Many fans consider this the feud that has built NSCW to where it is now. Since the first edition of THROWDOWN, these two men have been at each other's throats, both literally and figuratively.
With victory slipping away, Bulldog was able to powerslam Kane, and win the NSCW Television Title. The match was an instant classic, and had the fans on their feet throughout the match.
The following week, Kane wanted a re-match, and yet again, it lead to a classic for NSCW. Kane and Bulldog exchanged control of the match, until Bulldog was able to slam down the giant once again,and retain his title. That same night, RVD won a number one contender's match for Bulldog's TV Title.
On the third episode of THROWDOWN, we got the big match between Bulldog and Rob Van Dam. In typical RVD fashion, he went out to steal the show, and in the process, was mere seconds away from stealing the TV Title. With the leg hooked, and the ref's arm coming down for 3, Kane jumped the barrier, and used a chair to take out both RVD, and Davey, forcing the ref to determine the match a No Contest, leaving Bulldog with the title. C.C.S. got a mic, gave it to Kane, and then listened on as Kane told the world what his plan was. He wanted to face Bulldog here at BLACK TIDE, and interfered so RVD wouldn't have the title.
The following week, Kane defeated Finlay, setting an example of what may be to come for the TV titleholder. Bulldog returned the week after, but via satellite. Princess Bex took the lead, answering the challenge put forth by Kane. Not only did she accept the match, but she made it a Three Stages Of Hell match! She mentioned the stipulation matches as a Tables Match first, a Dog Collar Match second, and then a Ladder match last. Kane liked the idea of a Three Stages Of Hell Match, but didn't agree on the match type. He, along with C.C.S., stormed into Zachary's office, and demanded the match type be changed. Zachary wouldn't agree, but did leave it to a fan vote. Over the weeks leading to BLACK TIDE, NSCW.wz was visited by fans voting for their favorite. In the end, Kane won, making the match types to be a Falls Count Anywhere Match first, then a Submission Match, and lastly, if needed, an Inferno Match!
What kind of impact will this grueling match have on these two men, and how will it affect their gameplans? How will Princess Bex and C.C.S. play into the outcome? Tune in Sunday, to find out if Bulldog can retain his precious title, or find out if Kane will make him "see the light", and steal away the prized NSCW Television Title!