WCW '94: War of the Thrones

RKOwnage · April 27, 2014

Swerrrrrrve!

Good stuff, now Dustin should go all "I have no friends or family" and creepily turn into Goldust <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

That War Games writeup was, don't mind the cliched word, "epic."

Owen and Eddy.......awesome.

Warhawk8492 · April 27, 2014

Epic PPV, looking forward to what happens next.

Fun fan signs

Ventura for President!

LUGER SMASH PUNY KINGS!!

TeflonBilly · April 27, 2014

Awesome PPV.

Love the Horsemen line-up, I'm a big Owen Hart fan. Really liked Devon King.

LordJaguar · April 27, 2014

Great Show and even better Horsemen line up! I hope my version lives up to the bar you just set...

The Lloyd · April 27, 2014

Wow... Just Wow...!!! Loved Owen Hart arriving... and Eddie <img alt="

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Beejus · April 27, 2014

WCW Hotline: June 1995, Week 4 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg WCW Hotline 4th Week of June 1995 Option 1: Bash at the Beach Control Center! Option 2: Shocking events at the Bash! Option 3: Backstage from the Great American Bash! Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview! Option 5: Last week’s ratings! Option 6: “The Professor’s” lesson of the week! Option 7: Mean Gene’s rumor corner! Option 8: Monday Night Waste! Option 9: A gift from the WCW Catalog!</div> Option 1: Bash at the Beach Control Center! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>We are just under a month away from Bash at the Beach, coming live from the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida! Be sure to keep an eye on WCW television programming to see what matches will be added to the card for the second year of Bash at the Beach! </div></blockquote> Option 2: Shocking events from the Great American Bash! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The aftershocks from the Great American Bash we are sure to feel forever! The huge turn of events at the end of the show, as the Four Horsemen reformed by sacrificing Dustin Rhodes is the biggest one; we understand that also, due to the attack during WarGames, Dusty Rhodes will be unable to be on WCW programming for some time. Also, Lex Luger made his presence known as he interrupted Hollywood Hogan – will Luger be getting a title shot soon? But one of the minor moments of the night in comparison was the introduction to WCW of the man calling himself Syxx. Until recently, he was the unbeaten WWF European champion, and he vacated the championship when he jumped off the Titantic. He may cause a lot of trouble in the Cruiserweight division, that’s for sure! </div></blockquote> Option 3: Backstage from the Great American Bash! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Before WCW Main Event, Tommy Young gave some funny road stories that cracked the backstage up. One thing that was sad about the weekend was the loss of Public Broadcasting Australia as a pay-per-view carrier; they did not like the idea of WarGames, and so WCW now has no presence in Australia yet again. During a post-show speech, Vader was told he was awesome for being so professional in losing his match, Cactus Jack was given a hug for being part of what was nearly the match of the night, and Arn Anderson was praised for his great performance.</div></blockquote> Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Great American Bash tour has ended, but summer in WCW is only getting hotter! After the Bash, there are still two matches that we weren’t able to give you on that show, but they will be on WCW Saturday Night from the Providence Civic Center in Rhode Island – Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat goes one-on-one with “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper, and the Road Warriors face off with The Steiner Brothers! There will also be words from the World Heavyweight champion, Hollywood Hogan, regarding what happened to him last night; the Four Horsemen will be on hand to talk to us; and there will be a satellite interview from the man called Sting! Also, we have heard from both the stockholder and the commissioner that there will be three titles on the line! Be sure to watch WCW Saturday Night, 2:00 PM ET on BBC, and 6:05 PM ET on the Superstation! </div></blockquote> Option 5: Last week’s Neilson ratings! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW Saturday Night’s TV rating on BBC went up to an 8.2, and stayed at 6.4 on TBS. It stayed the same on DSF, 0.5, and the same on TV Hokkaido, 0.2. The pre-Bash Main Event was a 0.6. Raw, meanwhile, dropped to a 4.9. No surprise there! </div></blockquote> Option 6: “The Professor” Mike Tenay’s history lesson of the week! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Four Horsemen have risen again, and this time it’s all about families. When they called the Guerrero family huge, they mean mostly in Mexico, where Gory Guerrero was a huge name in his home country; however, the family resides from El Paso, Texas. So as much as they were factually correct with everything they said, all those things also applied to Dustin Rhodes – this is a powder keg ready to explode, fans! </div></blockquote> Option 7: “Mean Gene” Okerlund’s rumor corner! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>With what happened last night with Lex Luger, word has it that Rick Rude has been scouting! Sources tell me that he’s looking for someone young, who he can mold into a loyal client, unlike the ungrateful “Total Package” in order to take the battle to Sting! </div></blockquote> Option 8: Eric Bischoff presents Monday Night Waste! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Almost some competition this week! A huge main event as a Hitman teams with a zombie to defeat Vinnie Vegas and his little buddy. Also, Tonto defeats the Burger King! BUT! Also on the show, the vacant European title was claimed. Why was it vacant, you ask? Because the unbeaten champion just debuted at the Great American Bash! Who was it who won the match? Why, none other than our majority stockholder’s former manservant! So I’m guessing this means since DiBiase is a big deal with WCW, they’re going to give his underling a boost to remind people that he exists? Don’t make us laugh so hard, Vince! </div></blockquote> Option 9: A special gift from the WCW Catalog! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Get your very own Hollywood Hogan t-shirt, 10% off for a limited time! </div></blockquote> -------------------------------------------------- Thanks to everyone for comments! And also huge thanks to everyone nominating and hopefully predicting for me in the DOTM this month! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WarGames: Team Horsemen w/Magnum TA vs. Team KoW Outlaws Sting vs. Lex Luger w/Rick Rude Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Cactus Jack Steve Austin vs. Terry Gordy w/Col. Rob Parker Brian Pillman vs. Randy Savage JPL vs. Lord Steven Regal w/Baron Tomas Juventud Guerrera vs. Ultimo Dragon w/Sonny Onoo Bob Armstrong vs. BG Armstrong w/Col. Rob Parker Team WCW vs. Team KoW w/Jimmy Hart & Dusty Rhodes Tiebreaker Questions: 1. There will be returns/debuts. How many? Six – Jesse Ventura, Syxx, Devon King, Bobby Heenan, Owen Hart, and Eddie Guerrero 2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count) Two – 1-2-3 Kid/Syxx and Owen Hart 3. Who will take the fall in WarGames? Dusty Rhodes 4. Who will start the WarGames match for the KoW Outlaws? Paul Orndorff 5. Who will start the WarGames match for the Team Horsemen? Dustin Rhodes RKOwnage: 8 (+1) TheBigBad1013: 7 (+1) TheBooker: 7 (+1) scuba steve: 7 (+1) Smasher1311: 7 (+1) TeflonBilly: 7 (+2) The Final Countdown: 5 (+3) Warhawk8492: 5 (+2) LordJaguar: 4 (+1) Mootinie: 3 (+3)</div></blockquote> So RKOwnage takes the win, I will drop him a prize in the near future! Thanks to all who predicted!

SkipMartin · April 30, 2014

From the depth of the recaps to the creativity and fanservice of your plans, this is hands down one of my favorites diaries. I am looking forward to this continuing so I can join the prediction game.

ReverendTVon · April 30, 2014

First post in these parts, but I have been a long-term follower regardless. And by the way, Beejus, you should get some royalties from the higher-ups, because War of the Thrones sold me on buying TEW '13 myself. You are a heck of a lot better at me at this though, I've never been one for long-term planning.

On to the GAB. I almost felt like Dustin was gonna get the Horsemen beatdown the whole time, but I was hoping you'd spare him. Despite going the (relatively) obvious route, there are still several interesting possibilities for where to take Dustin.

I could keep talking, but I'll wrap it up now. Keep up the great work, and you've got a fan for sure.

Beejus · May 4, 2014

WCW Television - June Week 4, 1995 Thanks everyone for all the great comments after the Bash! I was so glad it came off as well as it did to everyone, and while yeah, the Horsemen beatdown may have been a little bit predictable, at least nobody ever saw the new members coming! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Always glad to see new people posting, everyone remember I always accept fun fan signs to put into the show! Anyone who hasn't already, be sure to find the Mod and Spotlight of the Month Polls and give WCW some love! For those who already have, thank you! Alright, I'll stop - on with the show! <div style="text-align:center;">----------------------------------------------------------- http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png WCW Saturday Night 4th Week of June 1995 Held at: Providence Civic Center in Providence, Rhode Island (New England) Attendance: 14,537 Rating: B – This show increased our popularity in 15 regions. “One Bash to Another” </div> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/4h.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg </div> “Mean” Gene Okerlund is stationed at a hotel room door as we open the show, looking upset that he’s even here. The timestamp says that this was recorded a few days ago, and Gene says that he is here to try and get an interview from the Four Horsemen, and obviously the party is going on yet, which we can hear from outside the door. Gene knocks on the door, but nobody answers. He quips “Why don’t I ever get invited to these things?” before knocking a little louder. The door finally opens, and inside we can clearly see a leather couch with Eddie Guerrero, who has two pretty girls on either arm. Owen Hart is seen standing by the telephone, talking excitedly to someone on the other end. The floor is covered in confetti and streamers, and more girls can be seen walking around in short skirts and short dresses. The door only opened as a girl leaves the room, staggering with an empty bottle of champagne in her hand. Okerlund tries to push his way in, but he’s headed off at the pass by two more girls, who come from behind Gene to enter the room. Gene again tries to push in, but Arn Anderson stops him, asking what he thinks he’s doing here. Gene says he wanted to get a few words from the quartet, and Anderson laughs. He yells back into the room “Hey! Does anybody wanna talk to Mean Gene?!” and is met by Bobby Heenan’s voice yelling “Never!” followed by laughter from everyone inside. The door slams shut in Gene’s face, but as he’s getting ready to sign off, the door opens and “The Nature Boy” pops out. He again asks Gene what he wants, and Flair is a bit more receptive. He yells for some girls, two of them bouncing out to stand on either of his sides. Flair says that this is what it’s all about! The life of the Horsemen, something that a stick in the mud like Dustin Rhodes would never have understood! Flair talks about how all Rhodes wanted to ever do was train; well all work and no play makes “Naitch” a miserable son of a gun! He adds that if Steamboat and Windham have a problem with it, they need to get over it, the same as what Rhodes does, because it’s the best thing goin’! WOOOOO!! Flair and the girls disappear back into the room, and the door slams in Gene’s face again when he tries to look inside. Okerlund knocks a few more times, but when nobody appears to be answering, he signs off, saying that he doesn’t think Dustin, Barry, and “The Dragon” will just turn the other way on this. With that, we head to the opening video for WCW Saturday Night! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg </div> That over, we head to Tony and Jesse in the broadcast area, where they welcome everyone to WCW Saturday Night in Rhode Island! They talk briefly about the Great American Bash, urging fans to order the replay if they didn’t get a chance to be a part of the show live. They also say that tonight, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat goes head-to-head with “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper, and we finally will determine once and for all who the team of the decade are when the Road Warriors face off against the Steiner Brothers! Jesse seems to be looking strongly toward a sign in the crowd that says “Ventura for President!” <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B- Notes: Tony worked the crowd very well in this, and Jesse’s improvised dialogue was superb.</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWUSTag.jpg http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/CactusJack.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryFunk.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevenRegal.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DougWilliams.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/LannyPoffo.jpg WCW United States Tag Team Championships Cactus Jack & Terry Funk vs. The Ruthless Roundtable w/Baron Tomas Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Randy Anderson</div> A good, hot opening match for the US Tag titles, especially given the lukewarm reaction given when Earl Clayton is in the ring. Earl’s inexperience in this kind of big match is the downfall of the Roundtable here, as the veterans Funk and Jack are able to take him apart and put him away with the double arm DDT to retain the titles. <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 9:43 and still WCW US Tag Team champions: Cactus Jack & Terry Funk Rating: C+</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Vader.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg</div> An unexpected guest comes out after the match, as “The Monster” and his manager Sonny Onoo come down to the ring! Vader squares up to Cactus, as Funk prepares for a fight – but Vader puts out his hand and shakes Jack’s hand, showing the man respect! He can be heard on the camera saying that Cactus is now the luckiest man on the planet, because this is the only time he will ever come to him in this fashion – next time they meet, he will take his head off of his shoulders! Cactus nods, saying that until then, he’ll be here. Tony calls this a huge moment in the sport of professional wrestling, brought to you only on WCW Saturday Night, as Vader and Onoo leave. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B+</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.jpg</div> Before we head to commercial, a handy graphic comes up that says later tonight, we will hear from “The Total Package” Lex Luger! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Animal.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Hawk.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg </div> “Mean” Gene Okerlund is backstage along with the Road Warriors, who are without their manager. Gene asks where Dusty is at, which makes Hawk growl at him, saying that “Big Dust” is laid up thanks to WarGames and those “bastard Horsemen” who will get what they have coming to them very soon! Animal says that tonight is all about revenge on the Steiner Brothers, who have been a thorn in their side for far too long now. He says that tonight, they plan to dine on death, and the deaths they mean are Rick and Scott. Hawk adds that they better call up the local morgue, because once the Road Warriors are done with the Steiners, they’re gonna need to find some bodybags! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C Notes: Gene was masterful in his improvisations, and Animal really enjoyed it. Hawk was very poor, however.</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWUS.jpg http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryGordy.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveArmstrong.jpg WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Terry Gordy w/Col. Robert Parker vs. Steve Armstrong Time Limit: 45:00 Referee: Nick Patrick</div> S – Q – U – A – S – H. Were this not a title match, I wouldn’t even have bothered with the pictures. A mad Gordy wastes no time in decimating Armstrong right out of the gates, steamrolling him with clotheslines and bodyslams before locking in the Oriental Spike to get a submission victory. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 5:44 and still WCW US champion: Terry Gordy Rating: D+</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottSteiner.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickSteiner.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BookerT.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevieRay.jpg </div> The Steiner Brothers are backstage stretching for their match tonight, when they are interrupted by Harlem Heat! Booker and Stevie tell the Steiners that they hope to see them getting the win here tonight, because as much as they dislike the Brothers, they hate the Road Warriors even more! The Steiners thank them for the good faith, sharing an uneasy handshake, before the Heat leave and the Steiners get back to their warmups. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/wcwcruiser.jpg http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/UltimoDragon.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/GreatSasuke.jpg WCW World Cruiserweight Championship Ultimo Dragon w/Sonny Onoo vs. The Great Sasuke Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Charles Robinson Guest Commentary: Syxx</div> Syxx joins commentary for this one, and he uses this time to badmouth all the WCW cruiserweights. A showcase match here for Ultimo, who doesn’t need any help this time to put Sasuke away with a Dragon Sleeper. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 6:44 and still WCW Cruiserweight champion: Ultimo Dragon Rating: D-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting2.jpg</div> A graphic comes up saying that next week, “The Stinger” will be on hand to address all his Little Stingers! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickRude.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg </div> Rick Rude comes out to the entrance, practically dragging “Mean” Gene along with him. Rude says that he certainly hopes that Sting shows up next week, because he intends to talk to Sting face-to-face in the center of that very ring whenever Sting shows up in the building! Gene asks Rude about Lex Luger, and Rude says that Lex became a lost cause to him the second he strayed from the path of helping Sting. Rick tells Gene that it’s obvious Luger had stars in his eyes this whole time, and was using Rude to get his face in the limelight – he’s no better than the Kings of Wrestling, and if he crosses paths with Lex, he will have no problems putting him out of his way! Rude brandishes the black baseball bat, which Okerlund identifies as what gave Luger the victory at the Great American Bash last Sunday, and Rude laughs, saying that it was just a “little tap” – and if Gene or Luger or the KoW get in Rude’s way, then they can look forward to the same thing. Gene closes the interview, saying that Sting should be here next week, but he should watch out if Rude is planning some batting practice. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B Notes: While Mean Gene worked the crowd very well, Rude enjoyed improvising to them, playing off of their reactions the whole time.</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWTV2.jpg http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Kip.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottArmstrong.jpg “WCW World Television Championship” California Kip w/Jimmy Hart vs. Scott Armstrong Time Limit: 15:00 Referee: Randy Anderson</div> Tony and Jesse set things right by saying that Kip is NOT the World Television champion, but that Nick Bockwinkel has set this match up in order to let the “champion” defend his title. “The Body” pokes fun that maybe Kip won the belt in Rio de Janeiro, where all the best title matches are held. Kip doesn’t squash Scott quite as badly as Steve was earlier, but this is basically a showcase matchup, and Kip puts this one to bed quickly with his swinging Silicon Valley Slam. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 4:55 “and still WCW TV champion”: California Kip Rating: D+</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/AlexWright.jpg</div> As Kip parades around with his title, however, an unexpected visitor joins the party – the real World TV champion, “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright! Wright makes a challenge to Kip, for Bash at the Beach – title for title, winner is the undisputed Television champion! Kip laughs off the challenge, saying that he won’t even break a sweat in showing that he is the true champion of TV! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickySteamboat.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BarryWindham.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg </div> “Mean” Gene is seen backstage alongside Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and “The Blackjack” Barry Windham. The two talk about how Dustin isn’t here because of injuries he sustained at the hands of the Horsemen. Gene asks where they were during the attack, and both of them say that had they seen a monitor to know what was happening, they’d have been out there. The two both agree that if Rhodes ever needs their help again, they will have his back. Ricky says that he knew Flair and Anderson hadn’t changed, but he is incredibly disappointed in Owen and Eddie for following them. Barry says that if they don’t turn back, then they got his cowboy boot aimed right where the sun don’t shine! They walk off, Gene saying that it appears they aren’t planning on forgiving and forgetting the Horsemen anytime soon. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobbyEaton2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveKeirn.jpg “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton vs. “Suave” Steve Keirn Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Charles Robinson</div> This is a rather nothing match, mainly just a showcase for Eaton. Keirn never really puts up much of a fight; as much as Tony and Jesse try to sell that he has a chance, there is none. Eaton puts him away with the Alabama Jam in an easy win. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 4:42: Bobby Eaton Rating: D-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Animal.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Hawk.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottSteiner.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickSteiner.jpg The Road Warriors vs. The Steiner Brothers Time Limit: 60:00 Referee: Mark Curtis</div> These guys should have been the main event. They put on the match of the night by a long shot, as their feud which has raged since January has finally come down to a head to head collision. Rick and Animal start the match, but the Steiners quickly gain the upper hand when it becomes a donnybrook right away, sending the Warriors out of the ring. Jesse wonders what impact it will have on Hawk and Animal to not have Dusty Rhodes at ringside, and it seems apparent that without more brains behind their brawn – Tony even bringing up Precious Paul – plus not having the full crowd’s support as they have in the past, then the duo are not what they usually have been. Rick and Scott suplex them around, which surprises the crowd and get the match rocking and rolling, but at one point Hawk reverses into a sharp belly-to-belly suplex of his own, and Scott begins getting picked apart by the Warriors. Even when things turn into a huge brawl, this time it is the Warriors who get the better of it, and they set Scott up for the Doomsday Device. However, that is when two men come out of the back and shock the entire world… <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CdcnAY08SlU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> Hawk and Animal are livid in the ring! The distraction allows the Steiner Brothers to regain their bearings, and after a wild Steinerline, Scott covers Animal, and they get the three count! <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 16:06: The Steiner Brothers Rating: B+</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpg</div> The cameras cut to the back while “Welcome to the Jungle” plays, and we see Hollywood Hogan walking toward the curtain… <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Ax.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Smash.jpg</div> And he embraces the painted duo, saying that he’s glad to see them again; and officially welcomes them as the new team of the Kings of Wrestling! He laughs, and the three walk back to the dressing room as Hogan says that “They’ll do WAY better than those rejects of Dusty’s”! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+ Notes: Hogan improvised well.</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickySteamboat.jpg</div> We head elsewhere backstage before a commercial, where Ricky Steamboat can be seen getting ready for the main event! Don’t go away, fans! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickySteamboat.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RoddyPiper.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat vs. “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper w/Jimmy Hart Time Limit: 45:00 Referee: Tommy Young</div> After the last match, the fans are still murmuring about what happened and so, as much as this is a good match, it ends up as a bit of a letdown. Steamboat and Piper hit all the right notes, but with a crowd who are sitting on their hands, they just don’t get the reaction we wanted. The two veterans show their stripes, with Jimmy Hart doing his part from the outside by interfering with the match anytime it becomes necessary. The end of the match comes – again – from an outside force, as out of the back strolls Eddie Guerrero, along with two beautiful women! Eddie and the women parade around ringside, Guerrero obnoxiously showing the four fingers to anyone who is watching, which includes “The Dragon” as he perches on the top rope. Steamboat yells at Eddie, telling him to get out of here, and Tommy Young turns to do the same. That means, however, that “Hot Rod” is able to get the megaphone from Hart and smack it over the head of Steamboat, and when Piper clamps on his sleeperhold, Ricky is already out. Eddie and the girls make a lap around the ring, before heading up the ramp, as Tommy lifts Steamboat’s arm three times, giving the match to Roddy. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 15:42: Roddy Piper Rating: B-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.jpg</div> It is now time for the main event promo, as out of the back comes “The Total Package” Lex Luger. The fans are just as behind him as they have been in the past, as a sign in the crowd says “LUGER SMASH PUNY KINGS!” Lex gets in the ring and grabs a microphone from Gary, and he says that it’s so nice to be hearing the cheers from the best fans in the world, WCW fans! He says that last Sunday night at the Bash, when Hogan was out here running his mouth, he just decided enough was enough! Luger says that Rick Rude tried to tell him not to go out and do something about it, but a man has to do what he has to do, and there is no man who holds up the banner for WCW higher than “The Total Package”! Luger says that he officially wants to throw his name into the hat for getting a World title match in the place he first made his name, Florida, at the Orlando Arena at Bash at the Beach! He says that people have said for a long time that he is the next Hogan, and by getting Hollywood in the ring, he will prove that he never was the next Hogan, but the first “Total Package”! <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpg</div> His comments draw out the champion himself, who confidently walks out to the ring. He starts out by saying it’s nice to see Lex when he’s face-to-face rather than being attacked from behind (as Tony notes that Luger did attack Hogan at the Bash, but it was not from behind). He tells Luger that of all the things he just talked about, there’s one thing that he said that was right: that Rick Rude told him not to come out of the back last Sunday. He praises Rude for obviously still having enough brains to know that he should stay out of Hogan’s way, but that Luger has shown he does not. He tells Lex that by putting his hands on Hollywood, he is now at the top of the list, and that isn’t the place anyone should want to find themselves. Hogan laughs at the prospect of Luger being the next Hogan, and says that he was never even the man to defeat Ric Flair – what would make him think that a choker like Lex could ever defeat the might of Hollywood? The two come face to face, but then………… <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="320" height="240" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/x0q8Oho_RjM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin2.jpg</div> The crowd comes alive again with electricity at the sound of the guitar crash! Out of the back powerwalks Steve Austin, and he climbs into the ring alongside Luger and Hogan – taking Lex’s microphone forcefully out of his hand! He points his hand in Luger’s face and says that he will get to him when he gets around to it, but right now, he “wants ta’ address this so-called title hoardin’ bastard right here!” Austin says that he is going to get technical on both of them; last Sunday night, he “beat the tar outta’ that big sumbitch who stole his US title” and since the US champ is regarded as the number one contender to the World Heavyweight championship, that would put Austin in line as the number one contender! Austin adds that even if he didn’t have that leg to stand on, he would still be out here to challenge Hogan, because he just doesn’t like him! Austin says that it’s high time that he gets the one belt in WCW that he hasn’t gotten a chance at yet, and that’s the one that Hollywood has been keeping warm for him! Austin says that he’s coming to him as a man who won a big match at the Great American Bash, and not with any little baseball bat, a man who already holds half of the World Tag Team titles, and a man who will open up a can of whoop-ass and win the World Heavyweight title, and that’s the bottom line! Luger looks confused about what Austin said about a baseball bat, but Hogan replies by saying that in his opinion, neither man should get a title match, ever – because they just aren’t in Hollywood’s league! Hogan says that he’s a movie star, he’s a worldwide phenomenon, and both Luger and Austin are small potatoes in comparison, just like everyone else in WCW. Luger bristles at that remark, and Austin says he has only one thing to reply about that; he drops the microphone and sticks both middle fingers up in Hogan’s face! It looks like we’re about to get into a brawl, when… <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TedDibiase.jpg</div> Out comes the WCW majority stockholder, Ted DiBiase! DiBiase tells everyone to just calm down, as we aren’t ending Saturday Night like this. Ted says that everybody makes good points – well, at least Luger and Austin have (insert laugh here) – and so as the man wielding the power around here, he is making a decision right now. He says that next week in the Ottawa Civic Centre, Hollywood Hogan will defend the World’s championship against Steve Austin! And in the Orlando Arena in three weeks at Bash at the Beach, whoever holds the gold will defend it again against “The Total Package” Lex Luger! DiBiase says it’s good to have the control – and with a laugh, he closes WCW Saturday Night for the week, Tony saying that next week and at the Bash will be two huge main events! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: A Notes: Lex enjoyed improvising for everyone, while Hogan worked the crowd well. Austin improvised well, as per usual. Ted was scripted, as he only came out at the end anyways.</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWMainEvent-1.jpg WCW Main Event Announcers: Tony Schiavone, Eric Bischoff, and Mike Tenay Rating: C- Tony, Eric, and Tenay talk about the upcoming show tonight. (D+) Johnny B. Badd d. Ichii Yazaki by left hook. (C+) Gene Okerlund catches up to Badd and his Badd Girl, and Johnny says that he’s getting tired of being held back by Ted DiBiase; from here on, he is taking matters into his own hands! (C-) Disco Inferno d. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs. (D-) After his win, Disco Inferno dances in the ring, to the delight of no one. (D+) “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright d. “Suave” Steve Keirn to retain the WCW World Television title. (D) After the match, California Kip comes out to heckle Wright, as Bubba Rogers sneaks in and attacks from behind. © Saturday Night recap video: Lex Luger is named Hollywood Hogan’s contender at Bash at the Beach. (B+) The Armstrong Brothers d. Stars ‘n Stripes by tights-pulling pinfall. © GMC interviews BG and Brad, the main focus being Brad’s feud with the cruiserweights, but BG gets quite the reaction by saying that one day soon, “B-to-the-G and B-Rad will be your tag team champions of the world!” (D-)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Gimmick and Turn Notes: Ax and Smash, The Demolishers, have debuted with Bad Ass (Brute) gimmicks, which rated 94 and 91, respectively. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg</div>

Dawn · May 4, 2014

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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH

MY GOD

My G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

TeflonBilly · May 5, 2014

They're here!!!!

The Final Countdown · May 5, 2014

Hogan dropped the innovators for the imitators? Talk about a step down.

(That's right Smasher, I said it.)

franticloser · May 5, 2014

TFC what're you doing here, don't you know wth Nevy back yo have to kick into high gear <img alt="

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Dawn · May 5, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hogan dropped the innovators for the imitators? Talk about a step down. (That's right Smasher, I said it.)</div></blockquote> HE'S WHAT? YOU. ARE. DEAD. <img alt=":mad:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/mad.png.69834f23b9a8bf290d98375f56f1c794.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png">

jesseewiak · May 5, 2014

Well, Hogan bringing in Ax & Smash well past their sell-by date makes sense for WCW. <img alt="

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BestForTheBusiness · May 5, 2014

nice diary pal,<img alt="

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Mootinie · May 5, 2014

I still can't get over how much the Road Warriors look like Taz and Jesse Ventura.

TeflonBilly · May 7, 2014

Fan Signs

It's good to be The Kings!

Demolition > Road Warriors

Beejus · May 9, 2014

In the World: June 1995 <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) Owner: Ted Turner Booker: Eric Bischoff/Harley Race Size: International Prestige: 100 Momentum: 95 Ranking: 1st TV Shows: WCW Saturday Night; WCW Main Event PPV Coverage: USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Europe Titles WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Hollywood Hogan (held since July Week 3, 1994) WCW United States Heavyweight Champion: Terry Gordy (held since April Week 3, 1995) WCW World Television Champion: Alex Wright (held since April Week 3, 1995) WCW World Tag Team Champions: Steve Austin & Brian Pillman (held since April Week 3, 1995) WCW US Tag Team Champions: Terry Funk & Cactus Jack (held since May Week 2, 1995) The Battlebowl Ring: Ricky Steamboat (held again next March) Event: WCW Great American Bash 1995 Rating: B+ PPV Buyrate: 5.19 Main Event and Match of the Night: WarGames: Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Dustin Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat, and Barry Windham d. Dusty Rhodes, the Road Warriors, Paul Orndorff, and Bubba Rogers (87) Workers Signed: Ultimo Dragon; Badd Girl (Rena Mero); The Great Sasuke (loan); Syxx (1-2-3 Kid); Chris Jericho; Devon King (A-Train); Owen Hart; Eddy Guerrero; Demolisher Ax (Bill Eadie); Demolisher Smash (Barry Darsow); Marty Jannetty. Workers Re-signed: Juventud Guerrera; Lord Steven Regal; Psicosis; Rey Mysterio Jr.; Chavo Guerrero Jr.; Finlay; Larry Zbyszko; Alex Wright; Eric Bischoff; Art Barr. Workers Leaving: Mark Starr; Scotty Riggs; Mike Bucci; Devon Storm; Asbjørn Riis; Steve Keirn; The Great Sasuke (loan ended).</div></blockquote> <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) Owner: Vince McMahon Booker: Vince McMahon Size: National Prestige: 90 Momentum: 81 Ranking: 2nd TV Shows: WWF Monday Night Raw PPV Coverage: USA Titles WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Bret Hart (held since March Week 3, 1994) WWF Intercontinental Champion: Diesel (held since April Week 2, 1994) WWF European Champion: Virgil (held since June Week 2, 1995) WWF World Tag Team Champions: The Barbarian & Nikolai Volkoff (held since December Week 3, 1994) WWF Women’s Champion: Alundra Blayze (held since June Week 1, 1994) WWF Royal Rumble: Diesel (competed again in January) WWF King of the Ring: Yokozuna (competed again in June) Event: WWF King of the Ring, held Sunday Week 4 Rating: B- PPV Buyrate: 1.86 Main Event: The Ultimate Warrior d. Bret Hart (90) Match of the Night: Yokozuna d. The Ultimate Warrior for the WWF King of the Ring (78) Workers Hired: None. Workers Re-signed: Reno Riggins. Workers Leaving: Pat Patterson; Owen Hart; Jim Cornette; 1-2-3 Kid.</div></blockquote> <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) Owner: Seiji Sakaguchi Booker: Antonio Inoki Size: National Prestige: 90 Momentum: 84 Ranking: 3rd TV Shows: NJPW World Pro Wrestling PPV Coverage: Japan Titles IWGP World Heavyweight Championship: Akira Taue (held since April Week 4, 1995) IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Championship: The Great Sasuke (held since June Week 2, 1995) IWGP World Tag Team Championship: Satoshi Kojima & Manabu Nakanishi (held since June Week 3, 1995) G1 Climax: Hiroshi Hase (held again in August) Best of the Super Juniors: Jushin Thunder Liger (won it a third time) (held again in June) Super Grade Tag League: Masahiro Chono & Shinya Hashimoto (held again in October) Young Lion Cup: Akira Nogami (held again next March) Event: NJPW Tribute to Heroics, held Sunday Week 2 Rating: B PPV Buyrate: 1.46 Main Event: Jushin Thunder Liger d. Koji Kanemoto for Best of the Super Juniors (79) Match of the Night: Jushin Thunder Liger d. El Samurai (87) Worker Signings: The Great Kabuki; Nobutaka Araya. Worker Extensions: Masahiro Chono; Kuniaki Kobayashi; Satoshi Kojima; Takashi Iizuka. Workers Left: Black Tiger II; Ultimo Dragon.</div></blockquote> <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) Owner: Giant Baba Booker: Giant Baba Size: National Prestige: 88 Momentum: 73 Ranking: 4th TV Shows: Ajj Japan Pro Wrestling 30 PPV Coverage: Japan Titles AJPW Triple Crown Champion: Johnny Ace (held since March Week 1, 1995) AJPW World Jr. Heavyweight Champion: Mighty Inoue (held since June Week 2, 1995) AJPW Unified World Tag Team Champions: Stan Hansen & Kenta Kobashi (held since January Week 3, 1995) AJPW All Asia Tag Team Champions: Mighty Inoue & Tamon Honda (held since April Week 1, 1995) Champion Carnival: Kenta Kobashi (held in April) Real World Tag League: Kenta Kobashi & Stan Hansen (held again in December) Event: AJPW Challenging Times; held Wednesday, Week 3 Rating: B- Main Event: Johnny Ace defeated Bam Bam Bigelow to retain the AJPW Triple Crown Championship (80) Match of the Night: Toshiaki Kawada d. Jim Akiyama (86) Workers Hired: Tiger Jeet Singh. Workers Re-signed: Jumbo Tsuruta. Workers Leaving: Ultimo Dragon; Chris Jericho.</div></blockquote> <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) Owner: Jim Cornette Booker: Jim Cornette Size: Regional Prestige: 43 Momentum: 74 Ranking: 3rd in USA; 10th in World TV Shows: SMW TV PPV Coverage: None Titles SMW Heavyweight Champion: Brian Blair (held since August Week 2, 1994) SMW Beat the Champ Television Champion: Steven Dunn (held since November Week 2, 1994) SMW Tag Team Champions: Steven Dunn & Tom Zenk (held since August Week 3, 1994) Event: SMW Aggravated Assault; held Saturday, Week 4 Rating: C+ Main Event and Match of the Night: Brian Blair defeated Tom Zenk to retain the SMW Heavyweight Championship (72) Workers Hired: Steve McMichael. Workers Re-signed: None. Workers Leaving: Chavo Guerrero Jr.</div></blockquote> <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) Owner: Tod Gordon Booker: Paul Heyman Size: Regional Prestige: 44 Momentum: 59 Ranking: 5th in USA; 16th in World TV Shows: ECW Hardcore TV PPV Coverage: None Titles ECW World Heavyweight Champion: Terry Funk (held since February Week 4, 1995) ECW World Television Champion: Johnny Grunge (held since May Week 1, 1995) ECW World Tag Team Champions: Mikey Whipwreck & Pitbull #1 (held since February Week 4, 1995) Event: ECW Immortality; held Thursday, Week 1 Rating: C+ Main Event: The Pitbulls d. Tommy Dreamer & Don Harris (69) Match of the Night: Johnny Grunge d. Axl Rotten to retain the ECW World Television title (72) Workers Hired: None. Workers Re-signed: Tommy Dreamer; 911. Workers Leaving: None.</div></blockquote> Company News Rise/Fall: None. New Companies: Tennessee Mountain Wrestling, run by Ron Garvin. New Workers in June: Perro Aguayo Jr.; Joel Gertner; Dr. Cerebro; Christian Cage; Rena Mero; Survival Tobita; Luis Griffin (announcer); Tom Robert (announcer); Yoshiki Imoo (announcer). Worker Retirements: Bobo Brazil; Gene Kiniski; Gordon Solie; Rupert Murdoch; Chief Jay Strongboy; Fritz Von Erich; The Crusher; Mad Dog Vachon; Francisco Flores; Killer Kowalski; Ed Whalen. Worker Deaths: None.

Warhawk8492 · May 9, 2014

Awesome to see the debut of Demolition and LOL at Mongo in SMW.

Beejus · May 15, 2014

WCW Hotline: July 1995, Week 1 Just realized I never put this up... oops! By the way, the upcoming Saturday Night main event was chosen by RKOwnage for winning a prediction contest for WW3. His prize for Bash was to choose the next Clash of the Champions, which thanks to him, will be in November. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg WCW Hotline 1st Week of July 1995 Option 1: Bash at the Beach Control Center! Option 2: A “suave” goodbye! Option 3: A minor injury from WCW Saturday Night! Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview! Option 5: Last week’s ratings! Option 6: “The Professor’s” lesson of the week! Option 7: Mean Gene’s rumor corner! Option 8: Monday Night Waste! Option 9: A gift from the WCW Catalog!</div> Option 1: Bash at the Beach Control Center! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Lex Luger looks to add the World Heavyweight championship to his “Total Package” as he takes on Hollywood Hogan! We also understand that California Kip and Alex Wright will have a match to determine the true World TV champion! Be the first among your friends to order WCW Bash at the Beach 1995! </div></blockquote> Option 2: “Suave” goodbye! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Steve Keirn has officially left World Championship Wrestling due to a contract expiration. “Suave” Steve, as he has been known as of late, was a former teammate of both Stan Lane and Bobby Eaton, and then was a singles competitor afterwards. He leaves WCW with no hard feelings. </div></blockquote> Option 3: A minor injury from Saturday Night! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>During the WCW Saturday Night pre-show six-man tag match, The Patriot strained his wrist. Some are saying that one of his opponents in the match, Lance Storm, was the one at fault there. There seems to be a bit of heat between the two because of it. </div></blockquote> Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>One of the biggest World Heavyweight championship matches in wrestling’s history will go down as Hollywood Hogan defends against World Tag Team champion Steve Austin! This match showcases the old guard against the next generation, and it will be amazing to see these two super stars go one-on-one with the title on the line! “The Total Package” Lex Luger is set to be on hand, just to add some more fuel to this heated fire! Also, Terry Funk will take on “The Hired Hand” Scott Hall, which could be an incredible matchup! We will hear from the man they call Sting, as well as three big WCW debut matches; one for “The Rocker” Marty Jannetty, one for the scourge of the Cruiserweight division Syxx, and another for the apparent newest members of the Kings of Wrestling, The Demolishers! You definitely do not want to miss all the great action on WCW Saturday Night; 2:00PM ET on BBC and 6:05 PM ET on The Superstation! </div></blockquote> Option 5: Last week’s Neilson ratings! <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’s WCW Saturday Night on BBC fell slightly to an 8.0, while on TBS it remained at 6.4. DSF and TV Hokkaido both stayed the same. The Main Event dropped to 0.5, while Monday Night Raw garnered a 2.5. </div></blockquote> Option 6: “The Professor” Mike Tenay’s history lesson of the week! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Bash at the Beach may be on the horizon, but one thing I’m looking forward to is next month’s Slamboree, when WCW will induct the next legendary wrestlers into the WCW Hall of Fame. </div></blockquote> Option 7: “Mean Gene” Okerlund’s rumor corner! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Rock ‘n roll must be here to stay; this week, “The Rocker” Marty Jannetty is set to make his WCW debut! Jannetty, a former Tag Team champion, has a ton of potential, so who knows what title he may be setting his sights on! </div></blockquote> Option 8: Eric Bischoff presents Monday Night Waste! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another sub-par show from last Tuesday’s waste of time from the Cow Palace. Tonto defeats Double J in the unimportant main event, while on the undercard the facepainted freak teams with the Bammer to defeat Vinnie Vegas and his little buddy; also, THE WORLD CHAMPION is in a six man squash match, as he teams with – get this – the corpse of Mean Mark Callous and the man, the supposed legend, The Birdman! Meanwhile, WCW Saturday Night is giving you one of the biggest World championship matches in all of wrestling history; sounds like an easy choice of which show will be better to me! </div></blockquote> Option 9: A special gift from the WCW Catalog! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WCW Spring Stampede is coming to VHS this month! Relive the history-making first-ever four way dance for the World Heavyweight championship! Also, the big six-man tag team match that only Toronto got to see; along with one of the biggest surprises ever of the return of the Hollywood Blonds! Call the WCW Catalog and order your copy now! </div></blockquote>

Beejus · May 22, 2014

WCW Television: July 1995, Week 1 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png WCW Saturday Night 1st Week of July 1995 Held at: Ottawa Civic Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Ontario) Attendance: 9,180 Rating: B – This show increased our popularity in 15 regions. “The Old Guard vs. The Next Generation” </div> <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;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg</div> Following the WCW Saturday Night opening, we head to Tony and Jesse at the broadcast area, where Tony greets us with talk of our huge main event tonight. A World’s Heavyweight title bout between a star of the old guard in Hollywood Hogan against the star of the new age of WCW, Steve Austin! Jesse says he can’t wait to see what happens when one of his favorite wrestlers finally gets his just due – perhaps we could be seeing a new champion right here tonight! Tony says that along with our debut matches, this night could indeed change the shape of wrestling history! So let’s waste no more time and get right down to the ring! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B- Notes: Both men worked the crowd very well with their improvisation.</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Juvi.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Syxx.jpg “Youth Warrior” Juventud Guerrera vs. Syxx Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Randy Anderson</div> Tony Schiavone notes that Mike Tenay isn’t out here because he’s hosting two special segments later tonight. This is Syxx’s debut match in WCW, taking on the man who was nearly the WCW World Cruiserweight champion at the Great American Bash. The fans are awake, given that they know who Syxx is, but people haven’t taken to “The Youth Warrior” as much as WCW would like you to believe. The two of them look good in this match, but with Syxx’s popularity, it’s pretty obvious who was taking this one; and when Syxx rolls Juvi up, he puts his feet on the ropes just to make sure that he gets the three. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 9:45: Syxx Rating: D+</div></div></blockquote> <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;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Ax.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Smash.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</div> “Mean” Gene is backstage at the door of the Kings of Wrestling, when The Demolishers walk out of the room along with Hollywood Hogan. The face-painted duo stare Gene down, as Hogan does all the talking for them. He says that he can’t wait to see the next match from back here dude, because the whole world is going to get to see just why he kicked those “other guys” out of the KoW now, and brought in the better set! Okerlund asks what happens if the Road Warriors come back, which makes The Demolishers sneer but Hogan laughs; saying that if they know what’s good for them, they’ll either fall in line, or just stay gone. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+ Notes: Hogan put the two over by improvising well.</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Ax.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Smash.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottArmstrong.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveArmstrong.jpg The Demolishers w/Jimmy Hart vs. Scott & Steve Armstrong Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Charles Robinson</div> This match has a chance of being something good, but it doesn’t get off the ground too far before Steve’s other partner, Tracy Smothers, comes out of the back, questioning Steve on why he didn’t team up with him tonight! This distraction leaves Scott hanging, and Ax and Smash (because names like that can’t be trademarked?) quickly live up to their name and demolish him in short order, finally finishing off with the Decapitation to send a message to the Road Warriors. A sign in the crowd seems to agree, saying “Demolition > Road Warriors”. Hawk and Animal are likely not pleased! <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 5:25: The Demolishers Rating: E+</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/MikeTenay.jpg</div> We go to the WCW Control Center to see “The Professor” Mike Tenay, and he says that with a roster that boasts as many stars as World Championship Wrestling, sometimes we don’t get to hear from everyone who we want to. So he is bringing you this special segment twice tonight, where we talk to some of the stars of WCW who didn’t have a match scheduled for tonight! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevenRegal.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DougWilliams.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Finlay.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/LannyPoffo.jpg</div> We start with the Ruthless Roundtable, as Lord Regal does all of the talking. He says that while he may have had a “minor setback” at the Great American Bash, he and his Roundtable are back to the drawing board. Regal says that he has no doubts that the group will be back on track immediately. <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ReyMysterio.jpg</div> Rey Mysterio Jr. is next, and he says that while he isn’t carrying the new World Cruiserweight championship right now, he plans to work his way up the ranks of the new cruiserweight division in WCW, just like he has in numerous countries all around the world – and he will start by shutting the big mouth of Syxx! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Bubba.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Devon.jpg</div> We see “The Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers helping to train new Kings of Wrestling recruit Devon King. He’s making King do pushups, counting them out as Devon goes up and down. He counts out 68, and steps on his back while urging him on. Rogers notices the camera, sneering at it as he says that school is in session; by the time he gets done with this training, Devon won’t just be a pet project for “Hot Rod” to carry around, he’ll be bringing gold to the KoW! He notices that Devon had slumped on the ground for a moment, and yells “KEEP WORKING, YOU PIECE OF TRASH! WE START OVER AT ONE!” <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryGordy.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg</div> Colonel Robert Parker is standing next to his United States Heavyweight champion Terry Gordy. Gordy says that it’s a shame that WCW can’t seem to find him any good, fresh meat to defend his title against as of late – maybe he just needs to show up next week and give someone a beatdown, pin them, and call it a match! Parker is fanning Gordy with his handkerchief in the background. We cut back to Tenay, who says that he will be back later with more thoughts from other members of the WCW superstar roster! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: D</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Disco.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Queen.jpg </div> The Queen is seen backstage getting a drink out of a vending machine, when Disco Inferno walks up to her. He won’t let her pass, before saying that everyone knows she’s been hanging with both winners AND losers lately, as in she is here with Hollywood Hogan and afterwards she’s been out with that masked weirdo Yazaki. Disco says that if she wants to hang out with both winners AND winners, after Inferno defeats Yazaki tonight, she can accompany him out to the nearest club and be his Dancing Queen! Queen looks ready to vomit, when Disco says that she can’t hide her attraction to his slick moves; and he can definitely think of some good dance moves they can do together tonight in the hotel! Queen quickly slaps him, walking away shaking her head. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: D+</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/NickBockwinkel.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottSteiner.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickSteiner.jpg </div> Footage marked as being from earlier today at WCW headquarters in Atlanta shows the WCW Commissioner Nick Bockwinkel is doing some paperwork when the Steiner Brothers approach him. Nick looks at his clock, saying they are a little bit early for their appointment; but Rick replies that they were just so excited to see him, they had to come in now! Scott does most of the talking, saying that since they defeated the Road Warriors last week and finally proved that they are the best tag team of the decade, then it’s about time they get what they deserve; a shot at the World Tag Team titles! Nick says that as much as he wants to see the belts off of Austin and Pillman, he can’t just hand the Steiners a title match due to the interference during their match last week. Scott and Rick seem confused about any interference, as they must not have seen Ax and Smash come out last week, but Bockwinkel says that perhaps the Steiners can help him with another growing problem, so that he can help them with theirs. He will gladly give them a World Tag Team title match, if next week, they can defeat the team of the Four Horsemen! The Steiners don’t seem pleased with doing the KoW’s dirty work like this, but with their options limited, they agree to the match! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MartyJannetty.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Hakushi.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg “The Rocker” Marty Jannetty vs. Hakushi w/Sonny Onoo Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Nick Patrick</div> Just like with the previous debut match, everyone pretty much knows who is taking this one. Hakushi may be a great talent, but everyone is solidly behind the popular veteran Marty here, and he puts the Japanese star down with a Rocker Dropper. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 6:48: Marty Jannetty Rating: D-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickRude.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg </div> “Mean” Gene Okerlund is backstage shilling the WCW Hotline and WCW Magazine, when he’s approached by Rick Rude. Rude is still carrying around the black baseball bat which he had at the Great American Bash, and Rude asks Okerlund just where “The Stinger” is at? Gene says that he was just getting to that information, as “Thanks to YOU, Rick Rude, Sting has been diagnosed with a minor concussion!” Rude says that is just typical; he urges fans to look at their hero now. He promised them an appearance, and instead, he’s hiding behind a little bump on the head. Gene says “Hey, wait a minute there,” but Rude tells him to wait a minute; Rude says that if Sting can’t show up for his “Little Stingers” here on Saturday Night, then how about this – he’ll show up in two weeks in the Orlando Arena at Bash at the Beach, and he will meet Sting in the middle of the ring. No attacks, no tricks, he just wants to see Sting meet him in the center of the ring. Rude looks right at the camera, saying that he knows Sting is watching. He tells Sting that he’s sure everyone can forgive him for a night or two. But if he can’t show up for that, then he had better hope nobody ever recognizes his unpainted face, because all of his former friends and former fans will call him out for being the coward that he must be! With that, Rude blows a mocking kiss at the camera, before walking away. Gene looks utterly disgusted, saying that Sting did indeed send his regards, but doctors wouldn’t let him cross into Canada due to his condition. He says that all are hoping to at least be able to get Sting on the phone next week for an interview. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+ Notes: Gene really enjoys improvising, and his work here was very good.</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> A vignette is shown featuring a young woman, a brown-haired maiden, dressed in a short nurse’s outfit, as she walks around in a hospital. We never see her face for this video, so no identification can be made as of yet. Others are around her, constantly asking her where “Dr. K” is at, to which she replies that “He’s down in his lab; I’m going there right now.” She heads down a set of steps, unlocking the door and opening it. The camera doesn’t follow, but we see that the “lab” walls look more like a dungeon, and a shadow against the wall can be seen working fervently over a table. As we see the shadow of the nurse walk toward him, she says that “It’s time to serve your patients, doctor.” The shadow of the doctor can be seen throwing its head back in loud, sharp laughter. The scene fades, with the screen saying “Next week: The Doctor is In!” <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: D</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Disco.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MrJL.jpg Disco Inferno vs. Ichii Yazaki Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Mark Curtis Guest Commentary: The Queen</div> While this seems to be a very one-sided match, the earlier segment regarding Disco seems to have lit some type of a fire under Yazaki. The Queen on commentary adds to it by talking about how Disco is correct in one regard, that she has spoken with Yazaki outside the arena a few times. She only says she’s out here to watch Disco get what’s coming to him for his comments earlier, though. Disco almost gets a piledriver, but Yazaki backdrops out of it, before going up to the top rope and hitting a diving headbutt to get a surprising victory! <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 6:48: Ichii Yazaki Rating: D+</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/MikeTenay.jpg</div> We go back to “Professor” Mike Tenay at the WCW Control Center again, as he says he has more words from more of the WCW superstars! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DDP2.jpg</div> We start with Diamond Dallas Page, who says that it’s been a long time coming, but he’s finally ready to get his hands on Colonel “Bobby” Parker, and right the wrong that he was faced with a few months ago. He tells everyone that he was brought into the Stud Stable to be a “crown jewel” but you can’t keep a diamond held down – and when he finally meets that big dummy Waylon in the ring, “it don’t matter how many personalities you have, that goofy face is gonna feel – the – BANG!” <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobbyEaton2.jpg</div> “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton shows his face, saying that ever since last Bash at the Beach, things have been up and down for him. But from here on out, it’s all up for “Beautiful” Bobby! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JohnnyBBadd.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Sable.jpg</div> Johnny B. Badd is standing by with his Badd Girl, and he says that “the prettiest couple in World Championship Wrestling” don’t have the gold that they deserve, but make no mistake about it – Johnny is always one left hand away from any victory! And with the Badd Girl at his side, nobody will stop him now! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WaylonMercy.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg</div> Waylon Mercy is next, with Colonel Robert Parker standing beside him. Mercy talks about how he doesn’t know what DDP’s major issue with him is; all he did was step into the Stud Stable. That the Colonel saw fit to use Waylon to be a winner instead of keeping around some loser is no fault of his. He says that he doesn’t care for loud bangs or people attacking him from behind; instead, how about he just gets DDP in the ring, and he’ll show him that he’s innocent – until proven guilty. An evil smile from Mercy fades into the next person. <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JPL.jpg</div> JPL is next, talking about how great it felt to avenge his first loss in WCW from back at Uncensored in January, by defeating his Boredship Steven Regal at the Great American Bash. He says that maybe next he should start looking for some gold to put around his waist? After all, the ladies love the look of a man in gold. <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickMartel.jpg</div> Rick Martel is shown now, and he talks about how he has proven himself in the eyes of the fans, that no matter how bad he was in the past, it is all in the past; he’s here to show that anyone can get a second chance. Martel talks about his future, saying that he wants to move on from exclusively battling the Kings of Wrestling, and it’s about time he gets a good chance to hold some gold of his own again! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Vader.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg</div> “The Monster” Vader is on the scene alongside Sonny Onoo, and Vader is talking about how Cactus Jack is one of the toughest men he’s ever faced – but now, “The Monster” wants blood! “The Monster” wants destruction! And next week when “The Monster” is on hand, there better be a lamb for him to slaughter, because if not, nobody wants “The Monster” to hunger for long! Back to Mike Tenay, and he says that a lot of people are wanting to rise up the ranks here in WCW, and it will be interesting in the coming weeks to find out who gets to move into the premier slots of World Championship Wrestling! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BookerT.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevieRay.jpg </div> A video airs showing Harlem Heat, as they walk the streets. Booker and Stevie talk about how they’ve gone “back to da hood” in order to take a bit of time to harden up again. They claim that they’re still being held down by Bockwinkel, but that won’t last much longer; because when they get back to WCW next week on Saturday Night, the former two time World Tag Team champions will prove themselves all over again! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C Notes: Not a good outing here, as Booker and Stevie both did not do a good job with improvising their intent here. Maybe not enough time for the duo to express themselves.</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryFunk.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottHall.jpg Terry Funk vs. “Hired Hand” Scott Hall Time Limit: 45:00 Referee: Mark Curtis</div> While this match might not have much buildup (actually, any buildup) it ends up being a very good match, as free television goes. Tony says that Cactus Jack is not in the building, and hopes that the KoW don’t become involved in this match. Jesse corrects him, saying that he had the rare pleasure of talking to Hall earlier – saying that the time only cost him a twenty – and Scott has gone on record as saying he is NOT a member of the Kings of Wrestling; he just does their dirty work because they pay him well for it. Funk stands toe-to-toe with Hall for this entire match, and the two put on an amazing psychological clinic for the Ontario crowd. Terry gets ahead by utilizing his left hand punches in the corner, but gets back body-dropped when he goes for a piledriver. From there, Hall uses his Payout fall-away slam, before lifting Funk with the Financial Edge to score the victory. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 10:28: Scott Hall Rating: B-</div> The match may be over, but Scott Hall doesn’t seem to be finished; he heads out of the ring and gets a chair, and he delivers the Financial Edge to Terry Funk onto the chair! Funk writhes in agony, as Mark Curtis has the bell sounded more to try and get this stopped. Security finally rush out, and they get Hall to back off. Tony again talks about how Cactus Jack is not in the building, and he also wonders why “The Hired Hand” would take the time out to hurt Terry Funk like this? Jesse suggests that next week we can maybe get some answers about this attack. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/4h.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg </div> In a scene that is marked as “Earlier This Week”, “Mean” Gene Okerlund is at the hotel room door of the Horsemen for the second week in a row, knocking at the door as he mutters about not being invited to the party again. The door finally opens, as Eddie Guerrero steps out with a slew of beauties on his arms again, just as we saw him last week. Gene starts to ask him for a few words, but the ladies pull Eddie back into the party, the door slamming in Okerlund’s face. It opens again, and “The Nature Boy” comes out; he stops to “Whoooooo!” at Gene, who takes this time to get any words from anyone he can. He asks about Guerrero coming out to interrupt Ricky Steamboat’s match last week, which Flair answers that there was a match going on while Eddie was out there? He says that they had no idea! Flair’s smile gives them away, as Okerlund rages that he doesn’t believe that for a minute! “The Nature Boy” tells him that it doesn’t matter what he believes – the Horsemen do what they wanna do! It doesn’t matter who likes it, who doesn’t like it, or who’s toes they step on to do it! Flair says that goes for anybody – Steamboat, Windham, Dustin, Dusty, Hogan, Savage, Piper; Flair delves into rambling as he gets more and more animated, closing with a loud “WHOOOO!” as he shows the four fingers, the symbol of excellence. With that, he heads back into the room, Bobby “The Brain” looking out with a big smile on his face. Gene starts trying to talk to him, but Heenan gives a little wave, before slamming the door shut again. Gene shakes his head, before walking away from the door, having not gotten to talk to anyone else as of yet. He says “Maybe next week” as the show goes back to the Ottawa Civic Centre. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C Notes: Flair struggled with improvising, starting to just ramble after a while; but Gene held his side of things together well.</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpg </div> “The Total Package” Lex Luger is on his way over to Tony Schiavone and Jesse Ventura at commentary, and Luger is handed a headset in order to join the two in watching the main event. Tony asks Luger about his upcoming World’s title match at Bash at the Beach, asking him which of these two he would rather face. Luger says that in all honesty, he cannot respect a man like Steve Austin, as the two have far too many opposing traits. However, he came to WCW to win the World Heavyweight title, the most prestigious title in this sport, away from the Kings of Wrestling, and so to win the title from anyone but Hollywood Hogan wouldn’t seem quite right. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B- Notes: Luger, as is his normal, really enjoyed improvising his words here.</div> We head backstage before commercial break, as World Tag Team champion Steve Austin is finishing up tying his wrestling boots. The main event is next! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B-</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWWorldKoW.jpg http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Queen.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin2.jpg WCW World Heavyweight Championship Hollywood Hogan w/The Queen vs. Steve Austin Time Limit: TV Time Remaining Referee: Tommy Young</div> A match that everyone has wanted to see for a long time, and…… compared to what it could have been, it fizzles a little bit. Lex Luger on commentary isn’t even what brings it down, it’s mostly that the crowd took their time at getting into this match. Tony says that this match has come about thanks to Austin getting the big win over Terry Gordy at the Great American Bash, and the winner of this will go on to face “The Total Package” at Bash at the Beach. Unfortunately, that doesn’t leave much imagination to who will be walking out of this with the title, and that’s likely why the crowd didn’t come too alive. There were a few points where Austin got in some great shots that nearly won him the biggest prize in the sport, but Hogan was always able to at the least slip a foot under the bottom rope. A sign in the crowd says that “It’s good to be The Kings!” The match eventually falls outside the ring, while The Queen diverts Tommy Young’s attention. From there, however, some added assistance comes in the form of “Macho Man” Randy Savage! Savage leaps off the top rope behind Tommy Young and delivers a double axe handle that drives Austin throat-first onto the guardrail! Tony and Jesse don’t even know where Savage just came from, but he did the damage, and as Hogan rolls back into the ring, Young makes the count, and Austin cannot re-enter the ring in time. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 24:08 and still World Heavyweight champion: Hollywood Hogan Rating: B</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TedDibiase.jpg</div> Lex Luger rushes down to the ring and saves Austin from any further punishment, but just before the brawl can ensue, Ted DiBiase emerges from the back to make sure nothing else goes on! DiBiase says that he was just back there watching this match, and there are two things he wants to talk about. First, next week on Saturday Night, he’s going to let everyone get their hands on one another – in a tag team matchup, as Hollywood Hogan will team up with “Macho Man” Randy Savage to take on “The Total Package” Lex Luger and Steve Austin! But secondly, he wants to make sure something like this doesn’t happen at Bash at the Beach – and so next week, DiBiase will appoint “the best enforcer that money can buy!” Schiavone goes into hype mode, as all four men look at one another, and the credits roll on this week’s episode of WCW Saturday Night! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B+</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWMainEvent-1.jpg WCW Main Event Announcers: Tony Schiavone, Eric Bischoff, and Mike Tenay Rating: D[/i] Nuevo Gringos Locos d. Scott and Steve Armstrong, as Art Barr pins Scott with a handful of tights. (E) “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton squashes The Gambler. (D) Video recap – the end of WCW Saturday Night, as Hollywood Hogan, Lex Luger, Steve Austin, and Randy Savage brawl until Ted DiBiase announces an enforcer for Bash. (B-) Tracy Smothers d. Sgt. Craig Pittman. (E) Tracy Smothers starts calling out the Armstrongs, getting into an argument with Scott that Steve has to break up! (F) Stars ‘n Stripes d. The Heavenly Bodies when The Hillbilly Cousins come out and do an impromptu hoe-down which distracts Del Ray long enough for Bagwell to roll him up! (D) The Heavenly Bodies try to attack Patriot and Bagwell after being embarrassed, but the Cousins rush into the ring and help to chase Pritchard and Del Ray off! (E-) “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright d. The Jeep with a missile dropkick to make defense #10 of the WCW World TV championship. (D-) Alex Wright stops to talk to Tony Schiavone, saying that California Kip and the KoW can send their dogs after him, but he will always come out the winner! (D+)</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Gimmick and Turn Notes: Marty Jannetty debuts under a gimmick of Old School Face (Wholesome), which rated 90. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg</div>

SkipMartin · May 22, 2014

Anxious to see DiBiase's new enforcer.

As for signs:

"I've got DISCO fever!"

"Hit the road, Warriors!"

Beejus · May 25, 2014

WCW Hotline: July 1995, Week 2 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg WCW Hotline 2nd Week of July 1995 Option 1: Bash at the Beach Control Center! Option 2: Fiery Negotiations! Option 3: Happy Birthday wishes! Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview! Option 5: Last week’s ratings! Option 6: “The Professor’s” lesson of the week! Option 7: Mean Gene’s rumor corner! Option 8: Monday Night Waste! Option 9: A gift from the WCW Catalog!</div> Option 1: Bash at the Beach Control Center! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The World Heavyweight championship match is set, as Hollywood Hogan will defend his title against former WCW champion “The Total Package” Lex Luger! Ted DiBiase is promising a shocking enforcer for the match; tune in to WCW Saturday Night this week to find out who it will be! And with what Roddy Piper has said about the Kings of Wrestling not offering Hollywood any help at the pay-per-view, could this be the chance that Luger has been waiting his whole life for? Also, a winner-takes-all match for the World Television championship between California Kip and “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright! Two blockbuster matches, and more to come for WCW Bash at the Beach! Call your cable company and order now! </div></blockquote> Option 2: “The Dragon” sticking around! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Ricky Steamboat’s contract is coming to its end, and WCW have offered him a new one. Sources all point to Steamboat signing it and staying in World Championship Wrestling likely until the twilight of his career. </div></blockquote> Option 3: Birthdays this month in WCW! <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 birthdays being celebrated this month! Tommy Young is 48 years old, Jesse Ventura turns 44. Hillbilly Jim turns 43; Robert Gibson, 37; Barry Windham and Johnny B. Badd, 35; Jimmy Del Ray and Scott Steiner, 33; Charles Robinson, 31; JPL, 26; and Syxx, 23. Happy birthday to all! </div></blockquote> Option 4: WCW Saturday Night preview! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It’s going to be tag team turmoil this week on WCW Saturday Night! WCW Stockholder Ted DiBiase has said that he will be on hand in Sioux City, Iowa, to bring everyone a special announcement: his hand-chosen special referee for the World Heavyweight championship match at Bash at the Beach! Who will it be?! Is it a name from their past? Is it one of DiBiase’s paid thugs? Or is it someone from outside wrestling who he trusts to call things down the middle? All but one match on this week’s WCW Saturday Night will be tag team action, as even the World champion Hollywood Hogan will team up with his KoW mate “Macho Man” Randy Savage to take on the WCW World Tag Team champion Steve Austin and the man who was named number one contender, “The Total Package” Lex Luger! Will one side or the other gain an advantage before Bash at the Beach? Rick Rude has said that he will not be in the building, but this time, The Stinger will be! “Mean” Gene Okerlund said he wanted to call Sting, but the hero of all the Little Stingers has said that he will be in Iowa in person this Saturday Night! What will he have to say about Rick Rude and Lex Luger? Also, the Steiner Brothers will take on a team of the Four Horsemen, as Rick and Scott want to move back up the World Tag Team title ranks. Two other teams looking to move back into contention are the brothers Harlem Heat and the Wonderful Destruction Crew of Orndorff and Meng. These two teams meet in the opening contest! We will also hear from “Hired Hand” Scott Hall regarding his attack last week on Terry Funk, and the status of the US Tag Team championships! The lone singles match will be a United States Heavyweight championship match, as Terry Gordy defends his title against young flag bearer Marcus Bagwell! Can Bagwell ride the wave of patriotism into US gold? We will see you at 2:00 PM ET on the BBC or 6:05 PM ET on the Superstation! </div></blockquote> Option 5: Last week’s Neilson ratings! <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 proved its ratings dominance yet again; moving up to an 8.1 on the BBC and keeping a strong 6.3 on TBS. TV Hokkaido stayed at a 0.2, and DSF stayed at 0.5. WCW Main Event also stayed at a 0.5. WWF Monday Night Raw stayed roughly the same at a 5.1. </div></blockquote> Option 6: “The Professor” Mike Tenay’s history lesson of the week! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This isn’t a history lesson per se, but I want to say that I will personally be going to this strange hospital that we saw previewed on last week’s WCW Saturday Night, to meet this nurse and doctor. Who could it be? Nobody around WCW has a laugh quite like the one we heard – is it a new wrestler? I will brave whatever could be found in the bowels of this hospital to bring all you fans the scoop! </div></blockquote> Option 7: “Mean Gene” Okerlund’s rumor corner! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>World Championship Wrestling have come to contractual terms with a former champion who has been away for a few months. Apparently he has gone on record as saying that he has a beef with someone ever since he saw what one of his former partners is doing nowadays in WCW! </div></blockquote> Option 8: Eric Bischoff presents Monday Night Waste! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another attempt to try and pull attention their way as Bret Hart successfully defends the WWF Piece of Tin against Vinnie Vegas. Do yourselves a favor; show everyone what you want by watching WCW Saturday Night next week instead. </div></blockquote> Option 9: A special gift from the WCW Catalog! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Look cooler than all your friends this summer with the officially licensed pink with blue letters WCW baseball cap! Get yours for this week only at 35% off retail price by pressing zero at the tone and placing your order! </div></blockquote>

Beejus · May 30, 2014

WCW Television: July 1995, Week 2 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png WCW Saturday Night 2nd Week of July 1995 Held at: Gateway Arena in Sioux City, Iowa (Midwest) Attendance: 10,000 (sell out!) Rating: B – This show increased our popularity in 15 regions. “Tag Team Turmoil” </div> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/PaulOrndorff.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Meng.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BookerT.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevieRay.jpg The Wonderful Destruction Crew vs. Harlem Heat Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Nick Patrick</div> No time to start with Tony and Jesse, as we head immediately to action! Both teams have a lot to prove, as Harlem Heat are working toward that elusive title match, while Meng and Orndorff are out to prove that they can still be a force even without Dusty in their corner. All four men fight their hearts out, and they open this edition of Saturday Night with a vengeance, giving a main event worthy match to open the show. Orndorff’s wily veteran offense coupled with Meng’s fierce brutality put them in the lead briefly, but the longer experience of the brothers from Harlem ended up handing them this big victory, when Booker pinned Orndorff following an electric chair/missile dropkick combo called the Heat Seeker. <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 9:53: Harlem Heat Rating: B</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WaylonMercy.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DDP2.jpg </div> Waylon Mercy comes out to the ring, and he calls upon Diamond Dallas Page. When DDP reveals himself in the crowd, Mercy says that he wants Page to stop making judgments against him; he didn’t purposely take DDP’s spot in the Stud Stable. He feels that the two of them could sit down and work things out – except now Mercy is upset that DDP kept attacking him. Mercy says that he wants a match, and DDP agrees, saying that he’ll meet him at Bash at the Beach! Waylon smiles, saying that DDP better not expect any mercy from the big man. DDP simply holds up his hands in the symbol of a diamond, looking through his hands at Waylon, before dropping them and yelling “BANG!” <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C</div></div></blockquote> <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;">The Demolishers w/Jimmy Hart vs. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs & Flash Flanagan Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Charles Robinson</div> This was another all-out destruction, as Ax and Smash – especially Smash – dominates the action from bell to bell. I wish there was more to talk about here, but the most important part of the match is the Decapitation smashing Joey en route to Smash getting the pinfall. Jimmy Hart laughs about a sign in the crowd saying “Hit the road, Warriors!” <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 4:32: The Demolishers Rating: E+</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Ax.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Smash.jpg </div> Ax and Smash take to the microphones after the match, Smash saying to WCW officials to “get this trash out of our faces!” He says that he’s glad to see that those second-rate ripoffs, the Road Warriors, have yet to show their faces around here; saying that if they were to show up around them, they’d be happy to kick their stinkin’ teeth in! Ax tells everyone that the Demolishers are the greatest tag team in wrestling history, and they’re going to prove it next week when they take on those “blond buffoons” Austin and Pillman for the World Tag Team titles! Ax begins to badmouth the Road Warriors, saying they wouldn’t have been called up by Hollywood if they’d been able to keep the titles in the KoW, when… <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Animal2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Hawk2.jpg</div> “Iron Man” interrupts – and out charge the Road Warriors! Once again wearing their trademark shoulder pads and face paint, the crowd comes alive and cheers wildly as they enter the ring and attack! The four men brawl with one another, until officials come out and try to separate them! The crowd are going crazy for Hawk and Animal! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting2.jpg</div> A handy graphic comes up before we head to commercial reminding everyone that Sting will be here later tonight! Don’t go anywhere, fans! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Pittman.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Disco.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MrJL.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobbyEaton2.jpg Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman & Disco Inferno vs. Ichii Yazaki & “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Randy Anderson Guest Commentary: The Queen</div> This is a good cooldown match, as the experience of Eaton coupled with the ability of Yazaki (and the antics of Disco and Pittman) put together a fun, entertaining matchup. The Sarge and Disco cannot get along from the first moment they enter the ring, as Pittman tries to make Disco stand at attention, but all he wants to do is dance! He even poses with a twirl while pointing to a sign in the crowd that says “I’ve got DISCO fever!” but even that irritates Pittman because it is more of Disco taking his attention away from the task at hand. This is the theme of the match, and when Pittman holds Bobby for Disco to get a free shot, he dances just a second too long, allowing Eaton to recover and move out of the way. Inferno hits a sharp right hand to the square jaw of “Pitbull” leading to Bobby rolling up him from behind to get the victory. The Queen spends most of the match talking about Yazaki, and again deflecting attention to what their relationship may be. <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 7:16: Bobby Eaton & Ichii Yazaki Rating: C-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottHall.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</div> “Mean” Gene Okerlund is in the ring, and he brings out “Hired Hand” Scott Hall. Hall enters the ring with a cocky smirk on his face, as Gene asks him why he did such damage last week to Terry Funk, if someone paid him off to try and put the legendary wrestler out of action. Hall says that he didn’t even get paid to do it; he just thought it’d be a lot of fun to try and retire the so-called legend! He says that Funk is too old to be one of the fresh faces of WCW, but he’s not important enough to be in the Kings of Wrestling, so what good is he? None, whatsoever. So Hall concludes that he is doing everyone in WCW a big favor by making sure that “ol’ mangs like that ain’t taking up precious airtime no more.” Okerlund says that is a despicable action from a despicable man, but Hall laughs him off, saying he does the dirty work that nobody else has the “you-know-what” to take care of. Gene seems sickened to even be standing next to Scott, who makes it sound as though he’s doing everyone a favor and taking out the garbage! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/CactusJack.jpg</div> Out of the back steps Cactus Jack! He has his own microphone, as Hall shoves Gene away and grabs the microphone from him. Hall asks if Cactus is out here to thank him for getting Jack out of Terry Funk’s spotlight, to which Jack replies that he’s been told Hall’s actions have put Terry on the shelf for a few months – and that means Cactus is out of the United States Tag Team championships! Jack says that he’s known for a long time that Scott Hall has no regard for those who paved the way before him, and he says admittedly that he too is more worried about the future of WCW that he will participate in compared to it’s past. But when it concerns someone putting out a man he considers his family, when it comes to someone attacking Uncle Terry, that’s what makes Jack into a mad, mad, mad, mad boy! Jack says that he has asked Ted DiBiase to give him a match against Scott Hall – and if Hall doesn’t accept, then maybe Cactus Jack will have to find Scott Hall outside the arena sometime and see what happens then! Bang Bang! Hall looks somewhat afraid, as Cactus plays to the crowd before disappearing behind the doors! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B-, B Notes: Hall really knows how to work a crowd, and he showed it here in spades. Gene and Cactus really improvised well in their own rights.</div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just as Cactus Jack was alluding to, the United States Tag Team championships have been vacated due to Terry Funk’s condition. Tony talks over a graphic, as he announces a four corners elimination match at Bash at the Beach. He says that Steve Armstrong is being given a choice of partner to enter the match, either partner Tracy Smothers or brother Scott; the Ruthless Roundtable team of Lord Regal and Earl Clayton; Stars ‘n Stripes; and Brad and BG, the Armstrong Brothers! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: D-</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg </div> Jesse “The Body” Ventura is in the ring when we come back from commercial, as he introduces his newest episode of The Body Shop. He brings out his guest, the man called Sting! Ventura wastes no time in asking the difficult questions, as he questions Sting as to why he didn’t show last week when Rick Rude challenged him to appear. Sting apologizes to his fans, saying that he wanted to come out, but that doctors told him they wouldn’t let him leave the country with a concussion – a concussion that was caused by Rick Rude at the Great American Bash with that baseball bat! Sting says that if Rude wants to talk to him live on pay-per-view next week, then “The Stinger” will be there in Orlando to meet him! Sting says that he promises not to let his Little Stingers down as long as he can help it. Sting starts playing to the crowd as his music plays, and he gets out of the ring and circles around to slap hands with his fans. BAM! Out of the shadows, Sting goes down from a hard punch to the face! Tony says we need to see who did that, and when the spotlights come around… <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JohnnyBBadd.jpg</div> It’s Johnny B. Badd! Schiavone says that he just put Sting down with one punch – and no wonder, Sting has had a major concussion for a few weeks now! He talks about Badd being a horrible person for coming out here and doing this attack, as WCW security comes out to keep Johnny from doing any other damage; but he seems quite pleased with what he has done already, as he walks backstage again of his own accord. Sting is shown down on the floor, trying to regain his bearings as we head to commercial break. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWUS.jpg http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryGordy.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/MarcusBagwell.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Belle.jpg WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Terry Gordy w/Col. Robert Parker vs. Marcus Bagwell w/Belle Libritis Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Mark Curtis</div> Bagwell is game, but Gordy is perpetually upset, and that’s not something that just anyone seems able to counter as of late. Ever since Terry was defeated at the Great American Bash, he’s been on a path of destruction, and despite sticking and moving a few times successfully, as soon as Gordy catches Marcus, that’s when the pain begins. This one is mercifully short, as Gordy slams the young challenger with a lariat before locking him in the Oriental Spike for the submission victory. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 6:41 and still US champion: Terry Gordy Rating: C-</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ThePatriot.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianJames.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BradArmstrong.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WaylonMercy.jpg </div> The Patriot comes out to help get Gordy pulled off of his partner, but that’s when the Armstrong Brothers and Waylon Mercy charge out of the back, and Colonel Parker’s quartet do a number on the patriotic duo. Belle looks on from the outside in tears as Stars ‘n Stripes are annihilated, Gordy levelling Patriot with a lariat to leave him lying next to Bagwell in the ring. We head to a commercial break with Tony saying that this has to have something to do with the US Tag Team title match at Bash at the Beach, as how will Stars ‘n Stripes be able to come back from this destruction in a week’s time? <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: D</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/4h.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg </div> “Mean” Gene Okerlund is backstage alongside the Four Horsemen, who are all donning their wrestling attire. Gene asks them why all four are ready to compete, when it’s only a tag match against Rick and Scott, the Steiner Brothers. “The Nature Boy” laughs, as Arn, Owen, and Eddy all chuckle in the background. Bobby Heenan steps forward, saying that Nick Bockwinkel wants to be so smart, but apparently he forgets – Nick was a thinking man’s athlete, and one of the smartest men ever to step into those ropes, but that was only because he learned everything he knows from “The Brain”! Flair steps into the microphone, and he says that Bobby “The Brain” is the best thing to happen to the Four Horsemen since “The Enforcer” – all Bockwinkel said was that the Steiner Brothers have to face the Four Horsemen! And so that is what Bobby signed to the contract! Flair screams “Steiners! It’s nothing personal! But we need to prove our point! But in the future, remember one thing, pals! We’ve all seen how this plays out in the past! Your best bet, is to stay away from the symbol of excellence! We are the standard bearers in this sport! So step out of the way, or get trampled! WOOOO!” The five men walk away after showing the four fingers, and Okerlund holds back a curse, as he says that he feels for Rick and Scott, as apparently the Horsemen have played the system. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+ Notes: Flair worked the crowd well, drawing MAJOR heat for turning the tables on the popular Steiners, and Okerlund was masterful at improvising his reactions to the group. Eddy really needs some seasoning though, as the crowd aren’t sure if he fits in yet, hence the somewhat low grading.</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottSteiner.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickSteiner.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/4h.jpg The Steiner Brothers vs. The Four Horsemen w/Bobby Heenan Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Nick Patrick</div> Jesse talks about how the influence of “The Brain” is already working in the favor of the Four Horsemen, and he reiterates what Flair said: that the Steiners shouldn’t bother showing up. But Rick and Scott are nothing if not ready to fight, and when it comes to wanting their chance at the World Tag Team titles, they’re ready to fight hard. At least the match is done by regular tag team rules, only there are more people on one side of the ring than the other. The Brothers’ best bet would seem to be strategically working at weakening all four men; however, it is the Horsemen who do that, working over the legs of Scott and the back of Rick, while the Steiners simply implore their smash-mouth style to come back and deliver what would on lesser men surely be deathblows. A slew of suplexes and Steinerlines greet any of their opponents at every turn, but with four men rather than only two the Horsemen are able to weather the storm, and they fight back fiercely. By the end of the match, Tony calls this a mugging, as the Horsemen take over with precise strikes, leading to Owen Hart locking an indian deathlock on Rick while Flair holds Scott in the figure four leglock. From out of the sky, Guerrero comes off the top rope with a frog splash on Scott, and he stays on top to get the three count and award this match to the Horsemen. <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 12:06: The Four Horsemen Rating: B</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RandySavage.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RoddyPiper.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Queen.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</div> “Mean” Gene is standing backstage along with the three self-proclaimed biggest icons in the sport of professional wrestling, also three of the heads of the Kings of Wrestling. Hollywood Hogan says that Gene is exactly right; they are the biggest icons in this sport, and that’s why they are the Kings of Wrestling, brother! Piper doesn’t seem too involved with much of this interview, for a bit, as Hogan and Savage do most of the talking in regards to their tag team match coming up in the main event. Hogan says that “Flexy Lexy” will be lucky to even make it to the Bash after they get done with him tonight; and as Steve Austin goes, he’s going to leave him to the Macho Man! Savage says he showed that he’s the only man who can survive the Danger Zone at the Great American Bash, and if Austin wants to have a hospital bed laid out right next to his partner, that can be arranged! Hollywood talks about how he’s going to hold the World title just as it is (referencing the spraypaint job that adorns it) for as long as the KoW exist, dude! It is at this point that “Weeeeelllllll, ya knoooooooow……” Roddy Piper speaks up to them. He says that he’s been talking to Nick as of late behind closed doors. Hogan asks him what he’s talking about, why they’re talking without him. Piper tells him that as the two members of the KoW Trinity left standing while “big Dust” is down, they’ve been talking about Hollywood and the way he’s been holding onto that title. Piper even takes a moment to stir the pot, saying that had Savage won World War 3, he’d have wanted a title shot, causing Hogan and Savage to glance at one another. Piper takes their attention back, and he says that “maaaayyyyyyyybe it’s time to take a better look at some things around here!” Roddy says that under orders of the Kings of Wrestling’s Trinity, at Bash at the Beach there will be NO interference from anyone in the Kings of Wrestling! Piper walks away, and Hollywood, The Queen, and Jimmy Hart are all livid! Gene says that is huge, as Roddy Piper appears to be laying down the law! Hogan cuts him off, saying that he is where the power lies around here, he’ll talk to Roddy and Nick after the match and get this all sorted out. He says that the only thing for sure, whether KoW or not, he’s “holding onto my title for life, brother, and what are YOU gonna do, Flexy Luger, when the Kings of Wrestling runs wild on YOU?!” <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B+ Notes: Hogan and Savage improvised superbly, their years of back-and-forth with one another coming in very handy.</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/4h.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickySteamboat.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BarryWindham.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpg</div> Ricky Steamboat keeps Gene Okerlund from going to the door of the Four Horsemen, instead knocking on the door himself. Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes join him, and the trio barges into the locker room, and the fight is on! Catching the weakened Horsemen unawares, the group are able to lay waste to Flair, Anderson, Hart, and Guerrero, surprisingly leaving them all lying in a heap on the floor! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JesseVentura.jpg </div> We go to Tony and Jesse, and Ventura is upset! He says that Dustin, Steamboat, and Windham had no right to enter the locker room of the Four Horsemen like that, and he thinks they should file charges with Ted DiBiase to fine the three men for their actions! Tony sticks up for the three rather than the Four, saying that they’ve had that butt kicking coming since the Great American Bash! They change gears and hype up the upcoming match, the main event; Tony saying that Luger and Austin should be able to win as long as there are no major shenanigans from the Kings of Wrestling, and Jesse saying that after talking to Austin earlier, if there are shenanigans, they have a contingency plan. Tony tries to coerce it out of him, but “The Body” keeps his mouth shut, as Gary Michael Cappetta enters the ring! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B- Notes: Tony worked the crowd really well, really hyping up the main event for those in attendance. Jesse always enjoys working without a script, as he’s able to just let things go on the fly.</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/gmc.jpg</div> We go to Gary Michael Cappetta in the ring, and he says that it is now time for our main event! <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="220" height="165" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/x0q8Oho_RjM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin2.jpg</div> Out of the back first comes one half of the WCW World Tag Team champions, the popular Steve Austin. He power walks his way into the ring and rolls under the bottom rope, taking time to stand on each of the four turnbuckles and lift his arms to pop the crowd. Tony says that he hopes Austin’s title reign won’t be put in jeopardy by the absence as of late of partner Brian Pillman, but Jesse tells him not to worry about that. <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="220" height="165" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/B-oU2xlViRQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.jpg</div> His partner comes out next, “The Total Package” and number one contender for the World Heavyweight title, the man who gets his shot at the belt next Sunday, Lex Luger! Luger flexes and poses for the cheering crowd, as Tony and Jesse talk about Luger’s past in WCW; how he held the World title last in 1992, and hasn’t had good enough competition until he made his return to World Championship Wrestling. As Lex gets into the ring, he walks past his partner, and the two share an uneasy look of acknowledgement; they may be partners, but as Ventura says, Austin has no friends. <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="220" height="124" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BuKCUuvmvmc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RandySavage.jpg</div> Their opponents are first introduced as “Macho Man” Randy Savage comes finger-twirling out of the back. Tony says that Savage is the reason Brian Pillman has not been seen in weeks, as their crazy match at the Great American Bash put Pillman on the shelf. Jesse says that perhaps Austin will give him some kind of retribution for that here tonight. <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="220" height="165" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/DVYRUy7ss2g?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Queen.jpg</div> Finally, strumming his title belt like an air guitar, from the doors comes the World Heavyweight champion himself, Hollywood Hogan. The Queen is ever-present at his side, and he enters the ring confidently saying that he’s going to break his opponents in half. Tony wonders aloud what kind of problems there may be in the Kings of Wrestling following Roddy Piper’s announcement earlier about Hogan not receiving any assistance at Bash at the Beach, but Jesse is quick to point out that Hollywood Hogan is a dangerous man in his own right and shouldn’t be taken lightly, whether he has backup or not. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RandySavage.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Queen.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin2.jpg Hollywood Hogan & “Macho Man” Randy Savage w/The Queen vs. “The Total Package” Lex Luger & Steve Austin Time Limit: TV Time Remaining Referee: Tommy Young</div> This one is a fight, no matter who is in the ring with who. Austin has quarrel with both Hogan and Savage after last week, and so he goes violently after both men, while Luger wants into the ring to try and give Hollywood a taste of what is to come next week in Orlando. Tony and Jesse spend a lot of the match talking about that, hyping up the good chance that “The Total Package” could be the one, one year after Hollywood Hogan and Roddy Piper stole the World title from WCW, to finally bring it back home and clean that nasty spraypaint off of it. Lex spends a portion of this match out on the apron, however, as Hogan and Savage use Austin’s intensity against him. While he ran the ropes, Savage hurt him by clipping his back with a knee, leading to Hogan landing a high vertical suplex that put the KoW in total control. They tag in and out of the match seemingly at will, putting a beating on Austin, especially his back and neck region. The attack seems very focused, and Jesse gets more and more upset as it continues. We go to a commercial break as Austin comes back with a clothesline that takes Savage down, but Roddy Piper comes out of the backstage area to join his companions at ringside! When we come back, Austin is still being beaten down in the ring, as Hogan has him in a reverse chinlock, and Ventura angrily talks about how during the break, Piper made his presence felt by distracting referee Tommy Young when Austin tagged out, meaning he hadn’t seen the tag and thus couldn’t allow Luger to enter the ring. Piper and The Queen help out their Kings of Wrestling representatives whenever they can after that, much to the chagrin of the Iowa crowd. It seems as though all hope is definitely lost, and Hollywood shoves Austin into the corner. He grabs Austin by the jaw and starts telling him how worthless he is, how he needs to get out of wrestling while he can, before swinging with a hard right punch – but Austin ducks! Austin starts punching Hogan in the corner now, and he stops only long enough to start kicking him down! Austin puts the double bird into the World champion’s face, and the crowd go crazy for it as Austin hits another hard stomp to Hollywood’s stomach! That burst of adrenaline goes away almost immediately, and Austin falls to the mat, spent. Both he and Hogan make their way toward their corners, and Piper tries to climb onto the apron to cause a distraction again. But he gets pulled back down – by “The Loose Cannon”! Brian Pillman makes his return to Saturday Night with a big right hand to Piper, and Austin makes the tag! So does Hogan, and Luger meets Savage in the center of the ring with a big flurry of punches, before hitting a clothesline to Hogan! A bodyslam to Savage follows, and Austin joins Pillman on the outside in taking care of Piper! In the ring, Luger hits another big clothesline, this time on “Macho Man”, and he signals for the Rack! Hollywood doesn’t get back into the ring, instead opting to watch from the outside as “The Total Package” lifts Randy up into the Human Torture Rack, and within no time, Savage is signaling his submission! <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 18:41: Lex Luger & Steve Austin Rating: B+</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TedDibiase.jpg</div> As Piper, Savage, Austin, and Pillman are sent to the back, the champion and challenger find themselves face to face. Luger makes the motion of the Torture Rack, and Hogan tells him it won’t happen – and out of the back comes the WCW Majority Stockholder Ted DiBiase! He says that he made a promise, and with both men standing in the ring, this looks as good a time as any to announce his special enforcer for Bash at the Beach. He says that it’s a man who Hollywood knows very well, because he’s the man who gave him his first look at the big lights. DiBiase introduces him as a man with a huge movie coming out in a few weeks, and as such, he’s the best judge he could have ever found for this match – Judge Dredd himself, Sylvester Stallone! <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="320" height="240" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/oNwqVUyqqTY?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Stallone.jpg</div> As the main theme to his new movie plays over the loudspeakers, out of the back comes the world-renowned actor himself! He shakes hands with DiBiase, pointing to Hogan and Luger in the ring! The crowd cheer for him, as Tony goes crazy in saying that there’s no way the Kings of Wrestling will frighten Judge Dredd! The match will definitely be called evenly between the two men! He says that in one week, eight days at Bash at the Beach, Hollywood Hogan will face his greatest test ever, with no help! We’ll see you next week, fans! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B+</div></div></blockquote> <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;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWMainEvent-1.jpg WCW Main Event Announcers: Tony Schiavone, Eric Bischoff, and Mike Tenay Rating: D+[/i] Marty Jannetty d. Alex Porteau with the Rocker Dropper (D+) Johnny B. Badd d. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs with the Tutti Fruitti Punch (E+) Badd and his Badd Girl give an interview to Mike Tenay, where they badmouth Sting © “Playmaker” Paul Roma squashes The Cuban Assassin (D) Hillbilly Jim and the Cousins have an interview with Mike Tenay, hyping Marky’s match later with Tom Prichard (D-) Psychosis squashes Flash Flanagan with Guillotine Legdrop (D) Juventud Guerrera squashes The Gambler with the Juvi Driver (D-) The Heavenly Bodies and Theodore R. Long have an interview with Mike Tenay, hyping the main event next (D) “Doctor of Desire” Tom Prichard d. Cousin Marky with a quick roll-up after interference from Theodore R. Long (C-) The Hillbilly Cousins run off the Heavenly Bodies and dance in the ring to close the show (E) </div></div></blockquote> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Gimmick and Turn Notes: Hawk and Animal turned face, both a complete success. Sylvester Stallone’s gimmick is Movie Star (Realisitic), which rated 82. The Cuban Assassin and Flash Flanagan are both using a gimmick of Generic Jobber. Fidel rated 96, and Flash at 90. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg</div>

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