ACW TV - December, Week 1, Year 3

*To kick off the show, it's announced that Stan Hansen will have to put his #1 contendership for the World Championship on the line against Dan Severn. This can't make Hansen happy.*

"Radical" Randy Ray vs. Cesaro w/Bobby Heenan

Cesaro hits a kneelift on Randy Ray.

Cesaro executes a pop-up European uppercut against Randy Ray.

Cesaro runs into the ropes.

Randy Ray hits a chop on Cesaro.

Randy Ray whips Cesaro into the ropes, but Cesaro reverses it.

Cesaro misses with a clothesline.

Cesaro hits Randy Ray with an elbow.

Cesaro executes a European uppercut against Randy Ray.

Cesaro hits a European uppercut on Randy Ray.

Cesaro is going for the cover.

Sterling Pitts counts: One, kickout.

Cesaro executes the Neutralizer against Randy Ray.

The crowd is vociferously booing Cesaro.

Cesaro goes for the pin.

Sterling Pitts counts: One, two, three.

Cesaro pinned Randy Ray with the Neutralizer in 0:10:03. 

Rating: *** 1/2

[Bobby Heenan interfered against Randy Ray.]

"The Ace" Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. "Mr. Big" Esteban Rodriguez

Esteban Rodriguez tries a vertical suplex, but Hiroshi Tanahashi blocks it.

Hiroshi Tanahashi attempts a European uppercut, but Esteban Rodriguez blocks

it.

Esteban Rodriguez hits a jab on Hiroshi Tanahashi.

Esteban Rodriguez tries a fallaway slam, but Hiroshi Tanahashi counters it

with a forearm smash.

Hiroshi Tanahashi hits the Sling Blade on Esteban Rodriguez.

The crowd is going crazy.

Hiroshi Tanahashi executes a flying cross body press against Esteban Rodriguez.

Charlene George counts: One, shoulder up.

Hiroshi Tanahashi nails Esteban Rodriguez with the Sling Blade.

Hiroshi Tanahashi executes the High Fly Flow against Esteban Rodriguez.

Charlene George counts: One, two, three.

The crowd is giving Hiroshi Tanahashi a standing ovation.

Hiroshi Tanahashi pinned Esteban Rodriguez with the High Fly Flow in 0:14:39. 

Rating: *** 1/4

Mankind vs. "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner

Mankind throws Scott Steiner out of the ring.

Mankind jumps onto him with a running elbowdrop.

Mankind throws Scott Steiner into the ringsteps.

Mankind attempts a bodyslam, but Scott Steiner counters it with a small

package.

Clyde Wilson counts: 1.

Scott Steiner reenters the ring.

Mankind rolls back in under the bottom rope.

Scott Steiner uses a headsmash into the turnbuckle on Mankind.

Scott Steiner hits a backbreaker on Mankind.

Scott Steiner executes the Steiner Recliner against Mankind.

Clyde Wilson asks Mankind if he's had enough.

Mankind doesn't respond.

Clyde Wilson stops the fight after 16 seconds.

Scott Steiner is being booed out of the building. 

Scott Steiner defeated Mankind when Mankind passed out in the Steiner Recliner

in 0:21:49. 

Rating: ** 1/4

Semi-Main Event - #1 Contenders Match for the United States Championship

Jon Moxley w/Renee Young vs. JUN vs. Eddie Guerrero vs. Jinder Mahal

JUN hits a flying clothesline on Jon Moxley.

The crowd is on its feet cheering for JUN.

JUN covers Jon Moxley.

Clyde Wilson counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

JUN tags out to Jinder Mahal.

Jinder Mahal hits a Russian legsweep on Jon Moxley.

Jinder Mahal is going for the cover.

Clyde Wilson counts: One, two, in the ropes...

Jinder Mahal takes Jon Moxley down with a DDT.

Numerous fans are using Jinder Mahal as target practice.

Jinder Mahal executes the Khallas against Jon Moxley.

Clyde Wilson counts: One, two, three.

Jinder Mahal goes for a choke against the ropes, but JUN blocks it.

JUN punches Jinder Mahal.

JUN punches Jinder Mahal.

The crowd erupts.

Jinder Mahal hits JUN.

JUN punches Jinder Mahal.

JUN takes Jinder Mahal down with a snap suplex.

The crowd is on its feet cheering for JUN.

JUN attempts a clothesline, but he can't do it.

Jinder Mahal executes the Khallas against JUN.

Clyde Wilson counts: One, two, three.

JUN complains about a fast count.

Eddie Guerrero hits Jinder Mahal with a kick.

Eddie Guerrero attempts a Fujiwara armbar, but Jinder Mahal blocks it.

Jinder Mahal catches Eddie Guerrero in a choke against the ropes.

Clyde Wilson warns Jinder Mahal to let go.

Clyde Wilson counts: One, two, three.

Clyde Wilson counts: One, two, three.

Clyde Wilson counts: One, two, three, four.

Jinder Mahal hits Eddie Guerrero.

Jinder Mahal doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's

getting.

Jinder Mahal hits Eddie Guerrero.

Jinder Mahal executes the Khallas against Eddie Guerrero.

Clyde Wilson counts: One, two, three.

[Semi-Main Event]: No-Time-Limit-Number-One-Contenders-Four Corners Match:

Jinder Mahal defeated JUN, Jon Moxley and Eddie Guerrero:

         x J. Mahal beat J. Moxley via the Khallas in 0:08:58

         x J. Mahal beat JUN via the Khallas in 0:15:16

         x J. Mahal beat E. Guerrero via the Khallas in 0:23:21

Rating: *** 1/4

Main Event - #1 Contenders Match for the World Heavyweight Championship

"The Beast" Dan Severn vs. "The Lariat" Stan Hansen w/Jim Cornette

Stan Hansen throws Dan Severn into the guardrail.

Stan Hansen performs a slap against Dan Severn.

Jeremiah McLeod counts: 2.

Stan Hansen reenters the ring.

Dan Severn rolls back in under the bottom rope.

Stan Hansen hits Dan Severn.

Numerous fans are using Stan Hansen as target practice.

Stan Hansen chops Dan Severn.

Stan Hansen hits Dan Severn.

Stan Hansen gives the sign for the Stiff Lariat.

Stan Hansen runs into the ropes.

Stan Hansen executes the Stiff Lariat against Dan Severn.

Stan Hansen goes for the pin.

Jeremiah McLeod counts: One, two, three.

The ring is quickly filling up with debris. 

[Main Event]: Number-One-Contenders-Match:

Stan Hansen pinned Dan Severn with the Stiff Lariat in 0:23:35. 

Rating: ***

[Jim Cornette interfered against Dan Severn.]

Card rating: ***