WCW Nitro Show 8: New Beginning

WCW Nitro: Show 8
“New Beginnings”

Segment 1: Francine vs. Kristal Marshall

Decent back and forth match, was nice to see Francine again. Match came to an end when Francine nailed Kristal with an DDT. After the match Francine and Kristal Shake hands and celebrate.

Segment Rating: 5.4
(Match Quality: 4.1, Crowd Reaction 6.1)

Segment 2: New Addition to the roster

Sunny was seen backstage with Sarah Stock who just signed her contract with the company and will have a match later tonight. Sarah then went to get ready and Nora walked in as Sunny told her tonight she is going to prove once more she is a credible champion and will defend it in a 3 way match again. Against Mercedes Martinez and Jazz in the main event. Nora wasn’t too happy as she leaves Sunny’s office.
Segment rating: 6.2

Segment 3: No More Humiliation!!

Tiana Ringer walks down the ramp as she begins to speak on how she was humiliated at “Adrenaline Rush” and won’t have it happen ever again. She then continued by saying that she isn’t going to wrestle again until she wanted to. Not even at PPV’s. Tiana then said the only way she would get in a ring if she knew it was an opponent she knew she was going to win. Tiana then said the crowd was undeserving anyways and didn’t deserve to see a talented worker like her in any matches. Tiana drops the microphone and heads in the crowd and sits on a seat that she reserved.

Segment Rating: 4.5

Segment 4: What Makes a Legend?

Ashley Lane was seen getting ready for her match as Sara Del Rey walked into the locker-room. Sara then began to speak. “How could you do that to someone who have paved the way for us to be here today? How could you have attacked a legend like Francine like that? Have you no respect?” Ashley wasn’t happy with Sara’s remark so answered her. “You know what, you are just like Ms. Chiff, talking about “you have to respect this and respect that”, screw you guys, you don’t work your ass of and just get respect, you make an impact, you get your name out there and demand respect”. “And I’m going to take down anyone who’s in my way to get my respect.”Sara obviously not happy with what Ashley said answers her. “Respect huh? Willing to stop anyone who gets in your way? You better hope I don’t get in your way”. Ashley not intimidated by Sara answers her back. “You know what, I would love to sit here and waste my time with you, but I got another Sarah to beat down, you better feel lucky it isn’t you”. Ashley shoves Sara to the side as she exits the locker room to go get ready for her match.

Segment Rating: 6.3

Segment 5: Undeserving champions?

Lacey and rain where interviewed by new interviewer Rebecca Bayless. Lacey and Rain told Rebecca how Roxxi and Taylor are undeserving champions and shouldn’t be tag team champions. Rain and Lacey talked about they have been friends forever and have been tagging for ever and are more deserving then both Roxxi and Taylor who shouldn’t even be called a tag team. Lacey and Rain then warned Roxxi and Taylor to hold on tight to those championships because they won’t be champions for long.

Segment rating: 7.3

Segment 6: Ashley Lane vs. Sarah Stock

Sarah Stock was getting the upper hand until Ashley got the win over her after grabbing the tights. Ashley the continued to beat down Sarah and told Sarah. “Continue trying to earn respect and you know what will happen? You’ll continue to be a loser and lose matches your entire career. Ashley then continued beating down on Sarah Stock until Sara came down the ramp running to chase off Ashley who was not happy with Sara’s involvement.

Segment rating: 4.7
(Match Quality: 5.5, Crowd reaction: 4.0)

Segment 7: In need of help?

The camera follows Jazz backstage who seem to be pushing people aside trying to get through. Jazz then reaches a door and quickly opens it and shuts the door. As the door closes a name tag is seen on it with “Trinity” written on it.
Segment rating: 4.0

Segment 8: Roxxi & Taylor Wilde vs. Krissy Vaine & Amber O’Neal.

Krissy Vaine walks into a stiff lariat clothesline from Roxxi. Big dropkick by Roxxi, who got good elevation. Slingshot clothesline by Roxxi. Tag to Amber O'Neal. Chop by A. O'Neal on Roxxi. Roxxi ducks a wild right hand. Some chops from Roxxi on Amber O'Neal. Roxxi tags out to Taylor Wilde. Roxxi \ Taylor whip A. O'Neal into the ropes and hit a double backdrop. Taylor Wilde hits a missile dropkick on A. O'Neal. Flying knee to the face from Taylor Wilde. Taylor tags out to Roxxi. Amber O'Neal is in trouble. Voodoo Slam! 1....2....3. Minn Home Wrecking Crew come running down into the ring. They nail Roxxi from behind, then grab Taylor and hit the Spike Tomikaze! With her out of the way, the drag Roxxi to the outside...and promptly put her straight through the announcer's table with a double slam! Minn Home Wrecking Crew have destroyed Roxxi \ Taylor!

Segment Rating: 5.3
(Match Quality: 5.7, crowd Reaction: 4.9)

Segment 9: You want some?

Melissa and Natalya cross paths backstage as Melissa asked Natalya how it felt to beat on new comers and that she should pick someone in her own league. Natalya asked Melissa if she had anyone in mind. Melissa said that Princess shouldn’t worry about that, but Princess should be worried about getting hurt when she least expects it. Melissa laughs as she walks off leaving a furious Natalya behind.

Segment rating: 6.7

Segment 10: Shut up losers!!

Krissy and Amber where seen backstage complaining about their loss against Roxxi and Taylor as Serena and Daizee walked in laughing. Krissy and Amber ask Roxxi and Taylor why they were laughing and before Serena and Daizee could say anything, Krissy and Amber told them to shut up and mind their own business as they walk off as Serena and Daizee look at them confused.

Segment rating: 5.6

Segment 11: The Main Event: Nora Greenwald © vs. Mercedes Martinez vs. Jazz

Mercedes strikes away at Jazz. Uninspiring brawling from Mercedes Martinez. Mercedes Martinez misses a big legdrop. Greenwald hits an arm drag on Jazz. Brutal forearm by Jazz. Pin : 1....2....no! Shoulder up at the last second. Weak bodyslam on Jazz by Mercedes. Jazz backdrops Mercedes Martinez out of a piledriver attempt. Greenwald \ Mercedes whip Jazz into the ropes and hit a double clothesline. Slingshot clothesline by Greenwald. Big forearm by Jazz. Nora Greenwald hits a right hand out of nowhere. Mercedes takes a chop from Greenwald. Trinity comes running down the aisle and into the ring! Mercedes Martinez turns around. Trinity slams Mercedes down. Trinity climbs to the top rope and hits the Fall From Grace! Trinity leaves the ring, the damage done! Pin : 1....2....3! Greenwald defeats Mercedes.

Segment rating: 6.5
(Match Quality: 7.4, Crowd Reaction: 5.6)

Overall Rating: 5.7