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Post by CF9™ on Mar 20, 2011 14:51:40 GMT -5
The opening segment was good, classic Stone Cold stuff. Makes me think that Slaughter has a Stunner coming his way soon. And unlike Matt, I know what you mean by Austin seems disappointed. It made me think of him smirking, shaking his head. The Outlaws vs LOD 2000, no rules? Sounds pretty awesome, I'm really looking forward to that match at the PPV. The Nation vs. Terry Funk is turning out to be good, I want to see him take out members one by one. The nation ousting Farooq was executed greatly, I wanna see The Rock go to the top. The finish to the main event was good, although I don't know how that would come across on TV. It adds a nice little touch to the story, though. Keep it up, Duan.
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Post by duan on Mar 25, 2011 14:36:14 GMT -5
the following is a product of the world wrestling federation WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION PRESENTS: WWF: Wrestling Showcase #6! "Challenge Accepted?" - Thursday, Week 2, April 1998 -
The following match was an untelevised match that took place before the actual show: 'Midnight' Marc Mero defeated Al Snow via TKO in 2:56 [B+]
WWF: Wrestling Showcase
Before the show begins, we are greeted by the World Wrestling Federation commissioner, Sgt. Slaughter. Slaughter tells the fans that things have gotten out of control in the World Wrestling Federation and the problems stem from when Steve Austin became WWF Champion. Slaughter is ready to restore order to all the maggots in the WWF and that starts tonight. Anyone who acts out of line will face disciplinary action. Also, Slaughter announces that on Monday Night Raw this upcoming Monday, Shawn Michaels will do battle with Owen Hart! He then wishes us a great time at the show.
The usual Showcase opening airs as we are treated to the best and brightest in the WWF today! Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler welcome us to another edition of the Showcase and tells us that tonight's episode will leave us wanting more! Ross also mentions that we will be seeing Ken Shamrock due battle with Goldust in the main event, Vader will be in action and right now, the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion, TAKA Michinoku does battle against Brian Christopher!
Singles Match (Non-Title); TAKA Michinoku vs. Brian Christopher - A hot and fast paced way to start off the evening for our fans. Christopher and Michinoku are no strangers to each other, so they knew their weaknesses. - Christopher used his power, which surprisingly is a major part of his offense, to slow the Light Heavyweight Champion down for a good part of the match. Crowd got TAKA back into things and this led to a change in advantage. - TAKA fed off of the loud crowd and nailed a quick Michinoku Driver from nowhere and pinned Christopher for the three count! TAKA Michinoku defeats Brian Christopher via Michinoku Driver in 7:27 [B+]
As TAKA is celebrating his victory in the ring, we see Flash Funk watching the match from his locker room. These two men have been studying each other for the past few weeks and their encounter at In Your House: Unforgiven should be memorable. [B+]
As the scene of Funk watching his television fades, our screen goes completely black for a few moments. A loud screech is heard and then low chanting. 'They Are Departing' can be read on the screen as we go to commercial. [A*]
Handicap Match; Vader vs. The Headbangers [Mosh/Thrasher] - The Headbangers were awaiting their opponent for the evening as Vader came down to the ring with a purpose. He has been on a tear as of late and he seems to have something to prove. - Vader wanted to take both of the Headbangers on at the same time and they didn't have a problem with that. This didn't slow the big man down and he still dominated the entire match, not letting the duo get any offense in. - Vader gave both Headbangers big powerslams and then measured them up for a Double Vadersault! An easy win for the Mastodon tonight. Vader defeats The Headbangers via Double Vadersault in 3:46 [B-]
Afterward, Vader is celebrating another domination when he is interrupted by the Jackyl and his behemoth of a client, Kurrgan. Jackyl explains that he has been watching Vader over the past couple of weeks and is dearly impressed with his wage of retiring if someone can last 5 minutes with him. He then puts over Kurrgan as a brute force and challenges Vader to a match this Monday on Raw. If Kurrgan can last 5 minutes with Vader, then instead of having Vader retire, he will have to come work for the Jackyl! Vader, never backing down, quickly accepts and tells the two he will seem them on Monday!
A video recap of what has gone on inside the Nation of Domination aired. It mainly focused on the attack on the former Nation leader, Faarooq, last week by the other three members. Jim Ross made a comment about how he cannot believe three people could be so ungrateful to someone who was giving them a chance to succeed. Either way, no one has heard from Faarooq since Monday, but for now, D'Lo Brown is in action!
Singles Match; D'Lo Brown (w/The Nation of Domination) vs. Devon Storm - Brown had to fight Terry Funk in a backstage war last week, so he was still not 100 percent, but that didn't seem to matter. Storm has been laboring for the past few months. - The Nation clapped for every offensive D'Lo move and The Rock got into an argument with a fan during the match. Brown didn't let up the entire time and seemingly had the match pretty easily. - Brown ended things rather quickly following a Low Down and a big applause from his Nation peers. D'Lo Brown defeats Devon Storm via Low Down in 3:43
Afterward, The Rock added insult to injury by giving the defenseless Storm a huge Rock Bottom. The three Nation of Domination members stood over the fallen lightweight as we cut to Kevin Kelly backstage!
Backstage, Kevin Kelly is standing by with Owen Hart, who isn't dressed to compete. Kelly asks Hart about what he thinks of his match next week against former WWF World Champion, Shawn Michaels. Hart tells Kelly that after what happened on Monday, with his shady loss, he is looking to redeem himself and to get his hands on the jackass that Michaels is. Owen just mentions how he is worried about Triple H interfering, so he is going to find help to ensure that this doesn't happen! Hart leaves very angry and Kelly sends us to commercial.
Main Event: Singles Match (Non-Title); Ken Shamrock vs. Goldust - It's time for our main event of the evening, featuring the WWF Intercontinental Champion doing battle with one of the most unique superstars of all time. Shamrock is awaiting an answer to his challenge to Jeff Jarrett for a match at Unforgiven. - The match was split evenly and Goldust was able to slow Shamrock down and wear him out for a good part of the brawl. Goldust is looking to gain some kind of credibility back since he has lost almost all of his. - Unfortunately for Goldust, tonight wasn't the night to gain back this credibility. Shamrock snapped and flipped the match around to his favor. After various belly-to-belly suplexes, he locked in the Ankle Lock and it was all over from there! Kevin Shamrock defeats Goldust via Ankle Lock in 7:45 [B+]
Shamrock grabs his championship and starts celebrating his big win when Jeff Jarrett comes into the ring with his guitar. He takes a swing at Shamrock...but Ken ducks and gives Jarrett a belly-to-belly! Jarrett rolls out of the ring and it appears that Jarrett has accepted Shamrock's challenge for Unforgiven! Showcase comes to an end as Shamrock taunts Jarrett with his guitar before breaking it on the mat!
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Post by DTP. on Mar 25, 2011 15:46:48 GMT -5
WWF Wrestling Showcase: Thursday, Week 2, April 1998...It's a bit demoralizing for Goldust not to be noted as being in action with Ken Shamrock, instead 'Shamrock in action'. Hurts Goldust's credibility. Shame that Marc Mero beat Al Snow, would like to see Snow with a push in upcoming weeks. Commissioner Slaughter starting the show is nice, good set up for RAW is WAR this Monday. TAKA Michinoku beating Brian Christopher is cool, these two put on some of the best WWF light-heavyweight division matches in my opinion. Flash Funk facing Michinoku should be cool. Vader beating the Headbangers...hurts Mosh and Thrasher, who are very over in this time period. D-Lo Brown beating Devon Storm was likely. D-Lo's getting a decent push may I comment. Ken Shamrock would obviously beat Goldust, hence the name of this thread titled 'SHAMROCK IN ACTION'. The show was obviously based around him, and it hurt Goldust. An alright episode, nothing special.
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Post by CF9™ on Mar 25, 2011 23:06:13 GMT -5
The little show titles, like "Challenge Accepted?" are a nice little touch, keep doing those. Overall this was a nice read, not too much to comment on... besides you accidently said that "Kevin" Shamrock wins, just letting you know my man! Keep this goin', dog.
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Post by ✖ AJ on Mar 27, 2011 9:04:04 GMT -5
I know I don't reply to this often but I hope to reply to tons of people, continuing off of last night, and this is a great progressing diary, Duan. Like I said in the last reply I had to this - I don't really remember that much around this time as I was just a youngsta. However, I hope to see you keep this running and continue doing it as long as you enjoy it, dude.
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Post by buster on Mar 27, 2011 10:01:40 GMT -5
Nice job on the show. I know nothing about this year because I was not watching wrestling that year.
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Post by duan on Mar 27, 2011 22:44:44 GMT -5
WRESTLING WORLD UNITEDFriday, April 1998, Week #2 WWF WRESTLING SHOWCASE RESULTSTAKA Michinoku def. Brian Christopher Vader def. The Headbangers D'Lo Brown def. Devon Storm Ken Shamrock def. Goldust |
WCW THURSDAY THUNDER RESULTSJannetty, Iaukea, and Rotundo def. Wrath, La Parka, and Psicosis Bill Goldberg def. Meng to retain the WCW United States title Chris Benoit def. Dusty Rhodes to retain the ECW Television title The Giant and Roddy Piper fought to a no contest Chris Jericho def. Rey Mysterio Jr. to retain the WCW Cruiserweight title Buff and Steiner def. Davey Boy and Neidhart |
Saturday, April 1998, Week #2
- Apparently, according to various sources, the mysterious promos and skits occurring on WWF programming are linked to new signings. The WWF has apparently come to terms with a monster signing from WCW and is building this team up for very long and very big. ECW AT THE ECW ARENA RESULTS911 def. Big Dick Dudley The FBI def. Spike and Pittbull #1 Pittbull #2 def. Jason Mike Awesome def. Roadkill Buh-Buh Ray Dudley def. Balls Mahoney Jerry Lynn def. Lance Storm Mikey Whipwreck def. John Kronus Taz def. Justin Credible to retain the ECW FTW title RVD and Sabu def. Nova and Meanie to retain the ECW World Tag Team titles Tommy Dreamer def. New Jack Bigelow and Candido def. Ma Tanaka and D-Von Shane Douglas def. The Sandman to retain the ECW World title |
Sunday, April 1998, Week #2 WCW SATURDAY NIGHT RESULTSRoddy Piper def. Prince Iaukea The Outsiders def. Meng and Malenko to retain the WCW World Tag Team titles Jericho def. Mysterio and Guerrera to retain the WCW Cruiserweight title Hollywood Hogan def. Buff Bagwell to retain the WCW World Heavyweight title |
ECW HARDCORE TV RESULTSPittbull #2 def. Big Dick Dudley Rob Van Dam def. Spike Dudley to retain the ECW Television title Taz def. Roadkill to retain the ECW FTW title Sandman and Dreamer def. Nova and Meanie Shane Douglas def. Sabu to retain the ECW World title |
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