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OCTOBER 19TH, 1996 MAPLE SHADE, NJ The show opens with Ric Flair making his way to the ring for his usual bragging : **Ric Flair**: Woooo! You know, I've been in this business for 20 years, and I've seen them all come and go. I've faced the best of the best, and I've beaten them all. I'm the Nature Boy, the stylin', profilin', limousine ridin', jet flyin', kiss stealin', wheelin' dealin' son of a gun! And I'm still the World Heavyweight Champion! Woooo! There's no one in this locker room who can touch me. There's no one in this industry who can match me. There's no one in this world who can stop me. I'm Ric Flair, and I'm the man! Woooo! However, Flair is interrupted by a familiar yet unwanted voice : Don Callis, newly appointed Executive Vice-President of the NWA by Dusty Rhodes, of all people. **Don Callis**: Hold on a second, Flair. You're not the man. You're a dinosaur. You're a relic of the past. You're living on borrowed time. And your time is up. You see, there's someone here who's been in this business as long as you have. Someone who's been waiting for his opportunity to shine. Someone who's not afraid of you or your reputation. Someone who's ready to take you down and take your place. And that someone is... The Barbarian! Woooo! **The Barbarian**: (grunts and snarls) **Don Callis**: That's right, Flair. The Barbarian is here, and he's hungry for gold. He's hungry for glory. He's hungry for blood. And he's hungry for you. You think you're the Nature Boy? Well, he's the Natural Disaster. You think you're the stylin' and profilin'? Well, he's the smashin' and bashin'. You think you're the limousine ridin' and jet flyin'? Well, he's the car crashin' and plane hijackin'. You think you're the kiss stealin' and wheelin' dealin'? Well, he's the face breakin' and bone shakin'. Woooo! You see, Flair, you've never faced anyone like The Barbarian before. He's stronger than you. He's faster than you. He's tougher than you. He's meaner than you. And he's better than you. So here's what we're gonna do, Flair. We're gonna challenge you to a match tonight. A non-title match, because we don't need your belt to prove our point. We just need your body to make our statement. So what do you say, Flair? Do you have the guts to face The Barbarian? Or are you gonna run away like a coward? Woooo!. Ric Flair : Buddy, you will likely live to regret those words. Maybe that new position of yours just got to your head but Naitch is gonna make sure he brings you back to Earth. See ya in the ring later, pal. WOOOOOOOOO! (The segment ends with Flair jawjacking with Don Callis while The Barbarian stares a hole in Flair.) Match #1 : Brian Pillman vs Chavo Guerrero Jr Brian Pillman starts the match aggressively, capitalizing on his size and strength advantage. He delivers powerful strikes and executes impressive power moves, trying to dominate the younger Guerrero. However, Chavo Jr shows exceptional agility and resilience, countering many of Pillman's attacks, leaving him frustrated. As the match progresses, Chavo Jr gains momentum, catching Pillman off guard with his excellent technical skills and high-flying maneuvers. Chavo starts hitting a series of lightning-fast aerial moves, leaving the crowd in awe. He combines his lucha libre background with clever mat-based wrestling, surprising Pillman at every turn. Feeling the momentum shift, Chavo Jr grows more confident and starts to wear down Pillman with precision strikes and submission holds. Pillman appears exhausted and in pain, but his tenacity keeps him from giving up. In a brilliant display of resilience and perseverance, Chavo Guerrero Jr hits his signature move, the "Gory Bomb," with pinpoint accuracy, leaving Pillman down and out. The crowd roars with excitement, anticipating the pinfall. Chavo Jr quickly hooks Pillman's leg, and the referee counts to three, declaring Chavo Guerrero Jr the winner! Chavo Guerrero Jr's arm is raised in triumph, and the crowd explodes with applause. Chavo Classic joins his son in the ring, and the two celebrate their hard-fought victory together. Brian Pillman, although disappointed, shows respect to his opponent and raises Chavo Jr's hand, acknowledging his skill and perseverance. Chavo Guerrero Jr's victory over Brian Pillman becomes a memorable moment of triumph and a testament to his talent. The young wrestler proves his mettle against a seasoned competitor, leaving the audience in no doubt of his potential for a bright future in professional wrestling. Winner : Chavo Guerrero Jr Match #2 : Lance Storm & Little Guido vs Doug Gilbert & Bobby Fulton The crowd buzzed with anticipation as the tag team match began. Lance Storm and Little Guido made their way to the ring first, oozing confidence. Doug Gilbert and Bobby Fulton followed, exuding a vast amount of experience. The match started with Doug Gilbert and Lance Storm in the ring. Gilbert, the seasoned brawler, showcased his power, trying to overpower Storm. However, Storm's agility allowed him to dodge Gilbert's attacks, relying on his technical prowess. After a grueling back-and-forth battle, Little Guido made the tag, entering the ring with fire in his eyes. Guido, a master of the Italian strong style, displayed his lightning-fast strikes and aerial maneuvers. Bobby Fulton, though seasoned, struggled to keep up with Guido's relentless offense. The crowd erupted as Storm and Guido managed to isolate Fulton in their corner, double-teaming him with precision. In a breathtaking moment, Storm delivered his "Canadian Maple Leaf" submission hold, while Guido soared from the top rope, connecting with his "Sicilian Slice" diving headbutt on Fulton. The referee counted "1… 2… 3!", declaring Lance Storm and Little Guido victorious in a hard-fought match. As Storm and Guido celebrated their well-earned victory, the arena descended into darkness. The familiar theme music of Jacques Rougeau, a storied veteran, blared through the speakers. The crowd erupted with a mix of surprise and excitement. *The camera then cuts to the backstage area, where Jacques Rougeau is standing with a microphone in his hand. He has a smug grin on his face, while Little Guido is lying on the floor behind him, clutching his ribs.* Rougeau: Bonsoir, mes amis! Vous venez de voir ce que j’viens de faire à ce petit morveux de Guido! (Good evening, my friends! You just saw what I just did to that little punk Guido!) *The crowd boos loudly.* Rougeau: Oh, vous aimez pas ça? Vous aimez pas voir la vérité? La vérité, c'est que j’suis le meilleur lutteur de cette compagnie! Le meilleur lutteur du Québec! Le meilleur lutteur du monde! (Oh, you don't like that? You don't like to see the truth? The truth is that I am the best wrestler in this company! The best wrestler in Quebec! The best wrestler in the world!) *The crowd boos even louder.* Rougeau: Pis Guido, yé rien! C’est juste un imposteur! Y se fait appeler le Sicilian Shooter, mais y sait même pas tirer! Y se fait passer pour un Italien, mais y a même pas de sang italien dans les veines! Yé rien qu'un menteur, un tricheur, un lâche! (And Guido, he is nothing! He is just an impostor! He calls himself the Sicilian Shooter, but he doesn't even know how to shoot! He pretends to be an Italian, but he doesn't even have Italian blood in his veins! He is just a liar, a cheater, a coward!) *The crowd chants "Guido! Guido!"* Rougeau: Vous pouvez crier son nom autant que vous voulez, ça changera rien! Y peut pas me battre! Y peut pas me toucher! Y peut pas me faire mal! Y peut rien faire contre moi! Parce que j’suis Jacques Rougeau, le Fier Québécois, le Champion du Peuple, le Roi du Ring! (You can chant his name as much as you want, it won't change anything! He can't beat me! He can't touch me! He can't hurt me! He can't do anything against me! Because I am Jacques Rougeau, the Proud Quebecer, the People's Champion, the King of the Ring!) *The crowd boos even more.* Rougeau: Faque Guido, si t’as un peu de courage, si t’as un peu d'honneur, si t’as un peu de fierté, tu vas accepter mon défi. Tu vas m'affronter la semaine prochaine à NWA Power. Tu vas me regarder dans les yeux pis me dire que t’es prêt à te battre. Pis tu vas souffrir comme jamais t’as souffert. Tu vas pleurer comme un bébé. Tu vas supplier pour que j'arrête. Pis je vas te faire abandonner. J’vas te faire dire que j’suis le meilleur. J’vas te faire dire que t’es le pire. J’vas te faire dire que t’es mon esclave. Pis j’vas te faire dire... Vive le Québec libre! (So Guido, if you have a little courage, if you have a little honor, if you have a little pride, you will accept my challenge. You will face me next week on NWA Power. You will look me in the eyes and tell me that you are ready to fight. And you will suffer like never before. You will cry like a baby. You will beg for me to stop. And I will make you quit. I will make you say that I am the best. I will make you say that you are the worst. I will make you say that you are my slave. And I will make you say... Long live Quebec!). Winners : Lance Storm & Little Guido Match #3 : 911 vs Spike Dudley The bell rings and the match begins. Spike tries to use his speed and agility to avoid 911’s power moves, but 911 catches him with a big boot to the face. He then picks him up and tosses him across the ring like a ragdoll. Spike rolls out of the ring to recover, but 911 follows him and slams him into the steel guardrail. He then grabs a steel chair from under the ring and smashes it over Spike’s head, busting him open. 911 drags Spike back into the ring and covers him for a pin, but Spike kicks out at two. 911 gets frustrated and lifts Spike up for a chokeslam, but Spike counters with a low blow. He then hits 911 with a dropkick that sends him staggering into the corner. Spike follows up with a series of punches and kicks, then climbs to the top rope and hits a diving crossbody on 911. He hooks the leg for a pin, but 911 powers out at one. Spike realizes that he needs to do more damage to 911, so he rolls out of the ring and grabs a table from under the ring. He sets it up on the outside and then goes back into the ring. He tries to suplex 911 over the top rope and through the table, but 911 blocks it and reverses it into a suplex of his own. Spike lands hard on the mat and rolls out of the ring again. 911 follows him and grabs him by the throat. He lifts him up for another chokeslam, this time aiming for the table. However, as he is about to slam him down, Spike grabs a kendo stick from under the ring and hits 911 in the head with it. 911 drops Spike and staggers back, holding his head. Spike then hits him with another shot with the kendo stick, then another, then another, until 911 falls onto the table. Spike sees an opportunity and climbs onto the apron. He then runs and jumps off, hitting a somersault senton on 911 that breaks the table in half. The crowd goes wild as Spike covers 911 for a pin on the broken table pieces. The referee counts one… two… but 911 kicks out at two and a half. Spike can’t believe it and looks shocked. He gets up and looks around for another weapon. He sees a trash can full of weapons near the entrance ramp and runs towards it. He dumps out the contents of the trash can and finds a cheese grater, a fork, a pair of scissors, a stapler, and other assorted items. He picks up the cheese grater and runs back to 911. He tries to grate 911’s face with the cheese grater, but 911 blocks it and punches Spike in the gut. He then grabs Spike by the hair and drags him towards the entrance ramp. He throws him into the trash can, then picks up the fork and stabs Spike in the forehead with it. Spike screams in pain and bleeds profusely. 911 then picks up Spike again and carries him up the ramp towards the backstage area. He slams him into various objects along the way, such as lockers, doors, tables, chairs, etc. He then reaches a car parked near an exit door. He opens the trunk of the car and throws Spike inside it. He slams the trunk shut and locks it with his key. He then walks away from the car as if he has won the match. However, he hears some banging noises coming from inside the trunk. He turns around and sees that Spike has managed to break out of the trunk by kicking it open. Spike crawls out of the trunk and staggers towards 911. He grabs a tire iron from under the car and swings it at 911’s head. 911 ducks under it and kicks Spike in the stomach. He then grabs Spike by the neck again and lifts him up for one final chokeslam. He walks towards the exit door and chokeslams Spike through it, sending him crashing onto the concrete floor outside. He then covers Spike for the pin as the referee follows them and counts one… two… three. The bell rings and 911 is declared the winner of the match. He gets up and raises his arms in victory as the crowd cheers him on. He then walks back to the ring and celebrates with Paul Heyman, who hugs him and raises his hand. Spike Dudley is left lying on the floor outside, covered in blood and bruises. He is attended by medical personnel, who put him on a stretcher and take him to an ambulance. The crowd gives him a standing ovation for his valiant effort, but also chants "911" in respect for the victor. Winner : 911 Match #4 : Bobby Eaton vs D-Lo Brown The match lasted about six minutes, with Eaton using his technical skills and experience to counter D-Lo’s power and agility. Eaton hit some of his signature moves, such as the Alabama Jam (a top rope leg drop) and the neckbreaker, but D-Lo kicked out of every pin attempt. D-Lo also showed some offense, hitting a running powerbomb and a frog splash, but Eaton also managed to kick out. The finish came when Eaton went for another Alabama Jam, but Faarooq pushed him off the top rope behind the referee’s back. D-Lo then capitalized on the opportunity and hit Eaton with his finisher, the Lo Down (a diving leg drop), and pinned him for the win. After the match, the Nation of Domination continued to beat down Eaton until Arn Anderson came out with a steel chair and chased them away. Winner : D-Lo Brown Match #5 : Crush, Kama Mustafa & Mr. Hughes vs Steve « Mongo » McMichael, Brad Armstrong & Ace Darling The match starts with Crush and McMichael locking up in the center of the ring. Crush overpowers McMichael and pushes him into the corner, where he delivers some punches and chops. McMichael fights back with some kicks and elbows, then tags in Armstrong. Armstrong hits Crush with a dropkick, then a flying forearm. He goes for the cover, but Crush kicks out at two. Armstrong tags in Darling, who climbs to the top rope and hits a crossbody on Crush. He also goes for the pin, but Crush powers out again. Darling tries to keep Crush grounded with a headlock, but Crush lifts him up and slams him down. Crush tags in Kama Mustafa, who stomps on Darling and whips him into the ropes. Kama catches Darling with a big boot, then a leg drop. He covers Darling, but Armstrong breaks up the pin. Kama tags in Mr. Hughes, who continues to assault Darling with punches and kicks. He whips Darling into the corner and charges at him, but Darling moves out of the way and Hughes hits the turnbuckle. Darling crawls to his corner and tags in McMichael, who comes in with a clothesline on Hughes. He follows up with a shoulder block, then a scoop slam. He signals for his finisher, the Tombstone Piledriver, but Kama and Crush enter the ring and attack him from behind. Armstrong and Darling also join the fray and a brawl ensues between the six men. The referee tries to restore order, but fails to notice that Kama has grabbed a steel chair from under the ring. He sneaks behind McMichael and swings the chair at his head, but McMichael ducks and Kama hits Hughes instead. McMichael takes advantage of the situation and hits Kama with the Tombstone Piledriver. He covers Kama and gets the three count as Patrick turns around and makes the count. The bell rings and McMichael’s team is declared the winner. They celebrate in the ring as Kama’s team retreats to the back, holding their heads in pain. Winners : Steve McMichael, Brad Armstrong & Ace Darling Match #6 : Ric Flair vs The Barbarian The match begins with Flair trying to avoid The Barbarian’s power moves and using his speed and technical skills to wear him down. He chops and punches The Barbarian in the corner, then whips him to the opposite corner and follows with a running clothesline. He tries to pin him, but The Barbarian kicks out at one. Flair then applies a sleeper hold, but The Barbarian breaks free and hits Flair with a headbutt. He then picks up Flair and slams him to the mat, followed by a leg drop. He covers Flair, but Flair gets his foot on the rope. The Barbarian continues his assault, hitting Flair with a suplex, a backbreaker, and a big boot. He goes for another leg drop, but Flair moves out of the way and rolls up The Barbarian for a near fall. Flair then goes for his signature move, the figure-four leglock, but The Barbarian kicks him off and sends him to the outside. Flair lands near the announce table, where Don Callis taunts him and says that he is going to eventually ose his title. Flair gets back in the ring, but The Barbarian greets him with a clothesline that knocks him down again. The Barbarian then climbs to the top rope and signals for his finishing move, the diving headbutt. He leaps off the rope, but Flair rolls out of the way at the last second and The Barbarian crashes to the mat. Flair sees an opening and quickly covers The Barbarian for the pin, but Don Callis distracts the referee and prevents him from counting. Flair gets up and argues with Callis, then pushes him off the apron. He turns around and sees Rob Van Dam holding a steel chair. He tries to grab it from him, but Van Dam swings it at Flair’s head. Flair ducks and Van Dam hits The Barbarian instead, knocking him out cold. Flair takes advantage of the situation and pins The Barbarian for the win. However, before the referee can count to three, he is pulled out of the ring by Brian Pillman. He attacks Flair and throws him back in the ring, where The Barbarian is still unconscious. He then puts The Barbarian’s arm over Flair’s chest and tell the referee to count. The referee reluctantly gets in the ring and counts to three, declaring The Barbarian as the winner. As the show comes to a close, we see a shot of Flair looking frustrated in the ring while the Barbarian celebrates on the outside. Winner : The Barbarian

It would be easy to assume that Drew's reaction had something to do with his contract situation; here he is, waiting for renegotiating that deal and WWE backs up the Brinks truck for Punk. But it could be a combo of things. Hell, there's a video that surfaced online that clearly shows the cameraman signaling for Drew to leave before Punk entered.

Monday, Week 1 May 2023 WWE RAW Main Event Piper Niven beat Tamina Jinder Mahal & MACE beat Rick Boogs & Noam Dar by DQ Xavier Woods beat Angel Garza Otis beat Humberto Carrillo Raquel Rodriguez beat Shotzi Braun Strowman beat Mark Andrews 6-Men Tag: Omos, Apollo Crews & Pete Dunne beat The Velveteen Dream, Carlito & Roderick Strong by countout RAW Tag Team Championship: The Miz & Drew McIntyre beat Drew Gulak & Orange Cassidy to retain WWE United States Championship Ladder Match: Baron Corbin beat Cody Rhodes, Matt Riddle & KUSHIDA to win the title Triple Threat: Randy Orton beat Bray Wyatt & Sami Zayn ********* NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2023 Day #12 Captain New Japan & Daiyu Kawauchi beat Vik & Axel Tischer Michael Elgin beat Ryuya Takekura Chris Adonis beat Killer Kross Hajime Ohara beat Flamita Shane Haste & EC3 beat Kazuaki Mihara & Dinosaur Takuma 6-Men Tag: Jake Crist, Naoki Tanizaki & Yota Tsuji beat Mascara Dorada, Gabriel Kidd & Ricky Marvin YOSHI-HASHI beat Ho Ho Lun 6-Men Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon (SANADA, EVIL & BUSHI) beat Suzuki-gun (Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Taichi & El Desperado) Apollo 55 beat Roppongi 3K Bullet Club (KENTA & Yujiro Takahashi) beat Kota Ibushi & Akira Nogami 6-Men Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Shingo Takagi & Hiromu Takahashi) beat Austin Aries & Birds of Prey ***** Miscellaneous News -Baron Corbin won a 4-Way Ladder Match last night on WWE RAW to capture the United States Championship for the 2nd time -AEW will not renew Keith Lee's contract once it expires -Announcing their retirement: Miss Gaviola, Chikayo Nagashima, Sumie Sakai, MEN's Teioh, Yuki Miyazaki, La Hija de Zarzy, Yuiga, Acero Dorado Jr, Peter Wiechers & Kacee Carlisle -Kazuki Hashimoto defeated Tatsuhiko Yoshino in last night's Big Japan event to capture the Big Japan Junior Heavyweight Championship -NJPW officially re-signed announcer Kazuo Yamazaki -Funny Juan changing his style from Comedy Wrestler to Regular Wrestler; Steve Blackwell changing his style from Brawler to Regular Wrestler -OTT signed Lyra Valkyria

We use "combat par équipe" here in Quebec. In France, the use of "catch" is directly from the "catch-as-catch-can" style, which would be the official style for professional wrestling.

Sunday, Week 4 April 2023 WWE Fastlane 2023 Rick Boogs beat Riddick Moss Carlito beat Mansoor Cedric Alexander & Otis beat Jinder Mahal & MACE Ronda Rousey beat Dana Brooke Pete Dunne beat Mojo Rawley Ivar beat Omos Raquel Rodriguez beat Tamina Bayley & Zelina Vega beat Liv Morgan & Lacey Evans 6-Men Tag: Sami Zayn, Rusev & Shinsuke Nakamura beat Santana, Drew Gulak & Orange Cassidy The Bar beat The Velveteen Dream & Mustafa Ali by DQ WWE 24/7 Championship: Rey Mysterio beat Damian Priest to retain Charlotte Flair beat Shotzi Smackdown Women's Championship: Naomi beat Asuka to retain RAW Women's Championship: Sasha Banks beat Piper Niven to retain RAW Tag Team Championship: The Miz & Drew McIntyre beat Matt Riddle & Apollo Crews to win the titles WWE Intercontinental Championship: Ricochet beat Chuck Taylor to retain WWE Universal Championship: Bobby Lashley beat Kevin Owens & Dolph Ziggler to retain WWE Championship: AJ Styles beat Baron Corbin, Randy Orton & Bray Wyatt to retain **** NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2023 Day #11 Dinosaur Takuma beat SAGAT Gabriel Kidd & Ricky Marvin beat Yuya Uemura & Master Wato YOSHI-HASHI beat Shota Umino Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & Taichi) beat Ho Ho Lun & Flamita Mascara Dorada beat Hajime Ohara 6-Men Tag: Chris Adonis, Tanga Loa & Axel Tischer beat Captain New Japan, Akira Raijin & Ryuya Takekura Yota Tsuji & Naoki Tanizaki beat FinJuice 6-Men Tag: Toa Henare, Chris Hero & Michael Elgin beat Killer Kross, Shane Haste & EC3 Apollo 55 beat Roppongi 3K NJPW King of Pro Wrestling: Hideki Suzuki beat Hiroyoshi Tenzan to win the title 6-Men Tag: Bullet Club (KENTA & World Class Tag Team) beat Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, EVIL & SANADA) **** Miscellaneous News -WWE will not renew Bobby Roode's contract once it expires; has offered Alexa Bliss a contract extension; has officially re-signed Jeremy Borash -The Miz & Drew McIntyre defeated Matt Riddle & Apollo Crews last night at Fastlane to become the new RAW Tag Team Champions -Announcing their retirement: Bill Dundee, Bobby Fulton, Super Astro, Tim Storm, Ricky Cruz, Tanomusaku Toba, Hideki Hosaka, Amber O'Neal, Teddy Goodz, Heather Owens, The Kickmaster, Ariel & Vic The Bruiser -Keith Walker & Michael Stevens have recently bonded on social media over past backstage stories -Takashi Yoshida & Kaito Kiyomiya defeated Yoshihisa Uto & Shigehiro Irie last night in the finals of the NOAH Global Tag League -Hideki Suzuki defeated Hiroyoshi Tenzan in last night's New Japan event to become the new NJPW King of Pro Wrestling -Dragon Gate officially re-signed Diamante

Saturday, Week 4 April 2023 NXT TakeOver UK 17 Kenny Williams beat Nathan Frazer Michael May & Teoman beat Ashton Smith & Amir Jordan Primate beat DeReiss Gordon 6-Men Tag: Flash Morgan Webster, Iestyn Rees & Sam Gradwell beat Dave Mastiff, Rohan Raja & Rampage Brown Triple Threat: Dani Luna beat Xia Brookside & Nina Samuels Charlie Dempsey & A-Kid beat Joseph Connors & Levi Muir by DQ Jordan Devlin beat Oliver Carter NXT UK Women's Championship: Stevie Turner beat Isla Dawn, Jinny & Lyra Valkyria to retain Triple Threat: Saxon Hurley & Josh Morrell beat Symbiosis (Eddie Dennis & Tyson T-Bone) and Sha Samuels & Dan Moloney Wild Boar beat Jack Starz **** Miscellaneous News -Taiyo Kea joined the Sweeper stable in All Japan -WWE has offered Jeremy Borash a contract extension -Jack Starz strained his hamstring in the main event of NXT TakeOver UK last night but will not be missing any time -Diamante Azul, Misterioso Jr & Tiger defeated Shocker, El Terrible & Barbario Cavernario to become the new CMLL World Trios Champions in last night's episode of CMLL Lucha Azteca -AEW has offered Sammy Guevara a contract extension -Ruckus defeated Nick Gage in the main event of GCW Spring Break 2023 to become the new GCW Extreme Champion -Ringo Ryan bulked up recently in hopes to be noticed by a major promotion

Interesting. Not very familiar with Luc Poirier's work pre-Sniper from the Truth Commission. Don't think he wrestled a whole lot in his native Quebec around that time (considering the independent scene here was almost non-existent after the death of Lutte Internationale in the late 80s) and it didn't get a big boost until around 2000 when a couple of promotions started popping up (IWS, NCW which pretty much took the torch from Lutte after its demise a few years later).

Ngl, I was actually expecting Chris Candido to don the suit. It would've been hilarious.

Man, if Frank Shamrock doesn't win the whole thing, I'd be shocked. He looks on a roll

NWA POWER PREVIEW THE CHAMP IS IN THE HOUSE After another successful title defense on last week's NWA Power against the #1 contender, D-Lo Brown, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair will be back on the show, no doubt being ever so braggadocious. But what will be awaiting the NWA World Heavyweight Champion now? Who will be stepping up to the plate? IN THE MEANTIME... Despite suffering a crushing loss to the World champion last week, D-Lo Brown will already be back in the saddle as he'll face once again the man he first beat to secure his title shot against Ric Flair in "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton. Will history repeat itself? ALSO IN ACTION Brian Pillman vs Chavo Guerrero Jr Lance Storm & Little Guido vs Doug Gilbert & Bobby Fulton 911 vs Spike Dudley Crush, Kama Mustafa & Mr. Hughes vs Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Brad Armstrong & Ace Darling And more!

Friday, Week 4 April 2023 WWE Smackdown Main Event Tommaso Ciampa & Cedric Alexander beat Riddick Moss & Dominik Mysterio Bayley beat Alexa Bliss Smackdown Women's Championship: Naomi beat Rhea Ripley to win the title Rusev & Shinsuke Nakamura beat Mustafa Ali & Santana Asuka beat Dana Brooke by DQ Kevin Owens beat Ridge Holland 6-Men Tag: Ivar, Chuck Taylor & Bobby Lashley beat Dolph Ziggler & The Bar by DQ Roman Reigns beat Akira Tozawa by countout WWE Intercontinental Championship: Ricochet beat Johnny Gargano to retain **** AEW Rampage Colt Cabana beat Peter Avalon Kris Statlander beat Abadon by DQ Lee Moriarty beat Ricky Starks Diamanté & Penelope Ford beat Leyla Hirsch & Santana Garrett by countout Leva Bates beat Tay Melo FTR beat Jurassic Express Trios: PAC & Varsity Blonds beat Serpentico & Men of the Year by countout Ladder Match: The Bunny beat Julia Hart TBS Championship: Rebel beat Ruby Soho to win the title **** NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2023 Day #10 El Phantasmo beat Jake Crist Michael Elgin beat Katsuo FinJuice beat Naoki Tanizaki & Toru Sugiura Hajime Ohara beat Yuya Uemura Killer Kross beat Rush 6-Men Tag: Yota Tsuji, Gabriel Kidd & Ricky Marvin beat Mascara Dorada, Ho Ho Lun & Flamita Toa Henare & Chris Adonis beat Kazuaki Mihara & Ryuya Takekura Bullet Club (Jay White & Yujiro Takahashi) beat Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL & BUSHI) Suzuki-gun (Minoru Suzuki & Bad Luck Fale) beat Satoshi Kojima & Akira Raijin 6-Men Tag: Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Captain New Japan & Hideki Suzuki) beat CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii & Bishamon) 6-Men Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon (SANADA, Shingo Takagi & Tetsuya Naito) beat Akira Nogami & Birds of Prey NJPW Strong Jorel Nelson beat Senior Buttons Juicy Finau & Karl Fredericks beat Anaya & Adrian Quest 6-Men Tag: The DKC, Ice Williams & Shaggy McLovin beat Misterioso, JR Kratos & Douglas James Fred Rosser beat Chris Bey Rey Horus beat Kevin Knight Swerve Strickland & JONAH beat Jordan Clearwater & Brody King **** MLW Fusion Airing tonight EJ Nduka & Kerry Morton beat 5150 King Mo beat Zenshi by countout MLW World Tag Team Championship: Kevin Ku & Alexander Hammerstone beat Bandido & Gringo Loco to retain 6-Men Tag: Gino Medina, Alex Shelley & Matt Cross beat CONTRA Dominic Garrini beat Gangrel Airing next week Ross Von Erich beat Zenshi 6-Men Tag: ACH, Alexander Hammerstone & Gangrel beat EJ Nduka, Gino Medina & Gringo Loco MLW World Middleweight Championship: nZo beat Kevin Ku to retain Davey Richards & TJP beat Dominic Garrini & Alex Shelley by DQ IWA Caribbean Heavyweight Championship Cage Match: Homicide beat Buddy Matthews, Matt Cross & LA Park to win the title **** Miscellaneous News -Announcing their retirement: El Canek, Lady Star, Paul Neu, Mascarita Sagrada I & Tiger McGuigan Sr -Naomi defeated Rhea Ripley last night on Smackdown to become the new Smackdown Women's Champion -Brahman Shu suffered an undisclosed knee injury in the main event of last night's Michinoku Pro event but will not miss any date -IWRG is planning new storylines for Bandido vs Super Nova and Lady Flamer vs Lluvia -AEW re-signed coach Jerry Lynn -Rebel defeated Ruby Soho in the main event of Rampage last night to become the new TBS Champion -wXw loaned Absolute Andy to ICW in Italy for a future appearance -MCW in Australia extended their streaming deal with IWTV -Shine signed Tenille Dashwood -Homicide won a 4-Way Cage Match to become the new IWA Caribbean Heavyweight Champion in last night's MLW Fusion tapings. The match will air next week -Erika Reid is now dating Caveman Ugg

Thursday, Week 4 April 2023 WWE NXT UK Rampage Brown & Rohit Raja beat Pretty Deadly NXT UK Women's Championship: Stevie Turner beat Dani Luna to retain 6-Men Tag: Oliver Carter, Wild Boar & A-Kid beat Symbiosis by DQ Isla Dawn beat Aleah James Josh Morrell & Saxon Hurley beat Jordan Devlin & Sha Samuels **** Impact Wrestling Madman Fulton & Ace Austin beat Jonathan Gresham & Gotita de Plata Shera beat Fallah Bahh Crazzy Steve beat Astrolux 6-Men Tag: Steve Maclin, Laredo Kid & Zicky Dice beat Chris Sabin, Komander & VSK Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championship: Deonna Purrazzo & Tasha Steelz beat Brandi Lauren & Lady Frost by DQ to retain Steel Cage: Savannah Evans & Su Yung beat Masha Slamovich & Jordynne Grace Ladder Match: W Morrissey beat Trey Miguel Dog Collar Match: Matt Taven beat Jake Something Steel Cage: Heath & Lawrence D beat Honor No More (Mike Bennett & PCO) **** Miscellaneous News -NJPW has offered announcer Kazuo Yamazaki a contract extension -Impact will not offer Jessicka Havok a contract extension -Banana Senga dislocated his toe in a 6-men tag match in last night's Big Japan event but will continue to work the tour -There are concerns about Yuko Miyamoto's grueling schedule taking a toll on him and getting seriously injured in the process. Friends & family are hopeful they can convince him to slow down a bit. -CWF from Hollywood signed Mia Yim -Thanks to the IWTV alliance, NSPW fans will have the opportunity to see CM Punk in action as AEW have agreed to loan him to them for their next event in May -Indy workers Kaden Garrick, Sebastian Sander & Aidan Aggro have all bulked up in hopes to be recruited by a major promotion in the near future -Dragon Gate officially re-signed KAGETORA -MLW officially re-signed referee Larry Peace

It's been a while since I've seen The Miz getting such strong reactions. That babyface run might work this time around.

I only was able to watch the main event so I only caught a few glimpses of stuff happening here and there on the show via X/Twitter. But I think the way Tony Khan explains it is that basically, he's doing his version of the AJPW Triple Crown title with the AEW Continental Championship, ROH World Championship and NJPW Strong Openweight Championship.

Wednesday, Week 4 April 2023 AEW Dark Shawn Spears beat Fuego del Sol by DQ Yuka Sakazaki beat Kiera Hogan Trios: Mike Sydal & Bear Country beat The Pretty Picture (Cezar Bononi, Peter Avalon & JD Drake) Serpentico beat Preston Vance Best Friends (Trent & Wheeler YUTA) beat The Butcher & Tony Nese The Bunny beat Kris Statlander AEW Dynamite Ricky Starks beat Mike Sydal Hikaru Shida beat Jamie Hayter Diamanté beat KiLynn King The Bunny beat Dani Jordyn by DQ Ladder Match: Rebel beat Leyla Hirsch Trios: Jay Lethal & Varsity Blonds beat Jake Hager & Men of the Year by DQ Dark Order beat PAC & Ortiz AEW World Tag Team Championship: Alex Reynolds & John Silver beat The Young Bucks to retain TNT Championship: Kenny Omega beat Eddie Kingston to win the title FTW Championship: Lio Rush beat Adam Cole & Chris Jericho to retain **** NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2023 Day #9 Ho Ho Lun & Ricky Marvin beat Shota Umino & Yota Tsuji Naoki Tanizaki beat Gabriel Kidd YOSHI-HASHI beat Taichi Captain New Japan & Kengo Mashimo beat Axel Tischer & Rene Dupree FinJuice beat Mascara Dorada & Hajime Ohara 6-Men Tag: Michael Elgin, Nick Aldis & Chris Hero beat Kazuaki Mihara, Akira Raijin & Hideki Suzuki 6-Men Tag: Bullet Club (Yujiro Takahashi, Taiji Ishimori & El Phantasmo) beat Akira Nogami & Roppongi 3K Apollo 55 beat Birds of Prey NEVER Openweight Championship: Kota Ibushi beat El Desperado to retain 6-Men Tag: Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito & EVIL) beat Bullet Club (Jay White & World Class Tag Team) IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: Hiromu Takahashi beat KENTA to retain **** Miscellaneous News -AEW has offered coach Jerry Lynn a contract extension -Nick Aldis suffered a moderate shoulder separation during a 6-men tag match in last night's New Japan event and will be out of action for about a month -Announcing their retirement: Azteca, Danny Doring, JOE, N8 Mattson, William de la Vega, Kimo, Knoke, Petar Bojetz, Randy Shawn & Tatsuo Nakano -Kenny Omega defeated Eddie Kingston in last night's episode of AEW Dynamite to become the new TNT Champion -MLW has offered referee Larry Peace a contract extension

NWA POWER OCTOBER 12TH, 1996 HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM, NEW YORK CITY The episode begins with the commentary team of Joey Styles and Mike Tenay hyping up the night's matches. The camera then goes to the ring as "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton makes his entrance for his match against Little Guido from the Full Blooded Italians. Match 1: Bobby Eaton vs. Little Guido The match had several near falls and interference from both sides, with Anderson, Smith, and Rich getting involved in the action. At one point, Guido hit Eaton with a Sicilian Slice (a diving leg drop) from the top rope, but Eaton kicked out at two. Eaton then hit Guido with a swinging neckbreaker, but Guido kicked out at two as well. The match continued with both men trading blows and moves, until Eaton caught Guido with a surprise Alabama Jam (a diving leg drop from the top rope) for the pinfall victory. Winner: Bobby Eaton Backstage, Crush is shown warming up as he prepares to face Rick Martel in singles action. Match 2: Crush vs. Rick Martel The match started with Crush overpowering Martel with his strength and size advantage. He tossed Martel around the ring and hit him with several power moves, such as a military press slam, a backbreaker, and a tilt-a-whirl slam. Martel tried to fight back with his speed and agility, but Crush caught him in mid-air and slammed him down. Crush then applied a head vice on Martel, squeezing his skull with his massive hands. Martel managed to escape the hold by poking Crush’s eyes, which enraged the Hawaiian giant. Martel then used his cunning and experience to gain the upper hand. He targeted Crush’s legs with kicks, stomps, and dropkicks. He also used the ropes and the ring apron to choke and whip Crush. He then locked in a figure-four leglock on Crush, hoping to make him submit or weaken his legs for his finishing move, the Boston crab. Crush refused to give up and used his power to reverse the pressure of the hold. He then reached the ropes to break the hold. Martel continued to work on Crush’s legs, but Crush fought back with punches and chops. He then hit Martel with a big boot and a clothesline that sent him over the top rope to the floor. Crush followed Martel outside the ring and threw him into the steel steps. He then rolled him back into the ring and climbed to the top rope. He attempted a flying headbutt, but Martel moved out of the way at the last second. Martel then quickly applied the Boston crab on Crush, who was in the center of the ring. Crush screamed in pain as Martel wrenched his back and legs. He tried to crawl to the ropes, but Martel pulled him back. It looked like Crush was about to tap out, but Ron Harris distracted the referee by getting on the apron. Don Harris then slid into the ring and kicked Martel in the face, breaking the hold. Don Callis then handed Crush a bottle of Arrogance, which he sprayed in Martel’s eyes while the referee was still busy with Ron Harris Martel staggered around the ring, blinded by the perfume. Crush then grabbed him by the throat and lifted him up for his finishing move, the Kona Crush (a two-handed chokeslam). He slammed Martel down hard and pinned him for the three count. The referee turned around and counted the pinfall, unaware of what had happened. Crush celebrated his victory with his apparent new teammates, while Martel writhed on the mat, clutching his eyes. Joey Styles and Mike Tenay criticized Crush for cheating and using Arrogance against Martel. They also wondered if anyone could stop this newly-formed alliance from dominating the NWA. Winner: Crush The scene is the Hammerstein Ballroom, where Crush is standing in the ring with a microphone in his hand. He looks angry and confident as he speaks to the camera. Crush: You know, ever since I came back to the NWA, I’ve been looking for a challenge. A real challenge. Someone who can stand toe to toe with me and give me a fight. But all I see is a bunch of weaklings, cowards, and losers who are afraid of me. Afraid of the power of Crush! He flexes his muscles and roars. Crush: I don’t care who you are, what you’ve done, or where you come from. If you think you have what it takes to face me, then come on out and prove it. I’ll crush you like a bug and make you regret ever stepping into this ring with me. He points at the camera. Crush: You hear me? Anybody! Anybody who wants a piece of Crush, come on out right now and face me. I dare you. I double dare you. I triple dare you. Because nobody can beat me. Nobody can stop me. Nobody can survive the power of Crush! He drops the microphone and leaves backstage Arn Anderson stands in front of a NWA Power backdrop, holding a microphone. He looks serious and confident. Anderson: You know, I’ve been in this business for a long time. I’ve seen a lot of things, and I’ve done a lot of things. But there’s one thing that I’ve always wanted to do, and that’s to face Chris Benoit in a one-on-one match. And now, thanks to the NWA, I’m going to get that chance. Anderson: Chris Benoit and I have a long history together. We were both members of the Four Horsemen, the greatest faction in wrestling history. We traveled the world together, we fought side by side, we bled together, we won championships together. We were brothers. But we were also competitors. We always pushed each other to be better, to be the best. We had a mutual respect and admiration for each other. Anderson: But somewhere along the way, something changed. Benoit started to lose his focus, his edge, his loyalty. He started to listen to the wrong people, to follow the wrong path. He turned his back on me, on the Horsemen, on everything we stood for. He became a traitor, a rebel, a renegade. He became an enemy. Anderson: And now he wants to prove himself against me. He wants to show the world that he’s better than me, that he’s the best technical wrestler in the business, that he’s the real enforcer. Well, let me tell you something, Benoit. You may be good, you may be great, but you’re not me. You’re not Arn Anderson. Anderson: You see, I don’t need fancy moves or flashy skills to beat you. I don’t need to fly off the ropes or dive through the air to hurt you. I don’t need to make you tap out or knock you out to finish you. All I need is my brain and my fists. All I need is my experience and my instinct. All I need is my heart and my guts. Anderson: Because I’m not just a wrestler, I’m a fighter. I’m not just a performer, I’m a warrior. I’m not just a legend, I’m an icon. And I’m not just your friend, I’m your nightmare. Anderson: So get ready, Benoit. Get ready for the toughest match of your life. Get ready for the biggest challenge of your career. Get ready for the final chapter of our story. Get ready for Arn Anderson. Anderson: Because this is it, Benoit. This is our moment of truth. This is our time to shine. This is our chance to settle the score once and for all. Anderson: And when it’s all said and done, when the dust settles and the smoke clears, when the bell rings and the crowd cheers, there will be only one man standing in that ring. Anderson: And his name will be Arn Anderson. Anderson: The Enforcer. Anderson drops the microphone and walks away. Match 3: Arn Anderson vs. Chris Benoit As the bell rings, Anderson and Benoit lock eyes, showing mutual respect before engaging in a collar and elbow tie-up. They trade grappling holds and reversals, each attempting to outwit the other. The match remains evenly contested for several minutes, with neither competitor gaining a clear advantage. Anderson, known as "The Enforcer," recognizes that he needs to use his experience to tilt the odds in his favor. He starts targeting Benoit's arm, aiming to weaken him and potentially set up his signature move, the spinebuster. Using calculated strikes, armlocks, and key counters, Anderson methodically breaks down Benoit's offense. However, Benoit's resilience and high-energy style keep him in the game. The match intensifies as both men start pushing their physical limits, showcasing their enduring athleticism. Towards the climax, Benoit attempts a high-risk maneuver from the top rope, attacking Anderson with a diving headbutt. However, Anderson manages to roll out of harm's way just in time, leaving Benoit crashing into the canvas. This creates an opportunity for Anderson to take control of the match. Seizing the moment, Anderson quickly capitalizes and hits his patented spinebuster with precision. The crowd erupts as the referee counts to three, declaring Arn Anderson the victor. Winner: Arn Anderson Konnan: Yo, yo, yo, what’s up, NWA fans? This is Konnan, the Mexican sensation, the Latino Hulk Hogan, the man who can do it all in the ring. And I’m here to tell you that I’m ready for the biggest challenge of my career. I’m talking about Taz, the human suplex machine, the man who can break your bones with his Tazmission. He’s one of the toughest wrestlers in the business, and he’s coming for me on NWA Power. But guess what, Taz? I’m not afraid of you. I’m not intimidated by your reputation. I’m not impressed by your skills. Because I’ve been training hard, harder than ever before. I’ve been working on my strength, my speed, my endurance, my technique. I’ve been studying your moves, your weaknesses, your habits. I’ve been preparing for this match like it’s the last match of my life. Because I know that this is my opportunity to prove myself to the world. To show everyone that I’m not just a flash in the pan, a one-hit wonder, a novelty act. No, I’m a serious competitor, a world-class athlete, a future champion. And I’m going to prove it by beating you, Taz. By outwrestling you, outsmarting you, outlasting you. By making you tap out to my Tequila Sunrise submission hold. By making you feel the pain that only I can inflict. By making you respect me as a wrestler and as a man. So get ready, Taz. Get ready for the fight of your life. Get ready for the most intense, most brutal, most exciting match you’ve ever had. Get ready for Konnan vs Taz on NWA Power. Because it’s going to be a war. A war that only one of us will survive. And that one is me. Konnan. Orale! Match 4: Konnan vs. Taz The match starts with both competitors circling each other, looking for an opening. Konnan uses his lucha libre skills, employing quick aerial maneuvers to catch Taz off guard. However, Taz, renowned for his grappling ability, counters with his technical prowess, using a mixture of submission holds and suplexes to mount his offense. As the match progresses, Konnan's high-flying style keeps him in the game, utilizing his agility to maintain control. He executes several high-risk moves, such as a springboard leg drop and a tope con hilo, keeping Taz on the defensive. Taz, known for his resilience, absorbs the punishment and starts to showcase his brutal power moves. He delivers a devastating T-Bone Tazplex, followed by a stiff clothesline, bringing the momentum in his favor. Sensing the match slipping away, Konnan attempts a comeback, but Taz maintains his dominance, wearing down his opponent with stiff strikes and ground-and-pound tactics, leaving Konnan reeling. Finally, Taz locks in his signature Tazmission submission hold, wrenching back on Konnan's neck and applying pressure. Despite Konnan's valiant effort to fight back, he eventually succumbs to the relentless hold, unable to escape. Winner: Taz In the main event of the night, Ric Flair is shown making his entrance, much to the delight of the crowd. His opponent for the night is none other than D-Lo Brown Match 5: Ric Flair vs. D-Lo Brown (NWA World Heavyweight Championship) As the crowd roars with excitement, the iconic music of Ric Flair begins playing throughout the arena. "The Nature Boy" struts down the ramp, adorned in his signature robe, exuding confidence with every step. The crowd's thunderous cheers mix with a few "Woooo!" chants as Flair enters the ring. Next, the electrifying entrance music of D-Lo Brown echoes through the arena. The crowd erupts with boos as D-Lo stomps down the ramp, showcasing his tough demeanor. Entering the ring, D-Lo smirks, showing no signs of intimidation. The bell rings, and the match begins with both competitors circling each other cautiously. Flair takes an early advantage, using his technical prowess to execute a series of well-crafted holds and submissions, targeting D-Lo’s arm. "The Nature Boy" flaunts his experience, frustrating D-Lo with his ring awareness. D-Lo, known for his hard-hitting style, gathers momentum and fights back. He unleashes a relentless series of strikes, targeting Flair's midsection. The crowd watches in awe as D-Lo dishes out his thunderous offense, but Flair manages to weather the storm. Midway through the match, Flair's resiliency starts paying off. He capitalizes on a momentary lapse by D-Lo, expertly countering with a surprise low blow followed by a quick roll-up pin. The referee counts 1...2...3, and the arena erupts in disbelief! Winner: Ric Flair After the match, Flair cuts a promo in which he talks about how he's still the best wrestler in the world, and that he's proven it by beating one of the toughest wrestlers in the business in D-Lo Brown. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it's time to witness the true essence of wrestling greatness! Wooooo! For those who may have doubted, for those who may have questioned, allow me, the Nature Boy Ric Flair, to remind you all why I am and forever will be the unparalleled, undisputed, and unequivocal best wrestler in the world! The one and only stylin' and profilin' jet-flyin', wheelin' and dealin' son of a gun! In this historic year of 1996, on the grand stage of NWA Power, I stand before you, with sweat glistening off my chiseled physique, to boast about my recent conquest...the dismantling of the ferocious D-Lo Brown! Wooooo! D-Lo, don't you dare overlook the impact this win has. You see, every time I step onto that canvas, I bring with me an unmatched intensity, honed over decades of relentless pursuit of excellence. I've conquered every territory, faced every legend, and left a trail of broken dreams in my wake. There's no doubt, no question, that the Nature Boy is still the man to beat. D-Lo thought he had what it takes to go toe-to-toe with the Nature Boy. He thought he had the audacity to challenge the stylin', profilin', limousine-ridin', jet-flyin', kiss-stealin', wheelin' and dealin' son of a gun! But oh, how he underestimated the cunning, the experience, and the sheer brilliance of the dirtiest player in the game! D-Lo Brown, you may be tough, but you will never possess the innate ability, the finesse, or the raw talent that courses through my veins. I am the personification of wrestling mastery, the embodiment of everything this industry reveres. Legends are molded by the blood, sweat, and tears that we pour into this ring, not by catchphrases or flashy stunts. So, D-Lo, while you're busy nursing your wounds, licking your wounds, and questioning your place in the pecking order, I'll be jet-setting across the globe, thrilling audiences with my unmatched charisma and captivating performances. I am the Rolex-wearing, diamond-ring-wearing, kiss-stealing, wheeler-dealer, son-of-a-gun, and I'll continue proving time and time again that the Nature Boy still reigns supreme! Whether you love me or hate me, you cannot deny the truth that Ric Flair is and forever will be the best wrestler in the world! Wooooo! The show ends with Flair raising his arms in victory as the crowd cheers him on.

If if wasn't for his contract expiring in February, my money would've been on Will Ospreay.

Tuesday, Week 4 April 2023 WWE NXT Joaquin Wilde beat Damon Kemp Gunther beat Dante Chen by DQ Joe Gacy & Odyssey Jones beat Brooks Jensen & Ru Feng by DQ Fallon Henley beat Vish Kanya Brutus Creed beat Edris Enofé Harland beat Draco Anthony by DQ 6-Men Tag: Carmelo Hayes, Tony D'Angelo & Bodhi Hayward beat Cameron Grimes & Grizzled Young Veterans Io Shirai beat Ivy Nile Ikemen Jiro beat Josh Briggs Mr. Stone & Andre Chase beat Legado del Fantasma (Cruz del Toro & Santos Escobar) NXT LVL UP Joaquin Wilde beat Draco Anthony Gigi Dolin beat Zoey Stark Kayden Carter beat Amari Miller Odyssey Jones & Joe Gacy beat Dante Chen & Ru Feng 6-Men Tag: Harland, Von Wagner & Grayson Waller beat Brooks Jensen, Tony D'Angelo & Bodhi Hayward Io Shirai & Dakota Kai beat Valentina Feroz & Tiffany Stratton **** NJPW Road to Wrestling Dontaku 2023 Day #8 El Phantasmo beat Jake Crist FinJuice beat Hajime Ohara & Shota Umino Axel Tischer beat SAGAT Chris Adonis & Rush beat Captain New Japan & Katsuo 6-Men Tag: Gabriel Kidd, Yota Tsuji & Naoki Tanizaki beat Mascara Dorada, Ho Ho Lun & Flamita 6-Men Tag: EC3, Nick Aldis & Tanga Loa fought Shane Haste, Killer Kross & Chris Hero to a time limit draw CHAOS (Robbie Eagles & YOSHI-HASHI) beat Suzuki-gun (Taichi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru) The World Class Tag Team beat Roppongi 3K 6-Men Tag: Bullet Club (Jay White, KENTA & Yujiro Takahashi) beat Los Ingobernables de Japon (BUSHI, EVIL & Hiromu Takahashi) NEVER Openweight Championship: Kota Ibushi beat Shingo Takagi to retain **** Miscellaneous News -Congrats to Aja Kong for her induction into the Hall of Immortals! -Scorpio Jr recently opened his wrestling school called House of Scorpio Jr -Announcing their retirement: Takao Omori, Scorpio Jr, Raven Lake, Travis Lee (Wisconsin) & El Dinamico (Dominican) -CMLL signed Rebecca Knox -Chelsea Green is now single after she and Matt Cardona have split -AAA will not renew Mocho Cota Jr & Toxin's contract once it expires -Takahiro Tababa tore his latissimus dorsi in the opener of last night's NOAH event last night and will miss a few months of action -Matt Cardona defeated Tim Donst during last night's AIW TV tapings to win the vacant AIW Absolute Championship -Congrats to Elektra Lopez and former NXT talent Kona Reeves for their engagement! -JAWSolin & Kaitlin Diemond have recently split

NWA POWER PREVIEW D-LO BROWN FINALLY GETS HIS TITLE MATCH In the premiere episode of the new era of the NWA, D-Lo Brown was able to secure himself a title shot against NWA World Heavyweight Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair by defeating "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton, who was also vying for an opportunity at the champ. More than a month after earning that opportunity, it's this week that D-Lo gets his opportunity and one has to wonder how D-Lo is gonna fare on such a big stage in a match of this magnitude. Is the champ distracted by his ongoing issues with "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson and how will this come into play? SPEAKING OF THE ENFORCER.... While he didn't get his hands on The Nature Boy, Arn Anderson still got some gold at Battle of the Belts as he and Bobby Eaton captured the NWA World Tag Team Championship vs The Faces of Fear. But this seemingly hasn't deterred Double A from his objective of getting *that* match with the NWA World Heavyweight Champion. In the meantime, he'll have to go one-on-one with Chris Benoit, someone with whom he has a rich history with. Can Arn Anderson continue his path towards a title match? ALSO ON NWA POWER THIS WEEK NWA World Tag Team Champion "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton vs Little Guido Crush vs Rick Martel Konnan vs FTW Champion Taz ++ more!

Monday, Week 4 April 2023 WWE RAW Main Event Velveteen Dream beat Noam Dar Carlito beat Rick Boogs Shotzi beat Aliyah Xavier Woods beat Humberto Carrillo Piper Niven & Raquel Rodriguez beat Carmella & Lacey Evans The Miz beat Angel Garza Braun Strowman beat Mark Andrews KUSHIDA beat Otis by countout 6-Men Tag: Apollo Crews, Pete Dunne & Baron Corbin beat Matt Riddle, Drew Gulak & Orange Cassidy RAW Women's Championship: Sasha Banks beat Charlotte Flair to retain Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton beat Drew McIntyre & Sami Zayn **** Miscellaneous News -Abdullah Kobayashi is back at 100% following his injury -NWA is planning feuds between Taylor Rotunda and Luke Hawx as well as Tim Storm vs Kofi Kingston -Matt Makowski has officially begun training for his next MMA fight. He should be back to wrestling in about 6 months, after his recovery period from the fight.

Sunday, Week 3 April 2023 Miscellaneous News -AAA preparing a feud between El Texano Jr and Psycho Clown as well as Ryu Lee vs La Mascara -Mondai Ryu suffered an undisclosed elbow injury in a 6-men tag during last night's Dragon Gate Gate of Passion 2023 event but he will be working through the pain -Shimmer extended their streaming deal with IWTV -Shota Umino has recovered from his injury -Jimmy Townsend will be leaving PWA in Australia at the end of the month -Ayako Hamada defeated Saya Kamitani at last night's ICE Ribbon event to regain the FantastICE Championship -All Japan officially re-signed Black Menso-re

Also looks based on an interview by Zac Efron that Kevin Von Erich himself loved the movie. So, a very good sign about it.

NWA POWER OCTOBER 5TH, 1996 STOCKTON, CA Match 1: Terry Gordy vs. Bobby Fulton The match starts with both men trading punches and kicks in the middle of the ring. Gordy gains the upper hand with his power and size, and tosses Fulton around like a ragdoll. He hits him with a big boot, a clothesline, and a body slam. He then goes for his signature move, the powerbomb, but Fulton counters with a hurricanrana and sends Gordy to the outside. Fulton follows him with a suicide dive and continues to attack him on the floor. He slams Gordy’s head into the steel steps, the ring post, and the barricade. He then grabs a steel chair and swings it at Gordy, but Gordy ducks and the chair hits the referee instead, knocking him out. Gordy takes advantage of the situation and low blows Fulton. He then grabs the chair and hits Fulton in the head, busting him open. He rolls him back into the ring and covers him, but there is no referee to count. Gordy gets frustrated and goes outside to revive the referee. He drags him back into the ring and covers Fulton again, but Fulton kicks out at two. Gordy argues with the referee and then picks up Fulton for another powerbomb. However, as he lifts him up, Fulton grabs his head and hits him with a DDT. Both men are down and the crowd is cheering. Fulton crawls to the corner and climbs to the top rope. He waits for Gordy to get up and then leaps off with a flying crossbody. He hits Gordy in mid-air and both men crash to the mat. Fulton hooks Gordy’s leg and the referee counts: one, two, three! The bell rings and Fulton has won the match! The crowd erupts in cheers as Fulton celebrates his victory. He holds his hands in the air, while blood drips from his forehead. He then points at Gordy and taunts him, saying that he is the better man. However, as he does so, he does not notice that Gordy has gotten up behind him. Gordy grabs him by the hair and pulls him back. He then hits him with a vicious powerbomb that makes Fulton bounce off the mat. Gordy stands over him and spits on him. He then grabs his leather belt and smashes it on Fulton’s face, breaking his nose. He then throws the belt on top of him and leaves the ring. He walks up the ramp with a smirk on his face, while Fulton lies motionless in the ring. The announcers are shocked by what they have just witnessed. They say that Gordy has shown no respect for Fulton, and that he has ruined what should have been a great moment for Fulton. They wonder if anyone can stop Gordy’s reign of terror, or if he will ever get his comeuppance. Winner : Bobby Fulton Match 2: Chris Benoit vs. Lance Storm The match was a technical showcase, as both men displayed their skills and counters. Benoit used his power and aggression, while Storm relied on his speed and agility. They traded holds and strikes, trying to gain an advantage over each other. The crowd was divided, as some cheered for Benoit and some for Storm. The match was fast-paced and intense, with neither man willing to give up. The turning point came when Benoit attempted a diving headbutt from the top rope, but Storm moved out of the way. Storm then hit Benoit with a superkick, followed by a springboard moonsault for a near fall. Storm then locked in the Canadian Maple Leaf, a single-leg Boston crab, and tried to make Benoit submit. Benoit endured the pain and crawled to the ropes, forcing Storm to break the hold. Storm then tried to hit another superkick, but Benoit ducked and caught him in the Crippler Crossface, a crossface armbar. Storm struggled to escape, but Benoit tightened his grip and made him tap out. The match ended in 18 minutes and 37 seconds, with Benoit being declared the winner by submission The crowd gave both men a standing ovation for their performance. Benoit and Storm shook hands and hugged after the match, showing respect for each other. They then left the ring together, as the fans chanted "NWA! NWA! NWA!" Winner : Chris Benoit Match 3: Mr. Hughes vs. Brad Armstrong The bell rings and the two wrestlers lock up. Mr. Hughes uses his size and strength to overpower Armstrong and pushes him into the corner. He delivers some punches and chops to Armstrong’s chest, then whips him to the opposite corner. He charges at Armstrong, but Armstrong dodges and hits Hughes with a dropkick. Hughes staggers back and Armstrong follows up with another dropkick that sends Hughes to the mat. Armstrong goes for the cover, but Hughes kicks out at two. Armstrong tries to keep the momentum going and applies a headlock on Hughes. Hughes struggles to get out of the hold, but Armstrong tightens his grip. Hughes manages to get to his feet and lifts Armstrong up for a back suplex, but Armstrong flips over and lands on his feet behind Hughes. He quickly rolls up Hughes for a pin attempt, but Hughes kicks out again. Armstrong gets up and runs to the ropes, but Ted Dibiase trips him from the outside. The referee sees this and warns Dibiase to stay away from the action. Armstrong gets up and glares at Dibiase but this gives Hughes enough time to recover and hit Armstrong from behind with a clothesline. Hughes then picks up Armstrong and slams him down with a body slam. He follows up with a leg drop and covers Armstrong, but Armstrong kicks out at two. Hughes gets frustrated and argues with the referee about the count. He then picks up Armstrong again and tries to hit him with a powerbomb, but Armstrong counters with a hurricanrana that sends Hughes flying across the ring. Armstrong gets up and hits Hughes with a flying forearm smash that knocks him down again. He then climbs to the top rope and signals for his finisher, the missile dropkick. However, as he is about to jump, Dibiase pushes him off the rope and causes him to fall hard on the mat. The referee does not see this as he is distracted by Hughes getting up. Hughes sees Armstrong lying on the mat and smiles. He walks over to him and grabs his neck. He then lifts him up and hits him with his finisher, the spike (a choke slam). He covers Armstrong and hooks the leg. The referee counts one, two, three. The bell rings and Hughes is declared the winner. Hughes celebrates his victory with Dibiase as they leave the ring. Armstrong is left lying on the mat, holding his neck in pain. The fans boo loudly at the result of the match, which was tainted by Hart’s interference. Winner : Mr. Hughes Match 4: The Barbarian vs. Kama Mustafa In this clash of the titans, two of the biggest and strongest wrestlers on the roster face off. The Barbarian and Kama Mustafa trade blows back and forth, with neither man able to gain the upper hand. However, in a shocking turn of events, The Barbarian manages to catch Kama Mustafa off guard with a surprise slam, pinning him for the win. Winner : The Barbarian Match 5: Rob Van Dam vs. 2 Cold Scorpio (NWA World Television Championship) The match starts with both men exchanging some fast-paced moves and counters, showing off their agility and athleticism. Scorpio hits a dropkick, a leg lariat, and a moonsault for a near fall. Van Dam responds with a spinning heel kick, a springboard crossbody, and a split-legged moonsault for a two count. The crowd is cheering for both men, chanting “ECW! ECW! ECW!” The match continues with both men trading some high-risk maneuvers and near falls. Scorpio hits a corkscrew plancha to the outside, followed by a slingshot somersault leg drop for another near fall. Van Dam hits a diving leg drop from the apron, followed by a rolling thunder for a two count. Scorpio hits a superkick, followed by a 450 splash for another near fall. Van Dam hits a Van Daminator, followed by a five-star frog splash for a two count. The match reaches its climax as both men are exhausted and battered. Scorpio goes for another 450 splash, but Van Dam rolls out of the way. Van Dam then hits another Van Daminator, followed by another five-star frog splash. He covers Scorpio and gets the three count. The referee raises his hand and hands him the NWA World Television Championship belt. The crowd gives both men a standing ovation, chanting “This is awesome! This is awesome!” Rob Van Dam celebrates his victory, while Scorpio shows his respect by shaking his hand and raising his arm. The two men hug and leave the ring together, as the fans applaud their performance. Winner : Rob Van Dam (new NWA World Television Champion) Main Event: Ric Flair vs. Shane Douglas Finally, we have the main event of the evening, as two of the most charismatic wrestlers in the business face off. Ric Flair and Shane Douglas have a storied history, and the tension between them is palpable as they enter the ring. The match is back and forth, with both men hitting their signature moves and trading near-falls. In the end, however, it's Flair who manages to cinch in the Figure Four Leglock, forcing Douglas to submit. The Nature Boy struts around the ring, soaking in the adulation of the crowd, as another successful episode of NWA Power comes to a close. Winner : Ric Flair