Now for the official return of the show previews. I did away with going over the match cards for awhile, but apparently I have some readers that enjoyed that part, so I've decided to bring it back. And, you guessed it, we're starting things off with Smackdown!
CHRIS HERO VS. REY MYSTERIO
It appears there are superheroes that exist outside of the Justice League, as the "Young Knockout Kid" has made his way to the UWF and now finds himself facing off against a fellow superhero in Rey Mysterio. Will the power of the 619 prevail again, or is Chris prove he's the hero that Friday Night Smackdown is looking for with a victory?
I haven't seen enough of CoreyCZ's work to determine how good he is yet, but putting him against Chase is a good way to find out. Too bad the guy didn't show up for his match, hopefully he'll have better showings during his time on NXT.
Chase: 1
CoreyCZ: 0
TV TITLE: HHH VS. BATISTA
Batista has been frighteningly dominant and, as a result, incredibly impressive for as long as any of the UWF Faithful can remember. After failing to capture the World Heavyweight Championship in the King of the Mountain at the Great American Bash and failing to capture the Money in the Bank briefcase at Summerslam, the "Animal" has his sights set on a different title, the Television Championship, which ironically is held by his former Evolution stablemate, Triple H, who successfully retained his championship at Summerslam against two other men. Will the "Cerebral Assassin" retain again or will Batista give the "Game" a brutal feeling of deja' vu?
Shane & The Corporate Ministry missed the deadline to get a trash talk in, so Andrew is guaranteed a victory tomorrow night. Therefore, your winner and the NEW Television Champion, Batista! Speaking of deja' vu, this certainly is.
Shane & The Corporate Ministry: 0
Andrew: 1
JEFF HARDY VS. BRAY WYATT
Jeff Hardy has become the most unpredictable superstar on Smackdown in recent weeks with his erratic behavior, making him must-watch for some and a concern for others, some might even say he's in need of saving from himself. Enter Mr. Money in the Bank, Bray Wyatt, who's job is to do just that. Will the "Angel in the Dirt" crack the mystery wide open, or will the "Charismatic Enigma" leave the "Enlightened Savior" lying in defeat?
The only match on this card that was trash talked for on both sides, which is sad but at least the other two had one each, so kudos to Andrew and Chase for showing up on time this week as well as showing up period.
Lewb: 2
Sam: 2
DIBIASE OPEN CHALLENGE
Since this has been advertised as something that's storyline driven, I'm assuming that's why there was never a thread made for this. It'll be interesting to see who ends up accepting the challenge. Just remember, the "Texas Rattlesnake" did it first and did it better, rich boy.
CUTTING EDGE W/JEFF HARDY
Like Chase, I too am looking forward to this segment as it will be interesting to see what Hardy has to say this week and how Edge will handle it.
JOE, AMBROSE, BATISTA CONFRONTATION
Expect this one to get physical quickly. I mean Ambrose and Batista have a heated rivalry as is, and now you're adding the "Samoan Submission Machine"? Smackdown may not be big enough for the end result of this volatile mix.
PROMO: JEFF JARRETT
Looking forward to seeing "Double J" boast about his victory and whether or not RVD has something to say about it.
PROMO: JOHN CENA
Can't wait to see what's next for Cena.
PROMO: Y.E.S.
Meh. lol
What a treat we get this week. Smackdown on Friday, NXT on Monday, Raw on Tuesday, Chillin' with Chase on Wednesday, as you'll see later the next edition of the Dose on Thursday and then Smackdown again on Friday. I guess the next brand will have to be on Saturdays and once we have something for Sundays that there isn't a pay-per-view, UWF will truly be a MEGA MACHINE! Alright, a little too caffeinated, let's take a look at NXT.
HARDCORE MATCH: BULLY RAY VS. SHANE MCMAHON
One man finds a new home by switching brands, the other finds a new home by returning to the world of professional wrestling and making his UWF debut. Fresh off a victory at Summerslam, Bully Ray looks to make a statement in his first match on NXT, and plans to do so by beating the owner's son, Shane McMahon, into a bloody pulp. No stranger to extreme situations, general manager JBL has decided to let these two do battle in a hardcore match! Will Bully Ray continue his dominance or will the "Billionaire Stuntman" show he hasn't missed a step in the squared circle?
I'm a little discouraged to see this two leave Tuesday nights as I wanted a piece of both. Granted I'm on NXT as well, but I wanted a piece of them as Austin. Just imagine Stone Cold versus Bully Ray. Because of the characters themselves it's awesome, then you look at the trash talkers, myself and Lewb. Feuded for the World Heavyweight Championship, his Del Rio(c) and my Austin. Feuded for the UWF Championship, his Barrett and my Austin(c). This company NEEDS the tri-fecta.
Lewb: 2
Hoov: 2
THE MIZ VS. RANDY ORTON
At Summerslam, The Miz made his first UWF appearance since losing the European Championship, without Paul Heyman in tow. As the "Awesome One" begins his second stint on Monday nights, he must contend with the "Viper", who is fresh off a loss in the Elimination Chamber. Will Randy be too worn and torn to overcome his opponent, or will the "Viper" plant the former reality star's face into the canvas?
This encounter is exciting because it's the return of awesome_miz as, well, The Miz and SBS as Randy Orton. That's what UWF does people, it brings you closer to the one that brought you success. Admittedly, with the unfortunate departure of Fetter, I've known SBS was going to drop Undertaker for Orton since a little before Summerslam but I didn't know things would play out this way. Looking forward to seeing who wins this contest.
awesome_miz: 3
SBS: 2
ROBERT ROODE VS. STING
The NWA World Heavyweight Champion(does this belt mean something now that there's a third brand?) is cockier than usual following a victory over his former tag team partner at Summerslam, not to mention the fact that he was hand-picked by JBL to usher in the era that is NXT. Placed in Roode's path as Sting, who is understandably bothered by losing his Summerslam match, therefore losing his spot on the Smackdown roster, half of the UWF Tag Team Championships, and tag team partner Samoa Joe. Is the "Icon" in mourning easy pickings for Robert Roode or is Sting going to take out the biggest dog in the yard on his first night?
I was very close to dropping Sting, which is why I asked that if the Black 'n White Machine lose the UWF Tag Team Championships, I be the one that takes the fall because the stipulation would mean Sting's off Smackdown and then I could drop him and debut as someone else. Then I saw that NXT had come to fruition and I was put on that roster, and I decided to try something new with Sting. Whether or not I keep Sting depends on how successful the change is, I know that Blizzard's a fan of it so maybe the rest of you will take to it as well. My run on NXT could be like when Austin went to iMPACT and got booked as a main eventer for the first time.
Me: 2
EoR: 1
PROMOS
Everyone on the NXT roster is being asked to send in a promo, to make the inaugural edition as big as possible.
Alright folks, now that we've taken a look at how NXT will grace next Monday night and Smackdown will grace tomorrow night, let's take a look at how Cwalker's going to return from his forced hiatus.
JOHN MORRISON VS. KURT ANGLE
After making his presence felt vocally a few weeks ago, the time for talking is over and the "Olympic Gold Medalist" is ready to let his fists say everything. But standing across the ring from him is no pushover, instead it's the "Shaman of Sexy" who is fresh off his first pay-per-view victory, at the "biggest party of the summer" no less. When these two collide, will it be Morrison's mastery of parkour or Kurt's rich wrestling background that shines brightest?
Millenium: 3
Dod: 2
I am still quite pleased to see Dod back and I am thrilled that Jay has returned because that is something I thought I would never see. Both men are proving their returns are legit by going to war thus far, just as much as me and Chase in fact, and they don't have a belt up for grabs. Great to see, their match should be a spectacle and a nice way to open the show.
CURT HAWKINS VS. JAMES STORM
The "Party Starter" has been riding some impressive momentum lately as he has become the man to beat on Tuesday nights, retaining his Hardcore Championship at Summerslam and getting hungrier for competition with each passing week. The "Tennessee Cowboy", though unsuccessful in his match at Summerslam, has been impressive in his own right, seemingly earning himself a friend in the UWF Champion and therefore gaining a confidence boost. When the former Edgehead and the former Most Wanted American lock up, will it be Hawkins' "Last Call" or the end of Storm's party?
Tapout: 0
Chriss: 1
I'm a bit disappointed that only Chriss has shown up, but I know that Tapout will show up and this match will be every bit as good as it reads in simply the preview. I'd be satisfied with a win for either man but I lean towards Chriss a bit more since I'm sort of mentoring him. I'll explain why later.
SHAWN MICHAELS VS. KOFI KINGSTON
The "Heartbreak Kid" is making his UWF debut this week, unfortunately the welcome wagon is less than friendly as his opponent will be Kofi Kingston, a man who has been disgruntled since his debut due to what he deems racism amongst his peers. Will Shawn make his first impression a winning one or will his return to the ring be "Trouble In Paradise"?
#1hbkfan: 0
Doink: 0
Neither man has shown up, which is a shame because this has the potential to be quite the match, because of the trash talkers as well as the characters they're playing.
CHRISTOPHER DANIELS VS. GOLDUST
The "Fallen Angel" and the "Bizarre One" both came up short at Summerslam, which is all the more reason to pit them against each other. When the opening bell sounds and these men are unleashed on one another, will it be Goldust or Daniels with another 'L' on their record?
RRS: 0
Sam: 0
I was hoping to see at least RRS show up to this thing already, his Daniels has the potential to get better and better each week if he keeps at it. I know Sam will show up because he did at Summerslam when I wasn't sure he would. RRS will show as well, I feel, I was just hoping to see it happen by now.
MVP VS. C.M. PUNK
Neither the highest paid superstar on Raw or the straight-edge United States Champion escaped the Elimination Chamber victorious, and will be able to take out their frustrations regarding the matter in singles competition this week. Will Punk break his silence or will MVP prove that he is, in fact, too ballin'?
albo2: 0
Dom: 0
Three matches on the card not trash talked for. It's about 10 p.m. Thursday night as I write this particular section of the article, so there's five days until the show and four until the deadline, so there's still time but the longer you wait to write something, the higher the likelihood you won't get it done in time or done at all, trust me. I fear Dom may be leaving as he never showed up to the Chamber match, I hope I'm wrong.
UWF CHAMPIONSHIP: STONE COLD(C) VS. CHRIS JERICHO
At Summerslam, Chris Jericho came closer to winning the UWF Championship than anyone has since Stone Cold first won the belt several months ago at Backlash. Realizing this and the fact that the match may have had a different outcome were it not for Rhodes sticking around after he was eliminated, Teddy Long has decided to reward Chris Jericho with another shot at the belt in a one-on-one encounter. With Stone Cold closing in on the record for the longest-reigning champion, one has to believe that he's going to be as dominant as he has been the past several months with the volume turned up. Can Chris Jericho be the one that breaks the Rattlesnake's reign or is Stone Cold's fire still too hot to be put out?
Me: 4
Chase: 4
This is only the second time Chase and I have faced off one-on-one, and it's the first time in a main event capacity. Needless to say we're both very psyched about this match. It's kind of shocking that in my near three years of e-fedding, I have never had a proper feud with Chase or a one-on-one match. No punches will be pulled here and so far, I am doing my best to keep my trash talks the same length as Chase's. Not that I want to bomb him, you understand.
PROMO: TEDDY LONG
The general manager is promising an announcement that will change the face of Raw, which could mean anything from a new general manager to the revealing of the main event of the next pay-per-view. Maybe this week won't be the only time I have to defend the UWF Championship on Raw. Whatever it is, I anticipate it greatly.
PROMO: STONE COLD
The Texas Rattlesnake will be given time to address his feelings regarding still being UWF Champion and the road he has ahead of him, defending his title against Jericho and beyond. With each successful title defense, I get more and more passionate about my promos and trash talks, so you know this is going to be something special, Austin fans.
PROMO: CHRIS JERICHO
Jericho will also have something to say in regards to the huge title match. I pitched an idea to Cwalker that, if I retained at Summerslam, maybe Austin could pick his next opponent. I would've chosen Jericho if I was given the chance, and now I'm getting my wish. Hopefully we feud a bit, at least into the next pay-per-view.
PROMO: JOHN MORRISON
With the "Phenom" gone from Tuesday nights and the UWF as a whole, what does Morrison have planned next? Maybe he'll feud with Angle, who knows.
PROMO: JAMES STORM
The "Tennessee Cowboy" was defeated at Summerslam, but has big things ahead of him and big things planned. What are these plans? You'll have to tune in to find out! Now for my explanation. The trash talking session I had with Chriss' Austin Aries on Raw a few months ago really got me super passionate about e-fedding again, and he's the guy I won my first top tier title of the main brands from. Because of this, I'm trying to help his Storm, even if it's just him and Austin in a segment here and there.
If you'll recall, I've lended a helping hand to a lot of you that way.