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This was history in the making here tonight as the pyro would go off to open up the first edition of Nitro in 16 long years! The familiar voices of Jim Ross and Mick Foley would open up the show promising to be full of action and excitement that would have you at the edge of yours seats! Just as they would promise the crowd would be from their seats, the first pop from the crowd of the night would be heard!
I'M BACK
The theme music of Eric Bischoff would hit the arena as the crowd was on their feet! Bischoff made his way out onto the stage with a big smile on his face and a good reason for it! Eric Bischoff came out bowing to the crowd excited to be back in charge. Finally where he wanted to be sixteen years ago! Now WCW was back and Eric Bischoff was out to prove it was better than ever! Bischoff headed to the ring where Justin Roberts would announce him as the owner of WCW, Eric Bischoff! The words had to sound wonderful to the ears of Eric Bischoff who would take the microphone away from Justin Roberts with a handshake.
Eric Bischoff: "Keep it coming! That is exactly what I am wanting to hear! [Eric paused for a moment as the crowd would grow even louder.] Man, it feels good to be back in a WCW ring after sixteen long years! I've been trying to keep whats in store on the low but I promise tonight will be history in the making! As I have already let it be known, tonight we crown the first NEW WCW World Heavyweight Champion in sixteen years! Now, you know that much, but I bet you all would like to know the match right? [Eric questioned the audience who replied back with massive cheers.] I'll take that as a yes! Well, I guess I have kept the secret long enough! Tonight, in our Main Event it will be Ethan Carter III taking on Johnny Impact to crown our new champion! [The crowd roared in approval of a great match.] I know that these two will not let any of us d..."
THE GREATEST MAN THAT EVER LIVED
The WCW crowd went wild as out of nowhere the familiar theme music that could only belong to one man would cut off Eric Bischoff. Austin Aries would make his way out from the back looking dapper in a nice suit as he would take in all the cheers as he spun around at the top of the stage. Aries was applauded by the crowd and even Eric Bischoff, who he had interrupted. Aries made his way down the ramp and around the ring to grab himself a microphone. Austin would make his way into the ring as he offered his hand to Eric Bischoff to show no disrespect which Eric accepted. Now, Aries raised his microphone to explain why he was even out here.
Austin Aries: "Sorry to interrupt you, Eric, but sometimes you have to go with your gut. I have learned that recently, whenever you need something done, you have to just get it done. Now, Eric, you may know that I recently left a certain promotion because they wanted to make me out to be less of myself! I am a main event caliber superstar. I am a former multiple time world champion, Eric! So the question is, are you going to make a smart decision and add me to the main event or am I going to have to walk out of this company too?"
The crowd had certainly soured on Aries and his attitude. The crowd booed loudly as Eric Bischoff kept a big smile on his face. Eric didn't take well to being threatened but at the same time, Eric didn't seem very threatened by Aries threats.
Eric Bischoff: "I am very aware of everything that you are saying, Austin. I was there when you were a champion, I've seen it with my own eyes. I know you are a main eventer. You were going to get a shot sooner or later but since you want to come out here and give ultimatums, how about I give some of my own. Tonight, it will be a triple threat match for the WCW World Championship! [Aries began to celebrate but Eric wasn't done.] And if Austin Aries is pinned in this match, he will not get another shot at the championship until a new champion is crowned!"
Austin Aries didn't seem to like the sound of that as he began to argue with Eric Bischoff. Eric wasn't going to listen to any of Aries rants as he would make his way out of the ring. Aries stood at the ring ropes shouting at his boss as Nitro would go to a commercial break!
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We are back from the commercial break as cameras come to Jim Ross and Mick Foley on commentary discussing the events that just took place in the ring and the Main Event for the championship tonight. Jim Ross was suddenly cut off talking as suddenly the theme music of Bully Ray would fill the arena. Jim Ross would get angry as the crowd would instantly start to boo! Bully Ray came storming out onto the stage with a big scowl on his face. Bully was already talking trash to the fans as he headed down the ramp. Bully came passing by Jim Ross and Mick Foley on commentary as he would shout at the both of them to shut the hell up before bodying up on Justin Roberts. Bully Ray snatched a microphone from Roberts before pushing him down on his ass. Bully Ray was pissed off as he entered the ring and began to voice his complaints.
Bully Ray: "You gotta be freaking kidding me! Is this the kind of place that you are going to be running around here, Bischoff?! If so, how about you bring your ass on out here and put a REAL champion in that match tonight! [The crowd would erupt in boos but Bully wasn't hearing it as he would snap on the fans.] SHUT UP! You don't boo me when I deserve a spot! I am sick and tired of being held back! I am the best fighter on this entire roster! Anybody steps up to me and I'll give them the beating of their lifetime!"
Suddenly the theme music of Matt Riddle would hit the arena and the crowd was on their feet! Jim Ross shouted out that business just picked up in a damn big way as Matt Riddle would make his way out on the stage! The crowd was going wild as Bully Ray's face was red hot from being interrupted. As a matter of fact, Bully Ray wasn't going to allow Riddle to interrupt him!
Bully Ray:"Cut the music! I wasn't finished talking! [The theme music of Riddle was cut as Matt continued around the ring to grab a microphone.] Who the hell do you think you are kid? You must be stupid or something to think you can just come out here and interrupt somebody. Especially when that somebody is me."
By this time, Matt Riddle had entered the ring and wasn't showing any fear what so ever. If Bully Ray was looking for a fight, this was certainly the man that was going to give it to him.
Matt Riddle: "You know all that I have heard so far tonight is a bunch of guys coming out here and thinking they are entitled to something. Newsflash Bully, you aren't handed a damn thing. You fight and scratch to get opportunities. It is people like you that think they deserve something that is wrong with the world. You have to fight to get to the top and if you are looking for a fight. [Riddle tossed off his shirt as the crowd went wild.] Then you got a fight right here."
Bully Ray would only begin to chuckle at what Riddle had to say. Bully knew Matt Riddle would be a fight but didn't act like Matt was a threat.
Bully Ray: "Who are you trying to kid, boy? I've beaten guys twice your size. This is a man's game, you need to learn your place before you get yourself hurt. Now get out of my way."
Bully Ray thought he was just going to shoulder bump Matt Riddle and get away with it, but that wasn't the case. As soon as Bully bumped him, Riddle spun Bully around and laid him out with a massive overhand right! Bully Ray didn't know what hit him as he quickly got the hell out of that ring as soon as he could! The crowd was going wild in support of Matt Riddle as Bully Ray backed up the ramp. Matt Riddle shouted for him to bring it on as Nitro would cut away to a commercial break.
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Singles Match
Ryan Drago versus Jimmy Havoc
It was time for the first match of the evening as these two superstars looked to set the standard for everything to follow! Ryan Drago was looking to get his name back out there as Jimmy Havoc looked to show that he was nobody to be messed with. The two would lock things up as the bell was sounded with the crowd split between the two men. Jimmy Havoc looked to inflict pain as he would get Drago in a headlock looking to try and squeeze the life out of Drago. Drago tried to feed off the crowds support as he began to nail Havoc with elbows to the ribs to get himself free. Drago was free for the moment but Havoc would take him down as he targeted his ankle. Havoc knew many ways to inflict punishment as Drago would scream out in pain. The majority of the first of this match, Ryan Drago was fighting to get away from Havoc's submission moves. Ryan Drago wasn't going to give up without a fight as he would begin to nail Jimmy Havoc with a series of punches. Drago Irish whipped Havoc into the corner as the crowd rallied behind Drago. Ryan went running at Havoc as he would ram his shoulder into the midsection Havoc repetitively until the referee forced him to stop. Drago screamed out as the cameras would close up on the face of Jimmy Havoc as you would see a great big smile on his face. Havoc was enjoying the pain on both sides of this match. Jimmy had to be messing with the head of Ryan Drago as Havoc motioned for him to bring it on. Ryan went running after Havoc in the corner but Jimmy was able to dodge the attack and Ryan went shoulder first into the turnbuckle! Ryan turned around only to be nailed with a massive dropkick sending Drago right back into the turnbuckle! Havoc followed his momentum running with a big dropkick in the corner once more! The Jimmy Havoc fans were going wild in cheers as Jimmy seen victory in sight. Jimmy was only waiting for Ryan to make it back up to his feet to put him back down. Drago staggered to his feet as Havoc stepped in and level Drago with the Roaring Elbow! Drago was flattened as Havoc would make the pin for the three count!
Winner: Jimmy Havoc
The referee looked to raise the hand of Jimmy Havoc but Havoc had other plans. Jimmy had a message that he wanted to send through Ryan Drago. Havoc pulled up Drago only to level him with the Acid-Rainmaker! Drago had been flattened once again as Havoc had a sadistic grin on his face.
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Cameras cut to backstage where the viewers are welcomed to a rare treat as they are welcomed into the office of Eric Bischoff where he has Matt Riddle sitting before him.
Matt Riddle: "That is why I want a match with him one on one, tonight! He deserves to learn a lesson and I am more than happy to play the teacher tonight!"
Eric Bischoff didn't disagree with Riddle. Actually, Eric was nodding his head agreeing with Riddle.
Eric Bischoff: "I agree with you, Matt. Bully can't go around here thinking his name means that he can do it. Plus, Bully Ray versus Matt Riddle is a match that anybody would want to see!"
Matt clapped his hands together excited that he was about to get his wishes.
Matt Riddle: "So, I get Bully tonight?!"
Eric shook his head as Matt looked like his dreams had just been shattered.
Eric Bischoff: "Don't be too quick to jump to conclusions. Tonight is all booked up and if I could squeeze the match in, you know that I would in a heartbeat. But with that being said, next week live on Nitro it will be Bully Ray versus Matt Riddle one on one in the center of that ring! Oh, and it will be No Holds Barred!"
The live crowd erupted in cheers as Matt Riddle rubbed his hands together in excitement. Eric extended his hand to Riddle as Matt promised that the boss wouldn't regret this decision. Matt Riddle would make his way out of the locker room leaving Jim Ross to hype the match next week before sending Nitro into a commercial break.
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Nitro came back from a commercial break as Jim Ross welcomed everyone back. Ross didn't have long before suddenly Jimi Hendrix's famed song "All Along The Watchtower" would begin to play. There was a loud pop from the crowd as a man who hadn't been seen in awhile would suddenly make his way out from the back! Jack Hager, the former Jack Swagger, came out on the stage and shouted out to the crowd beating his chest! Hager was happy to be back in business and had made WCW his new home! Jack had a big smile on his face as he even clapped the fans hands as he made his way down the ramp. Hager would grab a microphone as he entered the ring to listen to all of the "We The People" and "USA" chants that had broken out in the crowd. Hager finally would raise his microphone.
Jake Hager: "Man, am I glad to be back in the middle of a squared circle! And man, am I glad that I am where the big boys play! World Championship Wrestling! [The crowd roared in support of WCW as Jack clapped his hands together.] I am ready to be the man that really makes America great again! Great wrestling again! As an All American, I see it has my duty to my country to make sure that I make right by my words! I promise to make this company the best and that is exactly what I am going to do! With my country behind me, I will stand as strong as our flag!"
LONDON CALLING
The crowd couldn't help but cheer at first as they couldn't believe their eyes. Two of the top British stars in wrestling today, Nick Aldis, formerly known as Magnus, and Stu Bennett, formerly known as Wade Barrett, stood together at the top of the stage. The crowd had broken out in "Holy Shit" chants as Bennett and Aldis would roll up their sleeves as it looked like we may have a fight on our hands! Bennett and Aldis had no words to say as Jake Hager prepared for a fight in the ring. Aldis was first to jump up on the apron as Hager ran at him. Bennett and Aldis took turns messing with Hager's head before the two finally stormed the ring together and it was on! Jake wasn't going down without a fight as he took it to both men but eventually the numbers caught up to him! Aldis and Bennett would work together to tear apart Jake Hager. Bennett would reach over to grab the microphone Hager was using.
Stu Bennett: "If nobody warned you that the British were coming, I apologize."
Bennett and Aldis would both laugh before tossing the microphone down on Hager. The two Brits made their way up the ramp as Jake Hager began to slowly stir as Nitro would cut to a commercial.
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Singles Match
United States Championship Tournament: Round One
Matt Sydal versus PJ Black
The crowd was already hyped up from this match and the bell hadn't even been sounded yet. Two of the best high flyers in the business looked to square up as the bell was sounded. The two looked to lock things up as Sydal would work on kicking Black's legs. Black was smart to toss Sydal off him. PJ hit the ropes for momentum but Matt Sydal was able to leap over Black and nail him with a pele kick! The crowd was already giving these two a standing ovation and things were only getting started in this match. Both of these men not only wanted to win more than anything but they wanted to out do each other! The momentum shifted back and forth almost as quick as the competitors in the match. Sydal whipped Black into the ropes but it came back to bite him as PJ would use the ropes for a moonsault taking down Sydal! Black went for the pinfall but Sydal was able to easily kick out at the two count! Black was clearly frustrated but he couldn't allow it to stop him as he looked to head up to the top rope. Black reached the top but Sydal would pop up alive and nail Black with a massive kick sending PJ crashing out of the ring and to the floor below! The crowd was loud with their "This Is Awesome!" chants as Matt Sydal looked to make it even more awesome! Sydal went running and cut a back flip out for the ring and crashing into Black! Now the "Holy Shit!" chants broke out as both men were down and out for the moment. Sydal was able to get Black into the ring but it had taken too long and Black was able to quickly kick out! Both of these men were showing how much a win here tonight would mean but only one could want it more! Matt Sydal went up to the top rope but Black gave Sydal a taste of his own medicine as he now knocked Sydal off the ropes! PJ ran with a big knee to the jaw of Sydal! Black seen victory in his sight as he would head up the ropes! PJ was in the position as he leaped for the 450 Splash but Sydal got the knees up! This was a big mistake as Sydal quickly fought up to the top rope! Sydal leaped with the Shooting Star Press as he tucked the leg of Black to advance to the next round!
Winner: Matt Sydal
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Cameras cut to backstage where Veda Scott is standing backstage with Johnny Nitro as the crowd would erupt in cheers. Nitro had a big grin on his face as Veda would start her interview.
Veda Scott: "Please help me in welcoming my guest, Johnny Impact! [The crowd roared in support.] Johnny, how are you feel here tonight with such a big match ahead of you?"
Johnny only smiled at the question.
Johnny Nitro: "You know, it's hard to really explain how I am feeling. I am actually inside a WCW arena with an opportunity to become the WCW World Heavyweight Champion in 2017. Do you get how surreal that actually is? This is an absolutely incredible feeling! I truly feel like we are apart of history tonight!"
The crowd clearly agreed as they cheered and Veda nodded her head at his response.
Veda Scott: "Certainly surreal. Tonight, you are going into the ring that you aren't very familiar with in Ethan Carter III and now you have the odds even more against you with Aries being added. How have you prepared to go against Carter? and Aries"
Johnny Nitro: "You'd think I wasn't familiar with EC3 since our careers haven't inter-lapped much to at all but that's where you are wrong. I am a fan of this business, I love this business. I know Ethan Carter III better than he would expect me too. I am very well prepared for Carter. Aries has been thrown on me but once again I know what I am dealing with Austin Aries."
The sound of footsteps came from behind Nitro as he would turn to see what it was. Ethan Carter III would walk up on the interview and go straight to get in Nitro's face. Clearly, Carter didn't like what he had been hearing.
Ethan Carter III:"Don't bet all your chips before you even see the cards, Johnny. Study all the tape you want, it doesn't mean shit! You need to not worry about Austin Aries. Your biggest threat is me, your biggest threat is EC3!"
The live crowd booed Carter who was clearly full of himself but Nitro wasn't taking him too seriously.
Johnny Nitro: "Right, right. Nice to meet you too. Thanks for the interview, Veda."
Johnny would laugh at EC3 before walking off shaking his head. Carter only would glare at Nitro as he walked away and Nitro would cut to a commercial break.
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Singles Match
WCW United States Championship: Round One
Kota Ibushi vs Marty Scurll
It was time for another tournament match here tonight as two of the biggest names in the business looked to lock things up in this match! Fans were drooling just looking at this match on paper as these two wouldn't let the fans down! The bell was sounded as the two looked to lock things up but Ibushi would begin to unload with a lethal series of kicks to the legs of Scurll's legs! Marty had to get away from Kota's kicks as he would make the smart move to exit the ring! Kota Ibushi wasted no time as he quickly hit the ropes before running and nailing Marty with a suicide dive! The fans were rallying behind the always impressive Kota Ibushi who was taking the fight to Marty! Kota rolled Marty into the ring but headed up to the top rope! Marty was already crawling to his feet as Kota jumped down and went on the attack. Kota stepped right into a massive chop by Marty Scurll as he looked to fight his way back into this match! Marty would kick Kota in the midsection to run against the ropes looking for a swinging neckbreaker! Marty spun but Kota was able to reverse the move and nail Marty into the mat! The crowd roared behind Ibushi who was feeding off of the crowd in this match! Both of these men were showing why they were highly regarded names in the business as the fans couldn't predict a winner between these two incredible athletes! The momentum shifted back and forth but was stopped in its track when Kota Ibushi would flat back Marty with a roundhouse kick! Kota had this match right where he wanted it as he was looking to put an end to this match. Kota was looking to put out Marty with the Kamigoye but Marty had fight left in him but the question was how much. Marty fought back but Kota seemed to have the advantage. Kota sent Marty into the ropes but all changed there as Marty would level Kota with a big boot! Marty's fans erupted as Scurll signaled for the end seeing the victory right in his reach! Marty lifted up Ibushi just to plant him back down with the Bird Of Prey! Kota was out as Marty would go for the pin and the referee counted the three count!
Winner: Marty Scurll
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After a thrilling back and forth match, cameras cut to backstage where we are welcomed once more to the smiling face of Veda Scott for another interview. The live crowd would erupt in boos as he guests were revealed to be Stu Bennett and Nick Aldis who made a major impact taking out Jake Hager earlier in the night.
Veda Scott: "Please help me in welcoming my guests at this time, Nick Aldis and Stu Bennett! Guys, what an impact that the two of you had already made here tonight. But the question on everybody's mind has to be why? What has brought you two together?"
Aldis would only chuckle as Stu Bennett would step up to answer Veda's question.
Stu Bennett: "Good question, Veda. For so long now, I have had to hear about how great America is supposed to be. Forever holding on to this idea of freedom. Heres some bad news, America! You aren't the only country that is free in 2017. You are not the superpower that you believe to be. For hundreds of years, Britain has been feared! Now suddenly, we are not looked at as a threat? Well, Nick and I are going to show everybody how bad the Brits still are!"
Nick Aldis nodded his head as he patted his new partner on the back.
Veda Scott: "Now that you have aligned, what is your main plan in WCW? What do you two look to achieve here?"
Bennett only shook his head at the question. Aldis reassured his friend as now it was his turn to answer Veda's question.
Nick Aldis: "Is that not clear by now? We are taking this place over! We are going to make everybody once again fear the British! Just like Jake Hager! We crushed his "American Pride" like it was nothing! We crushed him like he was nothing! Our plan is taking the top of this company in name of the Queen and nobody is going to stop us!
Stu Bennett: "Everybody better be looking out because we aren't going to sit around and wait. We are going to hostile takeover WCW and if that means beating every man on this card to a bloody pulp, it will be done!"
Veda was clearly unsettled by their words but could only nod her head.
Veda Scott: "Thank you both for your time. Now back to the ring!"
Bennett and Aldis headed off as we cut to a commercial break before the WCW Tag Team Championship match that was up next
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We were back from the commercial break as the crowd was ready to get this next match underway! Possibly the most hyped match of the night has had fans waiting for a week to see! Jim Ross was just hyping up the teams on commentary as suddenly the theme music of the Motor City Machine Guns would hit! The WCW fans went wild as out from the back came possibly one of the greatest teams to ever do it. Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin made their way out onto the stage looking great! The two taunted for the fans as the fans would really let the two hear it. The reunion of Motor City Machine Guns was one of the best things to happen in recent years and what a big opportunity that these two men had here tonight! The two entered the ring as they would request microphones. Alex Shelley received the first microphone as he would step up to address the crowd.
Alex Shelley:"How surreal is this?! [The crowd went wild in cheers.] Who would have ever expected to see the Guns in a WCW ring!?"
Chris Sabin made his way to join Alex in the center of the ring as he shook his head.
Chris Sabin: "I sure didn't see this coming but boy am I glad that it did! You know this makes me feel like a young man again with all these WCW vibes around!"
Alex nodded his head agreeing with Sabin's statement. Shelley would stretch and punch the air.
Alex Shelley: "I'm even feeling younger! This is almost like a reincarnation of the Motor City Machine Guns! We are young and at the top of our games again!"
Sabin and Shelley were clearly having a good time being here tonight and with such a great opportunity on the line. Sabin went to lift his microphone again but was suddenly cut off. The theme music of The Young Bucks would hit the arena as the fans would erupt in boos and some cheers. The Jackson's had clearly heard enough as Nick Jackson had a microphone in hand.
Nick Jackson: "Would you both please just shut up?! This isn't TV Land! Just because you are on a new channel doesn't make you young again! You are looking at the TRUE Young Bucks of professional wrestling!"
Matt would ask for the microphone from his brother.
Matt Jackson: "Save the talking, quit lying to yourselves. You are looking at the winners of this match!"
Matt tossed his microphone aside as The Young Bucks would make their way past the ladders and into the ring. The two teams would get face to face as Roppongi Vice's theme would begin to play to welcome the third team to the match.
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Triple Threat Tag Team Ladder Match
WCW World Tag Team Championships
Roppongi Vice (Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) vs Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs The Young Bucks (Nick & Matt Jackson)
It was now time for this match get underway! A triple threat tag ladder match always promised to entertain as the bell was sounded! The competitors would split into two groups of three and the war was on! All six men were looking to tear each other apart. There were bodies flying all over the place in this match as The Young Bucks would begin to take control of the match! Tossing out Barreta and Shelley before nailing Sabin and Romero with massive superkicks! The Bucks fans were going wild as the Jackson's headed after a ladder. The two set up the ladder as Matt headed up and Nick looked to protect his brother. Nick was able to level Shelley with a superkick but Trent Barreta was on the ladder! Matt Jackson reached for the gold as he was nailed with a punch to the ribs! Nick Jackson headed up the ladder under Barreta as he would grab him with a thunderous powerbomb! On the other side of the ladder, Chris Sabin was back up as he would pull down Matt Jackson off the ladder and head after the belts himself! Nick turned to see his brother down and would head up to cut off Sabin! Sabin and Jackson were at the top of the ladder fighting for the prize until Rocky Romero was back up to tip the ladder and send both men crashing out of the ring! These three teams were showing off in this match as all three teams wanted nothing more than to leave with the belts here tonight. All three teams showed great team work but no team was able to successfully get to the title belts before a member of the other team would stop them. Two ladders were now set up in the center of the ring as Sabin, Romero, and Nick Jackson was fighting on the two! Matt Jackson made his way up to help his brother but about that same time, Trent Barreta would tip the ladder hold Nick Jackson and Chris Sabin! Trent Barreta would turn around just to be hit with a flying elbow by Alex Shelley! Matt Jackson and Rocky Romero continued to fight at the top of the ladder as Shelley set back up the other ladder heading! Jackson was able to kick off Romero before stepping over to the ladder Shelley was on! Shelley sacrificed himself as he grabbed Matt for a slam off the ladder also hurting himself! The crowd were loud with "Holy Shit" and "This Is Awesome" chants as all six men were down! The six men fought to get up to their feet as suddenly the crowd would go wild in boos! The cameras began to scan the crowd as suddenly they spotted why the crowd was booing. Nick Aldis and Stu Bennett were back again as they came from the crowd. The two made their way into the ring to be able to make easy picking out of these three teams after this grueling match! Bennett and Aldis would clear the ring before climbing up the ladder and ruining this match as the two would pull down the tag team belts like they just won.
Winners: No Contest
Stu Bennett and Nick Aldis stood tall in a ring full of carnage proudly holding up the WCW Tag Team Championships.
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Cameras cut away from the controversial scene of Bennett and Aldis holding up the tag titles to backstage where the crowd would only continue to boo at the sight of Austin Aries. Aries had a smirk on his face as he would come to a locker room door and begin to knock. The crowd would boo as none other than Ethan Carter III would open up the door.
Ethan Carter III: "Can I help you, Aries?"
Perhaps more than Ethan would even think.
Austin Aries: "That depends if you are wanting to help yourself. If so, yes, yes you can help me."
Aries had certainly got EC3's attention as Ethan would cross his arms.
Ethan Carter III: "Alright, you've got my attention. What do you have in mind."
Austin rubbed his hands together excitedly.
Austin Aries: "How about a slight alliance. [EC3 raised a curious eyebrow as Aries looked around him.] But let's not discuss this out here. May I come in?"
EC3 opened up his door to let Aries in his locker room as Nitro cut to a commercial break.
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Nitro was back from a commercial break as we are welcomed to a remixed version of Angelina Love's TNA theme music for Angel Williams WCW debut! The crowd had a loud but mixed reaction as Williams made her way out on the stage. Angel looked to be as full of herself as ever as she wore a smirk on her face. The boos would grow louder as the crowd could easily tell that this was about to be the same Angel that they have known. Angel ignored the fans as she made her way to the ring. Showing off to the crowd, Angel took center stage as she would demand somebody to hand her a microphone. Justin Roberts would hand Angel a microphone as Angel wouldn't even say thank you but instead just rolled her eyes at Roberts.
Angel Williams: "The most dominant woman in this business is back! The baddest bitch is back in the squared circle and everybody better be taking notes! I am coming back to take my spot back on top but just in a different company! You all know that it was no irony that I was the first woman signed to a contract! I am a top bid athlete! [The crowd was going wild with boos really letting Angel here it but she only smirked.] Go ahead, boo. Boo because you all wish you were me or you wish you had me! I am the only true SUPER star in this business! That is why I believe that our boss, Mr. Bischoff, should come out here and award me the WCW Women's Championship right now!"
Angel was being serious as she put the microphone to her side and turned to face the titantron. Angel waited to hear the theme music of Eric Bischoff but that would never come. Instead, Angel was shocked as suddenly the theme music of Candice LeRae would begin to play! The crowd erupted in cheers as Candice would make her way out onto the stage with a microphone in hand. Clearly, she wasn't taking too kindly to Angel announcing herself as the ultimate woman in this company.
Candice LeRae: "Hold up just a minute there, Angel. You must be delusional if you think for a second that you are just going to be handed that belt! [The crowd roared loudly as Candice nodded her head at the fans.] You may have used to be the top bitch in a company that no longer exists but you are nothing here! You are going to have to start at the bottom of the list like the rest of us!
Candice had made her way to the ring at this point as Angel looked like she had smelled something really awful. She couldn't believe that Candice dared to interrupt her.
Angel Williams: "Who in the hell do you even think that you are?! How dare you come out here and think you can share this ring with me! You are nothing but an ugly little girl so... buh-bye."
Angel waved good bye at Candice but Candice wasn't going anywhere.
Candice LeRae: "Clearly you have some issues listening. You don't run anything around here! If you want me to get out of this ring then how about to prove that you are somebody and you MAKE me leave this ring!"
Candice tossed her microphone to the ground as she would shout for Angel to bring it on.
Angel Williams: "Are you serious? [Angel would begin to laugh as the crowd booed loudly.] You aren't even a challenge for me! You are a waste of time and I don't like wasting my time. So once again, buh-bye."
This time Angel was going to exit the ring but Candice would put out her arm to stop Angel. Candice had a big grin on her face even though it looked like she wasn't going to get her way with Angel.
Candice LeRae: "You know, I was afraid that you would do this. So, right before I made my way out here, I had Eric Bischoff do a slight change to the card. Tonight, I was supposed to go one-on-one with Mia Yim but now I get... YOU!"
Angel was distressed as the match was underway right after this commercial break!
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Singles Match
Angel Williams vs Candice LeRae
These two women looked like they were ready to cut each other's heads off. As the bell was sounded, that was exactly what happened! The two start going at it fists flying as the referee had to get between the two. the two locked things up once more as Angel was able to take control of the exchange! As cocky and confident as ever, Angel talked trash as she took Candice to the mat. The more punishment and trash talk Angel inflicted, the more Candice got fired up. Candice was able to rally herself back into this match with elbows before nailing Angel with a neckbreaker! The crowd was largely behind Candice Lerae as she nodded her head to the crowd's cheers. These two were two of the top women in the world today and they were showing exactly why women's wrestling was at the highest point it had ever been! Candice and Angel went back and forth in the ring as both women would get close calls on the other. Angel with a big superkick and then Candice after a DDT! These two were throwing everything at each other and the other was just taking it! Both of these women wanted to be the top woman of WCW and this match was each woman's way of doing so in their mind. The momentum shifted back and forth between the two of them. Angel Williams looked to be taking control of the match but Candice fought her way back into this match. Candice used the crowd to fire herself up as she nailed Angel with a big dropkick! Angel popped right back up to her feet only to be hit with another dropkick! Angel was up once more as Candice leveled her once more with a clothesline! Candice was fired up as was the crowd as Candice looked to be closing in on a victory! Candice was waiting for Angel to make it to her feet as suddenly the crowd erupted in boos and some cheers. Candice was confused at first as suddenly Ashley Lane, formerly known as Madison Rayne, would emerge from the crowd! Candice was distracted but she couldn't allow this to cost her the match! Candice turned around just to get rolled up by Angel! Candice was able to kick out at two as Lane jumped up on the apron! Candice ran at Lane to knock her off the apron. Lane dropped down as Candice turned around to be hit with the Botox Injection! Angel made the pin as the referee counted the three count!
Winner: Angel Williams
The crowd was erupting in boos as Ashley Lane and Angel Williams wore great big smirks on their faces. Lane entered the ring to raise the hand of Williams as Nitro would cut to a commercial break.
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Nitro comes back from a commercial break as Jim Ross would announce that something was going on backstage! Cameras would cut to the scene to see where Stu Bennett and Nick Aldis were in a brawl with a team they may have cost the tag titles tonight, the Motor City Machine Guns. Sabin and Shelley were taking the fight to the much bigger men as Sabin and Shelley would work together and send Aldis head first into the wall! Sabin would turn around right into a massive double superkick as The Young Bucks came out of nowhere! Chaos has broken out backstage as referees and other WCW officials arrive at the scene trying to break this fight up just as Romero and Barreta showed up! The officials tried to pull these teams apart but just couldn't seem to get the job done. One of the referees would call for help as some superstars near by would come running over trying to stop this fight. Finally, Eric Bischoff showed up on the scene to take care of everything!
Eric Bischoff: "ENOUGH! Bennett, Aldis, you two have started enough of issues tonight haven't you?! You two ruined the tag title match and put one of my superstars in the hospital."
Bennett and Aldis just knew that they had gotten themselves into trouble now. Suddenly, a great big smile would show up on Bischoff's face making all the guys confused.
Eric Bischoff: "Well that is exactly what we need! You know I am a firm believer that controversy creates cash. You two want to make an impact that bad? Well, next week we will have a rematch from tonight but next week it will be a fatal four-way tag title match including Bennett and Aldis! Now make another move and see if I don't fire each and every single damn one of you!"
Eric would storm off after putting down his foot in a damn big way. Eric picked up the tag belts that Bennett and Aldis had took and placed them over his own shoulders. All four teams were released by the officials as Bennett and Aldis had big grins back on their faces. One of these four teams will be WCW Tag Team Champions next week as long as nothing ruins that match as well.
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Triple Threat Match
WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Austin Aries vs Ethan Carter III vs Johnny Nitro
It was finally time for the Main Event of the night! This match had been highly hyped through the show and now it was time for the action! The bell was sounded as Aries and Carter exchanged glances, the two would lunge after Nitro as it looks like the two decided to go through with their plan. The two worked together to take out Nitro to make this a singles match between the two of them. Aries and Carter tossed out Nitro as Aries ended the alliance nailing Carter from behind! Aries looked to make easy work of Carter as he rolled him up! Carter was able to quickly kick out before the two as Aries ran back after Carter to ground him. Aries wasn't trying to allow EC3 to gather up any momentum. Carter wasn't any easy fight though as he was able to tackle Aries and now looking ground and pound him. The crowd had to be loving this as the two cocky superstars beat the hell out of each other. The crowd really would erupt as Austin Aries got the best of the exchange with Carter just to get up to his feet and be nailed with a superkick by Nitro! Johnny Nitro was back up and now it was a war! Nitro had vengeance on his mind as he would grab Carter and give him a taste of his own medicine as he was tossed out of the ring. Nitro shouted out before heading after Austin Aries who was ready to fight. The two men would exchange blows as Aries would back Nitro in the corner. The two men were getting out of control as the referee was forced to get between the two. EC3 was being smart outside the ring as he was looking for the right opportunity to strike as he watched Nitro and Aries fight it out. Aries nailed Nitro with a massive discuss elbow as Carter seen his opportunity to strike as he ran in and tossed Aries out of the ring. EC3 looked to take advantage of Aries move as he looked to pin Nitro but he was able to kick out at two! Carter was frustrated but had no time to complain as Austin Aries was on the attack! Aries and Carter brawled it out as Aries began to get the best of the exchange and Carter looked to get the hell out of dodge! Suddenly, Nitro came springboarding off the ropes with a body splash taking all three men out as the crowd roared out their approval. Nitro fought to his feet as he looked to hit Starship Pain on Austin Aries but Aries moved out of harm's way! Carter pushed himself under the ropes as Aries and Nitro went at it once more. The two fought it out but a superkick by Nitro would almost seal the deal! Aries was out cold but EC3 was up! Surprising Nitro, Carter spun him around to hit the ECD for the pin! The crowd erupted in boos as the referee counted the three!
Winner: Ethan Carter III
