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Mick Foley Interested In WWE Return

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– Mick Foley wrote the following on his Facebook page today:

“FOLEY FOR GM?When asked a few months ago on social media how I would feel about another run as a WWE General Manager, I said. “I don’t think I will be asked, and would turn down the offer if I was.”

Well, after my appearance on WWE Monday Night Raw a few weeks ago, I’ve kind of changed my tune. That appearance energized me, and made me feel like I just might have something to offer #WWE on a more regular basis.

I think there is a chance I’ll be asked about becoming GM within the next year – and if asked… I think I’d do it,”

WWE Smackdown Results for 11/7/14

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Thanks to @WolfmansNephew for the following WWE SmackDown spoilers from tonight’s taping in Albany, NY:

* Stardust and Goldust retained the WWE Tag Team Titles over The Usos in a steel cage match, which was said to be a very good match. Stardust pinned one of The Usos.

* Ryback defeated Cesaro with Shellshocked.

* R-Truth defeated Adam Rose with a roll-up after The Bunny distracted Rose, possibly accidentally. Rose attacked The Bunny after the match. Rose and the Rosebuds left without The Bunny.

– Christian returns to host his Peep Show segment. The special guest is Dean Ambrose. Bray Wyatt interrupts and chaos ensues with Wyatt and Ambrose going at it.

* Summer Rae defeated Natalya with a roll up when Tyson Kidd, who was on commentary, left and distracted Natalya.

* They did a segment in the ring with Soldier Socks and Military veteran Dan Rose, about a new exoskeleton that has been developed for paraplegics. WWE is partnering with Soldier Socks to help disabled US veterans.

* Kane vs. Dolph Ziggler in a steel cage match is next. Ziggler ends up escaping the cage to get the win and end SmackDown

The “OH MY GOD!” Review: Major League Wrestling “Underground TV” April 2003

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Almost all the matches that will air over the course of Underground TV have been previously reviewed from the home videos so these will be short recaps. You can find those reviews here…

MLW Genesis 6/15/02

MLW Reload 9/26/02

MLW King of Kings 12/20/02

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MLW Underground TV 2003-04-07 (matches taped Genesis 2002-06-16 from Viking Hall in Philadelphia, PA)

Champions
World: Satoshi Kojima

Joey Styles welcomes us to our first episode of Underground TV. Joey explains MLW as “Hybrid Wrestling” a place where all styles come together. Joey brings us to our first match.

In our opening contest Jerry Lynn beat La Parka with a tornado DDT in 7.03. This was the first ever contest in MLW history. We see clips from Kojima’s interview after winning the world title at Reload.

In an exclusive interview Fuego Guerrero talks about his finishing move zero gravity. We get the Taiyo interview from Genesis. They do not put up either of these guys names so if you are a first time watcher you don’t learn who these guys are. Joey hypes a show coming up May 9th.

We go to a highlight package of the Extreme Horsemen forming by beating down Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk at King of Kings. Joey lets us know that coming on Underground TV in the coming weeks we will be crowning a MLW Global Tag Team Crown Champions. The SATs are backstage trying to plan out their promo then they realize they recording. They talk about how Mikey Whipwreck taught them honor, respect and discipline but in MLW the only thing that matters is pride. They finish and ask if that was any good.

Taiyo Kea defeated Malice with a northern lights suplex.

Steve Corino talks about his two heroes growing up. Corino talks about defeating his two heroes Terry Funk and Dusty Rhodes at King of Kings. He talks about the differences between himself and Terry Funk. Corino challenges Funk one on one. Joey lets us know that in two weeks the tag team tournament starts.

At Genesis Vampiro defeated “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels with a urinage.

Raven is sitting backstage in the dark and he lights a picture of Vampiro on fire.

My thoughts on the show…
Thumbs down for the show as I really didn’t like the Genesis show. Also the fact that they don’t put the wrestlers name on the screen when they are doing a backstage promo is just bad production and flat out stupid. If someone is watching the show for the first time they will have no way of knowing who some of these guys are. Poor debut show.

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Underground TV 2003-04-14 (matches taped Reload 2002-09-26 from Manhattan Center in New York, NY)

Champions
World: Satoshi Kojima

Almost all the matches that will air over the course of Underground TV have been previously reviewed from the home videos so these will be short recaps.

We open up with the Extreme Horsemen video package from last week and then go to an interview. The leader of the Horsemen Steve Corino says that people said the legend of Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk could never be stopped but they did it to both of them in the same night. Simon Diamond says all the old timers need to step aside.

Opening video.

Joey Styles welcomes us to the show and talks about how the show last week ended with Raven. Joey wonders what the Extreme Horsemen have planned for MLW and lets us know that tonight we find out some match ups for the Tag Team Title Tournament which begins to air next week.

“Dr. Death” Steve Williams & PJ Friedman (w/ Joel Gertner) vs. Afterburn & Eric Adams
Our match is joined in progress but we appear to be just after the opening bell and it doesn’t look like we missed any of the action. PJ and Afterburn start off with some mat wrestling. PJ hits a clothesline but then has a superkick ducked. Corner whip and then PJ hits a superkick and tags out as we head to a commercial break. Back from break Williams is in with Adams and he hits a clothesline for 2. The Dr bomb is broken up by Afterburn. PJ hits a nasty german on Afterburn and Williams hits the back drop driver on Adams for the win. 2.05 of the match is shown.

Back to Joey and we get the brackets for the tournament which we saw back at King of Kings.

Paul London makes he MLW debut May 9th against Jerry Lynn. Fuego Guerrero tells everyone that he is going to make change in MLW. Back to Joey and he lets us know that May 9th Masato Tanaka makes his debut to take on Mike Awesome.

We get a highlight package hyping Sabu and La Parka part 2. Bill Alfonso is walking around right after the match from King of Kings and La Parka shows up and attacks him with garbage cans. Parka cuts a promo in Spanish. Joey lets us know that Alfonso was taken to the hospital. The rematch is a Mexican Massacre Challenge Match. Joey is not even sure what that means but he knows it will be a blood bath.

Joey lets us know that next week’s main event is The Extreme Horsemen vs. SATs.

Next up we see a very bloody Terry Funk defeat Chris Candido with a small package.

Joey tells us one of the great things about MLW will be the rising of new stars in the wrestling world. He mentions Fuego Guerrero and tells us that CM Punk has signed with MLW. Joey is not happy about this as he thinks Punk is obnoxious.

Steve Corino says that everything Terry Funk has ton he has done even faster. Corino is no longer chasing Funk but Funk is chasing Corino. Corino says he will end Funk’s 38 year career.

Joey lets us know that Bill Alfonso does not have any major injuries. Sabu went to the hospital to check on Alfonso but before leaving let MLW officials know that he accepts the challenge from La Parka.

In tonight’s main event we see Satoshi Kojima defeat Jerry Lynn to win the vacant MLW Title.

We go backstage to Raven. Raven talks about his group that he had with Vampiro in WCW, The Dead Pool. Raven says that since that group disbanded Vampiro has been talking about Raven. Raven is in MLW to find out why.

My thoughts on the show…
Thumbs in the middle. Funk/Candido was boring but the main event was pretty good. I’m interested in seeing what happens between Raven and Vampiro.

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Underground TV 2003-04-21 (matches taped King of Kings 2002-12-20 from War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla)

Champion
World: Satoshi Kojima

Almost all the matches that will air over the course of Underground TV have been previously reviewed from the home videos so these will be short recaps.

Earlier today “King of Old School” Stevie Corino pulls up to the building in his car. Corino again compares himself to Terry Funk. The Extreme Horsemen are about class while Funk is white trash. Corino talks about cars and money. Corino says he has no respect for Funk. Corino says he is taking the torch from Funk and retiring with it. Corino says coming in May he needs to prepare for violence.

Opening video.

Joey Styles welcomes us to the show. Last week La Parka attacked Bill Alfonso setting up a Mexican Massacre Match. We go to PJ Friedman showing up to Dr. Death’s Dojo. Friedman says that if the crew wants to learn about how they are preparing for the Global Tag Team Tournament Finals to come back next week and gets back in his car and drives off.

Our opening match sees “Dr. Death” Steve Williams and PJ Friedman beat Jimmy Yang and Mike Sanders in the 1st round of the tag tournament when Williams pinned Yang after a back drop driver.

Back to Joey and he talks about the tag team tournament. Tonight we learn who Williams and Friedman will face in the finals. Joey talks about CM Punk who will make his debut in May. Joey talks trash about Punk because he has such a bad attitude. The Samoan Island Tribe are in MLW to kick butt and take names. Joey talks a bit about the Mexican Massacre Match again.

Champion Satoshi Kojima has some words that we get subtitles for. Kojima talks about all the guys he has already beaten while holding the title in Japan and in the states. After his promo we get a video package on him that includes highlights from his first title defense in Japan against Misuya Nagai. Kojima retained in that match after two lariats.

Back to Joey and he talks about what is going on between Raven and Vampiro. Vampiro has had no response to what Raven has been saying. In two weeks Vampiro takes on Kojima for the title. Vampiro says he will address Raven personally when he makes his MLW debut.

CW Anderson and Simon Diamond beat the SATs to advance to the finals of the tag team tournament. They will take on Steve Williams and PJ Friedman in two weeks.

“American Dream” Dusty Rhodes backstage promo from King of Kings airs.

Joey tells us that in two weeks Fuego Gurrero will take on Ikuto Hidaka. Joey sends us outside where the SATs have been laid out.

Back from break and Joey tells us that Kojima has signed match after match to defend his title. Mike Awesome is in the locker room and he says that before he can get his shot at Kojima he was to beat Masato Tanaka to become the number 1 contender. This confuses me because he is already the number 1 contender.

Joey sends us to the main event Bunkhouse Brawl from King of Kings. Steve Corino beat Terry Funk and Dusty Rhodes and we saw the formation of the Extreme Horsemen.

We again close out the show with Raven talking about how he keeps hearing that Vampiro is talking trash about him. Raven tells Vampiro to not continue on the path he is on cause he will end up in a place of mental and physical hell.

My thoughts on the show…
Thumbs down on this show. The main event was good, but I didn’t like either of the tag matches. most of the show was blah.

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Underground TV 2003-04-28 (matches taped Reload 2002-09-26 from Manhattan Center in New York, NY)

Champions
World: Satoshi Kojima

Almost all the matches that will air over the course of Underground TV have been previously reviewed from the home videos so these will be short recaps.

The show opens with the Raven promo from last week.

Opening video.

Our host Joey Styles welcomes us to the show and runs down the card which will features matches from Reload.

In the opening match Super Crazy pinned Fuego Gurrero after countering a rana into a tiger bomb. Back to Joey and he talks about the history between Masato Tanaka and Mike Awesome. Tanaka takes on Awesome in two weeks but first Awesome takes on Jerry Lynn next week to determine the #1 contender.

Back from break and Joey discusses what has been going on between Raven and Vampiro. Vampiro promises to break his silence on the situation at the show on May 9th. Last week Vampiro hurt his knee wrestling in Mexico but he will be taking on Kojima next week.

Earier this week MLW camera crew went for a car ride with “King of Old School” Steve Corino. Corino wanted to give Terry Funk a glimpse into the high life. He points out big houses and says the Extreme Horsemen live in house just like these. Corino pull up in front of a house and point to it and says that he is the king. He however never gets out of the car and goes into that house. Poor Corino having to pretend he lives in a big house.

Joey tells us the Fuego Gurrero has challenged Super Crazy to a rematch next week but MLW officials have decided to make a triple threat match with a mystery opponent.

“Last week” (really at King of Kings) “Dr. Death” Steve Williams and PJ Friedman trained in the ring before the arena opened.

Back to Joey and we still don’t know who it was that attacked the SATs last week. Joey speculates on which of the teams in MLW it could have been.

We go to our next match and see La Parka beat Shocker with a cork screw body block off the top rope.

Joey lets us know that who ever wins the #1 contenders match next week on Underground TV they will have to turn around and defend it just a few days later on May 9th. Jerry Lynn takes on Paul London and Mike Awesome takes on Masato Tanaka. Who ever comes out as the number one contender on the 9th gets their title match June 20th.

Simon Diamond and CW Anderson are backstage. Diamond talks about how PJ Friedman may be good but he is inexperienced. Friedman trained MMA under a Gracie which is great in MMA but only one name is the most identifiable in tag team wrestling and that’s Anderson. CW talks about how Williams and Johnny Rodz are great trainers for Friedman but nothing compared to training with Ole and Arn.

Terry Funk says he’s not going to just let Stevie Corino push him to the side and move on to the next guy. Funk says he wants to beat Corino on May 9th but if Corino wants to take it to the extreme he will be right there with him.

Joey talks about the Tag Team Titile Tournamnet and we go to commercials. Back from break and Joey takes us to tonight’s main event. Joey gives us an interesting bit of history in that both participants were trained by their uncles who also had many great matches. Taiyo Kea trained by Curtis Ieaka and Sabu trained by The Original Shiek. The match saw Kea beat Sabu.

Back to Raven show thinks Vampiro wants to be a martyr for Raven’s dysfunction and pain. Raven says if anyone is going to be a martyr it will be him.

My thoughts on the show…
Thumbs up for this one. This featured some of the best action from the Reload show. Good close to April.

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WWE Superstars Results for 11/6/14

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WWE Superstars Results for airing on 11/6/14 from the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY (Taped 11/3/14)

* Jack Swagger defeated Heath Slater in what was said to be a good back and forth match.

* Adam Rose defeated Curtis Axel.

NXT Results for 11/6/14

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Jim Somers
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Credit: Mike Bessler

This evening’s extravaganza begins with the signature packages of bombastic flash including a recap of Sami Zayn’s rivalry with Adrian Neville and his quest for NXT gold. Then Tyler Breeze heads out to the ring.

Tyler Breeze vs. Sami Zayn
Zayn rocks out to the ring sporting a noteworthy shiner and he’s pretty pumped for this one. After the bell, both guys circle the ring and size up one another. Zayne lunges first and Breeze escapes. They lock up and grapple and Breeze quickly puts Zayn’s shoulders on the mat for a one-count. More grappling ensues and Breeze rolls Zayn up for a near fall. Breeze stays on the attack, getting the better of Zayn in some further grappling until Zayn speeds up the pace and hits a few moves on his opponent. Breeze slows him down and works Sami into the corner, peppering him with kicks to the guy. Tyler pulls him to the center and tries for another cover but he still cant put Sami away. Breeze puts Sami on the mat and moves to a choke as he looks for a submission, Zayn gets back up and turns things around briefly but he meets overwhelming resistance from Breeze as NXT takes a commercial break.

After the break, Breeze remains in control, keeping Zayn grounded on the canvas. Sami fights his way out of the hold but can’t mount a comeback because Tyler manages to stay one step ahead of him. Breeze returns to the mat looking for a submission and Sami works out of it again, this time getting fired up and gathering momentum. Tyler hits a neckbreaker that puts Zayn down for a stretch and when he gets back up, he tries to go up top but he’s thwarted by Breeze again. Zayn eventually ascends the top and jumps off at Breeze but Tyler stops him with a dropkick. Breeze covers but Zayn kicks out again. Zayn mounts another comeback with a stunning series of counters and reversals, punctuated by a huge superkick from Breeze. Zayn kicks out once more and Breeze looks to finish him in the corner. Zayn surges back, though, catching Breeze with a big slam and a Helluva Kick, covering him for the win.

Result: Sami Zayn defeats Tyler Breeze

Backstage, Renee talks to Adrian Neville who is not impressed with Sami Zayn’s progress on the much-touted “road to redemption.” Let’s go back to ringside.

Dash Wilder vs. Tyson Kidd
The guys lock up as the crowd chant’s “Natty’s husband” at Kidd. Kidd’s attack is especially aggressive as he beats down Wilder in the corner, flips his neck into the bottom rope, and then returns Wilder to the middle of the ring for more punishment. Kidd puts Wilder on the mat for a modified clutch and although Dash powers out, Kidd just puts him back down for a chin lock. Kidd breaks his own hild with a knee to the midsection. Wilder barrels back with some offense of his own, including a nice powerslam but Kidd gets back on top quickly and locks in the sharpshooter, prompting Dash to tap out.

Result: Tyson Kidd defeats Dash Wilder via submission.

We head backstage again and Sami Zayne tells Renee that he feels like The Count of Monte Cristo.

Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte and Bayley
Bayley and Becky start off and Bayley tries for an early advantage. Becky delivers enough shots to keep her opponent in check but once Banks tags in Bayley takes over again. She tags in Charlotte and Sasha retreats to tag in Becky. Charlotte proceeds to dominate Lynch in almost every respect. Che tries to get Lynch to tag in Sasha but Sasha lays low until she can slow Charlotte down by grabbing her hair from the outside. She tags in long enough to take a few shots but before long, Lynch is back in as the legal woman. Charlotte tags in Bayley who lands some good shots on Lynch until Becky fires back and puts Bayley on the defensive. Sasha tags in as Charlotte seethes in her corner. Sasha gets a near fall on Bayley and then taunts Charlotte as she grinds Bayley with a headscissors. She tags Lynch in again who works Bayley over for a short spell. Banks comes back in and tries to put Bayley away but Bayley counters and after some back and forth, both women end up crawling on the canvas. Bayley tries to get the tag and Sasha takes out Charlotte with a shot. Bayley tries to roll Sasha up for the win but Sasha reverses it and holds on for a pinfall, gaining leverage by grabbing a handful of tights.

Result: Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch defeat Charlotte and Bayley via pinfall.

Backstage, Renee talks to William Regal who announces that Sami Zayn will get a shot at Adrian Neville’s NXT title on next week’s show.

Back in the ring, The Ascension hits the ramp. They’re here to call out Hideo Itami. Konnor and Victor talk briefly, saying they’re ready to finish what they’ve started and they yield the floor to await Itami’s arrival. Hideo walks out to the stage, pauses and then welcomes Finn Balor as his partner. They storm the ring and attack the Ascension, taking both guys down, Balor hits Konnor on the outside with a double-foot stomp and then he takes Viktor down. To be sure, Hideo is involved in the fray as well but this is Balor’s moment. After laying waste to the Ascension, both guys take in accolades from the live crowd as the show fades to black.

Latest On The Rock Having A Match At WrestleMania, Another Former WWE Star Alleges Racism

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Jim Somers
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Source: Media Tiempo

In light of news of Alberto Del Rio claiming in an interview published last week in Fighting Spirit Magazine that it was not uncommon for people in positions of power in WWE to openly say racial remarks around employees under the guise of jokes (read here), another former WWE Superstar is making similar allegations.

AAA wrestler Myzteziz, who originally portrayed the Sin Cara character in WWE, said in an interview published Tuesday on MedioTiempo.com, that he was subject to a lot racism behind the scenes in WWE. He said the ‘gringos’ in WWE could “very racist,” with the “bosses” even making racial remarks—he did not specifically indicate whether he was subject to racism from wrestlers in the locker room.

Myzteziz does not cite racism as the reason he didn’t succeed in WWE, but feels it created a bad environment for minorities.

Despite the racism he experienced in WWE, he does not rule out a return to the company. He considers wrestling in the United States an honor, and after having gone through the experience, knows what to expect.

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With The Rock’s recent WWE return and tease of an upcoming match with Triple H, rumors have circulated regarding the possibility of the two squaring off at WrestleMania 31. Given The Rock’s 2015 schedule, a WrestleMania appearance seems unlikely.

Furious 7 releases just five days after WrestleMania, in what is expected to be a major blockbuster. He’ll be handling a ton of promotion for the film as Universal Pictures looks to build on the $788 million that Fast & Furious 6 earned.

Vince McMahon’s unexpected return this week also compounded the WrestleMania rumors, as last year a planned storyline involving Vince McMahon feuding with The Authority ended up being nixed. The Rock was the company’s back up plan if Steve Austin couldn’t be involved, but the angle was abandoned.

It’s unlikely that Universal Studios – or the studios for his other projects – would want him wrestling at the event. A major factor in the situation is The Rock’s torn adductor at WrestleMania 29, which prevented him from several media obligations for Pain & Gain, including the movie’s premiere. The film was still a financial success, earning $86 million to its $26 million budget, but movie studios would prefer to have their stars ready for interviews and show appearances.

In addition to Furious 7, The Rock stars in disaster film San Andreas, which will be released in May. He’s also set for the HBO series Ballers, TNT reality series Wake Up Call, and the upcoming Shazam film.

WWE Announces SmackDown Moving Nights

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Jim Somers
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WWE announced the following:

SMACKDOWN MOVES TO THURSDAY NIGHT

The show that averages 3.1 million viewers on Friday nights and beats all Friday primetime viewing on any cable network is moving to Thursday nights on Syfy beginning January 15 at 8pm ET. With nearly 800 original episodes, SmackDown is the second longest-running weekly episodic program in U.S. television history, only behind WWE’s other flagship program, Monday Night Raw.

“WWE’s sizable and passionate fan base make SmackDown the No. 1 entertainment show on Syfy and the most-watched, regularly scheduled program among key demographics on the network,” said Michelle Wilson, WWE Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer. “We look forward to bringing the WWE audience to Thursday nights on Syfy.”

“Quite simply, more young men watch television on Thursday night than on Fridays,” said Michael Engleman, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Digital and Global Brand Strategy, Syfy. “Among Men 18-49, PUTS [persons using television] are 15 percent higher compared to Fridays, expanding the potential audience for SmackDown. Since the majority of broadcast programming skews female, we’re also using Thursday nights to counter-program.”

With a name made famous 15 years ago by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s popular catchphrase, SmackDown has been broadcast from 170 different venues, in 148 cities and towns, in seven different countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Iraq, Japan, Italy and Mexico.

ECW Week On WWE Network, WWE Adding ECW Arena Shows To Network, More

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Brian Grey
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This coming week will be ECW Week on the WWE Network. The following content is scheduled:

* ECW Exposed – Joey Styles interviews Paul Heyman after RAW

* 40 new ECW Hardcore TV shows will be added to the vault

* Three other shows will be added to the vault:

ECW Hardcore Heaven from 1995: Public Enemy vs. Gangstas, Sandman vs. Cactus Jack for the ECW title, Raven & Stevie Richards vs. Rommy Dreamer & Luna Vachon, Ian Rotten vs Axl Rotten Taipei death match, 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Taz and Dudleys vs. Pit Bulls

ECW November to Remember from 1995: Tommy Dreamer & Terry Funk vs. Cactus Jack & Raven, Mikey Whipwreck vs. Steve Austin for the ECW title, Sandman & 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Public enemy for the ECW tag titles, Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Psicosis in a Mexican death match (this match was phenomenal), Sabu vs. Hack Myers, Bill Alfonso vs. Tod Gordon, Pitbulls vs. Eliminators, Konnan vs. Jason

Cyberslam 1996: Raven vs. Shane Douglas, Pitbulls & Francine vs. Eliminators & Stevie Richards, 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Sabu, Shane Douglas vs. Cactus Jack, Buh Buh Ray Dudley vs. Curtis Hughes, plus Brian Pillman’s ECW debut

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