March, Show 1, Year 31

"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels

Bryan Danielson whips Shawn Michaels into the ropes.

Bryan Danielson misses with a shoulderblock.

Bryan Danielson performs a chop against Shawn Michaels.

Bryan Danielson kicks Shawn Michaels.

Shawn Michaels hits Bryan Danielson.

The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

Shawn Michaels whips Bryan Danielson into the ropes.

Bryan Danielson hits Shawn Michaels with a clothesline.

Shawn Michaels falls out of the ring.

Bryan Danielson jumps onto him with a tope.

The crowd is giving Bryan Danielson a standing ovation.

Bryan Danielson hits a headbutt on Shawn Michaels.

Bryan Danielson goes for a kick to the chest, but Shawn Michaels blocks it.

They're brawling inside the ring area.

Shawn Michaels throws Bryan Danielson into the guardrail.

They're brawling inside the ring area.

Shawn Michaels executes a kneebreaker against Bryan Danielson.

Shawn Michaels knocks Bryan Danielson into the ringsteps.

Shawn Michaels performs a clothesline against Bryan Danielson.

Shawn Michaels throws Bryan Danielson back into the ring.

Shawn Michaels executes the Sweet Chin Music against Bryan Danielson.

The crowd is vociferously booing Shawn Michaels.

Shawn Michaels goes for the pin.

There is no referee to count.

The Masked Ref comes running down to the ring.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, three.

Shawn Michaels pinned Bryan Danielson with the Sweet Chin Music in 0:16:59. 

Rating: ****

*Bryan Danielson offers his hand to his mentor for a handshake after the match but Shawn spits at his hand.*

Cactus Jack vs. Mr. Perfect w/Bobby Heenan and JJ Dillon

Cactus Jack puts Mr. Perfect in a bearhug.

Mr. Perfect is valiantly trying to break the hold.

Mr. Perfect breaks the hold after 6 seconds.

Mr. Perfect hits Cactus Jack.

The crowd is vociferously booing Mr. Perfect.

Cactus Jack kicks Mr. Perfect.

The chants for Cactus Jack are deafening.

Mr. Perfect chops Cactus Jack.

Mr. Perfect is being booed out of the building.

Mr. Perfect chops Cactus Jack.

Cactus Jack kicks Mr. Perfect.

The crowd is behind Cactus Jack all the way.

Mr. Perfect hits Cactus Jack.

The crowd is vociferously booing Mr. Perfect.

Cactus Jack chops Mr. Perfect.

Cactus Jack performs a flying clothesline against Mr. Perfect.

Cactus Jack catches Mr. Perfect in a bearhug.

Eduardo Knight checks Mr. Perfect's arm.

He lifts it... it falls.

He lifts it... it falls.

He lifts it... it stays up!

Mr. Perfect fights his way out of the hold after 22 seconds.

Mr. Perfect executes the Perfect Plex against Cactus Jack.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, three.

The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

Mr. Perfect pinned Cactus Jack with the Perfect Plex in 0:09:27. 

Rating: ***

Chase U (Andre Chase, Brian Pillman Jr. and Jack Perry) w/Taeler Hendrix vs. The Outlaws (Doc Clanton, The Cowboy and TNT)

TNT whips Jack Perry into the ropes.

TNT takes Jack Perry down with a powerslam.

There is no referee to count.

** Taeler Hendrix enters the ring and hits TNT with a chair.

Before Taeler Hendrix connects, TNT moves out of the way.

Taeler Hendrix hits Jack Perry.

TNT throws Taeler Hendrix over the top rope.

TNT hits a spinebuster slam on Jack Perry.

There is no referee to count.

Eduardo Knight is back on the job.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, shoulder up.

TNT executes the Dynamite against Jack Perry.

TNT goes for the pin.

Eduardo Knight counts: One, two, Andre Chase makes the save.

TNT executes a DDT against Jack Perry.

TNT further incites the crowd.

Doc Clanton enters the ring to make it two-on-one.

TNT and Doc Clanton whip Jack Perry into the ropes.

They hit Jack Perry with a double clothesline.

TNT and Doc Clanton whip Jack Perry into the ropes.

They hit Jack Perry with a double kick to the midsection.

Doc Clanton leaves the ring.

TNT catches Jack Perry in a dragon sleeper.

Jack Perry is inching his way towards the ropes.

Jack Perry tries to fight the pain.

Jack Perry submits after 13 seconds.

The Outlaws (Doc Clanton, The Cowboy and TNT) defeated Chase U (Andre Chase,

Brian Pillman Jr. and Jack Perry) when TNT made Jungle Jack submit to a dragon

sleeper in 0:19:14. 

Rating: ****

[Taeler Hendrix interfered against TNT.]

*Damien Adams is backstage in William Regal's office. He wants a re-match with Mustafa Ali for the World Heavyweight title he doesn't feel he should've lost. Regal gives it to him.*

#1 United States Contenders Match

The Schoolboy w/Taeler Hendrix vs. HOOK

HOOK runs into the ropes. 

The Schoolboy hits HOOK with an elbow.

The Schoolboy works the crowd.

The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Schoolboy.

The Schoolboy nails HOOK with a DDT.

The Schoolboy uses a flying cross body press on HOOK.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, kickout.

The Schoolboy tries a spinning backbreaker, but HOOK counters it with an elbowsmash.

HOOK performs a lariat against The Schoolboy.

HOOK is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

HOOK hits a head and arm suplex on The Schoolboy.

HOOK attempts a headbutt, but The Schoolboy blocks it.

The Schoolboy executes a knifehand chop against HOOK.

The Schoolboy whips HOOK into the ropes.

The Schoolboy misses with a shoulderblock.

The Schoolboy goes for a spinning leg lariat, but HOOK steps out of the way.

HOOK uses an Exploder suplex on The Schoolboy.

HOOK goes for a half Boston, but The Schoolboy blocks it.

The Schoolboy executes the springboard DDT against HOOK.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

The Schoolboy performs the springboard DDT against HOOK.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, in the ropes...

The Schoolboy places HOOK on the turnbuckle.

The Schoolboy executes the Super Victory Roll against HOOK.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, three.

The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Schoolboy.

Number-One-Contenders-Match:

The Schoolboy pinned HOOK with the Super Victory Roll in 0:06:53. 

Rating: ****

"The Original Bro" Matt Riddle vs. Holden Powers

Matt Riddle hits the Go 2 Sleep on Holden Powers.

Matt Riddle has the crowd going wild.

Matt Riddle performs the Bro-ton against Holden Powers.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, kickout.

Matt Riddle tries a knee to the face, but Holden Powers blocks it.

Holden Powers hits a kick to the midsection on Matt Riddle.

Holden Powers locks Matt Riddle in a side headlock.

Matt Riddle makes it to the ropes after 12 seconds.

Holden Powers whips Matt Riddle into the ropes.

Holden Powers hits Matt Riddle with an elbow.

Holden Powers goes for a snap suplex, but Matt Riddle counters it with a vertical suplex.

Holden Powers re-reverses it.

Holden Powers hits Matt Riddle.

The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

Holden Powers punches Matt Riddle.

Matt Riddle punches Holden Powers.

Matt Riddle hits Holden Powers.

Matt Riddle has the crowd going wild.

Matt Riddle tries a kick to the chest, but Holden Powers counters it with a legsweep.

Holden Powers tries a headlock takedown, but Matt Riddle throws him off.

Matt Riddle executes the Pele kick against Holden Powers.

Matt Riddle is going for the pin.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, shoulder up.

Matt Riddle executes the Floating Bro against Holden Powers.

The chants for Matt Riddle are deafening.

Matt Riddle goes for the pin.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, three.

Matt Riddle pinned Holden Powers with the Floating Bro in 0:07:12. 

Rating: *** 1/4

*As Matt Riddle celebrates, Holden Powers hits him with an HKO out of nowhere.*

#1 World Heavyweight Contenders Match

Rick Boogs w/Miss Vega vs. Maxwell Jacob Friedman w/Scott Norton

Maxwell Jacob Friedman uses a kneelift on Rick Boogs.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman hits a rope hung piledriver on Rick Boogs.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, kickout.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman whips Rick Boogs into the ropes.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman uses a backbreaker on Rick Boogs.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman attempts a European uppercut, but Rick Boogs blocks it.

Rick Boogs hits a running shoulderblock on Maxwell Jacob Friedman.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman begs off.

Rick Boogs whips Maxwell Jacob Friedman into the turnbuckle.

Rick Boogs charges into the corner, but Maxwell Jacob Friedman moves out of the way.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman hits a European uppercut on Rick Boogs.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman executes an eye gouge against Rick Boogs.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman executes a back suplex against Rick Boogs.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman runs into the ropes. 

Maxwell Jacob Friedman and Rick Boogs get hit with a double clothesline.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman performs a European uppercut against Rick Boogs.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman runs into the ropes. 

Maxwell Jacob Friedman hits Rick Boogs with an elbow.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman uses an open-handed chop on Rick Boogs.

Maxwell Jacob Friedman tries an earringer, but Rick Boogs counters it with a backdrop.

Rick Boogs is going for the pin.

Lorrie Woods counts: One, two, kickout.

Rick Boogs runs into the ropes. 

** Silas Young hits Rick Boogs in the back with a chair.

Lorrie Woods disqualifies Maxwell Jacob Friedman.

The crowd is going crazy.

Number-One-Contenders-Match:

Rick Boogs defeated Maxwell Jacob Friedman by disqualification in 0:04:01. 

Rating: * 1/4

[Silas Young interfered against Rick Boogs.]

*MJF is furious that Silas Young cost him a title shot.*

Semi-Main Event: #1 Tag Team Contenders Re-Match

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) w/Jimmy Hart vs. The Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Ole Anderson) w/Bobby Heenan and JJ Dillon

Ole Anderson runs into the ropes. 

** Jimmy Hart trips Ole Anderson.

The Masked Ref threatens FTR with disqualification.

The Masked Ref warns Jimmy Hart.

The Masked Ref is back on the job.

Ole Anderson performs a powerslam against Dax Harwood.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

Ole Anderson performs an elbowsmash against Dax Harwood.

Ole Anderson is going for the cover.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

Ole Anderson whips Dax Harwood into the ropes.

Ole Anderson misses with a kick.

Dax Harwood nails Ole Anderson with a swinging neckbreaker.

The crowd is wildly cheering Dax Harwood with only a few scattered boos audible.

Cash Wheeler enters the ring.

Dax Harwood lifts Ole Anderson up.

Cash Wheeler nails Ole Anderson with the Big Rig and goes for the pin.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, ** Bobby Heenan puts Ole Anderson's foot on the rope.

Dax Harwood hits a power bomb on Ole Anderson.

The Masked Ref counts: One, two, shoulder up.

Dax Harwood nails Ole Anderson with a sliding forearm smash.

Dax Harwood puts Ole Anderson in a reverse figure-four leglock.

Ole Anderson tries to fight the pain.

Ole Anderson submits after 11 seconds.

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

FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) defeated The Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Ole

Anderson) when D. Harwood made O. Anderson submit to a reverse figure-four

leglock in 0:23:59. 

Rating: **** 1/2

[Jimmy Hart interfered against Ole Anderson.]

[Bobby Heenan interfered against Cash Wheeler.]

[Bobby Heenan interfered against Dax Harwood.]

Main Event: Re-Match

"Dastardly" Damien Adams vs. Mustafa Ali (C) w/Miss Vega

Craig Ortiz counts: 1.

Miss Vega comes from behind, but Damien Adams nails Miss Vega.

They're brawling inside the ring area.

Mustafa Ali shoves Damien Adams into the guardrail.

Mustafa Ali hits a dropkick on Damien Adams.

Craig Ortiz counts: 2.

Craig Ortiz counts: 3.

Mustafa Ali nails Damien Adams with a jumping neckbreaker.

Craig Ortiz counts: 4.

Craig Ortiz counts: 5.

Mustafa Ali gets back into the ring.

Damien Adams follows him back in.

Mustafa Ali uses the Liger Bomb on Damien Adams.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, shoulder up.

Mustafa Ali runs into the ropes. 

Damien Adams misses with a clothesline.

Mustafa Ali hits Damien Adams with a kick.

Mustafa Ali tries a basement dropkick, but Damien Adams rolls out of the way.

Damien Adams whips Mustafa Ali into the ropes, but Mustafa Ali reverses it.

Damien Adams executes a running neckbreaker drop against Mustafa Ali.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, kickout.

Damien Adams whips Mustafa Ali into the ropes.

Mustafa Ali executes a spinning leg lariat against Damien Adams.

Mustafa Ali executes the 450 Splash against Damien Adams.

Craig Ortiz counts: One, two, three.

The crowd is behind Mustafa Ali all the way.

[Main Event]:

Mustafa Ali pinned Damien Adams with the 450 Splash in 0:08:13. 

Rating: *** 3/4

(Mustafa Ali retained the ACW World Heavyweight Championship.)

*After the match, Damien extends his hand and the two men shake.*

Card rating: *** 1/2