August, Show 1, Year 21
Barbed Wire Match
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock vs. Mankind
Ken Shamrock goes for a Frankensteiner, but Mankind counters it with a power bomb.
Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, kickout.
Mankind doesn't quite know what to do with the mixed reaction he's getting.
Mankind uses a gutwrench suplex on Ken Shamrock.
Mankind performs an elbowdrop against Ken Shamrock.
Mankind whips Ken Shamrock into the turnbuckle.
Ken Shamrock comes back, but is met with an elbow.
Mankind executes a kick to the midsection against Ken Shamrock.
Mankind scrapes Ken Shamrock's face across the barbed wire.
Mankind attempts an eye gouge, but Ken Shamrock blocks it.
Ken Shamrock goes for a Fujiwara armbar, but Mankind blocks it.
Mankind goes for a jab, but Ken Shamrock blocks it.
Ken Shamrock hits a forearm to the back on Mankind.
Ken Shamrock catches Mankind in a guillotine choke.
Mankind is struggling to reach the ropes.
Mankind makes it to the ropes after holding out for 9 seconds.
Ken Shamrock catches Mankind in a Fujiwara armbar.
Mankind reaches the ropes after being locked in the hold for 19 seconds.
Ken Shamrock gives the sign for the Ankle Lock Submission.
Ken Shamrock executes the Ankle Lock Submission against Mankind.
Mankind tries to escape the hold.
Mankind is inching his way towards the ropes.
Mankind tries to escape the hold.
Mankind is inching his way towards the ropes.
Mankind tries to fight the pain.
Mankind summons one last burst of energy.
Eduardo Knight checks Mankind's arm.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
Eduardo Knight stops the match after 40 seconds.
The crowd is wildly cheering Ken Shamrock with only a few scattered boos audible.
Barbed Wire No-Countout-No-DQ-Match:
Ken Shamrock defeated Mankind when Mankind passed out in the Ankle Lock
Submission in 0:09:49.
Rating: *** 1/4
*Mauro Ranallo and Jim Cornette put over the return of the King of the Ring one night tournament in two weeks.*
"The One, The Only" Copperhead vs. "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry
Copperhead runs into the ropes.
Copperhead hits Mark Henry with a clothesline.
Copperhead throws Mark Henry over the top rope.
Copperhead goes for a tope suicida, but Mark Henry moves out of the way.
Mark Henry throws Copperhead into the ringpost.
Mark Henry shoves Copperhead into the guardrail.
The Masked Ref counts: 1.
Copperhead is starting to bleed.
Mark Henry goes for a bodyslam, but Copperhead counters it with a front facelock.
Copperhead throws Mark Henry into the ringpost.
The Masked Ref counts: 2.
Copperhead performs a chop against Mark Henry.
The Masked Ref counts: 3.
The Masked Ref counts: 4.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Mark Henry attempts a bodyslam, but Copperhead counters it with an elbowsmash.
Copperhead runs Mark Henry into the ringsteps.
The chants for Copperhead are deafening.
The Masked Ref counts: 5.
Copperhead runs Mark Henry into the ringpost.
The Masked Ref counts: 6.
Copperhead shoves Mark Henry into the guardrail.
Copperhead hits a kick to the thigh on Mark Henry.
The Masked Ref counts: 7.
The Masked Ref counts: 8.
Copperhead uses a stomp to the foot on Mark Henry.
Copperhead runs Mark Henry into the ringpost.
Copperhead hits a jawbreaker on Mark Henry.
The Masked Ref counts: 9.
The Masked Ref counts: 10.
The verdict: A DOUBLE COUNTOUT!
Copperhead and Mark Henry battled to a double countout in 0:09:10.
Rating: ** 1/2
"Dastardly" Damien Adams vs. Maxwell Jaocb Friedman w/Paul Heyman
Maxwell Jacob Friedman performs a slap against Damien Adams.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman uses an open-handed chop on Damien Adams.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman uses a headbutt on Damien Adams.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman uses a single arm DDT on Damien Adams.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman runs into the ropes.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman hits Damien Adams with a kick.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman nails Damien Adams with a rope hung piledriver.
Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman taunts the crowd.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman hits a headbutt on Damien Adams.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman goes for an eye gouge, but Damien Adams blocks it.
Damien Adams hits Maxwell Jacob Friedman.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Damien Adams.
Damien Adams punches Maxwell Jacob Friedman.
Damien Adams punches Maxwell Jacob Friedman.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman kicks Damien Adams.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman uses a rope hung piledriver on Damien Adams.
Craig Ortiz counts: One, kickout.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman takes Damien Adams down with a head and arm suplex.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman hits a facerake on Damien Adams.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman executes the Salt of the Earth against Damien Adams.
Damien Adams tries to escape the hold.
Damien Adams reaches the ropes after 10 seconds.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman uses an elbowsmash on Damien Adams.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman hits a snap mare on Damien Adams.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman performs the Doctor Bomb against Damien Adams.
Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, three.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Maxwell Jacob Friedman pinned Damien Adams after the Doctor Bomb in 0:06:52.
Rating: *** 1/2
*Backstage, RVD approaches Eddie Kingston and gives him a pep talk, seeing that he was still in a funk about his losses to Steve Blackman. RVD asks Kingston to be his partner tonight and Eddie agrees.*
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. The Big Show
Steve Austin gives him a chop, but The Big Show doesn't budge.
The Big Show nails Steve Austin with a fallaway power bomb.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
The Big Show hits an open-handed chop on Steve Austin.
The Big Show hits Steve Austin.
The Big Show punches Steve Austin.
The Big Show performs an open-handed chop against Steve Austin.
The Big Show tries a vertical suplex, but Steve Austin reverses it.
Steve Austin kicks The Big Show.
Steve Austin punches The Big Show.
Steve Austin punches The Big Show.
Steve Austin executes a back elbow against The Big Show.
Steve Austin whips The Big Show into the ropes.
Steve Austin hits The Big Show with a kick.
Steve Austin tries a back elbow, but The Big Show ducks out of the way.
The Big Show runs into the ropes.
Steve Austin gives him a chop, but The Big Show doesn't sell it.
Steve Austin hits an elbowsmash on The Big Show.
Steve Austin gives him a forearm smash, but The Big Show only stares at him.
Steve Austin uses a chop on The Big Show.
Steve Austin executes a chop against The Big Show.
Steve Austin hits a headsmash into the turnbuckle on The Big Show.
Steve Austin whips The Big Show into the ropes.
The Big Show performs a spear against Steve Austin.
The Big Show goes for a falling splash, but Steve Austin gets his knees up.
Steve Austin executes a kick to the midsection against The Big Show.
Steve Austin executes the Stone Cold Stunner against The Big Show.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Steve Austin goes for the pin.
Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.
Steve Austin pinned The Big Show with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:13:45.
Rating: ** 1/2
Rob Van Dam and Eddie Kingston vs. The Outlaws (The Cowboy and TNT)
Rob Van Dam tags out to Eddie Kingston.
The Cowboy enters the ring and lays out Rob Van Dam.
The Cowboy performs a bodyslam against Eddie Kingston.
TNT nails Eddie Kingston with a splash from the second rope.
Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, kickout.
The Cowboy leaves the ring.
TNT runs into the ropes.
TNT nails Eddie Kingston with a lariat.
TNT further incites the crowd.
TNT whips Eddie Kingston into the ropes, but Eddie Kingston reverses it.
Eddie Kingston tries a lariat, but TNT counters it with a Fujiwara armbar.
Eddie Kingston makes it to the ropes after 6 seconds.
TNT uses a torture rack drop on Eddie Kingston.
TNT gives the sign for the moonsault.
TNT performs a moonsault against Eddie Kingston.
Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
TNT runs into the ropes.
Eddie Kingston tries a kick to the midsection, but TNT blocks it.
TNT sends Eddie Kingston into the turnbuckle.
Eddie Kingston comes back, but is met with a kick to the midsection.
TNT attempts a torture rack drop, but Eddie Kingston blocks it.
Eddie Kingston goes for a Northern Lights bomb, but TNT counters it with a facerake.
TNT chops Eddie Kingston.
TNT is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
TNT kicks Eddie Kingston.
TNT is bleeding like a faucet.
TNT runs into the ropes.
Eddie Kingston hits TNT with a clothesline.
TNT falls out of the ring.
Eddie Kingston rolls out under the bottom rope.
Eddie Kingston throws TNT back into the ring.
Eddie Kingston executes the Spinning Back Fist against TNT.
The crowd is behind Eddie Kingston all the way.
Eddie Kingston goes for the pin.
Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, The Cowboy doesn't make it in time... three.
The crowd is giving Eddie Kingston a standing ovation.
Rob Van Dam and Eddie Kingston defeated The Outlaws (The Cowboy and TNT) when
E. Kingston pinned TNT with the Spinning Back Fist in 0:13:14.
Rating: *** 1/4
*After the match, Steve Blackman appears at the entrance and starts to mock Eddie Kingston, calling him a big, talentless baby. RVD grabs a microphone and says he'll see Blackman in two weeks in the King of the Ring tournament.*
The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar) w/Valhalla vs. The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) (C)
Erik tries a Saito suplex, but Animal counters it with an elbowsmash.
Animal hits a punch on Erik.
Animal whips Erik into the ropes.
Erik misses with a clothesline.
Animal misses with a clothesline.
Erik tries a running knee strike, but Animal ducks out of the way.
Animal throws Erik into the turnbuckle, but Erik reverses it.
Animal comes back, but is met with a kick to the midsection.
Erik tries a power bomb, but Animal counters it with a backdrop.
Animal tries a clothesline, but Erik ducks out of the way.
Erik uses an enzuigiri on Animal.
Erik is going for the cover.
The Masked Ref counts: One, two, kickout.
Erik nails Animal with a side slam.
Erik runs into the ropes.
Erik hits a rolling elbowsmash on Animal.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
Erik gives him a knee to the face, but Animal doesn't budge.
Erik tries a powerslam, but Animal counters it with a lariat.
In turn, Erik counters it with a duck-down move.
Erik tries a powerslam, but Animal counters it with a lariat.
Animal hits an elbowdrop on Erik.
Animal executes the Powerslam against Erik.
The Masked Ref counts: One, two, ** Valhalla puts Erik's foot on the rope.
Animal goes for a clothesline, but Erik ducks out of the way.
Erik hits a fireman's carry into a gutbuster on Animal.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Erik whips Animal into the ropes.
Animal hits a clothesline on Erik.
Animal attempts a bodyslam, but Erik counters it with a facerake.
Erik goes for a bodyslam, but Animal counters it with a small package.
The Masked Ref counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is behind Animal all the way.
The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated The Viking Raiders (Erik and Ivar)
when Animal pinned Erik after a small package in 0:29:14.
Rating: ***
(The Road Warriors retained the ACW World Tag Team Championships.)
[Valhalla interfered against Animal.]
Semi-Main Event
Damian Priest w/Kevin Sullivan vs. Sami Zayn (C) w/Lanny Poffo
Kevin Sullivan comes from behind and distracts Sami Zayn.
Damian Priest throws Sami Zayn into the guardrail.
Damian Priest uses a forearm to the back on Sami Zayn.
Damian Priest throws Sami Zayn back into the ring.
Damian Priest hits Sami Zayn.
Damian Priest further incites the crowd.
Damian Priest chops Sami Zayn.
Damian Priest performs an enzuigiri against Sami Zayn.
Damian Priest performs a kick to the thigh against Sami Zayn.
Damian Priest performs a sitout choke slam against Sami Zayn.
Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Damian Priest nails Sami Zayn with a lariat.
Damian Priest executes a headlock driver against Sami Zayn.
Sami Zayn begs off.
Damian Priest executes a forearm to the back against Sami Zayn.
Damian Priest attempts a Flatliner, but Sami Zayn counters it with an elbowsmash.
Sami Zayn nails Damian Priest with a springboard leaping swinging DDT.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Sami Zayn.
Damian Priest executes a low blow.
Damian Priest executes the Reckoning against Sami Zayn.
Numerous fans are using Damian Priest as target practice.
Damian Priest goes for the pin.
Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, kickout.
Damian Priest complains about a slow count.
Damian Priest executes a Flatliner against Sami Zayn.
Damian Priest attempts a flapjack, but Sami Zayn counters it with a sunset flip.
Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, kickout.
Sami Zayn uses a springboard leaping swinging DDT on Damian Priest.
Sami Zayn executes an open-handed chop against Damian Priest.
Sami Zayn uses a dropkick on Damian Priest.
** Kevin Sullivan enters the ring and hits Sami Zayn with a chair.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Eduardo Knight disqualifies Damian Priest.
The crowd erupts.
[Semi-Main Event]:
Sami Zayn defeated Damian Priest by disqualification in 0:08:02.
Rating: ***
(Sami Zayn retained the ACW United States Championship.)
[Kevin Sullivan interfered against Sami Zayn.]
*After the match, Damian Priest continues to beat down Sami Zayn until security hits the ring.*
Main Event
Kurt Angle vs. "The Devil's Advocate" Jonathan Pryce (C) w/Kevin Sullivan
Jonathan Pryce throws Kurt Angle into the turnbuckle.
Jonathan Pryce runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Kurt Angle lifts his knee.
Kurt Angle runs into the ropes.
Jonathan Pryce hits Kurt Angle with an elbow.
Jonathan Pryce performs a moonsault against Kurt Angle.
Jonathan Pryce pulls the tights.
The Masked Ref counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Jonathan Pryce executes a spinning leg lariat against Kurt Angle.
Jonathan Pryce runs into the ropes.
Kurt Angle misses with a clothesline.
Kurt Angle hits Jonathan Pryce with a kick.
Kurt Angle goes for a monkey flip, but Jonathan Pryce blocks it.
Jonathan Pryce executes a koppo kick against Kurt Angle.
Jonathan Pryce punches Kurt Angle.
Jonathan Pryce further incites the crowd.
Jonathan Pryce kicks Kurt Angle.
Kurt Angle punches Jonathan Pryce.
Kurt Angle kicks Jonathan Pryce.
Jonathan Pryce hits Kurt Angle.
Jonathan Pryce kicks Kurt Angle.
Jonathan Pryce further incites the crowd.
Jonathan Pryce kicks Kurt Angle.
Kurt Angle hits Jonathan Pryce.
Kurt Angle tries a German suplex, but Jonathan Pryce counters it with a backward kick.
Jonathan Pryce hits a spinning leg lariat on Kurt Angle.
Jonathan Pryce hits a flying armdrag on Kurt Angle.
Jonathan Pryce covers Kurt Angle.
The Masked Ref counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Jonathan Pryce nails Kurt Angle with a moonsault.
The Masked Ref counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Jonathan Pryce executes the Contract against Kurt Angle.
Jonathan Pryce goes for the pin.
The Masked Ref counts: One, two, three.
Jonathan Pryce is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
[Main Event]:
Jonathan Pryce pinned Kurt Angle with the Contract in 0:08:09.
Rating: ** 3/4
(Jonathan Pryce retained the ACW World Heavyweight Championship.)
Card rating: ***
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