WCW Saturday Night: November 30, 1996
By Scott Keith on December 6, 2014
What is it that attracts
us to professional wrestling?
us to professional wrestling?
I was left to wonder
that, when I was questioned by a work colleague. Here I am, a fully grown 32
year old man, a married home owner, living the middle class dream as a quality
assurance manager by day, and WCW quality performance analyst by night.
that, when I was questioned by a work colleague. Here I am, a fully grown 32
year old man, a married home owner, living the middle class dream as a quality
assurance manager by day, and WCW quality performance analyst by night.
They couldn’t understand
how on earth I still allow myself to watch something as low brow as wrestling;
something that catered to the lowest common denominator. So often in the past,
I’ve found this position so difficult to defend, especially with the modern day
product that is so carefully structured and homogenized to deliver the exact
same meal, week after week. That same, unfulfilling, gut rotting meal.
how on earth I still allow myself to watch something as low brow as wrestling;
something that catered to the lowest common denominator. So often in the past,
I’ve found this position so difficult to defend, especially with the modern day
product that is so carefully structured and homogenized to deliver the exact
same meal, week after week. That same, unfulfilling, gut rotting meal.
Still, I didn’t hesitate
this time. It’s an escape. I don’t watch a lot of movies, but I watch my fair
share of old school NWA and WCW. It’s something to make for easy background
noise when I just need to take a load off. It’s nostalgic; like the current run
of Ninja Turtles or Jurassic Park remakes. It’s a creative escape. I love to
write, but I don’t like writing about things that don’t interest me. Even the
worst WCW shows are far more entertaining than anything else I could come up
with on my own. It allows me to be observant, to catch those little moments of
sheer ridiculousness that nobody else does, and share it with you. I have a
library of over 4000 shows sitting on a hard drive that I can access on my PS3
at any time. I have a WWE Network subscription. It’s not for everyone, but it’s
for me. I imagine, it always will be.
this time. It’s an escape. I don’t watch a lot of movies, but I watch my fair
share of old school NWA and WCW. It’s something to make for easy background
noise when I just need to take a load off. It’s nostalgic; like the current run
of Ninja Turtles or Jurassic Park remakes. It’s a creative escape. I love to
write, but I don’t like writing about things that don’t interest me. Even the
worst WCW shows are far more entertaining than anything else I could come up
with on my own. It allows me to be observant, to catch those little moments of
sheer ridiculousness that nobody else does, and share it with you. I have a
library of over 4000 shows sitting on a hard drive that I can access on my PS3
at any time. I have a WWE Network subscription. It’s not for everyone, but it’s
for me. I imagine, it always will be.
Well, until the Faces of
Fear are no more. Then I turn it off FOREVER.
Fear are no more. Then I turn it off FOREVER.
LIVE (but TAPED!) from
the Cyborg Factory on the Mothaship of TBS, home of the Pay Windah, masters of
Filibusterin’, starring the Debulush Woman, and that Jethebel Elizabeth, where
Clubberin’ and Plundah are all the rage, it’s WCW Saturday Night! TONY SCHIAVONE and some forgettable
well-spoken guy host.
the Cyborg Factory on the Mothaship of TBS, home of the Pay Windah, masters of
Filibusterin’, starring the Debulush Woman, and that Jethebel Elizabeth, where
Clubberin’ and Plundah are all the rage, it’s WCW Saturday Night! TONY SCHIAVONE and some forgettable
well-spoken guy host.
LA PARKA vs. CHRIS JERICHO
Excellent start, WCW.
Unless of course, they’re only given 2:21. Then I might be forced to deliver
the Canadian rage all over again. Jericho might be an unbearable wiener, but
the boy can wrestle. La Parka flies at Jericho off the bell, and misses a dive,
hitting the buckle. He picks himself up, and flattens Chris. Jericho comes back
with a dropkick, ducks a spin kick, and hits one of his own. Parka bounces back
with a springboard headscissors, followed by a springboard karate kick, and
scores a 2. He seems confused by his lack of victory (for all the facial
displays he is able to provide), and powerbombs Jericho for 2. He goes for a
second one, but Jericho rolls through and delivers a German suplex, holding on
to the bridge for 2. A back elbow levels La Parka, but he shakes them bones and
powerslams Chris for 2. Jericho bounces up, applies a crucifix, and scores the
win at 3:23. That’s disappointing, I
was sure La Parka was getting the rocket push right up to Hogan. **
Unless of course, they’re only given 2:21. Then I might be forced to deliver
the Canadian rage all over again. Jericho might be an unbearable wiener, but
the boy can wrestle. La Parka flies at Jericho off the bell, and misses a dive,
hitting the buckle. He picks himself up, and flattens Chris. Jericho comes back
with a dropkick, ducks a spin kick, and hits one of his own. Parka bounces back
with a springboard headscissors, followed by a springboard karate kick, and
scores a 2. He seems confused by his lack of victory (for all the facial
displays he is able to provide), and powerbombs Jericho for 2. He goes for a
second one, but Jericho rolls through and delivers a German suplex, holding on
to the bridge for 2. A back elbow levels La Parka, but he shakes them bones and
powerslams Chris for 2. Jericho bounces up, applies a crucifix, and scores the
win at 3:23. That’s disappointing, I
was sure La Parka was getting the rocket push right up to Hogan. **
In the locker room, “MEAN” GENE OKERLUND feels confident
standing next to LEX LUGER. Really?
I feel like Lex Luger would make me feel quite unconfident in comparison, but
good on you for being true to yourself, Gene. Luger vows to have his way with
every member of the nWo. Errrr, ok, that’s cool, just not on camera if you
don’t mind.
standing next to LEX LUGER. Really?
I feel like Lex Luger would make me feel quite unconfident in comparison, but
good on you for being true to yourself, Gene. Luger vows to have his way with
every member of the nWo. Errrr, ok, that’s cool, just not on camera if you
don’t mind.
After a break, Gene is
joined by JIMMY HART and THE FACES OF FEAR while Lex heads off,
presumably to shower up and start making bedroom eyes at Vincent or something.
Which he might even appreciate, at least someone would be paying him some
attention. Meanwhile, Hart lobbies for a title shot, and Meng is asked how he
feels about that. Thankfully, I speak a little Jungle Gibberish. “Aren’t you the guy who Makes the Donuts?” Which is actually a great observation from
Meng, and we’ll need to investigate. Barbarian just sticks out his tongue, and
is far too cool for this stuff.
joined by JIMMY HART and THE FACES OF FEAR while Lex heads off,
presumably to shower up and start making bedroom eyes at Vincent or something.
Which he might even appreciate, at least someone would be paying him some
attention. Meanwhile, Hart lobbies for a title shot, and Meng is asked how he
feels about that. Thankfully, I speak a little Jungle Gibberish. “Aren’t you the guy who Makes the Donuts?” Which is actually a great observation from
Meng, and we’ll need to investigate. Barbarian just sticks out his tongue, and
is far too cool for this stuff.
“LORD” STEVEN REGAL vs. BOBBY EATON (for the WCW
world television title)
world television title)
I don’t mean to disparage
the good name of the former Earl, but Regal’s coming off a hard fought victory
against the legendary Tony Pena, so he might want to just give up now. Eaton
powers Regal back to the corner, and gets a thumb to the eye for his effort.
Regal starts chain wrestling, which rarely goes well this early for his
Lordship. A shot to the jaw has Regal showing a range of disgust, anger, and
pain all in one facial expression. I would pay $1000 to watch him perform in a
Murder Mystery. A backdrop sends the Lord flying, and Eaton’s on him with a
vertical suplex, but Regal packages him on the way down and scores the win at 2:18. I don’t know how I’ll be able to
express to the Faces of Fear that I’ve developed some strong feelings for Regal
this year, but hopefully, they’ll understand. *
the good name of the former Earl, but Regal’s coming off a hard fought victory
against the legendary Tony Pena, so he might want to just give up now. Eaton
powers Regal back to the corner, and gets a thumb to the eye for his effort.
Regal starts chain wrestling, which rarely goes well this early for his
Lordship. A shot to the jaw has Regal showing a range of disgust, anger, and
pain all in one facial expression. I would pay $1000 to watch him perform in a
Murder Mystery. A backdrop sends the Lord flying, and Eaton’s on him with a
vertical suplex, but Regal packages him on the way down and scores the win at 2:18. I don’t know how I’ll be able to
express to the Faces of Fear that I’ve developed some strong feelings for Regal
this year, but hopefully, they’ll understand. *
SONOKO KATO vs. KAORU
Tony tells us that Kato
is 17-years of age, which is of course a big
fat lie. Why do that? She’s 20,
that’s plenty impressive. Kaoru is booed, not because she does anything
particularly heelish, or is unattractive, but because that’s what the Applause
sign is telling them to do. If you thought the WWE manipulated their audience,
you ain’t seen the Disney tapings. Kato hits a bulldog, and prances around
congratulating herself. A second bulldog lands a 2 count, which causes her to
celebrate again. I’m not sure I get it. Kaoru fires back with a sunset flip out
of the corner, and nearly scores the pin. Kaoru leaps and hits Kato with a box
to the face, causing the largely male audience to boo. Riiiight. Kato kicks
Kaoru in the back, and drops a leg for 2. Dusty notes that neither girl has
much body fat and are obviously top contenders, but if titles were won on low
body fat, Dusty would have spent his career losing to lower tier workers than
Scott and Steve Armstrong. Kato misses a top rope guillotine, and Kaoru nails a
brainbuster. Top rope springboard moonsault finishes matters easily at 2:37. I’m gonna go out on a limb and
say Gene doesn’t interview either of these ladies. **
is 17-years of age, which is of course a big
fat lie. Why do that? She’s 20,
that’s plenty impressive. Kaoru is booed, not because she does anything
particularly heelish, or is unattractive, but because that’s what the Applause
sign is telling them to do. If you thought the WWE manipulated their audience,
you ain’t seen the Disney tapings. Kato hits a bulldog, and prances around
congratulating herself. A second bulldog lands a 2 count, which causes her to
celebrate again. I’m not sure I get it. Kaoru fires back with a sunset flip out
of the corner, and nearly scores the pin. Kaoru leaps and hits Kato with a box
to the face, causing the largely male audience to boo. Riiiight. Kato kicks
Kaoru in the back, and drops a leg for 2. Dusty notes that neither girl has
much body fat and are obviously top contenders, but if titles were won on low
body fat, Dusty would have spent his career losing to lower tier workers than
Scott and Steve Armstrong. Kato misses a top rope guillotine, and Kaoru nails a
brainbuster. Top rope springboard moonsault finishes matters easily at 2:37. I’m gonna go out on a limb and
say Gene doesn’t interview either of these ladies. **
KONAN (with Jimmy Hart) vs. EDDIE GUERRERO (for
the Mexican heavyweight vanity title)
the Mexican heavyweight vanity title)
Good to see the return of
the useless Mexican title – you keep living the dream Konan. This is a return
match from Monday that I certainly wasn’t clamouring for, but perhaps Mexico
was dying to see their Hulk Hogan get revenge on that evil Guerrero. The pair
trade chinlocks. Snore. Konan pokes Eddie in the eye, which leads to more
exciting moves, like the arm wringer. Eddie connects with a headscissors, but
Konan fires back with the tumbleweed clothesline. A top rope dropkick misses,
so Eddie heads up to finish. Jimmy jumps on the apron to block the Frog Splash,
but Eddie fights him off and steals the megaphone. Konan rushes over, and takes
a megaphone shot to the head to cause a DQ at 3:33. Froggie Splash hits anyway, and that’s too much for THE FACES OF FEAR to watch, who run in
and start the CLUBBERIN’! The viciousness! The violence! The power! Eddie might
never walk again! 1/2*
the useless Mexican title – you keep living the dream Konan. This is a return
match from Monday that I certainly wasn’t clamouring for, but perhaps Mexico
was dying to see their Hulk Hogan get revenge on that evil Guerrero. The pair
trade chinlocks. Snore. Konan pokes Eddie in the eye, which leads to more
exciting moves, like the arm wringer. Eddie connects with a headscissors, but
Konan fires back with the tumbleweed clothesline. A top rope dropkick misses,
so Eddie heads up to finish. Jimmy jumps on the apron to block the Frog Splash,
but Eddie fights him off and steals the megaphone. Konan rushes over, and takes
a megaphone shot to the head to cause a DQ at 3:33. Froggie Splash hits anyway, and that’s too much for THE FACES OF FEAR to watch, who run in
and start the CLUBBERIN’! The viciousness! The violence! The power! Eddie might
never walk again! 1/2*
Next up, a treat for
anyone watching this prior to June of 2007; video footage of last weekend’s
house show in Baltimore between Benoit and Sullivan. From the little we’re
given, it appears to have taken the template of their Great American Bash brawl
(as all subsequent matches would), but with a greater level of violence. In the
bathroom, Benoit is given a Kick of Fear from Meng AGAINST THE WALL! Holy crap!
The beatdown draws Woman in to defend her man, including jumping on Sullivan’s
back and trying to claw his eyes out.
anyone watching this prior to June of 2007; video footage of last weekend’s
house show in Baltimore between Benoit and Sullivan. From the little we’re
given, it appears to have taken the template of their Great American Bash brawl
(as all subsequent matches would), but with a greater level of violence. In the
bathroom, Benoit is given a Kick of Fear from Meng AGAINST THE WALL! Holy crap!
The beatdown draws Woman in to defend her man, including jumping on Sullivan’s
back and trying to claw his eyes out.
“MEAN” GENE OKERLUND stands with KEVIN
SULLIVAN and JIMMY HART to gets
their comments on what we just saw. Sullivan says he’s made a lot of mistakes
in his life, and while he has no regrets trying to end Benoit’s life, he made
the same mistake Chris is making now. He tells Benoit that he is just a
stepping stone, and he isn’t “the last one”. He vows to put Chris through hell
for ruining his life and causing him mental anguish these last two months. Gene
looks Sullivan square in the eye and tells him, with no disrespect intended,
“you’ve never been wound very tightly”. Gene speaks for ALL of us at home in
asking “guys, am I missing something here?” Sullivan glares at him and says if
anyone knows what he’s talking about, Gene is the guy. If I hadn’t sat through
Vince Russo, I’d call this one of the most confusing and stupidly incestuous
angles of all time. Sadly though, it only ranks about a 1.2 on a WCW2000 scale.
SULLIVAN and JIMMY HART to gets
their comments on what we just saw. Sullivan says he’s made a lot of mistakes
in his life, and while he has no regrets trying to end Benoit’s life, he made
the same mistake Chris is making now. He tells Benoit that he is just a
stepping stone, and he isn’t “the last one”. He vows to put Chris through hell
for ruining his life and causing him mental anguish these last two months. Gene
looks Sullivan square in the eye and tells him, with no disrespect intended,
“you’ve never been wound very tightly”. Gene speaks for ALL of us at home in
asking “guys, am I missing something here?” Sullivan glares at him and says if
anyone knows what he’s talking about, Gene is the guy. If I hadn’t sat through
Vince Russo, I’d call this one of the most confusing and stupidly incestuous
angles of all time. Sadly though, it only ranks about a 1.2 on a WCW2000 scale.
BUNKHOUSE BUCK and MIKE ENOS vs. HARLEM HEAT (with
Sista Sherri)
Sista Sherri)
I abhor short term memory
loss, and it was only just a month ago when we tried out the combination of
Buck and Enos. It went REALLY poorly, largely due to Buck’s continued loyalty to the
Colonel. Nothing has changed, as far as I know, other than the Colonel turning
into a Clue Suspect. On the other hand, I appreciate that they’re trying to freshen up
the never-ending Rough & Ready/Harlem Heat rivalry. In fact, R&R won
the last match by DQ, bringing their record to a brag-worthy 1-7 this year. In
watching Buck on the apron, I realize that we’re sorely due to see him come
back in the WWE. No, not as Jack Swagger’s father again, but as Luke Harper’s.
They’re both equally disgusting, and you wouldn’t even need to come up with any
more back story for Harper, all of his behavior would just suddenly make sense.
Booker jams a thumb in the eye of old Buck, while Tony suggests this team name
themselves Rough & Rugged. I like it, let’s go with that. Stevie winds up
getting double teamed for awhile, but the heels can’t put him away. A sidewalk
slam brings in Booker T, who quickly hits the flying jalapeno for 2. Everyone
starts to brawl, and Buck hits Stevie with his finisher – the cowboy boot to
the face. Sherri manages to trip him up before going for the pin, allowing
Booker time to hit the Harlem sidekick and score the win at 4:17. * Don’t give up, Rough &
Rugged. 1 match is a small sample size, you’ll need at least 7 more to ensure
you’re truly outclassed.
loss, and it was only just a month ago when we tried out the combination of
Buck and Enos. It went REALLY poorly, largely due to Buck’s continued loyalty to the
Colonel. Nothing has changed, as far as I know, other than the Colonel turning
into a Clue Suspect. On the other hand, I appreciate that they’re trying to freshen up
the never-ending Rough & Ready/Harlem Heat rivalry. In fact, R&R won
the last match by DQ, bringing their record to a brag-worthy 1-7 this year. In
watching Buck on the apron, I realize that we’re sorely due to see him come
back in the WWE. No, not as Jack Swagger’s father again, but as Luke Harper’s.
They’re both equally disgusting, and you wouldn’t even need to come up with any
more back story for Harper, all of his behavior would just suddenly make sense.
Booker jams a thumb in the eye of old Buck, while Tony suggests this team name
themselves Rough & Rugged. I like it, let’s go with that. Stevie winds up
getting double teamed for awhile, but the heels can’t put him away. A sidewalk
slam brings in Booker T, who quickly hits the flying jalapeno for 2. Everyone
starts to brawl, and Buck hits Stevie with his finisher – the cowboy boot to
the face. Sherri manages to trip him up before going for the pin, allowing
Booker time to hit the Harlem sidekick and score the win at 4:17. * Don’t give up, Rough &
Rugged. 1 match is a small sample size, you’ll need at least 7 more to ensure
you’re truly outclassed.
Over on nWo Saturday night,
we appear to have found new contenders in the fourth round of the tag-team
tournament.
we appear to have found new contenders in the fourth round of the tag-team
tournament.
TOMMY GRECO
Height: not tall enough
Weight: 140 lbs.
Reach: 32”
Fist: 14”
Hometown: Athens, GA
Pro record: 0-1
Played a 3 Musketeer
Lillipution Champion
THE BACK STABBER
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 280 lbs.
Reach: 37”
Fist: 15”
Hometown: Back Alley, NY
Pro record: 20-20
Uses the Knife Edge
He’s Razor Sharp
Tonight’s ring announcer
is SYXX, who has been lazy about
continuing his cruiserweight tournament. DOCTOR
X is your referee, as always.
is SYXX, who has been lazy about
continuing his cruiserweight tournament. DOCTOR
X is your referee, as always.
TOMMY GRECO and THE BACKSTABBER vs. THE OUTSIDERS
(for the WCW United States heavyweight title)
(for the WCW United States heavyweight title)
No, that’s not a typo.
Nash is in fact defending the US title, which is on loan from the Giant, as
well as providing play by play. Hall chops away, AKA a “gunshot!” Backstabber
gets a tag in, and Hall hits him right away with the Japanese clothesline. Hall
takes over commentary as Nash comes in. Nash hits the “squisher”, and
Backstabber rolls out. Greco comes in without a tag, but nobody seems to care
as he takes a double arm chokeslam from “9 feet in the air!” Hall tags in, and
Nash just stays put to do commentary. “Sometimes, I get so close to the action
it feels like I’m in the ring.” The fallaway slam connects, which affects the
colon if Nash is to be believed. Hall rolls in the Backstabber, as Nash
comfortably just sits on the top turnbuckle. THE GIANT interferes with a chokeslam, allowing Nash and Hall to
score a dual pinfall, with Nash calling it.
Nash is in fact defending the US title, which is on loan from the Giant, as
well as providing play by play. Hall chops away, AKA a “gunshot!” Backstabber
gets a tag in, and Hall hits him right away with the Japanese clothesline. Hall
takes over commentary as Nash comes in. Nash hits the “squisher”, and
Backstabber rolls out. Greco comes in without a tag, but nobody seems to care
as he takes a double arm chokeslam from “9 feet in the air!” Hall tags in, and
Nash just stays put to do commentary. “Sometimes, I get so close to the action
it feels like I’m in the ring.” The fallaway slam connects, which affects the
colon if Nash is to be believed. Hall rolls in the Backstabber, as Nash
comfortably just sits on the top turnbuckle. THE GIANT interferes with a chokeslam, allowing Nash and Hall to
score a dual pinfall, with Nash calling it.
These were cute the first
couple of times they ran them, but they’re running out of ideas, and as a
result, running this whole shtick into the ground. I could do without any more
nWo Saturday Night.
couple of times they ran them, but they’re running out of ideas, and as a
result, running this whole shtick into the ground. I could do without any more
nWo Saturday Night.
JUVENTUD GUERRERA vs. CHRIS BENOIT
It’s been nice knowing
you, Juvi. Against all odds, Guerrera takes the early advantage, and chops down
Benoit. Chris misses a chop, but Juvi blows a sunset flip and lands on Benoit’s
head for 2. An Oklahoma roll gets 2. Juvi calls for a rana, but off the
springboard Benoit catches and powerbombs him. Holding the legs, he catapults
Juvi into the buckle, and follows with a backdrop suplex. To the corner, and we
chop. Scoop slam sets up the Liontamer, which Benoit applies the real way, and
Juvi’s twisted in a seriously unnatural position. Still, he won’t tap, so
Benoit releases and beats him down. A vicious clothesline sends Benoit up top –
thumb to the throat – and the swandive connects. Crossface finishes at 3:16. ** Tony thinks WCW needs to start
considering Chris Benoit to lead the charge against the nWo.
you, Juvi. Against all odds, Guerrera takes the early advantage, and chops down
Benoit. Chris misses a chop, but Juvi blows a sunset flip and lands on Benoit’s
head for 2. An Oklahoma roll gets 2. Juvi calls for a rana, but off the
springboard Benoit catches and powerbombs him. Holding the legs, he catapults
Juvi into the buckle, and follows with a backdrop suplex. To the corner, and we
chop. Scoop slam sets up the Liontamer, which Benoit applies the real way, and
Juvi’s twisted in a seriously unnatural position. Still, he won’t tap, so
Benoit releases and beats him down. A vicious clothesline sends Benoit up top –
thumb to the throat – and the swandive connects. Crossface finishes at 3:16. ** Tony thinks WCW needs to start
considering Chris Benoit to lead the charge against the nWo.
“MEAN” GENE OKERLUND grabs Benoit for a quick word. Gene’s
disappointed Woman isn’t joining them. Benoit says that Woman’s become a lot
more than just his manager, and is currently making travel plans. Gene doesn’t
much care for his lack of candor, and asks why everyone’s trying to swerve him
all the time? Benoit fails to answer, and turns his attention to Sullivan. He
says that the whole Dungeon of Doom gave him their best, and it STILL wasn’t
enough to get rid of him. Gene asks why the Horsemen didn’t save Chris on
Saturday. Benoit says it wasn’t Horsemen business, it’s all about himself and
Sullivan.
disappointed Woman isn’t joining them. Benoit says that Woman’s become a lot
more than just his manager, and is currently making travel plans. Gene doesn’t
much care for his lack of candor, and asks why everyone’s trying to swerve him
all the time? Benoit fails to answer, and turns his attention to Sullivan. He
says that the whole Dungeon of Doom gave him their best, and it STILL wasn’t
enough to get rid of him. Gene asks why the Horsemen didn’t save Chris on
Saturday. Benoit says it wasn’t Horsemen business, it’s all about himself and
Sullivan.
DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE vs. SCOTT NORTON
Tony finally figures out
what the deal with Page is; that he’d probably love to join the nWo, but his
ego won’t allow him to because he insists on being the coolest kid in school,
and they didn’t pick him first. Of course, Page has said this himself at least
a half dozen times, but Dusty is genuinely amazed at Tony’s ability to piece
the puzzle together and believes he’s right. Norton uses his power to overtake
Page in the early going. DDP winds up staggering around after taking an
avalanche, and a clothesline gets 2. Page takes a powder, and on his way back
in he gives Norton a quick snapmare over the top rope. Norton is choked in the
ropes, and Page liberally uses his 5 counts. Swinging neckbreaker gets 2, but
Norton kicks out with some authority, launching Page several feet. A
shoulderblock knocks Page off his ass, but on the follow up charge, Page uses
the momentum to fall backwards into a hot shot. A pancake connects, and Page
calls for the Diamond Cutter. Page tries, but Norton just throws him off
mid-move, and sends Page to the floor. DDP reaches into his tights, and on his
way back in, Norton picks him up. Page punches him in the face with the object
repeatedly, falls on top, and gets the win at 4:10. Still completely scummy, that’s my Page. *1/2
what the deal with Page is; that he’d probably love to join the nWo, but his
ego won’t allow him to because he insists on being the coolest kid in school,
and they didn’t pick him first. Of course, Page has said this himself at least
a half dozen times, but Dusty is genuinely amazed at Tony’s ability to piece
the puzzle together and believes he’s right. Norton uses his power to overtake
Page in the early going. DDP winds up staggering around after taking an
avalanche, and a clothesline gets 2. Page takes a powder, and on his way back
in he gives Norton a quick snapmare over the top rope. Norton is choked in the
ropes, and Page liberally uses his 5 counts. Swinging neckbreaker gets 2, but
Norton kicks out with some authority, launching Page several feet. A
shoulderblock knocks Page off his ass, but on the follow up charge, Page uses
the momentum to fall backwards into a hot shot. A pancake connects, and Page
calls for the Diamond Cutter. Page tries, but Norton just throws him off
mid-move, and sends Page to the floor. DDP reaches into his tights, and on his
way back in, Norton picks him up. Page punches him in the face with the object
repeatedly, falls on top, and gets the win at 4:10. Still completely scummy, that’s my Page. *1/2
Page stops in for a quick
word with “MEAN” GENE OKERLUND on
his way to the pay windah. I am loving the fact we are to believe this is
happening seconds after the match, despite the fact Page is now wearing a
completely different colored set of tights. Page says he’s tired of answering
the exact same questions on every bloody show, he just wants to go back to
where he was before all this political crap started. His focus is on the US
title tournament, and he plans on walking off with the belt. Gene pressed, but
Page tells him to stop asking him about Hall and Nash because he doesn’t care
what they’re doing. The end.
word with “MEAN” GENE OKERLUND on
his way to the pay windah. I am loving the fact we are to believe this is
happening seconds after the match, despite the fact Page is now wearing a
completely different colored set of tights. Page says he’s tired of answering
the exact same questions on every bloody show, he just wants to go back to
where he was before all this political crap started. His focus is on the US
title tournament, and he plans on walking off with the belt. Gene pressed, but
Page tells him to stop asking him about Hall and Nash because he doesn’t care
what they’re doing. The end.
Despite there being about
15 minutes left in the show, that was our main event, because we once again
replay the entire Piper contract signing from World War 3 as the credits roll.
If this is anything like last month, we can be sure we’re going to see this at
least another half dozen times between now and Starrcade.
15 minutes left in the show, that was our main event, because we once again
replay the entire Piper contract signing from World War 3 as the credits roll.
If this is anything like last month, we can be sure we’re going to see this at
least another half dozen times between now and Starrcade.
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