WCW '94: War of the Thrones

Beejus · April 4, 2014

WCW Hotline: June 1995, Week 2 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg WCW Hotline 2nd Week of June 1995 Option 1: Great American Bash Control Center! Option 2: A few goodbyes and a few hellos! Option 3: The Retirement of Gordon Solie! 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: The Great American Bash 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>For those who were watching WCW over the past week, a lot of things were added to the Great American Bash card. Perennial fan favorite Sting will go one-on-one against his rival, “The Total Package” Lex Luger; “Bullet” Bob Armstrong will take on his own flesh and blood, the estranged son BG Armstrong; we will see the final round of the WCW World Cruiserweight championship tournament; and a match only described as “The Danger Zone” as “Macho Man” Randy Savage takes on “Loose Cannon” Brian Pillman! Be sure to call and order your Sunday night away in the best way you can find, with the stars of World Championship Wrestling! </div></blockquote> Option 2: Comings and Goings! <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, in an attempt to cut back slightly, have released a few wrestlers from their contracts. The official list as of now is Super Nova, Scott Stud, Mark Starr, Devon Storm, and Little Hollywood. None of them were upset with this, as it will allow them to pursue other avenues in wrestling, and none of them are against a return in the future. On the other side of the coin, Rey Mysterio Jr., Juventud Guerrera, Chavo Guerrero Jr., and Psicosis have all signed exclusive contracts with WCW, with more sounding as though they will be on the way. </div></blockquote> Option 3: The Retirement of Gordon Solie! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>As of Sunday, June 4th, 1995, Gordon Solie has officially retired from professional wrestling. His final segment as an active member of the WCW roster took place at the end of WCW Saturday Night, though many are hoping that he will be happy to return for one final moment in August when WCW presents the new class to join the WCW Hall of Fame at Slamboree 1995. </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 feud must finish this Saturday in Portland! “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair goes head-to-head one last time with “Hired Hand” Scott Hall! The Road Warriors take on Barry Windham and “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes! And while it was agreed that “Enforcer” Arn Anderson would get a match against Hollywood Hogan, it has become a six-man tag team match, as Anderson teams up with Steve Austin and the man called Sting to take on Hollywood, Terry Gordy, and Lex Luger! Also, Earl William Clayton goes up against Juventud Guerrera in another first round match of the Cruiserweight championship tournament, as well as what we understand is a HUGE international showdown! If you watch any wrestling all week, make it 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 ratings stayed roughly the same, a 6.5 on TBS and an 8.1 on BBC, as well as 0.5 on DSF and 0.2 on TV Hokkaido. Main Event rose to a 0.6, while Raw went to 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>I, for one, am extremely excited to have heard that World Championship Wrestling are bringing in the WCW World Cruiserweight championship! To reiterate what was said on Saturday Night, it is for wrestlers of 225 pounds and under, and the single elimination tournament that has already begun is truly worthy of putting the “World” in World Cruiserweight title, as it features top athletes from America, Mexico, Japan, and Canada! German star Alex Wright would be featured, but as he already holds the World Television championship, and therefore was deemed ineligible. </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>A few guys have been getting talked about a lot as of late after being mentioned by Hollywood Hogan a few weeks ago to the Road Warriors. Dusty Rhodes, Hawk, and Animal may think it’s just idle chatter, but perhaps they don’t know Hogan as well as I do – you can’t trust him, even if you’re on his side. What makes me say this? Well, let’s just say that I’ve heard Jimmy Hart humming a particular old Rick Derringer tune that would get him run down by the Warriors if they would ever find him thinking about! </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>Are you kidding me? The only way the WWF can put on a good show is to give away the few good matches they have on free television! The main event features Bret defeating the Samoan Sumo, and otherwise Vinnie Vegas defeats the corpse of Mean Mark. Sure, the show was good – but it means you don’t have to order the King of the Ring, because there won’t be any matches left that you’d ever want to watch! </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 vs. The World, featuring the stars of the AAA promotion is also coming to home video this month! If you didn’t order on pay-per-view, this is the only way you’ll ever have gotten to watch this show, so be sure to get your copy today! </div></blockquote>

Dawn · April 4, 2014

Option 7: “Mean Gene” Okerlund’s rumor corner!

A few guys have been getting talked about a lot as of late after being mentioned by Hollywood Hogan a few weeks ago to the Road Warriors. Dusty Rhodes, Hawk, and Animal may think it’s just idle chatter, but perhaps they don’t know Hogan as well as I do – you can’t trust him, even if you’re on his side. What makes me say this? Well, let’s just say that I’ve heard Jimmy Hart humming a particular old Rick Derringer tune that would get him run down by the Warriors if they would ever find him thinking about!

O MA GOODNESS

Beejus · April 11, 2014

WCW Television - June Week 2, 1995 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png WCW Saturday Night 2nd Week of June 1995 Held at: The Portland Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon (North West) Attendance: 12,223 Rating: B – This show increased our popularity in 15 regions. “The Great American Bash Tour, Part 4: Portland Wrestling” </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/MikeTenay.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/DustyRhodes2.jpg</div> As the WCW Saturday Night cybernetic opening comes to a close, Tony and Dusty are joined by Mike Tenay for the upcoming cruiserweight match. Tony gives a rundown of the night’s huge matches, as there will be a big six man tag team match with Hollywood Hogan, Terry Gordy, and Lex Luger taking on Sting, Steve Austin, and Arn Anderson; a match pitting the Road Warriors against Dustin Rhodes and Barry Windham; and the big one, Scott Hall goes up against Ric Flair! Dusty says that he looks for his Kings of Wrestling brothers to overtake WCW tonight, with that momentum heading into the Great American Bash in two weeks at Baltimore. Tenay’s opinion is that no matter who wins, we’re looking forward to seeing some good action. Tony agrees there, and says that let’s head down to the ring and start the evening! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+ Notes: Dusty improvised well, which made up for how badly Tenay did.</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/DougWilliams.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/LannyPoffo.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Juvi.jpg WCW World Cruiserweight Championship Tournament – First Round Earl William Clayton w/Baron Tomas vs. Juventud Guerrera Time Limit: 15:00 Referee: Nick Patrick</div> An okay little match that has been made bigger by the goings-on involving the Ruthless Roundtable and Juventud over the past few weeks. Clayton and Tomas do what they can to steal this one, but as Tenay says, Guerrera’s nickname of “Youth Warrior” is never more evident here as he keeps fighting back at every turn. Juventud finally puts the Earl away after kicking Tomas away and hitting him with the 450 Splash to continue on to the Great American Bash! <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 7:30: Juventud Guerrera 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/Kip.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Jeep.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 Okerlund is in the aisle, and he introduces Hollywood Hogan as his guest at this time. Hogan and his Queen don’t come alone though, bringing California Kip, Jimmy Hart, and The Jeep along. Okerlund asks about the upcoming six-man tag team match tonight, and Hogan says that the biggest problem he’s going to have is that he doesn’t understand WCW telling him that he’s NOT in the main event tonight! Gene says that he supposes they figured the feud going on between Ric Flair and Scott Hall was a bigger matchup, but Hollywood says that there is no bigger deal than Hollywood Hogan, and he’s going to take out his frustrations on Anderson, Stink, and “that redneck” tonight! Gene questions Kip about him wearing around his newly fashioned World Television title, given he isn’t the champion, but Hogan says that while he’s the king of Hollywood, California Kip is the champion of television, and he will be until they decide he isn’t! Hogan says that nobody has beaten Kip for that title, and just like no one can defeat Hollywood, brother; and we’ll see that in the main event tonight. <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/WCWTV.jpg http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/AlexWright.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveKeirn.jpg WCW World Television Championship “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright vs. “Suave” Steve Keirn Time Limit: 15:00 Referee: Charles Robinson</div> Steve Keirn continues on his downward spiral in WCW, as this time he doesn’t even get in offense save for a quick flurry of punches before the undefeated champion takes over. Tony gives out the final word in the Great American Giveaway contest, “Here”, as Wright mops up by pinning Keirn with a German suplex in little time. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 4:18 and still World TV champion: Alex Wright Rating: D</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JohnnyBBadd.jpg</div> The match over, we get interrupted by Johnny B. Badd with a microphone. He says to Alex Wright that he has something very special in store for Wright next week when they go one-on-one for the World TV title. Wright fires back that he doesn’t care what Badd has along with him, because “Das Wunderkind” will be the undefeated champion walking out of the ring! Johnny says that Alex may think that, but it just goes to show that as usual, Wright does not support the “Badd man” just like all of the WCW fans don’t support him anymore. He says that there’s one person who still supports him though, day in and day out – he says that accompanying him down to the ring from now on, is his biggest fan, who will be known only as… his Badd girl! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Sable.jpg</div> Joining Badd at the top of the ramp comes a sexy blond, who stands at his side on his arm! Alex Wright looks like he wants to say something more, but the young man seems taken aback by the beauty! Johnny smiles, as the two head backstage together, leaving a baffled Wright standing in the ring to collect his composure! <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/WaylonMercy.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ThePatriot.jpg </div> We head backstage, where Waylon Mercy is walking along, shaking hands with people. He comes across The Patriot, who seems ready to blow Mercy off without a word. Waylon takes offense, spinning Patriot around and asking him what his problem is. BUT PATRIOT GRABS HIM – DIAMOND CUTTER! He rips off the mask… <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DDP2.jpg</div> …and it was DDP lying in wait for Mercy all along! The Patriot (we assume the real one) walks past, and scratches his head, as DDP tells him thanks for letting him use his spare mask; it really got the BANG for its buck! Page walks off, as we zoom down on Mercy, lying motionless on the floor. <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/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg</div> As Mike Tenay joins us again for the second time tonight, as Sonny Onoo is in the ring. He says that as soon as he heard about the World Cruiserweight championship tournament, he did whatever he had to do in order to procure himself the greatest cruiserweight wrestler in Japan – and he happened to find the best one in the entire world. <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/UltimoDragon.jpg</div> To the sound of <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Soo5CPjkhHY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Juno Reactor - The Heavens"></iframe></div></div>, out of the back walks the Ultimo Dragon, as Mike Tenay goes overboard on hyping up the man. The newest cruiserweight to WCW climbs into the ring, as Tenay – well, let’s just be adults here and say it, he gets a huge boner for this upcoming match. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: D-</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/GreatSasuke.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/UltimoDragon.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg WCW World Cruiserweight Championship Tournament – First Round The Great Sasuke vs. Ultimo Dragon w/Sonny Onoo Time Limit: 15:00 Referee: Randy Anderson</div> Two Japanese stars going at it in WCW, and these two give it their all in an attempt to move forward in the Cruiserweight title tournament. Tenay goes insane giving details on the two’s careers, talking about how huge this match will be when it airs in Japan. Unfortunately for Sasuke, Sonny Onoo has a few tricks up his sleeve, and his other associate Hakushi runs down to the ring and trips Sasuke on the top rope, leading to Ultimo hitting a top rope hurricanrana and scoring the victory – albeit a tainted one. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 7:35: 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/HulkHogan2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Hawk.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Animal.jpg</div> We head backstage, where Hawk and Animal are discussing their match for tonight. Hollywood Hogan is pacing back and forth in the ring, muttering about not being in the main event. Hawk finally asks Hogan to sit down, because he’s makin’ him nervous. Hogan instantly turns on the two, taking out his frustrations at them by saying that they don’t understand because they don’t main event like Hogan does. Hollywood says that if Hawk doesn’t get off his back, then he’ll get two other face painted freaks to do what the Road Warriors do! He adds a dig about someone else beating them for the Tag titles – oh wait, they don’t have them anymore! Hawk gets up in an instant and gets in Hogan’s face, telling him that he doesn’t need to give them motivation like this, because the Road Warriors are the best tag team in the history of the business. Hogan says that it isn’t motivation, it’s a promise! Hawk grabs Hogan by the shirt, and that gets Animal off his seat to try and pull the two apart, saying that we don’t need this, and yelling at both of them to calm down! Animal says that they have to get to the ring soon, so let’s get out of here. Hawk finally lets his partner pull him away, but he does so with a mean finger pointed into Hollywood’s face. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+ Notes: Hogan improvised well, coming off as a complete ass. But Hawk was terrible, just looking like a buffoon who needs anger management.</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/GeneOkerlund.jpg</div> “Mean” Gene Okerlund brings us the Great American Bash control center, and he says that a few matches are confirmed: The Danger Zone match has been confirmed between “Macho Man” Randy Savage and “Loose Cannon” Brian Pillman; and the big eight man tag team match is set up for the Great American Bash between WCW and the Kings of Wrestling. Gene says that a few of the superstars on the card have some things to say about their opponents. <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RandySavage.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianPillman3.jpg</div> We have “Macho Man” Randy Savage up first, who says that Brian Pillman has no idea what he’s doing by stepping into the Danger Zone against “The Macho Man” because only someone like Savage can survive a match like this. Savage says that after the Great American Bash, only one man will be left standing as the maniac, and it will be the original, accept no substitutes! We cut to “The Loose Cannon” who is in a room of darkness already, and he says that there was once a time when he respected Randy Savage. He says that he used to wish he would be a protégé of Randy Savage. But now, he’s going to go into the Danger Zone with Savage, and while there was plenty of help and plenty of pride on the line back at Uncensored, this time, the future is what’s up for grabs – and we will see if it’s “The Loose Cannon” or “The Macho Man” who would lead us into the second half of the decade. <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RickRude.jpg </div> We go to “The Stinger” who is “all pumped up” for the Bash! He says that Lex Luger, his good friend but his better enemy, is going to find out how out of line he has been the past few months, and maybe once Sting beats some sense into him, then maybe he can pull Luger away from that bad influence at his side and talk to him, man-to-man, and they can turn this thing around to how it should be. “The Total Package” has his back to the camera, posing as Rick Rude does the talking, Rude laughing at Sting calling him a bad influence. Rude says that Sting is a bad influence to his “Little Stingers” because he has yet to do what he should be doing, which is taking out the Kings of Wrestling. Lex turns around, and he says that Rick Rude didn’t get in Luger’s ear and tell him anything that wasn’t true. Luger tells Sting that the fans don’t deserve to see what Sting has become, so he’ll just have to take him out in order to give the fans a true hero! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/CactusJack.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Vader.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg</div> Cactus Jack is up next, and he says that his family will not be ordering the Great American Bash, and his family will not be buying the Great American Bash on videotape when it’s released… because he knows that he’s going to have to go to certain depths and take certain amounts of pain and punishment in order to go toe-to-toe with Vader inside the double-sided cage match, and he doesn’t want his children or his wife to ever see the things that he is going to do in order to not only go up against Vader, but to defeat “The Monster” at the Great American Bash! Bang bang! “The Monster” Vader has little to say – he simply takes a photo of Cactus Jack and rips it apart, screaming “WHO’S THE MAN?! WHO’S THE MAN?! CACTUS JACK – YOU’RE GOING TO FEEL THE WORST PAIN OF YOUR ENTIRE LIFE! BECAUSE IT’S TIME! IT’S TIME! IT’S VADER TIME!” <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickMartel.jpg</div> We end with Rick Martel, who says that he came to WCW to prove that he could turn his life around and do things the right way, even after having done so many bad things in his career. He feels that going up against the Kings of Wrestling like he has, he’s showing that he is willing to take on the biggest guns, not always to come out the winner but to be in there and show that he’s going to go that extra distance. He inhales deeply, saying that his teammates at the Great American Bash are also people who want to do the right thing, and when he joins up with Ron Simmons, Alex Wright, and Bobby Eaton, it doesn’t matter who the Kings of Wrestling have on the other side of the ring, because with that many people doing the right thing, there’s no way they can lose. Gene Okerlund says that you all need to call your cable company and order the Great American Bash to find out what will happen when all of these men get into the ring, only on pay-per-view! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B- Notes: Martel really enjoyed improvising here. Jack was superb at it, really making the crowd feel his emotion. Luger improvised very well, and Gene and Pillman both worked it very well, making sure everyone got their points precisely. </div> Before we head to a commercial break, Tony talks about how next week on WCW Saturday Night, one week away from the Great American Bash, we will see Lord Steven Regal and Earl William Clayton take on JPL and Juventud Guerrera! <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/Hawk.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Animal.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BarryWindham.jpg The Road Warriors vs. “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Mark Curtis</div> When the match first starts, Rick and Scott Steiner come out of the back, looking as though they want to fight with Hawk and Animal. However, a slew of security come in between the two and get the Steiner Brothers taken backstage. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat joins in on commentary, as Tony tries to goad Dusty into talking about what we saw earlier, the argument between Hawk and Hollywood Hogan, but Rhodes brushes it off. Dustin and Barry show in this match that they work well together after two years apart, as they take it to the possibly distracted Road Warriors for this entire match. Dusty says that his charges certainly won’t be distracted during WarGames in Baltimore, so Dustin and Barry better soak it in now. The Warriors are on the defense for a lot of this one, as it’s a very openly paced match. Everyone gets in their licks, as Steamboat puts over the WarGames match along with Dusty. “The Dragon” suddenly goes silent however, when the broadcast booth is attacked by Meng! After Ricky is down, Meng makes his way down to the ring, and behind Mark Curtis’s back, he hits a vicious headbutt to Dustin! Windham chases Meng in anger, but that leaves Dustin alone to be a victim of the Doomsday Device. By the time Barry makes it back to the ring, the three count has been registered and the match is over. <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 12:19: The Road Warriors Rating: B</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustyRhodes2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Bubba.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Meng.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpg </div> Bubba Rogers makes his way out and shoves Steamboat away from broadcast, as Meng joins them. Tony asks them what is going on, and Dusty says that it’s all about WarGames, Schiavone; Rhodes says that even though Meng will not be in WarGames, his team of himself, the Road Warriors, big Bubba, and “Mista Wondafoo” will cut a reign of horror over the Great American Bash that has never been seen in WarGames before! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C Notes: Tony worked the crowd well with this one.</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/ArnAnderson.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Sting2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpg </div> We head backstage, and we see Sting meeting up to Arn Anderson backstage. Anderson is getting himself pumped up to head out to the ring, and he gives Sting a focused look as “The Stinger” slaps “The Enforcer” on the back. We then cut to Hollywood Hogan, who is still mouthing off about not being in the main event. The big six-man tag team match is up after this commercial break! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B, B-</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/ArnAnderson.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/HulkHogan2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryGordy.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Queen.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RickRude.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg Sting, “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson, & Steve Austin vs. Hollywood Hogan, “Total Package” Lex Luger, & Terry Gordy w/The Queen, Rick Rude, & Col. Robert Parker Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Tommy Young</div> This huge six man tag team match is what Hollywood Hogan has been complaining about all night long, and as he stands on the apron he stews constantly about it not being the main event of the evening. This match has a strange flow, but the crowd are exceptionally hot for the whole thing no matter who is in the ring. Hollywood does a lot of damage, taking his potshots on Arn, Austin, and Sting when he’s in the ring, but during the rest of the match it’s very evenly matched. As the bout wears on, the managers get involved as well, as Parker especially takes delight in punching Austin as he is down on the ropes. Austin makes a comeback, hitting a Thesz Press on Terry Gordy out of desperation. Austin and Gordy both go for tags, bringing in Hollywood and Anderson, but into the ring also rush Sting and Luger. The pier-six brawl leaves Tommy Young flabbergasted, and he does what he can to try and get people taken out of the ring. Austin and Gordy tumble out of the ring, as Anderson clotheslines “The Total Package” out, leaving Sting and Hogan in the ring! The two trade punches, and the crowd are on their feet! A finger to the eye puts Hollywood in control though, and he sends Sting to the ropes to hit a big clothesline. He rips Sting off the mat and smashes him with the big boot, and he cups his hand to his ear to loud boos from the crowd. He cockily hits the ropes, looking for the leg drop. BUT WAIT – SPINEBUSTER! Arn Anderson snuck into the ring, quick as a flash, and he makes the cover! 1! 2! 3! Dusty is speechless, and all Tony can do is scream oh my god – Arn Anderson just pinned Hollywood Hogan! <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 17:05: Arn Anderson, Sting, & Steve Austin Rating: B</div> The match may be over, but in the aisle, there’s something else going on. Steve Austin has grabbed a microphone, and he addresses Terry Gordy. Austin says that he’s getting sick of seeing Gordy run around like a big shot, like he actually defeated Austin; he says that at the Great American Bash, since Terry wants to talk so much about Texas, then how about they settle things, in a Texas classic – the Bullrope match! Gordy grabs a microphone as well, and he says that as a legend in Texas, he would be glad to show “blond, Hollywood punk” Austin a whipping in a Bullrope match! Gordy says that his title won’t be on the line, but Austin says that the belt hasn’t meant anything to him ever since he and Bockwinkel stole it from him – so it’s accepted! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+ Notes: Both Austin and Gordy improvised well in this segment.</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> Gary Michael Cappetta enters the ring to announce the main event of the evening, a single fall match with television time remaining. <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="320" height="240" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/RBXGxgreM1k?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottHall.jpg</div> Walking down out of the crowd comes “Hired Hand” Scott Hall, a smile on his face and a toothpick in his mouth. As Hall slides down through the audience and into the ring, he throws a toothpick at Cappetta, as Tony and Dusty talk about Hall’s disrespect for everyone. Tony says that it makes him sick to his stomach, as Dusty says that it’s Hall’s way, and Hall’s way will make him a rich man as long as he keeps helping the Kings of Wrestling. <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="320" height="240" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/ZHQTLLgBF78?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RicFlair.jpg</div> The crowd come to their feet at the sound of Ric Flair’s classic music, and “The Nature Boy” wastes no time in shedding his robe and sprinting down to the ring! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C-</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/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RicFlair.jpg “Hired Hand” Scott Hall vs. “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair Time Limit: TV Time Remaining Referee: Tommy Young</div> The two men have had matches in the past, and as such they waste no time in going straight to punches and knife-edge chops rather than taking their time. This has been one of the best televised matches in the year so far, as these two have a great back-and-forth all throughout the matchup. Hall takes over by using Flair’s aggression against him, ducking a clothesline and hefting Flair into the “Payout” fall-away slam. Hall works Flair over with various strikes and leg locks, as Dusty says that if Hall can weaken Flair’s back and legs, that makes more of a chance he can’t put on the figure four. Scott goes for the super belly-to-back suplex, but Flair elbows his way out of it, and as he pushes off the top rope he forces Hall to land awkwardly on his knee, and then “The Nature Boy” goes to school, whooo! Flair runs through his leg destroying offense, as this time it’s Tony talking about the psychology – not only does it weaken Hall for the figure four, but it also means he can’t lift Ric up for the Financial Edge as easily! Scott is able to get some distance following a cheap shot, but as he stops to pose, out of the back comes Ron Simmons! Ron doesn’t go near the ring, but his mere presence is enough to distract Hall as we go to a commercial break. When the show comes back, “The Hired Hand” has Flair on his back, and he tells Ron Simmons to “sit back and watch” as he manhandles Flair, slapping him around. Hall hits a punch combination, finishing with spinning around to hit a discus clothesline, but he can’t put “The Nature Boy” away. Hall tries to go for his Financial Edge, but Flair sandbags, making sure he couldn’t be lifted. Ric shoves Hall away, but Hall comes back with a kick to the face, dropping Flair to the mat. Hall again goes to Ron Simmons again though, and Dusty says that he may be making a big mistake that he shouldn’t be making. He goads Ron until he climbs onto the apron, and Hall looks ready to pull a foreign object out of his kneepad! He swings, but Flair ducks – low blow! He pushes Hall over, and locks on the figure four! Simmons drops from the apron, telling Tommy Young to turn around! The punishment to the knee during this match makes Scott scream in pain… and he submits! “The Nature Boy” wins it! Hall rolls out of the ring, and as Tony says that Flair just won this match “in true Horsemen style!” Dusty says that Flair outright cheated, and Tony and all these people are sticking up for it! The match is over though, and Flair celebrates in the ring as WCW Saturday Night comes to a close! <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 16:02: Ric Flair Rating: A</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, Mike Tenay Rating: C Hakushi d. The Great Sasuke, following interference from Sonny Onoo. (D) Sonny Onoo meets up to “Mean” Gene, as Hakushi and Ultimo Dragon join him. Onoo says that Sasuke and Mysterio need to run back to their own countries, because none can defeat his Japanese contingent – and if they don’t want to get the message, perhaps they would like to meet “The Monster”! Tony talks about how Onoo is really big talking about Vader when Vader isn’t there. (E+) Juventud Guerrera d. Dean Malenko to move on in the Cruiserweight title tournament with a 450 Splash. (C-) Eric Bischoff talks about an eight-man tag team match added to the Great American Bash, as “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright, Rick Martel, “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, and Ron Simmons will take on California Kip, Meng, “Hired Hand” Scott Hall, and The Jeep! We hear some words from Martel and Hall, who both promise victory as their partners stand behind them. (C+) “Beautiful” Bobby is standing backstage along with masked star Ichii Yazaki and Gene Okerlund. Eaton talks about how tonight Yazaki is going up against Bubba Rogers, and he’s there to watch his back if the KoW member tries anything funny! (D+) In what is likely a huge upset, Ultimo Dragon d. Rey Mysterio Jr. to advance in the Cruiserweight title tournament, cleanly following a sitout powerbomb. © Bubba Rogers is being interviewed by Gene Okerlund about his match tonight, but The Queen interrupts, telling Rogers that she’ll make it worth his while if he “kinda takes it easy” on Yazaki. Rogers wonders why, but she tells him not to question her, and just do it. (C-) “Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers d. Ichii Yazaki following a sidewalk slam. (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>Gimmick and Turn Notes: The “Badd Girl” which, yes, is Sable, debuted an Eye Candy (Cocky) gimmick, rating 94. Sonny Onoo has changed to an Old School Manager (Weasel) gimmick, rating 90. Ultimo Dragon has debuted under a Foreign Star gimmick, which rated 98. Hakushi has switched to a Mysterious (Weird) gimmick, which rated 80.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg</div>

Beejus · April 11, 2014

WCW Great American Bash 1995 Program + WCW Hotline: June 1995, Week 3 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/greatamericanbash.jpg WCW Great American Bash 1995 LIVE on pay-per-view from The Baltimore Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland! Nine Huge Matches! WarGames!! “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair, “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson, “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, and Barry Windham team up to take on “The American Outlaw” Dusty Rhodes and his clients, the Road Warriors, “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, and “Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers, inside the two-ring, two-sided steel cage, and The Match Beyond! The Four Horsemen are promised to ride again – who will be the fourth man?! Good Friends, Bitter Enemies! After months of prodding, the man called Sting takes on “The Total Package” Lex Luger! Inside the Steel Cage! Cactus Jack potentially puts his entire life on the line, as he enters the two-sided cage to take on “The Monster” Vader in order to end their grudge match! Tied together with a Texas Bullrope! Terry Gordy goes face-to-face with his biggest rival, Steve Austin, to end their feud once and for all! The Danger Zone! In what could be the most innovative show of human brutality we will ever see, “Macho Man” Randy Savage and “Loose Cannon” Brian Pillman will be deprived of food, water, and light for twenty-four hours before getting in the ring against one another! A royal beating is in order! To end their months-long feud, Lord Steven Regal will finally look to put an end to the shenanigans of JPL! The finals of the WCW World Cruiserweight championship tournament! To determine the inaugural World Cruiserweight champion, a truly international match as newcomer Ultimo Dragon takes on Juventud Guerrera! Family feud coming to an end! In an emotionally charged matchup, father takes on son as “Bullet” Bob Armstrong goes against BG Armstrong! Eight man tag team action between WCW and the KoW! The sides are drawn as “Hired Hand” Scott Hall takes a payout to team with The Jeep, Meng, and California Kip to take on Ron Simmons, “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright, and Rick Martel! Plus a live performance from Ozzy Osbourne! Card subject to change </div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fan Scoresheet 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 Fun Fan Signs: Tiebreaker Questions: 1. There will be returns/debuts. How many? 2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count) 3. Who will take the fall in WarGames? 4. Who will start the WarGames match for the KoW Outlaws? 5. Who will start the WarGames match for the Team Horsemen? Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show. </div></blockquote> ------------------------------------------- <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWHotline.jpg WCW Hotline 3rd Week of June 1995 Option 1: Great American Bash Control Center! Option 2: A huge celebrity for Great American Bash! Option 3: Contract News! 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: The Great American Bash 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 card is finalized for the Great American Bash, as nine huge matches will take place! Lord Steven Regal goes up against upstart JPL, Terry Gordy squares off against rival Steve Austin in a Texas Bullrope match, and Juventud Guerrera takes on Ultimo Dragon for the World Cruiserweight championship! For those who saw Main Event, you saw another huge match announced, as WCW takes on the Kings of Wrestling! A team consisting of Rick Martel, “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright, and big Ron Simmons will take on California Kip, Meng, The Jeep, and “Hired Hand” Scott Hall! You know the card, now order the show! Call your cable company now to order WCW Great American Bash ’95! </div></blockquote> Option 2: A huge celebrity at 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>World Championship Wrestling are promising a live concert, just as there was at Starrcade and SuperBrawl, this time from the great Ozzy Osbourne! </div></blockquote> Option 3: Contract News! <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A few more deals have been extended and changed to written contracts. Names put on paper include Eric Bischoff, Larry Zbyszko, Finlay, Chavo Guerrero Jr., Psicosis, and Alex Wright. Rumors had been around that Art Barr would not be re-signed, but a last-minute contract offered by WCW corporate will leave him in World Championship Wrestling for a few more months – albeit on a by-appearance basis. </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>Des Moines, Iowa’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium is the last stop on the road to the Great American Bash, but just because the big show will be only twenty-four hours away doesn’t mean the action slows down! In a huge main event, “Macho Man” Randy Savage will go head-to-head against “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair! There will also be a tag team match as Cruiserweight championship hopeful Juventud Guerrera teams up with JPL to take on rivals Lord Steven Regal and Earl William Clayton! And in a huge, hotly contested World Television title match, Johnny B. Badd gets his one-on-one match against “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright! You don’t want to miss any of the action on 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 stayed stagnant in the ratings this past week, netting a 6.5 on TBS, 8.0 on BBC, 0.5 on DSF, and 0.2 on TV Hokkaido. WCW Main Event stayed a 0.6. </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 finals for the WCW World Cruiserweight tournament will be contested at the Great American Bash between Juventud Guerrera and the Ultimo Dragon! But this won’t be the first time a title tournament was finished at the Bash, as the 1992 edition of the Bash featured a full tag team tournament to unify the vacant NWA World Tag Team titles with the WCW version of the belts! </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>What is going on with The Queen? After asking Bubba Rogers on Main Event to “take it easy” on Ichii Yazaki, rumors have been flying that perhaps she has a little crush on the masked man! She has been seen talking with him backstage a lot over the past few months, but up until now it hasn’t been anything that anybody has been curious about! </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>A last minute schedule swap may have worked out for WCW Saturday Night last week, but it certainly did nothing for Raw. While they could have closed their show with a decent main event of the face painted lunatic defeating “Double J” they instead closed the show with the Burger King defeating the Birdman – WHAT?! Don’t worry, Philadelphia Civic Center; we promise to give you a much, much better show when WCW comes to see you in the future! </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>You can be one of the first to get your hands on the brand new Four Horsemen “Tradition of Excellence” t-shirt! The only other way to get your hands on one right now is to be at the Baltimore Arena on Sunday, so order now! </div></blockquote> ----------------------------------------- Just a quick thought, I'm going to start posting the Hotline about 24-48 hours after Saturday Night nowadays. Not that it's a big deal, but just letting you all be aware. Also, yeah, no "points" for this one like I tried at WW3... just ended up confusing myself with it! Winner of the GAB prize will just be based on who predicts the most right winners. Best of luck, everyone! You'll need it <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

LordJaguar · April 11, 2014

LordJaguar's Score sheet

WarGames: Team Horsemen w/Magnum TA vs. Team KoW Outlaws

The Horsemen are gonna feel their livers shiver, their backs crack, and their knees knock if you will...

Sting vs. Lex Luger w/Rick Rude

If Sting loses we riot!

Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Cactus Jack

Cactus is one of my favorite wrestlers

Steve Austin vs. Terry Gordy w/Col. Rob Parker

Terry was never the same after his coma/blackout...

Brian Pillman vs. Randy Savage

No one can contain the madness

JPL vs. Lord Steven Regal w/Baron Tomas

I hate HHH

Juventud Guerrera vs. Ultimo Dragon w/Sonny Onoo

The Juice is lose!

Bob Armstrong vs. BG Armstrong w/Col. Rob Parker

Bob needs to retire...the bullet doesn't go as far as he used to

Team WCW vs. Team KoW w/Jimmy Hart & Dusty Rhodes

Just because the KOW win over the Horsemen.

Fun Fan Signs: I want some Juvi Juice!

Tiebreaker Questions:

1. There will be returns/debuts. How many? 3

2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count) 1

3. Who will take the fall in WarGames? Barry Windham

4. Who will start the WarGames match? Arn Anderson and Paul Orndorff

5. Name two of the three songs Ozzy Osbourne be playing for the show? (“Crazy Train” is the third one) ??? I am not an Ozzy an and don't know his songs....

Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show. Cactus Jack almost dies!

Dawn · April 11, 2014

Fan Scoresheet

WarGames: Team Horsemen w/Magnum TA vs. Team KoW Outlaws

THE LOD SCREWS UP AND WE WILL HAVE DEMOLITION! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Sting vs. Lex Luger w/Rick Rude

Have to give him a point on this feud.

Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Cactus Jack

Cactus won at WW3, so Vader wins here...right?

Steve Austin vs. Terry Gordy w/Col. Rob Parker

This is Austin's time.

Brian Pillman vs. Randy Savage

Because Savage won their last [?] clash at Uncensored, and so, to even up the series, my man wins here.

JPL vs. Lord Steven Regal w/Baron Tomas

By DQ or Count Out though. This is not ending here.

Juventud Guerrera vs. Ultimo Dragon w/Sonny Onoo

I've been choosing too many babyfaces, and i think that Rey Jr.'s next feud will be with Ultimo, so for the belt it should be even better.

Bob Armstrong vs. BG Armstrong w/Col. Rob Parker

If Bob wins, i will personally give you a e-slap back.

Team WCW vs. Team KoW w/Jimmy Hart & Dusty Rhodes

If the KoW above is losing, there isn't nothing better than the KoW here winning [?]

Fun Fan Signs: The Kings are Outlaws!

I CAME HERE FOR DEMOLITION!

DEMOLITION OR REFUNDS!

DEMOLITION OR RIOT!

Tiebreaker Questions:

1. There will be returns/debuts. How many? 2! DEMOLITION! DEMOLITION! DEMOLITION!

2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count) AX AND SMASH, BABY!

3. Who will take the fall in WarGames? Road Warrior Hawk. Hogan will be fed up with his failure and HERE COMES DEMOLITION!

4. Who will start the WarGames match? Arn Anderson and Dusty Rhodes.

5. Name two of the three songs Ozzy Osbourne be playing for the show? (“Crazy Train” is the third one) Hellraiser and No More Tears.

Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show. Demolition debuting counts...right?

TheBooker · April 12, 2014

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

Fun Fan Signs: Horsemen Ride Together

The Franchise vs. The Express

It's Time For WAR!!!

Tiebreaker Questions:

1. There will be returns/debuts. How many: 3

2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut:1

3. Who will take the fall in WarGames: Road Warrior Hawk

4. Who will start the WarGames match: Arn and Orndorff

5. Guess one of the three songs Ozzy Osbourne be playing for the show: Hellraiser and Iron Man

Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show: Someone will screwjob somebody else

Beejus · April 12, 2014

After reading what LordJaguar said about the fifth question, I changed it a little. But nobody needs to change anything, because your answers for #4 work.

Don't know why that question slipped my mind before, maybe I was just too pumped up to have the Ozzman

If Sting loses we riot!

We can't get our safety deposit back from the Baltimore Stadium in the event of a riot, so if you feel the need to riot because of anything that happens on this show, please don't

Terry was never the same after his coma/blackout...

Yeah, but I've been happy to give him a very nice singles push here. Mick Foley talked in his Have a Nice Day book about how occasionally the old Terry would come out, and I'd like to think that in this case, where he's being given something great to do, that old Gordy would surface.

Cactus won at WW3, so Vader wins here...right?

This is the rubber match, as Vader won back at SuperBrawl.

Thanks to those who've predicted so far! Hoping that until I get the final Saturday Night and the Bash finished being written, there'll be plenty more! Tell all your friends to order the Great American Bash!!

TeflonBilly · April 12, 2014

Fan Scoresheet

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

Fun Fan Signs:

Tiebreaker Questions:

1. There will be returns/debuts. How many?3

2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count)2

3. Who will take the fall in WarGames?Hawk

4. Who will start the WarGames match for the KoW Outlaws?Mista Wondafoo

5. Who will start the WarGames match for the Team Horsemen?Arn Anderson

Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show.Here comes the Axe, Here comes the Smasher...

Warhawk8492 · April 12, 2014

Fan Scoresheet

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

Fun Fan Signs: Pillman is crazy awesome

This is Sting country!

Tiebreaker Questions:

1. There will be returns/debuts. How many? 3

2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count) 2

3. Who will take the fall in WarGames? Road Warrior Animal

4. Who will start the WarGames match for the KoW Outlaws? Bubba Rogers

5. Who will start the WarGames match for the Team Horsemen? Dustin Rhodes

Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show. Insane Cactus Jack bump

The Final Countdown · April 12, 2014

Saturday Night Fan Signs:

She's a Badd Girl!

King...Ichii?!

WarGames: Team Horsemen w/Magnum TA vs. Team KoW Outlaws

-Logically, you'd think the Horsemen should win considering they're just starting to come back. As to why I picked the KoW...scroll to the end of the post.

Sting vs. Lex Luger w/Rick Rude

-I say Luger wins through nefarious means, and the feud rolls on.

Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Cactus Jack

-Vader to take the rubber match.

Steve Austin vs. Terry Gordy w/Col. Rob Parker

-Non title means Austin can get his win back.

Brian Pillman vs. Randy Savage

-Unlike my diary, I think Pillman is over enough to beat Savage here without incident.

JPL vs. Lord Steven Regal w/Baron Tomas

I love Regal and loathe Hunter, but he's poised for big things.

Juventud Guerrera vs. Ultimo Dragon w/Sonny Onoo

-Juvi is probably more popular thanks to some of the angles he's been part of.

Bob Armstrong vs. BG Armstrong w/Col. Rob Parker

-I don't see what you have to gain by having the old man win.

Team WCW vs. Team KoW w/Jimmy Hart & Dusty Rhodes

-Hall's the biggest star in the match.

Fun Fan Signs: The Match Beyond!

I'm here for the Cruiserweights!

Tiebreaker Questions:

1. There will be returns/debuts. How many? Eh, 2?

2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count) 2

3. Who will take the fall in WarGames? Dustin

4. Who will start the WarGames match for the KoW Outlaws? Hawk

5. Who will start the WarGames match for the Team Horsemen? Arn

Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show. The Horsemen (meaning Flair & Arn) double-cross their own partners.

Dawn · April 12, 2014

This ain't about this diary but...

TFC, answer my PM!

TheBigBad1013 · April 13, 2014

Fan Scoresheet

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

Fun Fan Signs:

Tiebreaker Questions:

1. There will be returns/debuts. How many? 3

2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count) 1

3. Who will take the fall in WarGames? Animal

4. Who will start the WarGames match for the KoW Outlaws? Orndorff

5. Who will start the WarGames match for the Team Horsemen? Flair

Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show. Gonna go with the crazy Cactus Jack bump as well

RKOwnage · April 13, 2014

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

Fun Fan Signs:

Tiebreaker Questions:

1. There will be returns/debuts. How many? 1

2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count) 2

3. Who will take the fall in WarGames? Animal

4. Who will start the WarGames match for the KoW Outlaws? Hawk

5. Who will start the WarGames match for the Team Horsemen? Anderson

Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show. Bret Hart debuts to help the Horsemen!

Beejus · April 16, 2014

WCW Television - June Week 3, 1995 <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWSaturdayNight.png WCW Saturday Night 3rd Week of June 1995 Held at: Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa (Midwest) Attendance: 11,411 (sell out!) Rating: B+ – This show increased our popularity in 15 regions. “The Great American Bash Tour Part 5: Midwest Mayhem” </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/DustyRhodes2.jpg </div> After the cybernetic opening of WCW Saturday Night, Tony and Dusty are in the broadcast area to go over the show for everyone. They especially hype up the huge main event tonight, for the first time in WCW, “Macho Man” Randy Savage goes one-on-one with “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair! We will also hear from Steve Austin, the Horsemen, and the man called Sting! Also Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat faces “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff. But first, the World Television championship! <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/WCWTV.jpg http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/AlexWright.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JohnnyBBadd.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/Sable.jpg WCW World Television Championship “Das Wunderkind” Alex Wright vs. Johnny B. Badd w/Badd Girl Time Limit: 15:00 Referee: Mark Curtis Guest Commentary: California Kip</div> These two former partners go at it in this match, and the result leaves many surprised. Johnny’s Badd Girl tries to distract Alex at every chance that she can, making sure to flaunt her “assets” at the youngster each time he starts getting ahead in the match; though she does take a moment to blow a small kiss at a fan who’s sign advertises that “She’s a Badd Girl!” Badd nearly wins it following the Badd Day slingshot legdrop, but Wright is able to get his long leg onto the bottom rope. Kip ridicules both men on commentary along with Dusty – though Kip says that Johnny’s new manager can come be his Princess of Wrestling – but Tony sticks up for Alex by calling him a hot young star on the rise, and also the real TV champion. The clock starts really ticking on this one, but Wright ducks the Tutti Fruity punch at the last second, and he pulls Badd into a perfectly bridged German Suplex, the second one of the match. Wright just barely sneaks out the win. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 11:51 and still World TV champion: Alex Wright Rating: C</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Kip.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg </div> The match over, California Kip stands up from the broadcast area and comes to the aisle. He applauds Alex for retaining his title, but says that Alex is holding the wrong belt – showing off his own World Television title that was given to him by Nick Bockwinkel. Alex looks upset, looking around to get a microphone of his own. <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Meng.jpg</div> But he gets a Meng instead! The paid bodyguard of Dusty Rhodes comes into the ring and locks the Tongan Deathgrip onto Wright! The TV champion is down on the mat, as Kip is all smiles at the top of the entrance, walking down to the ring and spraypainting Alex with the KoW insignia. Schiavone calls this sickening, but Dusty laughs, saying that Kip has learned well from the KoW. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustyRhodes2.jpghttp://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/Bubba.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TonySchiavone.jpg </div> “The American Outlaw” is joined in the broadcast area, much to the displeasure of Tony, by the Road Warriors and Bubba Rogers. Dusty talks really big while his charges are at his side, saying that Dustin seems pretty dead-set on going through with WarGames tomorrow night, so there’s only one thing left for Dusty to say; “Son, I know ya just goin’ through a phase where you thinkin’ that you on top’a the whorl’. But son, what you see in fronna’ you is the bigges’, baddes’ group in wrestling, led by mahself, one of the greates’ wrestla’s of all times, babay. And we gonna’ bring you and all ya’ playmates back down to ground level, jack; there won’t be no holdin’ back ‘cause you my blood no mo’. When all the cryin’ is done, then jus’ know – it didn’ hafta be like ‘dis.” <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B- Notes: Dusty really enjoyed his improvising here.</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TedDibiase.jpg</div> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKsM2mdawM4" rel="external nofollow"> “For the Love of Money”</a> interrupts Dusty’s interview, as out of the back power walks the stockholder of WCW, Trillionaire Ted DiBiase! DiBiase has a microphone, and he says that he wants to address Hawk and Animal, the Road Warriors. He tells them that while he had no problem sanctioning the WarGames matchup for tomorrow night, and he will have a great time sitting back and watching the match. However, that leaves one thing that they seem to have wanted to forget about this past few weeks, but Ted tells them that he hasn’t let it be forgotten, and that’s these men! <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.jpg </div> To the mouth of the aisle way come the Steiner Brothers! Scott has a microphone, and he says that “thanks to the generosity of Mr. Trillionaire DiBiase, you boys better not wear yourselves out too badly at WarGames – because next week, right here on WCW Saturday Night, we go at it in that ring!” Rick barks into the microphone, as Hawk and Animal are irate, as Dusty Rhodes screams that is completely unfair! He starts yelling about not being able to prepare them mentally for a match that soon after WarGames, but instead of listening to his ranting as well as the yelling and grunting of Hawk and Animal, we head to commercial break. <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/TheGambler.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryTaylor.jpg The Gambler vs. Terry Taylor Time Limit: 20:00 Referee: Charles Robinson</div> Commentary talk about how Taylor has “broken up” with Playboys partner Scott Stud due to the two clashing over a woman they met in a bar three weeks ago. This is a nice little squash match to put over Taylor as a singles star again, which he does by defeating everyone’s favorite “card-carrying” member of the WCW jobbing crew. On a different note, why do I even have a picture uploaded for The Gambler? The Fivearm puts away this match quickly. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 5:04: Terry Taylor 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/RobertFuller.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DDP2.jpg </div> Colonel Robert Parker comes out of the back, and he is here to talk about how amazing the Stud Stable is. He calls out Diamond Dallas Page, saying he was a loser before he was invited into the Stable, and then he was cut from the group for being a loser. Page comes out and looks ready to attack Parker from behind… <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WaylonMercy.jpg</div> But Waylon Mercy was lying in wait, and he attacks Page from behind! Mercy assaults him with brute force, before locking on the sleeperhold, wringing DDP’s neck with a crazed look in his eyes, while The Colonel looks on with a huge smile. Security rush out to break things up, but Mercy throws DDP down and leaves the ring. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C Notes: Parker really enjoyed improvising to the live crowd.</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/HillbillyJim.jpg</div> After that situation has calmed, we are joined by Hillbilly Jim at the broadcast area! Jim says that it’s been a long month, but he is finally ready to unleash “his boys” on the world! He says that they used to be Tex Slazenger and Shanghai Pierce, but now that they’ve lived off the land, they’re bona fide cousins of the hillbilly family! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Denny.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Marky.jpg</div> “Cotton Eyed Joe” brings out the former Texans, now decked out in overalls. Jim says that they were confused, lost people, until some hard work and time down on the farm helped them find themselves. He re-introduces them to the world as the Hillbilly Cousins, Cousin Marky and Cousin Denny. Jim says that in the future, he’ll be working hands-on with them, just as they worked hands-on with he and his family, because now they’re all family! But before he can continue to hosting a hillbilly dance with the crowd, a voice speaks up to interrupt, “playa”… <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/TeddyLong.jpg</div> Teddy Long comes out and joins the frame, saying that there’s a much bigger announcement to be made tonight than all of this. Jim asks him what it is, but Long cuts him off when he calls Long “Teddy” by saying that Teddy is the name WCW gave him to hold him down – “that’s Theodore R. Long to you, playa,” and he’s out here to introduce HIS new clients! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TomPrichard.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JimmyDelRay.jpg</div> Out comes Tom Prichard and Jimmy Del Ray, the Heavenly Bodies! There’s no brawl, but Long talks about how all this talk about family means nothing compared to cold, hard cash, and that’s what the Heavenly Bodies and Theodore R. Long have in common – the desire to be rich and successful! The two teams eye one another up, and it looks like there may be problems brewing, brought about by Long’s interruption of the hillbilly festivities! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: D- Notes: Both Long and Jim struggled to improvise off of one another.</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/ArnAnderson.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BarryWindham.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickySteamboat.jpg</div> We go from there to a backstage area, where “Double A” Arn Anderson is standing in front of three of his partners at the Great American Bash, “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, and Barry Windham. Anderson talks first, and he says that Ric is busy getting ready for his big match tonight, but to make no mistake – one less leader still leaves another strong leader in his place. “The Enforcer” talks about WarGames, saying that nobody knows WarGames like Arn Anderson and the Horsemen, not even Dusty Rhodes and not even the Road Warriors. Anderson says that last week, history was made: he became one of the few, perhaps even the only man, to pin both Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan in the ring. Dustin steps in then, saying that this has been a long time coming, and he wants to thank his friend and mentor Arn Anderson for giving them the chance to compete in the WarGames against the Kings of Wrestling, because he knows that if left to their own devices, they never would have done it. Windham takes point next, saying that he’s been out of WCW for a little while, but when Dustin called him up and asked him to come back, he jumped at the chance. Windham talks about how he and Rhodes have almost grown up together in this sport, and how close they’ve always been. Windham puts his hand out, and he shakes Dustin’s hand, saying that if he ever needs the help, he can look to “The Blackjack” Barry Windham for help. “The Dragon” chimes in briefly, saying that the KoW may be able to stand in the kitchen, but once the fire flies, they’ll go up in smoke! Anderson steps in again quickly to add that as much as Dusty has been talking about Dustin backing out of WarGames, the offer is there for his side to back out as well – the life they save just may be their own! Tony says that this looks like a crew who are ready to go to War! <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.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg </div> “Mean” Gene Okerlund is in the interview area backstage, and he brings in the man called Sting! Gene asks Sting how he feels at this last few hours until the Great American Bash. “The Stinger” says that he is of two minds; one hand is pumped and excited to be back in the Baltimore area for the Great American Bash! But on the other hand, he doesn’t want to be in the ring against Lex Luger – but, he says, if Lex just wants to listen to a rat like Rick Rude, then maybe Sting has to beat some sense into his former friend! <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/RickRude.jpg</div> The interview area is interrupted by a commotion though, as “The Total Package” and Rick Rude join into the frame! Luger tells Sting that he doesn’t need any sense, it’s Sting who needs the wake-up call, just as they have been saying all along. Lex flexes, saying that he’s always been the bigger man than Sting, and after he lifts Sting into the Rack and breaks him in half, then he’ll have all kinds of time to reflect on where his life is at! Sting pulls Luger’s arms down to his sides, saying that the same is true the other way around – because once you’re in the Scorpion Deathlock, the only way out is to break or submit! The two men go nose-to-nose, as Rick Rude stands by, smiling in the background. <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/kow.jpg</div> We head to a backstage area again, this time meeting up to the KoW Trinity along with Hollywood Hogan. Hogan is talking to Dusty Rhodes mostly, as Dusty asks him what Hollywood’s issue is of late with the Road Warriors. He asks if he’s just trying to keep them motivated; but Hogan says that isn’t true, he says that they’ve been dropping the ball constantly. Hollywood tells Rhodes that his boys better start picking up the slack, before they get replaced! Roddy Piper is almost in the corner talking to himself, and he finally chimes in to tell Hogan that he doesn’t make decisions like that on his own, it has to pass through ALL of the Trinity to replace people. Bockwinkel doesn’t seem worried about it, saying that he knows Hawk and Animal well enough to know that they are just having an off period. Hogan says that he knows them too, but he knows them more recently than what Nick does – and they aren’t the team they used to be. Dusty throws his hands in the air, saying he has to get back out to commentary, but that he’ll prove everyone tomorrow at the Bash! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B+ Notes: Hogan worked very well, while Roddy improvised well. Dusty enjoyed it as well, but Nick struggled somewhat to keep up with everyone.</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> Gary Michael Cappetta is in the ring to announce the next big event of the evening. <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="220" height="165" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-bzWSJG93P8?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> 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/WCWs/LannyPoffo.jpg</div> The crowd boo as three members of the Ruthless Roundtable, Lord Steven Regal, Earl William Clayton, and Baron Leonard Tomas, come walking out of the sliding doors and head to the ring. The crowd give them the business regarding their frilly robes and their attitude, as they keep their noses held high as they climb into the ring. <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="220" height="124" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/u_RUlt7bjQE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Juvi.jpg</div> Headbanging his way out of the back rushes Juventud Guerrera, the “Youth Warrior” as Mike Tenay has called him. The masked young man gets a solid reaction from the fans, but he’s not so stupid as to rush right into the ring without his partner at his side. <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="220" height="165" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/NdRli4LpghU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JPL.jpg</div> As Motorhead blare out over the arena, through the sliding doors comes JPL, and he meets up to his partner in the aisle. Sharing a nod with Guerrera, the two rush the ring, chasing their blue blooded opponents down to the floor! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: E+</div> <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/WCWs/LannyPoffo.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JPL.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Juvi.jpg The Ruthless Roundtable w/Baron Tomas vs. JPL & Juventud Guerrera Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Nick Patrick Guest Commentary: Sonny Onoo</div> Sonny Onoo steps onto commentary in order to scout Juventud Guerrera for his charge, the Ultimo Dragon, who faces off with Guerrera at the Great American Bash for the World Cruiserweight championship. Tony talks about how Juvi could have taken the show off, as Onoo has had Ultimo do, but Guerrera didn’t want the Ruthless Roundtable hanging over his head when he goes for the title. He also talks about this being the last time JPL and Regal will be getting their hands on one another before their big match at the Great American Bash, and how he won’t be surprised to see his Lordship try and hurt JPL in order to gain an unfair advantage tomorrow night. Tony is wrong, however, as Regal seems pleased to keep his distance from his rival; letting the Earl do most of the heavy lifting of the match, coming in to inflict punishment when they are in control. Juvi makes a hot tag to JPL, but in the midst of his flurry, he goes down from a quick punch from Regal! Lord Regal falls on top and gets the surprising pinfall, and the cameras catch him slipping a foreign object to Baron Tomas after the match! Regal has stolen this one! <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 9:32: The Ruthless Roundtable 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/Vader.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/CactusJack.jpg</div> Tony breaks us from the action to send us backstage, where a photo shoot for WCW Magazine has gone completely awry! Vader and Cactus Jack are brawling with one another, and security cannot get in between them without getting decimated in the process! Finally a collection of other wrestlers rush in such as Rick Martel, Ichii Yazaki, Rey Mysterio Jr., Paul Roma, and Disco Inferno (along with Richard Stevenson yelling “Objection! Objection!” into a megaphone) to try and pull the two fighters apart. Things finally look to be calming, as Martel, Yazaki, and Rey are able to pull Jack out of the room, as we head to a commercial break. <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/GeneOkerlund.jpg</div> “Mean” Gene Okerlund is in the WCW Control Center, brought to you on behalf of the WCW Hotline, and he says that it’s time for the Great American Bash! He says that the card has been finalized, including a special appearance from Ozzy Osbourne! Gene then throws it to a few wrestlers who have some thoughts on their respective matches. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ScottHall.jpg</div> First is “The Hired Hand” Scott Hall, who says that Ron Simmons has bitten off more than he can ever imagine by getting in his way. Hall says that when he gets Ron in the ring during the eight man tag at the Bash, he’s gonna carve him up into little pieces, and then he can move on to a bigger and better paying job. <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryGordy.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianJames.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RobertFuller.jpg</div> The Stud Stable are represented by Terry Gordy and BG Armstrong, alongside Colonel Robert Parker. Gordy yells about how he’s going to choke Austin with the Bullrope until he can’t drink anymore, and BG talks about how his father has been getting in his business for so long, that to get him out of it will be the greatest thing he’s done in his life. Parker says that it doesn’t matter if it’s an old fossil like “Bullet Bob” or the former members of the Stable who are being a thorn in their side, the best way to remove a thorn is to cut it off! And that’s what the Stud Stable are going to do at the Great American Bash! <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobArmstrong.jpg</div> We then go to Bob Armstrong, who talks calmly about not wanting to do the match against his youngest son, but he says that Brian has always been the “problem child” of the family. Bob shakes his head, saying that as much as he doesn’t want to, it looks like he has to take his son out to the woodshed in front of Baltimore and the world! <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RonSimmons.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/AlexWright.jpg</div> Ron Simmons does most of the talking here, as he says that Scott Hall can talk a lot, but just because someone can back up most of their talk in the ring doesn’t mean they can back up everything their mouth can get them into! “Das Wunderkind” talks about California Kip, saying that once he beats Kip so thoroughly that he is the only man suitable to walk around with the World Television title, then he’s going to take Kip’s new belt and put it on his other shoulder and defend them both with pride! <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/SteveAustin2.jpg</div> The segment ends with Steve Austin, who is staring at a rope and cowbell. He says that some of the most brutal matches in all of wrestling have been held under these rules, and tomorrow night it will be no different. When he and “that big dumb bastard” are tied to either end of this rope, there the only rodeo clown there to try and save Gordy from the whippin’ he’s got coming will be “that sniveling little rat Parker, and ain’t nothin’ he can do for him either!” No title on the line doesn’t bother Austin one bit, because this is about pride in Texas – Steve calls himself Texas bred and one day Texas dead, and if Gordy doesn’t know what’s good for him, then that’s exactly where he’ll be on Monday morning, and that’s the bottom line! We cut back to “Mean” Gene briefly as he urges fans to call and order the Great American Bash! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C Notes: Gene Okerlund and Ron Simmons were found to have improvised quite well, but BG struggled a little. Unfortunately, Alex Wright was AWFUL at it.</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/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/PaulOrndorff.jpg Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat vs. “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Randy “Pee Wee” Anderson</div> These two have met before, but never on the eve of such an important night in both men’s careers! Twenty-four hours away from stepping into the two ring cage that is WarGames, the two veterans square off with one another in one-on-one action. These guys not only work well against one another, but they’re both able to work a great match, as the psychology is off the charts. Steamboat plays the never-say-die role to perfection, as “Mr. Wonderful” keeps him down on the mat and runs his mouth with all the cocky muster he can produce, while yelling at the crowd to quit chanting “Paula” at him. “The Dragon” kicks out of the Boogie Woogie Elbow Drop, much to Orndorff’s shock, and then he starts in with deep arm drags. Steamboat arm drags Paul into a state of complete dizziness, and then hits the top rope to come off with a big chop to the top of Orndorff’s head, getting the pinfall after that. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 12:44: Ricky Steamboat Rating: B-</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RoddyPiper.jpg</div> As Steamboat is heading up the aisle, out of the back comes “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper! Piper meets him in the center of the aisleway, and as Piper starts to jaw at “The Dragon” a shoving match breaks out between the two! Tony says that this must have to do with two weeks ago when Piper was going to assault Gordon Solie, as security come out to separate the two! We head to a commercial break as they try to get things under control. <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/EricBischoff.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/MikeTenay.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg</div> Before the main event, Eric Bischoff, “The Professor” Mike Tenay, and “Mean” Gene Okerlund are in the backstage interview area, and the three of them go over the Great American Bash card one more time; they mostly talk about WarGames and The Match Beyond, Lex Luger taking on Sting, the Danger Zone and Texas Bullrope matches, and Cactus Jack going into the cage against “The Monster” Vader. They give a quick rundown of all the matches, before sending us to the ring for our main event of the evening! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C Notes: Tenay improvised quite well, and Gene did a masterful job.</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/RandySavage.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RicFlair.jpg “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs. “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair Time Limit: TV Time Remaining Referee: Tommy Young</div> These two haven’t been in the ring with one another in years, though not as Tony and Dusty mention it. This is the two’s first singles meeting in WCW, and that’s all that matters! The two put on their standard match, but their standard match is incredible. This is the second week in a row that Flair puts forth a classic on Saturday Night, as he and Randy put themselves through an amazing matchup full of psychology, mat wrestling, and huge strikes. There are two major turning points of the match, one being when Flair goes to the top rope. Savage catches him and hurls him off the top, before sprinting to the top himself and hitting a big double axe handle that gets a very close two count! The second one is just as important, as Flair dodges a running knee in the corner, and from there he goes to school… but he’s unable to lock in the figure four, as Savage goes for a small package – again getting a two. Outside the ring is where the tide turns the most, as a fan holding a sign that reads “King…Ichii?!” turns out to not be a fan at all, as he throws the sign at Savage to distract him before throwing powder into his eyes! A camera just barely catches the blond hair as he runs from security – it was Brian Pillman! Ric Flair takes advantage, sending Savage into the ring and, after ducking a few wild, blind punches, “The Nature Boy” hits a kneebreaker and locks on the figure four leglock in the center of the ring, getting a rare submission victory from Savage in one of the most pure wrestling matches you’ll ever see! <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 18:52: Ric Flair Rating: A</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: Cousins Marky and Denny have changed to Hillbilly (Gimmicky) gimmicks, which rated 89 and 96, respectively. Theodore R. Long has turned heel, which went over pretty well.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg</div> ========================== Next show will be the Great American Bash, so for those who haven't and want to, feel free to get your comments, signs, and predictions in! Thanks for reading, everyone!

Warhawk8492 · April 16, 2014

Another great show

The Final Countdown · April 16, 2014

LOL at my silly King Ichii sign factoring into the finish of the main event. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

A great show as always; can't wait for the Bash!

scuba steve · April 16, 2014

Haven't kept track of this at all, but I plan to from here on out (just a warning in case I put up an 0-fer <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> )

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

Fun Fan Signs:

My couch pulls out but I don't

Enforcer? I barely know her!

<div style="text-align:center;">Scuba Steve

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Tiebreaker Questions:

1. There will be returns/debuts. How many? 3

2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count) 1

3. Who will take the fall in WarGames? Windham

4. Who will start the WarGames match for the KoW Outlaws? Orndorff

5. Who will start the WarGames match for the Team Horsemen? Steamboat

Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show. Flair turns on the Horsemen, as the new 4H is Flair, Hogan, Orndorff & Dusty

TeflonBilly · April 17, 2014

Great show, can't wait for the PPV.

Mootinie · April 18, 2014

First post woo!

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? 2

2. How many ex-WWF stars will debut? (Only those who haven’t been in WCW recently count) 2

3. Who will take the fall in WarGames? Barry Windham

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

Possible bonus point: Guess something shocking that will happen on this show.

Dustin Rhodes turns on Team WCW to team up with his father.

Beejus · April 24, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">Pro Wrestling Illustrated Special Report

World Championship Wrestling expansion!

The rumors of expansion were true, and the fruits of their labor have been sown – WCW are officially considered to be an International entity in professional wrestling! This is what WCW’s corporate offices have been looking forward to ever since last May when Hulk Hogan joined the company, and now on the eve of the Great American Bash, it has become a reality. Now it will be up to them, with all of the talent at their disposal (quite a few of which are both big and also small names who have yet to debut for the new juggernaut of pro wrestling) to keep it up and move forward in this war with the WWF.

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It's true, it's true - the last Saturday Night officially pushed us to International size! I want to use this as almost a final bump for the topic, which is something I'm not doing much of anymore, but I wanted to post that and then say that the Great American Bash is nearing completion, likely to be done and posted either Saturday or Sunday.

<div style="text-align:center;">Already Predicted

TheBigBad1013

TheBooker

The Final Countdown

LordJaguar

Mootinie

RKOwnage

scuba steve

Smasher1311

TeflonBilly

Warhawk8492</div>

Big thanks to all those who have already predicted, and a big welcome to both scuba steve and Mootinie! Hope to see you guys stick around! As for anyone else who may be looking in, there's still time - get your predictions in and win the prize! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Beejus · April 27, 2014

WCW Great American Bash 1995 + Main Event pre-show <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- Dusty Rhodes is backstage with the Road Warriors, Bubba Rogers, and Meng. He talks his clients up, telling them that failure is not an option tonight. (B) The Heavenly Bodies & Disco Inferno d. Scott Armstrong, Steve Armstrong, and Tracy Smothers, when Tracy accidentally savate kicks Scott, leading to a Del Ray pinfall. (D+) On their way backstage, the Bodies confront the Hillbilly Cousins, and a brawl breaks out. (D-) The Hillbilly Cousins d. “Suave” Steve Keirn & The Gambler. (D) Backstage, “The Total Package” Lex Luger and Rick Rude arrive in the building. (C+) Johnny B. Badd and his Badd Girl are in the ring talk to Gary Michael Cappetta, he talks about how he may have a setback here or there, but they are the prettiest couple in WCW. (D+) Hakushi d. Jumpin’ Joey Maggs. (E+) Barry Windham and “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes arrive in the building. (B-) Waylon Mercy and Brad Armstrong d. Stars ‘n Stripes. (D+) STING has arrived at the building! (B) “Playmaker” Paul Roma d. Sgt. Craig “Pitbull” Pittman. (D) “Mean” Gene Okerlund is hyping the Bash, when Hollywood Hogan and The Queen interrupt him! Gene asks them what they are even doing here tonight, which Hogan says that he’s here to do what he always does: be the best part of the show, brother. (B-)</div> </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/greatamericanbash.jpg WCW Great American Bash 1995: Featuring WarGames! 3rd Week of June 1995 Held at: Baltimore Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland (Mid-Atlantic) Attendance: 39,298 PPV Buyrate: 5.19 Official Runtime: Three Hours and Forty Minutes Rating: B+ – This show increased our popularity in 20 regions.</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/TedDibiase.jpg</div> Rather than the show opening with Tony Schiavone, instead we start with the WCW stockholder, Ted DiBiase, alongside Richard Stevenson, Attorney at Law! Ted has a microphone and says that he has a great announcement for World Championship Wrestling! He talks about how it would be a conflict of interest for Dusty Rhodes to be on commentary tonight, with his upcoming match later this evening. So after having spoken to his good friend Mr. Turner, starting officially tonight, the indefinite suspension has been lifted… <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JesseVentura.jpg</div> … and Jesse “The Body” Ventura is back on commentary! As Richard applauds, looking over his glasses, the camera shows “The Body” come out to the announcer’s booth, where he joins Tony Schiavone. DiBiase says that he isn’t like some of his “old friends” who have to come out here and steal the spotlight from the action, so he’s going to welcome everyone to the Great American Bash! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8dg_3xNCu_s?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></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/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/SteveAustin2.jpg Texas Bullrope Match Terry Gordy w/Col. Robert Parker vs. Steve Austin Time Limit: 45:00 Referee: Nick Patrick</div> Two big brawlers tied at the wrist means one incredible brawl to be had. These two of course hit all of the standard bullrope spots, but both men end up bleeding rather early in this match due to the cowbell in the middle of the rope. Jesse cheers on Austin for this whole match, proving that his suspension hasn’t changed who remains one of his favorite wrestlers. Gordy uses the rope around his fist a few times in order to really tear at Austin’s flesh, and Colonel Parker even gets in a few quick shots while Austin is down. The turning point of the match comes when Gordy feels he has the advantage, and he uses the rope to pull Austin into a lariat – but Austin leaps up into a Lou Thesz press! He punches away at Gordy, before flipping him off, hitting the ropes and hitting him with an elbow to the bridge of the nose! Gordy kicks out of a pinfall, but Austin’s momentum is too strong, and the former US champion gets hit not too long after by the Stunner, and Austin picks up this big victory! <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 15:49: Steve Austin 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/DDP2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/EricBischoff.jpg </div> Up in the stands, Eric Bischoff has found Diamond Dallas Page! Eric asks DDP what he’s doing here when he isn’t set to be appearing on the Great American Bash card, but Page says that he isn’t here for a match; he’s here to make sure that when “Bullet” Bob Armstrong takes his boy to the whippin’ shed, he’s going to be there in case “that big goof” Waylon Mercy comes out, he’s gonna take him out with a BANG! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: D Notes: DDP didn’t do well improvising.</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/Juvi.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/UltimoDragon.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/SonnyOnoo.jpg WCW World Cruiserweight Championship Juventud Guerrera vs. Ultimo Dragon w/Sonny Onoo Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Randy “Pee Wee” Anderson Guest Commentary: “The Professor” Mike Tenay</div> A very good little match that is being shown to a crowd who aren’t yet into it as much as they should be. Though some enthusiastic fans hold up signs that say “I’m here for the Cruiserweights!” and “I want some Juvi Juice!” Mike Tenay puts over both men excessively, as they have a fast-paced contest with multiple near-falls packed into a short timeframe. Guerrera rallies back, hitting a dropkick in the corner, but getting two off of a springboard splash. He lifts Ultimo for the Juvi Driver, but Ultimo drops down behind and locks in a Dragon Sleeper, getting on his knees and holding the pressure on Juventud’s neck until he finally has no choice but to submit. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 7:52 and inaugural World Cruiserweight Champion: Ultimo Dragon Rating: D+</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ReyMysterio.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/MikeTenay.jpg </div> As he leaves the broadcast booth, Mike Tenay meets up to Rey Mysterio Jr. backstage. Rey talks about hoping to get a Cruiserweight title shot against the new champion soon, but there’s someone else who feels that he needs to weigh in on this… <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BradArmstrong.jpg</div> Brad Armstrong walks into the frame, and he says that it’s bogus that he wasn’t just handed the title to start with! He was the last WCW Light Heavyweight champion, and he was never defeated for the title. Brad cuts off Tenay asking how much he weighs nowadays, and says that if anyone deserves to at least get a shot at the belt, it’s him! Rey says that he will gladly take Brad on in order to shut his mouth about this, saying that the WCW Light Heavyweight belt was a disgrace to all of the titles that are like it around the world, and it entitles Brad to nothing! Armstrong squares up to Rey, but another person steps in and blows the lid off of this whole place… <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Syxx.jpg</div> Mike Tenay’s eyes go wide as Rey and Brad are separated by the man worldwide known as the 1-2-3 Kid! In the commotion, Tenay asks him what he’s doing here, and he says that when he first saw that WCW were starting up the Cruiserweight title, he thought he’d be the first man called on to be in the tournament. Due to supposed contract issues, he didn’t get his invitation… so he’s here to crash the party. He says that his past shouldn’t color what people think of him – he’s no kid, and he’s here to show that while there are some good cruiserweights in WCW, there are no great ones – until now. He says that whenever Rey grows up a little bit, which he says while patting Rey on the head, he can find him any time, and any place; just look for Syxx, and you’ll know your number is up. <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/BrianJames.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/BobArmstrong.jpg BG Armstrong w/Col. Robert Parker vs. “Bullet” Bob Armstrong Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Charles Robinson</div> And now, the feud that even I have kinda gotten tired of! The never-ending battle of the Armstrongs finally comes to an end. This match, as everyone has correctly predicted, is all about getting BG way over, and his father does that at every turn. There are a few quick times when “Bullet Bob” looks ready to unload on his youngest, but this one has never been in doubt – BG lifts his father with a pump handle slam and covers to get what is likely, up to this point, one of the highest profile victories of his career. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 7:01: BG Armstrong 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/kow.jpg</div> We head backstage, where Hollywood Hogan, Roddy Piper, and Nick Bockwinkel are watching the show on a live monitor. Hogan asks Nick if Randy is ready, Bockwinkel saying that he just let him out, and he’s heading to the ring now. Piper says that he hopes everyone knows their places tonight, as this is a night that could make or break the Kings. Bockwinkel says that if it breaks them, then we’ll see what’s left standing afterward. Hollywood says that if anyone is going to drop the ball, it’ll be in the main event. Nick says that he has Hall paid well for tonight, so he should do what he does best. Nick also says that what Hollywood asked him for is still a go for Saturday Night. Piper asks what he means, but Hogan tells him not to worry about it, it doesn’t concern Roddy at all. Nick says that one way or another, this will be a good night for the Kings of Wrestling. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B Notes: Nick, for a change, enjoyed the freedom of improvising.</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 <iframe width="320" height="180" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BuKCUuvmvmc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RandySavage.jpg</div> Out of the back comes a haggard looking “Macho Man” as Tony talks about how ever since their arrival in Baltimore last night, Randy Savage and Brian Pillman have both been locked away in seclusion with no food, light, or water. Savage looks ready to burst, swinging at fans who are reaching out to him. The outside of the ring has been supplied with some weapons, and Randy overlooks the steel chairs and wooden canes around. <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="320" height="180" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/H0SsL_hbz4c?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianPillman3.jpg </div> Much like Savage, “The Loose Cannon” comes out with a crazed look on his face, even more deranged than usual after this past day. A sign in the crowd says the “Pillman is crazy awesome” as Ventura says that after Austin got the win in tonight’s incredible opening match, he looks for the other half of his favorite tag team ever to go the distance and defeat Savage in this one. <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C-</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BrianPillman3.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RandySavage.jpg “Loose Cannon” Brian Pillman vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage Time Limit: 60:00 Referee: Randy “Pee Wee” Anderson</div> This one starts slow, both men playing off the fatigue of not having eaten, drank, or slept all day. But that quickly turns to a feral brawl, as the ferocity of their punches and kicks are only intensified by the intense cold war that these two men have been a part of over the past few months. The weapons come into play very quickly, as Savage spills out of the ring and Pillman follows him out with a great dive over the top rope. From there it’s all about the weapons around the ring, as Brian drops Savage with a steel chair shot, before choking him with a camera cord! Savage fights back by actually getting under the ring and finding a wrench, and he smacks it against Pillman’s face! Savage comes back into this match with a vengeance, and the two men fight up into the crowd, as security try to hold fans back from becoming victims of a wild punch from either of these men. Pillman starts punching Savage, before backing off and charging, but Savage ducks a leaping clothesline attempt to get this under his control. He punishes Brian, sending him back down toward the ring. Savage slams Brian’s face into the ringpost, before getting on the apron. “Macho Man” drives a double axe handle down onto Pillman’s back, and he fires him into the ring, bringing along a steel chair. He actually wraps it around Pillman’s ankle, and looks like he’s going to stomp on it! But Brian kicks the chair off, hitting Savage with it when he comes off the turnbuckle! Brian jumps up to hit Randy with his Loaded Gun DDT, but Savage counters, bringing Pillman down crotch-first on the ropes! He brings Pillman back off with a belly-to-back suplex, and he quickly heads up to the top rope – and he hits the big elbow drop! He goes for the cover! 1! 2! 3-NO! Pillman’s instinct causes him to be able to kick out! Savage goes out of the ring for a weapon, but Brian is able to hit a baseball slide that sends “Macho Man” into the guardrail. Pillman then takes a leap of faith, as he springboards off the top rope – but Savage moves! Pillman comes down chest-first onto the steel guardrail! Savage isn’t even able to lift Brian to throw him back into the ring, so he just pins him there – and after that, he gets the three count to win the Danger Zone match! <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 21:04: Randy Savage Rating: B</div> The match might be over, but it’s pretty obvious that something is not good here. Randy Anderson is right there to check things out, and he calls for medics. A stretcher is rolled out, and they load Brian Pillman on it to take him backstage, as Tony says that this is disturbing to watch, and it’s time to move on from this scene. <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/GeneOkerlund.jpg</div> “Mean” Gene Okerlund is in the secondary broadcast area, and he says that he has with him here the family who won the Great American Giveaway contest this past month and won their tickets to this show tonight. Gene keeps trying to talk to the young son, but the father keeps trying to talk instead, about how he’s been a huge Hogan and Piper fan ever since the 80’s, and now he’s followed them here to WCW and the Kings of Wrestling. Okerlund tries to ignore him, but he then points out that he has followed the Great American Bash Tour this past month, and even got a pair of Hollywood’s sunglasses! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/Devon.jpg</div> He puts them on, saying that he was able to find the person who caught these when Hogan threw them into the crowd a few weeks ago, and he paid way more money than his wife thought he should have for these! He tells Gene that his friends have even been calling him “Devon King” because of how much he loves the Kings of Wrestling! Gene thanks them for watching WCW, and tries to throw it to the next match, but…… <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RoddyPiper.jpg </div> …… out of the corner of the frame comes “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper! Piper tells Gene to wait right there! He grabs the microphone and says that this is what WCW doesn’t want people to know about, that he and Hogan and Savage and everyone have their fans – not everyone has bought into WCW’s heroes like Sting and Flair! Piper takes a look at the man, and he asks his name again, which he stammers out of a starstruck trance to say “D-D-D-Devon K-K-Kin-King, sir” and Piper shakes his hand, saying that if he wants to see the real show, then he should come along with him into the dressing room. King almost screams in joy, and he follows Piper back to the Kings of Wrestling locker room! Gene just shakes his head, saying that even the worst wrestlers can have their fans. “Tony, Jesse, back to you!” <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/StevenRegal.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/LannyPoffo.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/JPL.jpg Lord Steven Regal w/Baron Tomas vs. JPL Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Mark Curtis</div> JPL gets a laugh out of a sign in the crowd that says “My couch pulls out but I don’t” on his way to the ring, but once the bell rings, it’s all business for the fun loving future star. He’s going up against another future star in his own right in Lord Steven Regal, who has no time for such foolishness, as he assaults JPL with his mat based, European style attack pattern of strikes and submissions. JPL wins over the crowd with his comebacks, the biggest being when he reverses Regal’s attempt at a back body drop with a knee to His Lordship’s face! JPL gets rolling when he ducks a clothesline and comes back with a running high knee, and with Regal’s brains scrambled, he falls victim to the Pedigree to put the end to this feud once and for all. A sign out in the stands says that “JPL has two words for Regal” and though it isn't what the sign means, he does have two words for him: I win. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 8:53: JPL 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;"> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/nNhFA01_3Hg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/StevieRichards.jpg</div> As Ozzy Osbourne plays us a song from his upcoming Ozzmosis album “Perry Mason” we see clips of Richard Stevenson alongside it; he is shown standing and looking heroically, Richard looking through paperwork, Richard signing documents, and clips of his being face to face with the likes of Nick Bockwinkel and the Disco Inferno. <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/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/RickRude.jpg Sting vs. “The Total Package” Lex Luger w/Rick Rude Time Limit: 45:00 Referee: Nick Patrick</div> The fan signs are shown on these two’s paths down to the ring, such as “The Franchise vs. The Express” which Luger spits on, and also one saying “This is Sting country” that Sting howls toward. These two have had matches in the past, and this one is just as good as they typically have been – but the crowd are rather calm, perhaps by now saving themselves for the two upcoming cage matches later tonight. Contrary to Rick Rude’s pushing from the outside of the ring, Luger never does anything but play this match straight; even on times when he could humiliate his former friend, he doesn’t cheat him. Rude throws his hands up then whenever Sting fights back, and rallies his way into a very good position. Lex fires back with a big powerslam when Sting flies off the turnbuckles at him though, and from there Lex holds the advantage for quite some part of the match. Sting gets held down by Lex’s stomps and rear chinlock, as “The Total Package” uses his massive arms to drain the life out of his opponent. Luger starts to go for an ending sequence after a big running clothesline, but Sting fights back from the Torture Rack! Luger cannot get Sting lifted into the move, and Sting gets back to his feet, hitting kicks and chops to Luger’s big upper body! Sting gets Luger backed into the turnbuckle, and he heads up, howling to his Little Stingers before punching Lex, the crowd counting along! He lifts Luger up and hits a big reverse atomic drop, that sends him sprawling into the turnbuckle – Stinger Splash! Sting fires his former friend into the opposite corner – but no! As Nick Patrick turned to watch Luger, Rick Rude smacks Sting in the back of the head with a black baseball bat! That must have been lying around since back during the Danger Zone match! Sting doesn’t go down, he just staggers forward, shakily. Luger rushes forward and blasts Sting with a running forearm, and he falls on top for the cover – and gets a very unpopular three count! The crowd are very upset, but as Luger looks confused, Rude soaks in the jeers, all the way to the locker room. <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 11:34: Lex Luger 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/RonSimmons.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/BobbyEaton2.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/AlexWright.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RickMartel.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/kow.jpg Team WCW vs. Team KoW Time Limit: 30:00 Referee: Charles Robinson</div> This is just thrown into here in order to cool people down in between the previous match and the cage matches, and it does its job well. The biggest thing that happens is that The Jeep is replaced in it, with Tony wondering how and why this has happened, but Jesse says that he knows better than anyone right now that Nick Bockwinkel does what he wants. In The Jeep’s place turns out to be “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper! Piper’s presence throws off the WCW team completely, though they all do well at holding their own – especially Martel, who has fought Piper enough times as of late to be used to his antics. In the end, it’s Hall who makes use of a bit of extra assistance, as he bashes rival Simmons with Jimmy Hart’s megaphone, leading to him being locked into the Tongan Deathgrip for the KoW side’s cheap victory. <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 10:11: Team KoW 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/CactusJack.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/TerryFunk.jpg</div> Tony says that we have some pre-taped interviews from both Cactus Jack and Vader before their upcoming match, and we first go to Cactus Jack, with Terry Funk standing at his side. Jack is deadly serious, as he talks about how the butterflies are pumping through his stomach up to his beard, and how he isn’t sure how he will be when he comes out of this match. He talks about how he made sure to turn off the phone line at his home so his wife couldn’t order the show and see what he’s about to go through, because it would mentally scar his family forever. Funk tells him that he doesn’t have to worry about some big son of a bitch like Vader, because he doesn’t have the heart to do this! Cactus ends this seriousness with a nervous joke, calling Funk “Mickey” and saying that he’s gotta do this for Adrian! <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> Vader is a completely different interview, as Sonny Onoo is talking to him about winning the match, but Vader screams that he’s going to prove that nobody messes with “The Monster” and nobody defeats him especially! Vader yells at Onoo, saying that Jack got lucky at World War 3, but his luck is out – he better hope his wife can deal with him being a vegetable for the rest of his short, miserable life! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B</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.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/vs.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/CactusJack.jpg Steel Cage Match “The Monster” Vader w/Sonny Onoo vs. Cactus Jack Time Limit: 45:00 Referee: Mark Curtis</div> “If you look up brutality in the dictionary, you will find this match.” That’s how Jesse Ventura describes this one, and that is exactly what happens as the two brawl – not wrestling, but a fight – taking place inside the cage. It spills between the two rings, as Sonny Onoo watches, worried, from the outside. If you’re looking for top wristlocks and headlocks, this is not the match for you. There may be no weapons on hand for either of them to grab, which comes to the detriment of Jack a few times when Vader slams him with some hard right hands, but each man gives as well as he gets. Referee Mark Curtis just tries to stay out of harm’s way as best as he can, but he has a few close calls when Vader whips Cactus back and forth across the ring and into the cage. Cactus is bleeding profusely, the hard steel mesh digging into his forehead. Vader spends much of this match punishing the neck and left shoulder of Cactus. The worst comes when Jack is in between the rings, and Vader grabs the arm and kicks Jack’s legs out from under him, making the arm roughly rip against the strand of ropes! Afterwards his arm hangs limply, as Vader punishes it further by slamming it into the cage! The cage comes in handy as Vader tries to lift Jack for a powerbomb, as he is able to grab onto the mesh and block the move – before kicking Vader away, then slamming him into the steel! Vader’s mask gets caught on the cage, ripping off of his face, and one more smash into it rips a part of his forehead off as well! Tony worries about this becoming graphic, but Jesse says that when the cage starts lowering, the kids better be in bed. Vader regains the advantage when he blocks the cage slam, and he shoves Jack off like a bug. He comes in for a vicious bodycheck, but Jack turns it into a drop toehold into the turnbuckle pad! Vader goes down holding his face, as Jack gets an idea. He goes into the other ring and climbs the turnbuckle, and he uses the roof of the cage to balance himself as he walks across the top ropes between the rings, yelling out “Bang bang!” before dropping a big elbow! He stays on top with his still good right arm, and Mark Curtis counts – 1! 2! 3! Cactus Jack wins the match! He has defeated the monster! <div style="text-align:right;">Winner in 19:20: Cactus Jack 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> As the crowd is shown with a sign that says “It’s Time For WAR!!!” we hear from Tony and Jesse. They talk about the things we’ve already seen tonight, from the strap match to the new World Cruiserweight champion, to what happened with Sting and Lex Luger, to Cactus Jack winning the biggest match of his career over Vader, and we still have the big one to go, fans. Jesse says that he’s felt fortunate that he hasn’t had to deal with Dusty at the broadcast table while he’s been away, but that he came in and took what Ventura is here to do just makes him want to see Dusty get what’s coming to him. Tony says that the next match will be WarGames, but…… he doesn’t finish his sentence, as “Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)” cuts him off… <div style="text-align:center;">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/WCWs/JimmyHart2.jpg </div> Hollywood Hogan and The Queen come out to the ring alongside “Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart, and they enter the ring as the crowd boo them loudly. Hart acts as “Mean” Gene for the night, interviewing Hogan about being the greatest World champion in the history of wrestling. Hollywood and Hart are just in general obnoxious about the fact that they skated by without having to defend the World title tonight, because he’s such a big star that he’s above WCW and their petty games. He says that he may as well just go to his big house on the Hollywood Hill right now, and leave Baltimore behind him, because WCW has never and will never give him anyone who can be a challenge! He says that there is only one Hollywood Hogan, and nobody in the world will ever come close! But as he poses, that isn’t “Voodoo Child” we can hear… <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/LexLuger.jpg</div> Out of the back comes “The Total Package”?! Rude is behind him, trying to pull him back, but Lex pulls away from him and heads to the ring in a hurry! He goes face to face with Hogan… but doesn’t say a word, simply grabbing the World Heavyweight championship from him! Lex looks at the belt, as Hogan asks him what he thinks he’s going to do. And he hits Hogan with it! Despite what happened earlier, the fans cheer wildly, as Luger has just stood up for all of World Championship Wrestling, and as Hollywood rolls out to the floor, The Queen coming over to hold his cheek for him and console him, Lex Luger stands above him on the second turnbuckle, and he holds the title belt high over his head! Jimmy Hart makes the mistake of coming back for the belt, as Luger catches him before he can hit him with the megaphone. He lifts Hart into the Torture Rack! As Lex breaks the manager with the Rack, Hollywood gets his title back, and he stares into the ring in horror, Luger throwing Jimmy down and pointing at Hogan, saying he wants the belt! <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: B-, B Notes: Jimmy improvised well here. In the commentary portion of the write-up, Tony was masterful, and Ventura did superb, his return to the table being very well-received.</div></div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/qNGc1WfDY9Y?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></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/WarGames.jpg WarGames Team KoW Outlaws (“American Outlaw” Dusty Rhodes, The Road Warriors, “Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers, & “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff) vs. Team Horsemen (“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair, “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, & Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat) Time Limit: No Time Limit Referee: Tommy Young</div> The time for talking is over, as the two teams surround the ring. The first man eager to climb into the ring is “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes, who gets into the cage while his partners are still debating strategy. He’s joined in the ring by “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff, though Dustin seems upset that it wasn’t his father. Jesse says that is a strategic move, making Dustin wait for what he wants. The first five minutes of the match begin with the two locking up, Dustin applying a side headlock off of that. Orndorff hits a few elbows to the ribs, shoving Rhodes off almost into the cage, but he stops short. Paul follows him up however, and a knee to the back puts the veteran in control. The fans begin chanting “Paula” to irritate Orndorff, but he isn’t as bothered by it as usual, keeping on task by dropping a knee onto Dustin’s midsection. Orndorff moves to the neck, putting on a neck vice that starts twisting Dustin’s head off. The Horsemen team are shown looking worried, as a sign is seen behind them saying “Horsemen Ride Together”. Orndorff sets Dustin up for his jumping piledriver, but Rhodes backdrops out of it, Orndorff’s feet skimming the top of the cage! Dustin hits a run of clotheslines, before sending Paul into the corner. He goes up and starts punching as the crowd chants along to ten, as now it’s the Outlaw’s side who are looking worried. The clock ticks away as Dusty and Ric meet at the middle for the coin flip – and to everyone’s surprise, Flair’s team wins the flip! Dustin hits a bulldog, as Barry Windham enters the ring. Windham and Dustin work over Orndorff as the first two minute period begins. Tony reminds fans that there is no way for Paul to give up at this point, as there are no pinfalls or submissions in WarGames, there is only fighting until everyone is in the ring. Orndorff’s strategy devolves into cheat-and-run tactics, as he pokes Dustin in the eye and fires Windham off into the second ring. Rhodes is the first to taste the steel cage in this match, as Orndorff sends him into it before turning and putting Windham back down with some powder to the eyes which Orndorff pulled from his boot. Ventura says that this is a do or die moment for “Mr. Wonderful” and he’s doing well with it. But Windham gets the powder out of his eyes as Dustin makes his comeback, and together the two throw Paul into the cage! Two minutes have passed though, and into the match storms the big “Guardian Angel” Bubba Rogers! As he enters the ring, a sign in the crowd can be seen saying “The Kings are Outlaws!” Rogers targets Windham, as Dustin and Orndorff battle off into the other ring. The big man battle is one of hard hitting fists, as the two throw bombs at one another. Dustin and Orndorff tie up again, but it ends as Orndorff rakes the bleeding face of Rhodes and hits a drop toehold before cinching in a camel clutch. Dustin fights his way to his feet though, and he lifts Paul up on his back, before slamming him into the cage back-first! Windham tastes the cage due to Rogers, who then sends Barry into the ropes. Windham ducks a clothesline though, and he fires back with his own lariat! “The Enforcer” enters the ring next, and he goes over to help Barry keep Bubba down on the mat. The two former Horsemen teammates work well together at this, as they slam Rogers with a double team suplex. As they rejoin Dustin in the first ring, Rhodes sends Orndorff into the ropes. When he rebounds, Anderson picks him up and spins around, and Barry helps drive him down with an assisted spinebuster! Paul is down on the mat, writhing in pain, as Barry turns and locks a cross-ring Clawhold on Rogers! Ventura says that the Iron Claw is the Blackjack coming out in Windham, as he squeezes the temples of “The Guardian Angel” with no remorse to be shown! The hold is broken by an attack from behind when Hawk enters the ring. The Road Warrior – who earlier in the match was seen furiously ripping up a fan’s three signs that mentioned Demolition – takes his anger out on Windham, hurling the Texan into the cage with brute force. Hawk enters the other ring and lays out both Arn and Dustin with a vicious double clothesline, before sticking his tongue out and screaming, drawing a mixed reaction from the crowd. Rogers comes back into the thick of things, avalanching Anderson in the turnbuckle! Rhodes starts fighting back against Hawk, but it’s a futile attempt, as the fresh man simply shoves him away, and slams him into the turnbuckles before slamming him into the cage! The Kings of Wrestling have an advantage as the next two minute period begins. “The Dragon” enters the ring, and he staggers Hawk back against the cage with a dropkick. Steamboat sticks and moves on his larger foe, until he can get some backup, which comes in the form of Windham. Barry and Ricky go after Hawk with their speed and strength combination, as Orndorff tries to take advantage on the tired Dustin. Paul hits the Boogie Woogie Elbow Drop, but stands back up to a big left fist from Anderson! Rogers grabs Arn from behind then and throws him to the ropes, and he hits him with the sidewalk slam! Animal enters the ring next, and he immediately helps Hawk. With both Road Warriors in the ring, this match becomes a massacre, as they bulldoze everyone on the opposing team together, as Dusty cheers on from the outside. “The Nature Boy” looks worried now, as the Kings of Wrestling start maiming each and every one of his partners in the ring. Dustin takes a majority of punishment, but they make sure to save some for Steamboat, Anderson, and Windham as well, especially when Rogers lifts Steamboat and hits him with a Steve Austin-esque Stungun that rakes his face into the steel cage! Animal heaves Dustin up in a gorilla press, and he hurls him like a javelin from one ring to the other! As Orndorff plants Windham with the jumping piledriver, the cage door opens for the final time on the Horsemen side, and Ric Flair rushes into the ring! But he quickly becomes hesitant, as it’s four-on-one odds! The Road Warriors seem to be licking their lips, as Flair keeps his back to the cage. He kicks at Rogers when he gets too close, and even throws a few chops to keep everyone at bay for a few moments, but the numbers catch up to him, and this two minute period stays just how the previous one ended: the KoW putting the pain on their opponents. Tony says that the Road Warriors have made all the difference here, as their teamwork and WarGames experience is what has led us to this place in the match. The crowd boo loudly as the KoW members all taunt and stomp at their foes. However, slowly, something is happening; while the KoW are all smiles at their handiwork, all five of their rivals have slowly crawled and clawed their way to the center ropes in their respective rings. And this means, when they all rise to their feet, there is nobody who can get them from behind – and with a loud swell from the crowd, the tide turns in a hurry! Ric and Arn take it to the Road Warriors, as Dustin peppers Rogers with elbows to the head, staggering the big man, and Windham shoves the tired Orndorff into the corner and blasts him with rights and lefts! Dusty starts to lose his confidence on the outside of the ring, as the clock ticks down until he has to enter the ring! We have made a complete turnaround from when Ric Flair had to enter the ring at a complete disadvantage, as now Dusty is facing the same thing! Flair and Anderson lock Animal and Hawk, respectively, into simultaneous figure four leglocks in the second ring, as Dustin, Steamboat, and Windham keep Orndorff and Rogers rocking with hard punches and slams into the cage! Bubba is bleeding profusely now as well, and after a bulldog from Dustin, “The Guardian Angel” is down! Flair and Arn release the Road Warriors and are joined by all three of their teammates, as the clock strikes time, and they all wait in front of the door for “The American Outlaw” to climb into the ring – it’s time for the match beyond to begin! <div style="text-align:center;">The Match Beyond</div> The crowd are pumped, and a quick look around the crowd shows a sign saying “The Match Beyond!” The numbers may add up to five against five, but it isn’t looking that way as Dusty Rhodes throws a fit on the outside of the ring, looking up at all five of his opponents and no backup whatsoever! Tony and Jesse are almost ecstatic, Schiavone in particular saying that this is what Dusty has had coming ever since last October at Halloween Havoc! The referees force Dusty into the ring, but not before his welcoming party gets split in half, as Rogers and Animal split away Anderson and Windham. Dusty enters the ring and goes face to face with Steamboat, who rushes him. Dusty dodges though, and he claps “The Dragon” on the forehead with an elbow. The fans boo this, though, unlike all the other times this has ever happened in Dusty’s career! Flair follows suit, and Dusty throws punches with his old rival! Ric turns around and chops Hawk in the other ring, though, as Dusty gets turned around and comes man to man with his own son! Dustin is bleeding, but he has a look of intense focus in his eyes, as he stares down the man who has made his life such a living hell for months, his own father! Dusty tries to run to the other ring, but Anderson kicks him away, keeping he and Dustin alone in the first ring! His whole world seeming to come down around him, Dusty does what he can – and he offers his son a hug. Dustin is completely baffled, looking as though he has lost all of his motivation. He looks out to the crowd, who are telling him to hit him! Jesse begins to wonder, now that Dustin has what he wanted, his father in the ring, can he do anything about it? Dusty urges him to “come on, son” and to “do the right thing!” A battle is going on inside Dustin’s mind and heart – what does he do? He reaches out and hugs his father back! Dusty and Dustin hug it out in the ring, as the crowd are stunned – has Dustin turned on his friends to join with his father?! The answer comes just a moment later when Dustin turns to his now year-long mentor, Arn Anderson… …… Wait for it …… … and then flips his father with a belly-to-belly suplex! It was all a ruse from the beginning, as Dustin pounds his hands on the mat, screaming at his father to come on, old man! Dusty’s shock doesn’t last long, before he charges at his son, tackling him to the ground, and he starts punching him! The Rhodes family saga has erupted into a flurry of punches, as Dustin rolls his father over and hits punches of his own! Dusty is down on the mat, as Dustin gets up and looks poised – he bounces off the ropes to hit his father with his own Bionic Elbow – but a ring-shaking clothesline from Hawk stops that! Hawk gets pulled aside and thrown face-first into the cage by Barry, but now Animal has grabbed Dustin from behind – his father gets up and paintbrushes him with a hard slap! Dusty yells at his son that he would be nothing if not for him! He grabs Dustin by his face and tells him that he is the fruit of his loins, and he needs taught to respect that! But speaking of those loins, Dusty’s tangent suddenly gets cut off by a low blow, as Ric Flair came up from behind and nailed Dusty right in the tree of his loins! Dustin fights out of Animal’s grasp, and he shoves him into the cage! Flair and the elder Rhodes resume their long-standing battle, as Dusty puts Ric’s face into the cage, and by now the only person not busted wide open is Dusty himself. Anderson comes back and helps his best friend, but double elbows to the forehead put them both down – some things never change, apparently. Steamboat jumps off the second turnbuckle and puts Orndorff on the mat with a tomahawk chop, as this match is beginning to just resemble chaos. Windham and Anderson work together to keep the Road Warriors busy, and at long last, Dusty tastes the steel, courtesy of Dustin! The young Rhodes then hits a bulldog, and he stands up to cheer in excitement as the crowd cheer along with him! Neither side look poised to make the other submit, however. With all that’s going on, they’re all fighting and fighting; though the crowd gasp when Windham gets hit with a belly-to-back version of the Doomsday Device, Tony crying that was how the Road Warriors broke JJ Dillon’s arm to won the very first WarGames match! Windham doesn’t give up though, and his partners all join in to keep the Warriors from inflicting more damage on him. Barry and Ricky team up to take on Hawk and Animal now, as Anderson keeps Orndorff out of the major battle in the first ring. Dustin looks like he’s ready to lock in the figure four on his own father! But Rogers breaks away to come over and put a stop to that. Dusty gets back to his feet, as the crowd cheer – Jesse notices it first, and Tony asks just what HE is doing out here?!? Bobby “The Brain” Heenan comes out of the back and he walks right down to the side of the cage! He shoves Tommy Young aside, and with assistance from the inside, the door is pulled open just far enough for him to slip Ric Flair the old Horsemen standby, a tire iron! Flair turns and he smacks it against the knee of Dusty Rhodes, who drops in a heap! Flair throws it to Anderson, who bashes Orndorff with it, as Flair drops a knee on Dusty’s leg. He then quickly locks on the Figure Four! Arn shoves the weapon under the ring skirting between the rings, and it’s no time at all before “The American Outlaw” cannot take the punishment and surrenders the match! <div style="text-align:right;">Winners in 27:06: Team Horsemen Rating: B+</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/RicFlair.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/ArnAnderson.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/DustinRhodes.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/BobbyHeenan3.jpghttp://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWs/GeneOkerlund.jpg </div> The celebration in the ring goes on as the cage is lifted back into the rafters, and out of the back comes “Mean” Gene Okerlund. He says that there’s only one thing left, and that is to first congratulate these men on their huge victory tonight, but also, as he turns to Ric Flair, to announce the official fourth Horseman! “The Nature Boy” is all smiles, and he says first a big thank you to Ricky and Barry for being there for them during WarGames, but if they don’t mind, the stage is set for the Horsemen. While they would make fine additions to the group, there is just too much bad blood for either of them to be a part of this. A sign in the crowd can be seen as the two of them shake hands with Dustin and walk to the back which says “Enforcer? I barely know her!” which I’m sure draws a laugh from some people around that part of the crowd. Dustin briefly takes the microphone, again thanking Ricky and Barry, but then saying that he feels so very honored to be a part of this huge occasion. He says that winning the match over his father’s team means so much to him, and especially that he was able to do it along with his friends, his partners, and his mentors, Ric and Arn. A sign in the crowd says that “The Four Horsemen ride again”. Anderson takes the stage next, and he says that he and Flair went through quite the screening process to find the new lineup of the Horsemen. He says that they have shown the Kings of Wrestling up in the ring, and now they’re going to do what the KoW aren’t willing to do: pave the way for the next generation. He says that Ric and himself aren’t spring chickens anymore, and they will be taking on two young protégés who will carry on in their name far into the new millennium. He adds that this lineup of the Four Horsemen are all about tradition and family, just as the original was. He says that his cousin, Ric, and himself, are already family. But their time of wrestling families are gone, and now it’s about the next generation. And with that, there are two huge wrestling families who are becoming a part of something greater than anyone, the elite, the Horsemen! First, he wants to officially introduce and induct one of the greatest Canadian athletes ever, and someone who’s family are one of the greatest in this sport – ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Four Horsemen: Owen Hart!!! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/OwenHart.jpg</div> Gene is shocked, and both Tony and Jesse say that this is huge! Bobby Heenan steps in, and after Gene asks him what he’s doing here, Bobby says that he is here as a manager – if Nick Bockwinkel thought he knew it all, it was only because he learned it from “The Brain”! Bobby says that he is managing the Four Horsemen from here on, and his gift to the group was someone from “one of his former contacts” this soon to be legendary member of the Hart clan! Owen makes his way into the ring, and he says that he has shown in the past to be one of the best; but elsewhere, he can only be “just another Hart” whereas here, he is his own man, he is an elite man, he is one of the legendary Four Horsemen! Arn Anderson takes the microphone then, and he says that he is now going to introduce, officially, the fourth Horseman. He says that this man impressed him since the first day he saw him come into WCW, and that has only been made more in the days that followed. Another man from one of the greatest wrestling families in history, and a great native of the state of Texas. A natural talent from his first days. Here he is! Dustin Rhodes steps forward, feeling like this is the greatest night in his life, as he raises the four fingers. Until another man attacks him from behind with the earlier discarded tire iron! <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/EddieGuerrero2.jpg </div> OH MY GOD!! Bobby shoves Gene aside, and hands the mic to Flair, and he makes the order – attack! All four of them put the boots to Dustin, Flair finally looking him in the eyes to say that he never was a Horseman! He never will be a Horseman! He’s a Rhodes, and that means he and his family name are TRASH! He says that Dustin was the only one stupid enough to think he was one of them, because he and Arn never told him he would ever be one of them – so introducing the fourth Horseman – EDDY! GUERRERO! The five men in the ring raise their arms, all showing the Symbol of Excellence, the four fingers lifted high into the air! Music plays for them over the loudspeakers, and the pay-per-view ends with exactly what Arn Anderson warned: the Four Horsemen have come, and people wouldn’t like what that means. Especially “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes. <div style="text-align:center;"> http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/4h.jpg <iframe width="460" height="259" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/PZ7Y_4zcnWE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> <div style="text-align:right;">Rating: C+ (Owen introduction), B- (attack)</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: A lot of things going on here this time. The 1-2-3- Kid, now Syxx, has debuted with a Cocky (Weasel) gimmick, rating 82. Devon King is debuted with an Obsessive Fan gimmick, rating 92! Vader’s new gimmick is a Man Beast (Brute), which rated an amazing 95! Lex Luger has turned face, which was a complete success. Bobby Heenan’s new gimmick is Old School Heel (Weasel), which scored 100! Owen Hart has debuted with a Show Stealer (Cocky) gimmick, rating 95. Eddy Guerrero has debuted with Latino Heat gimmick, rating 88. Ric Flair and Arn Anderson both turned heel, to complete success all around.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u628/beejus1/WCW-94/WCWlogo.jpg</div>

Hashasheen · April 27, 2014

You bastard. <img alt="

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Mootinie · April 27, 2014

I have no shame in admitting that I didn't think any of that was going to happen, that was a very good PPV and an effective way of using swerves. I'm surprised Juvi vs Ultimo Dragon didn't get a better match rating, but then again I'm sure neither are that over and your product probably rates more on popularity than performance.

Considering you toy with gimmicks a lot, I'm thinking Dustin will become a lone wolf, go round the bend and start painting himself gold. He could even form a stable of weirdos and outcasts, just make sure it's better than the Dungeon Of Doom. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

The Final Countdown · April 27, 2014

...I was right about the Flair/Arn swerve, if nothing else (though it didn't happen during the match like I expected.) The way you've been playing it, I could smell that Dustin was being set up; some of Arn's comments when Dustin was trying to convince him to "get the band back together" were definite foreshadowing in my eyes. Plus, he's a Rhodes. Love the additions of Owen, Eddie and Heenan. That's one badass lineup, and it should hopefully help Owen and Eddie get over huge. Also: <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35691" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>As Nick Patrick turned to watch Luger, Rick Rude smacks Sting in the back of the head with a black baseball bat! </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;"><img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div>

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