Dimension rebooks Nitro 2001 from XOC Podcast
As part of the "Re-booking of Nitro 2001"
segment from the Extreme Odd Couple Podcast, this is my entry with the
talent roster both, Steve Corino and I drafted. To listen to the
segment, head to http://www.xocpodcast.com/ Episode #11.
Keep in mind, the scenario is - WCW has
nothing left, ECW is about to shut down and the Independant talent was
very strong. Corino and I are given the abilty to "raid" both rosters
and we split via Nitro and Thunder. Corino has already released his
Thunder. This would be the kick off show for Nitro.
Nitro
(Cold open) - Mike Tennay is in
the ring, Welcomes everyone to the new Monday Night Nitro. While some
things change, some things remain the same. On Tonight's show, WCW
will crown a new Heavyweight Champion – the Championship board of
directors has announced the two contenders are Diamond Dallas Page vs
Booker T. That match will be tonights main event.
At this time, I would like to introduce a
true Legend in WCW, a man who has a long history in this great sport.
Terry Funk - Terry Funk comes out in a suit, saying how he’s happy to be
home in WCW. He feels that the future is bright. This is where he
belongs…He spent his last few years kissing ass up in New York but has
also been helping some young, hungry hard working wrestlers in
Philadelphia…that believed in their hearts that they had what it takes
to become the best. (cut off)
(Cue Hennings music) Curt Henning with Mike Sanders
Curt Henning – saying that
what Terry was doing in Philadelphia was far from wrestling…it was an
embarrassment. Curt Henning made Professional Wrestling the perfect
sport, while Terry Funk was on garbage duty. He then tells Terry…go back
to the bingo hall…and retire…Funk calls Henning a Yellow Bellied Egg
sucking dog….Mike Sanders sneak attacks Funk.
(Cue Music) “Man in a box”
hits…here comes Tommy Dreamer running out …all 4 are fighting, Funk on
Henning…but it separates into Sanders vs Dreamer…bell rings..we are
underway.
Dreamer vs Sanders – (9
minutes) lots of brawling, back and forth..and weapons. Let Sanders
establish he blongs and can hang with some extreme spots. Dreamer hits
his “Dreamer-flow” (with the hopes that Raven would return sometime down the line) DDT,
Ref counts, 1,2…Henning pulls ref out of the ring…back to 4 way brawl.
Sanders and Dreamer are both bleeding…Funk pulls out a plastic bag…tries
to put it over the head of Henning…Heels out of the ring…Dreamer and
Funk in the ring…they hug.
Commercial break
Opening shot at someone’s legs (pans over to the duffle bag),
with a duffle bag next to them…there is a mask on top. You hear, in a
Mexican dialect “Time to return to my roots”…the hand grabs the mask…cut
to ring.
(Camera on Announcers table) Big
Sal E Graziano and Tennay are the broadcast team – Mike Tennay says
that mask looks familiar. Big Sal says this music sounds familiar.
Southern Comfort vs. Whipwreck & tajiri w/ James Mitchell
(10 minutes)– Chris Hamrick
& Tracy Smoothers are working their way down to the ring. Their
opponents – Mikey Whipwreck vs Tajiri w/James Mitchell
Smoothers and Hamrick do chicken shit
heel spots. Tajiri and Whipwreck are playing to the crowd. Hamrick does
his through the 2nd rope spot. Tajiri hits the tarantula, hand spring
back elbow, mist, Brainbuster on Hamrick.
Tajiri/Whipwreck over
Back stage, sit down interview with DDP –
Page discusses what the WCW title would mean to him, very humble.
Getting a late start, he loves WCW and would work hard for the people.
Self high 5
Homicide vs Super crazy (6 mins)– this is early Homicide with brawling vs high flying Super crazy. Super Crazy over. After the match…Rey Mysterio (Now wearing Mask) music
hits…Super Crazy is in the ring. Mysterio says he respects Super Crazy,
next week…he would like to face him in a for an entry position in the
Junior heavyweight championship fatal 4 way match in 3 weeks. Crazy
accepts….Sal and Tennay say in 3 weeks..we will be crowning a new Junior
Heavyweight, with a Fatal 4 way match….winner takes all
Lance Storm vs Christopher Daniels
(20 minutes)– the announcers talk about how both are the future of this
sport. Text book wrestling clinic. Back and forth match up. 20 minute
draw. They say, next week…they want to go again…
Backstage sit down interview with Booker T
– says, he is owed the title. He’s done his time…he has been champion
before…he will be again.
The announcers say Next Week – Dreamer & Funk vs Henning & Sanders…no DQ….it will not be for the faint of heart. Big Sal says he was never a fan of Dreamer, maybe it's time for the fans to accept that Extreme is dead.
Tag Match (12 minutes)– York & Matthews vs. Shannon Moore & Shane Helms w/Jamie Noble
– Moore & Helms are the heels. York & Matthews play to the
crowd. Both teams are strong tag teams, utilizing tag team style moves.
Helms distracts the ref, Knoble passes a chain to Moore…Moore over on
York. Sal and Tennay talk about how young the tag team division is…but
also how well they work well together.
Commercial
Main Event (18 minutes)– Booker T vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Booker out first….Self high 5 hits DDP out…this match could determine the future of WCW.
DDP takes the early advantage. DDP teases
for the Diamond Cutter several times, Booker is too smart. Booker cuts
off with a reversal into the corner…Booker T is working the back of DDP.
Booker T feels the title within his grasp…Booker heads to the top rope
for his Ghetto Blaster…DDP stumbles into ropes..nuts Booker…DDP goes for
the superplex…pushed off…Booker T off the top rope…DDP with a diamond
cutter on Booker….1,2, Booker T gets his foot on the bottom rope..ref
doesn’t see it..3. Celebration ensues…crowd goes crazy…
Sal points out the foot on the rope…we’ll see you next week.
That's it...my Nitro. Would you watch?
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