8. Stacy Keibler (Sean Stasiak Vs Bam Bam Bigelow - WCW Nitro 2001)

Video: Sean Stasiak Vs Bam Bam Bigelow

Following their clash at the Greed PPV, Sean Stasiak and Bam Bam Bigelow renew acquaintances in this match at WCW's last ever edition of Nitro, with Stasiak receiving a tattoo from Bigelow if he loses. Once again, Stasiak's leggy valet Stacy Keibler would prove an invaluable asset in The Star avoiding the unwanted body art following the bout.

A coquettish Stacey teases the crowd

As usual, Stacy struts to the ring alone, teasing the crowd with the promise of a sexy dance before announcing the arrival of Sean. Standing next to her man as Stasiak talks himself up, Stacy dismissively looks out at the crowd until Bigelow's music strikes up and the big man walks to the ring, clutching a tattoo kit.

Acting as a human shield for Stasiak

In Stacey's first contribution, Stasiak holds the valet in front of him (left) at 6:55 as protection against Bigelow, a cowardly act but one which appears to work and allow the referee to grab the tattoo case from Bam Bam.

With the match underway, both men have their moments, with Stacy demurely observing ringside and applauding Stasiak's successes. He is soon in trouble though, and left stricken in the ring as Bigelow flies off the turnbuckle onto his opponent at 7:50 for what appears to be the decisive move. Bam Bam would soon realise though that things are never that simple when his opponent has a calculating valet in his corner.

Stacey makes her entrance as Bigelow pins Stasiak

As Bigelow is on the turnbuckle, Stacey has already mounted the ring apron, ready to intervene. Instantly drawing the attention of the referee at 7:55, she manages to enter the ring as Bam Bam pins Stasiak behind the referee's back. The frustrated commentator counts to 6 as Bigelow pins his man without the official noticing. By 8:05 the referee is still attempting to persuade Stasiak's valet to leave the ring, as Bigelow frustratingly gives up on the pin.

The referee's attention remains on Stacy

Stacy ruins Bigelow's plans

Rather than return ringside, Stacy chooses to stay on the apron - a crucial decision in the match outcome. With Bigelow carrying Stasiak on his shoulder and ready to execute his trademark finisher to clinch the match, Stacy holds on to Stasiak's legs at 8:15 to scupper Bam Bam's plans, with the referee seemingly unaware of her actions. As the valet departs the scene and back to ringside, Stasiak executes a hangman's noose to take the win.



In what was a relatively short match, Stacy displayed excellent timing, guile, and a willingness to use her feminine wiles to help Stasiak to victory. The leggy valet immediately drew the gaze of the referee as she mounted the apron, and managed to enter the ring while the match was progressing despite the official's best efforts to stop her. Bigelow then made a fatal error in assuming Stacy had left the apron, allowing her the opportunity to stop him executing his 'Greetings From Astbury Park' finisher and creating the opening for Stasiak to nail Bam Bam for the victory. While the referee would have been justified in disqualifying Stasiak with Stacy entering the ring mid-match, that would have been harsh on the blonde valet, whose actions left Bigelow found wanting. The referee's weakness in dealing with the valet's interventions also contributed to the outcome, as the beautiful Stacy once again proved her worth to the career of Stasiak.