Post by Leo on Jul 8, 2023 13:09:56 GMT -5
WCW Thursday Thunder episode 29 for 07.13.23
Taped from the Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, Kentucky
Ring Announcer: Gary Michael Cappetta
Interviewer: SoCal Val
Referees: Tommy Young, Joey Marella and Aubrey Edwards
Tamina Snuka defeated Debbie Combs by pinfall at 3:30 via Superfly Splash.
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Hype video for Phoenix Rising on July 30 from Mobile, Alabama.
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“The Man With the Hands of Stone” Ronnie Garvin defeated Eric Embry by Stone Cutter (inverted stunner) at 4:21.
COMMERCIAL
Amber Nova defeated “Blue Pants” Leva Bates by pinfall at 5:55 via Nova Lights Suplex.
Segment Notes
Nova is a regular member of the roster now. Bates is a former roster member, so she made a good one-off opponent for her.
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In a pre-taped promo, “Lionheart” Chris Jericho tells Curt Hennig they can agree on one thing. Jake Roberts was right and neither one of them cared. They were never friends and never will be. They could be great rivals and that’s okay with Jericho. He’s defied expectations since winning the UWA Universal Men’s Championship and he’ll continue to do so. He promises to be at Nitro this coming week and we’ll just have to see what happens then.
Segment Notes
Often times Thunder will explain something from Nitro or hype something from the coming Nitro. While the B-show, the idea is to have nuggets of importance to make it worth watching.
COMMERCIAL
In pre-taped promo, the Pillmans talk about being a tag team and rising up the ranks in WCW. They notice there’s another new team on the scene too in Jake Roberts and Black Mamba. It’s a mentor and student relationship, but Roberts can’t teach anything but fear and hate. Brian has taught his son honor and hard work. What way is best? Let’s find out in the ring.
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Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Black Mamba (Omos) defeated Andy Duglas and Alex Zayne by pinfall of Mamba on Zayne via choke slam at 5:30.
Segment Notes
* Roberts and Mamba vs. the Pillmans are being built for Phoenix Rising.
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In a pre-taped promo, Dusty Rhodes tells Magnum TA that the American Dream will bring a nightmare to him at Phoenix Rising. A lot has conspired to keep them apart since Mangum turned on Dusty during War Games. The stars are finally aligning and the fates are finally coming together at Phoenix Rising. Magnum started this fight, but Rhodes will finish it.
COMMERCIAL
The Blue Bloods (Sir Steven Regal and Squire David Taylor) defeated the Rock ‘n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) by pinfall of Regal on Morton via RegalPlex at 14:07. Morton plays face in peril most of the match. Morton finally gets the hot tag, but was distracted by Taylor and missed it. Gibson argues and this allows Taylor to low blow Morton. Regal follows up for the win.