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1925 - Joe Stecher defeats Stanislaus Zbyszko for the World's Heavyweight Wrestling Title in St. Louis, Missouri. It marks Stetcher's third World Title reign, but is not without controversy as Wayne Munn, who Zbyszko had won the title from, was still recognized as World Champion in Illinois and Michigan. Ed "Strangler" Lewis would later beat Stecher and Munn to unify the World Title.
1943 - Joe Silva defeats Adolfo Bonales to win the Mexico National Lightweight Title in Mexico City, Mexico.
1945 - Marshall Estep defeats Ken Fenelon for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title in Toronto, Iowa.
1955 - Jake "The Snake" Roberts (birth name Aurelian Jake Smith, Jr.) is born in Gainesville, Texas.
1956 - Killer Kowalski defeats Yvon Robert in Montreal, Quebec for the Montreal World Heavyweight Title, beginning his seventh reign and ending Yvon Robert's 16th.
1964 - Bobby Steele defeats Chick Purvey to win the European Middleweight Title in Manchester, England.
1964 - Benny Galant defeats El Rayo de Jalisco to win the NWA World Middleweight Title in Mexico City, Mexico.
1966 - Herb Welch and Al Costello defeat Karl and Eric von Brauner in a tournament final to win the vacant Mid-America version of the NWA World Tag Team Title in Memphis, Tennessee. The title had been vacant since February when Antonio Inoki, who held the title with Hiro Matsuda, suffered a broken leg.
1970 - The WWWF ran at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The results were:
- Little Brutus and Sky Low Low defeated Sonny Boy Hayes and Joey Russell.
- Victor Rivera defeated Lee Wong.
- Crusher Verdu defeated Joe Crugnale.
- Gorilla Monsoon defeated Toru Tanaka.
- The Mongols (Bepo and Geto) defeated Dominic DeNucci and Mario Milano.
- WWWF World Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino defeated Karl Kovacs.
1970 - Bobby Hart defeats Johnny Valentine for the NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Title in Memphis, Tennessee.
1973 - Tony Garea & Haystacks Calhoun defeat Professor Tanaka & Mr. Fuji for the WWWF World Tag Team Title in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. This is the first tag title for Garea, who would go on to hold the same title with three other partners (Dean Ho, Larry Zbyszko and twice with Rick Martel).
1978 - Antonio Inoki defeats André the Giant by countout in Osaka, Japan to win the first-annual New Japan Pro Wrestling MSG League.
1981 - The WWF ran at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The results were:
- Pete Doherty fought Don Serreno to a time-limit draw.
- Dominic DeNucci defeated Johnny Rodz.
- Special Delivery Jones defeated Baron Mikel Scicluna.
- WWF Intercontinental Champion Pedro Morales defeated Angelo Mosca via disqualification.
- Bruno Sammartino pinned Killer Khan.
- The Great Yatzu defeated Fred Marzino.
- Rick McGraw defeated Frank Savage.
- Tony Garea and Rick Martel defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Moondogs via disqualification.
1981 - Jack Brisco defeats Kim Song for the WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Title in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
1981 - Sweet Ebony Diamond defeats Greg Valentine to win the NWA Television Title in Charlotte, North Carolina, beginning his second reign and ending Valentine's third.
1983 - Little Tokyo defeats Cowboy Lang in Vancouver, British Columbia, for the NWA World Midgets' Title, beginning his third reign and ending Lang's second.
1984 - Angelo Mosca ends Mike Rotundo's second run with the Florida version of the NWA Southern Heavyweight Title after only nine days in Tampa, Florida.
1986 - A tournament was held to crown the first ever Universal Wrestling Federation Champion in Houston, Texas. The UWF was the new name for Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling, which had grown and expanded to include more cities outside of it's original Louisiana and Oklahoma territory. Prior to the tournament, Hacksaw Duggan, the reigning Mid-South North American Champion, vacated his title, as the UWF Title would now be the top championship for the company. Here are the results of the tournament:
First Round:
Hacksaw Duggan defeated Buddy Roberts.
Chavo Guerrero vs. Buzz Sawyer ended in a double DQ.
Jack Victory defeated Brett Sawyer.
Kamala defeated Sting.
Steve Williams defeated Rick Steiner.
Terry Taylor vs. Michael Hayes ended in a draw.
Ted DiBiase defeated Rock (Ultimate Warrior).
Terry Gordy defeated Koko B. Ware
Quarterfinals:
Hacksaw Duggan received a bye to the semifinals.
Kamala defeated Jack Victory.
Steve Williams received a bye to the semifinals.
Terry Gordy defeated Ted DiBiase.
Semifinals:
Hacksaw Duggan defeated Kamala.
Terry Gordy defeated Steve Williams.
Finals:
Terry Gordy defeated Hacksaw Duggan. Prior to the match, One Man Gang attacked Duggan, ramming him into the ringpost and leaving him a bloody mess. Gordy and Michael Hayes, having no allegiance to Duggan or Devastation Inc. (the heel stable OMG was a part of) watched the attack without getting involved. Gordy then easily defeated Duggan to win the title.
1986 - The Shadow (Jaymie Knight) wins a 13-man battle royal to win the vacant NWA Central States Heavyweight Title in Des Moines, Iowa. The title had been vacated that same day by Bob Brown due to an ankle injury, ending his 15th reign.
1996 - Sean Morley (Val Venis) defeats El Bronco for the WWC Television Title in Caguas, Puerto Rico. This reign would actually last nearly three years, as the title was not officially vacated until March 3, 1999, despite his working for the WWF since 1997.
1998 - Hysteria defeats Vance Nevada to win the Canadian Wrestling Federation Junior Heavyweight Title.
2000 - In Nampa, Idaho, in a match taped for the May 31 edition of WCW Thunder, Sean Stasiak and Chuck Palumbo defeat Kronik (Brian Adams and Brian Clark) for the WCW World Tag Team Title.
2001 - Evolution (Nova and Frankie Kazarian) win a tournament for the vacant UPW Tag Team Title in Santa Ana, California. The title had been stripped from the Ballard Brothers (Shane and Shannon) on January 31.
2003 - Void wins the NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Title for the second time, defeating Chris Sanders in Humboldt, Tennessee.
2003 - Talon defeats Joe Woods to win the vacant NWA Florida Junior Heavyweight Title in Ocoee, Florida.
2004 - Lacey defeats Mercedes Martinez and Daizee Haze in a three-way match to become the first NWA Midwest Women's Champion in Highland, Indiana.
2008 - WWE transferred Hacksaw Duggan from a full-time talent to a talent under a legends deal.
2008 - Bobby Lashley appeared at an American Fight League MMA card in Atlanta to announce his signing with the company, setting the stage for his first MMA bout following his WWE run.
2009 - Ring of Honor aired ROH on HDNet. Richard Trionfo filed the following TV report:
We are live on tape from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and your announcers are Mike ‘Philly Cheese Porpoise’ Hogewood and Dave ‘DP Associates will live forever’ Prazak.
Mike and Dave talk about the Tag Title Match tonight where tables are legal where the American Wolves will face the team of El Generico and Kevin Steen. Dave Prazak predicts that we will see new tag team champions tonight.
Match Number One: Rhett Titus versus Roderick Strong
Titus does not like the way the fans are serenading him. Titus works on the arm but Strong with a side head lock take down. Titus with a head scissors and Strong escapes and Strong with an arm drag into an arm bar. Titus throws Strong out of the ring, but Titus does not realize that Strong is waiting for him on the apron until Titus turns around and Strong with a springboard shoulder tackle followed by a chop and a drop kick for a near fall. Strong with a back breaker for a near fall. Strong with a chop that has Titus showing a lot of pain. Titus will not go on the Irish whip so Strong with another chop. Titus with a knee. Strong misses a kick in the corner and Titus with a lungblower and then he punches Strong. Titus with a thrust and he follows it with a punch. Strong with chops but Titus with punches and then he chokes Strong with his boot. Titus with a slam and a knee drop for a near fall. Strong with a jawbreaker and forearms but Titus sends Strong into the turnbuckles. Titus with a splash into the corner followed by a knee that takes Strong down for a near fall. Titus works on the neck but Strong with chops and a cross body for a near fall. Strong tries for a back breaker but Titus blocks it and hits a neck breaker for a near fall. Titus with kicks followed by an Irish whip. Titus misses a move into the corner and Titus hits the turnbuckles. Strong with a running clothesline into the corner followed by a back body drop. Strong with chops but Titus with a thumb to the eye. Strong with a uranage back breaker for a near fall. Titus with a rollup but he can only get a two count despite using the tights. Titus with a leg lariat for a near fall. Titus sets for a power bomb but Strong with an enzuigiri and a gutbuster followed by the Yakuza kick for the three count.
Winner: Roderick Strong
It is time for a profile of Austin Aries. Aries talks about his training for the title match next week. He says that you have to deal with four egos and turn them against each other to snatch the opportunity. Aries says that he brings style and substance to things.
Match Number Two: Sara Del Rey versus MsChif with Jimmy Jacobs versus Daizee Haze in a Non Title Match
Del Rey kicks MsChif followed by a clothesline to Haze before she throws Haze out of the ring. MsChif with a drop toe hold and a standing moonsault for a near fall. MsChif with an Octopus to Del Rey and Haze breaks it up with a missile drop kick but MsChif turns it into a near fall on Del Rey. Haze with an X Factor to MsChif. Del Rey with a vertical choke slam to Haze on top of MsChif and Haze gets a near fall. MsChif rollw out of the ring while Del Rey connects with a head butt to Haze. MsChif grabs Del Rey’s leg as she comes off the ropes and Haze drop kicks Del Rey out of the ring. Del Rey with a punch to MsChif on the floor. Haze with a cross body to Del Rey on the floor followed by a few kicks. MsChif sprays green mist in Haze’s face and then MsChif hits the Desecrator for the three count.
Winner: MsChif
After the match Kyle Durden interviews MsChif and he asks what her future is in Ring of Honor. Jimmy Jacobs takes the mic and he says that they don’t have goals. They have accomplishments. It is the goal of every woman in the Age of the Fall to win the Shimmer Title and MsChif has done that. MsChif will take care of Daizee Haze. MsChif screams before Durden leaves the ring.
It is time for a profile of Tyler Black and comments from him. He says that there is a lot of pressure getting ready for a title match. He says that this matches are suited to him because of his age and unpredictability. Black feels that he can steal a win from any of them. He feels that he is hungrier than all three men and it is his dream to hold the Ring of Honor World Title.
We have a message from The Embassy and Prince Nana says that the roller coaster ride will continue with Jimmy Rave and Bison Smith to join him and Ernie Osiris. Nana brings out his associate, Claudio Castagnoli.
Match Number Three: Erick Stevens versus Sami Callihan
Callihan with a kick and side head lock but Stevens with a shoulder tackle and he blocks a hip toss and hits one of his own. Stevens with a slam followed by an elbow drop. Stevens with a chop. Callihan with a forearm to the back but Stevens does not show any effect. Callihan sends Stevens into the turnbuckles and he connects with a head butt and chop. Stevens chops back and Callihan with a rake of the eyes. Callihan with a snap mare and then he licks Stevens’ face. Callihan with a kick to the leg and then Callihan avoids a German suplex. Callihan with a clothesline to Stevens for a near fall. Callihan applies the Koji Clutch but Stevens gets to the ropes. Callihan with a forearm in the corner but Stevens runs Callihan into the turnbuckles. Stevens with the choo choo and then he hits a lariat. Stevens hits the Doctor Bomb for the three count.
Winner: Erick Stevens
It is time for comments from Nigel McGuinness who is being interviewed by Mike and Dave. They ask Nigel about his rehab and he says that it is between him and his doctor. Nigel says that it is going as well as it needs to be. He says that to be at the very top, you need the edge so he is not going to tell anyone when he is coming back. Dave asks Nigel for a prediction for next week. Nigel says that there are four fantastic wrestlers in the match. Bryan Danielson is synonymous with Ring of Honor and he is one of the best in the world. Danielson would be a good bet. Tyler Black is considered by some to be the future, but when you do those moves, you face a lot of risks. He says that Tyler needs to stay healthy. Austin Aries is wrestling a lot smarter and taking fewer risks. He is a good bet for the match. Nigel says that he has a bitter taste in his mouth about Jerry Lynn, but after eighteen months of everyone trying to beat him for the belt, Jerry did it. Nigel tells Jerry that he is going to get his title back. Nigel tells the fans that they doubted him before, don’t make that mistake again. He will take his spot in wrestling history.
Match Number Four: Kevin Steen and El Generico versus The American Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) in a Tables Are Legal Match for the ROH World Tag Titles
They fight outside the ring as Steen and Generico come to the ring. Generico sends Edwards into the guardrail while Steen battles with Richards. Steen punches Richards while Richards begs for a time out. Steen bites Richards. Edwards with kicks to Generico. Steen hits Edwards from behind. Generico chops Edwards while Richards is sent into the guardrails by Steen. Generico sends Edwards’ head into the ringside table. Generico and Steen punch Richards. Richards is sent into the ring and it ‘officially’ starts.
Generico punches Richards while Steen chops and punches him. Generico with a drop toe hold and Steen with two flip leg drops to Richards. Steen punches Richards but Edwards stops him. Generico punches Edwards and then Steen hits a series of back sentons and then Generico gets on Steen’s back for a double back senton. Genericos tells Steen to get a table. Generico sends Richards into a table that is held up by Steen and then Generico says the same to Edwards. The table is brought into the ring by Steen and Generico and it is set up in the corner. Steen punches Edwards and Generico kicks Edwards. Edwards avoids the table but Generico with a t-bone suplex into the turnbuckles. Richards sends Generico into the guardrail on the floor. In the ring, Steen tries to power bomb Richards through the table, but Richards gets out of the hold and he goes after Steen’s knee. Edwards tosses Generico into the air and Richards with a kick. Edwards with a super kick and Richards with a German suplex into the table, but the table does not break. Richards with another drop kick to the knees. Richards drops Steen’s knee onto the table and the table breaks but it does not end the match.
Steen fights back but Richards and Edwards continue to work on Steen’s knee. Richards with a figure four leg lock set up but he does not apply the hold. Edwards brings a table into the ring as Richards continues to work on the knee. Steen chops Richards but Edwards and Richards with kicks. Steen with elbows to Edwards and Richards and then Generico with a cross body onto both men. Generico with clotheslines and then Generico with a package power bomb to Edwards for a two count. Richards tries for the DR Driver but Generico blocks it. Generico with a tornado DDT to Richards and then he goes up top and hits a flip dive onto Edwards. Steen with a power bomb of Richards onto the table. Steen goes up top and so does Generico. Steen with a Swanton Bomb and then Generico with a frog splash but Edwards breaks up the cover. Steen throws Edwards out of the ring. Steen and Generico battle with Edwards on the floor and Steen gets another table.
They send Edwards into the guardrails and then they get another table and stack it on top of the one already set up. Generico punches and kicks Edwards. Steen sets for the powerbomb through the tables, but Richards kicks Steen in the knee and then Richards kicks Generico. Richards with running splashes into the corner followed by a running forearm as Edwards kicks Steen in the back of the head. Edwards brings a table into the ring and Richards goes up top as Edwards gets another table. Richards misses a shooting star press. Generico with a dive through the ropes and to the other side of the ring post as he hits a tornado DDT on Edwards on the floor. Generico puts Edwards on the table as Generico goes up top. Steen with a cannonball to Richards. Generico with a frog splash on Edwards through the table. Steen has Richards in the Sharpshooter and Richards tries to get to the ropes.
Shane Hagadorn comes to the ring and Steen hits the package piledriver on Hadadorn. Steen with a super kick to Richards and then the table in the ring is set up. Steen puts Richards on the table and Steen goes up top for a moonsault but Richards gets up and Richards pushes Steen through the tables set up on the floor. Generico with a Yakuza kick to Richards and then Edwards with a low blow to Generico. Richards with the Ace Crusher through the table and Edwards gets the three count.
Winners: The American Wolves
2011 - The USA Network aired the second to final episode of their season of "Tough Enough". Richard Trionfo filed the following report:
We start off with a look back at last week when AJ was finally eliminated as well as Christina who could not capitalize on her chance to show her charisma. We also saw the Rock’s performance on last week’s show. Austin gives his ultimatum to Andy to bring it for a shot at the finals.
We are back at the house and we see Jeremiah and Luke marking their territory. Jeremiah says that him and Luke are the top two.
Jeremiah says that he doesn’t think anyone should come home from the bottom three.
Andy returns and he says that he is pissed off and angry.
Jeremiah has some words for Andy as he walks in. Andy doesn’t care what the situation is because the top three is now the bottom three. Andy sulks around the house.
Andy says that the competition is all about him.
Jeremiah and Luke have a few adult beverages while Andy goes to sleep.
We are at the training center and the final three enter. The trainers greet them. Bill says that there is no theme since they are at the end. It is time to throw stuff at them. Trish says that they are going to fine tune the final three. Can they perform the WWE way.
Austin enters the building as Bill tells the contestants to do cross body presses.
Bill says that they want to see the best that they have. Bill says that they all possess something to make the start of a WWE superstar.
Now it is time for some hip tosses in the ring as they come out of the corner. Andy has some trouble with a float over. Austin says that he wonders if he has what it takes long term. Booker tells Andy that he has to be in control.
Andy says that he is human and he points out that he will never be perfect.
Bill takes them back in the training and he asks Andy if he remembers it.
Bill says that if you don’t bring it to the table, he is going to bring the table to you.
We see Luke try for a leap frog and he hits Andy in the face with his knee.
Austin says that he doesn’t want any more injuries and if you can do it in the ring, go ahead and do it.
We see Jeremiah and Luke collide in the ring. Jeremiah doesn’t know what happened. Austin wants to know if anyone broke something. Bill says that Jeremiah has the commitment, agility, and heart but Bill tells him that he is not that crisp in the ring.
Booker tells all three of them that they failed with their training today and then they are sent back to the Tough Enough House.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for the contestants to redeem themselves. They go to a photo shoot and we see Steve Austin, Trish Stratus, and The Miz.
Andy says that he is going to give everything with whatever they are doing.
Austin says that it is about putting it all together and there is more than being in the ring. There are media appearances and photo shoots. They are joined by the Miz.
Miz congratulates them for getting this far, but the training has just begun because the press and promotion is part of the daily life of a WWE Superstar.
Miz says that they don’t wear fanny packs or Zubaz pants any more.
Trish tells them to get ready for their photo shoot.
We see the contestants getting dressed and Luke thinks that Andy looks uncomfortable.
Luke comes out first and he says that he feels comfortable in the suit. We see the photo shoot. Austin felt that he could do it 24/7 and he has some arrogance. Austin says that he thinks his looks and swagger will take him far.
Andy is out next and Miz says that Andy looks like a nice, good old boy. They tell Andy to do whatever he wants to show who he is. Miz says that Andy has trouble breaking out of his shell. Miz says that he hopes that Andy can get out of the shell because if he can’t, the WWE will eat him up. Austin and Miz try to give Andy some encouragement. Austin says that Andy released his ‘Silent Rage’.
Jeremiah is out last and Austin asks him if he has his teeth in. Miz is shocked to see Jeremiah without his teeth. Austin says that Jeremiah is surprising everyone with his natural ability. He has a presence and a future.
Miz wishes everyone luck before he leaves and he reminds them that he is awesome.
Austin tells them that Bill and Booker are waiting back at the training facility for some more fun.
We go to commercial.
We are back at the training facility and Booker tells everyone they are in the bottom three.
Luke admits they had trouble yesterday but they have to bring it every time.
We see Andy taking shoulder tackles then Luke and finally Jeremiah.
We then see Irish whips into the corner.
Booker and Trish tell Andy to act like he is a big man. Andy points out how they tell him to be the big man.
Trish and Booker are impressed with the turnaround by Andy.
Bill says that Andy looks like he was born to be in the ring and he is convincing the trainers as well as Jeremiah and Luke.
Bill wants to know where Luke’s drop kick was in the past. Bill was impressed with the performance and we see him smile.
Booker tells Jeremiah to slow things down a bit. Bill tells him to sit down because he is trying to get to the finish before it is necessary. Jeremiah knows that he needs to control that. Jeremiah admits that he needs to bring his game more than Andy or Luke because of his ‘unexperience’. Bill tells him to work at 40% speed.
Bill says that Jeremiah has to digest everything that is thrown at him.
They are told to go to the floor. Luke says that things were electric in the training center.
Bill tells them that they need to want it. Bill tells them to leave.
It is time to go to a Children’s Hospital with Austin so they can meet some kids. Austin points out that this is about everything that a WWE Superstar has to do. He says that going to a hospital puts things in perspective.
Luke talks about the reactions on the children’s faces.
Andy also thinks about how the families are dealing with their children being sick.
Austin says that every kid he sees in the hospital is tougher and braver than he is.
Jeremiah says that it means a lot to be here because he had a cousin who died of cancer.
Austin says that you realize how lucky you are after an experience like they had. Austin was impressed with how they did at the hospital.
Austin tells them that they have another tough day at the compound.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for more training. Bill is looking forward to today’s session.
Austin enters the ring and he tells everyone that it is time for the Skills Challenge. It is a comprehensive challenge and at the end of the day, someone is going home. Austin says that they are looking at everything.
Austin tells Luke to run the ropes for 45 seconds.
Bill says that they were looking at everything they learned. He mentions that Austin would add something for the contestants. Bill says that they get to watch their kids like proud parents, but they can’t nudge them or help them any more.
Andy says that you have to look good in there.
Trish says that she likes how Andy does when he acts like a big man. She says that he fell into the role today, but is it enough to make it.
It is time to slam the bag and drop some elbows.
Booker mentions that Luke has his confidence back, but being knocked off the pedestal rattled his cage a bit.
Luke says that when he went up top it was time for him to shine and he says that it was Luke’s moment when he dropped the perfect elbow.
Bill mentioned that Jeremiah was green in the ring but he will learn it when given the chance. Bill wonders if he is capable enough.
Bill says that Jeremiah slammed the bag in the wrong direction and then he got a little creative with his elbow drop and Bill liked that he fixed it. However, you can’t fix it every night. He says that Jeremiah has glimpses of impressive stupidity.
Jeremiah says that he know exactly what he was doing with the elbow.
Austin stops Jeremiah. He says that things caught up to him and he is unable to grasp everything to maintain a save level in the ring.
Austin tells them that they are the bottom three and the final three so one of them is going home. Austin tells them to pack up their stuff because they will be back in the ring later tonight.
Bill says that it comes down to what the captain says and he has some tough choices.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Jeremiah talks about his elbow drop and he thinks that he impressed the trainers. Andy says that Jeremiah has busted his butt, but he was a bit careless and reckless today. Jeremiah says that he did not expect it to be perfect, but he wanted to try it.
Andy says that tonight is make it or break it night and he has the same strategy that he had since day one.
Luke says that he feels like he did the best job showing the trainers that he could be the next WWE superstar.
They have a final drink before they go to the Mud Hole.
We go to the ring and Steve Austin makes his grand entrance.
Austin says that he is proud of all three. He says that someone is going home tonight.
Austin tells Jeremiah that we finally get to learn about him. Jeremiah says that he was in the army for three years. He was going to be the toughest person. He fought in Afghanistan. Austin asks Jeremiah about his devotion to wrestling and Jeremiah says that it is a lifetime thing, not a quick look.
Austin tells Andy that he thinks him that he is too weak and fragile from the neck up. Andy tells Austin that he is full of it. Andy says that it has been a challenge mentally and emotionally.
Austin asks Jeremiah about his child and wonders why Jeremiah hasn’t been emotionally frazzled. Jeremiah says his kid knows that daddy is at work.
Jeremiah says that Andy is soft. He says that he is emotionally stronger than anyone else in the ring.
Austin says that Luke doesn’t bring much to the table. He says that he is a good looking guy who is a mechanic. Luke points out that it is an entertainment business and Austin thanks Luke for telling him that after 20 years. Luke says that he brought the swagger back this week and he dropped a mean elbow.
Austin asks Luke if what Jeremiah is doing is impressive. Luke says that he is a natural athlete. Luke says that Jeremiah looked to him for help and a win for Jeremiah is a win for him too.
Austin tells Luke that a win for Jeremiah is a loss for Luke.
We go to commercial.
We are back and it is time for more of Austin with the final three.
We get Luke’s comments that aired before the commercial.
Luke says that Jeremiah might be the arrogant one of the group.
Austin asks Jeremiah if he is arrogant and Jeremiah says that he is confident. Jeremiah says that he’s got skills.
Austin asks Luke about Jeremiah’s skills comments. Luke says that he had the best skills of the three.
Jeremiah says that he ain’t perfect and he is on the fence with him.
Austin asks Andy if he is going to cry. Andy says that he is passionate and emotional. Austin says that he didn’t cry because of the business.
Austin says that everything he likes about him regarding the business, he doesn’t have the charisma. Andy says that he has the fire and a mean streak a mile long.
Austin asks Andy if he has any potential in the business and Andy says he has zero. He calls Luke a weasel who isn’t comfortable in his own skin.
Austin comments on the nervous laugh from Luke and Luke disputes that it is nervous. Luke says that he gets excited in the ring and Austin calls him twitchy.
Austin asks Luke how he thought Andy did in the skills challenge. He says that he did okay except for the fiery part.
Austin asks Andy for his comments.
Austin asks Andy if he missed something charismatic from him. Andy says that he did not bring it every time. He says that he had to slow down. Austin says that Jeremiah didn’t slow down.
Jeremiah says that he is proud of what he did.
Austin wants to know what happened today. He says he left it all in the ring. Austin says that Jeremiah was bad in the skills challenge today. Austin says that he thought Jeremiah was going to break his neck as he came off the top. He says that he has a lot to learn and he says that he never hurt anyone.
Austin tells everyone that they put up a hell of a fight. They have their strengths and weaknesses. Based on everything he has seen, Jeremiah represented himself well, but the greenness caught up to him. It isn’t by much, but Jeremiah is going home.
Austin tells Luke that the green ass rookie almost sent his ass home. He came close to sending Andy’s ass home too.
Austin tells Jeremiah that he impressed him.
Jeremiah says that it has been a hell of a ride and he has no regrets. He came here knowing his skill level and it caught up to him. He went outside the box. However, he did what nobody thought he could do. He is looking forward to getting back in there and doing it again.
The next time they see each other will be at the FCW arena. They will have a five minute exhibition in front of the fans and WWE brass. The best performance will get the contract.
Austin wishes them luck and Austin asks for some Steveweisers. Beer spills in the ring.
Andy says that he is so excited by this opportunity.
Luke says that he is on the doorstep of his dreams and it is a wild ride.
Andy says that he cannot wait to get back to work. He is going to win this competition.
Luke says that he is the rock star and he is going to win this competition.
We go to credits.