WCW '94: War of the Thrones

[TheBigBad1013]

<p>WCW Saturday Night full card</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>“The Total Package” Lex Luger </strong>vs. Ron Simmons</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. ???</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>BG Armstrong w/Col. Robert Parker</strong> vs. “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

“Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff vs.<strong> “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Terry Taylor vs. <strong>Waylon Mercy w/Col. Robert Parker</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Shanghai Pierce vs. <strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

WCW Main Event – WCW World Television Championship</p><p>

<strong>California Kip w/Jimmy Hart</strong> vs. Tex Slazenger</p><p> </p><p>

WCW vs. The World</p><p>

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Hollywood Hogan</strong> vs. Perro Aguayo</p><p>

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Steve Austin</strong> vs Angel Azteca</p><p>

<strong>Sting</strong> vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat </strong>vs Pirata Morgan</p><p>

<strong>The Steiner Brothers</strong> vs. Los Pareja del Terror</p><p>

The Shooters vs <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr. and Juventud Guerrera</strong></p><p>

<strong>Rick Martel and Tito Santana</strong> vs. Sgt. Craig Pitman and Psicosis</p><p> </p><p>

Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit):</p><p> </p><p>

Comments on Previous Show:</p>

[Warhawk8492]

<p><strong>“The Total Package” Lex Luger</strong> vs. Ron Simmons</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. ???</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>BG Armstrong w/Col. Robert Parker</strong> vs. “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

“Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff vs.<strong>“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Terry Taylor vs. <strong>Waylon Mercy w/Col. Robert Parker</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Shanghai Pierce vs. <strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

WCW Main Event – WCW World Television Championship</p><p>

<strong>California Kip w/Jimmy Hart</strong> vs. Tex Slazenger</p><p> </p><p>

WCW vs. The World</p><p>

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Hollywood Hogan</strong> vs. Perro Aguayo</p><p>

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Steve Austin</strong> vs Angel Azteca</p><p>

<strong>Sting</strong> vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong> vs Pirata Morgan</p><p>

<strong>The Steiner Brothers</strong> vs. Los Pareja del Terror</p><p>

The Shooters vs <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr. and Juventud Guerrera</strong></p><p>

<strong>Rick Martel and Tito Santana</strong> vs. Sgt. Craig Pitman and Psicosis</p><p> </p><p>

Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): Waylon has no Mercy</p><p>

The Road Warriors fear the Steiners!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Comments on Previous Show: Another great show</p>

[Chuck]

<p><strong>“The Total Package” Lex Luger</strong> vs. Ron Simmons</p><p>

Comments: Simmons can take a loss sadly... I'm a bigger Ron fan than a Luger fan though.</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. ???</p><p>

Comments: If ??? wins it's because of DQ or count out... can't see LOD dropping the tags on a Nitro</p><p> </p><p>

BG Armstrong w/Col. Robert Parker vs. <strong>“Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</strong></p><p>

Comments: Eaton needs a win since joining Austin's side.</p><p> </p><p>

“Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff vs.<strong>“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p>

Comments: Ordorff fulfills his role as a Gatekeeper</p><p> </p><p>

Terry Taylor vs. <strong>Waylon Mercy w/Col. Robert Parker</strong></p><p>

Comments: Terry Taylor lolz</p><p> </p><p>

Shanghai Pierce vs.<strong> “The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

WCW Main Event – WCW World Television Championship</p><p>

<strong>California Kip w/Jimmy Hart</strong> vs. Tex Slazenger</p><p> </p><p>

WCW vs. The World</p><p>

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Hollywood Hogan</strong> vs. Perro Aguayo</p><p>

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Steve Austin</strong> vs Angel Azteca</p><p><strong>

Sting</strong> vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong> vs Pirata Morgan</p><p>

<strong>The Steiner Brothers</strong> vs. Los Pareja del Terror</p><p>

The Shooters vs <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr. and Juventud Guerrera</strong></p><p>

<strong>Rick Martel and Tito Santana</strong> vs. Sgt. Craig Pitman and Psicosis</p>

[angeldelayette]

“The Total Package” Lex Luger vs. Ron Simmons

Comments: Even though Simmons was just recently challenging for the World Title, Luger feels like more of a competitor.

 

WCW World Tag Team Championships

The Road Warriors vs. ???

Comments: The build toward the Roadies/Steiners rematch continues.

 

BG Armstrong w/Col. Robert Parker vs. “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton

Comments: A difficult selection but I am just more of a fan of Beautiful Bobby.

 

“Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes

Comments: Orndorff wins via cheating.

 

Terry Taylor vs. Waylon Mercy w/Col. Robert Parker

Comments: There will be no mercy for the Taylor Made Man.

 

Shanghai Pierce vs. “The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo

Comments: No Contest.

 

WCW Main Event – WCW World Television Championship

California Kip w/Jimmy Hart vs. Tex Slazenger

Another...no contest.

 

WCW vs. The World

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: Hollywood Hogan vs. Perro Aguayo

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship: Steve Austin vs Angel Azteca

Sting vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts

Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat vs Pirata Morgan

The Steiner Brothers vs. Los Pareja del Terror

The Shooters vs Rey Mysterio Jr. and Juventud Guerrera

Rick Martel and Tito Santana vs. Sgt. Craig Pitman and Psicosis

 

Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): Road Warriors will soon be Steinerized!

Ric Flair is a traitor!

 

Comments on Previous Show: Enjoyed the show, as always. Wondering just who these new bodyguards are for the Kings Of Wrestling. Also wondering if that was Hillbilly Jim that you signed. Maybe a Godwinn family union before the WWF does it? Steve Austin is also really enjoyable to 'watch,' especially now that he has Stevie, err, I mean Richard Stevenson on his side.

[Beejus]

<p>We are within the <strong>24 Hour Prediction Warning</strong>, people! I will soon have up at least Saturday Night and Main Event, and WCW vs the World in the near future. It'll only have the same type of short results as it did the last time.</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Already Predicted</span></p><p>

angeldelayette</p><p>

TheBigBad1013</p><p>

TheBooker</p><p>

Chuck</p><p>

Warhawk8492</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[RKOwnage]

<p>Luger</p><p>

Road Warriors</p><p>

Eaton</p><p>

Rhodes</p><p>

Mercy</p><p>

Vader</p><p>

Kip</p><p> </p><p>

Hogan</p><p>

Austin</p><p>

Roberts</p><p>

Steamboat</p><p>

Steiners</p><p>

Rey and Juventud</p><p>

STRIKE FORCE!</p><p> </p><p>

Sorry, no time for details, just wanted to get the picks in! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[The Final Countdown]

<p><strong>“The Total Package” Lex Luger</strong> vs. Ron Simmons</p><p>

Comments: Big Ron had his moment in the sun, and Lex should be more featured from now on thanks to his story with Sting.</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. ???</p><p>

Comments: Surely they can't lose them before Spring Stampede?</p><p> </p><p>

BG Armstrong w/Col. Robert Parker vs. <strong>“Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

“Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff vs. <strong>“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p>

Comments: I know you like Paul, but Dustin's got more potential.</p><p> </p><p>

Terry Taylor vs. <strong>Waylon Mercy w/Col. Robert Parker</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Shanghai Pierce vs. <strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong></p><p>

Comments: LOL</p><p> </p><p>

WCW Main Event – WCW World Television Championship</p><p>

<strong>California Kip w/Jimmy Hart</strong> vs. Tex Slazenger</p>

[TeflonBilly]

<p>WCW Saturday Night full card </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>“The Total Package” Lex Luger</strong> vs. Ron Simmons</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. ???</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>BG Armstrong w/Col. Robert Parker</strong> vs. “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

“Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff vs. <strong>“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Terry Taylor vs. <strong>Waylon Mercy w/Col. Robert Parker</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Shanghai Pierce vs. <strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

WCW Main Event – WCW World Television Championship</p><p>

<strong>California Kip w/Jimmy Hart</strong> vs. Tex Slazenger</p><p> </p><p>

WCW vs. The World</p><p>

WCW World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Hollywood Hogan</strong> vs. Perro Aguayo</p><p>

WCW United States Heavyweight Championship:<strong> Steve Austin</strong> vs Angel Azteca</p><p>

<strong>Sting</strong> vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts</p><p>

<strong>Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong> vs Pirata Morgan</p><p>

<strong>The Steiner Brothers</strong> vs. Los Pareja del Terror</p><p>

The Shooters vs <strong>Rey Mysterio Jr. and Juventud Guerrera</strong></p><p>

<strong>Rick Martel and Tito Santana</strong> vs. Sgt. Craig Pitman and Psicosis</p><p> </p><p>

Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): </p><p> </p><p>

Comments on Previous Show:</p>

[Beejus]

<p>WCW Television - March Week 4, 1995</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png</span><p> <strong>WCW Saturday Night</strong></p><p> <em>4th Week of March 1995</em></p><p><em> Held at: Auditorio Juan Vicens in Ponce, Puerto Rico</em></p><p><em> Attendance: 10,000 (sold out!)</em></p><p><em> Rating: B-</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong> “The Ring” </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/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> </div><p></p><p></p><p> After the Saturday Night opening, Tony Schiavone welcomes us to lovely Puerto Rico, alongside broadcast colleagues Jesse and Bobby. For a change, a graphic openly announces that this show was recorded on Wednesday, not being shown live. He says that tonight will be the night when Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat will be awarded his fifteen thousand dollar Battlebowl champion ring! Heenan says he can’t wait to get a good look at that ring, when Tony remarks that “The Weasel” will probably try to pocket it. Tony goes on to talk about our main event tonight; Ron Simmons, who came up just short at Battlebowl against Hollywood Hogan, will take on “The Total Package” Lex Luger, which Jesse says should be an explosive bout. Bobby says he can’t wait to hear from Hogan tonight, to find out what went on at the end of last week’s show. As we hear the opening strains of “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)” start up, Tony says that there are a lot of things going on tonight, so make sure not to change the channel, fans, as we get right 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/HulkHogan2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> WCW World Heavyweight champion Hollywood Hogan comes out to meet “Mean” Gene Okerlund at the top of the aisle, and we immediately find why WCW have not run a show in Puerto Rico. As Hogan begins talking, the majority of the crowd tune out, as they can’t understand what he’s saying anyways. This is a running theme throughout the night, as you’ll find out in the rest of the show. Hogan introduces us to two men, his hand-chosen bodyguards! Gene asks what he calls them, and Hogan looks the two men over briefly. </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LilH.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Jeep.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Okerlund remarks how much the one looks like Hogan himself, and Hollywood laughs, telling Gene that no real movie star goes anywhere without a body double! He introduces the man as “Little Hollywood; it’s like Little Chinatown, brother, but better!” The other man Hogan says he has dubbed “The Jeep” because he’s gonna run right over anyone that Hollywood tells him to! Hogan says that these two brothers are his “Hogan’s Heroes” and they are here to make sure those lesser than him, like Ric Flair and Sting and the fans, can’t get close enough to sucker punch him! Hogan says that especially after what happened to “Big Dust” last week, it looks like he made a good decision.</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/WCWWorldTag.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Animal.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Hawk.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/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/WCWs/Belle.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW World Tag Team Championships</strong></p><p><strong> The Road Warriors vs. Stars ‘n Stripes w/Belle Libritis</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Nick Patrick</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> On their way to the ring, Hollywood tells the Road Warriors that they’d “better get things done in there, brothers” which gives them a pause to look at one another. Tony talks about the nerve of Hogan, hiring himself two bodyguards, and for the reasons he gave for them. Stars ‘n Stripes try to pump up the crowd, but they don’t really buy what they’re selling as far as the flag-waving goes around here. What the crowd do enjoy is the match itself, as Patriot and Bagwell have worked together enough by now that they are able to know one another and put on a good match together. Their peppy offense is nothing compared to the power of the champions though, but it doesn’t help when the Heavenly Bodies wander down to ringside and start to harass Belle Libritis again. Patriot goes to run them off, but that unfortunately leaves Bagwell to get picked apart by the ravenous dogs before being lifted up and flattened with the Doomsday Device for the successful title defense. Commentary notice a sign in the crowd saying “The Road Warriors fear the Steiners” saying that we’ll find out about that in just a minute.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners and STILL WCW World Tag Team champions in 10:20: The Road Warriors</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/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/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> “Mean” Gene again comes to the aisle as Hawk and Animal are on their way up the ramp. Gene asks them about their manager Dusty Rhodes, and Animal says that before Hawk gets into that, he wants to let WCW know that they aren’t satisfied yet! They want more pain! They want more victims! And they want them next week! “Nick can line them up; we’ll knock them all down! Tell ‘em, Hawk!” Hawk then turns the attention to the Steiner Brothers, saying that they must think they got one over on the Road Warriors. He tells them “Listen here, guys; the Road Warriors have been winning titles and breaking bodies since you boys were puttin’ on your first letterman’s jackets.” He tells them that they never needed Dusty; he was just their insurance, the same way they’ve done just fine without Paul too. Hawk says that where the Steiners messed up was that Dusty Rhodes may not be a necessary cog in the wheel, he is their friend, and thus the arm they tried to break will be child’s play compared to what the Warriors do the next time they meet Rick and Scotty in the ring! Before the duo leave, Hawk rips apart a sign that said “The Road Warriors will soon be Steinerized!”</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></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> We go backstage where Ron Simmons joins us. He’s taking a few moments of his time to talk about how he gave it his all at Battlebowl, but Hollywood Hogan got the better of him. He says that after he defeats Lex Luger tonight, though, then he’s still gunning for the Kings of Wrestling and the World Heavyweight title, and he will be coming after them until he gets what he wants!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RandySavage.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Just then, “Macho Man” Randy Savage makes his way into the picture, Ron asking “What the hell do you want?” Savage twirls his finger in Ron’s face, irritating the big man, as Savage says that if Ron really wants a piece of the Kings of Wrestling, then maybe he needs to re-evaluate his life’s goals. He tells Simmons that the KoW are the power around here, and he’s just barely a speed bump on the highway to hell. Macho laughs, saying that he won’t be surprised if Ron never gets a World title match again – he suggests maybe he just go down to losing to Kip for the TV belt? Simmons gets angry at that, screaming in Savage’s face that Ron Simmons deserves the World’s Heavyweight title, and no man is gonna stand in his way of that! Savage screams back, getting in Ron’s face, and says that he’s a man, and he’s standing right here! Security start pouring in before this becomes a brawl, and both men can be heard saying to meet the other at Spring Stampede!</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/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WaylonMercy.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg</span><p> <strong>Terry Taylor vs. Waylon Mercy w/Col. Robert Parker</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Mark Curtis</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In this quick, short match, Taylor doesn’t get much chance as Waylon hits him with a sharp forearm during a pre-match handshake. The ladies man who is not seen much on WCW television – Tony notes that he and Scott Stud work the pre-show a lot – is rocked by that, and it’s Mercy doing all the damage in this one, following up each slam and suplex with a sick smile. A sign in the crowd says “Waylon has no Mercy” and that seems to be the case as he waits until Mark Curtis isn’t watching before hitting a brutal kick below the belt before locking in the sleeperhold. His blood not knowing where to go after that assault, Taylor quickly drops.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 4:54: Waylon Mercy</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>We go to a pre-taped vignette now, showing some guys playing basketball in a gym. Faster than the camera can catch, one man rushes forward and makes a huge layup, winning the game! We go to a football field, a bunch of people playing a plain-clothes game. When suddenly, one man breaks through everyone and heads in for a touchdown! We can’t yet see who it is, but from behind we see the man make a great eight-ball shot into the corner pocket during billiards, hitting the bullseye at darts, and winning a fast-paced game of ping pong. We finally pan up past the man’s chest to see his face…<p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/PaulRoma2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> It was Paul Roma all along! Roma talks to us, saying that he’s fallen in with some poor crowd in the past few months, but he’s finally figured out who he is again. He’s a man who doesn’t care about how pretty he is, more than anything else he’s a winner! Whatever the game, he wins at it. You name a sport, and he can do it. And that attitude is going to shape the rest of his career. Whatever the play, he makes it; and that’s why from this moment on, “Pretty” Paul is gone, and you can just call him “Playmaker” Paul Roma!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: E+</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><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> We go now to more of Jesse Ventura’s sit-down interview with Cactus Jack, this time as Jack talks about his training under Dominic DeNucci. Cactus talks then about his first few years in the sport, and how much of his life and body he left in high school gymnasiums around the country. Jesse asks him about his family during those years, and Cactus says that his family have always supported him – especially his lovely wife, and two young children. Back in the arena, “The Body” says that Cactus and his interview will be back next week to talk more about his current life.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B- </em></p><p><em> Notes: Both men improvised well in this one, which is hopefully going to be a theme with these interviews.</em></p></div><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/ShanghaiPierce.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>Shanghai Pierce vs. “The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Randy Anderson</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> This was a battle of big men, but nobody in WCW is as big as Vader. Sonny Onoo snaps pictures on his disposable camera as “The Monster” picks Shanghai apart. Pierce looks frustrated after the match, but in the moment all he looks is down and out following a vicious Vader Bomb.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 5:28: Vader</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/RickySteamboat.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> “Sirius” brings out “The Dragon” Ricky Steamboat, and he has in his hands the official Battlebowl Ring in a plaque. After pointing out a sign that says “Ricky is the Battle Master!” he gets a microphone and says that he feels incredibly honored to have this newly minted ring, and says it will be on his shelf as one of the many great memories he gained from his career. Steamboat goes on to thank WCW for the chance to be in the Battlebowl this year, and says how with all of the competition that was in the battle royal, he feels honored to have come out the winner, and will be proud to go into Spring Stampede to try his hand again at winning back the World Heavyweight title!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> This brings out the champion himself, Hollywood Hogan, in a hurry! Hogan has a microphone of his own, and he starts running down Steamboat. He says that Ricky got a title shot one-on-one back in October; why would he think there will be any difference just because they’re adding a few extra people to the match? Hollywood tells “The Dragon” that he might as well just run back to his family now, because in Toronto at Spring Stampede, Hogan and Vader will make sure that the Kings of Wrestling still have the title in their camp! Steamboat starts to fire back, saying that he would never have lost back at Halloween Havoc if not for Dusty Rhodes, but he’s out of the way thanks to the Steiner Brothers now.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Jeep.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LilH.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Just then, Steamboat gets attacked from behind! “Hogan’s Heroes” as he called them, Little Hollywood and The Jeep sneak out from the crowd and assault Steamboat, beating him down to the canvas! Hogan laughs from the aisle, as his men decimate “The Dragon”. Hollywood gets out a can of spraypaint and tags Steamboat with the “KoW” insignia as Tony calls this sickening.</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/RicFlair.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ArnAnderson.jpg</span></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> After a commercial break, to the ring come “Nature Boy” Ric Flair and “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson. Arn is visibly pained as he walks, favoring his ribs, but Flair looks focused. He gets the microphone and wastes no time in calling out Scott Hall! Flair says that he already was mad at Hall for attacking him backstage a few weeks ago; but now he assaulted his best friend, and that is even more unacceptable! He tells Hall to get out here right now!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottHall.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Scott Hall makes his way out, sauntering out from the audience. He stands at the top row of the building, a fan above him being seen with a sign declaring “Ric Flair is a traitor”. Hall has a microphone, and he answers Flair and Anderson with a “Hey, yo.” Flair says that he’s already sick of seeing Hall walk around here with a chip on his shoulder, but Scott tells him that’s just how he is, and “ol’ mang” better just get used to it – as long as there’s money to be made, the name at the top of everyone’s list is Scott Hall. Flair flips out, saying that Hall has crossed lines that most men learned years ago that you don’t step over; men like Dusty, men like Sting, even men like Hogan know that you may attack one of us, but you never go after both! Hall says he doesn’t care about any of them, and as long as their names are at the top of the list, he’ll take them down every time. Arn gets the microphone, and he says that Scott Hall has been a menace in every place he’s been, and apparently this stop in WCW is no different. Anderson calls him a “cheap hired hand” which Hall scoffs at, saying there’s nothing cheap about his pricetag. He tells them that “you ol’ fossils cost the Kings a pretty penny”. Arn says that he’s flattered, but that’s besides the fact. Anderson says that Hall has a lesson in respect that he needs to learn, and says that Spring Stampede is right around the corner.</p><p> </p><p> But Flair grabs the microphone back, practically ripping it from his friend’s hand, to say that he’ll be there to fight Hall! Not wrestle him, not brawl with him, he will fight Hall to the last breath! Arn tries to stop Flair, but Ric says that he’ll be fine, he wants that piece of crap in the ring! Scott laughs, saying that he doesn’t do anything without a payday, and he has no ties to WCW; he works for himself only. Flair says that he’ll do it – he will put up ten thousand dollars of his own money, in order to get Hall into the ring! Scott thinks it over, saying that he made more than that just to beat him down in a back room. But he says that if Ric is that desperate for another beating, then Hall will do it! Anderson tries to talk him out of it, but the match is agreed! Tony dubs it the “ten thousand dollar challenge” as Scott leaves the arena through the crowd again.</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>A graphic comes up preceding the next match which talks about how next week, there will be a big six-man tag team match between members of the Stud Stable, Terry Gordy and the Armstrong Brothers, against Bob Armstrong, “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, and US champion Steve Austin!<p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><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/BrianJames.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/BobbyEaton2.jpg</span><p> <strong>BG Armstrong w/Col. Robert Parker vs. “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Nick Patrick</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Tony talks about how this match came about, as Bobby and BG were partners at Battlebowl but Eaton didn’t like the way BG used Colonel Parker’s distraction to defeat his father Bob Armstrong. Last week, Eaton joined the fight against the Stud Stable, alongside Bob, Scott, and Steve Armstrong, and Steve Austin. Jesse wonders where Steve’s partner Tracy Smothers fits into things, which Tony says that he assumes Tracy is along with them as well. Bobby starts showing Armstrong some tough love, as it were, his own very Southern style offense keeping BG on his toes as he gets sent from pillar to post. Bobby starts yelling at Parker, when there’s a commotion at the top of the stage.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> It’s the United States champion! He’s breaking through security guards to get down to the ring! Austin pulls Parker away and punches him down! He slips into the ring and goes after BG – Stunner! Austin starts punching away on BG! Nick Patrick is trying to get things calmed down, and so is Bobby. He tries to pull Austin away from Armstrong, when Steve turns around and gives him the Stunner too! Austin moves for Nick Patrick, but he scampers out of the ring and gives his decision.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 6:44: No Contest</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/NickBockwinkel.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Commissioner Nick Bockwinkel is back in his office, shaking his head at what just transpired. He turns around, as does the camera, to show four men are there with him, all in street clothes and carrying their bags, as if they had been sent here immediately upon entering the building.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickSteiner.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottSteiner.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/StevieRay.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Bockwinkel tells them that he has other business to attend to, and they’ve been here long enough to get paid for the night, so they can leave as soon as he finishes talking to them. He says that the stunt Rick and Scott pulled last week, on a very close friend of his (Scott rolls his eyes at that) was equal parts brilliant and severely, severely stupid. He says that Dusty Rhodes is the manager of the Road Warriors, and so his verbal contract is binding – the Steiner Brothers will get their match at Spring Stampede. Booker asks why they’re here though, and Nick tells him to be quiet and just listen, before he changes his mind. Nick says that just because the Steiners had a great plan, doesn’t mean they get away with no consequences. The commissioner tells them that as punishment for what they’ve done, just as he did at WrestleWar, he is sanctioning a special Tag Team Triangle match for the World Tag Team championships – the Road Warriors against Rick and Scott Steiner against Harlem Heat! Everyone looks at one another suspiciously, the two teams sizing one another up, as in a few weeks’ time, they’ll be across the ring from one another!</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/SteveAustin2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobArmstrong.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Steve Austin has a huge smile on his face as he walks around backstage, but he’s called to a stop by Bob Armstrong. Bob asks him why he did that, not only to Bobby, but to his son. He says that he does think BG needs a lesson, a trip back to the woodshed, but not like this. Austin says that he doesn’t care one bit about the Armstrongs family feud, the survey says that the only thing Steve Austin cares about is Steve Austin! He tells Bob that with all due respect, he doesn’t need him or his kids or Bobby Eaton to watch his back. Austin says that next week it’ll be different, because teaming with them will feed what he needs, but after that, he doesn’t care if the whole Armstrong family sits in the middle of the ring and plays a game of big game of Boggle! As long as he gets his hands on Colonel Parker and that big goof Terry Gordy, then he’ll be there. Austin walks on, leaving Bob standing there with his hands on his hips.</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/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/WCWs/GordonSolie.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Gordon Solie stands by alongside the Rock ‘n Roll Express, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson! They talk about how they still want back their US Tag Team titles, and now that Dusty Rhodes is out of the picture, Meng and Orndorff won’t have that backup to help keep the belts around their waists! Morton says it’s only a matter of time until the rock ‘n roll are kings once again!</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/MarcMero.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/AlexWright.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Tony says that there was some interesting footage recorded earlier this evening, during the pre-show of Saturday Night. He sends us to it, with a helpful “Earlier Today” graphic at the bottom of the screen. “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright and Johnny B. Badd just finished up wrestling in the pre-show of the evening, when they were spotted talking backstage. Badd is talking about how they should actually be a full team, but Wright seems suspicious still. He asks Johnny about Nick Bockwinkel again, which makes Badd fly off the handle at his young teammate, saying that it was the past, and it’s over; he asks if we can just move on, but both men are giving the other sidelong glances yet. Bobby talks about how this young team is going to fall apart over this, and he doesn’t blame Alex for not trusting a traitor to WCW. Tony sticks up for Badd, but Jesse says that he still doesn’t know who to hold at fault yet.</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/Sting2.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 comes out to the aisle, and he has the man called Sting as his guest! Sting says that he can’t wait for Friday night in Mexico, to get Jake “The Snake” Roberts in the ring! Sting says that the anticipation has been killing him ever since Battlebowl, and that time has come now to make Jake pay for costing him the ring! Sting says that he has all the respect in the world for Ricky Steamboat, but that should have been his, and the title match should have him in it; but it’s not, and he isn’t, so he’s going to do what he does best – fight for what’s right! Gene asks him about Lex Luger, and Sting says that after he deals with Roberts, then he has something special in mind for his old friend – but that will have to wait for next week.</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/vs.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpg</span><p> <strong> “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Mark Curtis</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> This was a solid little matchup, that for some reason just didn’t live up to what was likely the expectations. Orndorff kept Rhodes down on the mat for as long as he could, but Dustin never said die as he continually came back. The veteran became frustrated much easier than the last few times these two collided, Jesse saying that it could have something to do with the lack of “The American Outlaw” at ringside. But while that hurt Orndorff's temper – coupled with the “Paula” chants from the audience – it only helped Dustin, as he was free to worry solely about his opponent instead of with his father at ringside. “The Natural” showed here that he is as capable as any other man in WCW, fighting off an attempt at a jumping piledriver with a back body drop, before hitting a running bulldog and dropping a bionic elbow to get the pinfall victory.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 12:27: Dustin Rhodes</em></p><p><em> Rating: C-</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The match over, “The Natural” gets a microphone from Gary Michael Cappetta. He says that he has something on his mind, and that’s what happened earlier tonight to Ricky Steamboat. He says he wants Hollywood Hogan out here, no decoys, no bodyguards, no fighting, just face-to-face with the head honcho himself!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The World Champion comes out again, looking amused. He tells Dustin that as a gesture of good will toward Dustin’s father, he’s out here to sign an autograph for Dustin. Rhodes says that number one, he didn’t call Hogan out here for an autograph, and number two, he only wants one thing regarding his father and that’s his respect. And something that will earn that respect will be when he wins the World Heavyweight title at Spring Stampede! Hogan laughs him off, saying that nobody is taking the title at Spring Stampede, and no disrespect meant but there’s especially no way that “Baby Huey” as he calls Dustin, is going to be the one to take it! Dustin gets upset now, saying that he has held titles in WCW in the past, but it’s gonna be the best trip to Canada ever when he holds the title high and scrapes off that spraypaint! Dustin says that he’s seen who and what Hogan is, and he isn’t afraid of him like others have been. He gets right in the champion’s face and tells him that he isn’t going to back down from him. He says that there is still greatness in his blood, and it’s about time that he lives up to it! Hogan finally gets serious, saying that when the time comes, he hopes Rhodes won’t back down; that way when he fails, it’ll be that much sweeter to see Dustin crawl on his knees and cry back to Hogan and to his daddy because he wasn’t good enough.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p><p><em> Notes: Hogan improvised well, though Dustin struggled off-script some.</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></div><p></p><p></p><p> Before the last commercial break, we see big Ron Simmons heading to the ring. The main event is coming up next!</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/LexLuger.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/RonSimmons.jpg</span><p> <strong> “The Total Package” Lex Luger vs. Ron Simmons</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Tommy Young</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> This match between two former gridiron teammates (fact noted by Tony Schiavone) was all about power moves and who could take the other off their feet the longest. This match is fast-paced and brutal, as both Luger and Ron seem content to try to pound the other into submission. Ron has the upper hand toward the end after ducking a running forearm smash, before countering with his own flying shoulder tackle! Ron starts to build momentum for the win, but a surprise guest takes his attention, as Randy Savage makes his way out and yells to him from ringside! Simmons tells Savage to mind his own damn business, but with Tommy Young also talking to Savage, he gets smashed from behind with Lex’s loaded forearm! Ron drops to the mat, and Luger goes for the pin; the crowd willing Simmons on, but letting out a collective sigh as Young slaps the mat for the three.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 9:36: Lex Luger</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/RickySteamboat.jpg</span></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat is back out to the ring, and he says that even after the attack earlier, he knows that face-to-face, he will be winning back that World’s championship at Spring Stampede. He says that with all due respect to his old nemesis, Ric Flair failed because he’s much like Hogan, a gang fighter, but Steamboat’s honor and tradition will mean that he is the best man for this job. “The Dragon” claims that the win at Battlebowl has shown him to be the best in WCW, and that will mean he will bring honor back to the World title!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Steamboat gets interrupted by the sound of “The Total Package” Lex Luger! Lex walks back out, saying that after his hard-fought but completely dominant performance over Ron Simmons just now (Schiavone groans, but Heenan and Ventura applaud Luger) that should mean he is ahead of everyone to get a title match! Luger says that Steamboat had his chance while Lex was still playing with the kids a few months ago, and now it’s time for “The Total Package” to get to win back the title he hasn’t held in two years! He tells Ricky that he doesn’t care about the ring itself. But he wants to challenge him to a match next week right here on WCW Saturday Night, for his spot in the Four Corners match at Spring Stampede! “The Dragon” thinks about it for all of ten seconds, before saying that Luger’s match is on! The two go face to face as Tony signs off from Puerto Rico!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C</em></p><p><em> Notes: Lex improvised quite well here, making up for Ricky not doing 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/WCWMainEvent-1.jpg</span><p> <strong>WCW Main Event</strong></p><p> <em>Commentary: Gordon Solie, Tony Schiavone, Eric Bischoff</em></p><p><em> Rating: D</em></p><p> </p><p> Commentary talk about the past episode of WCW Saturday Night (C-)</p><p> Hogan's Heroes d. Jumpin' Joey Maggs and Mark Starr (F+)</p><p> Sgt. Craig "Pitbull" Pittman d. Tommy "Wildfire" Rich (E)</p><p> Pittman meets with Gordon Solie and says that Paul Roma made a mistake by punching him last week (D-)</p><p> The Shooters are with Gene Okerlund, saying that Wright and Badd are getting laughable (D)</p><p> Scott and Steve Armstrong d. Devon Storm and Kimo (E+)</p><p> California Kip talks to Gene Okerlund, saying that he is happy to be the champion of television, just like Hollywood Hogan is champion of movies (C-)</p><p> California Kip d. Tex Slazenger to retain the Television championship (D-)</p><p> JPL d. Steve Keirn (D) </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>Notes: Paul Roma debuted a new gimmick of Dual Sport Superstar (Realistic), which rated 92.</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>

[Beejus]

<p>WCW/AAA present: WCW vs. The World</p><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 AAA present: WCW vs. The World</strong></p><p> </p><p><em> Held at: Arena Coliseo Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico (Northern Mexico)</em></p><p><em> Attendance: 6,000 (sold out!)</em></p><p><em> Buyrate: 3.32</em></p><p><em> Rating: B+</em> </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>In the pre-show, JPL and Ichii Yazaki defeated Lord Regal and Earl Clayton; in eight-man tag action “Playmaker” Paul Roma, “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, and the Rock ‘n Roll Express defeated “Suave” Steve Keirn, Hakushi, DDP, and The Gambler; The Playboys defeated The Heavenly Bodies; and in a huge six-man match, “Macho Man” Randy Savage and the Road Warriors defeated Ron Simmons and Harlem Heat when Savage used a foreign object to pin Simmons. These will all be on the home video release.</p><p> </p><p> Rey Mysterio Jr. and Juvented Guerrera defeated The Shooters in 9:17 when Juvi wowed the fans with a 450 splash on Dean Malenko. (C+)</p><p> </p><p> “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, “Enforcer” Arn Anderson, and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan talked with Gary Michael Cappetta in the ring, cutting a promo on Scott Hall and the KoW. Apparently in Puerto Rico a bunch of WCW wrestlers had picked up some passable Spanish. Both Heenan and Flair really did well with improvising with the crowd reactions here. ©</p><p> </p><p> Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat defeats Pirata Morgan using a combination flying chop and then a second rope crossbody at 15:36. Steamboat makes a title motion around his waist, signifying that he will have the belt come Spring Stampede! (C+)</p><p> </p><p> Jake “The Snake” Roberts is backstage, and he talks about how it’s been a long few years since he was last in the ring with “The Stinger”, but he has never forgotten how to torture and maim any foe. Tonight, he shows that Sting is no longer the man he and all the fans thought he was. Jake’s improvising skills are legendary. (B)</p><p> </p><p> Tony and Jesse narrate the Tale of the Tape, showing the histories and accomplishments of the Steiner Brothers and La Pareja del Terror, also known as Los Gringos Locos in their full version. (D+)</p><p> </p><p> In the match itself, Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr never really seem to be on the same page, as Art seems to be trying to rile the crowd and the Steiners up but Eddie is more subdued, wrestling a much crisper yet clean style against Rick and Scott. The two argue in the corner, getting into a shoving match that pushes Eddie into a roll-up from Rick for the victory at 13:47. (C+)</p><p> </p><p> The match over, Eddie looks to his longtime best friend and partner-in-crime to try and ease the tension, but Barr slaps him! Art walks off on his own, as Guerrero is left speechless in the ring. (C-)</p><p> </p><p> In the tag team match combining two talents from each company, “not-named-Strike-Force-for-legal-reasons-but-totally-Strike-Force” defeat Psicosis and Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman when the Sergeant annoys his partner to the point that Psicosis gives him a springboard dropkick, leaving him easy prey for a flying forearm from Tito at 8:23. ©</p><p> </p><p> Martel and Santana stay in the ring, Tito getting a microphone. He thanks WCW and AAA for this chance to make things right with his longtime estranged partner. He says that the experience of working with Rick again has given the two of them a great idea. Martel takes the microphone and says that if the Road Warriors want to keep putting on open challenges for their World Tag Team titles, then next week on WCW Saturday Night, he and Tito will be there to answer it! Hawk and Animal come out and scoff at the two, saying that if they want to start writing up their last will and testaments, they have a week to get it notarized! (D+)</p><p> </p><p> Another Tale of the Tape, this time for US champion Steve Austin and challenger Angel Azteca. Tony pays big attention to Angel’s current reign as Mexican National Tag champion alongside Madonna’s Boyfriend. ©</p><p> </p><p> In a WCW United States Heavyweight Championship match, Steve Austin defeats Angel Azteca with the Stunner at 12:28. (C+)</p><p> </p><p> “The Monster” Vader comes out, Jesse saying that Vader wanted to destroy someone on this show. The challenge was answered by Scott Armstrong, who lasted barely a few minutes before Vader’s brutal offence had rung his bell. A huge Vader Powerbomb later and “The Monster” pinned Scott with one finger at 2:40. (E+)</p><p> </p><p> Vader stands tall in the ring, Sonny Onoo taking pictures on his disposable camera, but a group of “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes, Terry Funk, and Cactus Jack rush the ring, sending Vader packing with punches and a big clothesline! Onoo does what he can to pull Vader away as he swears revenge! (D-)</p><p> </p><p> A video plays showing what has transpired between Sting and Jake “The Snake” Roberts at Battlebowl, along with a few clips of their feud from 1992. (B-)</p><p> </p><p> In a great match that had the crowd sizzling throughout it, Sting defeats Jake Roberts by forcing him to submit in the Scorpion Deathlock at 15:51. (B)</p><p> </p><p> After the match, Lex Luger comes out and sarcastically applauds Sting, who stares on intently. (B-)</p><p> </p><p> The final Tale of the Tape of the evening, this time for Hollywood Hogan and Perro Aguayo. Tony says that Perro hasn’t held a major championship since 1992; will this be his chance to get back in the public spotlight? (B)</p><p> </p><p> In a surprisingly clean defense, Hollywood Hogan retains the WCW World Heavyweight Championship over Perro Aguayo. Definitely the best match of the night, Hogan and the aging Perro kept the crowd rocking with each near-fall. Aguayo finally falls to the big boot and legdrop that so many have in the past at 15:45. (A)</p><p> </p><p> Hollywood and Roddy Piper stand in the ring celebrating, threatening to spraypaint the WCW/AAA ring with the KoW insignia, until a group of WCW and AAA wrestlers stand together and hit the ring to chase them away! Perro, Rey Mysterio Jr., Eddie Guerrero, Sting, Dustin Rhodes, and Ricky Steamboat all stand together playing to the crowd to close the show! (B-)</p><p> </p><p> After the show, Eddie Guerrero and then Sting come out and thank the fans for coming. This will be included on the home video release.</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></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Next Hotline in the next few days. I'll hopefully be back on my usual schedules again very, very soon, as WCW heads to Canada! The race to international is going to really heat up!</p>

[Beejus]

<p>In the World: March 1995</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>Company Name: World Championship Wrestling (WCW)<p> Owner: Ted Turner</p><p> Booker: Eric Bischoff/Harley Race</p><p> Size: National</p><p> Prestige: 99</p><p> Momentum: 86</p><p> Ranking: 1st</p><p> TV Shows: WCW Saturday Night; WCW Main Event</p><p> PPV Coverage: USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Europe</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Titles</span></p><p> WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Hollywood Hogan</p><p> WCW United States Heavyweight Champion: Steve Austin</p><p> WCW World Television Champion: California Kip</p><p> WCW World Tag Team Champions: The Road Warriors</p><p> WCW US Tag Team Champions: The Wonderful Destruction Crew</p><p> The Battlebowl Ring: Ricky Steamboat (held again next March)</p><p> </p><p> Event: WCW Battlebowl 1995</p><p> Rating: B</p><p> Main Event: Hollywood Hogan d. Ron Simmons to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship (85)</p><p> Match of the Night: Steve Austin d. Terry Gordy to retain the WCW United States Championship (87)</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Hired:</span> Stevie Richards; Scott Hall; Jake Roberts (Loan); Eddie Guerrero (Loan); Jeep Swenson (PPA); Asbjørn Riis (PPA); Juvented Guerrera (PPA); Mike Tenay; Rey Misterio Jr. (PPA); Psicosis (PPA); Art Barr (PPA); Angel Azteca (Loan); Perro Aguayo (Loan); Pirata Morgan (Loan); Tito Santana (Loan); (two names withheld)</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Re-signed:</span> Col. Robert Parker</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Leaving:</span> Angel Azteca, Perro Aguayo, and Pirata Morgan left following their loan periods ending</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>Company Name: World Wrestling Federation (WWF)<p> Owner: Vince McMahon</p><p> Booker: Vince McMahon</p><p> Size: National</p><p> Prestige: 90</p><p> Momentum: 72</p><p> Ranking: 2nd</p><p> TV Shows: WWF Monday Night Raw; WWF Superstars</p><p> PPV Coverage: USA</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Titles</span></p><p> WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Bret Hart</p><p> WWF Intercontinental Champion: Diesel</p><p> WWF European Champion: 1-2-3 Kid</p><p> WWF World Tag Team Champions: The Barbarian & Nikolai Volkoff</p><p> WWF Women’s Champion: Sherri Martel</p><p> WWF Royal Rumble: Diesel (competed again in January)</p><p> WWF King of the Ring: Owen Hart (competed again in June)</p><p> </p><p> Event: WWF WrestleMania XI</p><p> Rating: B</p><p> Main Event and Match of the Night: Bret Hart d. Diesel to retain the WWF World Heavyweight title (90)</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Hired:</span> None</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Re-signed:</span> JJ Dillon; Sparky Plugg; Jim Neidhart</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Leaving:</span> Razor Ramon; (name withheld)</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>Company Name: New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW)<p> Owner: Seiji Sakaguchi</p><p> Booker: Antonio Inoki</p><p> Size: National</p><p> Prestige: 90</p><p> Momentum: 82</p><p> Ranking: 3rd</p><p> TV Shows: NJPW World Pro Wrestling</p><p> PPV Coverage: Japan</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Titles</span></p><p> IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Jushin Thunder Liger</p><p> IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: Black Tiger II</p><p> IWGP World Tag Team Championship: Scott Norton & Power Warrior</p><p> G1 Climax: Hiroshi Hase (held again in August)</p><p> Best of the Super Juniors: Jushin Thunder Liger (held again in June)</p><p> Super Grade Tag League: Masahiro Chono & Shinya Hashimoto (held again in October)</p><p> Young Lion Cup: Akira Nogami (held again next March)</p><p> </p><p> Event: NJPW Dream Of Fighters, held Tuesday Week 3</p><p> Rating: C</p><p> Main Event: Akira Nogami defeated Power Warrior for the Young Lion Cup</p><p> Match of the Night: Akira Nogami defeated Black Tiger II (74)</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Worker Signings:</span> Tatsuo Nakano</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Worker Extensions:</span> Shiro Koshinaka; Yuji Nagata; Keiji Mutoh</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Left:</span> Wild Pegasus</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>Company Name: All Japan Pro-Wrestling (AJPW)<p> Owner: Giant Baba</p><p> Booker: Giant Baba</p><p> Size: National</p><p> Prestige: 89</p><p> Momentum: 69</p><p> Ranking: 4th</p><p> TV Shows: Ajj Japan Pro Wrestling 30</p><p> PPV Coverage: Japan</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Titles</span></p><p> AJPW Triple Crown Champion: Johnny Ace</p><p> AJPW World Jr. Heavyweight Champion: Chris Jericho</p><p> AJPW Unified World Tag Team Champions: Stan Hansen & Kenta Kobashi</p><p> AJPW All Asia Tag Team Champions: Hiromichi Fuyuki & Kentaro Shiga</p><p> Champion Carnival: Toshiaki Kawada (held in April)</p><p> Real World Tag League: Kenta Kobashi & Stan Hansen (held again in December)</p><p> </p><p> Event: AJPW Last Warrior Excel; held Saturday, Week 2</p><p> Rating: B+</p><p> Main Event and Match of the Night: Toshiaki Kawada DCO Kenta Kobashi (88)</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Hired:</span> None</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Re-signed:</span> None</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Leaving:</span> None</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>Company Name: Smokey Mountain Wrestling (SMW)<p> Owner: Jim Cornette</p><p> Booker: Jim Cornette</p><p> Size: Regional</p><p> Prestige: 42</p><p> Momentum: 55</p><p> Ranking: 3rd in USA; 11th in World</p><p> TV Shows: SMW TV</p><p> PPV Coverage: None</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Titles</span></p><p> SMW Heavyweight Champion: Brian Blair</p><p> SMW Beat the Champ Television Champion: Steven Dunn</p><p> SMW Tag Team Champions: Steven Dunn & Tom Zenk</p><p> </p><p> Event: SMW Mass Slaughter I; held Friday, Week 2</p><p> Rating: C+</p><p> Main Event: Bull Pain, Jim Duggan, & Greg Valentine d. Ice Train, John Kruonus, & Pat Tanaka (65)</p><p> Match of the Night: Brian Blair d. Steven Dunn to retain SMW Heavyweight Championship (74)</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Hired:</span> Miss Elizabeth</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Re-signed:</span> None</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Leaving:</span> None</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>Company Name: Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW)<p> Owner: Tod Gordon</p><p> Booker: Paul Heyman</p><p> Size: Regional</p><p> Prestige: 43</p><p> Momentum: 64</p><p> Ranking: 5th in USA; 15th in World</p><p> TV Shows: ECW Hardcore TV</p><p> PPV Coverage: None</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Titles</span></p><p> ECW World Heavyweight Champion: Terry Funk</p><p> ECW World Television Champion: Pitbull #2</p><p> ECW World Tag Team Champions: Mikey Whipwreck & Pitbull #1</p><p> </p><p> Event: ECW Living Dangerously 1995; held Sunday, Week 1</p><p> Rating: C</p><p> Main Event: Terry Funk d. Mikey Whipwreck to retain the ECW World Heavyweight title (67)</p><p> Match of the Night: The Public Enemy d. Pitbull #1 & Stevie Richards (68)</p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Hired:</span> None</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Re-signed:</span> JT Smith; Ron Harris</p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Workers Leaving:</span> Stevie Richards</p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company News</span></p><p> Rise/Fall: Southern States Wrestling fell to Local size; American Wrestling Federation fell to Local but rose back to Regional.</p><p> Openings: All-Pro Wrestling by Roland Alexander; Big-Japan Pro Wrestling by Jaguar Yokota; GAEA Japan by Chigusa Nagayo.</p><p> </p><p> New Workers</p><p> Keizo Matsuda; Onryo; Dr. X; Joe Applebaumer; Steve Rizzono; Steve McMichael; Ekmo; Rhino Richards; Carlos Paris (created American announcer); Sekien Kawasaki (created Japanese announcer)</p><p> </p><p> Worker Retirements: N/A</p><p> </p><p> Worker Deaths: N/A</p>

[Dawn]

Beejus my friend, you never disappoint. I feel like clapping after reading your shows, really.

[Beejus]

<p>WCW Hotline: April 1995, 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</strong></p><p><strong> Week 1st of April 1995</strong></p><p> <em>Option 1: Spring Stampede Control Center!</em></p><p><em> Option 2: Who got sick in Mexico!</em></p><p><em> Option 3: An official released by 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 6: WCW vs. The World!</em></p><p><em> Option 7: Mean Gene’s rumor corner!</em></p><p><em> Option 8: That Other Show!</em></p><p><em> Option 9: A gift from the WCW Catalog!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 1: Spring Stampede 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>Last week on Saturday Night, the Steiner Brothers were punished by Commissioner Bockwinkel by inserting Harlem Heat into the World Tag Team championship match at Spring Stampede to make it a triangle match! Also, Scott Hall will take on Ric Flair in what’s being called the “ten thousand dollar challenge”, Ron Simmons goes up against “Macho Man” Randy Savage, and Rick Martel has challenged “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper! Along with the Four Corners match for the World’s title and the street fight for the US title, why haven’t you called your cable company yet? This action is so hot it’s going to turn Toronto into a desert! </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 2: Who got sick in Mexico!</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>Apparently, one person who didn’t get the memo of “Don’t drink the water” in Mexico the other night was Rick Steiner, who was laid up for a few days due to a parasitic stomach infection. </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 3: An 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>WCW have decided to cut short the contract of referee Brady Boone. After the hiring of Tommy Young and Mark Curtis, WCW felt it had too many officials, and Mr. Boone was not getting the kind of experience in the field that he should have been. He has our utmost thanks for his time in WCW, and the door is open for a return in the future. His pay-per-appearance contract would only have lasted another three months. </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>Another star-studded and action-packed episode of WCW Saturday Night is coming to you on The Superstation and BBC! Our main event will feature a match with huge implications toward Spring Stampede, as Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat puts his Four Corners spot on the line against “Total Package” Lex Luger! There will also be a rare match on American soil from Jake “The Snake” Roberts, as he takes on who he has apparently hand-picked as an opponent in Johnny B. Badd! What does Jake have to do with Badd? And will Sting play a part in making it a “Badd night” for “The Snake”?<p> </p><p> “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes showed great resolve last week in standing up to Hollywood Hogan, and for his insolence, Hogan has placed “Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers in Dustin’s path! Also, a big six-man tag match is on hand as the Stud Stable take on enemies Bobby Eaton, Bob Armstrong, and US champion Steve Austin! The World Tag Team championships are on the line, stemming from a challenge in Mexico from Tito Santana and Rick Martel! Can the two former partners put the past behind them to win gold in WCW?</p><p> </p><p> Also, Marcus Bagwell takes on “Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray, Vader faces a handicap match (but which side has the handicap?!), and Scott Steiner in singles action! Also we will hear from all the big stars of World Championship Wrestling! So be sure not to miss the best two hours of wrestling on the airwaves, WCW Saturday Night, only at 6:05 PM ET! </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 5: Last week’s Neilson ratings!</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>Apparently knowing we were taped this week hurt the viewership, as Saturday Night remained at 7.04 on BBC and dipped to 6.14 on TBS. We also moved down slightly on TV Hokkaido to 0.16. We also stayed at the same 0.30 on DSF. WCW Main Event went down slightly to a 0.51. Monday Night Raw moved up to 5.19, which is still somewhere in our dust.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 6: Backstage at 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>World Championship Wrestling was very happy with how WCW vs. The World turned out. Four of AAA’s talents were offered year-long trial contracts on the spot and will continue to appear in World Championship Wrestling. Tito Santana and Eddie Guerrero will also remain on loan from AAA for a few more appearances. Hollywood Hogan was complimented on his performance in the main event, and both Steve Austin and Vader were pointed out as good examples to everyone. </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 7: Mean Gene’s rumor corner!</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>Sources have seen Hollywood Hogan’s famed Queen out on the town as of late… but NOT with any of the KoW! What does this say for her loyalties? I plan on asking her just that during WCW Saturday Night! </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 8: That Show You Aren’t Watching!</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 Who’s feature bout saw the fat man get a painted smear on his backside, after he sat on the face-painted fool. Also, the supposed King lost to Brother Hart. And is there any doubt as to why they’re second best? </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 Uncensored 1995 will be releasing on VHS Home Video this month! Relive the incredible new concept as all matches are completely uncut, unclean, and utterly Uncensored! This release comes complete with pre-show matches involving the Rock ‘n Roll Express, Ricky Steamboat teaming up with Rick Martel, The Heavenly Bodies, and The Playboys! Order with the code you receive by pressing zero to get 10% off your copy today! </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> For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!</p><p> “Total Package” Lex Luger vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WCW World Tag Team Championship</p><p> The Road Warriors vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> The Stud Stable (Terry Gordy and The Armstrong Brothers) w/Col. Robert Parker vs. Steve Austin, Bob Armstrong, & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> “Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> “The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> “Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Scott Steiner vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): </p><p> </p><p> Comments on Previous Show: </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Pretty big card this week, huh? I started making matches and just couldn't stop! As for last week, everyone who predicted ending up getting a point as I ignored the Eaton/BG match due to Austin's interference causing the DQ. Spring Stampede and the end of this turn is coming fast, so as Lupin says, set the right channel!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Official Prediction Standings</span></p><p> alvarasus: 0 Win</p><p> |Anderz|: 0 Win</p><p> Astil: 1 Win</p><p> angeldelayette: 7 Win</p><p> BestForTheBusiness: 1 Win</p><p> TheBigBad1013: 2 Win</p><p> TheBooker: 5 Win</p><p> Chuck: 9 Win</p><p> Destiny: 0 Win</p><p> Gentleman Raven: 1 Win</p><p> justtxyank: 1 Win</p><p> The Final Countdown: 6 Win</p><p> franticloser: 1 Win</p><p> kingdracon: 0 Win</p><p> pakonruff: 4 Win</p><p> Rare Kuma: 3 Win</p><p> RingRider: 0 Win</p><p> Ritchardo: 5 Win</p><p> RKOwnage: 4 Win</p><p> Rob5KC: 0 Win</p><p> Russelrules44: 3 Win</p><p> Smasher1311: 5 Win</p><p> SteenBTW: 0 Win</p><p> TeflonBilly: 10 Win</p><p> Warhawk8492: 3 Win</p><p> Waters: 0 Win</p><p> Wee Bob: 1 Win</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Chuck]

For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!

“Total Package” Lex Luger vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat

Comments: Dragon Dragon Dragon

 

WCW World Tag Team Championship

The Road Warriors vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana

Comments: Solid defense by Road Warriors... could steal the show.

 

Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts

Comments: LOL JOHNNY B BADD

 

The Stud Stable (Terry Gordy and The Armstrong Brothers) w/Col. Robert Parker vs. Steve Austin, Bob Armstrong, & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton

Comments: Austin isn't a team player

 

“Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes

 

“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr

 

“Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis

Comments: Bagwell has more mileage... Buff Daddy

 

Scott Steiner vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman

[TheBooker]

WCW Saturday Night full card

 

For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!

“Total Package” Lex Luger vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat

Comments: The Dragon maintains his spot

 

WCW World Tag Team Championship

The Road Warriors vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana

Comments: The Warriors nail the Strike Force

 

Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts

Comments: The Snake Charmer stops The Badd Guy

 

The Stud Stable (Terry Gordy and The Armstrong Brothers) w/Col. Robert Parker vs. Steve Austin, Bob Armstrong, & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton

Comments: Colonel Parker's Stable needs some W's

 

“Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes

Comments: The Natural beats the Guardian Angel

 

“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr

Comments: Vader Time...Nuff Said

 

“Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis

Comments: Buff rings Del Ray's Belles

 

Scott Steiner vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman

Comments: Steiner Line

 

Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): The Buff Studs with the Liberty Belle

Austin Doesn't play well with others

 

Comments on Previous Show:Two solid shows building up to Spring Stampede

[Warhawk8492]

<p>For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!</p><p>

“Total Package” Lex Luger vs. <strong>Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. <strong>Jake “The Snake” Roberts</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

The Stud Stable (Terry Gordy and The Armstrong Brothers) w/Col. Robert Parker vs. <strong>Steve Austin, Bob Armstrong, & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

“Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers vs. <strong>“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong> vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

“Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. <strong>Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p>

</p><p><strong>

Scott Steiner</strong> vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): Vader SMASH!</p><p>

Ricky Steamboat=Next WCW Champion</p><p> </p><p>

Comments on Previous Show:</p>

[TheBigBad1013]

<p>WCW Saturday Night full card</p><p> </p><p>

For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!</p><p>

“Total Package” Lex Luger vs.<strong> Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors </strong>vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs<strong>. Jake “The Snake” Roberts</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Stud Stable (Terry Gordy and The Armstrong Brothers)</strong> w/Col. Robert Parker vs. Steve Austin, Bob Armstrong, & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>“Guardian Angel” Bubba Roger</strong>s vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo </strong>vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr</p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

“Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. <strong>Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Scott Steiner</strong> vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman</p><p>

Comments:</p>

[TeflonBilly]

<p>WCW Saturday Night full card </p><p> </p><p>

For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!</p><p>

“Total Package” Lex Luger vs. <strong>Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong></p><p>

Comments: No way is Luger taking the Dragon's spot in the Four Corners match</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana</p><p>

Comments: Strike Force is going to strike out tonight</p><p> </p><p>

Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. <strong>Jake “The Snake” Roberts</strong></p><p>

Comments: DDT for Johnny B</p><p> </p><p>

The Stud Stable (Terry Gordy and The Armstrong Brothers) w/Col. Robert Parker vs. <strong>Steve Austin, Bob Armstrong, & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</strong></p><p>

Comments: Austin gets the win, then stuns the two Bobs</p><p> </p><p>

“Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers vs. <strong>“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong> vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

“Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. <strong>Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Scott Steiner</strong> vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): </p><p>

Luger can't slay "The Dragon"</p><p>

I came to see Damian!</p><p> </p><p>

Comments on Previous Show:</p>

[RKOwnage]

<p>For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!</p><p>

“Total Package” Lex Luger vs. <strong>Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong></p><p>

Comments: Come on, he can't lose it that easily!</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana</p><p>

Comments: I'm a big Strike Force fan, but I don't see it.</p><p> </p><p>

Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. <strong>Jake “The Snake” Roberts</strong></p><p>

Comments: Yes.</p><p> </p><p>

The Stud Stable (Terry Gordy and The Armstrong Brothers) w/Col. Robert Parker vs. <strong>Steve Austin, Bob Armstrong, & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</strong></p><p>

Comments: Probably something not so clean.</p><p> </p><p>

“Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers vs. <strong>“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong> vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr</p><p>

Comments: lol. This figures to be one of those where you don't bother putting in pictures.</p><p> </p><p>

“Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. <strong>Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis</strong></p><p>

Comments:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Scott Steiner</strong> vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman</p><p>

Comments:</p>

[Dawn]

WCW Saturday Night full card

 

For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!

“Total Package” Lex Luger vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat

Comments: Luger's hot, but there is no way that Steamboat's losing here IMO.

 

WCW World Tag Team Championship

The Road Warriors vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana

Comments: Santana's not relevant on this time, so i guess that he's pinned here.

 

Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts

Comments: Jakey's super hot now, can't see him losing to Marvelous Marc.

 

The Stud Stable (Terry Gordy and The Armstrong Brothers) w/Col. Robert Parker vs. Steve Austin, Bob Armstrong, & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton

Comments: Eaton is a good wrestler IMO, so him and Austin make up for a good team, and i don't know about Bullet Bob's skills in this timeline, but i go for Austin's team here.

 

“Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes

Comments: Gotta keep him strong for the clash with Dusty.

 

“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr

Comments: OMFG.

 

“Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis

Comments: If built up correctly, Bagwell can make a pretty good playa IMO.

 

Scott Steiner vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman

Comments: Sgt. WHO?

 

Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): ''Bodies Jumpin' in the Starrs!''

Rhodes vs. Rhodes: Make It Happen!''

 

Comments on Previous Show: I made a comment in my previous post.

[Beejus]

<p><strong>24 hour warning</strong>, guys! The show will definitely be up tomorrow, and possibly a Hotline right alongside it! I've been one busy sumbitch the past few days to get this one done on schedule again, and while I'm not back to where I was on it, I'm still pretty happy with how it turned out. But I want to make sure everybody gets their chance at the predictions this week, as it's so close to the end of the Winter Contest!</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Already Predicted</span></p><p>

TheBigBad1013</p><p>

TheBooker</p><p>

Chuck</p><p>

Smasher1311</p><p>

RKOwnage</p><p>

TeflonBilly</p><p>

Warhawk8492</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[angeldelayette]

<p>For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!</p><p>

<strong>“Total Package” Lex Luger vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong></p><p>

Comments: A draw and it is made into a five-way match!</p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana</p><p>

Comments: Love the not-Strike Force team coming back but they're not beating the Road Warriors.</p><p> </p><p>

Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. <strong>Jake “The Snake” Roberts</strong></p><p>

Comments: Never trust a snake.</p><p> </p><p>

The Stud Stable (Terry Gordy and The Armstrong Brothers) w/Col. Robert Parker vs. <strong>Steve Austin, Bob Armstrong, & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</strong></p><p>

Comments: Bit of a fan-boy of Beautiful Bobby.</p><p> </p><p>

“Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers vs. <strong>“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p>

Comments: This one could go either way.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong> vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr</p><p>

Comments: My prediction for this bout? Pain.</p><p> </p><p>

“Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. <strong>Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis</strong></p><p>

Comments: Go Marcus Go!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Scott Steiner</strong> vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman</p><p>

Comments: A Frankensteiner awaits!</p><p> </p><p>

Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): Stars And Belles!</p><p>

Lay Off The Steroids Scott Steiner...Please!</p><p> </p><p>

Comments on Previous Show: Puerto Rico is not an easy place for WCW due to the language barriers. I laughed at the arrival of the Hulk Hogan 'clone.'</p>

[The Final Countdown]

<p>For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!</p><p>

“Total Package” Lex Luger vs. <strong>Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

WCW World Tag Team Championship</p><p>

<strong>The Road Warriors</strong> vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. <strong>Jake “The Snake” Roberts</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>The Stud Stable (Terry Gordy and The Armstrong Brothers)</strong> w/Col. Robert Parker vs. Steve Austin, Bob Armstrong, & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

“Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers vs. <strong>“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>“The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo</strong> vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>“Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray</strong> vs. Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Scott Steiner</strong> vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman</p><p>

Comments: </p><p> </p><p>

Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): </p><p> </p><p>

Comments on Previous Show:</p>

[Beejus]

<p>WCW Television - April Week 1, 1995</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png</span><p> <strong>WCW Saturday Night</strong></p><p> <em>2nd Week of April 1995</em></p><p><em> Held at: Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops, British Columbia</em></p><p><em> Attendance: 13,000 (sold out!)</em></p><p><em> Rating: B-</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong> “Re-Enter The Dragon” </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/GuardianAngel.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/DustinRhodes.jpg</span><p> <strong> “The Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Nick Patrick</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> There’s no time for Tony, Bobby, and Jesse, as we head straight to the action! Dustin takes on another one of his father’s clients while Dusty is currently on the sidelines. Bubba does quite a number on Rhodes in the middle portion of the match, leaning on him in a surfboard stretch that punishes the pectoral muscles of “The Natural”. Dustin fights back quickly though, finally getting the better of his opponent when Rogers tries to charge for him in the corner. Rhodes slips out of the way, causing Bubba’s momentum to slam him hard into the turnbuckles. As Rogers staggers back away from the edge of the ring, Dustin comes off the ropes with a running bulldog to get the three count.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 8:54: Dustin Rhodes</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/DustinRhodes.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickySteamboat.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GordonSolie.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and Gordon Solie come out to greet Dustin as he’s leaving the ring, Steamboat giving his young friend a pat on the back and congratulations on winning here. Solie asks the men for some thoughts as they look forward to heading into Spring Stampede. Steamboat talks about how he and Dustin are primed for the match, as the two now have a great chance of putting an end to the evil of Hogan. Solie questions Dustin about what happens if the two end up against one another again, and Rhodes puts his arm around Ricky while saying that if it comes down to it, then just like at Battlebowl, they will have no problems in going after one another when the goal is the gold. Dustin looked over at a sign saying “Rhodes vs. Rhodes: Make It Happen!” with a conflicted look.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B</em></p><p><em> Notes: Gordon actually did terrible here, perhaps he’s starting to show his age? Steamboat also didn’t do well without a script.</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/SteveAustin2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> US champion Steve Austin is seen walking backstage at the Portland Memorial Coliseum, looking as though he just arrived a few moments ago. He sits down after opening a beer and starts getting his boots out of his bag in order to get changed, when a seemingly random face approaches him.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevenRegal.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Lord Steven Regal stands there with a look of contempt, as he tells Austin that although he doesn’t throw in with the Kings of Wrestling, Austin’s uncouth ways just make Regal support Nick Bockwinkel’s decision to fire Austin when he loses his title. Austin stands up and takes a drink before breathing obnoxiously into Regal’s face, giving him a pained look of disgust. Austin says that he doesn’t give a crap who’s on Nick’s side about anything, because it ain’t gonna happen, son! The champion tells Regal that he is gonna keep holding this here title until he gets tired of it, and then he’ll put it on a shelf and drink some beers around it. Regal replies that he actually just recently came from the commissioner, and says how unfortunate it is that Terry Gordy will not be getting his chance for the US title; as next week in British Columbia, under the view of Her Majesty the Queen, Regal will finally be given a match for the United States Heavyweight championship! Austin looks upon Regal’s smirking face, before telling him that he’s kinda glad the match is set up like it is, because Austin’s been wanting to kick Regal’s pompous ass for a while now! Austin really riles Regal up by telling him that after he drops him with the Stunner, maybe he’ll hitch a ride back to the old country and have a few beers with Her Majesty! Regal leaves in a huff, telling Austin he’ll see him next week, as the champion sits down with his beer again.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C+</em></p><p><em> Notes: Austin, as per his norm, enjoyed the freedom of no script. However, Regal struggled with it, which is unlike him.</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/ScottSteiner.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/Pittman.jpg</span><p> <strong>Scott Steiner vs. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Nick Patrick</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Why did I even put pictures in for this one? No idea. Useless waste of spacing. No way am I putting pictures down for Vader’s squash match later. Oh right, this match. Suplex. Suplex. Suplex. Suplex. Frankensteiner. Pin. Easy enough?</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 2:07: Scott Steiner</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/Hawk.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Animal.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> As Scott is celebrating his win, the Road Warriors sneak out and assault him! Tony talks about Rick not being in the arena tonight, and it appears Hawk and Animal are going to make an example out of the younger of the two brothers!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </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></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> But here comes some assistance! The other contenders for the World Tag Team titles, Harlem Heat, rush out and send the champions scurrying, now at a 3-on-2 disadvantage! Booker and Stevie tend to Scott, making sure that Hawk and Animal are staying at the top of the ramp.</p><p> </p><p> Before Booker hits a thrust kick right to Scott’s jaw! Stevie picks him up into a bearhug, leaving Scott open for the Big Apple Blast! The Road Warriors look on, pleased that the commissioner seems to have turned their two foes against one another. After Scott is down and out, a sign in the crowd goes up saying “Lay Off The Steroids Scott Steiner…Please!”</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/JakeRoberts.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.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 out in the arena, where he brings out guests “Total Package” Lex Luger and Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Gene asks them blatantly about their pact against Sting, saying that fans all over the world are wondering just what this is all about. Luger says that the last thing the two men care about are the fans all over the world; this is something between the two of them, and “The Stinger”. Luger says that they are out to prove that Sting is no hero as he is right now, and that in proving this, they will help him get back the attitude he used to have. Luger adds that he feels taking Ricky Steamboat’s spot tonight and winning back the World Heavyweight championship will also push toward this goal, as it will force his old friend to focus again. Gene turns to Jake, who he asks why he hand-picked Johnny B. Badd for his opponent tonight. Roberts smiles, saying that while he doesn’t have a long period of time that he’s going to stick around here in WCW right now, he feels it is his duty to help others. He says that Badd has been getting fingers pointed at him for being a traitor as of late, and so he chose him in order to get Johnny into the ring… because only pure evil can judge another’s intentions. Jake laughs, as Gene sends us to a commercial, promising those two matches later on tonight!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B</em></p><p><em> Notes: Both Gene and Luger did superb with their improvising off one another here.</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;"><p> </p><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/MarcusBagwell.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Belle.jpg</span><p> <strong> “Gigolo” Jimmy Del Ray vs. Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Mark Curtis</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> One fan was obviously excited for this one, as his sign said “Bodies Jumpin’ in the Stars!” This match had kind of a lame duck placement on the card, as following Jake Roberts on the microphone is a difficult task for anybody. Del Ray pulls a match out of Bagwell as best he can though, as Marcus, even after this long in WCW and even with the potential he carries with him, can still be considered fairly green when in a singles situation. Belle gives a special US flag to two fans with signs like “The Buff Studs with the Liberty Belle” and “Stars And Belles!”. Tony says that Tom Prichard and The Patriot were specifically barred from ringside for this match, as next week the two of them will go one-on-one. Belle is allowed at ringside, however, as she is the official manager for Stars ‘n Stripes. Belle ends up playing a big role in this one, though almost unintentionally; after Del Ray hits Bagwell with a standing thrust kick to take him down, he turns his attention to Miss Libritis, dancing for her in the ring. She looks on with disgust in her eyes, before telling Jimmy he needs to turn around – and he does, right into Bagwell hitting a big dropkick on him! Del Ray hits the ropes, groggy, and Marcus is able to hook the leg and hit a Yellow Jacket Suplex to get the win!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 7:26: Marcus Bagwell</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/CactusJack.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> We now head to more of the sit-down interview between Cactus Jack and Jesse “The Body” Ventura, as Jack now talks candidly about “The Monster” Vader. He talks about how Vader put him out of action as of late, but that’s fine; his body has healed, and he should be back in the ring in no time. But some of the things that Vader has done to him in the past still linger on his mind to this day, things like powerbombing Jack onto concrete, and ripping his ear off in Germany. Jesse asks if Jack thinks he can physically defeat Vader, and Cactus says that he honestly doesn’t know – but what he can do, is make sure that he hurts Vader so much that he thinks twice about doing those type of things to another person again.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: B-</em></p><p><em> Notes: Cactus enjoyed being able to improvise, letting his emotions do his talking.</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/TerryGordy.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/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/SteveAustin2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobbyEaton2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobArmstrong.jpg</span><p> <strong>The Stud Stable vs. Steve Austin, “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, & “Bullet” Bob Armstrong</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Randy Anderson</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> This one is barely-controlled chaos from bell to bell. Eaton, Austin, and Armstrong may have nothing in common but hatred for the Stud Stable, but that’s enough of a drawing point that the three are able to get on the same page, despite one fan’s sign saying that “Austin Doesn’t play well with others”. Eaton gets briefly caught in the wrong corner, but when he gets over to the right side, he tags in Armstrong – but Austin enters the ring anyways! The crowd go crazy as Austin and Gordy get into it, throwing punches with wild abandon, Bobby saying this is what it’ll be like in Toronto for the two! Randy Anderson manages to separate them, telling Austin that he’s not the legal man! Until he gets Austin sent out of the ring, Gordy is running the ropes and he demolishes “Bullet Bob” with a vicious lariat! Austin can do nothing but watch from the apron as Terry locks in the Oriental Spike, and Bob is forced to submit to the pain.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners in 9:52: The Stud Stable</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><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LilH.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Jeep.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> We head backstage to see Hollywood Hogan sitting on a couch, alongside bodyguards Jeep and Little Hollywood. Hogan is talking to his help, saying that the two are some of the best bodyguards a big star like himself could have; loyal, trustworthy, and not afraid of anybody. Hogan basically just talks up both them and himself for this one.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Rating: C-</em></p><p><em> Notes: Hogan was masterful here.</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;"><p><strong> “The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Mark Starr</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Randy Anderson</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> See that whole no picture thing there? That empty space where you know something should be? Yeah. It isn’t there, is it? There’s a reason for that. It’s because this match is like that. It’s an empty space, where there should be something, but all there really is, is Vader smashing two men into the mat in record time. Sign in the crowd is correct: “Vader SMASH!”</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 2:48: Vader</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/RoddyPiper.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> The match over, “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper emerges! He has a microphone and starts talking to Vader, saying that he’s here on a message of peace from the Kings of Wrestling. Piper says that the two had a great dealing in the past, and if Vader helps them out with those other two nagging problems that WCW are calling World title contenders by Spring Stampede, then there will be another great payday in the future for Vader! “The Monster” seems to be thinking it over, as Piper leaves and we go to commercial.</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;"><p> </p><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWWorldTag.jpg</span><p> <span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Animal.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Hawk.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/RickMartel.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TitoSantana.jpg</span></p><p> <strong>WCW World Tag Team Championships</strong></p><p><strong> The Road Warriors vs. Rick Martel & Tito Santana</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: Mark Curtis</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In what ended up being one of the best matches of the night, Rick Martel and Tito Santana go for tag team supremacy again, as they challenge the Road Warriors. Hawk and Animal weren’t about to step aside for anyone to claim their gold though, and this ended up being an amazingly put together matchup. Tito and Rick gave it their all, utilizing quick tags and fast-paced offense to confuse their larger, slower foes, but once Santana got caught, he was picked apart by the Warriors. Tito kept giving it his all, and finally a desperation flying forearm caught Animal to allow some separation! Tito made the tag, Martel coming in like a house of fire, peppering the burly bikers with quick rights and lefts. As the numbers start getting to him, Tito comes in to make the save! Martel and Santana hit a big double dropkick to send Animal out of the ring, and Tito heads out after him. Martel amazingly hooks on the Quebec crab on Hawk, and it looks as though we may have new champions – but Mark Curtis is back arguing with Roddy Piper! Into the ring comes Bubba Rogers, who hits Rick with a hard clothesline from behind, knocking him out of the hold! Rogers sends him into the ropes and lifts him up, as Hawk comes over and delivers an assisted Bubba Slam! Hawk rolls on top and hooks the leg, and the KoW steal this one!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winners and still WCW World Tag Team champions in 9:35: The Road Warriors</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/RoddyPiper.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/GuardianAngel.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> It appears they aren’t done though, as after the bell has sounded and the Road Warriors have left the ring, Piper and Rogers climb into it. Unencumbered by the rules of the match, they are now free to do a number on Martel and Santana freely, as Mark Curtis tries to restore order by having the bell be sounded repeatedly. The KoW don’t listen, however, and the scene ends with Piper spraypainting the KoW insignia on the backs of both 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/RandySavage.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Backstage, we see “Macho Man” Randy Savage. He walks through the halls, before stopping at a door. He takes a look at it and walks in… the thick voice from inside saying “Hey yo, Macho Mang; you got my green?” before the door closes.</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/JakeRoberts.jpg</span><p> <strong>Johnny B. Badd w/Teddy Long vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: MarkCurtis</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Jake’s test of Johnny’s evil intentions ends as a rare “bad” match for both men, as the two never really find a rhythm against one another. This led to the match being called off a bit earlier than was planned, which irritated the crowd about this one. Badd’s high flying offense was on display, but anytime Jake slowed things down, Badd was left completely at his mercy. At the end, Jake’s mental manipulation brought Badd to his knees, and a DDT was in store en route to the pinfall. No love was to be had for a front row sign holder saying “I came to see Damian!”</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 7:42: Jake Roberts</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/RickySteamboat.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting2.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> We see backstage, as Ricky Steamboat is about to head out to the ring for his match against Lex Luger. “The Stinger” jogs over and gets his attention, saying that he’ll be watching backstage, and if “The Dragon” gets in a situation where Jake Roberts comes out to help Luger, then Sting will be there to have his back. The two shake hands, as Steamboat walks on. The main event is next!</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/LexLuger.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/RickySteamboat.jpg</span><p> <strong>For Ricky’s spot in the Four Corners Match!</strong></p><p><strong> “Total Package” Lex Luger vs. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Referee: TommyYoung</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> These two have faced one another years ago, but that’s a glossed over fact by commentary as everyone gets swept up in the great match these two provide. Steamboat plays amazing little man for this one, with Luger at his cocky best – at one point even taking time to rip away a sign in the crowd saying “Luger can’t slay “The Dragon”. “The Total Package” beats Ricky down good, throwing him around like a ragdoll, but never can put him away. Too much fight in “The Dragon” for him to go down and give up his chances at the World title. But Luger wants it just as badly, and he continues to lay on the punishment. Lex tries time and again to lock on the Human Torture Rack, but each time Steamboat slips out, usually coming back with a hard chop as a way to get separation. Toward the end of the match, Luger’s chest starts turning red with all the vicious chops that he’s taken. Luger maintains control, however, finally putting Steamboat up into the Rack.</p><p> </p><p> But no! Steamboat slips down onto Luger’s back and pulls him into a crucifix pin – 1! 2! 3! “The Dragon” wins it!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><em>Winner in 16:13: Ricky Steamboat</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/Sting2.jpg</span></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Out of the back comes Sting, who stands at the entrance to the arena as Steamboat slips past him. Ricky does stop to shake hands with a fan who’s sign says “Ricky Steamboat=Next WCW Champion”. “The Stinger” does like Luger did to him last week, clapping sarcastically, as Lex fumes from in the ring.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p> </p><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JakeRoberts.jpg</span></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Luger’s fuming turns into a huge smile as Sting gets attacked from behind by “The Snake”! Jake smashes Sting’s face into the barricade, before forcing him toward the ring! Once he throws Sting under the bottom rope, Luger immediately starts stomping on him until Jake enters the ring. Roberts and Luger hook Sting’s arms around the ropes and start doing serious damage to their prey, before pulling him away. They start lifting Sting up into Luger’s Human Torture Rack, but a flying masked man leaps off the ropes with a flying dropkick!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ReyMysterio.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Tony identifies him as Rey Mysterio Jr, who we saw at WCW vs. The World! Rey starts punching Jake, sending him back against the ropes, before moving forward to hit a running headscissors that sends Roberts out of the ring! Sting has come back to his senses, and he sends “The Total Package” packing with a clothesline over the top rope! Luger and Roberts recollect in the aisle, as Sting shakes hands with Mysterio, thanking him for the save!</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/HulkHogan2.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Queen.jpg</span><span>http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</span> </div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Out to the ring comes the WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hogan, with his Queen right beside him. The Queen poses teasingly to the crowd, almost giving someone a kiss but pulling back at the last minute, saying “Ew, never!” as she walks away. “Mean” Gene Okerlund stands waiting in the ring for the two, as Hogan plays air guitar on the title belt on his way to the ring. Okerlund takes attention directly to The Queen, saying that he has heard rumors about how she’s been seen after the shows with men who are NOT members of the Kings of Wrestling. He asks her flat-out what her relationship is to the KoW and especially this man, World’s Heavyweight champion Hollywood Hogan. The Queen responds by saying that business is business and pleasure is pleasure, and it is her pleasure to do business with the KoW and Hogan.</p><p> </p><p> Before she can add any more to that explanation, Hollywood takes the focus to himself, talking about Spring Stampede. Hogan says that he’s taken the country of the Maple Leaf by storm in the past, and this month will be no different, as he looks to steamroll both Ricky Steamboat and Dustin Rhodes. Okerlund asks about Vader, to which Hogan makes a motion with his fingers that is the general sign of money. Hollywood says that Vader-dude will know where his bread is buttered, and that bread gets no butter unless he knows where the line is. Hogan says that in the past, he and Vader have had good business, and as the Queen says, business is business; the KoW are prepared to give “The Monster” a blank check in exchange for his cooperation at Spring Stampede. Hollywood tells it as he feels it is: “With Vader behind us, all we have on our plate is the neutered Dragon, and Dusty’s mistake, and what are they gonna do, compared to the power of Hollywood and the Kings of Wrestling, brothers!” Hogan poses for the jeering crowd, as the credit information comes up at the bottom of the screen and we fade out on this week’s WCW Saturday Night!</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-1.jpg</span><p> <strong>WCW Main Event</strong></p><p> <em>Commentary: Gordon Solie, Tony Schiavone, Eric Bischoff</em></p><p><em> Rating: C</em></p><p> </p><p> Gordon Solie, Tony Schiavone, and Eric Bischoff talk about the goings-on in WCW. (C-)</p><p> “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton d. The Gambler (D)</p><p> Bobby meets with Tony Schiavone, and talks about how BG Armstrong will have to meet him in the ring again, sometime when Steve Austin won’t ruin the match! (D+)</p><p> Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman d. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs (E+)</p><p> When Pittman doesn’t release his Code Red armbar submission, “Playmaker” Paul Roma runs out and brawls with Pittman all the way backstage! (E)</p><p> Lord Regal and Earl Clayton d. “Wildfire” Tommy Rich and Mark Starr (D)</p><p> Lord and Earl talk to Gene Okerlund, scoffing at JPL. (D+)</p><p> Super Nova d. Kimo (E+)</p><p> Ron Simmons d. Devon Storm (C-)</p><p> “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes d. Brad Armstrong (C+)</p><p> Dustin stops by Gordon Solie, where he challenges Hollywood Hogan to meet him on the next WCW Saturday Night! (B-)</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></div><p></p><p></p>

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<p>WCW Hotline: April 1995, 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</strong></p><p><strong> 2nd Week of April 1995</strong></p><p> <em>Option 1: Spring Stampede Control Center!</em></p><p><em> Option 2: Gearing up for Canada!</em></p><p><em> Option 3: Local talent drive!</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: “The Professor’s” lesson of the week!</em></p><p><em> Option 7: Mean Gene’s rumor corner!</em></p><p><em> Option 8: That Other Show!</em></p><p><em> Option 9: A gift from the WCW Catalog!</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 1: Spring Stampede 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>Last week on Saturday Night, the Steiner Brothers were punished by Commissioner Bockwinkel by inserting Harlem Heat into the World Tag Team championship match at Spring Stampede to make it a triangle match! Also, Scott Hall will take on Ric Flair in what’s being called the “ten thousand dollar challenge”, Ron Simmons goes up against “Macho Man” Randy Savage, and Rick Martel has challenged “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper! Along with the Four Corners match for the World’s title and the street fight for the US title, why haven’t you called your cable company yet? This action is so hot it’s going to turn Toronto into a desert! </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 2: WCW gears up for Canada!</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 lot of backstage officials are very excited for the trip into Canada next week, as many are seeing it as the gap needing bridged to being an internationally recognized promotion. While WCW tried raising their stakes in Japan and Mexico with the WCW vs. The World shows, both of those areas are losing interest in wrestling. Meanwhile, Canada is on the rise, and WCW feel Canada will be a key to keeping distance between themselves and the WWF. </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 3: Local talent being pursued!</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 heels of World Championship Wrestling’s trip to the Great White North, WCW are looking to procure some local talent for use on WCW Main Event! Young pro wrestlers of Canada, do you think you have what it takes to be taken on the road with World Championship Wrestling?! Send us a tryout video and you may get a callback to be a part of the biggest wrestling promotion in the world! </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>World Championship Wrestling are heating up the Great White North! Our first stop is the beautiful province of British Columbia, as we bring the best wrestling action in the world to the Interior Savings Centre in Kamloops! Our main event is a huge tag team match, which was set up by the Kings of Wrestling’s biased commissioner Nick Bockwinkel and sniveling jackal Sonny Onoo; Hollywood Hogan teams up with World champion contender but possible ally Vader to take on challengers for the WCW World Tag Team titles, Harlem Heat! The Heat impressed Bockwinkel last week by taking down Scott Steiner, but this week they face a huge mountain! Will tag team experience pay off, or will Hogan and Vader prove to be on the same page as we head to Spring Stampede?<p> </p><p> Speaking of the World Tag Team titles, the Road Warriors’ open challenge has been answered by a team not so sure of themselves as of late, Johnny B. Badd and undefeated “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright! Can they get back on the same page, or will it even matter against the vicious Hawk and Animal?</p><p> </p><p> “The Stinger” will be in the building, as he talks about his attack last week at the hands of Lex Luger and Jake Roberts, as well as the man who saved him from further punishment, high flying star of AAA, Rey Mysterio Jr.!</p><p> </p><p> Another of the World championship contenders is Dustin Rhodes, who has been running over some of the lower members of the KoW of late! But this week, he faces his steepest challenge to date in “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper! Can Dustin overcome the veteran, or will he have to pay the Piper?</p><p> </p><p> Also in action: The Patriot has a visit to the Doctor, as he takes on Tom Prichard, and Steve Austin defends his United States title against Lord Steven Regal! Be sure to tune in on the BBC and The Superstation, this saturday night at 6:05 PM ET, for the hottest wrestling show on the planet!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 5: Last week’s Neilson ratings!</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 was on the rise all around this week, as Ricky Steamboat and Lex Luger brought ratings! TBS saw a jump to 6.38, BBC moved up to 7.24, TV Hokkaido saw a rise to 0.19. DSF fell one minuscule point to 0.29. WCW Main Event also rose to a 0.60! And Raw? They dropped from their ever-so-slight perch back to a 5.15.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 6: “The Professor’s” lesson of the week!</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>Hello wrestling fans, “Professor” Mike Tenay here! Every week, I’ll be bringing you a lesson about someone in World Championship Wrestling! The masked man who assisted Sting this past week was Rey Mysterio Jr., who at 20 years old has had an amazing four year career down in Mexico. I’m not completely at liberty to say, but his helping of Sting could have something to do with Jake Roberts down in AAA spilling over to WCW! Rey was voted 1992’s Young Wrestler of the Year in PWI, and was a Mexican National Welterweight champion at the end of 1992, and how long will it be before he gets gold in WCW? Also, be sure to tune in to WCW Main Event, as I’ll be taking over for Gordon Solie to call a match featuring another masked newcomer, Juventud Guerrera! </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 7: Mean Gene’s rumor corner!</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>Where was Commissioner Nick Bockwinkel at the last Saturday Night? I’m sure the KoW have some spin on things, saying he was with Dusty Rhodes or something of the sort, but I’ve heard rumblings that World Championship Wrestling may have something of a power struggle going on behind the scenes! </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Option 8: That Show You Aren’t Watching!</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 Who’s taping this week is laughable! Sure, the main event was okay, as Brother Hart did what big brother apparently couldn’t do for so long by defeating Jeff Jarrett consistently; but most are pointing to the Tag Team titles match as being horrible, as the makeshift champs defeating the I’m-sure-so-very-vicious team of Sparky and Typhoon. Seriously guys? We threw you a bone last week and you couldn’t do anything with it? </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>Dial zero after the tone to get a 20% off coupon sent to you for a brand new WCW bullseye logo t-shirt! </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> Hollywood Hogan & “The Monster” Vader w/The Queen & Sonny Onoo vs. Harlem Heat</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WCW United States Heavyweight Championship</p><p> Steve Austin vs. Lord Steven Regal w/Baron Tomas</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> WCW World Tag Team Championships</p><p> The Road Warriors vs. Johnny B. Badd & “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper w/Jimmy Hart vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> The Patriot w/Belle Libritis vs. “Doctor of Desire” Tom Prichard</p><p> Comments: </p><p> </p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">On WCW Main Event</span></p><p> WCW World Television Championship – California Kip w/Jimmy Hart vs. Robert Gibson</p><p> </p><p> Fun Fan Signs (two-sign limit): </p><p> </p><p> Comments on Previous Show: </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Official Prediction Standings</span></p><p> alvarasus: 0 Win</p><p> |Anderz|: 0 Win</p><p> Astil: 1 Win</p><p> angeldelayette: 7 Win</p><p> BestForTheBusiness: 1 Win</p><p> TheBigBad1013: 3 Win</p><p> TheBooker: 6 Win</p><p> Chuck: 10 Win</p><p> Destiny: 0 Win</p><p> Gentleman Raven: 1 Win</p><p> justtxyank: 1 Win</p><p> The Final Countdown: 7 Win</p><p> franticloser: 1 Win</p><p> kingdracon: 0 Win</p><p> pakonruff: 4 Win</p><p> Rare Kuma: 3 Win</p><p> RingRider: 0 Win</p><p> Ritchardo: 5 Win</p><p> RKOwnage: 5 Win</p><p> Rob5KC: 0 Win</p><p> Russelrules44: 3 Win</p><p> Smasher1311: 6 Win</p><p> SteenBTW: 0 Win</p><p> TeflonBilly: 11 Win</p><p> Warhawk8492: 4 Win</p><p> Waters: 0 Win</p><p> Wee Bob: 1 Win</p></div><p></p><p></p>