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SAGA
Dec 9, 2009 11:06:31 GMT -5
Post by Shon Maxx on Dec 9, 2009 11:06:31 GMT -5
I got way behind on reporting my results, so instead of typing up every single card and match, I'm just going to report the major events leading up to my next ppv, Season of Death on December 27.
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SAGA
Storylines Summary (Post Only The Strong):
Ground n Pound vs. Pinnacle
Ground n Pound was fell pretty good after its win over Pinnacle. They started to decide who should face Killer Kowalski at Fright Night, when Kowalski interrupted. He mentioned that Pepper Gomez got the win and maybe he was wrong about the 'little man.' Kowalski then reminded George Hackenschmidt that he's never face him (Kowalski) yet, but Frank Gotch still wants regain his pride after losing to Kowalski by count out months earlier. This led to an argument between the three. A returning Crusher tried to help settle things, but he got frustrated and walked out on them.
Finally, a triple threat match was held with the winner facing Kowalski at Fright Night. Frank Gotch pinned George Hackenschmidt to get the win, but after the match, the three men shook hands, and Gotch flipped off Kowalski, explaining that the 'fighting' between them was just so they could get Pinnacle off their backs and focus on their match.
Next, Kowalski explained that a simple match wasn't enough for Gotch and him. He proposed a Mountain Match, where you had to toss your opponent out of the ring and keep him there for a 10-count, since that's how he beat Gotch the first time. Gotch instead proposed and Submission Match. GM Shon Maxx showed up and ruled that Gotch's and Kowalski's allies would face off in a tag match, If Kowalski's team won, it'd be a Mountain Match, but if Gotch's team won, it'd be a Submission Match instead. Hackenschmidt and Gomez defeated Lewis and Danielson when Hack rendered Lewis unconscious. Kowalski then attacked Gotch and locked him in the Kowalski Claw, just to show that he could rule in that match as well.
Shon Maxx then ruled that the remaining team members would participate in this year's Blood Rumble. Shon also stated that XTC members could participate as well. The only wrestlers not allowed in the Rumble would be those already holding a title or facing off at Fright Night.
Wild Side vs. The Terrible Turk and Humperdink's Mansion
Abdullah Farouk told Danny Hodge he could be freed from his contract if he beat Bruiser Brody for the Regional Title. He then told Brody he could get a match with the Turk at Fright Night if he defeated Hodge. He also then told Humperdink's Mansion that they'd get gold if they prevented Brody from winning.
Well, all hell broke loose in the match, with everyone interfering. Bob Roop turned against his teammates, Bundy and Gang, and fought them off. Hodge managed to get Brody in a small package, however, and win the match. Afterwards, Brody chased off Farouk, while Bundy and Gang went after Roop. Hodge helped Roop, and the two celebrated in the ring. A week later, Roop and Hodge barely defeated Bundy and Gang, and Hodge agreed to give Roop a title shot at Fright Night. Meanwhile, Brody entered the Blood Rumble to get his hands on the Turk. The Turk had entered the Rumble, claiming that while he could only fight on pay per views because of his special suspension, he could legally win the Rumble, win the title at Season of Death in December, then be reinstated.
Al Snow, Ox Baker also entered the Rumble, as well as Bundy and Gang.
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SAGA
Dec 9, 2009 11:25:30 GMT -5
Post by Shon Maxx on Dec 9, 2009 11:25:30 GMT -5
Giant Baba vs. Dan Severn.
Baba finally defeated Severn to win the Ultimate Title. However, afterwards, Severn beat Baba down and broke his arm. Tiger Mask and Jushin Liger got into the brawl as well. A furious Shon Maxx suspended Severn until Baba returned, which may not be for several months. Both Tiger Mask and Jushin Liger disappeared, while John Pesek and Jim Londos had their matchs. However, Pesek owned Londos in every match and announced that he was entering the Blood Rumble. Londos then announced that he would face the French Angel at Fright Night, since he made a career of fighting 'Monsters.'
The Heenan Family vs. Team Cornette.
Fresh off OTS, Heenan's team seemed ready to avenge their loss by repeatedly beating Cornette's team every chance they could. A week before Fright Night, Rude and Hennig finally had their chance to regain the Tag Team Titles by facing the Midnight Express again. In the match, Hennig locked Dennis Coundrey in a hammerlock, when Coundrey immediately tapped out. Heenan's team as surprised, but they celebrated. At least they did until Cornette explained why they won. Now that Rude and Hennig won the Tag Team Titles, they wouldn't be able to participate in the Blood Rumble. Only Ted Dibiase and Dallas Page could participate, while All Four members of Team Cornette would be in. Finally, Cornette stated that they'd get the belts back sometime later with their mandatory rematch.
XTC.
A mini battle royal was held to find a contender to challenge Erick Stevens at Fright Night. Claudio Castognoli won the BR and will face Stevens at the event.
Fright Night Preview:
Submission Match: World Champion Killer Kowalski vs. Frank Gotch
Regional Champion Danny Hodge vs. Bob Roop
XTC Champion Erick Stevens vs. Claudio Castognoli
Jim Londos vs. The French Angel
The Blood Rumble (Winner challenges for the World Title at Season of Death):
Pepper Gomez, George Hackenschmidt, The Crusher, Don Leo Jonathan, Ed Lewis, Bryan Danielson, Bruiser Brody, Ox Baker, Al Snow, King Kong Bundy, One Man Gang, The Terrible Turk, Dallas Page, Ted Dibiase, Dennis Coundrey, Bobby Eaton, Stan Lane, Tom Pritchard, John Pesek, Adrian Street, The Destroyer, Delirious, Harker Dirge, Tyler Black, Jimmy Jacobs, Mike Quackenbush, Brent Albright, Chris Hero, D-lo Brown, , JD Michaels.
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SAGA
Dec 9, 2009 12:13:52 GMT -5
Post by Shon Maxx on Dec 9, 2009 12:13:52 GMT -5
SAGA Presents:
Fright Night
October 31.
The event started with the arena in a Halloween theme. The French Angel was shown beating up several jobbers dressed up as horror-themed characters.
1. Regional Champion Danny Hodge vs. Bob Roop.
Roop tried to overpower Hodge, but Hodge outmaneuvered him and scored with a cradle after about 5 minutes. Afterward, the two shook hands.
Winner and Still Regional Champion: Danny Hodge (pinfall).
The Terrible Turk showed up on the Saga Tron. He hinted that Hodge might have been the one who had attacked Bruiser Brody months ago. Hodge looked shocked at the accusation, but Turk told him he'd get paid extra for his acting. He also offered a gold brick to the one who eliminated Bruiser Brody from the Blood Rumble.
2. XTC Champion Erick Stevens vs. Claudio Castagnoli.
Claudio got a quick advantage and dropped Stevens to the mat several times. After barely a few minutes of fighting, Claudio ended Stevens undefeated streak.
Winner and New XTC Champion: Claudio Castagnoli (pinfall).
3. Jim Londos vs. The French Angel.
Londos pushed himself as the handsome hero vs. the monster. However, it backfired as the fans cheered TFA and booed Londos. After some back and forth action, Londos won, but the fans continued to cheer for TFA, even after the match.
Winner: Jim Londos (knockout by sleeper).
In the back, Chris Hero congratulated Claudio on his win. Claudio wished him luck in his match.
4. Submission Match: World Champion Killer Kowalski vs. Frank Gotch.
Kowalski attacked Gotch immediately and tried to end the match quickly. But Gotch fought back and held his own. Kowalski went for a stomach claw, but Gotch broke free and locked a crossface and armbar. After nearly 30 minutes of back-and-forth action, Gotch knocked Kowalski down and went for the Gotch Toehold, but Ed Lewis jumped on the apron. Gotch knocked him off, but Kowalski floored him with a running elbow.
Kowalski then locked the Kowalski Claw in the center of the ring. Gotch started bleeding, but he wouldn't submit. After nearly a minute of holding the move, Kowalski lifted Gotch up in and turned it into a claw slam. He then tauned the crowd as the referee went to see if Gotch was conscious.
Just as he was about to stop the match, Gotch rolled over, showing that he was still in the match. When Kowalski saw this, he snapped and started stomping him repeatedly. He then hit several knee drops before finally climbing the turnbuckle for the bomb's away knee drop. However, Gotch rolled out of the way, and Kowalski landed right on his own knee, twisting. He lay on the ground in pain, and Gotch rolled over and locked the Gotch Toehold! Kowalski screamed in pain and stretched out, finally reaching the ropes. He started to stand, but Gotch dropped him with a rolling leg lock before locking the GTH again in the center of the ring. Not long after, Kowalski tapped out!
Winner and New SAGA World Champion: Frank Gotch (submission).
Aftermath: Gotch celebrated in the ring as Lewis helped Kowalski to the back.
Various wrestlers were in the back, shown picking their numbers for the Blood Rumble. Dallas Page and Adrian Street seemed pretty pleased with their results, while Crusher nearly crushed the diva in a hug. George Hackenschmidt merely mumbled that he had a tough test ahead of him.
5. The Blood Rumble (Only major events will be reported):
Bobby Eaton walked out as #1, while George Hackenschmidt was #2. Hack easily tossed Eaton out and awaited #3. Jimmy Jacobs was next, and Hack tossed him after only a few seconds. Delirious was next and he held his own until Tyler Black entered, Then the two double-teamed Hack, but he shoved them both off. D-Lo Brown entered at #6, but Hack sent him flying with a back body drop. Don Leo Jonathan entered at #7 and stopped Hackenschmidt in his tracks. The two fought back and forth before Jonathan sent Hack out with a drop kick.
The Terrible Turk entered at #11 (accompanied by Abdullah Farouk and Sabu) and made JD Michaels his first victim. Stan Lane entered at lucky #13 and eliminated Ed Lewis and Brent Albright. He also eliminated King Kong Bundy after reversing a ropes throw. He was eventually eliminated by Dallas Page. Dennis Coundrey nearly had The Turk eliminated until Sabu jumped onto the apron and bashed him with a chair, making him easy work for The Turk. Adrian Street also nearly had The Turk down until Sabu again interfered.
Then, at #27, Bruiser Brody ran out and cleaned house! He tossed The Turk in a corner and pounded him senselessly. The Turk tried to escape, but Brody grabbed him and tossed him back into the corner. Sabu jumped onto the apron, but Brody knocked him down. Farouk also jumped up, but Brody smashed him as well. Suddenly, The Sheik appeared and threw fire into Brody's face, allowing Turk to toss him out. However, Turk was visible hurt from Brody's attack, making him an easy target for Ted Dibiase and Ox Baker.
Bryan Danielson was #30, and he was triple-teamed by Ted Dibiase, Ox Baker, and The Crusher. Crusher threw Danielson against the ropes and charged, but Danielson ducked and pulled down the ropes, sending Crusher to the floor. Dibiase and Ox hit Danielson with a double suplex and tried to get him out, but Danielson kept escaping. Dibiase trapped Danielson in a cobra hold, and Ox swung with a clothesline, but Danielson ducked, and Dibiase got the full force, being sent to the floor.
This left Ox and Danielson. Ox pounded mercilessly on Danielson and slammed him into all four turnbuckles. He then hit the Heart Punch, and Danielson crumpled to the mat. Ox tried to toss him out, but Danielson somehow made it under the ropes and back in. Frustrated, Ox tossed him into the turnbuckle and charged, but Danielson moved out of the way. As Ox bounced off the turnbuckle, Danielson got him in and overhead suplex that sent him to the floor.
Winner of the Blood Rumble: Bryan Danielson!
Order of Entrance: 1. Eaton, 2. Hackenschmidt, 3. Jacobs, 4. Delirious, 5. Black, 6. Brown, 7. Jonathan, 8. Snow, 9. Harker, 10. Michaels, 11. Turk, 12. Gomez, 13. Lane, 14. Lewis, 15. Quackenbush, 16. Coundrey, 17. Albright, 18. Pesek, 19. Destroyer, 20. Bundy, 21. Dibiase, 22. Hero, 23. Page, 24. Gang, 25. Street, 26. Pritchard, 27. Brody, 28. Ox, 29. Crusher, 30. Danielson.
Order of Elimination: 1. Eaton (Hack), 2. Jacobs (Hack), 3. Brown (Hack), 4. Black (Delirious), 5. Harker (Snow), 6. Delirious (Jonathan), 7. Hack (Jonathan), 8. Jonathan (Gomez), 9. Michaels (Turk), 10. Lewis (Lane), 11. Quackenbush (Lane), 12. Snow (Gomez), 13. Gomez (Coundrey), 14. Albright (Turk), 15. Bundy (Lane - reversal), 16. Lane (Page), 17. Coundrey (Turk), 18. Destroyer (Hero - reversal), 19. Page (Hero), 20. Street (Turk - Sabu interfered), 21. Pesek (Gang - reversal), 22. Gang (Pritchard - aided by everyone in the ring), 23. Hero (Brody), 24. Brody (Turk - aided by Sheik), 25. Turk (Dibiase), 26. Pritchard (Ox), 27. Crusher (Danielson), 28. Dibiase (Ox - accidental), 29. Ox (Danielson), 30. Danielson (Wins!)
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SAGA
Dec 21, 2009 15:45:25 GMT -5
Post by Shon Maxx on Dec 21, 2009 15:45:25 GMT -5
SAGA
Post-Fright Night Summaries:
Killer Kowalski, on crutches mentioned that his match with Frank Gotch was about judgement calls. He made one in accepting the submission match, and he made one in torturing Gotch, rather than going for the quick KO. Gotch made a judgement call in risking serious injury by not staying down, and that's when he (Kowalski) lost it and attacked Gotch viciously. And that's when he made a bad judgement call with the bomb's away knee drop that missed. Gotch was able to capitalize, and then he, Kowalski, made a final judgement call in tapping out, rather than risking permenant injury.
However, the injury is enough to keep him out for several months, but he promised he would return, and the World Champion, whomever it may be, had better be ready for him.
Meanwhile, fellow Pinnacle member Bryan Danielson, hot off his Blood Rumble win, announced he would prove all the critics wrong by defeating anyone in his path and eventually taking the title from Gotch at Season of Death. He's already beaten every other member of Ground n Pound (Crusher, Hackenschmidt, and Gomez, the latter whom he destroyed in under a minute). After barely getting by Ox Baker, Danielson stands ready for his big title shot which is just around the corner.
At the same time, new World Champion Frank Gotch has been busy, defending his title against Pinnacle members Ed Lewis and Don Leo Jonathan. He recently also defeated Dallas Page in a classic match.
The Terrible Turk, returning to his pseudo-exile, announced that The Sheik, representing the Ottoman infantry, has joined his team and showed that he too is poised to destroy Bruiser Brody. He also reminded everyone that his 'spy' is still out there. He attacked Brody before from the shadows and he awaits his next chance. Turk finished by 'thanking' Danny Hodge...
Brody went ballistic at this and nearly destroyed Hodge in the locker room, but Bob Roop assured him that he knows Hodge didn't do anything. Both men said they would watch Brody's back. Roop and Hodge, meanwhile, had a rematch of their own, with Roop winning the Regional Title. Roop offered Brody a chance to regain his title, but One Man Gang and King Kong Bundy interfered, paid by Turk to keep Brody from regaining his belt.
Now, Brody wants The Turk, and he'll go through anyone to get him. But who his The Turk's spy and when will he strike next?
The Midnight Express invoked their rematch clause with new Tag Team Champions Perfectly Ravishing, but they got DQ'ed. The two teams continue to feud and may face off at Season of Death,
New XTC Champion Claudio Castognoli offered former champion Erick Stevens a rematch, but Stevens lost by DQ. They had one more match, but Stevens got injured and lost again. A Triple Threat Match was held to crown a new challenger, with Brent Albright, Chris Hero, and Delirious fighting. Delirious pinned Hero to get the shot, which Albright wasn't too pleased about.
Btoh Giant Baba and Dan Severn returned and continued their feud, with neither side gaining a big enough advantage Severn's manager Street Reaper announced that Severn would regain his Ultimate Title at any expense, even Baba's hide, and without a manager anymore, Baba was but an underdog.
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SAGA
Dec 21, 2009 16:05:07 GMT -5
Post by Shon Maxx on Dec 21, 2009 16:05:07 GMT -5
Preview:
Season of Death
December 27
Double Main Event:
World Champion Frank Gotch vs. Blood Rumble Winner Bryan Danielson.
Two world-class technicians known for both their ability to fight and insult will meet for the first time, one-on-one. The Champ seems to have the edge in experience, but Danielson has been on a roll, running over everyone in his path. Will he take the title, or will Gotch shut him up once and for all?
Lumberjack Match: Bruiser Brody vs. The Terrible Turk.
These two will finally meet face to face in the ring. In The Turk's corner are The Sheik, Sabu, One Man Gang, and King Kong Bundy. In Brody's corner are Ox Baker, Al Snow, Bob Roop and Danny Hodge. The Turk seems to have the edge in that he trusts all his men while Brody has been looking over his should for the past few months. The Turk's spy is still out there; will he finally make an appearance? And will it matter once Brody finally gets his hands on the man who has been paying others to tak him out?
Ladder Match: Tag Team Champions Perfectly Ravishing vs. The Midnight Express.
These two teams will finally face off in a most-ruthless match. A no-rematch clause has also been added so the losing team will have to find other ways to stay busy until the titles change hands again in the future.
Steel Cage Match: Ultimate Champion Giant Baba vs. Dan Severn.
This match is Severn's specialty, and with Street Reaper in his corner, will Baba be the underdog for once?
Regional Champion Bob Roop vs. Danny Hodge.
No hatred, no feud. This match is just two athletes throwing their best at each other. Hopefully they'll have something left to help Brody later in the night.
XTC Champion Claudio Castagnoli vs. Delirious.
Delirious won the right to challenge for the belt, and he's up to the task. But Claudio is no pushover and will hold onto his belt no matter what it takes.
George Hackenschmidt + The Crusher vs. Ed Lewis + Don Leo Jonathan.
It's Ground n Pound vs. Pinnacle in this tag match between two feuding teams. Which one will prevail?
Ted Dibiase + Dallas Page vs. Stan Lane + Tom Pritchard.
In another match between feuding teams, Cornette will attempt to prove that any of his teams are superior while Heenan will attempt to show that he can pick the best of the best and make them succeed. Which side will prevail?
The Destroyer vs. Mil Mascaras.
Wrestling Conduct Committee manager Wild Red Berry isn't too pleased with The Destroyer's recent losses to Adrian Street, so he's giving him a chance to fight for his spot on the team. Enter Mascaras, hero of Mexico. The winner stays on the team, the loser is gone. And either way, Berry can say he truly has an 'All-American Team' (North and South)!
Pepper Gomez vs. John Pesek.
Pesek has destroyed ever opponent he is pitted against, while Gomez is trying to regain some momentum after his disastrous loss to Danielson. Only one will walk away with his pride intact!
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SAGA
Jan 5, 2010 18:05:54 GMT -5
Post by Shon Maxx on Jan 5, 2010 18:05:54 GMT -5
SAGA Presents:
Season of Death
12-27
Andre was shown meeting with various wrestlers and personalities backstage as he had just signed a contract with SAGA. He shunned Bobby Heenan and Ted Dibiase but happily greeted Diamond Dallas Page.
1. Regional Champion Bob Roop vs. Danny Hodge.
Hodge controlled the early match, taking Roop down several downs. Roop responded with several power moves that took Hodge by surprise. Roop tossed Hodge into the ropes, but Hodge countered with a crucifix. Roop kicked out of the pin attempt. Hodge bounced off the ropes and tried a flying body attack, but Roop moved, and Hodge accidenlty hit the referee. Roop tried a roll-up on Hodge, but no one was there to make the count. Finally the referee got up, and Roopcaught Hodge with a powerslam and shoulderbreaker to win the match.
Winner and Still Regional Champion: Roop (pinfall).
Aftermath: The two shook hands, but then The Terrible Turk appeared on the Saga-Tron and, looking from one to the other, said, "Thank you for all your help." Both men looked genuinely shocked.
In the back, Ted Dibiase wasn't very pleased with the reception he got from Andre, and he confronted Dallas Page. Page, however, insisted that he had only met Andre once or twice in the past.
2. Ted Dibiase + Dallas Page vs. Stan Lane + Tom Pritchard.
Lane and Pritchard worked well as a team, isolating Dibiase, then Page, each for several minutes. Page finally made a comeback and hit Lane with a Diamond Cutter, but Pritchard made the save. Dibiase tagged himself in and knocked Lane and Page out of the ring. He then hit a Loaded Glove on Pritchard and pinned him.
Winner: Dibiase + Page (Dibiase over Pritchard).
Aftermath: Page slowly got to his feet to find that Dibiase and Heenan had abandoned him, going alone to the back.
Clips were shown of Delirious becoming the #1 contender for the XTC Title after pinning Chris Hero in a Triple Threat Match. Brent Albright, who was also in that match, was not too pleased.
3. XTC Champion Claudio Castognoli vs. Delirious.
Delirious hit several quick strikes and scored several near-falls very early in the match. Claudio fought back and hurled Delirious to the floor. Following him, he picked the masked maniac up and tossed him clear into the crowd, rolling back into the ring. Delirious barely made the referee's count, rolling back into the ring, where Claudio continued his assault. Claudio went for a powerbomb, but Delirious reversed it into a hurricarana and scored another two-count. Delirious then bounced off the ropes and hit a low dropkick. Finally, he hit the Chemical Imbalance II and scored the pin.
Winner and New XTC Champion: Delirious (pinfall).
4. The Destroyer vs. Mil Mascaras.
Wild Red Berry, microphone in hand, gave Mascaras a long-winded introduction and barely acknowledged Destroyer. The two locked up and exchanged moves and counter-moves. Mascaras gained the advantage with several arm drags and dropkicks. Destroyer fought back with a sensational suplex and knee drop. After reversing a second suplex, Mascaras went for a cradle, but Destroyer kicked out. Mascaras hit a flying body attack, but scored another 2-count. He went for another flying move, but Destroyer moved and hit another suplex. Destroyer then locked the Figure Four Leglock, but Mascaras rolled it over. Mascaras wet for a backslide, but Destroyer broke free and slammed him to the mat. Destroyer then hit a fire Eight BodyLock, but Berry pulled the referee out of the ring. Mascaras then took advantage of this by trying to cradle Destroyer, but the referee disqualified Mascaras for Berry's interference.
Winner: Destroyer (DQ).
5. Ladder Match (No Rematch): Tag Team Champions Perfectly Ravishing vs. The Midnight Express.
Dennis Coundrey attacked both Ric Rude and Curt Hennig, allowing Bobby Eaton to get a ladder and try a quick win. Rude and Hennig saw the maneuver, knocked Coundrey down, and raced into the ring to make the save. both of them raced up the sides of the ladder to stop Eaton, who had his hands on the belt. Coundrey then slipped into the ring and pulled Rude down, but ended up pulling down the ladder and everyone else too. Rude landed on Coundrey, and Hennig and Eaton landed right on the ladder.
GM Shon Maxx sent out EMT's to check on all 4 men, with managers Bobby Heenan and Jim Cornette looking on. When they assured Shon that all 4 men could fight, he allowed the match to continue.
The next ten minutes went by slowly as the four men exchanged moves and double-team moves. Finally, Hennig got the ladder and tried to climb it, but Coundrey grabbed him by the hair and threw him out of the ring. They hit Rude with Midnight Massacre, and Eaton tried to climbed the ladder, but Rude suplex him off. Coundre tried to climb it, but Rude stopped him as well. Hennig got into the ring, and he and Rude tried to get coundrey with a spike pildriver when Eaton knocked both men down with an Alabama Jam. Coundrey then climbed the ladder and retrieved the belts.
Winners and New Tag Team Champions: The Midnight Express.
Andre was in the back, wishing World Champion Frank Gotch luck in his match. He offered his hand to Bryan Danielson, who scoffed at it and said Gotch would need more than just luck tonight.
6. Pepper Gomez vs. John Pesek.
Gomez knocked Pesek down early, but Pesek took him down and went for several submissions. Gomez managed to escape, but he missed a flying move, and Pesek ended the quick match with a Double Wristlock.
Winner: John Pesek (submission).
7. Steel Cage Match:
Ultimate Champion Giant Baba vs. Dan Severn.
Severn walked to the ring as teammate John Pesek was leaving. Both men knocked fits as they passed, and Pesek told Severn to, "End this one." Giant Baba walked to the ring and stared down his former and Severn's current manager Street Reaper. After both men had entered the ring, they dropped the cage.
Severn struck at Baba's leg, taking him to the mat and stomping his leg repeatedly. Baba kicked him away, but Severn stomped him, locked his leg in the ropes, climbed the turnbuckle, and leaped off, aiming for the ankle. Baba managed to lift his other leg, however, and Severn landed face-first into Baba's boot. Baba hit a Russian legsweep and back suplex. He locked a bearhug, but Severn escaped. Severn tackled Baba and hit a series of punches. He went for a choke sleeper, but Baba shoved him away. Severn then dove and hit a knee clip. He then locked a leglock, but Baba managed to escape.
Severn tried to smash Baba's face into the cage, but Baba reversed it and smashed Severn's face instead. Baba then hit another back suplex that sent Severn hurtling into the cage wall. Baba went for the Neckbreaker Drop, but Severn rolled out of the way and hit another knee clip. He then locked a cross knee hold, but Baba escaped. Severn then hit several German suplexes. He tried a cover, but Baba kicked out. Severn climbed the cage and leaped off with a flying elbow, but Baba rolled out of the way. Baba then hit the Neckbreaker Drop, but Severn kicked out at the very last moment. He went for a second one, but his knee gave out and he collapsed. Severn hit the Shooter suplex and locked the Beast Choker in the center of the ring. Baba tried to fight out for several minutes before passing out.
Winner and New Ultimate Champion: Dan Severn (KO).
Aftermath: Severn left the cage, grabbed a chair and a lock that Street Reaper handed him. He then locked himself and Baba in the cage and prepared to drop Baba on the chair. Baba, however, picked Severn up and slammed him right onto the chair. He then hurtled Severn against all four sides of the cage before hitting the Neckbreaker Drop. Street Reaper finally got the cage unlocked, but not before Baba kicked it open, sending his former manager falling back. He then stared down Reaper and walked to the back. Pesek ran out, and he and Reaper helped a bloody Severn to the back.
8. George Hackenschmidt + The Crusher vs. Ed "Strangler" Lewis + Don Leo Jonathan.
The two rival teams stood on opposite sides of the ring before Hackenschmidt and Lewis decided to start things off. Hack and Lewis exchanged moves and takedowns until Lewis tagged to Jonathan. Jonathan then tossed Hack all over the ring. Crusher tagged in and brawled Jonathan right out of the ring. He smashed Jonathan's head into the stairs and slammed him into the railing. Rolling him back in, he locked a Crusher nelson, but Lewis made the save. As Crusher turned to yell at Lewis, however, Jonathan jumped him from behind and floored him with a flying bulldog.
The four men then exchanged moves for the next few minutes before engaging in a violent brawl. The referee tried to break it up, but he got tossed aside and called for the bell.
Referee's Decision: Double DQ.
Aftermath: Shon Maxx called Headstalker and his security team to separate the four men.
9. Lumberjack Match: Bruiser Brody vs. The Terrible Turk.
Lumberjacks: (Brody's Side) Ox Baker, Al Snow, Danny Hodge, Bob Roop. (Turk's Side) Sabu, The Sheik, King Kong Bundy, One Man Gang.
The eight lumberjacks (dressed in normal clothes, as this is a SAGA Lumberjack match, after all!) assembled at ringside. The Terrible Turk then walked out, showing on the SAGA-Tron, how he had put a price on Brody's head, and one of the eight men out there might have been trying to collect for the past few months. He also showed the various times that someone had attacked Brody, and wondered if Brody could trust anyone.
Brody then ran out and attacked Turk just as he entered the ring. Brody smashed Turk into the turnbuckle and punched and kicked him until he was bleeding. He then went to pick him up, but Turk thumbed him in the eye and threw him out of the ring. The Sheik stabbed a piece of glass into Brody's face while Sabu fended off those coming to his aid.
Brody, then, shoved Sheik back and smashed his head against the post. Turk, however, jumped him from behind and sent him back-first into the railing. Turk rolled Brody back into the ring and hit a backbreaker. He tried a cover, but Brody kicked out. Turk went for a piledriver, but Brody reversed it. He hit a piledriver of his own and began punching Brody repeatedly. Bundy pulled Brody out of the ring, however, and he and Gang assaulted him. Roop and Hodge ran over and saved Brody, as Sheik and Sabu rolled him back into the ring.
Turk went for the Stranglehold, but Brody backed him into the turnbuckle. Brody then tossed Turk across the ring and smashed him into the railing behind the turnbuckle. Turk rolled out of the ring to get a break as his group swarmed to protect him.
Brody decided, though, that he didn't feel like waiting. He flew over the ropes and landed over everybody. Grabbing Turk, he hurled him back into the ring to finish his assault. Sheik and Sabu were to their feet first, and they both raced into the ring. Snow tried to help him, but Gang smashed him into the post, stunning himself in the process. Roop jumped onto the apron, but Gang leaped up as well and tried to stop him. Hodge jumped to the other side of Bundy and kicked him off. Bundy fell hard on the floor, holding his knee, but Roop lost his balance as well and fell against the stairs.
Sheik and Sabu began assaulting Brody in the ring, but Brody shoved them off. As he slowly stood, he, Sabu, and Sheik had a staredown. Turk then got to his feet as well, and the three stood facing Brody. Suddenly, Ox slipped into the ring behind Brody. He lunged forward, right past Brody, and clotheslined Sheik and Sabu out of the ring. Turk knocked Ox out of the ring, but Brody hit Turk with a back suplex and followed with a Jumping Knee Drop. He hit the same move 2 more times before going for the pin.
Winner: Bruiser Brody (pinfall).
Aftermath: Brody stood triumphantly in the ring, with his foot on Turk's chest. Suddenly, Bob Roop entered the ring with a chair and smashed Brody from behind. He smashed Brody repeatedly with the chair before getting him up and hitting a piledriver onto the chair. Turk got up and the two laughed at the sight of Brody, lying broken in the ring. Abdullah Farouk entered the ring and handed Roop the gold brick.
Farouk: "This is for your continued efforts as our spy. Thank you, Maha Singh."
Roop/Singh: "And this gold is for you (turning to Turk) as tribute to your greatness."
Shon Maxx ran out and ordered all of them to leave immediately, and they did, while laughing.
Clips were shown of Frank Gotch winning the World Title from Killer Kowalski while Bryan Danielson earned his #1 Contenders spot from winning the Blood Rumble.
World Champion Frank Gotch vs. Bryan Danielson.
Andre sat at ringside to watch the match, as he could be a future contender for that title. Danielson started making cracks at Gotch, but Gotch slapped him across the face and dropped him to the mat with an armbar. Danielson got to the ropes, but as he got up, Gotch hit an Iowa backdrop and followed with another armbar. Danielson rolled out of the ring to catch his breath, and Gotch waited for him inside the ring.
Danielson finally rolled back into the ring and caught Gotch with a leg takedown. He began punching Gotch and locked a Triangle Choke, but Gotch escaped. Both men got to their feet, but Danielson caught Gotch with a German suplex. He tried for a cover, but Gotch kicked out. Danielson went for the Cattle Mutilation, but Gotch stumbled, and they both fell to the floor. Danielson dropkicked Gotch over the railing and into the crowd. He slipped back into the ring, and Gotch rolled in just before the count.
Danielson continued his assault, hitting a gut wrench suplex and series of elbow strikes. He climbed the turnbuckle, but Gotch got up, grabbed him, and threw him to the mat. Gotch then hit Danielson with a ground assault, following with a rolling kneelock. Danielson got to the ropes, though and escaped.
The two spent the next 15 minutes exchanging moves and holds with no clear aggressor. Gotch finally got the edge, though, and dropped Danielson with another Iowa backdrop. He then locked the Gotch Toehold. Danielson fought the move and just barely made it to the ropes. Gotch held the move a few seconds longer, prompting the referee to count. Gotch then broke the hold, and turning to the referee, he began to mock Danielson's, "I've got till five, ref!"
He turned to continue his assault, but Danielson grabbed him by the tights and dragged him out of the ring. Danielson then hit a moonsault off the apron that sent him and Gotch crashing to the ground. He then dragged Gotch back to the ring and rolled him back in. After stomping Gotch several times, Danielson locked the Cattle Mutilation in the center of the ring!
Gotch fought the hold with everything he had. After a minute, he managed to roll free from the sitting position, but Danielson held on. Gotch got to his feet with Danielson still holding the move, but Danielson dropped him with a German suplex and rolled Gotch face-first to the mat, Still in the hold. Gotch managed to again get to his feet, and Danielson lifted him up for another suplex, but Gotch reversed it into a cradle-like hold and trapped Danielson for the 3-count.
Winner and Still World Champion: Frank Gotch (pinfall).
Aftermath: Gotch, World Title in hand, celebrated in the ring, while a furious Danielson looked on from ringside.
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