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WPW Sunday Night on ESPN2 - August 20 / 2000 -==-==-==-==-==-==-==-==-==-==-==-==-==-==- The show opened
up with highlights from last week as one half of the Quarterfinals for the King
Of Kings Tournament was set as Chris Benoit will meet Kidman and Triple H will
face Sting. Goldberg and Masato Tanaka
teamed up to battle the WPW World Champion, Chris Jericho and Mike Awesome in
the Main Event. Tanaka scored the
pinfall after Goldberg speared Mike Awesome then Tanaka hit the Roaring
Elbow. Goldberg would take the World
Title belt and raise it over his head to end the show sending a message to the
current champion... We cut to the
arena entrance as the World Champion, Chris Jericho arrived with Mike Awesome
and Al Snow in the background. Jericho
was looking surprsingly smug after last week... "Spit It
Out" by Slipknot played in the background as the WPW Sunday Night on ESPN2
graphic comes up on the screen then fades away but not completely as a fast
paced montage of WPW action including; Jeff Jarrett KO'ing Rikishi with a
guitar, The Acolytes Double Team Power Bombing X-Pac, Sting hitting a Scorpion
Death Drop on Ric Flair, Kurt Angle hitting the Angleplex on DDP, Chris Jericho
with Eddy Guerrero in the Walls Of Jericho, a Swanton Bomb by Jeff Hardy on
Shane Helms, Ric Flair with Sting in the Figure Four Leglock, Triple H hitting
the Pedigree on Ken Shamrock, Billy Kidman plastering Ric Flair in the head
with a chair, Goldberg spearing Triple H and much, much more. The WPW Sunday Night on ESPN2 logo fades back
into full then explodes... "My
Hero" by Foo Fighters sounded over the PA and out of the entrance came the
WPW Intercontinental Champion, 'The Olympic Gold Medalist' Kurt Angle. Angle made his way into the ring with a
microphone in hand... Kurt Angle:
"Your Olympic Gold Medalist and true American Hero has
arrived. Thank you. Thank you.
I'm out here tonight to make a fitting challenge. Being the current Intercontinental Champion
and an Olympic Gold Medalist should be enough for any man but not your Olympic
Hero. You see, last week I defeated the
WPW Television Champion which should have made me a dual champion but Dean
Malenko doesn't have the integrity to put his title belt on the line. However, I have set my sights on a richer
prize but this is not the type of gold that you can wear, no. I want to show the world that BILL GOLDBERG
is a fraud. Goldberg, all of America
seems to have fallen in love with you and I just can't see why. Sure you have intensity but your actions show
a complete lack of integrity and zero intelligence. Maybe most of America can relate to being
immoral and stupid but not I. Goldberg,
tonight, I want you one on one in the middle of this very ring."
'INVASION...' hit and out of the
entrance walked Goldberg. Goldberg
stopped at the top of the stage with a microphone... Goldberg:
"Kurt Angle, American Jackass, Olympic goof. It might be easy for you to come out here
every week and be naive to the fact that these people hate your guts. You like to come out here and run your mouth
much like Chris Jericho and much like Chris Jericho, I'm going to shut your
mouth for you. Kurt Angle, you've just
signed a deal with the devil because YOU'RE NEXT!" Kurt Angle:
"After I beat you tonight, maybe we can go out, have a few Odouls
and I'll give you some pamphlets for an anger management course, Goldberg or
maybe I'll drop them off at your hospital bed.
It's true, it's true." 'INVASION'
sounded again and Goldberg turned to leave when he was blindsided by Chris
Jericho, Mike Awesome and Al Snow. The
three men pummeled away on Goldberg on the entrance ramp leaving Goldberg
laying We then went to
the announcers table where Scott Hudson and Terry Taylor welcomed us to the
show. Tonight the Quarterfinals of the
King Of Kings Tournament will be filled as Masato Tanaka faces Test, Mike
Awesomes faces Steven Regal, Eddy Guerrero faces Al Snow and Ken Shamrock faces
X-Pac. In addition to that there will be
a #1 Contenders Match for the World Tag Team Titles as T&A take on The
Hardy Boyz. Kid Kash will make his much
self-hyped debut against 'Double J' Jeff Jarett. Triple H teams up with Kidman to take on
Chris Benoit and Sting in a preview of 1/2 of the KoK Quarterfinals. Then in our Main Event, Goldberg will take on
WPW I-C Champion, Kurt Angle. We would then cut
backstage where Michael Cole was with Trish Stratus and T&A... Trish Stratus:
"Tonight is just another example of unfair treatment towards my
men. After last week when Test and
Albert defeated the Wolrd Tag Team Champions, they are forced to compete in a
Number One Contenders Match against The Hardy Boyz. In addition to that, Test is wrestling Masato
Tanaka up next in the King Of Kings Tournament.
This is completely unfair. I bet
those Acolytes are behind this, I just bet..." Opening Match: Masato Tanaka v. Test - King Of Kings
First Round. 'D A N G U N' was heard as
Masato Tanaka made his way out to the ring to a good pop from the crowd. Then, "Shock" by Fear Factory brought
out his opponent led by Trish Stratus, Test.
The two locked up with Test hitting some knees to the midsection of
Tanaka then using a pumphandle powerslam on Tanaka for a two coutn. Test worked over Tanaka some more before
Tanaka came back and would hit a swinging DDT for a near fall. This was a hard hitting match as Tanaka
showed that despite his size, he's one of the toughest men in wrestling. The closing moments of the match would see
Tanaka hit a Diamond Dust on Test then signal for the Roaring Elbow but Trish
got up on the apron to distract Tanaka.
Test came from behind but Tanaka ducked and Test hit Trish. Tanaka then nailed Test with the Roaring
Elbow for the one...two...THREE! Masato
Tanaka advances to the Quarterfinals of the King Of Kings Tournament! WINNER: Masato Tanaka in 3:45. Rating: * 3/4 We cut backstage
where EMTs were trying to attend to Goldberg but Goldberg refused medical
attention throwing around boxes and other debris in rage after another attack
by Chris Jericho and his entourage at the top of the show... Match #2: Mike Awesome v. Steven Regal - King Of Kings
First Round. "Awesome" by
Reckless Fortune blared over the loudspeakers as Mike Awesome stalked his way
out to the ring for our next matchup.
Then the 'British Ballad' brought out 'Lord' Steven Regal. Awesome and Regal locked up with Regal going
into a hammerlock then pulling Awesome's legs from underhim then locking on a
kneebar. Regal released it then would
hit Awesome with a series of European Uppercuts then tried a fisherman suplex
but Awesome blocked it and sent Regal into the ropes and hit a big lariat. Awesome lined up Regal and hit a diving
shoulderblock. This would be a battle of
Awesome's unique powerhouse and high flying style against one of the most
experienced grapplers in the business in Steven Regal. Regal did his best to try and outwrestle
Awesome but Awesome's power was just too much.
The ending would see Regal go for a Regal Roll but Awesome didn't go up
then kicked Regal in the midsection and hit the Running Awesome Bomb. Awesome then headed up top and nailed an
Awesome Splash for the one-two-three!
Mike Awesome moves on to the Quarterfinals where he will meet Masato
Tanaka! WINNER: Mike Awesome in 4:07. Rating: *** 1/4 Backstage,
Michael Cole was with the WPW World Heavyweight Champion, "Y2J" Chris
Jericho. Cole questioned Jericho being
afraid of Goldberg and that's why he's been attacking him... Chris Jericho:
"Listen Mitchell, Y2J is afraid of no man, especially William
Greenberg. Greenberg, consider this your
first and last warning to pull out of the match at King Of Kings because if you
don't, you may just not make it to King Of Kings, jack." Match #3: Al Snow v. Eddy Guerrero - King Of Kings First
Round. "What Is Fight Club?"
by Dust Brothers brought out the mentally unstable, Al Snow. Then, "La Raza" sounded as Eddy
Guerrero of the Latino World Order made his way out to the ring. Guerrero and Snow circled eachother then
locked up with Guerrero going to the eyes then hitting a back suplex. Guerrero sent Snow into the ropes and caught
him in a spinning backbreaker. Guerrero
went out to the apron for a slingshot somersault but Snow moved. Snow then hit some chops and kicks on
Guerrero followed by an ocean cyclone suplex for two. Snow then focused his attack on the legs of
Guerrero wearing him down. This match
went back and forth for a few minutes until Guerrero went for a brain buster
but Snow dropped down then back and locked Guerrero in a dragon sleeper. This brought Juventud Guerrera out from the
back. Juvy distracted the ref then Papi
Chulo came off the top with a flying dropkick to Snow. Guerrero then hit a brain buster on Snow and
went up top. Guerrero followed that up
with the Frog Splash for the one ... two .. THREE! Guerrero moves onto the Quarterfinals with
help from the LWO... WINNER: Eddy Guerrero in 3:55. Rating: * 3/4 We entered the
locker room of D-Generation X where Triple H, Kidman, Road Dogg and X-Pac were
all discussing the night... Triple H: "As
it stands right now, the King Of Kings, in one way shape or form will be
brought home to D-Generation X. I've got
Sting in the Quarterfinals and while some may think that's an unlucky draw, it
is ... for Sting. Kidman, you've got that
runt, Chris Benoit, you should have no trouble, after all, you did RETIRE Ric
Flair. Tonight, Kidman, we've got our
chance to send Sting and Benoit a message going into King Of Kings and that
message will be delivered, DX style." Kidman: "We
seem to have been put in the backburner as of late while Goldberg and Chris
Jericho hog the spotlight. I say, after
the King Of Kings, we take our rightful spot on top of this promotion." X-Pac: "I
couldn't have said it any better myself..." Road Dogg:
"On three ... 1 ... 2 ... 3" All Four:
"DX!" Match #4: Ken Shamrock v. X-Pac - King Of Kings First
Round. "Stress" by Godsmack
blasted over the loudspeakers as 'The Worlds Most Dangerous Man' Ken Shamrock
made his way out to the ring. Then,
"The Kings" by Run DMC brought X-Pac out to the ring. X-Pac and Shamrock went face to face. X-Pac tried to slap Shamrock but Shamrock
blocked it and whipped X-Pac into the ropes.
X-Pac came off with a spinning leg lariat but Shamrock moved. Shamrock picked up X-Pac and hit a cradle
suplex. Shamrock then went for a DDT but
X-Pac blocked it and hit kicks to Shamrock's legs then went for a side suplex
but Shamrock countered with elbows then hit a belly-to-belly suplex on
X-Pac. Shamrock and X-Pac went back and
forth in a good match. The closing
moments of the match would see X-Pac go for the X-Factor but Shamrock blocked
it, jumped up and hit a huracanrana!
Shamrock followed that up by dragging X-Pac into the middle of the ring
and slapping on the Ankle Lock for the submission win! Ken Shamrock will face Eddy Guerrero in the
Quarterfinals of the King Of Kings Tournament. WINNER: Ken Shamrock in 5:50. Rating: **** We headed
backstage where Michael Cole was with the WPW World Tag Team Champions, The Acolytes... Faarooq:
"Last week, T&A got a lucky win with a large assist from that
hussy Trish Stratus and a steel chair and that doesn't sit too well with
us. Understand this whether it's T&A
or The Hardy Boyz we're upping the stakes for the match at King Of Kings." Bradshaw: "We
feel like hurting someone, real bad so at King Of Kings, the match is going to
be a DOUBLE TABLES MATCH. T&A or
Hardy Boyz, it doesn't matter because The Acolytes will dominate." Match #5: T&A v. The Hardy Boyz - Number One
Contenders. "Shock" by Fear
Factory blared over the PA as Trish Stratus led T&A out to the ring. Test looked fatigued from his match with
Masato Tanaka earlier in the evening.
Then, "Break Stuff" by Limp Bizkit blasted through the
loudspeakers and out came The Hardy Boyz.
The Hardy Boyz would try to isolate Test in the ring because he was
already worn down. T&A were still
impressive with their double team power moves.
The closing moments of the match would see Matt Hardy go for the Twist
Of Fate on Test but Albert came in and hit him with a big boot. Test then drilled Matt Hardy with a power
bomb. Test headed up top for the Diving
Elbowdrop but Hardy rolled out of the way.
Matt then hit the Twist Of Fate on Test and tagged in Jeff Hardy. Matt hit Albert with a dropkick knocking him
to the floor. Matt then lept onto Albert
with a plancha while Jeff came off the top with the SWANTON BOMB on Test for
the one .. two .. THREE! The Hardy Boyz
will go into King Of Kings to challenge for the World Tag Team Titles in a
Double Tables Match against The Acolytes. WINNERS: The Hardy Boyz in 4:32. Rating: ** 1/4 Match #6: Jeff Jarrett v. Kid Kash. "Cowboy" by Kid Rock blared over
the PA as 'Double J' Jeff Jarrett made his way out to the ring for our next
matchup. Then, "Money, Cash,
Hoes" blared over the PA and after a few seconds, Kid Kash stepped out of
the entrance to some boos from the crowd.
Kash arrogantly swaggered to the ring and took off his shirt and
hat. The bell rang and Jarrett went to
lock up but Kash stepped back and checked out his hair then stepped in and spat
in Jarrett's face. Jarrett then decked
Kash with a right hand to kick things off.
Jarrett hit a few more punches then went for a single arm DDT but Kash
countered it with a northern lights suplex.
Kash followed that up with a flying forearm on Jarrett then a series of
japanese arm drag takedowns. Kash then
went up top for a moonsault but Jarrett moved.
This match continued on with Kid Kash being very impressive with his
high flying offense while Jarrett tried to ground him. The closing moments of the match would see
Kash nail the Money Maker on Jarrett which should've been the end but instead
Kash pulled Jarrett up and kicked Jarrett to the outside and went for a running
somersault plancha but Jarrett moved!
Jarrett rolled Kash into the ring and hit the Stroke for the one ... two
... THREE! Jeff Jarrett beats Kid Kash
in his debut. Kash could've had the
match won but chose to showboat instead and it cost him... WINNER: Jeff Jarrett in 5:53. Rating: ** 3/4 After the match, Kash threw a tantrum kicking the ropes
then ripped off the ring announcers jacket and pushed him around yelling that
he's the future, he should've won, he's the best, etc... Match #7: Triple H & Kidman v. Chris Benoit &
Sting. "ONE! TWO! ZIS ON?!"
sounded as D-Generation X's 'The Game' Triple H and 'The Man' Kidman headed out
to the ring. Then, "Surfacing"
by Slipknot blasted through the loudspeakers as 'The Crippler' Chris Benoit
headed out to the ring. Finally,
"Seek And Destroy" brought Sting out to the ring. Triple H will face Sting and Kidman will face
Chris Benoit in the Quarterfinals of the King Of Kings Tournament so this match
is a preview of sorts even though all four men are no strangers to
eachother. Benoit and Triple H started
things off and there was no love lost from last month at International Incident
where the two faced off. Triple H got
the controversial win after putting Benoit through a table with the
Pedigree. The match went back and forth
until Triple H and Kidman double teamed Benoit for much of the match until
Benoit finally made the tag to Sting.
Sting took control on both men then tagged Benoit back in while Sting
brawled with Kidman on the outside.
Triple H would hit a low blow on Benoit then drill him with the Pedigree
for the one-two-three! Triple H scores
the pinfall on Benoit in this tag team match! WINNERS: Kidman and Triple H in 5:37. Rating: ** 3/4 Main Event: Kurt Angle (c) v. Goldberg - WPW Intercontinental
Title. It was then time for our Main
Event match of the evening as "My Hero" by Foo Fighters brought the
WPW Intercontinental Champion, 'The American Hero' Kurt Angle out to the ring
first. Then, 'INVASION...' sounded as
Goldberg made his way to the ring. The
match would get underway with Goldberg tossing Angle around a bit then Angle
caught Goldberg with a drop toe hold.
Angle then unleashed on Goldberg with some quick moves and punches then
a belly-to-belly suplex. Goldberg popped
up and would hammer away on Angle some more.
Angle came back by going to the eyes of Goldberg. Angle was in control for a little bit until
Goldberg caught him in a press slam powerslam.
Goldberg then lined up Angle for the Spear but Chris Jericho came out of
the crowd and tripped Goldberg. Jericho
got into the ring and started double teaming Goldberg with Angle. BOOKER T then hit the ring and went to work
on Angle as the four men brawled. The
referee would then go consult with the ring announcer then the ring announcer
made an announcement that the referee had THROWN OUT the Angle-Goldberg match
and that this is now officialy a TAG TEAM match with Angle and Jericho against
Booker T and Goldberg!!! The four men
continued brawling with Angle and Booker T on the inside and Jericho and
Goldberg on the outside. Finally after a
few minutes, Jericho and Goldberg seperated and got up onto their aprons. Booker T went for a Neckwrecker on Angle but
Angle blocked it and knocked down Booker T with a clothesline. Angle went down aswell. Both men inched towards their corners and
Booker T tagged Goldberg in first. Then
Angle went to tag in Jericho but Jericho saw that Goldberg was in and jumped
down off the apron. Angle yelled at
Jericho then turned around and got speared by Goldberg! Goldberg pulled Angle up then hit the
Jackhammer for the one ... two ... THREE!
Goldberg and Booker T have won this unscheduled tag team match! WINNERS: Goldberg and Booker T in 5:57. Rating: ** 1/4 After the match, Goldberg pointed at Jericho on the
outside while Jericho tried to hide his being scared... ==-==-==-==-==-==-== WPW News & Notes-: ==-==-==-==-==-==-== -Before the show went on the air there was a Tryout Dark
Match held in which Kid Romeo squared off against 'Dangerous K' Toshiaki
Kawada. Romeo put up a good fight but
fell victim to a Brain Buster from Kawada.
WPW has expressed interest in keeping Kid Romeo and Kawada would be a good
signing but WPW officials are unsure how he'd fit into the current landscape of
WPW... -Kidman's contract runs out in ten cards. -Eddy Guerrero's contract runs out in ten cards. -Road Dogg's contract runs out in ten cards. -X-Pac's contract runs out in ten cards. -Eddy Guerrero's contract runs out in ten cards. -Booker T's contract runs out in eight cards. -Al Snow's contract runs out in six cards. -The Acolytes contracts run out in six cards. -Kid Romeo's contract runs out in five cards. -Toshiaki Kawada's contract runs out in five cards. -Too Cool's contracts run out in four cards. -The Mamalukes chose not to resign... -Billy Gunn signed a 52 card contract with WPW... -Lita has signed to a managerial contract by WPW, no word
on who she will be aligned with... -ESPN2 has expressed interest in adding a second weekly
WPW program to the lineup, in a one hour timeslot but it's up to the WPW
writers whether they can produce another show each week. -Tommy Rogers, Lash LeRoux, Erik Watts, and Lenny Lane
have all been released from WPW... -WPW has King Of Kings on September 9th. The tentative lineup includes; WPW World Heavyweight Title Return Match-: Chris Jericho (c) vs. Goldberg WPW World Tag Team Titles Double Tables Match-: The Acolytes (c) vs. The Hardy Boyz King Of Kings Quarterfinals: Chris Benoit vs. Kidman Triple H vs. Sting Masato Tanaka vs. Mike Awesome Ken Shamrock vs. Eddy Guerrero Also the Semi-Finals and Finals... |