I-Generation Superstars of Wrestling

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Superstars of Wrestling
Promotion i-Generation
DateJuly 30, 2000
aired in US December 1, 2000 [1]
City Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Venue Sydney SuperDome
Attendance10,000 [1]
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i-Generation Wrestling Superstars of Wrestling was a small series of professional wrestling shows in 2000. The roster consisted of wrestlers who had previously achieved fame in other promotions. The tour promoted a World Championship, an International Championship and a Tag Team Championship. i-Generation performed one tour of Australia. One event was filmed and broadcast as a pay-per-view event, later released on video. The show featured Dennis Rodman in the main event, and was advertised as Rodman Down Under. In 2011, the Bleacher Report ranked i-Generation Superstars of Wrestling at No.19 on its list of the 25 worst professional wrestling promotions in history. [2]

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Superstars of Wrestling

Superstars of Wrestling was a pay-per-view event held by i-Generation. It took place on July 30, 2000 (and aired in the United States on December 1, 2000) from the Sydney SuperDome in Sydney, Australia. With the subtitle "Rodman Down Under", it was promoted largely for its main event which pitted the scientific veteran Curt Hennig against the controversial NBA star Dennis Rodman.

Vince Mancini and Ted DiBiase provided commentating for the event. Between each match, a female dance team known as the i-Generettes (similar to the Nitro Girls) performed at the entry way.

Results

No.ResultsStipulationsTimes
1 The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal) defeated The Public Enemy (Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge) (c) Tables match for the i-Generation Tag Team Championship08:59
2 The Barbarian defeated Brute Force Hardcore match 11:13
3Sweet Destiny (with Aussie Joe) defeated Brandi Wine (with Sugar Daddy)Singles match10:27
4 One Man Gang defeated Tatanka (c)Singles match for the i-Generation Australasian Championship16:12
5 Curt Hennig (c) defeated Dennis Rodman by disqualification. Australian Outback match for the i-Generation World Heavyweight Championship08:46
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Championships

i-Generation World Heavyweight Championship

Wrestler:Times:Date:Location:Notes:
Curt Hennig 1July 28, 2000 Wollongong, New South Wales Defeated Brute Force.
The Barbarian 1August 2, 2000 Newcastle, New South Wales
Curt Hennig2August 3, 2000 Perth, Western Australia

i-Generation Australasian Championship

Wrestler:Times:Date:Location:Notes:
Tatanka 1July 28, 2000 Wollongong, New South Wales Defeated One Man Gang.
One Man Gang 1July 30, 2000 Sydney, New South Wales
Tatanka2August 3, 2000 Perth, Western Australia
One Man Gang2December 2, 2000Sydney, New South Wales

i-Generation Tag Team Championship

Wrestler:Times:Date:Location:Notes:
The Road Warriors
(Animal and Hawk)
1July 28, 2000 Wollongong, New South Wales Defeated The Public Enemy.
The Public Enemy
(Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock)
1July 29, 2000 Brisbane, Queensland
The Road Warriors2July 30, 2000 Sydney, New South Wales
The Public Enemy2August 3, 2000 Perth, Western Australia
The Road Warriors3December 2, 2000Sydney, New South Wales

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References

  1. 1 2 "i-Generation Superstars of Wrestling". prowrestlinghistory.com. Retrieved 2007-11-12.
  2. "25 Worst Wrestling Promotions Ever". Bleacher Report .

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