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April 1994 : Week 2 Wrestlemania X was held in WCW territory to a rousing success, headlined by Mr. Perfect defeating ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage to win the WWF World Championship. A lot of praise was provided to WWF by critics for pivoting from the initially planned Ultimate Warrior vs Randy Savage match. The card went down as follows: Jim Powers & The Texas Tornado defeated The Bushwhackers Papa Shango & The Rockers defeated Crush, Andre the Giant and Jim Neidhart The Barbarian defeated Brutus Beefcake for the WWF Intercontinental Championship. The Natural Disasters retained the WWF Tag Team Champions against The Legion of Doom Big Bossman defeated Sgt Slaughter The Undertaker defeated Bret Hart The Ultimate Warrior defeated Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts Mr. Perfect defeated Randy Savage for the WWF World Championship Aja Kong has confirmed she will not be renewing her contract with AJW. Klondyke Kate has apparently quit Eurostars, unable to get past her hatred of Sweet Saraya after having stolen Ricky Knight from her. Rings adds Masaaki Satake to their roster. Ken Shamrock improved to 3-0-0 in Mixed Martial Arts competition. Mid-Atlanta wrestler Jeep Swenson has signed on for a major role in a Batman movie as Bane. Larry Cameron has announced his retirement. The former CWA Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion, Stampede North American Heavyweight Champion, and PWA Heavyweight Champion is 41. Hiromitsu Kanehara has taken an MMA fight. His current record is 1-0-0. Abdullah the Butcher broke his forearm in All Japan, but will continue to wrestle through the injury. USWA has ended it’s relationship with WWF, citing that the Federation is no longer as strong as it once was and the USWA believes they are closer to a contender than a support mechanism. Willie Peters improved to 1-1-0 in mixed martial arts competition. Pain (Mike Awesome & Ryuma Go) defeated Satoru Asako & Hirofumi Miura to win the W*ING World Tag Title for the first time. The Barbarian defeated Brutus Beefcake to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship for the first time Mr. Perfect defeated Randy Savage to win the WWF World Championship for the first time. Heidi Lee Morgan defeated Wendi Richter to win the LMLW International Championship for the first time. LPWA Womens Grand Prix Round 5/19; Card Two Marquis Bagwell (4-1-0) def. The Great Kabuki (0-1-0) Speed Eleven (2-3-0) def. The Wildest of the West (0-5-0) Great Kokina (4-0-1) def. Cobra (1-3-1) International Sex Pistols (1-4-0) def. Western Boys (1-4-0) Jeff Jarrett (4-0-1) def. Mr. Hughes (0-4-1) Nubian Nightmares (3-0-2) and Sons of the Mountain (3-1-1) went to a double DQ Draw. La Parka (3-2-0) def. Manny Fernandez (1-4-0) Davis & Barr (5-0-0) def. Harlem Heat (3-1-1) Notes: The Great Kabuki debuted as the replacement for Sam Houston in PPW. ‘The Artiste’ Marquis Bagwell managed to steal a win with leverage on the ropes. MVP : Ultimo Dragon W4WA Canadian Grand Prix Round 7/23; Card Two Leo Burke (5-1-1) def. Black Dragon (2-5-0) Richard Charland (4-3-0) def. Don Callis (4-3-0) Canadian Tiger (3-4-0) def. Chip Thompson (0-7-0) Kid Kash (2-5-0) def. Buddy Landel (5-1-1) Chris Jericho (7-0-0) def. Gerry Morrow (2-5-0) Rob Van Dam (4-3-0) def. Danny Davis (4-3-0) Worthwhile Notes: Black Dragon suffered a herniated spinal disc during his match against Leo Burke. His season has ended and a replacement will be announced next week. MVP : Chris Jericho SSW Division 4 Grand Prix Round 7/23; Card One El Dandy (4-3-0) def. Jack Victory (2–5-0) Bruiser X Mastino (3-4-0) def. Stan Lee (3-4-0) Ice Train (4-1-2) def. Danny Boy Collins (0-2-0) Brazo de Plata (3-3-0) def. Jerry Lynn (3-2-2) Chaz Taylor (4-2-1) def. Moondog Storm (2-5-0) Blue Demon Jr (5-0-2) def. Paul Levesque (3-4-0) Worthwhile Notes: Bombastic Bob Holly debuted as a new member of SSW’s analysis team alongside James Mitchell. MVP : El Dandy PWFG Japanese Grand Prix Round 6/23; Card Two Norman Smiley (4-0-2) def. Super Delfin (0-1-0) Daisuke Ikeda (1-1-0) def. Killer Tim Brooks (0-1-0) Mark Starr (3-3-0) def. Jerry Flynn (1-5-0) Minoru Tanaka (1-5-0) def. Satoshi Kojima (0-6-0) Yukihiro Kanemura (3-0-0) def. Grom Zaza (0-2-0) Akira Maeda (5-1-0) def. Hiromichi Fuyuki (0-1-0) Notes: Super Delfin made his debut as the replacement for Scott Armstrong for the season. The scheduled match of Tatsutoshi Goto and Abdullah The Butcher was replaced by Daisuke Ikeda versus Killer Tim Brooks. Grom Zaza was a substitute for Doug Furnas who could not make the show. Hiromichi Fuyuki was a substitute for 2 Cold Scorpio who could not not make the show. MVP : Akira Maeda

1994 GRAND PRIX : ROUND 5 | CARD 2 PREVIEW Big Van Vader vs Barry Windham Arn Anderson vs El Gigante Bam Bam Bigelow vs Rick Rude Johnny B Badd vs Michael Hayes Thunder Dragon vs Miracle Violence Connection PS Lucha vs The Wild Stallions SYNOPSIS After the first week of Round 5, we have a tie at the top of WCW's Premier League, with Sting and Hogan sitting at 13 points each. But Lex Luger has a match in hand and is only one point behind both men. In tag team action, we kick things off with a battle between two teams looking to make an impact and generate some momentum when the stars of Mexico, PS Lucha, take on the youngest tag team in the league, The Wild Stallions. Both teams sit in the middle of the standings and are looking to take a step forward into prominence. Will the experience edge of the veteran luchadors Solar and Blue Panther be the key to their success? Or will the plucky team of Chris Benoit and Joey Maggs continue to defy the odds? Plus, it's a mega first time feature between two star tag teams when Thunder Dragon and The Miracle Violence Connection collide! Williams and Steamboat have collided twice in the Premier League before, but this will be the first time they square off in tag team competition. Will the brand new team of Ricky Steamboat and Jushin Liger continue their undefeated cinderella run? Or have they finally found an opponent they cannot beat? Meanwhile, in Division Two action, Michael Hayes is fresh off his first singles victory in WCW Grand Prix history and it seems that him and his manager (the injured Shane Douglas) have finally found their chemistry. Will Hayes be able to build off of that first win when he steps in the ring with The Wild Man with Golden Gloves, Johnny B Badd? Or will Badd add another knockout to his record? And then, in the Premier League, Flamingo Corp looks to celebrate ending Sting's perfect season by continuing their dominance over Arn Anderson. Double A collides with The Argentine Assassin El Gigante, who is still bouncing back from a back injury that ultimately played a part in his loss to Nobuhiko Takada. Is Gigante's back in good enough shape for him to capitalize on the damage that Stan Hansen did in the previous round? Or will Anderson be able to exploit the injury to fell the giant? Also in Premier League action is the reigning champion, 'Ravishing' Rick Rude, taking on Bam Bam Bigelow. The two are deadlocked in their previous encounters with one win each. Which man will break the tie and build on their push to the top of the division? And finally, it’s our main event! The seemingly unbeatable Big Van Vader looks to add another win to his name when he takes on 'Widowmaker' Barry Windham. Barry's proven himself as a badass who can match up to even the largest of foes, as seen in his tag team victory last year over Flamingo Corp's Hansen & Gigante, and this would be the first time the two men squared off in singles action since the very first round of WCW Grand Prix history back in February of 1992. But a new looming cloud hangs over Barry's head - will he be able to maintain his focus after his partner Dustin Rhodes questioned his own future in wrestling? All this and so much more, next week on WCW Saturday Night! CURRENT STANDINGS 1PWfan : 8/18 - 44% Just here to look : 10/18 - 56% Dawn : 10/18 - 56% Nobby_McDonald : 19/30 - 63% Old School Fan : 49/78 - 63% Lord Byron : 50/78 - 64% StanMiguel : 24/37 - 65% DHK1989 : 59/91 - 65% Nightshadeex : 62/91 - 68% Rekcut012 : 25/36 - 69% SonOfSharknado : 68/91 - 75%

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After an intro video of WCW’s Premier League, the camera’s take us inside WCW’s neon-lit blue and pink studios where we are standing by with the WCW Analysis Team, Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race and Paul E Dangerously! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's electrifying WCW Premier League event! We have a thrilling lineup of matches in store for you. First up, it's a clash of legends as the winner of Battlebowl, Hulk Hogan, faces off against The Great Muta. Can Muta's deadly arsenal of tricks and tactics overcome the mighty Hulkster once again? Plus, in our main event, the undefeated Ace of WCW, Sting, puts his perfect record on the line against the underhanded 'Sugar' Stan Hansen of Flamingo Corp. And stay tuned as we have a special sit-down interview with Dustin Rhodes, ahead of his match against 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair. It's a night you won't want to miss! Let me tell ya, folks, tonight's lineup is lookin' mighty fine! Hulk Hogan's got a score to settle with The Great Muta after that Battlebowl showdown after being sprayed by the black mist, and I believe the Hulkster's gonna come out on top this time. And as for Sting, he's been on fire all season, and I reckon he's gonna outmaneuver Stan Hansen and Flamingo Corp. It's gonna be another great night for the good guys! Oh, Dusty, Dusty, Dusty... Always rootin' for the babyfaces, aren't ya? Well, let me tell ya, Hulk Hogan better watch out for Muta's bag of tricks. One more blast of that Black Mist, and it could be lights out for the Hulkster. And as for Sting, he may be undefeated, but Stan Hansen and Flamingo Corp play dirty. I wouldn't be surprised if they pull out all the stops to hand Sting his first loss tonight. It's gonna be a rough night for your favorites, Dusty! While both Dusty and Paul present compelling arguments, it's clear that tonight's matches are not to be taken lightly. Hulk Hogan will need to stay vigilant against Muta's unorthodox tactics, and Sting must remain focused to counter the underhanded tactics of Stan Hansen and Flamingo Corp. Expect both matchups to be intense and unpredictable. But let me tell ya, folks, if there's one match you don't wanna miss tonight, it's that main event featuring Sting against 'Sugar' Stan Hansen! Sting's on a roll, and I believe he's gonna keep that streak alive against the Flamingo Corp. It's gonna be a battle for the ages! Dusty's always full of excitement, but tonight, I think we're gonna see some surprises. Flamingo Corp is ready to play dirty, and it's gonna make for some compelling action. Now, let's send it over to our commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross, who will guide us through all the action. Take it away, gentlemen! The cameras are rolling in the arena and we go down to the ramp for our first contest of the night! In the electric atmosphere of the WCW arena, the iconic theme of Hulk Hogan reverberates through the speakers, signaling the entrance of the legendary fan-favorite. Hogan, adorned in his trademark pink and blue, exudes confidence as he steps into the ring, ready to face off against The Great Muta. On the other side, Muta enters with a determined look, his face slightly bandaged from the aftermath of Battlebowl. Despite his injuries, Muta is poised for another intense battle against one of WCW's top stars. Tonight, folks, we're witnessing a clash between two absolute legends in the world of professional wrestling. Hulk Hogan, fresh off his Battlebowl victory, goes head-to-head with the enigmatic Great Muta. Can Muta summon his mystical arsenal once again, or will Hogan's resilience prove too much? The Great Muta may be nursing some injuries, but never count out his resourcefulness and cunning in the ring. Hulk Hogan, on the other hand, is riding a wave of momentum after conquering Battlebowl. This match promises to be a collision of styles and strategies. From the opening bell, Hogan and Muta engage in a classic back-and-forth encounter, showcasing their respective strengths. Hogan relies on his power and charisma, while Muta employs his unorthodox maneuvers and signature strike attacks. The mutual respect between the competitors is evident, setting the stage for a hard-fought battle. As the match progresses, Muta's injuries become apparent, but he refuses to relent, unleashing a series of high-risk maneuvers to gain the upper hand. Hogan, determined to maintain his undefeated streak, counters Muta's offense with his trademark resilience and ring savvy. In a pivotal moment, Muta attempts to unleash his infamous Black Mist, aiming to blind Hogan and gain the advantage. However, Hogan evades the mist and seizes the opportunity to lock in his devastating new finisher, The Atomic Stretch. With Muta trapped in the excruciating hold, the resilient Japanese star succumbs to the pain and passes out, unable to continue. Following the victory, Hogan celebrates triumphantly in the ring, basking in the adulation of the roaring crowd. Muta, visibly disappointed by the outcome, receives a respectful nod from Hogan, acknowledging the valiant effort. Despite the defeat, Muta exits the arena with his head held high, determined to regroup and come back stronger in future bouts. The victory further solidifies Hogan's status as a top contender in the WCW Premier League. Hulk Hogan (4-0-1) defeated The Great Muta (1-2-2) in 16:46 when Hogan submitted Muta with the Atomic Stretch This was their first ever encounter. The Classic Era, accompanied by 'The Kiwi Queen' Susan Sexton, make their grand entrance. Bobby Eaton and Dave Finlay exude confidence as they step into the ring, eager to defend their perfect record in the tag team division. On the other side of the ring, The Terrors enter with an intimidating presence, led by the monstrous duo of Dan Spivey and One Man Gang. Despite their recent struggles, The Terrors are determined to secure another victory and climb up the rankings. Tonight, we're witnessing a clash of contrasting styles and strategies in the tag team division. The Classic Era, boasting a flawless record, squares off against The Terrors, who are looking to rebound after a rough start this season. Can Eaton and Finlay maintain their momentum, or will The Terrors prove to be too much for them? The Classic Era has been dominant this season, showcasing impeccable teamwork and technical prowess. However, The Terrors are a formidable duo with unmatched power and aggression. And we have to remember that The Terror’s won the only previous match-up between these two teams. This matchup promises to be a hard-hitting battle. The match kicks off with The Classic Era demonstrating their technical proficiency, using smart tags and strategic maneuvers to gain an early advantage. Eaton and Finlay isolate One Man Gang, targeting his leg to neutralize the powerhouse. The Terrors fight back with raw power, attempting to overwhelm their opponents with brute force. As the match progresses, the momentum shifts back and forth, with both teams refusing to back down. The Classic Era's teamwork and ring awareness allow them to control the pace, frustrating The Terrors' attempts to regain control. Susan Sexton's presence at ringside adds an extra layer of strategy, providing crucial support to Eaton and Finlay. Bobby Eaton manages to counter a devastating move from One Man Gang, surprising everyone with a swift roll-up pinfall. Despite The Terrors' resilience, Eaton secures the victory for The Classic Era, maintaining their undefeated streak in the tag team division. After the match, The Classic Era celebrates their hard-earned victory in the ring, basking in the applause of the cheering audience. Susan Sexton joins her team, applauding their stellar performance. Meanwhile, The Terrors regroup outside the ring, visibly frustrated by their defeat but determined to bounce back stronger in future matches. The Classic Era (5-0-0) defeated The Terrors (1-4-0) in 13:52 when Bobby Eaton scored a pin fall on One Man Gang. With this outcome, the all time series is tied one win apiece. We go backstage to a set designated for Gary Hart, who is standing by reporting on the results of WCW World Wide from earlier this week, while results from Friday Night’s B-show, WCW Main Event, scrolls on the bottom of the screen. This week on WCW World Wide, Round 5 kicked off with ‘The Beast’ Dan Severn (4-1-0) choking out Terry Taylor (2-3-0) for the submission victory in Division Two action. Then, in the Tag Team division, The Steiner Brothers (4-0-1) defeated La Cultura Torcida (0-5-0) in a shocking finish when Konnan and Guerrero’s frustration came to a boil and they snapped, bringing steel chairs into the ring and getting disqualified. Main Event #109: Negro Casas def. Canadian Tiger | Lioness Asuka def. Linda Starr | Cobra def. Yoshiaki Yatsu | Rick Titan, Sabu & Buddy Landel def. Ultimo Dragon, Blue Demon Jr, & Rayo De Jalisco Jr | + Debbie Combs was announced as the replacement in LPWA for Debbie Malenko Nash and Hall interrupt Gary and bully him a bit before putting over their match next week on World Wide against The Rock N Roll Express. Hello again, folks, and welcome to ‘The Danger Zone!’ Tonight, my guests are ‘The Man’ Ric Flair and ‘Lonestar’ Dustin Rhodes, who are set to clash in two weeks time. Now, this match is pretty unique to WCW in that Flair, you’ve battled Dustin’s father Dusty Rhodes, in one of the most historic wrestling rivalries of all time. Flair, how do you feel about taking on the son of one of your biggest rivals? Woooooo! Well, you know me, Paul. I’ve been a champion up and down these roads through and through. And I went to hell and back with Dusty, we’ve spilt our blood in every state! But Dustin, boy… You ain’t your daddy. You are here in the big leagues because of him, but you haven’t earned shit. You were handed out one of the best tag team partners wrestling had to offer in Barry Windham, a former Horseman in his own right, and he carried you to the dance.
This isn’t a continuation of Rhodes vs Flair, this is a poor man’s knock off. And if WCW wants to book it as a big deal, they’re going to be sorely mistaken as I’m going to squash you like a bug, kid! Wow, harsh comments from Flair. Dustin, what is your response? I… You know what? He’s right… Flair is right. I’m winless here in the Premier League and I don’t know if I can stack up against Flair. Maybe I can’t live up to the hype, you know? Everyone wants me to fill Dusty’s shoes, but maybe they’re too big for me? I… I don’t know if I belong here anymore. I’ve been living in my dad’s shadow my entire life, and it’s a mighty big shadow to step out of. You know what, this segment is over - I gotta get out of here… Folks, Dustin has just walked out of our segment. Will he even show up in two week’s time? As the arena lights dim, the ominous presence of 'The Equalizer' Haku fills the air, accompanied only by his menacing aura and determination to secure a victory. Across the ring, the enthusiastic cheers erupt as 'The Tragic Father' Kevin Von Erich enters, embodying the spirit of the resilient babyface. Haku, left without his Flamingo Corp allies, stands alone against the red-hot Von Erich, setting the stage for a hard-hitting showdown. Kevin Von Erich has been on a tear lately, folks. He's been utilizing that Barefoot Punt Kick to devastating effect. Can Haku withstand the onslaught tonight, or will he become the latest victim? Haku may be flying solo tonight, but let's not underestimate his dangerous skillset. Kevin Von Erich will need to stay on his toes and watch out for Haku's aggressive strikes. From the opening bell, Haku and Kevin Von Erich engage in a unique blend of wrestling and martial arts, showcasing their diverse skill sets. Haku's brute strength and technical prowess clash with Von Erich's agility and unorthodox offense. The match evolves into a hard-hitting affair, with both competitors pushing themselves to the limit. As the contest intensifies, Haku gains the upper hand with his relentless assault, targeting Von Erich's vulnerabilities. Von Erich, fueled by the support of the crowd, refuses to back down, countering Haku's offense with his trademark resilience and determination. After a series of back and forth strikes, Von Erich surprises Haku with a spinning leg trip! Kevin Von Erich unleashes his devastating new finisher, catching Haku off guard with the Barefoot Punt Kick. The impact reverberates through the arena as Haku crumbles to the mat, unable to recover in time for the pinfall. Following the victory, Kevin Von Erich celebrates in the ring, soaking in the adulation from the cheering audience. Haku, visibly frustrated by the defeat, regroups outside the ring, reflecting on the hard-fought battle. Kevin Von Erich (4-0-1) defeated Haku (2-3-0) in 12:59 by way of pin fall. This was their first WCW Grand Prix match against one another. The Horsemen, consisting of Brian Pillman and 'America's Most Hated' Steve Austin, make their entrance with a confident swagger, embodying arrogance and aggression. On the other side of the ring, The Fantastics, Tommy Rogers and Bobby Fulton, enter with a lighter tone, playing up their comedic dynamic where Fulton is overly protective of Rogers' injured shoulder. This matchup is a stark contrast in styles and momentum. The Horsemen, led by the cunning Brian Pillman and the ruthless Steve Austin, are looking to extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, The Fantastics, despite their comedic antics, are desperate for their first win. Can Rogers and Fulton overcome the odds tonight? The Fantastics may be the underdogs tonight, but they're not to be underestimated. Rogers and Fulton bring a unique blend of humor and heart to the ring. However, The Horsemen are a force to be reckoned with, showcasing a ruthless approach that has earned them victories. From the opening bell, The Horsemen establish dominance, using aggressive tactics to exploit Tommy Rogers' injured shoulder. Brian Pillman and Steve Austin showcase their teamwork, isolating Rogers and preventing him from making a tag to his partner, Bobby Fulton. The Fantastics struggle to mount offense against the relentless onslaught from The Horsemen. As the match progresses, The Fantastics attempt to rally, with Bobby Fulton eager to enter the fray and turn the tide. However, The Horsemen maintain control, strategically targeting Rogers' shoulder to wear him down. Steve Austin delivers a brutal assault on Tommy Rogers' injured shoulder while Pillman holds Fulton at bay in the ropes. With Rogers incapacitated, Austin hits three straight stun guns on the ropes, purposely angling the move to ensure that Rogers’ shoulder is ricocheting off of the ropes. Rogers is lifeless as Austin secures the pinfall victory for The Horsemen, extending their undefeated streak in the tag team division. Despite a valiant effort from The Fantastics, they are unable to overcome the ruthless tactics of their opponents. After the match, The Horsemen celebrate their victory, reveling in their dominance as they taunt the defeated Fantastics. Bobby Fulton checks on his partner, Tommy Rogers, showing concern for Rogers' well-being after the targeted assault on his injured shoulder. The Horsemen (5-0-0) defeated The Fantastics (0-5-0) in 16:22 by way of pin fall when Austin pinned Rogers. This was the first ever tag match between the two teams. Steve Austin improved to 2-0-0 against Bobby Fulton all time. The title graphic shows for WCW’s Inside the Squared Circle segment, and the show pivots to a studio segment featuring the legendary Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura, and Magnum TA. At the bottom of the screen, a news ticker hypes next weeks WCW subsidiary shows. Tonight, we're diving into the dominance of Hulk Hogan at WCW's Battlebowl Atomicos and his new submission finisher, The Atomic Stretch. Hogan showcased his versatility by incorporating this devastating submission hold into his arsenal, adding a new layer of threat to his already formidable repertoire. The question on everyone's mind is whether Hulk Hogan has become unbeatable with this new submission move, or if there are still challengers who can rise to the occasion and dethrone the legend. Unbeatable? Give me a break, Magnum. Hulk Hogan may have won Battlebowl Atomicos, but let's not get carried away with this Atomic Stretch nonsense. Hogan's submission hold is just a flashy trick; he's still the same old muscle-bound showboat underneath it all. He's far from unbeatable, and there are plenty of wrestlers out there who can expose his weaknesses and take him down. Jesse, you're underestimating the impact of The Atomic Stretch. Hogan isn't just relying on brute strength anymore; he's evolving his game with a calculated submission move that can catch anyone off guard. We've seen Hogan adapt and overcome challenges throughout his career, and now with The Atomic Stretch in his arsenal, he's more dangerous than ever. Evolution? Calculated move? Spare me the hype, Magnum. Hulk Hogan may have a new trick up his sleeve, but that doesn't change the fact that he's past his prime. There are hungry, young wrestlers in WCW who are eager to make a name for themselves by taking down the legend. Hogan may have won Battlebowl Atomicos, but that doesn't mean he's unbeatable. It's only a matter of time before someone exposes his weaknesses. Well, Jesse, while we may not agree on Hulk Hogan's dominance, one thing's for certain - the landscape of WCW is as unpredictable as ever. Now, let's send it over to Gary Hart who's standing by backstage with Rick Rude. PWFG Round 6, Card 2 featuring Akira Maeda vs Hiromichi Fuyuki | SSW Round 7, Card 1 featuring Paul Levesque vs Blue Demon Jr | PPW Round 5, Card 1 featuring Harlem Heat vs Davis & Barr, plus the reveal of Sam Houston’s replacement who will face ‘the Artiste’ Marquis Bagwell | W4WA Round 7, Card 2 featuring Kid Kash vs Buddy Landel Gary Hart is standing by with the draped in gold Rick Rude. Rude cuts a self-indulgent promo on how he’s the greatest wrestler in the world, the best looking wrestler in the world, and how he owns all the gold. He’s interrupted by Bam Bam Bigelow who taunts him ahead of their Round 5 match. Gary mentions they are tied one win a piece in their history against each other in the Premier League. Next week’s Saturday Night Main Event in WCW's Premier League division is set to be a showdown of titanic proportions between the dominant force of Big Van Vader (2-0-2) and the determined 'Widowmaker' Barry Windham (1-2-1). Vader has been on a relentless streak this season, showcasing his power and ferocity by pushing even the top contenders to their limits. Windham, despite his mixed record, remains a fierce competitor with a burning desire to overcome Vader's previous victory over him in 1992. With Vader's intimidating presence and Windham's unwavering resolve, this clash promises to be a battle for the ages. Barry Windham, you're stepping into the ring with the most dominant force in WCW, and there's no escape from the inevitable. I've left a trail of shattered dreams in my wake, and yours will be no different. You may talk about whiskey and bravado, but when you face me, all that bravado will turn to dust. I am the master of destruction, the crusher of hopes, and next week, I will remind you why they call me Big Van Vader. Get ready to feel the pain, Windham, because your defeat is just another victory on my path to greatness. Vader, you may think you're unstoppable, but I've faced tougher challenges than you, and I've always come out on top. They say whiskey gets better with age, and so do I. Last time we met, you may have had the upper hand, but that was then, and this is now. I'm not here to back down; I'm here to fight. Your reign of terror ends with me, Vader. So raise a glass, because next week, I'm going to show you what true resilience looks like. Get ready for a taste of defeat, because the 'Widowmaker' is coming for you, and I don't leave empty glasses. The arena buzzes with anticipation as Nikita Koloff strides confidently down the aisle, exuding intensity and determination. His opponent, Diamond Dallas Page, makes his entrance next, showcasing his trademark swagger and confidence. Both men are fan favorites, known for their hard-hitting styles and resilience in the ring. This is a clash of two powerhouse competitors, folks. Nikita Koloff and Diamond Dallas Page bring a lot of talent into this ring tonight. It's going to be a test of strength and endurance between these two. These two have a score to settle from their previous encounter, JR. Nikita Koloff may have the edge with a win in their last match, but DDP is hungry for redemption tonight. The bell rings, signaling the start of the match, and both men waste no time engaging in a fierce exchange of strikes and power moves. Nikita Koloff relies on his brute strength and aggressive style, while Diamond Dallas Page uses his agility and cunning to counter his opponent's attacks. As the match progresses, the intensity ramps up, with near falls and impactful maneuvers keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. Nikita attempts to overpower DDP with his raw power, but Page proves to be resilient, showcasing his resilience and determination. Diamond Dallas Page manages to catch Nikita Koloff off guard with his signature cutter, delivering the devastating move with precision. The impact leaves Koloff stunned on the mat, allowing DDP to capitalize and secure the pinfall victory. After the match, Diamond Dallas Page celebrates his hard-earned victory, soaking in the cheers from the crowd. Nikita Koloff, visibly disappointed with the outcome, shows sportsmanship by offering a handshake to DDP, which Page accepts graciously. Despite the loss, Koloff nods in respect before exiting the ring. Diamond Dallas Page (3-2-0) defeated Nikita Koloff (1-4-0) in 14:38 by way of pin fall. The all time series is tied one win apiece. In the main event of the evening, the arena is electrified as WCW's iconic figure, Sting, makes his grand entrance to a roaring crowd. Sting, sporting his trademark face paint and vibrant attire, exudes confidence as he steps into the ring. On the other side, 'Sugar' Stan Hansen, accompanied by the members of Flamingo Corp—Scotty Flamingo, El Gigante, and Alexandra York—enters with a sneer, embodying their underhanded tactics and ruthless approach. Sting's undefeated streak faces one of its toughest challenges yet against the brutal 'Sugar' Stan Hansen. Flamingo Corp's dirty tactics have wreaked havoc this season, but can they stop the momentum of WCW's Ace? It's a clash of styles and philosophies, and the stakes couldn't be higher tonight. Sting's resilience has been matched only by his best friend this season, but he faces a daunting task against the ruthless Stan Hansen. Flamingo Corp's interference could tilt the odds, but Sting's determination to regain the WCW Grand Prix drives him forward. This promises to be an explosive main event. The match kicks off with a fierce exchange of strikes, with Hansen using his power advantage to dominate early on. Flamingo Corp's presence at ringside adds a layer of tension, as they constantly interfere to distract the referee and hinder Sting's momentum. Sting, bleeding profusely from Hansen's onslaught, struggles to mount offense but refuses to stay down. As the match progresses, Hansen continues his relentless assault, targeting Sting's injured face. Referee Randy Anderson is inadvertently knocked down, leading to chaos as Flamingo Corp members storm the ring, unleashing a vicious beatdown on Sting. Despite the odds stacked against him, Sting summons his inner resilience and miraculously kicks out of Hansen's devastating Sweet Lariat. Sting rises to his feet, a defiant figure covered in blood, and launches a spirited comeback. He executes several signature moves, building momentum and rallying the crowd. However, time expires before he can capitalize on his offense to secure a victory, leaving the outcome unresolved. After the match, Flamingo Corp regroups at ringside, seemingly reveling in their successful attempt to derail Sting's winning streak. Inside the ring, Sting is visibly frustrated, his determination evident despite the setback. The crowd erupts in support of Sting, acknowledging his valiant effort against overwhelming odds. Sting (4-0-1) and Stan Hansen (1-2-2) went to a 20:00 minute time limit draw. This was their first WCW Grand Prix match against one another. Replays are shown of the finishes from the night, followed by the updated leaderboards for WCW’s Grand Prix. Standing by for analysis as always is the team of Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul E Dangerously. All I can say is wow. Flamingo Corp thought that they could break all the rules on the path to breaking Sting tonight, but Sting was able to survive! However, for the first time this season, Sting did not secure a victory, destroying his dream of the perfect season and putting him in a tie with our other victor tonight, Hulk Hogan! Dusty, what are your thoughts about this development? Well you know what, Harley? I look at that battle and can’t help but think… That Sting… I’m sorry, I can’t focus.
I didn’t realize my own flesh and blood felt that way. It’s been weighing on me since the segment earlier in the show… My whole life I’ve talked about being the son of a plumber, the everyman… But Dustin, he’s the son of a champion and I always thought I did good by him… Well Dusty, maybe this isn't about you, you know? Your son, he’s wrestling at the highest level because YOU put him there on the laurels of YOUR success. How about for once you stop thinking about yourself and you step back and be a good dad? Whoa, this is dangerous territory folks, lets get back on track and focus on the action from this week. We’re handing out this week's MVP to Scott Steiner who’s performance in the tag team division continues to make WCW World Wide a must see show for our fans. … Well, there you have it folks, we’ve finally broke Dusty. Who knew all it took was for him to finally be present when his own son was having a rough day? We’ll see y’all next week for more can’t miss WCW action! WCW’s theme plays as the show fades out.

April 1994 : Week 1 Just nights before it’s biggest event of the year (Wrestlemania), the WWF has announced a planned reduction in due to the recent decline in the industry and lower turn outs at WWF events. After the loss of mega-stars Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, the product has been resting on the laurels of The Macho Man, Randy Savage. 29 year old injured WCW wrestler, Shane Douglas, has noticeably bulked up during his injury. Despite the torn achilles, Douglas has put an emphasis on his upper body and photos of him working out without his shirt on leaked on PWI magazine. All Japan rookies Hyobe Aida, Norishige Noda, and Isoshi Imoo are returning to the promotion after completing a two year excursion in Mexico. Due to rising popularity of shoot fighting in Japan, All Japan has opted to change it’s style from Puroresu to Pseudo Sport. This seems to be another gambit to turn things around for All Japan. Boni Blackstone and Joe Pedicino have split up. Despite the dynamic on-screen chemistry they bring to the commentary booth, their marriage had been on the rocks for a while now and the divorce has gotten messy. Bill Eadie, known primarily as Demolition Ax tweaked his back and will be out of action for about two months. During a dark match, Brian Lawler broke Jose Anderson’s jaw with a botched move. Jose will be out of action for a few weeks while he recovers. Jerry Estrada defeated Vampiro Casanova to win the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship for the first time. Giant Haystacks defeated Jamaica George to win the Eastern Area Heavyweight Championship for the second time. The Power Twins (David & Larry Power) defeated Metal Maniac & Tazmaniac to win the NAWA Tag Team titles for the first time. Koji Kanemoto won the NJPW Young Lion Cup, defeating Akitoshi Saito, Kiyoshi Tamura and the winner of the last two cups, Kensuke Sasaki, in a tournament. The cup has previously also been won by Jushin Liger and Masahiro Chono. Tony Halme and Scott Norton defeated Kenny & Bronson to win the NWA Caribbean Tag Team titles for the first time. Allison Royal defeated Heidi Lee Morgan to win the USWA Women’s Championship for the third time. Eddie Gilbert won the USWA Unified World Heavyweight championship for the first time when he defeated Robert Fuller. Dirtbike Kid, TNT Kid, Starman, and Cujo the Hellhound all entered the wrestling world. LPWA Womens Grand Prix Round 5/19; Card Two Penelope Paradise (4-1-0) def. Terri Powers (1-4-0) Candi Devine (2-2-1) def. Judy Martin (2-3-0) Madusa (4-0-0) def. Shinobu Kandori (2-3-0) Combat Toyoda (1-3-1) def. Jacqueline (1-4-0) Bull Nakano (5-0-0) def. Debbie Malenko (3-1-1) Notes: Jim Cornette sat down and interviewed The Dark Angel, Manami Toyota. She believes that she will be champion one day. Debbie Malenko suffered a major injury after being dropped on her head. Debbie’s concussion has been deemed severe and it’s unlikely she’ll return to the ring for over a year. W4WA Canadian Grand Prix Round 7/23; Card One William Regal (7-0-0) def. Greg Valentine (3-4-0) Lance Storm (4-0-3) def. B Brian Blair (1-6-0) Ed Moretti (6-1-0) def. Dick Slater (1-6-0) Kieth Hart (1-6-0) def. Buddy Hart (1-5-1) Sledgehammer Anderson (3-3-1) and Bruiser Bedlam (2-3-2) went to a double count out draw. Owen Hart (6-1-0) def. Rey Misterio Jr (2-5-0) Worthwhile Notes: MVP : Rey Misterio Jr SSW Division 4 Grand Prix Round 6/23; Card Two Doc Dean (3-2-1) def. John Rambo (0-6-0) Leatherface (4-2-0) def. Ricky Vaughn (0-4-0) Brian Lee (5-0-1) def. Robbie Brookside (2-3-1) Rikki Nelson (2-2-2) def. Randy Rose (1-4-1) El Hijo del Santo (6-0-0) def. Gedo (0-6-0) Rip Rogers (6-0-0) def. El Dandy (3-3-0) Worthwhile Notes: MVP : El Hijo del Santo PWFG Japanese Grand Prix Round 6/23; Card One Volk Han (4-0-2) and Gary Albright (4-0-2) went to a time limit draw. Shoichi Funaki (3-3-0) def. Hans Nijman (3-3-0) Yoshiaki Yatsu (3-3-0) def. Kunaki Kobayashi (0-2-0) Dr. Luther (3-3-0) def. Dick Vrij (2-3-1) Minoru Suzuki (4-1-1) def. Masaaki Satake (0-2-0) Masakatsu Funaki (5-0-1) def. Masahito Kakihara (3-3-0) Notes: Frustration continues to grow around the wrestlers commitments to other companies causing cards to change. Kunaki Kobayashi was a substitute for Koji Kanemoto who could not make the show. Masaaki Satake was a substitute for Michiyoshi Ohara who could not make the show. MVP : Minoru Suzuki

1994 GRAND PRIX : ROUND 5 | CARD 1 PREVIEW Sting vs Stan Hansen The Great Muta vs Hulk Hogan The Fantastics vs The Four Horsemen The Classic Era vs The Terrors Nikita Koloff vs Diamond Dallas Page Haku vs Kevin Von Erich SYNOPSIS Fresh off of the first ever Battlebowl Atomicos, Round 5 kicks off this week! In tag team action, it’s a battle of the haves versus the have-nots in both matches being featured on WCW Saturday Night. First up, the perfect record of The Classic Era faces it’s hardest challenge yet as Bobby Eaton and Dave Finlay take on The Terrors. While Spivey and One Man Gang’s record this season has been rough so far, the gigantic duo that came up one win short from a return to the Premier League last season is fresh off their first win of this season. And the most successful members of The Four Horsemen look to take advantage of the winless Fantastics. Meanwhile, in Division Two action, Diamond Dallas Page takes on Nikita Koloff in a battle of heavy hitters. Nikita picked up the win last season when the two faced off. Will the end result be the same, or will DDP gain a measure of revenge and even the score? Plus Flamingo Corp sees it’s first action of the night when ‘The Equalizer’ Haku takes on the red hot Kevin Von Erich. Will Haku be the next victim of the Barefoot Punt Kick? And then, in the Premier League, it’s the winner of the Battlebowl himself, Hulk Hogan, taking on The Great Muta. These two men collided in the finals of the Battlebowl, where Hogan was on the receiving end of a poisonous blast of Black Mist, which almost incapacitated him for the finish of the match. Can Muta catch Hogan with the Mist again? Or perhaps one of his other deadly weapons can be the first to fell Hulk Hogan in WCW? And finally, it’s our main event! The Ace of WCW looks to continue his perfect season on the road to regaining the WCW Grand Prix! Sting’s four straight wins go up against the cheap and vile tactics of Flamingo Corp as Sting takes on ‘Sugar’ Stan Hansen. Sting’s already encountered the group once this season when he faced El Gigante’s replacement, Davey Boy Smith. Can he continue to hold the advantage over the stable? Or will Flamingo Corp buy Sting’s first loss of the year? CURRENT STANDINGS 1PWfan : 8/18 - 44% Just here to look : 10/18 - 56% Dawn : 10/18 - 56% Nobby_McDonald : 19/30 - 63% Old School Fan : 46/72 - 64% StanMiguel : 24/37 - 65% DHK1989 : 55/85 - 65% Lord Byron : 47/72 - 65% Rekcut012 : 25/36 - 69% Nightshadeex : 59/85 - 69% SonOfSharknado : 64/85 - 75%

It’s time for the opening contest and the first man out is Blue Panther, and he’s waving the Mexican flag to a massive pop. The rest of the first team comes out and then out comes Ric Flair. He starts yelling to the back and they load up the original horsemen theme. Out comes Arn, Tully and Barry… all are giving Flair the stink eye here. As the two teams line up, partners/friends Dustin Rhodes and Barry Windham shake hands and laugh about the match up. Well folks, I’m not going to pretend to understand the logistics behind the random draw here, but it’s a fair slice of irony that Ric Flair has been paired up with former Four Horsemen allies here for tonight, while Austin and Pillman have been drawn elsewhere… Will the former Horsemen recapture their magic tonight or will the tension result in their downfall? No kidding, Jim! On the opposite side, you have The Steiner Brothers who have the luck of being drawn together, teaming up with Dustin and a home own hero in Blue Panther. Who’s going to get through the Quarter Finals? The match starts off with build up to Blue Panther getting the tag in, and when he does he squares off against Ric Flair. Panther takes Flair to school with some standard lucha libre moves and Flair has to retreat to tag in Tully. The live crowd treats Tully, Arn and Barry as tweeters here, rooting for Panther’s team. They build up to another hot tag for Blue Panther and when he jumps in, Arn force tags Flair into the match!
Flair powders of course and the match falls apart with The Steiners trying to catch Ric on the outside and colliding with Tully and Arn. The Steiner Bros and The Enforcers brawl at ringside in a throwback to the 1992 Tag Team division’s premiere feud. Barry and Dustin get in the middle of it on opposite sides, but attack the opposing teams instead, resulting in a 6 way brawl at ringside. In the ring, Blue Panther has control of Flair while referee Jimmy Jett is trying to get control of the action on the outside. Flair low blows Panther to massive heat and then locks in the Figure Four. Panther has no choice but to tap after Jimmy Jett turns back to the action. Flair grabs his former Horsemen at ringside and pull them up the ramp. He’s raving that The Old Horsemen are riding high tonight as all of Arena Mexico are reigning down boos on him. Arn / Tully / Flair / Windham defeated Blue Panther / The Steiner Brothers / Dustin Rhodes in 18:30 when Flair submitted Blue Panther. The action looks to keep rolling on as out Bobby Eaton with Finlay and ‘The Kiwi Queen’ Susan Sexton at his side. They are followed by Kevin Nash and then Cactus Jack. Finally, the odd man out here is Diamond Dallas Page as the lone face. The other team enters one by one, with Sting and then Hogan getting massive babyface entrances. The camera cuts to ‘America’s Most Hated’ Steve Austin a few times during the big entrances, as he mocks his partners. It’s a shame that Hogan didn’t get to team up with his buddy, Diamond Dallas Page, here. Instead, he’s stuck with the absolutely miserable young man, Steve Austin. Just imagine, on the opposite side of the ring as you, your one friend in this company - DDP. All the while, you are teaming with a man that is unanimously despised in Steve Austin! Right you are, Jim. And to add to that, Hogan is teaming with Sting here and the trust issues between these two men is well documented. But, if Sting can overcome this lack of trust, I don’t think there is a more dynamic duo possible in all of wrestling! The teams square off, and both sides bicker about who will start the match off. Nash and DDP revisit their story from 1992 when Nash and Hall turned on DDP after he won the Indie Spotlight Battle Royal. Ultimately, Hogan and Eaton end up kicking it off. Austin continues to dodge getting involved in the match, letting his partners do the heavy lifting. Everyone gets a shot to shine here, and things break down when Cactus Jack and Steve Williams brawl out of the ring. DDP tags himself in and Nash doesn’t approve of this. He says screw it and hits DDP with a nasty chop block. Sting attacks Nash and they brawl. Austin tags himself in when Sting clotheslines Nash over the ropes, unbeknownst to anyone else. Sting goes to tend to DDP in a show of sportsmanship, but Austin throws his own partner out of the ring and attacks DDP with the Hollywood and Vine kneebar. DDP has no choice but to tap. Austin retreats up the ramp with Dr. Death, celebrating the round one victory. Meanwhile in the ring, Hogan and Sting tend to their opponent, DDP. DDP says he’s okay and Hogan griefs Sting a bit. Can they coexist?!? Hogan / Sting / Austin / Dr. Death defeated Eaton / Cactus / DDP / Nash in 18:47 when Austin submitted DDP The stars keep on coming as Solar makes a big entrance to a pop. The next match is smorgasbord of international styles as American, Japanese, and Mexican stars take the stage here. Can you believe this drawing? Takada and Muta have been paired up despite the immense hatred between them after Player Enterprises viciously removed Muta from their ranks! All the while, Takada’s stable mate Bam Bam Bigelow is on the opposite side of them? And the red hot tag team of Thunder Dragon are squaring off here as well? The Battlebowl sure is unpredictable! You know, this situation between Takada and Muta could explode here tonight, or it could go the opposite way and begin to mend the relationship. $400,000 is a lot of money, and would go a long way in fixing their alliance. The second the opening bell rang, referee Mike Atkins was ready to call it a night. Takada and Muta began arguing on the outside and Solar went flying over the ropes to take them out with a plancha for a massive pop. Liger then follows it up with a huge Shooting Star press to the outside and the crowd goes bananas. And then, the behemoths Vader and Bigelow squared off in the ring!
They end up on the outside brawling and Vader gets the upperhand, until Misawa comes flying out of the ring with an Elbow Suicida! Meanwhile Muta battles Bam Bam in the crowd. Solar locks in La Solarina on Steamboat, but gets his face kicked in by Takada! Liger takes down Takada with a flying headscissor takedown! Liger squares off next against Big Van Vader. The smaller athlete hits a strike sequence, and Vader counters with a brutal spinning backfist. Steamboat enters the ring and just kinda stands there, unsure of what to do, as Vader power bombs Liger and pins him for the three. Vader marches to the back, motioning that the money is as good as his, all while Steamboat lifts Liger to his feet. Liger initially shoves Steamboat away for not helping him, but then they embrace and we clean up and prepare for the final Quarter Final. Muta / Vader / Takada / Steamboat defeated Liger / Bigelow / Misawa / Solar in 20:22 when Vader pinned Jushin Liger The final bout of the Quarter Finals is loaded up with big mean men who make their individual entrances. There are no partners squaring off here, nor any big rivals teaming together. There’s a bit of quite a bit of history between Luger and Simmons, as Simmons had an epic 1992 campaign that led to him overcoming Luger for the World Championship, but it seems as though that is in the past here as the two men seem to hesitantly want to work together amidst their less trustworthy partners, ‘Sugar’ Stan Hansen and ‘Ravishing’ Rick Rude. Who will join the other three teams in the Semi Finals? I look at the two teams in the ring and think that either team could rise above and pick up the win here. You know, it’s interesting to see Luger competing here. The man spent the majority of last season refusing to make any appearances on shows he didn’t have Grand Prix matches, yet since joining up with Sting the man has taken more appearances and seems to be dead set on proving himself as the absolute best. The match kicks off with a bit of postering and feeling out, but things fall apart pretty quickly when Simmons ends up in the ring with Sullivan. Sullivan wants nothing to do with his old rival and powders and Simmons gives chase! Everyone else enters the ring and the match becomes a 6 man slug fest while Simmons beats Sullivan through the crowd, including a power bomb through a table! The action continues with everyone hitting big moves and the pacing never slowing down. Ultimately, ‘Sugar’ Stan Hansen lays out One Man Gang with a thunderous Lariat to end the match and the Quarter Final round. Looking at the chaos around the ring, JR and Schiavone send things to the back where Gary Hart is standing by for a word with The Fo(u)rmer Horsemen while the ring crew looks to clean up in preparation for the Semi Final matches. Hansen / Simmons / Luger / Rude (0-0-0) defeated Sullivan / Hall / One Man Gang / Pillman (0-0-0) in 15:16 when Hansen pinned One Man Gang Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham and Tully Blanchard are standing by with Gary Hart. Flair goes on a tirade about the Horsemen of old riding high tonight, taking shots at his teammates by saying tonight is a chance for them to score the biggest payday they’ve seen since they were horsemen. Flair says that they’ll of course need to pay royalties to the new Horsemen for using the Horsemen theme again. Flair woos and struts off as his teammates tonight shake their heads and let Gary know that there is a reason none of them rejoined Flair in the current iteration of the Horsemen. Both teams make their entrances with internal animosity on display. ‘The Hotstuff Horseman’ Eddie Gilbert makes his way to the ring shortly after both teams get to the ring, and Flair, Austin and Gilbert tease the Old Horsemen that they are the real Horsemen. Flair and Austin may be buddies in The Four Horsemen, but tonight they are stuck on opposing sides with a massive cash prize hanging in the balance. And with Steve Austin being almost unanimously hated amongst the rest of the locker-room, you have to think that his partners tonight may be cautious that he might betray them in honour to preserve the one alliance he has in WCW. Absolutely, Jim. They call him ‘America’s Most Hated’ for a reason… But the telling tale here is while him and Flair are hated by their partners tonight, Flair is at least teaming with men he’s teamed with for a long time, and those men don’t harbour as much ill-will towards one another. I can’t say the same for the opposite side, as Sting and Hogan have known trust issues between them. Things kick off with Flair and Austin being forced to start against each other, with all 6 other men refusing to tag in. Austin and Flair goof around, refusing to get physical. Finally, Sting gets fed up with the silliness and tags himself in and Flair darts to his corner, but no one is willing to help to start. Sting wails on Flair and almost immediately drops him into the Scorpion Death Lock, which causes The Old Horsemen to jump in and turn the match into actual competition. All eight men get involved for bits building up to a sequence where The Old Horsemen take turns pummelling Steve Austin while smack talking Flair. The action gets hot when Tully force tags himself in on Flair, and Flair turns and slaps him for not co-operating. Pandemonium ensues and Austin blindsides Arn while backing up Flair. Tully is left on his own and eats a big boot from Hogan, who postures for the Leg Drop, but Sting tags himself in and immediately locks in the Scorpion Deathlock, leaving Tully no choice but to tap out. Sting and Hogan bicker about the finish and Austin gets into the ring and tries to hog the glory. Flair is retreating up the ramp and the rest of the Old Horsemen return into the ring, and decide to take turns laying shots into Austin, while Sting and Hogan seem to squash their beef for a moment to unite and laugh at Austin. Dr. Death has already headed to the back, no interest in playing along with his teammates and JR and Schiavone says the only people that can prevent this team from winning it all are themselves… Hogan / Sting / Austin / Dr. Death defeated Arn / Tully / Flair / Windham in 21:39 when Sting submitted Tully Blanchard to the Scorpion Deathlock. This is gearing up to be a clusterfuck of epic proportions as Takada has Player Enterprises in his team’s corner while Hansen has Flamingo Corp in his. The camera’s focus in on referee Nick Patrick, who’s clearly sweating over the amount of work on his plate in this one! The stars are on display here! 7 of the 8 men in this match are featured talent in WCW’s Premier League! What a Showcase of the Immortals! Well, we just saw in the last match what happens when egos collide. There’s a lot of ego in this match right here. I think that whoever is able to overcome their ego in this match and put their team first will walk into our main event tonight. This is pure chaos from the opening bell, referee Nick Patrick never gains control over this one and all eight men, plus the goons at ringside, have free rein of the ring and it’s surrounding area. Rude and Luger seem to have created a truce and have the strongest cohesion, seemingly orchestrating the chaos. There is several teases of Vader and Hansen squaring off in a battle of the hosses, but each collision sees other wrestlers involved before they can truly determine who’s stronger. There’s an unintended collision between Vader and Nick Patrick, and the referee is knocked out. Vader is shocked about his error and gets sent over the ropes by Sugar Stan. El Gigante gets into the ring and joins ‘Sugar’ Stan in beating down The Great Muta. Takada looks on from the corner and shows no interest in helping Muta here. Powerhouse Simmons gets involved though, unhappy with the interference. He pulls Gigante off of Muta sends him out of the ring. He then has a stare down with Hansen, Takada bum rushes him and Hansen and Simmons collide their heads. Dazed, Simmons turns into a lethal Roundhouse Kick. Steamboat flies off the top rope onto Luger and Rude on the outside. Takada pins Simmons. Muta appears to be shaken up and Takada is thrilled with his victory. The losing team leaves the ring and Rude and Luger end up combusting on the ramp, leading to a pull apart brawl. Bigelow enters the ring and looks to inflict more damage on Muta, but Takada calls him off, saying he needs him for one more match. The four men remain in the ring, all worse for wear, as they anticipate their final match. Muta / Vader / Takada / Steamboat defeated Hansen / Simmons / Luger / Rude in 19:43 when Takada pinned Simmons. Well folks, we are just moments away from our main event tonight! But with WCW having to pull apart Rude and Luger and give the team that just one a quick breather, I’ve been asked to touch base with the team of Hulk Hogan, Sting, Steve Austin and Dr. Death Steve Williams before they make their way to the ring. Gentlemen, do you have any comments leading into your match? Let me tell you something, Jack! It’s been a whirlwind having left the Federation behind to join the best wrestling company in all the lands, WCW. Tonight, I add another notch to my belt as I capture the Battlebowl Atomicos. No one has pinned me, no one has submitted me, and that doesn’t change tonight, brother! So, tonight, I walk out victorious even if that means I have to do so as the sole survivor of my team! Well that settles it… I guess it’s time to send… Hold the phone, Paul… I gotta get something off of my chest before we go to the ring. Tonight, I am surrounded by snakes. Dr Death, turned on his friends and destroyed the Shooters Club to join forces with Terry Gordy. Steve Austin is the most hated man in all of professional wrestling. But Hogan, Hogan… Your one of the good guys - at least you are supposed to be! But every time we’ve shared the ring, I’ve had this uneasy feeling like you aren’t on my team, your on your own team… So I’ll leave us with this before we go to the ring once again… I still don’t trust you, but I will continue to fight alongside you. Hopefully you have my back, Jack! Wow. Back to Tony and Jim for our main event! Hogan, Sting, Steve Austin and Dr. Death Steve Williams make their respective ways to the ring as their opponents await in the ring still. Great Muta is shown and he's got a small gash on his head going into this one. All eight men look exhausted as they await the opening bell. Senior Official Randy Anderson is ready to call this one, and gives a once over of Great Muta to confirm he's even cleared to begin this match, which he confirms and they look ready to do battle. Well folks, it comes down to this. Two teams enter. Elimination occurs by pin fall, submission or disqualification. When one team is totally eliminated, only the surviving members of the winning team will be awarded The Battlebowl and their share of $400,000. These eight men have already fought tooth and nail for 40 minutes each. This has been a game of endurance and willpower. The ability to overcome the dislike of their partners have gotten them this far, but at this stage in the game you have to think that emotion may finally get the best of these men. The match kicks off and the crowd is rocking for the main event. Ricky Steamboat scores the first elimination to gives his team the lead early on when he reverses a powerbomb attempt from Dr Death into a victory roll. Dr. Death is upset and throws a bit of a tantrum, before heading to the back. From here, Steve Austin attacks Steamboat from behind and manages to get him over to his corner. Austin, Sting and Hogan keep Steamboat isolated for a while but Steamboat survives the assault. Over the next little while, Steamboat, Austin and Vader all get eliminated, leaving just Muta, Takada, Hogan and Sting in the ring. Muta is leaking blood at a dangerous pace now as he trades shots with Sting. Takada and Hogan join the fray, and all four men are trading shots in the centre of the ring. Takada and Muta gain the advantage and Muta hits a Shining Wizard on Sting, but Sting manages to survive the pin attempt, kicking out at the last possible moment! Hogan gets involved again, but Muta sprays him with Black Mist! Hogan stumbles to the corner where he tries to clear his eyes out. Takada surveys the scene, and out of the blue he hits Muta with a Roundhouse Kick, knocking him clean out. He drapes Sting over Muta and Muta is eliminated! Takada then immediately locks on a chokehold on the still dazed Sting, but Sting survives and gets the ropes. Takada is seething as he realizes that he's missed his moment here and it's only a matter of time before Hogan recuperates. Sting gets back to his feet when Steve Austin returns! Austin has a steel chair and he cracks Sting over the head! He leaves and Hogan seems to have cleared out his eyes and is seated in the corner. Takada looks back and forth between Sting and Hogan and he pins Sting with his eyes locked on Hogan. Hogan opts not to break up the pin, even as Sting turns to him and asks for help, and Sting is eliminated. Hogan then squares off with Takada and the two stand toe to toe. Takada with a series of strikes and Hogan goes down... But not for long as he hulks up! You!! Body slam, body slam, big boot and a leg drop! Hogan wins the Battlebowl! Hulk Hogan was the sole survivor, winning by pinfall in 27:04 after last pinning Nobuhiko Takada. Magnum TA and Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura come out with a commemorative trophy to award to Hogan. Magnum’s got a microphone and Hogan is parading around the ring celebrating his win. Sting is shown sitting on the ramp, not upset but rather he looks quizzical. His eyes are focused on Hogan. We’re anxious to get a word with you, Mr. Hogan. Is there anything you want to say to the fine people of Mexico before we go off the air? I told all the Hulkamaniacs that Hulkamania runs World Wide, and here we are in the heart of Mexico City, with another accolade to my name. I gotta say, the energy here tonight, it's off the charts, man! The Mexican people, they've got the fire, the passion, just like Hulkamania, brother!

And they all know, that this is just the first prize that Hulk Hogan lifts above his head this year, brother! So thank you, my amigos here in Mexico! WCW - The Grand Prix - it belongs to Hulkamania World Wide! And I will capture it, just you wait and believe in the Immortal Fury running through my veins!

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WCW BATTLEBOWL ATOMICOS '94 PREVIEW Quarterfinal A : Rhodes/Panther/Rick S./Scott S. vs Flair/Blanchard/Arn/Windham Quarterfinal B : Hogan/Sting/Austin/Williams vs Eaton/Cactus/DDP/Nash Quarterfinal C : Liger/Bigelow/Misawa/Solar vs Vader/Muta/Takada/Steamboat Quarterfinal D : Sullivan/Hall/Gang/Pillman vs Hansen/Simmons/Luger/Rude Semifinal A : Winner of Quarterfinal A vs Winner of Quarterfinal B Semifinal B : Winner of Quarterfinal C vs Winner of Quarterfinal D Finals : Winner of Semifinal A vs Winner of Semifinal B SYNOPSIS And now for a brief interlude from your regularly scheduled Grand Prix... It's WCW Battlebowl Atomicos! Step into the historic Arena Mexico where the stakes have never been higher! Thirty-two warriors, drawn at random, forged into eight teams, all hungry for glory and the ultimate prize of $400,000! Friends will clash, enemies will unite, and alliances will be tested like never before! It's a spectacle where loyalties are shattered and new alliances are forged in the heat of battle. Each team fights not only for themselves but for the honor and prestige of victory! Join us as we witness the thrill of competition reach its pinnacle in the heart of Mexico City. Get ready for the most intense, action-packed event of the year! WCW Battlebowl Atomicos 1994, where anything can happen, and only the strongest will emerge victorious! The draw has been set! CURRENT STANDINGS 1PWfan : 8/18 - 44% Just here to look : 10/18 - 56% Dawn : 10/18 - 56% StanMiguel : 17/30 - 57% Nobby_McDonald : 19/30 - 63% DHK1989 : 49/78 - 63% Old School Fan : 46/72 - 64% Lord Byron : 47/72 - 65% Nightshadeex : 53/78 - 68% Rekcut012 : 25/36 - 69% SonOfSharknado : 57/78 - 73%

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After an intro video of WCW’s Premier League, the camera’s take us inside WCW’s neon-lit blue and pink studios where we are standing by with the WCW Analysis Team, Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race and Paul E Dangerously! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another thrilling night of WCW action! Tonight, we have a lineup of exhilarating Premier League matches that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seats. First up, we have the returning El Gigante, making his comeback after two months on the shelf with a back injury. Despite his initial win, Gigante has dropped down the rankings, and he faces the leader of Player Enterprises, Nobuhiko Takada, in a showdown of titans. Plus, we have Cactus Jack, hungry for his first win, taking on the undefeated Lex Luger. And in our main event, it's a battle of egos and history as 'The Man' Ric Flair clashes with the reigning champion 'Ravishing' Rick Rude. With their past animosity fueling this heated rivalry, it's sure to be a match for the ages. Let me tell ya, folks, tonight's matches are gonna be something special! El Gigante may be returning from injury, but I reckon he's gonna show everyone why he's a force to be reckoned with. And Lex Luger, well, he's been on fire lately, and I don't see him slowing down anytime soon. Now, when it comes to the main event, you better believe Rick Rude's got a score to settle with Ric Flair, and I can't wait to see who comes out on top! Oh, Dusty, Dusty, Dusty... Always gotta root for the good guys, huh? Well, let me tell ya, El Gigante may be big, but he's no match for the cunning of Nobuhiko Takada. And Lex Luger? Please! Cactus Jack may be winless so far, but he's got the heart of a lion, and I wouldn't count him out just yet. Now, when it comes to the main event, Rick Rude may have momentum on his side, but Ric Flair is a legend for a reason. He's gonna prove once and for all that he's the better man. While both Dusty and Paul present compelling arguments, it's important to consider the dynamics at play in each matchup. El Gigante's return brings uncertainty, but his size alone makes him a formidable opponent for Nobuhiko Takada. Likewise, Lex Luger's undefeated streak is impressive, but Cactus Jack's tenacity could prove to be his downfall. And in the main event, the history between Ric Flair and Rick Rude adds an extra layer of intrigue to what promises to be a hard-hitting encounter. But let me tell ya, folks, if there's one match you don't wanna miss tonight, it's that main event between Ric Flair and Rick Rude! These two have a history that runs deep, and you better believe they're gonna settle their differences in that ring tonight. It's gonna be a clash of egos unlike anything you've ever seen! Dusty's right about one thing, folks. Tonight's main event is gonna be a battle for the ages, and you better believe it's gonna be one for the history books. Flair and Rude may have their differences, but they're both determined to prove who the better man is once and for all. Well, there you have it, folks! With matches like these, tonight's Saturday Night show promises to be one for the ages. Now, let's send it over to our esteemed commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross, who will guide us through all the action. Take it away, gentlemen! The arena pulses with energy as 'Mr. Bang Bang' Cactus Jack and 'The Total Package' Lex Luger make their way to the ring. Cactus Jack, nursing a hip injury sustained in his previous match against Sting, grimaces with determination, while Luger strides confidently, basking in the adoration of the crowd. Cactus Jack may be battered and bruised, but there's no denying his resilience. He's a true warrior, and tonight, he's looking to prove that he belongs among the elite in WCW. Absolutely, Jim. But he's got quite the challenge ahead of him in Lex Luger. The Total Package has been unstoppable as of late, and he's showing no signs of slowing down. This is shaping up to be an intense showdown. As the match gets underway, Cactus Jack wastes no time taking the fight to Luger, unleashing a barrage of strikes despite his injured midsection. Luger, however, proves to be a formidable opponent, using his strength and agility to gain the upper hand. Despite his valiant effort, Cactus Jack's injury begins to take its toll, hampering his movements and leaving him vulnerable to Luger's relentless assault. The Total Package targets Jack's midsection with precision, exploiting the injury to wear down his opponent. Luger locks in his signature Torture Rack submission hold, wrenching back with all his might. Despite Cactus Jack's best efforts to fight through the pain, he ultimately succumbs, passing out from the excruciating pressure. After the match, Luger stands tall in the ring, his undefeated streak intact. Meanwhile, Cactus Jack is helped to the back by medical personnel, his courageous effort applauded by the crowd despite coming up short. Lex Luger (4-0-0) defeated Cactus Jack (0-4-0) in 16:12 by submission. This was their first ever encounter. Freebird' Michael Hayes, accompanied by his brash manager Shane Douglas, makes his flamboyant entrance, oozing confidence and arrogance. On the other side, 'Z-Man' Tom Zenk steps into the spotlight, his enigmatic persona drawing intrigue from the crowd. It's a pivotal moment for both Hayes and Zenk tonight. With their losing streaks hanging over their heads, they're both hungry for a victory. It's do or die time in division two. Absolutely, Jim. Hayes may be the more experienced wrestler, but Zenk's unpredictable nature could give him the edge. It's going to be a battle of wits, or perhaps a battle of the witless, as much as it is a physical contest. From the opening bell, the match unfolds with a blend of technical prowess and mind games, as Zenk's eccentric behavior keeps Hayes on his toes. Despite Hayes' attempts to gain the upper hand with underhanded tactics, Zenk's unorthodox style proves to be a challenging puzzle to solve. As the match progresses, the desperation intensifies, with both competitors unleashing their full arsenal of moves in a bid to secure their first victory. The tension mounts as near falls and close calls keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Hayes seizes an opportunity to gain the advantage, employing a cunning maneuver that sees him use Shane Douglas’ grip for leverage behind the referee's back. With the illegal assist, Hayes manages to secure the pinfall, claiming his long-awaited victory in singles competition. Following the match, Hayes celebrates his triumph with Shane Douglas, reveling in his hard-fought win. Michael Hayes (1-3-0) defeated Tom Zenk (0-4-0) in 11:36 by pin fall. This was their first ever encounter. We go backstage to a set designated for Gary Hart, who is standing by reporting on the results of WCW World Wide from earlier this week, while results from Friday Night’s B-show, WCW Main Event, scrolls on the bottom of the screen. Over on World Wide this week, Tully Blanchard (2-1-1) and Kevin Von Erich (3-0-1) went to a twenty minute time limit draw in Division Two action, while in the tag team division, The Outsiders (3-0-1) overcame The Miracle Violence Connection (2-1-1) in a brilliant main event. World Wide continues to be the place to be for the best tag team wrestling in the world. Main Event #108 : Masakatsu Funaki and Yoshiaki Yatsu def. Masahito Kakihara and Koji Kanemoto | Mark Starr def. B Brian Blair | Madusa def. Lady Amazon | Sledgehammer Anderson def. Doug Gilbert The Steiner Brothers interrupt Gary and cut a promo about the tag team scene being the main attraction of World Wide. After they storm off, The Classic Era enters Gary’s set and ‘The Kiwi Queen’ Susan Sexton lays out the Eaton Open for next week’s World Wide. Welcome, wrestling aficionados, to the Danger Zone, where the action never stops and the drama never ends! I'm your host, Paul E Dangerously, and tonight, we have a showdown of epic proportions in store. To my right, the mysterious and lethal competitor, The Great Muta! And to my left, the larger-than-life legend, Hulk Hogan! Now, Muta, you're facing off against Hogan, who's been on a hot streak as of late. What are your thoughts going into this match? Paul, Hulk Hogan may have his winning ways, but next week, he faces The Great Muta, a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League. My mastery of the Shining Wizard will be his downfall, and I will prove that I am a contender worthy of the crown. Hogan may be immortal, but even immortals can be defeated. Strong words, Muta. Hulk, Muta seems confident in his abilities. How do you respond to that? Well, let me tell ya somethin', brother. The Great Muta may think he's got what it takes to take down the immortal Hulk Hogan, but let me tell ya, dude, that's just not gonna happen. I've been runnin' wild all over the Premier League, brother, and next week ain't gonna be any different. Muta, you might be good, but you're no Hulk Hogan, jack! There you have it, folks! WCW is about to witness a clash of titans as The Great Muta and Hulk Hogan face off in the Premier League. Don't miss this epic showdown, and remember to stay dangerous! Larry, with a renewed sense of determination after breaking his losing streak, strides confidently to the ring, while Misawa, the rising star from overseas, exudes an aura of quiet intensity, ready to prove himself in WCW. This matchup is a clash of styles and backgrounds. Larry Zbyszko, a seasoned veteran, looks to build off of his rebound win, while Misawa aims to make a statement in his early days in WCW. It's a pivotal moment for both competitors. Absolutely, Jim. Misawa brings a wealth of experience from his time in Japan, and he's already making waves here in WCW. Larry, on the other hand, knows he can't afford to let his recent victory go to waste. It's all on the line tonight. From the opening bell, the contrast in styles is evident, with Larry employing his technical prowess and mind games to gain an early advantage, while Misawa relies on his agility and hard-hitting offense to keep pace. The match unfolds in the hard-hitting 'King's Road' style, with both competitors pushing each other to their limits. As the bout progresses, Larry's confidence begins to waver as Misawa mounts a relentless onslaught, showcasing his dynamic offense and resilience. Despite Larry's best efforts to slow the pace and control the match, Misawa refuses to back down, demonstrating why he's considered one of the top talents in the world. Misawa summons his strength and unleashes a flurry of devastating strikes, wearing down Larry's defenses. With the momentum firmly in his favor, Misawa executes a picture-perfect suplex, followed by a thunderous elbow drop, securing the pinfall victory. After the match, Misawa stands tall in the center of the ring, earning the respect of the crowd with his impressive performance. Meanwhile, Larry looks on in frustration, knowing that despite his efforts, he came up short against the formidable newcomer. Mitsuharu Misawa (3-1-0) defeated Larry Zbyszko (1-3-0) in 16:39 by pin fall. This was their first ever encounter. 'The Submission Supreme' Nobuhiko Takada and 'The Argentine Assassin' El Gigante make their respective entrances. Takada exudes confidence, flanked by his Player Enterprises stablemates at ringside, while El Gigante towers over his opponents with an imposing presence, backed by the lavish Flamingo Corp entourage. This matchup pits two dominant forces against each other, with Takada's lethal submission skills facing off against the sheer power of El Gigante. It's a clash of styles that promises to deliver fireworks. Absolutely, Jim. Both men have a lot to prove tonight, especially El Gigante, who's returning from injury to make a statement in the Premier League. Takada, on the other hand, aims to solidify his position as a top contender by toppling a true to life giant. As the bell rings, El Gigante unleashes his immense strength, overpowering Takada with his brute force. Despite Takada's attempts to utilize his striking prowess, El Gigante proves to be too much to handle, shrugging off his attacks with ease. However, Takada remains resilient, refusing to back down in the face of El Gigante's onslaught. Using his technical expertise, Takada strategically targets El Gigante's limbs, attempting to weaken the giant and gain the upper hand. Gigante lifts up Takada for a chokebomb, but grasps his back as he has him hoisted, dropping to a knee. Takada capitalizes with a Roundhouse kick and then swings behind Gigante. Takada manages to lock in a tight sleeper hold on El Gigante, gradually sapping the giant's strength. Despite his valiant efforts to break free, El Gigante succumbs to the relentless pressure, fading into unconsciousness. Following the match, Takada celebrates his hard-fought victory, while El Gigante is attended to by ringside personnel. Flamingo reams him out for the loss. Nobuhiko Takada (3-1-0) defeated El Gigante (1-1-0) in 15:15 by submission. This was their first ever encounter. The title graphic shows for WCW’s Inside the Squared Circle segment, and the show pivots to a studio segment featuring the legendary Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura, and Magnum TA. At the bottom of the screen, a news ticker hypes next weeks WCW subsidiary shows. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for the electrifying battleground of WCW Battlebowl Atomicos 1994! Step into the historic Arena Mexico where the stakes have never been higher! Thirty-two warriors, drawn at random, forged into eight teams, all hungry for glory and the ultimate prize of $400,000! Friends will clash, enemies will unite, and alliances will be tested like never before! It's a spectacle where loyalties are shattered and new alliances are forged in the heat of battle. Each team fights not only for themselves but for the honor and prestige of victory! Join us as we witness the thrill of competition reach its pinnacle in the heart of Mexico City. Get ready for the most intense, action-packed event of the year! WCW Battlebowl Atomicos 1994, where anything can happen, and only the strongest will emerge victorious! Featuring Hulk Hogan, Sting, Ric Flair, Rick Rude, Lex Luger, and many more! Spectacle, spectacle, spectacle! That's all I hear, Magnum. But let me tell you something, this Battlebowl Atomicos is nothing but a gimmick, a cheap attempt by WCW to capitalize on the excitement of their fans. Thirty-two wrestlers thrown together in random teams? Give me a break! This isn't about honor or glory; it's about lining the pockets of WCW executives with pay-per-view buys. And don't even get me started on that $400,000 prize. It's all smoke and mirrors, Magnum, and the fans deserve better than this circus act. Jesse, I understand your skepticism, but you're overlooking the excitement and unpredictability that Battlebowl Atomicos brings to the table. Sure, it's a unique format, but that's what makes it so thrilling. Wrestlers from different backgrounds and allegiances forced to team up and put their differences aside for a shot at victory. It's about testing the limits of their abilities and providing fans with an unforgettable experience. Unpredictability? More like chaos, Magnum. You think throwing a bunch of wrestlers together in random teams is a recipe for success? Think again. This Battlebowl Atomicos is a disaster waiting to happen. And as for testing the limits of their abilities, let me tell you something - true competitors don't need gimmicks and gimmicky tournaments to prove themselves. They do it in the ring, night after night, without all the bells and whistles. Every single one of these thirty two men should be focused on the Grand Prix, and not some nonsense event that panders to Mexicans. Well, Jesse, while we may not see eye to eye on this, one thing's for sure - tomorrow night's Battlebowl Atomicos is going to be one for the history books. Now, let's send it over to Gary Hart who's standing by backstage for his thoughts on this epic event. LPWA Round 5, Card 2, featuring Bull Nakano vs Debbie Malenko | SSW Round 6, Card 2, featuring El Dandy vs Rip Rogers | PWFG Round 6, Card 1, featuring Volk Han vs Gary Albright | W4WA Round 7, Card 1, featuring Owen Hart vs Rey Misterio Jr. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for the electrifying battleground of WCW Battlebowl Atomicos 1994! Step into the historic Arena Mexico where the stakes have never been higher! Thirty-two warriors, drawn at random, forged into eight teams, all hungry for glory and the ultimate prize of $400,000! Friends will clash, enemies will unite, and alliances will be tested like never before! It's a spectacle where loyalties are shattered and new alliances are forged in the heat of battle. Each team fights not only for themselves but for the honor and prestige of victory! Join us as we witness the thrill of competition reach its pinnacle in the heart of Mexico City. Get ready for the most intense, action-packed event of the year! WCW Battlebowl Atomicos 1994, where anything can happen, and only the strongest will emerge victorious! As the WCW season progresses with its unique round robin tournament format, the anticipation builds for next week's main event clash between two titans of the Premier League division. On one side of the ring stands 'Sugar' Stan Hansen, representing the devious Flamingo Corp stable, known for their underhanded tactics and penchant for bending the rules to their advantage. Despite a less-than-stellar record of 1 win, 2 losses, and 1 draw, Hansen remains a formidable force with the backing of Flamingo's wealth. On the other side awaits 'The Ace' Sting, the beloved face of WCW, boasting an impeccable record of 4 wins and no losses in the current season. As the first-ever WCW Grand Prix champion, Sting has cemented his status as a legend in the making, with the fans eagerly awaiting his showdown against Hansen. Well, well, well, looks like 'The Ace' Sting has got himself into a heap of trouble now. You see, boy, you may be flyin' high with that perfect record of yours, but up here in the big leagues, it takes more than just wins to make a champion. You may be the golden boy of WCW, but next week, you'll learn the hard way that in this world, sugar ain't always sweet. So get ready for a rude awakening, Sting, 'cause 'The Man' Stan Hansen is comin' for ya, and there ain't no stoppin' the inevitable. Stan Hansen, you may think you're the big bad bully of WCW, but let me tell you somethin’. You may have Flamingo Corp watchin' your back, but I've got the support of every fan in this arena, and that's a power you can't buy with all the money in the world. You may talk a big game, but actions speak louder than words, and my actions speak for themselves: 4 wins, no losses. Next week, when we step into that ring, it's not gonna be about Flamingo Corp or your dirty tricks, it's gonna be about one thing and one thing only: proving who the real ace of WCW is. So get ready, Hansen, 'cause you're about to find out that when it comes to the Premier League, there's only one man who reigns supreme, and that's me, 'The Ace' Sting. La Cultura Torcida, Eddie Guerrero and Konnan, make their flamboyant entrance, oozing confidence and showcasing their vibrant Latin culture. On the opposite side, The Rock N Roll Express, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson, enter to a thunderous ovation, embodying the classic babyface persona with their rock n roll charm and undeniable charisma. This matchup may not feature the biggest names in the business, but make no mistake, both teams are hungry for a victory. La Cultura Torcida brings a unique flair to the ring, while The Rock N Roll Express are seasoned veterans looking to prove they still have what it takes to compete at the highest level. Absolutely, Jim. The stakes are high for both teams tonight. La Cultura Torcida may be relatively new to the scene, but they're eager to make a name for themselves by taking down the legendary Rock N Roll Express. On the other hand, Morton and Gibson are determined to turn their fortunes around and show the world they're still a force to be reckoned with. From the opening bell, the match is a fast-paced affair, with both teams showcasing their unique styles and chemistry in the ring. La Cultura Torcida relies on their high-flying lucha libre maneuvers, while The Rock N Roll Express utilizes their experience and teamwork to gain the upper hand. As the match progresses, tensions rise between the two teams, with each side desperate to secure their first victory of the season. Despite their best efforts, La Cultura Torcida finds themselves on the defensive as The Rock N Roll Express mounts a relentless offense, wearing down their opponents with precision strikes and well-timed double-team maneuvers In a pivotal moment, Morton manages to fight off both members of La Cultura Torcida and makes the hot tag to Gibson, who enters the ring like a house on fire. With the momentum firmly in their favor, The Rock N Roll Express execute their signature double-team finisher, culminating in Gibson pinning Konnan for the victory. Following the match, The Rock N Roll Express celebrates their hard-fought win in the ring, while La Cultura Torcida's frustration boils over, leading to a heated confrontation between Guerrero and Konnan. The Rock N Roll Express (1-3-0) defeated La Cultura Torcida (0-4-0) in 15:59 by way of pin fall when Gibson pinned Konnan. This was the first ever encounter between the two teams. 'Ravishing' Rick Rude makes his grand entrance, exuding confidence and arrogance as he flaunts his gold-draped chiseled physique. Across the ring, 'The Man' Ric Flair struts down the ramp, accompanied by his Four Horsemen cohorts, radiating charisma and flair. Both Rude and Flair are seasoned veterans with a storied history between them. It's a battle not just for supremacy in the Premier League, but for personal pride as well. Absolutely, JR. The animosity between these two competitors runs deep, and tonight, we're going to see it all come to a head in the center of that ring. It’s interesting to note that Rude’s decision to be a lone wolf is what led to him becoming the second ever grand prix champion, and tonight he's got to overcome one of his biggest rivals in WCW who has an army behind his back. From the opening bell, Rude and Flair engage in a heated exchange, each vying for dominance in the ring. The match is a back-and-forth affair, with neither man willing to back down as they trade blows and submission holds in a display of technical prowess. As the match progresses, tensions escalate outside the ring as well, with the Four Horsemen at ringside adding to the chaos. With distractions aplenty, the referee struggles to maintain order, creating an environment ripe for underhanded tactics. Rude and Flair trade near falls, 'America's Most Hated' Steve Austin, a member of Flair's entourage and a former member of Rude’s Dangerous Alliance, creates a momentary diversion that pulls referee Randy Anderson into a position of compromised vision, allowing Flair to capitalize. Seizing the opportunity, Flair executes a crafty roll-up, grabbing a handful of tights for added leverage, and secures the victory. Following the match, pandemonium ensues as Flair celebrates his hard-fought win with his fellow Horsemen, reveling in their collective triumph. Austin seems to have cost his former ally the match. Meanwhile, Rude is left seething with frustration! Ric Flair (2-2-0) defeated Rick Rude (2-1-1) in 17:51 by way of pin fall. Ric Flair takes the all time advantage between the two, with a record of 1-0-1. Replays are shown of the finishes from the night, followed by the updated leaderboards for WCW’s Grand Prix. Standing by for analysis as always is the team of Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul E Dangerously. Can you believe that, folks? Rick Rude was robbed tonight, and he was robbed by his former ally - ‘America’s Most Hated’ Steve Austin. The animosity between Rude and Flair is unreal! The defending champion is now 5 points behind first place after four rounds of action! Dusty, what are your thoughts? Well… The good folks at home know that Rude won last season by hook and by crook, so I am sure they are glad to see him get a taste of his own medicine… And Flair desperately needed this win as his season has not gotten off to a good start… Paul E? Who’s the MVP for this week? You know what, gents? The two guys in the main event went to war, but I have to look elsewhere - Nobuhiko took down a giant tonight and he did it with tenacity and the killer instinct that is required to be the winner of the whole Grand Prix! You are not wrong, Paul. Well gents… The weekend isn’t done for WCW! Tomorrow night, it’s a special one-night-only event from the heart of Mexico in the legendary Arena Mexico! That’s right, my man! WCW Battlebowl Atomicos… a one night epic tournament with a $400,000 cash prize… Thirty two men vying for it all in a unique concept, the likes of which has never been seen before! Folks - you won’t want to miss this event! We’re heading to Mexico! See you all, on Pay Per View! WCW’s theme plays as the show fades out.

March 1994 : Week 4 Giant Warrior suffered a shattered elbow during the AJPW Champion Carnival and will be out of action for over a year. Rob Van Dam won a readers poll in PWI for best young prospect in wrestling. Gene Okerlund signed an 18 month contract extension with WWF, valued at $540K. Noriyo Tateno has quit W*ING, citing payment issues. Yoshihiro Takayama has accepted a professional MMA fight. The rookie has struggled to get bookings and is looking to use this as an opportunity to get some exposure. 2 Cold Scorpio, Great Sasuke, and Koji Kanemoto defeated Robin. Hood, Orihara and Minoru Tanaka to win the Universal Strongest Trio Decision League 1994. Stevie Richards defeated Danny Davis to capture the NWA North American Championship for the first time. Power Plant Singles and Tag Team Grand Prix Round 4/15; Card Two The Moondogs (3-0-1) def. The Simpsons (0-4-0) Rod Price (1-3-0) def. Van Hammer (1-3-0) Shanghai and Tex (3-0-1) def. Disorderly Conduct (2-2-0) Rick Titan (2-1-1) def. Stan Lane (0-4-0) Nubian Nightmares (3-0-1) def. International Sex Pistols (0-4-0) Paul Orndorff (3-0-1) and Sabu (3-0-1) went to a time limit draw. Southern Rockers (2-2-0) def. Public Enemy (0-4-0) Rayo De Jalisco Jr (2-1-1) def. Samoan Savage (2-2-0) Worthwhile Notes: Marquis ‘The Artiste’ Bagwell demanded to know who would be replacing Sam Houston in the competition. NFL star Harvey Martin, who had previously competed in a Wrestlemania battle royal, came out and smash talked Bagwell. Harvey said Bagwell would have to wait until the next show to find out his opponent. Bagwell laid out the NFL legend from behind. Candi Devine cut a promo for Davis and Barr, warning the world that they are on a warpath. MVP : Paul Orndorff LPWA Womens Grand Prix Round 5/19; Card One Lioness Asuka (4-0-1) def. Denise Storm (1-3-1) Wendi Richter (2-0-3) def. Bambi (0-5-0) Cynthia Moreno (1-2-2) def. Linda Dallas (0-5-0) Manami Toyota (3-1-1) and Bison Kimura (2-0-3) went to a time limit draw. Akira Hokuto (5-0-0) def. Malia Hosaka (0-5-0) Notes: MVP : Akira Hokuto W4WA Canadian Grand Prix Round 6/23; Card Two Chris Jericho (6-0-0) def. Richard Charland (3-3-0) Rob Van Dam (3-3-0) def. Black Dragon (2-4-0) Sledgehammer Anderson (3-3-0) def. Canadian Tiger (2-4-0) Don Callis (4-2-0) def. Danny Davis (4-2-0) Leo Burke (4-2-0) def. Rey Misterio Jr (2-4-0) Owen Hart (5-0-1) def. Kid Kash (1-5-0) Worthwhile Notes: MVP : Owen Hart SSW Division 4 Grand Prix Round 4/23; Card Two Chaz Taylor (3-2-1) def. Paul Levesque (3-3-0) Brazo de Plata (2-3-0) def. Danny Boy Collins (0-1-0) Ice Train (3-1-2) def. Jack Victory (2-4-0) Blue Demon Jr (4-0-2) def. Bruiser X Mastino (2-4-0) Jerry Lynn (3-1-2) def. Moondog Storm (2-4-0) David Sammartino (5-0-1) def. Stan Lee (3-3-0) Worthwhile Notes: Danny Boy Collins was announced as the replacement for Frankie Lancaster following his termination. Collins competed in SSW’s 1993 season, finishing with a 3-10-2 record. MVP : Jerry Lynn PWFG Japanese Grand Prix Round 5/23; Card Two Norman Smiley (3-0-2) def. Minoru Tanaka (0-5-0) Masakatsu Funaki (4-0-1) def. Yoshiaki Yatsa (2-3-0) Mark Starr (2-3-0) def. Abdullah the Butcher (2-3-0) Yukihiro Kanemura (2-0-0) def. Satoshi Kojima (0-5-0) Tatsutoshi Goto (2-2-0) def. Scott Armstrong (1-3-1) Gary Albright (4-0-1) def. 2 Cold Scorpio (1-2-1) Notes: MVP : Masakatsu Funaki

1994 GRAND PRIX : ROUND 4 | CARD 3 PREVIEW Ric Flair vs Rick Rude Nobuhiko Takada vs El Gigante Lex Luger vs Cactus Jack La Cultura Torcida vs Rock N Roll Express Mitsuharu Misawa vs Larry Zbyszko Tom Zenk vs Michael Hayes SYNOPSIS It's the final week of Round 4, and one night before a special WCW Battlebowl Atomicos Pay Per View event in the heart of Mexico! In Division Two action, 'Freebird' Michael Hayes and The Z-Man are battling for their first points of the season. Hayes has Shane Douglas in his corner, which so far has only served to cost him matches - will the Hayes/Douglas union finally pay off, or will they continue towards self-destruction? Plus, Larry Z is coming off of finally snapping his losing streak and wants to continue his newfound momentum - but he's facing 'The Standard-Bearer' Mitsuharu Misawa, who has amassed a 20-2-0 record over the past 15 months. Will Larry be able to thwart the WCW newcomer, or will Misawa continue to set a new standard in Division Two? Over in the Tag Team Division, two teams look to pick up their first points of the season as The Rock N Roll Express look to get back on track and ensure the world knows they are still one of the best tag teams in the world, while La Cultura Torcida look to rebound from their terrible start after joining WCW's Tag Team ranks. Which team will take it's first steps out of the bottom of the division? In Premier League action, El Gigante returns to action after two months on the shelf with a back injury. Despite winning his Premier League debut, Gigante has dropped down the rankings due to his missed matches. He returns to action against the leader of Player Enterprises, Nobuhiko Takada. Will Gigante's return bring further success for Player Enterprises, or will The Submission Supreme overcome the largest competitor in WCW Premier League history? Plus, after taking Sting to the limit just a few weeks ago, Cactus Jack takes Sting's best friend, Lex Luger. Luger is undefeated on the season, and Jack is looking to get any points on the board. Finally, in the main event of the night, it's a battle of egos with a rich history behind them as 'The Man' Ric Flair takes on the reigning champion 'Ravishing' Rick Rude. Just one year ago, the heat between these two men began after Flair discarded Rude as a partner and in Rude's anger he went on to win the 1993 Superbrawler Cup. That win launched forward Rude's momentum and began him on his path to winning the most prestigious prize in all of wrestling, the WCW Premier League Grand Prix. That said, their first and only meeting ended in a draw, which begs the question, who is the better man? CURRENT STANDINGS 1PWfan : 8/18 - 44% Just here to look : 10/18 - 56% Dawn : 10/18 - 56% Nobby_McDonald : 14/24 - 59% StanMiguel : 15/24 - 63% DHK1989 : 45/72 - 63% Old School Fan : 46/72 - 64% Lord Byron : 44/66 - 67% Nightshadeex : 49/72 - 68% Rekcut012 : 25/36 - 69% SonOfSharknado : 53/72 - 74%

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After an intro video of WCW’s Premier League, the camera’s take us inside WCW’s neon-lit blue and pink studios where we are standing by with the WCW Analysis Team, Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race and Paul E Dangerously! Welcome, wrestling fans, to another exciting night of WCW action! Tonight, we have a lineup of thrilling Premier League matches that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seats. First up, we have a clash of titans as 'The Ace' Sting pays tribute to the late Red Bastien, the man who introduced him to the world of wrestling, as he takes on Powerhouse Ron Simmons. Then, we have the 'Widowmaker' Barry Windham facing off against the enigmatic Great Muta in what promises to be a battle of styles. And in our main event, it's 'The Immortal' Hulk Hogan squaring off against the powerhouse Bam Bam Bigelow, with both men looking to solidify their positions in the Premier League standings. It's shaping up to be an unforgettable night of action! Let me tell ya, folks, tonight's matches are gonna be a sight to behold! Sting, paying tribute to Red Bastien, he's gonna be fighting with everything he's got against Ron Simmons. And Barry Windham, he may be facing a tough opponent in Great Muta, but I've seen him overcome the odds time and time again. Now, when it comes to the main event, you can bet your bottom dollar that Hulk Hogan is gonna bring the thunder against Bam Bam Bigelow. It's gonna be a showdown for the ages! Oh, Dusty, Dusty, Dusty... Well, let me tell ya, Ron Simmons may be a powerhouse, but he's no match for the sheer charisma and skill of Sting. And as for Barry Windham, facing Great Muta? Please! Muta's gonna leave him in the dust with his unorthodox style. But when it comes to the main event, Hulk Hogan may have the crowd on his side, but Bam Bam Bigelow's gonna make sure he regrets stepping into that ring tonight. It's gonna be a brutal beatdown, mark my words! While both Dusty and Paul present compelling arguments, it's important to consider the unique dynamics of each matchup. Sting's tribute to Red Bastien adds an emotional element to his match against Ron Simmons, while Barry Windham and Great Muta offer a clash of styles that could go either way. And in the main event, the battle between Hulk Hogan and Bam Bam Bigelow is sure to be a hard-hitting affair, with both men looking to assert their dominance in the Premier League. But let me tell ya, folks, if there's one match you don't wanna miss tonight, it's that main event between Hulk Hogan and Bam Bam Bigelow! Hogan may be the Immortal one, but Bigelow's gonna push him to his limits and then some. It's gonna be a brawl for the ages! Dusty's right about one thing, folks. Tonight's main event is gonna be a clash of titans, and you better believe it's gonna be a war. Hogan may have the legacy, but Bigelow's got the fire, and he's gonna give the Immortal one a run for his money. Well, there you have it, folks! With matches like these, tonight’s show promises to be one for the history books. Now, let's send it over to our esteemed commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross, who will guide us through all the action. Take it away, gentlemen! As the anticipation reaches its peak, the arena erupts with cheers as Sting, donning all red attire in tribute to the late Red Bastien, makes his grand entrance. The crowd roars in appreciation for "The Ace" of WCW, who pays homage to the man who played a pivotal role in his career. Across the ring, 'Powerhouse' Ron Simmons enters with determination etched on his face, ready to prove himself against the undefeated Sting in what promises to be an epic showdown between two wrestling legends. This match is not just about the Premier League standings; it's about the legacy of two incredible athletes. Sting's tribute to Red Bastien adds an emotional layer to an already intense rivalry, and I expect nothing short of a classic encounter between these two competitors. Absolutely, Jim. Both Sting and Ron Simmons have left an indelible mark on the wrestling world, and tonight, they're going to leave it all in the ring. It's more than just a match; it's a testament to the enduring spirit of competition and respect in WCW. The match kicks off with a flurry of hard-hitting strikes and powerful maneuvers, as Sting and Simmons trade blows in a display of pure athleticism and determination. Each competitor refuses to give an inch, showcasing their resilience and unwavering resolve as they vie for supremacy in the Premier League. The intensity reaches a fever pitch as the match progresses, with both Sting and Simmons unleashing their signature moves in a relentless pursuit of victory. Despite Simmons' formidable strength and power, Sting proves to be a resilient adversary, countering each of his opponent's maneuvers with precision and skill. The crowd is on the edge of their seats as the momentum swings back and forth, with neither competitor willing to back down in their quest for victory. Sting locks in his patented Scorpion Deathlock, wrenching back with all his might as Simmons struggles to escape. With the arena pulsating with anticipation, Simmons finally succumbs to the excruciating pain, tapping out to Sting's submission hold. As the bell rings, Sting's victory is met with thunderous applause from the crowd, who rise to their feet in appreciation for the incredible display of athleticism and sportsmanship they've just witnessed. In the emotional aftermath of the match, Sting kneels in the center of the ring, paying homage to Red Bastien with tears in his eyes, his victory serving as a fitting tribute to the man who helped shape his career. Meanwhile, Simmons exits the ring with his head held high, displaying the same dignity and respect that has defined his legendary career. Sting (4-0-0) defeated Powerhouse Simmons (1-2-1) in 14:41 by way of submission. Sting now holds the all-time advantage between the two, 2-1-0. Thunder Dragon, comprised of Jushin ‘Thunder' Liger and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, make their electrifying entrance, their colorful attire and dynamic presence signaling their status as fan favorites. Across the ring, The Young Pistols, Tracy Smothers, and Scott Armstrong, step into the spotlight with determination, despite Scott filling in for his injured brother Steve, showcasing their resilience as they prepare to face the formidable Thunder Dragon. Thunder Dragon has been on an incredible streak lately, showcasing unparalleled teamwork and athleticism. But don't count out The Young Pistols; despite the substitution, they're determined to prove themselves as still viable against one of the premier teams in WCW. Absolutely, Jim. Thunder Dragon may have the momentum, but The Young Pistols are no strangers to adversity. With the heart and determination they've displayed throughout their careers, they'll be looking to pull off an upset victory tonight. From the opening bell, both teams unleash a flurry of high-flying maneuvers and technical prowess, thrilling the audience with their fast-paced action and seamless teamwork. Thunder Dragon asserts their dominance early on, using their experience and chemistry to control the tempo of the match, while The Young Pistols refuse to back down, mounting a spirited defense against their more experienced opponents. As the match progresses, Thunder Dragon continues to showcase their dynamic offense, with Liger and Steamboat executing a series of breathtaking aerial assaults and devastating strikes. Despite The Young Pistols' valiant efforts to mount a comeback, Thunder Dragon maintains their momentum, wearing down their opponents with their relentless assault. In the closing moments of the match, Thunder Dragon delivers a spectacular combination of maneuvers, culminating in Liger hitting a Liger Bomb and pinning Scott Armstrong for the victory. The crowd erupts into cheers as Thunder Dragon celebrates their hard-fought win. In the aftermath of the match, The Young Pistols regroup outside the ring, visibly disappointed by their defeat but determined to learn from the experience and come back stronger in their next encounter. Meanwhile, Thunder Dragon basks in the adulation of the crowd. Thunder Dragon (3-0-1) defeated Tracy Smothers and Scott Armstrong (1-3-0) in 12:44 by way of pin fall when Liger pinned Scott Armstrong This was the first ever match between these two teams. We go backstage to a set designated for Gary Hart, who is standing by reporting on the results of WCW World Wide from earlier this week, while results from Friday Night’s B-show, WCW Main Event, scrolls on the bottom of the screen. Over on World Wide this week, ‘America’s Most Hated’ Steve Austin and Brian Pillman (4-0-0) defeated The Journeymen (1-3-0) in Tag Team Division action. In Division Two action, Dan Severn (3-1-0) defeated Diamond Dallas Page (2-2-0). It was a wild night of wrasslin. Main Event #107 : Van Hammer defeated Mike Samson | Rayo de Jalisco Jr defeated Moondog Rex | Lioness Asuka & Bull Nakano defeated Misty Blue & Tina Moretti | Samoan Savage defeated Ultimo Dragon Gary Hart is then interrupted by The Miracle Violence Connection and The Outsiders. They yell at each other, talking about who’s gonna beat who next week in the World Wide Main Event. Gary tries to put over the match, but keeps getting talked over, until the screen cuts away to The Danger Zone. Welcome, wrestling aficionados, to the Danger Zone, the place where the heat is always turned up to the max! I'm your host, Paul E Dangerously, and tonight, we've got a collision course set between two titans of the ring. On one side, the wild and unpredictable Cactus Jack, and on the other, the Total Package himself, Lex Luger! But before we dive into the madness, let's introduce our guests! To my right, the man who's known for dancing with danger, Cactus Jack! And to my left, the powerhouse who's been on an undefeated streak this season, Lex Luger! Now, Cactus, you've been making waves lately, especially after your battle with Sting. What are your thoughts going into this match against Luger? Paul, let me tell you something. Sting might be the golden boy around here, but I took him to the limit in our last match. Sure, I didn't come out on top, but I proved that I can hang with the best of them. Luger, you may be riding high on your undefeated streak, but next week, you're stepping into the ring with a man who's got nothing to lose. And trust me, that makes me the most dangerous man in this business. Cactus, you're known for your unpredictability, but Luger, how do you plan to deal with someone as unhinged as Cactus Jack? Paul, Cactus Jack may be wild and unpredictable, but he's also reckless. He's been on a losing streak this season for a reason, and next week won't be any different. I've been at the top of my game, and nothing's going to change that. Cactus, you may think you're the most dangerous man in the business, but when you step into the ring with the Total Package, you'll learn what true dominance is all about. There you have it, folks! Don't you dare miss this epic showdown, and remember to stay dangerous! Scotty Flamingo, flanked by his cohorts Alexandra York and Haku, saunters confidently to the ring, exuding arrogance and entitlement. His ostentatious demeanor and lavish lifestyle paint a picture of a spoiled rich kid who's used to getting his way. Across the ring, Kevin Sullivan, accompanied by the brainwashed Missy Hyatt, approaches with an aura of intensity and determination, ready to uphold his undefeated streak and make a statement in Division Two of WCW. This match is a clash of egos and ideologies, showcasing the stark contrast between Scotty Flamingo's ostentatious wealth and Kevin Sullivan's gritty determination. These two polarizing personalities are vying for the top spot in the division! Absolutely, Jim. Both Flamingo and Sullivan have been dominant forces in Division Two. It's a battle of wits and wills, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The match unfolds with Flamingo and Sullivan engaging in a psychological chess match, each trying to outmaneuver the other while exploiting their respective strengths and weaknesses. Flamingo's reliance on his cronies at ringside becomes apparent as they attempt to sway the match in his favor, while Sullivan remains focused on his opponent despite the distractions. As the bout intensifies, Flamingo's underhanded tactics come into play, with York and Haku attempting to interfere on his behalf. Referee Jimmy Jett is quick to intervene, ejecting them from ringside, but while his attention is diverted, the unexpected return of El Gigante sends shockwaves through the arena. The towering Gigante makes his presence felt by incapacitating Sullivan, providing Flamingo with an opportunity to capitalize. With Sullivan down and out, Flamingo seizes the moment, delivering a decisive blow to secure the victory. Despite the controversy surrounding the match's conclusion, Flamingo emerges victorious once again, maintaining his undefeated record in Division Two. In the aftermath of the match, Flamingo flaunts his ill-gotten victory, arrogantly writing another check to WCW to cover the fine for outside interference. As he revels in his triumph, the returning El Gigante stands tall in the ring, casting a shadow over Flamingo's celebrations. Scotty Flamingo (4-0-0) defeated Kevin Sullivan (3-1-0) in 14:28 by way of pin fall. This was their first ever encounter. The Great Muta, adorned in his iconic face paint, makes his electrifying entrance, captivating the audience with his enigmatic presence. Across the ring, Barry Windham, known as the 'Widowmaker,' exudes confidence as he strides confidently to the ring, determined to overcome his recent struggles and secure a much-needed victory in the Premier League. This matchup promises to be a showdown between two of WCW's most dynamic competitors. The Great Muta's recent turn away from Player Enterprises has revitalized his career, while Barry Windham is looking to prove himself in singles competition after dominating the tag team division. Absolutely, Jim. Both Muta and Windham are fan favorites, and tonight, they're going head-to-head in what is sure to be an unforgettable encounter. The stakes are high, and the anticipation is palpable. The match unfolds as a masterclass in ring psychology, with Muta and Windham showcasing their technical prowess and strategic acumen. Each competitor takes their time, carefully sizing up their opponent and biding their time for the perfect opportunity to strike. As the contest reaches its climax, the pace quickens, with both Muta and Windham unleashing a flurry of high-impact maneuvers in rapid succession. The momentum shifts back and forth as they exchange near-falls, each coming agonizingly close to victory In the final moments of the match, with time running out, both Muta and Windham push themselves to the limit, desperately trying to secure the decisive pinfall. However, despite their best efforts, the clock expires, and the match ends in a hard-fought draw, leaving the outcome unresolved. In the aftermath of the match, Muta and Windham share a mutual show of respect, acknowledging each other's resilience and skill in the ring. The Great Muta (1-1-2) and Barry Windham (1-2-1) went to a 20:00 minute time limit draw. This was their first ever encounter. The title graphic shows for WCW’s Inside the Squared Circle segment, and the show pivots to a studio segment featuring the legendary Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura, and Magnum TA. At the bottom of the screen, a news ticker hypes next weeks WCW subsidiary shows. Tonight, we're delving into the topic of home-town advantages in professional wrestling, sparked by Arn Anderson's loss last week against 'Sugar' Stan Hansen in Anderson's own stomping grounds. Some argue that wrestling in your hometown should give you a psychological edge and boost your performance, while others believe that the pressure to deliver in front of friends and family can actually be a hindrance. It's a debate that sheds light on the complex dynamics of wrestling psychology and fan expectations. Hindrance? Spare me the excuses, Magnum. In professional wrestling, you have to take any advantage you can get, and that includes using the energy and support from your hometown crowd to fuel your performance. Arn Anderson failed to capitalize on his home-field advantage, plain and simple. If he couldn't get the job done in front of his own fans, he doesn't deserve to win. Jesse, while I understand your perspective, wrestling isn't always that cut and dry. The pressure of performing in your hometown can weigh heavily on a wrestler, adding an extra layer of stress and expectation. Arn Anderson may have been overwhelmed by the pressure to deliver a victory for his fans, but that doesn't diminish his talent or dedication to the sport. Pressure? Expectation? That's all part of the game, Magnum. Professional wrestlers thrive on pressure; it's what separates the champions from the chumps. Arn Anderson had every opportunity to use the support of his hometown crowd to his advantage, but he failed to rise to the occasion. It's a disappointing showing that proves he's not as tough as he thinks he is. Well, Jesse, it seems we'll have to agree to disagree on this one. While home-field advantage can be a powerful motivator, it can also be a double-edged sword. That’s all the time we have this week - now it’s over to our esteemed colleague, Gary Hart, who is showing off some of the competitors in the upcoming WCW Battlebowl Atomicos! PWFG Round 5, Card 2 featuring 2 Cold Scorpio vs Gary Albright | SSW Round 6, Card 1 featuring Blue Demon Jr vs Bruiser X Mastino | PPW Round 4, Card 2 featuring Rayo De Jalisco Jr vs Samoan Savage | WFWA Round 6, Card 2 featuring Kid Kash vs Owen Hart | LPWA Round 5, Card 1, featuring Malia Hosaka vs Akira Hokuto Gary Hart introduces us to some of the competitors for WCW Battlebowl Atomicos, hailing from the legendary Arena Mexico! Arn, Larry, Tully, The Steiner Bros are all standing by with Gary as he explains the rules for Battlebowl Atomicos. 32 wrestlers will enter, and be drawn into 4 person teams at random. A one night tournament commences with the finals being an elimination match, and whoever remains standing at the end of the night splits the $400,000 prize! Who will you be paired with? Friends or enemies? The Man' Ric Flair prepares to go toe-to-toe with 'Ravishing' Rick Rude in next week's main event. Their history is fraught with animosity, stemming from Flair's dismissal of Rude as a suitable partner last year. Since then, Rude has ascended to new heights, capturing the Grand Prix and basking in the glow of his championship gold, while Flair, once a favorite, finds himself struggling to regain his footing after a disappointing start to the season. Rick Rude, Rick Rude, Rick Rude. You've been parading around with that Grand Prix title like it's the crown jewel of the wrestling world, but let's get one thing straight, pal. You may think you rule the world, but in this ring, there's only one man who holds that title, and that's me, Ric Flair. You may have your flashy gold and your fancy accolades, but when it comes down to it, you're nothing but a pretender in the presence of greatness. So next week, when we step into that ring, I'll show you just why they call me 'The Man' and why you'll always be second best. Ric Flair, Ric Flair, Ric Flair. It seems like every time I turn around, there you are, running your mouth about how you're the best there is, was, and ever will be. But let me tell you somethin', Flair, talk is cheap, and actions speak louder than words. You may have had your time in the spotlight, but now, it's my time to shine. You may have your little Four Horsemen backing you up, but I've got something you'll never have: the heart of a true champion. So next week, when we step into that ring, I'll prove once and for all that it's not about who talks the talk, but who walks the walk. And believe me, Flair, when it's all said and done, you'll be looking up at the new ruler of the wrestling world. The Fantastics, Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers, make their colorful entrance, with Fulton overly protective of Rogers' previously injured shoulder, while Rogers plays it off nonchalantly. On the other side, The Terrors, Dan Spivey and One Man Gang, exude menace and aggression, embodying the archetypal monster heels of the era, ready to unleash havoc upon their opponents. Tonight, we witness a clash between two teams desperate for a victory, with The Fantastics looking to overcome their comedic antics and The Terrors aiming to assert their dominance as the newest villains on the block. It's a high-stakes encounter with both teams fighting to climb out of the bottom of the tag team division. Absolutely, Jim. The Fantastics may bring an element of humor to the ring, but make no mistake, they're serious competitors with a lot to prove. Meanwhile, The Terrors have made it clear that they'll stop at nothing to achieve victory, and tonight, they have their sights set on exploiting Tommy Rogers' shoulder injury. The match begins with The Fantastics displaying their signature high-flying offense, but The Terrors quickly assert their dominance, targeting Rogers' injured shoulder with ruthless precision. Despite Fulton's valiant efforts to protect his partner, The Terrors maintain control, utilizing their size and strength to isolate Rogers and wear him down. As the match progresses, The Fantastics rally, fighting back with everything they have, but The Terrors' relentless assault proves too much to overcome. Spivey and One Man Gang continue to punish Rogers, methodically dismantling him in the center of the ring as Fulton watches on in anguish, unable to intervene. In a devastating turn of events, The Terrors deliver a brutal double-team maneuver to Rogers, leaving him incapacitated on the canvas. With Rogers unable to defend himself, Spivey seizes the opportunity, pinning him for the three-count and securing the victory for The Terrors. In the aftermath of the match, The Terrors stand tall in the ring, reveling in their triumph as they leave their fallen opponents lying in defeat. The Terrors (1-3-0) defeated The Fantastics (0-4-0) in 13:43 by way of pin fall when Spivey pinned Rogers. This was the first ever match between these two teams. The Immortal' Hulk Hogan storms down the ramp, bathed in the glow of the spotlight, his trademark yellow and red attire a beacon of hope for his legions of fans. Across the ring, Bam Bam Bigelow, flanked by the imposing figures of Player Enterprises, exudes menace and power, ready to unleash his fury upon his legendary opponent. Tonight, we witness a clash of titans as Hulk Hogan, the embodiment of resilience and determination, squares off against the monstrous Bam Bam Bigelow. It's a battle of good versus evil, with Hogan looking to overcome the odds once again. Indeed, Jim. Hogan has faced his fair share of challenges throughout his illustrious career, but tonight, he faces one of his toughest tests yet in the form of Bam Bam Bigelow. Can the Immortal one overcome the odds and emerge victorious? The match begins with Bigelow asserting his dominance, using his raw power to overpower Hogan at every turn. Despite Hogan's valiant efforts to mount a comeback, Bigelow's relentless assault leaves the legendary wrestler reeling, struggling to keep pace with the monstrous force in front of him. As the match progresses, Hogan digs deep, drawing upon the unwavering support of the crowd to fuel his comeback. With every blow exchanged, the arena reverberates with the thunderous cheers of Hogan's faithful fans, urging their hero to overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacle in his path. In a dramatic turn of events, Hogan summons the strength to execute his signature Leg Drop, delivering a crushing blow to Bigelow and securing the victory. Despite the match's lackluster in-ring action, Hogan's triumph sends the crowd into a frenzy. Hogan stands tall in the ring, basking in the adulation of his adoring fans as he celebrates yet another hard-fought victory. Meanwhile, Bigelow and the members of Player Enterprises regroup at ringside, their plans for dominance thwarted by Hogan's indomitable spirit. Hulk Hogan (3-0-1) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow (1-2-1) in 14:57 by way of pin fall. This was their first ever encounter. Replays are shown of the finishes from the night, followed by the updated leaderboards for WCW’s Grand Prix. Standing by for analysis as always is the team of Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul E Dangerously. What an amazing night of WCW action we have witnessed here today, climaxing with Hogan overcoming his largest challenger since joining WCW! Dusty, who’s tonight’s MVP? Well… the Stinger put on an amazing tribute to the late Red Bastien, picking up the win against his storied rival, Powerhouse Simmons… But ultimately, we have to give the award and the $10,000 bonus to Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat, who’s aging like fine wine… We all thought that his drop from the Premier League would be the signifier of his decline, but The Dragon seems to have only gotten better this year… You know, I feel like each week that Steamboat wrestles, I have to cave to accepting just how good he is. But what about the other massive development tonight, the return of El Gigante? We haven't seen him in two months - but he made a massive impact immediately upon his return, helping Flamingo stay undefeated. Just in time for him to return to the Premier League, too. Next week he’ll be squaring off against Nobuhiko Takada. And speaking of next week, we have a massive main event as ‘Ravishing’ Rick Rude takes on ‘The Man’ Ric Flair! Lord have mercy… Just what we need, the Flamingo Corp ranks returning to their full size and Scotty Flamingo’s momentum seemingly unstoppable… Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for joining us tonight. We hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend and to see you all again next week for more exciting WCW action! WCW’s theme plays as the show fades out.

March 1994 : Week 3 After his victory on Power Plant Wrestling, Sam Houston tested positive for opioid usage and was released from his contract. His position in PPW will be filled by the next event. Rockin Robin, who has been wrestling dark matches at LPWA events, disagreed with the decision and was terminated as well. Meanwhile, Southern States Wrestler Frankie Lancaster was charged with possession of steroids and has been fired by WCW. CMLL released Ulises. WWF has opted not to renew the contract of road agent Chief Jay Strongbow after 22 years of service across two runs with the company. NJPW extended the contract of Dojo graduate young lion Iemitsu Okawa for 86K over 2 years - he will continue his development at W*ING. Yoji Anjo lost his MMA fight, his professional record drops to 2-1-0. Tony St. Clair has announced their retirement at 48, making a social appearance which showed an early start on retirement with his physical appearance clearly not what it once was. The 4 time ASW British Heavyweight champion is well known across the British Isles and will be sorely missed. Legendary wrestler, trainer and promoter Red Bastien passed away this. Red was a champion across the territories in the 60s and was credited as discovering Sting and Ultimate Warrior. He was 63. The Top Guns (Derrick Dukes and Ricky Rice) defeated DeNucci & Norris to win the PWA Tag Team titles for the fourth time. Akira Hokuto won the WWWA World title for the first time, defeating Kyoko Inoue, furthering her legendary run at the top of women’s wrestling. The Natural Disasters defeated Mr. Perfect and The Mountie to win the WWF World Tag Team Championships for the record tying fourth time. Cactus Jack defeated One Man Gang to win the UWF SportsChannel Television Championship for the first time. Power Plant Singles and Tag Team Grand Prix Round 4/15; Card One La Parka (2-2-0) def. Mr. Hughes (0-3-1) Sons of the Mountain (3-1-0) def. Wildest of the West (0-4-0) Jeff Jarrett (3-0-1) def. Cobra (1-2-1) El Negro Y La Plata (3-0-1) def. The Heavenly Bodies (1-2-1) Sam Houston (1-1-0) def. Manny Fernandez (1-3-0) Barr and Davis (4-0-0) def. The Western Boys (1-3-0) Great Kokina (3-0-1) def. Marquis Bagwell (3-1-0) Harlem Heat (3-0-1) def. Speed Eleven (1-3-0) Worthwhile Notes: Candi Devine of LPWA fame appeared in Tom Davis’ corner and helped him win during his match. ‘The Artiste’ Marquis Bagwell got himself intentionally counted out when he refused to continue against Kokina. He proceeded to argue that the match should be struck from his official record and considered as a non-compete. MVP : Tom Davis, who continues his immaculate rise in PPW. W4WA Canadian Grand Prix Round 6/23; Card One William Regal (6-0-0) def. Dick Slater (1-5-0) Ed Moretti (5-1-0) def. Gerry Morrow (2-4-0) Bruiser Bedlam (2-3-1) def. B Brian Blair (1-5-0) Lance Storm (3-0-3) def. Buddy Hart (1-4-1) Greg Valentine (3-3-0) def. Keith Hart (0-6-0) Buddy Landel (5-0-1) def. Chip Thompson (0-6-0) Worthwhile Notes: MVP - William Regal SSW Division 4 Grand Prix Round 5/23; Card Two Robbie Brookside (2-2-1) and Rikki Nelson (1-2-2) went to a time limit draw Leatherface (3-2-0) def. Randy Rose (1-3-1) Brian Lee (4-0-1) def. Gedo (0-5-0) Doc Dean (2-2-1) def. Ricky Vaughn (0-3-0) Stan Lee (3-2-0) def. John Rambo (0-5-0) El Hijo Del Santo (5-0-0) def. El Dandy (3-2-0) Notes: MVP : El Dandy PWFG Japanese Grand Prix Round 1/23; Card Two Volk Han (4-0-1) def. Doug Furnas (2-2-1) Shocchi Funaki (2-3-0) def. Masahito Kakihara (3-2-0) Michiyoshi Ohara (2-0-2) and Koji Kanemoto (2-0-2) went to a time limit draw Hans Nijman (3-2-0) def. Jerry Flynn (1-4-0) Minoru Suzuki (3-1-1) def. Dr. Luther (2-3-0) Akira Maeda (4-1-0) def. Dick Vrij (2-2-1) Notes: MVP : Akira Maeda

1994 GRAND PRIX : ROUND 4 | CARD 2 PREVIEW Bam Bam Bigelow vs Hulk Hogan Sting vs Powerhouse Simmons The Great Muta vs Barry Windham Scotty Flamingo vs Kevin Sullivan The Fantastics vs The Terrors Thunder Dragon vs The Young Pistols SYNOPSIS Half way through Round 4 - are you ready for more WCW action? In Division Two action, it's a battle of perfection as Scotty Flamingo takes on Kevin Sullivan. Sullivan has been proving that he belonged in the Premier League after being relegated last season with an amazing start to the season, but Flamingo has also remained perfect for the opening stretch thanks to his willingness to absorb the costs of fines attributed to interference. Who's desperation runs deeper? Who is willing to sink to lower depths to pull out the victory and remain perfect after four rounds? Will Flamingo's supporting cast help him rise above, or will Sullivan and the brainwashed Missy Hyatt end up on top? Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the spectrum in the Tag Team Division, The Fantastics and The Terrors battle it out at the bottom with both teams looking to put up their first points of the season. The Fantastics have struggled to move on past Tommy Rogers' shoulder injury, putting protection of him above the success of the team, and the routine continues to have comedic effects as they plummet down the standings. On the opposite end of the ring, The Terrors may be 0-3 in the Grand Prix, but they are coming off an unsanctioned street fight victory over their rivals, The Journeymen, on PPV. Can One Man Gang and Dan Spivey use this momentum to secure their first win of Grand Prix action this season, and start to climb out of the basement of their division? Plus Thunder Dragon and The Young Pistols square off in further exciting tag team action. Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat has been in perfect form so far this season, stealing the show in every match he's a part of. Will Thunder Dragon continue their strong start on the backs of another incredible Steamboat performance? In Premier League action, it's the WCW Ace - Sting - looking to extend his perfect start to four straight wins when he squares off against Powerhouse Simmons. The two have a storied past surrounding Simmons' quest to reach the top of WCW and are 1-1 against each other all time in Grand Prix action, with Simmons being one of only four individuals to score a victory over Sting all time in the Premier League. Can Simmons overcome Sting once more? Plus for the first time ever, Barry Windham and The Great Muta will square off in singles competition. Only one point separates these two in the rankings - which warrior will take a step closer to the top of the rankings? Finally, in the main event of the night, 'The Immortal' Hulk Hogan continues his Premier League run against one of the biggest and baddest wrestlers WCW has to offer - Bam Bam Bigelow. Hogan has not yet tasted defeat in WCW, but can he overcome The Beast From the East with the dominant Players Enterprise at ringside? Hogan will have his buddy, Diamond Dallas Page, at ringside to attempt to offset the distractions of Bigelows pals, but will it be enough or will Bigelow be the first man to pin Hogan in WCW? CURRENT STANDINGS 1PWfan : 8/18 - 44% Just here to look : 10/18 - 56% Dawn : 10/18 - 56% Nobby_McDonald : 14/24 - 59% StanMiguel : 11/18 - 62% DHK1989 : 41/66 - 62% Old School Fan : 42/66 - 64% Lord Byron : 40/60 - 67% Nightshadeex : 44/66 - 67% Rekcut012 : 25/36 - 69% SonOfSharknado : 49/66 - 75%&

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After an intro video of WCW’s Premier League, the camera’s take us inside WCW’s neon-lit blue and pink studios where we are standing by with the WCW Analysis Team, Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race and Paul E Dangerously! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tonight's thrilling installment of WCW's Premier League! We have an exhilarating lineup of matches for you this evening. First up, we have the young upstart 'Lonestar' Dustin Rhodes, looking to secure his first victory in the Premier League as he faces off against the imposing Big Van Vader, who remains undefeated so far this season. And in our main event, it's a clash of titans as the seasoned veteran Arn Anderson takes on the rugged 'Sugar' Stan Hansen. With both men looking to climb the ranks in the Premier League standings, you can bet that neither will hold anything back in their pursuit of victory! Well, let me tell ya, folks, tonight's matches are gonna be somethin' special! Young Dustin Rhodes may be 0-3-0 in the Premier League, but he's got the heart of a lion, and I know he's gonna give it everything he's got against Big Van Vader. As for the main event, Arn Anderson may be the underdog on paper, but he's got that fighting spirit that can't be underestimated. I reckon he's gonna surprise a lot of people tonight! Oh, Dusty, Dusty, Dusty... Always gotta show favoritism to your boy, huh? Well, let me tell ya, Dustin Rhodes ain't in the Premier League 'cause he's earned it, he's in it 'cause of nepotism! And as for Arn Anderson, he may have that 'fighting spirit,' but he's no match for the sheer brute force of 'Sugar' Stan Hansen. Mark my words, both Rhodes and Anderson are in for a world of hurt tonight! While both Dusty and Paul present valid points, it's important to consider the dynamics at play in tonight's matches. Dustin Rhodes may be the youngest competitor in Premier League history, but his determination cannot be overlooked. Similarly, Arn Anderson's experience and resilience make him a formidable opponent for 'Sugar' Stan Hansen, who, as of late, has been embroiled in internal strife within his stable, Flamingo Corp. These factors could significantly impact the outcome of tonight's main event. But let me tell ya, folks, if there's one match you don't wanna miss tonight, it's that main event between Arn Anderson and 'Sugar' Stan Hansen! These two warriors are gonna leave it all in that ring, and I guarantee ya, it's gonna be a showdown for the ages! Dusty's right about one thing, folks. Tonight's main event is gonna be a clash of styles and egos, and you better believe it's gonna be a wild ride. Arn Anderson may have the heart, but 'Sugar' Stan Hansen's got the power, and that's gonna be the difference-maker tonight. Well, there you have it, folks! With matches like these, tonight's Premier League event promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Now, let's send it over to our esteemed commentary team of Tony Schiavone and Jim Ross, who will guide us through all the action. Take it away, gentlemen! Amidst the roar of the crowd, the imposing figure of Big Van Vader emerges, his menacing presence sending shivers down the spines of the spectators. Across the ring, 'Lonestar' Dustin Rhodes steps into the spotlight, exuding an aura of resilience and determination as he prepares to face his formidable opponent. With his tag team partner Barry Windham by his side, Dustin braces himself for the challenge ahead, knowing that victory will not come easy against the dominant force of Vader. This matchup pits the indomitable strength of Big Van Vader against the unwavering spirit of Dustin Rhodes. Despite being the underdog, Dustin's heart and determination cannot be underestimated, but he's facing an uphill battle against the unstoppable force that is Vader. Dustin Rhodes may be down in the standings, but he's never out of the fight. His resilience and never-say-die attitude have earned him the respect of fans and competitors alike. Tonight, he faces his toughest challenge yet in the form of Big Van Vader. As the match gets underway, Vader asserts his dominance early on, using his sheer power to overpower Dustin at every turn. Despite taking a relentless beating, Dustin refuses to stay down, rallying back with everything he's got. With Windham cheering him on from ringside, Dustin summons every ounce of strength and courage within him to push back against Vader's onslaught. In the climax of the match, Vader unleashes his devastating Vader Bomb, crashing down on Dustin with bone-crushing force. The impact leaves Dustin reeling, but still, he refuses to give up, kicking out a fraction of a second after Randy Anderson’s hand slaps the mat for the three. Vader's relentless assault proves too much for Dustin to overcome. In the aftermath of the match, Vader stands tall in the center of the ring, his victory solidifying his dominance in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Dustin Rhodes is helped to his feet by Windham, his spirit unbroken despite the defeat. Big Van Vader (2-0-2) defeated Dustin Rhodes (0-4-0) in 15:59 by way of pin fall. This was their first ever match up. As the arena erupts with anticipation, The Steiner Brothers, Rick and Scott, make their electrifying entrance. Across the ring, The Samoan Swat Team, Samu and Fatu exude an aura of menace and aggression, their imposing presence sending a chill through the audience. The Steiner Brothers are a powerhouse duo, combining unparalleled athleticism with raw intensity. They've been tearing through the competition with their high-impact offense and unyielding determination. But they'll face a formidable challenge tonight against the ruthless aggression of The Samoan Swat Team. The Samoan Swat Team may not play by the rules, but their sheer brutality and ferocity make them a force to be reckoned with. They'll stop at nothing to decimate their opponents and climb the ranks of the tag team division From the opening bell, both teams unleash a flurry of devastating maneuvers, trading blows in a hard-hitting encounter that leaves the audience on the edge of their seats. The Samoan Swat Team relies on their brute strength and underhanded tactics to gain the upper hand, targeting Rick Steiner's head with a series of punishing strikes. Despite the onslaught, The Steiner Brothers refuse to back down, rallying back with their trademark agility and teamwork. With the crowd rallying behind them, Rick and Scott mount a comeback, unleashing a barrage of suplexes and power moves to turn the tide in their favor. Fatu hoists Rick onto his shoulders, but Rick grabs onto the turnbuckle and pulls himself away and then immediately hits a Diving Bulldog that drives Fatu into the canvas with bone-jarring force. With the referee counting the pinfall, the arena erupts into a frenzy as The Steiner Brothers secure the victory in dramatic fashion. As The Steiner Brothers celebrate their hard-fought win, The Samoan Swat Team slink out of the ring, nursing their wounds and vowing revenge. The Steiner Brothers (3-0-1) defeated The Samoan Swat Team (1-3-0) in 18:10 by way of pin fall when Rick pinned Fatu. The Steiners improve to 2-0-0 all time against The Samoan Swat Team. We go backstage to a set designated for Gary Hart, who is standing by reporting on the results of WCW World Wide from earlier this week, while results from Friday Night’s B-show, WCW Main Event, scrolls on the bottom of the screen. This week on WCW World Wide, in Division Two action, Nikita Koloff (1-3-0) defeated Butch Reed (0-4-0) and in tag team action, The Classic Era (4-0-0) remained perfect with the Kiwi Queen Susan Sexton at ringside when they defeated The Wild Stallions (1-3-0). Plus, Hulk Hogan was interrupted by Player Enterprises during an interview. Tensions were high as Hogan and Bigelow proceed on a collision course to their Round 4 match up. Main Event #106 Results : Jeff Jarrett & Cobra def. Rod Price & Van Hammer | Brian Lee & Rikki Nelson def. Robbie Brookside & Gedo | Tom Davis def. Mike Rapada Gary Hart is joined then by Brian Pillman and ‘America’s Most Hated’ Steve Austin. They try to promote next week’s World Wide main event between the Horsemen and The Journeymen, but the boos towards Steve Austin drone out the promo and he gets pissed off. Austin starts berating the fans, only for Gary Hart to rip the mic away from him and request security to get rid of him. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Danger Zone, where the drama never ends and the action never stops! I'm your host, the one and only Paul E Dangerously, and in two weeks time, we have a showdown of epic proportions brewing. In one corner, the Nature Boy himself, Ric Flair, and in the other, the Ravishing One, Rick Rude! But before we dive into the chaos, let's introduce our guests! To my right, the stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' n' dealin' son of a gun, Ric Flair! And to my left, the man who's been draped in gold ever since winning the Grand Prix, the Ravishing One, Rick Rude! Now, Ric, this match has been brewing for quite some time. What are your thoughts on facing Rude in two weeks? Paul, let me tell you something. Rick Rude may think he's the ruler of the world, but in this ring, there can only be one man at the top, and that's me, THE MAN. Rude, you may have won the Grand Prix, but that doesn't mean a thing when you're facing the dirtiest player in the game. So, when we share the ring, I'll show you why they call me the Nature Boy. Strong words, Ric. Now, Rude, Flair seems to have his sights set on proving himself against you. What's your response to that? Flair, Flair, Flair. Always so full of yourself. You may have been a big deal in the past, but times have changed. I'm the man holding all the gold now, and in two weeks, I'll prove once and for all that I'm the true ruler of the wrestling world. You may have your Horsemen backing you up, but when it comes down to it, it's just you and me in that ring. There you have it, folks! The Danger Zone is about to witness a clash of egos as Ric Flair and Rick Rude go head-to-head in the ring. Don't you dare miss this epic showdown, and remember to stay dangerous! As the arena lights dim, the crowd erupts with anticipation as PS Lucha, comprising Solar and Blue Panther, make their entrance, adorned in colorful luchador attire, greeted by cheers from the audience. Across the ring, True Grit, consisting of Bull Gantner and Tony Anthony, step into the spotlight with a menacing aura, embodying their reputation as gritty and ruthless competitors. PS Lucha brings a unique blend of technical prowess and high-flying agility to the ring, captivating audiences with their dynamic style. But True Grit is no pushover; they've proven themselves to be a formidable force in recent weeks, and tonight's match promises to be a hard-hitting showdown. True Grit may not play by the rules, but they're certainly effective in the ring. PS Lucha will need to stay on their toes and utilize their speed and agility to overcome the brute strength and underhanded tactics of their opponents. From the opening bell, the contrasting styles of the two teams are on full display, with PS Lucha showcasing their technical finesse while True Grit relies on brute force and dirty tactics to gain the upper hand. Despite PS Lucha's agility and teamwork, True Grit's relentless assault takes its toll, wearing down their opponents with ruthless efficiency. True Grit seizes the opportunity to gain the advantage, exploiting a moment of distraction by the referee Mike Atkins to deliver a devastating blow to Blue Panther with brass knuckles. With Panther incapacitated, True Grit secures the pinfall victory, much to the dismay of the audience. In the aftermath of the match, True Grit celebrates their hard-fought victory in the center of the ring, reveling in their underhanded tactics and asserting their dominance in the Tag Team Division. Meanwhile, PS Lucha regroups outside the ring, visibly frustrated by their defeat but determined to bounce back stronger in their next encounter. True Grit (2-1-1) defeated PS Lucha (2-2-0) in 15:22 by way of pin fall when Tony pinned Blue Panther after usage of a foreign object. This was their first ever match up. "Wild Man" Johnny B Badd makes his entrance, flaunting his boxer persona as he struts down the ramp, accompanied by his trusted corner man, Jody Hamilton. Across the ring, "The Hotstuff Horseman" Eddie Gilbert enters with a determined swagger, flanked by the legendary Ric Flair, who exudes an aura of confidence. The stage is set for a showdown between two contrasting styles and personas in this Division Two matchup. This match is a clash of ideologies, with the flashy and unpredictable Johnny B Badd facing off against the calculated and cunning Eddie Gilbert. Both men have a lot to prove tonight, and it'll be interesting to see who comes out on top. Gilbert has been looking to make a statement since joining the Four Horsemen, while Johnny B Badd is eager to continue landing knockout swings and prove himself as a force to be reckoned with. The match unfolds with Gilbert asserting his dominance early on, utilizing his technical prowess to gain the upper hand. However, Johnny B Badd refuses to back down, unleashing his quick strikes and high-flying maneuvers to keep Gilbert on his toes. As the bout intensifies, the momentum shifts back and forth, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats. In a shocking turn of events, Johnny B Badd manages to land his signature "Wild Thing Haymaker" out of nowhere, catching Gilbert off guard and sending him crashing to the mat. The impact is devastating, leaving Gilbert sprawled out and unable to continue, as the referee counts him out for the knockout victory. In the aftermath of the match, Ric Flair looks on in disbelief from ringside, while Johnny B Badd celebrates his hard-fought win with Jody Hamilton. The victory solidifies Badd's position in Division Two and sends a clear message to the rest of the competition that he is a force to be reckoned with. Meanwhile, Gilbert is left to regroup and reassess his strategies as he licks his wounds. Ric Flair admonishes Gilbert in the ring, and Gilbert looks upset. Johnny B Badd (2-2-0) defeated Eddie Gilbert (2-2-0) in 16:24 by way of knock out. This was their first ever match up. The title graphic shows for WCW’s Inside the Squared Circle segment, and the show pivots to a studio segment featuring the legendary Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura, and Magnum TA. At the bottom of the screen, a news ticker hypes next weeks WCW subsidiary shows. Tonight, we're addressing the controversy surrounding Johnny B Badd's signature move, the 'Wild Thing Haymaker.' While it's undeniable that this move packs a serious punch and has proven effective in knocking out opponents, the question remains: should it be banned from professional wrestling? Some argue that it's a dangerous maneuver that goes against the rules, while others believe it's just another part of the excitement and unpredictability of the sport. Dangerous maneuver? You're damn right it is, Magnum! The 'Wild Thing Haymaker' is nothing but a glorified illegal closed fist strike. We've got rules in this sport for a reason, and Johnny B Badd seems to think he's above them. It's a cheap shot that has no place in the squared circle, and it's high time we put an end to it before someone gets seriously injured. Jesse, I understand your concern about safety, but let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Yes, the 'Wild Thing Haymaker' is a powerful move, but it's also a crowd-pleaser that adds excitement to the matches. Johnny B Badd has honed his technique to ensure that it's delivered safely, and the fans love every minute of it. Crowd-pleaser? Safety? Spare me the excuses, Magnum. This isn't about entertaining the fans; it's about protecting the integrity of the sport. Johnny B Badd may think he's impressing the crowd with his flashy moves, but all he's doing is putting his opponents at risk. We can't allow illegal maneuvers like the 'Wild Thing Haymaker' to run rampant in professional wrestling. I guess we won’t solve this issue tonight… Let’s send things down to Gary Hart who is ready to share a special look at the upcoming WCW Battlebowl Atomicos Special one-night-only PPV event! SSW Round 5, Card 2 featuring El Hijo Del Santo vs El Dandy | WFWA Round 6, Card 1 featuring Chip Thompson vs Buddy Landel | PPW Round 4, Card 1 featuring Harlem Heat vs Speed Eleven | PWFG Round 5, Card 1 featuring Dick Vrij vs Akira Maeda Gary Hart introduces a promo starring Sting and Lex Luger for WCW Battlebowl Atomicos! A special, one night only tournament from the heart of Mexico, the legendary Arena Mexico. 32 of WCW’s best stars, randomly drafted into 4 person teams, compete in a series of single-elimination atomico matches, with the finals being a full team elimination match. Whoever remains standing at the end of the finals split the grand prize - $400,000. The focus for the promo is best friends or bitter rivals? The wrestling world braces itself for a clash of epic proportions as 'The Beast of the East' Bam Bam Bigelow squares off against the immortal 'Hulkamania' Hulk Hogan in next week's main event. Bigelow, the towering monster heel, backed by the formidable Player Enterprises stable and guided by the cunning Teddy Long, has been facing turbulent times lately, struggling to maintain his dominance in the ring. On the other hand, Hogan, fresh off a monumental victory over a formidable opponent, stands as the epitome of resilience and heroism, ready to face any challenge head-on. With the stage set for a classic tale of overcoming the odds, anticipation for this showdown reaches a fever pitch, promising a battle for the ages. Hulk Hogan, you may think you've got the world at your feet, brother, but let me tell you somethin'. The winds of change are blowin', and they're blowin' in the direction of Player Enterprises. You may have had your moment in the sun, but now, it's my time to shine. Teddy Long's got my back, and together, we're gonna tear you limb from limb. You may be the hero of the people, but in this ring, there's no room for heroes, only beasts. So next week, when we step into that ring, prepare yourself for a world of hurt, because 'The Beast of the East' is coming for you, and there's no escape. Well let me tell you somethin', brother! Bam Bam Bigelow, you may think you're the big bad beast of the ring, but you're lookin' at the wrong end of the power scale, dude. You may have Player Enterprises watchin' your back, but I've got somethin' you'll never have: the power of Hulkamania runnin' wild, stronger than ever. You may be big and bad, but I've faced monsters before, and I've come out on top every single time. So next week, when we step into that ring, get ready for a battle like you've never seen, because Hulkamania's gonna run wild, and there ain't no stoppin' it, brother! As the arena fills with anticipation, Haku, representing the Flamingo Corp stable, makes his solitary entrance, exuding an aura of intimidation and menace as he strides confidently down the ramp. Across the ring, Terry Taylor, flanked by the formidable Player Enterprise stable, enters with an air of confidence, accompanied by Nobuhiko Takada, Bam Bam Bigelow, and Teddy Long. Haku may be flying solo tonight, but don't underestimate the sheer power and brutality he brings to the ring. He's proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with, and Terry Taylor would be wise to approach this match with caution. Terry Taylor may have the backing of the dominant Player Enterprise stable, but he'll need more than just numbers to overcome the relentless onslaught of Haku. This match is a true test of skill and resilience for both competitors. From the opening bell, Haku asserts his dominance, unleashing a barrage of strikes and power moves to assert control over Taylor. However, Taylor refuses to back down, mounting a resilient defense and countering with his own array of technical maneuvers. Despite Taylor's valiant efforts, Haku maintains the upper hand for much of the match, showcasing his raw strength and aggression in a relentless assault on his opponent. However, Taylor seizes an opportunity and surprises Haku with a sudden roll-up pin, catching him off guard and securing the victory. In the aftermath of the match, Haku is visibly frustrated and dismayed by his defeat, his hopes of climbing the ranks in Division Two dashed. Meanwhile, Taylor celebrates his hard-fought win alongside his cohorts from Player Enterprise, basking in the glory of his triumph. As Haku regroups and heads up the ramp, Haku crossed paths with the rest of Flamingo Corp, was reprimanded and forced to march right back to the ring to support Stan Hansen. Terry Taylor (2-2-0) defeated Haku (2-2-0) in 15:54 by way of pin fall. This was their first ever match up. As the raucous crowd fills the arena, "Sugar" Stan Hansen strides to the ring, flanked by his cohorts from the Flamingo Corp stable—Scotty Flamingo, Alexandra York, and Haku. Across the ring, the hometown hero, Arn Anderson, makes his entrance, greeted by thunderous cheers from the Minneapolis faithful. The stage is set for a clash of styles and personalities in this high-stakes Premier League showdown. This match is a true test of grit and determination. You've got 'Sugar' Stan Hansen, a ruthless brawler from the south, facing off against Arn Anderson, a master technician known for his technical prowess. It's a classic clash of styles that promises to keep the fans on the edge of their seats. The tension is palpable here tonight. With 'Sugar' Stan Hansen looking to turn his losing record around and Arn Anderson fighting to defend his home turf, there's a lot riding on the line for both competitors. It's a must-win situation for Hansen if he wants to stay in contention in the Premier League. The match unfolds in a brutal and hard-hitting fashion, with Hansen using his raw power to dominate early on, while Anderson relies on his technical skill to mount a comeback. The action spills to the outside as both men trade punishing blows, leaving the crowd in awe of their resilience. Despite Anderson's valiant efforts, Hansen gains the upper hand with a vicious assault, wearing down his opponent with relentless strikes and power moves. Arn mounts one last big comeback as the crowd goes wild. It looks like Arn has momentum on his side, but Alexandra York jumps up on the apron. With referee Randy Anderson’s attention diverted, Scotty Flamingo seizes the opportunity to interfere, delivering a devastating blow to Anderson and allowing Hansen to capitalize for the win. As the final bell rings, Hansen emerges victorious, his hand raised in triumph by Flamingo Corp. Meanwhile, Anderson is left battered and bruised in the ring, his hometown hopes dashed by the underhanded tactics of his opponent's stable. The post-match scene is one of celebration for Hansen and his cohorts, while Anderson is left to lick his wounds and regroup for his next battle in the Premier League. It looks like Flamingo has managed to appease Hansen. Stan Hansen (1-2-1) defeated Arn Anderson (1-3-0) in 15:02 by way of pin fall following interference from Scotty Flamingo. This was their first ever match up. Replays are shown of the finishes from the night, followed by the updated leaderboards for WCW’s Grand Prix. Standing by for analysis as always is the team of Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, and Paul E Dangerously. Boom! What a hard hitting main event to kickstart Round 4! Stan Hansen picks up his first win of the season, jumping ahead of Arn in the standings and into a tie with Simmons, Bigelow and Muta on the bubble spot of relegation. Ah… that was, to steal a phrase from Jimmy Ross, a slobberknocker… The boys went hard and despite the foul play by Flamingo Corp playing a factor in the result, Stan Hansen proved tonight that he’s a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League… If you will… For sure - and the fact that Stan’s got Flamingo’s money behind him only makes him more dangerous. Unlike your son… who predictably fell to zero and four on the season. Emphasis on the zero. Hoo boy, hope that isn't bugging out Dusty too much! Before we wrap up tonight, we still gotta announce a first star for tonight! A lot of guys stood out this week, but one performance stood above the rest. Young 'All-American Muscle’ Scott Steiner is reaching a level that everyone should put on notice. I’ll deal with Mista Dangerously’s comments once the camera’s stop rolling… let me tell ya that… but we gotta talk about the quality of wrestling coming out of the tag team scene. Guys like Steiner and ‘The Dragon’ and Steve Austin and Dr. Death are consistently putting out some of the best wrestling on the planet today… The tag team scene right now is unbelieveable. Way to avoid commenting on your kid remaining winless, oh great commissioner! Well folks, another week is in the books! See ya all next week for more of Round Four action! WCW’s theme plays as the show fades out. "