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<p>WCW Hotline: December 1994, Week 2</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg</span><p> <strong>WCW Hotline for December 1994, Week 2</strong></p><p> <em>Option 1: Starrcade control center!</em></p><p><em> Option 2: Backstage official released!</em></p><p><em> Option 3: Future stars staying in WCW!</em></p><p><em> Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</em></p><p><em> Option 5: Last week's ratings!</em></p><p><em> Option 8: "Those Other Guys"!</em></p><p><em> Option 9: A gift from WCW Catalog!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 1: WCW Starrcade ‘94 Control Center!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just added this past week to the card is a return match between Steve Austin and Jim Duggan, as well as a match between former running buddies Terry Gordy and Michael Hayes! And what about the situation with Sting and Ric Flair? Also “The Monster” Vader will battle “Enforcer” Arn Anderson! Stay tuned for more updates here, and on WCW television! </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 2: WCW backstage official released!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Unfortunately, I think we all knew this one was coming eventually. "Cowboy" Bill Watts, who came to WCW in the buyout of NWC a few months ago, decided to run his mouth to a few of the wrong people and got some heat in the locker room. Harley Race quickly told him to, in no doubt much harsher terms, take his hat and go home with it. Watts, incensed, left, and likely will never return to these halls. We understand he and Race now have some heat between the two. In order to make up for his departure, Larry Zbyszko has returned to WCW to continue his role as a road agent.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 3: WCW wrestlers signed on! </span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Brand new contracts were signed by BG Armstrong and Jean-Paul Levesque to stay with WCW for years to come. Many in the back see these two as some of the great future stars, and you will only see them here at World Championship Wrestling! Also, referee Mark Curtis will be starting to work for WCW next week, after he finishes up a few final dates for his previous employers.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A whirlwind is sweeping through Kansas! The Landon Arena will play host to the next edition of WCW Saturday Night, and a huge main event with Starrcade implications! “Nature Boy” Ric Flair battles The Stinger to determine who faces Hollywood Hogan at the “Granddaddy of ‘em All”! Not to be outdone, Hollywood Hogan has also leaked that he will be on hand, in order to show both men up, and will be laying out an open challenge to anyone from the WCW locker room! Who will step up for World Championship Wrestling?<p> </p><p> A heartfelt plea of forgiveness turned into a confrontation, as Rick Martel has come to WCW and immediately been challenged by “Pretty” Paul Roma! These men know one another well, who will come out on top of this one?</p><p> </p><p> The World Television championship is on the line as Brian Pillman defends against The Great Muta as a punishment for his “X-X-X Files”! Nick Bockwinkel has made it clear that he wants this madness to stop; will “The Pearl of the Orient” be the one to end it?</p><p> </p><p> All this and so much more! What else will happen on the road to Starrcade? Find out on The Superstation and BBC Network!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 5: Last week's ratings breakdown!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW Saturday Night’s premiere episode on BBC scored a 5.88 rating! And we had a 6.34 rating on TBS! Monday Night Raw dipped hard to a 5.09! Saturday Night on DSF even went up, to a 0.08, and The Main Event to a 0.60. Obviously everyone wants to see World Championship Wrestling!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 8: What you aren't missing elsewhere!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The WWF can occasionally show signs of competance; case in point, the taping from Tuesday Week 2. Headlined by a very good technical match which saw Jeff Jarrett defeat Bret Hart (good match, never mind the booking!) and saw WWF loyalist Yokozuna defeat Lex Luger, it was seen as being a very good show, liked by most who have seen it. Just wait though; because Saturday Night is gonna blow them out of the water! </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 9: A gift from the WCW Catalog!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A backstage pass to a WCW Saturday Night in your town can be yours! Just send a postcard with your name and address along with an order for a WCW logo t-shirt to be entered to win!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Full WCW Saturday Night card</p><p> </p><p> Hollywood Hogan’s Open Challenge!</p><p> Hollywood Hogan vs. ???</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Winner faces Hollywood Hogan at Starrcade ’94!</p><p> Sting vs. “Nature Boy” Ric Flair</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WCW World Television championship</p><p> Brian Pillman vs. The Great Muta w/Sonny Onoo</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> “Pretty” Paul Roma vs. Rick Martel</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> “The Monster” Vader and Hakushi w/Sonny Onoo vs. “Jumpin’” Joey Maggs and Mark Starr</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Fun Fan Signs: </p><p> </p><p> Comments on Last Show:</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

WCW Television - December Week 1, 1994 http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png WCW Saturday Night December 1994, Week 1 Held at: Desert Sun Stadium Attendance: 10,000 Rating: B http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/BobbyHeenan2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg "Huge Challenges" http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg

I'm back from Otakon! Fun weekend, but now it's time to relax and write for the War

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RKOwnage" data-cite="RKOwnage" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Those Road Warriors cuts are awesome. I like how you've changed the look also.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I was shocked at how much I liked these when I found them in the nGo pack. It's actually part of the reason I decided to go with the "Biker" gimmick for them both instead of something like "Monster".</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="alvarasus" data-cite="alvarasus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Only B out of the Flair and Choshu match I am surprised. I figured them two would of gave you A rated match. Good show overall though.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I was a little surprised too, but by those two matches I was getting "burnt out crowd" note pretty hard. I think if not for that, I'd have likely gotten A's or A*'s out of both that and Chono/Sting.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Comments: I wouldn't be surprised if the Nastys never win another match in this diary.</p><p> </p><p> Super Nova vs. <strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong></p><p> Comments: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I wouldn't be either <_< And Nova has a chance! He invented having a chance! <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RKOwnage" data-cite="RKOwnage" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Meng vs. <strong>Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong><p> Comments: Meng's good (always been underutilized throughout his career IMO) but not that good.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I honestly kinda feel bad for the way Meng has been handled in this diary. I book him strongly, but he really hasn't won too many matches. He's just kinda there in the shuffle of all the people I'm pushing around him. BUT MAYBE THIS WILL BE HIS CHANCE! *DUN DUN DUN*</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Ritchardo" data-cite="Ritchardo" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Comments on Last Show: Yeah, I saw the RW turn coming - but to be honest it was only because Dusty got me the last time, not because it was badly written or telegraphed! By having him on board you've changed it from the old school Hogan buddies stable and opened the door for other dominant figures - I thought that if the KOW were serious about their self proclaimed title then they'd need the greatest tag team on board as well. You've turned Dusty vs Dustin Rhodes into a compelling storyline as well. Sting & Flair together will be fun... but it won't last... it never does... it's the old Lex Luger adage - when will Sting learn that they always turn on him. ALWAYS!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It's good to know that it wasn't because I telegraphed it, just you being ESP <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> I honestly almost didn't sign the Warriors, even when Hawk finished up with NJPW. But I was getting tired of the Nastys (though the past few matches I've had them in, they're really shining) and like you said, Dusty being with the KoW has really opened up the floodgates. And I'm glad you're enjoying Dusty vs Dustin; I realized that anytime I've ever seen a diary featuring both of them, either they stay friendly or else Dustin turns on his father. For once, I wanted to see the father be the one on the wrong side, with son trying to turn him back.... to the light side <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TeflonBilly" data-cite="TeflonBilly" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Comments on Last Show: I liked the WCW vs The World PPV. It was a nice break from the regular programming, and helped build a little more anticipation for the main storylines. (If you get what I mean, I'm not sure if I'm getting my message across after a long day at work <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> )</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I gets ya. Having something that didn't really pertain to anything (especially not on the NJPW side, because I set half of my traded people to be different from where they are there - in New-Japan, Mutoh is a heel, Hashimoto is a face, Sasaki is a face, Chono was a face but was just turned heel almost right after the ppv, Choshu is a heel, and Liger is a heel. Had I paid attention much, instead of the tag match I would've definitely had Pillman vs Liger, but I didn't even realize he had just won their title. Though I did find that they have great chemistry as partners - food for thought if I ever bring Jushin back around.</p>

<p>WCW Hotline: December 1994, Week 1</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg</span><p> <strong>WCW Hotline for December 1994, Week 1</strong></p><p> <em>Option 1: Starrcade control center!</em></p><p><em> Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</em></p><p><em> Option 5: Last week's ratings!</em></p><p><em> Option 6: Backstage at WCW vs. The World!</em></p><p><em> Option 8: "Those Other Guys"!</em></p><p><em> Option 9: A gift from WCW Catalog!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 1: WCW Starrcade ‘94 Control Center!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Is it true?! Will Hollywood Hogan face off with the man they call Sting?! And Ric Flair has laid down the challenge to face Roddy Piper! The United States Heavyweight championship will be defended as well, as Stunning Steve Austin faces Hacksaw Jim Duggan in a WrestleWar rematch! Also, Cactus Jack and Kevin Sullivan have signed the contract – for a street fight! And finally, if “The Natural” can prove he is healthy enough by then, the Road Warriors will face off with Ricky Steamboat and Dustin Rhodes! Stay tuned for more updates here, and on WCW television! </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW Saturday Night is coming to you from the Desert Sun Stadium, and no desert is as hot as the action in WCW! Sting has laid out a challenge to meet “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper in the main event of the evening! Can “The Stinger” gain a measure of revenge, or will Piper torment him further?<p> </p><p> Ricky Steamboat faces off with Meng, and the Stud Stable team up in an eight-man tag match against rivals Johnny B. Badd, Harlem Heat, and Jim Duggan!</p><p> </p><p> Hollywood Hogan will be in attendance, and he says he has a major stipulation he wants before he’ll set foot in the ring at Starrcade! What could it be?</p><p> </p><p> Also, the further exploits of Brian Pillman! Will his “X-X-X Files” show up again? Find out on The Superstation and BBC!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 5: Last week's ratings breakdown!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW Saturday Night had a 6.31 rating on TBS, while Monday Night Raw went down to a 5.83. Let’s see this week how WCW Saturday Night does when it’s shown on both TBS and the BBC Network!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 6: WCW vs. The World!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Many people found the one-off pay-per-view WCW vs. The World, featuring stars of WCW taking on stars on NJPW, to be a rousing success! It made WCW much money, and raised our popularity in Japan greatly. The buyrate, a 2.66, is incredible given half of the card were wrestlers that most American fans aren’t familiar with. Only one thing unfortunate happened, which is while WCW were in Japan, they released young star Hayabusa from his pay-per-appearance contract. There were no hard feelings involved on either side, as Hayabusa is free to concentrate on FMW again; officials at WCW said that they wished they could have developed this unique talent more, but his other commitments always had him so worn down that they dared not book him or risk an injury. WCW do retain the contract of Hakushi, however, and it sounds as though they want to prepare a singles push for the young man. </div></blockquote> <p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 8: What you aren't missing elsewhere!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Great taping guys, really; Yokozuna sitting on The Undertaker? That’s the best you can do?!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 9: A gift from the WCW Catalog!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW Fall Brawl 1994 has released on VHS Home Video! Complete with extra matches that only those live at the Fargodome saw! Order now and get 10% off only in the month of December!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Full WCW Saturday Night card</p><p> </p><p> Sting vs. “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Meng vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WCW World Television championship</p><p> Brian Pillman vs. “Doctor of Desire” Tom Prichard</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> The Stud Stable w/Colonel Robert Parker vs. “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, Johnny B. Badd, and Harlem Heat</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> The Nasty Boys vs. Terry Funk and Cactus Jack</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> “Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Super Nova vs. “The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Fun Fan Signs: </p><p> </p><p> Comments on Last Show:</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

WCW/NJPW Present: WCW vs. The World http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWvstheWorld.jpg WCW vs The World Held from: Tokyo Nippon Budokan (Kanto) Attendance: 13,675 Buyrate: 2.66 Rating: B+ http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg Hotline will likely come tomorrow; I've gone a touch lazy and not booked the next SN yet, so I need to do that so I can give out a show preview and all. But I figured while I had this written, I'd go ahead and put it out now. Hope you enjoyed my concept show, the game itself certainly did!

<p>WCW Television - November Week 4, 1994</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png</span><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW Saturday Night</strong></p><p> <em>November 1994, Week 4</em></p><p><em> Held at: Nashville Municipal Auditorium (South East)</em></p><p><em> Attendance: 15,000 (sell out!)</em></p><p><em> Rating: B</em></p><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/BobbyHeenan2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>“The Fallout of War”</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> The show opens up with the man called Sting! Sting is standing in the center ring with a microphone, and he says that the Kings of Wrestling really got one over on him, as according to the rules of the match, now he can’t challenge for the WCW World title for a year. The crowd boos, save one fan holding up a sign reading “Hey Sting! only 349 days left!” Sting calms them, saying that there is nothing he can do about the ending of the match; it was completely unfair the way it went down, with Roddy Piper coming out and distracting him, but he cannot fault Ric Flair for taking advantage of the situation. He says that there’s no way that “The Stinger” is gonna take this lying down though, and even if he can’t wrestle for the World title itself, he’s gonna be a pain in the KoW’s collective you-know-what until he can, and as soon as he can, he’s going to see Hollywood Hogan in the ring and make him cry in the Scorpion Deathlock!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ZHQTLLgBF78?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Surprisingly, the interruption is from “Nature Boy” Ric Flair coming out to the ring! He smiles at a sign that says “Sorry Ric! I never should have doubted you!” Flair gets in the ring and he tells Sting that he’s sorry about the way it went down; but he had to get that win and that number one contender spot. He says that Sting shouldn’t worry though – because if “The Nature Boy” has anything to do about it, in a year’s time, it’ll be Flair who Sting faces for the World championship! But until then, he’ll be just as happy helping Sting on his journey to rid the company of Hogan and his so-called Kings of Wrestling! But Flair says that he wants to see the match just as much as all the people want to see it, and that’s Hogan against Sting! Flair says he looked over the contract very fine before ever signing it, and one thing he saw listed was that his shot can come anytime he chooses, with proper notification given! And if Sting promises to do what he says he will, then Ric will step aside, ever so briefly, by putting a challenge out to Roddy Piper for Starrcade, for what he has done in helping to turn WCW upside-down! And maybe, just maybe, that’ll mean that we get to see another first-time, epic matchup in 1994! The crowd cheer that loudly, and the two shake hands and pose for the fans as we head to a commercial break.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryTaylor.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottyRiggs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevenRegal.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LannyPoffo.jpg</span><p> <strong>The Playboys vs. The Blue Bloods</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In Baron Leonard’s first WCW match, he and Lord Steven Regal take Scott Stud and Terry Taylor to their limit, Regal stretching them this way and that for Tomas to impress with an aerial game that nobody would have expected to see from him. He takes Stud to the mat and arrogantly walks across his back to go tag in Regal, angering the pretty boys to the point that Taylor rushes the ring and smashes Tomas with the flying Fivearm! As Brady Boone pushes him out of the ring, Regal uses the distraction to his advantage, choking Stud with the bottom rope until he’s nearly unconscious, then pulling him into the center of the ring to apply the Regal Stretch for this one to end.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners: The Blue Bloods</em></p><p><em> Rating: C</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JeanPaulLevesque.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveArmstrong.jpg</span><p> <strong>Jean-Paul Lévesque vs. Steve Armstrong</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Lévesque is on his man from the opening bell, barely allowing Armstrong any kind of offense whatsoever. Amid a multitude of arrogant curtsies, Jean-Paul basically runs this match on his terms. A knee to Armstrong’s face puts him woozy enough that Lévesque picks him up and drops him with the Pedigree to put the finishing touches on this one.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Jean-Paul Lévesque</em></p><p><em> Rating: D+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Backstage, the Blue Bloods were watching the monitor. Baron Tomas says that Lévesque is a very skilled young talent, perhaps it would not be the worst thing to take him on as a pupil; but Lord Regal is steadfast in saying that he does not yet know how much to trust the young man’s nobility. Regal says that he still has some feelers out that will tell him more in due time - but until then, he’ll keep him around.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Hawk.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Animal.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/DustyRhodes2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> “Iron Man” brings the crowd to their feet in a sheer wall of jeers as the Road Warriors, sans their legendary spikes and face paint, and “American Outlaw” Dusty Rhodes come down to the ring. They point to a sign proclaiming that “Road Warriors are the Nastier Boys!” as they climb into the ring. Dusty takes the mic and says that it seems everyone wants an explanation again. He says that everyone knows the Road Warriors are the best tag team in the history of wrestling, the only men to hold every tag team championship that matters. He begs the question though, where have they been? He passes the microphone to Animal, who says that after he took some time off, Hawk was forced to go to Japan, because that was the only people who would show him the respect that they deserve! But all the while, they hungered for dominance again. Hawk takes the mic then, saying that people should have known this was coming from day one when Dusty showed that he was with the KoW – as if it was going to take long for them to have their old friend’s back! The former two-time six-man tag team champions may have had some problems back in the 80’s, but that was an age ago, and when Dusty made the call, the only thing they had to wait on was Hawk’s time in New-Japan to end, and how perfect was it that it fell right when WCW decided to “be cute” and bring back WarGames? Dusty says that he told Hollywood after the first time the Nastys lost the Tag titles to Harlem Heat that they just weren’t cutting it. Rhodes shakes his head, saying that he bit his tongue when they won the belts back, but as soon as they lost them again, Hogan was convinced that it was time for a changing of the guard “if you weel!” Animal says that they do almost feel bad about what happened to Dustin last Sunday, but not too bad; he was warned what would happen if he stepped into war on the wrong side!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ArnAnderson.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickySteamboat.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> That brings out two men who aren’t happy about what happened at WrestleWar, Arn Anderson and Ricky Steamboat! Arn does most of the talking, saying that of all the people he’s ever met in his wrestling career, the two men he always knew would be there if you wanted a great, straight-up fight was the Road Warriors. He says that in the moment, it didn’t really register, but after a few days to think about it, he’s had to reorganize his thoughts – and it angers him greatly to find out what kind of cowards they have become! Hawk and Animal visibly bristle in the ring, as Steamboat talks about how he too always thought that even with their violent demeanor, he always thought they were men of honor, at least enough honor to not bludgeon a rising young star, a family friend, with a spiked gauntlet like they did! Hawk replies that Steamboat can act surprised all he wants, but Arn knows them better than that. Arn knows all about winning at any cost, better than anybody else! Anderson agrees, saying that he’s never worn a white hat in his entire career; but even with all the things he’s done in his life, at least he did it all face-to-face and didn’t sneak in the back door like he was yellow! Animal tells him that he needs to watch his mouth before it needs wired shut, when Anderson says that he’s out here with a purpose, and that’s to make them mad – under strict orders from “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes! Arn says that while Dustin hasn’t heard a word from his daddy about his condition, he and Ricky have been at the hospital with him, and if there’s one thing that Dustin wants, it’s seeing the Road Warriors across the ring from him and “The Dragon” at Starrcade, to teach them a lesson about respect that apparently they never learned in Chicago! The Warriors consult one another and laugh, Hawk saying that it’ll be their funeral.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/PaulOrndorff.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MrJL.jpg</span><p> <strong>“Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff w/Jimmy Hart vs. Ichii Yazaki</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Tony calls him “a masked sensation” but Yazaki has yet to be all that sensational in WCW as of yet. He does use this rare opportunity on Saturday Night to show off some skills though, which he does by taking Orndorff to the limit with an impressive mixture of mat wrestling and a few solid moves off the ropes. Yazaki is definitely a diamond in the rough in the midcard, but Orndorff is one of the main members of the KoW (win-loss record being whatever it may be) and on top of that is a very well-seasoned veteran. The new faster pace may not be what he’s altogether used to, but he weathers the storm and gets out of the way when Ichii comes off the ropes attempting a cross body. When he gets to his feet, a kick in the stomach and a Wonderful Piledriver put him flat on his mask for the pinfall.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Paul Orndorff</em></p><p><em> Rating: C</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Backstage, Stunning Steve Austin stands over the seated members of the Stud Stable. He wastes no time in calling them all pathetic! He says that all of them showed that they weren’t worthy of being in the Stable at WrestleWar. BG interjects that even Austin had to cheat to keep his belt, but Steve shuts him up, saying that it don’t matter, he got his hand raised in the end and that’s all that is important! Austin says that he asked for one of the toughest guys in WCW to face him tonight just to prove a point to the rest of them, and he’s going to lead by example by beating Terry Funk’s wrinkled carcass into the mat tonight!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MichaelHayes.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryGordy.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mean Gene is with Michael Hayes, and he asks him about how Jimmy Garvin is doing after the match he had against Terry Gordy last Sunday. “P.S.” says that Garvin is doing okay, he’s back home, but that he likely won’t be showing up in WCW again because the whole ordeal with Gordy has disgusted him that much! Hayes says that he doesn’t know what bug crawled up Terry’s butt, but if he’s going out of his way to do all of this, then maybe he’s forgetting who made him a name in this business! Hayes says that if it kills him, he’ll show Terry why he was just silent muscle all those years! That brings Gordy into frame, who laughs at Hayes and his threats, telling him to say that to his face! But Hayes, ever the mouth, does so! Michael even throws a punch, smacking Gordy in the mouth! Before long, the two are being forced apart by security!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just before we go to break, guerilla-style footage on a handheld camera is shown, with a raspy voice asking “Are we on?”<p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianPillman2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> The smiling face of Brian Pillman comes up on it, and he says that over the next few weeks, since “esteemed commissioner Bockwinkel” has said that he’s not allowed to be interviewed, he’s going to be presenting something special for all his fans out there! He says that he knows what everybody out there wants to see, and he’ll do what he can to get that footage – but for now, he’s got an exclusive on the seedy underbelly of World Championship Wrestling! He says that you can just call this “Pillman’s X-X-X Files!” He says that no matter where you are in a WCW arena, you might just get caught with your pants down on the X-X-X Files!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MarcMero.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/KimberlyPage.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> He then switches to footage of Johnny B. Badd walking up to the Diamond Doll backstage, and Badd asks if the Doll was here to go out again. The Doll says that she’s happy that Johnny has done so much for her, as her self-esteem has risen greatly the past few weeks that they’d been talking, but she says that she doesn’t want him to get the wrong idea – she considers him a good friend, and she doesn’t want to change that. She says that she’s done managing for now (which drops a lot of the wind out of Johnny’s sails in itself) and is going to do something for herself now that she doesn’t have to be “the Diamond Doll” anymore. She says that she’s going to put in to start being an interviewer, and learn under Mean Gene and Gordon Solie! She cheerfully offers Johnny that she’ll interview him sometime, and says that people are going to start knowing that “Kim Doll” isn’t just a pretty face! She walks away, and we cut back to Pillman laughing, saying “Sorry, Johnny – looks like being a pretty man doesn’t win all the ladies!”</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/CactusJack.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Cactus Jack is in the ring when we come back from break, and he points to the bandages on his forehead as proof of how far we’ve come in the past few months. He says that earlier this year, Kevin Sullivan said that they would never face one another in a match after Fall Brawl. But now, Kevin has given him all these scars and bruises, and they’ve lost blood by one another’s hands in WarGames. Jack says that it’s time to end things, and that end will be Sullivan’s undoing, and he wants Kevin out here right now!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/KevinSullivan2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> “The Gamesmaster” comes out, and he says that he wants to settle this once and for all with Cactus. But he wants to make him hurt. Kevin says that he got a taste of hurting him physically at WarGames, but it turns out that isn’t enough. Sullivan says that he wants to hit Jack where it will actually hurt, and that’s mentally and emotionally. He says that he wants Cactus Jack at Starrcade just as badly as he knows Cactus wants him, and he knows that the only way they’re going to settle anything… is in a street fight! Sullivan goes on, however, to add that he doesn’t just want a street fight with Cactus. He wants something. He wants his life! Sullivan says that if he beats Jack, he will never again be Cactus Jack! That means no more stupid leopard boots, no more silly “bang-bang”, and no more team with Terry Funk! Sullivan says those are his terms. But what Cactus shrieks back takes even Sullivan by surprise.</p><p> </p><p> “I accept! And in return, when I beat you within an inch of your life… YOU LEAVE WCW!”</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MarcusBagwell.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ThePatriot.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Vader.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg</span><p> <strong>Stars ‘n Stripes vs. “The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Throughout Vader’s entrance, signs litter around the ring talking of “Really seeing Stars!” and how “Vader is Gunna Kill You!!!” Both signs are correct. Vader is angry, and he takes out his frustrations on two hot young talents, at one point even telling them both to come at him simultaneously instead of tagging in and out! Vader disposes of Bagwell by cornering him and hitting a horrendous running bodyblock, and then he powerbombs The Patriot onto the mat. He then drills Bagwell on top of him, before going up and splashing them both with a Vaderbomb! Vader covers both of them for the win.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Vader</em></p><p><em> Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Vader is in the ring after Bagwell and Patriot are helped away. Vader stands in the ring saying how he’s just proven dominance over “America’s favorite sons” but it’s high time that he proves it over America’s best wrestling promotion, WCW! He says that he and Sonny Onoo have issued a challenge that has been accepted by WCW officials, <strong>a pay-per-view special battle between stars of WCW and stars of New-Japan – and it’ll be coming this Sunday, live from Tokyo!</strong> He tells WCW to send their best, so they can watch them get beaten down in front of the whole world!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ArnAnderson.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> “The Enforcer” interrupts?! Anderson comes out with his own microphone and tells Vader that he thinks it’s cute how after all WCW and Harley did for him, now that he’s with this little sawed off runt Onoo, he thinks Japan is so much better. Arn says that if Vader will be at this special pay-per-view fighting for NJPW, then he’s got a dance partner right here; WCW’s Enforcer! Vader laughs, saying to bring it on, little man!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianKnobbs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JerrySags.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/EricBischoff.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Eric Bischoff is backstage alongside the Nasty Boys, who have some things to say about the main event this evening. Knobbs says that since last week, they’ve been trying to call Hollywood and Jimmy, but nobody will answer. But after they defeat Sting and Flair tonight, the KoW will come crawling back to them!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: D+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TexSlazenger.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Butcher.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg</span><p> <strong>Tex Slazenger vs. The Butcher w/Jimmy Hart</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> This one is pretty short and sweet, as Butcher uses his old school wiles to keep the big Texan on the defense for pretty much the entire match. Jimmy Hart on the outside helped matters, barking orders through his megaphone and irritating Slazenger anytime he had any level of control in the match. It doesn’t take long for these things to all come into play and have an effect on Tex, and Butcher is able to defeat the young star after a high knee to the jaw takes him down and out.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: The Butcher</em></p><p><em> Rating: D+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Butcher is shown heading back to the KoW locker room, when a steel chair strikes him from behind! It’s Brian Pillman! He shoves Butcher aside, and walks into the room himself. The view changes to the handheld camera he had earlier, and he says that he’s in here to find what people really want to see: the Queen’s crowns! He walks around some, and you can see him hiding a camera here and there around the room! Queen comes out and asks him what the hell he’s doing, and after a few seconds of uncomfortable staring (and zooming in on her chest with his camera) Pillman says nothing you need to concern with, before leaving.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryFunk.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mean Gene is backstage alongside the legendary Terry Funk, who talks about his upcoming match with Stunning Steve Austin. He says he was a little surprised to get this match handed to him, but he’ll be happy to take it. He talks about how it’s been a long time since the mantle of the Double-Cross Ranch had the US title sitting on it, and maybe it’s about time that it comes home with him!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWUS.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryFunk.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p><strong> Stunning Steve Austin w/Colonel Robert Parker vs. Terry Funk</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Unfortunately, people are really starting to go on about Funk. The crowd just aren’t buying him like they should anymore, and as much as he’s still very good, this match shows that he can still hang with the young crowd well, he’s very much on the downswing of his career. Austin takes advantage of that, basically wrestling this one as a marathon instead of a sprint in order to tire out “The Funker” by the end of the match. Terry puts up a great fight, but in the end, youth comes out the better – or at least the sneakier. Funk gets an advantage toward the end of the match, and starts locking in his spinning toe hold. Austin is able to reach up and grab his hair though, and he pulls Funk into a small package, and grabs the tights to hold on for the three count and retain his title.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner and STILL WCW United States Heavyweight champion: Stunning Steve Austin</em></p><p><em> Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Austin has escaped the ring and is holding his title in the air, yelling back at Funk, calling him an old fossil and just in general yelling how he’s the best, when he gets smacked in the back of the head with a 2x4! Jim Duggan has come out from behind them, sending Parker scurrying away! Duggan grabs the United States championship and lifts it up, the message clear – he wants a rematch!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A sign in the crowd says “Fear Sting!” and in a split screen we see “The Stinger” himself backstage – he teams up with Ric Flair, next!<p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RicFlair.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianKnobbs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JerrySags.jpg</span><p> <strong>Sting & “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair vs. The Nasty Boys w/Jimmy Hart</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Saying that Jimmy Hart is “with” the Nasty Boys is an overstatement; he does come out from the back, but he stands at the top of the entrance and watches from there, arms folded over his chest. The Nastys do what they can to try and prove themselves, but this one is never in much doubt. Once the WCW main event players get rolling, there’s no level of brawling from Sags or Knobbs that can stop them. When Flair locks Sags into the figure four leglock and Sting twists Knobbs into the Scorpion Deathlock simultaneously, Jimmy Hart shakes his head and walks to the back, as there is nothing for them to do but submit. A fan’s sign makes the claim “I Smell the Nastys From Here!” I almost don’t doubt it.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners: Sting & Ric Flair</em></p><p><em> Rating: B</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/kow.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Sting and Flair head backstage, Flair heading off to his side of the locker room as Sting goes toward his. But he stops short when he sees Hollywood Hogan, Roddy Piper, and Bubba Rogers standing in front of his locker! Hogan tells him that he better forget about this nonsense about facing Hogan at Starrcade, because first of all, it won’t happen, and second, even if it DOES happen, the KoW “godfather” will make him wish it never did! Sting says that Hogan is all talk, just like usual. Piper chimes in and says how’s this for all talk: get him! The three jump Sting, already tired from his match, and start beating him down to the floor!</p><p> </p><p> But Sting fights back up! He throws Rogers into a stack of lockers, and punches Piper before slamming his head onto a bench! Sting stares at Hogan, telling him to get some now, but we’re all out of time!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWMainEvent.jpg</span><p> WCW Main Event</p><p> Announcers: Gordon Solie, Eric Bischoff, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan</p><p> Rating: C</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> A video aired showing the end of the show, with Sting fighting off the KoW! (B+)</p><p> </p><p> The Heavenly Bodies defeated “Jumpin” Joey Maggs and Super Nova after a double flapjack on Nova. (D+)</p><p> </p><p> The Bodies stop by the announcers and have an interview with Eric Bischoff, saying that too long have they been fighting the Rock ‘n Roll Express, it’ll be time to end this on the biggest stage of all, at Starrcade! (D+)</p><p> </p><p> “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright squashes big Kimo, using his high flying game to keep the big man completely out of sorts before ending with a missile dropkick. (D-)</p><p> </p><p> Hakushi defeats Steve Armstrong with a moonsault press. (D)</p><p> </p><p> Jim Duggan defeats Devon Storm with a running shoulder tackle. (D+)</p><p> </p><p> Kevin Sullivan makes Mark Starr submit in the Stump Puller. (E+)</p><p> </p><p> Stars ‘n Stripes defeat Style & Substance with Bagwell pinning Porteau. (D+)</p><p> </p><p> Meng and Tommy Rich have the best match of the night, which ends with Meng locking in the Tongan Deathgrip for a submission victory. ©</p><p> </p><p> A video plays recapping various parts of WarGames from last Sunday, albeit with some of the more “colorful” parts of it shown in black and white. (B-)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> --------------------------------</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>WCW Hotline Exclusive!</strong></span></p><p> <em>Call Now on Option 7 to find out about WCW vs. The World!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 7: WCW versus NJPW?</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Its true! This Sunday, a special pay-per-view event will take place, pitting the best of World Championship Wrestling against the best of New Japan Pro Wrestling! Fans of both promotions won’t want to miss this one, but since it will be held in Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan Hall, our American fans will have to order it live if they want to see it until it gets released on VHS!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWvstheWorld.jpg</span><p> <strong>WCW and NJPW present WCW vs. The World!</strong></p><p> <em>Held live from Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo, and broadcast all over the world only on pay-per-view!</em></p><p> </p><p> Featuring a Best of Seven series of matches to determine which company’s stars are better!</p><p> </p><p> <em>NJPW vs. WCW</em></p><p> Riki Choshu vs. “Nature Boy” Ric Flair</p><p> Masahiro Chono vs. Sting</p><p> Non-title match: Shinya Hashimoto vs. WCW United States Heavyweight champion Stunning Steve Austin</p><p> The Great Muta vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</p><p> Big Van Vader vs. “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson</p><p> The Hell Raisers (Hawk Warrior and Power Warrior) vs. Brian Pillman and newly crowned IWGP World Heavyweight champion Jushin “Thunder” Liger</p><p> WCW World Tag Team championships defended! Rising Sons vs. Harlem Heat</p><p> </p><p> A special bonus: a first blood match between hardcore partners Terry Funk and Cactus Jack!</p><p> </p><p> Plus an amazing pre-show set of matches!</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> --------------</p><p> </p><p> A fairly easy show to predict this time, no real curve balls thrown... but hey, that's mid-90s wrestling for ya!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Official Prediction Standings</span></p><p> alvarasus: 2 Win</p><p> angeldelayette: 5 Win</p><p> deanohbk: 1 Win</p><p> The Final Countdown: 5 Win</p><p> franticloser: 1 Win</p><p> hailthebulldog: 1 Win</p><p> KieLyn129: 1 Win</p><p> NWAvsWWF: 0 Win</p><p> pakonruff: 5 Win</p><p> Ritchardo: 2 Win</p><p> RKOwnage: 7 Wins</p><p> shawn michaels 82: 1 Win</p><p> Smasher1311: 7 Wins</p><p> TeflonBilly: 6 Wins</p><p> TheZies: 0 Win</p><p> tj0001: 1 Win</p><p> Trell: 1 Win</p><p> wekka: 1 Win</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> It is a dead heat between RKOwnage and Smasher, with a bunch of people nipping at their heels! The contest ends in just a month away!</p><p> </p><p> As I said, since it doesn't further any storylines, WCW vs. The World isn't going to be part of the prediction contest, because there's really next to no way to lead into the show other than how I did. But if you'd like to throw down some predictions, feel free; it should be written and posted sometime this week, along with the next Hotline so you can get back to predictions for Saturday Night.</p>

A quick announcement: I am holding a show in the VERY near future that I will let you guys see (of course) but it won't be getting a major recap - just slightly more than Main Event gets - and I don't think I'll put it into predictions because aside from one match, it has nothing to do with storylines. You'll get to hear all about it on Saturday Night and in the next Hotline; it's a huge announcement! I'll give the card out after it's announced, but like I said I doubt it'll have any impact on predictions.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Dude, the WarGames match was huge! You tried to fool us all, but i wasn't fooled <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> That was realy a RUSH, i loved the LOD's turn. But what really surprised me was Flair winning and Sting being the one pinned. But looking forward to Starrcade, i'm very keen on the idea of Sting vs. Roddy Piper.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I figured it would be a big surprise that Flair would win. I'm kinda curious now as to how many people figured out I was going for the LOD turn <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> because Ritchardo predicted it as well.</p>

<p>WCW Hotline: November 1994, Week 4</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg</span><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW Hotline for November 1994, Week 4</strong></p><p> <em>Option 1: Starrcade control center!</em></p><p><em> Option 2: Happy Thanksgiving!</em></p><p><em> Option 3: WCW wrestler let go!</em></p><p><em> Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</em></p><p><em> Option 5: Last week's ratings!</em></p><p><em> Option 6: Backstage at WCW WrestleWar!</em></p><p><em> Option 8: "Those Other Guys"!</em></p><p><em> Option 9: A gift from WCW Catalog!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 1: WCW Starrcade ‘94 Control Center!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The only match official thus far for “The Granddaddy of Them All” Starrcade is for the United States Tag Team championships, as the Rock ‘n Roll Express defends one last time against The Heavenly Bodies! Stay tuned for more updates here, and on WCW television! </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 2: Happy Thanksgiving from WCW!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>World Championship Wrestling would like to wish all our fans a Happy Thanksgiving! WCW Saturday Night and Main Event are being taped on Wednesday in order to give all our employees the day of the holiday off to spend time with their families.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 3: WCW wrestler let go!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A contract was allowed to run out this past week, as WCW said goodbye to “Hardwork” Bobby Walker. There was no ill will, it was just time for a bit of cleanout, and his contract was not renewed.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW Saturday Night comes to you from Nashville, Tennessee this week, and we promise a great show for you all! New number one contender Ric Flair will be on hand to tell us if he will be cashing in his shot at Starrcade! Also, Flair teams up with The Stinger! To take on two men trying to prove themselves again to the KoW, The Nasty Boys!<p> </p><p> After helping get the victory in WarGames, the Road Warriors are going to be at Saturday Night in order to explain just what is going on!</p><p> </p><p> Also, Stunning Steve Austin will attempt to show the rest of the Stud Stable why he’s their leader, by again putting his US title on the line against the legendary Terry Funk!</p><p> </p><p> After coming up short at WrestleWar, Vader has said that he wants any man, any number of men, to step in the ring with him! Stars ‘n Stripes have taken up his challenge, and we will see a handicap match! All this and much, much more, as we head toward Starrcade ’94! Tune in at 6:05 PM ET on The Superstation for all the best action! </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 5: Last week's ratings breakdown!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW Saturday Night went back up to a 6.42 rating on TBS! And the WrestleWar edition of The Main Event up to a 0.70! While Monday Night Raw stood at a 5.91. It’ll be only two weeks until the premiere of Saturday Night on the BBC!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 6: Backstage atmosphere of WrestleWar!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Cactus Jack helped to host a Secret Santa for the wrestlers. Apparently he’s a huge fan of the holidays, and wanted everyone to have time to buy something for their companions. After WrestleWar, Harley Race was on hand to give a speech to the locker room. In it, he singled out Arn Anderson, pointing him as a good example for helping to hold WarGames together so well from the very beginning, as well as complimenting Steve Austin and Brian Pillman for their performances.</div></blockquote> <p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 8: What you aren't missing elsewhere!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>On the same night as WrestleWar, the WWF tried to hold their annual Survivor Series. Don’t make us laugh! While yes, the main event of Bret Hart defeating Yokozuna to retain the WWF tin strap was a decent match, and the semi-main event of Tatanka defeating Shawn Michaels was just as good, neither of them were as good as WarGames! And the buyrates echoed that, as Survivor Series only got a 2.36, against WrestleWar’s 3.04. Monday Night Raw from November Week 4 was headlined by Jeff Jarrett defeating Lex Luger (smart move, guys) and Yokozuna squishing Tatanka. They claim Lex was the star of the show; he learned how to do that in WCW!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 9: A gift from the WCW Catalog!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Win two free tickets to WCW SuperBrawl! Send a postcard with your name, address, and telephone number, along with an order for a Starrcade t-shirt, and be entered to win!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Full WCW Saturday Night card</p><p> </p><p> Sting and “Nature Boy” Ric Flair vs. The Nasty Boys</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</p><p> Stunning Steve Austin w/Colonel Robert Parker vs. Terry Funk</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Stars ‘n Stripes vs. “The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> The Playboys vs. The Blue Bloods (Lord Steven Regal & Baron Leonard Tomas)</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Jean-Paul Levesque vs. Steve Armstrong</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff vs. Ichii Yazaki</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Tex Slazenger vs. The Butcher w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Fun Fan Signs: </p><p> </p><p> Comments on Last Show:</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <strong>Predictions Contest</strong></p><p> The predictions for WrestleWar fell as follows:</p><p> </p><p> pakonruff: 8</p><p> The Final Countdown: 8</p><p> </p><p> Smasher1311: 7</p><p> Ritchardo: 7</p><p> TheZies: 7</p><p> </p><p> alvarasus: 6</p><p> RKOwnage: 6</p><p> </p><p> TeflonBilly: 5</p><p> angeldelayette: 5</p><p> </p><p> I'm gonna be very good to you both, and since it was so close at the top, I'm going to give a prize to BOTH <strong>pakonruff</strong> and <strong>The Final Countdown</strong>! <em>(now if you want to be REALLY REALLY technical, pakonruff could be the sole winner. But I have two prizes in mind and so they're both getting one)</em> I will PM you both later about it. Thanks for predicting, everyone!</p>

<p>WCW WrestleWar 1994</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WrestleWar.jpg</span><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW WrestleWar 1994</strong></p><p> <em>Held from Greensboro Coliseum (Mid-Atlantic)</em></p><p><em> Attendance: 30,000</em></p><p><em> PPV Buyrate: 3.04</em></p><p><em> Rating: B</em></p><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A video is shown hyping up the show, as it focuses on the big matches of the card; namely, the Triangle Match and WarGames.<p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/e9AKdwyKQJE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWUSTag.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickyMorton.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RobertGibson.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TomPrichard.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JimmyDelRay.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW United States Championship</strong></p><p><strong> The Rock 'n Roll Express vs. The Heavenly Bodies</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The match that opens the show deals with two veteran tag teams who have feuded all over the country before their bad blood spilled into WCW. Del Ray and Gibson start the match, but it's not long until all four men are involved. Ventura says it's a good thing they decided to give the very talented official Randy Anderson this match, because it takes all he has to keep this from turning into a huge pier-six brawl. The Express take control on Prichard with some fast tags, but Morton gets caught in the wrong side of the ring (all matches are supposed to take place in ring one until WarGames itself, for those who pay attention to those kinds of small details; so anytime in other matches I say "the ring" that's where I mean) after a hairpull from the outside by Del Ray, and the Bodies go to work on him. The only thing sad about this is how Morton is basically going through all of his standard motions, all the comebacks, all the selling... but this isn't the 80's anymore, and while the crowd are into it, he just isn't the paradigm of face-in-peril like he used to be. At one point, Morton is making a comeback after ducking a standing side kick from Del Ray and popping him with a dropkick, when Prichard enters the ring as well. Gibson comes in too, and it's the brawl they've all been looking for all match long! A double dropkick sends Del Ray out of the ring, and they look ready to put Dr. Tom out of their misery, but from the outside "The Gigolo" hits Ricky with one of the US Tag title belts! Randy Anderson sees it and calls for an immediate disqualification!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners and STILL WCW United States Tag Team Champions: The Rock 'n Roll Express, by DQ at 9:39</em></p><p><em> Rating: C</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> When the match is finished, the action isn't, as both teams are unsatisfied with that ending. They go at it back and forth with more brawling between the four of them as Randy Anderson tries to seperate them, along with a few other officials. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/NickBockwinkel.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Here comes Commissioner Bockwinkel! He stands at the mouth of the entrance with a microphone and he says that he has had enough! He says first of all, Randy, get the titles and give them to the Rock 'n Roll Express! The fans cheer as the RNRs finally have their belts back! Nick isn't finished though, and he says that these guys have been going at it for so long, they need to finish this! So at Starrcade, the Rock 'n Roll Express will defend their titles against the Heavenly Bodies, and there must be a decisive winner! Until then, all four of them are told that unless it is a sanctioned match, they are not to touch one another whatsoever! The Bodies pout in the ring, as the Express celebrate by going around the ring with their US Tag Team titles, slapping hands with all the fans around the rings.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://25.media.tumblr.com/403022cfc6008627ea7a86d3f96f6d4a/tumblr_mnm48zjSzj1sr9734o1_500.gif</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mean Gene is backstage with the Road Warriors! Animal talks about how pumped they are to be back on American soil, back together again after almost a year and a half apart! Animal goes on to say that they are here at WrestleWar tonight on a mission: to keep order outside of the WarGames. He throws it to Hawk, who says "Wwwwweellll! As you can see, there's no way you can throw a star-studded WarGames, without the Road Warriors!" He says that they will be there as spectators, unless they decide that things are getting out of hand on the outside, like if anyone extra decides to come crash the party. He ends with a warning: people had best not cross the two, as he and Animal have been ACHING for a reason to bash someone's head in, and when they can, it'll be a rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrush like they haven't felt in a long time! They pose, Hawk sticking his tongue out, and a fan's sign in the crowd is what we come back on that reads "What a rush!!!"</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveKeirn.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobbyEaton2.jpg</span><p> <strong>"Suave" Steve Keirn vs. "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> A "We Want Skinner" sign is glossed over by "Suave" Steve on his way to the ring for this match against his former partner. Ventura says that as good a team as Bad Attitude were on paper, neither man seemed comfortable with one another like what they each were when teaming with Stan Lane, and so it was probably for the best that they split up. Eaton hits the ring hot and heavy, looking for revenge for the tainted loss on Saturday Night. This one is very fast-paced, two veterans putting on a good match, but unfortunately their stocks have fallen so much in the past few months that the crowd are merely appreciative. Keirn uses some cheap tactics to get in the lead, but if anybody knows how to fight dirty, it's Beautiful Bobby, and in no time at all he has Steve on the mat, and following an impressive missile dropkick, he goes back to the top and drops the Alabama Jam to gain a very quick and decisive victory.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Bobby Eaton, in 5:47</em></p><p><em> Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Vader.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GordonSolie.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Gordon Solie is standing by backstage with the monster Vader, as Sonny Onoo circles around his man snapping pictures. Vader grunts at Solie, scaring him slightly, but he says that both of the "little men" in the ring with him will face defeat tonight. Vader says just because he's been paid by the KoW, doesn't mean he'd work for any of them; just as much of what he was given to keep Sting out of their way was also bribe money so he didn't go after them himself! Vader says that the KoW are scared of him, just like everyone in WCW is, just like everyone in the world should be! And he will gladly be the one to rip that World Heavyweight title out of Hollywood's grip - not for WCW, but for Vader!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RicFlair.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/BobbyHeenan2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> We now go back to the locker room of "The Nature Boy", where Bobby Heenan is sitting with his close personal friend, Ric Flair. Heenan asks Flair what it would mean to him to win tonight. Flair says that he knows everybody is pulling for the Stinger to get the win tonight, because Flair had his chances. But he reminds everybody that in each of those chances, he got screwed due to outside interference. He says that he can't go to the back of the line, because that's where a career can stall, right where Hogan would want him, demoralized. Flair says that he has great respect for Sting, and he may not like him but he also respects Vader. But tonight, it has to belong to "The Nature Boy", because if not.... then he just doesn't know where he goes from here.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mean Gene is standing by with the third member of the main event tonight, the man they call Sting! Sting says very simply that the time for talk is over – he’s done talking about it, he’s done thinking about it, he’s done wishing it would get here – it is showtime! And he can’t wait to get the pleasure of facing Hollywood Hogan come Starrcade and winning that World Heavyweight Championship again!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWTV.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianPillman2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Butcher.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW World Television Championship</strong></p><p><strong> Brian Pillman vs. The Butcher w/Jimmy Hart</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Butcher instantly tries getting in Brian’s head with some cheap tactics, but obviously he hasn’t been paying attention lately; Pillman’s mind is already in its own world, and all the cheap moves do is cause him to get more violent, running across the ring and unleashing a flying headscissors that nearly corkscrews Butcher’s head off! Butcher ducks out of the ring for a breather, but he doesn’t get one as Brian leaps out after him with a suicide dive! After this early flurry though, Butcher and Jimmy get on track, feeding off one another to keep Pillman grounded as much as possible. This tactic works for a little while, but not indefinitely. The unstable champion gets out of a sleeperhold by rushing the turnbuckles and smashing Butcher’s head into it as the crowd cheers. At one point in the match, Butcher backdrops Pillman, and he lands on the ropes between the rings – but before he can take advantage, Brian turns himself and dives between the rings! On his way out, he trips Jimmy Hart, sending him to the floor in a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance!</p><p> </p><p> Jimmy Hart slips the megaphone into the ring, but referee Mickey Jay intercepts it and gives it to the timekeeper! Butcher comes back, hitting a double axehandle off the middle turnbuckle, and he works on Pillman’s neck area as commentary talk about his past throat issues. The challenger again goes for his sleeperhold, and this time Brian starts to fade! Pillman goes down to one knee, and Mickey Jay starts questioning if he’s out – but at the last moment, he throws his foot under the bottom rope! Butcher releases the hold and backs off a few paces, and he rushes in for a high knee that will surely spell the end of Brian’s reign; but he ducks between the ropes of the two rings again! Pillman gets to his feet and punches Butcher across the ropes, before jumping up and doing a DOUBLE springboard into Air Pillman! Brian hooks the leg, and this one is over!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner and STILL WCW World Television Champion: Brian Pillman, in 16:06</em></p><p><em> Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The match is over, and Brian laughs as he is awarded his TV championship. "Burn" by Nine Inch Nails plays for him, and he grabs the knocked out Butcher's hair, making a symbol like he wants to cut it! Pillman gets the fans' response, and he heads outside to try and find some scissors! Just what is Pillman thinking?! He finds some scissors under the ring and brings them in, setting Butcher up.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/GuardianAngel.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> But there's Bubba Rogers! We haven't seen him in months! He attacks Pillman from behind before he can do any cutting and/or strutting, saving the Butcher's looks for another day! Bubba smashes Brian's face into the mat, before pulling him to his feet and sending him into the ropes - sidewalk slam! Rogers holds up the World Television championship before putting it on Brian's fallen body, saying it will be belong to him and the KoW soon enough!</p><p> Rating: C</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JimmyGarvin.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryGordy.jpg</span><p> <strong>Jimmy "Jam" Garvin vs. Terry Gordy</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Jimmy laughs on his way to the ring with a fan who has a sign reading "Where's Sunshine!?" Garvin is on his last legs as a competitor to begin with, rumors were around that if the GWF had gone under he'd likely have just retired. But due to what happened last night on WCW Saturday Night, he's laced up the boots for World Championship Wrestling once again... and it became all for naught. This one is less of a match and more of a massacre, as Terry Gordy controls right off of the initial lockup and never lets up. He literally throws the aging Garvin around like a ragdoll, smashing him with a lariat and locking in the Oriental Spike on him to get a submission victory, all within three minutes.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Terry Gordy, at 2:32</em></p><p><em> Rating: D</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> After the match, Gordy won't let up though. Garvin has submitted, and referee Brady Boone is trying to get him to release him, but Terry just keeps the Oriental Spike locked in! A fan holds up a sign reading "Why Terry Why" that Gordy just spits toward. Boone can't get Gordy to release, and when he tries to physically get his arms in between Terry's, he shoves him away while still holding onto Garvin!</p><p> </p><p> But here comes Badstreet U.S.A. to make the save!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MichaelHayes.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Michael Hayes hits the ring, and he came armed! He has a chair in tow, and he threatens Terry with it! Finally Gordy throws Garvin down at Michael's feet, telling him that to get him some medical attention, before he changes his mind! Terry walks off, never looking back, as Hayes calls for help from the back for his fallen companion. The earlier seen sign in the crowd is the million dollar question; why is Gordy doing this?</p><p> Rating: D+</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWWorldTag.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BookerT.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevieRay.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BradArmstrong.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianJames.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW World Tag Team Championships</strong></p><p><strong> Harlem Heat vs. The Armstrong Brothers w/Colonel Robert Parker</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> It's brothers versus brothers, and no one will be spared! Stevie Ray starts the match with "B-Rad" and Brad quickly shows that he is the most experienced man in this one by turning all of Ray's offense right back against him. Brad tags out to brother BG, and he uses his cunning to keep his larger foe on his toes. But once Stevie catches him, it's straight power game, as he throws BG around like a ragdoll! He slams him into the turnbuckles and hits hammering forearms until referee Nick Patrick makes him stop, then makes the tag out to Booker. In the crowd a fan raises a sign reading "F-Double E-L T-H-E H-E-A-T", and that's exactly what happens, as BG gets pummelled for the next few minutes from pillar to post by Booker's athletic style. This match demonstrates a much different style than the US Tag titles match did; whereas that one was all about the face-in-peril, this match relied on all four men to just go out there and show how badly they wanted the victory. Colonel Parker doesn't stick his nose into the match often, mainly just to fan his men with his handkerchief while they're on the outside. Brad and Booker tumble outside the ring, and when BG takes a cheap shot on him, Stevie Ray comes over and joins in for a nice brawl right out in front of the guardrail! BG makes a wrong step and gets picked up by Stevie - and its a Big Apple Blast on the arena floor! Brad and Stevie fight among themselves, as Booker slides into the ring - right before Nick Patrick counts ten! Harlem Heat retain, but via countout!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners and STILL WCW World Tag Team champions: Harlem Heat, by countout at 9:39</em></p><p><em> Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/kow.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Backstage, Dusty Rhodes is talking to the KoW locker room, specifically Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff. Piper asks him what he's gonna do about his son, and "The American Outlaw" says that he's not sure what there is to do if he comes out there except beat some sense into him.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DDP.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MarcMero.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TeddyLong.jpg</span><p> <strong>Diamond Dallas Page w/Colonel Robert Parker vs. Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> These guys have seen one another in the ring a few times lately, and it shows as they quickly get into a groove with one another; the difference being Page's mindset, as he does not seem to be in as much cool mental control as usual without his Diamond Doll at his side. However, Colonel Parker certainly makes a good stand-in, often getting involved to keep Badd out of sorts. The match moves along with Badd doing his comeback spots, just for either DDP or Parker to thwart him each time, as the crowd get more and more invested as they go. Say what you will about Johnny B. Badd, but he is definitely someone who can keep a crowd interested in a match. They get even more interested when from the back comes the Diamond Doll! She walks down and stands in a neutral corner, simply watching the match unfold. When DDP does go over to talk to her, she just yells at him to pay attention, and he gets rolled up by taking his eye off the ball! He kicks out and the match continues, but it isn't long until he goes to her again. This time she produces her "10" card... and she smacks him in the face with it before jumping off the apron and leaving! Badd comes over and clobbers Dallas with a Diss that Don't Miss, and then goes up to the top rope. He looks around, the crowd screaming for him, and he hits a shooting star press! Badd stays on top, and he gets the three count!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Johnny B. Badd, at 10:20</em></p><p><em> Rating: C+ </em></p><p><em> Notes: Diamond Doll has turned face, but the turn was compromised by the length of the build-up (she's been showing face signs since the Clash). It still went pretty well.</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWUS.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JimDuggan.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p><strong> Stunning Steve Austin w/Colonel Robert Parker vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Austin begins this match still not taking Duggan seriously. He stalls to start, trying to irritate his veteran opponent, as Jesse Ventura even dubs this match "just like Duggan, a no-brainer". "Hacksaw" gets the crowd into it with some chanting, as the two circle around the ring. They go to lock up, but Austin slips out of the ring again, jawing with the crowd more. Colonel Parker is right there, telling him to "do this for the Stable". One would think that both the Armstrongs and DDP are going to get a tongue-lashing after this one is over, especially depending on if the US title stays in the Stud Stable or not. Steve gets into the second ring, challenging Duggan to come get him. When Duggan does, they circle around... and then Austin gets into the first ring, before calling Duggan "stupid"! Austin finally locks up with Duggan, and the patriot takes over! He shoves Austin down and lays punches on him with his big fists, and goes for a pin that gets a two count! Austin tries to slide away again, but Duggan catches him by his boot and drags him back into the center of the ring! Jim Duggan is in command as Austin is on oversell duty, and when he does manage to slip out, Duggan follows and shoves him into the ringpost! Austin is not having a good night!</p><p> </p><p> His fortunes change when an opportunity presents itself; Duggan follows Austin back into the ring, but takes a knee to the face from the long reigning champion. Ventura puts him over for that exact fact, saying that Austin is the longest reigning titleholder in WCW right now, having held the US strap since last December. Stunning Steve takes over now, employing a lot of leglocks and punishment on what Tony calls "the treetrunk-like knees of Duggan", saying that even with all this work on the legs, will Stunning Steve be able to lock That's a Wrap on Hacksaw's thick legs? Austin does some good work on them, but drops his head a bit too early and pays for it with an elbow to the back of his head! Duggan goes back in charge, literally by charging forward with his three point stance, but Austin is wary. He ducks the clothesline, and he sneaks behind Duggan to roll him up - he has the tights! And Nick Patrick doesn't see it, counting the three!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner and STILL WCW United States Heavyweight Champion: Stunning Steve Austin, at 15:51</em></p><p><em> Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> After Nick Patrick's hand has counted the three, Austin is out of the ring like a shot. He grabs his United States title and walks around the ring with it, parading around and laughing at his opponent as Duggan tries to talk to Patrick. Eventually though, Duggan gets tired of this, and he grabs his 2x4, chasing after the champion! Austin gets out of there quickly now that Jim is armed, and Tony wonders if we've seen the end of this or not.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RoddyPiper.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mean Gene Okerlund stops Roddy Piper on his way to the ring for a few words about the Road Warriors presence. Piper says that they better just stay out of his way, or else he'll put them down like this is Frogtown.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WarGames.jpg</span><p> <strong>WarGames: The Match Beyond</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The camera crew zoom in on a sign reading "It's Time for War (Games!)" as Tony says that is exactly right. The match starts with only three men out at ringside for the KoW (well it is five technically, with Jimmy Hart and Dusty Rhodes) whereas all five men stand on the side of WCW. The Road Warriors drive their bikes down to the ring and park in a neutral area, keeping an eye on the match proceedings. Arn Anderson is the first man into the double sided cage, which Tony notes is almost like Arn's favorite position to be in for WarGames. He's joined by Meng, as commentary outwardly question who the other two men are for the Kings of Wrestling. Referee Randy Anderson rings the bell from the outside, and WarGames begins!</p><p> </p><p> Arn and Meng go at one another slowly, neither man wanting to make a big mistake this early into the match. Anderson locks on a headlock, but Meng shoves him off, and "Double A" just barely avoids running into the cage already. Meng comes in with a few chops, but Arn fires chops back! The two men stand their ground for the opening five minute period, as Dustin and Piper meet on the outside for the coin flip. Arn takes Meng down by using momentum against him, and he smacks him with a big left hand to get the advantage right before the flip... goes to the KoW! "Gamesmaster" Kevin Sullivan rushes into the ring, and he attacks Arn from behind. Kevin taunts Cactus and Funk from in the cage, and with Meng's help, the KoW send Arn flying facefirst into the steel cage! Meanwhile, Dusty is creating drama on the outside, as he has crossed over to the other side of the ring and is having words with son Dustin. He's telling him to back out now, before getting in there and getting hurt! Dustin is telling him to "go back to your new family!" and before things get too heated, the Road Warriors step in! They separate the two, keeping the peace just like they said they would. Dustin slaps hands with a fan who's sign reads "Dustin Rhodes Walking Tall".</p><p> </p><p> Cactus Jack flies into the ring next, and he and Sullivan go toe-to-toe, each throwing big punches on one another. Their war of attrition only ends when Meng comes over and hits Jack with a big thrust kick to put him on the mat, but Anderson is right there to catch Meng with a spinebuster when he gets back into the other ring! Cactus is sent into the steel cage, and he gushes blood from his forehead as Sullivan rakes his face across the mesh! Arn is bleeding as well, and Roddy Piper is next man into the ring, making it three-on-two... but again, commentary wonder about who the KoW are going to have come out of the back to fill the last two spots? Piper helps Kevin with Cactus, who had begun fighting back with a vengeance after the spilled blood. Roddy and Kevin are literally teeing off on Jack with punches in one ring, as Meng has Anderson locked in the debilitating Tongan Deathgrip in the other! Even worse, they tie Jack's arms in the ropes and then it's a three-on-one in ring one on Anderson! Piper and Sullivan stomp on him, as Meng drops headbutts down onto him.</p><p> </p><p> But in comes the Dragon! He roars into battle, leaping over the ropes between both rings to attack all three KoW members with a huge bodypress as the crowd go crazy! Steamboat takes on all three men with hard knife-edge chops, before sending Piper into the steel cage! He knocks Sullivan down with a martial arts kick and then armdrags Meng across the ring! Ricky is in charge of the match, and then Cactus Jack comes back into it with a big running knee to the bleeding Piper! Arn Anderson had gone over and untied him from the ropes, and it's all even! Jack squares off with Sullivan again, and the two are in the middle of a knock-down brawl. They roll all around ring two, while Arn chokes Piper in ring 1, and Meng and Steamboat are having a battle of chops! The two minutes are up, and.....</p><p> </p><p> Nobody enters the ring.</p><p> </p><p> Tony Schiavone screams they have nobody! WCW have this match won, because the Road Warriors took out the Nasty Boys last night! It was supposed to be the Nasty Boys! Steamboat celebrates in the ring, as this means they're safe for the rest of the match! "The Dragon" goes after Meng with a flying clothesline from the second turnbuckle, before grabbing the top of the cage and using it to hit Piper with a dropkick! Over in the other ring, Cactus Jack soars off the middle rope and drops an elbow on Sullivan! Dustin audibly says "Dad, you and the KoW go to Hell!" as he enters the match with a bang, slamming Piper down with a bulldog! It's now four-on-three for WCW, an unprecedented happening in WarGames! Jesse wonders how that will look in the rulebook, but Tony doesn't care. "The Natural" is holding Sullivan by the arms for Cactus to pepper him with punches, as Arn and Piper are fighting one another, and Meng has taken Steamboat down briefly after a vicious headbutt. The timer goes off again, but nothing.</p><p> </p><p> Nothing.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>EXCEPT TERRY FUNK GETS HIS HEAD TAKEN OFF BY A CLOTHESLINE!!!</strong></p><p> </p><p> To the shock and surprise of all, the Road Warriors enter the ring - and they make a beeline for Dustin Rhodes, hitting him with a double shoulderblock!! The Kings of Wrestling had everyone fooled; and now Team WCW are paying the price.</p><p> </p><p> With it now five-on-four as it normally is, the KoW take the lead, but they take the lead by an astounding margin with the completely fresh Road Warriors taking down everyone on the WCW side. Tony sounds like he's going to be sick in Jesse's lap, as Team WCW get decimated by the assault; the only man still struggling to his feet after the initial attack is Cactus, but that's quickly put to rest when the other three men jump him. Dustin is near the cage, using the ring ropes to hold himself even just off the ground, and his father is right there screaming at him "Ya' wanted ta' be a man! Ya' wanted to stand on ya'own two feet! Well stand on 'em then! Cah'mon Dustin, stand on 'em now!" The buzzer goes off, but Terry Funk is just slowly recovering on the floor. The Road Warriors take Ricky Steamboat and hurl him into the cage wall so hard that it bends, as Roddy Piper slaps a sleeperhold on Anderson while Meng kicks him in the ribs. "The Funker" tries to slide into the ring, but Sullivan and the Road Warriors stomp him until he falls back to the floor! Repeatedly, they keep him down, but he comes up the third time with his trusty branding iron! He bashes Sullivan on the head with it and gets into the ring, as Randy Anderson gets in and the bell sounds as Schiavone makes the announcement to fans at home - The Match Beyond has begun!</p><p> </p><p> The five-on-five match doesn't resemble a match at all, it's more like a battle royal; all ten men are practically falling over one another in both rings to get at their rivals. Kevin Sullivan looks at the blood on the mat, his own blood after Funk's iron struck him, and he goes after Terry with revenge on his mind. Steamboat and Piper are trading blows, as each man tries to slam the other into the cage. Dustin and Jack are doing what they can to stand up to the Road Warriors, while Meng tries to put the Tongan back on Arn, but it's to no avail as "The Enforcer" blocks it, stomps on Meng's toes, and then smashes him down with a DDT! But Meng comes right back up, and he thrust kicks Arn against the ropes. He goes for the Tongan again, but Funk makes the save, hitting Meng with hard right hands that serve only to make him madder! On the other side of the ring, on the outside, Dusty Rhodes pulls on the cage door just enough to slide a spiked glove in to Hawk! Hawk puts it on, and he looks at Dusty. Dusty nods, then turns away - and Hawk punches Dustin right in the face with it! Rhodes goes down, blood pouring from his face as he holds his eyes! He tries to stand, but all he does is fall back down. Another try, and he drops to the mat, his legs failing him completely as his blood stains the mat. Steamboat stops his fight with Animal, and he goes over to check on him, as does Arn.</p><p> </p><p> Mercifully, Randy Anderson calls for the bell.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners: Team KoW, by knockout at 26:42</em></p><p><em> Rating: B+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The cage starts being lifted again, and a medical team rush out to the ring to help the combantants. Jesse makes a statement surveying the scene; even Cactus Jack is having trouble standing, Roddy Piper and Arn Anderson have lost a lot of blood and look somewhat woozy, Kevin Sullivan is down, Steamboat is up but just barely, and Meng is leaning against the ropes, yelling at a fan holding a sign that says "Meng! What is he good for?" but he can't do much more effort than just scream. Terry Funk looks to be convolsing with blood running down his face ("not like that takes much" quips Jesse), and he doesn't even want to talk about Dustin's condition. As they roll a stretcher down for Rhodes, the other members of Team WCW are assisted to the back, as is Sullivan. They get Dustin loaded on the stretcher.</p><p> </p><p> But the Road Warriors attack it! They beat on Dustin's prone body, pushing the stretcher over! Meng and Piper come and join in with a few stomps, as Dusty has a microphone. He tells his son that this is what he warned him about! This is what he said would happen - someone would get hurt if he crossed the KoW! He says how this should be a lesson to all of WCW, that if you cross the Kings, you're gonna get hurt bad! The attack continues, as Piper and Meng hold off officials as the Road Warriors do a number on "The Natural".</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>BUT HERE - COMES - STING!!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The Stinger rushes out from the back, and after punching Piper in the jaw, he jumps right into the Road Warriors! Sting is a house of fire, and he sends back the challenge of all four men seemingly all on his own! With his help, officials are able to get Dustin out of there and to the back for medical attention, and Sting gets in the ring. He looks at "The American Outlaw" in the ring with contempt, and he tells him to go check on his son! Rhodes backs down, climbing out of the ring and walking to the back... Sting's victory here is a small win in the battle, but as for WarGames, the Road Warriors and Dusty Rhodes raising their hands tell the tale - they won this one.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RicFlair.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Vader.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg</span><p> <strong>Triangle Match</strong></p><p><strong> Winner is #1 Contender; Loser cannot wrestle for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship for 365 Days</strong></p><p><strong> Sting vs. "Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs. "The Monster" Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The crowd is buzzing with anticipation as the three men circle around the ring, trying to get used to this unfamiliar habitat. The first move comes from two of them, as Flair and Sting rush Vader, hitting him with stereo chops (Flair) and punches (Sting) to drive him back to the ropes. They whip him to the other side and go for a team clothesline, but "The Monster" isn't easily swayed this early in the match, and he drops both of them with a double clothesline of his own! Vader grunts to the crowd, “Who’s the man?!” as Sonny Onoo snaps pictures of his man on his disposable camera. Flair is the first to taste Vader’s wrath, as he gets to his feet first; Vader shoves him into the turnbuckles and starts hammering him with punches to the ribs and kidneys. Sting comes back and jumps up on Vader’s back, putting on a sleeperhold. But even with Flair chopping him, Vader is able to push Flair away so hard he flies out of the ring, then he drops down onto his back, crushing Sting beneath his frame! He turns over and makes a pin, but Flair comes in and breaks it up at two – before going for his own pin on Sting! The Stinger kicks out barely, and the wrestlers and audience are starting to get clued in on the psychology of this unusual match, which Jesse quips that people haven’t seen much of outside of Philadelphia.</p><p> </p><p> When Vader comes back into the fray, Sting and Flair recombine their efforts, and between the two of them they’re able to send him out of the ring. But there is no rest for the weary in this one, as they immediately turn on one another! They lock up, and Flair proves himself to still be the “Dirtiest Player in the Game” even as a fan favorite by grabbing Sting by his (slightly longer than the usual buzzcut) hair in order to pull him into a headlock. Sting sends Flair into the ropes, but Flair reverses, and when Sting comes back toward him, Flair back body drops him clear over into the second ring! Vader comes back into the fight and goes after Flair. “Slick Ric” is able to stick and move though, and he keeps Vader on his toes with a balanced attack of chops and kicks to the knees. The two are throwing shots at one another… when from out of nowhere comes Sting with a leaping cross body onto both of them! He stays on top to go for a simultaneous pin, but both men kick out!</p><p> </p><p> As the match goes on, each man has his moment of being in charge, and every combination gets their moment in the spotlight. Sting is in the middle of a run, as he has both Vader and Flair in the turnbuckles, and he hits both with Stinger Splashes! He looks ready to lock Vader in the Scorpion Deathlock! He circles around, making sure of where Flair is – “The Nature Boy” dropped face first on the mat after the Splash! Tony says that he’s gonna love watching Sting put Hollywood Hogan in this hold to win the WCW World title back!</p><p> </p><p> But there’s an interruption coming from the top of the ramp.</p><p> </p><p> Roddy Piper comes out with a microphone (and a bandage over his cuts from WarGames) and he says that he’s surprised at how dumb Sting really has been. He says that in just a few short months, Sting seems to have forgotten about one thing: who it really was who attacked him. Piper says that he’s gonna help solve this mystery right now – it was him! Piper laughs, saying that it was an amazing moment, getting to see WCW’s biggest star dropped flat on his face like that! Sting is yelling at Piper from the ring, telling him that he’ll get him in the ring soon! WAIT – A ROLLUP FROM BEHIND! NICK PATRICK COUNTS THREE! RIC FLAIR HAS WON THIS MATCH!!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Ric Flair, in 17:26</em></p><p><em> Rating: B</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Sting is in shock after the match, as Roddy Piper is laughing at him again from the outside! Sting takes off out of the ring, chasing him down, as Vader throws up his arms and walks away. Ric Flair is in the ring, and he starts to celebrate his victory, because he is now the next man in line to get a World Heavyweight championship match whenever he chooses to take it!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/kow.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> But out of the crowd, here's the champion himself! Hollywood Hogan enters the ring, and he gets in an intense staredown with "The Nature Boy". Suddenly from behind him hits Bubba Rogers and Paul Orndorff! The beatdown commences, as Flair is exhausted after his match already. Hogan gets out the can of spraypaint, and Tony groans that it looks like this will be the end of yet another pay-per-view, and he starts to apologize to fans.</p><p> </p><p> BUT OUT OF THE BACK - IT'S STING!</p><p> </p><p> Sting rushes the ring, apparently having not left completely as it seemed! He punches Rogers and Orndorff away, as Hollywood himself scampers out of the ring and is headed up the ramp, seemingly having jumped out of there by the time Sting had hit the ring! "The Stinger" helps Ric Flair to his feet, and the two shake hands, and both of them look out of the ring at Hogan! </p><p> </p><p> WrestleWar goes off the air with something not seen in Hollywood Hogan's eyes in a long time: Fear.</p><p> Rating: B-</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>The time is nigh! I took a bit of excess time writing this one, but WrestleWar is finished! I just figured I'd give this a quick little nudge in case there was anyone else who wanted to get in picks (I see most of my regular followers have gotten it in already) but the show will be definitely posted either tonight or tomorrow morning! Just to whet your appetite just that little bit more, here's the preceding Main Event.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWMainEvent.jpg</span><p> <strong>WCW Main Event</strong></p><p> <em>Announcers: Gordon Solie, Eric Bischoff, & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan</em></p><p><em> Rating: C</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The show begins in the parking lot, showing the arrival of a limo that is carrying Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, and Dustin Rhodes. (B)</p><p> </p><p> The Texas Regulators defeated Style and Substance, when Shanghai Pierce pinned Alex Porteau after a reverse DDT. (D)</p><p> </p><p> Bobby Heenan takes center stage for a moment, saying that he is going to hold a special interview later tonight with his close friend, "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. (B-)</p><p> </p><p> Back to the parking lot, where Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat has arrived at the Greensboro Coliseum. (B-)</p><p> </p><p> "Das Wunderkind" Alex Wright defeats newcomer Devon Storm with a German suplex. (D)</p><p> </p><p> Backstage, "The Man Called Sting" arrives at the Greensboro Coliseum! (B-)</p><p> Mean Gene brings in Harlem Heat, who say that there is no way they're dropping their newly won titles to the Armstrong Brothers tonight. (C-)</p><p> </p><p> Blueblood tag team Lord Steven Regal and Jean-Paul Lévesque defeat the Young Pistols when Lévesque hits the Pedigree on Smothers for the win. (D+)</p><p> </p><p> A limo pulls up outside, and out steps Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes, and bodyguard Meng. (B-)</p><p> </p><p> "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff gives the KoW a notch in the win column as he defeats Scott Stud with the Wonderful Piledriver. (C-)</p><p> </p><p> Who is left to arrive yet? The roar of motorcycles reveal the Road Warriors coming into the parking garage! (B-)</p><p> </p><p> Eric Bischoff gives a quick shill to WrestleWar for anyone who had yet to call their cable company to order it! (E-)</p></div></blockquote>

This was the only reason I mention it. There does seem to be almost lopsided star power on team WCW. BUT just because the Nasty Boys were supposed to be there, with them not being the confirmed picks, it is technically mystery partners.

Okay, so just a quick thought. Would it change anyone's predictions for WarGames or the best match question, to say that the reason in the program there is a question mark beside the Nasty Boys is because they are not confirmed after the attack by the Road Warriors?

<p>WCW WrestleWar official program</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WrestleWar.jpg</span><p> <strong>WCW WrestleWar 1994</strong></p><p> <em>Held LIVE from The Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina!</em></p><p> </p><p> <em>WarGames: The Match Beyond!</em></p><p> Team WCW: Captain "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson, Cactus Jack, and Terry Funk</p><p> Team KoW: Captain "Hot Rod" Roddy Piper, "The Gamesmaster" Kevin Sullivan, Meng, and The Nasty Boys?</p><p> </p><p> <em>First-Ever in WCW Triangle Match, with huge World title implications!</em></p><p> "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair against Sting against "The Monster" Vader!</p><p> </p><p> <em>WCW United States Heavyweight championship match!</em></p><p> Stunning Steve Austin puts his US title against the patriot "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan!</p><p> </p><p> <em>WCW World Television championship on the line - what is Hollywood's "surprise" for Pillman?</em></p><p> Brian Pillman defends his title against The Butcher!</p><p> </p><p> <em>New champions defend their WCW World Tag Team championships!</em></p><p> Harlem Heat put their newly won titles on the line against the Armstrong Brothers!</p><p> </p><p> <em>Can Ricky and Robert reclaim what's theirs? Titles on the line!</em></p><p> The Rock 'n Roll Express defend against thieving Heavenly Bodies!</p><p> </p><p> <em>Freebirds fly against one another!</em></p><p> Jimmy "Jam" Garvin steps into the ring to face renegade Terry Gordy!</p><p> </p><p> <em>Who's corner will the Doll be in?</em></p><p> Johnny B. Badd faces off with Diamond Dallas Page!</p><p> </p><p> <em>Bad Attitudes overflowing!</em></p><p> "Suave" Steve Keirn will face former partner "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton!</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Quick Picks</p><p> WarGames: Team WCW vs. Team KoW</p><p> Sting vs. Ric Flair vs. Vader</p><p> WCW US Championship: Stunning Steve Austin vs. Jim Duggan</p><p> WCW TV Championship: Brian Pillman vs. The Butcher</p><p> WCW World Tag Team Championships: Harlem Heat vs. The Armstrong Brothers</p><p> WCW US Tag Team Championships: Rock 'n Roll Express vs. Heavenly Bodies</p><p> Jimmy Garvin vs. Terry Gordy</p><p> Diamond Dallas Page vs. Johnny B. Badd</p><p> Steve Keirn vs. Bobby Eaton</p><p> </p><p> Tiebreaker Questions</p><p> What is the highest rated match of the card?</p><p> Will Hollywood Hogan show up (either in arena or via satellite)?</p><p> Who will take the fall in the Triangle Match?</p><p> How many matches will end on a countout/DQ?</p><p> Who's corner will the Diamond Doll be in, if any?</p><p> </p><p> Fun Fan Signs:</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p>WCW Television - November Week 3, 1994</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png</span><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW Saturday Night</strong></p><p> <em>November 1994, Week 3</em></p><p><em> Held from: Montagne Center (Mid-South)</em></p><p><em> Attendance: 10,000 (sell out!)</em></p><p><em> Rating: B</em></p><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/BobbyHeenan2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>"The Return"</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustyRhodes2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> After the show's opening, we're joined in the Montagne Center by "The American Outlaw" himself, Dusty Rhodes! Whereas last time, he was talking about the KoW and avoiding the topic, this time around he outright calls out his son Dustin to the ring! "The Natural" heeds the call, and he asks his father if he's trying to set him up or something. Dusty shakes his head, saying there are no games, no tricks, this is just a father and son right here in the ring on national television. Dusty says that he knows Dustin agreed to step into WarGames, and he knows why he did it; because Dusty gained a lot of his fame and notoriety from doing it, and Dustin is following in his footsteps. Dusty tells his son that he needs to stop! He says that he still has a chance to turn this around, and join him in the KoW; all he has to do is back out of WarGames, let WCW fall to the KoW. He gets major heat by saying that WCW has always shown itself to be second best compared to guys like Hogan and Piper! So when they lose, he doesn't want to see his son get dragged down by it just because he's being proud. He says that last time, he was out of order by sticking his hand out and telling Dustin to shake it and join him, because he's a thinking man and he always liked that about him. So Dusty says it like this: if the time comes, and Dustin stays in the back during WarGames, lets WCW high and dry, then he'll consider him a member of the KoW. But if not... Dusty says that if he isn't going to be a part of his wrestling family, then maybe he isn't even fit to be part of his personal family! </p><p> </p><p> Dustin gets the microphone, and he says that he hates to see his father talk like that; because if he can't accept that they've chosen opposing sides, if it has to be that way... then we'll just have to see the fallout happen, because WCW are going to be Rhodes-led, as they always have been, into WarGames! Dustin drops out of the ring, apologizing to his father, as Dusty points a finger at him and says that he has until tomorrow to make up his mind!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MichaelHayes.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryGordy.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JimmyGarvin.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mean Gene Okerlund is backstage with some very special guests: the Fabulous Freebirds! Flanked by Jimmy "Jam" Garvin, he introduces Michael "P.S." Hayes and Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy! Okerlund welcomes the trio back to WCW, and Hayes does all the talking, saying that the boys are back in town! He says it's been a few years since the band was all together here on national television, but the only thing for sure about this is that they still rock just as much as ever! He says that this reunion tour will start tonight with the 'Birds getting the WCW World Tag Team titles away from the KoW and the Nasty Boys, by showing them that Nastyville ain't got nuthin' on Badstreet USA! Gordy stands in the background, his arms crossed over his chest.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C</em></p><p><em> Notes: Hayes got an 82 for his Cocky gimmick, Gordy a 90 for Grizzled Veteran, and Garvin a 94 for Old School Face.</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Butcher.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/CactusJack.jpg</span><p> <strong>The Butcher w/Jimmy Hart vs. Cactus Jack</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The crowd stay alive through this match, which is great to see for Butcher, as I'd really been worried about if he's over enough to keep using him like I have been. It's a great thing for Cactus as well, as he's been getting good attention from his feud with Kevin Sullivan. This continues the feud in a roundabout way, as Jack is facing off with a fellow KoW member. The two put on a solid match, as Cactus brought a good brawl out of the Butcher. Commentary talk about how Cactus and Terry Funk have signed on for WarGames for WCW, and they say how they've talked how they're the toughest men in WCW and will never surrender. Kevin Sullivan helped the match too, coming down to the ring and serving as a distraction on Cactus. He gets caught in the sleeperhold, and whereas that would have been the absolute E-N-D if this were the 80s, Jack's toughness shines through and he doesn't go out from it immediately. Butcher drops it when he realizes one of the cameramen around the ring... doesn't have an actual camera. Brian Pillman is outside the ring doing a Hollywood Blonds style camera reel, and Butcher goes over to confront him, catching him before he could interfere in the match, but when Butcher is paying attention there Jack recovers and pins him after a double arm DDT! Pillman laughs at Butcher as he backs up the aisle.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Cactus Jack</em></p><p><em> Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BradArmstrong.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JimDuggan.jpg</span><p> <strong>"B-Rad" Brad Armstrong w/Col. Robert Parker vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Colonel Parker is there scouting Duggan, sending his charge in with all guns blazing. Brad, now that he's gotten over trying to still be the "good guy", shows a very fierce side of himself in this match, taking Duggan to the limit with a lot of fast paced offense. Tony notes how Armstrong was the last WCW Light Heavyweight champion, which is something he's been bragging around backstage as a means of explaining why he deserves more respect. "B-Rad" really needs more traction, but he doesn't get much of it here. As much as he is in control of this match, he's never really able to get Duggan completely down and out. "Hacksaw" slips out of the way when Brad charges him in the corner, and Duggan rushes him with a three point stance clothesline and covers quick for the win.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Jim Duggan</em></p><p><em> Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Jim Duggan parades around the ring waving his flag to loud "U-S-A" chants, and he does the title belt motion around his waist again to signify how he wants his title shot at "Stunning" Steve Austin.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> From behind, Austin rushes out and attacks him! He hits Duggan with a pair of brass knuckles, and he then uses Duggan's own 2x4 to choke him with it! The crowd boos loudly now, as Austin takes up a microphone. He says to the downed Duggan that today is his lucky day; since apparently Stunning Steve has to defend his title at WrestleWar, then he can think of no simpler challenge than taking on the guy who wants a shot at him, in "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan! So, he says, drag your sorry carcass up to Greensboro, and your brush with greatness will be over!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ArnAnderson.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GordonSolie.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Gordon Solie brings in Arn Anderson and Dustin Rhodes. Dustin doesn't have much to say, as he's distraught regarding his father, but Arn has a lot to say. He talks about how few men are as familiar in the WarGames as "The Enforcer". He says that he is proud to say that he will be in the cage at WrestleWar alongside his friend and student, "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, his former rival Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, and two of the toughest men he's ever met, Cactus Jack and Terry Funk. Arn says that it's the best team he's seen assembled since the original, and pardon his language, but the Kings of Wrestling are going to have hell to pay when they step into The Match Beyond with these five men!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryTaylor.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/KevinSullivan2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg</span><p> <strong>Terry Taylor vs. "The Gamesmaster" Kevin Sullivan w/Jimmy Hart</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> This match was short, quick, and to the point. Taylor is still worth something, but he's been a complete and utter jobber ever since he signed his new contract back in July. Sullivan treats him like a jobber here, pinning him after a double stomp to the stomach within three minutes. Thankfully Taylor doesn't see the sign in the crowd reading "Kevin: Stop playing with a rooster and Wrestle!!!!" because he would possibly go as crazy as Brian Pillman.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Kevin Sullivan</em></p><p><em> Rating: D</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MichaelHayes.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryGordy.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JimmyGarvin.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> "Badstreet USA" hits over the arena as the Fabulous Freebirds come out to the ring! Hayes has a cordless microphone and he sings along with the song, as the Texas crowd gives their former rivals some cheers on their way to the ring for their big reunion match. Garvin poses next to a sign reading "Freebird Forever!"</p><p> </p><p> But someone isn't happy about it, and they ruin the party in a hurry.</p><p> </p><p> Michael Hayes is strutting around the ring, feeling good about the crowd and working them into a frenzy.... when he struts right into a huge lariat.</p><p> </p><p> Terry Gordy looks down on his partner with disgust as the music fades, and he shakes his head before picking the dazed "P.S." up off the mat and locking in an Oriental Spike (cobra clutch)! As he shakes Hayes around in the vicious hold, he screams at him "I DON'T WANT YOU ANYMORE!" </p><p> </p><p> Jimmy Garvin rushes down to the ring and slides in, shoving Gordy and trying to get him to break the hold, asking him what his problem is. This makes Terry finally drop Hayes, and he turns his attention to Garvin. Jimmy looks ready to fight if he has to, but he helps Michael get out of the ring instead. Gordy has Michael's headset, and he points to Garvin, saying that if he wants to fight about it, he should show up to WrestleWar! The crowd boo Gordy for ruining the fun as we head to commercial.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/NickBockwinkel.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianKnobbs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JerrySags.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> When we come back from break, commissioner Bockwinkel is in his office with the Nasty Boys on either side of him, both talking at the same time. Nick is trying to get them to quiet down for a minute, and he tells them that he had no idea this would happen, but he promised the fans a title match tonight! He says that since the Nastys are here and ready to go, then he's going to give them some time to prepare, and then they'll be out in the ring - against Harlem Heat!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TomPrichard.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JimmyDelRay.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveKeirn.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickyMorton.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RobertGibson.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobbyEaton2.jpg</span><p> <strong>The Heavenly Bodies & "Suave" Steve Keirn vs. The Rock 'n Roll Express & "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> This match is an unfortunate mess, as there are just too many people here for them to make a flow of it. This is the epitome of WCW not knowing how else to give time to both of these feuds every show, and it shows. Let me just put it this way: all six men do what they can with the short time that they're given, the Bodies keep the US Tag titles out of the RNR's reach, and Keirn pulls the tights on a quick roll-up to pin his former partner.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners: The Heavenly Bodies & Steve Keirn</em></p><p><em> Rating: D+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RicFlair.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mean Gene Okerlund is very proud to bring in his guests at this time, two men who are fighting each other at WrestleWar tomorrow night, but tonight they're on the same side, the man called Sting and "Nature Boy" Ric Flair! Flair starts off saying that even though they're facing one another tomorrow, tomorrow is just a day away! Tonight, the 'Nature Boy' and the 'Stinger' are on the same side, and they get a chance to take down two thorns in their sides. Sting says that the stakes are high, but it's not like it's the first time he and "Slick Ric" have been best friends one day and hated enemies the next! He goes on to say that tonight, they have the chance to face off with Vader and do what they can to take him out - and then, it'll be just like old times, Sting against Flair to determine who gets the title. Flair says there will be no stirring of the pot; tonight, best friends, tomorrow, bitter enemies, the only thing that matters, is taking down the KoW! Whoooo!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWWorldTag.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianKnobbs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JerrySags.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevieRay.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BookerT.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW World Tag Team championships</strong></p><p><strong> The Nasty Boys w/Jimmy Hart vs. Harlem Heat</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Nastys are not happy about this, and they take it out on their opponents. Sags and Knobs and even Jimmy Hart complain the entire match any time a camera is near them at how unfair this is to them, but they at least had time in between, right? That's what must be going on, because they do well in the match, remembering how they beat Booker and Stevie last time. But the flip side is also true; Harlem Heat have been gunning for their rematch ever since they lost the titles back after a two-week reign, and so even without knowing they'd be in this position tonight, they've come prepared with all the drive in the world. The result is a very good brawl, as two teams who want to prove themselves the better once and for all go at it with reckless abandon and much, much brawling. Someone in the crowd helpfully points out "Hey Nasty Boys! I can smell you from up here!" Hart tries to get involved whenever he can to tip the balance, but in the end it turns back on him when he slides the megaphone into the ring just for Stevie Ray to kick it right back into his chest! With a level playing field, a pier-six brawl erupts with all four men in the ring as referee Randy Anderson tries to gain control. Knobbs and Sags rush at Booker and Stevie respectively as they're on opposing sides of the ring, but while Booker ducks and backdrops Knobbs out of the ring, Stevie ducks and lifts Sags up onto his shoulder - and Booker rushes in for the Big Apple Blast! Booker falls on top - and we have new champions!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners and NEW WCW World Tag Team champions: Harlem Heat</em></p><p><em> Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The Heat are ecstatic, winning what is now their second World Tag Team championship reign! The brothers hug in the ring and head up to the turnbuckles in celebration as the fans give them a warm reaction.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BradArmstrong.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianJames.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> But these brothers spoil the party! BG and Brad rush the ring and attack Stevie and Booker, taking advantage of them being worn down from the match. BG grabs a microphone and says that he hopes they intend on being fighting champions, because the match the four men had planned for WrestleWar? It better become a title match, immediately!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustyRhodes2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Meng.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mean Gene has Dusty Rhodes on hand, and while Gene doesn't seem to want to talk to "this traitor" he's still professional, and plus Rhodes tells him to watch his mouth, because along with him is the bodyguard Meng! Meng steps quietly in behind Okerlund, and Dusty does the talking. He says that obviously his son is delusional, if he thinks he stands a chance by siding with WCW in this war. Dusty says that he's been keeping Meng held back, paying him extra to pull his punches, "but 'dis man, he a bad man, Dustin! Once you cross ovah', I cain't guarantee ya' safety no mo'!" He tells him he better think long and hard on his decision tomorrow night, 'cause in that two-ring cage, he can't and he won't be held responsible for what happens in war!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MarcMero.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TeddyLong.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevenRegal.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/LannyPoffo.jpg</span><p> <strong>Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. Lord Steven Regal w/Baron Leonard Tomas</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> A fan's sign points out that this is ''Regal vs Badd: The Re-Re-Re-Re-Re Match!'' Be that as it may, the match is still very good, and Badd seems to have some extra spring in his step for it. Lord Regal has seen some drop in momentum ever since dropping the TV title, but this match proves that while he has lost some television time, he hasn't lost his edge, as he takes it to Johnny with his technical assault as the Baron applauds on the outside. Teddy Long keeps an eye on him so that he doesn't get involved as Badd runs through his standard comeback spots, but Teddy only has two eyes that train on the Baron; he doesn't have any to spare when Diamond Dallas Page comes down to the ring while Johnny is on the apron. Page doesn't attack him, but he asks him where "she" is! Badd tries to brush him off, but DDP is persistant in asking, and by the time Badd gets back into the ring, he gets smashed by a punch from Regal and locked into the Regal Stretch! Badd tries to fight it, but there's nowhere for him to go, and he's forced to submit to his Lordship as DDP keeps screaming at him from the outside of the ring.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Lord Steven Regal</em></p><p><em> Rating: B-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> After we come back from commercial, they note that because of tensions going on between them lately around the Diamond Doll, Johnny B. Badd and Diamond Dallas Page will take one another on at WrestleWar!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: D+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RicFlair.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RoddyPiper.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Vader.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg</span><p> <strong>Sting & "Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs. "Hot Rod" Roddy Piper & Vader w/Jimmy Hart & Sonny Onoo</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The crowd are very interested in this one, and all four men are ready to tear the house down. Sting and Vader brawl all over the ring with one another, still hot after the months of bad blood they've just been through, let alone the years of bad blood they've always had. Vader shows that he's still got it out for Flair as well, pummelling "The Nature Boy" anytime he has him in the ring as well. Roddy Piper is the wildcard, and he gets his digs in plenty while Flair is being taken apart in the - for lack of better term - "KoW" corner. Commentary talk about that, saying that just because Vader was paid off by the Kings, does that mean he's one of them? They also note Jimmy Hart holding his chest from getting his megaphone kicked into it. Sting keeps the crowd invested from the outside, getting chants of "We Want Flair" ringing all through the arena. Flair catches a break by hitting Vader with a swift low blow, and he tags in the Stinger! Sting comes in a house of fire, punching and chopping Vader back into the corner. He whips him to the other side and flies in with a Stinger Splash - but Piper hits him with a steel chair from the outside! Randy Anderson saw the whole thing, and he calls for the bell! Piper has been disqualified!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners: Sting & Ric Flair</em></p><p><em> Rating: B+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianKnobbs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JerrySags.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> After everyone leaves the ring from the main event, The Nasty Boys come out to the ring as the show is about to close, and they're highly upset after earlier this evening! They say that they've come out here to call this an injustice brought about on the KoW by WCW! They should still be the World Tag Team champs, because Harlem Heat aren't even in their league! They talk about how they were going to go into WarGames as Tag Team champions to prove that they're the best yet again. The Nastys take their good time complaining back and forth, but they get cut off by a heavy guitar riff....</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><object width="560" height="315"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5O0lQV_BSU?hl=en_US&version=3&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="//www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5O0lQV_BSU?hl=en_US&version=3&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="315" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p><p> <em><strong>HOLY SHIT IT'S THE ROAD WARRIORS!!!!!!!</strong></em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Sure enough, Hawk and Animal come roaring out of the crowd, and they hit the ring! The Nasty Boys try to fight them, but it's to no avail - huge clotheslines and powerslams for both of them! Animal points up as Hawk goes to the top rope, and the crowd go ballistic; Doomsday Device for Knobbs! They pick up Sags, and he gets the same treatment! The Road Warriors have wiped the mat clean with the Nasty Boys, and they say they'll be coming to WrestleWar! The Road Warriors have put the Kings of Wrestling on notice! The show fades out on the image of the Road Warriors posing on the turnbuckles, with "Iron Man" blaring to a riotous crowd!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p><p><em> The Road Warriors have "Biker" gimmicks, Hawk rated at 86, Animal at 72.</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg</span><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Overall Prediction Standings:</span></p><p> alvarasus: 1 Win</p><p> angeldelayette: 4 Win</p><p> deanohbk: 1 Win</p><p> The Final Countdown: 3 Win</p><p> franticloser: 1 Win</p><p> KieLyn129: 1 Win</p><p> NWAvsWWF: 0 Win</p><p> pakonruff: 3 Win</p><p> Ritchardo: 1 Win</p><p> RKOwnage: 6 Wins</p><p> shawn michaels 82: 1 Win</p><p> Smasher1311: 6 Wins</p><p> TeflonBilly: 5 Wins</p><p> TheZies: 0 Win</p><p> tj0001: 1 Win</p><p> Trell: 1 Win</p><p> wekka: 1 Win</p></div><p></p><p></p>

I "acquired" a bunch of Lupin....23gb worth >_> Lupin the Third was a manga at first (as with most things) but has been an anime since the 70s, had four TV series (including one that just wrapped up its first season a few months ago which is a prequel series), and has had movies and OVAs for practically every year since then. I found out about it last year, and have watched everything but four movies and the Woman Named Fujiko Mine series since then. Stuff has been getting released on DVD more though, so there may be some floating around netflix. Oh yes; the grin will be very sly and slick

<p>People, people, people! I've been slacking off a bit this past week, as I could have very easily gotten this one written and done - being the week of WrestleWar, Main Event wasn't on the same day as Saturday Night. But I've learned that I can only feed one hobby at a time <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> (The good news is, I only have a few Lupin movies/OVAs left to watch before mid-August when I go to Otakon! I'm even going to cosplay as Lupin himself for that, with my girlfriend going as Fujiko! TFC seems like he knows all that I'm talking about...)</p><p> </p><p> But last night and tonight I've been working, and I'm here to say that we now have our <strong>24</strong>ish <strong>hour predictions warning</strong>!! I will definitely have Saturday Night and the WrestleWar official program posted tomorrow afternoon/evening/night.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Already Predicted</strong></p><p> TeflonBilly</p><p> Smasher1311</p><p> TheFinalCountdown</p><p> RKOwnage</p><p> TheZies</p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>WCW Hotline: November 1994, Week 3</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg</span><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW Hotline for November 1994, Week 3</strong></p><p> <em>Option 1: WrestleWar contol center!</em></p><p><em> Option 3: Shots fired at the WWF!</em></p><p><em> Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</em></p><p><em> Option 5: Last week's ratings!</em></p><p><em> Option 8: "Those Other Guys"!</em></p><p><em> Option 9: A gift from WCW Catalog!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 1: WrestleWar Control Center!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WarGames has a few participants announced, as Dustin Rhodes and Ricky Steamboat will represent WCW, while Roddy Piper and Kevin Sullivan have announced themselves for the KoW! Also, after his interruption and disrespect, The Butcher has challenged Brian Pillman to a match at WrestleWar! The Armstrong Brothers have laid out a challenge to Harlem Heat! More and more matches are being added, possibly even as we speak! Be sure to watch WCW Saturday Night this week to find out what else will be announced for next Sunday's pay-per-view!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 3: Shots fired in wrestling's war!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW have made contract negotiations with not one, but TWO of the WWF's contracted stars - and one of them has crossed over already! Who is it? You'll have to wait and find out!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A huge tag team main event has been announced, as Sting teams up with perennial rival "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to take on "The Monster" Vader and the KoW's own "Hot Rod" Roddy Piper! Whoever comes out on top of this one will have a huge wave of momentum riding into WrestleWar's Triangle match!<p> </p><p> "The American Outlaw" Dusty Rhodes will be in attendance, and the KoW have said he will have words for his son, Dustin! What will Dusty have on his plate?</p><p> </p><p> It was announced last week: the return of the Fabulous Freebirds is upon us! They are getting an immediate WCW World Tag Team championship match; will the Nasty Boys be able to survive Badstreet USA, or will the self-proclaimed rock stars take the punks down and win back titles they haven't worn in years?</p><p> </p><p> All this and so, so much more action and drama, only on WCW Saturday Night on The Superstation! Be sure to tune in at 6:05 PM ET to watch the final stop before WrestleWar and WarGames!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 5: Last week's ratings breakdown!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Everyone must have gone out last Saturday, because Saturday Night only had a 6.18 rating. It got 0.05 on DSF, and Main Event had another 0.58. Monday Night Raw dropped one tenth viewership to a 5.91.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 8: What you aren't missing elsewhere!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The main event of the week 3 Raw saw The Undertaker go all zombie on Jeff Jarrett. Who cares? And they also saw Jerry Lawler beat Tatanka - they even brought back the FAKE Undertaker for a match! And people wonder why WCW are so close to overtaking them as the top of the wrestling world!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 9: A gift from the WCW Catalog!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Send a postcard with your name and address to be entered to win a WCW gift basket! Great gift for your loved ones around the holidays, either for someone else or to keep for yourself!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Saturday Night full card</p><p> </p><p> Sting & "Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs. "Hot Rod" Roddy Piper & Vader w/Jimmy Hart & Sonny Onoo</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WCW World Tag Team championships</p><p> The Nasty Boys w/Jimmy Hart vs. The Fabulous Freebirds</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> The Butcher w/Jimmy Hart vs. Cactus Jack</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> "B-Rad" Brad Armstrong vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> The Heavenly Bodies & "Suave" Steve Keirn vs. The Rock 'n Roll Express & "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. Lord Steven Regal w/Baron Leonard Tomas</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Terry Taylor vs. "The Gamesmaster" Kevin Sullivan</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Fun Fan Signs: </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p>WCW Television - November Week 2, 1994</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png</span><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW Saturday Night</strong></p><p> <em>November 1994, Week 2</em></p><p><em> Held at: New Haven Coliseum (New England)</em></p><p><em> Attendance: 10,000 (sold out!)</em></p><p><em> Rating: B</em></p><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/BobbyHeenan2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>"Players for the WarGames"</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWUS.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TommyRich.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</strong></p><p><strong> Stunning Steve Austin w/Colonel Robert Parker vs. "Wildfire" Tommy Rich</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Rich is a house of "Wildfire" (pun intended) at the outset of this match, staggering Austin with a flurry of punches. Austin kicks out of a few quick pin attempts, and he heads out of the ring to get his bearings. When Stunning Steve gets the upper hand, it's a methodical assault on the knees of Tommy, weakening him beyond repair. Tommy is fighting for what could be his last title shot though, and he keeps coming back as best as he can, but he's so weakened by Austin's attack that his trademark Thesz Press fails him. As soon as the champion sees that, he quickly swoops in for the kill, locking in That's a Wrap dead in the center of the ring. Rich fights, but there's nowhere to go, and he's forced to submit, as Colonel Parker beams from the outside. Still though, Rich showed that he can still go in the ring, so while this was an initial failure, there's no telling what the future could hold for "Wildfire"!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner and STILL WCW United States Heavyweight Champion: Stunning Steve Austin</em></p><p><em> Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> After we see a sign in the crowd reading "WCW is going to WAR!" which sparks discussion among commentary, a graphic shows when we come back from a commercial saying how later we'll see an announcement from WCW World champion Hollywood Hogan! What will he have to say about WarGames?</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickySteamboat.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Backstage, Ricky Steamboat is seen walking up to "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes. Steamboat says that he meant what he said last week, about being behind Dustin. Rhodes seems a bit distracted, and when Ricky asks him what's wrong, Dustin drops a bombshell: that Sting has asked him to captain the WCW team at WrestleWar in the WarGames match! Dustin says that he doesn't know if he can do it, but Ricky says that he couldn't dream of a better choice. He says that Dustin is hungry enough, talented enough, and bright enough, that he will make an excellent captain; and if it is to war that he goes, he will have "The Dragon" on his side as well! Dustin perks up, and says that it'll be an honor to fight alongside Steamboat again! The two shake hands, and it looks like we have two members of the WarGames team announced!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobbyEaton2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TheGambler.jpg</span><p> <strong>"Beautiful" Bobby Eaton vs. The Gambler</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Gambler is one of WCW's more talented "up and coming athletes" (a.k.a. enhancement talents) but Bobby, freshly turned babyface and now singles wrestler, is just all over him. This match is barely a thing, as Gambler isn't even given a chance to get out of the gates in this one, and "Beautiful" Bobby - Jesse Ventura mentions that Eaton has added his nickname back as well as going back to "The Chase" as his entrance music and his old tights as well, almost looking nostalgiac of the old Midnight Express - and it takes just over a minute for the reinvigorated Eaton to put Gambler down with the Alabama Jam.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Bobby Eaton</em></p><p><em> Rating: D-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveKeirn.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> As Giorgio Mororder's "The Chase" plays in the background, Eaton plays to the crowd after his win, suddenly out of the back sprints now ex-partner "Suave" Steve Keirn! Keirn rushes him, and he locks in a Boston Crab on Eaton! Bobby is in severe pain as Keirn cranks pressure back on the move, twisting Eaton's back! Security just start to appear, and Steve drops the move, kicking Eaton in the back before walking off toward the back, motioning toward a few of the female fans in the audience and ripping up a sign that reads "Beautiful Bobby Strikes at Midnight".</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: D</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevieRay.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BookerT.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mean Gene Okerlund is backstage alongside Booker T and Stevie Ray of Harlem Heat! Booker takes point, saying that they're very upset that they still have yet to receive the rematch that they granted the Nastys for the World Tag Team titles, but as soon as they get their match, they gon' take them boys down one hundred an' tenth street, to show that the right and true champions of tha' world is the Harlem Heat! Stevie Ray chips in, calling them fruit booties and in general saying that it still be on like neckbone, sucka!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BradArmstrong.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianJames.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Armstrong Brothers emerge into frame then, and BG is laughing. He turns to his brother, saying "B-Rad, you hear these two? They think they still got a chance, when they ain't even faced the best brother tag team in WCW today!" Brad says that the Armstrong Brothers are not going to be overlooked anymore, as the Stud Stable are going to do all that they can to claim the World Tag Team championships for their own. Stevie asks them who they think they are, trying to pick a fight, but when BG sticks his finger in Ray's face and tells him that they're the men who're gonna burn down 110th Street in the name of Dixie, it's on! Booker tells them that if they want some of the Heat, they need to step up at WrestleWar, and they'll see who gets burned! BG and Brad nod, saying they'll be happy to, and Gene says it looks like we officially have another match for an already blockbuster pay-per-view!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JimDuggan.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Hakushi.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg</span><p> <strong>"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Hakushi w/Sonny Onoo</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Duggan is still obviously trying to do all he can to convince the higher-ups of WCW that he should get a US title shot against Steve Austin, and tonight he takes on a star from Japan in the strange Hakushi. A sign in the crowd says "Belushi > Hakushi", but tonight Jim Duggan is also greater than Hakushi. The Japanese contingent have kinda been lost in the shuffle, mainly due to Hayabusa's very poor physical condition from his trips back and forth to FMW, and it seems to be wearing on his partner. Hakushi falls to a three point stance clothesline within a few short minutes.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Jim Duggan</em></p><p><em> Rating: D+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> "Hacksaw" is waving his American flag around, but "A Country Boy Can Survive" cuts off his patriot mood, as Stunning Steve Austin comes out from the back and stands at the mouth of the entrance way. Duggan does the belt motion, but Austin counters that by holding his United States championship high overhead, taunting Duggan with it and saying that this is as close as he'll get to it!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWTV.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianPillman2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DDP.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW World Television Championship</strong></p><p><strong> Brian Pillman vs. Diamond Dallas Page</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Pillman laughs as he points into the cheap seats at a multi-person sign reading "Bang! Yo, it's me, it's me, it's B B Pillman!" What follows here is a very energetic match featuring two of the better rising stars in WCW. But whereas DDP, according to Bobby Heenan, is a wrestler who studies his opponents, the new Brian Pillman is a man without any discernable patterns in the ring. As soon as Page thinks he has something figured out, Brian changes the game completely and takes advantage of the confusion. Something else brought up by Jesse Ventura is where is the Diamond Doll? As she is not out at ringside for this match. There are moments when that seems to have Dallas thrown off, as at one point he turns around to tell her to hold up the "10" card, but she isn't around. DDP nearly has it won after hitting his pancake piledriver, but Pillman puts his foot on the bottom rope. He sets up for the Diamond Cutter, but Brian shoves out of it and rushes out of the ring. He gets on the apron and starts undoing a turnbuckle pad, making Mickey Jay come over and admonish him. The champion slips into the ring, and he gets up and immediately punches Page - and he drops! Brian slips a foreign object back into his trunks and covers DDP for the three count!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner and STILL WCW World Television Champion: Brian Pillman</em></p><p><em> Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The following announcement has been paid for by the Kings of Wrestling.<p> </p><p> <span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><em>We go to a pre-taped interview where Hollywood Hogan, The Queen, and Roddy Piper are talking. Hogan says that his vacation is going great, he didn't realize just how much he wouldn't miss WCW fans! He says that since Nicky has gone and given the KoW a challenge, they have to announce a captain for WarGames, then he only has one man on his mind: the craziest, nuttiest, greatest fighter he's ever been in the ring with, "Hot Rod" Roddy Piper! Piper says that he welcomes the challenge of stepping into the cage, saying that Sting has signed WCW's death warrant! The two then talk about Ron Simmons, saying that he's going to get his "just desserts" during Saturday Night, and Piper will be on hand to give him just what he's earned! Hogan mentions that "The American Outlaw" isn't at the New Haven Coliseum, since some brat had to ruin his big moment, but he'll be back next week to talk turkey again! The Queen blows a kiss toward the camera, as the feed cuts.</em></span></p><p> </p><p> The preceding announcement had been paid for by the Kings of Wrestling.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>We head to commentary, where Tony talks about how up next, we're going to get a special video presentation to showcase the team who will be here on WCW Saturday Night next week to take on the Nasty Boys for the WCW World Tag Team championships!<p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FefU5rQ3Yu8?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Commentary are shocked to find out who the challengers will be! Jesse says that the Nasty Boys will definitely have their work cut out for them next week!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: D</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TomPrichard.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JimmyDelRay.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ShanghaiPierce.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TexSlazenger.jpg</span><p> <strong>The Heavenly Bodies vs. The Texas Regulators</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Both of these teams have been kinda getting lost in the shuffle, but they both are fighting for one thing in this one: relevance. The Regulators are not only big and bad but are very experienced as a tag team, and they make use of their advantages throughout this match. But no matter how far ahead they get, the Bodies keep from dropping the ball, typically with either their smaller size giving them a speed advantage, or by outright cheating their way back into it. The big Texans nearly have this one all wrapped up - the Bodies are obviously missing some spark that they must have left behind in Louisville - but it all turns back around for them when Style & Substance, Paul Roma and Alex Porteau, come marching to the ring! Tony says that if you've caught the past week's WCW Main Event, these two teams had words for one another. They keep both Shanghai and referee Nick Patrick's attention on them, and the Bodies waffle Slazenger with one of the stolen US Tag title belts! One double flapjack on Pierce later, and the Heavenly Bodies have stolen this one with an assist given to Roma and Porteau!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners: The Heavenly Bodies</em></p><p><em> Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickyMorton.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RobertGibson.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Bodies stay in the ring for a few extra minutes to pose with "their" United States Tag Team championships, but out of nowhere here comes the real champions! Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson hit the ring, and Del Ray and Prichard run with their tail between their legs! The Express are disappointed to have not gotten the fight they were likely looking for, but all in all, they still stay in the ring to pose for the appreciative crowd.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: D+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RoddyPiper.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/KevinSullivan2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GordonSolie.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Gordon Solie brings in his guest at this time, the KoW founder Roddy Piper, but Piper is not alone as along with him is "Gamesmaster" Kevin Sullivan. Sullivan says that he wants to take this time to ask Piper for one thing: he wants in WarGames. Kevin says that he knows a match this insane and career-threatening will be the kind of place that Cactus Jack will want to get in on, and so Kevin wants in it to get to face off with the man who made him run off his brother! Piper agrees, and he turns his attention to Dustin Rhodes. He tells Dustin that his father will be here to talk to him next week, "and Dustin you better watch your step! Because if you don't listen to your daddy, then you're gonna have to pay the Piper." He laughs as Gordon throws us to commercial break.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RonSimmons.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RoddyPiper.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Ron Simmons comes out to the ring, and he says that it's time to get what's his from the KoW. "Green Hills of Tyrol" brings out Roddy Piper from the back, and he tells Ron that he's right; the Kings used Simmons in the same manner that they did with Vader, and Vader made a lot of money from it, whereas Ron got nothing. Piper says there was a big difference though, and that difference is..... Get him!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/kow.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Ron is instantly assaulted from behind by The Butcher and Meng, with Piper putting boots to the downed Simmons! The surprise three-on-one attack is too much for the former world champion, and Piper laughs as Meng holds him in the Tongan deathgrip! Roddy pulls out a spraypaint can from his jacket pocket, and they roll Ron over to spraypaint his back with the KoW letters! Piper grabs the mic and tells him that he got what he had coming now!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Butcher.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mean Gene catches The Butcher on his way backstage, and he conducts an interview at the entrance way. Gene asks just what they think they're doing, tangling with a man like Ron Simmons, but Butcher says that they're ALL men like Ron Simmons; stupid, careless men who think the KoW give a crap what they think they deserve! He says that Ron just got exactly what he deserves, after the way he talked to Hollywood last week! Butcher laughs, but he stops when we hear a second laugh coming closer...</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianPillman2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> WCW TV champ Brian Pillman walks over, which makes Gene almost back away, but he assures Okerlund that there's no worries, he isn't gonna mess up his hair! Pillman says that he just wanted to come out here and tell people about something that's even more important than what Butcher was out here talking about! Butcher asks what that could be, and Pillman says that why.... it's that guy's sign, which says "I want my sign back!" Brian laughs, as Butcher isn't all that amused. He starts to tell him to leave, but Pillman pulls the microphone back and says that in all seriousness, he's tired of seeing all this comic relief out here, so he figured he'd come and save us all from changing the channel. Pillman says that he wants to talk to DDP, and say that y'know maybe he would have had a chance out here tonight, if his Doll were in his corner like usual. Because she's so hot, that Brian would have been distracted and unable to compete properly! Butcher tries to take back his interview, but the TV champion still won't give up the microphone, until finally some security come on the scene. Brian leaves, laughing all the way like a madman, as Butcher and Okerlund are both speechless.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveKeirn.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevenRegal.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Lord Steven Regal and Baron Leonard Tomas are backstage exchanging eye rolls and sour glances as they're being told stories of the past week on the road from "Suave" Steve Keirn. Keirn is talking about how now that he's dumped his former partner, he's been having the time of his life, bagging a different girl every night wherever WCW stops! Regal doesn't seem to care all that much, and he stops him by saying that Keirn better watch himself, because other people may not have the dignity to break the news to him. Regal and Tomas say that they overheard Nick Bockwinkel granting a match for Keirn at WrestleWar against "Beautiful" Bobby himself! The blue bloods walk off, leaving a stunned Keirn stuttering to himself, until Eaton appears and clotheslines him down! He tells him that he'll "See you at WrestleWar, 'partner'!" before walking away!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/PaulOrndorff.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting.jpg</span><p> <strong>"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff w/Jimmy Hart vs. Sting</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Stinger comes out all fired up, excited for the first taste that he's finally gotten of the KoW! Orndorff is very game though, always ready to prove himself as only "Mr. Wonderful" can, and for a good portion of the match he's able to ground his energetic foe and keep him there. The one time that Orndorff lets off of him however it all falls to pieces, as he takes time to work in his Boogie Woogie Elbow Drop and Sting moves out of the way! The Man Called Sting takes over then, and it's all Orndorff can do to keep upright. In a foggy mind, he grabs the turnbuckle to stay on his feet, and from there it is Stinger Splash time! Sting sets him up and locks in the Scorpion Deathlock! "Mr. Wonderful" hangs on longer than a lot of men have, but he has no choice but to signal his submission.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Sting</em></p><p><em> Rating: B</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RicFlair.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Butcher.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> "Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs. The Butcher w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> In our second straight match featuring WCW against the KoW, one has to wonder if "The Nature Boy" is more concerned with winning the match, or if he wants to do what he can to show up one his WrestleWar opponent who was just out here? The Butcher only seems able to get an advantage when Jimmy Hart gift wraps him one from the outside, at one point only barely getting part of a sleeperhold hooked until Flair kicks him in the knee and goes back to work on the limb. Flair seemingly wants to break Butcher down, sending messages to everyone that he is still The Man in this one. There is no doubt about it here, as this is a clinic put on by Flair. The Butcher may as well have been The Broomstick in this one, because Flair drags him along for the ride and works him down until it's time for the figure four leglock. It's all academic from there.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner: Ric Flair</em></p><p><em> Rating: B</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Vader.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> From out of the back comes "The Monster" though! Vader walks down to the ring with Sonny Onoo in tow, and he gets in the ring and stares Flair down! Flair wasn't backing down though, he was going over to get a microphone. Flair's mouth starts to run, talking about how he's the man who has to win at WrestleWar, because he's the one who's going to bring order back to WCW by putting an end to the KoW. Unlike Vader, who will probably sell his title shot back to them - Flair then goes too far, saying that Vader has already laid down for the Kings, and he can't figure out if it was like a dog or like a hired street walker! Vader's eyes go wide and he rushes forward, clotheslining Flair to the mat and stomping him! Flair gets up, but Vader shoves him into the turnbuckles and strikes with concussive punches to the face! Vader drills Flair with a vicious powerbomb in the center of the ring!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Here comes Sting! He rushes out of the back, and Vader tosses Flair aside instead of hitting a second powerbomb, but he also doesn't fight, instead charging at the ropes and keeping Sting from entering the ring! Vader stands tall in the ring, screaming out "It's my time! Vader time! Who's the man?!" as Saturday Night fades to a close.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B+</em></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWMainEvent.jpg</span><p> <strong>WCW Main Event</strong></p><p> <em>Announcers: Gordon Solie, Eric Bischoff, Bobby Heenan</em></p><p><em> Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> A video plays announcing officially the entrances of Roddy Piper, Kevin Sullivan, Dustin Rhodes, and Ricky Steamboat into WarGames. (B-)</p><p> Jean-Paul Lévesque defeats Tracy Smothers with the Pedigree. (D)</p><p> Johnny B. Badd is walking around backstage. He asks Jim Duggan and Alex Wright if they've "seen her" to which they answer negatively. ©</p><p> Style & Substance defeat Joey Maggs and Super Nova when Porteau pins Maggs with a victory roll. (D)</p><p> The Texas Regulators rush the ring and chase off S&S, still hot after what happened on Saturday Night. (E)</p><p> Eric Bischoff brings us the WrestleWar Control Center, announcing that The Butcher will take on Brian Pillman for the WCW Television title! (C-)</p><p> Meng squashes "Hardwork" Bobby Walker, pinning him with the Tongan Deathgrip. (D)</p><p> "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Alex Wright over Devon Storm and The Gambler, Duggan hitting Storm with the Old Glory Kneedrop for the win. (D-)</p><p> Diamond Dallas Page defeats Scott Stud with the Diamond Cutter. (D+)</p><p> Backstage, Johnny B. Badd has found the Diamond Doll! He talks her into going out for a coffee, and the two leave, chatting together. (C+)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg</span><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Overall Prediction Standings:</span></p><p> alvarasus: 1 Win</p><p> angeldelayette: 4 Win</p><p> deanohbk: 1 Win</p><p> The Final Countdown: 3 Win</p><p> franticloser: 1 Win</p><p> KieLyn129: 1 Win</p><p> NWAvsWWF: 0 Win</p><p> pakonruff: 2 Win</p><p> Ritchardo: 1 Win</p><p> RKOwnage: 6 Wins</p><p> shawn michaels 82: 1 Win</p><p> Smasher1311: 5 Wins</p><p> TeflonBilly: 4 Wins</p><p> TheZies: 0 Win</p><p> tj0001: 1 Win</p><p> Trell: 1 Win</p><p> wekka: 1 Win</p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Just dropping in with your <strong>24</strong>(ish) <strong>hour prediction warning!</strong> I'm actually going to have the show finished tonight, but I figured since I was able to get it slammed out faster than usual I'd still allow a few other people a chance to slide in with some predictions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Already Predicted</strong></p><p> Smasher1311</p><p> RKOwnage</p><p> TeflonBilly</p><p> TheFinalCountdown</p><p> TheZies</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> I'd hate to see only five people get a chance in on this show, just because I'm all excited and overworking myself in order to get to WrestleWar! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<p>Hey everyone, I just wanted to take a quick moment to chat, and say that y'know, as a long-time TEW player, diary writer, and diary reader, it really is so great to feel like I'm putting on such great shows here. I used to run diaries from EWR and TEW over on the gamefaqs WWEGSB board (long before it got to be the cesspool that nobody goes to anymore) and I even tried one or two times on the EWB to no success. But here on the GDS board, where I never thought about doing much, I feel like I've found a great readership and a great outlet, and even as I'm learning the nuances of TEW13. In the timeframe that I run this diary for, I hope to have learned all that I can about 13, and who knows? Maybe if I stop this diary and start another one, it'll be even better than this has been.</p><p> </p><p> But, that's a long time away, as I have no intention of cutting this short by any means.</p><p> </p><p> I am grateful for every post, every vote, every comment left about shows that I get, and as much as what I <em>could</em> still do this without anyone else... it wouldn't be nearly as fun. I saw Eisen-verse saying that lately the dynasty board has been having a resurgence of great games going on, and I echo his thoughts, as there are great games and great writing going on all over the place. Everyone from those you would expect to be great TFC, Anderz, and angel, to newer blood like Smasher (best of luck keeping this new game going!) and tg01. It means a lot to have won this past DOTM poll, and hopefully everyone will stick around to see this project win a few more.</p><p> </p><p> Pretty impressive stuff, given all I started with was knowing Hogan was never accepted by WCW fans and thinking of a fun storyline to run alongside it.</p><p> </p><p> Okay, I'll quit handjobbing; I hope to have the next Saturday Night posted before the weekend, so after I finish the Lupin the Third movie I'm watching, it's back to work!</p>

<p>WCW Hotline: November 1994, Week 2</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg</span><p> <strong>WCW Hotline for November 1994, Week 2</strong></p><p> <em>Option 1: WrestleWar contol center!</em></p><p><em> Option 3: An old face returns backstage!</em></p><p><em> Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</em></p><p><em> Option 5: Last week's ratings!</em></p><p><em> Option 8: "Those Other Guys"</em></p><p><em> Option 9: A gift from WCW Catalog!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 1: WCW WrestleWar control center!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WarGames! War has been declared by WCW, and they will take on the Kings of Wrestling in the match beyond! Also, Sting, Ric Flair, and Vader will face one another in a triangle match with huge implications on the WCW World title picture! Keep watching WCW Saturday Night and Main Event to find out more matches!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 3: An old face among the new!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the buyout of NWC, one man who had an uneasy welcome was "Cowboy" Bill Watts, who has been brought in to help out crafting the shows you see every week! Wrestlers need not worry; Watts is not in charge this time!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The big thing on everyone's mind is who will be put in each side of the WarGames match at WrestleWar! Nick Bockwinkel has decreed that both sides must at least announce the captains of the teams.<p> </p><p> We will be hearing from Hollywood Hogan at some point during the show as well, from his vacation. What will his thoughts be about the triangle match announced last week? And what about the confrontation last week with Ron Simmons?</p><p> </p><p> Our main events of the evening will include both Sting and Ric Flair taking on members of the KoW, when Sting faces "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndroff and Flair squares off with The Butcher!</p><p> </p><p> The United States Heavyweight championship will be on the line as Stunning Steve Austin takes on "Wildfire" Tommy Rich! Rich has just returned to WCW after a long absence, will his return be golden?</p><p> </p><p> There will be a video hyping up a huge return to WCW this week, and the following week this team will square off against the Nasty Boys for the WCW World Tag Team championships! Who will it be?</p><p> </p><p> Also on Saturday Night: Brian Pillman defends his Television title against Diamond Dallas Page, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan fights for a potential US title shot, and "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton returns to action! Tune in to TBS this Saturday evening at 6:05PM ET to see all the great wrestling action!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 5: Last week's ratings breakdown!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW Saturday Night's ratings for the post-Halloween Havoc episode rose again back to a 7.37. Good job, fans! We knew we could count on you! Saturday Night on DSF drew another 0.05, while Monday Night Raw on USA went up to a 5.92. Main Event came back down to a rather standard 0.58.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 8: What you aren't missing on USA Network!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Are they even trying anymore? Yes, Shawn Michaels beating Razor Ramon was a fun match I'm sure, but Yokozuna and Lex Luger? Much love to Lex, but this match was terrible when you ran with it last summer! How about letting the grown-ups show wrestling like on TBS on Saturday Night, and you just go back to the kiddy table?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 9: A special gift from the WCW Catalog!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Order now for 10% off on a San Francisco Toymakers WCW licensed action figure!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>WCW Saturday Night full card</p><p> </p><p> "Nature Boy" Ric Flair vs. The Butcher w/Jimmy Hart</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff w/Jimmy Hart vs. Sting</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</p><p> Stunning Steve Austin w/Colonel Robert Parker vs. "Wildfire" Tommy Rich</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WCW World Television Championship</p><p> Brian Pillman vs. Diamond Dallas Page</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Hakushi w/Sonny Onoo</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> The Heavenly Bodies vs. The Texas Regulators</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> "Beautiful" Bobby Eaton vs. The Gambler</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Fun Fan Signs:</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> ---------------</p><p> </p><p> Thanks both of you guys for the comments about Dusty; I'm pretty proud of the way it is.</p><p> </p><p> And TFC, I wouldn't feel so great about the win if not for all the great competition! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Also, yeah TNA still do the TV show names. I figure if at some point I get around to making a list in the first post about all the shows I've done, then names will make it easier to categorize.</p>

WCW Television - November Week 1, 1994 http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png WCW Saturday Night November Week 1, 1994 Held from: Milwaukee Arena (Great Lakes) Attendance: 10,000 Rating: B http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/BobbyHeenan2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg "The Road to War" http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg Overall Prediction Standings: alvarasus: 1 Win angeldelayette: 3 Win deanohbk: 1 Win The Final Countdown: 2 Win franticloser: 1 Win KieLyn129: 1 Win NWAvsWWF: 0 Win pakonruff: 2 Win Ritchardo: 1 Win RKOwnage: 5 Wins Smasher1311: 4 Wins TeflonBilly: 4 Wins TheZies: 0 Win tj0001: 1 Win Trell: 1 Win wekka: 1 Win Practically everyone was thrown for a curve with the Heat losing, but remember, everybody gets one... right Spider-Man? The tide turns a bit as RKOwnage moves into the lead! Remember, this contest lasts until the new in-game year, so plenty of time for everyone to get in more wins! I hope to have the next Hotline up tonight yet, but it may be tomorrow evening at latest. I think I'm going to start with having names for my shows; forgive me, I've been watching TNA Not sure if I'll go back and retroactively gave out any, but I may if I get bored sometime. Hope the show was worth the wait - I dunno about you, but I'm pumped for WrestleWar to get here now! Finally, much much MUCH thank you to all who voted for me in the DOTM this month. I'm so honored to have gotten a win under my belt after only a few months. WE DID IT!!

<p>WCW Hotline: November 1994, Week 1</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg</span><p> </p><p> <strong>WCW Hotline for November 1994, Week 1</strong></p><p> <em>Option 1: WrestleWar contol center!</em></p><p><em> Option 2: Where to watch WCW action!</em></p><p><em> Option 3: WCW lends a helping hand!</em></p><p><em> Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</em></p><p><em> Option 5: Last week's ratings!</em></p><p><em> Option 6: Backstage from Halloween Havoc!</em></p><p><em> Option 8: "Those Other Guys"</em></p><p><em> Option 9: A gift from WCW Catalog!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 1: WCW WrestleWar '94 control center!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>No matches announced yet, but make sure you watch WCW Saturday Night in the next three weeks to find out what exciting matches WCW will be bringing you this month!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 2: WCW in new markets!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In addition to extending the contracts with TBS and DSF, WCW Saturday Night will be given a 12 episode trial run on the BBC network this winter! This deal will raise WCW's viewing to a very big audience in the US, Canada, the British Isles, and parts of Europe!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 3: Major purchases around wrestling!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>World Championship Wrestling have already in this month paid out money to three promotions! The mid-south based regional Global Wrestling Federation, Mexican cult federation Universal Wrestling Association, and local sized National Wrestling Conference were all in the red, and WCW bailed them out. In exchange for their money, the GWF and UWA are now going to help train young members of the WCW roster, teaching them in both the American and Mexican styles; however, the NWC were simply washed away, letting owner TC Martin get out of debt free and clear. WCW have already sent a small handful of wrestlers, mostly those from NWC, to both the GWF and UWA to help polish their craft.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Halloween Havoc fallout is all over WCW Saturday Night, as we begin the march to Starrcade; but the next stop will be WrestleWar! Sting has made it known that he will be live at the Milwaukee Center to give a "State of the Stinger" address, and he says he has a huge challenge he wants to lay out for the Kings of Wrestling!<p> </p><p> After being screwed out of the WCW World Heavyweight title, Ricky Steamboat will be in the building as well to get some things off his chest! Hollywood Hogan is to be here, what will he have to say about all these people who want to call him out?</p><p> </p><p> Perhaps most importantly, Dusty Rhodes will be on hand to talk about the shocking turn of events at the end of Havoc; will his son Dustin have something to say to his father?</p><p> </p><p> In our main event, two men who came up short at Havoc will square off as Vader takes on Johnny B. Badd! Can "The Monster" be tamed by the Badd Man, or will Badd suffer the wrath of an angry Vader? Also, Lord Steven Regal faces a tough test in "Double A" Arn Anderson!</p><p> </p><p> Tex Slazenger and Shanghai Pierce have let us know that they will be in action, under their new team name of the Texas Regulators! They will face off with two young men looking to get a name for themselves on a big stage, Kimo and Devon Storm. Also Harlem Heat will face off with two members of the KoW in "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff and Meng! "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan tries to get some momentum back after his loss to the Butcher by taking on "Pretty" Paul Roma! And The Patriot stands up for his country to take on big Ron Simmons!</p><p> </p><p> All this and much, much more, this Saturday at 6:05 PM ET on TBS, The Superstation!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 5: Last week's ratings breakdown!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What was wrong with you people? Last week's Saturday Night on TBS dropped to a 6.58 rating? Did you all lose your minds for a week? WCW Main Event went up to a 0.74 for being the hype show for Halloween Havoc. Though maybe it was just a wrestling draught last week, as Raw also dropped a bit to a 5.67. Saturday Night on DSF went up though, to a 0.05. The Europeans must have liked seeing Brian Pillman come out of his shell!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 6: Backstage at Halloween Havoc!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Everyone has been raving about the performance of WCW at Halloween Havoc, but we understand that three men were singled out by WCW Locker Room Leader Harley Race, and it wasn't all pretty! Roddy Piper was praised for his great performance in his match and angle with Ric Flair, while Ricky Steamboat was told he was awesome for his job at Havoc. However, Dave Sullivan was not so pleased when his name came up and he was criticised for his poor performance. But, this is why Harley is there - to tell people how it is!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 8: What you aren't missing elsewhere!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Monday Night Raw was your show if you like fat people. The week 1 show from November featured Men on a Mission in a losing effot to Diesel and HBK (how many people CAN Shawn carry at one time?) and Yokozuna over Undertaker. Better luck next time, Vince; trust me, Saturday Night will blow your minds with the announcements we have in store for WrestleWar!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 9: A special gift from the WCW Catalog!</span></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW Clash of the Champions 1994 was released on VHS Home Video! Complete with extra matches that only those live at the Greensboro Coliseum saw, such as Ricky Steamboat and Marcus Bagwell teaming up to face Tex and Shanghai; Bad Attitude and Jean-Paul Levesque in action; Alex Wright against Paul Roma; Funk and Buck over the Playboys; and a battle royal! Order now and get 10% off only in the month of November!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>WCW Saturday Night full card</strong></p><p> </p><p> "The Monster" Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson vs. Lord Steven Regal w/Baron Leonard Tomas</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff & Meng w/Jimmy Hart vs. Harlem Heat</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> "Pretty" Paul Roma vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> The Rock 'n Roll Express and The Young Pistols vs. The Heavenly Bodies and The Armstrong Brothers</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> The Patriot vs. Ron Simmons</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> The Texas Regulators (Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce) vs. Devon Storm & Kimo</p><p> Comment: </p><p> </p><p> Fun Fan Signs:</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Apologies for being a few days late, family stuff came up a bit. </p><p> Much thanks go out to all who are voting for me in the DOTM! We almost have this month won!</p><p> Good to see you weigh in ad, and yes I have a good nickname in mind for Dusty! I too actually feel bad for Steamboat; I put him in almost as a lame-duck challenger from the beginning, but I really felt it would fit for him to challenge for the title right off, even though much bigger plans are already in motion. Perhaps he'll be able to get his comeuppance down the road, though!</p><p> wekka: Thanks, and yeah I like seeing that I'm able to throw in some unpredictability now and again. I felt like going with Funk as the partner (a predictable choice) would especially help hide later on when Dusty made his big turn and allow for that to be an even bigger surprise.</p><p> TeflonBilly: I love me some BG, little bit of power metal to rawk now and then is great. Most of my storylines I've actually thought of with them playing in the background! I strongly recommend the At the Edge of Time album; it's the one that had War of the Thrones on it, as well as probably their biggest "hit" song, Sacred Worlds.</p><p> </p><p> I'm hoping to have Saturday Night written and posted by Tuesday or Wednesday, so get the picks in soon! <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>