WCW Monday Nitro:
Live from Las Vegas, Nevada.
**We cut straight to a video package of last nights PPV.**
“
Lesnar is going for the F-5!”
Lesnar scoops up RVD onto his shoulders.
“
RVD Countered!”
RVD reverses into a tornado ddt.
“
RVD is feeling froggy!”
Van Dam scales the top rope looking for the Five Star Frog Splash.
“
Nobody home!”
Lesnar rolls out of the way.
“
Van Dam crashed and burned...oh no!”
Lesnar scoops up RVD and hits the F-5.
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This one is over...1....2...3! Brock Lesnar retains the title!”
The video ends with Lesnar holding the WCW title aloft as the crowd boo.
**PYRO!**
**PYRO!**
**PYRO!**
We pan the arena as the pyro kicks off the show in style and then head to the commentary booth.
Schiavone: Hello everybody, and welcome to another episode of Monday Nitro! I’m Tony Schiavone and i’m here with my esteemed colleagues, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan and “The Professor” Mike Tenay.
Tenay: It’s great to be here Tony, especially after last night’s INCREDIBLE ppv!
Brain: Calm down Tenay you’ll have a heart attack! Hehe, You guys may say it now, but last night you weren’t so happy.
Schiavone: Indeed we weren’t Bobby, As everybody just saw in that video package, “The Next Big Thing” Brock Lesnar defeated Rob Van Dam to retain his WCW championship last night.
Tenay: It was a barnstormer folks and Lesnar only just escaped with his title!
Brain: Escaped? Please Tenay,don’t talk about our champion like that. The man is a machine and he destroyed Rob Van Dam last night.
Tenay: He may have beaten the hell out of Van Dam but Rob put up one hell of a fight guys and i’m sure he will get another chance very soon.
Schiavone: Well not too soon Professor as Goldberg defeated “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett last night to become the number one contender to Brock Lesnar’s WCW Championship.
Tenay: Lesnar has avoided Goldberg since defeating him for the title at Starrcade, now there is nowhere to run as “Da Man” finally gets his rematch.
Brain: Brock hasn’t avoided anyone Tenay, Goldberg got his ass whooped at Starrcade and Brock decided he just didn’t deserve a rematch. Fact is, Goldberg will be just another number to the streak.
Schiavone: A streak indeed Brain, as Brock Lesnar is now undefeated in 65 matches, a huge accomplishment in the young rookie’s career. Goldberg’s streak is looking at risk as no-one so far has managed to stop the “Next Big Thing”, Brock Lesnar.
Tenay: Another man on a roll at the moment is the young Sean O Haire who last night picked up a great victory against “The Icon” Sting. Tonight, he faces Billy Kidman in a first round match of the United States Championship tournament.
Schiavone: A tournament conceived only today as the former US champion, Hugh Morrus suffered a separated shoulder in his title defence last night and by WCW rules, must forfeit the belt.
Brain: Well i’m picking O Haire to win the tournament, the man is on a ROLL.
Tenay: He certainly is Brain, also tonight our Cruiserweight Champion is in action as he faces Chavo Guerrero in another first round tournament match.
Schiavone: Styles has been a great champion, he will also find out who is opponent will be at our next PPV, Spring Stampede as we have a Cruiserweight battle royal to decide that very man which will be our first contest!
The Cameras cut backstage where we see a limo pull up and the crowd boo as Brock Lesnar steps out with the WCW title on his shoulder and a suitcase in his other hand. Lesnar walks through the parking lot and down the corridor before bumping into Eric Bischoff who receives a mixed reaction.
Bischoff: Brock, I know you went through hell last night, but i’ve got to talk to you.
Lesnar stares at Bischoff before nodding.
Bischoff: Goldberg won his match last night which makes him the number one contender to your WCW title.
Pop from the crowd.
Bischoff: The thing is I know you have a clause in your contract which states you can pick and choose your opponents.
Lesnar smiles and nods as the crowd boo.
Bischoff: Well the board of directors have just called me and told me that as of now, your opponent at Spring Stampede will be...........Goldberg.
The crowd respond with a huge pop as Lesnar drops his suitcase and gets in Bischoff’s face.
Lesnar: Your going to regret this Eric....
Lesnar pushes Bischoff into the wall and storms past him, dragging his suitcase along as we cut back to the arena.
The bell rings as Jeremy Borash starts the introductions...
Borash: “Ladies and gentleman, this contest is a battle royal and the winner will earn a shot at the Cruiserweight championship!”
***PRIMETIME***
Elix Skipper makes his way onstage to a mediocre pop, clapping hands with the fans before jogging to the ring.
Borash: introducing first, weighing in at 225 pounds, from Long Island, New York....PRIMETIME ELIX SKIPPER!
***DRAGON***
Jimmy Yang strolls to the ring to pretty much no reaction as Skipper watches from the ring.
Borash: And the next competitor, weighing in at 206 pounds, he hails from Japan, Jimmy YANG!
***FUTURE***
Kaz buzzes on stage, extremely hyped up as the crowd respond with a murmur. He runs to the ring clapping hands with the fans before joining Skipper and Yang in the ring.
Borash: Our next competitor hails from Anaheim, California, weighing in at 215 pounds, KAZ!
***HALO***
Another small reaction from the crowd as Shannon Moore races on stage and down to the ring.
Borash: And the next opponent, From Cameron, North Carolina, weighing in at 200 pounds, Shannon Moore!
***Commercial Break***
We return from our first commercial to find the first four guys have been joined by Jason Jett, Nova, Evan Karagias and Christopher Daniels.
***BAWITDABA***
Massive heat erupts as Kid Kash strolls cockily on stage looking confident.
Brain: There’s my pick! The man who beat AJ Styles last week! That man has champion written all over him!
Tenay: Kid Kash is a cocky young man indeed but you are right Brain, he did indeed pin our Cruiserweight Champion, last week on Nitro.
Borash: And the final competitor, weighing in at 200 pounds, he hails from Johnson City, Tennesee, The Notorius K.I.D, KID KASH!
The crowd boo once more as Kash rolls in the ring and hops up and down to warm himself up.
Match 1: Cruiserweight Over The Top Battle Royal:
(Winner gets a shot at Cruiserweight title at Spring Stampede)
Elix Skipper Vs Shannon Moore Vs Jimmy Yang Vs Kaz vs Evan Karagias Vs Nova Vs Jason Jett Vs Kid Kash Vs Christopher Daniels:
The bell rings and we get our first contest underway. Skipper goes right for Kash and begins laying into him with right hands. Its utter chaos as a huge brawl erupts, Nova and Jett team up and begin to attack everyone. Nova bounces off the ropes and nails Yang with a clothesline, Jett springs off the ropes and hits a dropkick onto Kaz! The camera focuses on Daniels as he dodges a right hook from Moore, kicks him in the gut, hooks the arms and hits the Angels Wings! On the other side of the ring, Kash ducks a clothesline from Skipper, runs up the turnbuckle, jumps off and hits a beautiful hurracanrana! The crowd are getting behind this as Yang tries to lift up Nova for a suplex but gets hit with a forearm on the back by Jett. Jett grabs Yang and throws him over the top rope!
Jimmy Yang is eliminated.
Jett and Nova high five but both turn straight into a double dropkick from Kaz! Kaz springs to his feet and roars with adrenaline but turns straight into a gut kick by Kash, shortly followed by the MoneyMaker! Kash drags Kaz up by his hair and chucks him over the top rope and eliminates him.
Kaz is eliminated.
Daniels is next as he runs off the ropes and goes for Kash but Kash dodges and Daniels flies over the top rope and eliminates himself!
Christopher Daniels is eliminated.
We are down to six as Nova and Jett beat down Moore in the corner. Skipper pulls himself up by the ropes and walks over to both men and bangs their heads together! Nova is out on his feet as he turns straight into a kick to the gut and a Play Of The Day from Skipper! Karagias takes advantage of this distraction and clotheslines Jett out of the ring before picking up Moore and eliminating his former 3 Count partner as well!
Jason Jett is eliminated.
Shannon Moore is eliminated.
Karagias climbs to the top and flies off with a crossbody, taking out Skipper and Nova! Karagias gets to his feet looking cocky but turns around....straight into a chair shot from Kash! The crowd boo as Kash has resorted to cheating to gain the upper hand once more. Kash picks up Karagias and throws his lifeless body over the ropes and out of the ring.
Evan Karagias is eliminated.
We are down to three as Kash picks up the chair and stalks Nova who is slowly getting to his feet. Nova turns around....and dodges a chair shot from Kash! Nova ducks under the shot, lifts Kash onto his shoulders and hits the Kryptonite Krunch! The crowd cheer Nova as he gets to his feet, only to cheer even more as he is then grabbed by Skipper and thrown over the top rope!
Nova is eliminated.
It’s now a pinfall match as we are down to Elix Skipper and Kid Kash. A referee slides in as Skipper shouts for Kash to get up as he stalks him looking for the Play Of The Day. Kash does so and turns around, straight into a gut kick. Skipper wraps his leg around Kash’s head and signals for it but Kash nails a low blow! Skipper collapses in agony as Kash buys himself valuable breathing room. Kash drags himself up by the ropes as the crowd boo, he grabs the chair looking to hit Skipper but then has a seemingly better plan as he drops it at his feet, pulls Skipper into a powerbomb position, hooks the arms and hits the MoneyMaker onto the chair! The crowd are in shock as Skipper could be seriously injured, Kash ,meanwhile doesn’t give a damn as he rolls him over and nonchalantly makes the cover...1.....2.....3!
Winner via pinfall: Kid Kash @ 09:05
Borash: Here is your winner and the new, number one contender for the WCW Cruiserweight Championship, KID KASH!
The heat is huge for Kash as he raises his arms in victory and the referee checks on Skipper. The ref calls for the EMTs and they run down to the ring with a stretcher.
Tenay: Elix Skipper could be seriously injured here folks, that damn Kid Kash! He went too far tonight!
The crowd continue to boo as Kash laughs as he walks up the ramp.
Schiavone: A high velocity opener folks as Kid Kash walks away, the number one contender to the Cruiserweight title!
Brain: What did I say you bozo? That man has champion written all over him and he proved himself once again tonight.
Tenay: Yeah but at what cost? Elix Skipper is being carried out on a stretcher because of the actions of Kash! He’s a punk!
Brain: Oh stop your whining Tenay, he just did what was necessary to further himself. I would have done the same thing.
Schiavone: You know what Brain that wouldn’t surprise me one bit. Well folks, still to come tonight we have the first round matches in the US Title Tournament as AJ Styles faces Chavo Guerrero and Sean O Haire faces Billy Kidman.
We cut to a video package.
Narrator: The rush to the top...
AJ Styles hitting the Styles Clash...
Narrator: Is a long one.....
RVD hitting the Five Star Frog Splash...
Narrator: When all go for the gold....
Goldberg hitting the Spear...
Narrator: Bodies collide.....
Sting hitting the Stinger Splash...
Narrator: Worlds crumble....
Lesnar hitting the F-5.....
Narrator: On April 23rd....
O Haire hitting the Seanton Bomb...
Narrator: You will witness...
Rush video of RVD, Lesnar, Goldberg, Jarrett and Sting all hitting their finishers...
Narrator: SPRING STAMPEDE!
Live on April 23rd, 2002 at the Stamford Civic Center.
Theme: Control by Puddle Of Mudd.
***COMMERCIAL BREAK***
We return backstage in the parking lot where a hummer pulls up and as the door opens, the crowd pops massively as Goldberg steps out! He looks focused as he heads backstage..
We change to the backstage interview set where Scott Hudson is standing by with Chavo Guerrero.
Hudson: Hello everyone, im here with Chavo Guerrero who is up next against AJ Styles, Chavo what do you think your chances are in this tournament?
*Chavo raises an eyebrow and smirks at Hudson*
Chavo: Esse, don’t you know who I am?
*Hudson looks down at his feet and shuffles them*
Chavo: Holmes, Im Chavo Guerrero, GUERRERO!
*Small heat for Chavo*
Chavo: I put the cruiserweight division on the frickin map!
*Slight overstatement there from Chavito*
Chavo: The fact is Scotty boy, AJ Styles isn’t fit to lace my boots esse.
*Heat for the diss on AJ*
Chavo: Tonight i’m going to show the world that Chavo Guerrero is the one that is going to fulfill the family legacy. Eddie, holmes, you can’t hold a candle to me.
*Massive heat for the disrespect to his bro*
Hudson: With that said Mr Guerrero, you are facing the WCW Cruiserweight champion, a man who has beaten you on two separate occasions. With that said, can you break the hold Mr Styles seems to have over you?
*Small pop for this fact*
*Chavo mumbles something nasty in spanish*
Chavo: I Swear essa, if I wasn’t up right now I would teach you a lesson. When i’m done with Styles, im gonna come back here and kick your ass!
*Chavo storms off towards the ring as we switch back to the commentary table*
Tenay: Harsh words from Chavo Guerrero as he faces AJ Styles next!
***VIDEO PACKAGE***
Narrator: Some men say, they are all brothers....
A man with a towel over his head shadow boxes...
Narrator: That they are born, bred to fight from day one....
Man with towel swings some heavy kicks....
Narrator: They are ruthless....
Man with towel destroys a rookie with kicks....
Narrator: Barbaric....
Man with towel t-bone suplexes a rookie...
Narrator: Determined....
Man with towel destroys a punching bag....
Narrator: SAMOAN....
Man with towel crosses arms with head down and punches towards the camera....as we fade to black....
***CHAVITO***
*Chavo Guerrero’s music hits to medium heat as he walks to the ring looking determined.*
Borash: Introducing first, From El Paso, Texas, weighing in at 225 pounds, Chavo Guerrero!
Schiavone: Chavo Guerrero looks focused ladies and gentleman, and i’m sure that he is looking to finally beat AJ Styles after losing to him twice in the past few months.
Brain: Styles was lucky Tony, tonight is going to be a one sided massacre!
Tenay: I wouldn’t be so sure Bobby, AJ Styles has been simply phenomenal lately as he has beaten back every contender for his cruiserweight championship.
Schiavone: That’s right professor, just last night he defeated Elix Skipper in a great match up!
Tenay: Incredible it was, That said, im sure AJ is not going to underestimate Chavo, he is a Guerrero after all.
***I AM***
*A decent pop for the cruiserweight champion as he strolls on stage in his AJ hoody before flicking back his arms and posing as his pyro goes off. Styles slaps the hands of the fans as he makes his way to the ring.*
Borash: And the opponent, from Gainesville, Georgia, weighing in at 215 pounds, he is the WCW Cruiserweight champion, AJ STYLES!
Match 2: United States Championship Tournament R1:
AJ Styles Vs Chavo Guerrero:
The bell rings and both men circle each other before locking up. Chavo overpowers Styles and pushes him away before slapping him which makes the crowd ooh loudly. Styles shakes it off and goes back into the tie up, this time he overpowers Chavo, putting him in a wristlock. Chavo counters into one of his own before Styles elbows him in the face, runs off the ropes and clotheslines him. Styles continues his momentum by hitting a leg drop followed by a cover...1....2...Kick out!
Chavo gets the shoulder up but Styles quickly grabs him by the arms, digs his knee into his back and applies the submission. Chavo struggles to get free but AJ drives his knee in harder and pulls back even more. The ref asks him if he wants to give up but Chavo adamantly gets to his feet before running Styles’ head straight into the turnbuckle!
Chavo shakes off the effects of the submission before laying the boots into a groggy Styles. Styles pulls himslef into the corner but is immediately met with a running rolling wheel kick from Chavo! Styles flops out of the corner face first as Chavo rolls him over and covers....1....2..Styles kicks out! Chavo shouts something in spanish before stomping Styles several times. Chavo drags Styles to his feet before flooring him with a european uppercut. He does this again and then again before roaring and beating his chest as the crowd boo. Chavo is on fire as he picks a dazed Styles up and sends him into the ropes, Styles flies back and Chavo grabs him and hits a devastating tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! He quickly makes the cover..1....2.....Th..NO!
Chavo can’t believe it and says so to the ref. He lifts up Styles and drags him to the corner looking for the Tornado DDT. Chavo sits on the top rope with Styles head in his grasp and signals for the end but he doesn’t anticipate Styles to slip free and hit a Hurracanrana on Chavo off the top! The crowd explode at this and we get a small smattering of *Holy Shit* chants. The crowd try to get behind AJ as he pulls himself up by the ropes, seeing Chavo do the same, he springs off the ropes and lands perfectly behind Chavo with him hooked and hits a reverse DDT! The crowd pop at this as well as Styles covers...1....2..th..NO! Chavo gets the shoulder up!
Both men want to progress in this tournament as Styles decides to put Chavo away. He drags him up to his feet before putting his head between his legs and signalling for the Styles Clash. Chavo anticipates this as he pushes forwrad and flips over holding Styles legs into a pin...1.....2...NO! Styles kicks out again! Styles gets to his feet first and nails him with forearms before kicking him in the gut and going for the Styles Clash again. He lifts Chavo up but gets countered with a beautiful hurracanrana and a roll through into a pin.....1.....2....th...Kick out! The crowd are hot now as they want to see a victor. Chavo gets up first and runs at AJ, grabs his head and hits the Tornado DDT off the corner! That’s gotta be it folks as Chavo falls down onto Styles and makes the pin....1.....2....3..NO! 2 and a half! Somehow AJ kicked out! The crowd go nuts as Guerrero holds his head in his hands in disbelief. A *LETS GO STYLES* chant breaks out which just infuriates the young Guerrero more. Chavo drags Styles to the corner and hooks his head under his arm looking for another Tornado DDT. He jumps off the top but AJ pushes him away and hits the Pele Kick!
Both men are down as the ref starts to count...1.......2......3.....4.....5.....6.....7....8......Styles gets up! AJ wastes no time and grabs Chavo, puts him between the legs, lifts him up and hits the Styles Clash! He rolls him over and holds him for the pin....1.....2....thre...NO! Chavo somehow kicks out! The crowd are in disbelief as is Styles as Guerrero becomes the first man to kick out of the Styles Clash! AJ doesn’t waste any more time though as he climbs the turnbuckle and flips off with a 450 splash.....but eats nothing but canvas! Styles bounces up as Chavo rolls away, jumps up and hits a second Tornado DDT! He falls exhausted onto the broken Styles for the pin....1....2....3!!!
Winner via pinfall: Chavo Guerrero @ 14:16
***CHAVITO***
Heat rains down as Chavo pulls himself up to his feet by the ropes. He curses AJ in spanish before making the ref raise his arm in victory.
Tenay: A great win for Chavo Guerrero here folks but my god did AJ put up a fight!
Schiavione: I thought he had it honestly but somehow young Chavo showed some incredible fight to kick out of the Styles Clash.
*A Video recap plays of the match highlights finishing on Chavo hitting the DDT and winning the match*
Brain: I think Guerrero has stepped out of his uncle Eddie’s shadow tonight here guys, what a performance!
Tenay: Speaking of his uncle Eddie, he will be in action later tonight folks as he faces Jeff Jarrett in another first round tournament match.
***COMMERCIAL BREAK***
As we return we see Goldberg walking towards the gorilla position as the crowd cheer.
***INVASION***
The crowd go f’n nuts as “Da Man” himself, Goldberg walks through his pyro clad in a leather jacket and jeans. He looks focused as he rolls in the ring and grabs a mic before waiting for the crowd to die down.
*GOLDBERG CHANTS*
Goldberg: Last night....
*MORE GOLDBERG CHANTS*
Goldberg is drowned out by the chants as he pauses before taking off his shades and pacing the ring.
Goldberg: Last night I proved once more that I should be the number one contender to the WCW title!
*POP*
Goldberg: I have gone through everyone in my way to get a shot at what is rightfully mine, a shot at Brock Lesnar!
*Mixed reaction for the WCW champion*
Goldberg: All i’ve heard since Starrcade is “Brock beat you”, “Why don’t you fight him again?” You know what, at Spring Stampede it is set in stone.
*SMALL POP*
Goldberg: Goldberg vs Lesnar, the REMATCH!
*BIG POP*
Goldberg: This time though there will be two differences. One is that I am going beat Lesnar and regain what is rightfully mine.
*POP*
Goldberg: The second is that the match at Spring Stampede is going to be.....no pinfalls..
*POP*
Goldberg:...No Submissions...
*SMALLER POP*
Goldberg:... No Disqualifications...
*BIGGER POP*
Goldberg: At Spring Stampede...it’s gonna be me and Brock Lesnar.....in a LAST.....MAN.....STANDING MATCH!!!
*Huge pop for this announcement*
Goldberg: When the dust clears....I will be the man left standing and holding....the W....C....W TITLE!
*POP*
***CHOSEN ONE***
The cheers turn quickly to boos as “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett makes his way on stage with a guitar in one hand and a microphone in the other. He waits for the boos to die down before speaking..
Jarrett: Woah Woah Woah there slappy, don’t be gettin ahead of yourself!
*HEAT*
Jarrett: Shut the hell up! I’m the chosen one damn it and you will shut the hell up!
*BIGGER HEAT*
Jarrett: Now as I was sayin, Goldberg if you think that little victory last night was gonna put me to the back o’ the line, you are mistaken!
*HEAT*
Jarrett: I’ve got more talent in my little finger than you have in your whole body! My god Bill, i’ve beaten more guys than you’ve faced!
*GOLDBERG SMIRKS*
Jarrett: You think that’s funny slappy? How about I come down there and smash this guitar over your bald head and see if you think that’s funny!
*HEAT*
Goldberg: All I hear is a whiny little bitch who couldn’t hold my jockstrap making cheap threats. If your gonna do something Jeff, then come into the ring and face me like a man!
*POP*
Jarrett starts walking down to the ring but then stops before waving his arms.
Jarrett: You know somethin baldie? I ain’t got nothin to prove to you or any other son o’ a bitch in this arena!
*HEAT*
*BACK IN BLACK*
Eric Bischoff’s music hits to a small pop as the President of the WCW walks out on stage, mic in hand.
Bischoff: I’ve been back there watching you act like a couple of schoolkids and I thought to myself, why not have a little rematch?
*POP*
Bischoff: Tonight’s main event is going to be a rematch from last night.....it’s gonna be Goldberg Vs Jeff Jarrett!
*MASSIVE POP*
Jarrett: That’s fine with me slappy but I’ve just got one little glitch in your plan....If I beat Baldie, I get his shot for the WCW title against Brock Lesnar!
*HEAT*
Goldberg looks slightly concerned but then smiles before holding the mic up...
Goldberg: I’ve got no problem beating you again Jeff, and if anyone’s wondering about it, the answer’s simple.....JEFF......YOUR NEXT!
*INVASION*
Goldberg’s music hits as Jarrett backs up the ramp mouthing off at him. The scene fades as we cut to a break.
***COMMERCIAL BREAK***
We return to the commentary booth...
Tenay: Ladies and gentleman our main event is set! Jeff Jarrett goes one on one with Goldberg to finally decide the man who faces Brock Lesnar at Spring Stampede!
Schiavone: That’s not all though Mike as we still have our second match in the United States Championship tournament as Sean O’Haire faces Billy Kidman!
Brain: There’s no contest there guys, Sean O Haire is my pick, the man that defeated Sting last night is the man who is going to win that tournament.
Tenay: You may be right Brain, O Haire has been on a roll lately, destroying everyone in his path but he has tough competition in former Cruiserweight champion, Billy Kidman.
Brain: Kidman may be tough Tenay, but O Haire is gonna steamroller through him, you just watch!
We cut backstage where Ric Flair is getting ready. The crowd pop as we see Booker T walk in after knocking on the door.
Booker: Yo Ric, you got a sec?
Flair: Hey Book, sure take a seat.
Booker sits down opposite Flair who takes a swig from a bottle of water.
Booker: Listen man, I know things have been rough these past few months, what wit Scotty bein on your back. But tonight, im gon’ take care o’ business.
Flair: What are you suggestin?
Booker: That punk put me on da shelf for two months! Then he goes around trying to prove that he’s better than you, da nature boy himself. He beat up your son, he beat up your wife, hell he even tried to end yo career!
Flair: What’s your point Booker?
Booker stands up as he makes his point.
Booker: Im suggestin, we make this match with Steiner a tag team match and Booker T whoops some sense in to that punk ass bitch!
Flair stands up and seems to think before smiling and offering his hand to Booker.
Flair: Booker I appreciate everythin you are doing, you show me so much respect by offering. But I’m the nature boy! Im the limousine ridin, jet flying WOOO! SON OF A GUN! Tonight, it’s me and Scotty Steiner one-on-one! After all the crap that son of a bitch has put me through, he’s gonna wake up tomorrow wishin he’d never messed with WOOO! RIC FLAIR!
Booker looks concerned but then smiles.
Booker: You a crazy old fool, but you know somethin? I respect you dawg.
Flair smiles before putting on his robe and then walks out of the dressing room as we cut back to Scott Hudson who is standing by with Scott Steiner.
Hudson: Hello folks, i’m here with Big Poppa Pump, Scott Steiner. Scott, you face Ric Flair next in a no-disqualifications match. After all you’ve done to Ric over the past few months, is there anything left for you to do?
Steiner adjust his chainmail before grabbing the mic off Hudson and pushing him back.
Steiner: Are you done bitch? Ric Flair is a nobody! Big Poppa Pump has the largest arms in the world!
Steiner flexes his arms to Hudson.
Steiner: Tonight, i’m gonna finish what I started and put that no good punk little bitch on the shelf where he belongs!
Hudson: You hold two victories over Ric Flair including one last night at Greed, after your match tonight where do you see Scott Steiner heading next?
Steiner: Next? Scott Steiner is gonna beat the Nature Boy into a pulp and then decimate everyone in his path to become the WCW champion once more!
Flair walks into shot to a huge pop from the crowd.
Steiner: Speak of the devil, are you ready for an ass whoopin boy?
Flair smirks at this before pulling the mic towards himself.
Flair: Your tough Big Poppa...I’ll give you that. But when the Nature Boy takes you to school tonight, then your gonna...WOOOO! Wish you’d never messed with the limousine ridin...
Flair starts shaking and revving up...
Flair: JET FLYIN....WOO! KISS STEALIN! WHEELIN DEALIN! WOO! SON OF A GUN!
Flair shoves the mic into Hudson’s chest and walks towards the ring.
Steiner stands there flexing his arms before pushing Hudson over and walking off himself.
***COMMERCIAL BREAK***
***SPRACH ZARATHUSTA***
The crowd go nuts and get on their feet as the Nature Boy, Ric Flair struts on stage.
Borash: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is set for one fall and is a no disqualifications match! Introducing first, from Charlotte, North Carolina...weighing in at 243 pounds...he is the Nature Boy....RIC FLAIR!
*Massive pop from the crowd as Flair gets on the apron, does a little strut and woos to the crowd.*
***HOLLA IF YA HEAR ME***
*Massive heat from the crowd as the sirens blare and Big Poppa Pump strolls on stage, chainmail on head, looking confident.*
Borash: And his opponent, from Detroit, Michigan, he weighs in at 280 pounds...BIG POPPA PUMP...SCOTT STEINER!
*More heat as Steiner gets in the ring and flexes his arms atop the turnbuckle.*
Match 3: No Disqualifications:
Ric Flair Vs Scott Steiner:
The bell rings and the two men circle each other. They lock up but Steiner easily overpowers Flair and throws him onto his ass. Steiner backs up and flexes his muscles as the crowd boo but Flair gets to his feet, does a little strut and gives Steiner a WOOO! They go to lock up again but Flair pokes him in the eye and then bounces off the ropes and chopblocks him off his feet! Flair is in control as he stomps on the right leg of Steiner before lifting up both legs and stomping on the groin of Steiner causing him to loudly shout in pain. The crowd are loving this as Flair once again comes off the ropes and hits a beautiful knee drop the right leg of Steiner. Flair rolls out of the ring and tells the time keeper to “move his ass” as he picks up a chair and then rolls back into the ring. Steiner is slowly pulling himself up by the ropes but goes back down as Flair swings the chair directly into his knee! The crowd are on fire and firmly behind Flair as he drives the chair into Steiner’s knee once more and then again. Flair struts around the ring and gives a loud WOO! Before awaiting Steiner to get to his feet as he stalks him with the chair. Steiner does so and turns around straight into a vicious chairshot to the head! Flair drops the chair as Steiner collapses and he makes the lateral press and hooks the leg.....1.......2.....STEINER KICKS OUT!
Steiner is busted open but still in this one as Flair is a little shocked but not dissuaded as he grabs the legs of Steiner and drags him over to the corner before sliding out of the ring and wrapping his legs around the ring post and applying the Figure Four on the ringpost! Steiner is screamign in pain as the ref asks him if he gives up but Steiner shakes his head! Flair is pulling back with all his might but it won’t make Steiner give up so he lets go and begins to search under the ring before pulling out........A LEAD PIPE! Steiner’s favourite weapon of choice is in the hands of the NATURE BOY! Flair rolls back in the ring and waits for Steiner to get to his feet which he does slowly. Steiner hops on one leg, selling the right leg and begins to turn around, just as Flair swings with the pipe......but Steiner blocks it and hits a vicious belly to belly suplex across the ring! Both men are down as Steiner looks to have bought some reprieve.
The ref is counting slowly.....1.......2......3.....4.....5.....6.....7...Steiner is on his feet! Flair is up too but is groggy as hell as he turns around straight into another belly to belly! Steiner roars with adrenaline as blood pours down his face. He grabs the chair and as Flair gets back up, he gets smashed with a brutal chair shot! The crowd are booing as Steiner chucks the chair down and rolls Flair over(who is now busted open) and making the cover.....1......2.....th..NO! Flair somehow kicked out! Steiner nails Flair with some right hands, rolls off and grabs the chair and places it in the middle of the ring folded out. He picks up Flair, hooks his head and nails a gruesome suplex onto the open chair! The crowd wince at the sight of Flair who got broken in two by the move and Steiner makes the cover.....1.......2.....NO! Flair raises his shoulder once more! Steiner doesn’t believe the ref and covers Flair once again...1........2.....NO! Flair still won’t give up! Steiner looks pissed as he has had enough and he gets up, grabs the lead pipe and begins to pull Flair to his feet. Flair is staggering everywhere covered in blood as Steiner talks trash before swinging at his head with the pipe.....BUT FLAIR DUCKS UNDER!
Flair dodges the shot and hits a beautiful chest chop to a loud WOO from the crowd. Steiner drops the pipe as Flair unloads on Steiner with chop after chop. Flair sends Steiner into the ropes and nails a clothesline! The crowd go wild as Flair heads towards the corner and slowly ascends the turnbuckle. He gets to the top but Steiner runs over and throws him off with a belly to belly! Flair flies onto the chair in the middle of the ring and lies in a heap not moving. The crowd boo as Steiner limps over and applies the Steiner Recliner in the centre of the ring! Flair is bleeding profusely and is not moving as the ref calls for the bell, Flair is unconscious!
Winner by KO: Scott Steiner. (12:03)
***HOLLA IF YA HEAR ME***
Steiner’s music hits to HUGE heat as Big Poppa limps over to the turnbuckle and flexes his arms.
Tenay: A courageous effort from the Nature Boy, but he just couldn’t get the job done tonight!
Schiavone: Big Poppa Pump was too much for Flair, I think we need to get the medics out here right away!
EMTS rush to the ring as Flair lies in a heap on the canvas.
Tenay: Ladies and gentleman Ric Flair is not moving, let’s hope he is okay.
Brain: That’s what you get for messing with Big Poppa Tenay, a beating.
Schiavone: Oh shut up Bobby, the man gave it all tonight but just couldn’t go as far as Steiner went.
Brain: And that’s why Scotty just walked out of here the winner, he will do anything to win.
*Flair slowly gets helped to his feet by the EMT’s as the crowd give him a standing ovation.*
Tenay: A standing ovation for the Nature Boy, but up next we have our second match in the United States tournament as Sean O Haire takes on Billy Kidman!
We cut to a video package.
Narrator: The rush to the top...
AJ Styles hitting the Styles Clash...
Narrator: Is a long one.....
RVD hitting the Five Star Frog Splash...
Narrator: When all go for the gold....
Goldberg hitting the Spear...
Narrator: Bodies collide.....
Sting hitting the Stinger Splash...
Narrator: Worlds crumble....
Lesnar hitting the F-5.....
Narrator: On April 23rd....
O Haire hitting the Seanton Bomb...
Narrator: You will witness...
Rush video of RVD, Lesnar, Goldberg, Jarrett and Sting all hitting their finishers...
Narrator: SPRING STAMPEDE!
Live on April 23rd, 2002 at the Stamford Civic Center.
Theme: Control by Puddle Of Mudd.
***COMMERCIAL BREAK***
As we return we see Ric Flair being cleaned up bya medic as Booker T walks in.
Booker: Yo ric, you okay bud?
*Flair winces as the medic cleans up the cut on his head*
Flair: Do I look okay Book? I just got my ass whooped out there.
*Booker frowns and shakes his head*
Booker: What I saw was a legend in this business do all he could to beat a man twice his size, but wouldn’t go to the depths that punk bitch would. You should be proud o’ya self man.
*Flair shakes his head and looks at the floor*
Flair: Book, I’m an old man and I know when i’ve been beat. I think it’s time that I take a look at my life and see where I can go from here. I’ve got some thinking to do.
*Booker looks concerned as we head elsewhere backstage*
We cut to Kidman warming up in his dressing room as Rey Mysterio Jr wanders in. Mysterio drops his gym bag down and hugs Kidman in greeting.
Mysterio: Yo Billy, you ready holmes?
Kidman: Ready as i’ll ever be. What you doin here anyway, you don’t have a match tonight?
Mysterio smiles and shows Kidman a ticket.
Mysterio: Front row essa, i’m gonna be out there to support you. I dont want a repeat of last night. Besides, O Haire’s a tough hombre, you got a game plan?
Kidman smiles this time.
Kidman: Always Rey, always. I’m gonna move so quick he won’t know what’s hit him.
Mysterio: Just be careful out there bro, those punks cost us the tag titles last night, i’ll be there to make sure they dont do anything.
Mysterio smiles and offers his hand for a shake. Kidman shakes it and they both smile as we cut back to the ring.
***WHO BETTA THAN KANYON?***
Massive heat as Kanyon’s music hits and he saunters on stage looking cocky. He walks down the ramp holding a bottle of champagne and taking swigs before he gets in the ring to face his opponent(A Jobber).
Match 4: Kanyon Vs Harrison Andrew:
A squash match from the go as Kanyon locks up with Andrews and throws him to the floor. Kanyon acts like he’s just thrown Goldberg to the floor as he struts around the ring and shouts “Who Betta Than Kanyon?”. Andrew shakes it off and runs at Kanyon, hitting a clothesline. The crowd pop as Andrew springs off the middle rope and hits a leg drop followed by a cover....1......2...Kick out! Kanyon was nearly beat by a no name there as Andrew climbs to the top rope looking for some high risk move. Kanyon gets to his feet and falls into the ropes, crotching Andrew on the top! Kanyon climbs the turnbuckle, hooks Andrew’s head and hits a superplex off the top rope, whilst floating over into a pin...1.....2...th..Kanyon pulls Andrew’s arm up! Kanyon is making a statement as he drags the jobber up to his feet before wrapping his arm around the head and hitting the Flatliner in the centre of the ring before simply placing his boot on the chest of Andrew for the cover....1.......2......3!
Winner: Kanyon (4:04)
***WHO BETTA THAN KANYON?***
Kanyon’s music hits as he celebrates quite dramatically. He rolls out of the ring and grabs a mic before rolling back in and signalling for the back to cut his music.
Kanyon: WHO BETTA THAN KANYON?
*HEAT*
Kanyon: NOBODY!
*MORE HEAT*
Kanyon: I just proved that i am no loser!
*KANYON SUCKS CHANT*
Kanyon: Suck? HA! You guys are just jealous that im so amazing!
*HEAT*
Kanyon: I’m GORGEOUS!
*MORE HEAT(AND LAUGHS)*
Kanyon: Just face it i’m a rising star in WCW and nobody can stop me!
*SHUT THE HELL UP CHANTS*
Kanyon: Tell you what, as of now I am issuing an open challenge to anyone in the back. If you can beat me in this ring, I will walk away from the WCW!
*POP*
Kanyon: Come on then boys, who’s got the biggest pair? Who thinks they’re better than Kanyon?
....
....
***WALK***
The crowd go fucking INSANE as Mr Monday Night himself, RVD walks on stage. He looks focused as he quickly walks to the ring, also followed by a referee.
Match 5: Kanyon Open Invitational:
(If Kanyon loses he leaves WCW)
Kanyon vs Rob Van Dam:
Kanyon jumps on RVD from the get go as he rains punches on to the head of Van Dam. Kanyon gets pushed away but he comes back with a boot to the head of Van Dam which knocks him for a loop. Kanyon wastes no time as he drags RVD up and wraps his arm around his head looking for the Flatliner but RVD elbows him in the head! Kanyon staggers away before turning straight into a roundhouse kick from Van Dam. Van Dam sees that Kanyon is down and runs off the ropes before hitting a forward roll and a senton, the Rolling Thunder! RVD covers.....1......2....Kick out! Van Dam wastes no time himself as he springs to the top rope looking for the Five Star but Kanyon cuts him off with a right hand. Kanyon climbs the turnbuckle and hooks the head of Van Dam and looks to hit a superplex. He lifts up Van Dam but he floats over, lands on his feet, grabs the back of Kanyon and hits a beautiful German suplex off the top! A “HOLY SHIT” chant breaks out as we see a replay of the previous move.
Van Dam slowly crawls over and makes the lateral press.....1........2.....Shoulder up! Kanyon isn;t done but neither is RVD as he climbs the turnbuckle once more feeling froggy, and flies off but hits nothing but canvas! Kanyon rolls out of the way of the Five Star Frog Splash and tries to collect himself. He staggers over to the crumpled Van Dam, lifts him up and goes for the Flatliner once more but RVD again elbows him in the head! Kanyon staggers back, dodges a roundhouse from Van Dam, blocks a right hand and goes for the Flatliner for a third time but RVD pushes him away and levels him with a kick to the head! The crowd go wild as RVD points to the top rope signalling the Five Star and he slowly climbs the turnbuckle. The cheers turn to boos as Chuck Palumbo comes from out of the crowd, climbs on the apron and pushes Van Dam off the top! The referee didn’t see it as he was tending to Kanyon, who now gets to his feet, drags RVD up and finally hits the Flatliner followed by a cover.....1.........2.......3!
Winner: Kanyon (7:02)
***WHO BETTA THAN KANYON?***
Massive heat from the crowd as Kanyon celebrates like he’s just won the superbowl. Kanyon rolls out of the ring leaving Chuck Palumbo to roll in and stalk RVD as he gets to his feet. Palumbo talks trash as RVD has no clue whats awaiting him and he turns straight into a Jungle Kick! Huge heat from the audience as *Tough* hits and Palumbo raises his arms whilst standing over the fallen Van Dam.
Tenay: What the hell is Chuck Palumbo’s problem? RVD had the match won and he attacked him for no damn reason!
Schiavone: I think he came to make a statement Mike. We’ve not seen much of him recently, not since Sean O Haire started his winning streak. I think Palumbo has decided to make a name for himself and he’s picked one of the top guys in WCW to do that.
Brain: Well I for one am glad that Chuck is back. He is a born superstar in my eyes.
Tenay: What a surprise Brain, well ladies and gentleman still to come, we have Chuck Palumbo’s former tag team partner, Sean O Haire taking on Billy Kidman in a United States tournament match.
Schiavone: Indeed Mike, also don’t forget about our main event where Goldberg takes on The Chosen One, Jeff Jarrett.
Brain: Jeff is gonna take that title shot away from Big Baldie man and will take on Brock Lesnar at Spring Stampede, take my word for it.
Tenay: We shall see Brain, Goldberg defeated Jarrett last night at Greed in an amazing contest, but he has to do it again tonight for the chance to face Brock Lesnar at Spring Stampede.
We head backstage where we see Lance Storm and Mike Awesome knocking on the door of Eric Bischoff. They walk in to see Bischoff sat at his desk on the phone.
Bischoff: I’ll call you back.....okay bye.
*Bischoff hangs up*
Bischoff: What can i do for you champs?
Storm: Mr Bischoff, we have a complaint to make. We are the WCW Tag Team champions correct?
*Bischoff frowns and takes a sip of water before answering*
Bischoff: Yes Lance you are, what’s the problem?
*Awesome rearranges the belt on his shoulder and steps forward*
Awesome: Why the hell have we had no match tonight?
*Storm puts his hand on Awesome’s chest to calm him down*
Storm: Look Mr Bischoff, we just feel like we should be wrestling tonight, we are the tag champs after all.
*Bischoff takes another sip of water before smiling*
Bischoff: I know how you feel guys, but the schedule is full for tonight. I tell you what though, I do have a match for you guys next week. It’s gonna be Lance Storm and Mike Awesome......versus......The Mamalukes! If you guys win...you get to pick your opponents for Spring Stampede....if you lose....they get a title shot.
*POP*
*Storm and Awesome nod in approval*
Storm: Thank you Mr Bischoff, we will prove to the world next week that we are the most dominant force in WCW.
*Storm and Awesome leave and we cut back to the arena*
***SEVEN YEAR ITCH***
Kidman’s music hits to a massive pop as he runs on stage looking confident. The camera pans to the front row where Rey Mysterio Jr is sat looking focused as he watches his tag team partner faces the toughest challenge of his career.
Borash: This match is scheduled for one fall and is a United States tournament match. Introducing first, From Allentown, Pennsylvania, weighing 195 pounds......BILLY KIDMAN!
*POP*
*Kidman gets in the ring and poses on the turnbuckle to another pop*
***TERMINATOR***
Massive heat as The self proclaimed “Terminator”, Sean O Haire strolls on stage looking focused and confident.
Borash: And his opponent, From South Carolina, weighing in at 270 pounds....SEAN O HAIRE!
*O Haire gets in the ring and takes off his trenchcoat before pulling on the ropes and stretching*
Match 6: United States Title Tournament:
Billy Kidman Vs Sean O Haire:
The bell rings and we get this one underway as both men lock up with O Haire easily getting the upperhand. He forces Kidman into the corner and then slaps him across the face. The crowd boo as Kidman rubs his face and O Haire gestures for him to bring it. Tenay and Heenan both comment on how O Haire has beaten DDP and Sting in his current streak and say how much of an underdog, Kidman is. They lock up again with Kidman this time slipping around O Haire and applying a wrist lock. O Haire spins it around and slaps Kidman in the face once more. Kidman slaps him back and then dodges a right hand before hitting a dropkick which staggers O Haire. Kidman bounces off the ropes and hits a clothesline which finally floors him and then climbs out the apron, springs off the ropes and hits a beautiful legdrop. Kidman covers......1......2.....Kick out!
O Haire gets the shoulder up as Kidman quickly springs up and dropkicks him. O Haire goes back down as Kidman covers once more.....1....2...Shoulder up! Kidman is using his pace as he grabs the leg and stomps on the back of O Haire’s knee. Looking to wear him down, Kidman holds the leg and hits a leg drop to the knee. O Haire shouts in pain as Kidman applies a leg lock. The ref asks if he wants to submit but its not over yet as O Haire kicks Kidman in the face several times with his other leg. Kidman releases the hold and rolls onto his feet as O Haire tries to get to his, Kidman nails him with another dropkick to the face! Kidman spots the positioning of O Haire and runs up the turnbuckle and hits a beautiful moonsault! He hooks the leg....1........2......th...NO! Another kick out!
Kidman is dominating so far as he drags O Haire to his feet leaving him staggering. He runs off the ropes but runs straight into a Roundhouse kick from O Haire! The tide has turned as O Haire collects himself in the corner, leaving Kidman down on the floor. Kidman slowly pulls himself up by the ropes but is met by O Haire who lifts him up into a fireman’s carry and hits a rolling fireman’s carry slam! The crowd gasp as O Haire drops to his knees and goes for the pin...1......2....Kick out! O Haire smashes Kidman in the face with a right boot and then drags Kidman to his feet. He applies a front facelock before lifting him up and hitting a beautiful vertical suplex. O Haire plays to the crowd as they boo and the camera pans to Mysterio who is looking concerned in the crowd. O Haire grabs Kidman by his hair and pulls him to his feet, before lifting him into a gorilla press and slamming him to the canvas behind him! O Haire applies the lateral press and goes for the pin.....1........2....Kidman kicks out! O Haire looks frustrated but instantly wraps his legs around the enck of Kidman and applies a cross armbreaker!
***COMMERCIAL BREAK***
As we return the ref goes to his knees and asks if Kidman gives up but the answer is a firm no. Mysterio gets the crowd behind Kidman who is reaching desperately for the ropes. O Haire applies more pressure causing Kidman to roar in agony but then reach for the ropes even more. The crowd start a “Let’s go Kidman” chant which seems to will him to gather his strength and roll over O Haire into a pin!......1........2.....th...O Haire powers free! Kidman gets up just before O Haire and throws some right hooks before bouncing off the ropes and attempting a clothesline.....but O Haire counters with a knee to the gut! O Haire puts Kidman in position and lifts him for a powerbomb but Kidman counters with the Kid Factor! Both men are down as the ref starts a ten count.....1..........2..........3.......4.........5.......6......7......8...Kidman is up! Kidman has pulled himself up by the ropes as O Haire lies on the canvas. He sees the position of O Haire and climbs the turnbuckle before flying off with the Shooting Star Press...but eats the canvas! O Haire just rolls out of the way of the SSP before getting to his feet, bounces off the ropes and hits a running knee lift to the head of Kidman! The crowd boo as O Haire slowly climbs the turnbuckle and flies off with the Seanton Bomb.....he connects! This one is over as O Haire makes the cover......1.......2......Three...NO! Kidman somehow kicks out!
The crowd go wild as Kidman somehow kicks out of the Seanton Bomb. O Haire pulls at his hair before dragging Kidman up and into a fireman’s carry. He taunts the crowd before nailing the Widowmaker and making the cover...1......2........3!!!
Winner: Sean O Haire(13:06)
***TERMINATOR***
O Haire’s music hits to massive heat as he stands victorious. He raises his arms and leaves but as he does, Teddy Hart comes through the crowd, climbs the turnbuckle and hits the Phoenix Splash on Kidman!!! Massive heat in the arena turns to a pop as Mysterio hops the barrier and unleashes on Hart with a barrage of punches! The crowd go nuts as Mysterio goes wild but then boo as Michael Shane slides into the ring and nails him with Sweet Shane Music! Hart and Shane pose in the ring to a chorus of boos as they stand above the fallen Filthy Animals.
Tenay: A vicious assault by the Hartbreak Kids! Those damn punks just laid a beating on the Filthy Animals!
Schiavone: Uncalled for and unjust, especially after Kidman just went through hell against Sean O Haire!
Tenay: They are trying to make a name for themselves and are succeeding at the moment.
Brain: They are the future of this industry, two next generation sueprstars who are born to succeed in my books.
Schiavone: Still to come folks, our main event where Goldberg faces Jeff Jarrett to decide who will face Brock Lesnar at Spring Stampede!
Tenay: An explosive encounter with only one winner, who faces Lesnar at Spring Stampede...find out next!
***COMMERCIAL BREAK***
We return to find Scott Hudson standing by with “The Chosen One” Jeff Jarrett.
Hudson: Ladies and gentlemen, im here with the man who is about to go one on one with Goldberg, Jeff how after last night’s loss, what is your game plan?
*Jarrett takes off his shades looking pissed off*
Jarrett: Do you want me to slap the taste out of your mouth ya little bastard?
***HEAT***
Jarrett: Last night was a fluke for that bald piece of trash and tonight is going to be a whole different ballgame.
*HEAT*
Hudson: So if you somehow beat Goldberg tonight, how do you propose to beat Brock Lesnar who is currently undefeated in WCW?
*Jarrett grabs the mic*
Jarrett: Do you seriously want me to break this guitar over your stupid little head slappy?
*Hudson cowers back in fear*
Jarrett: Oh get over yourself your not worth breaking it!
*Jarrett turns and looks into the camera*
Jarrett: Goldberg, after i’m done kicking your ass all over that ring i’m gonna take this guitar and smash it straight over your bald, greasy head!
*HEAT*
Jarrett: Then i’m gonna take your title shot, go to Spring Stampede, break another guitar over Lesnar’s stupid big head and become the new....WCW CHAMPION!
*Jarrett throws the mic back at Hudson and storms off set towards the ring.
We cut to the parking lot where Michael Shane and Teddy Hart are laughing as they head towards their car. Eric Bischoff steps into view with a frown on his face.
Bischoff: What the hell was that? I give you guys contracts and you interfere in my tournament?
Hart: Woah, Mr Bischoff take it easy.
*Bischoff looks even more pissed*
Bischoff: Take it easy? Your both lucky that your not fired!
*Shane looks at Teddy before stepping towards Bischoff*
Shane: Look, we just wanted to make a statement, just like last night we proved to the world that we are the most dominant tag team in the world!
Hart: And those filthy animals, Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio got taught that they are now lower on the food chain and that they need to respect us.
*Bischoff smiles before patting Hart on the shoulder*
Bischoff: You know what Teddy....Michael....you guys wanna make a name for yourselves so bad? Well I’m giving you guys your first two matches!
*POP*
Bischoff: Next week here on Nitro it’s gonna be The HartBreak Kids...Vs....KRONIK!
*POP*
Bischoff: And at Spring Stampede it’s gonna be The Hartbreak Kids.....Vs.......THE FILTHY ANIMALS!
*HUGE POP*
*Hart and Shane look nervously at each other before smiling and walking towards their car.*
We cut to a video package.
Narrator: The rush to the top...
AJ Styles hitting the Styles Clash...
Narrator: Is a long one.....
RVD hitting the Five Star Frog Splash...
Narrator: When all go for the gold....
Goldberg hitting the Spear...
Narrator: Bodies collide.....
Sting hitting the Stinger Splash...
Narrator: Worlds crumble....
Lesnar hitting the F-5.....
Narrator: On April 23rd....
O Haire hitting the Seanton Bomb...
Narrator: You will witness...
Rush video of RVD, Lesnar, Goldberg, Jarrett and Sting all hitting their finishers...
Narrator: SPRING STAMPEDE!
Live on April 23rd, 2002 at the Stamford Civic Center.
Theme: Control by Puddle Of Mudd.
***CHOSEN ONE***
Massive heat as Jeff Jarrett struts on stage in his trenchcoat, shades and with guitar in hand. He sets off his pyro and carries on towards the ring.
Borash: This match is set for one fall and is to decide the number one contender to the WCW Heavyweight championship! Introducing first, from Nashville, Tennessee....weighing in at 232 pounds....He is the Chosen One....JEFF JARRETT!!!
*Jarrett poses on the top rope before removing his coat and glasses and awaiting the arrival of his opponent.*
***INVASION***
Monster pop as Goldberg storms on stage breathing smoke and kicking off his pyro as the crowd go nuts.
Borash: And his opponent, from Atlanta, Georgia.....weighing 285 pounds.......GOLDBERG!
*Massive pop again as Goldberg runs up the steps and stands across from Jarrett who is pacing nervously.*
Match 7: Number One Contendership for the WCW Heavyweight Championship:
Goldberg Vs Jeff Jarrett:
***NEXT BIG THING***
Lesnar’s music hits to huge heat as Goldberg turns to the stage expecting the champ but Jarrett grabs his guitar and smashes it over the back of his head! It all seems a ploy by Jarrett as he orders the ref to ring the bell and start the match. He does so and Jarrett rolls Goldberg over and covers......1......2....Goldberg kicks out! The crowd pop as Jarrett cannot believe it. He hooks the leg again and orders the ref to count....1......2..GOLDBERG POWERS OUT! Jarrett grabs the ref and shoves him into the corner whilst shouting obsceneties at him. Goldberg tries to shake off the cobwebs as he pulls himself up by the ropes, Jarrett sees this and stomps on the knee of the big man, knocking him back down. He grabs the legs of Goldberg and stomps a mudhole on the right knee. Jarrett talks trash as he lays the boots to the knee before dragging him by the legs to the ropes, draping the right one on the bottom rope and jumping straight onto it! Goldberg roars in pain as Jarrett repeats this again and then again before dragging big Bill to the middle of the ring and signalling for the figure four!
Jarrett steps around the right leg of Goldberg and then applies the figure four in the middle of the ring with nowhere to go for Goldberg! Goldberg roars in pain as Jarrett wrenches away with all his might. The ref asks him if he submits but he roars no and tries to reach for the ropes......but cannot reach! The crowd will Goldberg on as Jarrett screams at him to tap out but Goldberg starts to twist and turn and manages to slowly turn Jarrett over! Jarrett is screaming no at him but it makes no difference as Goldberg slowly but surely reverse the move! Jarrett is now the one screaming in pain as Goldberg wrenches back increasing the pain of the hold. He lets go and crawls towards the ropes before slowly pulling himself up to his feet. Jarrett does the same in the opposite corner but doesn’t expect Goldberg to sprint over the ring and spear him into the corner! Goldberg staggers back before limping back over and dragging Jarrett to his feet, applying a front facelock and hitting a vicious suplex. Goldberg drags him up again, sends him into the ropes and nearly takes his head off with a brutal kick to the temple!
The crowd are buzzing as Goldberg drops down and covers Jarrett...1........2.....Jarrett kicks out! Goldberg gets to his feet and crouches in the corner looking to hit the spear. Jarrett groggily gets to his feet and turns, just as Goldberg launches out of the corner and flies at Jarrett.....but he dodges and Goldberg hits the ref! The ref is out as Goldberg pulls himself away and turns.....into a chair shot from Jarrett! Jarrett has taken advantage of the ref being down as he has busted Goldberg wide open with the chair shot. Jarrett places the chair on the canvas and drags Goldberg to his feet. He steps behind him and wraps his arm around before hitting the Stroke on the steel chair! This one has to be over as Jarrett shakes the ref awake before diving onto Goldberg and hooking the leg.......the ref slowly counts.......1............................2...................thre...NO! Goldberg somehow gets the shoulder up! The crowd go wild as Jarrett goes mad with disbelief before grabbing the steel chair and waiting for Goldberg to get to his feet. The ref slowly pulls himself up at the same time as Goldberg and shouts to Jarrett to drop the chair, but Jarrett ignores him and as Goldberg stands up and turns around, he swings........but Goldberg nails him with a SPEAR!
A huge pop from the crowd as Goldberg somehow finds the adrenaline to pop up onto his feet and give the cutthroat signal. He drags Jarrett to his feet, applies a front facelock and hits the Jackhammer into a pin!......1.............2............3!!!
Winner: Goldberg (14:04)
***INVASION***
Goldberg staggers to his feet with blood dripping down his head as his music blares and the crowd cheer.
Schiavone: Goldberg is going to Spring Stampede! He will face Brock Lesnar for the WCW title!
Tenay: Goldberg survived the tricks of Jeff Jarrett to come out on top....WAIT A MINUTE!
Goldberg raises his arms in the air in victory and turns around....right into an F-5 FROM BROCK LESNAR! Insane heat as Lesnar stands above the fallen Goldberg and wipes the blood from Goldberg across his chest as a sign of victory.
Schiavone: My God! Brock Lesnar just nailed Goldberg with the F-5!
Tenay: Lesnar just made a statement to the number one contender!
Schiavone: We are out of time folks, tune in next week to see the repercussions of this attack!
Lesnar stands tall as we end the show.
***END OF SHOW***
Quick Results:
Kid Kash won a Cruiserweight Battle Royal.
Chavo Guerrero Def AJ Styles in a US Title Tournament match.
Scott Steiner Def Ric Flair in a Streetfight.
Kanyon Def Harrison Andrew(Local jobber)
Kanyon Def Rob Van Dam
Sean O Haire Def Billy Kidman in a US Title Tournament match.
Goldberg Def Jeff Jarrett.
