Velocity TV July 6th, 2001

[Dark Match]:
Brian Christopher defeated Volk Han by disqualification in 0:10:33.
Rating: ** 1/4

[Dark Match]:
Michael Shane pinned Ultimo Dragon after a superkick in 0:09:46.
Rating: ** 3/4

Interview:
Highlights of the 2001 King of the Death Match

Interview:
Randy Hales and Bruno discuss the future

Hales and Bruno come out and announce on July 29th the USWA will be holding
a one night 16 man GLOBAL Championship Tournament. They bring the belt out
and put it on display. Hales says that right here on Velocity TV we will
be announcing names that will enter the tournament. Today they announce
Volk Han from Russia, Ultimo Dragon from Mexico, and our very own Vampiro
from Canada, Shane Douglas, and the man who made his debut at the King of the
Death Match filling in for Balls Mahoney, Don Frye will compete.

Low-Ki pinned Michael Modest with the Ki Crusher in 0:09:55.
Rating: *** 1/2

Low-Ki picks up a major win defeating Mike Modest. Ki is looking to get a
spot in the tournament, and today he might have earned one.

Interview:
CM Punk Interview

CM Punk comes out to talk with Corey Maclund about his USWA career. He says
that he is one of the top contenders to the heavyweight title, but he is 
still considered a young lion. He says that he knew he was going to be
a legend in this company the day he went nose to nose with AJ Styles in 
Jacksonville during the spring break tour and tore the house down. 
He knew he had the eye of the legends when Stevie Richards was ousted from
Ravens side, and Punk was brought in under his wing to learn. He then realized
he is the greatest X Divison champion in the titles history when he defeated
Tom Carter, and Michael Shane, and Cabana on several occasions. His appearence
at the KOTDM couldn't have written a better story. He would be in the finals
with Dusty Rhodes and have to share the lime light with Colt Cabana his arch
rival. Cabana is someone he has had to share the lime light with ever since
they trained together. CM Punk says the next step in his career is to win a 
Young Lions Challenge and compete on the next level!

The Gangstas (New Jack and Mustafa) defeated The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer when
New Jack pinned Sandman after the 0 in 0:15:57.
Rating: **

Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Don Frye with the Greetings from Asbury Park in 0:11:55.
Rating: ***

[X Division Match]:
Altar Boy Luke pinned Paul London after a Frankensteiner from the top rope in
           0:08:28.
Rating: *** 1/4

AJ Styles pinned Tom Carter after a spinning heel kick in 0:12:00.
Rating: *** 3/4

Interview:
Raven Interview

Raven comes out and tells his student CM Punk that he wants him to destroy
Dusty Rhodes. Raven says in Louisville on Sunday Dusty took out Vampiro 1/3 of
his triangle of terror, but tonight CM Punk is going to put an end to his reign
as king, and an end to his career.

[Young Lions Challenge Match 1]:
Dusty Rhodes pinned CM Punk with the Bionic Elbowdrop in 0:07:02.
Rating: ***

Dusty Rhodes did something nobody thought he would be able to do. He beat
Punk in the first meeting in the young lions challenge. Dusty was able to
fend off Mitchel, Laree and Punk and get the victory. Next week we will see
the 2nd match between these guys.

Interview:
HYPE CENTRAL
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Card rating: ***


Match observations: 

Notes from the Backstage:

Ultimo Dragon and Volk Han had decent Dark Matches and the company is happy
to bring them in.

Look for CM Punk to get a HUGE push now that he has proven that he can go.

Vampiro will miss a few weeks of action, but should be cleared to compete in the
tournament. 

Doug Furnas has given notice, so the Can Am Express tag team will be breaking
up in the future, but Phil Lafon will continue to compete in the USWA under
his Dan Kroffet persona.