Dueling Chair
Shots
by
Kurt La Mont
Column date
11/01/2000
November 2 Remember Preview:
To help me with the preview of November 2 Remember, I enlisted the services of "Alex T". Alex will give the answers and I will supply the questions. Remember all responses MUST be given in the form of a question. Let's begin.
Alex T: This is ECW's 8th annual showcase event of the year coming to us live on Pay Per View from the Odeum in Villa Park, Illinois on Sunday November 5, 2000.
Me: What is November 2 Remember?
Alex T: Correct!
Alex T: This is a very unique combination of three matches in one. It begins with four wrestlers in the ring at the same time, competing in two separate singles matches. Once those two matches are completed, the two victors will then battle it out with the winner becoming the ECW World Heavyweight Champion. You must score two consecutive victories to win the title.
Me: What is a Double Jeopardy match?
Alex T: Correct Again!
OK, OK, enough with the Jeopardy gimmick. This Sunday we just won't get Jeopardy; we'll get DOUBLE JEOPARDY. The Double Jeopardy main event is a first in ECW and as well as all of wrestling. I'd even go so far as to say this is the most original idea in wrestling this year. This match pits the champion Jerry Lynn against Justin Credible, Sandman and Steve Corino.
Three of these four wrestlers are wearing or have worn the ECW Heavyweight Title. Justin Credible had about a 6-month title reign before dropping the belt to Jerry Lynn at Anarchy Rulz last month. The Sandman is a three time champion way back in 1995 and 1996. The only man not to have held the top belt in ECW is Steve Corino.
Corino will make his November 2 Remember debut as a wrestler this Sunday and he has managed to work his way up to the main event in ECW's top show of the year. I asked Corino about this and he said that being in the main event at November 2 Remember "Is certainly an honor. I have worked very hard to get to this spot and don't want to let anyone down in this very unique match. It is the first of its kind and I am excited to be a part of it."
Since the Double Jeopardy match is the first of its kind there should be no clear-cut advantage to any one of the wrestlers. This concept isn't just confusing to the fans; it's confusing to the participants as well. When I asked Steve about his strategy going into this match he said, "I'm still trying to figure the concept of the match out, so it is tough to get a strategy ready." This should definitely make for an unpredictable match. With four wrestlers and two matches going on simultaneously anything can happen.
As for my prediction on the match, I see it coming down to Justin Credible and Jerry Lynn with Lynn successfully retaining his title.
My Prediction: Jerry Lynn
Corino's Prediction: Steve Corino
If you don't do it already be sure to check out Steve's excellent site at www.SteveCorino.com
As for the rest of the card here are my predictions:
Rhino vs. New Jack - TV Championship Match
New Jack gets a rare title shot in his first PPV match since he was "Living Dangerously" with Grimes back in March.
Prediction: Rhino
FBI vs. Mikey Whipwreck & Tajiri - Tag Team Championship
These two teams had the best tag team match of the year back in August at the Hammerstein Ballroom when the FBI won the belts. I expect the same type of match again except with a different winner.
Prediction: Mikey and Tajiri
Da Baldies vs. Mahoney & Chilly Willy - Flaming Table Match
Balls always seems to find trouble. We've seen him exposed to just about everything including fire, thumbtacks, explosives and I'm sure much more. I have a feeling he'll end up finding trouble yet again
Prediction: Da Baldies
Super Crazy vs. C.W. Anderson
Finally, Super Crazy has come back to ECW. It's been long overdue. In his return bout the top luchadore meets face to face with an Anderson. As C.W. would say this is a "classic example of the collision between airborne and infantry". I expect this match to be the best match without a title on the line. Everyone thinks that Super Crazy will come out on top but I smell an upset.
Prediction: C.W. Anderson
Chris Chetti vs. Nova
Former tag team partners square off in this grudge match. Chetti has the advantage of having Lou E. and a cell phone in his corner. I think this will be the difference in this matchup.
Prediction: Chetti
Kid Kash, Doring & Roadkill vs. Diamond, Dinero & EZ Money
Is there anyone more over in ECW these days than Roadkill?
Prediction: Kash, Doring and Roadkill
I'm pretty fired up for this PPV (and not just because ECW announced 7 matches before the PPV). Each of the matches has the opportunity to be good and the World Title and Tag Team Title matches could be great. Throw in a returning Super Crazy, burning tables, former tag team partners going at it and chickens (pssst) and you have the making of a great PPV.
Be sure to check it out because if you miss it it'll be a regret you will never forget (Cue up Guns N' Roses' November Rain).
More good stuff next week. Send any comments or questions to me at [email protected].
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