Thunder – August 30, 2000: It’s A Good Show
Thunder
Date: August 30, 2000
Location: Tuscon Convention Center, Tuscon, Arizona
Commentators: Stevie Ray, Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay
We open with a recap from Nitro. Normally editing things down to a few minutes works but in this case, the show is still a disaster.
Team Canada vs. Kronik
Storm is sent to the floor and Adams launches Skipper down on top of him. We settle down with Clark stomping away at Skipper in the corner. Tony promises the announcement of a first time ever match this coming Monday on Nitro. A double shoulder drops Skipper and he dives backwards into a full nelson slam, only to have Storm springboard in with a clothesline for two. Tony: “One, two, HE ALMOST BEAT HIM!” Yeah because the US Champion getting a pin would be shocking.
Adams clotheslines both guys down and brings in Clark for the Meltdown on Skipper for two. Storm breaks up High Times and goes for the flag, only to have Gunns jab him between the legs. The full nelson slam and High Times puts Storm away, because why not pin the US Champion in a nothing match?
We see a clip of the Thunder Tailgate Party. Ignore Vito still wearing the Hardcore Title, making this a month old at least.
Cue Booker to say he has a clique of his own, so here are Vito, Awesome and the Filthy Animals. So the clique known as the Animals are part of an even bigger clique? You think you might be overdoing this faction war stuff? Booker is worried about the guys in the ring taking over WCW and the fight is on until security makes the save.
Rection wants Storm at Fall Brawl. For AMERICA. And Gunns.
Wedding invitation for a week from Monday.
Reno vs. Mike Awesome
Reno beats up Ozzie and Daffney throws popcorn.
Steiner hits Reno with a pipe for losing.
Mike Sanders vs. Booker T.
Post break Booker is limping and Sanders gets beaten down as well.
Jarrett is getting his blood pressure checked before his big intimidating match.
Big Vito vs. Chuck Palumbo
Steiner beats up Palumbo as well. Good for him as Palumbo should be able to last two minutes against Big Vito.
Harris Twins vs. Misfits in Action
AWOL saves Rection from Storm.
Steiner and Nash interrupt Jarrett at prayer and offer to have his back out there tonight. Jarrett has to do this himself.
Jeff Jarrett vs. ???
Cat and Ms. Jones get here.
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