WHAT IF: Suppose that Vince and Co. stuck the Rock in a match with Crash Holly, where Rocky would have to win the Hardcore Title in order to keep his shot at Triple H. Once the Rock won, however, he would then have to defend the Hardcore Title 24-7, making him the target of every other superstar in the WWF. That's the best use I can think of for this 24-7 gimmick.

DOOMSDAY ON MOVIES: I saw Keeping the Faith this week, and it was funny, but it was way too long. The scene with Ben Stiller's blind date could best be described as...THE PRETZELS (damn, I've always wanted to do that!!)

SPANISH LESSON: "Huracan" is Spanish for hurricane. "Rana" is Spanish for frog. Therefore, "huracanrana," loosely translated means, "hurricane frog". So now you know, and KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK: I just bought a copy of the Chris Perez Band's album, Resu rrection. For those of you who don't know, Chris Perez was married to Selena before she died, and he's since put together a really good album, with a mix of alternative, ska, and radio-friendly pop. I'd recommend this to anyone, especially if you're into the bilingual stuff.

GO JERICHO GO: As a longtime Jerichoholic, you know I was poppin' when Jericho won the World Title on RAW. And you know what, he looks damn good with that belt around his waist...hey Chris, don't take down that picture for a good long while, k?

OK, enough bullshit...it's time to get to the Device, and since I'm not feeling particularly imaginative with titles this week, we'll just call this one....

Give it time.

So Nitro was not as hot this week as last week. We're still moving in the right general direction...more or less.

I know I've always been a Sting mark, but damned if Sting's not lighting it up. I'm a little concerned about his drop from the rafters, since it seemed quicker than before, and the release mechanism seemed a little bit lighter, but I'm sure that after what happened with Owen Hart, may he rest in peace, WCW won't take that kind of risk with Sting's safety. In any case, his feud with Vampiro is one of the best things that WCW has put together, and with any luck, it will last long enough to get Vampiro elevated.

Speaking of getting elevated, that's what people seem to be missing as WCW proceeds with its new blood angle. A lot of young guys are getting the "rub" from the more established stars, starting with Kidman in his feud with Goblin Boy. And if you read Hogan's shoot interview with Bill Apter in WOW, you'll know that HOGAN started setting that up on a Chicago radio interview. Of course, that didn't stop us from believing that Hogan was shooting with Mike Tenay on Thunder a couple of weeks back. Yep, we were worked, and I LIKE being worked.

I like being worked, I like not knowing what will happen next. Speaking of which, anyone who's calling the Austin heel turn at Backlash is wrong. There might be some misdirection or something on Austin's part that will cost Rock the title, but when you consider that Rocky is leaving soon to shoot his new movie, the WWF probably wants Austin there to step into Rocky's spot as the top babyface. Then again, Jericho might take the top babyface spot. But I digress. The point is that I'm interested in WCW again.

And then there's the Chronic. Bryan Adams and Brian Clark are looking BAD-ASS. While they may not have been the right choice to throw up against the RAW opening, they definitely seemed to get one of the bigger pops on Nitro. I like their new tights a lot, it's a good look for them, and they're looking to get over as "no-nonsense ass-kickers," which is a great gimmick for them. In Adams and Clark, WCW has found the team that will restore respectability to the tag division.

As far as Cruiserweights are concerned...why oh why does it have to be the Artist taking on Chris Candido at Slamboree? You couldn't get Leroux, or one of the Three Count guys, or a Yung Dragon or SOMETHING?!??! Why in the name of Mick Foley does Russo have this obesession with Prince Imalosa?!? He can't work, he can't talk, and he doesn't look anything like Prince.

At least someone seems to know not to put Booker T in with the New Blood...he's another guy who has an intrguing story, and they've done right by him in keeping him as a babyface.

What you have to understand about WCW right now is this: they're building a machine. They can't run the machine until it's been built. Right now, they're using Nitro to put all the parts in the right places, and by Slamboree, the machine should be ready to run. And the parts are being put into place. Sting and Vampiro are in place. Hogan and Kidman are in place. Chronic is in place. Tank Abbott is in place. The wrestling will come.

I guess deep down, I really want to like WCW. I'm a huge mark for guys like Sting and Ric Flair, and the smart in me likes watching guys like Billy Kidman, Chris Candido, Vampiro, etc. Right now, WCW is giving me something to like, and I'm latching onto it. I know the wrestling will come. I just hope it comes soon. Until next week, this is Dartmouth Dan Doomsday, saying to keep reading, because READING IS FUNDAMENTAL!! Goodnight, everybody!