Under the guidance of Ric Flair and Arn Anderson, AJ Styles, Nick Dinsmore, Rob Conway and CW Anderson left Sting a broken, beaten heap in the ring. On Nitro, Flair declared WCW was “Horsemen territory” and challenged the company to put up their best team of four to compete at Lockdown in the Horsemen’s match, War Games. Sting is the first to step up, with Lance Hoyt right behind him. Hiroshi Tanahashi is the surprising third team member, leaving one open spot on the team. After weeks of guessing and speculation, Matt Morgan debuts in WCW as the fourth man.
At Destination X, Chris Harris made his surprise return to attack James Storm after he defeated Ron “The Truth” Killings (with the assistance of Jaqueline Moore). At Lockdown, the two former partners will collide for the first time, one on one.
Bobby Rude will find himself pulling double duty at Lockdown, facing Eric Young in a Steel Cage match, while also defending his United States Title. Young demands that Gail Kim’s freedom be on the line in the match, so if Young wins, Gail will no longer be contractually bound to Team Canada.
As for the US Title, Sonny Siaki defeats Frankie Kazarian, Ron “The Truth” Killings and Fit Finlay in a number one contenders match.
Puma is the number one contender for the X Division Title at Lockdown after winning Ultimate X at Destination X. He and Kaos will meet one-on-one at Lockdown. In addition, Low Ki will take on Petey Williams, and Teddy Hart will battle former X Division Champion Super Crazy.
After winning the Tag Team Titles at Destination X, Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko, alongside their new ally, Scott Steiner, find themselves being challenged by the former Champions LAX. The next number one contenders will be determined at the event as well, when The New Naturals, The Dynasty and Team EGO meet in a triangle match. And after making their surprise debut at Destination X, The Heartbreakers, with Christy Hemme in their corner, will battle The James Gang.
Lockdown results United States Champion Bobby Rude def. Sonny Siaki to retain Teddy Hart def. Super Crazy Team EGO def. The Dynasty and The New Naturals in a Number One Contenders Triangle Match Low Ki def. Petey Williams The Heartbreakers def. The James Gang X Division Champion Kaos def. Puma to retain James Storm def. Chris Harris (Jacqueline hit Harris with a beer bottle, allowing Storm to follow-up with the Last Call to get the win) Tag Team Champions Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko def. Hernandez and Redd Dawg to retain Eric Young def. Bobby Rude in a Steel Cage Match (both men were bleeding profusely by the end of the match; as a result of Young’s win, Gail Kim was freed from her contract with Team Canada) Sting, Matt Morgan, Lance Hoyt and Hiroshi Tanahashi def. AJ Styles, CW Anderson, Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway in a War Games Match (Sting forced Dinsmore to submit to the Scorpion Deathlock)
Josh Barnett decides to wrestle full-time in New Japan.
After months of waiting for his opportunity, Lance Hoyt will finally challenge AJ Styles for the World Title at Sacrifice. But that won’t be the only match that night involving the Four Horsemen. Sting and Matt Morgan will join forces to face Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore, while CW Anderson takes on Ron “The Truth” Killings.
After defeating Bobby Rude at Lockdown and winning Gail Kim her freedom from Team Canada, the pair is out for revenge. At Sacrifice, Young and Gail will face Rude and Traci Brooks in a mixed tag team match.
Chris Harris and James Storm will continue their war at Sacrifice. After Harris was partially blinded by a beer bottle shot at Lockdown, Storm mockingly challenges him to a Blindfold Match, which will take place at Sacrifice.
Hiroshi Tanahashi looks to continue his impressive winning streak at Sacrifice, when he takes on Monty Brown.
At Lockdown, Team EGO became the number one contenders for the Tag Team Titles. At one time disliked by the fans, Mark Jindrak and Robert Anthony have grown to be one of WCW’s most popular duos, a stark contrast to the Champions, who, along with Scott Steiner, are collectively known as Christian’s Coalition. At Sacrifice, the two teams will meet for the gold.
After The Heartbreakers picked up a surprising win over The James Gang at Lockdown, Christy Hemme is ready for them to move towards the gold. At Sacrifice, they look to continue to build momentum when they face The Dynasty.
Super Crazy has the chance to regain his X Division Title at Sacrifice when he takes on Kaos. In addition, Low Ki faces Teddy Hart for the first time in singles competition. And in a Number One Contenders battle royal, Petey Williams, Incognito, Puma, Johnny Devine, Elix Skipper, Shark Boy, Sonjay Dutt, Jimmy Yang, Frankie Kazarian, Doug Williams, Sonjay Dutt, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Ray Gordy, New Japan’s Jushin Thunder Liger, and the debuting Austin “Consequences” Creed.
Sacrifice results Jushin Thunder Liger won a Number One Contenders Battle Royal for an X Division Title Match The Dynasty def. The Heartbreakers (The James Gang prevented Christy Hemme from interfering in the match, which lead to The Dynasty picking up the win) CW Anderson def. Ron “The Truth” Killings Low Ki def. Teddy Hart (after the match, Kevin Nash Jackknife Powerbombed Hart) Eric Young and Gail Kim def. Bobby Rude and Traci Brooks X Division Champion Kaos def. Super Crazy to retain Tag Team Champions Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko def. Team EGO to retain Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Monty Brown Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore def. Sting and Matt Morgan James Storm def. Chris Harris in a Blindfold Match World Champion AJ Styles def. Lance Hoyt to retain (The Four Horsemen interfered, working together to put Hoyt down for the count)
Aaron Aguilera is released by WCW.
Jeff Jarrett’s wife, Jill, passes away from cancer ten days after Sacrifice.
Heading into the Great American Bash, Ric Flair is talking about the Horsemen dominating the company like the old days. AJ Styles announces that he wants to hold both the World and X Division Titles at the same time and challenges Kaos to a match at The Bash. Tony Schiavone makes it official, but announces Styles must pull double-duty to defend the World Title in the main event against Hiroshi Tanahashi.
The feud between Chris Harris and James Storm continues, as a Street Fight between the two is signed for the Great American Bash.
Another feud that has raged for months is set to come to a head at the Great American Bash, when Bobby Rude finally defends the United States Title against Eric Young. Meanwhile, Gail Kim and Traci Brooks will also meet one-on-one at the show.
The other members of the Horsemen find themselves in a match at the Great American Bash, taking on Sting, Matt Morgan and Lance Hoyt.
Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko will defend the Tag Team Titles at the Great American Bash, taking on The Dynasty, who beat The Heartbreakers at Sacrifice. As for the Heartbreakers, they will once again face The James Gang at the Great American Bash.
Kevin Nash turned on Teddy Hart at Sacrifice, claiming that he’s a loser and nothing like his uncle Bret. Teddy challenges Nash to a match at the Great American Bash.
Jushin Liger, who earned an X Division Title shot at Sacrifice, will face Petey Williams in singles competition at the Great American Bash. In addition, there will be an eight man tag team showcase match, pitting Super Crazy, Incognito, Puma and Sonjay Dutt against Low Ki, Johnny Devine, Doug Williams and Elix Skipper.
Rounding out the card, Cody Rhodes, Shawn Spears and Fit Finlay will face Franki Kazarian and Team EGO, while Austin “Consequences” Creed takes on Ron “The Truth” Killings.
Great American Bash results AJ Styles def. X Division Champion Kaos to win the title The James Gang def. The Heartbreakers (Christy Hemme tried to interfere, but was stopped by Torrie Wilson, sparking a catfight) Ron “The Truth” Killings def. Austin “Consequences” Creed Low Ki, Johnny Devine, Doug Williams and Elix Skipper def. Super Crazy, Incognito, Puma and Sonjay Dutt Gail Kim def. Traci Brooks Cody Rhodes, Shawn Spears and Fit Finlay def. Frankie Kazarian and Team EGO Jushin Thunder Liger def. Petey Williams Tag Team Champions Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko def. The Dynasty to retain Kevin Nash def. Teddy Hart (after the match, Bret Hart confronted Nash, who laid him out with a punch to the guy, then a (very protected) Powerbomb) Sting, Matt Morgan and Lance Hoyt def. CW Anderson, Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway Eric Young def. United States Champion Bobby Rude to win the title Chris Harris def. James Storm in a Street Fight Hiroshi Tanahashi def. World Champion AJ Styles to win the title
After the Great American Bash, The Four Horsemen’s plans to dominate have been slightly derailed. While AJ Styles captured the X Division Title, he lost the World Title to Hiroshi Tanahashi. Styles wants his rematch at Bash at the Beach, but Tony Schiavone instead announces that he will defend the X Division Title against Jushin Liger. As for Tanahashi, he will defend the World Title against former Champion Sting. One man not happy about Sting getting the title shot, however, is Lance Hoyt. Hoyt says that he’s had Sting’s back against the Horsemen for months, but Sting was nowhere to be found when the Horsemen interfered in Hoyt’s title match. Matt Morgan, taking offense to Hoyt’s views, challenges him to a match at Bash at the Beach.
CW Anderson attacks Eric Young after a successful title match on Nitro, then challenges him for the United States Title at Bash at the Beach. As for the other Horsemen, Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway are granted a shot at the Tag Team Titles against Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko.
The long rivalry between former tag team partners and friends, James Storm and Chris Harris, will finally come to a head at Bash at the Beach, when the two meet in a Last Man Standing Match.
After Torrie Wilson assisted The James Gang at the Great American Bash, a six person tag team match is signed, pitting the James Gang and Torrie against The Heartbreakers and Christy Hemme.
After Kevin Nash’s heinous attack on Bret Hart at the Great American Bash, Teddy Hart demands another match with Big Sexy at Bash at the Beach.
Tony Schiavone announces number one contenders matches for both the Tag Team and X Division Titles. Low Ki, Petey Williams, Incognito and Frankie Kazarian will meet in an Ultimate X Match, while a four corner elimination match is signed between The New Naturals, The Dynasty, Team EGO and LAX.
Rounding out the card, Bobby Rude will battle Super Crazy, Kaos will face Ray Gordy, and the newly formed Truth and Consequences will face Team Canada’s A-1 and Kenny Omega.
Bash at the Beach results Frankie Kazarian def. Low Ki, Petey Williams and Incognito in an Ultimate X Match Kaos def. Ray Gordy Truth and Consequences def. A-1 and Kenny Omega Bobby Rude def. Super Crazy Team EGO def. The New Naturals, The Dynasty and Redd Dawg and Hernandez in a four corners elimination match (Shawn Spears pinned Hernandez after Dustin Rhodes tripped him up; Mark Jindrak pinned Cody Rhodes after Hernandez hit him with a Border Toss; Robert Anthony pinned Davey Boy Smith Jr.) The James Gang and Torrie Wilson def. The Heartbreakers and Christy Hemme CW Anderson def. United States Champion Eric Young to win the title Teddy Hart def. Kevin Nash Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore def. Tag Team Champions Christian Cage and Tyson Tomko to win the titles X Division Champion AJ Styles def. Jushin Thunder Liger to retain Chris Harris def. James Storm in a Last Man Standing Match Lance Hoyt def. Matt Morgan World Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Sting to retain (the Horsemen interfered, but were fought off by Matt Morgan and Lance Hoyt. But in the confusion, Hoyt drilled Sting with a big boot, allowing Tanahashi to get the win. After the match, Hoyt laid out Tanahashi and demanded his shot at the gold)
Matt Bentley leaves WCW following the expiration of his contract, and later goes into semi-retirement.
After Lance Hoyt’s involvement in the main event of Bash at the Beach, Tony Schiavone announces a four corners match for the World Title at Hard Justice, with Hiroshi Tanahashi defending against Sting, Hoyt and Matt Morgan. AJ Styles is upset about being excluded, but is informed he will be defending the X Division Title against Frankie Kazarian.
After winning the US and Tag Team Titles at Bash at the Beach, the Horsemen will have their work cut out for them when defending those belts at Hard Justice. CW Anderson will put the US Title on the line against Chris Harris, while Team EGO will challenge Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore for the Tag Team Titles.
In fallout from Bash at the Beach, LAX and The New Naturals will meet at Hard Justice.
Teddy Hart will team with his cousin Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson to face The Christian Coalition in six man tag team action.
Bobby Rude will face Teddy Hart in singles action, while Eric Young begins a feud with James Storm. This feud also involves Gail Kim and Miss Jacqueline Moore, who will face off one-on-one at Hard Justice.
In a special attraction match, Low Ki will face Jushin Thunder Liger, while Petey Williams and Kenny Omega join forces to face Sonny Siaki and Ekmo. And rounding out the card, Ray Gordy will take on Doug Williams.
Hard Justice results Ray Gordy def. Doug Williams Petey Williams and Kenny Omega def. Sonny Siaki and Ekmo Low Ki def. Jushin Thunder Liger The Christian Coalition def. The Dynasty Bobby Rude def. Teddy Hart Redd Dawg and Hernandez def. The New Naturals United States Champion CW Anderson def. Chris Harris to retain Gail Kim def. Miss Jacqueline Moore Tag Team Champions Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore def. Team EGO to retain James Storm def. Eric Young (Storm spit whiskey in Young’s eyes, then hit the Last Call for the win) X Division Champion AJ Styles def. Frankie Kazarian to retain Lance Hoyt def. World Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi, Sting and Matt Morgan to win the title
The fallout from the Signature Pharmacy scandal hits WCW, as Chavo Guerrero, Ekmo, Johnny Stamboli and Shane Helms are linked to the scandal. Chavo and Helms are suspended indefinitely, while Ekmo and Stamboli are released.
Monty Brown announces his retirement from wrestling, after being absent for several months, in order to care for his sister’s family following her passing.
After Hard Justice, Lance Hoyt is the new World Champion. Hiroshi Tanahashi is granted his rematch at No Surrender, while Tony Schiavone announces Sting vs. Matt Morgan to determine who will challenge for the title at Halloween Havoc. AJ Styles is angry at being left out, but Tony Schiavone is adamant about having AJ focus on the X Division Title. At No Surrender, Styles will defend the gold against Low Ki.
The other Horsemen will be defending their titles at the show as well. CW Anderson will defend the United States title against Puma, while Tag Team Champions Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore will put their titles on the line against former Champions Redd Dawg and Hernandez.
After James Storm cheated his way to a win over Eric Young, Storm declares himself the “World Beer Drinking Champion” (a title which WCW will not officially recognize). Young challenges Storm to a title match at No Surrender, to which Storm is only too happy to accept…
Chris Harris earns the ire of the Christian Coalition after pinning Tyson Tomko on Nitro. While Christian Cage is sure to take a dig at Tomko, he still sends Scott Steiner to deal with Harris at No Surrender.
Jushin Liger’s US tour is drawing to an end, but before he returns to Japan, he will have one last PPV match, taking on Bobby Rude at No Surrender.
An elimination match is announced to decide the number one contender for the X Division Title, featuring Teddy Hart, Frankie Kazarian, Petey Williams, Sonjay Dutt, Super Crazy and Kaos.
Rounding out the card is a pair of tag team matches. The James Gang will face The Dynasty, while Truth and Consequences take on The Heartbreakers.
No Surrender results Sonjay Dutt def. Teddy Hart, Frankie Kazarian, Petey Williams, Super Crazy and Kaos in a number one contenders match (Williams pinned Crazy; Kazarian pinned Kaos; Dutt pinned Kazarian; Hart made Williams submit; Dutt pinned Hart) The Heartbreakers def. Truth and Consequences Scott Steiner def. Chris Harris (Christian Cage interfered in the match, distracting Harris to allow Steiner to hit the Steiner Screwdriver for the win) The Dynasty def. The James Gang (after the match, The James Gang and Torrie Wilson beat down The Dynasty, including Nattie Neidhart) Bobby Rude def. Jushin Thunder Liger (Liger’s last WCW appearance for several years) Eric Young def. James Storm (both men were very “drunk” by the conclusion, but Young pulled off a picture perfect top rope powerslam to get the win) United States Champion CW Anderson def. Puma to retain Tag Team Champions Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore def. Redd Dawg and Hernandez to retain (The New Naturals interfered, attacking LAX while the referee was distracted) X Division Champion AJ Styles def. Low Ki to retain (Ric Flair distracted the referee, allowing Styles to hit Low Ki with the belt) Sting def. Matt Morgan in a Number One Contenders Match World Champion Lance Hoyt def. Hiroshi Tanahashi to retain (after the match, the Four Horsemen attacked Hoyt, but Sting made the save. After running the Horsemen off, Sting and Archer had a staredown ahead of their title match next month)
A-1 and Rhino are both released, the latter by his own request. Ron Killings, in the midst of a contract dispute, disappears from television, while Austin Creed begins working in undercard X Division matches, with no mention made of their tag team.
World Champion Lance Hoyt and Sting are on a collision course for Halloween Havoc. Hoyt explains that while he respects Sting, he doesn’t very much care for him personally. At Halloween Havoc, he will cement his legacy by defeating the Icon of WCW.
AJ Styles, still being denied a shot at the World Title, argues with Tony Schiavone over being excluded. It gets to the point that he annoys Tony so much, Tony adds Low Ki, Teddy Hart and Petey Williams to his title defense against Sonjay Dutt at Halloween Havoc AND he makes it an Ultimate X match.
Hiroshi Tanahashi challenges CW Anderson for the US Title at Halloween Havoc, while Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore will defend the Tag Team Titles against The New Naturals.
Bobby Rude separates from Team Canada, effectively ending the stable. He declares himself and Traci Brooks as the hottest commodity in WCW, but Sonny Siaki steps in, challenging Rude to a match at Halloween Havoc.
The feud between Eric Young and James Storm continues, with Gail Kim and Jacqueline Moore joining in to set up a mixed tag team match at Halloween Havoc.
Chris Harris continues his feud with the Christian Coalition heading into Halloween Havoc. Harris challenges Cage to a singles match, which Cage will only accept if Harris can beat Tomko and Steiner first…
Matt Morgan, looking to advance his way up the card, challenges Fit Finlay to a match at Halloween Havoc.
After their surprising post-match attack at No Surrender, The James Gang and Torrie Wilson will take on The Dynasty in a six person mixed tag team match.
Rounding out the card, Kenny Omega will take on Puma, while The Heartbreakers face off against Team EGO.
Halloween Havoc results Sonjay Dutt def. X Division Champion AJ Styles, Low Ki, Teddy Hart and Petey Williams in an Ultimate X Match to win the title (Styles leaves the ring shortly after the match begins and doesn’t return until it’s over. He tells Dutt that “he’s welcome” for Styles “handing him the gold”, then challenges the winner of tonight’s World Title match for Genesis) Team EGO def. The Heartbreakers Kenny Omega def. Puma The Dynasty def. The James Gang and Torrie Wilson in a mixed tag team match Matt Morgan def. Fit Finlay Eric Young and Gail Kim def. James Storm and Jacqueline Moore in a mixed tag team match Chris Harris def. Tyson Tomko Chris Harris def. Scott Steiner by disqualification (Christian interfered, attacking Harris in front of the referee) Chris Harris def. Christian Cage (Harris pinned Cage with a small package in under two minutes; after the match, Cage berated Tomko and Steiner) Tag Team Champions Rob Coway and Nick Dinsmore def. The New Naturals to retain (Redd Dawg and Hernandez attacked Cody Rhodes and Shawn Spears, allowing Conway and Dinsmore to get the win) Bobby Rude def. Sonny Siaki (Traci Brooks hit Siaki in the back of the head with her purse, which had a brick in it, allowing Rude to hit the Fisherman’s Buster for the win) Hiroshi Tanahashi def. United States Champion CW Anderson to win the title World Champion Lance Hoyt def. Sting to retain
Scott D’Amore and Bret Hart quietly transition into backstage roles in the company.
At Halloween Havoc, Lance Hoyt retained the World Title by defeating Sting. That same night, AJ Styles dropped the X Division Title under dubious circumstances, walking out on the match early on and not being involved in the finish. Styles explains on Nitro that he was never going to get a shot at Hoyt as long as he was X Division Champion and there’s nobody in the X Division who can beat him, so he did the obvious thing and forfeited the gold. Sonjay Dutt, the new Champion, takes exception to this and demands a match with AJ. Sonjay wins after Hoyt distracts AJ, leading to their World Title match at Genesis.
Hiroshi Tanahashi is the new United States Champion after defeating CW Anderson at Halloween Havoc. But Anderson wants his title back and challenges Tanahashi to a rematch at Genesis.
Christian Cage demands a one-on-one match with Chris Harris at Genesis and bans Scott Steiner and Tyson Tomko from ringside, not wanting them to screw things up, as he puts it.
James Storm isn’t finished just yet with Eric Young, who he challenges to a Bar Fight at Genesis.
In other unfinished business, Sonny Siaki wants another crack at Bobby Rude. But to keep Traci Brooks out of the picture, he wants her suspended in a shark cage above the ring. Traci protests, but Rude agrees, saying he doesn’t need “some broad” to help him win…
After The New Naturals and LAX cost each other the Tag Team Titles at the last two PPVs, they are set to meet at Genesis in a grudge match. As for the titles, Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore will defend against Team EGO, who are looking to finally capture the gold.
Teddy Hart earns a shot at the X Division Title by defeating Petey Williams. At Genesis, it’ll be Hart vs. Sonjay Dutt for the title. In other X Division action, Frankie Kazarian will face Low Ki, and Incognito will team with newcomer Lince Dorado to take on Kenny Omega and Petey Williams.
It’s announced that at Starrcade, WCW will crown a new Women’s Champion with a ten woman gauntlet battle royal. At Genesis, Gail Kim, Jazz, Nattie Neidhart and Jacqueline Moore will go at in in a four corners match, with the winner entering the gauntlet last.
Rounding out the card, The James Gang will face The Dynasty, and newcomer Jimmy Rave will take on Ray Gordy.
Genesis results Kenny Omega and Petey Williams def. Incognito and Lince Dorado Jimmy Rave def. Ray Gordy The Dynasty def. The James Gang Low Ki def. Frankie Kazarian The New Naturals def. Redd Dawg and Hernandez X Division Champion Sonjay Dutt def. Teddy Hart to retain Jazz def. Gail Kim, Nattie Neidhart and Jacqueline Moore in a four corners match Sonny Siaki def. Bobby Rude (Traci Brooks was suspended above the ring in a shark cage; after the match, Rude berated Traci for not being there for him…) Team EGO def. Tag Team Champions Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore to win the titles James Storm def. Eric Young in a Bar Fight United States Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi def. CW Anderson to retain Chris Harris def. Christian Cage World Champion Lance Hoyt def. AJ Styles (Hoyt pinned Styles with a back slide, but after the match, the Horsemen beat Hoyt down)
After months of discontent, Ron “The Truth” Killings is granted his release from WCW.
AJ Styles demands another shot at the World Title at Starrcade. Lance Hoyt is pissed about the Horsemen attacking him again and agrees, but he wants a Steel Cage match, in order to keep the Horsemen out of the match.
Kevin Nash returns to TV after Genesis, looking to get back in the ring. He challenges Matt Morgan to a match at Starrcade.
Sting, looking to get some revenge on the Horsemen, challenges them to a six man tag team match at Starrcade. When they accept, Sting introduces his partners, Vampiro and The Great Muta!
Bobby Rude brings Traci Brooks to the ring on Nitro to chastise her over him losing to Sonny Siaki, but Chris Harris comes to her rescue, setting up a match between the two at Starrcade.
The Eric Young/James Storm feud continues to Starrcade, with Young challenging Storm one more time, in a Last Man Drinking Match.
At Starrcade, a new WCW Women’s Champion will be crowned in a ten woman gauntlet. Competing will be Gail Kim, Jacqueline Moore, Jazz (who will enter last), Nattie Neidhart, Traci Brooks, Christy Hemme, and newcomers Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, ODB and Shelly Martinez.
The Christian Coalition are chasing the gold, with Christian Cage challenging Hiroshi Tanahashi for the US Title, while Scott Steiner and Tyson Tomko will face Team EGO for the Tag Team Titles.
Low Ki will challenge Sonjay Dutt for the X Division Title, looking to finally capture the gold. In other X Division action, there will be a six man number one contenders Ultimate X Match, featuring Puma, Super Crazy, Frankie Kazarian, Kaos, Austin “Consequences” Creed, and Elix Skipper.
Rounding out the card, Jimmy Rave will face Sonny Siaki, The Dynasty will take on The James Gang and Ray Gordy in a six man tag team match, and LAX will face The New Naturals in a Tables Match.
Starrcade results Frankie Kazarian def. Puma, Super Crazy, Kaos, Austin “Consequences” Creed and Elix Skipper in an Ultimate X Match Jimmy Rave def. Sonny Siaki Hernandez and Redd Dawg def. The New Naturals in a Tables Match The Dynasty def. The James Gang and Ray Gordy Low Ki def. X Division Champion Sonjay Dutt to win the title Tag Team Champions Team EGO def. Tyson Tomko and Scott Steiner to retain Eric Young def. James Storm in a Last Man Drinking Match United States Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Christian Cage to retain Chris Harris def. Bobby Rude Gail Kim won the ten woman battle royal to become the new Women’s Champion (Gail last eliminated Jazz to win the match) Matt Morgan def. Kevin Nash Sting, Vampiro and The Great Muta def. CW Anderson, Rob Conway and Nick Dinsmore AJ Styles def. World Champion Lance Hoyt in a Steel Cage Match to win the title (after the match, as the Horsemen put AJ up on their shoulders, familiar music hit as Booker T and Sharmell returned to WCW! Booker shook AJ’s hand, before motioning that he wants the World Title...)
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Extreme Rebirth 2007 In 2006, ECW was overtaken, in kayfabe by the Kings of Wrestling and behind the scenes, by it’s own growth. The company had long been a major player in the wrestling world. But in 2006, it became clear that ECW was due for a change in direction. Hence the on-screen focus on the Kings of Wrestling, the reduction to one World Title and the focus on building the tag team titles to main event status. In addition, the company came up with a huge signing at the end of the year, in the form of Kurt Angle. With the Olympic gold medalist seemingly on a collision course with CM Punk, it was clear that Paul Heyman was aiming to give his promotion a big fight feel going into 2007...
Rebecca Knox, inactive for months after suffering a severe concussion, retires from professional wrestling. Spanky begins wrestling full-time in Japan for Zero-One, leaving ECW.
The Kings of Wrestling enter 2007 holding both the Unified World Title and the Tag Team Titles. Generation Next steps up to challenge the group at the beginning of the year. This sets up Austin Aries challenging Necro Butcher for the Unified World Title, while Matt Sydal and Jack Evans challenge Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli for the Tag Team Titles.
At Final Battle, Kurt Angle made his debut in ECW, answering CM Punk’s challenge. Paul Heyman, however, isn’t about to let Punk fight Angle with no build up. Instead, Angle will have his first match at Guilty As Charged, taking on Nigel McGuinness, a dream match in it’s own right. As for Punk, he opts to join Joey Styles and Taz on commentary for the match…
John Cena, still leading the charge against the Kings, challenges Arik Cannon to a match at Guilty As Charged. Cannon, who pinned Cena back in October at Survival Of The Fittest, is so confident that he can defeat Cena, that he promises to leave ECW if he loses…
After concluding his feud with Steve Corino at Final Battle, Homicide has a bit of unfinished business to tend to, in the form of Adam Pearce. After Pearce sided with Corino last year, Homicide looks to make him regret crossing “The Notorious 180” at Guilty As Charged…
After their feud fizzled out during the back half of 2006, Jimmy Jacobs and BJ Whitmer pick up their rivalry when Lacey returns to ECW. Whitmer attacks Jacobs and Lacey after a match on Hardcore TV, causing Lacey to enlist muscle-for-hire Brent Albright to deal with Whitmer at Guilty As Charged.
At Final Battle, Jay Lethal was handed a business card by a flamboyant gentleman sitting in the crowd. That man begins appearing in the crowd at Hardcore TV tapings, enthusiastically cheering on his favorites. After he hands his card to Christopher Daniels, Daniels tears it up right in front of him. The man laughs, but then Daniels is jumped by Johnny Storm and Jody Fleisch! Samoa Joe makes the save and challenges the pair to a match at Guilty As Charged.
At Final Battle, Davey Richards walked out on his mentor, KENTA, in the middle of their tag team match. Richards went on to claim KENTA held him down, but now he’s striking out on his own. With KENTA back in Japan for the next few months, Richards will face Ricky Reyes at Guilty As Charged.
El Generico and Kevin Steen, after earning each other’s respect at Final Battle, agree to form a tag team. The two will compete in a four-way dance at Guilty As Charged, facing Rob Van Dam and Sabu, Up In Smoke, and The FBI (Little Guido and Little Sal).
In SHIMMER, Amazing Kong is Champion, after defeating Cheerleader Melissa at Final Battle. LuFisto is the first to step up to challenge her, after defeating Portia Perez in a hard-hitting match on SHIMMER TV.
Guilty As Charged results Rob Van Dam and Sabu def. Steenerico, Up In Smoke and The FBI in a 4-Way Dance (Kevin Steen pinned Little Sal; Sabu pinned Cheech; Rob Van Dam pinned El Generico) BJ Whitmer def. Brent Albright by disqualification (Jimmy Jacobs interfered, attacking Whitmer. Colt Cabana ended up making the save and helping him chase Jacobs and Albright off) Davey Richards def. Ricky Reyes SHIMMER Champion Amazing Kong def. LuFisto to retain Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels def. Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm (after the match, the man steps over the barricade and enters the ring. He again hands Daniels his card, but when Daniels rips it up, the man slaps him! Joe quickly puts him in the Coquina Clutch, but Jay Lethal, along with Fleisch and Storm, makes the save and the three beat down Joe and Daniels in the middle of the ring) Homicide def. Adam Pearce Tag Team Champions Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli def. Matt Sydal and Jack Evans John Cena def. Arik Cannon (due to a pre-match pronouncement, Cannon was forced to leave ECW) Unified World Champion Necro Butcher def. Austin Aries to retain (after the match, as the Kings are celebrating with their gold, John Cena comes out and challenges Necro Butcher to a match for the title) Kurt Angle def. Nigel McGuinness (CM Punk was on commentary; after the match, Punk stood up and exchanged words with Angle, but once again, the situation never came to blows)
Tony Mamaluke leaves the company, reducing the FBI to four members.
At Guilty As Charged, John Cena issued his challenge to Necro Butcher for a match at Supercard Of Extreme. After sending Arik Cannon out of ECW, Cena is out to take the Kings of Wrestling, starting from the very top. As for Butcher, his only goal is to keep the title, by any means necessary…
Paul Heyman announces that CM Punk will face Kurt Angle at Living Dangerously in March. But at Supercard of Extreme, they will have an official contract signing…
After coming up short in both their title shots at Guilty As Charged, Generation Next are still coming at The Kings of Wrestling. They challenge them to a four-on-four match at Supercard of Extreme, but with the stipulation that if Generation Next wins, the KoW member who loses the fall will be fired. But if the Kings of Wrestling win, Generation Next must split up…
Rob Van Dam and Sabu have earned a shot at the Tag Team Titles, after winning a 4-Way Dance at Guilty As Charged. Hero and Castagnoli run down the ECW Original pairing, but Van Dam says they won’t be laughing after Supercard of Extreme.
Jay Lethal, Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch, now being managed by “Sweet n Sour” Larry Sweeney as part of Sweet n Sour Inc., challenge Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels to a match at Supercard of Extreme. It seems as if Joe and Daniels will be going it alone, but Joe promises that they’ll have “one hell of a partner”…
Homicide defeated Adam Pearce at Guilty As Charged. On Hardcore TV, Ricky Steamboat, impressed with Homicide’s recent performances, has a very special match in mind for Supercard of Extreme. He says that they have someone coming in on excursion from Japan and his first match should be a fight for his life. It will be Homicide vs. Takeshi Morishima!
After Colt Cabana rescued BJ Whitmer from a 2-on-1 attack at Guilty As Charged, Lacey, Jimmy Jacobs and Brent Albright have challenged them to a match at Supercard of Extreme.
Davey Richards is still out to show that he doesn’t need KENTA to teach him anything. At Supercard of Extreme, he will take on Nigel McGuinness in singles action.
The Briscoes return to ECW after taking a month off to heal up some injuries. At Supercard of Extreme, they will be taking on Steenerico.
Ricky Reyes is set to take on Adam Pearce in singles action at the PPV.
Nikki Roxx steps up to challenge Amazing Kong for the SHIMMER Title, while The Experience are set to take on Allison Danger and Sara Del Rey in tag team competition.
Supercard of Extreme results The Briscoe Brothers def. Steenerico Adam Pearce def. Ricky Reyes (Shane Hagadorn interfered; after the match, Reyes challenged the two to a match at Living Dangerously, against… THE HAVANA PITBULLS!!!) Allison Danger and Sara Del Rey def. The Experience Davey Richards def. Nigel McGuinness Colt Cabana and BJ Whitmer def. Jimmy Jacobs and Brent Albright SHIMMER Champion Amazing Kong def. Nikki Roxx to retain Takeshi Morishima def. Homicide (after the match, Homicide bowed to Morishima in a sign of respect) - Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels come out alone for their match with Sweet n Sour Inc., but Joe then gestures to the back… It’s the Monster, ABYSS!!!!! Last seen 21 months ago, he is back (without The Sinister Minister, it’s worth noting) and on Joe and Daniels’ side! Sweet ‘n’ Sour Inc def. Samoa Joe, Christopher Daniels and Abyss (Abyss turned on Joe and Daniels, joining Sweet n Sour Inc.) Tag Team Champions Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli def. Rob Van Dam and Sabu to retain Super Dragon, Nate Webb, B-Boy and Eddie Kingston def. Austin Aries, Roderick Strong, Jack Evans and Matt Sydal (Generation Next was forced to split up as a result) Unified World Champion Necro Butcher def. John Cena to retain - At the contract signing, CM Punk and Kurt Angle discussed their different roads to where they are in the business right now. Punk said nobody will ever mistake him for an Olympic champion, but he’s definitely on Kurt’s level. Angle says he respects Punk’s belief system and dedication to being straight-edge, but none of that matters in a wrestling ring. That comment seems to light a fire under Punk, who tells Angle he has no clue just how wrong he is, but he’ll find out at Living Dangerously…
Xavier, who had been absent from TV for months, is finally released from ECW.
The Kings of Wrestling come out on Hardcore TV and boast that they’ve taken out every available challenger for Necro Butcher’s title. He beat Daniels, Aries and Cena. Generation Next are no more. Homicide and Nigel McGuinness lost their matches at the PPV. Samoa Joe is busy with faction matters. Who’s left? Ricky Steamboat comes out and agrees that Butcher has done a good job of dealing with most of the competition within ECW. But what if he looked outside of ECW? There’s one guy who isn’t an ECW regular, who had a good showing at Supercard of Extreme. Good enough that Steamboat has decided he deserves a title shot. At Living Dangerously, Necro Butcher will defend the title against Takeshi Morishima!
Despite coming up short against Necro Butcher at Supercard of Extreme, John Cena refuses to give up his mission to rid ECW of the Kings of Wrestling. He challenges two members of the group to face him and a partner at Living Dangerously, with the stipulation that the man who drops the fall must leave ECW. The Kings put up B-Boy and Nate Webb, while Austin Aries volunteers himself as Cena’s partner, wanting revenge for the downfall of Generation Next.
As for Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli, they find themselves once again dealing with The Briscoes heading into Living Dangerously. The Briscoes, looking to up the ante, want a Falls-Count-Anywhere match with the duo, which is accepted.
Abyss joining Sweet n Sour Inc. sets the stage for two matches at Living Dangerously. Samoa Joe, incensed by the betrayal of the monster, demands a match against him, while Christopher Daniels and Jay Lethal are set to meet in a grudge match.
Davey Richards continues to brag about the role he’s on and how KENTA was trying to keep him in his shadow on purpose. Richards asks who wants to step up next, his challenge is answered by Paul London. London says he’s gotten lost in the shuffle as of late, but beating the guy who’s on a role would fix that…
As announced at Supercard of Extreme, the Havana Pitbulls are back. At Living Dangerously, Rocky Romero and Ricky Reyes will take on Adam Pearce and Shane Hagadorn.
Lacey, seeking revenge after her team’s loss at Supercard of Extreme, orders Jimmy Jacobs to take care of Colt Cabana at Living Dangerously.
Steenerico challenge Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm to a match at Living Dangerously.
The Portuguese Princess Ariel challenges Amazing Kong to a title match at Living Dangerously.
In the weeks leading up to Kurt Angle vs. CM Punk, we get numerous hype videos, showing the two men training for their big fight.
Living Dangerously results Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm def. Steenerico Colt Cabana def. Jimmy Jacobs The Havana Pitbulls def. Adam Pearce and Shane Hagadorn Davey Richards def. Paul London (after the match, Japanese characters appeared on the video wall, indicating the return of KENTA, much to Davey Richards’ chagrin) SHIMMER Champion Amazing Kong def. Ariel to retain Christopher Daniels def. Jay Lethal Tag Team Champions Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli def. The Briscoes in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match to retain Abyss def. Samoa Joe (Larry Sweeney sacrificed himself, taking a Muscle Buster from Joe, allowing Abyss to then hit the Black Hole Slam for the win) John Cena and Austin Aries def. B-Boy and Nate Webb (Cena pinned Webb after an FU; Webb was forced to leave ECW as a result) Unified World Champion Necro Butcher def. Takeshi Morishima to retain (after the match, Homicide attacks Necro Butcher, cutting the Champion’s forehead open with a fork) Kurt Angle def. CM Punk (Angle got Punk in the Ankle Lock, but Punk refused to tap out, instead passing out in the hold)
Joey Matthews is released after he shows up for Hardcore TV in no condition to perform, for the second time in less than a year. Fortunately, Matthews will turn his life around following this.
Homicide demands a shot at Necro Butcher and the Unified World Title. Ricky Steamboat is hesitant to grant the shot, but eventually is persuaded to make the match happen. The Kings of Wrestling also demand a piece of John Cena, wanting to avenge their fallen members Arik Cannon and Nate Webb. Super Dragon steps up to face Cena, but the same stipulation is in effect, if Super Dragon loses, he must leave ECW. As for the Tag Team Champions, Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli, the Briscoes are still coming for their titles. Ricky Steamboat sanctions a Steel Cage Match between the two teams for Fighting Spirit.
After defeating CM Punk at Living Dangerously, Kurt Angle is looking for his next opponent. He gets his answer when Takeshi Morishima confronts him in the ring on Hardcore TV. As well, CM Punk and Austin Aries get into a physical altercation, which sets up their match at Fighting Spirit.
At Living Dangerously, it was announced that KENTA is returning. Davey Richards claims he’s not worried about KENTA and challenges him to a match at Fighting Spirit, looking to take him out of ECW once and for all.
At Living Dangerously, Abyss defeated Samoa Joe, thanks to Larry Sweeney’s interference. Joe demands a rematch with the Monster at Fighting Spirit, this time in an Anything Goes match. Meanwhile, Sweet n Sour Inc’s other rival, Christopher Daniels, forms a tag team with Matt Sydal. At Fighting Spirit, the pair will take on Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch.
A feud begins between Colt Cabana and Adam Pearce, sparked by Cabana defeating Shane Hagadorn on Hardcore TV. Pearce, feeling the loss hurt his own personal brand, demands the chance to get revenge on Cabana at Fighting Spirit.
A Scramble Match is announced, between Steenerico, The Havana Pitbulls, The FBI, The Dudley Boyz and Rob Van Dam and Sabu. The winners will become the number one contenders for the Tag Team Titles.
Josie steps up to challenge Amazing Kong for the SHIMMER Title, while a 3-Way Dance is also announced, between Team Blondage, The Scream Queens (Daffney and MsChif), and The Experience.
Fighting Spirit results The Dudley Boyz def. Steenerico, The Havana Pitbulls, The FBI and Rob Van Dam and Sabu in a Scramble Match Adam Pearce def. Colt Cabana The Scream Queens def. The Experience and Team Blondage in a 3-Way Dance (Lexie Fyfe pinned Amber O’Neal; MsChif pinned Malia Hosaka) Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal def. Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch Samoa Joe def. Abyss in an Anything Goes Match CM Punk def. Austin Aries SHIMMER Champion Amazing Kong def. Josie to retain KENTA def. Davey Richards Kurt Angle def. Takeshi Morishima Unified World Champion Necro Butcher def. Homicide to retain John Cena def. Super Dragon (as a result, Super Dragon was forced to leave ECW) Tag Team Champions Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli def. The Briscoes in a Steel Cage Match to retain
Psicosis and Juventud Guerrera are released after multiple run-ins with the law.
John Cena confronts Necro Butcher on Hardcore TV. He tells Butcher he’s been taking out his boys one by one, but he’s done playing games. At Respect Is Earned, he wants the World Title. But that’s not all he wants. He wants to take down the Kings of Wrestling for good. Cena proposes the stipulations: Cena vs. Necro Butcher in a Last Man Standing Match for the World Title, if Cena wins, The Kings of Wrestling are finished. But if Necro Butcher wins, Cena will leave ECW forever…
The Dudley Boyz are the number one contenders for the Tag Team Titles, having won a Scramble match at Fighting Spirit. Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli are still the Tag Team Champions, having defeated The Briscoes two months in a row. But The Dudley Boyz remind Hero and Castagnoli that they are the most decorated team in ECW history and they intend to win the gold for a record ninth time at Respect Is Earned.
Paul Heyman and CM Punk come out on Hardcore TV to talk about Kurt Angle. Punk reminds the crowd that he didn’t tap out at Living Dangerously. He held on until he passed out. Therefore, the question was never truly answered. Punk is ready to face Angle against Respect Is Earned. Angle comes out and accepts the challenge for the PPV.
It’s been three months since Generation Next was forced to disband at Supercard of Extreme. In that time, Austin Aries has been a main event level player, teaming with John Cena and holding his own with CM Punk. Davey Richards, who lost to KENTA at Fighting Spirit, confronts Aries on Hardcore TV. Richards says it’s time for Aries to step back and give a real wrestler a chance. Aries laughs is in his face, then challenges Richards to a match at Respect Is Earned.
Ricky Steamboat announces a dream tag team match for Respect Is Earned, pitting Samoa Joe and KENTA against Homicide and Takeshi Morishima. In the build up, Joe defeats Homicide on Hardcore TV, while the following week, Morishima defeats KENTA. After the latter match, their partners run-in, sparking a pull-apart brawl between the four.
Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal defeated Sweet n Sour Inc at Fighting Spirit, winning a hard-fought match over Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch. They announce their intentions to go for the Tag Team Titles, but The Briscoes, coming off of two losses to Hero and Castagnoli, have something to say about that. They challenge Daniels and Sydal to a match at Respect Is Earned, which is accepted.
Larry Sweeney brings out Abyss on Hardcore TV, proclaiming him to be his prized client. He issues an open challenge, which is answered by Nigel McGuinness. McGuinness says that he knows he’s been out of focus for most of 2007, but at Respect Is Earned, he’ll remind people just who Nigel McGuinness is.
After being defeated by Adam Pearce at Fighting Spirit, Colt Cabana enlists his old ally, BJ Whitmer, to face Pearce and Shane Hagadorn in a tag team match at Respect Is Earned.
A new tag team emerges as Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin return to ECW, now going by the name of the Motor City Machine Guns. At Respect Is Earned, the team will face their first major challenge in a 4-Way Dance against Steenerico, Up In Smoke and Sweet n Sour Inc.
MsChif announces her intentions to challenge for the SHIMMER Title, but is confronted by Cheerleader Melissa, who wants to back in the hunt. Amazing Kong attacks both women, leading to them both seeking revenge. Allison Danger, acting in capacity as SHIMMER Commissioner, announces that Melissa and MsChif will be partners at Respect Is Earned, taking on Kong and Mercedes Martinez. Whoever wins the fall will be the number one contender. Should Kong score the fall, she will choose who her next challenger will be.
Respect Is Earned results The Motor City Machine Guns def. Steenerico, Up In Smoke, and Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm in a 4-Way Dance (Jonny Storm pinned Cloudy; Jody Fleisch pinned El Generico; Chris Sabin pinned Jonny Storm) Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal def. The Briscoes Nigel McGuinness def. Abyss (after the match, Jay Lethal attacked McGuinness) Adam Pearce and Shane Hagadorn def. Colt Cabana and BJ Whitmer (Whitmer turned on Cabana, joining forces with Pearce, Hagadorn and Jim Cornette) Homicide and Takeshi Morishima def. Samoa Joe and KENTA MsChif and Cheerleader Melissa def. Amazing Kong and Mercedes Martinez (MsChif pinned Martinez to earn a SHIMMER Title shot at Hardcore Heaven) Davey Richards def. Austin Aries (Roderick Strong interfered, helping Richards pin Aries. After the match, Strong and Richards beat Aries down before leaving together) Tag Team Champions Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli def. The Dudley Boyz to retain CM Punk def. Kurt Angle (when the referee gets knocked out, Punk uses a chair to beat Angle down, then pins him when the ref comes to) John Cena def. Undisputed World Champion Necro Butcher in a Last Man Standing Match to win the title (Cena delivers an FU off the side of the stage through a stack of tables on the arena floor. As a result of this match, the Kings of Wrestling must disband)
Cindy Rogers and Lorelai Lee leave the company. Sabu also walks out, after yet another contract dispute with Paul Heyman.
John Cena is the new Unified World Champion, after defeating Necro Butcher, banishing The Kings of Wrestling from ECW in the process. Cena announces that he plans to be a fighting Champion and informs Ricky Steamboat of his intention to defend the title on Hardcore TV every week. Steamboat agrees to this and Cena’s initial challengers include Jack Evans, Adam Pearce, Abyss and Matt Cross. Cena intends to continue the open challenges at Hardcore Heaven, welcoming any ECW “original” to face him for the gold.
Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli, still able to team up due to their status as Tag Team Champions, are called out by Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal. The pair want a shot at the Tag Team Titles at Hardcore Heaven, but meet resistance from The Dudley Boyz, who are also in pursuit of the titles. Ricky Steamboat ends up signing off on a three way dance for the gold at Hardcore Heaven.
CM Punk and Paul Heyman boast about Punk beating Kurt Angle, even though it’s pointed out that Punk had to cheat to win. Samoa Joe confronts Punk over his actions and challenges him to a match at Hardcore Heaven.
At Respect Is Earned, Roderick Strong turned on his long-time friend and tag team partner, Austin Aries, joining forces with Davey Richards. The two, now known as No Remorse Corp. vow to rise to the top of ECW. At Hardcore Heaven, they will take on Steenerico.
Another new faction to form at Respect Is Earned was that of Adam Pearce, Shane Hagadorn, BJ Whitmer and Jim Cornette. Colt Cabana, the victim of the new alliance, challenges his former ally, Whitmer, to a one-on-one match at Hardcore Heaven.
After being attacked by Jay Lethal at Respect Is Earned, Nigel McGuinness challenges him to a match at Hardcore Heaven. As for Lethal’s Sweet n Sour Inc teammates, Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch will take on The Motor City Machine Guns in a rematch of sorts from the 4-way dance at Respect Is Earned.
MsChif is the new number one contender for the SHIMMER Title, after scoring the fall in a number one contenders match at Respect Is Earned. With MsChif challenging Amazing Kong at Hardcore Heaven, her partner from the Contenders Match, Cheerleader Melissa, is targeted by the victim of the fall, Mercedes Martinez. In addition, Lacey (absent from Hardcore TV for months) and Rain, confront Allison Danger about the lack of opportunities for tag teams on SHIMMER. Danger and her partner Sara Del Rey then challenge The Minnesota Homewrecking Crew to a match at Hardcore Heaven.
Hardcore Heaven results Roderick Strong and Davey Richards def. Steenerico (after the match, Austin Aries came out and announced that he was going to form his own group to battle No Remorse Corp.) Mercedes Martinez def. Cheerleader Melissa Nigel McGuinness def. Jay Lethal The Motor City Machine Guns def. Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch BJ Whitmer def. Colt Cabana (Adam Pearce distracted the referee, allowing Whitmer to hit Cabana with his bullrope for the win) The Dangerous Angels def. The Minnesota Homewrecking Crew SHIMMER Champion Amazing Kong def. MsChif to retain Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal def. Tag Team Champions Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli, and The Dudley Boyz in a 3-Way Dance to win the titles (Bubba Ray Dudley pinned Claudio Castagnoli; Matt Sydal pinned D-Von Dudley) CM Punk def. Samoa Joe (Kurt Angle interfered while the referee was knocked out. He went to hit Punk with a chair, but Punk moved, causing Joe to take the shot) - John Cena announces comes out to make his open challenge for the Unified World Title. Rob Van Dam accepts, receiving a loud “THANK YOU ROB” chant. Unified World Champion John Cena def. Rob Van Dam to retain (Cena hit an FU off the top rope through a table to get the win. After the match, the two shook hands and embraced. The fans then chanted “PLEASE DON’T GO” at RVD, who took his bow; RVD’s last ECW appearance for six years)
On Hardcore TV, Homicide confronts John Cena, wanting a shot at the Unified World Title. Cena accepts the challenge, but Ricky Steamboat wants to save the match for Heatwave. In the meantime, Cena defends against Little Guido, Ricky Reyes, Kevin Steen and Davey Richards. Homicide, who has a tenuous part-time partnership with Takeshi Morishima, comes to blows with his partner, leading to a match which Morishima wins. Because of this, Steamboat decides that Morishima deserves a title shot too and makes the Heatwave title match a 3-Way Dance.
At Hardcore Heaven, Kurt Angle’s errant chair shot cost Samoa Joe his match with CM Punk. Joe, furious at Angle getting involved in his match, demands a piece of Angle at Heatwave.
Matt Sydal and Christopher Daniels are challenged for their newly won Tag Team Titles by The Briscoes. Mark and Jay claim that they are ECW’s top tag team and those belts belong to them. Daniels and Sydal clearly disagree, accepting the challenge for Heatwave.
As for the former Champions, unable to continue teaming up due to the Kings of Wrestling being disbanded, Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli go their separate ways. Hero finds himself set to take on Sweet n Sour Inc.’s Jay Lethal at Heatwave, while Castagnoli is set to take part in a dream match against KENTA.
Austin Aries makes good on his promise to form an alliance against No Remorse Corp., bringing in the debuting Erick Stevens to join him. Roderick Strong and Davey Richards counteract this by recruiting Rocky Romero, who betrays his longtime Havana Pitbulls partner, Ricky Reyes, to join them. At Heatwave, Romero will battle Reyes in a grudge match, while Strong and Richards battle Aries and Stevens, collectively known as The Resilience.
Colt Cabana enlists Nigel McGuinness as his tag team partner to face Adam Pearce and BJ Whitmer at Heatwave.
A tag team match is announced for Heatwave, pitting The Motor City Machine Guns against Steenerico.
Mercedes Martinez challenges Amazing Kong for the SHIMMER Title at Heatwave. In addition, MsChif will team with Cheerleader Melissa to face Team Blondage.
Heatwave results Rocky Romero def. Ricky Reyes (Reyes’ last appearance in ECW) BJ Whitmer and Adam Pearce def. Colt Cabana and Nigel McGuinness (Brent Albright interfered, helping Whitmer and Pearce get the win) Chris Hero def. Jay Lethal (Larry Sweeney turned on Lethal and helped Hero get the win; afterwards, Hero joined Sweet n Sour Inc., replacing the ousted Lethal) MsChif and Cheerleader Melissa def. Team Blondage No Remorse Corp. def. The Resilience (Rocky Romero interfered, helping Strong pin Aries) KENTA def. Claudio Castagnoli Tag Team Champions Matt Sydal and Christopher Daniels def. The Briscoes to retain SHIMMER Champion Amazing Kong def. Mercedes Martinez to retain Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe fought to a no-contest (CM Punk and Paul Heyman were on commentary for the match; Joe hit Angle with a Muscle Buster, but Sylvester Terkay made his way to the ring and attacked both men, causing the match to be thrown out. When Punk came in to congratulate Terkay, he was choked out by the debuting star) Unified World Champion John Cena def. Homicide and Takeshi Morishima in a 3-Way Dance to retain (Morishima pinned Homicide; Cena pinned Morishima)
In some backstage news, Matt Hyson, Ace Steel and The Sinister Minister transition into backstage roles.
Homicide confronts John Cena on Hardcore TV, claiming that Cena didn’t beat him at Heatwave, Morishima did. Cena agrees to a one-on-one match with Homicide at Death Before Dishonor. Meanwhile, Cena’s TV challengers include Delirious, Mark Briscoe, Paul London and Erick Stevens. After the Stevens match, Homicide attacks Cena, cutting him open with a fork.
The Briscoes challenge Matt Sydal and Christopher Daniels to a rematch at Death Before Dishonor. To shake things up, Ricky Steamboat announces that the match will be a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match.
After Sylvester Terkay’s shocking debut at Heatwave, CM Punk, Samoa Joe and Kurt Angle all want first dibs against him. A 3-way dance is announced for Death Before Dishonor and the winner will face Terkay at Survival Of The Fittest.
Larry Sweeney boasts about his newest signing, Chris Hero, who will make everyone forget all about Jay What’s-His-Name. He introduces Hero’s new personal trainer, Tank Toland and gets his client a huge match for Death Before Dishonor, taking on Takeshi Morishima.
Jim Cornette introduces The Hangm3n, Adam Pearce, BJ Whitmer and Brent Albright. Shane Hagadorn is treated as a “member-in-training” by Pearce. Colt Cabana, seeking revenge against the trio, enlists Steenerico to help him out, setting up a six man tag team match for Death Before Dishonor.
Claudio Castagnoli, after losing to KENTA at Heatwave, comes out on Heatwave, acting far more humble than we’ve seen him in a long time. He says that he regrets standing with the Kings of Wrestling, especially seeing how he no longer has any of his former allies and nobody wants to align with him. Nigel McGuinness comes out and says that he’s always liked Claudio. They had a hell of a feud at one point in their careers. But he lost all respect for him when he joined the Kings of Wrestling, so it’s hard to feel much sympathy for him now. He challenges Claudio to a match at Death Before Dishonor, saying he hopes he gets the “real” Claudio Castagnoli…
At Heatwave, The Resilience were out-numbered and out-matched by No Remorse Corp. On Hardcore TV, Austin Aries announces that he has found a third member for his stable and brings out Matt Cross. At Death Before Dishonor, the two teams will face off, 3-on-3 in a grudge match.
The Motor City Machine Guns, The Dudley Boyz, The FBI and Up In Smoke will meet in a 4-Way Dance at Death Before Dishonor.
After MsChif and Cheerleader Melissa defeated Team Blondage at Heatwave, both women want another shot at Amazing Kong. Allison Danger announces a three-way dance for the SHIMMER Title at Death Before Dishonor. In addition, recent newcomers Sarah Stock and Jetta will go one-on-one.
Death Before Dishonor results The Dudley Boyz def. The Motor City Machine Guns, The FBI and Up In Smoke (Alex Shelly pinned Little Guido; Chris Sabin pinned Cheech; Bubba Ray Dudley pinned Sabin) Sarah Stock def. Jetta No Remorse Corp. def. The Resilience Nigel McGuinness def. Claudio Castagnoli (after the match, Castagnoli offered a handshake to McGuinness, who accepted it) The Hangm3n def. Colt Cabana and Steenerico MsChif def. SHIMMER Champion Amazing Kong and Cheerleader Melissa in a 3-Way Dance to win the title (Melissa and MsChif pinned Kong; MsChif pinned Melissa) Chris Hero def. Takeshi Morishima Undisputed World Champion John Cena def. Homicide to retain Samoa Joe def. Kurt Angle and CM Punk in a 3-Way Dance (Joe pinned Punk; Angle passed out in the Coquina Clutch) Tag Team Champions Matt Sydal and Christopher Daniels def. The Briscoes in a Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
With Survival Of The Fittest around the corner, many ECW stars put in their bids for a spot in the tournament, with the winner guaranteed a World Title shot at Glory By Honor. The qualifiers are announced as: Delirious vs. Paul London; Rocky Romero vs. KENTA; CM Punk vs. Claudio Castagnoli; Homicide vs. Takeshi Morishima; Chris Hero vs. Colt Cabana; and Adam Pearce vs. El Generico
Nigel McGuinness steps up to challenge John Cena at Survival Of The Fittest. He says he respects Cena’s accomplishments in ECW and his commitment to hosting open challenges for the Unified World Title. But he’s been too patient for too long and at Survival Of The Fittest, he wants the gold.
The Briscoes, not satisfied with anything less than success, challenge Matt Sydal and Christopher Daniels one last time at Survival Of The Fittest, this time in a Ladder Match.
At Death Before Dishonor, Samoa Joe earned the right to face Sylvester Terkay at Survival Of The Fittest. In the lead up to the match, we get build very similar to Punk/Angle from earlier in the year, with interviews and training vignettes, putting both men over and hyping up the match.
Jack Evans returns to ECW, but refuses to pick a side in the war between The Resilience and No Remorse Corp. Roderick Strong challenges Austin Aries to a one-on-one contest at Survival Of The Fittest, which Evans says he’ll be watching closely.
MsChif is the new SHIMMER Champion, but Cheerleader Melissa, her rival and sometimes partner, wants a shot. Melissa attacks MsChif on SHIMMER, then demands a match against her at Survival Of The Fittest.
Survival Of The Fittest results Delirious def. Paul London in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match KENTA def. Rocky Romero in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Chris Hero def. Colt Cabana in a Survival of The Fittest Qualifying Match Adam Pearce def. El Generico in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match Takeshi Morishima def. Homicide in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match CM Punk def. Claudio Castagnoli in a Survival Of The Fittest Qualifying Match SHIMMER Champion MsChif def. Cheerleader Melissa to retain Roderick Strong def. Austin Aries via referee stoppage (Aries was busted open early in the match, but kept fighting. Eventually, he’d lost so much blood that he couldn’t stand up, so the referee called it. Jack Evans stepped in to check on Aries, but when Strong demanded Evans help him beat Aries some more, Evans shook his head and walked away) Sylvester Terkay def. Samoa Joe (Terkay forced Joe to submit to a keylock, to the shock of the crowd, Kurt Angle, who was watching from the stage, and Joey Styles, Taz and Paul Heyman on commentary) Nigel McGuinness def. Unified World Champion John Cena to win the title Chris Hero def. Delirious, KENTA, Adam Pearce, Takeshi Morishima and CM Punk in the Survival Of The Fittest Final (Hero pinned Delirious after a Roaring Elbow; Hero pinned Punk, after Morishima hit him with a Backdrop Driver; Hero pinned KENTA after a Hero’s Welcome; Hero pinned Adam Pearce after a Roaring Elbow; Hero pinned Morishima after a Hero’s Welcome) The Briscoes def. Tag Team Champions Matt Sydal and Christopher Daniels in a Ladder Match to win the titles (after the match, the lights went out. When they came back on, Jimmy Jacobs, Necro Butcher, Lacey and the debuting Tyler Black were in the ring. They beat down all four participants in the match and then hung a bloodied Jay Briscoe by the feet to the harness used to hold the belts for the ladder match. Jimmy Jacobs, wearing a white suit, which is bleached red by Briscoe’s blood, proclaims their group to be known as The Age of the Fall. They are in ECW to put an end to the charade. They are here for dominance. They are here for gold. They are here for revenge…)
Chris Hero is coming off a dominant performance at Survival Of The Fittest, single-handedly eliminating the entire field. Meanwhile, Nigel McGuinness has finally captured the Unified World Title, after years of fighting his way up the card. Larry Sweeney confronts McGuinness, warning him that his reign is going to be very short-lived, because Chris Hero is going to bring home the gold to Sweet n Sour Inc.
The other big story coming out of Survival Of The Fittest is the debut of The Age of the Fall. Jimmy Jacobs elaborates on their goals in a long promo on Hardcore TV. Starting with Tyler Black, he explains that Tyler has toiled for years, applying for a tryout with ECW, only to be ignored for not “fitting the mold”. Jacobs calls that a joke, saying ECW has never had a mold to fit into. So he took Black under his wing and advocated for him. And because of that, he made himself a martyr of sorts. Suddenly, he lost his bookings. Lacey couldn’t get on the main show and barely made it on SHIMMER. Because he had the gall to take a stand. And Necro Butcher, the man who won the World Title and put ECW on notice, was promptly removed from the company as soon as he dropped the title. Which is hypocritical when Hero and Castagnoli are still in the company and one of them is challenging for the World Title. The Age of the Fall is about exposing ECW’s faults and laying them out for the world to see. They started with The Briscoes, because they symbolize what’s wrong with ECW. At Glory By Honor, Jacobs challenges The Briscoes to find a partner to face the three of them…
Jack Evans refused to pick a side at Survival Of The Fittest, instead walking away when Roderick Strong asked for his help in beating down Austin Aries. Evans instead announces on Hardcore TV that he is forming his own group to face No Remorse Corp., The Vulture Squad. Managed by Julius Smokes, Evans recruits CZW’s Ruckus and CHIKARA’s Jigsaw, as well as Mercedes Martinez from SHIMMER. At Glory By Honor, Evans, Jigsaw and Ruckus will take on Strong, Rocky Romero and Davey Richards in a six man tag team war.
After Sylvester Terkay did the unthinkable and made Samoa Joe tap out at Survival Of The Fittest, Joe has disappeared from ECW. Terkay challenges Kurt Angle, who promises to take down Terkay at Glory By Honor and prove why he is ECW’s big fight superstar.
John Cena issues a challenge on Hardcore TV, looking to immediately get back into title contention. Takeshi Morishima is the man to accept the challenge, setting up a match between the two for Glory By Honor.
Colt Cabana again challenges The Hangm3n, setting up a match between Cabana and BJ Whitmer for Glory By Honor. In addition, Brent Albright and Adam Pearce will team up to face the pairing of Matt Cross and Erick Stevens, representing The Resilience.
Jay Lethal returns and seeks revenge on Sweet n Sour Inc. for ousting him. Larry Sweeney dispatches Abyss to deal with his former client.
A six team Scramble match is announced for Glory By Honor, featuring The Motor City Machine Guns, Steenerico, Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal, Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch, Up In Smoke, and The Dudley Boyz.
Cheerleader Melissa is not ready to back down from MsChif yet. Despite losing at Survival Of The Fittest, she demands another shot at the title, this time in a Street Fight.
Larry Sweeney makes an appearance on SHIMMER to scout talent, looking for someone to represent Sweet n Sour Inc. in the women’s locker room. Sara Del Rey, directionless for months, decides to ditch her partner, Allison Danger, and join up with Sweeney. Danger then challenges Del Rey to a match at Glory By Honor.
Glory By Honor results Adam Pearce and Brent Albright def. Matt Cross and Erick Stevens Sara Del Rey def. Allison Danger (Danger’s last match as a regular competitor, she will transition to being SHIMMER’s full-time commissioner) Abyss def. Jay Lethal Steenerico def. The Motor City Machine Guns, Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal, Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch, Up In Smoke, and The Dudley Boyz in a Scramble Match Colt Cabana def. BJ Whitmer SHIMMER Champion MsChif def. Cheerleader Melissa in a Street Fight John Cena def. Takeshi Morishima The Vulture Squad def. No Remorse Corp. Sylvester Terkay def. Kurt Angle via referee stoppage (Angle is knocked out after missing a moonsault, causing the referee to award Terkay the win) Unified World Champion Nigel McGuinness def. Chris Hero to retain - The Briscoes come to the ring and announce that they are willing to go it alone against The Age of the Fall. But as luck would have it, there was a man who hasn’t been here in a while. He’s fresh. He’s ready. And he wants some. Cue Ride of the Valkyries… The Briscoes and Bryan Danielson def. The Age of the Fall (Danielson forces Tyler Black to submit to Cattle Mutilation. After the match, Age of the Fall get their revenge by beating down The Briscoes and Danielson, with Mark Briscoe getting bloodied this time.)
Heading into November To Remember, Claudio Castagnoli challenges Nigel McGuinness to a World Title Match. McGuinness reminds Castagnoli he’s lost every big match he’s had since the Kings of Wrestling disbanded, but Castagnoli says he took Nigel to his limit back in August. He deserves a chance. Nigel ultimately agrees, setting the stage for November To Remember’s World Tile Match.
Jimmy Jacobs challenges Bryan Danielson to a singles match at November To Remember, looking to send the “American Dragon” back into exile…
The Briscoes are challenged for the Tag Team Titles by Steenerico, who won a six team Scramble at November To Remember. Not boasting the greatest win-loss record, Kevin Steen and El Generico promise to pull off the upset at November To Remember…
Sylvester Terkay remains undefeated after knocking out Kurt Angle at Glory By Honor. KENTA steps up as his next challenger, looking to take down “The Predator”…
Austin Aries returns and wants a piece of both Roderick Strong and Jack Evans, setting up a three-way dance at November To Remember…
Two six man tag team matches are signed to further rivalries: Colt Cabana will team with Delirious and Paul London to take on The Hangm3n, while Jay Lethal and The Dudley Boyz will join forces to face Sweet n Sour Inc.’s Chris Hero, Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch.
Kurt Angle challenges Takeshi Morishima to a match at November To Remember.
Sara Del Rey challenges MsChif to a SHIMMER Title match at November To Remember. Cheerleader Melissa, who believes she deserves another shot at the gold, confronts Allison Danger, who books Melissa vs. Amazing Kong, with the winner challenging for the gold at Final Battle.
November To Remember results Chris Hero, Jonny Storm and Jody Fleisch def. Jay Lethal and The Dudley Boyz Cheerleader Melissa def. Amazing Kong in a Number One Contenders Match Takeshi Morishima def. Kurt Angle (CM Punk interfered, costing Angle the match) Colt Cabana, Delirious and Paul London def. The Hangm3n SHIMMER Champion MsChif def. Sara Del Rey to retain Roderick Strong def. Austin Aries and Jack Evans in a 3-Way Dance (Aries made Evans submit; Strong pinned Aries) Sylvester Terkay def. KENTA (after the match, Samoa Joe appeared on the stage and signaled his intent to face Terkay in a rematch at Final Battle) Tag Team Champions The Briscoes def. Steenerico to retain Bryan Danielson def. Jimmy Jacobs Unified World Champion Nigel McGuinness def. Claudio Castagnoli to retain
Nigel McGuinness finds himself with three challengers heading into Final Battle. Former Champion John Cena wants his title back, Bryan Danielson is looking to complete his comeback with a big title win, and Takeshi Morishima wants to win a World Title to bring back to Japan with him. McGuinness welcomes the challenge and accepts a four-way dance.
The Age of the Fall will finally make a run at the Tag Team Titles at Final Battle, when Jimmy Jacobs and Tyler Black challenge The Briscoes for the belts…
In a rivalry that began at last year’s Final Battle, CM Punk and Kurt Angle are even at one win apiece. At Final Battle 2007, they look to settle the score once and for all in a thirty minute Iron Man Match.
Austin Aries and Roderick Strong look to settle their rivalry inside a steel cage at Final Battle.
Samoa Joe, wanting to humiliate Sylvester Terkay, challenges him to a Submission Match at Final Battle.
Colt Cabana and Adam Pearce will meet one-on-one one last time at Final Battle, looking to end their feud at last.
The rivalry between The Resilience, No Remorse Corp. and The Vulture Squad leads into a four-way dance at Final Battle as each stable, as well as The Hangm3n, will have a team to represent them: Erick Stevens and Matt Cross, Davey Richards and Rocky Romero, Jack Evans and Ruckus, and BJ Whitmer and Brent Albright.
Jay Lethal, looking for revenge on Sweet n Sour Inc., challenges his replacement, Chris Hero, to a match at Final Battle.
Cheerleader Melissa is told that her match with MsChif at Final Battle will be her last shot at the title as long as MsChif wears the gold. Melissa, wanting to go big, challenges her to a Last Man Standing Match.
Rounding out the card: Christopher Daniels will take on Claudio Castagnoli; Steenerico face Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm; and KENTA will battle Delirious.
Final Battle results Davey Richards and Rocky Romero def. BJ Whitmer and Brent Albright, Jack Evans and Ruckus, and Erick Stevens and Matt Cross in a 4-Way Dance (Evans pinned Whitmer; Richards pinned Stevens; Richards pinned Evans) Colt Cabana def. Adam Pearce Steenerico def. Jody Fleisch and Jonny Storm (Fleisch and Storm’s last appearance for ECW) Chris Hero def. Jay Lethal SHIMMER Champion MsChif def. Cheerleader Melissa in a Last Woman Standing Match to retain KENTA def. Delirious Samoa Joe def. Sylvester Terkay in a Submission Match Claudio Castagnoli def. Christopher Daniels (Daniels' last ECW match until 2014) Austin Aries def. Roderick Strong in a Steel Cage Match Unified World Champion Nigel McGuinness def. John Cena, Bryan Danielson and Takeshi Morishima in a 4-Way Dance to retain (Danielson made Cena submit to Cattle Mutilation; Morishima pinned Danielson after a Backdrop Driver; McGuinness pinned Morishima after a Tower Of London; John Cena's final appearance in ECW) Kurt Angle def. CM Punk in a 30 minute Iron Man Match (Angle won, 3 falls to 2. After the match, Brock Lesnar returned to ECW and had a staredown with Angle) Jimmy Jacobs and Tyler Black def. Tag Team Champions The Briscoes to win the titles
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Feb 7, 2022 12:59:07 GMT -5
Jeez, WWE was a ride this time around. Having to work around everything that hampered the company in 2007 was not an easy task. Benoit was bad enough, but Signature Pharmacy was the same year and that nearly broke me while writing it. Because I had no good options as World Champion once Edge went down, except for two guys I wasn’t going to be able to book for the month of September. And yes, I know neither was suspended in real life, but I needed to have a true shakeup to make it feel like the scandal affected things. I didn’t do any of the Vince stuff like faking his own death or being revealed to have a bastard son. So Kennedy’s presence on the list was less damaging for this project than it was irl. Hence Batista and Orton also getting punished. Plus, just the number of people the company loses this year… it’s a miracle if things were even slightly coherent lol
WCW was kind of a weird beast to tackle in 2007. I was amped as hell to debut the new version of the Horsemen, since that’s been in the works since I started writing 2005. I knew that at some point, Ric Flair and Arn Anderson were going to bring back the Horsemen and I knew they had to be on top, so that’s why it took two years to happen lol had to get through the Planet Jarrett stuff. Tanahashi as World Champion was totally done on a whim. I was trying to craft what the Horsemen’s domination would look like and as I decided to make AJ the X Division Champion, I decided to take the World Title off of him the same night. And Tanahashi just seemed like the most interesting option. And Hoyt was always going to get a run with the title, it was a matter of when, not if. And the WCW Women’s Title (not Knockouts) was another thing I had intended from the get-go. It’s important to remember that while TNA and ROH technically don’t exist in this universe, WCW and ECW, respectively, inherit a lot of their roster and their tendencies. I’ve been trying to change things up where possible, and I think WCW is the best example of that.
ECW was a lot more difficult to book than I expected it to be. The problem is the roster is quite vast. I was trying NOT to copy/paste ROH stories, but the stable wars did make sense, because it increases the amount of match combos possible between the groups. Expect to see things expand beyond “it’s what ROH was doing” in 2008. I have ideas...
One thing I want to talk about this time, however, is problematic figures in the wrestling business. Obviously, I utilized Chris Benoit right up until his final moments of life. I couldn't pretend he didn't exist, because while this is fantasy booking, it's realistic fantasy booking. I guess maybe I could've said he opted to retire after the neck surgery in 2001, but then, I'd have been cheapening the deaths of Nancy and Daniel Benoit. And more than that, without the horrific events of that one weekend in June, we may have seen far more tragedies related to concussions, that could've been prevented. While Chris Benoit was a monster in his final days and deserves to rot for what he did, he still saved lives in the wrestling business. Who knows how Daniel Bryan or Corey Graves' stories might have played out if not for Benoit's actions and the uproar it caused? Just some food for thought.
Now, back to problematic people, unfortunately, there are a lot of them. Sexual abusers, racists, homophobes, domestic abusers... I have a choice when doing this project. I can ignore foresight when it comes to them and utilize them as normal until the truth comes out in the timeline. Or I can flatout ignore them. I've been debating this, because there are a number of people who were outed during Speaking Out who start to debut around this time. I don't HAVE to use anyone I don't want to, unless they're a major part of the wrestling world, like a Hogan or a Flair.
Best proof of this is me scrubbing Spanky at the start of the year. I had big plans for him and Paul London. To peel back the curtain, they were going to be the tag team for Sweet n Sour Inc. and eventually get a long run with the ECW Tag Team Titles. But after the news of the last week, I didn't feel comfortable making him a prominent part of the story. Which also explains why Fleisch and Storm were so shoehorned in, as I needed bodies to fill in with multi-man and multi-team matches. They were originally going to leave the promotion in March...
The point is, all wrestlers who appear in this are at my discretion, but if I do use someone who is particularly controversial, I will use this section at the end of the year to explain my reasoning. ANYWAY...
As usual, who left which promotion in 2007:
WWE: Tatanka, Sylvester Terkay, Doug Basham, Danny Basham, Scotty Too Hotty, Nick Mitchell, Chris Benoit, Rene Dupree, Sylvain Grenier, Shad Gaspard, JTG, Kristal Marshall, Booker T, Sharmell, Khosrow Daivari, Brooke Adams, Chris Masters, Hulk Hogan
WCW: Michael Modest, Donovan Morgan, Jason Jett, Julio Dinero, Josh Barnett, Aaron Aguilera, Matt Bentley, Ekmo, Johnny Stamboli, Monty Brown, A-1, Rhino, Ron “The Truth” Killings
(Scott D’Amore and Bret Hart transition to backstage roles)
ECW: Rebecca Knox, Spanky, Arik Cannon, Tony Mamaluke, Xavier, Nate Webb, Joey Matthews, Super Dragon, Juventud Guerrera, Psicosis, Lorelai Lee, Cindy Rogers, Sabu, Rob Van Dam, Ricky Reyes,
(Matt Hyson, Ace Steel and The Sinister Minister transition into backstage roles.)
And sadly, these wrestlers passed away in 2007: Cowboy Lang, Yvon Durelle, Cocoa Samoa, Bam Bam Bigelow, Mike Awesome, Bad News Brown, Ray “Thunder” Stern, Black Shadow, Ernie Ladd, Arnold Skaaland, Angel Azteca, Abe Coleman, Sonny Myers, Sandy Barr, Sherri Martel, Nancy “Woman” Benoit, Biff Wellington, Chris Benoit, Devil Budhakhan, John Kronus, Tor Kamata, Karl Gotch, Bronco Lubich, Brian “Crush” Adams, Dewey Robertson, Karloff Legarde, Billy Darnelle, Enrique Torres, Sean Evans, Fabulous Moolah and Angel of Death
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Feb 7, 2022 13:03:23 GMT -5
WWE Roster Edge – WWE World Heavyweight Champion Batista The Undertaker Chris Jericho Randy Orton Triple H Jeff Hardy Mr. Kennedy Shawn Michaels Rey Mysterio John Bradshaw Layfield Mark Henry Snitsky The Great Khali Bobby Lashley MVP – WWE Intercontinental Champion Carlito Big Daddy V Kane The Boogeyman Santino Marella Kenny Doane Elijah Burke Hardcore Holly Steven Richards Val Venis Funaki Colin Delaney Matt Hardy John Morrison and The Miz – WWE World Tag Team Champions Paul Burchill and Drew McIntyre Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins Deuce and Domino The World’s Greatest Tag Team (Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas) The Highlanders (Rory McAllister and Robbie McAllister) The Freakin’ Deacon and Kevin Thorn Beth Phoenix – WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James Melina Jillian Hall Kelly Kelly Layla El Victoria Michelle McCool Maria Kanellis Cherry Eve Torres Maryse Ashley Massaro Candice Michelle Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley Dave Taylor Armando Alejandro Estrada Matt Striker William Regal Teddy Long Vince McMahon Shane McMahon Jim Ross Jerry Lawler Michael Cole Jonathan Coachman Josh Matthews
WCW Roster AJ Styles – WCW World Heavyweight Champion Booker T Lance Hoyt Matt Morgan Kevin Nash Sting Vampiro Jeff Jarrett Hiroshi Tanahashi – WCW United States Champion Christian Cage CW Anderson Chris Harris Bobby Rude James Storm Eric Young Jimmy Rave Sonny Siaki Chuck Palumbo Ray Gordy Fit Finlay Chavo Guerrero Jr. Low Ki – WCW X Division Champion Frankie Kazarian Puma Super Crazy Kaos Austin “Consequences” Creed Elix Skipper Sonjay Dutt Teddy Hart Johnny Devine Doug Williams Shark Boy Jimmy Yang Jamie Knoble Air Paris Team EGO (Mark Jindrak and Robert Anthony) – WCW World Tag Team Champions Scott Steiner and Tyson Tomko Rob Conway and Mr. Wrestling Nick Dinsmore The New Naturals (Cody Rhodes and Shawn Spears) Hernandez and Redd Dawg The Dynasty (Davey Boy Smith Jr. and TJ Wilson) The James Gang (BG James and Kip James) The Heartbreakers (Romeo Roselli and Antonio Thomas) Petey Williams and Kenny Omega Incognito and Lince Dorado Shane Helms and Shannon Moore Gail Kim – WCW Women’s Champion Miss Jacqueline Moore Traci Brooks Christy Hemme Nattie Neidhart Jazz Velvet Sky Angelina Love ODB Torrie Wilson Sharmell Ric Flair Arn Anderson Konnan Dustin Rhodes Eric Bischoff Tony Schiavone Scott Hudson Mike Tenay Dusty Rhodes
ECW Roster Nigel McGuinness – ECW Unified World Champion Bryan Danielson John Cena Takeshi Morishima CM Punk Kurt Angle Brock Lesnar Samoa Joe Sylvester Terkay Colt Cabana Jay Lethal Chris Hero Claudio Castagnoli Christopher Daniels KENTA Delirious Matt Sydal Paul London Homicide Necro Butcher Abyss Tank Toland B-Boy Eddie Kingston Kid Kash Kenny King Human Tornado Alex Payne Pelle Primeau Mitch Franklin Davey Andrews Rhett Titus Bobby Dempsey Ernie Osiris The Age of the Fall (Jimmy Jacobs and Tyler Black) – ECW World Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers (Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe) No Remorse Corp. (Roderick Strong, Davey Richards and Rocky Romero) The Resilience (Austin Aries, Matt Cross and Erick Stevens) The Hangm3n (Adam Pearce, BJ Whitmer, Brent Albright and Shane Hagadorn) The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans, Jigsaw and Ruckus) Steenerico (Kevin Steen and El Generico) The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) Up In Smoke (Cheech and Cloudy) The FBI (Little Guido Maritato, Vito LoGrasso and Little Sal) Sal E. Graziano Julius Smokes Paul Heyman Larry Sweeney James E. Cornette Tommy Dreamer Raven Mick Foley Ricky Steamboat Joey Styles Taz
SHIMMER MsChif – SHIMMER Champion Cheerleader Melissa Sara Del Rey Amazing Kong Josie Ariel Nikki Roxx Daffney Portia Perez Mercedes Martinez Serena Deeb Daizee Haze LuFisto Sarah Stock Jetta Eden Black Nicole Matthews Ashley Lane The Experience (Lexie Fyfe and Malia Hosaka) Team Blondage (Amber O’Neal and Krissy Vaine) The Minnesota Homewrecking Crew (Lacey and Rain) Allison Danger Dave Prazak Joel Gertner
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Mar 7, 2022 18:33:10 GMT -5
So, this is definitely going to be continuing. I have yet to do any real outlining, outside of some preliminary stuff, including laying out who will (likely) be leaving their home company in 2008. Like with 2007, there's a lot to consider with this year. Unlike with 2007, however, it's more about refreshing the landscape, rather than having to manufacture a hill to climb up.
I'm kind of leaning towards allowing certain real-life switches to happen, especially in regard to ECW, which is starting to stagnate imo. WCW still feels fresh and fun, while WWE seems to always be changing lol (THERE'S a sentence I never thought I'd type in 2022...) But I think if I make these changes, it will shake up the status quo and allow me to evolve the storytelling a bit more.
Hoping to get started on this soon.
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Apr 7, 2022 20:13:40 GMT -5
So... um... I just ended the Streak in 2008... and had a heel walk out of WrestleMania with the World Title... on the same show. Yep.
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Post by Tiffany Stratton's Daddy on Apr 7, 2022 21:47:52 GMT -5
So... um... I just ended the Streak in 2008... and had a heel walk out of WrestleMania with the World Title... on the same show. Yep. Fans would be kicking themselves... and wow, didn't even get 6 more years of the Streak.
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Apr 7, 2022 22:01:43 GMT -5
So... um... I just ended the Streak in 2008... and had a heel walk out of WrestleMania with the World Title... on the same show. Yep. Fans would be kicking themselves... and wow, didn't even get 6 more years of the Streak. It just... I don't know, booking it in this universe, it just felt like the right move? I don't know, the readers will be the judges, I guess lol
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Post by Wardlow on Wardlow 54 on Jun 6, 2022 20:22:16 GMT -5
So, this is far from being dead. I just haven't been inspired to work on it very much. Plus, I have a couple of new projects going on in the games section, one of which is an alternate version of the ECW on TNN years, where Taz and The Dudleys don't go to the WWF.
But I AM considering going back to edit the previous years of ECW in this diary to include a November Reign montage for each year's November to Remember...
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