WCW: Where The Big Boys Play

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Where The Big Boys Play

To be number one, that is the current objective set by Ted Turner to Eric Bischoff. Bischoff took over the day to day running of WCW in late 1994 and has helped turn the company around since then, the progress has been remarkable. He took over when buyrates had sunk to a dismal level, attendances and all round revenue was at it's lowest in years and the product had little to no buzz surrounding it. The first big move he made was using Ted Turners ego and target to become number one against him and made him splash out big to get the biggest name in professional wrestling Hulk Hogan to join the company, Hogan added prestige and brought name identity to WCW and all of the sudden wrestling fans became interested in the product again. Next was the introduction of more big stars like 'Macho Man' Randy Savage and Lex Luger as well as the company getting a prime time television slot on TNT and going head to head with the WWF for one hour every Monday Night.

WCW is in a very comfrotable spot in 1996 but looking to push ahead and achieve greatness in this upcoming year. Recently Randy Savage & Ric Flair had a several month battle for the WCW World Championship before eventually The Giant entered the title picture and became the current champion. Two factions joined forces, The Dungeon of Doom and The Four Horseman in order to get rid of Hulkamania but when that plan failed the two groups split and now an upcoming war between the two is set to take place. Hulk Hogan is still the number one man in the business but is starting to grow stale in the eyes of some and may need a character tweak in the upcoming months. Stars like Lex Luger, Sting, Arn Anderson and The Giant have managed to solidify themselves as main eventers and work alongside people like Hulk Hogan, Savage and Flair. The introduction of international stars has brought a new life to WCW with stars like Konnan (the current US champ), Jushin Liger, Alex Wright, Eddie Guerrero and Chris Benoit exciting the WCW fans with their innovative style of wrestling. The tag team division is full of talent like the Blue Bloods, Nasty Boys, Harlem Heat, Sting & Luger, Legion of Doom, Meng & Barbarian, Fire & Ice and The American Males, the talent doesn't stop their though as rumors have been speculating one or two big tag teams may be joining WCW in the near future.

Nitro is currently going head to head with RAW and is doing very well, both shows are bobbing up and down in the ratings and exchanging victories but are always remaining around the 3.0 mark. WCW has a stacked upper card of the roster and is trying to develop a lower card on WCW Saturday Night reports say a potential idea for a 'Cruiserweight' division is up in the air at the moment which would replicate a light heavyweight division from a company like NJPW. Ted Turner continues to pump money into this company and is being rewarded with great success, right now WCW is where the big boys play, can they solidify a status as the number one wrestling promotion in America? Can they continue to grow and make new stars? It's time to find out...

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TELEVISION

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WCW Monday Nitro is the leading program in sports entertainment today, debuting in September 1995, just a few months later it is competing head to head with the WWF's Monday Night RAW in the ratings battle. Running time is 1 hour and the show is the only professional wrestling show which is broadcasted live. The show is currently only on the TNT network which airs in America, Australia, U.K and Europe.

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WCW Saturday Night is an edited tv show which airs on TBS in America on the Late Evening time slot, the show was originally WCW's flagship show until the introduction of WCW Nitro. It is now considered a 'B' show and airs for 1 and a half hours.

CHAMPIONS

WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Wk 3, April 1996
- The Giant

WCW United States Championship

Wk 4, January 1996
- Konnan

WCW Tag Team Championship

Wk 3, January 1996
- Lex Luger & Sting

WCW Television Championship

Wk 1, June 1996
- Diamond Dallas Page

WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Wk 4, May 1996
- Dean Malenko

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Table of Contents

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STARTING POINT

WCW Monday Nitro Wk 1, May

WCW Saturday Night Wk 1, May

WCW Monday Nitro Wk 2, May

WCW Saturday Night Wk 2, May

WCW Monday Nitro Wk 3, May

WCW Saturday Night Wk 3, May

WCW Monday Nitro Wk 4, May

WCW Saturday Night Wk 4, May

WCW Slamboree Wk 4, May

WCW Monday Nitro Wk 1, June

WCW Saturday Night Wk 1, June

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Roster

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WCW Monday Nitro

Monday, Week 1, May, 1996

Birmingham-Jefferson Arena

17,000 (Sold Out)

The owner of WCW Eric Bischoff started the show informing the fans of his plan to bring more international superstars to WCW to create the most exciting division in the history of wrestling. He called it the 'cruiserweight division', the division will have it's own belt and a tournament to decide the first holder of the belt will kick off this week on WCW Saturday Night.

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Alex Wright vs Brian Pillman

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

Alex Wright is a young, exciting star from Europe who has brought his A-game since joining WCW but tonight he faced a tough challenge in Brian Pillman who has been more dangerous and out of control than ever since joining the Four Horseman. The battle could have went either way but the aggressive nature in Pillman's offence gave him the edge and allowed him to get the win after 6:36 with Air Pillman.

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WCW Television Championship

Lex Luger vs Earl Robert Eaton

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Randy Anderson

Lex Luger's great form as of late is giving him the push at a future World title opportunity but for now he has to focus on keeping his current titles and tonight he face Earl Robert Eaton, the new recruit of the Blue Blood stable. The former Television and Tag Team champion Eaton put on a impressive display but the power of Luger was what made the difference, Eaton submitted to the Torture Rack after 7:25 in one of the best matches of the night. Luger makes defense one of the Television title.

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Post match the Blue Bloods, Regal and Taylor hit the ring hoping to 'rough up' the Television champion but before the three could take advantage of the numbers game, Sting ran down and made the save and sent the Blue Bloods into retreat.

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Booker T w/ Sherri & Stevie Ray vs Scott Norton

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

Scott Norton's career hasn't taken off in WCW due to his commitments in Japan but he still has a big presence and good following of fans. Booker T is one half of one of the most successful tag teams of this era and looks to thrive as the tag team division is only getting stronger. Booker managed to pick up the victory over the big man following a distraction from Stevie Ray and he landed the Harlem Hangover.

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Post match Harlem Heat grab microphones and Booker declares there is not one team in wrestling that compares to them, past or present and that no team will ever be in their league. Right on Que The Steiner Brothers music plays as they make their anticipated return to WCW since leaving NJPW. The Steiner's soak up the atmosphere before running to the ring and chasing off Harlem Heat and then posing for the fans delight.

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The Horseman vs The Mega Powers

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Nick Patrick

This huge tag team match was a surprise to most and delivered big for WCW in the head to head ratings with the WWF. Four of the most recognisable faces in wrestling collided in a strong match technically and in a brawl based style. All four needed a win to solidify their claim to be next in line at a world title shot but the outcome of the match was not decisive. Hulk Hogan dropped the leg on Arn Anderson and looked to be just three seconds away from victory when Flair attacked him and Savage with a steel chair causing a disqualification.

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Straight after the match Flair and Anderson continue to attack Hogan and Savage and the other members of the Horseman, Pillman and Benoit join them. The Dungeon of Doom, Hugh Morrus, Meng and The Barbarian, led by Kevin Sullivan rush to the ring to get revenge on the Horseman following the split of the two groups which were once aligned as one. The Dungeon of Doom's help inspires a fight back in Savage and Hogan who start to dominate the Horseman until the reigning WCW World Heavyweight Champion The Giant enters the fold and takes out everyone in sight with a dominant series of attacks. The Giant closes the show delivering bone crushing Chokeslam's to Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Ric Flair and Arn Anderson.

Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
79

MOTN:
Ric Flair Arn Anderson/Hulk Hogan Randy Savage (84)

TV Rating:
2.95

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WCW Saturday Night

Saturday, Week 1, May, 1996

Manatee Civic Center

2,900

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Dean Malenko vs Mr J.L

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

The first match in the cruiserweight tournament had a very predictable outcome but still managed to be a decent match, the established WCW wrestler Dean Malenko managed to beat the virtually unknown Mr J.L with the Super Gutbuster.

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Backstage the 'teen icon' Marcus Bagwell is warming up for his match when Madusa approaches him and wishes him luck before giving him a 'good luck' kiss on the cheek.

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Bunkhouse Buck vs Marcus Bagwell

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

Motivated by his good luck kiss from Madusa, Marcus put on a show for the crowd and got all the women screaming for him every time he would pose or taunt Bunkhouse. The cocky performance was wrapped up after 5:36 after a Yellow Jacket Suplex.

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The Blue Bloods vs Sgt Buddy Lee Parker & Craig Pittman

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

Despite them being 'Sargent's' Buddy Lee Parker and Craig Pittman were far from being in control of this match and were on the receiving end of a stiff offence from the British brawlers. Regal looked particularly dangerous and got the win with the Regal Stretch.

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Before the scheduled tag team match between V.K Wallstreet and One Man Gang vs The Road Warriors took place Wallstreet offered to pay off the Warriors if they backed down from the match, the Warriors looked like they were considering the offer until they started unloading on V.K and the match begun.

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The Road Warriors vs V.K Wallstreet & One Man Gang

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

The legendary Road Warriors turned down the offer and quickly got to business working on Wallstreet. Surprisingly One Man Gang and Wallstreet who have never tagged together before shown good chemistry and took the fight to one of the most dominant tag teams in history but it wasn't enough to get the win as Hawk picked up the victory with a Flying Lariat.

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Brian Pillman w/Chris Benoit vs Eddie Guerrero

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

The second match in the Cruiserweight tournament took place and was very competitive Pillman's aggression helped him on Nitro but cost him this match as while Benoit was holding Guerrero still, Pillman charged at him only for Guerrero to move and for Pillman to accidently take out Benoit. The momentary miss communication allowed Guerrero to roll up Pillman and get the victory.

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After the match Benoit and Pillman regrouped and looked to take out their frustration on Guerrero but The Barbarian and Meng from The Dungeon of Doom came to the ring to back up Guerrero and scare off Benoit and Pillman.

DDP was backstage before the main event were he talked about the upcoming new generation of WCW and nominated himself to be the man to lead WCW into the future and said that if people don't like him they're just going to have to deal with him 'cause he ain't going nowhere.

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DDP vs Paul Orndorff

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

The self professed 'stud' Diamond Dallas Page is rising up the WCW ladder and proving a real threat to the main event scene just a few years after turning from a manager to a wrestler. He faced a veteran in Paul Orndorff and the two clashed in styles and beliefs in this match, the shock victory for DDP caught many off guard as he got the win after a Cutter.

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Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
68

MOTN:
Brian Pillman/Eddie Guerrero (68)

TV Rating:
0.22

Texasrangers13 · March 4, 2013

With all due respect, you have five diaries on the first five pages. I struggle to follow any of them despite the fact that they all seem to be interesting concepts.

NWAvsWWF · March 4, 2013

With all due respect, you have five diaries on the first five pages. I struggle to follow any of them despite the fact that they all seem to be interesting concepts.

I apologise for that, I usually start with a good plan of things but lack inspiration to do them, i guess all i can do to change that is keep this diary going strong for as long as possible which i will try to do.

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WCW Monday Nitro

Monday, Week 2, May, 1996

UTC Arena

11,000 (Sold Out)

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Chris Benoit w/Brian Pillman vs Eddie Guerrero

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

Following Eddie Guerrero's win in the first round of the cruiserweight tournament over Brian Pillman on WCW Saturday Night, he now faced other four horseman member Chris Benoit with the loose cannon Pillman lurking around at ringside. The two exchanged in an immaculate, well timed and executed contest which was a great opening to the show. Guerrero was not so lucky this time around as he lost to Benoit's vicious submission the Crippler Crossface following a momentary distraction from Brain Pillman while he was in control of the match.

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Fire & Ice vs Harlem Heat

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Randy Anderson

The relatively new tag team, Fire & Ice are just getting stuck into the tag team division at the moment but struggled when they faced Harlem Heat who were far outclassed them in everything besides strength. Ice Train and Norton used the strength advantage to help them survive and thrive in the match but Booker T was the man who picked up the victory when all was said and done after a Missile Dropkick.

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After the match for the second week running The Steiner's music played as they came to the ring and this time got their hands on Harlem Heat, tossing them around the ring with suplex's and powerful throws to proof they are once again the dominant tag team in WCW.

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WCW Television Championship

Lex Luger vs Lord Steven Regal

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

The feud between the Blue Bloods and Lex Luger looks to be building as they once again got a shot to take the Television title from Luger. The technical prowess of Lord Steven Regal allowed him to shock the fans and Luger by taking firm control of the match early on. The power and energy behind Lex Luger led to an exciting come back and as he got Regal in position for the Torture Rack the match came to an abrupt halt as Squire Dave Taylor and Earl Robert Eaton attacked Luger and the referee called for a disqualification.

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Once again Lex Luger's partner Sting had to make the save to prevent Luger from getting triple teamed but this time Sting grabbed a microphone and laid out a challenge to the Blue Bloods to stop running from them and to fight him and Luger at Slamboree and told them that they will even put the Tag titles on the line if it means getting their hands on the Blue Bloods.

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No.1 Contenders match for the World Heavyweight Championship

Randy Savage vs Ric Flair

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Nick Patrick

The rivalry between Randy Savage and Ric Flair has been on going for several months and has mostly surrounded the world title with them exchanging the belt several times. This match was to decide who will get the next shot at The Giant and was an excellent match on a night full of great matches, but this one was PPV quality. The hatred and determination from each man to prove they are the best of all time was evident as the two went all out to get the victory. In the end the match was decided by Kevin Sullivan who came to the ring following Nick Patrick being accidentally taken out, Sullivan laid a beat down on Ric Flair who he blamed for the split of The Dungeon of Doom and The Horseman. The fans were delighted with the attack as it allowed Savage to capitalize with a Flying Elbow Drop and score the victory.

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A furious Ric Flair recovered and immediately looked to get revenge on Sullivan and the two went into the crowd brawling. In the ring the macho man continued to celebrate but that was cut short by The Giant who attacked Savage from behind and then delivered a Chokeslam to close the show.

Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
84

MOTN:
Ric Flair/Randy Savage (86)

TV Rating:
3.16

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WCW Saturday Night

Saturday, Week 2, May, 1996

Roberts Arena

3,114

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Alex Wright vs Ultimo Dragon w/Sonny Onoo

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

The third match in the Cruiserweight tournament took place with new Japanese star Ultimo Dragon putting in an impressive display under the guidance of Sonny Onoo. Despite Onoo at ringside he couldn't help his client fall victim to an STF and had to watch him submit.

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The Blue Bloods vs The Nasty Boys

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

A competitive tag match showcased how deep the tag division currently is in WCW. The champions Luger & Sting were watching in the back via television screen and were frequently shown discussing the match. The Blue bloods picked up an important victory momentum wise when Regal made Knobbs submit to the Regal Stretch.

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After the match The Blue Bloods informed everyone that they accepted Luger's & Sting's challenge and the match is officially set for Slamboree. Regal declared they would give them a good old British beat down and come out of Slamboree with the gold.

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Joey Maggs vs Konnan

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

Since joining WCW the biggest draw in Mexican wrestling history, Konnan has been on fire winning the United States Championship and defending that along with the AAA Heavyweight Championship in WCW. This was an easy enhancement match for the champ who got the win via submission with the Tequila Sunrise.

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Backstage Marcus Bagwell is talking about how good it was to get the win last week on WCW Saturday Night to Madusa and says he will one day accomplish his dream of being World Champion. Madusa tells him he looked sexy out there last week and says next time he's in action she'll come to ringside for a better view of the action.

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No.1 Contenders match for the United States Championship

Jushin Liger vs The Zodiac

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

A high energy bout took place to find out who would be next in line to challenge Konnan for the United States title. A shock was on the cards as the new comer to WCW, Jushin Liger looked great throughout the match and then managed to pick up the victory with a Brainbuster.

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Immediately following the match, the United States Champion Konnan joined the new number one contender in the ring, at first he offered to shake Liger's hand but once Liger refused Konnan went on a rampage beating Liger around ringside and even putting him through an announce table due to the lack of respect he was shown.

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Bunkhouse Buck & Dirty Dick vs The Steiner Brothers

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

The Steiner Brothers returned to in ring competition for the first time since re-debuting in WCW, they put on a powerful and dominant display quickly dismantling of the the opposition. Scott picked up the win with the Steiner Recliner on Dirty Dick.

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After the match The Steiners appealed to Eric Bischoff for a chance to get their hands on Harlem Heat, Bischoff agreed to the demands and announced Scott Steiner vs Booker T for the next WCW Monday Nitro.

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DDP w/ Kimberly Page vs Jim Duggan

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Teddy Long

DDP continued his quest to cement his legacy among the best in WCW, this weeks main event was him facing former WWF legend Jim Duggan and American Patriot. Jim's classic 2x4 was what cost him as Kimberly used it to attack Duggan unbeknownst to the referee and Page followed up with a Diamond Cutter to get the win.

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Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
61

MOTN:
Blue Bloods/Nasty Boys (64)

TV Rating:
0.22

Hive · March 5, 2013

Sorry to nitpick, but I'm fairly sure Bobby Eaton was called "Earl Robert Eaton" while in the Blue Bloods.

NWAvsWWF · March 5, 2013

Sorry to nitpick, but I'm fairly sure Bobby Eaton was called "Earl Robert Eaton" while in the Blue Bloods.

It's not a nitpick you are correct i will change the posts now:)

NWAvsWWF · March 5, 2013

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WCW Monday Nitro

Monday, Week 3, May, 1996

Gainesville O-Dome

10,000 (Sold Out)

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Fire & Ice vs The Blue Bloods

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

The Blue Bloods continued their way through the tag division as they head into Slamboree to face the champions in good form. They struggled to maintain a sustainable offence in the early goings due to the size advantage of Fire & Ice but Lord Regal managed to slow the pace right down and dissect the opponents before soon making Ice Train tap to the Regal Stretch.

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Booker T vs Scott Steiner

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Randy Anderson

Booker T and Stevie Ray have been the prey of the returning Steiners who have been the predators, taking out the very unpopular team on a couple of occasions. This was the first time members of the teams met and it was a very physically demanding battle and one of the bets all round matches of the night. Scott Steiner's dominant comeback following a strong period of offence from Booker led to Steiner landing the Frankensteiner and getting the win.

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Kevin Sullivan vs The Giant

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

The Taskmaster Kevin Sullivan and his Dungeon of Doom have recently had a change of heart and turned face, now battling against the Four Horseman and Ric Flair in particular as the rivalry has become very heated. The World Champion, The Giant looked impressive heading into his title match with Savage in just two weeks but struggled to put Sullivan away, in the end it was not a Chokeslam but the help from Ric Flair who attacked Sullivan down at ringside which allowed The Giant to get the victory.

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After the match, just like last week Sullivan and Flair went into an all out street fight although this time they were joined by Pillman and Benoit who began to fight with The Barbarian and Meng who came down in aid of Sullivan. Eventually Eric Bischoff stopped the action with many security guards bringing the six man fight to a close, Bischoff than took time to announce at Slamboree it will be Kevin Sullivan vs Ric Flair and Meng & Barbarian vs Benoit & Pillman.

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Big Bubba Rogers, DDP & Earl Robert Eaton vs Randy Savage, Sting & Lex Luger

Match Type:

Six Man Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Nick Patrick

This action packed main event combined several small feuds into one and made for a good match, it also gave DDP and Robert Eaton a chance to get in there and mix it up with the wrestlers who are currently at the top of WCW. Not surprisingly the super face team won with Randy Savage getting the victory after a Flying Elbow Drop on Earl Robert Eaton.

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After the match Randy Savage cut a promo on how at Slamboree he will become a giant killer and end the reign of terror that has been upon WCW since The Giant capture the World Title. This prompted The Giant to come to the ring and the two got physical, despite the heart and determination of Savage, The Giant got the upper hand and ended the show Chokeslamming Randy through the announce table.

Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
78

MOTN:
Rogers,DDP & Eaton/Savage, Sting & Luger (81)

TV Rating:
2.93

NWAvsWWF · March 6, 2013

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WCW Saturday Night

Saturday, Week 3, May, 1996

Ozark Civic Center

3,389

Rey Mysterio Jr defeated Joey Maggs in the final first round match of the Cruiserweight tournament. Mysterio won in his debut with the Springboard Hurricanrana.
The announcement was made that next week on WCW Saturday Night the two semi final matches will take place, Rey Mysterio Jr vs Eddy Guerrero and Dean Malenko vs Alex Wright.
Fire & Ice defeated Bunkhouse Buck & Dirty Dick Slater, Scott Norton got the win after a Shoulder Breaker.
Madusa met up with Marcus Bagwell backstage and accompanied him to the ring for his match. Bagwell defeated Chris Kanyon following a Yellow Jacket Suplex.
Kevin Sullivan defeated Disco Inferno, he won by pinfall after a Double Stomp to Inferno.
After the match Ric Flair came to the stage and reminded Sullivan that he is no Disco Inferno and that there is no way Sullivan is going to be able to beat him at Slamboree. He also announced that this Monday on Nitro, Brian Pillman will get revenge for the biggest screwjob in professional wrestling history when he faces Sullivan in a strap match in a return bout from SuperBrawl 96.
Eddy Guerrero & Jushin Liger defeated Dean Malenko & United States Champion Konnan in a tag team match. Guerrero got the victory after a Frog Splash on Konnan.
In the best match of the night, Lex Luger defeated Diamond Dallas Page to retain the WCW Television Title. Luger won when DDP submitted to the Torture Rack.
After the match the Blue Bloods managed to finally get in an attack on Luger as they got the bets of him straight after the bell rang to end the match. Stign came down to make the save but was cut off by DDP who attacked him with a steel chair, the attack allowed the Blue Bloods to dissect Luger in the middle of the ring and put his condition in doubt for next Sunday.

Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
72

MOTN:
Lex Luger/DDP (72)

TV Rating:
0.22

NWAvsWWF · March 6, 2013

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WCW Monday Nitro

Monday, Week 4, May, 1996

Orlando Arena

15,750

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Rick Steiner vs Stevie Ray w/Booker T & Sherri

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

Following Scott Steiner beating Booker on Nitro last week the other embers of each team squared off this week and Stevie Ray had backing at ringside from both Sherri Martel and Booker T. The bout remained even throughout with Stevie using his two managers at ringside to gain him advantages throughout, unfortunately for him their presence couldn't get him over the finish line and Rick Steiner got the win with a Flying Bulldog.

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After the match Booker and Stevie paced off to the backstage area and a camera followed them into Bischoff's office as they demanded a tag team match against the Steiner's this Sunday at Slamboree. Bischoff agreed and decided to raise the stakes making it a number one contenders tag team match..

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Brian Pillman vs Kevin Sullivan

Match Type:

Strap Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Randy Anderson

A rematch from the very controversial bout that took place at SuperBrawl this year, however this time no controversy was involved and it was an all out fight from the two competitors. The strap was used as a weapon many a time during the match and both competitors came out with a bright red, scared body and felt the effects of the grueling match. Sullivan picked up the win heading into Sundays big match with Ric Flair after Pillman missed Air Pillman which allowed Sullivan to touch the last remaining corner.

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Post match The Four Horseman attacked Sullivan in the ring and then Arn, Brian and Chris guarded ringside to stop any threat from the Dungeon of Doom. Flair then had the time to use the strap to physical destroy the back and torso off Kevin Sullivan who was helpless.

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DDP vs Sting

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

DDP has risen up the card in recent weeks and is beginning to take on some of the top talent in WCW. Following the loss to Luger on WCW Saturday Night, he attacked Sting to allow the Blue Bloods to beat down Luger which led to this match on Nitro. Sting shown and aggression and emotion in his attack which hasn't been seen from the usually cool and laid back Stinger. He was determined to get the win and did, forcing DDP to submit to the Scorpion Death Lock.

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Konnan vs Randy Savage

Match Type:

Standar Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Nick Patrick

Konnan got his big chance to wrestle in the main even of Nitro against quite possibly the hottest wrestler on the roster at the moment in Randy Savage. The recently turned heel version of Konnan used cheap antics and tactics to get heat from the crowd and to keep him on the level of the Macho Man. Randy had the burning desire and the love from the fans which got him through the match and allowed him to beat the United States Champion with a Flying Elbow Drop.

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The Giant who has been stalking and attacking Savage after his matches for the past several weeks came out and did the same this week, giving Savage a huge Chokeslam and holding up his World Heavyweight Championship. Hulk Hogan interrupted The Giant's celebration and came to fight on behalf of the already taken out Savage, despite Hogan bringing everything he had he too received the same fate of a Chokeslam in the middle of the ring as The Giant stood over two icons looking dominant as ever.

Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
81

MOTN:
Konnan/Savage (80)

TV Rating:
3.03

NWAvsWWF · March 7, 2013

This Sunday live on PPV, WCW presents:

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Confirmed match card:

WCW Cruiserweight Tournament final, Semi Final matches to be held on WCW Saturday Night this week. Winner of Alex Wright vs Dean Malenko vs Winner of Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio Jr.

Konnan vs Jushin Liger WCW United States Title

Brian Pillman & Chris Benoit vs The Faces of Fear

Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers #1 Contenders Match

Sting & Lex Luger vs The Blue Bloods (Lord Steven Regal & Squire Dave Taylor) WCW World Tag Team Championships

Kevin Sullivan vs Ric Flair

The Giant vs Randy Savage WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Follow the build up to this event by checking out the show history in post 2

Predictions:
WCW Cruiserweight Tournament final, Winner:
Konnan vs Jushin Liger
Brian Pillman & Chris Benoit vs The Faces of Fear
Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers
Sting & Lex Luger vs The Blue Bloods
Kevin Sullivan vs Ric Flair
The Giant vs Randy Savage

christmas_ape · March 7, 2013

WCW Cruiserweight Tournament final, Winner:

Konnan vs Jushin Liger

Brian Pillman & Chris Benoit vs The Faces of Fear

Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers

Sting & Lex Luger vs The Blue Bloods

Kevin Sullivan vs Ric Flair

The Giant vs Randy Savage

+ Dean to win

NWAvsWWF · March 7, 2013

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WCW Saturday Night

Saturday, Week 4, May, 1996

Robarts Center

3,260

Dean Malenko advanced to the final of the Cruiserweight tournament after defeating Alex Wright via submission to the Texas Cloverleaf.
Harlem Heat defeated The American Males (Scotty Riggs & Marcus Bagwell) by pinfall after the Harlem Hangover on Riggs.
After the tag contest, Harlem Heat's opponents this Sunday, The Steiner Brothers came to the stage to intimidate Harlem Heat, while on the stage they were attacked by the debuting team from ECW, The Public Enemy who made an exciting impact to kick off their career.
Earl Robert Eaton defeated Joey Maggs following the Alabama Jam.
Konnan conducted an interview backstage with Gene Okerlund in which he boasted being the WCW United States and the AAA Heavyweight Champions and declared it would take a miracle for Jushin Liger to beat him this Sunday.
Jushin Liger defeated V.K Wallstreet by pinfall after landing the Sheer-Drop Brainbuster.
Eddy Guerrero advanced to the final of the Cruiserweight tournament after beating Rey Mysterio Jr with the Frog Splash after a competitive 15 minute contest.
After the match Eric Bischoff got Dean Malenko and Eddy Guerrero to sign the contract for their match this Sunday to determine the first ever Cruiserweight Champion following the signing the two had a brief stare down.
In the main event of the evening, injured WCW Television Champion Lex Luger struggled through a defense against Big Bubba Rogers where his title looked to be in jeopardy. He did however get the win with the Torture Rack.

Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
66

MOTN:
Lex Luger/Big Bubba Rogers (71)

TV Rating:
0.21

This Sunday live on PPV, WCW presents:

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Final match card:

Dean Malenko vs Eddy Guerrero WCW Cruiserweight Tournament final

Konnan vs Jushin Liger WCW United States Title

Brian Pillman & Chris Benoit vs The Faces of Fear

Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers #1 Contenders Match

Sting & Lex Luger vs The Blue Bloods (Lord Steven Regal & Squire Dave Taylor) WCW World Tag Team Championships

Kevin Sullivan vs Ric Flair

The Giant vs Randy Savage WCW World Heavyweight Championship

Follow the build up to this event by checking out the show history in post 2

Predictions:
Dean Malenko vs Eddy Guerrero
Konnan vs Jushin Liger
Brian Pillman & Chris Benoit vs The Faces of Fear
Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers
Sting & Lex Luger vs The Blue Bloods
Kevin Sullivan vs Ric Flair
The Giant vs Randy Savage

NWAvsWWF · March 8, 2013

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WCW Slamboree 1996

Sunday, Week 4, May, 1996

The Pyramid Arena

20,000 (Sold Out)

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WCW Cruiserweight Championship

Dean Malenko vs Eddy Guerrero

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

After a tournament which showcased some great action and exciting wrestling from all over the world it came down to the final to decide on the first WCW Cruiserweight Champion. The styles of Malenko and Guerrero meshed well with Guerrero focusing mainly on aerial moves while Malenko kept it mat base although both could do vise versa. The moment of truth came when Malenko moved out of an oncoming Frog Splash and then landed a Gutbuster on Guerrero, this wasn't enough to keep the Mexican star down and it took a Super Gutbuster from the top rope to finally put him away.

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Brian Pillman & Chris Benoit vs The Faces of Fear

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Randy Anderson

The two tag teams that represent The Dungeon of Doom and The Four Horseman collided in a bragging rights match as the two stable battle to find out which one is superior. Despite Benoit and Pillman controlling the match up, they lost following a momentary loss of concentration which allowed The Barbarian to land the Kick of Fear on Pillman and get the win.

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Harlem Heat vs The Steiner Brothers

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

The Steiner Brothers have tormented Harlem Heat since coming back to WCW and have got two single victories over the team on Nitro. Following Rick and Stevie Ray's match on Nitro last week The Public Enemy debuted and it was they who decided the outcome of the match when after 7 minutes of solid in ring action they came down and at first hit Booker T once causing a disqualification and Harlem Heat to be awarded the victory and then began to attack The Steiner Brothers.

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Post match Harlem Heat realised they had been made the victors and celebrated before joining Public Enemy in attacking The Steiner Brothers who couldn't fight off the four on two attack.

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WCW United States Championship

Konnan vs Jushin Liger

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Nick Patrick

A big time match where one of the biggest stars in Japan faced one of the biggest stars in Mexico for an American promotion and for the US title. The styles excited the fans, especially the offence of Liger which was very much exciting daredevil moves. Konnan worked to a good game plan constantly working on Liger's lower body to remove the aerial threat and soon Liger was damaged enough to where he could make him submit to the Tequila Sunrise.

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Kevin Sullivan w/Jimmy Hart vs Ric Flair

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Nick Patrick

The first of three main events an the best match of the night took place and Sullivan's and Flair's bad blood turned this more into a street fight than a regular wrestling match to which referee Nick Patrick went easy on the rules due to the pressure of this match. Despite Flair throwing everything he had at Sullivan during the match he would not stay down, this included multiple variations and times applied of the Figure Four Leg-Lock and also the using of the timekeepers bell as a weapon. In the end it took a Double A Spine Buster from and interfering Arn Anderson and then Flair using a Small Package to get the win.

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After the match the celebration by the Four Horseman was cut short by Eric Bischoff who decided since Arn wanted to get involved in the match he too can face Kevin Sullivan, tomorrow on Nitro in a steel cage!

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WCW Tag Team Championships

Sting & Lex Luger vs The Blue Bloods

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

The rivalry between The Blue Bloods and the tag champions has taken The Blue Bloods up a level in WCW due to them getting strong heat working with two of the top babyfaces in the company. Regal was able to work the bulk of the match in there with both Sting and Luger and once being heavily attacked by Luger who had momentum, he tagged out to Taylor who took the Torture Rack and quickly submitted, the titles stay with Luger & Sting.

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Backstage before the main event Randy Savage was being interview by Gene Okerlund where he promised tonight will be a night to remember for the fans as at the end of the night the macho man would of slayed The Giant and will be standing tall the WCW World Champion. Hulk Hogan than was shown wishing Savage luck before his entrance.

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WCW World Heavyweight Championship

The Giant vs Randy Savage

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Nick Patrick

The big main event saw Randy Savage get his rematch for the Heavyweight title that he was owed by Ric Flair but never got due to The Giant claiming the belt from Flair. The match had a slow build up throughout with The Giant dominating with big powerful moves and the announcers hyping him as the most dangerous athlete in professional sport ever. The domination then led to a comeback from Savage where he finally, after many attempts managed to get the big man of his feet and then he landed a Flying Elbow Drop of the top rope only to rebound of The Giant's body and go flying back outside the ring. Savage was clearly in a bad way following the collision of bodies to which he was much worse off, The Giant then got Savage in the ring and delivered a Chokeslam to seal the victory.

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After the match The Giant had a brief celebration before leaving to go to the back, Savage slowly started to recover and get back to his feet while the crowd applauded his effort.

Tony Schiavone: "Oh my god, is that?.... What in the hell is he doing here?"

Razor Ramon a member of the WWF roster, walked into the ring from the crowd. He was not mentioned by name by the announcers instead just questioned on what he was doing but the live crowd certainly knew who he was. He ran against the ropes and clothes lined Savage out the ring to the floor before briefly staring around the crowd and then leaving through the crowd exit.

Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
78

MOTN:
Ric Flair/Kevin Sullivan (82)

Buy Rate:
2.46

NWAvsWWF · March 8, 2013

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Wrestling Review of the Month: May 1996

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WWF RAW Wk 1: TV Rating: 2.82 Show Rating: 61

WWF RAW Wk 2: TV Rating: 3.00 Show Rating: 80

WWF RAW Wk 3: TV Rating: 3.04 Show Rating: 75

WWF RAW Wk 4: TV Rating: 3.18 Show Rating: 82

WWF In Your House: Buy Rate: 3.14 Show Rating: 82

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WCW Nitro Wk 1: TV Rating: 2.95 Show Rating: 78

WCW Nitro Wk 2: TV Rating: 3.16 Show Rating: 84

WCW Nitro Wk 3: TV Rating: 2.93 Show Rating: 78

WCW Nitro Wk 4: TV Rating: 3.03 Show Rating: 81

WCW Slamboree: Buy Rate: 2.46 Show Rating: 78

Top 3 Matches of the Month

1) Keiji Mutoh defeated Hiroshi Hase (95) (NJPW The Enemy Have Advanced)

2) Shawn Michaels defeated The British Bulldog (94) (WWF Monday Night RAW)

3) Shinya Hashimoto defeated Vader (92) (NJPW World Pro Wrestling)

NWAvsWWF · March 8, 2013

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WCW Monday Nitro

Monday, Week 1, June, 1996

Mid-South Coliseum

10,085 (Sold Out)

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Rey Mysterio Jr vs The Zodiac

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

Rey Mysterio Jr was getting his first chance on WCW's top show since impressing on WCW Saturday Night, he faced The Zodiac who is mid way through a bad gimmick change and is struggling for momentum. The match was looking solid until a man walked from the crowd into the ring and abruptly stopped the match, the referee throughout the match and escorted the wrestlers out the ring.

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Again it was Razor Ramon, but once again no announcer called him by his real name or by his WWF gimmick they just couldn't believe he had shown up on WCW television two nights in a row. Hall grabbed a microphone and told the fans 'you know who i am, but you don't know why i am here' he then mocked 'billionaire' Ted and Macho Man Randy Savage who was at home resting following the match with The Giant at Slamboree. He left after announcing that he has a challenge for Ted, Bischoff, Savage, Hogan and the whole of WCW and declared 'you wanna go to war? You want a war? You gonna get one'.

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Arn Anderson vs Kevin Sullivan

Match Type:

Cage Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Randy Anderson

The announcers spent a while questioning what just happened with the appearance of Scott Hall/Razor Ramon in WCW. By the time everything had settled the steel cage match was well under way with Sullivan wanting revenge on Anderson for the match he cost him at Slamboree with Flair. Sullivan was struggling nearing the end of the match but this time he got the win with the help of the returning Dungeon of Doom member Hugh Morrus who Power Bombed Anderson which allowed Sullivan to escaped through the cage door.

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After the match a four on four brawl took place between The Dungeon of Doom (Morrus, Sullivan, Barbarian & Meng) and The Four Horseman (Flair, Anderson, Pillman & Benoit) the brawl continued until they went into the backstage area and the show went to break.

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Dean Malenko vs Jushin Liger

Match Type:

Standard Singles Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

The first ever Cruiserweight champion, Dean Malenko took on the unsuccessful challenger for the US title at Slamboree, Jushin Liger in an exciting contest. Most expected Malenko to win as Liger was about to leave for several weeks for a tour of Japan and he did following a Super Gut Buster.

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WCW Tag Team Championships

Sting & Lex Luger vs Harlem Heat

Match Type:

Standard Tag Match

Time Limit:

N/A

Referee:

Charles Robinson

Following the controversial ending to the number one contenders tag team bout at Slamboree, Harlem Heat got their guaranteed tag team title shot on Nitro. Several times throughout the match Harlem Heat looked like capturing the belts, particularly after they landed the Harlem Hangover on Sting, however the dream team of Luger and Sting fought through the competition and following a hot tag to Luger he was able to make Stevie Ray tap to the Torture Rack.

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After the match Luger let Sting leave and grabbed a microphone and applauded the effort shown by Savage last night at Slamboree, he then says since The Giant needs a new challenger who better than the total package to be next in line for a title shot. Luger than tried to call out Bischoff to see if the match would be made but instead he was attacked by The Giant who ended Nitro standing over Luger after delivering a Chokeslam to the Television ad Tag Team Champion.

Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
78

MOTN:
Harlem Heat/Sting & Luger (77)

TV Rating:
2.99

NWAvsWWF · March 9, 2013

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WCW Saturday Night

Saturday, Week 1, June, 1996

Robarts Center

3,118

Rey Mysterio Jr defeated The Zodiac by pinfall after an Springboard Hurricanrana.
Konnan defeated Alex Wright via submission after Wright submitted to the Tequila Sunrise.
Marcus Bagwell defeated One Man Gang by pinfall after a Yellow Jacket Suplex.
Bagwell and Madusa celebrated before asking Eric Bischoff for any sort of title shot, Bischoff said next week he will make a number one contenders match for the Television Title and he might be able to squeeze Bagwell into the match.
Public Enemy defeated The Nasty Boys in their debut match in WCW, Johnny Grunge pinned Jerry Sags after a Powerbomb through a table.
After the match The Steiner Brothers attacked Public Enemy as a mark of revenge for PE costing The Steiner's the match with Harlem Heat at Slamboree.
Hulk Hogan defeated Sgt Buddy Lee Parker by pinfall following an Atomic Leg Drop.
Diamond Dallas Page defeated Lex Luger by pinfall to win the WCW Television Title, DDP won after Kimberly Page distracted the referee and The Giant attacked Lex Luger, DDP capitalized with a newly named 'Diamond' Cutter to get the win.
After the match The Giant continued to beat down the already worn out Lex Luger.

Show Analysis

Overall Grade:
75

MOTN:
Lex Luger/DDP (75)

TV Rating:
0.22

Hashasheen · March 9, 2013

NWA, you mind giving me a link to that picture pack you've got?

RKOwnage · March 10, 2013

You sure do like ending shows with chokeslams haha. I just caught up on this, it's pretty interesting. I like this mid-90s, "in-between" time period in wrestling.

Just one thing, you kept the steel cage announcement from Slamboree in your writeup for Nitro right after the Arn/Sullivan match.

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