WCW'07- Slamboree

January 1st, 2007

*Show begins with Eric Bischoff in the ring. He says tonight is the beginning of a new era. Bischoff explains that currently only the WCW Title and WCW Tag Titles are active due to the smaller roster. As it pertains to the tag titles, he will begin scouting the roster looking for the four most dominant teams to battle it out at Uncensored in March. In fact, Uncensored is 12 weeks away... and Bischoff has decided that the WCW title will decided in a 12-week long gauntlet. Every Nitro there will be two matches, the winner advancing to the next opponent until all 24 current superstars have had a match. Tonight, it begins with Chris Masters vs. Vito. The winner will then main event tonight's Nitro against the next competitor. Also tonight, Khali & Daivari take on Cade & Murdoch and Big Show will face Sylvan*


Chris Masters vs. Vito
WCW Title Gauntlet
Vito entered, but was no longer donning those ridiculous dresses. He came back as the pizon that he was back in WCW's older days. This transformation was not enough to help him against Masters though, as the Masterlock forced Vito to tap fairly quickly.
Winner: Chris Masters

*Burke enters to hype himself. He yaps for a few minutes but is eventually stopped by RVD who runs him out of the ring. Van Dam tells Burke that he's got work to do, because RVD can simply point at himself and everyone in the arena knows whats up... but nobody knows who "Elijah Burke" is STILL. Burke looks pissed at the comment and possibly suffered a blow to his ego. RVD shrugs then plays to the crowd*


Khali & Daivari vs. Cade & Murdoch
Daivari began the match against Cade, and Lance did whatever he could to keep Daivari in the ring. Daivari eventually ended up in the opposing corner, punished with repeated punches and stomps. When Murdoch entered the ring, Daivari had a split second to make an effort, and took it. He gave Trevor a dropkick to the knee and....almost tagged in Khali. Murdoch recovered before Daivari could drag his body over to his corner. Murdoch then placed Daivari in a sleeper. Daivari faded fast, but when the ref went for the 3-count, Daivari held his arm up on the last count and tried to get some momentum going. Murdoch let go, and flattened his opponent with a bionic elbow. Murdoch then tagged Cade back in, and it cost them. Daivari gave Cade an eye poke and dove for Khali's hand and got it. Khali lumbered into the ring and proceeded to tear up Cade and Murdoch at the same time. He then launched Murdoch to ringside, completely bypassing the ringropes. Cade then took the two-handed chokeslam. Khali then curled him up while on the mat, lifted directly off the canvas in a powerbomb, and forcefully threw him back down before pinning him for the win.
Winners: Khali & Daivari

*Big Show is interviewed on how he returned to the ring so quick from injury. He then explains that it was all a set-up that he and Bischoff planned out to make his defection a much easier business deal. He then says he'll prove his condition when he steps into the ring tonight*


Big Show vs. Sylvan
In the most academic match of the night, Big Show almost literally tore Sylvan apart. This was a squash to be seen. It wasnt a quick victory, as Big Show drew this out for as long as he could. The anticipation for a Sylvan comeback rose, but never came. Big Show whooped him from pillar to post and back again. After three Showstoppers, the pin finally came as Show proved that he was indeed ready to roll.
Winner: Big Show


Chris Masters vs. Test
WCW Title Gauntlet
Then next superstar in the Gauntlet was Test. He entered to a mixed, but loud reaction. Masters matched Test's strength, and actually seemed to outdo it at times. But Test's experience would be the deciding factor as Masters fought wildly and allowed Test to make a few sly counters. The momentum switched to Test, who delivered a thunderous big boot before polishing it off with a gutwrench powerbomb for the win. Test stood dominant as first Nitro of WCW's return and night one of the gauntlet came to an end!
Winner: Test

January 22nd, 2007


Test vs. Low Ki
WCW Title Gauntlet
The warrior athlete made his WCW debut against the man who has been on a rampage of a streak since entering the gauntlet. This match would be no different as Low Ki simply couldn't mount enough offense to keep the big man at bay. Test leveled another competitor with the big boot and picked up win number six.
Winner: Test

*Big Show says that last week wasn't good enough. Bischoff tells him he's got more important things to do. Big Show keeps making demands, which forces Bischoff to say that he can have them again next week, but he'll have to defeat both. Big Show says he could care less if Bischoff threw 5 guys at him. Eric then says that's a brilliant idea. He then signs a 6-man elimination match where the winner would be promised the final entry in the gauntlet*


Chris Benoit & ??? vs. Val Venis & Ron Killings
The odd pairing of Velis & Killings waited in the ring as Benoit introduced his partner. It turned out to be another technically sound wrestler in Brent Albright. The two put a quite beating to Val & Killings, ending with the Crippler Crossface, forcing Venis to tap. Benoit celebrated with his protege-type tag partner.
Winners: Chris Benoit & Brent Albright

*Burke is in the back, looking desperately for a partner apparently. He sees a locker room that doesn't look too familiar. He knocks, then enters. The camera shows only Burke as he talks to a man off the camera. Burke lays out the situation, and the other man says that it's not his problem. Elijah then whips out a couple hundred dollar bills and says, "what's it to ya?" The camera pans over to reveal Monty Brown and he smiles big, as it looks like Burke's search is over*


Test vs. Charlie Haas
WCW Title Gauntlet
The gauntlet had not been granted the main event tonight, meaning Test had less time to recooperate for the second bout. But Test's current path of destruction proved that no one man is yet enough to beat him. Charlie Haas tried as hard as he could, but ducked too quick for a back body drop and took a gutwrench powerbomb out of nowhere. The pin was academic after that, and Test ended his night now at 7 straight victories.
Winner: Test

*Bischoff is walking around backstage when he spots Super Crazy beating himself up over something. Bischoff asks what the problem is, and Super Crazy says that he's lost two straight matches already... and one was part of the WCW title run. Bischoff tells him to calm down, because he's actually been talks with a good friend of Crazy's, and says they'd be a perfect pairing for the tag team scouting*


Rob Van Dam & ??? vs. Elijah Burke & Monty Brown
The young up-and-comer, Elijah Burke, entered with his paid-off partner Monty Brown. In the second match where one man remained a mystery until the bell, Rob Van Dam entered by himself. He entered the ring and looked almost as if he hadn't found a partner. But a familiar riff blared throughout the arena as none other than Jeff Hardy ran to the ring! A brawl ensued until RVD and Brown fell to the floor. Jeff quickly got the upper hand on Burke, while Monty beat down RVD at ringside. At the match's end, Brown went for a pounce on Hardy, only for him dive to the side. Monty hit the turnbuckle and staggered around, giving Jeff the opportunity for a school boy for the upset win! After the match, Brown looked on in disbelief that he lost to a couple of lightweights. He then gave Burke the Pounce and made the gesture that he wanted Hardy in the ring next week.
Winner: Rob Van Dam & Jeff Hardy

January 29nd, 2007


Test vs. Rob Conway
WCW Title Gauntlet
With seven wins under his belt, Test was acting pretty cocky tonight. But even that attitude wouldn't be enough to end the streak as Conway couldn't manage to gain the advantage even once. Test brushed his shoulder off and smirked as he waltzed to the back after pinning his opponent.
Winner: Test

*Monty Brown busts into Bischoff's office demanding a match with Jeff Hardy tonight. Eric tells Brown that he doesn't make the rules around here, that's "my job." Bischoff says that if Brown wants Jeff, then he should show that he wants it. He says that if Monty makes an impact next week, he can have the match the week after. Brown tries to control his rage, then leaves and slams the door*


Chris Benoit & Brent Albright vs. Haas & Benjamin
This match was a pure technical battle. Rest holds and chain wrestling dominated the majority of the match's length. In the end though, it would be Benoit grounding Benjamin and coming away with the win with the Crossface. Albright then celebrated with his supposed mentor.
Winners: Chris Benoit & Brent Albright

*RVD gloats about his victory from last night, and is apparently the only guy with a blatant ego that the fans still cheer for. Burke comes in through the crowd and levels Van Dam with a chair. He then drops to the mat to talk trash into RVD's ear. Burke delivers a shot with the chair across RVD's back, then leaves the ring, talking trash as he walks up the ramp*


Big Show vs. Lance Cade vs. Trevor Murdoch vs. Ron Killings vs. Val Venis vs. Sylvan
Winner gets last entry in gauntlet
At the opening bell, all five men attacked Big Show, trying to take the biggest guy out first. But Show would battle back and eventually dismantle each of them, one-by-one. Sylvan was eliminated fairly quickly, followed by Venis and Killings not long after, simultaneously. Leaving only the two that he's been itching for revenge at, he drew this out as long as possible. Just like their last encounter, a DQ occurred. This time it was Murdoch with a low blow on Big Show while Cade was on his ass at ringside. Murdoch split as fast as possible for the ring, escaping the big man's grasp, and apologizing to Cade as he scurried up the ramp. Cade's eyes widened as he saw what laid in wait for him in the ring as Big Show regained his composure. Lance knew he'd have no choice but to enter the ring. He stepped slowly as Big Show stood towering, waiting. Lance got in and started acting like he knew it was a lost cause. Cade started having an emotional breakdown as he knew what was coming. He ended up just standing there with his head hung, sort of sobbing as Big Show watched him confused. Show then chuckled, then hit a lightning fast big boot, leveling Cade. He wasn't done there, and picked him up by the belt buckle, only to headbutt him back to the ground. Show then did his step onto Cade, stalled for a second to pose for the crowd, stepped off, then wiped off his shoes on the mat. Show then rested his head on the top turnbuckle and began to laugh. The laugh got so hard, i guess, that he fell over, landed on Cade, and got the pin. The ref raised his hand as he used the other to hold his abs, since he was still busting a gut and nearly in tears from laughter. The jolly giant is now the final entrant in the title gauntlet!
Winner: Big Show


Test vs. Scott Steiner
WCW Title Gauntlet
Test entered with a smirk, but it somewhat faded when the sirens blared throughout the arena and Big Poppa Pump came walking down to the ring. In the first match where his opponent wasn't smaller than him, Test struggled. Momentum shifted multiple times, and nearly every trademark move between the two was showcased. Test eventually got control back and even set-up for his finishing move, the gutwrench powerbomb. The end would come though when Steiner pulled a page out his history book and reversed the powerbomb into a frankensteiner. Test, downed and surprised, staggered to his feet only to be planted again, this time with the Steinerline. The pinfall followed and Test was finally dethroned from the gauntlet! Big Poppa Pump celebrated as the crowd cheered for him for the first time in a WCW ring in a long, long time.
Winner: Scott Steiner