Getting Over 10.12.06: TNA in WWE?

Posted by Mike LaFave on 10.12.2006

This column is a long time coming. This week, in my return, I get one of TNA’s biggest stars over…in the WWE!

So did you miss me while I was gone? I am very sorry for my absence the past couple weeks. Two weeks ago I was swamped with papers and had to slip Larry a little bribe money to convince him to give me a day off. Then, next thing I know my computer gets a virus and was out of commission for about a week and a half. Not only could I not do the column, but it made getting papers done for my classes difficult and worst of all, I couldn't check my fantasy football team!

But now I'm back and I know you're all awaiting the announcement of what TNA superstar I chose to get over in the WWE. So without further ado, I give you…

Getting Over Kurt Angle!

I'm kidding, I wouldn't cheap out like that, ok, for real this time, I give you…

Getting Over Christian!

Haha, gotchya again! I kill myself! Ok, enough joking around. This week on the number one fantasy booking column in the history of the IWC, I get over…

The Fallen Angel, Christopher Daniels!
Getting Over: Christopher Daniels

ECW on Sci-Fi 10/17 - Christopher W. Anderson and Little Guido are just beginning a match when a strange sound fills the arena. The sound becomes clearer; it's a Gregorian chant set to a rock backdrop and then the lights dim. Out from the entranceway walks a man in a black cloak and hood. The man pays no attention to the ongoing match and steps in the ring. Both competitors confront the mysterious man who in turn slaps both Anderson and Guido and then stomps them out of the ring. He removes a mic from under his cloak and pulls back his hood, "Listen and listen closely, because the words you are about to hear are the gospel, the gospel according to the Fallen Angel, Christopher Daniels. I've been watching the New Breed Unleashed and I've been impressed with what I've seen. But this show is missing something; it's missing the divine touch that only the Fallen Angel can provide. I have come to ECW to do one thing, to be its salvation. ECW is a sin laden environment, but the Fallen Angel has not come here to preach the wrongs of sinning, no, the Fallen Angel leads by example. I will be the salvation of ECW and lead the new bread to new heights that it's never seen before. The Fallen Angel will bring ECW into the light and lead the way to heaven's gate and anyone who tries to obstruct my path will be received with an excommunication. The Fallen Angel, Christopher Daniels, will be a beckon of light, so say the Fallen Angel and that…is…the…gospel!" Daniels' music hits and he slowly walks away as we fade out, we hear Joey Styles say to Taz, "What the hell was that"?

ECW on Sci-Fi 10/24 - Daniels is shown several times throughout the night in carious locations stalking and taking notes. At one point Matt Striker runs into Daniels:
Striker - "It's been brought to my attention that you've come to ECW to be its salvation."
Daniels – "So says the Fallen Angel."
Striker – "Well I just want to inform you that I'm not one of those teachers who resist teaching creationism in school. Creationism, current events, sex Ed, I feel it is my responsibility to mold the young minds of our nation. I used to believe a child's mind was putty perfect for sculpting, but thanks to ‘Girls Gone Wild' and Snoop Dog, a child's mind is more like mush in today's society! I mean, at the rate we're going, it is conceivable that Paris Hilton could win an academy award! Something needs to be done about this before it's too late!"
Daniels – "That my educational friend sounds like words straight from the gospel!"

During a Sabu match, an ear-to-ear smile appears on Daniels face.

ECW on Sci-Fi 10/31 - Sabu vs. Matt Striker is about to start when Fallen Angle comes out with a mic in hand, "Sabu, I was looking down upon you last week and I noticed you have talent. But you see Sabu, you point to the Heavens in dedication, but what you don't know is that isn't going to help you. I am the Fallen Angel, I am the disciple and I am the one who is the saving grace of ECW. You can point to the Heavens all you want, but the fact is no amount of help from above would give you a prayer at beating the Fallen Angel. And that…is…the…gospel!" Sabu takes offence to Daniels' comments and runs out of the ring to attack. Sabu and Daniels exchange punches when Striker comes from behind and ambushes Sabu. Daniels and Striker continue to double team Sabu when Sandman runs out to make the save.

ECW on Sci-Fi 11/07 - Daniels and Sabu are the opening bout of the evening. Daniels gets off an impressive amount of offense early, showing that he can back up the gospel he had been spreading. Sabu is finally able to mount a comeback and looks set to finish Daniels off when Matt Striker comes out and trips up Sabu. Daniels and Striker shake hands and work over Sabu. Sandman again comes out to make the save. A four-way brawl in sues when Paul Heyman's music hits, "Gentleman if I can have your attention for a moment, I have an announcement that pertains to all of you. ECW has been invited to take part in this year's Survivor Series and as your messiah; I have a match in mind for the ppv that will show the world what the New Breed brings to the table. At Survivor Series ECW will have a 10-man Extreme Elimination Match! In one corner the ECW Champion Big Show will team up with Test, Mike Knox, Matt Striker and the Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels! They will take on the extreme team of the whole f'in show Rob Van Dam, making his return to ECW Hardcore Holly, CM Punk, Sandman and the Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death Defying Sabu! And if that weren't enough all foreign objects will be legal! This year, Survivor Series gets an EXTREME makeover!"

ECW on Sci-Fi 11/14 - In the night's main event, Daniels and Striker take on Sabu and the Sandman. Striker and Fallen Angel use great double team tactics for their first time teaming together to control the action. Sabu gets fed up with the constant double teaming and tried to run in but the ref cuts him off and escorts him back to his corner. While the ref is admonishing Sabu, Striker nails Sandman with his own Singapore Cane! Sabu sees it and runs over and dives on Striker. During the confusion, Daniels jumps up to the second turnbuckle, hops up to the top turnbuckle and leaps off all in one fluid motion hitting a picture perfect moonsault that Taz informs us Daniels is calling, the Passion, on Sandman for the win!

ECW on Sci-Fi 11/21 - Heyman heads out to start the show, "You all know that the ECW pay-per-view, December to Dismember, is one week after Survivor Series. This means I have a card to fill up. Well tonight, for my faithful followers, I will announce the entire line up for what will go down as one of the biggest events in ECW history! My vision on the new breed will become clear tonight!"

Daniels is up against Sandman in an Extreme Rules Match. Daniels controls the match until Sandman gets a hold of his cane and starts beating the Fallen Angel with it. Striker runs out and puts the boots to Sandman. It isn't long before all ten men involved in the Survivor Series match come out for a huge melee. Heyman sends security out to break it up as we go to break.

Heyman is standing in the ring alone. He runs down the matches for the ECW Brand PPV:
-Main Event, ECW Championship the Big Show vs. Rob Van Dan; Extreme Rules Match
-The Fallen Angel, Christopher Daniels vs. the Suicidal, Homicidal, Genocidal, Death Defying, Sabu
-The Extreme Icon Sandman vs. Your Teacher Matt Striker; Singapore Cane Match
-Hardcore Holly vs. Test; Table Match
-CM Punk vs. Mike Knox
-An Extreme Battle Royal

Survivor Series 11/26 - Big Show/Test/Knox/Striker/Daniels vs. RVD/Holly/Punk/Sandman/Sabu…
Test and Holly start off, they trade moves until the battle spills to the outside, they ignore the count and continue to brawl, resulting in both men getting counted out. Knox goes out early after he's distracted by Kelly flirting with CM Punk. Big Show is able to eliminate Sandman with a choke slam soon after. Punk has Striker in an anaconda vice when Daniels distracts the ref, Knox comes back out and nails Punk with a chair, allowing Striker to role him over and eliminate him. RVD and Sabu fight off their three opponents, eventually able to use the combo rolling thunder/Arabian facebuster to knock out Striker. The original extremists take control of the match until a miscommunication allows Daniels to roll-up Van Dam leaving Sabu to take on the Fallen Angel and the Extreme Giant. Sabu does his best to overcome the odds, even gaining the momentum of the match before running into a choke slam! The Giant follows that up with a showstopper before tagging in Daniels. The Fallen Angel gleefully steps in the ring, nails the Passion and picks up the win for his team!

ECW on Sci-Fi 11/28 - The Fallen Angel is up against Rob Van Dam in an extreme rules match. It's a competitive contest. Daniels and RVD seem to be having an "anything you can do, I can do better" type back and forth match up. Daniels thinks he has Van Dam in trouble so he attempts the Passion but misses; RVD looks to take advantage and hits a split-leg moonsault on his fallen opponent. RVD goes up for the five star frog splash, but Daniels is able to reach for a chair that had been left in the ring from earlier and sticks it upright in the air just in time for Van Dam to land on it full thrust! Both men are down as Daniels crawls over for the cover. Sabu runs out and nails Daniels with a triple jump moonsault. Sabu goes to check on RVD, Daniels rolls out of the ring and grabs a mic, "Sabu, the good book says, ‘and on the seventh day he rest', well this Sunday Sabu, there will be no resting for you or the Fallen Angel. Sabu, this Sunday, at December to Dismember, the Fallen Angel acts as the Angel of Death! Your time has come Sabu, say your prayers, this Sunday I escort you to the pearly gates!" Sabu is yelling towards Daniels while still checking on RVD when Van Dam is finally able to make it to his feet. The two get into a shoving match, Van Dam still upset from the incident at Survivor Series. Daniels takes that as an opportunity to attack the two vulnerable foes. He stands in the ring with his arms held high when we hear Heyman's music. Paul announces that the match between Sabu and Daniels Sunday at December to Dismember will not be an ordinary match, but it will in fact decide who will challenge the winner of the Big Show/RVD match, it will be a number one contender's match!

December to Dismember 12/03 - In one of the premier match ups of the night, Daniels battles Sabu in a number one contender's match. Sabu takes his aggression out early on Daniels. Sabu controls the match for the first few minutes, Daniels unable to mount any offense. Sabu continues the assault despite the fact that this is not an extreme rules match, impressing everyone with not only his high flying maneuvers, but also his technical prowess. Sabu goes to the top rope and jumps off; looking to finish Daniels off with a flying leg drop, but Daniels is able to roll out of the way. Both men struggle to their feet and then begin to throw punches with Sabu once again gaining the advantage. But Sabu then runs to the rope and charges at the Fallen Angel only to be hit with a nasty leg lariat. Daniels is finally able to dish out some punishment on Sabu. After a few minutes of control, Daniels thinks things are well in hand and looks to finish Sabu off with the Passion. But before Daniels can complete the move, Sabu is on his feet and interrupts him on the top rope. Both men are on the top rope throwing punches when Fallen Angel sets Sabu up and leaps off the top rope hitting a sidewalk slam! Again, both men are down and barley able to beat the ten-count, Sabu once again charges at Daniels only to have Christopher duck out of the way, causing Sabu to take a dive to the outside. Daniels then hits a springboard plancha on Sabu on the outside! The crowd lights up with a "Holly Shit" chant! Daniels decides to take the fight to Sabu on the outside which turns out to be a mistake when Sabu reverses an Irish whip attempt by Daniels sending him face first into the steal post! Sabu Goes up to the top rope but is distracted by the ref pleading for him not to jump. Daniels is able to shake the rope and cause Sabu to get crotched on the turnbuckle. Daniels climbs up and again starts to exchange punches with Sabu on the top rope. Daniels losses his footing and slips to the second rope and distracts him just long enough for Sabu to flip over him and nail a power bomb! Sabu continues on the attack for a minute and then hits a slingshot ddt on the fallen Angel. Sabu locks in the camel clutch. Daniels is in obvious agony and is unable to reach the ropes to break the hold. He uses ever ounce of strength left in his body to stand up with Sabu on his back and then drop down back first, slamming Sabu to the mat. Daniels is able to beat Sabu to his feet and picks him up and gets him in a torture rack! When it becomes obvious that Sabu refuses to give up, Daniels turns the torture rack into a ddt! He goes for the cover but Sabu is miraculously able to kick out just before the refs hand hits the mat the third time. Daniels walks over to the turnbuckle and nails Sabu with his Passion finisher! One, two, thr…no, Sabu again gets a shoulder up! Daniels is obviously shocked, but does not waste time arguing with the ref about the count, he instead walks over to the opposite corner, much farther away and nails a second Passion on Sabu. But without hesitation or even a thought of a pinning attempt he goes to a third turnbuckle and nails yet another Passion! And again, Daniels doesn't go for the cover! He walks over to the forth turnbuckle and nails one more Passion and this time the ref's hand does drop three times! Christopher Daniels becomes the number one contender for the ECW Championship!

Over the Top:

Rob Van Dam would win the belt from the Big Show later that night to become the ECW champion. This would set up an ECW title match between RVD and Christopher Daniels for Royal Rumble. In the meantime, I would have Daniels beat Sabu one more time on Sci-Fi to really cement the fact that he is a contender.

In my opinion, Daniels is the best thing going on TNA outside of Christian and Kurt Angle. He is one of the best wrestlers in the business, can go on the mic and has a built in character. His size might be a question in the WWE, but at 5'10", 232 lbs. he is about Finlay's size, and with everything else he brings to the table, I honestly believe that he would be one of the select SuperStars that the WWE would look part the size factor for.

A program with Sabu would provide us with great matches and he has the mic skills to carry the promo portion of the feud, since as much as I love Sabu, that's not really his department. As you probably noticed, I sprinkled in a bunch of interaction with Van Dam to really set up their title program.

Christopher Daniels is too good to not be known by wrestling fans who don't know of TNA. He would tare the house down in ECW and I for one would mark out of my seat if it ever happened…I can dream can't I…

Over There:

I'm changing this section up a little bit…I think…

I think, and you guys should let me know what you think about this, that from now on, in Over There, instead of hitting up what I liked in each individual show, I'm going to address my opinion on something big in the wrestling news. Like Kurt Angle signing with TNA, or how an upcoming pp is shaping up. Let me know what you guys think and if you like it, I'll run with the concept next week, if not, I'll go back to the old way.


Over My Head:

Ok, you've probably heard enough of my excuses today, but while trying to locate the source of the virus, I became a little overzealous and deleted everything in my inbox, so I don't have any of the e-mail about the Harry Smith column. Be sure to send me your feedback on this week's column and I'll address a few of the e-mails here, but I also take the time to write back to everyone who takes the time to send me feedback, so send it!


Over and Out:

Shorter than normal this week and I apologize for that, but with the schedule I'm working with it might become more common unfortunately. This is also where I would normally pimp out a few of my fellow writers, but the fact is I just got my internet going and haven't had a chance to catch up on all the columns I missed yet and I refuse to plug a column I haven't read, so that's something again that will have to wait till next week to be addressed.

You're probably asking what on tap for next week. Well I'll be honest with you, I haven't totally decided as of yet. It's between M.V.P. (gay Power Ranger tights and all) or the redneck Jimmy Wang Yang. You guys should all let me know who you would rather see get over. Ok, I need to end this hear, it's almost 4am and I still have another assignment to do for school before I lay down and try to get some shut eye, and I have a wake up call coming at 8am…no sleep for Mike tonight..

Ok, well, I can barley keep my eyes open at this point, so with that let me just remind you to send me some feedback, I love the feedback guys! Once again I apologize for this column running a little short, and due to the circumstances, there might be a few more typos than normal this week (sorry Larry), but I hope you'll look past all that and join me next week, until then, Over and Out!