The {Original} Wrestlezone Tournament
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Alright, the last half of round 4 is in the books. So lets go straight to results and what's sure to be a night full of controversy.
WWE Region-Madison Square Garden
Match 1: Oh boy, the Ladder match, the luck of the draw for one AJ Styles. 12 of those matches probably suited Hogan, but AJ gets his match that he needs, but was it enough. It went back and forth for the longest time, but Finally, in probably the biggest upset on paper, AJ Styles takes down the Immortal Hulk Hogan in the MSG crowd. AJ Advances to the WWE Semi Finals with 70% of the vote.
Match 2: Again, another match where the outcome might be determined by the stipulation given. Sting vs. Terry Funk in essentially a Death Match is a great match. Sting was a favorite to win this entire tournament, but the Hardcore Legend takes him down in Sadistic Madness. Funk moves on with 56% of the vote.
Match 3: Bret Hart vs. Kurt Angle, could we have any more of a disapointing stipulation then a Tables Match. So now for the record, If i was rigging this thing, it wouldn't have been this match. Probably one of the greatest matchups ever ends when Bret Hart has enough to put the Olympian threw a table to a standing ovation from the crowd. Bret Hart moves on with 58% of the vote.
Match 4: The Undertaker vs. Bam Bam Bigelow, and no gimmicks, hmm, mildly disapointing. The Deadman takes it to Bam Bam hard and fast from the beginning and really never looks back. The Undertaker moves on with an impressive 90% of the vote.
Now onto the next set of matches.
ECW Arena
Match 5: Harley Race vs. Raven in a blinfold match. Maybe the two smartest wrestlers ever facing off in a very interesting match that I believe these two will pull off. However, all four number one seeds make it to round 4, but do to the Wheel of Death, 3 of them are going home. Raven has what it takes to take down Harley Race with 54% of the vote.
Match 6: It's ineresting to see how close this round of matches ended up being. With the exception of the Undertaker match so far, no one has managed to smash his opponent yet. This match was no exception as Kane and Owen Hart battle it out inside of the steel cage. With no escape allowed in this cage match, Owen Hart is trapped with a caged animal, and Kane is too much for him to handle. Kane moves on with 56% of the vote.
Match 7: So close to Shane Douglas vs. Shawn Michaels, but guess who is standing in Mr. Douglas' way, his old nemesis Taz. Taz and Douglas hate each other almost as much as Douglas hates Michaels. Douglas' blind rage and looking ahead gets the best of him, as Taz chokes out the Franchise inside of the House of Fun. Taz moves on with 61% of the vote.
Match 8: As expected, Big Daddy Cool takes advantage of Michaels eagerness to bleed and takes the first fall. If anyone however can come back from being in a hole, its the Heartbreak Kid. HBk takes down the big man with no rules, and then slams him into the Ambulance to take the final slot in round 5. Shawn Michaels goes on with 83% of the vote.
So here we go with the last matches for round 5.
WWE Region: Coin Flip Decides, Either Or: Tables, Ladders and Chairs and Hell in A Cell
AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk (Stipulation could be huge in this one)
Bret The Hitman Hart vs. The Undertaker (One More Time)
ECW Region: Scaffold Match or Barbed Wire
Raven vs. Kane (Never thought of this one)
Taz vs. Shawn Michaels (In the Bingo Hall, could be the show stealer of the tournament)
Now, I'm going to go cook some dinner and come back and release the last brackett of gimmick matches. I'll be back in a few, so I'll let you digest these results for an hour or two.
WWE Region-Madison Square Garden
Match 1: Oh boy, the Ladder match, the luck of the draw for one AJ Styles. 12 of those matches probably suited Hogan, but AJ gets his match that he needs, but was it enough. It went back and forth for the longest time, but Finally, in probably the biggest upset on paper, AJ Styles takes down the Immortal Hulk Hogan in the MSG crowd. AJ Advances to the WWE Semi Finals with 70% of the vote.
Match 2: Again, another match where the outcome might be determined by the stipulation given. Sting vs. Terry Funk in essentially a Death Match is a great match. Sting was a favorite to win this entire tournament, but the Hardcore Legend takes him down in Sadistic Madness. Funk moves on with 56% of the vote.
Match 3: Bret Hart vs. Kurt Angle, could we have any more of a disapointing stipulation then a Tables Match. So now for the record, If i was rigging this thing, it wouldn't have been this match. Probably one of the greatest matchups ever ends when Bret Hart has enough to put the Olympian threw a table to a standing ovation from the crowd. Bret Hart moves on with 58% of the vote.
Match 4: The Undertaker vs. Bam Bam Bigelow, and no gimmicks, hmm, mildly disapointing. The Deadman takes it to Bam Bam hard and fast from the beginning and really never looks back. The Undertaker moves on with an impressive 90% of the vote.
Now onto the next set of matches.
ECW Arena
Match 5: Harley Race vs. Raven in a blinfold match. Maybe the two smartest wrestlers ever facing off in a very interesting match that I believe these two will pull off. However, all four number one seeds make it to round 4, but do to the Wheel of Death, 3 of them are going home. Raven has what it takes to take down Harley Race with 54% of the vote.
Match 6: It's ineresting to see how close this round of matches ended up being. With the exception of the Undertaker match so far, no one has managed to smash his opponent yet. This match was no exception as Kane and Owen Hart battle it out inside of the steel cage. With no escape allowed in this cage match, Owen Hart is trapped with a caged animal, and Kane is too much for him to handle. Kane moves on with 56% of the vote.
Match 7: So close to Shane Douglas vs. Shawn Michaels, but guess who is standing in Mr. Douglas' way, his old nemesis Taz. Taz and Douglas hate each other almost as much as Douglas hates Michaels. Douglas' blind rage and looking ahead gets the best of him, as Taz chokes out the Franchise inside of the House of Fun. Taz moves on with 61% of the vote.
Match 8: As expected, Big Daddy Cool takes advantage of Michaels eagerness to bleed and takes the first fall. If anyone however can come back from being in a hole, its the Heartbreak Kid. HBk takes down the big man with no rules, and then slams him into the Ambulance to take the final slot in round 5. Shawn Michaels goes on with 83% of the vote.
So here we go with the last matches for round 5.
WWE Region: Coin Flip Decides, Either Or: Tables, Ladders and Chairs and Hell in A Cell
AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk (Stipulation could be huge in this one)
Bret The Hitman Hart vs. The Undertaker (One More Time)
ECW Region: Scaffold Match or Barbed Wire
Raven vs. Kane (Never thought of this one)
Taz vs. Shawn Michaels (In the Bingo Hall, could be the show stealer of the tournament)
Now, I'm going to go cook some dinner and come back and release the last brackett of gimmick matches. I'll be back in a few, so I'll let you digest these results for an hour or two.
Wow, the match here that surprises me the most, well actually two of them really stick out to me and make me think WOW I never realized this guy was that good and those are Raven and Taz. Raven in a huge upset of the original king Harley Race and Taz takes it to the Franchise. Huge round, should have some awesome regional semi-final matches.
Ok after looking at the results I dont have any problems with Aj Styles upsetting Hogan cause i think Styles can compete in WWE and a ladder match well. BUT i do have a slight problem with Raven beating Harley Race, now i have not seen much of Harleys matches but i have seen alot of Raven's, now Raven is an ECW legend but if you take this out of the ECW region i think Race wins in any other region. I'm NOT teling people that they are wrong for voting for Raven but i myself tend to vote for guys who can perform in all venues no matter if it being MSG or the Bingo Hall. that is why i just do not get why some people think that a Taz vs. HBK match is so great i myself do not think it is cause yea Taz is a very good ECW performer but Shawn Michaels is LEGENDARY PERFORMER who can give you so much diversity, i'm just telling people how i see it and maybe the region thing is a little overrated cause you can say ohh the bingo hall crowd will put pressure on you, well what is more pressure a couple thousand bingo hall fans getting on your case or trying to please thousands and thousands performing at Wrestlemania in the main event on the biggest show of the year?
Alright, down to Round 5. These matches are the last opportunity where outside interference can occur. These matches are the last in each regions respective home building. If anyone is going to make an impact, it'll be this round. Rounds 6-8 all take place a week later in a King Of the Ring Style night, where all the matches take place in one night.
Remember, Round 5 matches are the third gimmick match in three nights, so stamina will be a factor.
Remember, Round 5 matches are the third gimmick match in three nights, so stamina will be a factor.
WCW Region: Georgia Dome
GM: Eric Bischoff
The Tower of Doom Match
The Nature Boy Ric Flair vs. The Rock
Rules of the Match: The Tower of Doom was designed for multiple competitors, so we're tweaking it for our tourny. There are three cages stacked on top of each other, decreasing in size. The bottom cage is a basic Hell in the Cell. There is an escape latch at the top that takes you to cage 2, only accesible with a ladder. Once inside of Cage two there will be a one minute interval on access to Cage 3. Cage two is a basic house of fun, meaning that the cage is laced with weapons. The only way to escape cage 2 is a latch in the ceiling and climbing threw it with a rope. Cage 3 is also an enclosed cage. The only way to escape Cage 3 is threw a door. A Briefcase will be hanging above Cage 3 and the first person to successfully climb the cage and retrieve the briefcase, will be the winner.
How they got here:
Flair: Defeated Mike Awesome in round 3 and Chris Jericho with 65% of the vote in Round 4 in an I Quit Match.
Rock: Defeated Sgt. Slaughter in Round 3 and Christian Cage in a 2 out of 3 falls match in Round 4 with 82% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Still Flair Country
Rules Advantage: Even. Both have had their fair share of cage matches threwout their careers.
Match 2: 60 Minute Iron Man Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. the Next Big Thing Brock Lesnar
Rules of the match: The Person to have the most pinfall, submissions, countout or disqualification victories in an hour will be the winner.
How they got Here:
Austin: Defeated Roddy Piper in Round 3 and Chris Benoit in Round 4 in an Inferno Match with 63% of the vote.
Lesnar: Defeated William Regal in Round 3 and Lex Luger in Round 4 in a Ladder Match with 78% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Neither
Rules Advantage: Lesnar gets the lucky draw with a match that he has competed in. Austin has gone only 45 minutes before, in a match that he lost to Triple H.
TNA Region - The Impact Zone
GM- Vince Russo.
Match 3: Monster's Ball
The Big Show vs. Ravishing Rick Rude
Rules of the Match: Both athletes are confined in a room for 24 hours prior to the match. So essentialy when their last match is over, they are escorted to said rooms. No food or No water. Basic No HOlds Barred match, but pinfalls must occur in the ring.
How they got here:
Show: Defeated Ricky Steamboat in Round 3 and Jeff Jarret in a Biker Chain Match in round 4 with 82% of the vote.
Rude: Defeated Tommy Dreamer in Round 3 and Booker T in a Briefcase on a Pole Match with 51% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Neither
Rules Advantage: Show is definetly more animalistic then Rude, and its safe tos ay with the past stipulations, Show has had an easier road to this match. Rude however has a better physique on show and his body maybe able to have the Stamina it takes to win this match. Toss Up.
Match 4: Ultimate X Match
Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero
Rules of the Match: An X will be formed from four of the turnbuckles, over the ring. A Briefcase will be hanging in the middle of the X. The person to reach the Briefcase first will be the winner.
How they Got Here:
Triple H: Defeated Randy Orton in Round 3 and Big Van Vader in Round 4 in an Ultimate Submission Match with 90% of the vote.
Guerrero: Defeated Scott Steiner in Round 3 and Rob Van Dam in a 30 Minute Iron Man Match in Round 4 with 60% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Neither
Rules Advantage: Even. Both endured a 30 minute match the night before. Eddie has an advantage being a former cruiserweight, but Triple H's upper body strength is undeniable.
WWE Region-Madison Square Garden
GM-Vince McMahon
Match 5: Hell in the Cell
The Phenomenal AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk
Rules of the Match: Basic wrestling match, but confined inside of the Hell in the Cell. Pinfalls or submissiosn must occur in the ring.
How they got here:
Styles: Defeated Carlito in Round 3 and Hulk Hogan in round 4 in a Ladder match with 70% of the vote.
Funk: Defeated Samoa Joe in Round 3 and Sting in Round 4 in a Sadistic Madness Match with 56% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Neither
Rules Advantage: Styles can fly, but being confined in a cage with Terry Funk is probably most wrestlers nightmare.
Match 6: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs
Bret the Hitman Hart vs. The Undertaker
Rules of the Match: Basic Ladder Match rules, but Tables and Chairs can be utilized. A Briefcase will be hanging above the ring and the first person to grab it will be the winner.
How they got Here:
Hart: Defeated Gregory Helms in Round 3 and Kurt Angle in Round 4 in a Tables Match with 58% of the vote.
Undertaker: Defeated Mick Foley in Round 3 and Bam Bam Bigelow in Round 4 in a Regular Match with 90% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Even
Rules Advantage: Hart will have the advantage since he is the quicker of the two, but Hart also wrestled a nearly even match with Kurt Angle the night before, whereas Undertaker is relatively fresh.
ECW Region- The ECW Arena
GM-Eric Bischoff
Match 7- Barbed Wire Match
Raven vs. Kane
Rules of the Match: Basic wrestling match, except the ropes are now replaced with Barb Wire. The first person to secure a pinfall only will be the winner.
How they got here:
Raven: Defeated Jeff Hardy in Round 3 and Harley Race in Round 4 in a Blindfold Match with 54% of the vote.
Kane: Defeated Dustin Rhodes in Round 3 and Owen Hart in Round 4 in a Steel Cage Match with 56% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Raven is at home in the ECW Arena.
Rules Advantage: Have to say Raven simply because he has experienced this type of match before. Kane is destructive, but what will happen the first time he hits the wire?
Match 8: Three Stages of Hell. Match 1: Regular Wrestling Match, Match 2: Submission Match, Match 3 if needed, Ladder Match.
Taz vs. the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels
Rules of the Match: Since the Scaffold Match wasn't over with the crowd, we decided to throw this in there. To be fair, I put a regular match first, and then each wrestler choses a match type. I gave the Higher seed the Last match incase it came down to it, they would have the advantage.
How they got here:
Taz: Defeated Rhino in Round 3 and the Franchise Shane Douglas in Round 4 in a House of Fun Match with 61% of the vote.
HBK: Defeated Ron Simmons in Round 3 and Kevin Nash in Round 4 in a Three stages of Hell Match with 83% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Taz easily in this arena.
Rules Advantage: I have to say Taz. If this goes the whole way, Shawn Michaels would have to wrestle SEVEN matches in 3 nights. Can even someone with the conditioning of Shawn Michaels handle that against a man like Taz.
The poll is now closed.]
GM: Eric Bischoff
The Tower of Doom Match
The Nature Boy Ric Flair vs. The Rock
Rules of the Match: The Tower of Doom was designed for multiple competitors, so we're tweaking it for our tourny. There are three cages stacked on top of each other, decreasing in size. The bottom cage is a basic Hell in the Cell. There is an escape latch at the top that takes you to cage 2, only accesible with a ladder. Once inside of Cage two there will be a one minute interval on access to Cage 3. Cage two is a basic house of fun, meaning that the cage is laced with weapons. The only way to escape cage 2 is a latch in the ceiling and climbing threw it with a rope. Cage 3 is also an enclosed cage. The only way to escape Cage 3 is threw a door. A Briefcase will be hanging above Cage 3 and the first person to successfully climb the cage and retrieve the briefcase, will be the winner.
How they got here:
Flair: Defeated Mike Awesome in round 3 and Chris Jericho with 65% of the vote in Round 4 in an I Quit Match.
Rock: Defeated Sgt. Slaughter in Round 3 and Christian Cage in a 2 out of 3 falls match in Round 4 with 82% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Still Flair Country
Rules Advantage: Even. Both have had their fair share of cage matches threwout their careers.
Match 2: 60 Minute Iron Man Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. the Next Big Thing Brock Lesnar
Rules of the match: The Person to have the most pinfall, submissions, countout or disqualification victories in an hour will be the winner.
How they got Here:
Austin: Defeated Roddy Piper in Round 3 and Chris Benoit in Round 4 in an Inferno Match with 63% of the vote.
Lesnar: Defeated William Regal in Round 3 and Lex Luger in Round 4 in a Ladder Match with 78% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Neither
Rules Advantage: Lesnar gets the lucky draw with a match that he has competed in. Austin has gone only 45 minutes before, in a match that he lost to Triple H.
TNA Region - The Impact Zone
GM- Vince Russo.
Match 3: Monster's Ball
The Big Show vs. Ravishing Rick Rude
Rules of the Match: Both athletes are confined in a room for 24 hours prior to the match. So essentialy when their last match is over, they are escorted to said rooms. No food or No water. Basic No HOlds Barred match, but pinfalls must occur in the ring.
How they got here:
Show: Defeated Ricky Steamboat in Round 3 and Jeff Jarret in a Biker Chain Match in round 4 with 82% of the vote.
Rude: Defeated Tommy Dreamer in Round 3 and Booker T in a Briefcase on a Pole Match with 51% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Neither
Rules Advantage: Show is definetly more animalistic then Rude, and its safe tos ay with the past stipulations, Show has had an easier road to this match. Rude however has a better physique on show and his body maybe able to have the Stamina it takes to win this match. Toss Up.
Match 4: Ultimate X Match
Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero
Rules of the Match: An X will be formed from four of the turnbuckles, over the ring. A Briefcase will be hanging in the middle of the X. The person to reach the Briefcase first will be the winner.
How they Got Here:
Triple H: Defeated Randy Orton in Round 3 and Big Van Vader in Round 4 in an Ultimate Submission Match with 90% of the vote.
Guerrero: Defeated Scott Steiner in Round 3 and Rob Van Dam in a 30 Minute Iron Man Match in Round 4 with 60% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Neither
Rules Advantage: Even. Both endured a 30 minute match the night before. Eddie has an advantage being a former cruiserweight, but Triple H's upper body strength is undeniable.
WWE Region-Madison Square Garden
GM-Vince McMahon
Match 5: Hell in the Cell
The Phenomenal AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk
Rules of the Match: Basic wrestling match, but confined inside of the Hell in the Cell. Pinfalls or submissiosn must occur in the ring.
How they got here:
Styles: Defeated Carlito in Round 3 and Hulk Hogan in round 4 in a Ladder match with 70% of the vote.
Funk: Defeated Samoa Joe in Round 3 and Sting in Round 4 in a Sadistic Madness Match with 56% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Neither
Rules Advantage: Styles can fly, but being confined in a cage with Terry Funk is probably most wrestlers nightmare.
Match 6: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs
Bret the Hitman Hart vs. The Undertaker
Rules of the Match: Basic Ladder Match rules, but Tables and Chairs can be utilized. A Briefcase will be hanging above the ring and the first person to grab it will be the winner.
How they got Here:
Hart: Defeated Gregory Helms in Round 3 and Kurt Angle in Round 4 in a Tables Match with 58% of the vote.
Undertaker: Defeated Mick Foley in Round 3 and Bam Bam Bigelow in Round 4 in a Regular Match with 90% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Even
Rules Advantage: Hart will have the advantage since he is the quicker of the two, but Hart also wrestled a nearly even match with Kurt Angle the night before, whereas Undertaker is relatively fresh.
ECW Region- The ECW Arena
GM-Eric Bischoff
Match 7- Barbed Wire Match
Raven vs. Kane
Rules of the Match: Basic wrestling match, except the ropes are now replaced with Barb Wire. The first person to secure a pinfall only will be the winner.
How they got here:
Raven: Defeated Jeff Hardy in Round 3 and Harley Race in Round 4 in a Blindfold Match with 54% of the vote.
Kane: Defeated Dustin Rhodes in Round 3 and Owen Hart in Round 4 in a Steel Cage Match with 56% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Raven is at home in the ECW Arena.
Rules Advantage: Have to say Raven simply because he has experienced this type of match before. Kane is destructive, but what will happen the first time he hits the wire?
Match 8: Three Stages of Hell. Match 1: Regular Wrestling Match, Match 2: Submission Match, Match 3 if needed, Ladder Match.
Taz vs. the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels
Rules of the Match: Since the Scaffold Match wasn't over with the crowd, we decided to throw this in there. To be fair, I put a regular match first, and then each wrestler choses a match type. I gave the Higher seed the Last match incase it came down to it, they would have the advantage.
How they got here:
Taz: Defeated Rhino in Round 3 and the Franchise Shane Douglas in Round 4 in a House of Fun Match with 61% of the vote.
HBK: Defeated Ron Simmons in Round 3 and Kevin Nash in Round 4 in a Three stages of Hell Match with 83% of the vote.
Crowd Advantage: Taz easily in this arena.
Rules Advantage: I have to say Taz. If this goes the whole way, Shawn Michaels would have to wrestle SEVEN matches in 3 nights. Can even someone with the conditioning of Shawn Michaels handle that against a man like Taz.
The poll is now closed.]
I agree where you are coming from Kenny G, but if you see any interview with guys that performed in ECW, they were terrified to screw up because they are so unforgiving of botches.
I know it doesn't make that big of a deal,a nd ya performing at WM seems like a ton of pressure, but the best example I will tell you of a crowd getting in someones head is last years One Night Stand. If you saw it, you saw John Cena just completly Train Wreck in that match. I think the smaller venues are so much more personel. I don't know, I haven't performed in front of either, but it seems like the smaller crowds and that enclosed environment takes its toll on guys that are not familiar with it.
I agree with you, Raven doesn't beat Race anywhere, but in the Bingo Hall I can see it happening. This whole thing is just based on opinion however. I see it this way, but someone can read it and say, what the hell was he smoking?
I know it doesn't make that big of a deal,a nd ya performing at WM seems like a ton of pressure, but the best example I will tell you of a crowd getting in someones head is last years One Night Stand. If you saw it, you saw John Cena just completly Train Wreck in that match. I think the smaller venues are so much more personel. I don't know, I haven't performed in front of either, but it seems like the smaller crowds and that enclosed environment takes its toll on guys that are not familiar with it.
I agree with you, Raven doesn't beat Race anywhere, but in the Bingo Hall I can see it happening. This whole thing is just based on opinion however. I see it this way, but someone can read it and say, what the hell was he smoking?
Christ, each card just gets better and better man... This is just a damn fantasty dream card.
Wrestlezone Tournament - Round 5 - The Regional Semi-Finals
WCW Region
Tower of Doom Match
Ric Flair vs. The Rock - This is going to be a hellacious battle. Expect this one to go a good forty minutes atleast with both men thrilling the crowd to the absolute maximum. It may be sacrilege to some, but I'm going with The Rock here. After the last two tough as hell matches that Flair has had, I just don't think he'd be able to last long enough with a younger, fresher Rocky. Flair's age comes into factor here, and expect some kind of crazy bump towards the end. Rock reaches up and grabs the suitcase, beating Ric Flair and sealing a spot in the legends category.
Winner: The Rock
60 Minute Iron Man Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Brock Lesnar - Although Lesnar has competed in one of these before, I just can't see him reasonably beating Austin in any environment. Maybe in a lucky pin, but I don't see that happening here. I see Lesnar starting out strong early with two straight falls before Austin comes back with three straight pinfalls after three straight stunners.
Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin
TNA Region
Monster's Ball Match
The Big Show vs. Rick Rude - If this were a straight up wrestling match, I'd be all for Rude taking down the sluggish Show, but the fact is that the Big Show has just wiped through his opponents because of lucky stipulations and this is yet another case of that. Show is going to be angry after 24 hours without any food, and expect him to take his revenge out on Rude. Yet again the Big Show is advancing, though I really feel he never deserved to even pass Steamboat.
Winner: The Big Show
Ultimate X Match
Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero - This is a hell of an interesting match up. I'd almost always go with Triple H here if it were any sort of regular match, maybe even a no holds barred affair so he could use the sledgehammer, but I knew if it was an Ultimate X or a Ladder Match, that I couldn't go with him. Guerrero is going to take this one with his speed and agility, and move on to the next round. I'm making the bold prediction right now and saying that Guerrero might just go all the way.
Winner: Eddie Guerrero
WWE Region
Hell in A Cell Match
AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk - Am I the only one that sees this as the best match like...ever? AJ is going to go balistic with the HIAC environment, Funk is going to go crazy himself and bring out all kinds of toys. Expect thumbtacks, tables, ladders, dumpsters, flaming chairs, branding irons, cheese graters, everything, the whole nine yards. I'm pissed about Styles having to face Funk, but ah well it wouldn't matter as he'd eventually have to face him anyways right? Terry Funk is going to take this one and prove once again why he's the greatest hardcore legend in the biz.
Winner: Terry Funk
Tables, Ladders, & Chairs Match
Bret Hart vs. The Undertaker - Another awesome match here, a down and dirty hardcore brawl fashioned after their 1997 clashes. Expect 'Taker to take the lead early here as he's the more experienced in a hardcore environment, however I see Hart being able to do some amazing things like hook on the sharpshooter while on the ladder ala Jericho at Royal Rumble 2001. Hart is gonna take this one in yet another classic match up.
Winner: Bret Hart
ECW Region
Barbed Wire Match
Raven vs. Kane - Bad draw here for Raven. Though he's the more experienced in this environment, and he's got the ECW crowd behind him, Kane would be a monster in this type of match. First of all, Kane used to only have a portion of his hand revealed in his costume, so how the hell is Raven gonna break the skin? Expect Kane to give Raven a chokeslam through a barbed wire board and some tables.
Winner: Kane
Three Stages of Hell
Match 1: Regular ECW Rules
Match 2: Submission Match
Match 3(if needed): Ladder Match
Taz vs. Shawn Michaels - Expect the show stealer right here, as I can't even imagine how good this would be with both men in their respective primes. I was all for Taz winning the first match, before giving it some second thought and deciding that HBK would take that one with some sweet chin music. Right into the submission match, which you know Taz has got hands down here with the Tazmission. And that brings us to the ladder match, HBK's baby boy. Though Taz will put on a match for the ages against HBK, in the end I see Michaels grabbing that contract overhead for the next round and him quickly exiting the building before the ECW fans riot.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
My god all mighty...look at these matches.
The Rock vs. Stone Cold (It had to come down to this, the greatest feud of all time IMO, the two biggest stars in the history of the biz aside from Hogan. Either man winning will create crazy controversy)
The Big Show vs. Eddie Guerrero
Terry Funk vs. Bret Hart (Best of the 80's versus Best of the 90's?)
Kane vs. Shawn Michaels
My god people, we're getting close.
Wrestlezone Tournament - Round 5 - The Regional Semi-Finals
WCW Region
Tower of Doom Match
Ric Flair vs. The Rock - This is going to be a hellacious battle. Expect this one to go a good forty minutes atleast with both men thrilling the crowd to the absolute maximum. It may be sacrilege to some, but I'm going with The Rock here. After the last two tough as hell matches that Flair has had, I just don't think he'd be able to last long enough with a younger, fresher Rocky. Flair's age comes into factor here, and expect some kind of crazy bump towards the end. Rock reaches up and grabs the suitcase, beating Ric Flair and sealing a spot in the legends category.
Winner: The Rock
60 Minute Iron Man Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Brock Lesnar - Although Lesnar has competed in one of these before, I just can't see him reasonably beating Austin in any environment. Maybe in a lucky pin, but I don't see that happening here. I see Lesnar starting out strong early with two straight falls before Austin comes back with three straight pinfalls after three straight stunners.
Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin
TNA Region
Monster's Ball Match
The Big Show vs. Rick Rude - If this were a straight up wrestling match, I'd be all for Rude taking down the sluggish Show, but the fact is that the Big Show has just wiped through his opponents because of lucky stipulations and this is yet another case of that. Show is going to be angry after 24 hours without any food, and expect him to take his revenge out on Rude. Yet again the Big Show is advancing, though I really feel he never deserved to even pass Steamboat.
Winner: The Big Show
Ultimate X Match
Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero - This is a hell of an interesting match up. I'd almost always go with Triple H here if it were any sort of regular match, maybe even a no holds barred affair so he could use the sledgehammer, but I knew if it was an Ultimate X or a Ladder Match, that I couldn't go with him. Guerrero is going to take this one with his speed and agility, and move on to the next round. I'm making the bold prediction right now and saying that Guerrero might just go all the way.
Winner: Eddie Guerrero
WWE Region
Hell in A Cell Match
AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk - Am I the only one that sees this as the best match like...ever? AJ is going to go balistic with the HIAC environment, Funk is going to go crazy himself and bring out all kinds of toys. Expect thumbtacks, tables, ladders, dumpsters, flaming chairs, branding irons, cheese graters, everything, the whole nine yards. I'm pissed about Styles having to face Funk, but ah well it wouldn't matter as he'd eventually have to face him anyways right? Terry Funk is going to take this one and prove once again why he's the greatest hardcore legend in the biz.
Winner: Terry Funk
Tables, Ladders, & Chairs Match
Bret Hart vs. The Undertaker - Another awesome match here, a down and dirty hardcore brawl fashioned after their 1997 clashes. Expect 'Taker to take the lead early here as he's the more experienced in a hardcore environment, however I see Hart being able to do some amazing things like hook on the sharpshooter while on the ladder ala Jericho at Royal Rumble 2001. Hart is gonna take this one in yet another classic match up.
Winner: Bret Hart
ECW Region
Barbed Wire Match
Raven vs. Kane - Bad draw here for Raven. Though he's the more experienced in this environment, and he's got the ECW crowd behind him, Kane would be a monster in this type of match. First of all, Kane used to only have a portion of his hand revealed in his costume, so how the hell is Raven gonna break the skin? Expect Kane to give Raven a chokeslam through a barbed wire board and some tables.
Winner: Kane
Three Stages of Hell
Match 1: Regular ECW Rules
Match 2: Submission Match
Match 3(if needed): Ladder Match
Taz vs. Shawn Michaels - Expect the show stealer right here, as I can't even imagine how good this would be with both men in their respective primes. I was all for Taz winning the first match, before giving it some second thought and deciding that HBK would take that one with some sweet chin music. Right into the submission match, which you know Taz has got hands down here with the Tazmission. And that brings us to the ladder match, HBK's baby boy. Though Taz will put on a match for the ages against HBK, in the end I see Michaels grabbing that contract overhead for the next round and him quickly exiting the building before the ECW fans riot.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
My god all mighty...look at these matches.
The Rock vs. Stone Cold (It had to come down to this, the greatest feud of all time IMO, the two biggest stars in the history of the biz aside from Hogan. Either man winning will create crazy controversy)
The Big Show vs. Eddie Guerrero
Terry Funk vs. Bret Hart (Best of the 80's versus Best of the 90's?)
Kane vs. Shawn Michaels
My god people, we're getting close.
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Tower of Doom
Ric Flair vs. The Rock
I think as a wrestler, The Rock is overrated. He's one of the best on the mic but I've never been sold on him as a wrestler and I know I'll be castrated by some here for saying that. I'm not saying he's a bad wrestler, don't get me wrong, he's a good wrestler but I don't think he can beat Flair in ANY match. To xfear, how will Ric's age come into play? This is in his PRIME, no way does his age affect this match. There will be a crazy bump but it'll be a low blow by Flair and taking a weapon to The Rock's head.
FLAIR ALL THE WAY
60 min. Iron Man
Steve Austin vs. Brock Lesnar
This is a joke. Brock would never make it this far if it hadn't been for the stips. Austin ends Lesnar's run easily.
Monster's Ball
The Big Show vs. Rick Rude
Show will eat Rude...literally. Just about any other match, I'd give it to Rude.
Ultimate X Match
Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero
I actually like this stip for them. Great point you made Shockmaster about H's upper body strength. I think that would negate Guerrero's speed to make the match even until the end where Guerrero uses his speed to get to the title before Triple H.
Hell In A Cell
AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk
Bad match for Styles. He can fly but there's only so much flying you can do in a cage and Terry Funk in his prime is an animal and would thrive in this kind of match. Funk rather easily in my opinion.
Tables, Ladders and Chairs
The Undertaker vs. Bret Hart
As a technical wrestler, Hart is superior but in this match, I think The Undertaker takes it to Hart. In his prime there was little that could hurt The Undertaker and a little old table, ladder or chair sure won't. The Undertaker beats Hart in a pretty good match.
Barbed Wire
Raven vs. Kane
Kane might not of been in a match like this but he knows pain. He's had some matches with just as crazy stips like getting set on fire. With that said, I think this is Raven's kind of match. I think both will bleed and bleed a lot. This is a very very close match but I give the edge to Raven because he's been there before.
Three Stages of Hell
Shawn Michaels vs. Tazz
First match goes to Shawn easily. At first I was going to give Tazz the second match since it's a submission but Shawn has used submissions before but I think Tazz will slap the tazzmission on. Going into the third, I think Shawn will start feeling his previous matches but he's lucky it's a ladder match. I think he'll hit that sweet chin music out of no where and climb up the ladder and grab that case to move on.
Ric Flair vs. The Rock
I think as a wrestler, The Rock is overrated. He's one of the best on the mic but I've never been sold on him as a wrestler and I know I'll be castrated by some here for saying that. I'm not saying he's a bad wrestler, don't get me wrong, he's a good wrestler but I don't think he can beat Flair in ANY match. To xfear, how will Ric's age come into play? This is in his PRIME, no way does his age affect this match. There will be a crazy bump but it'll be a low blow by Flair and taking a weapon to The Rock's head.
FLAIR ALL THE WAY
60 min. Iron Man
Steve Austin vs. Brock Lesnar
This is a joke. Brock would never make it this far if it hadn't been for the stips. Austin ends Lesnar's run easily.
Monster's Ball
The Big Show vs. Rick Rude
Show will eat Rude...literally. Just about any other match, I'd give it to Rude.
Ultimate X Match
Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero
I actually like this stip for them. Great point you made Shockmaster about H's upper body strength. I think that would negate Guerrero's speed to make the match even until the end where Guerrero uses his speed to get to the title before Triple H.
Hell In A Cell
AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk
Bad match for Styles. He can fly but there's only so much flying you can do in a cage and Terry Funk in his prime is an animal and would thrive in this kind of match. Funk rather easily in my opinion.
Tables, Ladders and Chairs
The Undertaker vs. Bret Hart
As a technical wrestler, Hart is superior but in this match, I think The Undertaker takes it to Hart. In his prime there was little that could hurt The Undertaker and a little old table, ladder or chair sure won't. The Undertaker beats Hart in a pretty good match.
Barbed Wire
Raven vs. Kane
Kane might not of been in a match like this but he knows pain. He's had some matches with just as crazy stips like getting set on fire. With that said, I think this is Raven's kind of match. I think both will bleed and bleed a lot. This is a very very close match but I give the edge to Raven because he's been there before.
Three Stages of Hell
Shawn Michaels vs. Tazz
First match goes to Shawn easily. At first I was going to give Tazz the second match since it's a submission but Shawn has used submissions before but I think Tazz will slap the tazzmission on. Going into the third, I think Shawn will start feeling his previous matches but he's lucky it's a ladder match. I think he'll hit that sweet chin music out of no where and climb up the ladder and grab that case to move on.
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You have to remember, this is Flair in his prime. Age won't be an issue.
My picks
Match 1: Tower of Doom, Flair v. Rock
The Rock is probably more athletic then Flair in his prime. With the ton of climbing in this match, Rock will have that advantage. I just see Flair as too experience and too nasty when it comes to cage matches. The man practically invented the bloody cage match. I see this one just being a beat the hell out of each other matchup. In the end, I see the Nature Boy with a viscous chair shot from the top of cage 3, sending the Rock crashing to the roof of Cage 2. Flair wins
Match 2: 60 Minute Iron Man Match: Austin v. Lesnar
Austin ducked Lesnar, that's all i gotta say. Austin didn't want to do the J.O.B. in 2002, and I think Lesnar is going to remember that. Lesnar is just built for these types of matchups, he's a freak. Austin is a fighter, but he's going to punch himself out early. The old rope a dope, Austin might get an early lead, but we saw what happened in Angle v. Lesnar. Lesnar is going to get himself disqualified a couple of times, but he's also going to do a ton of damage to Austin in the Process. I see Lesnar taking this one.
Match 3: Monster's Ball: Big Show v. Rude
Damn the Big Show with his draws. I'm with Fear on this one, on paper, he shouldn't have been gone in round 3, but the stipulations favor the big man. No doubt Rude has the more endurance of the two. Show being locked up for 24 hours though, that's just scary. Show is going to come out, and I actually see Show just dominating this matchup, and that's scary how good Rude is. Depening on matchups, the Big Show is slowly starting to look like a man that can be very destructive in the upcoming rounds.
Match 4: Ultimate X: Guerrero v. Triple
I can see it now. Eddie just dominates this matchup, he begins to take himself across the rope, then out of nowhere the Sledgehammer shot to the midsection, destroying Guerrero's ribs and makign it almost impossible to (1) Hit a Frog splash to keep triple H down, and (2) extend himself to get across the rope to grab the briefcase. Triple H is the cerebral assassin and will have Latino Heat well scouted.
Match 5: Hell in the Cell: Styles v. Funk
Ahh, the Cinderella Story for Styles ends here. If this was TLC, Styles is going to Detroit, but even he can't get that lucky and draw three ladder matches in a row. I believe Styles is going to put up one helluva fight, because if he doesn't Funk will probably kill him. Expect every kinda hardcore nightmare to show it's face in this match as Funk moves on.
Match 6: TLC: Hart v. 'Taker
Interesting matchup. If I remember right, Taker has never defeated Bret Hart. You knwo that is going to weigh in on the Undertaker's mind. The Ladder match obviously favors Hart. All that being said, Taker can get more Hardcore, and I see a Massive Last Ride or Chokeslam from the top of the ladder threw a table, and Taker finally gets the Hart monkey off his back.
Match 7: Barbed Wire Raven v Kane
Eww, bad draw for Raven. If Kane comes out with the Mask and the old Gear on, eh's untouchable. Kane is very smart and he owned Raven for the better part of their semi-feud back in 01. I think Raven has finally met his match in the Big Red Machine.
Match 8: Taz vs. HBK 3 Stages of hell.
Match 1: I see HBK landing a superkick about 15 minutes into probably as good of a matchup as you can get.
Match 2: Does HBK even have a submission move that has made anyone tap out? HBK gets choked out by Taz in this one in the middle of the ring.
Match 3: Controversy, Controversy, Controversy. Can HBK wrestle 7 matches in 3 nights and not feel the effects of it. Is Paul Heyman really going to let HBK leave his arena victorious. And further more, does anyone here think that Shane Douglas isn't going to be the holy hell out of an HBK that has wrestled his 7th match in 3 nights. Shane Douglas is all over htis and I think he beats the holy hell out of HBK in this match. Too much for even the heartbreak kid to overcome. I'll be the only one that says this, but Taz is going to the next round.
So my round 6.
Ric Flair vs. Brock Lesnar
The Big Show vs. Triple H
Terry Funk vs. the Undertaker
Kane vs. Taz
Match 1: Tower of Doom, Flair v. Rock
The Rock is probably more athletic then Flair in his prime. With the ton of climbing in this match, Rock will have that advantage. I just see Flair as too experience and too nasty when it comes to cage matches. The man practically invented the bloody cage match. I see this one just being a beat the hell out of each other matchup. In the end, I see the Nature Boy with a viscous chair shot from the top of cage 3, sending the Rock crashing to the roof of Cage 2. Flair wins
Match 2: 60 Minute Iron Man Match: Austin v. Lesnar
Austin ducked Lesnar, that's all i gotta say. Austin didn't want to do the J.O.B. in 2002, and I think Lesnar is going to remember that. Lesnar is just built for these types of matchups, he's a freak. Austin is a fighter, but he's going to punch himself out early. The old rope a dope, Austin might get an early lead, but we saw what happened in Angle v. Lesnar. Lesnar is going to get himself disqualified a couple of times, but he's also going to do a ton of damage to Austin in the Process. I see Lesnar taking this one.
Match 3: Monster's Ball: Big Show v. Rude
Damn the Big Show with his draws. I'm with Fear on this one, on paper, he shouldn't have been gone in round 3, but the stipulations favor the big man. No doubt Rude has the more endurance of the two. Show being locked up for 24 hours though, that's just scary. Show is going to come out, and I actually see Show just dominating this matchup, and that's scary how good Rude is. Depening on matchups, the Big Show is slowly starting to look like a man that can be very destructive in the upcoming rounds.
Match 4: Ultimate X: Guerrero v. Triple
I can see it now. Eddie just dominates this matchup, he begins to take himself across the rope, then out of nowhere the Sledgehammer shot to the midsection, destroying Guerrero's ribs and makign it almost impossible to (1) Hit a Frog splash to keep triple H down, and (2) extend himself to get across the rope to grab the briefcase. Triple H is the cerebral assassin and will have Latino Heat well scouted.
Match 5: Hell in the Cell: Styles v. Funk
Ahh, the Cinderella Story for Styles ends here. If this was TLC, Styles is going to Detroit, but even he can't get that lucky and draw three ladder matches in a row. I believe Styles is going to put up one helluva fight, because if he doesn't Funk will probably kill him. Expect every kinda hardcore nightmare to show it's face in this match as Funk moves on.
Match 6: TLC: Hart v. 'Taker
Interesting matchup. If I remember right, Taker has never defeated Bret Hart. You knwo that is going to weigh in on the Undertaker's mind. The Ladder match obviously favors Hart. All that being said, Taker can get more Hardcore, and I see a Massive Last Ride or Chokeslam from the top of the ladder threw a table, and Taker finally gets the Hart monkey off his back.
Match 7: Barbed Wire Raven v Kane
Eww, bad draw for Raven. If Kane comes out with the Mask and the old Gear on, eh's untouchable. Kane is very smart and he owned Raven for the better part of their semi-feud back in 01. I think Raven has finally met his match in the Big Red Machine.
Match 8: Taz vs. HBK 3 Stages of hell.
Match 1: I see HBK landing a superkick about 15 minutes into probably as good of a matchup as you can get.
Match 2: Does HBK even have a submission move that has made anyone tap out? HBK gets choked out by Taz in this one in the middle of the ring.
Match 3: Controversy, Controversy, Controversy. Can HBK wrestle 7 matches in 3 nights and not feel the effects of it. Is Paul Heyman really going to let HBK leave his arena victorious. And further more, does anyone here think that Shane Douglas isn't going to be the holy hell out of an HBK that has wrestled his 7th match in 3 nights. Shane Douglas is all over htis and I think he beats the holy hell out of HBK in this match. Too much for even the heartbreak kid to overcome. I'll be the only one that says this, but Taz is going to the next round.
So my round 6.
Ric Flair vs. Brock Lesnar
The Big Show vs. Triple H
Terry Funk vs. the Undertaker
Kane vs. Taz
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WOW!!!! WHAT A CARD....MY PICKS
WCW REGION
Ric Flair vs. The Rock - Both men in their prime's my god what a match. I expect a solid 40 minute match here with 30 minutes spent on the first stage, 10 minutes on the 2nd stage, and a few on the final stage. I see figure fours, Rock Bottoms, and People's Elbow's on the first stage in a true classic. I think this match start out with them respecting each other but once they get to that 2nd stage competitiveness takes over and weapons come into play. Finally i see both men getting to the 3rd stage with Flair reaching for the briefcase, BUT The Rock sneaks in a rock bottom just in time to bury flair and grab the case.
Winner : THE ROCK
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Brock Lesnar - I dont think Brock being in a 60 min mathc before will give him any advantage seeing as Austin did go 45 minutes with The Game. I think this match starts off with Lesnar bringing the power and gaining a 1-0 lead. The rattlesnake strikes right back though making it 1-1. Lesnar regains the lead around the 30 min mark making it 2-1. But the rattlesnake bites back around the 45 minute mark making it 2-2. This is where i truely believe love of the business comes into play as you are going to need that inner will to win cause both men have beaten the hell out of each other. Austin has the love of the business(fighting through a broken neck and bad knees) while Lesnar rather play football, plus you cant count out Austin in his hell raising prime. Around the 55 min mark or later, Lesnar has Austin up in the F-5 but Austin gets out of it and hits a stunner to win this thing at 3-2. Ohhh Hell Yeah!!!
Winner : STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN
TNA REGION
Big Show vs. Rick Rude - In my eyes probably the least appealing match of this round. Shere power versus athletic in ring ability. I really believe the whole 24 hours in a room is going to wear out the 500 pounder and his energy is going to be low towards the end of this match. I think show will dominate most of this match and around the 20 min mark a beaten down Rude will still have enough stamina to take advantage of a exhausted show and get the victory
Winner : RICK RUDE
Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero - This is a huge contrast of styles here. I see this starting out with HHH taking an early advantage and really working over Eddie. Towards the 15 min mark i think Eddie gains momentum and is really taking it to HHH. Then around the 25 min mark i think The Cerebral Assassin mind set comes into play and HHH knows he is in trouble so he uses Eddie to take out the referee. This is where the Game equals everything out with his friend the Sledge Hammer to lay out Eddie but HHH is to out of it to capitalize but Eddie is busted wide open. The ref is back up and as a ladder is already set up both men stagger to there feet and up the ladder to the top of the X. Eddie gains advantage and is ready to win but the Cerebral Assassin strikes again with a low blow and then throws Eddie off the X and wins the match.
Winner : TRIPLE H
WWE REGION
AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk - I see this as a mach where Funk uses tons of weapons throwing everything at him except the kitchen sink and Styles is high flying all over the ring. Both men are going to go through hell here and around the 20 min mark Funk is going to bring out the kitchen sink yes the kitchen sink and win this match.
Winner : TERRY FUNK
Bret Hart vs. Undertaker - A fresh Undertaker gets an early lead in this one but Bret is goign to make a run he is simply to good not too. This one gets real intense. I see Hart actually locking in the sharpshooter on the ladder which will allow him to get the victory around the 30 min mark.
Winner : BRET HART
ECW REGION
Raven vs. Kane - This one is gonna be a slobberknocker. Expect blood and alot of pain with weapons. Around the 20 minute mark though i see Kane chokeslamming Raven through tables with barb wire.
Winner : KANE
Taz vs. Shawn Michaels - The first fall is going to go to HBK with sweet chin music around the 10 min mark. Match 2 the submission match is Taz's to win fairly early setting up a match 3 a ladder match. I know HBK will now be wrestling 7 matches in three nights, BUTTTTTTTTTTT if there is one man in this entire tournament of 256 wrestlers in their primes that can pull this off it is yes, SHAWN MICHAELS! In the ladder match, which is a match HBK made famous it is the best match he could have gotten and will take this one in typical Showstopper fashion.
Winner : "THE HEARTBREAK KID" SHAWN MICHAELS
WCW REGION
Ric Flair vs. The Rock - Both men in their prime's my god what a match. I expect a solid 40 minute match here with 30 minutes spent on the first stage, 10 minutes on the 2nd stage, and a few on the final stage. I see figure fours, Rock Bottoms, and People's Elbow's on the first stage in a true classic. I think this match start out with them respecting each other but once they get to that 2nd stage competitiveness takes over and weapons come into play. Finally i see both men getting to the 3rd stage with Flair reaching for the briefcase, BUT The Rock sneaks in a rock bottom just in time to bury flair and grab the case.
Winner : THE ROCK
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Brock Lesnar - I dont think Brock being in a 60 min mathc before will give him any advantage seeing as Austin did go 45 minutes with The Game. I think this match starts off with Lesnar bringing the power and gaining a 1-0 lead. The rattlesnake strikes right back though making it 1-1. Lesnar regains the lead around the 30 min mark making it 2-1. But the rattlesnake bites back around the 45 minute mark making it 2-2. This is where i truely believe love of the business comes into play as you are going to need that inner will to win cause both men have beaten the hell out of each other. Austin has the love of the business(fighting through a broken neck and bad knees) while Lesnar rather play football, plus you cant count out Austin in his hell raising prime. Around the 55 min mark or later, Lesnar has Austin up in the F-5 but Austin gets out of it and hits a stunner to win this thing at 3-2. Ohhh Hell Yeah!!!
Winner : STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN
TNA REGION
Big Show vs. Rick Rude - In my eyes probably the least appealing match of this round. Shere power versus athletic in ring ability. I really believe the whole 24 hours in a room is going to wear out the 500 pounder and his energy is going to be low towards the end of this match. I think show will dominate most of this match and around the 20 min mark a beaten down Rude will still have enough stamina to take advantage of a exhausted show and get the victory
Winner : RICK RUDE
Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero - This is a huge contrast of styles here. I see this starting out with HHH taking an early advantage and really working over Eddie. Towards the 15 min mark i think Eddie gains momentum and is really taking it to HHH. Then around the 25 min mark i think The Cerebral Assassin mind set comes into play and HHH knows he is in trouble so he uses Eddie to take out the referee. This is where the Game equals everything out with his friend the Sledge Hammer to lay out Eddie but HHH is to out of it to capitalize but Eddie is busted wide open. The ref is back up and as a ladder is already set up both men stagger to there feet and up the ladder to the top of the X. Eddie gains advantage and is ready to win but the Cerebral Assassin strikes again with a low blow and then throws Eddie off the X and wins the match.
Winner : TRIPLE H
WWE REGION
AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk - I see this as a mach where Funk uses tons of weapons throwing everything at him except the kitchen sink and Styles is high flying all over the ring. Both men are going to go through hell here and around the 20 min mark Funk is going to bring out the kitchen sink yes the kitchen sink and win this match.
Winner : TERRY FUNK
Bret Hart vs. Undertaker - A fresh Undertaker gets an early lead in this one but Bret is goign to make a run he is simply to good not too. This one gets real intense. I see Hart actually locking in the sharpshooter on the ladder which will allow him to get the victory around the 30 min mark.
Winner : BRET HART
ECW REGION
Raven vs. Kane - This one is gonna be a slobberknocker. Expect blood and alot of pain with weapons. Around the 20 minute mark though i see Kane chokeslamming Raven through tables with barb wire.
Winner : KANE
Taz vs. Shawn Michaels - The first fall is going to go to HBK with sweet chin music around the 10 min mark. Match 2 the submission match is Taz's to win fairly early setting up a match 3 a ladder match. I know HBK will now be wrestling 7 matches in three nights, BUTTTTTTTTTTT if there is one man in this entire tournament of 256 wrestlers in their primes that can pull this off it is yes, SHAWN MICHAELS! In the ladder match, which is a match HBK made famous it is the best match he could have gotten and will take this one in typical Showstopper fashion.
Winner : "THE HEARTBREAK KID" SHAWN MICHAELS
I like the heading on that quote. Originally posted by Wikipedia. Sorry, just made me laugh. Anyway, i'm back with myonce again. Prax has been proved wrong. Vince would totally screw Hogan, even if Hogan did manage to get a day pass out of the retirement home, and even if he did learn a fourth move, and even if his inflatable muscles were down enough for Hogan to get his arms above his head, because of the (on-screen) hatred these 2 guys have. Oh boy, this thing is heating up now. As Macho Man Randy Savage (or Jay Lethal) would say; OHHH YEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!!!
Now that's a rant.
EDIT: Oh and by the way, yeah 3 Stages instead of Scaffold works. And it's a shame either Big Show or Triple H is about to be screwed out of this tournament, as that would be a cracking Quarter-Final.
It depends which Vince would've shown up...
Edit: I know the results are in... just responding to the comment.
Here we go! This round looks to be rather ridiculous! 
WCW Region: Georgia Dome
GM: Eric Bischoff
The Tower of Doom Match
The Nature Boy Ric Flair vs. The Rock
Haha, I think this is the most ridiculous match of the entire tournament, I love it! Honestly who wins this match is a crapshoot. The Rock has more stamina and he's fresher from the prior round but the Nature boy could always wrestle 60 minute matches, 8 times a week. He can't climb a ladder for his life, but I don't think it matters. This match doesn't really start until you get to the second tier or even out of the top cage. I think both competitors here will play it safe... they know that if they kill their bodies too much they're going to regret it in the Final 8. In the end though... and this is a VERY difficult decision... I think The Rock will take it simply because he has more experience with cells and ladders than flair and he's had an easier time in the more recent rounds. It's a REALLY tough decision... but despite the crowd factor I think most of everything else works in the Rock's favor in this match.
Winner: The Rock
Match 2: 60 Minute Iron Man Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. the Next Big Thing Brock Lesnar
This is another interesting match... Lesnar probably has the edge with the stipulation... but it's going to be close. Think about it. You're in the ring for 60 minutes with the Rattlesnake! He's going to get on your nerves! Stone Cold is notorious for pissing people off in the ring, and he wasn't much of a rule breaker as he was an ass kicker. Lesnar's a hot head. Austin's going to play mind games with Lesnar, Brock's going to get pissed and he's going to slip up. He's going to get DQd, he's going to get counted out, he's going to slip up and Austin's going to get a Stunner in. And Austin's wrestled full Royal Rumbles before, he knows how to last in a ring for a long time. He'll play mind games (the king of mind games), he'll mess with Lesnar and he'll last long enough to edge him, in my honest opinion. I'm going to go differently then what I think a lot of people will here and vote Austin. Austin gets beaten down early and goes down 3 or 4 falls. But then Lesnar gets DQd twice, counted out once, Stunnered and pinned twice and submits to the cloverleaf.
Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin 5-4
TNA Region - The Impact Zone
GM- Vince Russo.
Match 3: Monster's Ball
The Big Show vs. Ravishing Rick Rude
Rude just finish BARELY edging Booker in the pole match in potentially one of the closest matches and intense matches of the tournament, and he gets escorted to a locked room, tired, bloody and beaten, with no food or water to wait for his match. Meanwhile, the Big Show strolls through his matches heading into this match. Big Show is like a bear, he has all this fat that can sustain him for months, lol. Seriously, he's fit enough to be able to handle 24 hours without food... the only thing I'm worried about is him being locked in a SMALL room could make him a little cramped up and stuff. However... In the end, I think the Big Show strolls through this one too into the top 8. I don't remember Rude really wrestling in Hardcore matches, whereas the big show has been in countless hardcore matches. This match is Show's to lose.
Winner: Big Show via eating his opponent, lol
Match 4: Ultimate X Match
Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero
This match could steal the tournament. If triple H can beat down Eddie long enough to climb the contraption this match is his. I find it so convenient that they both had 30 minute matches the nigh before, lol, but I would have to imagine Eddie's was much more intense and rough than Triple H's. Both of their opponents had explosive and devastating offense, but Triple H is smart and was able to outsmart and outmaneuver Vader long enough to take the match pretty easy, as the results showed. I think Stamina and mind games play a HUGE part of this match-up, and Triple H is able to take it in a squeaker, despite the lucha element of the match.
Winner: Triple H
WWE Region-Madison Square Garden
GM-Vince McMahon
Match 5: Hell in the Cell
The Phenomenal AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk
Oh AJ Styles... we've had some fun so far in this tournament... but unfortunately your time is up. The Hell in the Cell is NOT about high flying or wrestling skill, it's about pure brutality and sadism. Last I checked that was Styles's opponent's name before he changed it to TERRY F'N FUNK (and yeah I checked, F'N is actually his middle name, haha. This match will be relatively amazing (if Styles is actually as good as people say he is), but the Cell is Funk's environment, even though neither man has ever been in one before. As Triple H or the Undertaker who has the advantage in this match. And I think both will be glued to their TV sets backstage for this one. Undertaker even makes a rare appearance on stage to get a closer look at this one. In the end, I don't think Styles has a chance. Terry Funk makes him pay his dues
Winner: TERRY FUNK with authority.
Match 6: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs
Bret the Hitman Hart vs. The Undertaker
These matches are so weird, haha! I love it. I didn't think this tournament could get any better but you've really outdone yourself Shockie. This match is EXTREMELY interesting. It's all about speed... but then again I don't think we've ever seen a TLC match with competitors such as these, and I don't think this match was ever even intended for Bret Hart vs. the Undertaker, haha. The Undertaker dictates the pace of his matches, and I don't think this is one is any different... especially with weapons involved. If this was a Cell match I don't think it would even be a question about who wins... this one's a little more interesting but I don't see it being that much different. See: Undertaker's ladder match with Jeff Hardy. This one goes back and forth but the Undertaker is more dangerous here.
Winner: The Undertaker.
ECW Region- The ECW Arena
GM-Eric Bischoff
Match 7- Barbed Wire Match
Raven vs. Kane
Kane was tortured and burned as a child. I don't see the barbed wire holding him back. In fact I see him embracing the Barbed wire. Raven's at home and he knows what it's like to be in these matches, but I honestly think Kane is one of the most if not THE most underrated competitor in wrestling, and this thread has proven it. If he can beat Owen in a cage match he can beat Raven. I believe in Kane.
Winner: Kane
Match 8: Three Stages of Hell. Match 1: Regular Wrestling Match, Match 2: Submission Match, Match 3 if needed, Ladder Match.
Taz vs. the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels
Haha, TWO Three Stages of hell matches for Shawn in TWO nights? That's ridiculous! haha! I say this is the system trying to work against Shawn getting to the Final 8 *COUGH* Heyman and Vince *COUGH*. But we all know Shawn can persevere in such situations. And Shawn, despite going through 3 matches the night before, had a relatively easy time (saddly), whereas Taz almost lost. First match is taken by HBK... both are great competitors but I think Shawn is a better wrestler than Tazz... The Submission match could go either way but if Shawn has any intelligence he drops it on purpose to save his energy for the ladder match, which I don't see Tazz winning over HBK. In the end... wow... this match looks good. But HBK is the man in this tournament and I think he wins.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
Potential Round 6 matches:
WCW Finals - The Rock vs. Steve Austin: Who would've thunk we would see this match at this point in the tournament?? WOW
TNA Finals - The Big Show vs. Triple H: Weird TNA finals? lol... This match is VERY interesting, but if it comes down to this I think unfortunately the big show's days are numbered.
WWE Finals - Terry Funk vs. The Undertaker: Another VERY interesting match. One on one this could get VERY interesting.
ECW Finals - Kane vs. The heart break Kid: DUDE what a final 8! I hope it goes this way and people are smart in their voting... these matches would all be spectacular.
PHEW
WCW Region: Georgia Dome
GM: Eric Bischoff
The Tower of Doom Match
The Nature Boy Ric Flair vs. The Rock
Haha, I think this is the most ridiculous match of the entire tournament, I love it! Honestly who wins this match is a crapshoot. The Rock has more stamina and he's fresher from the prior round but the Nature boy could always wrestle 60 minute matches, 8 times a week. He can't climb a ladder for his life, but I don't think it matters. This match doesn't really start until you get to the second tier or even out of the top cage. I think both competitors here will play it safe... they know that if they kill their bodies too much they're going to regret it in the Final 8. In the end though... and this is a VERY difficult decision... I think The Rock will take it simply because he has more experience with cells and ladders than flair and he's had an easier time in the more recent rounds. It's a REALLY tough decision... but despite the crowd factor I think most of everything else works in the Rock's favor in this match.
Winner: The Rock
Match 2: 60 Minute Iron Man Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. the Next Big Thing Brock Lesnar
This is another interesting match... Lesnar probably has the edge with the stipulation... but it's going to be close. Think about it. You're in the ring for 60 minutes with the Rattlesnake! He's going to get on your nerves! Stone Cold is notorious for pissing people off in the ring, and he wasn't much of a rule breaker as he was an ass kicker. Lesnar's a hot head. Austin's going to play mind games with Lesnar, Brock's going to get pissed and he's going to slip up. He's going to get DQd, he's going to get counted out, he's going to slip up and Austin's going to get a Stunner in. And Austin's wrestled full Royal Rumbles before, he knows how to last in a ring for a long time. He'll play mind games (the king of mind games), he'll mess with Lesnar and he'll last long enough to edge him, in my honest opinion. I'm going to go differently then what I think a lot of people will here and vote Austin. Austin gets beaten down early and goes down 3 or 4 falls. But then Lesnar gets DQd twice, counted out once, Stunnered and pinned twice and submits to the cloverleaf.
Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin 5-4
TNA Region - The Impact Zone
GM- Vince Russo.
Match 3: Monster's Ball
The Big Show vs. Ravishing Rick Rude
Rude just finish BARELY edging Booker in the pole match in potentially one of the closest matches and intense matches of the tournament, and he gets escorted to a locked room, tired, bloody and beaten, with no food or water to wait for his match. Meanwhile, the Big Show strolls through his matches heading into this match. Big Show is like a bear, he has all this fat that can sustain him for months, lol. Seriously, he's fit enough to be able to handle 24 hours without food... the only thing I'm worried about is him being locked in a SMALL room could make him a little cramped up and stuff. However... In the end, I think the Big Show strolls through this one too into the top 8. I don't remember Rude really wrestling in Hardcore matches, whereas the big show has been in countless hardcore matches. This match is Show's to lose.
Winner: Big Show via eating his opponent, lol
Match 4: Ultimate X Match
Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero
This match could steal the tournament. If triple H can beat down Eddie long enough to climb the contraption this match is his. I find it so convenient that they both had 30 minute matches the nigh before, lol, but I would have to imagine Eddie's was much more intense and rough than Triple H's. Both of their opponents had explosive and devastating offense, but Triple H is smart and was able to outsmart and outmaneuver Vader long enough to take the match pretty easy, as the results showed. I think Stamina and mind games play a HUGE part of this match-up, and Triple H is able to take it in a squeaker, despite the lucha element of the match.
Winner: Triple H
WWE Region-Madison Square Garden
GM-Vince McMahon
Match 5: Hell in the Cell
The Phenomenal AJ Styles vs. Terry Funk
Oh AJ Styles... we've had some fun so far in this tournament... but unfortunately your time is up. The Hell in the Cell is NOT about high flying or wrestling skill, it's about pure brutality and sadism. Last I checked that was Styles's opponent's name before he changed it to TERRY F'N FUNK (and yeah I checked, F'N is actually his middle name, haha. This match will be relatively amazing (if Styles is actually as good as people say he is), but the Cell is Funk's environment, even though neither man has ever been in one before. As Triple H or the Undertaker who has the advantage in this match. And I think both will be glued to their TV sets backstage for this one. Undertaker even makes a rare appearance on stage to get a closer look at this one. In the end, I don't think Styles has a chance. Terry Funk makes him pay his dues
Winner: TERRY FUNK with authority.
Match 6: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs
Bret the Hitman Hart vs. The Undertaker
These matches are so weird, haha! I love it. I didn't think this tournament could get any better but you've really outdone yourself Shockie. This match is EXTREMELY interesting. It's all about speed... but then again I don't think we've ever seen a TLC match with competitors such as these, and I don't think this match was ever even intended for Bret Hart vs. the Undertaker, haha. The Undertaker dictates the pace of his matches, and I don't think this is one is any different... especially with weapons involved. If this was a Cell match I don't think it would even be a question about who wins... this one's a little more interesting but I don't see it being that much different. See: Undertaker's ladder match with Jeff Hardy. This one goes back and forth but the Undertaker is more dangerous here.
Winner: The Undertaker.
ECW Region- The ECW Arena
GM-Eric Bischoff
Match 7- Barbed Wire Match
Raven vs. Kane
Kane was tortured and burned as a child. I don't see the barbed wire holding him back. In fact I see him embracing the Barbed wire. Raven's at home and he knows what it's like to be in these matches, but I honestly think Kane is one of the most if not THE most underrated competitor in wrestling, and this thread has proven it. If he can beat Owen in a cage match he can beat Raven. I believe in Kane.
Winner: Kane
Match 8: Three Stages of Hell. Match 1: Regular Wrestling Match, Match 2: Submission Match, Match 3 if needed, Ladder Match.
Taz vs. the Heartbreak Kid, Shawn Michaels
Haha, TWO Three Stages of hell matches for Shawn in TWO nights? That's ridiculous! haha! I say this is the system trying to work against Shawn getting to the Final 8 *COUGH* Heyman and Vince *COUGH*. But we all know Shawn can persevere in such situations. And Shawn, despite going through 3 matches the night before, had a relatively easy time (saddly), whereas Taz almost lost. First match is taken by HBK... both are great competitors but I think Shawn is a better wrestler than Tazz... The Submission match could go either way but if Shawn has any intelligence he drops it on purpose to save his energy for the ladder match, which I don't see Tazz winning over HBK. In the end... wow... this match looks good. But HBK is the man in this tournament and I think he wins.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
Potential Round 6 matches:
WCW Finals - The Rock vs. Steve Austin: Who would've thunk we would see this match at this point in the tournament?? WOW
TNA Finals - The Big Show vs. Triple H: Weird TNA finals? lol... This match is VERY interesting, but if it comes down to this I think unfortunately the big show's days are numbered.
WWE Finals - Terry Funk vs. The Undertaker: Another VERY interesting match. One on one this could get VERY interesting.
ECW Finals - Kane vs. The heart break Kid: DUDE what a final 8! I hope it goes this way and people are smart in their voting... these matches would all be spectacular.
PHEW
Just a side note on people saying that Terry Funk has never been in a Hell in a Cell. Actually, he bought some time for the knocked out Foley in his famous HIAC with Taker at KOTR 98. He even got chokeslammed out of his shoes!! lol has nothing to do with this, but is pretty funny that that is all of the exposure either of the two cell participants has. I will post my picks sometime tomorrow. Great round of matches, a lot of really tough ones.
OverniteCelebrityLM
Occasional Pre-Show
I can't believe some of you have The Rock beating Ric Flair. That's so funny. No way does The Rock beat the dirtiest player in the game.
Actually it's very possible that The Rock beats Ric Flair in this type of match. The Rock can be MUCH MORE Hardcore than Flair, and he can climb a ladder to save his life.
What people aren't considering is that this isn't a cage match per se. It's more like a Cell match, which is completely different and much more intense. In terms of cell matches the rock clearly has the advantage, considering he's also familiar with hardcore and even cage matches.
This match isn't about being dirty, because there aren't any rules.
What people aren't considering is that this isn't a cage match per se. It's more like a Cell match, which is completely different and much more intense. In terms of cell matches the rock clearly has the advantage, considering he's also familiar with hardcore and even cage matches.
This match isn't about being dirty, because there aren't any rules.
OverniteCelebrityLM
Occasional Pre-Show
You don't know Flair very well do you? And how does The Rock know about being hardcore. The closest he has come to hardcore is teaming up with Mick Foley. And the match is COMPLETELY about being dirty! You even said why yourself. There aren't any rules so Flair can legally do all his dirty tricks whenever he wants instead of in select spots. Also you don't think Flair can climb a ladder? That's hilarious. In his prime he could do anything! I'm going to assume that you're more of a fan of the newer type wrestling than 80's stuff.
OverniteCelebrityLM
Occasional Pre-Show
Atleast Shockmaster has some sense picking Flair.
Don't make stupid assumptions. Obviously I'm too young to know the 80s stuff 1st hand, but I've seen a lot of videos and a lot of DVDs. The fact is the only time Flair ever even climbed the top rope was to get thrown off it (a mainstay in flair matches over the years. He was a much more grounded wrestler and seldom ever took risks that big that paid off.
The Rock has been in an empty arena match with Foley, he's been in countless last man standing matches and no holds barred matches, not to mention at least 1 cell match that I can remember (in fact, the craziest one, the one with six competitors...)
I stronly suggest you find yourself some tapes of those matches, because if you don't think the Rock has ever been hardcore you must've slept through the late ninetees.
So stop making assumptions and stick to informing yourself about wrestling.
And the rock can use dirty tactics that he never used because he was a cleaner wrestler most of the time... it works both ways.
And when was Flair ever hardcore except for one I Quit match with Funk that i remember in the 80s and some of his more recent stuff, which shouldn't count if we're talking about Flair in his prime?
This is just incase someone isn't familiar with the Tower of Doom Structure.
Again, much more then a cell match. It's a ladder match, plus a hardcore, plus a cell match. It's really a shame that the WWE hasn't incorporated this somehow.
I've only seen the one Tower of Doom match with David Arquette... I don't know if they did another one... but I found it to be very sloppy. I don't know if it was the fact that it was Arquette vs. Jarrett vs DDP (lol), or if it was a bad camera crew or something, or that the product in general in the later years of WCW was pretty shitty, but I never thought it was make a good addition to the WWE other than a cheap, one time gimmick. The Elimination chamber at first I thought would be the same, but they made it work... I'm not sure if they could make this work in WWE... I don't see a point to it.
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