WCW Nitro #71

       



As the show opens up we see the women's roster begin making their way to the ring including.....




The IInspiration





Cora Jade





Paige





Mickie James & Rebel





And Bayley!



As the women surround the ring, Jim Ross informs us that the IWA Womens World champion, Britt Baker has called for a Womens roster summit here tonight. And right on cue, out comes the world champion......




  Britt Baker: "Being not only the IWA Womens World champion, but the face of the Womens division, I have brought you all out here to tell you about the travesty that's happening to each and every one of you. Three weeks ago, Rhea Ripley waltzed in here and jumped the line, and every one of you, to challenge me to a match at Halloween Hell for this world title! Now don't get me wrong..... I'm not concerned by her challenge in the least bit. It's you that I'm concerned for. Your the women of WCW. And you shouldn't allow someone else like Paul Heyman to bring Rhea Ripley in here and skip to the front of the line. Ignoring your hard work. So we should stick together......and let Eric Bischoff and the Board of Governor of the IWA know that your not going to take this injustice!"    


The ladies around the ring have heard enough of Bakers plea and one by one..... they start leaving ringside and heading to the dressing room area.


  Britt Baker: "WELL..... GO ON THEN! ITS NOT LIKE ANY OF YOU WOULD IF ACTUALLY HAD A CHANCE OF BEATING ME FOR THIS TITLE ANYWAY! FOOLS!"           


As Britt watches the women of WCW leave, what she doesn't see is Rosemary sliding into the ring behind her! Rosemary walks right upon Baker, who now knows someone is behind her and looks worried.




Rosemary: "NO need to worry about all of them, my love! Because it's me you should be worried about. Because tonight...... I Cash in my opportunity to face you for the IWA Womens World title! But not in just any match. I want a Trick..... or Treat match! See you soon!"          


Rosemary slithers out of the ring as Britt clutches her IWA World title. 


   Jim Ross: "Well fans, Halloween is still 2 weeks away. But tonight we are having a Trick or Treat match! And before you ask what the Hell that is...... I couldn't tell you. But we will find out together tonight in our Main Event!"        





***COMMERCIAL BREAK ***





Match One: Bryan Danielson w/ Paul Heyman vs Lance Storm        

Danielson and Storm start the match with technical wrestling. Danielson goes for a dropkick and Storm avoids it. More technical wrestling. Danielson slaps Storm in the corner. Storm puts a front face lock on Danielson. Storm gets Danielson to the corner and Storm slaps him. They get back to the middle of the ring. Leg takedown by Storm and the first pin attempt by Storm. Danielson kicks out. Storm and Danielson start technical wrestling again. Another pin attempt by Storm. Danielson kicks out. Danielson hits Storm with a dropkick and then a knee drop. Pin by Danielson and Storm kicks out. Danielson does a face lock on Storm. Dropkick by Storm after he gets out of the facelock. Danielson leaves the ring and then returns to the ring. They go back to doing technical wrestling and Wrist lock takedown by Danielson. Storm is able to pin Danielson and Danielson kicks out. Danielson attacks Storm in the corner. Danielson whips Storm into the ropes and knocks him down. Storm kicks out of a pin. Storm gets back in control and does a delayed suplex on Danielson. Another nearfall after Danielson kicks out of a pin attempt. Storm works on Danielson’s upper body. Danielson gets Storm to the corner and drives his shoulder into Storm’s midsection. Danielson chokes Storm with his boot. The referee stops Danielson and Danielson says to him, “I have ‘till five”.


Danielson whips Storm out of the corner and Storm reverses it. Storm gets Danielson in a submission hold and Danielson quickly gets to the ropes. They fight outside of the ring. They go back into the ring and Storm is able to get a pin attempt. Danielson kicks out. Storm climbs up the turnbuckles and Danielson hits him with a forearm. Storm falls out of the ring. Danielson attacks Storm outside the ring. He throws Storm back into the ring and goes for a pin. Storm kicks out. Danielson keeps Storm grounded and puts a submission hold on Storm’s head. Storm gets to his feet and fights out of the hold. Danielson knocks Storm down and Storm kicks out of a pin. Danielson tries to get Storm in another submission hold, but Storm is able to hit Danielson with a mule kick. They fight back-and-forth and then Danielson gets Storm to the ropes. Backbreaker by Danielson and then he does the surfboard. Chinlock applied by Danielson and the referee breaks it up. They exchange forearms and Storm knocks Danielson down with a kick. Danielson kicks out of a pin. Suplex by Danielson. Storm kicks out of three pin attempts.

Danielson tries to execute a move on Storm, but Storm reverses it and hits Danielson with an enzuigiri. Leg lariat by Storm and Danielson kicks out of a pin attempt. Tiger driver by Storm. Danielson kicks out of a pin attempt. Powerslam by Storm. Danielson kicks out of a pin attempt. Danielson hits Storm with powerbomb. Storm kicks out at 2. Danielson with a bow and arrow hold on Storm. Will Storm tap out? Storm fights out of the hold. Storm blocks a few moves and then hits Danielson with a superkick! Danielson kicks out at 2! Storm goes for a superplex, but Danielson tries to turn it into a sunset flip and Storm blocks the sunset flip. Super back suplex by Danielson! Storm kicks out at 2! Crossface chickenwing by Danielson. Storm gets to the ropes. Danielson goes for the flying headbutt from the top rope and Storm moves out of the way! Cradile piledriver by Storm! Danielson kicks out at 2! Single leg crab by Storm on Danielson. Will Danielson tap? Danielson tries to get to the ropes, but Storm pulls him to the middle of the ring. Danielson gets out of the hold and turns it into a pin attempt. Storm kicks out at 2! Storm goes for a superkick, but Danielson ducks. Roaring forearm and a Regal Plex by Danielson! Storm kicks out at 2! Danielson goes for Cattle Mutilation. Storm reverses it into a pin attempt. 1..... 2...... kickout! Tiger suplex by Danielson. Storm kicks out at 2. Cattle Mutilation by Danielson! Storm taps out! Heyman enters the ring and congratulates his client and hands Danielson the housemic as the crowd gives the match a standing ovation......





   Bryan Danielson: "Just listen to these people Paul! My first match here in WCW and their already eating out of my hand! And I will tell you why..... because they aren't used to seeing two athletes like Lance Storm and myself going on the mat for nearly 20 minutes! Don't get me wrong.... there's several great technicians around the IWA like Dynamite Kid...... Zack Sabre Jr...... Will Ospreay..... Owen Hart..... and Ultimo Dragon. But none of those guys are in WCW! Which is a damn shame, because I'm looking for an opponent at Halloween Hell. But I guess there's nobody in WCW who has anywhere near those credentials."   

  Paul Heyman: "Looks like another night off for "The American Dragon!"          



Then as Heyman and Danielson go to leave the ring.....






Out comes Samoa Joe!!!!





  Samoa Joe: "So word on the street has it that your looking for a match at Halloween Hell! I checked my schedule...... and wouldn't ya just know it...... I happen to be free that night! So if it's a match your looking for..... look no further than Samoa Joe"    


Joe stands on the entrance ramp staring at Danielson in the ring as the fans pop huge from Joe's challenge to Danielson!




***COMMERCIAL BREAK ***




   Match Two: Tracey Smothers & Steve Armstrong vs Big Van Vader & Bam Bam Bigelow w/Armando Estrada for the IWA World tag team titles        

Estrada leads the world tag champions to the ring and instructs them to attack! Vader and Bigelow oblige and use the sheer brute for each to beat the piss out of Smothers, then throws him out of the ring. Now the champs focus their attention on Steve Armstrong.  And he's just no match for the bigger men. Vader powerbombs Armstrong.  On the outside of the ring, Estrada takes his cigar out of his pocket and breaks it, screaming for his guys to do the same. Bigelow takes Armstrongs leg and holds it out as Vader comes off the top turnbuckle across the leg! Armstrong screams out in pain, screaming his leg is broke! Fearing fir his safety, the ref stops the match, awarding Vader and Bigelow the winners. 





   Armando Estrada: "Excuse please! Listen.....to me! Bob and Brad Armstrong..... we seen you on the TV talking about how to break the bones of a man to make them the same size as you! Take a good look at your Son, Bob! And ju.... Brad..... look at your Brother! You want broken bones..... that's on you! Come Thanksgiving night.... my bulldozers do the same to ju!"
           







***COMMERCIAL BREAK ***





   Jim Ross: "Welcome back fans. It's our duty to inform you that we was told during the commercial break that Steve Armstrong has indeed suffered a broken leg at the hands of Vader and Bigelow. This thing between the world tag champs and the Armstrongs is getting personal. And come Thanksgiving night you can......:      


JR is interrupted by the appearance of Steve Williams and Terry Gordy!




Dr. Death: "Jim Ross.... you and I have known each other for a lot of years. And everyone knows, I'm not much of a talker and neither is this man, Terry Gordy! We do our talking in the ring where it counts. But we are getting real tired of hearing about the Armstrongs and the title match they have on Thanksgiving! I'm telling you right now..... that match won't happen! Because on Halloween night, me and Gordy here are taking those world tag titles and adding em to our collection! Then if the Armstrongs wanna talk title shots..... they can come talk to us!"        




    Match Three: Damian Priest vs Les Thatcher                

Thatcher inflicted his share of pain on Priest, most notably with a huge double-underhook suplex on the outside of the ring. But Priest’s combination of a top-rope spinning heel kick and The Reckoning kept Thatcher down for the three-count.








 Gene Okerlund: "Alright wrestling fans.... yet another solid victory for that man.... Damian Priest! The rumors continue to ran rampant if he is in cahoots with Heyman Hustle or not. I guess time will tell. But at this time I want to bring in our WCW Womens champion, Toni Storm. Champ, I know you would live to be in that match later tonight with Britt Baker. And after what transpired two weeks ago where you accidentally hit Paige with your hip attack, some people might say the pressure is getting to you?"      


Before Storm can reply out comes Cora Jade!




Cora Jade: "Accident?? I think the only people calling what Toni Storm did to Paige an accident is the people Toni Storm has brainwashed!"        



Toni Storm: "Whoa.... whoa, Cora! What's this all about?"          

  Cora Jade: "Did you forget i was in that match too? I seen it firsthand. You nailed Paige with your Hip attack! That was no accident! And quite honestly.... if you ask me..... this so called crusade you have about wanting to face Britt Baker for the World title is just an excuse so you don't have to defend your WCW Womens title against Paige again!"          

 Toni Storm: "Listen.....it's no secret that Paige and I have history together! But we put that behind us! We're good! And as far as me and this WCW Womens totle.... I will defend it anytime.....against anyone!"            

  Cora Jade: "Really? Is that a fact? Let's just test that theory shall we? See if your a woman of your word. Because I challenge you to put that title on the line at Halloween Hell against me...... and Paige! In a triple threat match!"     

    Gene Okerlund: "OHHHHH MY!!! HOW ABOUT THAT? I'm not sure if Paige accepts the fact that Cora Jade is out here being her mouthpiece or not, but the challenge has been made! We will have to get to the bottom of this one soon."             




***COMMERCIAL BREAK ***




  Match Four: Tom Zenk vs Wardlow               

Wardlow with a headbutt along with a wind-up clothesline. Wardlow hit a Powerbomb with no cover. Wardlow hit three more Powerbombs with a foot on the chest pin for the win. As the replay is being shown, Wardlow grabs the housemic......




  Wardlow: "Hey Savage! Where you at Macho Man?? You wanna make a huge WCW debut at Halloween Hell? You think your gonna come in here and make a name off beating me? Halloween night..... your ass is mine!"                 





***COMMERCIAL BREAK ***





   Match Five: Too Cold Scorpio & Johnny B. Badd vs Seth Rollins & Brian Pillman                

Brian Pillman and 2 Cold Scorpio kick off the match. Pillman jaw jacks with Johnny B. Badd before locking up with Scotp and locking on a wristlock. Pillman wrings the arm but Scorp rolls through and spins out of the hold hitting a hip toss takedown. Pillman then accuses Scorpio of using the tights for extra leverage on the hip toss takedown. Pillman and Scorpio begin pushing each other with Scorpio pushing Pillman to the ground. Pillman then gets back to his feet and hits Scorpio with a shoulder block to the midsection then a clubbing blow to the back of the neck. Pillman than chops the chest of Scorpio before lockingbin a sideheadlock but Scorpio makes it to the ropes and shoots Pillman off into the ropes. Pillman then comes off the ropes and takes down Scorpio with a shoulder block then hits the ropes and leaps over Scorpio and ducks under the leapfrog from Scorpio leading to a leapfrog from Pillman. Pillman then catches Scorpio off the ropes ans looks for a hip toss attempt but Scorpio counters into one of his own. Scorpio then dropkicks Pillman out of the ring and onto the floor. Scorpio looks for a dive but Pillman drops to the floor thinking he has outsmarted Scorpio. Scorpio then leaps on to the apron and dives onto Pillman. Scorpio then throws Pillman back in the ring who is looking for a timeout but Scorpio grabs the arm and tags in Johnny B. Badd who climbs to the top rope and hits a jumping sledgehammer on the arm. The finish of the match sees Rollins hit Johnny B. Badd in the face allowing Pillman to roll up Johnny B. Badd for the pinfall victory.




 Brian Pillman: "Since we arrived here in WCW, we can't turn our backs without getting jumped by FTR. We'll from what we can tell so far tonight, it's been a night about challenges. So FTR.... how about you do this like men? And face us at Halloween Hell?"              


The crowd pops and then out comes......


The Outsiders..... Hall & Nash!



  Scott Hall: "Hey Yo! Hold up just a minute mane! You guys might of been a big deal over in the NWA demanding matches. But let's not forget..... Easy E brought us in here for a reason. And if anybody gonna get a match against FTR..... It's us chico!"         


And right on cue, out comes the Steiners......




   Rick Steiner: "When me and my Brother got here, we told everyone that we wanted to prove that we are the best tag team in all of pro wrestling! And we are sick and tired of being jumped every week while our backs turned. If anybody gets a match against FTR......ITS US"           



This brings out the WCW General Manager...... Eric Bischoff!



  Eric Bischoff: "You all make very good points. And you all have something in common that you at one point or another have been jumped by FTR But in reality there's only room for so many people in a match. Which gave me an idea. At Halloween Hell you ALL will get a match against FTR!"      


The fans erupt at the announcement and then out comes...... FTR!



Dax Hardwood: "What kind of shit is this? Is this how they do things here in WCW? Three teams against one? I thought this is where the big boys play?"            

  Eric Bischoff: "You guys play the numbers game so much, jumping my WCW guys every week, I thought you would be happy with that announcement.  But before you interrupted me.... I was about to say this match will take place at Halloween Hell and it will be a 4 corners Elimination match!"    


  Scott Hall: "And hey yo..... FTR! Why don't you bring that fat slob Heyman with ya? Because we got something for him!"        

    Dax Hardwood: "Ya know something Hall? You have always had a smart-ass mouth! You want us? We don't have to wait until Halloween Hell..... we can do it tonight!"          



FTR Storm the ring and the fight is on with the Outsiders. Soon as that happens the Steiners and Pillman and Rollins join in the melee. The 3 teams begin to get the best of FTR until Paul Heyman calls out Bryan Danielson and CM Punk to even up the odds and the fight is on as security rushes the ring and tries to restore order.  Then the camera pans up in the balcony of the arena where we see a man watching on........




ITS HANGMAN PAGE!





  Jim Ross: "Wait just a minute! Is that.....?? It is..... that's Hangman Page! But what is he doing up there?"                 

   Jesse Ventura: "Isn't it obvious Jim Ross? Hangman was a Terminus guy! He's obviously part of Heyman Hustle!"     

  Jim Ross: "Fans we are going to get this all sorted out and be right back with our television main event! Don't you dare go away!"         





***COMMERCIAL BREAK ***




   Main Event: Rosemary vs Britt Baker in a NO DQ Trick or Treat match for the IWA Womens World title             

Rosemary lets out a blood curdling scream at Baker, who retreated to the corner. Rosemary kicked Baker and landed a stunner, which forced Baker to the outside. Peyton Royce and Billue Kay pulled out a table and a chair while Rosemary stood inside the ring as it's clear that Britt wants nothing to do with Rosemary.

Rosemary landed a Senton with a chair onto Baker. With a table set up outside the ring, Baker hit a swinging neck-breaker, and the table broke and it looked like a nasty bump yo Rosemary which gives the wirld champion the opening she needed. Rosemary rose up, Undertaker style, and went after Baker.

Rosemary went under the ring and grabbed a bag of thumbtacks. Rosemary slammed Baker onto the thumbtacks and got a very close near-fall. Baker grabbed a chair and threw it at Rosemary. Baker put Rosemarys head in the chair and landed a stomp. Rosemary sat up again, though, while Baker put on the glove.

Baker hit a super-kick, stuffed Rosemary mouth with thumbtacks and hit another super-kick. Baker went for the Lock Jaw, but Rosemary bit Baker’s fingers. Peyton Royce hit Rosemary, but Rosemary bit her too. With the distraction, Baker rolled up Rosemary and got the pin on the thumbtacks. AND STILLLLLL IWA WOMENS WORLD CHAMPION....... BRITT BAKER!!!!






As a bloody and exhausted Britt Baker regroups herself in her victory and starts to feel better about herself, Rhea Ripley makes her way to the ring. Rhea takes the women's world title and stares at it before dropping it at Bakers feet and says to Britt...... "SEE YOU AT HALLOWEEN HELL...... CHAMP!"