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<div style="margin:auto;width:700px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);padding:25px;text-align:justify;font:14px Crimson Text;border:10px solid #4580c2;"><div style="color:;text-align:center;"> <div style="font:16px Crimson Text;"> <div style="font: 28px Crimson Text; font-family: 'Crimson Text';"> <table width="700" border="0" cellspacing="1"> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" style="font:42px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/PuNazVO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><p><span style="font:24px Crimson Text;">WCW Thunder</span><br>Episode #1<br>Thursday, Week 1, January 1997<br>Manchester, NH<br>11,497<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>86</b></span><br><b>TV:</b> 7.84</p><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" alt="" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Announcers welcome everyone to the debut episode of WCW Thunder and recap Starrcade and Nitro's big moments, including Sting defeating 'Hollywood' Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and the match tonight between Ric Flair and Eric Bischoff.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>84</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/HEwia6K.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/of6tbug.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/0JD1pJ6.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 201px;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/jdLHwZi.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Goldberg vs. Steve McMichael</span> w/Deborah<br/> In a terrible match, Goldberg defeated Steve McMichael in 5:30 by pinfall with The Jackhammer.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>46</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/lRCSAqf.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br>Raven and the Flock cause a scene as they walk through the crowd to seats in the front row. It looks like Kidman hasn't showered in a while. Lodi is holding a sign that says "Iceman=Deadman".<br><br>Raven: Dean Malenko. Chris Benoit. You've become a problem that we are going to take care of. A cancer that we will rid. Benoit, tonight, Saturn will have his way with you for costing him the TV championship. Quote the Raven, nevermore.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>75</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/zeKCynC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/of6tbug.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/Pk5s3K9.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/>Chris Benoit vs. Saturn</span><br/> In an extremely short match, Chris Benoit drew with Saturn in 5:11 following a double disqualification after both men continued to not release eachother while in the ropes throwing punches.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>65</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/SygqU9X.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/zeKCynC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/> As the bell rings, Dean Malenko hits the ring and pulls Satrun off Benoit. This allows Benoit to slide out of the ring and return with a steel chair. Raven holds off the Flock from entering as they stand aimlessly at ringside.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>72</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/auw9MYO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/Tu8jD11.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/> Gene: Ladies and Gentlement, join me at this time. 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair!<br><br>Gene: Nature Boy, tonight, you go one-on-one with Eric Bischoff.<br><br>Flair: Gene, tonight will define WCW for the future. The disease that is the nWo starts with Eric Bischoff and his control over the company. Tonight, that control comes home, baby. Wooo!<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>82</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/FsapCMv.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/9I7lW7V.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/of6tbug.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qVTdSqY.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/ZmzsNTo.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/WD8iGKs.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Harlem Heat vs. The Faces of Fear</span> w/Jimmy Hart<br/>In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Harlem Heat defeated Faces Of Fear in 6:36 when Booker T pinned The Barbarian with a Harlem Hangover.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>67</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/FsapCMv.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/9I7lW7V.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><br/> After the match, Booker T grabs a mic to address the WCW Thunder audience.<br><br>Booker T: Outsida's. You didn't get the job done, so now the Harlem Heat gotta step up! <br><br>Stevie Ray: That's right, because The Harlem Heat is here to stay and suckas gotsta know!<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>67</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/paNGeaz.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/of6tbug.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/vtdfuEl.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">The Giant vs. Steven Regal</span><br/>In an extremely short match, The Giant defeated Steven Regal in 5:09 by pinfall with a Choke Slam.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>65</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/auw9MYO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/oXebWYl.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/> <b>Gene:</b> If I can introduce...Bret 'Hitman' Hart!<br><br><b>Gene:</b> Hitman, tonight you face Randy Savage. A direct fight, with the nWo.<br><br><b>Hart:</b> nWo? The nWo is over, Gene. Hogan lost at Starrcade.<br><br><b>Gene:</b> Well, tonight Bischoff has a chance.<br><br><b>Hart:</b> A chance, but nothing more. Tonight, it's about me getting past Randy Savage. And when it's all said and done, Sting, I want a shot at that World Heavyweight Championship!<br><br><b>Gene:</b> Woah, a challenge for the future has been made! Back to you, Tony!<br/><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>79</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/yL6DdFn.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/of6tbug.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/mgngfrE.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Lizmark, Jr. vs. Rey Mysterio, Jr.</span><br/>In a bout that had terrible wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Lizmark Jr. in 6:19 by pinfall with a Springboard Hurracanrana.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>61</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/hfskkTx.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/yL6DdFn.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><br/> After the match, Eddie Guerrero hits the ring and takes Mysterio out with the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship. He then stands over Mysterio, holding the belt over Mysterio's body, bent down talking crap, before standing up and grinning to the crowd.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>65</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/EnIRl8W.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/of6tbug.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/fl2LEW2.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/6hcAWq0.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Mortis vs. Diamond Dallas Page</span> w/Kimberly<br/>In a decent match, Diamond Dallas Page defeated Mortis in 6:14 by pinfall with a Diamond Cutter in a non-title match.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>76</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/paNGeaz.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/> With the referee trying to get Savage off Hart, The Giant hits the ring, grabbing Savage from behind and throwing him off Hart like a child. When Savage gets to his feet, he's about to step up to The Giant until Elizabeth begs him to leave the ring.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>83</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/oXebWYl.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/of6tbug.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/9E25xn4.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/abQBmq3.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Bret Hart vs. Randy Savage</span> w/Elizabeth<br/>In an exceptional match, Bret Hart defeated Randy Savage in 8:05 by disqualification when Savage wouldn't lift his foot off Hart's throat after a 5-count.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>79</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><br/>Still frames are shown of Sting winning the WCW World Title at Starrcade.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>79</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/2kMCITL.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/of6tbug.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/Tu8jD11.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/oXebWYl.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Eric Bischoff</span> w/'Hollywood' Hogan <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">vs. Ric Flair </span>w/Bret Hart<br/>In a good match, Ric Flair defeated Eric Bischoff in 5:33 by submission with a Figure Four Leglock to win control of WCW.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>69</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" alt="" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"></span><br>As the match ends, Randy Anderson lifts the hand of Ric Flair as the winner much to the disgust in the look on Hogan's face. Hart enters the ring to congratulate Flair and the two leave. Bischoff lies on the mat crying out to Hogan.<br><br><b>Bischoff:</b> Hollywood!<br><br>Hogan takes a step up the stairs to enter the ring, then stopsand takes a step back down. He walks to the ring apron looking at Bischoff reaching out for him. He slowly shakes his head before exiting the ringside area to a Bischoff crawling his way to the ropes to try and go after him.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>97</b></span><br></td></tr></table> </div></div><link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Crimson+Text&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

<div style="margin:auto;width:700px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);padding:25px;text-align:justify;font:14px Crimson Text;border:10px solid #e02629;"><div style="color:;text-align:center;"> <div style="font:16px Crimson Text;"><div style="font: 28px Crimson Text; font-family: 'Crimson Text';"> <table width="700" border="0" cellspacing="1"> <tr> <td colspan="2" align="center" style="font:42px Crimson Text;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/IOxmkKb.jpg" width="150" height="150"></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><p><span style="font:24px Crimson Text;">WCW Monday Nitro</span><br>Episode #119<br>Monday, Week 1, January 1997<br>Orlando, FL<br>16,400<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>90</b></span><br>TV: 8.41</p><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 20px Crimson Text;">WCW vs. WWF: The Monday Night War</span></td></tr><tr> <td width="50%" align="center"><span style="font: 20px Crimson Text;">WCW Monday Nitro</span><br/> <span style="font: 36px Crimson Text; color:green;">9.80</span><br/> <span style="font: 12px Crimson Text;">(71 Week Streak)</span></td><td width="50%" align="center"><span style="font: 20px Crimson Text;">WWF RAW is WAR</span><br/> <span style="font: 36px Crimson Text; color:red;">4.55</span></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><hr/></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><hr/></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" alt="" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Announcers discuss Sting defeating 'Hollywood' Hogan last night at Starrcade as fireworks kick off Monday Nitro. <br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>87</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><p><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pgxlZH8.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 201px;"/><br>Bagpipes hit the arena to the surprise of the announcers as 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper comes out to the ring with microphone in hand.</p><p><b>Piper:</b> Last night! Last night, Bret Hart showed his true colors by coming to the aid of Sting and preventing what would have been an injustice. But I've been around the block a time or two and while he may be the best in the ring, he isn't the best at scheaming. I am the best at that and I can smell someone up to something from a mile away!<br/> <br/> Piper looks around the arena while the commentary team wonders what he is talking about.<br/> <br/> <b>Piper:</b> Ric Flair! I know you're back there and it's time to come out here and have a talk with your old friend Hot Rod!<br/> <br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/Tu8jD11.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Flair's music hits the rena and he comes out in a suit with a smile on his face and enters the ring.<br/> <br/> <b>Flair:</b> Hot...wooo...Rod!<br/> <br/> <b>Piper:</b> Now, I know that there was a time when I was the most hated man in wrestling and you were the dirtiest player in the game. That's a funny word, game. Because I couldn't have noticed your invoicement with Bret Hart, then his involvement last night, that a game is being played. We both know our roads don't run in a straight line, so why don't you take the next exit, hit the rest stop, and tell your old friend what is going on.<br/> <br/> <b>Flair:</b> Piper, you have a nnose for getting into things that don't concern you. But! Come along in a ride with the Naaaaature Boy! Wooo!<br/> <br/> <b>Piper:</b> And I thought I was good at beating around the bush, yeah...<br/> <br/> <b>Flair:</b> Sting vs Hogan. The match of the year, possibly the match to define WCW. You'd expect that someone like Hogan and the nWo would take better care in their business affairs. You see Piper, Hogan didn't just sign a contract to face Sting for the World Heavyweight Title at Starrcade last night. He signed...<br/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/2kMCITL.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/>Before Flair can continue, Eric Bischoff comes out ot the ring in a power walk and no music to a massive reaction of boos from the crowd.<br/><br/><b>Piper:</b> Oh, we have an uninvited guest. Welcome to the show, Mr. Bischoff. I didn't think you'd want to show your face after last night.<br/><br/><b>Bischoff:</b> Cut the game Piper. Flair, I don't know what you're talking about but...<br/><br/><b>Flair:</b> Eric Bischoff! Wooo! Do you recognize this!?<br/><br/>Flair takes a packet of papers out of the inner picket of his suit jacket.<br/><br/>Bischoff, looking caught off guard.<br/><br/><b>Bischoff:</b> That is the contract for last nights match.<br/><br/><b>Flair:</b> That's right. The contract Hogan and Sting signed! I want you to take a look and read section D on page 4.<br/><br/>Flair hands the contract over to a reluctant Bischoff. Bischoff flips a couple of pages then begins to react with panic.<br/><br/><b>Bischoff:</b> No! No this...no!<br/><br/>Flair with a huge smile on his face, struts, hits the ropes then jumps back into the conversation.<br/><br/><b>Flair:</b> Bischoff! Wooo! Hogan's match last night wasn't just for the World Title.<br/><br/>Bischoff looks pale as all emotion leaves his face as his arms drop and papers fall to the mat.<br/><br/><b>Flair:</b> It was for WCW! Wooo! That's right! Page 4, section D, says that if Hogan loses to Sting at Starrcade, that you lose control of WCW!<br/><br/><b>Bischoff:</b> You can't do this. This is not...<br/><br/><b>Flair:</b> It also says, that the nWo is to be no more! Wooo! Finished!<br/><br/><b>Bischoff:</b> Flair, I don't know who you think you are, but this is not happening.<br/><br/><b>Flair:</b> You don't know who I am? Bischoff! I am now running WCW!<br/><br/>Bischoff begins to get really mad and starts throwing a fit in the ring.<br/><br/><b>Bischoff:</b> No! No, you can't just walk in here after you wanted to quit and...<br/><br/><b>Flair:</b> I can, and Hogan signed it!<br/><br/><b>Bischoff:</b> I will not stand for this.<br/><br/>Flair takes off his suit jacket and tosses it on the ropes.<br/><br/><b>Flair:</b> You want to do something about it? You want a chance? Get in this ring. That's right, Bischoff! You get in this ring and wrestle the Naaaaature Boy...wooo...beat me, keep control.<br/><br/>Bischoff's emotion turns to fear and anger as he looks over at Piper<br/><br/><b>Piper:</b> Don't look at me kid, I'm just enjoying the view!<br/><br/><b>Flair:</b> Wooo!<br/><br/>Bischoff, paniced, exits the ring and heads to the back to the absolute disbelief of the commentary team.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>86</b></span><br></p><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/LJZnelv.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">WCW World Television Championship</span><br><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/7rq5w7e.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/Pk5s3K9.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Chris Jericho vs. Saturn ©</span><br/> In a bout that didn't have much heat and terrible wrestling, Chris Jericho defeated Saturn in 5:50 by pinfall with a roll up after a distrction from Chris Benoit to win the WCW World Television Championship!<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>59</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/IOVtT7V.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/12z4kJ1.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/2kMCITL.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/QsoelIx.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/6bH3MM4.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> <img src="https://i.imgur.com/abQBmq3.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/9E25xn4.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/dqVnnWI.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/CBWIpmQ.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/DOQ1uNV.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/HeTQ1TI.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> </span>Cameras find the nWo in full, backstage in the locker room area arguing amongst themselves in a chaotic scene.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>90</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/oXebWYl.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/PuNazVO.jpg" alt="" width="100" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/9E25xn4.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> WCW Thunder, debuing Thursday on TBS is hyped, featuring Bret Hart vs Randy Savage<br/> <span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>83</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/HEwia6K.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/9I7lW7V.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Goldberg vs. Stevie Ray</span><br/>In an extremely short match, Goldberg defeated Stevie Ray in 4:21 by pinfall with The Jackhammer.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>43</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/auw9MYO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> <b>Gene:</b> Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight on the WCW Hotline, former World Champion is making the return behind the scenes. I'll tell you all about..<br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/2kMCITL.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Inturrupting Gene, Eric Bischoff has come out to the ramp.<br/> <br/> <b>Bischoff:</b> Shut up, Okerlund. Flair! You've got some real nerve, and you may think you have one up on the nWo, but you're wrong. You want a match? Hollywood wants a rematch. If your new champion can find the guts to come out here and face Hollywood in the ring, we may have ourselves a deal, old man.<br/> <a rel="image-list" href="https://imgur.com/Tu8jD11" class="cboxElement"></a><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/Tu8jD11.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Ric Flair comes out to the delight of the crowd.<br/> <br/> <b>Flair:</b> You want Sting to put the title on the line!<br/> <br/> <b>Bischoff:</b> Title on the line, Flair. You do that, and we can have a match for real control of WCW at nWo Souled Out.<br/> <br/> <b>Flair:</b> It must have not sunk in yet, Bischoff! Wooo! You've already lost control and you'll be getting in the ring Thursday on Thunder!<br/> <br/> The crowd begins to get loud and Gene looks behind Bischoff with surprise...<br/> <br/> <b>Flair:</b> As for Sting, well, what do you think, Champ?<br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Bischoff turns around to find Sting standing behind him, new WCW World Heavyweight Championship around his waist.He looks at Bischoff, unstraps the belt from his waste, throws it over his shoulder, then drops the bat to the ground.<br/><br/><b>Flair:</b> It seems like we have our match. Sting! Hogan! And Thursday, you and me! Wooo!<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>90</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/6bH3MM4.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/sgRWHuL.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Konnan vs. Rick Martel</span><br/> In a poor match, Konnan defeated Rick Martel in 6:25 by submission with a Tequila Sunrise.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>66</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/lRCSAqf.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br>Raven and the Flock head to the ring to a round of boos from the fans. As the Flock jump over the gate to take seats ringside, Raven slides into the ring and sits in the corner.<br/> <br/> Raven: Chris Benoit. Much pain is inflicted upon those who don't learn lessons. And some may have 1,000 holds, but you have yet to see the number of ways I can influce that pain. Quote the Raven, nevermore.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>86</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/SygqU9X.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/lRCSAqf.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Dean Malenko vs. Raven</span><br/> In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Dean Malenko defeated Raven in 5:43 by disqualification when The Flock attacked Malenko on the outside of the ring.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>79</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/zeKCynC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> As Malenko is being taken out by the Flock, Benoit hits the ring and hits a suicide dive, taking the Flock down. The move is enough to allow Benoit to grab Malenko and escort him to saftey. <br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>66</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/PeaUBNn.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pyD3LFh.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Chavo Guerrero, Jr. vs. Disco Inferno</span><br/> In a bout that had terrible wrestling and non-existent crowd heat, Disco Inferno defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr. in 6:17 by pinfall with The Last Dance.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>53</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/QsoelIx.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/CBWIpmQ.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/9E25xn4.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/zigVsv0.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pLr26eq.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/paNGeaz.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Last night's nWo vs WCW 6-Man match is discussed, featuring still frames from the match.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>78</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/0WizYa8.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">WCW World Tag Team Championship</span><br><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/QsoelIx.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/CBWIpmQ.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/zigVsv0.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pLr26eq.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/gEAzLqg.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">The Outsiders vs. The Steiner Brothers ©</span> w/Ted DiBiase<br/> In a bout that had great wrestling and good heat, The Steiner Brothers defeated The Outsiders in 8:07 when Rick Steiner pinned Scott Hall with a Steinerizer to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championship.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>83</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/>Last night's WCW World Heavyweight Championship match is discussed, featuring still frames from the match. <br/><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>79</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/SXhib3k.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">WCW World Heavyweight Championship</span><br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">'Hollywood' Hogan vs. Sting</span><br/>In a bout that had sensational wrestling and fantastic heat, Sting defeated Hollywood Hulk Hogan in 7:45 by pinfall with a Scorpion Death Drop when Bischoff's distraction resulted in no affect on the match to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.<br/><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>92</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/>After the match, Sting stands tall in the ring as Bischoff and Hogan are in the aisle, between Sting and Flair on the ramp.<br/><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>89</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">WCW Thunder #1 Prediction</span><br>Goldberg vs. Steve McMichael<br/> Chris Benoit vs. Saturn<br/> Faces of Fear vs. Harlem Heat<br/> Bret Hart vs. Randy Savage</td></tr></table></div></div><link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Crimson+Text&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

<p>I like this idea. However, Goldberg didn't lose any matches before "The Streak".</p><p> </p><p> "Bill Gold" did <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

I like this idea, very beneficial.

<p>AEW TNT Championship: <strong>PAC</strong> © vs. Scorpio Sky</p><p> Cash Wheeler vs. <strong>Kenny Omega</strong></p><p> <strong>Hikaru Shida/Riho</strong> vs. Kris Statlander/Thunder Rosa vs. Nyla Rose/Bea Pristley</p><p> The Gunn Club vs. <strong>Mr. Brodie Lee/Colt Cabana</strong></p><p> The Inner Circle (Jericho/Santana & Ortiz) vs. <strong>Cody & Natural Nightmares</strong></p><p> <strong>Sammy Guevara</strong> vs. Marko Stunt</p><p> Orange Cassidy vs. <strong>Rey Fenix</strong></p><p> </p><p> I like the idea of new talent from NXT/WWE's area, or even Impact, but only if it makes sense. Given your writing and shows to-date, I think whatever you do or don't do will make plenty of sense.</p><p> </p><p> Adam Cole showing up to challenge PAC for the TNT title would be insane.</p>

<p>kingjustin, I'm loving this.</p><p> </p><p> I like how you mentioned having some storylines already worked out for the year. I love that, because it means we're going to get some great stories!</p>

<p>Thanks for the early feedback. Starrcade was fun to write.</p><p> </p><p> There are many I want to work with into the main event picture, though not all at once of course. You'll start seeing some stories taking place to get folks set up for better things as long as the game allows them to.</p><p> </p><p> My goal is to be story-driven. Also, after every PPV, I'll be updating the <a href="http://greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2454434&postcount=2" rel="external nofollow">Roster</a> post with changes. You'll see now I've added some cruiserweights that WCW were using throughout 96 and 97 because I needed some more depth, as well as 1 Canadian tag team.</p><p> </p><p> I've already written the next Nitro and Thunder and hope you guys enjoy where the story leads us.</p>

<div style="margin:auto;width:700px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);padding:25px;text-align:justify;font:14px Crimson Text;border:10px solid black;"><div style="color:;text-align:center;"> <div style="font:16px Crimson Text;"><div style="font: 28px Crimson Text; font-family: 'Crimson Text';"> <table width="700" border="0" cellspacing="1"> <tr> <td width="100%" align="center" style="font:42px Crimson Text;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/tuFMSx9.jpg" alt="" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><p><span style="font:24px Crimson Text;">WCW Starrcade 1997</span><br>Sunday, Week 4, December 1997<br>Atlanta, GA<br>64,599<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>100</b></span><br><b>PPV:</b> 9.65</p><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" alt="" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/2kMCITL.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/oXebWYl.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> WCW Starrcade 1997 kicks off with fireworks and an overview of 64 thousand fans in the Georgia Dome in downtown Atlanta!.Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan discuss tonight's event, with a focus on the WCW World Heavyweight Championship match.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>81</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/HEwia6K.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pqi34tO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/0JD1pJ6.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/jdLHwZi.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Goldberg vs. Steve McMichael</span> w/Debrah<br>As soon as the bell rings, Goldberg and Mongo meet in the middle of the ring and exchange blows until it’s Mongo who gets the upper hand and clubs Goldberg down to a single knee. Mongo throws Goldberg out of the ring and follows, where the brawl continues between the two around the ringside area. Back in the ring, Mongo goes for a Mongo Spike, but Goldberg counters by sliding down his back, then connecting with multiple knees to the midsection. He then hooks in a neck chancery, then delivers a float over suplex. When Goldberg picks up Mongo, he’s able to connect with a couple clubbing forearms to the back, then sends Goldberg into the ropes. Goldberg ducks a clothesline, rebounds off the far side ropes and hits a Spear on Mongo! Goldberg taunts to the crowd, then quickly picks up Mongo connecting with a Jackhammer at 8:25 for the pinfall.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>53</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/auw9MYO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> <span style="font-weight: bold">Gene Okerlund:</span> Fans, welcome at this time, the 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair!<br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/Tu8jD11.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> <b>Gene:</b> Nature Boy, you have been quite open to your support of Bret Hart. The rumor mills are swirling, can you shed some light on your interest.<br/> <b>Flair:</b> Mean...woooo....by God Gene! Bret the Hitman Hart! Possibly the greatest wrestler to never step into a WCW ring! That sleezy Eric Bischoff has been sniffing around Hart's alliances because he's worried. He's worried! Wooo! Tonight! Tonight, we resolve everything, Gene. Wooo!<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>86</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/kGz9JLh.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pqi34tO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/IOVtT7V.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> </span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger</span><br>Lex Luger comes out hot with a series of left hands, which send Bagwell reeling. Luger connects with an inverted Atomic Drop, then hits the ropes for a clothesline. Then a second. And a third! Showing an impressive feat of strength, Luger lifts Bagwell for a military slam, sending Bagwell crashing to the mat and sliding out of the ring. Bagwell baits Luger out of the ring, then slides back in and takes the advantage on Luger as he slides into the ring. Bagwell gets a good amount of offense in upstaging Luger’s power with a technical strategy. An Irish whip is reversed and Luger hits the opposite ropes and dives for a flying forearm smash! He motions to the crowd for the Torture Rack! The crowd is on their feet as Luger picks up Bagwell! The Rack is in! Bagwell is waiving his arm! Randy Anderson is distracted by Scott Norton on the ring apron! Luger drops Bagwell and turns to Norton, slowly walking towards him as the two exchange words. Bagwell hits Luger with a low-blow from behind as Anderson continues to get Norton back to the arena floor. With Luger in trouble, Norton drops to the floor and Bagwell climbs to the second rope. Buff Blockbuster! Luger sells it like a 2x4 falling over at The Home Depot!! Bagwell hooks the far leg for a pinfall victory at 8:46!<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>78</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/SygqU9X.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/hfskkTx.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/> The ongoing rivalry developing between Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko is reaching a climax at Starrcade. Dean has taken Eddie's new attitude personally, and now the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship is on the line.<br/> <span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>59</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/l5Do9Zj.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> WCW World Cruiserweight Championship</span><br/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/SygqU9X.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pqi34tO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/hfskkTx.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/>Dean Malenko vs. Eddie Guerrero ©</span><br/> Guerrero sets the pace of the match early, which is slow as he swaggers around the ring and the two trade moves back and forth. Eddie plays at this pace for a good five minutes before Malenko shows some aggression by backing Eddie into the corner and laying in kick after kick to the midsection. With Eddie on the defensive, Malenko dissects Guerrero with a combination of technical moves, quick dropkicks and low-end submission holds. Malenko hits a couple forearm shots, sending Eddie out of the ring. Then, Malenko hits the ropes and goes for a baseball slid, but Eddie slides into the ring at the same time and hits the far ropes, comes back and takes off with a Suicide Dive, leaving both men down for what ends up an 8-count. Both men slide into the ring and it’s Malenko who gets the upper-hand by landing a Double Underhook Powerbomb, then immediately locking in the Texas Cloverleaf! A small pop from the crowd when Malenko sits down as Eddie is riving in pain. After about 20 seconds, Eddie makes it to the ropes, causing the hold to be broken. Malneko then sets Eddie on the top rope, then steps up to the second rope, putting Eddie on his shoulders, looking for that top-rope gutbuster. As Malenko jumps off the turnbuckle and tosses Eddie above him, Eddie hooks Malenko’s arm and tosses him with an avalanche arm drag! Eddie can get over to Malenko and land a Brainbuster, leading to a Frog Splash for the pinfall at 14:19 to retain the WCW World Cruiserweight Championship.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>75</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/auw9MYO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/2kMCITL.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Backstage, Mean Gene Okerlund is standing by with WCW World Heavyweight Champion 'Hollywood' Hogan and Eric Bischoff.<br/> <br/> <b>Gene:</b> Guys, if I can get a minute. Ric Flair...<br/> <br/> <b>Hogan:</b> You know somethin' Mean Gene? Ric Flair is stretching beyond his limits, brother. He's at the bottom of his game and I'm at the top of mine. He's looking to st ay relevant at the expense of Hollywood and the nWo. <br/> <br/> <b>Bischoff:</b> That's right, Hollywood. We have more important things to focus on, like the best way to say "We told ya so" tomorrow night on Nitro, when the gold is still around your waist.<br/> <br/> Hogan begins flexing for the camera before gesturing 4-life and walking away.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>83</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/7rq5w7e.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pqi34tO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/yL6DdFn.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio, Jr.</span><br/> In a rematch from WCW Monday Nitro, Jericho and Mysterio start the match with a friendly handshake before kicking things into top gear early. Quickly, things turn into a case of ‘what you can do, I can do better’, as each man tries to one-up the other. With the high-paced offense trading for the first 10 minutes, things slow down when Mysterio is on the defensive more often than not. Jericho gets frustrated with him, pushing him around and slapping him in the back of the head, constantly asking him why he’s slowing down. Jericho whips Mysterio in the ropes, then catches a spinning back elbow, sending Mysterio crashing to the mat. He puts his boot on Mysterio’s chest for the pinfall. “Come on, bab-ay!” He gets a 2 count. Jericho climbs to the top rope, but Mysterio catches him with shots to the midsection, then climbs the ropes for a top-rope Hurracanrana! 1...2...Jericho gets a shoulder up! Mysterio climbs to the top-rope and jumps off as Jericho stands, but Jericho catches his legs and goes for a Liontamer! Mysterio quickly spins out of it, sending Jericho spiraling to the mat. Mysterio slides to the ring apron and connects with a Springboard Hurracanrana for the pinfall at 14:16! <br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>58</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/auw9MYO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/lRCSAqf.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br>Backstage, in what appears to be the boiler room of some kind, Mean Gene is standing by with Raven.<br/> <br/> <b>Gene:</b> Brain, this isn't the Hilton, but I think you may used to dark places like this. Raven! Tonight, it's the Flock vs. Chris Benoit.<br/> <br/> <b>Raven:</b> Gene...rules and responsibilites. These are the ties that bind us. If we did otherwise, we would not be ourselves. We will do what we have to, we will do what we must to destroy Chris Benoit.Quote the Raven. Nevermore.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>86</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/LJZnelv.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/>WCW World Television Championship<br/> </span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/zeKCynC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pqi34tO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/Pk5s3K9.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Chris Benoit vs. Saturn ©</span> w/The Flock<br/>As the bell rings, Chris Benoit charges Saturn but takes a Suicide Dive out of the ring, taking out The Flock! Big Reese grabs Benoit and throws him into the ring where Saturn is waiting and connects with a T-Bone Suplex! Saturn takes off his jacket, mounts Benoit, and begins laying in hard right hands. Saturn takes control of the match with some decent offense with various suplexes. As he goes for a Springboard Legdrop, Benoit moves out of the way, giving him the opening he needs to start an offensive strike. Benoit connects 4 knife-edge chops to Saturn’s chest. Dazed against the turnbuckle, Benoit lifts Saturn up and connects with a Super Back Suplex for a near fall. Benoit, in complete control, connects with a German Suplex then gestures a cut-throat to the crowd as he heads to the top rope. Benoit flies three-quarters of the way across the ring with a Flying Headbutt! Lodi jumps up on the ring apron and Charles Robinson immediately heads over to get him down. Kidman heads on the opposite apron with Riggs. Benoit gets to his feet and decks Kidman, sending him somersaulting to the floor. Then he nails Riggs, who falls backwards into the arms of Reese. Benoit darts to the opposite side of the ring and hits a Suicide Dive, taking down Reese and Riggs. Benoit gets up, then leans in and blows snot on both men, before rolling into the ring....into the awaiting arms of Raven, who hits Benoit with an Evenflow DDT, before rolling out of the ring. With Raven laid out, Saturn picks him up as Charles Robinson returns to the action with Lodi down on the arena floor now. Saturn delivers a Death Valley Driver for a pinfall victory at 7:53 to keep the WCW World Television Championship.<br/><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>67</b></span><br/><hr/></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/lRCSAqf.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/Pk5s3K9.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><img src="https://i.imgur.com/f6BRu0W.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 201px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/RV41wIn.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/Q02gO0l.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/aVxZZvM.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/XGulsTN.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/z1imNQa.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> After the match, the Flock hit the ring and begin putting boots to Benoit. Lodi is walking around with a sign that says "Follow the Raven". Raven instructs Reese to drop Benoit. Reese puts both hands around Benoit's neck...<br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/SygqU9X.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> ...when out of no where Dean Malenko shows up at ringside, grabs Benoits legs and pulls him to safety under the bottom rope to the disgust of Raven. <br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>67</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><br/> As The Flock return through the enterance, bagpipes ring through the Georgia Dome as 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper makes his way to the ring.<br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pgxlZH8.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/> <b>Piper:</b> It's good to be back, it's good to be back, but right now, we have important matters to discuss! Bret Hart! Come on down!<br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/oXebWYl.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Piper and Hart casually shake hands in the middle of the ring before Piper begins.<br/><br/><b>Piper:</b> Now then, you know and I know that I say what I want and do what I want, okay? I ask the tough questions, and I rattle the wrong cages! I want to know what you are doing here in WCW, and what your relationship is with the nWo.<br/><br/>Hart with hands in his pockets looks around the arena.<br/><br/><b>Hart:</b> Well Hot Rod, I came to WCW to do the one thing I haven’t done, and that’s win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.<br/><br/>Piper snickers and looks around the arena while spinning in a circle.<br/><br/><b>Piper:</b> Chasing gold, are we? Is that what Bischoff is promising you? Whatever he’s promising you; Eric Bischoff has less credibility than the President of the United States, okay?<br/><br/>Piper laughs under his breath<br/><br/><b>Piper:</b> That is another discussion, for another time!<br/><b>Hart:</b> Let me stop you right there, Piper. It seems there is some confusion about where I stand. I signed a contract with World Championship Wrestling.<br/><b>Piper:</b> World Championship Wrestling. Not the nWo, huh?<br/><b>Hart:</b> World Championship Wrestling.<br/><br/><b>Piper:</b> And who signed that contract for World Championship Wrestling, Eric Bischoff?<br/><br/>Piper slaps Hart on the right arm<br/><br/><b>Piper:</b> Of course, you know Eric Bischoff, so you can see my concern and confusion with Eric’s comments and the nWo.<br/><br/><b>Hart:</b> My allegiance is with WCW.<br/><br/><b>Piper:</b> Despite the bonus offered by Bischoff and Hogan to join the nWo though, right?<br/><br/>Hart glares blankly at Piper<br/><br/><b>Piper:</b> Oh, you didn’t think I knew. Buddy, it’s my job to know, and I know because I know, okay? So you’re telling me you’re not the least bit interested...<br/><br/>Hart puts his hand over Piper’s mic, then casually exits the ring.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>81</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/12z4kJ1.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 201px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/fl2LEW2.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/></span>Diamond Dallas Page's stock has been rising, and tonight it peaks as he has the chance to become a first-time United States Champion. In no direct thanks to Ric Flair, who was originally scheduled to take on Hennig until the nWo took him out.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>86</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/4SajJVS.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/>WCW United States Heavyweight Championship<br/> </span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/6hcAWq0.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/fl2LEW2.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pqi34tO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/12z4kJ1.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 201px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/dqVnnWI.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/>Diamond Dallas Page</span> w/Kimberly <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">vs. Curt Hennig ©</span> w/Rick Rude<br/>The bell rings with DDP crouched, leaning against the turnbuckle and Hennig standing in the middle of the ring talking crap. DDP reaches up for the top ropes and pulls himself up and gets right in Hennig’s face before Hennig gets the action started with a side headlock. Hennig remains in control for the good part of five minutes as DDP struggles to get offense in until Hennig’s arrogant attempt to lock in a Hennig Plex backfires and DDP hits a Suplex of his own. The two trade blows and DDP gets the upper hand with a Discus Clothesline for a 2-count. DDP signals for the Diamond Cutter and Rick Rude gets up on the ring apron. Rude starts mouthing offer to DDP, ignoring the official trying to get him down. As DDP approaches, so does Hennig from behind when he grabs DDP. DDP brings his leg up and connects with a low-blow to the fan’s excitement. With Hennig wincing in pain doubled over, DDP goes to punch Rude, who quickly gets off the ring apron. Hennig stands up straight, motioning to Rude that he’s okay as Rude is franticly trying to point out DDP behind him. As Hennig turns around, DDP lands a Diamond Cutter for a pinfall victory at 12:04 to become the new WCW United States Heavyweight Champion!<br/><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>83</b></span><br/><hr/></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/fl2LEW2.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/> As Hennig and Rude retreat down the aisle, DDP celebrates with the fans as he goes through the crowd and poses. WCW has picked up it's first victory over the nWo at Starrcade!<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>84</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/9E25xn4.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/QsoelIx.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/CBWIpmQ.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/paNGeaz.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/zigVsv0.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pLr26eq.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Schiavone, Tenay and Heenan discuss the upcoming 6-man tag team match. A WCW vs nWo bout, with a lot on the line with the tag team champions involved. Can WCW pick up victory number 2?<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>80</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/9E25xn4.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/QsoelIx.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/CBWIpmQ.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/pqi34tO.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/paNGeaz.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/zigVsv0.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pLr26eq.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> The nWo vs. WCW</span><br>Scott Hall and Rick Steiner start things off when Hall flings his toothpick at Rick. He then walks over to Scott and The Giant, pulls out another toothpick from his ear and flings it at Scott Steiner. He takes a 3rd toothpick out of behind his other ear and goes to flick it at The Giant who nails in with a huge right hand, sending Hall crashing to the matt. From here, The Steiners and Giant take control with Rick and Scott making quick tags in and out. Kevin Nash is looking unimpressed, leaning against the turnbuckle as the Macho Man is getting antsy, pacing the apron. As Hall can get in a tag, the nWo take over the offense with Kevin Nash in the ring and Scott Steiner on the receiving end of a typical Nash beat down. When Steiner makes the tag to the Giant, the place goes nuts and Nash tags in Savage and quickly exits the ring. Savage hits the ring and catches a big boot for his troubles. As Hall heads into the ring to jump The Giant, The Steiners hit the ring to cut him off resulting in a large 6-man brawl. Randy Anderson don’t have a chance. With the referee distracted, Savage grabs one of the WCW Tag Team Championships and nails The Giant from behind, taking him down. Savage then climbs to the top rope and connects with a Flying Elbow Drop for the pinfall at 12:15. <br/><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>81</b></span> <hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jkLRzdEYttw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/> <span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>100</b></span><br/><hr></td></tr><tr> <td align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/hliNpRa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">WCW World Heavyweight Championship</span><br/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pqi34tO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img src="https://i.imgur.com/2kMCITL.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 201px;"/><br/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Sting vs. 'Hollywood' Hogan ©</span>w/Eric Bischoff<br/>Sting and Hogan stand in the middle of the ring staring at each other as Nick Patrick motions to them to get the match started. Hogan lifts and points to his hand, reminding Sting where the power lies as Sting just stares at him. Hogan, deciding he’s done playing games, goes to punch Sting, but it’s blocked and Sting counters with a left hand. Hogan swings another block and another left from Sting. Hogan goes for a third punch and Sting ducks, then connects with a standing dropkick to Hogan as he turns around, sending Hogan crashing to the mat and rolling out of the ring to consult with Bischoff. As Hogan looks ready to head back into the ring, Sting turns his back and extends his arms, inviting him into the ring. As the two lock up, Hogan takes immediate control with a side headlock, then transitions slowly into a hammerlock. Then, Hogan slaps sting multiple times in the back of the head, then shoves him. Sting, not impressed, turns around and slaps Hogan in the face, then the two lock up again. Hogan backs sting up to the ropes, then Irish whips him to the other side, taking Sting off his feet with a shoulder tackle. Sting hits the mat and quickly gets back to his feet, where Hogan is waiting to lift him for a body slam. Hogan goes for an elbow drop and Sting rolls out of the way. As both men get back to their feet, they lock up and begin fighting for position against the ropes. As Nick Patrick gets between them, Hogan gets a thumb into Stings eye and then laughs as Sting backs up into the corner. Hogan has Sting reeling and has total control as he sends Sting hard into the opposite corner, bringing Sting down to his knees. Sting continues to get worked on by Hogan in between Hogan taunting Sting and the fans. Hogan lands an impressive Vertical Suplex and Sting gets right up to a passionate reaction to the crowd. As Hogan gets up and gives a thumbs up to Bischoff, he turns around and terror fills his eyes. Sting hits with a combination of punches and kick forcing Hogan back into the corner. Sting Irish whips Hogan into the opposite corner and runs for a Stinger Splash. Hogan moves! Sting hits hard, dangling over the top rope, then falling back into the ring and the mat as Hogan laughs and mock Sting. Hogan connects with 3 huge punches, then sends Sting for a Big Boot! The setup is here! Hogan taunts to the crowd as he walks by, kicking Sting’s arm aside. He gets a quick ego boost from Bischoff, who tells him the match is over. Hogan hits the ropes and CONNECTS with an Atomic Leg Drop!<br/>1...<br/>2...<br/>Sting kicks out to the shock of Hogan and Bischoff. Hogan, in a panic, hits the ropes again and MISSES another leg drop! As Sting gets to his feet, he whips Hogan into the far turnbuckle and hits a Stinger Splash! Hogan staggers out of the corner but does not go down. Sting grabs Hogan from behind and drops him with a Scorpion Death Drop! Sting goes for a cover but Nick Patrick is distracted by Bischoff, who is on the apron! As Sting approaches Bischoff, Eric gets down from the apron as we have company at ringside...<br/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/oXebWYl.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/><b>Schiavone:</b> It's Bret Hart!<br/><b>Heenan:</b> I knew it!<br/><br/><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">As Hart approaches ringside, Hogan gets to his feet and hits Sting with a low blow, causing him to crumble to the mat. Hogan, claiming victory early, signals to Bischoff he wants something. Bischoff heads over to the ring announcer’s table and gets the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. He slides it into the ring as Hart approaches him, much to the delight of Bischoff. A minor argument begins between the two, which captures Hogan’s attention as Sting gets to his feet. Suddenly, we see Hart lay out Bischoff! It surprises Hogan at Hart’s actions and begins yelling at him, then turns around to hit Sting with the belt despite Patrick warning Hogan of disqualification. Hart jumps on the apron and grabs the belt from Hogan’s hands. As Hogan is confronting Hart, Sting grabs him and hits another Scorpion Death Drop! Sting gets back to his feet, walks over and slaps Hogan in the Scorpion Death Lock! Hogan is writhing in pain as Bischoff gets to his feet and slides into the ring, only Hart catches him by the lefts and pulls him out to a huge crowd reaction. After about 45 second, Sting takes a step back and sits down deeper on the Scorpion when Hogan finally gives up at 11:04. Sting is the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion!</p><br/><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>93</b></span></td></tr></table></div></div><link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Crimson+Text&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

<p>I love Cutler. The guy is underrated.</p><p> </p><p> Regarding PAC going to WWE? That bastard!</p>

Starrcade is the beginning and the end. The beginning of where my creative ideas can really get going, and the end of what was already in place, so I was quick to get to it. I'm sure Finlay wouldn't like to be referenced as Das Wunderkind? I've fixed the images, thank you.

No votes for me on this one as I've just recently begun keeping up on posted diaries. However, I don't think sticky posts are ideal, for the same reasons others have mentioned. I do like the [DOTM] tag idea, despite it being some extra work.

The Young Pistols vs Doom (Non-Title Match - 15-minute time limit) Comments: I love the look of Steve Armstrong and Tracy Smothers, but they aren't there yet. Z-Man vs Dan Spivey (TV Title Match - 15-minute time limit) Comments: Big Van Vader vs The Italian Stallion (15-minute time limit) Comments: The Steiner Brothers vs The State Patrol (Non-Title - 15-minute time limit) Comments: Brian Pillman vs Larry Zybyszko (15-minute time limit) Comments:Out of the gate? Larry. Down the road, I can see Pillman going over. Sting vs Bobby Eaton (Non-Title - 20-minute time limit) Comments: This would be an epic match. Don't believe I've ever seen a match between Sting and Eaton. Eaton was severely underrated.

Believe it or not, Owen had a very short-term WCW contract in late 1990. A perfect person to build around. Dean Malenko is out there somewhere too. Solid guys to run on your B show and bring up for a Lightweight division with the likes of Pillman and Brad Armstrong. Early 90s WCW was such a great time.

<div style="margin:auto;width:700px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);padding:25px;text-align:justify;font:14px Crimson Text;border:10px solid #e02629;"><div style="color:;text-align:center;"> <div style="font:16px Crimson Text;"><div style="font: 28px Crimson Text; font-family: 'Crimson Text';"> <table width="700" border="0" cellspacing="1"> <tr> <td colspan="2" align="center" style="font:42px Crimson Text;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/IOxmkKb.jpg" width="150" height="150"></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><p><span style="font:24px Crimson Text;">WCW Monday Nitro</span><br>Episode #119<br>Monday, Week 4, December 1997<br>Grand Forks, ND<br>13,068<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>83</b></span><br>TV: 8.41</p><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 20px Crimson Text;">WCW vs. WWF: The Monday Night War</span></td></tr><tr> <td width="50%" align="center"><span style="font: 20px Crimson Text;">WCW Monday Nitro</span><br/> <span style="font: 36px Crimson Text; color:green;">8.41</span><br/> <span style="font: 12px Crimson Text;">(69 Week Streak)</span></td><td width="50%" align="center"><span style="font: 20px Crimson Text;">WWF RAW is WAR</span><br/> <span style="font: 36px Crimson Text; color:red;">4.41</span></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><hr/></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><b>Dark Match:</b><br/> Davey Boy Smith def. Mortis</td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><hr/></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" alt="" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/2kMCITL.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/oXebWYl.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> The nWo kick off the show with 'Hollywood' Hogan and Eric Bischoff in the ring.<br/> <br/> <b>Hogan</b>: You know something, Bischoff. Everytime I see Sting, he's always coming out from the shadows or trying to take the cheap shot, brother.<br/> <br/> Hogan raises his hand and points at it<br/> <br/> <b>Hogan:</b> This is where the power lies, Sting. And this Sunday at Starrcade, you'll know that these 24-inch pythons, Hollywood Hogan and the nWo are just...too...sweet!<br/> <br/> Bischoff, looking as arrogant as he ever could brings the mic to himself<br/> <br/> <b>Bischoff:</b> And Bret Hart, don't forget that 'Hollywood' has quite the offer for you in the nWo. Sting? See you Sunday.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>87</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/CqUBpMq.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 201px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/HEwia6K.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Alex Wright vs. Goldberg</span><br>Goldberg killed Alex Wright in 0:49 by pinfall with The Jackhammer.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>50</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/auw9MYO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> <span style="font-weight: bold">Gene Okerlund:</span> Fans, you don't want to miss Starrcade this Sunday as Roddy Piper will bring Piper's Pit to WCW and his guest? None other than Bret 'Hitman' Hart! Where does Hart's allegiance lie? The Hotrod gets the answers we're all looking for, this Sunday on Pay-Per-View!<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>80</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/paNGeaz.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wwegBt6.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> </span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">The Giant vs. Kendall Windham</span><br>In a terrible match, The Giant defeated Kendall Windham in 5:46 by pinfall with a Chokeslam.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>53</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/auw9MYO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/paNGeaz.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/> <b>Gene:</b> Giant, if I can have you come here for a minute. This Sunday, you team with The Steiner Brothers to take on the nWo. What are your thoughts?<br><br/><b>Giant:</b> My thought, Gene? My thoughts are that I can't wait to get my hands around the neck of the Macho Man, Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton. Sunday, they are going to feel the pain...of the Chokeslam! AHHHH!<br/> <span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>79</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/7rq5w7e.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/></span>As The Giant's interview ends, Chris Jericho's music hits and he comes out to the stage. As he approaches The Giant, he puts his hands in the air in front of him and slowly tip toes past him, then wipes his brow before continuing to the ring.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>68</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/7rq5w7e.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/yL6DdFn.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio, Jr.</span><br>In a poor match, Chris Jericho drew with Rey Mysterio Jr. in 14:28 following a double count out.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>66</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/7rq5w7e.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/yL6DdFn.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/> After the disappointing match, both Jericho and Myterio shake hands, agreeing that a rematch needs to happen.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>50</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/0JD1pJ6.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/HEwia6K.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br>Backstage, we see Goldberg laid out and Steve 'Mongo' McMichael standing over him with a 2x4, before dropping it and walking away as officials rush to check on Goldberg.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>80</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><br/> <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/lRCSAqf.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/> Raven and his Flock come to the ring, where Raven gets into the ring as the Flock all grab seats ringside, with the exception of the big man.<br/> <br/> <b>Raven:</b> Chris Benoit. This Sunday at Starrcade, Saturn is going to have his way with you and you are going to beg for him to stop. And if you have any plans to come after me or the Flock this Sunday, this is what you will have to look forward to from the hands of Reese...<br/> <br/> As Raven remains in the corner despite Nick Patrick trying to get him to exit the ring, Prince Iaukea makes his way to the ring.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>81</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/ng08PJw.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/Q02gO0l.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Prince Iaukea vs. Reese</span><br/>In an abysmal match, Reese defeated Prince Iaukea in 2:17 by pinfall with a Double Handed Choke Bomb.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#fd0001;"><b>16</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/lRCSAqf.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/> With the match over, The Flock hit the ring and Saturn locks in the Rings of Saturn on Iaukea while the Flock just kinda stand around aimlessly in the ring.<br/> <br/> <b>Raven:</b> Benoit.We all have dreams. Mine is to watch you suffer. Quote the Raven, nevermore.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>82</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/6hcAWq0.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="75" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/fl2LEW2.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/AaeQi9m.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Diamond Dallas Page</span> w/Kimberly <span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">vs. Louie Spicolli</span><br/>In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Diamond Dallas Page defeated Louie Spicolli in 7:25 by pinfall with a Diamond Cutter.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#b8e69b;"><b>67</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/auw9MYO.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/fl2LEW2.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> <b>Gene:</b> Diamond Dallas Page, this Sunday you're taking on Curt Henning as you go for your first United States Championship.<br/> <b>DDP:</b> Gene, this Sunday is a huge match for me, right? But more importantly, we get to watch Sting win back the World Championship for WCW. Curt Hennig? I have your number and you are going to feel...the...BANG!<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>87</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/oXebWYl.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/wSlXjSa.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/pPZ4Fj4.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/></span><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">Bret Hart vs. Fit Finlay</span><br/>In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Bret Hart defeated Fit Finlay in 11:40 by submission with a Sharpshooter.<br><span style="background-color:black;color:#04eb06;"><b>83</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/vBH620Y.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/2kMCITL.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;"><img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/oXebWYl.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/></span><br/> Hogan and Bischoff come to the ring to congratulate Hart and begin making a pitch for him to join the nWo.<br/> <br/> <b>Hogan:</b> Great match, Hitman. Our paths haven't crossed yet, but I've been looking forward to offering you a spot on the top of the nWo with yours truely.<br/> <br/> <b>Bischoff:</b> There are many perks of being in the nWo, Hitman. Let's just say you can't be screwed over when you're on the same side as the man who runs things around here, right Hollywood?<br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/Tu8jD11.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Much to the surprise of everyone in the arena, 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair makes his way into the ring, standing on the opposite side of the ring from Hogan and Bischoff. <br/> <br/> <b>Flair:</b> Did I hear Eric Bischoff talking about not screwing people over? Hart, you can see this coming from a mile a way...<br/> <br/> <b>Hogan:</b> You know what Flair...<br/> <br/> Hogan takes off his glasses.<br/> <br/> <b>Hogan:</b> ...maybe I should beat you up for old times sake?<br/> <br/> Hogan takes a step towards the middle of the ring where Hart is to try and get to Flair...<br/> <img alt="" src="https://i.imgur.com/qmz4cCC.jpg" style="max-width: 636px; min-height: 0px; max-height: 598px;"/><br/> Through the crowd, Sting jumps the gate and slides into the ring, then stands in front of Flair. Cameras catch Sting mouth "I dare you" as he stares down Hogan. Hart, in between the two, backs off and cautiously slides out of the ring as Sting and Hogan step up to eachother and get face to face, with Bischoff and Flair trying to pull them apart respectively <br><span style="background-color:black;color:#7ffcfc;"><b>87</b></span><br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">WCW Saturday Night</span><br>Chris Jericho def. Dave Taylor<br/> Goldberg def. La Parka<br/> Glacier & Ernest Miller def. The Villanos<br/> Ray Traylor def. John Nord<br/> Rey Mysterio, Jr. def. Hector Garza<br/> Wrath def. Evan Karagis<br/> Chris Benoit def. Steven Regal<br/> Harlem Heat def. Barry Darsow & Kendall Windham <br><hr></td></tr><tr> <td colspan="2" align="center"><span style="font: 24px Crimson Text;">WCW Starrcade Prediction</span><br>Goldberg vs. Steve McMichael<br/> Buff Bagwell vs. Lex Luger<br/> WCW World Cruiserwieght Championship: Dean Malenko vs Eddie Guerrero ©<br/> Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio, Jr.<br/> WCW World Television Championship: Chris Benoit vs. Saturn ©<br/> WCW United States Championship: Diamond Dallas Page vs. Curt Hennig ©<br/> Randy Savage, Scott Hall & Kevin Nash vs. The Giant & The Steiner Brothers<br/> WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Sting vs. 'Hollywood' Hogan ©</td></tr></table></div></div><link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Crimson+Text&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

Great show, man.