NWA Wildside TV
Date: 5/6/2000
From: Cornelia, GA
Backstage, Jim Cornette cuts a promo on Rick Michaels having the shortest retirement and came back because Cornette told the truth about Michaels being a coward. Cornette promises that Romeo Bliss has what is coming to him, too. Cornette has David Young’s blood on his hands and used his tennis racket. Cornette promises to shortened their careers. Cole Twins will compete in Double Jeopardy, which I’m sure we’ll get more information on.
Opening Contest: Timber vs. Shank: Timber low blows Shank on the middle rope and powerbombs Shank to the mat. Timber keeps control with chops in the corner. Shank backdrops Timber coming off the ropes. Shank clotheslines Timber over the top to the floor. Shank hits a springboard moonsault to the floor. Shank strikes Timber on the floor, but Timber sends Shank into the railing. Timber whacks Shank over the head with a chair shot. Timber climbs to the top rope hitting a crossbody to the floor onto Shank. Timber rolls Shank into the ring and heads to the top rope hitting a somersault leg drop. Shank kicks out at two on the cover attempt. Shank strikes Timber several times in the corner followed by chops. Shank blocks a boot with a side Russian leg sweep. Shank is crotched on the top rope by Timber. Timber hits a middle rope front suplex. Timber misses a top rope corkscrew dive attempt. Shank drives Timber to the mat with a Pedigree. Shank heads to the top rope hitting a swanton bomb to win the match. (**1/2. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a match where two guys of this size would perform so many high flying, high risk moves. It was honestly incredible to see these guys do that throughout the match. Pleasant surprise.)
Backstage, Rick Michaels cuts a promo with a bloodied David Young. Michaels says that NCW is in their blood. Michaels admits to dropping the ball at Hardcore Hell and losing the NCW name. Michaels says that Young gave him a call and he heard the fans chanting for his return. Michaels saw the fans forgave him about dropping the ball. Michaels promises to take Bailey and Behrens out. Michaels says they are going to beat the Rock ’n’ Roll Express for the tag titles and Romeo Bliss will win the US Championship once again. Michaels says they will be the last to fall.
Second Contest: Scottie Wrenn vs. Jorge Estrada: Estrada dropkicks Wrenn into the ropes. Wrenn misses a clothesline and Estrada arm drags Wrenn followed by a dropkick to send Wrenn to the floor. Estrada baseball slides Wrenn followed by a dive over the top onto Wrenn on the floor. Wrenn drops Estrada over the top rope to gain control. Wrenn clotheslines Estrada coming off the ropes. Wrenn strikes Estrada in the corner and chokes Estrada over the middle rope. Wrenn sends Estrada into the corner and taunts the crowd. Estrada hits a springboard moonsaults Wrenn. Wrenn nails Estrada with a big boot followed by a press slam. Wrenn stomps Estrada in the corner and delivers a big splash in the corner. Wrenn leg drops Estrada on the lower midsection. Estrada counters a slam with an inside cradle for a two count. Wrenn elbows Estrada to the mat. Wrenn chokes Estrada over the middle rope. Wrenn backdrops Estrada coming off the ropes. Wrenn hits a springboard twisting leg drop for a two count. Estrada punches Wrenn several times, but Wrenn stops Estrada with a DDT for a two count. Estrada strikes Wrenn in the corner and elbow strikes Wrenn. Estrada monkey flips Wrenn out of the corner followed by an arm drag for a two count. Wrenn spears Estrada for a near fall. Wrenn nails Estrada with a spinning heel kick. Wrenn works over Estrada with strikes in the corner. Wrenn forearm drops Estrada on the mat. Wrenn side slams Estrada for another near fall. Estrada counters with a rollup for a two count. Wrenn stomps Estrada on the mat. Estrada suplexs Wrenn and both men are down. Estrada leg sweeps Wrenn leading to a near fall. Wrenn counters with a rollup for another near fall. Estrada backdrops Wrenn to avoid a powerbomb. Estrada strikes Wrenn and delivers a bulldog. Estrada forearms Wrenn coming off the ropes and heads to the top rope. Estrada hits a shooting star press and the bell sounds. Apparently, this ends in a time limit draw. After the match, Wrenn plants Estrada with a couple of powerbombs and looks under the ring for a chair. Shank comes out and attacks Wrenn to make the save. Shank powerslams Wrenn coming off the ropes and Wrenn bails to the floor. (**. I kind of figured Wrenn was being primed to being a top heel for Wildside and that this would be one-sided. Instead, Estrada pulls out a draw. I’m assuming Estrada could be getting a focus in Wildside if he’s being protected in this manner. Shank seems to be a potential player, as well.)
Backstage, Scottie ‘Super Cool’ Wrenn cuts a promo on Shank. Wrenn points out his nose and how Shank tried to swell him up. Wrenn points out Shank may have cool tattoos and porking each other. They’re wrestling on May 6th.
Main Event: Wildside United States Champion Terry Knight vs. JC Dazz in a non-title match: Knight starts with an elbow strike, but Dazz fights back with a hip toss and a drop toe hold before getting a headlock on Knight. Dazz counters a back suplex and leg drops Knight on the mat. Dazz clotheslines Knight, but is sent chest first into the corner. Knight climbs to the top rope, but is slammed in midair by Dazz for a near fall. Dazz backdrops Knight coming off the ropes and continues with strikes as the show goes to commercial right as Dazz delivers a heel kick.
Knight dropkicks Dazz on the back of the knee. Knight stomps Dazz on the knee to keep control of the bout. Knight stomps Dazz and deliver a leg drop to the knee. Knight continues to kick Dazz on the mat and delivers a knee breaker. Knight elbow strikes Dazz to the mat. Knight nails Dazz with the championship while the referee is distracted. Knight tries for a cover, but Dazz kicks out at two. Knight kicks Dazz to the mat again. Dazz nearly wins with an inside cradle and Knight cuts off Dazz. Knight drags Dazz to the corner and wraps Dazz’s leg around the ring post. Knight keeps a leg lock on Dazz, but doesn’t get a submission. Dazz backslides Knight for a two count and chop blocks Dazz. Knight and Dazz collide on stereo clothesline attempts. Knight sends Dazz into the corner and Dazz hits a side Russian leg sweep off the middle rope. Dazz leaps off the middle rope to bulldog Knight for the win. (*1/2. I’d imagine Dazz is going to be getting a title shot and elevated up the card. The match was mostly lifeless and the crowd was flat throughout. The finish seemed to come out of nowhere as even the commentators weren’t ready for it.)
Backstage, Stan Lee cuts a promo about arriving in Wildside. Lee knows people are scared because their spot is gone now. Lee believes that gold will be around his waist in no time.
Outside, Shank is sitting done and says that times have changed. Shank says Wrenn is walking around like a dog in heat. Shank has bags and suggesting he’s murdered Wrenn’s family. Shank says Wrenn isn’t ready to step into his world. Shank is fine for Wrenn to bend down and take it. Shank says he’s part of the family now whether Wrenn likes it or not. Shank will write a letter describing the happiness in his sould when he’s done.
Final Thoughts:
Well, this is a bit of an interesting episode. Shank is truly a bizarre character and to suggest he’s murdered Wrenn’s family is a crazy tidbit. I mean, he’s obviously not done that in kayfabe, but he’s suggesting he will. Cornette is a great addition to TV as his promos are worthwhile and very good. Timber/Shank stood out as a fun TV match. I’d consider this an average overall episode.
Thanks for reading.