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Opera Cup Semi-Final: Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Timothy Thatcher
Thatcher was in control early on, working on Pillman’s arm and raining down strikes on the mat. He cinched in a one-legged crab in the center of the ring and then tied up Pillman, turning him over. Thatcher kept twisting his back and nailed a series of strikes before locking up Pillman’s arm. The story of the bout was Pillman fighting to survive and figure out how to get past Thatcher.
Pillman gained control and began working over Thatcher but was drilled backwards into the corner and nailed with a series of strikes. Thatcher nailed a butterfly suplex for a two count. Pillman came back with a back suplex. He snatched Thatcher but was taken down with an armbar. Pillman was able to escape and roll up Thatcher for the pin.
Your winner, advancing to the finals, Brian Pillman Jr.!
Solid.
Opera Cup Semi-Final: Alexander Hammerstone (with Richard Holliday) vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
They went back and forth with some power spots, testing the other. They battled to the floor, where Hammerstone gained control. He worked over Smith and sent him into the apron. Back in the ring, he worked over Smith’s neck and back. Smith fired back and they exchanged punches in the center of the ring. Smith rained down punches in the corner.
Smith sent Hammerstone into the ropes and nailed a big boot. He dropped a legdrop for a two count. Smith hit a back suplex for a two count. Smith caught him with a crossface but Holliday tossed the National Openweight belt into the ring, distracting the referee. Smith went after him. Hammerstone tried to attack Smith from behind with a kick but Smith ducked. Hammerstone crotched himself on the ropes.
Smith powerslammed Hammerstone and came off the ropes with a headbutt for the pin.
Your winner. Davey Boy Smith Jr!
Pillman vs. Smith in the finals of the Opera Cup.
Konnan came to the ring. He said that NYC and MLW are both lit. He said that next year, MLW and AAA are going to do business together and there are some really great things in store. He said he's been involved with a lot of stars and the next big one will be Gino Medina. He said that people may not know but Konnan watched him grow up in locker rooms in Mexico. He said his dad ran with El Gringos Locos. Medina says he knows all about Konnan and he's trying to use him. Konnan said that he's getting it all twisted and that rat Salina de la Renta is trying to recruit Gino. He said he doesn't know who's going down or what's going down but she's bad news.
Salina de la Renta came to the ring. She said we're out here talking about her sex life, since we can't talk about Konnan's sex life, since he doesn't have one. She called him a sad, pathetic placcid man. She told Medina that they have a lot of fun together and with her, he is a bigger man. Renta said Medina is a man with taste and a man with taste should have a woman at his size. Konnan said she's not a boss, she's a b***h. Konnan questioned why Medina would sign with her after all she's done with Low Ki and the Lucha Brothers. Medina said that Konnan was making a lot of sense. He told La Renta that they can still have fun, but business is business.
The Dynasty came to the ring. He began putting himself over and then hit on Salina. He then mocked Konnan. Konnan made all sorts of jokes at the Dynasty's expense. He said that Medina knows what they, Salina and Konnan is all about. He asked him to shake hands and seal the deal. MJF said that he could get Medina two elite contracts. If he wants to be a top guy like MJF and the Dynasty, he knows what the move is. They all made their play to Medina as to why he should sign with them. Medina picked Konnan, then attacked him and joined The Dynasty.
On the video screen, Tom Lawlor said that the only thing that makes him angrier than the fans in this sh**hole is hearing them chant for the Von Erichs.
Ross and Marshall Von Erichs vs. The Filthy Squad, Mike Mondo & Ken Doane.
The Von Erichs worked them over and nailed a double dropkick. The Squad cut off Ross and worked him over. Marshall made the hot tag. They nailed the chokeslam/claw finisher and pinned Mondo.
Your winners, The Von Erichs!
Rip Von Erich attacked them and was beaten and thrown out of the ring after.
Prince of Darkness Match: Jimmy Havoc vs. Mance Warner.
They were blindfolded. Mance pointed trying to find Havoc. Havoc lifted his mask and attacked Werner. How is that NOT a DQ? He worked over Werner. Havoc, blindfolded, went to the top and dove off with an elbow, completely missing. That was moronic. Werner grabbed Havoc but his mask came off. Havoc grabbed the referee and tossed him into Werner. The referee yelled at Havoc, allowing Priscilla Kelly to run out and attack Werner. Havoc scored the pin.
Your winner, Jimmy Havoc.
So, yeah.
New York Street Fight: Gino Medina vs. Savio Vega.
Vega came out with a Singapore Cane. He lit up Medina with the cane and chased him out of the ring. Medina got control and caned the hell out of Vega, chopping away at him. Vega came back to nail him with a garbage can lid. Vega tossed the can in the ring. He nailed Medina with a chair. Back in the ring, Vega nailed him with a stop sign. Medina nailed him and worked him over with punches in the corner. He hit Vega hard with a trash can lid. Medina nailed snake eyes in the corner and covered him for a two count.
Vega came back with a flurry of punches and a big right hand that sent Medina flying. Medina kicked him in the gut and smacked him over the head with a stop sign. Vega fought back and tossed Medina to the floor. He began beating him with the cane on the floor over and over. Medina nailed Vega so hard it was ridiculous with a hockey stick and then placed a chair around his neck. He ran Vega into the ring post and brought him back to the ring for a two count.
Vega came back with a backspin tackle. He went for a spinkick but Medina moved out of the way. Medina was drilled with another. The Dynasty came out on the stage. That distracted Vega, allowing Medina to low blow Vega, kiick him weakly and score the pinfall.
Your winner, Gino Medina!
A pretty gritty and rough street fight. I didn't care for the ending but the rest was way better than anyone could have expected. Good stuff.
Alicia Atout interviewed The Dynasty . She said that she didn't think Medina would have won without the interference. MJF said that he knows she's from Canada and things are weird there but they have a thing called respect here. They bullied her into apologizing. Medina said he did it himself and now he belongs to the Dynasty.
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