June 16, 2014

WCW/TNA KING OF THE RING, Year 3


Match 1. Kassius Ohno vs. Eddie Guerrero   X-Division Championship
Eddie tossed Ohno onto the apron. Ohno struck Eddie with an elbow and went for a shoulder block, but Eddie countered it. Ohno landed a standing moonsault and jumping DDT. After an elbow to the back, Ohno lifted Eddie up and landed a flipping gut buster to retain.

Match 2. The American Wolves vs. Serotonin
Serotonin is the new name Raven gave Bad Influence. Kaz and Daniels hit Richards with a double back body drop. Kaz later connected with a kick to the gut and a running knee. Richards hit a backpack stunner and got a near fall. Edwards hit an enziguiri and double underhook powerbomb. Kaz won with Fade to Black.

Match 3. Bret Hart vs. Ted DiBiase   WCW United States Championship
Bret took out DiBiase with a back breaker and neck breaker. DiBiase came back with some knees to the face. He then left the ring and picked up a chair. Bret brought the steel steps into the ring. DiBiase connected with a multiple fist drops. He then hit a huge sit-out spine buster, but got a near fall. The two were caught in a pin battle. Bret then grabbed a sledgehammer, but DiBiase used it to his advantage. After another spine buster and fist drops, DiBiase won the title.

Match 4. First Blood - The Rock vs. Hollywood Hogan
There are still pins and submissions allowed. Rock wasted no time. He connected with his signature open-hand punches and took Hogan down. A little later, he hit the spine buster and Rock Bottom. Hogan raked the eyes of Rocky and landed a power slam. After a near fall, Hogan busted Rock open with multiple punches to the face.

Match 5. Magnus vs. Sting   TNA Championship
Sting took Magnus down with a drop toe hold. He went for the brain buster, but Magnus countered it. After a leg sweep, Sting hit Magnus with the MDD and almost won. Magnus hit a belly-to-belly toss and pump handle drop. After a near fall, he hit his own MDD, but Sting kicked out. Sting slammed Magnus down with a brain buster and won the title.

Match 6. Kevin Nash w/ Scott Steiner vs. Goldberg   WCW Championship
Despite the feud the nWo had within itself, Steiner is supporting the champ. Nash tossed Goldberg over the top and onto the floor. Nash left the ring as Steiner grabbed a chair. Steiner then turned Nash around and hit him over the head with the chair. What?! Goldberg brought Nash back in the ring. Steiner followed and busted Nash open. Nash hit the Jackknife, but Steiner broke it up. Goldberg landed the Jackhammer and got a long two count. Goldberg countered a second Jackknife and hit the Jackhammer to win.

Main Event. King of the Ring Tournament
Round 1
Petey Williams def. Kenny King
Christian def. Bobby Roode
Ryback def. Samoa Joe
Kurt Angle def. Chris Sabin
Randy Savage def. Scott Hall
Psychosis def. Syxx
Ultimate Warrior def. Alberto Del Rio
Wade Barrett def. DDP

Round 2
Petey Williams def. Christian
Kurt Angle def. Ryback
Psychosis def. Randy Savage
Ultimate Warrior def. Wade Barrett

Semi Finals
Petey Williams vs. Kurt Angle
I'm expecting a great match. After hitting a German suplex and getting a near fall, Angle connected with his finisher, but Williams kicked out. Petey then came back with the Canadian Destroyer. He hit a second one, but Angle still kicked out. He connected with a huge spine buster. Angle blocked a punch and hit the triple Germans and won.

Psychosis vs. Ultimate Warrior
Well, this seems a little mismatched. Psychosis landed a step-over kick and rolled Warrior up. This began a long, long pin battle. After a snap mare, Warrior lifted Psychosis up for a press slam. Psychosis landed a moonsault from the second rope. Warrior took Psychosis down with a leg sweep and hit a body splash to win.

Finals
Kurt Angle vs. Ultimate Warrior
Angle clotheslined Warrior and then locked in a single-leg submission. Warrior got up and hit a press slam. He went for the splash, but Angle moved out of the way. Angle connected with three German suplexes. He landed the Angle Slam, but Warrior kicked out at the last possible moment. Warrior hit a few clotheslines and won with the running splash.

Recap: Kassius Ohno has been champion for I don't know how many months. Sting once again proved why experience always wins. What is Steiner thinking? The King of the Ring tournament had some surprising outcomes.

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