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100%. Especially with the shows in Montreal coming up.

Sunday, Week 4 March 2023 WWE WrestleMania 39 Humberto Carrillo beat Mark Andrews Mojo Rawley & Angel Garza beat Akira Tozawa & Noam Dar R-Truth & Shanky beat Riddick Moss & Dominik Mysterio by DQ Charlotte Flair wins the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal Jinder Mahal & Ridge Holland beat Mansoor & Rick Boogs Liv Morgan beat Xia Li Mustafa Ali beat Tyler Breeze Triple Threat: Damian Priest & Austin Theory beat Street Profits and Omos & Otis 6-Men Tag: Cedric Alexander & The Bar beat Carlito, Drew Gulak & Orange Cassidy WWE Championship: AJ Styles beat The Miz to retain Randy Orton wins the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal **** NJPW New Japan Cup 2023 Ho Ho Lun beat Yuya Uemura Ricky Marvin & Jake Crist beat Shota Umino & Toru Sugiura Killer Kross beat Shane Haste Nick Aldis beat Michael Elgin 4-Way Dance: Akira Nogami beat Yota Tsuji, Mascara Dorada & Hajime Ohara 6-Men Tag: Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & Dangerous Tekkers) beat CHAOS (Rocky Romero, Robbie Eagles & YOSHI-HASHI) 6-Men Tag: TenKoji & Kazuaki Mihara beat Chris Hero, Hideki Suzuki & Captain New Japan EVIL beat Yoshinobu Kanemaru Will Ospreay beat Jay White CHAOS (Tomohiro Ishii & Hirooki Goto) beat Tanga Loa & Toa Henare IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: Hiromu Takahashi beat Yujiro Takahashi to retain Shingo Takagi beat KENTA 3-Way Dance: Hiroshi Tanahashi beat Samoa Joe & Minoru Suzuki **** Miscellaneous News -AEW has offered Billy Gunn a contract extension -La Mascara joined Nuevo Poder del Norte in AAA -KAIRI defeated Utami Hayashishita to regain the World of Stardom Champioship at last night's Stardom event. In that same event, Waka Tsukiyama suffered an undisclosed neck injury but should be able to work the rest of the tour -Randy Orton & Charlotte Flair their respective battle royals last night at WrestleMania 39 -Nio will be leaving NOAH at the end of the month -WWE officially re-signed Kacy Catanzaro

Saturday, Week 4 March 2023 NXT UK Takeover 16 Pretty Deadly beat Ashton Smith & Amir Jordan Levi Muir beat Nathan Frazer Rampage Brown & DeReiss Gordon beat Michael May & Teoman Joseph Connors beat Rohan Raja Dan Moloney beat Oliver Carter by DQ Jordan Devlin beat Dave Mastiff by DQ Isla Dawn beat Amale NXT UK Women's Championship: Stevie Turner beat Dani Luna to win the title Jinny beat Nina Samuels Symbiosis (Eddie Dennis & Primate) beat Josh Morrell & Saxon Hurley 6-Men Tag: A-Kid, Rey Mysterio & Charlie Dempsey beat Sha Samuels, Sam Gradwell & Iestyn Rees NXT UK Tag Team Championship: Moustache Mountain beat Wild Boar & Jack Starz ***** Miscellaneous News -YASSHI & Strong Machine K in MASQUERADE, Kota Minoura out of MASQUERADE in Dragon Gate -Absolute Andy defeated Rambo in the finals of the 2023 wXw 16 Carat Gold tournament last night. During that match, Rambo dislocated his shoulder and will be sidelined for a few weeks -KAIRI defeated Giulia in the finals of the 2023 Stardom Cinderella Tournament last night -Stevie Turner defeated Dani Luna in last night's NXT TakeOver UK 16 event to capture the NXT UK Women's Championship -Add Universo 2000 Jr to the list of frustrated indy workers -TK Cooper defeated Ricky Knight Jr at last night's RevPro Risky Business event to become the new RPW British Cruiserweight Champion -Blue Panther defeated Dragon Rojo Jr in last night's episode of CMLL Lucha Azteca to capture the CMLL World Lightweight Championship. In the same event, Black Panther won a 4-Way Dance to win the World Mini-Estrella Championship -WWE has offered Kacy Catanzaro a contract extension -Kez Evans strained his quad during a dark match before the ICW Drippin Like A Knackered Fridge event but will be able to fulfill his indy commitments -AAA officially re-signed Pimpinela Escarlata

Friday, Week 4 March 2023 WWE Smackdown Main Event Bayley beat Liv Morgan Damian Priest beat Shanky Mustafa Ali beat R-Truth by countout Cedric Alexander & Tommaso Ciampa beat Santana & Ivar Dolph Ziggler beat Riddick Moss Kevin Owens beat Ridge Holland by countout Asuka beat Alexa Bliss 6-Men Tag: Chuck Taylor, Bobby Lashley & Johnny Gargano beat Rey Mysterio, Rusev & Shinsuke Nakamura ***** AEW Rampage The Acclaimed beat Top Flight Yuka Sakazaki beat Jamie Hayter The Bunny beat Anna Jay Rebel beat Leyla Hirsch Trios: Serpentico & Dark Order beat Darby Allin & The Varsity Blonds The Young Bucks beat Keith Lee & Lio Rush **** NJPW Road to New Japan Cup 2023 Day #10 Michael Elgin & Chris Adonis beat Daiyu Kawauchi & Kazuaki Mihara YOSHI-HASHI beat Flamita EC3 & Shane Haste beat Axel Tischer & Killer Kross 6-Men Tag: Ricky Marvin, Gabriel Kidd & Ho Ho Lun beat Mascara Dorada, Yota Tsuji & Naoki Tanizaki El Phantasmo beat Hajime Ohara Akira Nogami beat Taichi 6-Men Tag: Akira Raijin & TenKoji beat Toa Henare, Hideki Suzuki & Captain New Japan Los Ingobernables de Japon (EVIL & SANADA) beat Suzuki-gun (Zack Sabre Jr & El Desperado) 6-Men Tag: Austin Aries & Apollo 55 beat Kota Ibushi & Birds of Prey Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito & Shingo Takagi) beat Bullet Club (KENTA & Jay White) NJPW Strong Juicy Finau & Ice Williams beat Danny LimeLight & Sterling Riegel Misterioso beat Archimedes 6-Men Tag: Royce Isaacs, Brody King & The DKC beat Chris Bey, Chris Dickinson & Kevin Knight 3-Way Dance: PJ Black beat Fred Rosser & JR Kratos Rey Horus & Rocky Romero beat Jordan Clearwater & JONAH **** MLW Fusion Airing tonight EJ Nduka beat Ross Von Erich 6-Men Tag: Gangrel, ACH & Kevin Ku beat Bandido, Gringo Loco & Gino Medina MLW National Openweight Championship: TJP beat Matt Cross to retain Davey Richards & Homicide beat nZo & Dominic Garrini Rebecca Knox & Ashley Vox beat Lina Fanene & Leva Bates Airing next week ACH & Alexander Hammerstone beat Gringo Loco & Gino Medina 6-Men Tag: CONTRA beat EJ Nduka, Bandido & Kerry Morton Homicide & Davey Richards beat Matt Cross & Alex Shelley Rebecca Knox & Delmi Exo beat Ivelisse Velez & Lina Fanene by countout **** Miscellaneous News -Announcing their retirement: El Canek, Paul Neu, Lady Star, Mascarita Sagrada & Tiger McGuigan Sr -Impact has offered Sami Callihan a contract extension -AAA has offered Pimpinela Escarlata a contract extension -Low Ki is looking to make a comeback as he hasn't been seen in a major promotion for about a year now -Emersyn Jayne to leave OTT at the end of the month -Stardom has officially re-signed Momo Watanabe

Agreed. PCO did a lot of promotion when he won the ROH World Championship a few years back. He was all over the news promoting Ring of Honor and such.

And in Montreal's case, it's not like they don't have some talents to promote it with Evil Uno and 2point0.

NWA POWER SEPTEMBER 14TH, 1996 JEFFERSON, TX The show starts with the announce team of Joey Styles, Rick Rude & Mike Tenay hyping up tonight's program, including the main event between "Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Brian Pillman after the events that closed the show last week. They're then interrupted by Ric Flair, already sporting his trademark robe & wrestling gear making his way to the ring. Flair grabs the mic and speaks his mind: Ric Flair: Woooo! You know something, Brian Pillman? You're nothing but a punk kid who thinks he can step into the ring with the Nature Boy. You're part of the new generation of wrestlers who have no respect for the legends of this sport. You think you can fly around and do all kinds of fancy moves, but you don't have the heart, the skill, or the charisma to be a champion. Well, let me tell you something, Pillman. Tonight, in the main event, you're going to find out why I'm still the best in the business. You're going to find out why I'm a 14-time world champion. You're going to find out why I'm the dirtiest player in the game. And you're going to find out why I'm the man. Woooo! Because tonight, Pillman, I'm going to make you cry like a baby. I'm going to make you beg for mercy. I'm going to make you tap out to the figure-four leglock. And I'm going to make you realize that you're not in my league. You're not even in my galaxy. You're just a fly that I'm going to swat with ease. So get ready, Pillman. Get ready for the ride of your life. Get ready for the biggest challenge of your career. And get ready for the biggest disappointment of your life. Because tonight, Pillman, you're going to learn a lesson that you'll never forget. You're going to learn that to be the man, you've got to beat the man. And you'll never, ever beat me. Woooo!. Match 1: Lance Storm vs. Kendall Windham The match started with a lock-up, which Kendall quickly turned into a headlock. He applied pressure on Storm’s neck, but Storm managed to push him off and hit him with a dropkick. Storm then ran to the ropes and attempted a crossbody, but Kendall caught him in mid-air and slammed him to the mat with a powerslam. Kendall went for the cover, but Storm kicked out at two. Kendall then picked up Storm and whipped him to the corner, where he followed with a clothesline. He then lifted Storm up to the top rope and tried to execute a superplex, but Storm fought back with punches and headbutts. Storm then pushed Kendall off the turnbuckle and hit him with a missile dropkick from the top rope. Storm covered Kendall, but Barry distracted the referee from outside the ring. Storm got up and argued with Barry, allowing Kendall to recover and attack him from behind. Kendall hit Storm with a back suplex and then locked in a sleeper hold. He tried to wear down Storm’s stamina, but Storm refused to give up. He slowly got to his feet and elbowed Kendall in the gut. He then ran to the ropes and hit Kendall with a flying forearm smash. He followed with a series of kicks and punches, ending with a spinning heel kick that knocked Kendall down. Storm then climbed to the top rope again and signaled for his finisher, the diving headbutt. He leaped off the rope and aimed for Kendall’s head, but Kendall rolled out of the way at the last second. Storm crashed to the mat, clutching his head in pain. Kendall saw an opportunity and crawled over to Storm. He hooked his leg and pinned him, but Storm barely got his shoulder up before the three count. Kendall was frustrated and argued with the referee, claiming that it was a slow count. He then got up and pulled Storm to his feet. He tried to hit him with his finisher, the bulldog, but Storm countered with a back body drop. Storm then quickly rolled up Kendall in a small package and pinned him for the three count. The bell rang and Storm’s music played as he celebrated his victory. Barry entered the ring and attacked Storm from behind, hitting him with a DDT. He then helped Kendall up and they both stomped on Storm until other wrestlers came to his rescue. Winner: Lance Storm Match 2: Bobby Duncum Jr. vs. Doug Gilbert The match went back and forth, with both men scoring near falls and escaping from submission holds. Gilbert hit Duncum Jr with a DDT on a chair for a two count, then went for a moonsault from the top rope, but Duncum Jr moved out of the way and Gilbert crashed through a table. Duncum Jr then picked up Gilbert and delivered a powerbomb on another table for a three count. The referee raised Duncum Jr’s hand as the winner, while Gilbert lay motionless on the broken table. After the commercial break, the camera cuts to the backstage area, where Bobby Duncum Jr is standing with a microphone in his hand. He has a smug grin on his face and a bloody bandage on his forehead. He just defeated Doug Gilbert in a brutal hardcore match that involved chairs, tables, and barbed wire. Bobby Duncum Jr: Well, well, well. Look who’s standing here, victorious and proud. The new king of extreme, Bobby Duncum Jr! I came to the NWA to prove myself as the best wrestler in the world, and I just beat one of their finest in Doug Gilbert. He put up a hell of a fight, but he couldn’t handle the Texas tornado that is Bobby Duncum Jr. He learned the hard way that I’m not here to play games, I’m here to make history. He points to his bandage and laughs. Bobby Duncum Jr: You see this? This is a badge of honor. This is a sign of how tough I am. This is nothing compared to what I can do to anyone who dares to step in the ring with me. I don’t care who you are, what you’ve done, or where you come from. You want a piece of me? You want to challenge me? You want to test me? Well, come on then. Come on out and face me like a man. I’m not afraid of anything or anyone. I’m ready for anything. He looks around and raises his voice. Bobby Duncum Jr: Is there anyone in the locker room who has the guts to face me? Anyone? Anyone at all? Come on, don’t be shy. Don’t be scared. Don’t be cowards. Show me what you got. Show me what you’re made of. Show me that you have what it takes to be extreme. Because I’m extreme. I’m the most extreme wrestler in the world. And I’m not going to stop until I prove it to everyone. He pauses and waits for a response. Bobby Duncum Jr: What’s that? No one? No one wants to face me? No one wants to challenge me? No one wants to test me? Well, that’s what I thought. That’s what I expected. Because you all know that you can’t beat me. You all know that you can’t match me. You all know that you can’t stop me. You all know that I’m the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. He smiles and raises his microphone. Bobby Duncum Jr: So hear this loud and clear. Bobby Duncum Jr is here to stay. Bobby Duncum Jr is here to dominate. Bobby Duncum Jr is here to rule. Bobby Duncum Jr is the new king of extreme. And no one can stop him. He drops the microphone and walks away. Winner: Bobby Duncum Jr. Match 3: Little Guido vs. Spike Dudley The match begins with Little Guido and Spike Dudley locking up in the center of the ring. Little Guido gains the advantage with a headlock, but Spike Dudley pushes him off and hits a dropkick. Spike Dudley follows up with a series of punches and kicks, sending Little Guido to the corner. Spike Dudley charges at him, but Little Guido moves out of the way and Spike Dudley crashes into the turnbuckle. Little Guido then hits a running clothesline and covers Spike Dudley for a two count. Little Guido picks up Spike Dudley and whips him to the ropes, but Spike Dudley reverses and hits a flying forearm. Spike Dudley then climbs to the top rope and attempts a diving headbutt, but Little Guido rolls out of the way and Spike Dudley lands hard on the mat. Little Guido then applies a camel clutch on Spike Dudley, trying to make him submit. Spike Dudley refuses to give up and reaches for the ropes, but Little Guido pulls him back to the center of the ring. Spike Dudley then manages to roll over and pin Little Guido’s shoulders to the mat for a near fall. Both men get up and exchange punches, with Spike Dudley getting the upper hand. Spike Dudley then hits a suplex and goes for another pin, but Little Guido kicks out. Spike Dudley then grabs Little Guido by the hair and drags him to the apron, where he tries to suplex him to the outside. However, Little Guido blocks it and counters with a suplex of his own, sending both men crashing to the floor. The referee begins to count them out, but both men get back in the ring before the count of ten. Little Guido then hits a snapmare and a leg drop on Spike Dudley, followed by a neckbreaker. He then signals for his finisher, the Sicilian Slice (a diving leg drop from the top rope). He climbs to the top rope and leaps off, but Spike Dudley moves out of the way at the last second and Little Guido hits the mat. Spike Dudley then hits his finisher, the Acid Drop (a running bulldog from behind). He covers Little Guido for the win, but before the referee can count to three, Barry Windham runs in and breaks up the pin. Spiccoli then attacks Spike Dudley with a chair, causing a disqualification. He continues to beat down Spike Dudley until Kendall Windham joins him in the ring. The two brothers then hit their signature move, the Hi-Lo on Spike Dudley. They then turn their attention to Little Guido, who tries to fight back but is outnumbered. The Windhams hit another Hi-Lo on Little Guido, leaving both men lying motionless in the ring. The official result of the match is that Little Guido wins by disqualification, but he does not celebrate as he is too hurt to stand up. Spike Dudley is also carried out on a stretcher, as NWA officials check on him. Joey Styles then informs the viewers that coming from the desk of NWA President Dusty Rhodes, Little Guido and Spike Dudley will have a rematch and this time, it will be to crown a NEW NWA Junior Heavyweight Champion and the match is taking place next week on NWA Power. Winner: Little Guido by disqualification Match 4: Ron Harris and Don Harris vs. 911 and Crush The match starts with a brawl between the four men, as they exchange punches and kicks. The Bruise Brothers try to use their size and strength advantage to overpower their opponents, but 911 and Crush fight back with their agility and speed. The action spills outside the ring, where the Bruise Brothers use chairs and tables as weapons. However, 911 and Crush counter with trash cans and steel pipes. The crowd cheers loudly as they witness the carnage. The referee tries to restore order, but he is knocked down by a stray chair shot from Don Harris. Callis sees this as an opportunity to interfere, and he grabs his tennis racket. He tries to hit 911 with it, but 911 grabs his arm and chokeslams him through a table. The crowd erupts in applause. Meanwhile, Crush hits Ron Harris with a big boot and then a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. He covers him for the pin, but there is no referee to count. Suddenly, Paul E. Dangerously appears on the stage with a microphone. He announces that he has seen enough of Callis’ interference, and that he is making this match a no disqualification match. He also says that he has a special guest referee for this match: NWA President Dusty Rhodes. The crowd goes wild as Rhodes runs to the ring with a striped shirt on. He slides into the ring and counts the pinfall for Crush. The crowd chants “NWA! NWA! NWA!” as 911 and Crush celebrate. Dusty raises their hands in victory, while Paul E. smiles from the stage. The Bruise Brothers are furious, as they argue with Callis and blame him for their loss. They leave the ring in anger, while 911 and Crush pose for the fans. Winners: 911 and Crush Match 5: Chris Benoit vs. Taz As the bell rang, Benoit and Taz circled each other, measuring up their opponent's strengths. Taz quickly demonstrated his iconically brutal suplexes, catching Benoit off guard and stunning him. Benoit, known for his resiliency, managed to counter some of Taz's attacks with his signature ground-and-pound style. The match turned into a gripping back-and-forth affair, with each competitor finding ways to outsmart and outwrestle their opponent. Taz relentlessly targeted Benoit's arm, weakening it to his advantage. However, Benoit showcased his incredible toughness and managed to keep the match on an even keel, countering Taz's explosive offense with his own hard-hitting strikes. As the match wore on, both wrestlers became visibly fatigued. The crowd was on its feet, engrossed in the intense battle unfolding in the ring. Eventually, Taz, demonstrating his immense strength, executed a picture-perfect Tazmission on Benoit. Despite Benoit's efforts to escape, Taz locked it in tighter, leaving Benoit with no choice but to tap out. Winner: Taz Match 6: Bobby Eaton and Bobby Fulton vs. The Barbarian and Meng The match starts with Eaton and Meng locking up in the center of the ring. Meng overpowers Eaton and pushes him to the corner, where he delivers a series of chops and punches. Eaton tries to fight back, but Meng tags in The Barbarian, who continues the assault. The Barbarian whips Eaton to the ropes and hits him with a big boot, followed by a leg drop for a two count. The Barbarian then applies a bear hug on Eaton, squeezing the air out of him. Fulton tries to get the crowd behind his partner, but The Faces of Fear are in complete control. The Barbarian tags in Meng again, who lifts Eaton up for a piledriver. However, Eaton counters with a back body drop and crawls to his corner. He manages to tag in Fulton, who comes in with a burst of energy. Fulton dropkicks Meng and then The Barbarian off the apron. He then hits Meng with a flying forearm and goes for the cover, but The Barbarian breaks it up. Fulton fights off both opponents and tags in Eaton again. They double-team Meng with a double clothesline and then a double elbow drop. Eaton covers Meng, but he kicks out at two. Eaton then climbs to the top rope and goes for a diving knee drop, but Meng moves out of the way. Meng gets up and tags in The Barbarian, who charges at Eaton. Eaton ducks and hits The Barbarian with a neckbreaker. He then goes for another top rope move, but this time Meng pushes him off and he crashes to the mat. The Barbarian capitalizes on the opportunity and picks up Eaton for a powerbomb. He slams him down hard and pins him for the three count. The Faces of Fear win the match. Winners: The Barbarian and Meng Match 7: Ric Flair vs. Brian Pillman The match begins with both men exchanging chops and punches, with Flair gaining the upper hand. He applies his signature figure-four leglock on Pillman, but Pillman reverses it and escapes. Pillman then takes control of the match with his high-flying moves, such as a springboard clothesline and a missile dropkick. He goes for a pin, but Flair kicks out at two. Pillman continues to attack Flair’s legs, hoping to weaken him for his own version of the figure-four leglock. He locks it in, but Flair reaches the ropes and breaks the hold. Flair then mounts a comeback with his trademark chops, elbows, and knee drops. He hits a suplex and goes for a pin, but Pillman kicks out at two. Flair then tries to hit a top-rope move, but Pillman counters with a dropkick that sends Flair crashing to the floor. Pillman follows him outside and slams him into the steel railing and the ring post. He then rolls him back into the ring and climbs to the top rope. He attempts a flying crossbody, but Flair ducks and Pillman lands on the referee, knocking him out. Flair then takes advantage of the situation and hits Pillman with a low blow. He then grabs a steel chair from under the ring and smashes it over Pillman’s head. He covers him for the pin, but there is no referee to count. Flair then revives the referee and drags him to the pinfall attempt, but Pillman barely kicks out at two and a half. Flair is furious and argues with the referee, allowing Pillman to roll him up from behind for a near fall. Flair then reverses it into his own roll-up and grabs a handful of tights for extra leverage. The referee counts three and awards the match to Flair. Winner: Ric Flair After the match, Arn Anderson comes out to stare down Flair. The show ends with Flair and Anderson standing tall in the ring, with the broadcast team reminding viewers that sooner, rather than later, the Nature Boy and The Enforcer will collide.

I like the idea that @jeff5819 just pitched and it seems like everyone is on board with it. So if we don't find a new writer in a month, we'll go with that. In the meantime, business continues as usual. Next episode of NWA Power is coming right up!

I'll gladly take any help I can to make sure we continue to run things smoothly.

OK, here's an important update: I received a message from @Perfectly Straightedge via another user saying that because he got banned from PWO for an incident with another user, he can no longer run this game. Therefore, I decided to step in and I'm willing to help run the game until we can figure out a solution or if someone else absolutely wants to step up. As for what comes with the WCW roster, we could go 2 ways: 1-We freeze the roster and let it as Straightedge had it and find another writer to take it. 2-We disband the roster into free agency and Untouchables list. Personally, I'll comply with the majority decision. If anyone has suggestions or knows a writer who could take over for Straightedge, keep me updated. Until then, the game can continue as it is. If there are other developments, I'll let you know.

NWA POWER PREVIEW THE LOOSE CANNON GOES HORSEMAN HUNTING With everyone gunning for the NWA World Heavyweight Champion "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, the last thing the champ needs is to add another challenger to the list of potential predators. And even less, a Loose Cannon. At the conclusion of last week's NWA Power, Pillman ended up attacking Rick Martel in his match, causing The Enforcer to be disqualified, to which Anderson responded in kind with his trademark spinebuster. But when Arn Anderson demanded to get Pillman in the ring in a one-on-one match, The Nature Boy took the initiative of requesting the match with Brian Pillman! It seems like Flair is desperate to get back in Arn's good graces and with Battle of the Belts looming closer, Flair perhaps feels that having him by his side is now more important than ever. How will react The Enforcer to Flair once again beating him to the punch? And did Paul E. Dangerously have anything to do with that move? ALSO IN ACTION THIS WEEK Lance Storm vs Kendall Windham Bobby Duncum Jr vs Doug Gilbert Little Guido vs Spike Dudley The Harris Twins vs 911 & Crush Chris Benoit vs Taz Bobby Eaton & Bobby Fulton vs The Faces of Fear Don't miss any of the NWA Power action!!!

Only a matter of time before Chris Candido takes over the entire Smokey Mountain territory. And you can't never go wrong with a main event featuring the Rock N' Roll Express!

Thanks, I've felt much more inspired ever since taking over the NWA. Without having the spectre of the NWO lurking, it's easier for me to try different stuff and go in different avenues. I'm having a blast having Arn Anderson in the direction I'm going with him right now. Watch for more Flair shenanigans in upcoming episodes!

NWA POWER SEPTEMBER 7TH, 1996 WHITE PLAINS, NY The show opens with the iconic sound of Ric Flair’s theme song playing as the Nature Boy makes his way out to the ring. Flair is sporting a black suit with red trim and his signature blonde hair. Once in the ring, he grabs a microphone and begins to cut a promo, talking about how he's the greatest wrestler of all time and how he's going to take on anyone who thinks otherwise. Ric Flair: Woooo! You are looking at the greatest wrestler of all time, the Nature Boy Ric Flair! I have been the world champion now 14 times, and I have beaten the best of the best in this business. I have made legends like Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race, Sting, and Hulk Hogan tap out to my Figure Four Leglock. I have traveled the world in private jets, limousines, and the finest hotels. I have spent more money on one suit than most of you make in a year. And I have wooed more women than you can count. I am a kiss-stealing, wheeling-dealing, limousine-riding, jet-flying son of a gun. And I’m having a hard time keeping these alligators down. But I’m not here to brag about my past. I’m here to talk about the present and the future. Because there are some people who think they can challenge me for my spot as the greatest of all time. Well, let me tell you something, brother. There is no one in this industry who can lace my boots, let alone beat me in that ring. You want to step up to me? You want to face me in a match? Well, you better be ready to pay the price. Because I will make you bleed, I will make you sweat, and I will make you cry like a baby. And when it’s all said and done, you will know why they call me the Nature Boy. So bring it on, whoever you are. Wherever you are, I don’t care who you are or what you have done. You are nothing compared to me. You are just another notch on my belt, another victim of my greatness. And when we meet in that ring, you will hear the roar of the crowd, you will feel the intensity of the moment, and you will see me standing over you with my arms raised in victory. And then you will realize that to be the man, you have to beat the man. And there is only one man who can say that he is the man. And that’s me, Ric Flair. Woooo! 1. Bobby Eaton (w/ Paul E. Dangerously) vs. Little Guido (w/The FBI) The match started with a lock-up, followed by a series of chain wrestling and reversals. Little Guido used his speed and agility to counter Eaton’s power and experience. Guido managed to hit a dropkick, a hurricanrana, and a springboard moonsault for near falls. Eaton fought back with a clothesline, a backbreaker, and a neckbreaker for near falls of his own. The match went back and forth, with both men exchanging chops, punches, kicks, and suplexes. The match spilled to the outside, where Dangerously tried to interfere with his phone, but was stopped by Spiccoli and Vincent. A brawl ensued between the three men, distracting the referee. Eaton took advantage of the situation and hit Guido with a low blow, followed by an Alabama Jam (a diving leg drop from the top rope) for the pinfall victory After the match, Dangerously celebrated with Eaton, while Spiccoli and Vincent checked on Guido. The crowd booed Eaton and Dangerously, who taunted them with insults and gestures. The match lasted about 15 minutes and was rated 3 stars by Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Winner: "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton 2. Lance Storm vs. Brian Pillman The match started with Storm and Pillman locking up in the center of the ring. Storm showed his technical skills by taking Pillman down with a series of arm drags and headlocks. Pillman tried to escape, but Storm kept him grounded with his mat wrestling. The crowd cheered for Storm, who seemed to have the upper hand over Pillman. However, Pillman soon showed his cunning by raking Storm’s eyes and kicking him in the groin when the referee was distracted. Pillman then took control of the match by hitting Storm with a series of chops, punches, and kicks. He also taunted Storm by calling him a “Canadian loser” and a “Hart wannabe”. Pillman then tried to finish Storm off with a flying clothesline from the top rope, but Storm ducked and countered with a dropkick that sent Pillman crashing to the outside. Storm followed Pillman to the outside and continued to attack him with chops and forearms. He then threw Pillman back into the ring and climbed to the top rope himself. He attempted a diving crossbody, but Pillman rolled out of the way and let Storm hit the mat hard. Pillman then quickly covered Storm for a pin attempt, but Storm kicked out at two. Pillman argued with the referee, claiming that he had counted too slow. He then picked up Storm and whipped him into the ropes, but Storm reversed and sent Pillman into the ropes instead. As Pillman bounced back, Storm caught him with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker that made Pillman scream in pain. Storm then hooked Pillman’s legs and applied a sharpshooter, a submission hold that he had learned from Bret Hart. The crowd went wild as they saw Storm use Hart’s signature move on Pillman. Pillman tried to reach the ropes, but Storm pulled him back to the center of the ring and cinched in the hold tighter. However, Pillman was able to wiggle enough to turn on his back and kick Storm repeatedly with his boot in the face. Storm staggered towards Pillman and Pillman hit a Brainbuster to secure the victory. Winner : Brian Pillman 3. Terry Gordy vs. Barry Windham The bell rang, and the match began, with Terry Gordy and Barry Windham circling each other cautiously. Barry Windham, known for his technical prowess and immense power, wasted no time in taking control. He quickly tested Gordy's strength with a series of collar-and-elbow tie-ups, showcasing his superior grappling skills and overpowering the rugged veteran. Windham, a second-generation wrestler with a rich legacy, flawlessly executed textbook suplexes and slams, leaving Gordy struggling to regain momentum. Seeing an opportunity, Windham climbed the turnbuckle and launched himself towards Gordy, attempting his signature flying lariat. But the wily Gordy managed to dodge the attack at the very last moment, sending Windham crashing hard onto the canvas. The tides turned, and Gordy capitalizing on his opponent's momentary vulnerability, unleashed a barrage of relentless strikes and power moves. Gordy, a tough brawler notorious for his unyielding tenacity, continuously punished Windham with stiff punches, knee drops, and punishing chops. The unpredictable Gordy even introduced a steel chair into the mix, using it as an illegal weapon behind the referee's back. The crowd erupted in boos as Gordy turned more and more vicious, seemingly set on grinding Windham down. However, Barry Windham, fueled by the championship spirit, refused to give in to the onslaught. Displaying immense resilience and unparalleled ring awareness, Windham summoned his inner strength and launched a counterattack. He managed to avoid Gordy's chair shots and unleashed a series of swift strikes, building his momentum. Windham's comeback was an awe-inspiring sight to behold as he whipped Gordy into the ropes, executing a picture-perfect powerslam that shook the entire arena. Energized by the crowd's support, Windham followed up with a devastating wind-up punch, delivering a clean knockout blow to a dazed and confused Terry Gordy. The referee, witnessing Gordy unable to continue, called for the bell, declaring Barry Windham the winner by a knockout at 13 minutes and 23 seconds of an intense battle. Winner : Barry Windham by referee stoppage 4. Ry Ott & Kent Burke vs. The Harris Brothers The match begins with Ry Ott and Ron Harris locking up in the center of the ring. Ry Ott tries to push Ron back, but Ron overpowers him and shoves him to the corner. Ron follows up with a series of punches and chops, making Ry Ott scream in pain. Ron whips Ry Ott to the opposite corner and charges at him, but Ry Ott dodges and Ron crashes into the turnbuckles. Ry Ott quickly tags in Kent Burke, who runs in and hits Ron with a dropkick. Kent covers Ron for a pin, but Ron kicks out at one. Kent tries to keep the pressure on Ron, hitting him with kicks and forearms. He whips Ron to the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but Ron ducks and hits Kent with a big boot. Ron tags in Don Harris, who enters the ring and stomps on Kent. Don picks up Kent and slams him to the mat, then drops an elbow on his chest. Don covers Kent for a pin, but Kent kicks out at two. Don drags Kent to his corner and tags in Ron again. The Harris Twins double-team Kent, hitting him with a double suplex. Ron covers Kent for another pin, but Kent kicks out again. Ron taunts Ry Ott, who tries to get in the ring, but the referee stops him. Meanwhile, Don chokes Kent on the ropes behind the referee’s back. Ron picks up Kent and whips him to the ropes again, but this time Kent reverses and sends Ron to the ropes instead. Kent ducks under a clothesline from Ron and leaps to tag in Ry Ott. Ry Ott comes in with a burst of energy, hitting both Harris Twins with punches and kicks. He knocks Don off the apron and focuses on Ron, hitting him with a flying forearm. He climbs to the top rope and goes for a crossbody, but Ron catches him in mid-air and slams him down with a spinebuster. Ron covers Ry Ott for a pin, but Ry Ott barely kicks out at two. Ron tags in Don again, and they set up Ry Ott for their finishing move, the H-Bomb (a double chokeslam). They lift Ry Ott up by his throat, but Kent runs in and breaks their grip. He hits Don with a DDT, then turns around and hits Ron with a superkick. He helps Ry Ott up and they try to double-team Don, but Don fights them off with punches. He grabs both of them by their heads and slams them together, then throws them out of the ring. Don follows them outside and continues to attack them, while Ron recovers in the ring. The referee starts counting them out, but Don doesn’t care. He picks up Ry Ott and throws him into the steel steps, then does the same to Kent. He grabs a steel chair from under the ring and smashes it over their heads, busting them open. The referee reaches the count of ten and calls for the bell, disqualifying the Harris Twins. The announcer declares Ry Ott & Kent Burke as the winners by count-out, but they don’t look like winners as they lie on the floor bleeding. The Harris Twins celebrate their brutal assault, not caring about the outcome of the match. They raise their arms in victory as the crowd boos them loudly. Winners : Ry Ott & Kent Burke by countout 5. Taz vs Dr. Death Steve Williams Taz and Williams fight all over the arena, using everything from steel chairs to fire extinguishers as weapons. They also showcased their wrestling skills, trading suplexes, slams, and submissions. The crowd is divided, with some cheering for Taz and some for Williams. The match reaches its climax when Taz hits Williams with a T-bone suplex through a table, but Williams kicks out at two. Taz then tries to apply the Tazmission, but Williams counters with a jawbreaker. Williams then hits Taz with a lariat, followed by a Doctor Bomb (a gutwrench powerbomb). He covers Taz for the pin, but Taz kicks out at two as well. Williams then picks up Taz for another Doctor Bomb, but Taz reverses it into a small package and gets the three count. Winner : Taz 6. Rick Martel vs. Arn Anderson As the bell chimed, both Martel and Anderson circled each other cautiously, each aware of the other's reputation within the ring. The technical wrestling prowess of Anderson clashed with Martel's innate agility, creating a mesmerizing exchange of holds, reversals, and precise strikes that left the audience in awe. For over 20 minutes, both competitors traded devastating maneuvers, their symbolic mastery on full display. Martel's aerial attack, honed through years of experience, was met with Anderson's gritty grappling, acquired during countless battles. The energy escalated with the roar of the crowd, urging them on to push their limits further. However, just as the match reached its climactic point, with Martel locked in his signature Boston Crab, the arena descended into chaos. Without warning, a masked man stormed the ring, targeting Martel with an array of underhanded tactics that left everyone confounded. The masked man displayed an uncanny agility, executing high-risk maneuvers that were unfamiliar to both Martel and Anderson. The referee, confused but aware of maintaining order, frantically interrogated the masked intruder's presence. In response, the masked man revealed himself to be none other than the controversial Brian Pillman - a shocking revelation that sent shockwaves through the crowd. Pillman, known for his reckless attitude and rebellious nature, intensified the chaos within the ring. The disqualification seemed inevitable as Pillman's interference disrupted the match's natural order. As Pillman continued his assault on Martel, a rivalry that seemingly had no boundaries, Anderson decided to intervene. Recognizing the injustice befalling Martel, Anderson unleashed his trademark spinebuster on Pillman, reclaiming the honor and integrity of the matchup. The bell rang loudly, signaling the disqualification and the official end of the match. The arena, while filled with frustration at the unexpected conclusion of the match, echoed with raucous cheers for Anderson's heroic intervention. The show ends with Joey Styles, Rick Rude & Mike Tenay in shock, wondering what the Loose Cannon is up to now Winner : Rick Martel by DQ

NWA POWER PREVIEW "THE ENFORCER" FINALLY GETS WHAT HE WANTS....OR DOES HE? In our last NWA Power Preview, we had mentioned that Arn Anderson had only one thing in mind and it was to get a shot at Ric Flair and the NWA World Heavyweight Championship and it was the only match he could accept. Paul E. Dangerously has tried on numerous occasions to reason with The Enforcer but to no avail. It seemed though that Paul E. had finally gotten through to Arn when he left this message on his voicemail: "You want Richard in the ring this week on NWA Power? Fine, you're gonna get it." While at first being ecstatic at finally getting his chance, Double A was quickly dejected when he figured out that Paul E. pulled a fast one on him. While indeed he would face Richard this week in the main event of NWA Power, it wasn't Richard Flair but Richard....Martel, as in Rick Martel. With Arn already having agreed on the match taking place, there is nothing he can do and one can only wonder how long can Paul E. delay the inevitable confrontation between the two former best friends. TAZ VS DR. DEATH SHOWDOWN Also stemming from last week's chaotic episode of NWA Power, Taz made it abudantly clear that he wasn't intimidated by the reputation of the former Oklahoma Sooner all-star "Dr. Death" Steve Williams; in fact, Taz welcomed the opportunity to prove to Dr. Death who is the toughest man in the NWA, sporting his custom-made FTW World Championship. The two men are definitely looking ahead to a massive clash that could make things interesting in the NWA Power Rankings ALSO THIS WEEK "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton vs Little Guido Lance Storm vs Brian Pillman Terry Gordy vs Barry Windham + more!

Thursday, Week 4 March 2023 WWE NXT UK Joseph Connors & Levi Muir beat Dave Mastiff & Rampage Brown by DQ Isla Dawn beat Stevie Turner by DQ Jinny beat Blair Davenport 6-Men Tag: A-Kid, Jack Starz & Wild Boar beat Michael May, Iestyn Rees & Sam Gradwell Eddie Dennis & Tyson T-Bone beat Josh Morrel & Saxon Hurley WWE 24/7 Championship: Rey Mysterio beat Dan Moloney & Sha Samuels to retain **** Impact Wrestling Jay White beat Mike Bailey Kimber Lee beat Savannah Evans Matthew Rehwoldt beat Jake Something Deonna Purrazzo beat Lady Frost 6-Men Tag: Honor No More (The Kingdom & PCO) beat Chris Sabin, Komander & VSK Steel Cage: Mercedes Martinez beat Tasha Steelz Steve Maclin beat Crazzy Steve Steel Cage: JONAH beat Black Taurus Impact X-Division Championship Table Match: Heath beat Moose to retain **** Miscalleneous News -Beyond Wrestling is rising in popularity and is looking to expand their growth in the upcoming few months. No words yet on if they plan to tweak their roster a bit or if they plan on staying the course. -Keiichi Sato has recovered from his injury -Mick Foley has unveiled a new catchphrase during the Wrestling Open TV tapings for Beyond yesterday. Needless to say, fans in attendance were delighted by Foley's performance during those shows -Add Roberto Lequimez to the list of frustrated unemployed indy talents.

AUGUST 31st, 1996 DOVER, NH (The show starts with a visual of Dusty Rhodes, sitting behind the desk of his office, probably somewhere in Texas, as he's about to deliver an announcement) Dusty Rhodes: Hello, wrestling fans! This is Dusty Rhodes, the American Dream, and the president of the National Wrestling Alliance. I’m here to announce a historic event that will take place at the NWA Battle of the Belts on September 28th, 1996. As you all know, the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship is currently vacant, after all the recent changes that had come in the NWA. It is now a new era in the National Wrestling Alliance and therefore, we need a new champion to represent the NWA and the United States of America. That’s why I have decided to hold a 2-ring battle royale for the vacant title, featuring 40 of the best wrestlers in the world. The rules are simple: 40 men will start in 2 rings, 20 in each. The only way to eliminate someone is to throw them over the top rope and both feet touch the floor. The last man standing will be crowned the new NWA United States Heavyweight Champion. But that’s not all. I have also invited some special guests to participate in this battle royale. Some of them are legends of the sport, some of them are rising stars, and some of them are surprises that you won’t believe until you see them. I won’t reveal their names right now, but I can assure you that they will make this battle royale one of the most exciting and unpredictable matches in wrestling history. So don’t miss this opportunity to witness history in the making. Tune in to NWA Battle of the Belts on September 28th, and watch as 40 men fight for glory and honor in the ring. Who will be the next NWA United States Heavyweight Champion? Find out at NWA Battle of the Belts! Match 1: The Barbarian vs. Ace Darling The bell rings and the two wrestlers lock up. The Barbarian overpowers Darling and pushes him to the corner. He delivers a series of chops and punches to the chest and face of Darling, who tries to fight back but is overwhelmed by the brute force of The Barbarian. The Barbarian whips Darling to the opposite corner and charges at him, but Darling dodges and rolls him up for a quick pin attempt. The Barbarian kicks out at one and gets up angrily. He grabs Darling by the throat and lifts him up for a choke slam, but Darling counters with a kick to the groin. He then hits The Barbarian with a dropkick that sends him to the ropes. Darling runs to the ropes and leaps over them, hitting The Barbarian with a suicide dive on the outside. Darling gets up and celebrates with the crowd, who cheer for him. He picks up The Barbarian and throws him back into the ring. He climbs to the top rope and waits for The Barbarian to get up. He jumps off and attempts a flying crossbody, but The Barbarian catches him in mid-air and slams him down with a powerslam. He covers Darling for the pin, but Darling kicks out at two. The Barbarian gets up and stomps on Darling’s chest and head. He picks him up and hits him with a suplex, followed by an elbow drop. He covers Darling again, but Darling kicks out at two again. The Barbarian looks frustrated and argues with the referee. He picks up Darling again and sets him up for a piledriver, but Darling reverses it into a back body drop. He then hits The Barbarian with a DDT and covers him for the pin, but The Barbarian kicks out at two. Darling gets up and signals for his finisher, the Ace Crusher (a cutter). He waits for The Barbarian to get up and grabs his head, but The Barbarian pushes him away and hits him with a big boot to the face. He then picks up Darling and hits him with his finisher, the Kick of Fear (a thrust kick). He covers Darling for the pin and gets the three count. The referee raises The Barbarian’s hand as the winner, while Don Callis joins him in the ring and raises his other hand. They celebrate their victory, while Darling lies motionless on the mat. Suddenly, Arn Anderson’s music hits 2 and he comes out from the back with a microphone in his hand. He walks down the ramp and stares at The Barbarian, who looks confused. Anderson: Cut the music! Cut the music! I’ve got something to say to you, big man. You think you’re tough? You think you’re impressive? You think you’re a horseman? Well, let me tell you something, pal. You’re nothing but a cheap imitation of me! You’re nothing but a wannabe Arn Anderson! The crowd boos Anderson, who ignores them. Anderson: You see, I’m the original enforcer of this business. I’m the man who made this sport what it is today. I’m the man who broke bones, spilled blood, and won championships all over the world. And I’m not going to let some no-name knockoff like you take my spot! The crowd cheers for The Barbarian, who looks angry. Anderson: So here’s what I’m going to do. Since I apparently can’t get my hands on Ric Flair, I’m going to challenge you to a match at Battle of the Belts instead, where I’m going to teach you a lesson in respect. I’m going to show you why I’m still the best damn wrestler in this company. And I’m going to make you regret ever stepping into my ring! The crowd chants “Arn sucks!” as Anderson drops the microphone and enters the ring. He stares at The Barbarian face to face, while Don Callis tries to calm down his client. Anderson extends his hand for a handshake, but The Barbarian slaps it away and pushes Anderson to the ropes. Anderson bounces back and swings at The Barbarian, but The Barbarian ducks and hits him with another Kick of Fear that knocks Anderson out cold. The crowd erupts as The Barbarian stands over Anderson’s body and raises his arms in triumph. Don Callis joins him in celebration, while Darling rolls out of the ring and walks away in pain. The segment ends with The Barbarian looking dominant and Anderson lying unconscious on the mat. Winner: The Barbarian Match 2: Billy Kidman vs. Steve Williams The bell rings, signaling the start of the match. Kidman wastes no time, utilizing his agility to evade Williams' early power moves. The young high-flyer leaps across the ring ropes, delivering a flurry of quick strikes to keep Williams off balance. However, as the match progresses, Williams begins to showcase his remarkable strength and resilience. He counters Kidman's high-flying maneuvers with powerful throws and holds. Williams controls the match with his ground-and-pound strategy, using his brute force and technical prowess to wear down Kidman. Despite Kidman's relentless spirit and determination, Williams unleashes a devastating powerbomb that shakes the entire ring, leaving Kidman nearly unconscious. Williams capitalizes on this, pinning Kidman for the three-count, asserting himself as the dominant force in the ring. Winner: "Dr. Death" Steve Williams After Williams emerges victorious, the crowd erupts with mixed reactions, respecting his undeniable strength while simultaneously expressing their sympathy for the valiant effort shown by Kidman. As Williams celebrates his hard-fought win, the arena suddenly goes dark. The music of Taz begins to play, creating an electric atmosphere. The crowd roars with anticipation as Taz steps out, staring Williams down with an intense gaze. He wears his trademark orange & black singlet and sunglasses, and he’s accompanied by Bill Alfonso. Taz: You know, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk lately about this so-called "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. They say he’s a legend, they say he’s a champion, they say he’s a badass. Well, let me tell you something, Dr. Death. You ain’t nothing but a washed-up has-been who’s living in the past. You think you’re tough because you played football and wrestled in college? You think you’re the best because you won some titles in Japan and WCW? You think you’re the man because you beat up some nobodies in the UWF and the USWA? Well, guess what, Dr. Death? You ain’t seen nothing yet. You see, I’m Taz, the Human Suplex Machine. And I’m here to show you what real wrestling is all about. I’m here to show you what real pain is all about. I’m here to show you what real fear is all about. Because when you step into the ring with me, Dr. Death, you’re stepping into the ring with the most dangerous man in the business. You’re stepping into the ring with a man who can break your bones, choke you out, or knock you out with one move. You’re stepping into the ring with a man who doesn’t care about your reputation, your history, or your legacy. You’re stepping into the ring with a man who only cares about one thing: beating you. So, Dr. Death, if you have any guts left in that old body of yours, if you have any pride left in that big head of yours, if you have any respect left for yourself and for this sport, then I challenge you to face me next week on NWA Power. I challenge you to put your money where your mouth is and prove to me and to everyone else that you still have what it takes to be a wrestler. I challenge you to accept my challenge and face me in a match that will test your skills, your strength, and your will. But be warned, Dr. Death. If you accept my challenge, then you better be ready for the fight of your life. Because I’m not going to hold back, I’m not going to show mercy, and I’m not going to stop until I make you tap out or pass out. And when it’s all said and done, when I’m standing over your broken body with my hand raised in victory, then you’ll know why they call me Taz. And you’ll know why they call me…the FTW Champion. So what do you say, Dr. Death? Are you man enough to face me? Or are you just another coward who’s afraid of the Tazmission? The choice is yours, Dr. Death. But choose wisely. Because if you choose to face me, then there’s only one thing left for me to say: Beat me if you can…survive if I let you! The segment ends with both competitors locked in a tense stare-down, leaving the fans eagerly awaiting their showdown in the following week's episode of NWA Power.) Match 3: Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Little Guido The match starts with a handshake, as both men show respect for each other. They exchange some technical moves and counters, trying to gain the upper hand. Chavo shows his agility and speed, while Little Guido shows his toughness and resilience. The crowd is impressed by their skills and cheers for both of them. The match becomes more intense, as both men hit some high-impact moves and near-falls. Chavo hits a tornado DDT, but Little Guido kicks out at two. Little Guido hits a Sicilian Slice, but Chavo kicks out at two. They trade some chops and punches, until Chavo gains the advantage with a dropkick. Chavo climbs to the top rope, looking for a frog splash, his uncle’s signature move. However, as he is about to jump, Rick Martel runs to the ring and pushes him off the turnbuckle. The referee does not see this interference, as he is distracted by Vincent who tries to stop Martel from entering the ring. Little Guido takes advantage of the situation and rolls up Chavo for the pin. The referee turns around and counts to three, giving Little Guido the victory. The crowd boos Martel for costing Chavo the match, while Little Guido celebrates with Vincent. Little Guido then helps Chavo to his feet and raises his hand, showing respect and sportsmanship. Chavo accepts the gesture and hugs Little Guido, as they receive a standing ovation from the crowd. Martel retreats to the back, while staff members are running to the ring to check on Chavo Guerrero Winner: Little Guido Match 4: Terry Gordy vs. Konnan The bell rings, and both competitors lock eyes, knowing the significance of this encounter. Konnan, known for his technical prowess and unrelenting tenacity, takes an early advantage, showcasing his impressive agility and speed. He delivers a series of lightning-fast strikes, trying to wear down Gordy's defenses. However, Terry Gordy, a true powerhouse, refuses to back down. He absorbs the punishment and starts to unleash his own array of devastating maneuvers. Gordy's brute strength is on full display as he tosses Konnan around the ring like a ragdoll, showcasing his dominance. As the match progresses, the intensity reaches its peak. Both competitors trade blows and near-falls, captivating the audience with their hard-hitting style. Gordy's raw power clashes against Konnan's resilience, creating an unforgettable spectacle. Finally, Gordy seizes a moment of opportunity. As Konnan attempts a high-risk maneuver from the top rope, Gordy catches him mid-air and delivers a bone-crunching powerbomb. The impact echoes throughout the arena, leaving Konnan barely conscious. Gordy seizes the chance and capitalizes on Konnan's weakened state. He transitions into his finishing move, the devastating "Bombs Away" splash, crushing Konnan underneath him with immense force. The referee counts 1-2-3, declaring Terry Gordy the victorious winner of the match. As Gordy celebrates his hard-fought victory, the atmosphere in the arena suddenly changes. A hush falls over the crowd as Meng's music hits. Meng, a fierce competitor known for his intensity and no-nonsense attitude, storms to the ring, conveying his displeasure with Gordy's win. Both men lock eyes, the ring seemingly unable to contain their intense energy. Meng enters the ring and confronts Gordy, their faces a mere few inches apart. The tension is palpable, and the crowd is left in awe of this confrontational display. For what seems like an eternity, Meng and Gordy stare each other down, their eyes burning with intensity. The arena becomes a powder keg, awaiting the spark that will ignite this explosive encounter in the future. With the confrontation concluded, Meng slowly exits the ring, leaving Gordy to celebrate his victory amidst the lingering threat that hangs in the air. The wrestling world eagerly awaits the inevitable collision between these two formidable forces. Winner: Terry Gordy Main Event: Chris Benoit, Brian Pillman, and Shane Douglas vs. Ric Flair, Bobby Eaton, and Bobby Fulton The match starts with Benoit and Eaton locking up in the middle of the ring. Benoit gains the upper hand with his technical skills and chops Eaton hard in the chest. He tags in Pillman, who continues to work on Eaton’s arm. Pillman taunts Flair, who is on the apron, by doing his signature strut and wooing. Flair gets angry and tries to get in the ring, but the referee stops him. Pillman then tags in Douglas, who hits Eaton with a snap suplex and covers him for a two count. Eaton manages to tag in Fulton, who tries to take down Douglas with a series of dropkicks. Fulton runs the ropes and attempts a crossbody, but Douglas catches him and slams him down. Douglas then tags in Benoit, who hits Fulton with a backbreaker and goes for the diving headbutt. However, Flair gets off the apron and pushes Benoit off the top rope, causing him to crash on the mat. Flair then gets in the ring and stomps on Benoit, while the referee is distracted by Pillman and Eaton fighting on the outside. Flair tags in himself and applies the figure-four leglock on Benoit, while grabbing the ropes for extra leverage. Benoit screams in pain, but refuses to give up. Pillman tries to break up the hold, but Fulton stops him with a clothesline. The referee finally sees Flair cheating and forces him to break the hold. Flair argues with the referee, while Benoit crawls to his corner and tags in Douglas. Douglas comes in with a burst of energy and takes down Flair with a clothesline. He then knocks down Eaton and Fulton with a double clothesline. He whips Flair into the corner and follows him with a running forearm smash. He then sets up Flair for the belly-to-belly suplex, but Flair rakes his eyes and escapes. Flair chops Douglas in the chest and Douglas staggers into the corner and strikes Eaton in the face with his elbow. Flair then goes for a vertical suplex, but Douglas reverses it into a small package with Flair being able to generate enough momentum to get back on top for a pinning position. However, still groggy from the Douglas elbow, Eaton gets the ring and pushes Douglas over Flair while the referee is busy with Benoit & Pillman fighting with Fulton outside and Douglas pins Flair for a three count. The bell rings and Douglas celebrates with Benoit and Pillman, while Flair is shocked by the loss. Eaton and Fulton try to console Flair, but he pushes them away and blames them for costing him the match. He then slaps Eaton across the face and shoves him out of the ring. He then does the same to Fulton, who lands on top of Eaton on the floor. Flair then grabs a microphone. Ric Flair : You know, I’ve been traveling all over the world, defending this NWA World Heavyweight Championship against the best of the best. But you know what? I’m sick and tired of carrying dead weight like Bobby Eaton and Bobby Fulton. Or better yet, that so-called new #1 contender D-Lo Brown, but they’re nothing but a couple of pathetic losers who can’t even lace up my boots. They think they can challenge me for my title at Battle of the Belts? Well, they’re in for a rude awakening, because I’m going to show them why I’m the Nature Boy, the dirtiest player in the game, and the greatest wrestler of all time. Woo! You see, I don’t care who you are, where you come from, or what you’ve done. You can be from England, Japan, Puerto Rico, or even Canada. You can be a former champion, a current champion, or a future champion. You can be a legend, a superstar, or a rookie. It doesn’t matter to me, because when you step into the ring with me, you’re stepping into my world. And in my world, there’s only one rule: to be the man, you’ve got to beat the man. And I’m the man! So D-Lo Brown or whoever will be my next challenger, you better get ready for the fight of your lives. Because at Battle of the Belts, I’m going to make you scream, I’m going to make you bleed, and I’m going to make you beg for mercy. And when it’s all said and done, I’m going to walk out with this gold around my waist and this smile on my face. And you’re going to walk out with nothing but bruises, scars, and regrets. Because diamonds are forever and so is Ric Flair! He then throws down the microphone and leaves the ring alone, while Benoit, Pillman and Douglas mock him from inside as the show goes off the air.

Disco Inferno is on my roster, buddy. Remember the massive trade we made not that long ago?

One thing that I noticed and a big indicator of how much in the doghouse referee Rick Knox is for the Moxley/Fenix botch the other week; the only match he officiated tonight was the Zero Hour mixed tag match opener. And it probably was one of the shortest matches in the entire card as well. Meanwhile, Aubrey Edwards officiated 2 matches in a row (Starks vs Yuta and Danielson vs ZSJ), which I think must be rare nowadays.

Saw the pic of her elbow on her IG post; pretty gnarly and graphic.

Wednesday, Week 4 March 2023 AEW Dark Shawn Spears beat Marko Stunt Kayla Rossi beat Red Velvet Best Friends (Trent & Wheeler Yuta) beat Private Party Trios: The Butcher & TH2 beat Daniel Garcia & Top Flight Dr. Britt Baker, DMD beat Riho Ruby Soho & Julia Hart beat The Bunny & Rebel AEW Dynamite Tony Nese beat Colt Cabana Leva Bates beat Santana Garrett Kenny Omega beat Shawn Dean Rebel beat AQA by DQ Chris Jericho beat Ryan Nemeth by DQ Trios: Jake Hager & The Dark Order beat Dustin Rhodes & The Varsity Blonds Steel Cage: The Lucha Brothers beat Hangman Page & Lio Rush CM Punk beat Frankie Kazarian AEW World Championship: Bryan Danielson beat Jon Moxley to retain **** Miscellaneous News -GCW released The Briscoes, Brian Myers, Matthew Justice, Arez, Chelsea Green, Adrian Quest, 1 Called Manders & Eddy Only -Speaking of Myers, he is set to join the Violent By Design stable on Impact Wrestling -WWE officially re-signed NXT UK announcer Sudu Shah

That's assuming Knight isn't in the men's Rumble himself and wins the whole thing.

Could be the perfect place for a PCO AEW debut as well.