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Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs Yoshihiro Tajiri The former Cruiserweight champion and member of the esteemed Guerrero family, Chavo Guerrero, looks to get back on track with a win in the opening contest of Thunder, facing off against new comer Yoshihiro Tajiri, who is coming off of a tremendous run in Extreme Championship Wrestling. The commentary team, joined by “The Professor” Mike Tenay, allude to this by saying he cut his teeth on the American scene in “barbwire city”. As the two engage in a collar and elbow tie up, Chavo Guerrero makes the first move, trapping Tajiri in an arm wringer, but the Tokyo native counters with an arm wringer of his own before snap marring Chavo Guerrero Jr to the mat for a flash pin, but doesn’t even get a one count. Any time Guerrero manages to get the upper hand, Yoshihiro Tajiri quickly counters, frustrating the former Lt. Loco. Instead of chain wrestling, Chavo switches tactics, kneeing Tajiri in the stomach before Irish whipping him into the ropes. Tajiri bounces off the ropes. Chavo Guerrero swings his arm out for a clothesline, but Tajiri ducks underneath Chavo’s arm, stops on a dime and— THWACK!! Chavo Guerrero Jr’s head rocks back, seemingly in a daze as he gazes up towards the ceiling from a pin point side kick to the chin. Tajiri takes off towards the ropes, performing a handspring into them, using the momentum of the ropes Tajiri back handsprings towards Guerrero with a Flying Elbow. The Japanese Buzzsaw waste no time going for the cover, but only gets a count of one. Chavo Jr crab walks to the ropes, using them to aid himself getting up. As he turns around, Tajiri’s right leg is coming at his head with a round kick, but Chavo narrowly avoids it and shoves Tajiri into the ropes. Yoshihiro Tajiri’s chest hits the ropes and he ricochets off as Chavo Guerrero drives an elbow into Tajiri’s back. Chavo Guerrero spins him around and sets up for a Powerbomb, but Tajiri reverses it into a Flip Over DDT!! Chavo Guerrero Jr’s head is spiked into the mat. Another cover from Tajiri yields a count of two this time. Tajiri further displays his martial arts expertise mixed with some dazzling Lucha Libre. After every highlight reel maneuver Tajiri performs, it seems he’s getting closer and closer to victory. However, Chavo Guerrero Jr, keeping up with the Guerrero family tradition of lying, cheating, and stealing (I know this phrased was coined in WWE, but WCW did allude to this same thing when Eddie was there), drops to his knees pleading with Tajiri for mercy before he grabs a handful of The Japanese Buzzsaw’s tights and flings him through the middle rope out to the floor. A loud thud echoes through the arena as Tajiri collides with the mat on the floor. Chavo Guerrero Jr is admonished by referee Charles Robinson before Chavo Jr rolls to the outside and throws Tajiri face first into the corner post, following up with an Irish Whip into the guard rail. For the next several minutes of the match up, Chavo Guerrero Jr is in the driver seat, showing everyone why he was recently the champion of the Cruiserweight division. Chavo Jr body slams Tajiri into the mat with authority before climbing out on to the apron and leaps over the top rope for a somersault senton, a trademark maneuver of his uncle Eddy Guerrero. Chavo only gets a count of two for his efforts. The grappler formerly known as Lt. Loco proceeds to use his size against Tajiri, firing off a series of European Uppercuts that rock the Japanese Buzzsaw. However, Yoshihiro valiantly fights back with a punch combination followed by two roundhouse kicks to the chest. A round kick to the head drops Chavo Guerrero to his knees. Tajiri proceeds to size him up before swinging a Side kick to the face, but Chavo Guerrero evades it and goes for a roll up pin. He only gets a count of two. Chavo goes to work on the leg of Tajiri, performing a Aregentine Leg Lock. Tajiri refuses to submit to the hold. Chavo even breaks out the Loco Lock which is his rendition of a Cross-legged inverted STF. Still, Tajiri shakes his head “no”, letting Charles Robinson know he still refuses to submit. Eventually, Tajiri manages to escape the hold and attempts a front dropkick to a kneeling Chavo Jr, but the former Cruiserweight champion catches Tajiri’s legs and rolls into a single legged Boston Crab, pulling back as much as possible to place a lot of torque on Tajiri’s knee. A few more minutes of punishment from Chavo Jr before he sets up for the Gory Bomb, but Tajiri rallies back hits the Buzzsaw Kick, stunning Chavo Jr for the Buzzsaw Brainbuster for the pin fall victory. WINNER: YOSHIHIRO TAJIRI |
Jerry Lynn vs Mark Jindrak The thirteen year veteran Jerry Lynn certainly isn’t going to win a test of strength against the younger 6’6 253lbs Mark Jindrak, so Lynn implements a more grappling base approach while trying to keep out of Mark Jindrak’s grasp. The former Mr. JL certainly frustrates the two year pro, who argues with the referee that Jerry Lynn could be using illegal tactics to gain an advantage over him. Stacey Keibler walks out at the top of the ramp to watch this bout with great interest. Eventually, Mark Jindrak takes notice of Stacey’s presence, briefly flashing a smirk before focusing back in on Jerry Lynn. For a man his size, Mark Jindrak is very agile, hitting a Springboard Asai Moonsault after being whipped into the ropes by Jerry Lynn. In a bit of innovation, Jindrak hoist Lynn into the air in a Powerbomb position before launching Jerry Lynn over his head and dropping him chest first into the top rope, knocking the wind out of Lynn. Jerry Lynn doesn’t have time to catch his breath as he gets turned inside out by a devastating Lariat by Jindrak. This sequence only gets a count of two, but Stacey Keibler likes what she sees, applauding Jindrak. Stacey makes her way down towards ringside, flashing a smile at Jindrak, who appears a bit smitten. He poses to Keibler’s delight. This distraction allows the grappler formerly known as Mr. JL to regroup and mount some offense on the young Jindrak. Jerry Lynn begins using his quickness against Mark Jindrak to maintain an offensive advantage and keeping the inexperienced Jindrak off balance and frustrated. Keibler slams her fist against the canvas to rally behind Jindrak. At this point Shawn Stasiak has marched down to the ring, arguing with his valet/love interest. The two begin to argue with Stacey pleading her innocence in this situation. Mark Jindrak wipes out Jerry Lynn with a superkick. Instead of going for the cover, Jindrak rolls to the outside putting himself in between Stacey and Shawn Stasiak with the two arguing and getting into a shoving match. Jerry Lynn planchas over the top rope, wiping out Stasiak and Jindrak. An unintended collateral damage in this maneuver is Stacey. Nick Patrick, the referee for this bout, goes to check on Keibler, throwing up an “x” symbol for the ringside doctor. Jerry Lynn pays no attention as he rolls Jindrak back into the ring. An angry Shawn Stasiak gets up and slides into the ring, clubbing Lynn in the back of the head. Jerry Lynn doubles over with Stasiak hoisting him up in the air for his iteration of the Death Valley Driver he refers to as “The Perfect Plan”. Lynn is on the ground unconscious with Shawn Stasiak giving him a few choice words. Mark Jindrak launches Stasiak over the top rope and hurries up to cover Jerry Lynn. At this point, the ringside doctor is by Stacey’s side and Nick Patrick slides into the ring to count the pin. MARK JINDRAK |
Chuck Palumbo & Sean O’Haire vs Jung Dragons (Jimmy Yang & Kaz Hayashi) It’s the first since WCW’s return the Jung Dragons are in action. They look ready to go, but unfortunately for Kaz Hayashi and Jimmy Yang, they are competing against the very angry WCW Tag Team Champions of the World, who have had their championship titles stolen by The Outsiders. It’s noted on commentary due to the brawl The Outsiders and The Champions had on Nitro in the Casino that WCW officials have ruled the two teams will not be allowed to touch one another until Palumbo’s punches noticeably seem stiffer, but Sean O’Haire throws punches and kicks that could be near knock out blows. O’Haire even risks losing the bout by not breaking before the count of five. Despite being angry as well, Chuck Palumbo has to step into the ring to join the referee in reasoning with a very disgruntled O’Haire, displaying a near psychotic gaze. Sean O’Haire pushes through the Charles Robinson and Chuck Palumbo and biel throws Kaz Hayashi twice. Jimmy Yang attempts to save his partner, but he gets a superkick to the face, stunning Yang before he’s launched over the top rope, crashing into Kaz Hayashi!! At this point, Palumbo convinces O’Haire to tag out. While Palumbo goes to work on Hayashi, a thumb to the eye changes the momentum. The Jung Dragons proceed to make quick tags with high octane offense in hopes of putting Palumbo away, but to no avail. The offensive onslaught of Jung Dragon is short lived as Palumbo manages to hit a leaping European Uppercut to Yang, driving both men to canvas before Palumbo tags in O’Haire. Sean O’Haire leaps into the ring hitting a series of kneeling Clotheslines to Yang and Hayashi followed by a pair of spin wheel kicks, finishing off with a two back suplex side slams. O’Haire goes for the cover on Hayashi, but Jimmy Yang breaks it up. Chuck Palumbo is back in and Jungle Kicks Yang, sending him flying through the second rope out on to the floor. During this sequence, Kaz Hayashi rolled out on to the apron. He springboards off the ropes, looking to catch Palumbo by surprise but he eats a Jungle Kick to the face. Sean O’Haire waste no time coming off the top rope with a Seanton Bomb for the victory. WINNERS: CHUCK PALUMBO & SEAN O’HAIRE |
3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore) & Bam Bam Bigelow vs Filthy Animals (Billy Kidman, Konnan, & Rey Mysterio Jr) Unlike Bam Bam’s last encounter with The Filthy Animals, his partners for tonight are more cohesive. The trio use the quickness of Karagias and Moore to counter act that of Kidman and Mysterio while using the advantage of Bigelow’s size and strength. Bigelow and 3 Count attempt to isolate Konnan, who has a history of injuries as of late. Bam Bam Bigelow performs a Samoan Drop which is followed up by a moonsault from Evan Karagias which is followed up by a 450 Splash from Shannon Moore for a near fall. K-Dawg, using the height and weight disparity between himself and Moore, manages to get on the offensive, tagging in Billy Kidman before Irish Whipping him into the ropes and as he bounces back to the center of the ring, Billy Kidman connects with the jaw of Shannon Moore with a Dropkick. The Filthy Animals begin to find their rhythm, making quick tags and using double teams and triple team maneuvers to cut off the ring and maintain control of the match. Meanwhile, The Beast of The East paces back and forth on the apron, barking words of “encouragement” to Moore. Evan Karagias stands up for his partner to Bam Bam, but Bigelow is none too happy with Karagias’ retort. Shannon Moore is only able to tag out to 3 Count partner Karagias after Bam Bam performs the Body Avalanche to Kidman after illegally entering the ring. From this point on, 3 Count and Bam Bam Bigelow put the Filthy Animals’ Billy Kidman on the defensive. 3 Count make quick tags in and out with Bigelow quarterbacking the team, calling out moves and strategies. At any point it seems Kidman is managing to turn the tide, Bam Bam Bigelow steps in to shut him down. The Beast From The East occasionally cast a side eye at 3 Count or shouts disparaging words at both of them, refusing to lose a second time to The Filthy Animals in six man tag action. Kidman finds himself trapped in his opponent’s corner with Evan Karagias hip gyrating to the dismay of the audience and Bam Bam before charing into the corner Kidman gets the boot up. Evan Karagias stumbles back as “The Kid” delivers shots to both Bam Bam and Shannon Moore, knocking them both off of the apron. Kidman hops up to the second rope, leaping off for a Flying Back Elbow. Both men are down. Bam Bam and Shannon Moore pop back up on the apron, holding out their hands for a tag. Meanwhile, Konnan and Rey Mysterio Jr are firing up the crowd, waving their arms high into the air and stomping their feet as they hold out for the tag. Kidman tags in Mysterio. Evan Karagias tags in Shannon Moore. Rey Mysterio Jr comes in like a house of fire, ducking a clothesline attempt by Moore hitting a front drop kick. Bam Bam Bigelow enters the ring and gets hit with a Spinning Heel Kick that sends him stumbling back into the ropes dazed. Mysterio launches himself towards Bigelow, sending him flipping over the top rope with a Crossbody. However, Mysterio manages to hang on to the top rope, landing on the apron. Shannon Moore gets on his feet with Rey Mysterio spring boarding off the top rope with a Hurricanrana into a cover. ONE!!!! TWO!!! THREE!!! WINNERS: FILTHY ANIMALS |